LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM WAIRAU,

Daily Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 13, 15 July 1843, Page 3

LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM WAIRAU,

We have been, favoured with the following statement of the late melancholy affray at Wairau, which embodies, we believe, all the testimony given by the survivors, and all the information which could bo collected on the spot : — "On the loth of April, Messrs. Cottorell, Parkinson, and Uarnicoat, surveyors, having" contracted with the Now Zealand Company's Agent, to survey tho lands at Wairau, left Nelson with about 40 men, and landed at Wairau on Tuesday, April 25. Shortly after this, Rauparaha and Rangihaiata being at Porirua in attendance on tho Court of Land Claims, made known their determination to prevent the survey from proceeding, and Mr. Thorns rcpoatedly stated that lie understood from them that they would make a stand at ,' Wairau, and lose their lives rather than allow the white men to take possession of that place until they had been paid for. Mr. Spain used his influence to pacify them,' and obtained a promise from them to do nothing before his arrival. He undertook to meet them there as soon as possible after tho adjournment of his Court on tho 19th of June. Mr. Toms said, he would take Rauparaha and Rangihaiata in his schooner to his own place in C^ueon Charlotte's Sound, and keep them there until ho received a communication from Mr. Spain. The survey was carried on with some slight interruption from a small party of natives not resident at Wairau, but collected from all parts of tho Straits, until Rauparaha and Rangihaiata arrived with a body of natives on the Ist June. They were brought by Mr. Toms in his schooner, and landed at Port Underwood, in Cloudy Bay. They visited Mr. Cavo and other settlers, somo of whom had resided in that place many years, and declared their determination to burn clown the Surveyors' houses, and drive them off the land. Thoy began to put their threats into effect by burning down the house of Mr. Cotterell, having first removed his goods, which they restored to him; they then in a similar manner destroyed Mr. Parkinson's house, and compelled all the surveyors to remove to the mouth of the river. Mr. Cotterell was then dispatched by Mr. Tuckott of Nelson, to inform Captain Wakefield. An information was then laid before the Police Magistrate, Mr. Thompson, who granted a warrant against Rauparaha and Rangihaiata on a charge of arson. Having been informed that the natives were armed, and in great numbers, the Magistrate determined to attend the execution of the warrant himself, accompanied by an armed force, and expressed his opinion that such a demonstration would prevent blood shed, and impress the natives with tho authority of the law. It is clear, from subsequent events, that no one anticipated any resistance. The men of the labouring class wero not armed at Nelson, nor selected as fighting men. They were sent down as a reinforcement to the surveying staff, and on arriving at Wairau, arms wero distributed among them, but up to the last moment, no one had any expectation of a serious encounter. There were about 40 men of tho labouring class, most of Arhom had never handled a firelock. They consisted of surveying men and 8 boatmen, left at Wairau, to which Mr. Thompson brought an accession of force, consisting of four constables and 12 men, , who were engaged as additional labourers in j the survey department. Mr. Thompson was ! accompanied by John Brook, as interpreter, and the following gentlemen, viz., Captain Wakefield, Capt. England, Mr. Tuckett, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Patchett, Mi*. Howard, Mr. Cotterell, Mr. Bcllairs, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Barnicoat. The whole party consisted of 49, of whom Messrs. Tuckott, Cotterell, and Patchett were unarmed, the other gentlemen had nothing beyond two or three pistols and one fowling-piece among them. It appears that the party left by Mr. Cotterell at the Wairau had been compelled by the natives to follow him on his way to Nelson, in the Company's large boat, but were met by Mr. Thompson's party, and returned with them to Wairau, some in the boat and

