THE NATIVE MEETING AT TAUPO.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIII, Issue 3094, 17 June 1867, Page 4

THE NATIVE MEETING AT TAUPO.

[ The gathering of natives at Taupo, Firth of Thames, i has now terminated, a. number of them having [ arrived in town, on their return home, on Saturday morning. In narrating the Superintendent's visit,' we mentioned the occasion of the meeting, which was to tangi over the grave of Patene Pahata *nd Wirema,fioete. On Monday last all the natives assembled at the Taupo settlement, having been gathering at the neighbouring kaingas for several days previously. There were 250 Btrangers present, consisting of the Ngatiteata, from Waiuku ; the JNgatitipa, from Waikato Heads; and the Tainui, from the coast between Waikato Heads and .Raglan. These people gathered outside the settlement and marched in a body, being saluted by six shots fired from two cannon, which the Ngatipaoa became possessed of about the time of the .Ngapuhi invasion of this part o£ the country. Tie visitors all wore, according' to Maori mourmag coafcamey cirpleta of green 'leaves round their heads. Then began the tangi, which lasted all that day. On Tuesday the food was divided, the amount having been considerably increased since our former statement. There were 13 tons of flour, S tons sugar, 3001b. of tobacco, 24 tons of potatoes and kumeras, 3 bullocks, and 1,800 sharks. The provisionsafterwards sent up to Auckland were not what remained after the feast, but were put aside at the time when the division was made. According to etiquette, no political topic was touched on for that day, but next day (Wednesday) there was considerable discuasion as to the state of the country and khe attitude of the Maoris. The speakers were unanimous in recommending unity amongst the Queenites, and that steps should be taken to conciliate and brin« in those in rebellion. They were all anxiouß that nothing should be done to irritate or annoy the King party, but the speakers expressed their determination to keep them out of their respective districts, and repel any attack. The speakers were— Maihi te Hinaki, Ng*tip«o« ; H*or* Tip«, Ngaiipaoa ; Rvka, 2v Tgatitlf*; Hen*r& te Pauift, Njptipm; Tamati ta

Ofcatii, N#aisp«oji • AMpene Kaihau, Ngatiteata • Huroro, Ngafcitipa ; Mohi, Ngatitipa ; Parakaia, Npfttipnoa; Heteraka Takapuna, Kgatiiaoa ; ttakjhu, JNg'»tipa<i» ; Kaitu, Ngatipaou ; Hoeta Pairangi; and Kini Kiikulai, ftTgatitipn. On Thurpday afternoon a. number of the Ngapulm arrived, and also a { arty of about twenty Hnuhana. under a Kgatipaoa chief named Hoera, from the Piako. On hearing the sentiments of the friendly natives, these men professed themselves inclined to peace, and to fritndlineHS with the Europeans, but said that they Would be guided by the King. Mr. Mackay was present at the meeting during the whole time, and addressed both the friendly natives and the partv from the Piako. F *