BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2660, 26 August 1871, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(from greville’s telegram company, REUTER’S AGENTS.) Wellington, August 2fi, The Advertiser states on authority that intelligence Ims been received from Captain Prcece that tracks of Te Kooti were discovered on the 18th, at Waipawa River, a branch of the Kuakituru. A woman who was taken prisoner, stated she was camped close by Te Kooti’s camp, when it was surprised by Major Mair’s force. Four Hauhau’s were killed, and eighteen stands of arms, together with all the camp equipage, were captured. Te Kooti and his foliowcis escaped by swimming the river. Major Mair’s force was obliged to return for provisions, but when nows was last received it bad prepared to start again. Major Kopata has not been communicated with since he went into the bush. 2.37 p.m. The Hansard strike continues. The Government Printer has gone to Greymouth to endeavor to procure hands. Napier, August 2fi. The latest news to hand here confirms the report of Te Kooti’n surprise. Major Mail’s force killed four Hauhaus, captured five women, eighteen stand of arms, a quantity of ammunition and clothing, and 1000 caps, Te Kooti was recognised and fired at twice, but escaped minus his clothes. His blanket was found with a ballet hole in it. llopata and Captain Porter, who are still out, are expected to encounter him.

Christchurch, August 2G. A thousand persons attended the inaugural meeting of the Presbyterian Chinch Extension Association. The Metope biings a number of birds for the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society.