TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

Southland Times, Issue 905, 24 February 1868, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

Friday, 21st Feb. 4.40 p.m. Wellington. —The . TJnder-Secretary writes to the " Otago Daily Times" that there is no foundation for the report that the General Government purposes to expend more than £5000 for the Duke's reception. — There has been an accident to Mr Fox. The coach upset on the 13th, sixteen miles from "Wanganui. Mr Fox is slightly injured ; some other passengers seriously. At a dinner at Wanganui, Mr Fox made a political speech. He is opposed to the centralising power in the General Government. Wellington, Frictay. Ball to Governor and lady last night well attended — most successful. Dancing in both chambers. Supper in Bellamy's. Stafford proposed health. Governor expressed himself proud of the distinction conferred on him by his . appointment to New Zealand, and his welcome in Wellington: spoke highly of the colony's destiny, and hoped to play an important part in the development of its great resources, notwithstanding the disadvantage of succeeding such a person as Sir George Grey. He believed that as a child that was most troublesome to the mother was better loved, so New Zealand was regarded at home with much attention, and considered as one of the most important colonies. Reception Committee offers 200 guineas for Champion Race at Hutt when the the Duke comes : open to all. Superintendent Richmond to be appointed Resident Magistrate at Taranafei, vice Slight, retiring, being over sixty years of age.