He returned after having a favourable meeting with the Ngatiraukawa, a Kingite tribe, who pro mised to be neutral in the event of war. Purukutu has returned from Te Kuiti, and is now in the Pukekura Ranges, in which fires have been seen. The rumours current have caused the set tlers to come in. Many of the settlers have joined the Cavalry Corps, in anticipation of the Militia being called out. Colonel Lyon, his staff, and 15 Armed Constabulary have arrived at Cambridge, which will henceforth be the head-quarters. Ther^ are now 60 Armed Constabulary here. The steamer Rangariri, in coming up the river, was cau tioned to keep a close watch. May 21st. The Armed Constabulary who have arrived here leave for the Front to-morrow to con struct a fortification at Rotorangi, on the boundary line of the confiscated land. Two of William Thompson's sons have arrived here dirtct from the King. They are awaiting the return of Mr Mackay, who is expected to arrive here from Alexandra this afternoon. They report that great pre parations are being made ; that Tawhiao's final answer is that he will not give up the I murderers ; that the Natives are preparing ! for the worst ; and that Rewi is expected to ! be involved. Hamilton (Waikato), May 20fch. A number of settlers are joining the Vol unteer cavalry. Thirty have left for Cam bridge. 150 Friendly Natives are expected to arrive here this evening. Christchttrch, May 15th. Proposals have been made by a deputation from Nelson, composed of Messrs Curtis, Sclanders. and Pitt, that the extension of the railway line from Arahura to the Huruuui, a distance of SO miles, should be subsidised by the Province of Canterbury to the extent of half the total cost of the extension : pro vided the maximum cost to Canterbury do not exceed £2000 per mile, or the total cost exceed £160.000. In the Provincial Coun cil last night the Superintendent sent down by Message the memoranda passing between the deputation and the Provincial Govern ment on the subject. 