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From the Chief Martin, who arrived from
the coast this morning, I learn that the Otaki
Natives also intend to proceed as far as the
Manawatu, to ascertain, if possible, the direc-
tion the Rebels have taken, and to prevent any
of them establishing themselves in their neigh-
bourhood.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
M. RICHMOND,
Superintendent.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary.
Wellington, 4th September, 1846.
SIR,—In forwarding the enclosed commu-
nication from Major Last, the Officer com-
manding the Troops, I do myself the honor to
state, that from all I can learn, the party
which has been discovered on the hills be-
tween Waikanae and Otaki, is one of the small
bands into which the Rebels are divided, and
is moving northwards.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
M. RICHMOND,
Superintendent,
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary.
Porirua, 3rd September, 1846.
SIR—I have the honor to report for the
formation of His Excellency the Governor,
that I have just heard from Mr. Strode, De-
puty Inspector of Police, in charge of the
party at Waikanae, that on Sunday, the
30th ultimo, some of the Rebels had again
made their appearance in the hills. That the
next morning he proceeded with the Armed
Police, in company with the friendly Natives
of that place, in pursuit of them; and after
going about five miles inland, they only dis-
covered an encampment of the night before.
The friendly Natives then declined going
any further, saying it was then out of their
District. He also reports that fires were still
seen between Waikanae and Otaki, apparently
not very far from where they were last seen,
and supposes they are supplying themselves
with food from the plantations at Otaki.
The Chief Puaha and his party are still at
the latter place, and I have every reason to
believe will follow them up. About one
hundred of the Port Nicholson Natives have
not yet left Waikanae, waiting to see further
results.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
EDWARD LAST,
Major 99th Regt.,
Commanding the Troops,
His Honor Major Richmond,
Superintendent,
Southern Division, Wellington.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, 10th September, 1846.
HIS Excellency the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR has been pleased to give directions for the
publication of the following Returns, for general information.
By His Excellency's command,
ANDREW SINCLAIR,
Colonial Secretary.
Statement of all Monies received by Peter Dods Hogg, Esq., Sub-Collector of Her Majesty's Cus-
toms at the Port of Wellington, from the 6th of April, to the 5th of July, 1846, both days inclusive.
HEADS OF RECEIPT.
TOTAL.
Spirits.................................................... 2,717½ Gallons, at 5s. £ 679 9 2
Cigars and Snuffs.................................... 257 lbs. " 2s. 25 14 0
Tobacco, manufactured.......................... 3,890 lbs. " 1s. 194 10 0
Ad Valorem Duty ................................................................................... 321 19 9
Total Amount of Duties........ £ 1,221 12 11
P. D. HOGG,
Sub-Collector.
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VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 1846, No 13
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NZ Gazette 1846, No 13
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Reports on Rebel Movements and Pursuit near Waikanae and Otaki
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🛡️ Defence & Military4 September 1846
Rebel movements, Otaki, Manawatu, Waikanae, Armed Police, Chief Puaha, Native Allies
- Martin (Chief), Reported movement of Otaki Natives
- Strode (Mr.), Deputy Inspector of Police at Waikanae
- Puaha (Chief), Party still at Otaki
- M. RICHMOND, Superintendent
- EDWARD LAST, Major 99th Regt., Commanding the Troops
💰 Publication of Customs Receipts Statement for Wellington Port
💰 Finance & Revenue10 September 1846
Customs, Duties, Revenue statement, Wellington, Spirits, Tobacco
- HIS Excellency the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
- ANDREW SINCLAIR, Colonial Secretary
- Peter Dods Hogg, Esquire, Sub-Collector of Her Majesty's Customs