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THE BLACKS.—We have again the unpleasant duty of chronicling another act of hostility committed by the myalls, who have commenced the indulgence of their usual occupation of spearing cattle somewhat too near to be pleasant. On Wednesday last, Mr. Mackenzie, a settler residing on the North side of the river, discovered lying in the bush not far from his house the remains of one of his cows, and near the same spot another that bore the marks of having been most savagely dealt with. The owner of the animals went in pursuit of the rascals who had prepetrated [sic] the atrocious act, but whether he will be able to administer the chastisement merited by them is doubtful, as the large mobs now congregated render it extremely hazardous for an individual to approach them in their in their [sic] lurking places, the numerous and dense scrubs. This second occurrence of black temerity within a short space of time indicates the immediate presence of a Native Police force to punish these outrageous offenders, and unless the necessary protection is afforded the people settled on the outskirts of the town, to which they are justly entitled, no person can deem himself secure from similar attacks of a more daring and serious character.
NATIVE POLICE.—We understand that Mr. G. Price has been appointed to take charge of the Native Police force stationed in this district, in room of Mr. Blakeney, who has been recalled. Rumour speaks favourably of the gentleman now holdling the office of protecting the pastoral and other interests, and satisfactory results may be anticipated from the duties he has to discharge.