some in the Government Brig Victoria, which brought the Magistrate from Nelson. The wholo party landed on the ljth and lGth of June, and proceeded on the after* noon of Friday the Kith about fire miles up tho banks of the river to a wood where they expected to find the natives. Muskets and a cartouche box of ball cartridges with each, were distributed on tho Friday evening and. Saturday morning, and milages to as many as chose to avail themselves of them. Tho whole party slept at tho wood called Tua Mautino. It appears that tho movements of the party were watched and reported byscouts, in consequence- of which tho natives had moved further up the river, and that they were joined, in the night, by two canoes full of people. They then consisted of about SO or DO men, 40 of whom were armed with muskets, besides women and children. On Saturday morning, boforo sun-rise, two boats having been brought up the river, the Europeans embarked in them and ascended about tour miles further up. They then found that the natives were posted on the right bank of a deep rivulet called Tua Marino, about 30 feet wide, not fordable, and flowing into the Wai rau about 40 feet of it. The Europeans advanced and placed themselves opposite to the natives on the left bank of tho rivulet, with a hill behind them covered with fern and manuka, and sloping upwards with several brows or terraces. The natives wero on about a quarter of an acre of cleared ground, with a dense thicket behind them. The police magistrate with the constables and interpreter and some of the gentlemen ] crossed over, and entered into a parley with \ tho natives. In tho mean time the men on the other sido, under cover of a small thicket, were divided into two parties under command of Capt. England and Mr. Howard. Mr. Thompson, through the interpreter, explained tho contents of tho warrant. Ho said that ho (was the Queen's representative, that it had nothing to do with the land, and called upon Eauparaha and Rangihaiata to surrender ; Mr. Thompson was very much excited, and pointed to the armed men. Tho native chiefs refused to surrender ; they said that they would not fight, that they wero expecting tho arrival of Mr. Spain and Mr. Clarke, and would have a talk when they came. The missionary natives wero unarmed and their chief E Pua came forward with the Now Testament in his hand, and entreated Mr. Thompson not to permit fighting. The warrant was presented to the chiefs two or three times, and on each occasion, about 10 natives who had been sitting sprung upon their feet and levelled their muskets at the Europeans. Mr. Thompson then ordered the men to cross tho river, which they bogan to do, using tho canoe as a bridge. At the same moment a general discharge of musketry took place on both sides. Tho gentlemen attompted then so cross the rivulet by tho canoe, and in so doing met their own men, which created confusion, and several men fell wounded into the water. Capt. Wakefield called upon his men to retire up the hill and form a brow. They began to do so. At this moment it is ascertained that the natives were on tho point of talcing to flight, when Rauparaha, seeing the retreat, excited his men, and raising a war cry, they darted across tho rivulet, and pursued tho Europeans, the majority of whom never halted, but fled around tho sides of the hill and escaped. The gentlemen, who were unarmed, accompanied by [ a small number of the men, formed upon the hill and lay down to await the arrival lof the natives. They then exhibited a white handkerchief as a token of peace, which was understood by the natives. Captain Wakefield then ordered tho Europeans to deliver up their arms, which they did, and became prisoucrs in the hands of the natives. They were standing quietly in a group, when Rangihaiata, who had just discovered that one of his wives had been killed by a chance ball, came up and said to Rauparaha, "Don't forget your daughter. " Rauparaha sat still and consented, and Rangihaiata, with his own hand, put to death the whole of the prisoners. Some of the survivors found their way to the beach through the swamps, and were picked up by whale boats the same night, others wandered into tho mountains and lost themselves several days. The last of these reached Port Underwood on Wednesday, having tasted no food but three turnips, which he picked up on Tuesday. As soon as the natives had perpetrated the deed, they left the bodies without rifling them of airy thing beyond a few articles of clothing, and retreated to tho mouth of tho river. Thoy shortly aftor abandoned Cloudy Bay,, accompanied by all the resident natives. On' the Saturday afternoon, Mr. Tuckett, and others who had escaped through the low grounds to the beach, set sail for Wellington to procure assistance, and arrived in the' night. A deputation from the bench of magistrates returned in the brig on Wednesday, as soon as a violent south-easter would permit them to leave the harbour. On their arrival at Cloudy Bay, they found that Mr.

