LATEST FROM FIJI.
By the arrival of the schooner Merlin, we arc in receipt of later Fiji papers, from which we make the following extracts : From Viti Levu Bay, we learn that the natives are actively carrying on hostilities. Traders who go down there for men are in the habit of using firearms and ammunition for barter, and in this manner the belligerents are supplied with the “sinews of war.” On Saturday last the mountaineers surprised a small town on the coast, called Waitui. The mode of attack is supposed to have been suggested by white men, and the whole affair being a surprise, resulted in the death of seven townspeople, two chiefs being amongst the number. The victors carried four of the corpses away, and afterwards made a cannibal feast of them. — Times.
On Dit. —We hear that there is a probability of 11.8. M. Consul, Mr March, leaving us for a time, and paying Samoa a visit. We hope that in the present juncture of affairs that gentleman will not leave us, but remain to watch over British interests. At any day very important despatches may be received at the Consulate, with reference to the recognition of the Fijian Government, and in case of such a thing occurring, it would not be well for the documents to be kept for any length of time, and a subordinate could not deal with them. Wc hope that the proposed visit may be deferred.— Times.
The captain of the ‘ Emma Bell,’ lately from a labour cruise, brought down a watch which he got from a native at Uraparapara Island. The man had it on a string and was wearing it as a neck ornament. AVhen brought to Levuka it was shown to Mr. John Harman, who believes it to be the same as Mr. Harman, senr., had when he left Levuka about four years ago on a labour cruise. Owing, however, to it being very rusty and defaced, it cannot be recognised for a certainty. We believe it is intended to send it to a gentleman in New South Wales, from whom it was first obtained, for the purpose of identification.— Times.'
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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 35, 16 November 1871, Page 3
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