LATEST FROM THE EAST COAST.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 172, 28 July 1870, Page 2

LATEST FROM THE EAST COAST.

July 25. There is no views of importance to report from this district. Until within the last fortnight we have had magnificent weather-nlry and cold. Latterly, however, there has been much wind from south and west, with occasional squalls and heavy sea. The Comerang i 8 at present in the big river, loading sheep and cattle for Mr. Banks. This steamer arrived on Friday morning, having experienced heavy weather outside, and in going into the river met with an accident. After crossing the bar, a heavy sea struck her and carried her out of the channel on to a sand bank, and here she remained for two tides. At the third tide, however, thanks to the perseverance and energy of Captain Ohrisp, she got off and proceeded up thq river. „."' '*' ■'; .. , It is reported here that Te Waru has joined Te Kooti, and thai; together they intend making an attack either upon the Wairoa or 'ovcrty Bay. We are, accordingly, all on the alert, and a good look-out is kopt at night. Scouts, also, are sent out to scour the country. Kumours of this description are very uur pleasant, as we never know" what truth there; may be in them, but beyond the ( fact of ouk being more vigilant at night, little or no notice ia taken of them. Work proceeds as usual, and men are, during the day, dispersed all over the country. ; The settlement of the district is progressing favourably, and fencing and other "improvements are being carried on with spirit. In£. year or so, no doubt,. the exports from this bay will be very considerable. . We are looking forward to a visit from tho Superintendent, on the closing of Parliament, and -we snail then to thiuk that yr?

are really recognised as a portion of the V province of Auckland, and trust that it will ) be the commencement of prosperous times. \ The Luna called in yesterday morning and ' left a mail. She was on her way to "Waiapu and intends putting ia here on her return. ' The schooner Meteor went oshore at Turanganui, on Saturday last, and at present there is no chance of getting her off.— Hivalfx \ Correspondent.