Auckland, Jan. 21st. 1858. My dear Sir, I returned from my trip to Mangakahia on the 16th. inst. Very few natives were to be seen, as there was a general gathering of all the Northern chiefs to meet His Excellency at Kororareka, and assist in the erection of the flagstaff. The Tirarau did not go --- or rather he told me he should not --- he was on his way to Auckland to see His Excy. and yourself