TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 137, 26 September 1868, Page 4

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Wellington, September 17. Mr. Stafford made a splendid speech in reply to Mr. M'Lean last night. The question then arose whether Mr. M‘Lean’s motion or Mr. Fox’s should be proceeded with. The Government insisted on the latter being first taken, and on a division, carried their point by a majority of 38 to 31. This it is believed, nearly indicates the relative strength of parties. Mr. Stafford, addressing the Fouse, said he felt wearied with the proceti ing j, and the protracted straggle; and would consider whether it was worth while sacrificing all that made life dear, by further continuing the contest, in which so much time had been spent. Mr. Wells spoke to-night in favour of the Government. Mr. Ormond, of Hawke’s Bay, is now speaking in Opposition. There will be no division to-night. September 18.

There have been no speeches of any importance in the House since last night. A division is expected to-night, but uncertain. Government expect a majority of four. Majors Atkinson and Brown support Government on the present occasion, but oppose it on Mr. M‘Lean’s motion. Last night a letter from Colonel M‘Donnel was presented to the House of Representatives by command of his Excellency. It created, a great sensation in the House j in it Colonel M‘Donnell accused Mr. Fox and Mr. Travers of utter falsehood, whereupon the Speaker ruled that the letter was out of order. Mr. Staftord said that notwithstanding the Speaker’s ruling, the letter should- appear in the pages of Han sard. 'Much excitement ensued in the House.

• Colonel Whitmore. succeeds the late i; yon,, Tempsky in. . the Colonial, .Forces. lt;is said jthat : Go] onel - Haul tain,, iat (present iatjthe Front,- will proba-' hlV’ him the l cbihinand' in ‘place'bf ‘Colonel M f Donnell , ’ .VVr September 19.

The Sturt arrived last night from Wanganui, apd reports that. sbrbe'Vbod : cutters' 'ini the ptnploy „of Booth had been fired, ;on by 60 Hauhaus. The time, of service—: "three r peqnths-rr-for which ( Captain Page’s [Company^■ had 4 engaged .havingexpired, Vtliey Jwerb' addressed' by Colonel Haultain when;they refused., to. 'Sbrvn, any. Ipnger, and .' are - coining ..back; When the. • Volunteers were asked if any wished to leave the tanks, one man stepped out. The rebels have' come out of the bush, and are now .entrenched on the open ground on this side the Waingongoro.—[From the Examiner and Oolonist.~\