made for their pa --- Raniera suffered them to pass and then opened a fire upon them --- but the attempt to cut them off failed and the firing ceased --- Mahau and Ihaia te Kirikumara came on the ground with their men but not in time to cut off Katatore's retreat. From all accounts the firing was heavy and had it been well directed the opposition party must have been swept away as it is their stock of ammunition must be greatly reduced. I went to the Half way house yestdy. with Rogan and found a strong muster of friendly natives there --- many appeared in high spirits and anxious for another