RETURN OF THE TE KOOTI EXPEDITION.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 15, 24 October 1871, Page 3

RETURN OF THE TE KOOTI EXPEDITION.

Major Hamley has returned with his force, having scoured the plains round the inland lakes in search of the renowned Te Kooti, but alas !to no purpose. The bird (if ever seen on the plains) had fled, but where is not for wise ears like those in pursuit of him to bedonie acquainted. SinceMajorflamlm’s return, CaptainsPreece and Mair, with their contingent, have also returned half-starved and in tatters. Most of the men are frost-bitten, and are said to be suffering to that degree that our only medical officer hero was telegraphed to yesterday to hasten inland with medicines and comforts to their relief. The force under these brave officers have proved themselves in ever)' respect worthy of the high character which the Arawas have attained —“ daring and intrepid, careless of self and danger,” who, in order to attain the object of their search, have penetrated the mountain fastnesses of a district where in some parts civilised man had never before trodden, surrounded by dense forests covered with snow: illclothed.ill provided, with an empty Commissariat, save a few musty biscuits, the consequences of which are that a temporary rest must be obtained for many of them, whilst the greater portion with hearts of oak are already urging to be off again. To this wicked man (Te Kooti) no peace will be allowed him. Summer weather is beginning to display its warmth and verdure, when every likely and unlikely spot will be visited, in order that the disturber of our peaceful settlements may be brought to justice, if summary punishment is not awarded to him on the spot. —Daily Southern Cross.