A History of the English Church in New Zealand

Chapter 10

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CONFLICT AND TROUBLE (1845-1850).

Settlement in Auckland--College founded at Tamaki--Continued disagreement with C.M.S.--Heke's rebellion--His tactics--Burning of Kororareka--Charge against Henry Williams--Ohaeawai--Governor Grey-- The Bats' Nest--"Blood and Treasure Despatch"--"Substantiation or Retractation"--Bishop joins Governor--His motives--Dismissal of Henry Williams by C.M.S.--Removal to Pakaraka--Subsequent history of Bay of Islands.