The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-21 00:00:00

"AUCKLAND,

" We have received by the brig Victoria, Auckland papers
to the Ist instant, being the day of her sailing. No official
announcement had been made of the terms of the treaty or
truce entered into with the rebels, but the period is under-
stood to be for six months. The troops lately stationed at
Waimate have returned to the Bay of Islands, where a
strong stone fort is to be built for the protection of the
new flag-staff. It is not intended, we are told, to pursue the
war until there is such an overwhelming 'force in the country
as will ensure success ; Colonel Despard not being satisfied
that the troops at present under his command are equal to
the task of chastising the rebels, without risk of another fai-
lure.—Nelson Examiner, Nov. 22.
The trade of Auckland has received a considerable im-
petus.from the war at the Bay, and from the collection and
exportation of large quantities of kauri gum. The appear-
ance of the town, we are told, is quite changed. All the
shipping which formerly resorted to the bay is now driven
to Auckland ; the victualling of the forces greatly augments
the imports; and the gum trade brings to the harbour quite
a fleet of small coasters."— Ibid.

" Her Majesty's colonial brig Victoria, which arrived yes-
terday morning from the bay, brought back part of the vo-
lunteers and her Majesty's 69th Regiment; the rest of the
volunteers were to follow in a day or two. The troops were
all to march from Waimate to Kororarika yesterday, from
whence it is said the 99th Regiment were to embark for
Sydney, and part of the 58th for Auckland. A six months'
truce had bean agreed upon between her Majesty's forces
and Kawiti, in order that he (Kawiti) might plant his pota-
toes and strengthen his fortifications quietly !" Auckland
Times.

" Our ally, Waka, bad been joined by large bodies of native-a
from Kaitaia, and others would shortly follow from the same
district ; so that there will not be less than from 1,200 to
1,500 natives ready to concert with the troops when they are
further reinforced. We have heard of rumours of peace; but
under such circumstances we consider the least concession
would be most disgraceful to British honour, as it will most
certainly be fatal to the future peace and prosperity of thee
colony."—New ZeaJaruler, Sept. 27.
" The Thomas (schooner) has arrived from Wangarei, at
which place, it seems, that the natives are, in some respects,
making restoration for their former outrages towards Euro-
peans. They have restored a considerable portion of Mr..
Hair's property, and he was enabled also to bring away.
ten head of cattle. The natives belonging to the Heki and!
Kawiti frequently visit Wangarei. They had brought over
six horses to that district, two of which they had received
in payment for land, the others they had taken from Euro-
peans; but on its being explained to the chief of Wangarei,
that by his harbouring such stolen property his own land
might eventually be confiscated, he compelled the rebel
natives to remove the animals."—/bid.

Relative to the recal of Governor Fitzroy the Nelson
Examiner of Nov. 22, says :

",Our settlement has been considerably enlivened during
the past week by two public demonstrations of the satisfa2-
tion universally felt at the removal of Captain Fitzroy, and
the appointment of Captain Grey as his successor.
"It appears that at Nelson there was a grand dinner on
the 13th November, at which 350 persons sat down. After
the, usual toastings on such occasions had been gone through,
the company adjourned to a green, where preparations were,
made for tea, of which upwards of 300 women and children
partook. In the course of the day three figures, intended
to represent Captain Fitzroy and two other gentlemen, were
paraded through the town, and in the evening were con-
signed to the flames in the middle of the village. The head
of the first figure was carved in wood, and its dress closely
resembled that worn by Captain Fitzroy when he visited
Nelson. The other figures more approached caricatures,
but the dresses were in keeping with their respective
callings."