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Jtrouxide, the Wosleyan missionary, had proceeded with two boats' companies of whalers 'lo inter the bodies, which they did on the ground where they fell. It appears that the natives afterwards were seized with great terror, and had formed the determination of retiring up to Manewatu, a fortified pah in the interior, there to await the vengeance of the white men, which they fully expected would follow them. — New Zealand Colonist. • o OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE, RELATING TO THE LATE PROVISIONAL CESSION •OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. Her Britannic Majesty's Ship "Carvsfort," Woai.oo, 11th of February 181~3. Sir,— Having arrived at this port in her Britannic Majesty's Ship "Carysfort," under my command, for the purpose of affording protection to British subjects, as likewise to .support tho position of her Britannic Majesty's representative here, who has received repeated insults from the Government Authorities of these Islands, respecting which it is my intention to communicate only with tho King in person. I require to have immediate information by return of tho officer conveying this despatch, whether or not the King (in consequence of my arrival) has been notified that his presence will bo required hero, and the earliest day on which he may bo expected, as otherwise I shall be compelled to proceed to his residence in the ship under my command, for the purpose of communicating with him. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, Geo. Paulet, Captain. To Keluanaoa, Governor of Woahoo, &c, tkc. Honolulu, Oahu, February 11, 1843. Solulations to you, Lord George Paulet, Captain of 11. B. M. Ship " Carysfort ;"— l have received your letter by the hand of the officer, and with respect inform you that wo have not as yet sent for the King, as we were not informed of the business, but having learned from your communication that you wish him sent for, I will search for a vessel and send. Ho is at Wailuku, on tho cast side of Maui. In case the wind is favourable, he may be expected in six days. Yours, with respect, (Signed) M. Kektjajtaoa. H.B.M. Shlp"Ciirysfort," Honolulu harbour, February 16, 1813. Sir, — I have tho honor to acquaint your Majesty of the arrival in this port of H. B. M. Ship under my command, and according to my instructions, I am desired to demand a private interview with you, to which I shall proceed with a proper and competent interpreter, I therefore request to be informed at what hour to-naorrow it will be convenient for your Majesty to grant me that interview. I have tho honor to remain your Majesty's most obedient and humble servant, George Paulet, Captain. To His Majesty Kamehameha 111. Honolulu, February 17, 1843. Salutations to you, Lord George Paulet, Captain of Her B. M. Ship "Carysfort." Sir, — We have received your communication of yesterday's date, and must decline having any private interview, particularly under the circumstances which you propose. Wo shall be ready to receive any written communication from you to-morrow, and will give it due consideration. In case you have business of a private nature, -wo will appoint Dr. Judd, our confidential agent, to confer with you, who being* a person of integrity and fidelity to our government, and perfectly acquainted with all our affairs, will receive your communications, give you all tho information you requiro (in confidence), and report the same to us. With respect, (Signed} Kameiiameiia hi. (Signed) Kekauluoiii. Her Britannic Magesty's Ship "Carysfort," Woahoo, 17th February, 1843. Sir, — In answer to your letter of this day's date (Avhich I have too good an opinion of your Majesty to allow me to believe ever emanated from yourself, but from your ill advisers) I have to state that I shall hold no communication whatever with Dr. J. P. Judd, who it has been satisfactorily proved to me has been the prime mover in the unlawful proceedings of your Government against British subjects. As you have refused mo a personal interview, I enclose you the demands which I consider it my duty to make opon your Government ; with which I demand a compliance at or before 4 o'clock, p. m., to-morrow (Saturday), otherwise I shall be obliged to take immediate coercive steps to obtain these •measures for my countrymen. I have the honor to be your Majesty's most obedient humble servant, George Paulet, Captain. His Majesty Kamehamelia nj.

