AUCKLAND.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXI, Issue 2376, 16 June 1866, Page 6

AUCKLAND.

Ovr files are to the 9th inst. NATIVE INTELLIGENCE. The Southern Cross of the 7th inst. says : — "We are sorry to have to state that the intelligence from all the native districts south of Auckland is of an alarming nature. News from these quarters is difficult to obtain, as no European is permitted to be present at the numerous meetings that have been held lately, and even all natives suspected of friendly feelings to tho Europeans are kept as much us possible in tho dark respecting the projects of the more rebellious. Taking the Thames first, we hear, from European sources, of meetings having been held; and we are informed by natives that a number of Taranakis have lately visited the district, and taken a leading part in the runangas. At these they have laid down the laws of the new religion, whose prophet is Taikoma,ko, and have excited the Thames natives by representing that the Europeans wish to exterminate them, and seize the land. We are glad to be able to state- that Thompson is working hard to counteract the influence of these men. On the one hand, he has warned the settlers to be careful in certain particulars, and on the other, has been unceasingly watchful over bis own people. Tho latest news from the Thames is that the Tarauakis had left the district, and gone off towards tho East Coast; and this leads us to hope that peace may bo preserved in the Thames. AH the news from Tauranga is confirmatory of tho intelligence conveyed in our correspondent's letter, published on Tuesday — that the natives who were living quietly at Matapihi and other settlements in tho district were being tampered with by the rebel emissaries. We learn from Taupo natives that a very strong feeling exists in that district in respect to the Maoris who have been sent to the Chatham Islands. These natives say that many of the men who have been sent away have never been in arms, and have nothing to justify their banishment. They ask, too, if it is just that these men should be sent away without any trial. On making inquiry of natives from difForeut districts as to what effect the intelligence of the execution of the five men for the murders of Fulloon and Volkner has had upon the Maoris, we cannot find that any indignation has been excited. Apparently, the great body of the nutive race think that an act of justice was done. We have no hesitation in saying that a worse state of feeling now exists towards the Europeans than provailod before the outbreak of the war in Waikato." THREATENING HUMOUS FEOM TATJBANaA. The Tauranga correspondent of the Southern Cross states " that another struggle with tie natives is impending, and thatf for this purpose large parties of natives were reported to be assembling from all the disaffected dia-

