(FROM THE NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION, AND ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAM COMPANY.)

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 55, 24 May 1873, Page 2

(FROM THE NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION, AND ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAM COMPANY.)

AUCKLAND. May 14. It is asserted that 500 Ngapuhia could be got with their own arms to attack and break up the . May 15. The Piako natives are manifesting restlessness. Twenty-fire strange natives have arrived in the district. . • . - ,

May 16. The Government have resolved to make Mr. Mackay a present of £5OO, and a piece of plate, in acknowledgment of his valuable services. It is reported at Grahamstown that a considerable trade in arms and ammunition is now going on between the Thames and Piako natives. Tinipoaka, of Ohinemuri said that he was a Kingite and a Hauhau, but that if the murderer was protected by Tawhiao he would turn a Queenite. The Chamber of Commerce, in its quarterly report urges the speedy completion of the submarine cable to Australia, direct steam communication with San Francisco, the reform of the Bankruptcy Law, and the extension of the drawback system, so to include millinery and haberaasheiy. Maize, 4a 9d ; wheat, 6s to 6s 3d; oats, 4a 9d; butter, 8d to lOd. The Te Kuiti meeting is over. There is little probability of the murderers being given up. Rewi and a n timber of kingites decline to fight against the Government. Purukutu vows vengeance against the settlers. May 17. Heywood’s flax mill at Waiuku has been burned down. A large store filled with flour and grain has also been consumed. Correspondence from Aotea states that the formal announcement of the intention of the Government to occupy the Pawai Block would produce such a pressure upon Tawhiao as to make him aceede to the demands of the Government. Makaore is now in Auckland, and offers to take Sullivan’s murderers, dead or alive, for £5OO each. Mr. Buckland reports ycung cattle fully os higher; grazing stock higher and in better demand. Fat cattle were in full supply, 143 being sold. Prices ranged from 23s to 275. Sheep were in average supply ; for store sheep a fair enquiry. Merino ewes were in low condition, from 7s fid to 10s 3d. Half-bred wethers 19s fid ; fat sheep, 3d 3)d per lb., 458 sold. May 19. N 0 formal answer is now expected from Tawhiao, who is believed to be the cause of Sullivan’s murder. Purukutu was one of the oulcafi keepers, and in January last he asked Tawhiao what he should do to natives working on the roads, leasers of land, &c. Tawhiao replied, “If you see a mantis on a manuka bush, pick it off carefully ; but if you see a reptile crossing the road, kill and eat it.” The mantis is supposed to represent mere travellers in Maori territory, and the reptile occupiers, owners, or workers on land outside the confiscated boundary. A quantity of mullock, which was taken from the artesian well being sunk by the Harbor Board, is being, assayed, as it is believed to contain silver.

A native messenger has arrived at Alexandra with a letter from king Tawhiao for Mr. Mackay. The contents have not transpired, but it is b< - lieved that it contains a refusal to deliver up Sullivan’s murderers. CAMBRIDGE. May 17. Mr. Mackay lias received a telegram conveying the thanks of the Government to him for his valuable services, ability, and the courage he displayed in his visit to Te Kuiti. TAURANGA. May 11. All the chiefs and many of the natives have gone inland. * May 17. Mr. Graham’s remains reached here on Thursday evening. Every preparation was made by the steamer Southern Cross for their reception. The steamer sailed immediately after the rtfmains had been put on board.

WELLINGTON. May 15. The Government telegrams from Alexandra report all quiet. The mortality in the city shows for the past month a decrease. The Greytown Loan Investment Society has commenced operations. May 17. The Provincial Council has voted £2,500 for the purchase of land to be presented to Dr. Featherston in recognition of his services. May 19. In the Divorce Court to-day rules were made absolute in the cases of Overton v. Overton and Blackwell v. Blackwell. The Provincial Council has been prorogued. 'Hie Superintendent, jn his speech, spoke of the likelihood of soon haring to ask the Council to consider the advisability of raising the price of land.

TARANAKI; . May 15. A message has been received from the natives by the Taranaki settlers* that they need fear no embroilment with them in the event of a war with Waikato. *■* NELSON. May 16. The Echo has commenced to discharge and Will ajferwards proceed to Napier with the remaindW of her cargo. CHRISTCHURCH. May 16. Some salmon were hatched Out. yesterday. DUNEDIN. t May 16. - The Star of the East’s crushing resulted in 107 ounces, and Young Australia 150 ounces from 207 tons. The political situation is unchanged. Flour, firm st from £ll los to £l2 per ton; oats, free of sale at from3s 6d to 3e 9d; wheat in good sale at 4s Bd.