BIRTH at Napier, on the 30th ult, the wife of Mr Archibald BRYSON, of a son and daughter.

Married at Napier on the 30th ult by the Rev.P.BARCLAY Mr.Charles ALLEN to Phoebe, relict of the late B.O.HODGSON,Esq, of Nelson

Married on the 1st instant by the Rev.H.W.St HILL, Mr Samuel TAYLOR TO Miss Sarah BURTON, both of Napier.

Death on the 31st ult, at Maraetara, aged 46, after a painful and lingering illness, Susan Frances, wife of J.C.L. CARTER,Esq., Superintendent of the Province.

Commercial Intelligence reported sale at Mr CHEYNE'S on the Tutaekuri passed satisfactorily.

Woodbine Cottage Tennyson St Establishment for young ladies conducted by Miss and Mrs WELCH.

Presbyterian Training School -enrolment for boarders and pupils -Mr and Mrs THOMSON

B.C. DANVERS Auctioneer

Thos Dillon SMITH -Victoria Furniture Shakespeare Road

Provisional Committee
His Honor J.C.L.CARTER.
H.S.TIFFEN Esq
Donald McLEAN,Esq
Colonel RUSSELL
Major WHITMORE
James ANDERSON Esq
Alexander BROWNE Esq
T. Purvis RUSSELL
Samuel BEGG
E S CURLING
Joseph RHODES
William COLENSO
John WILKINSON
John CHAMBERS
Thomas LOWRY
J G GORDON
Alexander ALEXANDER
J D CANNING
J ROBJOHN
J N WILLIAMS
M BOYLAN
Thomas TANNER
Michael FITZGERALD
G S COOPER
F SUTTON

Solicitors:- Robert HART,Esq., Wellington; and J N WILSON Esq., Napier
Secretary: John G KINROSS

The New Zealand Steam Navigation Co Ltd
Directors George HUNTER : Chairman
W B RHODES
W W TAYLOR
L LEVY
J KEBELL
W LYON
W M BANNATYNE
George MOORE
Geo CRAWFORD
Managers:-Messrs. DUNCAN & VENNELL
Solicitor C W BORLASE
Bankers : THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND : CAPITAL 50,000 pounds

N.Z.S.N. COMPANY LTD
The S.S.Storm Bird is expected to arrive from Wellington on the 16th inst- for freight or passage apply to Vautier JANISCH Agent

On Page three-report of a disastrous Railway Accident in Scotland on 13th October 1862 near Winchburgh on the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway

For Sale 500 fat wethers James G.GORDON Clifton Kidnapper Dec 22nd 1862 House 1/4 acres of grounds near the Barracks- J.T. TYLEE

Election Notices and letters
etc Polling Places at Mr J B FERGUSON'S Store,Mr WILLIAM'S wool-shed At Te AuteThe Court-House,Waipawa,Mr OLIVER'S at Doonside Maraekakaho,Messrs:Purvis RUSSELLS at-Woburn,Mr TUCKER -Ashcott,Mr TANNER-Hampden, HUNTER'S woolshed Porangahau,Mr ORMOND'S Wallingford.Messrs RICHARDSON & FRAME at Mohaka

Birth at Clive on the 30th ultimo, the wife of Mr WATTS, of a son
Birth at Clive on the 2nd inst, the wife of Mr J J ELWIN OF A DAUGHTER (BOTH IN Tuesday 6, Papers Past Tribune
Obituary-Rev Lord George GORDON- Major Genera Sir John INGLIS;Bishop NASSAU,Jamaica;Admiral Sir James DUNDAS;Mr WALKER,THE engineer;Sir Thomas REDINGTON;Sir Benjamin BRODIE; and Dr HAMEL

Election notice from Robert RIDDELL

Returning Officer giving notice of the election writ on 5th day of December,1862- Election to be held 10th Day of January and that the poll if necessary will be taken Monday 12th Jan at Messrs,RICHARDSON & FRAME"S house Mohaka

Birth at Mount Vernon on 5th inst wife of John HARDING of a son
Birth at Napier 7th inst Mr Thomas BARNABY of a daughter

Marriage St.Andrews Church Auckland on St John's Day 24th June 1862 by the Rev.David BRUCE, George Cecil Weld FORESTER to Hannah youngest daughter of Mr Joseph LOW of Auckland

Notice of Auction of unagricultural land
T P RUSSELL
John JOHNSON
H W P SMITH ON H A DUFF"s run
J D ORMOND signed H S TIFFEN Dec 12 1862

Elect Telegraph in
Otago( from Daily Times Dec 31) line constructed by Mr Richard WOOLEY

Translation of the Bishop of NZ's speech to the Maori Assembly at Matamata residence of W THOMPSON TARAPIPIPI, THE king maker Oct 27 1867.(very eloquent speech well worth reading)

Italy-Garibaldi commuting death sentence passed upon army deserters.

Letter to Joseph Rhodes Esq from Electors of Clive dated Dec 30 1862
John CHAMBERS
Philip DOLBEL
Charles Sutton
John C COX
John McKINNON
William JARVIS
William CANNON
Walter CALDWELL
B D DANVERS
Frederick DYETT
F E HAMLIN
William HAGUE
Samuel CALDWELL
William SMITH -------REPLIED TO BY Joseph RHODES

Birth at Waipawa, on the 8th Jan, 1863, the wife of Mr.S.WINSOR of a son
On 12 December 1862, wife of T H FITZGERALD late of Napier a daughter

Death at Tillington, on the 15th October, near Petworth,Sussex, George GARLAND Esq., aged 68 years.

Birth at Warleigh Maraekakaho on 15th inst Wife of F F ORMOND of a daughter

Jan 31sr 1863

Birth at the Lake,Wallingford, on 20th January, wife of J B REDWARD a daughter

31ST January Paper H.B.Tribune
Otago- Discovery of a 20 pound Nugget. "by the Queen" our dates are to the 25th inst. A nugget of 20 lbs has been found in the vicinity of Dunstan. The exact locality of the discovery is unknown, but it is conjectured that the nugget was found near the sources of the Manor Burn.
The escort arrived in Dunedin on the 24th, bringing the following quantities of gold:-
Wakatipu 13,072 (ozs) 15 ?dwts.
Dunstan 7,725 0
Tuapeka 8,222 15
Waitahuna 755 10
Woolshed 422 0
Total 25,208 0

Supposed discovery of a live Moan, near Lake Wakatipu- considerable interest and excietement has been created in Dunedin, by the discovery of a large bird, supposed to be the "moa" Details are that two miners James WALKER and Joseph SMITH were camped about 20 miles to the north of the workings at the Arrow River and observed on the spur of the hill above them, a large bird apparently seven or eight feet high. The bird sat down for 10 minutes and James Walker, who states that the bird is as tall as himself, and had a long head as large appatently as that of a horse. The bird then walked away. On the following morning they examined the tracks, when they found the footmarks of a bird with three large toes each a foot long and spread out a foot wide, a short toe five inches in length projecting behind. This account reaches us from a very reliable source, and the correspondent to whom we are indebted for the information, himself saw and questioned the men. It may be added that the droppings of a large animal have been discovered at the head of the lake by Messrs. BRADLEY and party,-Daily Times, Jan 31 1863

Caution Notice
Several large fires having recently been lit in and around this neighbourhood, by which much damage has been done to property, owing to the uncontrollable manner in which fire runs in so dry a season as this, the Resident Magistrate, deems it his duty to inform the public that the"setting fire to any part of a wood,coppice or plantation, or to any heath, gorse, furze or fern, whatsoever growing" is felony in the eye of the Law, and punishable by penal servitude for a period of 3 to 7 years, or by imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, with hard labour and solitary confinement. Signed G S COOPER- Resident Magistrate,Waipukurau, dated Jan 28, 1863

May 1863

April 29
Birth at Napier, on the 28th inst, the wife of Mr.Joseph LE QUESNE, of a daughter.

May 20th
Birth at Havelock, on the 12th inst, wife of Capt.MARSH, of a son

May 27th
Birth at Te Apiti 17th inst wife of Mr G PEACOCK of a son

Marriages May 9
BRODIE - McEVOY- March 2, by the Rev.P.BARCLAY, Mr Jojn Brodie to Miss Kate McEvoy, both of Napier

PALMER-DUNNE-March 26, by the Rev.P.BARCLAY, Mr.F.W.Palmer to Miss Marcella Dunne.

