object, was to get for the Ngatiruanuis, some iron work for a Mill; and it shewed to us clearly which side they would take in a row. My friend, Waka, ever prominent, wanted or not, rode up to them, and tried persuasive means against their coming into town; and he enjoys the idea that he was the cause of their staying at Poutoko. The iron work was carted out to them, and they have it returned to their homes. I hear that the Governor has struck Ihaia from the list of Native