SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 919, 14 May 1878, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

ALEXANDRA, Sunday.

A private interview took place this afternoon between the Premier, theJNative Minister, and Rewi, . at the house of Mr Rose. Puniu's object of the meeting had reference to the sale of a certain block of land m which Itewi is interested. It is stated that liewi at the interview expressed his willingness to agree with any arrangement Tanhiao may make with Sir George Grey. He leaves all to the King. Tnid is from good authority.

Monday, 12 noon.

Sir CI. Grey, Mr Sheehau, and a large party ©f natives have just loft by steamer. Tv Tawhiao, the King's son has gone clown with them as far as Ngaruawahia, aud possibly will go on to Auckland. Mr Sheelaan retarus to-morrow to meet certain natives on business at Taraahere.

AUCKLAND, last niglit.

Coal was discovered near the city. There is a split m the National Independent Order of Oddfellows. A new lodge will be formed, and a company is started for a templar hall. Lewis Bros, assignment is accepted with Morton as manager. WELLINGTON, last night. A locomative was precipitated into a hole at Gore. Blake, a Public Works Department passenger, fell off, but singularly no passengers were injured. GRAHAMSTOWN, last night. Bennett's house at Parawai was burned. The inmates were awakened by a dog jumping on the bed. Insured for £300. GREYMOT7TH, last night. Harrison (Greyite), Barrowman, Ec eves and Newion, were nominated for the representation of Grey Valley. OAMARXJ, Saturday. Eusiness m grain and bread stuff is limited. Millers arc only purchasing 1 wheat for immediate requirements; oats are m good demand at 3a to Us 4d ; prime malting barley, 4s; flour £11 10s to .£l2, f.o.b. ; oatmeal, 18s ; pearl barley, £30 ; pollards, 5s lOd ; bran, £3 15s.