agreed to hand over to me, a , which he expects to have from Anaru Matete immediately that he receives it. Raharuhi tells me he he is quite certain the united Hau haus will make a descent on this district, so soon as the Summer sets in; but says they are sure to send him before they come, and that the messenger will arrive here at night - at any rate, he agrees to communicate to me all information that may reach him - no doubt his motive is a selfish one, still it may be well to take advantage of it, and with this view, I have advised him strongly to the course proposed, as the only likely means of retrieving his lost position. Some of the "friendlies"