Demands made by the Right lion. Lord Geo. Paulct, Captain R. N., commanding Her Brit. Majesty's Ship " Carysf ort, " upon the King of 'the Sandwich Islands. First, — The immediate removal by public advertisement written in Iho native and English languages, and signed by the Governor of this Island and F. W. Thompson, of the attachment placed upon Mr. Charltou's property ; the restoration of the land taken by Government for its own use, and really appertaining to Mr. Charlton ; and reparation for the heavy loss to which Mr. Charlton's representatives have been exposed by the oppressive and unjust proceedings of the Sandwich Islands Government. Second, — The immediate acknowledgement of the right of Mr. Simpson to perform the functions delegated to him by Mr. Charlton, namely, those of Her Britannic Majesty's Acting Consul; until Her Majesty's | pleasure be known upon the reasonableness of your objections to him. The acknowledgement of that right and the reparation for the insult offered to Her Majesty through Her Acting Representative, to bo made by a public reception of his Commission, and the saluting the British Flag with twenty-ono guns — which number will be returned by 11. B. Majesty's Ship under my command. Third, — A guarantee that no British subject shall in future be subjected to imprisonment in fetters, unless he is accused of a crime which by the laws of England would be considered a felony. Fourth, — The compliance with a written promise given by King Kamchameha to Capt. Jones, of Her Brit. Majesty's Ship " Curacoa," that a new and fair trial would bo granted in a case brought by Henry Skinner, British subject, against J. Dominis, American citizen, which promise has been evaded. Fifth, — The immediate adoption of fair steps to arrange the matters in dispute between British subjects and natives of the Country, 0 or others residing here, by referring these cases to Juries, one half of whom shall be British subjects approved by the Consul, and all of whom shall declare on oath their freedom from prejudgment upon, or interest in the cases brought before them. Sixth, — A direct communication between His Majesty Kamehameha and Her Britannic Majesty's Acting Consul, for the immediate settlement of all cases of grievance and complaint on the part of British subjects against the Sandwich Islands' Government. Dated on Board H.B.M. S. "Carysf ort," at Woahoo, this 17th day of February, 1813. George Paulet, Captain. Her Britannic Majesty's Ship "Carysfort,'' Woahoo, February 17, 1543. Sm, — I have the honor to notify you, that Her Britannic Majesty's Ship "Carysfort," under my command, will be prepared to make an immediate attack upon the town, at four o'clock p. m., to-morrow (Saturday), in the event of the demands now forwarded by me to the King of these islands, not being complied with by that time. Sir, I have the honor to bo your most obedient humble servant, (Signed) George Paulet, Captain. To Capt. Long, Commander") U.S.S. "Boiton," Honolulu. J , Honolulu, February 18, 1843. Salutations to Right Hon. Lord George Paulet, Captain of 11.8.M.5. "Carysfort." We have received your letter and the demands which accompanied it, and in reply would inform your Lordship, that wo have commissioned Sir George Simpson and William Richards as our Ministers Plenipotentiary and Envoys Extraordinary to the Court j of Great Britain, with full powers to settle i the difficulties which you have presented before us, to assure Her Majesty, the Queen, of our uninterrupted affection, and to confer with Her Ministers as to the best means of cementing the harmony between us. Some of the demands which you have laid before us, are of a nature calculated seriously to embarrass our feeble Government, by contravening tho laws established for tho benefit of all. But wo shall comply with your demands, as it has never been our intention to insult Her Majesty, the Queen, or injure any of her estimable subjects ; but we must do so under protest, and shall embrace the earliest opportunity of representing our case more fully to Her Britannic Majesty's Government, through our ministers, trusting in the magnanimity of. the Sovereign of a great nation, which we have been taught to respect and love, — that we shall there be justified. Waiting your further order, With sentiments of respect, (Signed) Kamehameha hi. (Signed) Kekauluohi. Her Briiannic Majesty's Ship "Caryafort," Woahoo, 18th of February, 1843. Sir, — I have the honor to acknowledge your Majesty 's > letter of this day's date, wherein you intimate your intention of com-

plying with my demands, which I have considered my duty to make upon your Majesty's Government. I appoint the hour of 2 o'clock this afternoon for the interchange of salutes, and I shall expect that you will inform me at what hour on Monday you will be prepared to receive myself and Her Britannic Majesty's Representative. I have tho honor to be j-our Majesty's most obedient humble servant, George Paulet, Captain. His Majesty Kamehameha 111. Honolulu, Oahu. February 18, 1843. Salutations to Lord George Paulet, Captain of H.B.M. Ship "Carysfort." I have received your communication, and make known to you that I will receive yourself and Her Britannic Majesty's Representative on Monday, tho 20th of February, at 11 o'clock, a. it. (Signed) Kameiiameiia hi.

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