BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2098, 26 January 1870, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] Wellington, March 26th, The arrangements made for the reception of the Flying Squadron are going off Well, The Caledonian games yesterday were a great success. The grand pic-nic at the Hutt took place today. Upon the Governor’s health being proposed at the ball it was hissed. Auckland, March 21st, Telegrams received yesterday, state that Colonel M‘Donnell, Kemp, and Topia, have joined, and 800 strong, are within a day's march of Te Kooti’s position. Provisions are being sent by way of the Waikato. The combined movement is to be from Tauranga and Cambridge. Mr Firth has been told to come out of the way of danger. Mr Firth met Te Kooti, who said he desired to settle down quietly with his friend Hakaraia, who was tired of fighting. He thought the war was over, and wished to cease slaying, and to let bygones be bygones ; he wpuld not come to Auckland if not protected on the way. If jqmped upon on all sides at once, he would fight to the death. He wished mqcli tp see Mr M'Lean. The reply was, the Government would not treat, he must surrender uncon ditlpnally. The Provincial Council met on Wednesday. The Superintendent’s speech disappointed many. He says he is not prepared with legislative measures this session, and proposes only simple reforms and financial measures. He promises to increase the representations for the Thames this session, and for the whole Province next.

The reply and address were carried yesterday, after some opposition ; but no amendment was moved, A great Native meeting is proposed to be held at Raglan. 2000 are expected to be present, including Tawhio, the Governor, and Mr M'Lean.