apparent to the Govt. that the European settlements are far from being secure. The East Coast, Taupo, Patea and other districts in the immediate vicinity of this Provce. are looked upon by the Natives in arms against the Govt. as places of refuge in case of defeat. The importance of preserving the tranquillity of the tribes on the East Coast cannot be overrated, and nothin can tend so much to attain this object as the presence of a considerable body of troops