WAIKATO.

Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 316, 30 October 1860, Page 3

WAIKATO.

We learn with regret that there exists a determination, more or less general, amongst the Native tribes of the Upper Waikato to proceed to Taranaki for the purpose of assisting Wiremu Kingi. A considerable number of men have already set out, and others are preparing to follow. The men of Kawhia had returned, or were preparing to return, to tbe scene of their former exploits, with an appetite for plunder sharpened by their recent successful raid. Some uneasiness as to their position is felt by the settlers at Raglan, as well as by William Naylor and the friendly natives of that district.

We have been informed that, although a different course of proceeding was advocated by some, tbe natives have resolved to respect the tapu of the Waikato, and in no way to interfere with the persons or property of the white settlers in their neighbourhood, so long as they (the settlers) abstain from taking up arms against them. If the quarrel is to be fought out, witli aid from Waikato, it is better that Taranaki should be made the battle-field; but no one can contemplate without sorrow for these misguided people, the consequences of their present proceeding, or picture to himself the disasters which foolish and boastful confidence in their prowess may bring upon them when there.— New Zealander. Oct. 10.

We learn that 300 or 400 Waikatos are en route for Taranaki, but have not heard particulars. About as many more are shortly expected to follow. Our information is from Rangiawbia. They are eaid to be under the leadership of Ti Ori Ori, a Native Assessor, of Mongatautari. If this be a fact, and there appears to be good authority for tbe statement, the prospect is as disagreeable as well may be.— Southern Cross, Oct. 9.