The Express.
London, England, 1868-11-26 00:00:00

THE WAIL IN NEW ZEALAND.

By the snivel of the New Zeeland naafi we
have advice' to the find October. Well par-
ticulars are given of the disastrous re-
pulse of the ooloniel forces by the Mamba
of the west coast on the 7th Sept.. in which four-
teen of the British. 'minding five officers, were
killed. The engagement occurred at apiece called
Bearers, in the Pates district, province of Tara-
naki, and it srose from the occupation ,by Euro-
peans of confiscated land. A earrespondent,
writing from Pates on the 14th September, says :
The rebels are down in the neighbourhood of Wand
camp, sad fired a heavy volley there ea Saturday even-
ing, end danced the war dame. The rebels admit the
tom of two chide, namely, To Hewed, a hied thief isf
firaulintru, and Te Rangihekeilso, the chief of Mawhitl-
whiti. Haas, one of the Hatepi sem was also killed.
There was a serious mutiny of Major Yea Temp.
sky's divides yesterday morning at Wahl, sad but
for the tact of Major Hunter they would by this
time have been well on their road to Whangeani. I
fear the force at that poet is so utterly demoralised
through the late defeat that it will be a long time before,
(mina ever they are fit for service is the busk again. Since
the Ord affair at Te Ngutn-o-talleau, the salves there,
it is said, have received considerable reinforcements from
the Taupe country, and even from the Waikato. They
mean to make the west coast the scene of a trial of
strength with the Pakeha.
The whole of the friendly natives at Taiporoaheaui and
Siatensarers, with the exception of Nokias, and about
twelve men, have joined the rebels. On the night of the
14th September, Sweeney'• public-tiome, near Howbera,
was burnt, and on the following morning Captain Morri-
son's house and outbuildings were also burnt.
On the lith, the rebels crowd the Tongshoo river, end
set fire to the blosk-house and other buildings at hfokoia.
This last movement confirmed the news that the Pakakohi
would join Titokewaru. The rebels bad also crept dews
towards Threraromokai, and Led a very heavy volley at

the outlying sentry, but fortunately missed him. Ensign
Morrison, in the absence of Captain Spilbw, who had gone
to Waihi on duty, immediately ordered all bands under
arms. Soon after the volley at the *entry, a settler's
house was set Ere to, and immediately following Mr. Oil-
fillan's home also was burnt. The rebels were clearly seen
from the camp, and one or two volleys fired at them, which
caused them to take cover rapidly I. the adjoining bush.
About a quarter of a hour after the destruction of Mr.
Oilill/an's house, the rebels were men running towards
Mr. Cameron's wham, in the direction of Matangarara,
and the force at Turoturomokai again opened tire on them,
but could not save Cameron's house.

LATER PARTICULARS.

A communication dated September 27. says :

On the 20th instant McDonnell and the friendly natives
attempted to surprise Iltokowarn in his fortified pa at
Taiporehenui. Every effort had been made to keep the
intention eecret, but on reaching the pa it was found to be
deserted, the plane of McDonnell having been betrayed.
The pa and fortifications were destroyed. On returning,
Colonel Baultain ordered the abandonment of all posts
beyond Tangahoi river. Manawapou and Pates are the
only pods to be defended. The Pates settlers contemplate
rebooting to Whanganid. Great indignation is expressed
at the adoption of this frontier policy. The Whanganui
friendly natives declare they will fight no more.
PROCLAMATION FOR A GENERAL RISING.

A correspondent of the Southern Cross, writing
from Whanganui on the 29th September, sap :

Intelligence reached town late lest night that the enemy
has crossed the Pates river in force yesterday. The news
was brought to town bye stampede of frightened friendlies
from the Waitotara district, whose lives (they had consi-
dered) were no longer safe from the Henbane. The greatest
excitement prevails, not only among the European popula-
tion, but also among the Whangs.nui natives, among
whom the impression (and it is not without signal-
canoe) prevails that the safety of the district is
imperilled. They are clamouring for arms, every man of
them—even those who before, from apathy or contempt
of danger, hung back from volunteering to the front.
Titokoweru, it is reported, bad with him 600 warriors ;
this, however, I am inclined to think, is an exaggeration,
for although in the best informed circles it is believed
there are fully this number in rebellion at this
moment, yet it is not likely that the whole force
would throw themselves into a single and hazardous
movement, leaving a large force of Europeans
in their rear and dank. The enemy by this
movement threatens not only the settled district of
Waitotaro, but also WhanganuL Added to these ominous
movements, the fact of the Maori King having issued and
extemaively circulated a proclamation calling for a general
rising in October, things conspire to look dark enough for
this district. The whole of the militia and volunteers of
Wanganui were paraded this afternoon, and the lit class
militia (companies 1 and 2) are ordered to the old Wereroa
pa to-morrow morning. Upwards of 100 natives, under
Colonel McDonnell, leave along with them, to follow up
and ight Titokowars.
THE REBELS ON TUE EAST COAST.

