The French at Akaroa
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- Aberdeen, Lord. French company to be treated as if a British company, 286; orders investigation into French claim, 300.
- Adams, Arthur H. Author of poem, 347.
- Aguado, Marquis. Becomes interested in scheme, 22; discusses it with Duperré, 25; withdraws his support, 28.
- Akaroa. Visited by Langlois, 3; discussed at Russell, 73; Courts held, 93; proposed erection of forts, 115; arrival of Comte de Paris, 116; colonists land, 125; bird life, 126; survey of lands, 131; description of, 183; flag hoisted, 255.
- "Allier." Arrival of, 209; returns from Islands, 215; description of, 216; leaves Akaroa, 250.
- Angas, G. F. Suggests colonization of New Zealand, 39.
- "Aube." Fitting out at Brest, 58; animals taken on board, 59; sails for New Zealand, 67; sights Three Kings, 68; arrives at Bay of Islands, 71; arrives at Akaroa, 102; members of crew poisoned, 215; praise of her crew, 216; leaves Akaroa, 217.
- Auckland. Site of, 72; fire at, 217.
- Belligny, de. In charge of colonists, 52; differences with Langlois, 56; examines Akaroa, 123; invested with authority, 129; sole administrator, 142; Mayor of settlement, 171; victim of tohe, 228; evidence before Commission, 303; leaves Akaroa, 316.
- Bérard, Captain. Arrives at Akaroa, 248; protests against British authority, 254; character of, 258; occupations, 259; erects blockhouses, 265; visits Wellington and Bay of Islands, 267; meets Governor Grey, 267; description of Akaroa, 268; Wakefield's opinion of, 271; leaves Akaroa, 273.
- "Blenheim," Ship. Arrives at Wellington, 163.
- "Beitomart," H.M.S. Description of, 70; sails for Akaroa, 89; log of, 92; leaves Akaroa, 135.
- Bunbury, Major. Describes negotiations with Lavaud, 74; present at interview, 79; takes Treaty of Waitangi south, 320; proclaims sovereignty over South Island, 321; France has superior naval force, 348.
- "Cachalot." Whaling-ship, 3; visits Port Cooper, 4; nearly wrecked, 21.
- Cécile, Captain. Supports Bishop Pompallier, 18; declares Banks Peninsula French property, 19: favours colonization, 26.page 416
- Chamber of Deputies. Will not provide money for colonization, 29; debate in, 288.
- Clough, J. R. Assists at opening of Courts, 91.
- Colonists. Concentrate at Rochefort, 51; list of, 52; agreement with, 54; embark, 109; disembark, 125; condition of, 129; first child born, 149; differences with Company, 158; Lavaud's estimate of, 218; resent British sovereignty, 256; some remove to Tahiti, 257; others blend with British, 257; last survivor, 317.
- "Comte de Paris." Renamed, 51; refits at Rochefort, 107; sails for New Zealand, 109; encounters storm, 110; arrives at Pigeon Bay, 110; arrives at Akaroa, 118; repairs to, 130; desertions from, 140; goes whaling, 144; returns, 175.
- Crozet. Takes possession of North Island, 19.
- Debats, Journal des. Description of N.-B. Company, 32.
- Décazes, Duc. Sketch of, 23; assists to form N.-B. Company, 29; prevents abandonment of Peninsula, 105; urges its retention, 201; appreciation of Lavaud, 201; sued by Joubert, 256.
- Duperré, Admiral. Sketch of, 24; holds conference, 27; refuses organize State colony, 29; advocates extension French commerce, 35; signs Convention, 42; instructions to Lavaud, 60; criticizes Soult's instructions, 63; urges speedy despatch of Comte de Paris, 107; approves Lavaud's conduct, 180; abrogates insurance policies, 233; resists further concessions, 237; French scheme outlined, 323; his letter to Lavaud, 336.
- Duvaucheelle, M. Arrives at Akaroa, 153; claims Peninsula, 154; remains at Akaroa, 156.
- Eteveneaux, J. B. Describes taking possession of Banks Peninsula, 19; formation of Company, 33; narrative of L'Aube's voyage, 99; remarks on willows, 172.
- Eyre, Lieutenant-Governor. Instructions to Kemp, 361; considers Peninsula purchased, 365.
- "Favorite," H.M.S. Arrives at Akaroa, 165; arrives Bay of Islands, 214.
- FitzGerald, J. E. Makes representations to Governor, 396.
- FitzRoy, Governor. Dislikes Bérard, 258; is recalled, 314; waives Crown's pre-emptive right, 355; proposals for Canterbury settlement, 358.
- Flagstaff. Various accounts, 93.
- Flowers. Grown by French, 172.
- Fox, W. Protests against monopoly of harbours, 366.
- Franklin, Lady. Experiences at Akaroa, 166.
- French trade. Expands, 40; not known, 244; decreases, 274.
- French intervention. Fears of, 15, 39.page 417
- German settlers. Names of, 53.
