have already been forwarded) it has been ascertained, that Te Ngakau the same man who visited Te Hira about two years ago is said to be the Bearer of the Message and came to Piako for that purpose, but modified in this way, that the matter of the Telegraph should stand over until the March meeting, wh. the Natives generally seem to have fixed to take place at "Ngaruawahia" as the most convenient point for the Governor yourself and the friendly Natives of distant parts. While referring to Pineaha I would respectfully urge that the £50 be paid to him but