CONTINUATION OF JOURNAL OF EVENTS

Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 318, 6 November 1860, Page 3

CONTINUATION OF JOURNAL OF EVENTS

Saturday, October 13.—The advance-guard of the aouthem expeditioa reached town about 2 p.m., and were followed at intervals by the. main body, and rear-guard. A serious accident happened to a private of the 65th, named Theobald, on the road. He was walking behind one of the hospital carts, when one of the bullocks of the train behind him gored him badly. He is in a dangerous state. We refer our readers to another.part of the paper for full particulars of the attack upon, and taking of the three pahs at Kaibihi. The following is a list of the wounded on the 11th instant:-—

Royal Ungineen— Captain Pasley, severely; Sergeant Howatt, dangerously.

65th Regiment —Drummer Greaves, slightly,

12th Regiment —Private Dennis Manning, slightly. Militia— J. Batten, slightly. . ~ ■ . The schooner Paranihinihi arrived to-day from Mokaa, The master Wetere, reports that 80 of the Waikafos, under Rewi, had reached Mokau when he left, and were to leave immediately for VVaitara. He says 200 more were believed to be on the way, to be followed by 500, The following General Order was issued; <$fi: the return of the Southern Expedition: — = » The Major-General .desirei to express to both officers and!; '■. men of all branches of the service, composing the Field Force i engaged in the operations on the Kaihihi, his thanks for their ; steady and exemplary conduct during four days of hard and ■'■ harassing duty. * J By command, • • R. Carey, Lieut -Colonel, Deputy Adjutant-General. Head-quarters, New Plymouth, Oct. 1.4. Sunday, October 14.—-Weather continues fine. For more than a week vessels have been at anchor in the roadstead, and (its steamers have been enabled to ply, to and fro on the coast without let or hindrance. Mr, Drummond Hay (Native Department), accompanied, by a native, rode into town this evening from Waitara. and returned again at 10 p.m. It is rumoured that he reports the arrival at Waitara of the advance body, of the Waikatos, who have crossed the river. !

Monday, October 15.—220 men of the 40th, under Captain Hare, and*. Lieutenants Gibson and Clarke, with two 24-pounders, -marched afc 6 this moiningjfor Waitara, their baggage being shipped on board jthe Tasmanian Maid,, which left about the same time with a party of the Naval Brigade, and a gun, from Mount Eliot. A party of friendly natives have been detached to-day to burn the fern and scrub north of Bell Block, which will be much facilitated by the continued dry weather. From Bell Block we learn that the statement made to us by the natives that three settlers were in the hands of Ihaia tei Wharepa's party, and detained as prisoners on Tuesday last, and released on the arrival of Hone and Tarurutangi, is incorrect. On the <iay in question no settlers were out. The following list of ttra na^ve^ ijonQQrivji m^ mm;d.§ra| a.t

OrMa, Henui ;. Beach) and Averiua.raa'd, -has been supplied by Hbera in jail. It will be GbserVed that he has omitted hia brothers name, tH6ugh he acknowledges that he was one of the > party-; Ford, Passtnore, and Shaw were murdered ,by PeftSre (shot at Waireka), Rihara, Haneti, Minarapa, Rawiri Ngataierua, Ekeremeneta, and Kariri Tecangirutiga; the little boys Pote was murdered by Ihakaj anil Parker by Karira Terangirungn, Pcnc, and Wirenra Tata; Hurford, by Wiremu Tata, Karira Terangirunga, Panapa, Arama (Ngatiruanui), Tiemi te Mira, and Te Hooiana; Crann, by Hopataia (ObadfSh), and Pepene (Huirangi native); Coad, by Waikatos, amongst whom were several lads who have been some time employed by settlers—Paora Reretahanga, Haiminia, &c. The attempt in. shoot the sentry on Fort Niger was made by the Waikato3, 30 in number, who arejunder the impression that he was killed by them!/* L " Tuesday.■m/ne Tasmanian Maid left this morning with the General and Staff tor Waitara, an,d returned at 4 p.m. Various rumors afloat to day that the Wajkatos have crossed the Waitara, but the Northern mailman, who came up in the Tasmanian Maid, reports that he left a party of Waikatos, under Rewi, at Pukekohe. Nikorima's settlement at Mitni. H.M.S.S. Cordelia was in sight this morning, and anchored at 10 a.m., after having communicated with the Waitara. Our Auckland dates are to the 13th. Tb c Cordelia anchored at Manukau Heads on Sunday night, and came out yesterday. Previous to the Cordelia's departure, information was received that a settler at Waiuku, on the south shore of Matiukau, had been murdered by the natives. It was rumored that the outsettlers would be called in, as considerable excitement prevailed. The Cordelia boarded a full-rigged ship last evening in the offing; she was from Sydney, bound for Callap through the strait. The following proclamation was issued this evening ;—;

