the former went into Committee, and vowed vengeance on their persecutors. On the Taranaki side, the complaint is said to be groundless; and to prove their statement, they were willing to institute a day of search, in the presence of the Puketapu natives, for Tokiwati; who, it is maintained, lies in peace with many other natives, alone distinguished by his gun, which was buried with him, and which would now serve to identify his remains. This fair proposition was accepted by the Iwi Ngakau Kino's as a fair negative to the charge but the formidable promptitude exercised by the Taranakis, to repel and punish any hostile movement towards them, no doubt was the real cause of the affair blowing over. If our new native friends, viz:- Te Ngahuru Taumati, and Tamati Waka perform but half of their promises made to me, they will be found of great service in this unprotected settlement. Should you think proper to add to their numbers, until an increase of strength shall enable you to dispense with their services, a favourable opportunity will offer to reduce Rawiri and