CAMP ALEXANDRA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 219, 26 July 1864, Page 3

CAMP ALEXANDRA.

[FHOM OUII OWN CORRESPONDENT.! July 20. The inclemency of the weather during the last few (lav.s has prevented the nam at this station from getting on v.-ith the necessary work so fast as eould be desired. A prc-at cause of dissatisfaction here has bec-n the scanilalmin maimer in which the Commissariat manage, or rather mismanage. The men have been next door to starvation l>v reason of the irregular delivery of the rations, which, when they are delivered, arc quite uniit for consumption—mouldy biscuit, had meat, sour rice in lieu of potatoes, and occasionally bread half-baked. Frequently the men too are upon half-rations. "Why is this How is it '? \Ve have the River Waipa navigable up to the very camp-ground: there is a g'ooct ro«(V from Tc lvore. Truth is what the public want, ancf truth must, be told. If this sort of thing is not quickly mended mutiny will ensue. Gatherings of the men whispering in a mutinous tone, are by no means uncommon and open expressions of discontent are circulated freely. This feeling was more aggravated only this day by ft report that the 3rd"Waikato Regiment had mutiheed to a man nt head quarters for tho very sam<H eAnse. 'i'lie Win- Minister and General Galloway paid us a visit on Sunday. The General ordered a parade, and complaints were made to him on parade. It is understood that the s. s. ' Hangariri' is hi fitture to run between this cam]) and jS'gamawliia twice a week, in which ease, provisions ought not to be scare' Lot this be said, however, of the 2nd "Waikato Regiment — they have stuck to their duty in spile of all their privations. They have not followed tho example of tlie 3id: they hope for better treatment. In the face of a stealthy and ever-watchful foe, division amongst us would be death : with Maori camp-fires iu sight, a never-ceasing- supervision lias to be kept up. finely tho Government-will not permit its soldiers to want food.