SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 920, 16 May 1878, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.] ALEXANDRA, last night. Sir George Grey's propositions are not generally relished by the settlers here, no quid pro quo being given by the Kingitcs such as delivering up the murderers, opening up the country, etc. Mr Sheehin has made a good impression on the natives. He has been till lately comparatively unknown in this district: The Ngatimaniapotos say that Rewi had no concern in the meeting; and will use his own discretion as to what eourso he intends to pursue in the future. Another meeting will in all probability have to be held.

AUCKLAND, last night. Major Heaphy is Gazetted Go veriimont Insurance Agent. DUNEDIN, last night, A fire destroyed Mr Witson's house at'the Water of Leith. It is insured in tho Standard for .£I,OOO. The South British has £450 on it. WELLINGTON last niglit It is stated that Greenfield Stuart sold his saw mill for £20,000. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. James Wood was committed for trial for a criminal, assault on a girl 10 years old. WELLINGTON, Monday, A 'New Zealand Gazette' published to-d^y further prorogues the meethg of the General Assembly from the 23rd inst. to the 15th June^ The Singapore cable is working intermittently, but the Tasmanian cable is interrupted. ' The Government have telegraphed home for eight 64-pounders to be stationed at Dunedin, Christchuich, Wellington, and Auckland. Mr Wiggins, the head of the; stamps department here, has received three mouths leave of absence, with a view to his removal then, in con sequence of reduction in the department. v« Others will have to leave. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. There are 19 entries for the Birthday Stakes in the Canterbury Coursing Club meeting. - St.; George's own brother, Chester, was brought through from Ly tte ton on Saturday, and interviewed by a large number of persons, who were unanimous as to the very promising appearance of the colt. It will be taken to Messrs Middlepart and Co.'s farm this afternoon. ' -' ••■ •' ■ '.