friota — suoh as Rotorua, Taupo, Wanganui, Taranaki aud Waikato — in the ranges, where large supplies were left by the Pai Marires when they returned to their homes after their last pilgrimage to tho Hau Hau shrines." This story has a doubtful appearance about it,tliccorrespondentcvidently boing an alarmist. He tells how he met a native who S!l i(l : — «« Flee to Auckland, where there will be no storm, no danger, because that city was lawfully and universally appointed as the land whereon Europeans may safely rest and repose, for it was there Te Wherowhoro ( erected his house aud resided, to be a pro- j tection to all Europeans." | FURTHER PARTICULA3S OF THE RUMORED '. ATTACK IN THE WAIKATO. — WILLIAM ! Thompson's son and his secretary j AT KIKOWHAKARERE. j The Herald of the 7th inst., says :— "By the arriral, yesterday, of the cutter j Fly, from Kikowltakarore, we have further particulars concerning the rebel natives in the Thames. A gentleman on board has kindly furnished us with the following, and as we have reason to believe that it can be relied upon, we give in full : — William Thompson's son and his secretary j were at Kikowhakaroro last week, and held j several meetings with the natives there. They stated that they had been sent by the great rangatira (W. Thompson) to raise a to force invade the Waikato. They had also made an inspection of the different military settlements, and as the militiamen were so scattered about in small numbers, it would be easy for them to slaughter all thopakehas and set tho Waikato in a blaze. The natives even went so far as to plan the attack, divide themselves into different forces, and name the day. At one of tho meetings, tho chief Monganui, hitherto a loyai and Queen native, made a lengthened speech, said to bo most hostile to the Government. The Thames natives, with whom he was in some way connected, declare that they will have revenge for Mokotnoko, who was hung here the other day, and who, they say, died innocent. The natives are also greatly incensed against the Governor, nnd declare that if ever they get hold of Te Uua they will serve him like tho Governor did Fulloon's murderers ; they also state that Sir George Grey ought to have hung Te Ua long ago, and attribute to him tho fact of tho Governor signing Horomona Poropiti's and tho others' death warrants." . THE NEW MAOEI FAITH. The following is an extract from a letter written by a native living near Tauranga to one in Auckland, and shows that the missionaries of the now faith have been, active iv the Tauranga district ; — [Translation.] " There is another new god coming. Intelligence has arrived that the men of this new god ard K'likoinako and Tautahi ; and it is stated that this god ii coming by way of Waikato. He is co uing on to Auckland, and tho men who are to storm Auckland number seventy person?. Another army of this god is coming to fight with the Arawas ; and the men who are to stand up against tho Ararcas are thirteen in number. It is the rumor only that wo hear ; but the N"gaitorangis are undecided as to whether they will go or stay. I heard, indirectly, that one tribe of Tauranga, tho Ngaitamarawho, had gone over to tho [new] religion ; that tribe, however, were Hau llaus formerly." On hearing that seventy men were coming to storm Auckland, and thirteen to extinguish the Arawas, weexpresscd some astonishment at the smallness of the force, but the native who had received the letter explained that their god would be with them, and that in those circumstances, two could chase a thousand. — Southern Cross, Bth inst. ARMY AND NAVY. The Southern Cross of the Gth, states that General Chute and Staff were to proceed to Wellington in the s.s. Claud Hamilton, but the steamer has arrive! without them. The following items of news are from tho same journal : — It is understood the Governor means to concentrate the 2nd 14th Regiment in Wellington, where they are not likely to be wanted except on state occasions. The Wellington volunteers could not muster a guard of honor on the Queen's Birthday. The ships Holmsdale and Trevelyan are being fitted up to receive troops, and will take an early departure. The head-quarter companies of the 40th, under Colonel Nelson, embark in the Holmsdale, and the Trevelyan takes home the C Eield Battery, Koyal Artillery, and JNo. 6 Company, Royal Engineers. H.M.s. Eclipso has sailed for Sydney, from whence she will take her 'final doparture for England. H.M.s. Curaooa is expected shortly. Commodore Sir William Wiseman will remain at Admiralty House, and transfer his squadron to his successor, Commodore McGuire, on his arrival. H.M.s. Brisk, Captain Hope, is in harbor. The Volunteer movement is still very popular in Auckland. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY. The C Battery, 4th Brigade Royal Artillery, have been placed under orders to proceed to England, in the ship Trevelyan. No. 6 Company Royal Engineers proceed to England by the same vessel, with tho exception of about 10 sappers, who will remain behind for duty in New Zealand. ANOTHER BURGLARY. The G«is Office, iv Nelson-street, was entered by burglars at an early hour on tho 6th instant. The only booty obtained was one half-sovereign, about ten shillings in silver, and a cheque, No. B 30002, on the Bank of New Zealand, for £9 165., in favour of J. N. Wark. There was another cheque for £9 145., belonging to the Gas Company, which was thrown out upon the floor, and has' been trampled upon by their hobnailed boots. DEATH OF A NATIVE CHIEF. On Friday, May 31st, the well-known chief Tamati Davis died. The deceased suffered long from a swelling over the temple, and for the past six months has been living with the "hot-water" fanatics, or "tea-kettle tribe," at Putatahi, they professing to cure him with the power of steam. They failed to cure poor Davis ; and it would be hardly fair to say they killed him. Davis was a member of the Wesieyan Communion and was a worthy man. KAURI GUM. Kauri gum is coming forward in large quantities. It is still in demand. Europeans are turning their attention to gum-

digging, and with great profit to themselves. Thero appears to be an almost inexhaustible supply.