NEW PLYMOUTH.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 801, 5 June 1879, Page 2

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This Day. The arrangements made by the Government for the protection of the district appear to give satisfaction, and the alarm of settlers has somewhat subsided. Before the Premier left here, he stated that the arrangements he was making were only pait of a general scheme which was under consideration of the Government fur the disposal of the Native difficulty for ever. The Native political ploughmen, who have been amuaing themselves on Courtney's land at Okura, are apparently getting tired of their work. They failed to put m an appearance yesterday. The extent of their work each day does not exceed an acre. Intelligence has been received that the Natives have commenced ploughing Mr. William Bayley's paddock at Te Matu, near Opunake, within a stone's throw of where the Armed Constabulary are stationed. They have warned Bartlett to leave the Opunake Hotel, and have intimated that they commence ploughing on his land to-day. This is being done under the eyes of the Constabulary and is intended as a further threat. It is stated " that Te Whiti has declared the 13th of this month is to be day of the Bury, to take place, meaning the uprising or convulsion of some sort, and that on that day all the land will be m possession of the Maoris. Volunteer companies are rapidly forming, 56 names being received, at Inglewood, 75 at Waitara, and 40 at New Plymouth. The Government will accept shore services without uniforms A Hawera telegram states that the rumors about Bayly's family being murdered are entirely without foundation. The Maoris are peaceful and quiet all around, making no warlike professions, although it is known that they are preparing to resist any act of aggression on the part of the Government. A large meeting of Maoris took place at Mokoia on Sunday and Monday. Tauroa, one of the leading chiefs, spoke eloquently to the natives, and pointed out the folly of "going to Parihaka." He reminded them of their incaroeration m the Dunedin Gaol, and warned them that they could not dare hope for such kind treatment from European friends again. He was m a great measure successful. The practical influence of Te Whiti is, however, still spreading throughout the district, like an after damp. Every reasonable means are being tried to stay it. The

settlers are not frightened, although they wisely intend to prepare for the evil day, as the balance must be struck some day soon between Hiroki, Te Whiti and the Government.

The following appeared m the Evening Star of Friday last : — "The natives appear to find ploughing hard work. Last night they broke into Bland's store at Oakura, and helped themselves. Mr. Bland came m on business yesterday, and received a telegram this morning to that effect. Many of . the out-settlers have already packed their goods, and oome into town. The natives around Oakura have donned their feathers and mats, and have hoisted flags at their pahs. They seemed highly amused when tuld they would be summoned for trespassing, and wanted to know who would take them into custody.