Matene te Whiwhi afforded me great assistance in my interview with Rewi. On my departure from Kopua, I left Matene behind for a night; and he and Rewi took this opportunity of discussing matters. Rewi expressed himself most anxious for peace, and strongly condemned the actions of Tapihana, who was reported in the Pirongia ranges, on the look-out for Europeans. It seems Tawhiao has sent the latter orders to desist from his intentions. Whether this order will be obeyed remains to be seen. Before visiting the Waikato, I took the precaution of coming to an arrangement with the formerly restleas, and secretly surrendered Urewera, in the Bay of Plenty; deeming it necessary that this tribe, so notorious for its hostility to Europeans, should be settled, and placed under the surveillance of reliable Chiefs. Previously to this, Mr. Ormond, the General Government Agent at Napier, had coae to an understanding with two of their principal Chiefs; who, in consequence, were with their followers, placed under the charge of Tareha,