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thoughts. If you two are well pleased with that side it is well, but if the sword is up-lifted, lie down " and pray to your Father in secret." Friends, the days of the rod of the Lord and of his shepherd are at hand. Kahui-i. The road of the Tutu is still open at this time. That is all our word to you two, From all the Poti of *Ngaiteahi.

Enclosure 4 in No. 49. Extract from Letter written by Mr. J. A. Wilson, dated Wakatane, 10th January, 18G7. ********* " The news, however, from Tauranga is anything but encouraging, and I fear the doings of the Pirirakau at Europe will be felt even here. On the morning of the 31st ultimo five armed Natives visited a few of the Wakatoheas at or near Opape, and endeavoured to incite them to rebellion; they said that the day of their new god was at hand, and that they, the Wakatoheas, were to hold themselves in readiness, also, that the ' Tikanga Kohuru' was not allowed. They delivered five letters, two were for the people of Ohope, and three for Ohape. St. John has them all. I have not seen them yet, but have heard the nature of their contents. These emissaries were unsurrendered Wakatoheas who live, it is said, two days' journey up the Waioeka run near Maungpohatu. I do not think they made any impression on the Ohape Natives, and the Wakatane Natives are at present right enough. " Yours truly, "J. A. Wilson."

Enclosure 5 in No. 49. Copy of a Letter from Mr. "Wilson to Mr. Clabke. My Dear Sir, — Rauporoa, 11th January, 1867. I write you a line to mention that the report here is that the Tauranga insurgents intend to attack Te Papa, it is said, on the 27th instant. A Native came here from their head quarters on the 7th or Bth instant, having left the Pirirakaus on the 11th. 1 cannot make any observations on the Natives here at present further thai to say that they appear to be well disposed; some of them offer to fight for us. Tours most truly, To Mr. H. T. Clarke. J. A. Wilson.

Enclosure 6 in No. 49. Memorandum for Mr. Maib. As it is a matter of the first importance to the Colony that the present hostile attitude assumed by the disaffected Ngaitcrangi, Pirirakau and Arawa tribes should be at once checked and put down; and as it has been ascertained by careful inquiry that these rebels are under the immediate guidance and control of the old chief Hakaraia Makake, of Te Puke, who is now in this district directing the •movements of the hostile Natives, you are hereby authorized to raise, with as little delay as possible, a force of 200 armed Arawas. The pay that the Government is prepared to give is 2s. per day with rations, or 2s. 6d. per day without rations. You are requested to commence operations at Te Puke, the head quarters of llakaraia, as soon as you can get a sufficient force together to destroy the cultivations in that locality belonging to the rebels, after which to push your way through to Orope as soon as possible. When you reach Orope, you will be good enough to communicate with me with a view to deciding and proceeding upon a proper concerted plan. Will you explain to the Arawa that the Government deplore the stern necessity which compels them to adopt these extreme measures, but their only desire is to sec peace established in theso districts on a proper basis. Urge upon them the importance of sparing human life, and in no case to take the life of a fellow creature, unless an armed resistance is offered. T. M. Haultain. Tauranga, 25th January, 1867.

Enclosure 7 in No. 49. Extract of Letter from Mr. Maie, Resident Magistrate. Maketu, 28th January, 1867. ****** A Tawika. man went up the river yesterday. He reports that Hakaraia, with all the Waitaha and from Tapuika, left some days' since for the scene of hostilities. He said on Leaving, "Go tell the Arawa to keep Maketu, Canaan, and Te Puke 'tapu.' Let the fighting be at Tauranga; como and meet me there." • Ngaiteahi is Runapia's tribe. 12