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waving a flag; we went and took them on board, one was 
Hoani Wirimu, who informed us that the opposite side of the 
river was entirely in the hands of the enemy, which was the 
reason no boat had been sent to us. All the available force was 
then embarked in the ship’s boats, without loss of time, and we 
entered the river. Bands of natives were prowling about on 
the town side. When Hoani Wirimu sent word to the Governor, 
that if a force were sent that night up the river, it would cut 
off all the canoes of the enemy. The advice, however, was 
not taken, and the following morning they were removed 
higher up. A great demonstration was made of our force, 
but without result. Several skirmishes took place. The 
natives plundered and burnt all the remaining houses of our 
out-settlers, and drove off the cattle. They carried on their 
operations so near that the people in the town could hear them 
thrashing out their wheat. This state continued until the 1st 
July, when the enemy enticed a party to leave the stockade 
to intercept a few natives, who were trying to carry off 
some geese; when they got near, up jumped another party, 
which caused a larger to be sent to cover it, and thus at last 
the whole military force was drawn out. This has been 
dignified as the Battle of St. John’s Wood. About three 
men were killed on either side, and ten wounded. It appeared 
astonishing to a civilian that so much firing could take place 
with so little effect, the chief observable one was, a great 
downfall of rain the following day. The natives early the 
next morning sent a challenge to meet on the open plain, 
which, not being accepted, they said, We cannot remain any 
longer, we must go and plant potatoes, and to the amazement 
of all, they broke up their encampment, and left. Thus 
terminated the war. The natives said they were “rite,” equal, 
and therefore they were satisfied, there being exactly the same 
number killed and wounded on both sides, which was about 
half a dozen. Since that time, a good feeling has subsisted. 
The native has been raised in the European’s estimation; he 
has shewn so much courage and skill, as to elicit the admira¬ 
tion of the military, and he has clearly proved, that whilst 
willing to be one with us, he will not suffer himself to be 
