not attempt to hinder their progress. They then went to Te Hapuku's pa,- their proceedings at which place are described in the letters enclosed herewith. I beg to draw your particular attention to these letters; as they disclose a very unsatisfactory state of affairs in this Province. Even making every allowance for the usual exaggeration of Maori stories, there still remain the facts that a body of armed ruffians have suddenly made their appearance right in the centre of the Province,