AUCKLAND.

Wellington Independent, Volume I, Issue 9, 30 April 1845, Page 3

AUCKLAND.

The Carbon arrived from Taranaki on Tuesday last. All is reported to be quiet there. It was rumoured (hat an Auckland paper was received by the opportunity; and that it afforded information to the effect that the Customs duties were again imposed by the Council. We should regret to'find this prove to be true, but it would not surprise us, as it is beyond the power of man to anticipate an act of Captain Fitzroy's.

The same opportunity, is stated, also to have announced that the notorious J;hn Held has left the main, and is erecting a fort upon an island in the Bay. We hope this may prove true, as it will enable the authorities to secure him with less mischief to the native population, than might otherwise ensue. News from the north is awaited for with the greatest anxiety, and we hope it will arrive before the departure of the Caledonia for England, and that it will prove satisfactory. Since the foregoing was in print we have read the following extract of a letter from Auckland, dated March 31, 1845:—

All here is fear, but no actual outbreak has yeUaken pla.-e. From Hokianga and Kaipnra 1 am happy to hear that all was peaceable to the latest date; but considerable dread, however occupied some minds. Tomati Waka Neni has taken the field against Ileki; but no result has yet reached this place. Most of the people Here led that this settlement is ruined; and all agree lh.it concentration or withdrawal of the whites must be the issue.

The above extract is from the letter of a disinterested party to a highly respectable person in this settlement. Events ars palpably defeating imbecility. He would guide, he cannot follow—and ruin to Captain Fitzro'y is the inevitable consequence. He may not believe this, but it is true, and his fate, and a pitiable fate too it is—is sealed.

John Heki and his opponent, have rubbed noses, and may therefore be supposed to be brewing mischief.