The Major-General hereby gives notice that it is impera" tirely necsasary that all persons' should come within the line 9 of entrenchment at nightfall, a'ud that, in the event of alarm' all women and children repair: at once to Marsla'id Hill. It i s also requested tbat lights are t! ien put in windows of ail housesBy command , R.Carey, ' Ljeutidoli ,nel, Deputy Adjutant-General. Head-quartersiNg/»flyjnf mtli, Oct. 16. | Wednesday. -j^EM.S.j Cordelia sailed for Manukau to-day. Weather' dul 1. a singular discovery of bullets in wheat purchased by Mr. S. Oliver from the Sea Gull, ex Wanganui., occurred the other day. Mr. Oliver was passing the w heat through the smut machine, when suddenly it was at opped by some foreign substance, and on examination it was found to be choked by a bag of 400 bullets, -weighing. 15 lbs. The bag of wheat which had con< tamed the bullets was bought at Wanganuifrom the natives. The following will shew the necessity of remoi /ing detonating powder from the nipples of fire-arms. On SaturHay last, at the Omata Stockade, a muskefc irom which the cap had been often removed, by son le accident, received a blow on the.hammer, and wen t off, the bullet passing through the side wall of the surgery, in which Dr. Rawson was sitting, and giving li im a slight bruige. A Court of Inquiry was held to--day into the chargei against Hoera Pirere, alias I Jig Joe, of complicity in the Omata murders and tt aitorous conduct, before Colonel Wyatt, 65tb. regimeiit (President), Captain Shawe, 40th regiment, and Gfiptain Miller, 12th regiment. It commenced at liUa.m., and was adjourned at 4 p.m. | KID Thursday.\flHw wo natives rode in this morning from WaUara, and report that the Waikatos have not arrived at Waitara, but are still at Pukekohe, waiting the arrival of 200, who are daily expected. We hear that th c Waikato* intend to hold a congress amongst themselves, the TJaranaki and Ngatiruanui tribes, and Kingi, to decide upon a course of action for the future. The usual muster ;in the trenches to-day. The forces j were inspected by the General. The Wonga steamed to Waitara this morning, and returned at "10 a.m. No boat could communicate with her, as the surf was high, and the wind strong from the N.W., but she signalled "No news of importance." The different companies of the 65th at the barracks in Broughamsfreet, Fort Niger, and in the tents at the Wesleyan Gnapel, Kawau ran, and rear of this office, were relieved to-oW^bmer companies taking their places. Friday.ytyb&st n%ht, about 11, the report of fire was raised, and when the alarm bugle sounded, the garrison fell in at the different posts. The fire was seen to be near Marsland Hill barracks, and illuminated the • neighborhood for a considerable-distance. At first it was feared that, the military theatre was on fire but it was soon seen that the. thatched whares in rear of the theatre, occupied by the married men of the 65th, were in flames. Great efforts were made to prevent the fire spreading to all the houses in the block, and a heavy rain falling soon afterwards, it was confined to four, which were completely destroyed. These were occupied by Sergeant Willis, Sergeant Speakman, and Privates Robertson and Richardson. The flames spread so rapidly that the inmates only escaped with their lives—nothing was saved. Private Richardson lost £30 which he had just changed into notes. An enquiry into the origin of the fire is to be instituted. The Tasmanian Maid came up from Waitara at noon. No news. The Waikato, 200 strong, are still at Pukekohe. It was reported that a few had come on to Kingi. The Victoria and Wonga Wonga have not moved from the anchorage during the change of weather. The following notice was issued to day :—

Any persons able to give evidence before the Court of Enquiry flow sitting to investigate charges against Hsera Pirere for aiding and abetting in the murder of certain Europeans i» March J«st, are requested to send in their names to the Deputy Adjtu»nt-Generals Office without delay.

