AUCKLAND.
This day. Gubernatorial Reception.
The recaption of the Governor took place to-day. He was conveyed ashore in the mano-war's boat, and escorted down the wharf by the members of the Harbor Board.
At the dais an address was presented by the acting Mayor, on behalf of the citizens, welcoming the Governor.
The Governor replied briefly, and said that whether his stay be long or short* he hoped he would deserve the good opinions expressed.
The volunteers formed a guard of honor and the procession proceeded through the principal streets. The Governor leaves for Wellington in a f ouple of days.
The Bishop of Waiap and a number of church dignitaries left in the Southern Cross to-day to inaugurate the opening of the Mission Church at Norfolk Island.
Ah Ji, a Chinaman, attempted to drown himself yesterday, bat was rescued. The cause was intemperance.
Intelligence has reached Apia, Samoa, that a heavy battle has taken place between two parties on Sarau, between two Tillages inland. More hare been killed and wounded than in any prerions fight. Each side took three heads; supposed to be a drawn fight for the) present. Bodies of men are marching from the north-east side to the south side, where more fight* ing will take place.
Tuesday H.M.S. Danae, with Sir Arthur Gordon arrived at anchorage at dusk. No arrangements for landing are yet made. The Customs launch is getting up steam to take the Government officials on board.
Rain is falling steadily: a north-easter setting in.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3718, 24 November 1880, Page 2
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251AUCKLAND. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3718, 24 November 1880, Page 2
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