Chapter 14

RUIN AND DESOLATION (1862-1868).

Position in 1862--Meeting at Peria--Position of Waikato Maoris--Grey brings on another war--Rangiaohia--Defeat of "king" forces--Henare Taratoa--His rules--Heroic action--Death--Devastation by British forces--Hauhauism--Wiremu Hipango--Hauhaus at Opotiki--Murder of Rev. C. S. Volkner--A night of horror--The trial--Bishop Patteson's memorial sermon--Selwyn starts to the rescue of Rev. T. Grace-- Critical situation of Bishop Williams--Rescue of Grace--Removal of Bishop Williams--The third General Synod--Death of Tamihana--And of Henry Williams--Journey of Bishop Selwyn to England--Offer of Lichfield bishopric--Refusal--Acceptance--Tribute to his character and work.

THIRD PERIOD.