- Gipps, Sir George. Report to Lord John Russell, 117, 138.
- Globe. Publishes instructions to Hobson, 37.
- Godfrey, Lieut.-Colonel. Lavaud's opinion of, 301; conducts inquiry into N.-B. claim, 302; reports of, 310.
- Gore Browne, Governor. Interests himself in native case, 385.
- Grey, Governor. Receives Lord Stanley's instructions, 315; purchases Wairau Block, 355; discovers Canterbury Plains, 359; arranges to purchase, 360; arranges purchase of Port Cooper, 368; makes further offer, 381.
- Green, W. In charge of Rhodes's cattle, 92; arrested by Lavaud, 222.
- Green's Point. Flag hoisted and Courts opened, 93.
- Guizot, M. Forms Government, 163; character of, 246; his foreign policy, 288; speech in Chamber.
- Hamilton, J. W. Purchases Akaroa Block, 398.
- Havre-de-Grace. Langlois arrives back from New Zealand, 21.
- Havre, Journal du. Supports colonizing scheme, 35; attacks Britain, 36; announces penal colony, 45; opposes penal colony, 49; publishes Langlois' claims, 276.
- Hempleman. British flag hoisted at Piraki, 94; claims Peninsula, 154; interviews Lavaud, 155.
- "Herald," H.M.S. Returns from south, 70; Lavaud learns particulars of her voyage, 72; proclamations of, 101; declaration of sovereignty, 321; extract from log, 334.
- "Héroïne." Visits New Zealand, 17; visits Port Cooper, 20; returns to New Zealand, 210; stationed at Akaroa, 213; relieved, 215.
- Hobart Town Courier. Advocates British colonization, 15.
- Hobson, Governor. Instructions published, 37; authorized to negotiate treaty, 69; meets Lavaud, 72; conference with Lavaud, 79; instructions to Captain Stanley, 85; letter to Shortland, 88; visits Akaroa, 188; letter to Lavaud, 196; report to Minister, 281; death of, 209; Lavaud's appreciation, 209; Pompallier's estimate, 209; his intentions discussed, 327.
- Iwikau. Negotiations with Langlois, 14; signs deed, 113; his share in transaction repudiated, 121; gives evidence, 306.
- Johnson, J. G. Investigates native title, 386; reports, 388.
- Kemp, H. Tacy. Is instructed to purchase Ngai-Tahu Block, 360; "Kemp's deed," 362; excludes Banks Peninsula, 364; reminiscences, 377.
- Kororareka. Lavaud's impressions, 98; in state of excitement, 214; sacked, 266.page 418
- Land and Emigration Commissioners. Report on N.-B. claim, 281.
- Langlois, Captain. Visits New Zealand, 1; conceives scheme to colonize, 4; negotiates with natives, 9; his deed, 11; seeks national endorsement, 17; approaches capitalists, 22; approaches Government, 25; floats N.-B. Company, 30; commands Comte de Paris, 51; quarrels with Belligny, 107; distributes goods at Pigeon Bay, 113; stops Britomart boat, 115; arrives at Akaroa, 118; trouble with natives, 121; conflict with Lavaud, 132; renews quarrels with Belligny, 141; is offensive to Lavaud, 177; imprisoned by Lavaud, 178; quarrels with his cook and mate, 181; apologizes to Lavaud, 182; reasserts his claim, 276.
- Langlois, Nicholas. Appointed to L'Aube, 58; assistant storekeeper, 130.
- Lavaud, Captain. Is invited to conference, 27; commands L'Aube, 57; receives instructions, 65; sails for New Zealand, 67; arrives at Bay of Islands, 70; meets Captain Stanley, 71; meets Governor Hobson, 72; meets Bishop Pompallier, 74; first despatch, 75; conference with Hobson, 79; sails for Akaroa, 99; enters harbour, 102; visits native settlement, 118; insists on natives receiving further payment, 122; conference with Stanley in re guns, 123; prepares to disembark colonists, 125; skirmish with Langlois, 131: conference with Stanley, 133; description of settlement, 139; addresses settlers, 143; agreement with Robinson, 145; resists claims to Peninsula, 155; rumours of wars, 163; entertains Lady Franklin, 166; builds pavilion, 170; imprisons Langlois, 178; justifies his political conduct, 180; report on settlement, 184; compliment by founders of Wellington, 188; conferences with Hobson, 191; letter to Hobson, 193; status quo ratified, 198; reappointed and promoted, 201; receives public thanks at Kororareka, 214; attitude towards colonists, 218; favours prohibition of liquor, 223; refuses to accept part of Company's lands, 239; opinion of N.-B. Company, 243; is recalled, 248; leaves for France, 250; his attitude towards sovereignty discussed, 347; his mental attitude, 350.
- Leconte, Captain. Report of, 273.
- Libeau, Joseph. Last surviving colonist, 317.
- Lyttelton, Lord. Visits Akaroa, 403; his impressions, 404.