SEBLEY-McEVOY- April 16, at Napier, by the Rev.H.W.St.HILL,Mr J.H.Sebley, to Miss Jane B.McEvoy.

Deaths
RABONE-March 17, at Napier,Isabella, eldest daughter of Mr.E.Rabone, aged 7 years.

FERRERS-March 24, at Napier, Mr.B.Ferrers, aged 37 years.

RABONE- April 7, at Napier, Jane Ling, daughter of Mr.E.Rabone aged 5 and half years.

WILLIAMS-April 10, at Napier, Annie, the beloved wife of Mr N.Williams, aged 119.

Births May 9th
RABONE-march 13, at Napier, the wife of Mr.E.Rabone of a son.
HUTCHINSON-March 16 at Wharerangi, the wife of Massey Hutchinson Esq, of a daughter.
TANNER-March 16, at The Brow, Ruataniwha, the wife of Thomas Tanner,Esq, of a son.
CORBIN-March 21 at Havelock,the wife of Mr William Corbin, of a son.
WILLIAMS-April 4, at Napier, the wife of Mr.W.Williams, of a son.
YATES-April 6, at Napier, the wife of Mr W.W.Yates of a son.
CARR-April 15, at Mata Piro, the wife of Mr.Henry W.Carr, of a son.
LE QUESNE-April 28 at Napier, the wife of Mr Joseph Le Quesne, of a daughter.

Died. At Napier, on the 26th inst, Mrs BLAIR, relict of the late William BLAIR, of Largs, Scotland. The funeral will leave the residence of Capt.BLAIR, Carlyle street, tomorrow(Thursday)
at half past 3pm.

On the 6th inst, at his residence,Hawkestone street, Wellington. William BOWLER. Esq., aged 60 years.

May 25, 1863

The schooner Excelsior is discharging her cargo of wool on board the Novelty, for Sydney, and will sail for Napier about Wednesday nest-Southern Cross, May 9.
The schooner Sea Breeze, from Napier, with cattle arrived last night, fourteen days out, having to put into Hick's Bay and laid there five days. She brings sixteen head into port; having lost fine on the passage. H.M.s.sloop Eclipse Commander MAYNE, was detained inside the bard on Tuesday on account of the tide..Crossed on Wednesday forenoon, and arrived in New Plymouth same night. About six o'clock observed a strange fire, which was at first supposed to be a ship on fire; altered course and stodd in for the light; was discovered to be on shore. On arriving at Taranaki they learnt the particulars of the massacre. Could this light have been a beacon fire to apprise the natives at a distance of the commencement of the ward? The Eclipse sails again to-day, and will return on Sunday.

Also from a private letter dated Auckland 9th inst, we learn that the greatest energy was in being displayed in despatching reinforcements and munitions of war; and it will be seen that a rumour had reached Wanganui to the effect that hostilities had actually begun- that the 57th, stationed at Tataraimaka, had been cut off from wood and water by the hostile natives, and had immediately attacked the enemy, killing 100 of them. Little reliance, however, can be placed upon this; although it is the very thing the 57th were likely to do upon hearing of the slaughter of their comrades.

0'CONNELL MONUMENT FUND

On Monday next, the 1st June at half past 7 pm. A Preliminary meeting of the persons disposed to co-operate with the Dublin Committee for the erection of a National Minument to the memory of 0'CONNELL, will be held at the STAR HOTEL, to arrange proceedings.
John BUCHANAN
M.BOYLAN
James DOHERTY
Ales BROWNE
R D MANEY
David E LINDSAY
Martin McNALTY
John CURLING

The Emigration Commissioners have chartered the ship British Crown, to sail on the 23rd April 1863 with about 305 unemployed Lancashire operatives for Canterbury, New Zealand.

In the obituary are the names of Mr William GRESSON, Sir William STEVENSON, K.C.B.Edward Hughes Ball HUGHES, Lady WESTBURY, Sir Tatten SYKES, Sir James OUTRAM.

Serious riots had taken place among the unemplpyed operatives in the North.There have also been disgraceful riots in Ireland.
May 9 and 16-1863 ships. Maori War
Saturday May 2nd H.B.Herald, Important from Waikato.

Te Hapuka and his followers returned yesterday from Waikato.He reports that 500 of the Ngatimaniapoto have gone to Taranaki to join the Ngatiruanui and other tribes who dispute the Governor's right to Tataraimaka.
The King and William THOMPSON disapprove of this proceeding; but it seems that their advice does not prevail with the Ngatimaniapoto, who form the most numerous and powerful section of the Waikato tribes.
William KING, who has been kept as a kind of hostage by Waikato since the termination of hostilities at Waitara, has accompanied the Ngatimanipoto.
It is impossible to conjecture what course events may take, or are now taking, at Tataraimaka; but there is no doubt that most of the Waikato and all the Ngatiruanui are preparing for a conflict.

Hawkes Bay Agricultural Society.

Meeting held on the 9th inst, at which were
present;-CANNING, TIFFEN, TANNER, McLEAN, Major WHITMORE,
M FITZGERALD, TUKE,PRICE, FERGUSON, WILSON, ANDERSON, KINROSS, DUFF, MARSHALL, WATT,
BROOKE, TAYLOR, KNOWLES,
and several others.
Meeting to proceeds to elect the Directors.
J D CANNING
J D ORMOND
H S TIFFEN
MajorWHITMORE
J CHAMBERS
T POWDRELL
The Hon H R RUSSELL
T TANNER
Capt LAMBERT
T LOWRY
J RHODES
R BREINGAN

3rd June 1863. B D M

Birth at Glencoe in Arapawanui, on 22nd wife of John McINNON, of a son
Married-COX-DAVENPORT- at Clive. John Collins COX to Miss Sarah Emma DAVENPORT. BY REV P. Barclay.

Wed June 6th paper.

Notice- In the Estate of Alexander ALLAN, the younger, of Mohakwa, deceased intestate.

E.D.W. BODDINGTON-Accountant and General Com Agent. Change of address for H.B. Branch

6 June 1863
Births
MARSH-May 12, at Havelock, the wife of Capt.MARSH, of a son.

PEACOCK- May 17, at Te Apiti, the wife of Mr.G.PEACOCK, of a son

McKINNON- May 22, at the Glencoe Inn,Arapawanui, Mrs John McINTYRE, of a son.

Marriages COX-DAVENPORT-June 1, at Clive, by the Rev.Peter Barclay, Mr John Collins COX to Miss Sarah Emma Davenport.

FANNIN-WARNER-June 1, at Napier, by the Rev.H.W. St.HILL, George Thomas FANNIN Esq, to Miss Martha WARNER.

Deaths
BLAIR-May 26, at Napier, Mrs BLAIR, relict of the late William BLAIR, of Largs,Scotland.

MILLER-May 30, at Napier, Mr Thomas MILLER, aged 42.

Plenty of Fighting at Taranaki reported-using Bayonets,musketry and Guns.

Died At his residence Killiybegs, Alexander BROWNE, Esq., late Commander of her Majexty's cutter Racer, aged sixty-five years. His funeral was attended by a large number of his friends.He was interred with the usual naval honours.

Birth SUTTON- at Napier, on the 11th inst, the wife of Mr.F.SUTTON, of a daughter.

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Local Intelligence.Public Holiday to celebrate the coming marriage of HRH THE prince of Wales.
Nelson news.-10th inst. A maori named POTIKI had been committed to take his trial for the murder of a settler, named William GRANT, at the Pelorus.

Two new passes to the Buller river had been discovered by Mr.CLARKE. It is referred to by the Examiner as a discovery of considerable importance. The Mina from London, arrived in Nelson on the 6th inst.

Transport is discussed for public attention-It was thought that the public tramway would be the cheaper and more permanent of two choices. (The other choice was not mentioned).

Southland
Mr.HARTLEY, the discoverer of the Dunstan Gold field, had lately returned from an exploring tour through this province. He explore the Takitimo mountains and the Waiau river up to the Te Anau Lake, but found no gold, and he expresses the oponion that there is no gold-bearing country in Southland.

A considerable report was written on the Character of Marshall St ARNAUD-"He impersonated, with singular exactness, the idea of which our fathers had in their mind when they spoke what they called a "Frenchman"; for although ( by cowing to the rich and filling the poor with envy) the great French Revolution had thrown a gloom on the national character."

Otago Our dates from this province are to Monday the 8th inst. On that day the detachment of the 70th in command of Major RYAN, left Dunedin for the seat of War. The rifle Volunteer corps formed a guard of honour upon the occasion.
On Friday the 5th inst., at half past 10 an unmistakable shock of earthquake was experienced in Dunedin.

