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Grey River Argus, Volume VIII, Issue 526, 1 June 1869, Page 2

(from the christchurch papers.) Napier, May 25. Despatches from Colonel Whittnore state that operations against the Uriweras are stopped from the Taupo side, caused by the frightful country and the lateness of the season, and also in consequence of the desertion of the Native force. The force has returned to Fort Galatea. Fifty men have been sent to Wakatane as a base, and 100 to Wairoa to co-operate with Major Herrick. Colonel Whittnore is expected to follow. Major Herrick is at Tuknrangi, a few miles from the Lake, and he hopes to get there on Sunday. A boat and seamen had arrived from Napier, the pontoon tubes to follow ; but every preparation to cross the Lake is too late Messages have been received to-day from Titokura, the first station on the northern line, which is garrisoned by fifteen men. The St. Kilda has gone to the Bay of Plenty for troops, and is expected back tomorrow. Dunedin, May 25. The attempt to transport young trout from Queenstown has been unsuccessful. The distribution of prizes to the Yolun • teers took place yesterday. The Select Committee on the Representat:on Bill recommended fresh electoral boundaries ; also, a redistribution of seats ; also, twenty-four members instead of thirty-eight, as at present. Two men have been sent to gaol for fourteen days, for assaulting the Key. D. Stuart, whilst officiating at a funeral in the cemetery.