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.