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All the peaceful and well disposed, will be glad to learn that the feud between the chiefs Te Tirarau and Matiu Te Aranui of the Kaipara district, is at an end. Paikea, Manukau and other Kaipara chiefs had an interview with Sir George Grey at Government House on the 11th June, when the proposals made by His Excellency regarding the settlement of the Kaipara land dispute, were accepted by them on behalf of Matiu and his party; the Governor having promised to visit the scene of hostilities, accompanied by Waka Nene and other influential chiefs. His Excellency's visit was eminently successful, all parties having assented to the settlement of the dispute by arbitration, in Auckland. The following is an extract from a letter which was despatched by
special messengers t->Matiu, requesting him to withdraw at once from the conflict;— " 2J> Matiu Te Aranui. " Friend Matiu,—Saiutations. Friends the chiefs of Ngapuhi,— Salutations. "Friend here am I in Auckland, I have been to the Governor. We two have spoken and the Governor said "let peace be made." * * * When this letter reaches you cease thefighting quickly, * * * and wait for the day when the matter shall be settled by arbitration. This is the word—be affectionate to men, and put up the sw«rd into its sheath. "Paikea." —The interview between the Governor and the belligerent chieftains Te Tirarau and Matiu was of a very interesting character- On the approach of His Excellency, at a given signal . the flags flying at each pa were simultaneously dipped several times, and finally hauled down. There were other demonstrations of joy, and all the people hailed the Governor as their father, and the friend ©f Peace. On His Excellency's arrival in Auckland, he held a conference with the chiefs of the Uriohau, at Government House, explaining to them the result of his visit to Saipara; and they expressed their unbounded satisfaction, and trusted that the arbitration proposed by the Governor %^ J be : equalijr satisfactory to all parties concerned.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 11, 1 July 1862, Page 1
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345Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 11, 1 July 1862, Page 1
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