AUCKLAND EXTRACTS.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume IV, 22 November 1845, Page 152

AUCKLAND EXTRACTS.

Our ally, Waka, had been joined by large bodies of natives from Kaitaia, and others would follow shortly from the same district ; so that there will not be less than from 1,200 to 1,500 natives ready to concert with the troops when they are further reinforced. We have heard of rumours of peace ; but under such circumstances, we consider the least concession would be most disgraceful to British honour, as it will most certainly be fatal to the future peace and prosperity of the colony. — New Zealander, Sept 27.

The Thomas, schooner, lias arrived from Wangarei, at which place it seems that the natives are, in some respects, making reparation for their former outrages towards Europeans. They have restored a considerable portion of Mr. Mair's property, and he was enabled also to bring away ten head of cattle. The natives belonging to Heki and Kawiti frequently visit Wangarei. They had brought over six horses to that district, two of which they had received in payment for land, the others they had taken from Europeans ; but on its being explained to the chief of Wangarei that, by his harbouring such stolen property his own land might eventually be confiscated, he compelled the rebel natives to remove the animals. — Ibid. Bay of Islands. — The brig Victoria, on her voyage from Nelson and New Plymouth, called at the Bay, and brought thence some of the volunteers; the remainder of which may be expected by the British Sovereign early iv the ensuing week. From most authentic information, we have much pleasure in assuring our readers that there is dissension in the enemy's camp. Heki is desirous of peace ; but the aged rebel Kawiti, declaring that the juvenile instigators of the lamentable proceedings at the Bay of Islands have not yet been sufficiently punished for acts of which he forewarned them, will not yet listen to the terms. It is not, as was supposed, Heki who will not make peace : he is ready to come to any terms ; but it is old Kawiti, who says, on information we can fully rely, that the young, rash chiefs, meaning Heki and others, having begun the insurrection, that they ought to be punished well for their folly. In the late skirmishes, Heki put forward, in the foremost ranks, some of his Hokianga allies, who suffered severely in the fray ; and they now are taunted by Kawiti for their ridiculous interference. The consequence has been that that tribe has joined Nene Waka, who, most fortunately for Europeans and much to his honour, is now, to our certain knowledge, held in high estimation by his own countrymen for his bravery and honourable consistency, while Heki is retrograding in their opinion, and is designated a cur ("kuri"). — The troops have fallen back to Russell, which is about being fortified ; and until further reinforcements arrive, no hostile operations will ensue. — Ibid., Oct. 25.

The barque Regia has arrived with the English mail of the Ist of June, to Sydney per the Jane Goudie, which left the Downs on the 7th of June. — By the Sydney papers we perceive that Sir George Gipps and the Council of New South Wales had passed an act to prevent the exportation of gunpowder wholly from that colony, unless under the special license of the Governor. If our Governor and Legislative Council had evinced corresponding energy and judgment some twelve months since, to prohibit the

importation of such articles, the safety of the settlers as well as the stability of the Local Government would have been less endangered. — The Regia brought bullocks and horses for the forces at the Bay of Islands, but the greater number of each were lost on the passage. — There were rumpurs in Sydney that Sir George Gipps, as well as Sir Maurice O'Connell, were about to visit New Zealand, contemplating that Captain Fitzßoy would leave before the arrival of his successor. — Ibid., Nov. 1.

Native Outrage on the Riv er Thames. •—We regret to hear that the natives at the settlement of Opito, about a fortnight since, taking advantage of the absence of Mr. A. Warbreck and his crew from their vessel, boarded her, broke open the boxes, and stole property to the amount of £30 from the owner, besides all the seamen's clothes. We tiust that the next publication of the Maori Gazette will disseminate this outrage, with a Government reward for the felonious act. — Ibid.

The pertinacious silenc.e of the Government is still preserved ; and we have no official information to lay before our readers ; but we regret to say, upon good private authority, that the forces of the insurgent rebels are grealy increased ; that the mischievous missionary interference has confessed itself baffled and defeated ; the spirit of plunder, revenge, and riot, so indigenous to the native character, is now thoroughly aroused ; and it is greatly to be feared that nothing less than a positive trial of strength, we blush to write it, a trial of strength ! ! between England's Queen and Johnny Heki, will be the result of the past hesitation, forbearance, and hypocrisy. So much for the stupid and imbecile policy of Exeter Hall. Founded upon false principles, it has defeated its own purposes ; cautioned and forewarned by practical knowledge, it has been ignorant, self-willed, and destructive. What will be the fate of the present generation of colonists, is a question that hangs trembling in the balance. British New Zealand must now, however, be established at any cost or risk ; and those who are fortunate enough to survive the struggle will profit by the effect of the present disasters, the result of the stupidity of our rulers. Experience, says the proverb, is a dear school ; but it is the only one in which fools may profit. — Times, Oct. 25.

Her Majesty's colonial brig Victoria, which arrived yesterday morning from the Bay, brought back part of the volunteers and H.M. 96th Regiment ; the rest of the volunteers were to follow in a day or two. The troops were all to march from Waimate to Kororarika yesterday, from whence, it is said, the 99th Regiment were to embark for Sydney, and part of the 58th for Auckland. A six months' truce had been agreed upon between her Majesty's forces and Kawiti, in order that lie (Kawiti) might plant his potatoes and strengthen his fortifications quietly ! What next ?—lbid.? — Ibid.

The Gum Trade. — This article is now in daily demand for shipping ; and nearly all the strength of the draught department is constantly drawn out of Auckland, to bring it from Onionga and other out-stations, acting as depots. These circumstances prove pretty significantly that this common resin has been abundantly tested, and that its export will afford no slight assistance to the fortunes of this part of the colony. — Ibid.

Proceedings of the Chief Protector. — A ckep and designing plot is entered into, to lay the whole blame and responsibility (of the late disastrous plunder and carnage committed by the natives at the Bay of Islands) upon the Europeans and other settlers. Not a stone is left unturned ; and, to use a cant phrase, they will " move Heaven and Hell " to find some pretext to fix the odium and disgrace upon the plundered settlers. For this purpose the Gunsmith Protector has been diligently employing his time in writing round to some of the most powerful chiefs in New Zealand, telling them the "wicked Pakehas" are the cause of Johnny Heki's misconduct ; and he has not only done this, but has actually impugned them by name in these very letters. Some of these lying letters are come to light, and will prohably occupy the attention of the gentlemen of the legal profession hereafter. But what can be expected from a man who demanded .that the capital punishment should be inflicted upon the survivors of the " Wairau massacre ?" — his own countrymen who conscientiously endeavoured to uphold the British law in opposition to Maori plunder and arson ! ! ! "Tis well for him he has to do with Englishmen who respect the laws, and can forbear ; for had this happened in America, he would not now be living to prosecute his vile practices of defaming honest men ; he would there have been lynched long ago. — Correspondent of the Auckland Times, Oct. 25.