TAUEANGA.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 14, Issue 725, 11 October 1869, Page 3

TAUEANGA.

(From the Southern Cross correspondent.) Sept. 27, 1869. Captain Walker, commanding the force at Opotiki, has been instructed by Colonel Harrington to purchase up all available horses in that district for commissariat purposes. If he should be successful we may expect the arrival of some of them in a few days, but not a day before they are required" Mr Gilbert Mair leaves here lor Rotorua and the inland lakes in a few days, for the purpose of rendering assistance to the authorities in obtaining horses, Ac, from the'Arawas for transport service. There is a report prevalent throughout the camp and town that an order has been received from Wellington for the remainder of the force now temporarily stationed here to hold themselves in readiness to proceed to the Empire city. An important gathering of natives, represented by deputations from all tribes in the B;\y of Plenty and the inland lakes took place at Whakatane on the 16th inst., under the special auspices of Mr Commissioner Clarke, assisted by Major Mair, ft M., of Opotiki. In order that the Whakatane natives should not be taxed beyond their ability, a subscription list was opened in Tauranga, which was also liberally supported by the Arawa chiefs and ot ;er tiibes in the Bay, for the purpos , of purchasing supplies for the occa sion. Everything went off saitisfac-, torily, and the greatest unanimity of sentiment pervaded the deliberations of the council. lam informed by the chief linoka, of this place, who formed one of the deputation, that this is, without doubt, the most important, influential, and loyal meeting that has ever taken place in this district, and the effects of which, it is beLieved, will be to consolidate and establish in the minds of all a peaceful and satisfactory solution of the native question. Three important subjects, amongst many, were freely and impassionately discussed, namely:— 1. The advisability of holding a general council, consisting of representatives of all the tribes of the two islands, similar to the Kohimarama assembly, to take into consideration the present stateof our relations with the natives, and to devise a general plan for the more effectual establishment of peaco and prosperity between the two races.

2. —Is it advisable or expedient to confiscate the interests of all lands belonging to the rebels ?

3. —The necessity of enrolling 600 of the Bay of Plenty natives for the purpose of effectually subduing the rebels, &o.

After the deliberations of the council had concluded an animated debate ensued as to the conduct of their member Tareha in the House of .Representatives. A unanimous opinion was come to that in case of another election ensuing a more eligible and energetic individual be elected in his place, The friends and supporters of Dr. Pollen are beginning to show signs of life and vigor, and an active canvass will be institu ted throughout the Bay. An invitation is about to be sent to the Doctor, requesting him to pay us a flying visit.