having throughout, retained possession of the country, they are now offering for sale, this land. Their right to it is fully acknowledged by Te Rauparaha, as well as by the majority of the conquering Chiefs, who attended a Public meeting, held to discuss the claims at Rangitikei, on the 15th. and 16th. ultimo; when it was unanimously agreed that the Ngatiapas had an undoubted right to dispose of their claims North of the Rangitikei, and to retain in their own possession, lands within certain specified boundaries on the South side of that river. I should however observe that Rangihaeata, who took a principal lead in providing for, and inviting natives to thie meeting, did not make his appearance there himself. Neither can he be considered as having concurred in the proceedings; as he has been, within the past few days, at Rangitikei, endeavouring to persuade the natives against the sale of their land. But the arrangements for the purchase are now so far progressed, that it is not likely they will be actuated in the slightest, either by the threats or advice of this Chief. That this turbulent Chief may give some trouble is not improbable; although I do not consider, that the opposition can be of long duration. I have the honour Sir, etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- W.Fox Esq. J.P. Principal Agent of the New Zealand Company. etc., etc., etc., Wellington. shall not." While the Meeting was dispersing, Kawana Hunia, of Rangitikei, endeavoured again to arrest the attention of the Ngatiraukawa; and requested Taratoa to listen to what he had to say. A short conversation between them, ensued; but from the haste in which the Ngatiraukawas were dispersing, I could not distinctly ascertain what passed between them, further than it was in reference to the disposal of the South bank of the Rangitikei; and to a previous understanding or conversation between Taratoa and the late Kawana Hakeke, on the subject. seemed much affected by the proceedings, as if feeling his want of power to entirely establish the right of his tribe to dispose of all their ancient claims and possessions; a great portion of which are now in the hands of the powerful Ngatiraukawa tribe; before whom he was contending.