TE WAIROA.
(from oue own correspondent.) . May 10. ' Tins morning was ushered in by vollies of firearms at the pa of Paul te Apalu*. In the midst of the smoke, the British ensign arose to the top of a high flagstaff. This looks well, and is, I believe, the first ensign hoisted on native land in this province. The hau hau keep us alive, and what between their flags and the fags of sundry others, the place does not look sleepy. Besides, we have another stimulant in the grog selling—the native merchants sell and can retaU spirits. I have actually known one of the publicans here to purchase rum from a native for the purpose of retailing it to his pakeha customers. We have suffered from want of good water lately, but the raiu has given us a supply for the present. The militia were paraded by Captain Fitzgerald at the stockade, when'our party attended. Much credit is due to the orderly and sober manner in which every one conducted himself. The men at Wairoa can play, and, by Jove, they can fight top.
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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 5, Issue 268, 22 May 1865, Page 2
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184TE WAIROA. Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 5, Issue 268, 22 May 1865, Page 2
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