NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

Dunstan Times, Issue 380, 30 July 1869, Page 3

NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

(Condensed -from the Daily Times.) Napier, July 19. Colonel Harington, who arrived here in the Rangitira, left this evening for Auckland in the St. Kilda, calling at Matata and Tauranga en route. The forces are to be withdrawn from Forts Galatea ami Alfred. Wellington, July 20. The Financial Statement is to be made on Tuesday "next. The Otago Hundreds Regulations Bill has been read a second time. It provides that no hundred shall be proclaimed exceeding 15,000 acres in extent,nor unless half of the area is available for agricultural purposes, The Governor, at the request of the Superintendent, shall appoint officers to inquire into the character of the land,. the extent open for sale in the neighborhood, &e, Every holder of a pastoral lease npon.lands proclaimed into a Hundred shall be entitled to compensation for the determination of his lease, and improvements not on the pre-emptive eighty acres, the amount to be payableoutof theLaml Fund. The deeds of covenant between the Superintendent and the runhol iers willbe carried into effect as if made under the express authority of the law. Mr. Macandrew is going to introduce a new clause limiting the amount of compensation to bo awarded. July 21. The Government stated to-day that in consequence of news having been received to the effect that To Kooti was at Tokangainutu. the Auckland Militia would be immediately placed in an effective condition. The Legislative Council, for the first time in the history of the colony, heard counsel at thebarof thoHouse to-day, when Messrs. Hart and Whitaker appeared in the case of the Thames Goldfield Proclamation Validation Bill.

The House of Representatives has been engaged all day discussing the question of the privilege of the Crown. The matter ia likely to be referred to a Select Committee. Napier, July 21. The Sturt arrived to-day, from Wairoa, with Colonel Herrick and two hundred and seventy of the Constabulary. In spite of the heavy rain which was falling, the Volunteer Band turned out and played them up to their quarters. The preparations made for the accommodation of the men were altogether insufficient, and had not the Provincial authorities placed the Government Buildings at their disposal, they would have been in a sad plight. Wellixotox, July 22. Mr. Tailored move 1 his resolutions last night, but debate on them was adjourned, on the motion of Mr. M'Lean. Mr. Roliostou moved his resolutions today. They were seconded by Mete Kingi, who urged the cession of the confl-catel lands as the best means for restoring peace. Mr. Bollsaidhe thought the schemewould do neither harm nor good, but opposed the yielding up of the confiscated lands, as did also Mr. Richmond.

The Courts of Appeal and Divorce are to sit hero in October next

Mr. Fiix tonight moved the suspension of the standing Orders, to enable Lim to move tlio fo lowing , resolution ■without giving notice:—“ That a respectful address he presented to the Governor, praying that his Excellency will lie pleased to represent to General .Sir Trevor Chute, K.C 13., the disastrous consequences which may follow the removal of the 18th Regiment at the present crisis, and that he will bo also pleased, pending an appeal to the Imperial Government, to move the General to accept the responsibility of detaining the Regiment, and to assure him that this House will make provision to pay for the troops detained, the sum of £4O per man annually, for the period of five years, or such period as the Imperial Government may agree to.” He said that lie felt the great responsibility which rested upon him in asking the House to assent to such a motion, hat the Government were in possession of information which, although they could not make it fully public, justified them in asking the House to interpose to prevent the removal of tbo last vestige of Imperial Government, giving us prestige in the eyes of Hie natives. He hoped that the general question would now be discussed, and that the Government would not be pressed for details regarding tne circumstances under which the motion was made. If the resolution was passed, Dr. Featherston would be immediately sent to Australia as a special Commissioner, to urge General Chute to comply with it. The Regiment would only be employed on garrison duty as at present. Mr. Stafford seconded the resolution, urging the Houge to trust the Government, and not press for particulars. At the same time he stated that his present action in no way committed him with regard to the general question of the einplayment of Imperial troops. He admitted that it was absolutely necessary to retain one Regiment in the colony, in order to impress on the natives the belief that England had not deserted us.

Massrs Fitzherbert, Travers, Carleton, Stevens, and others concurred in the spirit of the resolution, hut urged the Government not to press the latter part of it, as not being urgent, or merely temporarily. A short adjournment has been made in order to enable Messrs. Fox and Stafford to consult together on the subject.

It is believed that newshas been received to the effect that tho King has received To Kooti with open arms, and that a general rising in the Waikato is imminent. July 23. The latter part of the resolution moved by Mr. Fox, last night, has been altered to the following effect := ‘That this House will niako provision for the payment of such sum as tho Imperial Government may require for] the detention of tiro troops, until such time as its decision is made known.” Tho

resolution, as amended, was unanimously agreed to. A similar resolution was passed in the Legislative Council, to-day, on a devision, hy nineteen votes to two. Dr. Feathorston. in consequence, will leave for Australia, by the Omeo, to-morrow. ;■ ; nff . Cnimrencmeii, July 23.

A smart shock of earthquake was experienced here at a few seconds before ten this morning. The direction of tho shock appeared to he from south-east to north-west. .Wellington., July 25.

On Friday night there was a hot debate in committee, overthctlundredsßegulation Bill. Mr Howorth aYiii Mr. Mervyn strongly opposed several clauses, hut, after several divisions, tho Bill was ultimately passed, with a few slight amendments. It will probably bo re-committed for tho purpose of trying to introduce further modifications. Napier, July 25.

To Kooti is reported to he at Hangatiki. Great apprehension is felt at Alexandra, and the Militia have been called out. Tawliiao holds aloof, it being supposed that Te Kooti wants to be King. Rewi, Heu-jion and others, however, act cordially vbh ;Tawhiao. Rewi is said to have warned Mr. Soarancho to he prepared. At latest dates two hundred and fifty volunteers from the Thames were eu route for Alexandra, and Te Kooti had been ordered hy the King to commit no act of violence, and return by was of Taupo. Ho threatens to attack the Taurauga friendlies.