under Tawa, were said to be collected there, A large Meeting was being held, -- Ngatiraukawas, Ngatirangiwewehi, (Kereopa) Ngatiahi, and Ngatinarawaho, (Tauranga) were largely represented. I have sent a spy; has not yet returned. The native messenger who came to fetch Ngatirangi was endeavouring to lead them into a trap. He went away in great disgust, and used very threatening language. The Ngatirangi are delighted at their escape. I went to Maketu on Saturday; landed ammunition, and brought away old Mr. Nesbitt, Went over to the Island Motiti, to settle a dispute between natives, and returned to Tauranga in the evening. Maketu natives very much disappointed at not seeing you. Some of them said plainly that they considered they were being forsaken, and the Hau Eaus being taken into favour. I, however, set all straight, and showed them clearly that you could not help yourself, as these new arrangements about