SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (From our own Correspondents.)

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 587, 24 February 1876, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. ( From our own Correspondents. )

Alexandra, Tuesday afternoon. Mr J Hibbitson, one of the Constabulary, has met with a serious accident through a cartridge exploding while loading- a breech-loader.

'Auckland, Last Nifcjht. Percy Nowell, charged with shooting with intent in a house in Grey-streor, is fruianded. -It- is probable that the more serious charge will be withdrawn, as the offence w.*s apparently committed when in a state of stupid drunkenness, without malicious intent. A letter of 'Packer^, applyihg for a situation 'as junior clerk a treek or two before his murder, is published. The poor fellow was trying to get employment more in accordance with his tastes and education than his Situation at Cle^hor'n's. At a ciicKet match Thames versus Auckland United, the first innings the Thames m»de 60, aud Auckland 103. Dufaur scored 33 und Yates 17 for Auckland.

Ta&ranoa, February 3. A native meeting called by Government came off at Maugatapu settlement, — all the Ngaiterangi chiefs were present. The natives positively refused to give up Petara'a murderer, but Would listen to proposals made direct from Sir Donald McLean, or the L'udcr Secretary, or Mr Puclwy.

Maketi'. February 23rd. Twenty mftn of Ngatlraukiiwa started yesterday morning to drive off <i survey party, and bring- in the theodolite and chains, they buve received orders to use forco if necessary. Surveyors are just ns deteriniiTed, so that the obstructionists may meet \ritlfl their ibatch.

Wellington, February 23rd. The ship Warwick has arrived from j London. She brings thirty prize Lincoln '■ rfheep for Mr Walker, of Waikato; all well.