✨ Military Operations Report
NEW ZEALAND
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
Published by Authority.
WELLINGTON, MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1846.
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR has
much pleasure in directing the publica-
tion of the following Despatches from Major
Last 99th regt., commanding the troops South-
ern District, detailing the nature of the recent
operations against the rebels, by which they
have been driven from all the strongholds they
previously occupied in this portion of New
Zealand, and have been compelled to retreat
after losing some, and leaving in captivity seve-
ral, of the disaffected chiefs.
He will take care to represent, in the strong
terms which they merit, the gallantry which
has been evinced by Major Last, and the offi-
cers and men of the combined naval and military
force which was engaged in these operations;
the privations and fatigues necessarily atten-
dant upon the conduct of which, in so unfa-
vourable a season of the year, were supported
by all in a manner which deserves the warmest
expression of the Lieutenant Governor's grati-
tude and approbation.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR avails himself
of the same opportunity of stating his entire
satisfaction at the manner in which the officers
and men of the Militia of this district have ac-
quitted themselves. The settlers have shown
that they can use their arms well, that they are
a most useful body of men in military operations
in this country, and that they are ready cheer-
fully to encounter any dangers or difficulties.
They may take an honest pride in feeling that
they have fully shown that they possess those
qualities so essential to the men who entered
upon the task of colonising New Zealand.
When the inhabitants of a country can thus
rely upon their own efficiency and courage, no
fear need be entertained for the safety of their
homes and families.
Nothing could have been more gratifying
than the kind and friendly feeling evinced for
each other by the settlers and large force of
native allies when serving side by side, a feeling
which clearly showed that they are mutually
attached to each other, that they felt they were
one people, bound together by common inte-
rests, and were willing and able jointly to de-
fend themselves against any enemy who should
attempt to injure either race. The LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR felt, in witnessing this most gratify-
ing sight, that it constituted in itself a complete
guarantee for the ultimate tranquillity and pros-
perity of this part of New Zealand.
To the numerous native chiefs who so nobly
came forward on this occasion, the LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR returns his thanks for their services.
The intercourse he has had with many of them
will make him take a lasting interest in their
welfare—and for the future he will watch over,
and endeavour to promote, the progress of them-
selves and their families in prosperity and the
conveniences of civilized life, not only as Go-
vernor of the Colony, but as one who is perso-
nally interested in the welfare of men who have
established such just and strong claims upon
his esteem.
By command of
His Excellency
The Lieutenant Governor,
M. RICHMOND,
Superintendent.
Wellington, 16th August, 1846.
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NZ Gazette 1846, No 11A
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🛡️ Lieutenant Governor's statement on military operations against rebels
🛡️ Defence & Military16 August 1846
Military operations, rebels, Major Last, native allies, militia, commendation
- Last (Major), Commanding troops Southern District
- M. Richmond, Superintendent