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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 4067, 14 June 1882, Page 2

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♦ NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [per pbess association.] B.s. westpokt aBhore. Wellington, June 14. Information is received that the steamer Westport is on shore in Horse Shoe Bay, six mile 3 from Akaroa Heads. No lives are lost, and the Captain thinks she can be got off with assistance. CLEVER ESCAPE. Christciiurch, June 14. A prisoner named Longmore, alias Elms, alias Elmsdale, on remand for burglary, made his escape this morning through a window in the room in ■which he was confined in waiting for the opeuing of the Court. He has not yet been recaptured.

THE GOVERNOR OX TE WHITI. [from a correspondent]. The following is the the Governor's summary of To Whiti's career and character in his despatch to Lord Kimberley : — "Te Whiti. though himself a chief, is not one of the highest rank, and owes his power mainly to his individual qualities. He was one of those who had declined to take part against the Government in 1865, though many, if not most, of his tribe then did so. In 1808 he successfully used his already large influence in keeping back those who were under his authority from joining the outbreak under Titokowaru, during the whole continuance of which he and his people remained quiet at Parihaka. The next ten years witnessed the rapid growth and development of his influence. Educated by a Lutheran missionary, and deeply versed in the Scriptures, he has, nevertheless, whilst professing not to have abandoned the Christian faith, preached a vague and mystical religion, of which he is himself the prophet. Eloquent nnd subtle, and animated by an unquestionably earnest patriotism, he has for many years exercised a powerful, and for the most part beneficial, sway ovur the hearts and lives, not only of his own tribe, but of a largo section of the Maori population. Where hia influence extends drunkenness is unknown, industry is exacted, and peace sedulously inculcated."