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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

Attorney-General's Office,
Auckland, 1st July, 1864.
HIS Excellency the Governor has been
pleased to appoint

PONSONBY PEACOCKE, ESQ., J.P.,
of Howick, to be a Coroner having jurisdic-
tion within the Province of Auckland.

FREDK. WHITAKER.

Alfred Domett, Esq, appointed a Commissioner
under "Land Claims Settlement Act."

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, 6th July, 1864.
HIS Excellency the Governor has been
pleased appoint

ALFRED DOMETT, ESQ.,
to be a Land Claims Commissioner, under
the "Land Claims Settlement Act, 1856,"
and the "Land Claims Settlement Act, 1858."

WILLIAM Fox.

Colonial Defence Office,
Auckland, 2nd July, 1864.
THE following Despatch with its enclosure
from Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan A.
Cameron, K.C.B., is published for general
information.

T. RUSSELL.

Head Quarters,
Auckland, 30th June, 1864.
SIR,—I have the honor to forward, for your
Excellency's information, a second and more
detailed Report from Colonel Greer of the
recent action at Tauranga.

The valour and discipline of the troops,
and the ability of their Commander, were
conspicuously displayed on this occasion; and
the 43rd and 68th Light Infantry, on whom
the brunt of the engagement fell, behaved in
a manner worthy of the high reputation of
these distinguished Regiments. The conduct
of the Colonial Forces also reflects the
greatest credit upon them.

The enemy appear to have fought with the
most determined courage.

I have, &c.,
D. A. CAMERON,
Lieut.-General.

His Excellency
Sir George Grey, K.C.B.,
&c.,
&c.

Camp, Te Papa, Tauranga,
27th June, 1864.
SIR,—I have the honor to state for the
information of the Lieutenant-General com-
manding in New Zealand, that I have little
to add to the report which I sent in on the
21st instant, relative to the engagement at
Te Ranga, beyond bringing to his notice
those who more particularly distinguished
themselves.

About 10- o'clock the troops were so
disposed in front, and on both flanks, that
retreat without heavy loss seemed impossible
for the Maoris.

About 12- o'clock, having reinforced
skirmishers (with 2 Companies of the 68th),
and cautioned the men to reserve their fire,
(which they did in the most steady manner,)
the advance was sounded, and the men moved
as if on parade. To the dash, determination,
and steadiness with which the attack was
made, the success which followed is due.

From the fact that the attack was made
in Light Infantry order, and from the
Maoris having waited for the charge, and
made a desperate hand to hand resistance,
more opportunity was offered of showing
individual gallantry than might occur in
much more extensive operations; but the
attack was so simultaneous, and all did their
duty so well, it is difficult to make selections.

I beg, however, to bring the following to the
favourable notice of the Lieutenant-General
commanding :-

Major Synge, 43rd Light Infantry, com-
manding the line of skirmishers, and who
had his horse shot under him in two places
when close to the rifle-pits.

Major Colville, 43rd Light Infantry, who
gallantly led the left of the line of skirmishers
into the rifle-pits, being himself one of the
first in.

Major Shuttleworth, 68th Light Infantry,
who commanded the support, consisting of
68th Light Infantry and 1st Waikato
Militia, and brought them up in the most
soldierlike manner, and rushed on the pits
at the critical moment.

Captain Trent, Acting Field Officer, 68th
Light Infantry, who fell, severely wounded
when leading two Companies of the 68th
into the left of the rifle-pits, and continued
cheering on the men until the pits were
taken.

Captain Smith, 43rd Light Infantry, who
is reported to have been first into the right
of the line of rifle-pits, and whose gallant
conduct was so conspicuous. I have for-
warded evidence with a view to his being
recommended for the Victoria Cross. He
was wounded severely in two places.

Captain Casement, 68th Light Infantry,
who was severely wounded in two places, in
front of his Company, when leading them
into the rifle-pits.

Captain Berners, 43rd Light Infantry,
who was also severely wounded when leading
in front of his Company, close to the rifle-
pits.

Captain Seymour, 68th Light Infantry,
who took Captain Trent's place when that
officer fell, and led into the left of the rifle-
pits in the most gallant manner.

Lieutenant Stuart, 68th Light Infantry,
who was one of the first into the left line of
rifle-pits, and had a personal conflict with a
Maori armed with an Enfield rifle and
bayonet, and by whom he was slightly
bayonet-wounded, but succeeded in cutting
him down with his sword.

Captain The Honourable A. Harris, 43rd
Light Infantry, who was detached to the
right, in command of two Companies of the