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Napieb, April 25. A considerable force is now at Mohaka. Indications have been discovered of the presence of a portion of the enemy. It is supposed that this is a ruse to cover the retreat of the main body with loot. The force at Mohaka in the first place could have cut off the enemy if vigour had been displayed. Mr .Russell, the Government agent, and Colonel Lambert in command have seriously quarrelled. It is supposed the latter will be suspended, The St Kilda arrived from Tauranga yesterday. Mr Richmond was on board the steamer, northwards, with two loads of ammunition. Twenty volunteers have been told off to march to Petane, to relieve the 2nd class militia. There was a disturbance there; 13 refused to go, saying they could not leave their occupations. The ringleaders are sent to gaol, and the rest were liberated on parole. The feeling is universal against the arbitrary withdrawal of the population for camp duty. The Lyttelton, with the constabulary, has not arrived. It is supposed they have gone to Tauranga,
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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2591, 26 April 1869, Page 3
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