At the Princess's Theatre on the night of the 6th, a new song, written by a gentleman in honour of the 70th regiment and apropos of the departure of the detachment for the north, was sung, solo and chorus. The first two verses were sung by the MARSH troupe, the third and last by George MARSH. He concluded the song with "Put your trust in Providence, but keep your poweder dry," there was a united burst of applause, such as never before heard with the walls.

Local Intelligence We learn that two King flags have been brought to this district from Waikato, and that these are likely to be erected- one at Petane and the other somewhere in the province. It is believed, however, that a love of novelty and excitement is at the bottom of this, and not any feeling of hostility towards the Europeans. We learn that measures of precaution are not being neglected. The enrolling of the mouinted constabulary force and organization of militia are being preceeded with. His Honor the Superintendent has been endeavouring, through arrangement with the New Zealand Shipping Co., to secure, during the continuance of hostilities, bi-monthly communication by steam with
Auckland.

Note one for listers. - from Elaine
Next Issue will deal with the Maori War at Taranaki- taken from
the papers. Anyone wishing for full transcripts of any events let me know

Note two for Listers. From Elaine
Do not be misled by places of Birth deaths and marriages in regard to place names. E.g. Northern Wairoa is not the same as Wairoa Hawkes Bay. The northern Wairoa is north of Auckland.

Also in Hawkes Bay lists. Mention of Kaikora- I have just learned myself that this is the old name for Otane Township.

June 17 1863

Maori War Taranaki

H.B.Tribune June 17 1863
Please note this rather a large article and will try to give you a little background and resume of what was happening. Anyone wanting article as written by paper let me know. -Elaine

The arrival of the Storm Bird, yesterday morning, has brought us Auckland and Taranaki papers to the 6th inst, and news from the latter to the 9th- the Lady Bird having left on that day
for Wellington. On the 9th H.M.S.S.Harrier arrived at Taranaki with 500 troops from Sydney. She left at noon the same day for Manakau, with despatches for the Governo
It is now ascertained, that upwards of 70 of the enemy were killed in the action of the 4th. The Wanganui natives admit that, out of 51 of their tribe who were present at the engagement, 24 were killed.
This defeat has had a desponding effect on the tribes of the West Coast, although they endeavour to keep their spirits up by exaggeration of the loss on the part of the troops, and by magnifying the 600 soldiers who were engaged into 6000.
The Taranaki natives, however, do not seem to have been dispirited, as they planted an ambuscade, and fired at Messrs.PARRIS,CARRINGTON and others, on the very afternoon of the fight.
The Mataitawa natives, including HAPURONA and William KING'S more immediate followers, have joined the rest of the insurgents, which is considered by the people of Taranaki more satisfying than the neutral and doubtful attitude they have lately assumed. Tamati TEETO, the Taranaki prphet, is reported to have said to the Ngatiawas, "kil, and spare not."
The Taranaki Herald says that if among the Maories killed there are any Wanganui up-river natives, that settlement will be in a critical state.

Not a single word from Governor of Government has been said to show that the half-caste prisoner who was concerned in the late massacre is to be brought to justice. This has caused great dissatsfaction to all.
It appears that the letter of Mr.Domett to the Superintendent of Otago, on the subject of locating settlers on the land between Tataraimaka and Omata, was not intended for publication- only for purpose of ascertaining opinion of Superintendent on the subject. Taranaki correspondent of the
Advertiser believes there will shortly be another expedition south, and that great events were at hand.
He also says the bush rangers do their work well.Captain ATKINSON'S party have been out nearly every day, but not yet have come across any natives. They hope to interrupt some of the northerners on their way to join the southerners. They will be a match for any number of the enemy. They are all armed with breach-loaders- a very effective weapon in the bush.
General CAMERON returned public thanks to Militia and Volunteers for the very good will and zeal with which they had shared the arduous duty since commencement of hostilities. His Excellancy was conversant both with the country and the tribes that occupied it. The assassinations of the 4th May, sunk deep into his heart. He took determination to avenge the murders and given positive intimation to the offending tribe that, unless the murderers were given up within a month, he would avenge the murders. The resolution was characteristic of the man; and it was carried into effect with the same resolve and unshaken spirit that marked all his decisions during the Native wars of 1845-46"
The Action. The Taranaki Herald of the 6th inst. Supplies the following graphic account;
About 9 pm. On Wednesday evening, 81 of the 65th Regt. Under Captain GRESSON, and Lieuts.LEWIS and chevalier; 90 MEN OF THE 40TH Regt. Under Lieut HOBBS and Ensign DUCROW;Capts.,TOVEY, RALSTON, and CAY,Lieuts.HUSKISSON, and GRIERSON,Ensign CLARK and young, AND Dr MEIKLEJOHN, also 119 of the Artillery Corps, under Captain MERCER, R.A., and Lieuts. RAIT and LARCOM;TOGETHER WITH Lieut-Col.GAMBLE,D.Q.G.,Lieut-Colonel HUTCHINS,Military Secretary,Major PAUL,Dr MOUAT,C.B.,Captain TRAVERS,L.T.C.Major MacNEILL,A.D.C.,Captain Gorton,A.D.C. Dr>TOMLINSON,D.A.C.G.,INNES, and Mr.PARIS,Assist.Native Sec-the whole under the command of Lieut-General CAMERON,C.B.marched from town by the Great South Road.On reaching the Poutoko Redoubt, the force was joined by a party of the 57th Regt, under Colonel WARRE,C.B., Captain Russell,Adjt.Clarke,Ensign DOUGLASS,Dr MacKINNON, AND Qr.Master MARTINDALE, the detachment of the 40th being left there in garrison under Lieut HIBBS. At Oakura the force
was joined by a detachment of the 70th under Captain WRIGHT who had proceeded there in the morning, a company of the 70th under Capt.TOVY remained to garrison the post. The troops observing a dead silence, with a party of skirmishers along the heights, proceeded to Taranaki where they were reinforced by Lieut-Col.LOGAN,Captain short,ensign DUNCAN, and Lieut.Warburton, R.E.
Papers Past Maori War Part 2.

With a detachment of the 57th from Oakura, together with Lieut.Pickard, R.A. and three ARMSTRONG guns and a detachment of the Mounted Artilleru, and Lieut.FERGUSON, R.E, with a sergeant and 6 men of the Engineers..-The whole force waited -including the 57th Tataraimaka detachment, under Col.WARRE,Lieut.Col. LOGAN,Capts. ,WOODALL ,RUSSELL, and SHORTT, LIEUTS, brutton,wallers,cox,Thompson, Adjt.CLARKE,, and Ensigns MANNERS ,DUNCAN DOUGLASS, and BRODERIP, as the advance-the 65th and 70th to follow as support.ARMSTRONG halted the battery and was posted on the edge of the river overhanging the Katikara river. Here the guns immediately wheeled up and fired into the native redoubt about 800 yards distant, directly inland- ther 57th at the same time doubling down the valley in single file to attack the rifles pits to the right of the enemy's position.The advance under Lieut.WALLER and Lieut.BRUTTON with their Colonel incommand, immediately rushed the rifle pits and drove the enemy to ! the mouth of the river, while supporting party under Lieut -Col.LOGAN,Captain SHORTT, and RUSSELL and Ensigns.MANNERS,DUNCAN and DOUGLASS, having being fire upon, turned to their left and over a open space of 300 yards, with fixed bayonets, stormed the place, killing every native found in it.Captain SHORTT with his party, and Captain RUSSELL with his, rushed the redoubt almost simultaneously, while Ensign DUNCAN WAS COMING OVER IT AT ANOTHER PART. Capt SHORT claims to be the first in, and Col LOGAN, who dismounted from his horse just outside went in immediately after. Nothing could restrain the impetuosity of the charge and the men behaved well

The General was highly pleased with the gallant manner in which the enemy's positions were carried and we are tole complimented Col.WARRE and his men on the spot "he ought to be proud to command such a fine regiment" The brunt of the action was borne by the 57th as will be seen by the list of casualties.

