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» [by electeic telegbaph.] 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 ot Titokowaru. His followers are said to be scattered in bands over the whole district. Moore and three men had a narrow escape ; they fell into 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 papers contain nothing of interest beyond the claim of Taipari and 'others for the gold reward of £5000 offered by the Provincial G-overnment in April, 1867. Although Captain Benson does not propose to leave until April next, steps are being taken to get up a testimonial. Colonel "Whitmore has recommended Majors Fraser 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 Whitmore; being anxious to consult with Colonel Lyons, sent an Arawa orderly to Patea expecting that he would overtake an escort already on the way. The Arawa after receiving a shot through his despatch bag returned. Colonel Whitmore has been well received at Wanganui. LATEST FEOM NORTH. This Day, 11.43 a.m. Major Edwards has closed the enquiry regarding charges of brutality and mutilation of a Hau-hau man and woman, made by Mr Booth against the Wanganui cavalry. He reports: "The charges are quite unfounded." There was a brush between the rebels and the cavalry [in the Wanganui district] on Sunday morning. Seven of the former were seen to fall. One of the cavalry horses was wounded. ""i^H^T*' XGreat preparations are being made
at Wanganui and Rangitikei to celebrate the marriage of Governor Hnniu'g son to Capt Kepa's daughter. Mr O'Neill, of Auckland, has re/ signed his seat in the G-eneral As- ' sembly.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 215, 20 January 1869, Page 3
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