LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2606, 12 May 1869, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, May 11, 7.21 p.m. The Government has received the following news to-day. On May 6, Colonel Whitmore took Ahikereru Pah, killing seven of the enemy, and taking all the women of the tribe prisoners. The chief prophet of the Uriweraa is amongst the killed. Napieb, May 11, 6.10 p.m. The division under Colonel Whitmore reached Ahikereru on May 6. Most of the natives were absent, watching for Colonel Whitmore’s approach, but the intended ambuscade being evaded, the remainder made a stand. The place was rushed, and six of the enemy killed, including the chief prophet of the Uriweraa. The women were taken, and handed over as spoil to the Arawas. Large quantities of potatoes were found. Colonel Whitmore hoped to join Captain St. John next day, but the troops were tired, the march having been very severe. The force will reach Waikare Moana Lake by May 9 or 10, when it is hoped they will find Major Herrick with supplies on the other side. The. St. Kilda, with pack-bullocks, &c., has returned from Wairoa, but could not communicate. Preparations for constructing pontoons to cross the lakes are going on actively. Dunedin, May 11,1.25 p.m. Last night, in introducing certain land resolutions, Mr Yogel made a severe attack on the Ministry. To-day the Superintendent presented Mr Yogel with an address on the occasion of his leaving the province. There was a large attendance. The purse to accompany the address is not yet presented, as the returns are not in. It is expected that it will contain five hundred pounds.