LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 629, 29 January 1870, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent.) Nelson, Jan. 28. j A crowded meeting was held here last night, with regard to the proposed extension of the boundaries of the Sow!4i-west Gold Fields. The meeting was dead against the Government. v . Mr Luckie, who was enthusiasticajly received, moved "That the Superintendent be requested immediately to extend the boundary, without reference to purchased land." He condemned the action of the Government, and pointed out its evil effects upon the Province. The revenues were falling off. Out of LIOO,OOO estimated for the year, for three-quarters only L 55,000 had been collected, and yet the Government was driving and keeping the population away. Mr Curtis was present, and made a poor speech. He was strongly opposed by the meeting. His loudest opponents were formerly his warmest friends. He agreed to carefully consider the subject. Mr Luckie, in. reply, took exception_to Mr Curtis' s arguments. ■ ';. The resolution was carried unanimously, with one exception. There were between seven and eight hundred persons present. It was reported in town betore the meeting that Mr Curtis had arranged to put down Mr Luckie ; but, if so, he signally failed.

(From the West Coast Times.) Napier, Jan. 27. News has arrived from Cambridge to the 25th. Colonel M'Donnell is stated to be in sight of Te Kooti, whose position was five miles distant from our forces. Colonel M'Donnell intended attacking him next morning at daybreak. ; Our forces have captured the enemy's pickets, killing one man and taking three prisoners. Akaria, Koreopa, and Te Waru are with Te Kooti. Colonel Moule has marched from Cambridge with the Waikato force to co-operate with M'Donnell. Mr Firth has had an interview with Te Kooti, who refused to surrender, and would offer no terms to Government. He received an assurance from Te Kooti that he would not interfere with his cattle. Mr Firth is acting without authority from the Government ; mischievously meddling in the same manner, as he did in the Waikato question. At the Thames the diggers have held a monster meeting, at which it was proposed to occupy Ohinemuri, and decided to go there on Monday. At another meeting resolutions were passed to await reference to Native Ministers. There is no change worth mentioning in •mining matters. . ' '■ , Wellington, Jan. 27. The Flying Squadron . sailed for Auckland this morning. . The pic-nic at the Hntt, which took place yesterday, was a very dull affair. It turned out a complete failure. . ;■ The Wellington boating men give a dinner to-night to the Canterbury visitors. Mr Yogel has arranged with Consul Hall for San Francisco steamers to call at Auckland. A subsidy of fifteen thousand will be given them. To commence in March. Great indignation is felt here that Auckland has been selected for the port of call.