The New Zealand Herald. AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1866. SUPPLEMENTARY SUMMARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 721, 7 March 1866, Page 4

The New Zealand Herald.

AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1866. SUPPLEMENTARY SUMMARY.

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SPKOTEMUR AGENDO. " Hivo every ninn thine enr, but few thy voico : 'J'nke each mail's consnro. but reserve thy judicmont. Thie n?)ove «]|,—To thineown*elf be true; And it must follow, as tho nUjlit the day, Thou cunst not then be false to any msui."

Nontixci of a very exciting kind lias transpired during the few days that have elapsed sincc wo published our general monthly summary. The campaign for this season down at AYanganui and Taranafci would seem to be brought to a close, and the authorities evidently imagine that a peace is at last substantially conquered in this Colony, for they have disbanded that most effective corps, the Forest Rangers. This corps was under the command of Major 'Von Tcmpslcy, a gallant and intelligent officer, who has nobly earned the praise bestowed upon him by the Governor, in his 'speech at the great dinner recently given by his Excellency to General Chute. The men, too, were as brave and full of dash as their commander. "Wherever he led, there they cheerfully followed. The densest bush, the steepest precipices,the most treacherous swamps, the swiftest and broadest rivers, offered no obstacle to the Forest Bangers. Anued with their short carbine, revolver, and knife, encumbered not with that impedimenta which regular troops usually take about with them, they have ever proved more than a match for the Maori, and have driven him from place to place in positions offering the greatest difficulty to the advance of Europeans. Either the war in the Provinces south of this is definitely nt

an end, or it is a great mistake to disband ■ tlie Forest Rangers. Iu this Province all is quiet except in tho district of tlie East C:>ast, about Opotiki, and there can. be littlo doubt but that a j sample of General Chute's vigour shown among the turbulent natives iu that district will be attended with the happiest res alls. Tho AVnikato natives show no sign of again attempting- to cross swords with the pakeha. A largo territory is therefore free from their incursions. Every day strengthens the position of the European and weakens that of the Maori. What is now specially wanted is men of capital to purchase estates iu that district, and go and settle in it, so that they can give some labor to the military settlers. There is abundance of good land, capable of feeding herds of cattle and Hocks of sheep, of growing in the opeu air the usual English fruits, as also the grape, the fig, tobacco, together with maize, wheat, oats, barley, and the usual root crops grown at home. On the coast, too, of the "Waikato, lies iu abundance the iron sand that has been reported so highly of iu England, and which is ready to be at; once turned to profitable account. There is the germ of a large and important manufacture, and the country behind is rich and fertile, capable of producing food in abundance to sustain the workers in iron that may be located on the beach. One or more English companies inight be formed to their own great advantage and profit, and to the advantage generally of both the mother country and the Colony. Establishments might be set up for smelting this rich iron sand at various points, and employment given both for capital and labour. Our English friends would do us the greatest possible good by thus developing the material resources of the Province, more good thau guaranteeing our loans. Our army of workers in iron, and tho " Commis- " sariat expenditure " caused by paying their wages would be far more valuable in a peaceful point of view than ail army of red coats and an expenditure from the Government chest; and would be profitable to the mother country as to the Colony. We are iu this peculiar position, we have abundance of the raw material of wealth lying on every hand around us, we require men of capital united with men of labour, to make that talent wealth.

The Maori prisoners charged with various murders 011 tliu [East Coast, arc still in the Auckland Gaol awaiting their trial, which is expected to take place before Sir G. A. Arney, the Chief Justice, ia the coursc of a week from tin's date.

A number of native prisoners taken during the war arc to bo sent to the Chatham Islands. If this plan had been adopted earlier, we should not have to fight the same men over and over again.

A number of the first Waikatos have just left Auckland for Tauranga. They are gone to settle oii their land there, and take with them their wives and families. The land in the neighbourhood of Tauranga is of excellent quality. There is an excellent harbour, and there is as therefore every prospect that a prosperous and nourishing settlement will bo made there, and year by year enlarged. It is by this planting of self-protecting settlements, having the germs of increase within themselves, and also by attracting others to go and to locate themselves among them, that we must defend for our peace and prosperity. The land at Opotiki recently confiscated is of first-class quality, and we shall be glad to know that it is rescued from the state in which it has so long been, and covered with

The preparations are still going on for sending troops home as fast as possible. Two or three regiments will leave in a very short tiino. The ship Silver Eagle, which arrived in port three or four days ago, was at once engaged to take troops homo. In addition to the Silver iiagle, the Liverpool has also arrived in the harbour. It has had some sickness on board, tliongli it has only proved fatal in three eases. It was of a typhoid character. There is only one case of sickness on board now.

.Among those who will shortly leave here for England is Colonel Mould, of the Engineers, an oQicer who lias won the golden opinions of men of all classes, military and civil. Ho is the beau, ideal ot an finglish " officer and gentleman one of the genuine metal, admired and respected for his sterling worth, his courteous and thorough gentlemanly bearing. 110 will bo much regretted by all those who have had the honour of his acquaintance, and we wish himself and family a sate and pleasant passage to his native land, from which he has so long been absent.

But though some whom we rcspect leave us, others whom we respect return to us after an absence on a visit to " home." Late ships that havo arrived from England have brought back to us several old and respected colonists, among whom we may mention Messrs. A. Clark, J. May, and G.A. Harris and family.

"We have had considerable gaiety this last few days, a Fancy Fair and Bazaar having been held on the lawn in front of Grovern-mcnt-llonse, and by adjournment, in Ilobson's building, for the Orphan Home. The sympathies of a large number of ladies have been cheerfully enlisted in the good cause. A very large collection of fancy goods of more than average quality and beauty were kindly provided for the stalls, and a number of ladies cheerfully gave their services at the Pair and Bazaar. The result was very gratifying,