THE WAIKATO. Ngaruawhia, November 27.
A Trip through the Waikato will prove to the most superficial observer that the pakeha does not intend to evacuate the district. Unwise men have encouraged the natives to hope for reinstatement on the lands they have forfeited. The result has been a shyness on the part of the Maori, that militates against the interests of both races. This influence is, however, on the wane, and has been kept in check by some whose object is to conciliate, and to create confidence between pakeha and Maori. Only those who understand the natives should presume to advise them Among this class may be mentioned Mr' Commissioner Mackay, who has passed through Ngaruawahia, en route for Rag 1 an and the rebel district of Kawhia. Mr. Mackay expressed his satisfaction at the
progress of the of the native works on the west bank of the Waikato; near Ngaruawahia. These works are under the superintendence of M. De Thierry, whose perfect knowledge of the Maori language is a desideratum which it would be difficult to estimate. In addition to his qualifications as interpreter, Mr. De Thierry appears to be well acquainted with the habits aud general character of the natives, which acquaintance enables him to regulate the minds and counteract the bias of the great number committed to his charge. If the Maori be disaffected, he meets his objecthns; wi|lyhe work, he meets fair dealing at his hands; is he sick, he is cared for by Mr. De Thierry, who has accommodation— very limited, it is trueon his premises. This lack of room will shortly exist no longer, as he has now in progress a superior whare, perhaps 40 feet by 15 feet, for the building of which with other works the natives receive the ordinary ration. In addition whares are being built as traveller's rests for natives, each building consisting of separate apartments This is a very judicious arrangement. The native works, bridges, *c, extending from Rangiriri to Whatawhata, are progressing satisfactorily.
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Evening Post, Issue 266, 14 December 1865, Page 2
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335THE WAIKATO. Ngaruawhia, November 27. Evening Post, Issue 266, 14 December 1865, Page 2
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