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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 316, 30 October 1860, Page 2

By the Airedale we received Wellington papers, which contain later details of events at Taranaki. These, though not very important, display a little more activity than usual. Iloera Pirere or Big Joe (brother to Manahi) has fallen into the hands of the authorities, who will doubtless have more difficulty in proving the share he is said to have had in the murders which were perpetrated on the 27th of March, than to erase the impression that such was the case if any investigation should be followed by his release. He appears to have surrendered himself for this purpose, and it can therefore hardly be magnified into a capture of this rebel; he seems to have done so with the greatest coolness and confidence. The Kahihi expedition, consisting of upwards of a thousand men and officers, has ended in the burning of three pas, and the return of the troops to head-quarters, in consequence of a despatch from Auckland warning General Pratt of the speedy descent of the Waikatos upon Waitara on another plundering expedition. The extracts, from instructions to Colonel Gold, from the Governor, will be found in another column. The dates of these instructions range over a period of three or tour months,, and may in only common justice be taken into account i'ov the inexplicable vacillation and delay that seemed week after week to rise against our eager inquiries and hopes for something energetic and decisive. It is with regret that we are reminded that subsequent operations have been characterised -in too many cases by similar deficiencies, which a paradoxical policy may render imperative, but does not the less require the exercise of ensuring patience.

Young Men's Christian Association.-— We have much pleasure in recording the fact of the formation af a Young Men's Christian Association, in Nelson, under the auspices of the Rev. W. M. Biss, Baptist Minister ; and we are glad to hear that the applicants for membership are likely to be very numerous. A meeting for enroling members will take place at Mr. Grasser's Nelsou; Coffee-rooms, Hardy-street, on Friday eveniug next, when the Chair will Be taken at seven o'clock precisely. We shall be glad to chronicle the proceedings of this society henceforth, and express a hope that it will go on as increasingly and beneficially as the object contemplates. • ■ ■ Fike Bell.—Yesterday afternoon a new fire bell of large size was fixed on a high framing, placed at the back of the Engine House in Bridge-street. The central position of the newsite, is much better adapted to the purpose than that of the former bell.; its tone also is much stronger, judged from a partial trial; and bids fair to be of essential service when its warning voice shall unfortunately be aroused.

Adjournkd District Court.—This Court, which stood adjourned from the 15tU instant, in consequence of the absence of witnesses, was further adjourned to the 15th proximo.

Orra Exports.—We see by the export lists of late, the quantities of beer sent from Nelson to Taranali and Sydney. In the Sydney Empire of the 17th instant, we observe that in the annual exhibition of the New South Wales Agricultural Society, some Pale Ale recently shipped by Messrs. G. Hooper and Co., brewers of this city, was very highly spoken of: it was the produce of Nelson Malt and Hops.

Education Rate.—Ratepayers will notice, by renewed advertisement, that this rate again becomes due this week. The places assigned for the receipt of the same, and the houra of attendance, will also be observed.