The bodies of the natives killed (24 in number) were brought to the Tataraimak camp in transport carts, and several persons asked if they could identify any of them. Only one was supposed by KOMENE to be Tamiti HONE oraukawa, CHIEF OF THE Ngaruahine division of the Ngatiruanui tribe, but it was almost impossible to tell from the fact that half of the head had been blown away by a shell. We therefore suppose that the natives killed were mostly from Wanganui. The loss of enemy has been estimated at 40 killed and a great number wounded. All these men who took part in the battle, the officers, and men who stormed the Maori positions, deserve the thanks of the whole Colony.The natives were taken by surprise and our casualties were mostly caused by the first volleys fired when the 47th rushed up.

Continuation of the Journal of events.

Thursday, June 4 1863- This day, exactly a month since the Wairau beach massacre, and exactly two since the occupation of Tataraimaka, will long be remembered by the Southern natives.
9am.Enemy completely routed with heavy loss and positions carried. Loss of one man killed and four wounded.
12 noon- Mr Jas BAYLY, a Tataraimaka settler, who accompanied the troops this morning said tropps have rushed a native postion about a mile and a half from the Katikara stream, near Johnny's flat, and at the point of the bayonet had killed every native in it. About 100 natives escaped before the place was rushed- it is known that 24 natives were brought to St.George's redoubt,three of whom were burnt in a wehare in the pa, and others were left in the fern. Tamati Hone ORAUKAWA, chief of the Ngatiruani is said to be on of them. Our casualties are; 1 killed, 2 mortally wounded, and 8 slightly wounded.

2pm.- The Eclipse has returned and has brought the body of the soldier killed and the wounded man. A portion of the troops engaged also came back in the ship.

7pm- we have just heard that an ambuscade of natives was laid this evening at Wairau beach, at the same sport where the massacre took place. On the 4th ultimo Messrs.PARRIS,CARRINGTON,INNES, and others were fired upon. The natives fire one volley and then decamped, but did not succeed in hitting anybody. This act on the part of the enemy shows they are not yet conquered. Subjoined is a list of casualties. 57th Regiment. Killed- Private Edward MARTIN.

Wounded-Private H.SHIPMAN,mortal, wound in head (since dead).

Private J.OSBORNE, dangerously, wound of abdomen(since dead).

20 June 1863

Marriage-
ULPH-PILCHER. At Clive 20th June by Rev.Peter BARCLAY, Frederick ULPH to

Mary Ann Daughter of Mr G.PILCHER

A heavy gale has resulted in the loss of the ship ROYAL BRIDE, Captain Laker.It arrived in the Bay on 8th from London via Auckland with part of original cargo. Some idea of the force of the gale can be formed when wind gauge indicated max pressure of 25 lbs. When 12 lb denotes a storm, and 31 lbs a Hurricane. The strength of these winds with rain was unbelievable.

Masonic Lodge No 149 held their meeting (St.John's Day) by W.M.Elect.(Br.M.FITZGERALD P.M.) installed as members were:- R.HARMAN, A.KOCH, W.ROUTLEDGE, T E KING, H.BEOKERS, A.KENNEDY, W.LECHNER.

June 27 Births
At Woodbridge Ruataniwha plains, 21st inst Mr A..St.C.INGLIS Esq of a son.
At Parsonage Napier, on 24th inst, wife of Rev.H W St.HILL of a son

I subjoin the Maori version of the Taranaki affair to be found in the letter of a king native published in the Chronicle- "Friends,-The Taranaki mail has come.Pakehas and Maories have fallen.On Wednesday, the 3rd, the steamer came. Wanganui saw it; twenty men went out, and afterwards three more. Ther twenty saw a boat which they fired at, and it returned seawards. On turning round they saw the Pakahas, 500 of whom had come to the gate of the pa; the three, seeing them, fired on them, and the Pakahas fired on 200 of the Wanganui. EPIHA shouted! And when the smoke cleared the front rank had fallen. The Maories were then surrounded, and four ranks fell all dea. The pa was stormed. The dead (Hori PATENE) saw it; he took a gun-fired and killed-fired and killed.Four Europeans fell. He then seized another gun, which he threw away, and took a whalebone (paroa). He cried out, Farewell to the world! And went out; he spoke to MOHI, who went out too, and they fought side by side; that is all. The pa was overthrown and 12 killed, but with those in the night 25. Hori TAMAITI and TIPENE escaped. Never mind the Pakahas- who could count them? This is all. From REIHANA.

The Wanganui Chronicle received this morning confirms the assertion that the Maoris killed were mainly Southern and Wanganui natives. Among the slain of ther latter tribe were Hori PATENE,IHAIA,MEREKAI, Mohi TE HIKO, chiefs all of them, and 24 others of inferior rank. It seems the Wanganui natives have received a sickener, but I fail to gather from private letters what effect the recent defeat has had on the tribes of the West Coast. They are quiet as yet, but it is still impossible to say how long they will remain so.

June 29 1863

July 1 1863

Colonial
Police Force Messrs LASERRE and SCULLY arrived from Otago with 76 enlisted men for defence force. Men were sworn in by Major WHITMORE.
Auckland
Waikato native named APORO had been committed for trial as one of the persons concerned in the robbery of Mr GORST.
N named HARPER had been cruelly murdered by her husband who had been committed for trial.

No fighting sine 4th. Weather has been unfavourable. General CAMERON from Otago has arrived with 500 infantry and 100 mounted men at his disposal. St.Andrews redoubt has 100 rounds of Ammunition plus 30,000 rounds already issued on the 17th. The siege Train marched out under escort. Tomorrow (Anniversary of Waterloo) will find British troops in position before the Maori Stronghold at Kaitake.

Birth
SUTTON at Napier on 11th ult wife of Mr A.SUTTON of a daughter
McHARDY at Napier on 20th ult wife of Mr Alexander McHARDY of a son
INGLIS at Woodbourne Ruataniwah Plains 21st ult A.St.C.INGLIS of a son
ST HILL at Parsonage Napier 24th ult.wife of Rev H.W.ST HILL of a son
COOPER at Wallingford 28th inst Mrs T. COOPER of a son.
Marriage
ULPH-PILCHER at Clive 20th June by Rev.P.BARCLAY. Frederick ULPH to Mary Ann daughter of Mr.G.PILCHER

MIDGLEY-DONNELLY at Napier by Rev.P.DUNCAN- Mr Thos MIDGLEY to Miss Mary Ann DONNELLY

July 11th
Birth at Napier on 10th inst wife of Mr Patrick FLANAGAN of a son

Death at Napier on 10th inst Mr James LYSTON aged 33 years.

MOEANGLANGI- It was reported that a female was frightened by sight of armed natives passing. Mrs FINLAYSON has since called in to say that was not the case of her leaving- she had just sent up goods and meant to return them herself. The natives she said although talking of fighting, by and bye, were very friendly and kind.

Militia. Extracts From Field Exercises and Evolutions of infantry for NZ Militia- a supply of this book so useful at this time on sale at Napier Book and Stationery Warehouse.

St.John's College Auckland advertising for pupils and boarders. Principal Rev.S.BLACKBURN M A (Christ's College Cambridge)

July 15th Supreme court - no less than eleven Criminal cases waiting trial.
Revision Officer appointed -Mr G.A. OLIVER Esq.
New Magistrate James Hunter CAMPBELL (GAZETTED a resident Magistrate)

Whales are daily in sight of Wairoa and today two of Mr CARROL's boats fully appointed proceeded to the Fishery.

July 8th 1863
List of unclaimed letters for the quarter ended 30th June.1863
AUSTIN John, Captain
AUSTIN Ann Mrs
BEERE, E.H.
BOULR J.W.(2)
BEAL Rich
COOPER Joseph
CAMERON Duncan
De BLAQUIERE, G. Esq
DEARNESS, John
HURLEY W.A.
McDONALD Donald Mrs
PARKER George
WOOD Richard (2)
WILLIAMS George
WILLIAMS Florence Jas.

