WAIKATO.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 14, Issue 1120, 21 January 1870, Page 3

WAIKATO.

(From the " N. Z. Herald," Jan. 14.) A telegram yesterday received from Waikato states that a native woman had been sent by the King with a message to the effect that the authorities had better keep a sharp look out at Orakau, as it was suspected that Te Kooti was bent on mischief in that quarter. It further goes on to say that the Maoris at Te Kuiti were all in arms, going after Te Kooti, that Topia and the Wanganuis were in hot pursuit of him, and that he was done for this time to a certainty. In the meantime there was no cause" for' any~alarm to'be felt by the Europeans, and reinforcements had been sent forward to the frontier post. Another telegram received later in the evening informs us that a man, name unknown, had crossed the Punui river, his horse had been found, and subsequently the body of the individual, but no further particulars are given. It is not supposed that this affair has anything to do with Te Kooti's movements, and most likely to-day will give us further news as to the cause of death, which at present is believed to have been accidental. . Alexandra, Jan. 13, 12 p.m. Important events are taking place here. Te Kooti is threatening the settlements. A native messenger was sent in a hurry to Cambridge by some native of the King party, to give warning that Te Kooti was advancing with the intention of attacking Orakau. Colonel Moule at once ordered that the posts at Kihikihi and Cambridge should be reinforced, and toqk measures for placing everything on a suitable footing, to punish the arch rebel should he make an appearance. The redoubts are in readiness, scouts have been thrown out, and Te Kooti will, if he come, most certainly find himself met with a warm reception. It is current here that the King natives, or a portion of them, are mustering to repel Te Kooti, having at last determined to discountenance his course of action. It is reported that Topia, Kemp, and the 600 Wanganuis are in full chase, and will soon overtake the enemy. An engagement is imminent. 4.20 p.m. Te Kooti, with about 300 men, is within a day's march of Orakau; Major Kemp, with Wanganui Kupapas, is on Te Kooti's track, and has reached the Waikato boundary line. Two hundred natives from Te Kulti have gone to caution Kemp not to come within the King's territory. Kemp says he will follow ahd capture Te Kooti, whether Tawhiao agrees or not. Kemp's force is about 400 strong. A collision is expected if Tawhiao' persists in holding Kemp in check. The result will shortly be known. Tawhiao, Eewi and Co. will soon show their true colours. (From tho "Southern Cross/ January 15.), Alexandra, Friday, January 14. 2 p.m. Te Kooti and Kereopa are at Wherapapa, about twelve miles from Orakau. The Kingites refuse to allovv Topia to enter the King's boundary unless Te Kooti commeuccs hostilities. Te Kooti is killing ITrewera's cattle and pigs, and looting their horses. The women are at Tokanui, in the bush. A European named John Lyon was found murdered at Orakau, yesterday. He was tomahawked. , An inquest is being held to-day. [From tho "Evening Star," January 15. J Telegrams were received in town this morning stating that Mr. William Buckland's cattle, at Patatere, had been seized by one of Te Kooti's scouting parties. The cattle were driven off in large numbers, and three natives living on Mr. Buckland's run were taken prisoners. They were compelled, on pain of being tomahawked, to show Te Kooti's scouts the road to Cambridge, and this having been done two of tho three prisoners were either liberated, or succeeded in making their escape. Te Kooti'a men are now within nine miles of Cambridge. We understand that Mr. Buckland has about 80 head of cattle on the run, and 1,000 sheep. Since writing the above we learn that telegrams have been received somewhat contradictory of the above. It is now said that Mr, Buckland has succeeded in hav-

ing some of his cattle driven in, in order to save them from falling into the hands of the marauders. (FEOJI OUE OWff COEEESPOtfDENT.) Auckland, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. Telegrams have just been received from Waikato. No doubt now that the European John Lyon was murdered. An inquest was held yesterday; and the verdict is "wilful murder, by some aboriginal unknown." Supposed to be a man named Kihiroa. The story about Buckland's cattle is doubtful. Government received nothing about it.