- "Mahé, Le." Naval transport lent to N.-B. Company, 43; renamed Comte de Paris, 51.
- Mathew, Felton. Describes Akaroa to Lavaud, 73; opinion of Lavaud, 149; report on Akaroa, 187.
- Malmanche, E. de. Makes vow, 117; first child born, 149: Madame, 406.
- Mantell, Walter. Allocates native reserves, 363; extinguishes native titles, 369; lays off French block, 371; experiences opposition at Akaroa, 372.
- McLean, Donald. Instructs Commissioner, 386.page 419
- Meryon, C. Officer on board Le Rhin, 259; description of Peninsula, 263; list of etchings, 264.
- Mole, Count. Proposes appoint Consul, 39.
- Monuments. Inscriptions on, 243.
- Murphy, M. Instructed to proceed to Akaroa, 84; opens Courts, 93; visits Piraki, 94; boards Gomte de Paris, 115; holds other Courts, 138.
- Nanto-Bordelaise Company. Is formed, 30; organizes its scheme, 33; agreement with Government, 42; despatches Gomte de Paris, 109; differences with colonists, 186; applies for relief, 232; Duperré on indemnity, 237; in financial straits, 256; its land claim investigated, 302; sells to New Zealand Company, 317.
- New Zealand Company. Protests against French penal settlement, 45; Cries "enough," 383.
- New Zealand Journal. Views on penal settlement, 47.
- Nias, Captain. Participates in proclamation of sovereignty, 320.
- Palmerston, Lord. Question in re penal settlement, 50; appoints Captain Hobson, 69; arranges coalition against French, 161; states British attitude towards French settlers in New Zealand, 280.
- Pau, General. Speech at Little River, 257.
- Penal Settlement. Suggested, 44.
- Pomare. Visited by Frenchmen, 210.
- Pompallier, Bishop. Persecution reported, 17; arrives in New Zealand, 40; meets Lavaud, 74; arrives at Akaroa, 152.
- "Rhin, Le." Arrives at Akaroa, 248; arrives at Bay of Islands, 267; returns to Akaroa, 268; returns to France, 273.
- Robinson, C. B. Instructed to proceed to Akaroa, 84; appointed Police Magistrate at Akaroa, 135; arranges status quo with Lavaud, 145; prohibits public auction, 207; refuses to agree to prohibition of liquor, 226; appeals for abrogation of status quo, 251; interview with Bérard, 253; hoists British flag, 255; his diary, 337.
- Russell. Seat of Government, 71.
- "Seine, La." Arrives at Akaroa, 273.
- Selwyn, Bishop. Visits Akaroa, 258; approves site of Canterbury Settlement, 366.
- Shortland, Acting-Governor. Letter from Hobson, 88; issues instructions at Pigeon Bay, 252.
- Shortland, Edward. Account of southern titles, 4; present at tohe, 229; assists Land Claims Commissioner, 301.
- Smith, Captain Mein. Shipwrecked, 204; Report on Akaroa, 206.
- Soult, Marshal. Personnel of his Ministry 24; interested in colonizing scheme, 26; signs Convention with N.-B. Company, 42; instructions to Lavaud, 63; Government defeated, 160.page 420
- Sovereignty. French opinion, 244; acknowledged by France, 257; reports upon, 277; French attitude, 279; as it affects Akaroa, 317; proclaimed at Cloudy Bay, 321; mode of proclamation, 342.
- Stanley, Lord. Status of aliens, 279; communicates with French Government, 286; instruction to Grey, 315.
- Stanley, Captain. Sketch of, 70; meets Lavaud, 71; present at interview, 79; instructed to sail for Akaroa, 85; delivers instructions to Magistrates, 92; hoists flag, 93; meets Lavaud, 102; questions Lavaud in re guns, 124; arranges for maintenance of order, 134; report to Hobson, 136.
- Status quo. Arranged, 145; in operation, 148; becoming difficult, 244; abrogated, 255.
- Sydney Gazette. Article from, 15.
- Taiaroa. Land-selling proclivities, 10; assists Kemp, 361.
- Thiers, M. Knows nothing of penal settlement, 50; supports Mahomet Ali, 160; resigns, 162; supports N.-B. Company, 236; speech in Chamber, 296.
- Thierry, Baron. Censures Lavaud's hospitality, 72; appeals to Lavaud, 77.
- Tikao. Abandons tohe, 230; gives evidence, 305; sketch of, 375.
- Triggs, W. H. Impressions of Akaroa, 406.
- Tripe, Rev. Father. Description of Akaroa, 150.
- "Victoria," Government Brig. Visits Akaroa, 188.
- Waitangi, Treaty of. Negotiated, 318; the lion in the path, 320.
- Wairau. Massacre at, 265; block purchased, 355.
- Wakefield, Colonel. Description of Akaroa,, 269; at Bay of Islands, 349.
- Wakefield, Edward Gibbon. Evidence of, 37; advocates Canterbury settlement, 358.
- Wakefield, E. J. Statement in Handbook, 349.