TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

Southland Times, Issue 755, 27 November 1867, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

DUNEDIN. 25th Nov., 11.45 a.m. "Wellington, Friday. — On the 14th inst., the Southern Gross received the following telegram, dated Cambridge, Waikato : — " Matutaera and his principal advisers resolved come in in. Country at once be opened." Nobody understood it, but on the 16th the Southern Gross received an explanation. It appears some weeks ago the Q-overnor sent a letter to Waikato Magistrate, Terancki, for delivery to Matutaera and others, inviting them to make peace and visit the Prince. When the letter was delivered, a council was called, and a verbal reply sent that numerous pressing matters relative to land sales, gold prospecting, &c, were occupying attention, but they would consider the Governor's letter ehortly. The telegram contains the result of their consideration, and excites great hopes. Westgarth's circular, dated London, Oct. 1, states Provincial Debentures continue to command increased attention in view of immediately expected information of the passing consolidation guarantee acts. £100,000 Canterbury 6 per cents, just sold at much higher terms than previously obtained. All Ofcago 6 per cents taken up. The Bank of New Zealand advertises £200,000 Auckland 5 per cent, on tender for the 8th — price reserved. Saturday. — Crawford has resigned hia seat in the Council. A numerous address has been presented to the G-over-nor — the proceedings flat. Richardson is making himself acquainted with the Treasury duties preparatory to succeeding Fitzherbert. The Maitland Hotel, Taranaki, has been destroyed by fire. Insured for £1,200. Dunedin, Friday. — Meeting resolved to request the Superintendent to take active measures to secure the visit from the Duke of Edinburgh. Sunday. — Heavy rain. Streets flooded. Wellington, Monday. The Governor starts for Kawau tomorrow. Richmond accompanies him as far as Tauranga. Subsequent movements of both, with reference to visiting the King districts, uncertain, — depending on circumstances ; the Grovernor desires to do so if the temper of the Natives is favorable. A tremendous gale has been experienced at Oamaru. A man named Daniel M'Leod washed off the Jetty and drowned; and the schooner Caroline, loaded with stone and wheat, beached and broken up. Capt. Williams and crew saved.