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Hawke's Bay Weekly Times, Volume 1, Issue 15, 15 April 1867, Page 86

Thb Govebnob’s Movements.— We understand that, on Tuesday next-, his Excellency the the Governor will distribute the-prizes amongst the successful competitors at the colonial rifle match, and that, on Wednesday, he will leave for Nelson in H.M.S. Brisk. His Excellency's subsequent movements are uncertain, but it is generally expected that he will proceed to the Northern settlements, and visit amongst other places, the island of Kawau.—Wellington Independent, 6th April. Taubanga. —The Argus of Saturday, 30lh ultimo, says :—“ Mr. Clarke, who represents the Gorornmeut at Sotoura, is still at the seat of war, and no doubt is carefully watching every opportunity to let loose Major M'Donnell and liis gallant force, who are eager to be at it. There is one thing that has materially militated against any advance upon the enemy, and that is, amongst our own brave Arawas there is a certain clique, with that notable chief, Wiremu Muihe, at their head, who are near relatives of the Hau-hans who are residing at the Pahima settlements, and who, though not supposed to be in 1 open arms, are actually supplying provisions and otherwise assisting the enemy. Maihe and his people are believed to be holding consert with these people, affording them every information of what is going on amongst our force; in fact, it is said that had it not been for the emissaries sent to the Hau-hau9, the pah which’ our force went to attack last week would not have been found evacuated. We hope now,, as it has been proved beyond a doubt that the Waikato natives are fighting against us,'that the Government will afford every opportunity for Major M'Donnell and Mr. Oiarke following up those fiends and putting an end to the war in the ;Tauranga district.

Mb Bbi<;ht and his Wobkpeotle.— On Eriday evening, 25th January, a meeting of about 1200 of the workpeople ol Messrs John Bright and Brothers was held in- the Public-hall of Rochdale, to present to . the lion, member for Birmingham an address expressive of their entire sympathy with, and sincere respect for him under the malignant, slanders which had been urged against’ him as their employer. The address, which was moved, seconded, and supported by working-men in Mr Bright’s employ, after speaking of the attacks on his private character as base and unfounded, said he had always endeavored to improve their moral- : social*'and intellectual wel -being; while,. as:a public character, his best endeavprjj had < been made to..raise the great wealth-producing class to the full rigbtß of citizenship. It prayed that his life as an employer and statesmen might be long spared. The address was carried and presented to Mr Bright, who was present by invitation, accompanied by expressions of warm affection, and great cheering.—European Times.

i' With d sawing pbom the Outposts.— Wei’are told, says the Wanganui Times, that orders have been received from Headquarters, to withdraw supplies, stores, &c., from the various outposts, preparatory to the withdrawal of the troops.. One or two companies of the 11th Rbyal'lrish may re main in Wanganui for a short time, but if the Southern Cross be correctly informed; even that regiment will not beleft in the colony.

- Sib;G. A, Abney.— An Auekland paper publishes an extract.from a letter just received from Sir G. JL Arney,, jut which the Chief Justice' say’s :-p“Th6 weather Here has been very severe. found the- cold all’' the. better. Tor me * I; grew daily stronger;. after a few;hours skating I, was able to cut my outer edge, in figure .of ,8, almost as iteatlyas 'Sir George may" be , expdctfed' t % <;;: retum ii; t» Au6klanddniJurie, T -1868; : - r - Waikato.— The .whole’' df-the- Imperial troops havQ y left the Waikato, andthe de: fence of .{be.district.is tiow left m thehipi&i