THE SURRENDER OF REBELS.

Evening Post, Issue 106, 12 June 1865, Page 2

THE SURRENDER OF REBELS.

We are now in a position to supplement the intelligence which we have already given respecting the surrender of William Thompson and the other chiefs to Brigadier General Carey. Ihe condition of these chiefs, and of the great Win. Thompson most especially, is stated to have been lamentable in the extteme. Thompson's conuntenance showed marks of the deepest dejection, and of a submission so abject, that it moved the pity of those who saw him, as he laid bis taiahaat the

feet of the Brigadier. ' No doubt is enter. ' tamed of the sincerity of his submission, btit^ much depends on the after policy tha^fes^d towards him, as to whether that sul^spm will bear the good effects that are arillS*pateif from it or not. We understand thaj^Sfl Excel.lency Sir George Grey has sent out, inviting Thompson to come in and meet him next week, but the acceptance by that chief of this invitation seems to be doubtful, unless he sees some prospect of advantage to himself. Of more importance still is the fact that the rumour which prevailed of the fighting chief Rewi having, also sworn allegiance, has no foundation whatever, and has been in no wny borne out by the result. So far from this being the case, we understand that the place where Rewi is at present is not known, even to Thompsen's people, though it is supposed that he has gone somewhere hi the direction of Taranaki. Not only has he not surrendered! but it is also stated, on the best authority, that there is no likelihood of hia doing so. He has been the most turbulent chief from the beginning, and it will be recollected that at the great meeting at Rangitoto, he alone stood on the side of war. What effect Thompßon'a surrendor may have on him ultimately, it is hard to say ; but the fact of his still holding out militates greatly against the sanguine hopes of immediate peace that were entertained. — Southern Cross.