WHAT WE MAY EXPECT TO SEE IN THE WELLINGTON PAPERS NEXT YEAR.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 41, 12 November 1869, Page 3

WHAT WE MAY EXPECT TO SEE IN THE WELLINGTON PAPERS NEXT YEAR.

LATEST TELEGRAMS FROM TIIE SOUTH. D unedin, February city'' is in a state or tremendous excitement—thousands enrolling for the war of annexation. Macandrew appointed, Generalissimo. February 2. Southland annexed. February 3. - Imperativeorders from General_jV£acandrew to Superintendent of Canterbury, to surrender all his offices for purposes * of annexation to Otago. Message received with profound contempt m ChristFebruary —-Macandrew declares his intention of im mediately invading Canterbury. His army is ia full march to the Waitaki. Oamabo, &eb. 7. —The Otago grand army has halted here. The brewery has been looted. Chrisxoh urc.h, February 7, ID a.m. --Great enthusiasm prevails; Sixteen men have been enrolled.' 11 a.m.—One hundred and titty men have been sworn in. February S.—His Honor the Superintendent has taken command of the field force. Twelve regiments have been reviewed, and started for the South. W aim ate, February 12, 10 a.m.— The Otago forces are sight !of the .\Y|titaki. A deputation from this dis-. trict has proceeded to welcome him. 4.30 ]>. m. —-The Southern army has crossed the Waitaki. Macandrew proclaims emancipation. Timabu. The Canterbury troops are encamped and entrenched in a strong position on the Ashburton. Christchub ch, February 23.—Timaru has declared for Macandrew. Great enthusiasm prevails. The Suoerintendent burnt in effiy. It is,rumored tnat Macandrew is aiming at power. " vV,: , •• Timabu, March I.—The Otago army v v

i start?? for. ta« iliagitoti)' to-morrow.' I Oatmeal is running short -' f ! Ckristghurch.--—Trie telegraph office J i-s oesieged by anxious crowds'. The Middle Island Association revived—the members sowing dissatisfaction amouotne lower orders. The" Canterbury forces are strengthening their position. March B.—The armies are in sight, of each other. March 4.—A battle imminent. Marc:} s.—Both tbsees wait for reinforcements. Marcli €U—Battle expected to-morrow. March 7.—G-eneral •"-ivEiivandrew i--* reconuoitering in force. March B.—Battle inevitable. Greatexcitement. observed in *' : Otsgo camp supposed" to be the coronation of G-en. Macandrew. 'March 9.—The Canterbury (xeneral .maiiceuvers judiciqusiv. Macandrew has' been declared King of New Zealand.. March-10, 8 a.m.—The engagement has commenced. 10 a.m, —Ota-go army completely defeated with great slaugnier, Macandrew wounded and prisoner, 11 a.-m. —-Success not so complete as at first supposed. Macaudrew has escaped/ 12 m.—Our arm/ is unable to pursue. ixAKAiAj 2 p.m.-r—Our army fglowly retreating in good order. 3i-n.ni.— Symptoms of disorder are- appearing. Seeavzx 8 p.m.—Our forces are completely routed and demoralised. Macandrew is in full pursuit. Christchubch, March drew is within ten miles of tlie city.Mr. Eolleston is preparing to pack a 5. Our troops are reorganising. 2 p.m. —Phe city has been; summoned. The populace clamor for the immediate surrender. T'se Middle Island Association" triumphant. 5 p.m.—His Majesty King Macandrew I. has entered the city and proceeded to the Town Hall". Sunnyside is preparing for- bis reception.9 p.m.—G-eneral illumination. Loval subjects maltreated by the invaders.ffis Majesty has proceeded to Sunnyside. "

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. March 12.—Lytteltoil has refused to acknowledge the usurper. The tunnel is blocked up. The Kaiapogians have opened their new swing bridge and prepared for defence. _ Kaikohais, March 13.—Communication with Caristchureb- completely interrupted: CirßisTCGur.cn, April I.—Counter revolution successful. Tie Otagonians have skedaddled, leaving Christchurch :n a fearfully dilapidated state. Macandre.v is confined in the incurable cells AtJSumiysideJ—Gahterbiirv--i > resa.' ... .. ■" • ' . - - . " *