LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

Southland Times, Issue 1144, 19 April 1869, Page 2

LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

The following is taken from the 1 Otago Daily Times' :— WeM/In&toit, April 13fch. Last evening the Prince dined with the Governor, as arranged. The town was illuminated in a most brilliant man- ] ner, in addition to which bonfires were lighted at numerous points on the high grounds overlooking the harbor, and a display of fireworks also took place. To-day the Prince drove in a four-in-hand to see a war-dance by 400 Maoris, at which between 2000 and 3000 persons wore present. The Prince appeared to enjoy the novel spectacle amazingly, and at the conclusion of the performance he shook hands witli several of the leading chiefs, at. the same time thanking them for the amusement they, had afforded him. To-night the Governor gives another dinner-party, and on Thursday the Prince will be entertained by the members of the Wellington Club. To-mor-row will be a field-day, as a regatta will take place duting the day, and in the evening there will be a grand ball. After the many fears entertained to the contrary, it is satisfactory to know that the Prince has expressed himself in flattering terms with regard both to the colony and his first public reception in it. The Challenger called at Taranaki on on her way from Sydney, but brings no news. Napieb, Apbxl 13th. The actual loss of the Friendliea at Mohaka was 26. They assert that Te Kooti was killed; upon, entering the pah, but the public are doubtful as to the truth of this statement. The other pah wa? not taken. 3?he Wairoa expedition returned on Saturday, having encountered a small detachment of Te Wa.ru'B people, of, whom they killed seven, with a loss to themselves of three. The news of the raid on Mohaka reached them immediately after

heir return to Wairoa, and they thereupon started without delay for the former place. Although greatly out-numbered, they succeeded in relieving the pah there, which was in a state of siege, and engaged the enemy. The latter finally gave way, and retired inland. ■ This news was brought yesterday- by an expedition from Napier, who met the Wairoa expedition. They thereupon returned to camp at Petane, it being feared that the Hauhaus would make an attack at some other . point. For the same reason, the departure of the l^riendliea by water was delayed to-day; : iast night women and children arrived here from Wairoa, and during the whole night numbers more continued to arrive from Meeanee and Puketapu, being frightened by the reports current and the absence of all the able-bodied men. It is probable the whole expedition from Napier will return. Had they been sent by water instead of overland, they would have been in time to be of service. All agree in declaring that the thing has been deplorably mismanaged, and confidence is quite unknown. The town is full of women and children. Nothing has yet been seen of heard of the missing Mohaka settlers.