By command, K. Carey, iiv»ut.-Colonel, Deputy Adjutant General. New Flynjßtfth,jL<J|t|i)3er 19. SatwrdayJ^MQ near this morning from Bell Block that a party of natives were seen last night on the block on a marauding excursion.

11 a.m.—We have been informed that M'atiu, who visited Mataiwata on Thursday, and returned last night, reports that from 600 to 800 Waikatos have arrived at Huirangi, under Rewi, Porokuru, Te Waro, and other chiefs. A large party arrived in the middle of the week, and the remainder yesterday. Our informant states that the Waikatos intend occupying the Waitara land, und have brought their women and children with them, Ngataiparirua and Kairoa will be repccupied, and a portion will occupy the Te Puke and the Tima pahs. Rewi intends visiting the camp at Waitara on Monday, to request the troops to move into town. The Ngatihaua, from Matamata, a Thames tribe, are amongst the Waikatos. Matiu saw the Waikatos, and had an interview with them.

Saturday, October 20.—The detachment of the I2th regt. at Bell Block, under Capt. Leeson and Lieut. Dudgeon, were relieved .toiday by 80 men of the 65th regt., under Capt. Strange" and Ensign Butler. 50 men of the 40th regt., under Ensign Morphy, embarked for Waitara on-board'the Tasmanian Maid, and left at 11 a.m. We have been informed that the northern tribes do not intend erecting pahs, fearing the big guns, but to spread over the country in parties. It is also their intention to cultivate extensively the country on,both sides of the Waitara.

Sunday.—The ateamers Wonga Wonga and Tasmanian 'Maid from Waitara to-day bring no news. Very little is known at the camp of the movements of the rebels. :

Monday. —Thle Tasmanian Maid and Wonga Wonga left this morning for Waifa'a, the former with Colonel Mould and 1 rank and file, R.E., and 100 rank and file 65th, under Lieut. Talbot and Ensign Pagan. The occupation of Puketakauere has been determined upon, and a blockhouse and signal station is to b&jAoaj^^qn the site of the pah. This is a very' prpper.stepHoMt will, independently of holding the ground against the enemy, enable the garrison to command the surrounding country and communicate with the Bell Blpckhouse and. head.quarters in the town by means of signals. During the day large fires have been seen in the direction of the Waiongana, we hear that it is caused by the Waikatos burning fern to dislodge the pigs. Fires were seen to-day on Messrs. Greenwood's and Oxenham's farms at Tatarairaaka. The I'ollowing notice from the" Superintendent'^, office was issued to-day :—

The Deputy Adjutant-General having intimated that escort will be provided to enable the owners of lire stock to bring the same into town, persons desirous of availing themselves of thin offer are requested to lodge their applications at this office in order that they may be submitted to the military authorities The application must state the locality, and number of stock, and perrons having stock In the same district should arrange to hare them brought in together If possible. October 22, Itttfo.

Tuesday.— Porikapa's and the Poutoko natives in fcowa this morning. FroM Porikapa we learn that coinmunicaiion has huen had with the rebels since the attack upon Kaiiiihi. The natives are very reserved about their losses, and refuse to give a list of their killed and wounded. It however transpired that a man named Ruka was killed, and another named Hone, brother-in law to Parenga Kingi, severely wounded by a cannon shot. Porikapa admitted that several were wounded, (ten, he said,) and three likely to die, or dead. The evacuation of the pahs wai caused by Aperahama Reke, a chief of Warea, who at the close of the first day's bombardment, fairly ran away with bis Jiapu We asked several of the Taunaki natives for infdimation regarding the affair at &uhihi, but ail (excepting ?ority)a} refund to $*«

