CAMP, ALEXANDRA. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) October 11.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XX, Issue 2259, 17 October 1864, Page 5

CAMP, ALEXANDRA. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) October 11.

I ADDKESShD you last on the 4tli inst , and since then the information of the lesignation of the Ministry has reached us, and has c vised as much sensation amongst the military scttluis located here as it has done m the c.ipital. Many are now dubious about getting the land they enrolled for, and are now entitled to, and the financial position of the countiy and the deceitful policy that has evidently been puisued have materially shaken the faith of those who hitheito have implicitly relied on leceiving justice Iheieis a geucial dissatisfaction, and until a boniV fide guarantee is given of good faith opciations towards hnpioienienb of some allotments will be suspended, as it w ould be anything but satisfactory to forfeit land that has leeeived impiovemenU at the hands of its present ownt'is. The military settlement scheme will leceive its death blow if (he conditions regarding the land aie nob aimed out in their integrity. It is a subject that now demands seiious attention, and it is the theme of anxious conversation at this camp. I have just heaul it lepoited that m futuie the military tettleis will be paid by piomissory notes or diafts upou the Tieasmy at ceitain periods—in fact, by what are called "shin plasters" in the Federal army of Ameiica. This looks bad, and does not auger well for satisfaction amongst the men. I believe Captain Peacock, of No. 7 Company 2nd Waikato Militia, has volunteered Ins services for Taranaki, and that he will havechaige oE a company raised voluntarily from the other companies of this regiment A good many Lave ah early expiessed their willingness to go. It is, of coiuse, understood that more hbeial pay will be given, as there will be plenty of hard work and knocks befoie the gat den of New Zealand has peace icstored to it. The Otago voluuteers in Tarauaki will have their farms and townships within eight miles of New Plymouth, on the celebrated Oakura block. That land is now valued at £6 per acre, owing to its pioximity to New Plymouth. I ant happy to say that many of the men are now doing something for themselves ; being itruck off militia duty and pay, they aie splitting and felling timber. Firstly, good "w ages can be made at this, and it is moie congenial to the tastes of the majority, as there is a freedom and healthfulness about bush work that has attractions. The men have to report themselves at t.itoo every evening, but until the Ministerial crisis is solved,and confidence restored, uncertainty and hesitation act with a damping effect on all. The storekeepers aie doing an excellent trade here, and every steamer brings up fresh supplies. Good, sound butter is sold at 2s. per lb. ; bacon, 2s. per lb. ; and other provisions of general consumption in propoitton; potatoes are somewhat exorbitant, 2Jd. per lb. being charged, and Imshmen must have more substantial faie than commissariat affords. Fiom all that I can learn, the Maous are very badly off iv the interior. Eight passed thiough tips camp to day accompanied by an lliteipietCl", and they drew their rations heie for their downward journey. They eertninly looked very dejected, and wcie bub poor specimens of the " finest savages in the world." The first entertainment of the Waipa Minstiels here was most successful, and the proceeds were quits satisfactory. October 13. The 'Eangii hi 'arrived last night, leavmgats a.m. this morningfor the purpose of conveying detachments of the 12th to Ngaruawahia. This place is rapidly improving. The men are all turning their minds to improving Vheir acres, am] almost every one seems satisfied with their land. The other day we weie quite surprised to see hand-bills posted up informing the inhabitants of the city of Alexandra that there would be a grand entertainment given in the Theatre Royal by jthc Christy Minstrels, and tine enough, according to announcement, the doors weie opeued at half-past 7, and the performance commenced to a crowded house. '1 lie perfoi mance was splendid, and quite a ciedifc to the Militia; and the comic actions of Bones and Skin brought down roars of laughter the whole evening. Dining the evening there wasagiaud Maoii war dance by 20 Maoiis, whose performances weie quite a treat to the inhabitants. Amongst the songs sung was one composed by our friend "Skiu " on the eacftpe of the Maoiis, which brought down thunders of applause. It is as follows : — " The Maoii piisoncrs have hooked it away, That's the talk thioughout the day ; And who's to blame I'd like to know For their walking their chalks from the Kawan? So early in the morning, By George they've got away, bo early in the morning, Before the break of day. " On board the lmlk they had plenty of chuck, And each one got as fat as a buck; They'd blankets warm, and plenty I trow, But wheie the dickens have they gone to now ? So early in the morning, &c. " At Bangiriri we fought all night, And walloped our men both left and right, Took lots of prisoners— but what was the use, For Geordie I hear has let them loose? So early iv the morning, &c. " At Mangakahia, nearWangaiei, The escaped fat pets are having a spice, And at the pakeha of course they laugh, Including Sir George and all his staff. So early in the morning, &c. "•Kindness towards them is of no avail, How many trials have proved the tale ! Let's do what's right without delay, And make them for the pipev pay. So early iii the morning, ftc. " If they want to fight, let's fight at once. Or let them have peace, but not on the bounce ; Do everything just by i nles of fair-play, But don t let's waste another day, Unless we would be losing, Unless we would be losing, Unless we would be throwing Moie thousands of pounds away."

The above song will rUow you what the Militia and coldiers think of our sympathising Governor and his pets,