ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1094, 28 June 1879, Page 3

ALEXANDRA.

June 26, 1879. In face of the disquieting intelligence daily received from Taranaki, it is satisfactory to learn that this part of the country is not likely to be embroiled by the action of Te Whiti and his fanatical followers. On the news first arriving at Kawhia, where Tawhiao now is, of the departure of the Armed Constabulary Force, an ultra hauhau chief, named Kewiri, at once became excited, and declared his intention of at once making an attack in this direction, and applied to the chief Whitiora for ammunition for the purpose, but met with no support. Tawhiao declared that whatever proceedings Te Whiti might choose to take at Taranvki, he would have no part in the matter, that peace should reign in his territory, and expressed his intention as soon as he should bo able to travel to Hikurangi, that he would call a meeting nf the Waikatos at Pekanui, when he i would ask all to come in and reside under his authority at that place. Those who declined, might remain outside under the pakeha government. Tapihaua was here yesterday, and confirms this news. The township, generally, is very dullvery few natives of late visiting us. To-i . day there are a few canoes down with produce. At the present time there is a great amount of sickness amongst them — a kind of low fever* In the absence of a regular medical man, they are attended by Mr Aubin, the storekeeper here, who has a large number of patients under his hands. -Ho appears to have gained their confidence by his successful treatment of some bad cases. The Rev. Hete Tarawhiti is now residing permanently at his new residence near Kaipiha, and holds service at that place and his own residence every sabbath. As yet, the hauhaus do not seem to fully appreciate the rev. minister's endeavours to bring them back to the fold ; but from his quiet, but determined, efforts to let them hear the good words, I hope and believe that he will ultimately be successful. A sad accident happened- here to a son of Mr. William Oliver, on Tuesday last. The lad was endeavouring to piok out the contents of a dynamite cap, when it exploded, blowing off part of the thumb and one of the fingers of one hand, and greatly shattering the other. Dr. Blunden has dressed aud amputated the fingers where necessary, and the sufferer is doing as well as can be expected. — Own correspondent.