THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY.
The Pnrihaka mooting was attended by 1000 natives. Te Whiti spoke on Sunday. Awidau find Tohana asked him about the survey. lie sfutl lie luul i .0 release the prisoners. lie could not work miracles of that kind. They, were in the hands of the Government, but the any ot the Lord was mgh, v heu-ihey \\ omd all be released, and would return, accompanied by tnc principal pakehas and the Governor. He said there was to be no more ploughing, as his end was avcomplished, and the sc'ling og leasing of land was tube stopped. He disapproved of the natives interfering with the and already sold, and it hail mt been cone by his orders or consent. Te IV Inti tola the wives and children of the prisoners to go home, and have faith in him. Tliey shonld pray (o the Lord that shorn latnors and husbands might be restored to them and it would coins light. Jesus Cl iris t was coming soon, and the end of the worlu would then take place. ■ —
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Temuka Leader, Issue 170, 20 August 1879, Page 3
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177THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY. Temuka Leader, Issue 170, 20 August 1879, Page 3
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