New-York daily tribune., 1846-01-27
Erom scw-Zenlnnd. Van piemnn,s Land, &c.

From Ncw-ZeaIand, Van Dieman's Land, &c.
The following letter from LINUS w. MILLER,
Law Student from Chautauque Co. in this State, VIII
be read with interest by all who sympathize with
our suffering countrymen in New South Wales
Mr.. Miller was taken prisoner at Windsor, Canada
West, we believe, during the late rebellion In that
Province, and with many other Americans, trans
ported 10 the Penal Colony whence he writes this
letter However unwse and mistaken the efforts OF
those engaged in that struggle may have been, they
were doubtless the mass of them acuated by patriot
ic motives and we think they have suffered suil-
ciently. We hope the suggestion OF Mr. Miller Tor
Governmental other aid from this country TO those
who have been liberated, but are without the means
Of returning their friends and the lnterposliion oil
our Government in favor of those VINO are SUI IN
chains. will be attended to. The letter OF Mt NJ Is
addressed to the New-York Express, and dated
HOBART TowN, Van Diemsns Land. Aug. Il, i7i5
Intelligence has arrived here this evening, By the Co
lonal schooner Louisa from Sydney, OF most dlsas
,rous but decisive battle in NewZesand between me
British forces and tie natives under the command OF the
celebrated cheftan, John Ueki. in which the former
signay defeated with the loss OF thirty pr
and three commissioned officers killed and ninety
wounded. Should be most happy 10 be able TO com
muncIte the particulars OF the engagement, but the
mail for London per British merchant vessel Psyche
which sails early tomorrow morning has already closed
and time will admit OF the interesting details, which
will no doubt reach you by the London papers, within
few days after this letter The news OF this important
event has occasoned considerable excitement in the
minds OF the inhabitants here and deep interest IS
felt for the untortunate coonsts OF New-Lealand,
who placed in most critical position My own
private opinion is that the colony must be abandoned
until large body OF troops arrive from England SUN
cently powerful overwhern these savage Spartans
they may be called but they have shown them
selves thus far noble race inferior in respect TO
and Il.Lf has md
wise and brave. but honorable chief If their cause
good and OF this there be scarcely DOUBT the New
ZeaanGers deserve the protection ot civized Govern
ments. Without some interierences on the part oil
friendly nstions This fine race OF the human species will
in al probability in few years be literally eXternina,
ted and, would 70 Heaven that Great Britain would
change her poicy-ta policy unlike that wnich the
United States have wlckedly pursued toward the un
fortunate a5orignes of Amerca)-aud either treat thc
subjects allow them live in their own naive IN
dependence, sole masters of their country t IS
pity too that brave should be sacrificed In wasns
unjust upon these naturally inohensive people
avail myself of this opportunity TO MAKE le" re-
marks upon another subject IN which trust my coU
rymen 10 the United States will feel some interest," VIZ
that of the Canadian political prisoners IN exile mere
Many have been pardoned and myself among the mum
ber but there stl less than lc men, VINO haVe
the claims their fortunate companions 20
freedom still held in bondage and their suter'nss oo'h
physical and mental have been protrscted and severe
Most OF those who free have means OF getting
home many OF them unable 10 work and tnose tnal
scarcely able 10 ind sufficient employment 20
keep themselves from starving. have been Ioltnste
my self finding friends and expect TO embark ior
my native land reoin my friends in Chsusaque Co
n Y from whom have been separated nearly elent
years writing notes for publication. my arrival
IN Neiork, which will not trust, be devoid OF inter
est TO the American public. in the mean time II any
thing be done TO relieve my suffering companions
here either by tue Government OF the United states or
the American public by their private friends VINO may
not be AWARD OF their circumstances these poor men
who have suffered long the devotion 10 the cause
OF liberty In Canada. viii be extremely grateful
You are al liberty 10 make any use which you may
think proper OF this communication.
have the honor 10 be- gentlemen your ob,t serTL
LINUS WILSON MILLER