NATIVE OUTRAGES. .

New Zealander, Volume 1, Issue 23, 8 November 1845, Page 2

NATIVE OUTRAGES. .

We regret to hear that the Natives are becoming more predatory, in their habits and commit their nefarious practices with greater impunity. Very recently, Mr. J. Y. Trusted* of Hokianga, had his house attacked and plundered of various articles, chiefly boat-gear, to the value of between sixty and seventy pounds, by the Natives, who alleged, in excuse for thi j ir robbery, that they had lost eight -pigs, which must have been killed by Mr. Trusted* Information of the offence has been forwarded to the Chief Protector, but the only steps taken in consequence are, that Mr. Sd. Aubyn, the resident magistrate, has been requested to enquire and report on the robbery. Much rearer Auckland, a most daring outrage was committed by some Natives last week, on th.ir route from the Town to the Manukao district. They broke open the house of Mr. George May, under Mount Hobson, and stiipped it of every thing, avowing that they sommitted the act because May had some bullocks at the Bay of Islands employed iii dragging guns against Heke. The alarm was raised, and they were pursued, but escaped over to Manukao.

H.M. Sloop of War, Haz \rd, we understand takes her depaitnre from these shores al the commencement of the ensuing week. After the first conflict at Kororarika, in which the Commander, Captain Robertson was so, severely wounded, in his chivalrous resistance, with about thirty of his ctew, against some hundred natives, on his de- 1 paiture from the colony, the inhabitants here, evinced their estimation of his gallant conduct; and influenced by- corresponding- feelings, they have been most anxious to pay a parting tribute of respect and esteem to the gall mt officers of the Hazard, by invitation to a ball and supper on Monday next, at the Royal Hotel. Pressing and urgent duties we understand prevent acceptance of this complimentary purpose. Associated as her brave officers and crew are, with the past momentous, and srhring events at the Bay of Islands, they will be long- remembered by all the settlers, throughout the colony $ while the kindness, hospitality, and courteous urbanity of the officers, to the inhabitants of this immediate distiict, will ever excite the most pleasurable, reminiscences of the dashing lads of the Hazard.

Mechanics Institute. —We regret to learn that the Concert for the benefit of the funds of this Institution, will not take place, The difficulty of obtaining sufficient assistance, both vocal and instrumental, has compelled those whoso vary kindly and generously came forward, to abandon the proposed entertainment for the present.