WHAT WE MAX EXPECT TO SEE IN THE WELLINGTON PAPERS NEXT YEAR.

Southland Times, Issue 1155, 29 October 1869, Page 2

WHAT WE MAX EXPECT TO SEE IN THE WELLINGTON PAPERS NEXT YEAR.

LA.TE3T TELEGRAMS FROM THE SOUTH jDuiTEDiH", February 1. — The city is in a Btatoof tretnerfdious lexHtemenfc—thousands enrolling- for the war of annexation. Macandrew--. appointed- Generalissimo. February 2. — Southland annexed. February 3. — Imperative/ orders from General Macandrew to/Sup>e.rintendent of to surrender all bis offices for purposes of annexation d» Otago. j - Mes- - aajge received with profound contempt in Christchuroh. February 4 ! .^-Macandrew ddclares his intention__of immediately invading Canterbury. His army is in fullLmarclirtotßelWaiaki.^ 7 A. / ' : lOamaru, February 7. — The Otago grand army has halted here: Theiirewery has been looted. ........ , „, rj ..,,-. Christchurch, February 7j 10 a.m.— Great enthusiasm, prevails. Sixteen men have been enrolled, i'l a.m.— One hundred and fifty men have been sworn in. , February 8. — His Honor the Superintendent has taken command of the field iorce. Twelve regiments have been.reviewed, and started for the South. "Waimate, February l&, 10 a.m. — The Otago forces are in sight of r the Waitaki. A deputation from this' ''district has proceeded to welcome him. 4.30 p.m.- — The Southern Army _has crossed the Waitaki. Macandrew proclaims emancipation. ! . ! Timarit. — The -Canterbury-: -troops are encamped and entrenched in a strong position, on jlie_Asl3LbjiJ&ton, CHRiSTCHURCHTFebruary: 28.— Timaru has declared for Macaridrew. Great enthusiasm prevails. /The Superinten- - dent burnt in eftlgy. It is Tumored that Macandrew ia aiming at regal power. : Timabu, March l.^The Qt>gq army * . starts fprj', the , Bangitata to-morrow, y < OatmeaLis ruaning short. C?RiaTpHinica.r^The telegraph pflficeie ; / besieged by anxious crowds: . The Middle 7 ' ; Island Association revived— the me mbera 1 ' sowing dissatisfaction among the lower orders. The Canterbury forces arei/ strengthening their, position. March ' * 3.— The armies are in sight, of each other. March 4.^— A battle imminent. March 5. — Both forces wait for reinforcements. March > 6.-^-Battle expected :to- : s morrow. March 7. — General Macandrew is .reconnoitring id force. 'March "8;-^ Battle inevitable. ■— 'Great excitement observed in Otago : camp— supposed to be the coronation of General^ Macandrew. March 9.'—* The Canterbury General manoeuvres" judiciously. Macandrew Tia* been declared • King of New Zealand. : : March 10, 8 a.m. — The engagement; has commenced. 10 a.m. — Otago army completely defeated with great slaughter. Macandrew wounded, and prisoner. 1 L a.m. Success not so complete as at first supposed. Macandrew has escaped. 12 a.m. — Our army is unable to pursue. « Kakaia, 2p.m. --Qur army slowly retreating in good order. 3 p.m. — Symptoms of disorder are appearing. Sblwtn, 8 p.m. — Our forces are completely routed and demoralised—Macandrew is in full pursuit. ; , , ; j CHBiSTcmjRCH, March.. 11.—Macandrew is withiu ten miles v of the city. Mr Eolleston is preparing to pack up. Our troops ; are reorganising. 2 , p.m.rT-rThe city has been summoned. The populace ~ x clamour for immediate surrender. Middle Island Association triumphant. 5 p.m. • — His Majesty King Macandrew I, has entered the city and proceeded, to the Town Hall. . Sunnyside is preparing for his reception. 9 p.m.— General illumination. Loyal subjects maltreated by the invaders. His Majesty has proceeded to Sunnyside. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. March 12. — Lyttelton has refused to acknowledge the usurper. The tunnel is . blocked up. The Kaiapogians , have opened their new swing-bridge and prepared for defence. Kateoras, March 13. — Communication with Christchurch completely interrupted. Christchurch, April 1. — ■Counter' "-■ revolution successful. The . Otagoniana have skedaddled, leaving Christohurcli in a fearfully dilapidated state. Macandrew is Confined in the incurable cells at Sunnyside.—Canterbury Press. "'