RETURNED LETTERS.
ANDREWS Henry
BAYLEE John
BROWN C.H.J.(3)
BULGER Widow, to the
BREWIS Samuel
BRITTON Samuel
BISSET James
CHASE John
CHANDLER William
DRISTEN William
DAWSON John
GLENNY Miss
HEAVY Peter
HANCHARD Mrs
MILLER E
MARSHALL Charles
MARTINSON Robert
0'BRIEN Thomas
PARKER Mary Ann Miss
STONE James

DETAINED FOR SEA POSTAGE
WADSWORTH Robert Private Secretary's office Melbourne
GOODE Robert Builder Prahan Post Office Melbourne
HANCOCK Mrs. Miltown Villa, Wellington Road,Hounslow,Mdlx Eng.
WILCOX Mrs. 4, Upsdill Place,Kingsland Rd, London England
ARROW Mrs H. Clarence House,Bath Rd,Hounslow,Mdlsx.England
MILLER Mr.Stationer, Westminster Bridge Rd.London,England
KNIGHT Mr T. Baker Leystonstone,Essex, N.E.England
BELL John M.D. Colac,Geelong,Colony of Victoria.
BONE Mr H. Alma Cottage B.Guernsey Rd,Stratford,Essex, N.E.England
LIVINGSTONE Mrs Bathurst Sydney
NEWTON John Isaac, Kangaroo Flat, near Bendigo,Australia
WEIR 17th Regt,No 6 Company, No 1962,Quebec,Canada British North America,or elsewhere
HART Miss Elizabeth, 7, Red Lion Street, Wapping London England
COKER Mr John, Messrs.Hackett's and Co, Post Office Daisy Hill,Victoria.
DRUMMOND Mr Robert, Geelong Australia
KNIEBERLY Mr Henry, West Troy, New York, United States of America.

Returned Letters.
Mr. Edward BODDINGTON Auckland
Mr.Denis CALLAGHAN, at Mrs WILLIAMS, Tapuaehururu, New Zealand (2)
Mr J. COOPER Riegate Sussex England
Mr.J.G.HOWE, Stained Glass Works, Cumberland Place,New Road,London
George HARRINGTON, Post Office Auckland
T.McDONNELL, Esq.,Post Office Auckland
Mr MURRELL 46, Stafford Place Pimlico London
Mr.James EASTMAN late of the schooner Solopian Wellington
Thomas JONES Manakau Ranges,Onehunga Suckland
Mr.KELLY Chancery Lane Auckland
29th June 1863.

Hawke's Bay Steam Navigation Company Ltd.
Capital 15,000 Pounds.
Provisional Committee.
ALEXANDER Alexander
ANDERSON James
BEGG Samuel
BOYLAN M
BROWNE Alexander
CANNING J.D
CHAMBERS John
COOPER G S
CURLING E.S.
FITZGERALD Michael
GOLLAN Gollan
GORDON J.G.
KNOWLES E W
LOWRY Thomas
McLEAN Donald
NAIRN C.J
ORMOND J.D.
RHODES Joseph
ROBJOHN J
RUSSELL Colonel
RUSSELL T.Purvis
SMITH J A
SUTTON F
TIFFEN H S
TOWGOOD Edward
TUKE Edmund
VANISCH V.
WHITMORE Major
WILKINSON John
WILLIAMS J.N
Solicitors: Robert HART, Esq., Wellington; and J.N. WILSON, Esq., Napier.
Provisional Secretary: John G.KINROSS, Esq.

July 22 to 29th 1863
MEETING AT PA WHAKAIRO.
New long looked for meeting in celebration of new opening of new Native Mill at Pa Whakairo held on Monday last. Excited considerable interest with 300 to 400 natives present giving a present aspect of unequalled and unrivalled importance to any previous meeting held in this district. The first speaker was a very venerable looking old chief named POROKURA, who, from age and infirmity, was unable to stand up. But he spoke very clearly and distinctly.He welcomed all European friends; and addressing the Superintendent, he said,- You have been invited by us to Hawke's Bay; no evil has hitherto arisen here; nor is it our desire that any should ever take place. Why then shoul you be erecting barracks and bringing police? Let other tribes settle their own affairs; we have nothing to do with them.. The Superintendent replied thanking him for expressing such friendly sentiments. He said reports had reached him from various sources, necessitating him to give protection to prevent spreading of sparks flying from a fire already kindled. And if resident natives felt such an interest in preserving peace as they had expressed, they should not in any way anxious about preparations which were intended for mutual defence. Ihaka WHAUNGA, of Table Cape, who accompanied the Superintendent exhorted the natives of Ahuriri to act with consideration and continued friendship towards the Europeans. Several other chiefs spoke at considerable length; among these were RENATA,KARAITIANA, AND Paora KAIWHATU. The tone of the speeches were considered very satisfactory. The Europeans were then regaled with an excellent dinner. The reception by the natives of their guests have been very cordial and we are glad to understand that a disposition is evinced to return in some way their repeated acts of hospitality.(Note there are a couple of very good letters from European settlers, thanking natives for their hospitality. Any one wanting complete copies of these to let me know) -Elaine.

Births
At Tautane Cape Turnagain on 10th inst wife of M S BELL of a daughter.
At Aorangi on 14th inst wife of G A OLIVER of a daughter
At Napier 23rd inst wife of Mr Samuel LOZELL of a daughter
At Napier on 24th inst wife of William MILLER of a daughter
At Napier on 25th inst wife of J T TYLER of a son

Notices
Loyal Napier Lodge No 4596 Tickets for sale seven and six pence each. From P.G.W.W.YATES.Bro.W.Miller,Bro.H E WEBB

LOST Gold Breast Pin reward 10/- if found -Mr GILL Masonic Hotel Napier.

Mr Carroll's boats at Waiopawa have been successful and captured a right whale- It is not a very large one- will probably make about 4 tons.

Maxims for Husbands:- Resolve in the morning to be patient and cheerful during the day. Laugh heartily on finding all the buttons off your shirt-as usual. Say merrily, "Boys will be boys," when you discover the children have emptied the contents of the water jug into your boots. On gashing your face with a razor, remember that beauty is but skin deep; and, in order to divert your thoughts from the pain, recite a speech from Hamlet, or indulge in one of the harmonies of your own native land. If breakfast is not ready for you, chuckle and grin pleasantly at the menials; think that a merry heart is a continual feast, and depart for your daily business, imagining yourself a sufferer from indigestion.- Fun.
1st August 1863

Birth at Te Aute 3rd inst wife of Mr William BILLINGHAM of a daughter.(5th Aug.Pap.p
Marriage LARGE-FERGUSON. At Presbyterian Church Napier. 1st inst. By Rev.Peter Barclay Mr.James Stanistreet LARGE TO Elizabeth, eldest daughter of James FERGUSON OF Rochdale Rd.Manchester.

5th August 1863 (abridged my me)
Sea Breeze with papers tell a mournful tale of several murders been committed in cold blood, and the greater part of the population being engaged in Active Service. Hostile natives flocking to Waikato,Kaipar,Taranaki. Wairoa boats at Mahia. Mr CAMPBELL'S boats have captured 4 whales not very large, total yield only 7 tons.
Wairoa.
Reference to Waikato news. Natives here rather pleased than not, as they have a deep rooted hatred to the Waikatos.
Drury. Guards around Hotel which is under new management of Mr MILLS. 50 of the 18th under Lieut.RUSSELL (nephew of Col.Russell) late of the 58th came from camp at Wairoa Road. Replaced by 50 men of Col PITT's volunteers. Attack on Capt.CALVERT's house by natives. Capt.CALVERT did his best to protect his wife Mrs Calvert and his son a lad of 16 years. He defended his family with sword. They camer through the house and 1 bullet unfortunately wounded his son- who survived till reaching camp on the 18th where he shortly expired. Capt Calvert's shots wounded some of the natives who absconded. Lieut WRAY went out in search and several of them are supposed to have been wounded or killed..
Papakura-Body of young CALVERT taken from Papakura residence.
No one has had more than 2 nights running of sleep- and with heavy duty are all dispirited.
Mon July 27th. Bodies of CALVERT and a settler named COOPER today committed to graves. 80 men mostly volunteers attended funerals..

We have just heard that an abuscade of natives was laid this evening at Wairau beach, at the same spot where the massacre took place on the 4th ultimo, who fired at Messrs.PARRIS, CARRINGTON,I NNES and others, who were riding back from Tataramaka in advance of the troops. The native fired one volley and then decamped, but did not succeed in hitting anybody. This act on the part of the enemy after the chastisement they received in the morning proves they are not yet conquered.
57th Regiment List of Casualties.
Killed-Private Edward MARTIN
Wounded-Private H.SHIPMAN, mortal wound in head (since dead)
Private J.OSBORNE, dangerously, wound of abdomen(since dead)
Aug 8 ,15th,23RD,26TH.1863
HUDSON-SIM Aug 15 married at Presbyterian Church Napier, on Tuesday 11th inst by Rev.Peter BARCLAY. Mr Miles HUDSON Mohakwa to Margaret, daughter of late Mr Alexander SIM Rosehearty,Aberdeenshire.

Accident reported that Capt McLEAN Maraekakaho was attacked and gored by a young heifer. He now lies a severe sufferer from injuries

Continuation of letters re War skirmishes.

