Ohinemuri March 8th. 1870. Sir, I have the honor to inform you that Te Hira has left Ohinemuri for Mataura, there to take up his abode for the present. He was met on the road, by Paratene, Te Kooti's chief man, and ten Ngatiporous, who accompanied him to Mataura. I have no doubt in my mind that he has gone to have an interview with Te Kooti; more especially as I am informed, from reliable sources, that the three Hau Haus, - Hohepa, Tareranui and Te Herehi, - are on their way to Tokongamutu, for the purpose of asking Tawhiao to assist Te Hira. Should he refuse, Te Hira will declare himself