any, and Several (the wish being father to the thought) said they did not beHve the rebels lost a man. Many of the Poutoko and Porikapa's native* .'are, closely related to the rebels, forming; part of the tribe, and there, is no doubt their sympathies are enlisted Avith them. Their friendship witli us is only a matter of convenience. Indeed, as regards some of them who were in town to-day, it is difficult to account for their beinjj " friendly" natives knowing as we do that they are uncles, fathers, and brothers of many of the rebels and murderers. Private E. Stead, 6oth Itegt., died this morning from heart disease. Matiu, who has again visited the rebel camp, returned this afternoon. He reporrs that the Waikato3 are still at Huirangi, but only 100 strong. On asking him what news he brought, he snid, "I have been to Wi Kingi's pah and the camp of the Waikatos at HuiranVi, and bring an evil word. The Waikatos have settled upon a plan of operations, which is to repeat their former conduct, and plunder, destroy, and murder, ilre long they will be on our skirts." At present the Waikatos are busy cultivating, and for a short time will be employed putting in potatoes.

Wednesday.— A reconnoitering party of 100 men the 65th, under Lieucs. Toker, and Chevalier, 30 men of the 40th, under Lieut. Hobbs, and 20 men of the 12th, under Ensign La louche, started at five this morning to the sites of the Tima and Te Puke pahs. On arriving at the Bell Blockhouse they were joined by a party from the stockade, under Captain Strange, 65th regiment, who took command of the whole. On arriving at the Tima, the troop 3 commenced loading the carts with firewood and potatoes; a ton and a half of the latter were dug up and brought away. Several pigs were secured. Some natives were seen at a distance of 800 or 900 yards and a few shots exchanged. The force returned to town at dusk. The ketch Traveller's Bride and Bchooner Jupiter arrived to-day from Manukau, but as both vessels were detained at the heads seven days, we are in receipt only of one later paper than those brought by the Cordelia on the 16th inst., (the Southern Cross of the l'Bth.) In this'paper we learn that the murder reported by the Cordelia, took place at Patumahoe, where a native (not a white man) had been shot by another native, particulars of which will be seen in another column. Thursday. —The following notice was issued by the Commissariat:— Commissariat, New Zaalnnd, Taranaki, 25th Ostober. All applications for compensation for loss of cuttlo or horses killed or captured by the enemy while in the employ ot the Coiiiiiiissariut Department l» the present day must be made in writing to the Senior Commissariat Odicer on or before the ;th proximo ; and in future no application for idemniflciition will be received if not brought forward within one month after the occurrence of such loss.

H. Stanley Jones, Deputy Cjiiiinisartry-General. Major-General Pratt inspected the garrison in the trenches at four p.m. ', Friday. ~hhe following proclamation'was posted in town this morning: Contequeat on information just received the Major-General cautions all individuals from moving: beyond the protection 0/ the outposts. By command, R. Carey, Lieut.-Colonel, Deputy Adjutant-General. Head-quarters, New Plymouth, Oct. 25.

We have been told that a letter has been sent from Mataitawa to a friendly native informing him 'f that tlie Waikatos intend moving towards the town either to-day, to-morrow or Sunday." 600 are stated to be at Huirangi, and 200 on their way, 10 nJles this side of Mokau. The letter also. requests the friendly natives to join the enemy or remain neutral, and if they do not, and if any of them are caught, they will be " flayed alive." The Wonga Wonga from Wanganui yesterday, where she arrived on Wednesday, anchored in the roadstead at one p.m. She reports all quiet at Wanganui. Mr. flulke, arrested by the military authorities last Wednesday on ,n charge of sending tobacco to one of Kingi's natives, was brought before a Court of Enquiry to-day. It appears that some time ago, a native from Mataitawa forming one of the marauding party on the Bell Block, took away one of Mr. Hulke's horses. Mr. Hulke wishing to recover the animal, sent by Matiu, on Monday last, 100 figs of tobacco as an inducement to the robber to give up the horse. Matiii returned without the horse, it having been sent to Ngatimaru, a tribe inland, but whether the tobacco was brought back or not, we are unable to state.

Saturday.— At 10 o'clock last night the glare of fire was seen in the direction of the Bell Blook. This morning we learn that six houses on the Block belong-, ing to Messrs. John, Joseph, and R'chard Street, J. Hirst, sen., E. Hollis, and A. Hoskin, were burnt by the natives. Between 10 and 11 lights were seen in another house, when two shells were thrown from the stockade by the 24-pounder howitzer which is supposed to have driven off the rebels and prevented the firing of this house.