THE Otago Daily Times. “Inveniam viam aut faciam.” [Established November 15, 1861.) DUNEDIN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1868.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23886, 14 August 1939, Page 5

THE Otago Daily Times. “Inveniam viam aut faciam.” [Established November 15, 1861.) DUNEDIN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1868.

SEVENTY-ONE YEARS AGO

The Lawrence Correspondent of the "Bruce Herald," writing to that paper, says:—" The parties who are working the cement at Wetherstones are sanguine of being well remunerated for their labor; should this turn out well, an additional impulse to mining will be the result. The Blue Spur, day by day, is changing its appearance, and I prognosticate that a good deal of litigation will be the consequence of the land of one party slipping into the claim of another. Water is now more abundant, and the various claims are in full work."

An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Dunedin Water Works Company is to be held this afternoon, at three o'clock, in Messrs Gillies and Street's large room, "for the purpose of considering an interim report from the Directors of the Company, and authorising and declaring an interim dividend."

" The " Bruce Herald" feels "it pleasant to record another instance of that kind and neighborly feeling which induces our settlers to assist beginners on their entrance upon new farms. With this laudable object in view, on Tuesday. *he 4th instant, the neighbors of Mr Fraser, who has recently purchased the farm lately occupied by Mr J. P. Mundell. and situate in South Tokofnairiro sent forward 19 teams to give him a day's ploughing. We understand that nearly 19 acres were turned over in good style The ploughmen were hospitably entertained b> Mr Fraser, and after finishing their pleasant duty of giving him a 'lift,' they returned to theic respective homes, cordially wishing Mr Fraser success in his new undertaking." (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) (from our own correspondent.) THE NATIVE INSURRECTION RUMORED DEFEAT OF COLONEL WHITMORE'S FORCE WELLINGTON, Thursday, 4.12 p.m. The East Coast forces have again been repulsed, with nine killed, including Captains Carr and Cumming. Reinforcements are urgently required. ■ 7.25 p.m. Colonel Whitmore's force appears to have attacked the Escapees, and to have been defeated. Later accounts say only two were killed, and seven wounded. Captain Kepa—"Kemp"—of the Native Contingent, at Wanganui, has arrived to offer- the services of 200 to 300 Kupapas (Volunteers), to assist Major McDonnell. News of an attack by Major McDonnell is looked for early. ARRIVAL ■•■'■■'■■ of Tip: ; S.S. OTAGO ■■ ' AT THE BLUFF WITH THE ENGLISH MAILS . VIA SUEZ. TELEGRAMS GALLE, July 15th. A complimentary dinner was given to Sir John Young. '•". . The Duke of Edinburgh landed at Portsmouth on the 26th of June, in robust health, and has been feted everywhere. " • < A thanksgiving day has been appointed by the Queen for his recovery. The -Queen received 20,000 people at Windsor The Treason Felony Bill, New South Wales, returned for amendment. Australia won the rifle match by two points; Lynch (Sydney) takes first prize. . The Abyssinian captives arrived in England on the 27th June. The Parliament voted thanks to General Napier. It is said.he will be offered a peerage. The Princess of Wales has given birth to a Princess. President Johnson has issued a proclamation, pardoning Southern rebels. Mr Pope Hennessey is not to be the Governor of South Australia. Some think Governor Eyre will receive the appointment. - The Irish Church Appointments Suspension Bill was thrown out by the House of Lords, after three days debate. Majority. 192 to 97.