Fatal accident reported- Drowning at Ngaruroro- Mr John ROSS- deceased leaves a wife and large family. Leaving them amply provided for having farmed and also served Royal Artillery as part of a small detachment stationed in this province.

BIRTHS.
FLANAGAN At Napier, on the 10th ult, the wife of Mr Patrick FLANAGAN, of a son.
BELL At Tautane,Cape Turnagain, on the 10th ult. the wife of M S BELL of a daughter
OLIVER At Aorangi, on the 14th ult, the wife of G A OLIVER, of a daughter
LOZELL At Napier, on the 23rd ult, the wife of
G A LOZELL of a daughter
MILLER At Napier on the 24th ult, the wife of Mr W MILLER of a daughter
TYLEE At Napier, on the 25th ult, the wife of J T TYLEE, of a son
BENNETT At Clive on the 30th ult, the wife of Mr J BENNETT, of a daughter.
ELLINGHAM At Te Aute, on the 3rd inst, the wife of Mr W.Ellingham, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE
LARGE-FERGUSON- At the Presbyterian Church,Napier on the 1st instant, by the Rev.Peter Barclay, Mr James Stansistreet LARGE to Miss Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr.James FERGUSON, of Rochdale Road, Manchester.

DEATH- LYSTON-At Napier, on the 10th ult, Mr James LYSTON, aged 33 years.

22ND AUG.PAPERS.
BIRTH at Okawa, 21st inst wife of Thomas LOWRY ESQ., OF A DAUGHTER.

Mrs ABRAHAM and son. for Napier:- Sgt.WILLS, 1 soldier 14th Regt.

Birth 21st inst wife of H.GOULSTONE Esq., of Bank of New South Wales. of a son.

AUG 29TH

Marriage BEUKERS-WIGGINS- at Napier 27th inst. by Rev.Peter BARCLAY. Mr Hendrick BEUKERS to Eleanor youngest daughter of Mr Robert WIGGINS
Sept 1863

Birth at Napier on the 1st September, the wife of Mr.M.BOYLAN, of a
daughter.

A notice re following appointments:-
Napier Militia-John Thomas TYLEE, to be paymaster, date of Commission, 4th
August, 1863, Thomas HITCHINGS, to be Surgeon, date of Commission, 4th
August, 1863,Thomas VENN, to be Assistant Surgeon, date of Commission, 4th
August, 1863.-Napier Rifle Volunteers,-John BUCHANAN, to be Captain, date of Commission, 4th August, 1863, Alexander BROWNE, to be Lieutenant, date of Commission, 4th August, 1863, James IRVINE, to be Ensign, date of commission, 4th August, 1863; a notification that the native title has been extinguished over the Porerere block. Province of Hawke's Bay; a notification that the restrictions lately published regarding warlike stores, were intended to be applicable only to those districts in which the natives are in arms against Her Majesty's government.
The Defence Force on the "Loose."-On Sunday afternoon, about thirty-eight of the men composing this force obtained from the Officer in command,Mr.Inspector La SERRE, leave of absence for the purpose of taking a ride. Not returning at the stipulated time, a picket, 28 strong, Under Corporal Hodges, was sent after them, and several made captive at or near the Meeanee Hotel. Of the remainder, so,e had gone to port and others to Havelock; but we learn they all have since returned to duty. We believe that the men allege want of grog and of relaxation as the cause of the feelings of disatisfation which led them to take this step.

Wairoa
The rumoured coming of the Uriweras have given place here to fears nearer home-the Matiti affair assuming a much more threatening aspect. Last Monday a number of inland natives came down and occupied the debateable ground,fully prepared to defend it, but they encountered no opposition-the church proposed to be erected bty Mita PATRA'S adherents being abandoned.
The inland natives previously stated that they would not allow it to be built. But, although this point has been conceded, they now required that Miti PARA should leave the place altogether. To this his friends will not consent, and so the case stands at present. >Henari te APATERE is dangerously ill. >Kopu PARAPARA, one of the principal chiefs, says that, in the event of the safety of the European resident here being com-promised, he will place his vessel at their service and land them where they choose.

Rock in Hawkes Bay
Following report made by Capt.GIBSON of s.s. AUCKLAND upon arrival of that ship in Wellington. It is strange that a rock in the direct line of traffic to and from the port should have remained so long undiscovered; and it is fortunate that no serious casualty has attended the discovery. We trust the Government will lose no time in placing a buoy over this hidden danger:-(note from Elaine. Do you think that this was Pania????)>
The Sennotype>Some of our readers may be possibly aware that a novel process has lately been discovered in photography, which combines the accuracy of the daguerrertype with the depth and relief of oil painting.- the real presentment of the individual portrayed-brought out, it might almost be said, in alto relievo, as subjects are duplicated by the stereoscope. The co-inventor,Mr Charles WILSON, has recently arrived in this city, and speciments of his art may be seen at the London Portrait rooms-Daily Telegraph.
Sept 5
Birth at Napier wife of Mr Isaac DOITCH of a son.

Sept 12
Birth- at the Spit on 6th inst wife of Thomas NEAGLE of a son.

Sept 5
Birth at Napier wife of Mr Isaac DOITCH of a son.

Sept 12
Birth- at the Spit on 6th inst wife of Thomas NEAGLE of a son.

Married LILLICRAP-MOIR- Sept 2nd at the Manse Wellington father Herbert V LILLICRAP Esq.,( Captain late of the Kings Regt) Colonial Defence Force, son of the
late Vice Admiral Lillicrap to Jessie Alexander, eldest daughter of Rev.John MOIR. Presbyterian Minister Wellington.

Stealing from a dwelling John ELMES Snr AND A BOY NAMED John ELMES Jnr- from Capt.BLAIR and John DORAN a private in the 14th Regt. House had been left in charge of Mrs CRAIG while Capt.BLAIR and family had been in Wellington. Charge was not sustained in regard to ELMES SENIOR. tHE CASE WAS REMANDED ON THE APPLICATION OF sERGEANT-mAJOR scully FOR FURTHER EVIDENCE.

Desertion by seamen. Thomas MILLER and SMITH. who deserted on 10th inst. Smith 6 weeks imprisonment and forfeit of wages. Miller same but paid 8 pound 4s. towards costs.

SEBLEY and another v J M STUART- Witness Stephen McGREEVY re state and purchase of a taupaulin. Judgment for the defendant, with costs 9s.

DYETT v MARSH- Claim for 20 Pound. Letter was produced by Mr LOXLEY of Wellington.Judgment for the defendant and costs 9s.(5th Sept Papers Past)

Arch McDONALD MISSING OFF HIS VESSEL Hero- believed drowned.

Murder of a settler at Rangitikei- named RAYNER found foully and brutally murdered. 2 Natives have been committed of murder of Rayner who was a respected farmer. He is the son of Mrs STILLING in the Hutt, brother in law of Mr Waring TAYLOR of Wellington, Mr De CASTRO, Porirua, Robert KNOX of Turakina. aLTHOUGH A YOUNG MAN LEAVES A WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN. His body was not found until 3rd Sept after missing for a week from an empty house.Toes of his boots were seen sticking up out of the ground by Mr BROUGHTON who found him fully clothed and his body pierced by 3 bullets, 1 in the heart,head and thigh.

Mr J.Rid MacKENZIE, for many years general manager of the Bank of Ceylon, has been appointed Manager to the New Zealand Banking Corp (Ltd) and proceeds to New Zealand forthwith.- Home News.

Sept 9th
Births DOITSH- At Napier on the 3rd September, the wife of Mr Isaac DOITSH of a son

CARLYON- At Gwavas, on the 6th inst, the wife of Gwavas CARLYON Esq of a daughter.

Death MACKY- at Puketapu, on the 31st ult, suddenly, Mary ROBERTSON, the beloved wife of Mr Samuel MACKY in the 21st year of her age.

Successful rush by the enemy. 25 stand of arms taken.
Correspondent-New Zealander Tuesday August 25th.

