THE REPORTED GOLDFIELD AT KAIMAI.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 4692, 27 November 1876, Page 3

THE REPORTED GOLDFIELD AT KAIMAI.

From the reports of the special correspondent of the Bay of Plenty Times at Kaimai, we make the following extracts : — Poßiroiu, Wednesday, November 22.

We arrived here yesterday afternoon (17 horsemen, among whom are Captain Tunks, Messrs. W. Kelly, Firth Wrigley, J. 0. .Young, and HopkiDS Clarke), and were well received by the natives residing here, who have since fed us like " fighting cocks." The prospectors, nine in number, who came by way of the Omanawa Bridge, got here jußt before dark. There was a talk after supper, and Hori Ngatai advised the prospectors to start for the bush at daylight. This was agreed to, and at a quarter to 5 they stated, guided by five natives. Penetaka put in an' appearance about 8 o'clock, saying that he preceded the Hauhaus. Some time after, their grand force, consisting of four men and one womaD, arrived with Manuera at their head, without a single firearm. They commenced to be rather bounceable, and have been talking and eating ever since.. They appear likely to give in, and I think it is almost safe to say there will be no more opposition, although the korero is not yet finished. The natives are very indignant with Mr. Morrison, owing to the reports of their being armed circulated by him, and he had better keep clear of Penetaka! November 23. Soon after the despatch of my notes yesterday the Hauhaus left, saying they would have any gold that was found. - They did not use any threats, and it appeared to be understood they had no intention of using arms, as represented by Morrison. Last night the position was discussed by the natives, and it is thought best to stay here for the present, until it is ascertained for certain what the Pirirakaus intend. We went out for a short time this morning,' and found Bome good-looking quartz in a creek" just behind this settlement. Messrs. Williani' Kelly land •Peter Grant return to-day, but say they will come back. As many men as are out of employment should come up here, and cooduess knows there were plenty loafing about the Strand when I left Taunroga,

Rangiobo Camp, Thursday evening. VT Prospectors ',weafcf forward on J the'block this toorriing.' ' NbTlauhaus ever attempted 'to'interfere'with theipart^^;former-dei' termined obstruqtionist^.is. on certain ..prospectorej'lcarrpng--swags and implements. There are only a few natives located at Kaimai just now, all of whom are friendly and assisting prospectors. Messrs. William Kelly, J. C..Young, Firth Wrigley, and othera,' who accompanied l prOspectorslon' the 'ground, with Hori Ngatai and Enoka, await hereto watch matters, and will remain as long as necessary, between here , and the extreme .end of the bush'." No' Pirirakaus are in the neighbourhood.. The reports circulated regarding the Pirirakaus are absolutely false. Natives. desirous that settlers and intending' prospectors should visit them as early as possible. Prospectors are most sanguine.