calling at the Pa, he was civilly treated. It was full of natives; and he saw them going through some of their mummeries. A blue flag was flying, with an inscription on it; but as it was wet, and they were in the act of hauling it down, he was unable to make out the letters. The next morning a white flag was flying, with a red cross in the upper corner. As soon as the Orderly returned with the above information, I sent a second one off to Hapuku, with the letter, a copy of which is enclosed; in which I have called upon him to explain himself.