An attack was made by the enemy today on the bush-felling party, composed of a detachment of the 40th regt, numbering 25, employed on bushfelling on the land adjoining
the Great South road, between the fouth and fifth bridges, in which two of our men were killed and one wounded and 23 stand of arms taken by WILLAIMSON's clearing cuting timber . Escort was late instead of meeting at MARTYN's farm, the proper place for the meeting, they proceeded to RUTHERFORD's.Captain COOK, who was in command of the escort, had his suspicion aroused by seeing a tall column of white smoke and shortly aftereards hearing the gunfire. He and the 40th, joined by a detachment of the 18th from Razor Back under Ensign HAYNES, endeavoured to regain possession of the arms. Although unsucessful they shot several, and prevented the enemy carrying away two of his dead. One 12th man was wounded, not seriously.One of the Maoris, a very tall man, was at last despatched with a bayonet thrust after taking ! 6 shots.
A detachment of the 70th from the return Drury arrived at the end of the engagement. Captain CLARKE, of the Transport Corps, distinguished himself in this affair.

Tybernia still in quarantine
The Annie
Wilson, with second batch of nonconformists had arrived. Some cases of
scarletina.Put into quarantine. Released after a short detention.

Settler named Hugh McLEAN- found dead in swamp- supposedly shot by natives
.Oct 28

Startling news from Howick

CHILDREN TOMAHAWKED

Three settlers have arrived in Auckland reporting that two children of Mr.TRUST, on KENNEDY's farm, have been tomahawked by the Maories, and one
short through the breast. One hundred natives were at farm.Major PEACOCKE had just started with a force for the scene of the murders. The men who bring the information were fired on by the Maories, between church and Kennedy's farm, and one of them COURTENAY, was shot through the leg.

Drury
Intelligence have reached Drury from Mauku that at least twelve Maoris were shot in the engagement yesterday between the first Waikato regiment and ther rebels at Mauku.One officer and three men are still missing. Major RYAN had reached Mauku with 100 of the 70th, and 100 of the 18th. A portion of the defence force was also there under Col.NIXON.

Oct 28 1863

Nov 4th 1863
Puketapu School Committee formed

HESLOP
ELLISON
DOUS
BOUSFIELD
MARSHALL
DOLBEL

BIRTH
At Redclyffe Tutaekuri River, on 5th November, wife of Edmund TUKE. Prematurely of a son. Only survived a few minutes.

ARMED CIVILIANS IN THE NORTH ISLAND NUMBER 9629

COTTAGE FOR SALE-John ROBOTTOM

Bank of New South Wales- Acting Manager is H.GOULSTONE.

PARLIAMENTARY- MEMO ON ROADS AND MILITARY SETTLEMENTS IN NORTH iSLAND.NZ

Nov 16th 1863

Anniversary day rifle shooting contest.

Entrants listed below.

ALEXANDER A
BADLEY P
BAXTER W S
BENNETT JOHN
BLAKE A
BLAKE G
BOYLAN M
BRYAN G A
CHAPMAN F.M
CLEARY F
CONNELL J
CURLING J
DOWNES G
FAULKNOR G
FOAN
GARRY J
GORTON John
GOULSTONE H
HAWKEN H
HITCHING T
HOGAN P
IRVINE A
JEFFARES R
KENNEDY A
KOCH A
LAMONT D H
LUCAS
MARSHALL John
MILLER Wm
PARKER Wm
PRENTICE S F
SARGENT H
SLATER F
TAYLOR John
THOMAS
TYLER W
WILLIAMS R
YATES H.L

ALEXANDER A
BENNETT John
BLAKE G
BOYLAN M
CHAPMAN F M
CHEER James
CONNELL J
DOWNES G
FANNIN W jnr.
FAULKNOR G
FORD A
GARRY J
GORTON J
HAGUE James
HAMLIN M
HATCH
HAWKEN H
HAYDEN J
HITCHINGS T
HOGAN P
IRVINE A
JEFFARES R
KIRKPATRICK D
LEAR J
LECHNER Wm
MARSHALL John
MORRISON T
MORRISON H
PARKER W
SARGENT H
SEARLE P
TORRE James
WAITE W
WILLIAMS H
YATES H L

26th Nov 1863

The Himalaya brings from Melbourne a battery of six 12-lb.Armstrong gins, which the Victorian Government have considerately parted with for use in this colony. The correct number of troops of the 50th Regt and their wives and families on board is 793 rank and file and non-commissioned officers,37 officers, with 4 wives and 5 children, 57 soldiers' wuves and 87 children. The list of officers is as follows:-Lieut-Colonel, and Colonel R.WADDY,C.B.;Major and Brevet Lieut-Colonels H.E.WEARE and F.G.HAMLEY;Captain R.M.BARNES,Captain and Brevet Major D.W.TUPPER;captains G.W.BUNBURY,J.THOMPSON,R.H.P.DORAN,T.D.LEE,C.R.JOHNSON,

W.MINISTER and C.A.F.CREAGH;Lieutenants F.GALKNER,W.H.WILSON,H.E.W.PRESTON,C.R.KING,G.H.TURNER,W.BARKER,W.R.WHITE,W.L.FLEURY ,O.GOLDSMITH,and J.H.Van der MENLEN;Ensigns J.H.ROLLESTON,D.M.CHURCHILL,GG.J.C.ALLARDICE,A.S.CAMPBELL,D.L.GRANT,J.E.C.DOVETON, K.DOUGLASS,,A.HUNT, and H.R.WORTHINGTON;Captain and Paymaster J.NOWLAN;Quatermaster J.TURNER,Lieutenant and Adjutant E.LEACH;Surgeon J.Fraser,M.D.;Assistant Surgeons H.F.DAVIS and H.LAMB.The ladies on board are Mrs WADDY,BUNBURY,CREAGH,NOWLAN,GASSNER. Mr GASSNER has charge of the band. There are also on board Captains CECIL and W.BUCKLEY,R.N.C.O, on leave, Captain Lewison GOWER, who has exchanged from the 80th Regt, now stationed at India to the 65th in New Zealand, with a view to active service here, Mr Le GEVET, deputy inspector of stores, and Mr H.WILLOUGHBY, Special Correspondent to the Melbourne Argus. Originally the Himalaya was the property of the P.and O.Company, and was purchased by her Majexty's Government. She is now ! under the command of Captain Edward LACY..

The Great Eastern had been seized under Admiralty warrant. Her transference to the Australian trade was suggested.

Reinforcements for New Zealand are thus announced in the Home News;-

The reinforcements of the Royal Engineers who have been for some length of time past under orders to embark for New Zealand, left Headquarters, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, on September 25, and proceeded to Gravesend, where they embarked on board the Chariot of Fame. The detachments to go out to augment the 6th company of Royal Engineers.

The undermentioned drafts are ordered to be held in readiness to complete the strength of the service companies of their respective corps-viz., 2 officers and 119 men of all ranks, 70th foot; 27 men of the Royal Horse Artillery, and 15 men of the Royal Engineers, with one Medical Staff Surgeon. They are to embark at Gravesend. The following drafts embark at Cork:-1 officer and 144 men of all ranks, 2nd batallion 18th foot, from BUTTIVANT;2 officers and 30 rank and file, 40th Regiment;5 officers and 36 men of all ranks, 65, from BIRR; and 2 officers and 41 men, 57, from the 20th depot batallion at CORK; making a total of 13 officers and 412 men of all ranks.

The obituary includes the names of Mr.E.STAULEY, of Posonby Hall, aged 73; Earl BEAUCHAMP, aged 79;Marquis TOWNSEND, aged 66;Vice Admiral Henry DUNDAS;Samuel READ Esq., the Marquis of Huntley, aged 77; the Rt.Hon Edward ELLICE, M.P. aged 82;Count Alfred de VIGNY; Mr W.TOOKE,F.R.S.; and Mr Jacob GRIMM.

It appears that General CAMERON IS ONE OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE WILL OF THE LATE LORD CLYDE

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The 68th Regiment was to follow in the Lady Jocelyns, which had proceeded to Rangoon for the purpose of embarking it. The 43 rd is to come from Calcutta, and both regiments including Himalaya as well are most probably now on their way to Auckland

Arrival in Auckland of the 50th Regt.Foot Soldeiers revive pleasing reminiscences in the memories of those NEW Zealand colonists who have come hither from Australia. In 1843 this Regiments quitted Sydney after several years serving in New South Wales for India and shortly after Punjaub campaign.

Grand Total. 5 Field Officers,11 captains,24 Subalterns,8 Staff Officers,46 Sergeants, 21 Fifers and Drummers, and 11,078 rank and file.

