NORTHERN NEWS.

Southland Times, Issue 1145, 11 October 1869, Page 3

NORTHERN NEWS.

We take the following telegraphic summary from our Northern exchanges: — I Na.pieb, October 6th. (rood accounts continue to be received from Coromandel. Another crushing from the Long Drive claim has yielded at the rate of 3oz. 15dwt. to the pound of stone. The Governor and Mr M'Lean arrived at Auckland on the 4th. Colonel M'Donnell is still snowed up. October 7th. ; On Monday morning, Col. M'Donnell, at the head of the European and Native forces, attacked Te Kooti's position at Iwituroa, a wooded hill to the north of Lake Rotoaira. He stormed and captured the pa, killing 35 of the enemy and wounding several more. Our loss was Captain St. George and two Wanganui natives killed, besides two wounded. When his despatch left, Col. M'Donnell was following up Te Kooti, who is supposed to have fled towards the source of the Wanganui River. Wellington, October sth. Nearly all the remaining Maori prisoners pleaded guilty of high treason, to-day. Tht judge deferred sentence, but said their lives would be spared. The few who pleaded not guilty will be tried to-morrow. October 7th. Mr Ormond telegraphed to the Government today, recommending that, as Te Kooti had been defeated, the Kaimanawa district should be opened to prospectors. The Home Commissioners will not leave for England till December. Dr Featherston has made up his mind to go. A portion of the cargo of the Taranaki was sold by auction today. The packages were all opened before being sold, and fair prices were realised. Nelson, October 4th. The goldfields news from Auckland continues good. Another rich leader has been struck in the Long Drive claim. Coromandel shares are rising. The Governor's visit to Taranaki was a great success. He declared himself delighted with the place. A ball was given in honor of His Excellency's visit, at which over 200 persons were present. He was to leave for Waitara on Sunday. Mr P. A. Carrington has been elected Superintendent of Taranaki, by a majority of 92 over Messrs Kelly and Richmond.