(From the Taranaki Herald,

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XVII, Issue 1379, 1 March 1861, Page 6

(From the Taranaki Herald,

Thursday, Feb. 14.— Weather fine. The Tasmanian Maid came to an anchor at 1 p.m., and brings up seven wounded men. We have our correspondent's letters, containing interesting details of the proceedings at Hmrangi, and near Hapurona's pa. Te Arei, which will be found in another place. From a private letter we learn it was intended to assault the pa to-day, but the intention was abandoned, and the troops will sap to it. Another letter says the troops will advance to-morrow (Friday). Capt. Eichards, 40th Eegt , is wounded sbghtly in groin. From a rehable native souice we learn that on Sunday and Monday the native loss was 4 killed, viz., Wi Ropata, one of Wi Kingi's leading men, and a man of considerable influence in the Ngatiawa ; Netana,a Waikato chief, who was concerned m Coad's murder ; Hohepa, a Ngatimaru ; and one of the Ngatunamapoto. We have not learnt the loss in wounded, but it is said to be considerable. Friday, Feb. 15.— Several shots were heard last night, about 9pm., in the direction of Waiwakaiho. We counted as many as twenty ; some double shots, evidently fiom double-barrelled guns. Some families j outside the lines came inside, but the firing ceased before 10. This morning we are informed that Mahau's people at Waiwakaiho, and the Henui natives, weie firing at 6 of their number who had gone over to the enemy. The firing was at random, and was to express their anger at their traitorous conduct. — The Southern natives have not left, as was reported ; they have been engaged planting in the vicinity of Puketotara, and have kept quiet in order to draw settles outside the outposts. 100 more Ngatirnanuis aie on their way to Waireka, and it is believed that the Waikatos will move this way when driven out of their present position at Te Arei. — Tins morning, at 7, laige parties of natives were seen passing along the ed<re of the bush towards Waireka from Waiwakaiho. They burnt several houses on their way— Roberts', Oliver's, and others. We are informed that in cousequence of a rumour circulated amongst the natn es that some of the prisoners in gaol had been executed, a large force of the Southerns proceeded yestenlay to the vicinity of the friendly pas at Henui and Waiwakaiho, and proposed to join them in an attack on the town. Six natives, three from the Hemu, and three from the Waiwakaiho pas, with then- women and children, went over, the rest replying to the wishes of the rebels by firing at them. Natives aie seen busily employed fortifying several positions on the land adjoining Waireka Hill. A r imoiir has reached us that Topine Te Mamaku, the W ingamri chief, is on his way to join the insurgents. — The Tasmanian Maid from Waitara,at noon, brings no news of particular interest. The General has deciled upon sapping up to Hapurona's pa at Te Arei, winch will be a work of ten days if fine weather contmei The sap was commenced yesterday morning. Tne natives continue to keep up a fire from their pofcii'on, but without effect. Our casualties an Monday and Tuesday were —

Monday. 40th Regfc. — Lance-Corpdral James Lawrence, killed , Captain T. B. Richards, slightly wounded ; Pi n ate Peter Cusack, ditto.

Tuesday. 40th Eegt. — Private Henry Daffey, severely ■\\ minded. About 12 or 15 acres of maize, potatoes, &c, on the biuks of the Waitara, have been destroyed. Mr. Camngton, who went down on Monday last.has survpye'l, during the week, the country lying between K.nrau and No. 7 redoubt. Saturday, Feb 16.— The Wonga Wonga, from Wellington via Wanganui, anchored in the roadstead this morning. We have our Wellington files to the 13th instant (Wednesday). There is no news of particular interest from Wellington or Wanganui. It is believed that Topine Mamaku will join the insurgents at Waitara with the up-river Wanganui natives The Wouga Wonga brings 200 sheep and 30 head of cattle from Wanganui,and returns at 5 p.m. this day — The escort for Omata to consist of troops, militia, and volunteers is ordered to leave town this day at 1 o'clock, with one day's provisions. The force will remain away one night.