NATIVE INTELLIGENCE.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1669, 26 June 1879, Page 2

NATIVE INTELLIGENCE.

TUB TAUBANGA 80ABE. WELLINGTON, June 25. A telegram from MrSheohan from Tauranga says:—" I hare seen the Pirararuaka, and think I havo settled all things fairly. They have agreed to refrain from all interference with private persons, and abide the inquiries made by the Government as to any cause of complaint which they may have. I met them at Whararoa along with Ngaiterangi. They were friendly and civil, and parted with me on the very best of terms. I made minute inquiries as to the report of the threatened bnrning down of the settlers' houses, and it was seen that only one man had spoken under excitement and groat anger. I will give you full information about it on my return to Wellington." NATIVE LAWLESSNESS AT CAMBRIDGE. AUCKLAND, June 24. At Cambridge, Waikato, on Saturday last, t eyeral Maoris made raid on the Mayor of

Hamilton and engineer of the district, Mr Breekle, owing to gome dispute that had arisen bet wee a Breekle and the Maoris at Hewitt's Hotel. To avoid a disturbance these gentlemen left and went to Walker's Hotel, with the Maoris in full chase after them. On arriving the Maoris found the room that contained the Mayor and Breekle looked. They commenced to break the doors and looks. On the occupants seeing this they made a retreat through the windows, and went hence for refuge to the hayloft. The Maoris went in full chase after them, and only for the sudden arrival of Reuben Parr from Te Awamutu, in cavalry uniform, some serious outrago would have been perpetrated. He made the coast clear for the Mayor and Breekle, who proceeded to Hamilton ■in safety. Once more the Maoris strolled down the street with the full intention of assaulting the first white man they met. This happened to be a recruit of the Armed Constabulary force, who, on seeing what was likely to happen to him, gave them leg bail round Hewitt's core or and down Date street, the Maoris going after him like a pack of bloodhounds. He rushed into Camp's shop for protection, and imm> diatoly afterwards the Maoris rushed into the shop., and caught him before ho got to the back of the counter. Camp had to set to and get the European out of doors, but not till he had rccfivod a severe blow. Daring this time the European got away, running into John Houghton's store through the side door into the back yard, where he was followed by the Maoris. A. miner, ntmied Douglass, put a stop to their further advance.

NEW PLYMOUTH, June 25. The Natives say that Te Whiti has told them to plough away till the place ii.full of soldiers, and that then his power will The Stella arrived this afternodn, after a stormy passago, with a detachment of fifty constabulary. She had to shelter in Tory Channel on Sunday, and on Tuesday in the French Pass, which she left at dusk last evening. Our Cavalry paraded to-day, and prtsented a fine appearance.

TDK POSITION AT PATKA. PATEA, June 25. The Natives have as yet not returned to Livingstone's to resume the ploughing from which they were eiected, but a mesaengor was despatched to Parihaka to consult Te Whiti how to act. It is assumed that Te Whiti, in order to keep up his 2)restifje, will instruct them to proceed with the ploughing. It ie thought probable that he may send a contingent to assist them in their work. .Affairs arc very quiet just now, but how lorg they will remain so is doubtful. The Natives were to have ploughed at Omika today, but there is no appearance of the ploughmen yet.

Tho Kakarema Natives will to day plough Patterson's land, four miles from Pates, consequently a party is already formed to remove them in the event of their carrying out their threats.

Ten Maori men and five women passed through Patea yesterday, on the way to Parihaka, with hor£o» amd bullocks. A rumour was current that telegraph communication between Opunake sad Hawera was interrupted, the wires being cut by the Natives, but there is no foundation for this canard.