given to understand that "Whangaparoa" was to be that point. There are in all 1429 names attached to the petition. On the coast, the matter was managed by Ropata Waha Waha here, it was in the hands of Wi Pere, and I must say both performed their parts well. The Auckland Government have still got their agent, Mr. Henry Rice, stationed here. The Messenger who went from here, bearing letters to "Anaru Matete's" people at Ruatahuna has not yet returned, but is daily looked for. Old "Raharuhi" has