“EXPRESS” TELEGRAMS.
(From our Own Correspondent.) Rebels hemmed in by Troops at East Coast. Great Fire at Wanganui. Disputed authority among troops. Natives preferred before Europeans ! Attach on Nukumaru.—Five Rebels killed January 2nd, 1 p.m. The Government has received a telegram intimating that Whitmore’s Force and the Friendlies are fairly hemming in Te Kooti. We have been anxiously awaiting further news for some days past. On Christmas X)ay, a great fire occurred at Wanganui, when Rutland’s Hotel, the Constabulary Hospital, and seven other buildings were destroyed. The sick were fortunately removed in good time. A Cavalry expedition under the Col. Lyons started for Patea. On the road the Maori Cavalry, to the number of thirty, were ordered to lead. As they passed Finnimore's company the Maoris cheered, which exasperated them. Finnimore protested, demanding his right to lead by virtue of seniority. Colonel Lyons said his orders must he obeyed. He then sent the European Cavalry back, and he and McDonnell proceeded to Patea with Maori troops only.
The re is nothing; stirring; at Wellington. The Governor and his lady were present at the Caledonian Games during the whole of yesterday, which passed of with great success.
The Ladybird is flying the yellow flag, on account of the small pox being on board.
“'"Kaikoura is declared a port of entry, and Mr, Pilliett, formerly of Havelock, is appointed R.M., Acting-Collector, &c . and left for there yesterday.
- Wellington, 2 p m. News has just arrived from the Front. The European Cavalry have attacked Nukumaru. Sergeant Maxwell was shot. Five Hauhaus, as they were climbing the pa from the inside, (licked off. A (notion of the Hauhaus left the pa, and occupied patches in the bu>h line of the cavalry’s retreat There was no further casualties on our side.
The Kaikoura’s passengers are about to be liberated from quarantine. The Suez Mail has arrived at the Bluff, bringing news to the 27th Nov.
The most important item is that wool has advanced one penny.
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Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 152, 9 January 1869, Page 4
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331“EXPRESS” TELEGRAMS. Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 152, 9 January 1869, Page 4
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