LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1734, 29 April 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, April 25. A European named Sullivan lias been murdered by Natives seven miles from Cambridge, near the Mangapiko river. Major Clare, and a party of the Armed Constabulary, brought in the body, from which the head was cut off and the heart taken out. The man was shot through the shoulder-blade by a slug. Pouturuturu and Tarapatihi are supposed to be the murderers. They were seen by three other natives. A party travelling near was also fired at an hour afterwards. The murderers have gone to Aratekaka. The Natives refuse to permit officials and Europeans to attend the great meeting at Tokangamutu. Large numbers of Natives are proceeding thither from all parts. Christchtjrch, April 25. Prime wheat is in fair demand at 4s 4d to 4s sd. Flour is steady at £11. Oats, 3s 9d, f.o.b. Barley is quieter. Dunedin, April 25. Mr George Duncan reports that flour meets with a ready sale at £11 15s ; oats are brisk at 3s ; wheat firm at 4s 8d ; barley scarce at 7* 6d ; pearl barley £30 ; oatmeal, £16. Auckland, April 28. The Maori King denies any knowledge of the murder of Sullivan prior to its committal, and aays that it -was not done with his approval. The murder has excited a superstitious feeling amongst the Natives. The Armed Constabularyhave been ordered to the front, and Mr Mack ay has proceeded to Alexandra to enquire into the murder. An indignation meeting, held at Alexandra, passed a resolution expressing horror at the murder, but postponed action pending steps being taken by the Defence Minister. Wellington, April 28. Over 800 shares in the New Zealand Coal Company have been taken up. "Wangantji, April 28. Frederick Hodges, convicted of larceny to-day, has recently come into between £6000 and £7000. Nelson, April 28. Mr Yogel turns the first sod of the Nelson and Foxhill Railway on the 6th of May. He telegraphs that he hopes that with the turning of the sod, all past animosities will be buried.