Pa Whakairo on the 15th. of March; to take the whole matter into consideration; invitations for which had the same morning (22nd. inst) been sent out. Renata and all his people speak of the new superstition with the most supreme contempt. I also sent a messenger inland, with letters to two natives, upon whose information I could rely; and with orders to call at Hapuku's pa, and take notice of whatever he saw there. Unfortunately he could not deliver one of my letters; but the other has produced the two I have enclosed. The Orderly informs me that on