NEW CALEDONIA.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5464, 1 October 1878, Page 2

NEW CALEDONIA.

(PER PRESS AGENCY), Auckland, Monday. The Ada C. Owen brings later New Caledonian news.

At the settlement of Roza, the house of M. Herdaille was burnt and pillaged, and there is no trace of the owner.

On the 14th September an engagement took place between the auxiliary Kanakas at Canola and the insurgents of Tome. Six of the latter were killed, and many made prisoners. Another engagement was expected on the following day. The stations at Kone have been burnt and pillaged. Twenty-six refugees arrived at Noumea from Kone, having fied from their stations.

The Kanakas of Goyete have lent assistance in saving the lives of persons there. A great revolt is expected in the district, and the' troops are advised to leave. It is believed Hondace lias been taken alive by the natives of Adios. The Kanakas of Bourail have abandoned their villages, and a detachment of marines has been ordered to reinforce the district. Penzoly has been appointed superior officer. There the situation is considered critical.

The family of Mr. Lamaison, at Kone, have been massacred, Mr. Lamaison alone escaping. A military post has been formed at Guaro, a village situate at tho entrance to the river of Bourail. The Kanaka who killed the family of Mr. Lamaison belongs to the tribe of Poindi Pachili. He has given orders to the Kanakas of Kone 'to kill all whites. This Kanaka was arrested, but managed to escape during the night. The subscription list in aid of the sufferers by the revolt has reached 26,082 francs. An encounter took place at Aoi between tbe troops and rebels on the 14th. The kanakas, numbering 150, were entrenched behind palisades. Garcon, a lieutenant of marines, commanded the attacking party. It is estimated that 35 rebels were killed and wounded. All the bodies with the exception of four were carried off. Four friendly kanakas and two soldiers were wounded. The rebels fled. Much booty and plunder were found in the camp. The offsets of the unfortunate soldier killed at Boulipari were also discovered here. Many rebels were armed with guns, but had no ammunition.

Near the village of St. Pierre eight kanaka men were pursued by other kanakas, who attacked them with showci*s of stones.

On August 24 Port La Foa was attacked by insurgents numbering 700 strong. The attack lasted two hours, and was a most serious affair. The rebels attacked with showers of stones, and also discharged several gnus. They European tactics, making a false attack on ono side of the river, whilst at the same moment a considerable number of insurgents emerged from a bush on the opposite side and precipitated themselves upon the fort, where they were welcomed with a brisk fusilade. The soldiers had orders not to draw until they had made sure of their men. Two persons were wounded on the Government side. The number of insurgents killed and wounded was 30. The next day a newly cut road, along which the wounded rebels had been carried, was found covered with blood. An expedition consisting of 35 men started from the fort next morning in pursuit of the rebels. They got close to them, attacked them on three different sides, and had succeeded in getting so near that they were able to attack them with revolvers and guns. The attack was returned with showers of stones. Ten insurgents were left dead on the field, and it is certain that a large number of wounded escaped. On September 2nd it was announced at Canola that the chief Oti, Ins son, and eleven rebels had been killed by friendly Kanakas under the order of Servaus. Fifty-aix women and children were also made prisoners. On the succeeding day it was announced that the chief Baptiste, of Momdon, had been surprised,’ killed, and his Kanakas put to flight, under the orders of Lieutenant Marshall.

The transport Sendre on its way to Goumen was wrecked on a reef of Contrariete in front, of Poca. The Lamo Piquet and Octcn Queen have gone to her assistance.