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Star (Christchurch), Issue 231, 8 February 1869, Page 2

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[by electric telegraph.] Nelson, Feb. 6, 3.25 p.to. Auckland papers anuounce that Mr Kennedy, late Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, haa suspended payment and left the Bank service. The cause is stated to be the cost of improving an estate of two thousand acres 'of poor laud. The fiferald nays the liabilities (not stated) are ifiqstly outside the Bank... If; is said that the liabilities amount to £76,000, of which £6000 are due to the Bank. ' Te Kooti is eaid to have died of his wounds the,.; day. after the capture of Ngatapa. This news is reported from Tauranga, and believed; it is also stated thp.t he was shot through the lungs. The friendly natives" were asked by the king , to allow Te KootiV band,, to. pass through their territory, but they refused, and -threaten not to leave one of the scoundrels; alive. The ' TJriwerna are angry with Kootra people. Mr J. Monroe has been elected member for Monuonui in the General Assembly vice Mr Hull resigned. The Auckland goldfields are improving. There is a letter from Mr Stafford in the Taranaki Ifqrald respecting the resolution of the Taranaki public meeting, Mr Stafford saya that he " never communicated to the Legislature any telegram or any portion of a telegram from Bishop Williams. Wellington, Feb. ,7, 5.19 p.m. The Blanche returned this morning with General Chute and the Commodore. They visited the front and found Colonel Whi tin ore still advancing' on the enemy's track, but as there was no immediate prospect of any engagement, they did not stay. ' " The Kaiiwi settlers are returning to their homes. It is not known where the enemy are, but smoke has been seen at Tarangamati, where it is supposed they, may have cultivations, and be retreating there. Kemp's official account of his skirmish snys that five rebels were killed. Letters received by the Government place Te Kooti's death from wounds beyond doubt. • Captain Finnimore has been promoted to the rank of Major. ' Colonel Haultaiu is expected at Wangitnui by the Sturt, from Auckland. ....... The Hon. Mr Hall has resigned the offices of Postmaster- Genenil and Commissioner of Telegraphs, but retains his seat in the Executive. It is not probable that any successor will be appointed till Mr Fitzherbert returns. Mr llichraond will act in the interim. The Electra sails for London tomorrow, with a cargo of wool, tallow, and leather, valued at £60,000. The | widow of Lieut. Hastings goes home in [her. "■'■•■' Telegrams from Nelson state that the Airedale has brought news of the resignation of Mr Alexander Kennedy general manager of the Bank of New, Zealand, on account of private pecuniary difficulties. Liabilities, chiefly outside the Bank, £26,000.