WAIROA.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 7, Issue 383, 7 June 1866, Page 2

WAIROA.

(raoil A COEHE3PONDENT.)

Friday, 11th May. All the TV airoa rebels have surrendered, amongst whom is Te Warn. Ho had about ten followers when he cams in. They arrived at ICopu’s pair on VTcduesday, 10th iust., and were treated—that is, with a great feast, which I am sure they arc in great need of. The war is at an end in this district. There are some rather vague reports that Mnior Fraser has arrived in Tauvanga, passing right through without seeing a single rebel. There are no grounds for these rumors, except that they are very common amongst the friendlies. On Saturday, sth inst., six men arrived at the camp—three non-commissioned odlcers and three privates. They started the same evening as Major Fraser. They lost their way the first night, and I am sorry to say that they had to leave their swags, being too weak from the want of food to carry them. They came into the township on Sunday ; they were So start again on the 7th, following on the tracks of the Major. One of the natives that the Major sent back report that the troops, when about lour miles beyond ilia range, had to kill a young horse to supply iho soldiers, having run short of provisions. The Major seat back the whole of the natives from Te Heine, keeping only three European volunteers and a few half-castes, besides his own people. Those were kept principally us guides and interpreters. Captain Higgs had to return, his health haring failed him. The new entrance is open, hut instead of opening up the river it has made it a great deal worse than it ever was before ; ia fact, it is a complete failure. The approach to the mouth, from the inside of the river for about one mile is a series of mud flats at low water. They are completely dry, packing up the river, which, instead' of falling four iecc or thereabouts, does not tall more than one loot. How a vessel is to get in or out is a query. Captain Schon, of the Vivid, has discharged all Ins crew, seeing no probability of his getting to sea for some time to come. It is very evident the new entrance is of no use whatever, and what ia more, another cannot, without au immense amount of labor, be opened until this place clcs.-s. A now entrance is proposed about midway between the old and new entrances. The entrance that is open now might have been a good one some time ago, but since it has been closed, all the sediment of the river for years past has been deposited close to the iihifi', deceiving many of the inhabitants. The river ia completely blocked, until a very heavy fresh occurs, or the new entrance closes, when they will faa able to open the river at the newly proposed entrance. It is the public opinion that the river ought to have been opened there at first.

18th May, 1860. * Major Fraser is expected to arrive here to-day from Taurauga, which ho left on Monday last. Part of his company arrived yesterday, and are dropping in by twos and threes every hour. Not anything of importance has taken place since they left here. A letter from the Mahia states that the ‘Hero,’ Campbell, lost a man overboard when close to Napter. Great anxiety is felt by all here to know who is the unfortunate person. The p.s, Start passed here on Tuesday, there being too much sea on the bar for any one to land, much to the annoyance of all. parties, as preparations were made for the reception of his Honor the Superintendent. There was a grand picnic on Wednesday. It was to have been held up the river, but owing to the wind being from the west it was arranged to take place down die river, close to the entrance. The‘Vivid’ carried the whole of the party to the landing place, where a splendid luncheon was provided. nai excellent band of music was in attendance, consisting of concertinas, flutes, fiddles, &e. After luncheon, dancing commenced, which was kept up till a late hour. Lust night set in black, with a very heavy fall of rain, and it promises to be a very wet day, as it is raining in torrents while 1 am writing.

Friday, 25th May. The Superintendent arrived here on Wednesday last, the 23rd lust. On Thursday, the whole of the llau-hau prisoners were brought before him, sixteen of whom are to be sent to the Ciiathams ; the remainder have taken the oath of allegiance, and will be set at liberty. A number ot guns, ammunition, and llau-hau flags were given to Mr ii‘Ltau. In his (Mr M'Lean's) speech yesterday, he told them very plainly wuat he meant to do. He said, “ 1 hold your land in my hand,” showing them, very mucu to their sorrow, that they are iu kis power.