Officers by Regiments. Staff. General CAMERON,C.B., in command Major McNEIL, A.D.C Lieutenant St.hill, A.D.C Colonel CAREY, C.B.,D.A.General Colonel GAMBLE,D.Qr.M.General Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry HAVELOCK, V.C. P.M.O MOUATT, C.B.and V.C. Royal Artillery Captain MERCER, Lieutenant PICKARD, and D.A.S.S. TEMPLE Royal Engineers. Colonel MOULD.C.B., and Captain BROOKE 12th Regiment Captain COLE,Lieutenants.CRAWHALL,PHILLIPS,MERCER 14th Regiment Colonel AUSTIN;Captains. STRANGE and PHELPS;Lieutanant LANGTRY,Emsigns WANSON,CALWELL, AND HOWATT,Lieut, and Adjutant GLANCY,Acting Quartermaster Ensign GREEN,Staff Assistant-Surgeon KELLETT. 40th Regiment Colonel LESLIE,Major BLIGH,Capt. AND Brevet-Major BOWDLER,Captains Hon.J.Le P.TRENCH,COOKE,CLARK,and HINES;Lieut and Adjutant WHELAN,Lieutenants DUDGEON,PHILLIPS,HOBBS,LUCAS,MOLER,BROOK, and MORGAN; Ensigns GOMEZ,DUCROW,and ROBINSON; Surgeon STYLES. 65TH REGIMENT Colonel WYATT,Capt GRESSPN,Lieuts.TOKER,PENNEFATHER,RICKSON,TALBOT, and CHEVALLIER,Ensign SPILLER,Surgeon WHITE,Lieut-Adjutant LEWIS CASUALTIES Artillery Killed Officers none; Bombadiers and Gunners- Bombadier MARTIN,Gunners CULVERWELL and KEVAN. Wounded Captain MERCER, Sergeant-Major P.HAMILTON and Gunner J.BOLD. Total; Killed, 3 privates; wounded, 1 officer, 1 sergeant, 1 gunner. 12th Regiment Killed Lieutenant MURPHY,Privates NEEDHAM,OSBORNE,SAYERS,SHEA,G.SMITH, and WOOD Wounded Crpls. NORGROVE and SAVAGE; Privates BAXTER,BOZEN,CAIN,DORNAN,DOWARD,GAINGERMcCAMON ,McREYNOLDS,MOLLOY,MALONEY,YATES,MEADE,BOUCHER.

News-Storming
Of Maori at Rangiriri- from Southern Cross 22 Nov 1863- about 15 miles from Meremere- 48 Officers, 1145 Non coms men took part.Mentioned inbattle were Royal Artilliary,Royal Eng.12th,14th,65th, with 75 men of 40th Reg. Taking part.

Capt.MERCER with battery shelling the enemy advanced in following order No 1 under Lieut TOKER, No2-Capt GRESSON,No 10 Lieut TALBOT, No 9 UNDER Lieut PENNEFATHER.

Dec.5th Papers

Births At Faraday street Napier on 3rd inst. Wife of Thomas HITCHENS M.R.C.S. of a son

At Napier on 3rd inst.wife of Brooke TAYLOR Esq., Registrar and Solicitor. Of a daughter.

Births

ORMOND- at Napier, on the 21st inst, the wife of J.D.ORMOND. Esq., of a daughter.

Marriage JANISCH-lambert- On Thursday, the 12th November, at Lambertford, Rua Taniwha by the Rev.Samuel WILLIAMS, Vautier Lambe Machado JANISCH, of Napier to Katherine Elizabeth, third daughter of Captain Charles LAMBERT, late of H.M.'s 62nd Regiment and Hant's Militia. No cards.

Death WILLIAMS- At Te Aute, on the 17th inst, after a brief illness Francis Henry, youngest sone of the Rev.Samuel WILLIAMS, aged 4 years.
Dec 9th and 16th 1863

Married

At the Presbyterian Church Napier, on 4th December by Rev.Peter BARCLAY. Mr William STARK late of Dimbartonshire Scotland to Agnes, daughter of Mr Edward ANDERSON of Coleraine Ireland.

CASUALTIES. Artillery, Killed. Officers,none;Bombadiers and Gunners- Bomabadier MARTIN,Gunners,CULVERWELL and KEVAN Wounded. Captain MERCER,Sergeant-Major P.Hamilton, and Gunner J.BOLD 12th Regiment killed Lieutenant MURPHY Privates,NEEDHAM,OSBOURNE,SAYERS,SHEA,G.SMITH and WOOD Wounded Crps.NORGROVE and SAVAGE;Privates BAXTER,BOZEN,CAIN,DORNAN,DORWARD,GAINER,McCAMON,McREYNOLDS,MOLLOY, MALONEY,YATES,MEADE,BOUCHER. 14TH regiment Lance-Corporal BURRELL;Privates T.BELLOW,R McCRORY,NOWLAND,H.RUSSELL WOUNDED Liut. Colonel AUSTIN.Capt.PHELPS,Sergeant MANSBRIDGE,Privates SHINTON,LEWIS,SWAINE,MURRAY,CARROLL,HANNIGAN. 40yh Regiment. Killed Privates BARBER,DALEY,GOLDSBOROUGH,HOWNE,LOUGHLIN,McNALLY,JOHNS,and usher/ Wounded Ensign DUCROW,Corporals HOLNBERG and MANN.Privates BELL,BROWN,BROTHERTON,DORAN,GINNES,HEALY,ROBERTS,SCALES,JONES. 65th Regiment Killed Privates
BELL,BLACKBURN,CAVANAGH,CLARKE,HEPBURNE,JOHNSON,KING,MANLEY,McCAUSLAND, McLELLAND,MOONEY,NEAT,and ROBERTS Wounded Captain GRESSON,Lieuts.CHEVALLIER,TALBOT,and Lieut and Adjutant LEWIS,Sergeants HUGHES,MANGAN,and HOWSON, Drummer CRINMAN,Privates BARTLETT,BROWN ,BRIMSBY,CAIN,CAIRNS, COBBROOK,CONWAY ,COTHAM,ELLENTREE,GORMAN,GRIFFIN,HALPIN,HOPWOOD,HORNE,LAW ,McADAM, McBARNEY,McCONNELL,McLEAN,MULLIN,MIRRELL,J.NORRIS ,R.NORRIS,RUSSELL,SHEAN,SMITH,SWIFT,WARING,LOCKERBY.

A QUOTE FROM CORRESPONDENT FOR THE PAPER STATES" I VISITED THE CHURCH AND VIEWED THE BODIES AS THEY LAY IN THE LAST ATTITUDES OF VIOLENT DEATH, BUT THE SIGHT OF ONE'S OWN COUNTRYMEN LYING COLD AND STIFF, WHO BUT A FEW SHORT HOURSE BEFORE HAD BEEN FILLED WITH LIFE, IS BUT A SORRY SIGHT, AND I MADE IT BUT A SHORT STAY."

Dec 19.23.1863

The usual annual meeting of magistrates was held at the court-house, Waipawa on the 10th inst., for the purpose of receiving applications for the renewal of old or the issue of new publican's licenses in the inland districts for 1864. The magistrates present were:- G.S.COOPER Esq, R.N.(Chairman,)C.LAMBERT,P.RUSSELL, and A.St.C.INGLIS,Esquires,J.P.'s. There were no new applications; those were renewal were-

John ROSE, -Waipawa Hotel Waipawa

T.B.SMITH - Bushman's Arms Waipawa

W.GOODWIN - Tavistock Hotel Waipukurau

T.COUPER Pearson Hotel, Wallingford

T.LAMB Porangahau

J.DAVIS Ngawhakatatara

J.HERBERT Wainui

J.J.KELLY (late J.ROBJOHN'S) Patangata Hotel, Patangatata

W.ELLINGHAM -The Two Brothers, Poukawa

J.FORD - Kaikoura Hotel Kaikoura

- The above applications were all recommended, the only refusal being that of Susan HOWELLS' late W.HOWELLS' "Travellers' Rest, Waipawa.- a special condition of the renewal being that on Sundays the houses are to be closed, except between the hours of 1 and 3 pm., and 5 and 8 pm. The hours of Sundays will be rigorously enforced; and that, although no conviction may be recorded against them, a re=representation from the neighbours will be considered sufficient by the bench to warrant them in refusing to recommend the license for renewal

Dec 19 Papers Robert HOLT was brought up in custody charged with not attending drill as a militiaman on Saturday last. After refusing to accept the summons. He was placed on a charge. Defendant admitted his absence and, as he had shown himself contumacious in the matter, Bench fined him 30s and costs 6/6d.-

- Birth at Napier 21st wife of William COUPER (sen) of a son