GISBORNE. May 8.
This place lins now a daily paper, the " Herald " and " Standard " appearing on alternate days. The long-looked-tor litigation respecting the land hales in Poverty Bny, has begun ; many writs have been issued. Chnmbcis, of ßepongacre run, and King, of the sawmill, Maktiri Block, are among the recipients Information from Native sources, from Waiknto, speaks strongly of the decline of Tawliiao's influence. '1 he old Maori mode of worship as amended and taught by him, is becoming unpopular. He endeavored to get Te Kooii to join his faith, but the latter refused. The religion taught by Te Kooti, founded on portions of the Old Testament, is becoming more popular every day. Many pilgrimages are being ma>le to the High Pi iest, who prophesies his iel urn to tin* district and his birthplace within thfee years. In reply to a deputation from the Natives, asking for part «f the Patntoho lands to be withdrawn from sale. Mr Sheehan telegraphed that he declined to interfere.
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North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1883, 9 May 1878, Page 2
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165GISBORNE. May 8. North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1883, 9 May 1878, Page 2
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