The government has received iuformation that To Koti,
the fanatic chief of the Chatham Halasiss, now en.
trenched at Puketapn, Poverty Bay, has admitted to
some neighbouring tribes having suffered a lose of 6 killed
and 18 wounded in the encounter with Colonel Whitmore,
where Captain Carr and Mr. D. Canning were killed. Te
Koti himself was wounded in the fight.

(THROUGH ZROTRIeII AG)NCT.)
HUNGARY.

PENS, Nov. 23.

Iu to-day's sitting of the Lower House, Baron
Eoetvoes delivered a brilliant speech on the
question of nationality in Hungary.
In to-day's sitting of the Upper House the
Croatian magnates appeared. They will be re-
ceived by the Emperor to-morrow.

INDIA.
(VA Brindisi.)
BOMBAY, Nov. 7.
Sir Seymour Fitzgerald reached this presidency
before the cold season set in.
No better accounts have been received from the
famine districts, where also greet scarcity of wider
prevails. Thu district of Remises:war is suffering
from the same cause, and no less than 60,000
persons are said to have arrived at Guserat from
the famine-stricken district of Marivar.

Her Highness &wind* the Begum of Chops!,
is dead. She was a staunch ally of the British
during the Sepoy mutiny.
The campaign against the Hurons rebels has
now been formally proclaimed at an and.

CALCUTTA, Nov. 8.
It is believed that the Ameer of Afghanistan is
unable to leave Cabool fur Peehawur.

Sir John Lawrence is expected to start for Eng-
land on the 20th inst. The crop returns in Lower
Bengal have become more favourable.
. _ _ _

The Thibetans aro stated to havo renewed their
claim for tribute from the Bhootan Govern-
ment.

BOMBAY, Nov. 20.
The Bank of Bombay has raised the rate of dis-
count 0110 per cent.

CELINA.

SHANGHAI. Oar. 14.

A lighthouse is being erected on the Gubleuf
Island (at the mouth of the river Yang-tee-Kiang)
and will be completed in May next. Attempted
outrages on foreigners are again reported from
Formosa. The anti-missionary mania is spreading
as far as Shanghai. _ _ _

It is proposed to establish cotton spinning
machinery at the latter plaoa Great excitement
prevails is ooasequenos, sad pintoes for the pre-
veation of the undertaking are being presented to
the authoritisa

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SONG-HONG, Oa. %.
The :Union Dock CA:mtgany is programing Is-
, nOtninaly.
• It Is reported the Clooncil of Hong-Bong will
eppropriete s sum for the reception of the Duke of
Edinburgh. _ _ _

The ugillative Council has last twios, aad
passed the estimates for 1888 and 1889, amounting
to 8,000,000 dole. _ _ _

The building ordinance has been referred to a
committee.

JAPAN.
FRIGHTFUL BOILER EXPLOSION.

YOKOHAMA. Oar, B.

The native government has notified that =or-
cheat vessels accepting charters for the port of
Nog= do so on their own risk.
No particular damage was done, nor were any
lives lost, through tho resent earthquakes at
Hiogo.
The boiler of the steamer Hermann exploded.
&s men, comprising the whole of liie engine eiing
stuff, were killed.

AUSTRALIA.
. MELBOURNE, Oar. 13.

The Victoria parliament has been prorogued,
and it is expectod to reassemble in January next.
The appropriations were voted, including the
arum duo to the former governor, Sir Charles
Dowling, amounting to nearly 6,0001.
The government intends raising the loan of two
millions for railway purposes in London, and a
further sum of half a million for waterworks in
Melbourne.

The effects of the late legislative deadlock are
disappearing, and confidence is re-established.
The Mist Preserving Company is in full opera-
eon.

The following gold ships have sailed for Eng-
land :—The Benvonue, 23,625 om. ; tho York-
shire, 24,125 on. ; the steamer Omit Britain,
62,125 ors. ; and the George Thompon, with
30,500 ors.
SYDNEY, Ocr. 10.

On the assembling of the Sydney parliament,
Mr. Parkes, the Colonial Secretary, resigned, and
Mr. Docker was appointed his successor. Mr.
Tighe has succeeded Mr. Docker as Postmaster-
General. . _

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ADELAIDE, Ocr. 13.
The ministry has been defeated. Mr. Hart
formed a new administration, which also suffered

defeat on the land policy. Mr. Huy attempted
tho formation of a new cabinet, but has beat
unsuccessful.

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21

To-morrow being set apart by the President as
a day of national thanksgiving business will be
suspended.

Closing Prices:—Gold closed at 1351 ; the highest
quotation during the day was ; the lowest
1341. Sterling exchange on London, 109; ; 6-20
United States Bonds, 1882, 1121 ; ditto, 1885,
10M; ; ditto, 1866, 1101 ; 10-40 Bonds, toal.
Illinois, 1421 ; Erie, 38. Cotton, Middling Up-
land, 251. Petroleum, standard white, 36. Flour,
extra State, 6 dole. 200. to 6 doll. 800. Corn,
old mixed, 1 dol. 14c.