The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-16 00:00:00

MURDER OF A MILITARY ESCORT BY

THE NATIVES.

The following summary of the intelligence from
New Zealand, which is of a serious character, is
from the Melbourne A rgua :

The intelligence received from New Zealand during the
month leaves little doubt that Governor Grey's " waiting
policy" has failed, and that hostilities between the Maories
and the British government have again broken out. For
some time past all the reports received have °occurred in
stating that the feeling of the natives in the Taranaki and
Ngatiruoanui districts was decidedly hostile, and that, if
the assistance of other tribes could be obtained, warfare was
certain. The occupancy of the Tatamimaka block by •
force under Colonel Wane has been the spark which has
caused warfare to blaze oat again. The block was taken
possession of early in April, without opposition ; but alarm-
log rumours became prevalent that the natives were pre.
paring for a struggle, and that the friendly natives had been
warned to be on their guard. Despite this, however.
Sir G. Grey is declared to have expressed himself satisfied
with the look of affairs, and am a further concession to
the natives, the Waiters block, the British title to wb.,4
is said to he provable hi any court of justice, was
given up by proelamaton. Apparently wiled& a
by this conciliatory proceeding, the Moofea, towur,',
the close of April, gave notice of their intention to stop
the escort to Tetaraimaka. Tells was not an idle threat,
for on Monday, April 27, the Taranaki natives waylaid the
military escort, and shot dead, and afterwards tomahawked,
Dr. Hope, Lieutenant Tregett, and six privates of the 57th
Regiment. No provocation had been given, and the
assault was unexpected. Private Kelly, the only sar-
i rivor, states that when the escort reached the
Wairau tt era fired at from the scrub, twenty yards
off. The soldiers returned the firs and extended. At last
' the only three left alive were surrounded by about thirty
natives. They retired firing, until relief came from Tarsiers.
Kelly is badly wounded. The government is endeavouring
to have this outrage passed over as • civil outrage or mar-
-1 der. Warrants were issued for the apprehension of the
murderers, and a coroner's jury was empanelled, which
declared that the government, knowiug the state of the
roads, had not taken sufficient precautions. The funeral of
the murdered men took place on the 7th of Mae, and was
• solemn and imposing ceremocy. Oa both sides this
outrage is looked upon as • deliberate and premedi-
tated act of hostility, and, unless the murderers are
given up, nothing can p t war. On their part,
the Waikatoes have driven off all Europeans, taking
possession, at the lame time, of all native women and half-
caste children living with the settlers. Six hundred war.
non also left for Taranaki, declaring that slaughter would
commence immediately upon their arrival there. The
British military authorities are also preparing for the
struggle. General Oameron'a nerve and determination
are, according to local reports, absolutely relied on. It is
known that he has spared no pares to make himself master
of the topoeraphy of the island, so as to obtain a broad
view of the struggle upon which we are almost certainly
eoteriug. If there is • shade of anxiety felt for his success,
it is from the possibility that he may adhere to the established
system of warfare, and not choose to adopt a sufficiently
light and rapid style. Private letters state that General
Cameron, in the first iodate" tendered his resignation, but
that it was refused, and consent was given to his prose.
cutiog the war with vigour. All the available British
troops are to be concentrated in Taranaki, and the militia
and volunteers have been called out for active service.
Tue province of Taranaki is in • state of siege, and
all Europeans living outside the blockhouses have
abandoned their farms, and are now within the lines.
Our latest udvices from Auckland are to the 12th
of May. They state that the governor has confiscated the
laud upon which the murders were committed, and that a
detachment of the 70th, from Otago, 320 men of the 40th,
mid 600 men of the 12th Regiment were under orders for
Taranaki. The Eclipse left Auckland on the 9th, with 200
Ines of the .10th mud 30 of the 70th Regiment.. Oa the
11th the schooner Maria full of Monies, left Auckland.
The natives gave ironical cheers as they passed the wharf
sad the Caroline gunboat. Vessels have been despatched
;a remove the autiers from Raglan, if necessary, and the
militia enrolment was going on vigorously.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
THE POLISH INSURRECTION.

BROMBERG, JULY 16.

The Bromberger Z.iti,ng of to-day publishes news
from Warsaw to the 13th lust., according to which
the Natiemal Goveinnient intended to draw up a
circular note, refusing to agree to the six points of
the Three Powers ; but, being informed that the
Emperor Napoleon would pay no attention to their
refusal, they have resolved to issue a manifesto to
the peoples. This manifesto will be published in the
English, Fieneh, German, and Polish languages, on
the day that the reply of Prince Gurtehakutf be-
comes known.

ITALY.

THE ARREST OF BRIGANDS AT GENOA.

TURLN, JULY 15, EVENDIG.

In the Chamber of Deputise to-day, Signori
Laporta and Miceli requested explanations from
the government with respect to the late arrest of
brigand chiefs at Genoa.
Signor Miughetti desred that the question should
be postponed for an indefinite period.
Signor Miceli insisted upon fixing to-morrow,
stating that explanations were awaited with pro-
found etnotiou by the country.

Signor I3oggio supported the proposition of
Signor Minghetti, desiring the indefinite puetpone-
went of the subject.

The house and grounds at Strawberry-hill,
famous alike for their beauty and their historic association',
were yesterday, by the kiiiiluess of the Couutema Waldo-
grave, thrown open to the public for the t urpose of a
bazaar, in aid of the funds required for the enlargement of
Holy Trinity Church at Twickenham. The attendance was
both numerous and fashionable, and the lady patrouswes
who presided at the stalls were most successful in the num-
ber of sales which they made. The Countess Waldegrave
presided at the refreshment stall, and, as might well be
expected, found no lack of customers.
Despatches were received yesterday at the Co-
lonial-office from the Governors of the West India Islands
and British G‘')lumbia. _ . _

The Times correspondent in Poland writes :
"Among the insurgents belonging to Wysocki's corps I
found a young lady so timid and so afraid of being looked
upon as a wonder that she kept herself in almost perpetual
seclusion, but m brave that on the day of battle she insisted
on being placed in the first line, and greatly distinguished
hermit in the action. Her relations had done their utmost
to persuade and even force her to remain at home, but she
threatened to commit suicide if she were detained, and
they feared that she might keep her word. She had
changed her name from Marfa' Mauna ' (the Chris-
tian name of Langiewicz), and was known in her company
ae ' Pants Yaryan,' or, as Englishmen, if they had met
her in the woods, would have celled her, Maid Marian.'
Maid Marian has now returned to her family, and I am
sorry to have to add that this prodigal daughter—prodigal,
at least, in acts of daring—ix badly wonaled."