NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

Dunstan Times, Issue 391, 15 October 1869, Page 3

NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

(Condensed from the Daily Times.) , ' v "s Nelson, October 4th. The goldfields news from Auckland continues Another rich leader has been struck in the Long Drive Claim. Coromandel shares arc rising. The Governor’s visit to Taranaki was a great success. He declared himself delimited with the place. A ball was given in honor of his Excellency’s visit, at which over two hundred persons were present. He was to leave for Waitara on Sun 'ay. Mr. F, A. Carrington has been elected fuj-e hdcndfnt of Taranaki, by a majority ■rf ninety two over Messrs Kelly and Hichnjon . Wellington, October sth. Nearly all the remaining Maori pi isoners pica 'cd guilty of high treason, to day, The Judge deferred sentence, hut sai l their I'ves would ho spared. The few who pleaded not guilty will i>e tried to morrow. Napier, October 6. • Good acconnfs continue to he received S from Coromandel. Another crushing from y-Hbe Long Drive Claim has yielded at the rate of 3oz 15dwt to the pound of stone. The Governor and Mr. M‘Lean arrived at Auckland on the 4th. Colonel M ‘Donnell is s'ill snowed up. Wellington, September 21, Mr. Ormond telegraphed to the Government to-day, recommending that, as Te Kooti had been defeated, the Kaimanawa district should be opened to prospectors. The Home Commissioners will not leave for England ti 1 December. Dr. Featherston has made up his mind to go. A portion of the cargo of the Taranaki was sold by auction to-day. The packages were all opened before being so'd, and fair prices were realised. Napier, October 7. On Mon ay morning Colonel M‘Donnell, at the head of the European and native attacked Te Kooti’s position at P^BPron t a wooded hill to the north of Lake Rotaira. He stormed ant captured the pah, killing thirty-five of the enemy', an 1 wounding several more. Our loss was Captain St. George anl two Wanganui natives killed, besides two wounded. When his despatch left, Colonel M‘Donnell was following up Te Kooti, who is supposed to have fled tovvar.ls the source of the ’Waugunui River. Wellington, October's. To-day, being Cook’s centenary, was observed as a partial holiday, the Government offices being closed. The two last of the prisoners have been found guilty of high treason. One of the prisoners trie 1 was discharged, as there was no evidence against him.