LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

Southland Times, Issue 1103, 2 August 1869, Page 2

LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

The following Telegraphic Intelligence is taken from the ' Daily Times: — "Wellington, July 25th. On Friday night there was a hot debate in Committee, over the Otago Hundreds Eegulation Bill. Mr Boworth and Mr Mervyn strongly opposed several clauses, but, after several divisions, the Bill was ultimately passed with a few slight amendments. It will probably be re-comtnited for the purpose of trying to introduce further modifications. Dr Featherston sailed for Melbourne in the Omeo last night.

Napieb, July 25tb. Te Kooti 13 reported tobeatHangatiki. Great apprehension is felt at Alexandra, and the Militia have been called out. Tawhiao holds aloof, ifc being supposed that Te Kooti wants to be King. Kewi, Heu Heu, and others, however, act cordially with Tawhiao. Rewi is said to have warned Mr Searancke to be prepared. At latest dates 250 volunteers from the Thames were en route for Alexendra, and Te Kooti had been ordered by the King to commit no act of violence, and return by way of Taupo. He threatens to attack the Turanga friendlies. Napieb, July 26th. Cornet Smith is recovering. He had to walk for days on his hands and knees, the fleshy portion of his feet being entirely gone, leaving the sinews exposed. A revolting case of cannabalistn by the Hauhaus has come to light. A board was found at the spot where Captain Travers and Lieutenant White were buried, bearing the following inscription : — " Friend, we have disinterred the bodies of the Europeans, and have eaten them. The Pakehas are very fat. — Taraai Kowhiti." The outlying districts here are in a perilous position. The detachment of the 18th Regiment stationed here is under orders to proceed to Auckland on the 15th August. 460 lbs of stone from the Long Drive claim, on being crushed, yielded 2036 ounces of retorted gold. Some of the stone was reserved from the crushing on account of its marvellous richness. 15 days' crushing yielded 4575 ounces of gold. A wall of gold is said to have been struck in Hunt's late claim. 120 Constabulary start on Wednesday for Haroto, to protect the outposts.

Nelson, July 26th. The Airedale has arrived here from the Manukau, via New Plymouth. She wag detained for two days at the Manukau Heads, so that her latest Auckland papers are to Thursday last. They contain the news of Te Kooti's progress, and of the natives joining him, seemingly leading up to the intelligence received via Napier. A telegram received at Auckland from Alexandra on the 21st inst., says : — " Te Kooti robbed Hettit's store this morning, and threatens the Waikato. Rewi is acting with Te Kooti. Hettit is married to an influential women belonging to the Ngatimaniapoto tribe, and his store is near Tokangamutu." A Taranaki letter says that letters were received there by the last mail from Colonel Warre stating that the 18th Regiment was to remain in the colony, and that another Regiment from home might also be expected. It is reported that the natives have held a meeting near the Stoney River, at which they enquired if the new Government intended to give back all the confiscated lands. Weixtngkton, July 27 th. The Government have stated that the latest news from the North is rather more reassuring than previous advices. The Summary Trials in Disturbed Districts Bill is meeting with considerable opposition in the Legislative Council. (