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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume IV, Issue 207, 30 December 1864, Page 3

Sudd lx Death. —We regret to leave, that by the steamer Pi &?./<?, which a> l ived here on Sunday lust, information was received of the sudden death of James King, Esq., ol'Timaru. The melancholy occurrence took place shoitly before the steamer 'eft Lyt telton. Mr. King was the eldest sou of the late dohn King, Esq., lolicitor, and resided in Wellington for a considerable period previous to removing to Canterbury, lie was highly respected, and his sudden death will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.—■ lndependent , December 20. . The New Zealand Exhibition.— The opening of the New Zealand Exhibition is postponed Irom the frd to the 12th of January, 1805, when Ilia Excellency the Gore, nor will open it in person. Retorted Federal Victory. —The SyiLey Morn'rg Herald give? the following as Reuter’s latest telegram : —“Via -Alexandria.—New York, October 21. —General Sheridan defeated General Early alter an obstinate battle. The Confeder. tea lost 5013 Trilled and wounded, and 2500 prisoners. .The Federal loss amounted to SOOO. The Confederate cavalry captured 2500 of Gen. Grant’s catt’e. The draft is progressing quietly. Enthusiastic ratification meetings have been held in favor of General M'Clellan for the Presidency.”