LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2511, 20 January 1869, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[BY ELECXIJIC TELEGRAPH.] Wellington, Jan. 18, 7.30 p.m. A private letter dated Saturday last says:—A forward movement with 300 men will be made to-night or on Sunday towards the supposed position of Titokowaru. His followers are said to be scattered in bands over the whole district. Moore and three men had a narrow escape; they fell iuto an ambush and were fired upon. They lost the saddles of their horses which were tethered a short distance from the place where they were attacked. This occurred within sight of Woodall's redoubt.

Jan. 19,7.22 p.m. The Auckland paperscontain nothing of interest beyond the claim of Taipari and others for the gold reward of £SOOO offered by the Provincial Government in April, 1867. Although Captain Benson does not propose to leave until April next, steps are being taken to get up a testimonal.

Colonel Whitmore has recommended Majors Eraser and St John for promotion to Lieutenant Colonelcies.

There is nothing particular at Wanganui. Te Kooti's wives have gone to Westmere in company with the wives of the Arawas, under whose protection they are to remain at present. Colonel Whitinore being anxious to consult with Colonel Lyons sent an Arawa orderly to Patea expecting that be would overtake an escort already on the way. Tbe Arawa after receiving a shot through his despatch bag returned.

Colonel Whitrnore has been well received at Wanganui.