AUCKLAND

West Coast Times, Issue 332, 16 October 1866, Page 3

AUCKLAND

(From telegrams in the Christchurcb.

papers.)

Auckland advices give particulars of two fires in that city. On Saturday morning one occurred in a block of near Symond street cemetery. The fire spread, and before it could be arrested eleven buildings were destroyed. Most of the property is insured. Rain fell in torrents during the 'latter part of the fire. '

While this tire was at its height another broke out in an unoccupied cottage in White street^ over Upper Queen street. 'The cottage was destroyed. The cause of fire is unknown," but as it happened in an empty house suspicions of its being the work of an incendiary are strong. The Catholic Chapel at Opitiki was also burned oii^ Sept. 18.

The Auckland " Herald" of Oct. Jsays that danger of trouble with the natives of -Hawke's Bay is imminent. x

The Waikato friendlies were' said to have left their lands, joined the rebels,, and were preparing to fight for tlie country after the soldiers had gone. It was 1 their intention to- attack Napier. The Napier " Herald" repeats this the next day, and says that it is all too true. The "■ Southern Cross " is silent upon the matter. „ • ,