Napier, June 26th.

Otago Witness, Issue 918, 3 July 1869, Page 13

Napier, June 26th.

Heuheu is reported to have been taken and his pah to have been burned by Te Kooti.

Captain St. George atatea that part of the IJriwera tribe have left Te Kooti, who, he represents, is only 140 strong. It is said that he intends to proceed by the west shore of Lake Taupo to attack Haruru. j June 28th. The Sturt has arrived from the Coast. She reports that ,the Constabulary at Matata and Fort Galatea are dissatisfied ■with the conduct of their officers. They complain of being kept on short rations, and object to making roads in all weathers. The force is described as being entirely disorganised. The Native Lands Court is sitting at Poverty Bay. Captain Coventry, with 16 men, has marched for Haroto. 100 Arawas are on their way to support Captain St. George, Great rejoicing has been occasioned here by Mr M'Leart being appointed Native and Defence Minister. June 29th. Letters received from Mr Birch's station near Patea confirm Captain St George's statement, regarding Heuheu and all hia people having been taken prisoners by Te Kooti. Rum our suggests that Heuheu joined Te Kooti voluntarily. Hori Grey is daily expecting assistance from the Wanganui natives. June 30th. Te Kooti with 200 men has reached Moerongi, 40 miles from Tupaeharuru. The latter plaoe, whioh is garrisoned by 170 men, he intends to attaok, and declares that his god has given it and all the people in it into his hands. The proposed policy of tho Government has given entire satisfaction hero. Great faith is placed in Mr M'Lean's management of Native affairs.