Porirua, 3rd September, 1846.

New Zealander, Volume 2, Issue 67, 12 September 1846, Page 4

Porirua, 3rd September, 1846.

Sir,— l have" the honor to report for the information of His Excellency the Governor, that [ have just heard from Mr. Strode, Deputy Inspector of Police, in charge of the , party at Waikanae, that on Sunday, the 30th ultimo, some of the Rebels had again made their appearance in the hills, That the next morning he proceeded with the Armed Police, in company with the friendly Natives of that place, in pursuit of them ; and after going about five miles inland, they only discovered an encampment of the night before. The friendly Natives then declined going any further, saying it was then out of their District. He also reports that fires were still seen between Waikanae and Otaki, apparently not very far from where they were last seen, and supposes they are supplying themselves with food from the plantations at Otaki . The Chief Puaha and his party are stiJl at the latter place, and I have every reason to believe will follow them up. About one hundred of the Port Nicholson Natives have not yet left Waikanae, waiting to see further results, I have the honor to be> Sir, Your moat obedient servant, V 1 Edward Last, • Major 99th Regt., Commanding the Troops. His Honor Major Richmond, Superintendent, Southern Division, Wellington.