GUNPOWDER.
The Aurora schooner arrived from Hokianga, on Monday last, and brought the intelligence that the Natives connected with Waka, in that district, are much ; displeased that no steps have been taken by the Government to prevent the introduction of gunpowder into the harbour of! Hokianga, as it is through that channel, i supplies of such material reach Heke and his tribe. Indeed, so enraged are they, that they are determined to take precautionary measures themselves, and intend to examine the cargoes of the boats when they approach the beach It is very much to be regretted that the Executive Council do not promptly adopt some very strong measures, on the sale of gunpowder and arms to the Natives. It is quite notorious, that many small vessels have left Auckland, for the northward, with ammunition, and it can be for no other purpose than to supply the native rebels. If some example were made, by fine or imprisonment, of these avaricious, traitorous persons, it would not only put a stop to such malpractice. 1 ?, but also inspire confidence among our Native allies.
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New Zealander, Volume 1, Issue 8, 26 July 1845, Page 3
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