The Opening of Ohinemuri.

Auckland Star, Volume V, Issue 1487, 16 November 1874, Page 3

The Opening of Ohinemuri.

Te Hira's Opinion.

GRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. An accident occured at the Pumping Association works at about five o'clock this morning, twenty-four strong iron bolts connecting the pump-rods broke while the engine was on stroke. This relieved the engine of weight and all water and piston flew up the end of the bob rod shattered, and four-inch iron pin snapped like a rotten carrot. A new piston rod will be inserted during the stoppage. Repairs will occupy ten days. The water is now up to the 400 feet level. —Tookey men have been knocked off in consequence, and it is expected to rise to 300 feet level before repairs are finished. At the Police Court to-day Charles Curtis, of the Pacific Hotel, was brought up charged with a breach of the Licensing Act Amendment, by employing a barmaid after eleven o'clock at night. The case was adjourned till Thursday, in the absence of material witnesses and the barmaid in question. The Bright Smile has decided to discontinue all crushing except at their own battery. The result from this is estimated to clear expenses while the company's large mill is being treated, besides a large quantity of stuff in the mine which would leave a profit if cartage expenses were deducted. The Bright Smile gold melted 227 ozs 5 dwts. The Vulcan tribute 2 ozs 7 dwts, not payable. The tributers knocked off. At the Warden's Court the Bright Smile and Pumping Association v. Crown Prince Drainage Contribution, it was agreed that the Bright Smile be struck out of plant. An order was consented to and made for £19 6s Sd per month fov five months. ]No sales this forenoon. Buyers—Caledonian, £5 ; City of London, 23s 6d. The latest from Ohinemuri last night says that several hapus agreed to their liabilities. On Saturday, Te Moananui's postponed theirs until to-day, and Te Eira's will be heard tomorrow. Then it is proposed to appoint a delegate from each hapu to settle the matter with Mr Mackay. It is reported that Te Hira admits the impossibility of keeping the country closed, and is disposed to make the best terms he can for himself. The Advertiser says :—" All our information coming from the very best sources points to the conclusion that if Ohinemuri is settled by Europeans the KiEgites will not stir or consider it incumbent upon them to take action in any way. They have already taken it for granted that <hinemuri was gone, and will not dream of provoking any danger by making a cause of quarrel of what is the affair of quite another tribe. Within the

last twelve months the communication beLuc?!. fDemUri. and Te Kuiti has b*en much less frequent and intimate than it used