The man that was recently lost from the ketch Hero, Campbell, is known by the name of Jack. He was engaged in driving horses for Mr Dyett, of Clive, at one time. He was very tipsy when drowned. ; He was put on shore twice, and when he fell overboard he had a bottle of grog in his hand. There was a theft committed by the native named Jacob, the same' one that broke into the store of Mr Atward. He stole £7O from a native named Hirino, a son of Ihaka. The case was heard on Wednesday, and be was committed for trial. I sincerely hope that this native will get his deserts, for a bigger scamp than he is could not be found in T© Wairoa. To-day, the Hau-haus brought in to his Honor fifty-two stand of arms, consisting of doublebarrelled pieces, old muskets, and single-barrelled fowling-pieces. The most of them are flint, but one or two of them are breech-loaders. There were also two kegs of ammunition. His Honor was to have left to-day, but every one was surprised to find that the s.s. St. Hilda had left about daylight this morning, owing to the weather having the appearance of a southerly *■ buster.” The Hero was off the mouth of the river this morning, but there was too much sea for her to enter. She bore away again for Long Point. Yesterday, the Queen’s Birthday, was spent, as has seemingly become the new fashion for Hawke’s Bay, that is without the slightest notice being taken of it, except the Royal salute. 1 presume that tins was owing greatly to the fact of his Honor being here. There is great talk of the troops being removed within one month. This will be a great drawback, and will put Wairoa back for some time to come The Volunteers are to be disbanded, and the Military Settlers are to be put on their land. I hope there is no truth in these reports, as it will do this place a great deal of damage as regards the commercial part of the town.

Militia and Volunteers. —Mr W. E. Russell has been gazetted as ensign in the Napier Militia; date of commission, 28th April.—His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of Lieut. A. Browne, of the Napier Rifle Volunteers. New Zealand Patriotic Fend. —From Wei lingtou we learn that the subscriptions collected in that city alone towards the above fund amounts to £1,394 9s. When is Hawke’s Bay going to contribute her share towards the above laudable object ? Is it not nearly time something was done in the matter ? All is not Gold that Glitters. —The people of Wellington were recently thrown into a state of great excitement owing to certain reports havintr been assiduously circulated to the effect that a gold-field had been discovered in that province. It turned out, however, that there was no foundation whatever for the reports —much to the annoyance, no doubt, of the good folk of the Empire City. Sib G. Grey a Teetotaler. —lt is with feelings of gratification that, we announce the fact that his Excellency has taken the pledge (and with him the Maori chief William Thompson) to abstain from alcoholic liquors for the period of twelve months. We learn that Sir George, with bis usual philanthropy, has taken this step with the commendable object of putting a stop, if possible, to the excessive drinking at present carried on among the native race. We trust many of them will bo led to follow the noble example set them by Sir George Grey and William Thompson. The Printers’ Register. —We have received by this mail a copy of the above, which is a monthly periodical, devoted to the interests of the trade. It is exceedingly well got up, and contains a variety of interesting and instructive matter of general as well as professional interest. It also contains a large number of advertisements, principally, though not exclusively, of a professional character, comprising printing machinery, new type, Ac., of which several beautiful specimens are produced. In reference to this number (for March), the editor observes : —“ A copy of the present number of the Printers’ Register is sent to all the newspaper proprietors of the British Empire and throughout the Continent of Europe, as far as we have been able to obtain their address. If any of these gentlemen either on the Continent or in the British Colonies will send us in return one copy of their journal, we shall esteem it as a favor.” vVe observe that there are four agents for this publication in New Zealand, viz., J. Heron, Auckland ; J. Hounsell, Nelson ; W. Lyon, Wellington; and W. Hay, Dunedin. Its price by post is but two shillings per annum. Terrible Encounter with a Boab, —A correspondent atWaipawa, under date 25th May, sends us the following account of a terrible encounter with a boar, which we trust will serve as a warning to all who may,—whether compelled by necessity or for pleasure,—happen to be travelling in the bush. Our correspondent says : " A Mr William Loughtou, a shepherd in the employ of A. Chapman, Esq., was one day lately going round the boundary, when his attention •was attracted by the fierce barking of his dogs in an adjoining scrub. Naturally enough, he went in the direction from whence the noise came, to see the cause of the barking. What was his surprise to see his dogs engaged with a very large wild boar, Loughtou immediately cocked his rifle and fired ; the boar dropped ; and he (Loughton) thinking that he had killed the brute, went up to him, when, to his consternation, the wounded animal made a rush at him. A tertible encounter ensued —men (for there was another person, yclept Titterus, with Loughton), boar, and dogs, all rolling on the ground together. The contest was, however, but of short duration. Titterus, who also belongs to Mr Chapman’s station, and is a universal favorite, was frightfully mutilated, and, I regret to add, very little hope is entertained of his recovery. Loughton, fortunately, escaped with but slight injuries. The courage lie exhibited in this affair was most praiseworthy, anil deserves consideration. Further particulars I ant unable to give, bnt trust enough has been said to prove to every one the great danger of travelling in the bush in New Zealand. In conclusion, I may state that I cannot vouch for the truth of the above, but send it to you just as I got it from an eye-witness.”