ARRIVAL, OF THE 'AIREDALE' and 'RANGATIRA.'

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 147, 29 June 1870, Page 2

ARRIVAL, OF THE 'AIREDALE' and 'RANGATIRA.'

IMPORTANT SOUTHERN Tfc.J_GB.AMS.

TOTAL W-CiSCK

OF THE 'STAR OF THE SOUTH,'

AT NAPIER

STRANDING OF THE 'AUEOEA.'

THE GENEEAL ASSEMBLY.

NAPIEE, June 24. The steamer Star of the South went on shore last night at high water, four miles south of Napier Bluff. Dense fog given as.the reason. She is high and dry. The cargo was saved. Her mainmast is sprung at the foot, and the stays carried away. Apprehension that her back is broken.

Mr. Locke has completed the purchase of 500 acres at Taupo Lake, head of the Waikato Biver.

Latest reports from the Star of the South are that she has got three feet of water in her engine-room. A Constabulary man named Stark deliberately shot himself yesterday with his revolver through the breast close to the heart. He is still alive, and likely to recover.

OTAKI June 22nd

The following private telegram was handed to us yesterday for publication by the Bey. Father Petit Jean :—

Our mill at Waitohu (Otaki) was destroyed by fire on the 13 instant. Have it published in the papers that the white people may know our misfortune —Yours respectfully.

TONIHI,

GEEYMOUTH, June 17.

Two miners named Bobert J_ommode and Bobert Blake were killed at Paddy's gully, Grey Biver, by a tree falling across their tent, while at supper.

Bobert Bussell, a mirier at the same place, died in the Hospital from injuries received in a fight.

TIMABU, June 21, 4.20 p.m,

The schooner Aurora, 42 tons, was stranded this morning at about two o'clock. On Monday morning the schooner parted hor cable, though at the time there was not much sea on, and drifted to within a few yards of the breakwater. The harbour master in a whaleboat took a crew and kedged out the vessel 'again to her former anchorage. She was then held'by a coir cable with anchor, and also a small kedge anchor. At two o'clock yesterday afternoon the schooner hoisted a signal of distress. The harbour-master Went off in the lifeboat and brought the crew on shore — Osborne (the master) and three hands. In the evening a whaleboat crew went off to the abandoned vessel, and put two men on board. About three o'clock this morning the coir cable parted, the vessel drifted inshore at 4 o'clock, took the beach bordering the Waimataitai Lagoon, and was pitched up high and dry on a sandy beach. The vessel now lies entirely uninjured. The Aurora is owned by Guthrie and Asher, of Dunedin, and is insured in the New Zealand, Company, but the amount is not known. A survey was held this -afternoon and the surveyors reccomended a* sale*. ■ ■ •■■

WELLINGTON, June 17.

In the Legislative Council to-day, Dr. Grace moved the address ih reply, which was seconded by Mr. Waterhouse. Messrs. O'Neill, Kenny, and Gisborne .poke.

The Speaker of the House of Bepresenta'tives, Messrs. Carrington, Rich, and the Government presented the address to the Governor.

Mr. Swan asked the Premier whether the Government knew that a cargo of South Sea Islanders had been imported into Auckland for working in the flax fields ? Also, if they are aware of the intention of the parties to cotinue the traffic ?

Mr. Fox said the Government had no information how the natives were obtained,; but if they ascertained that the abuse, as hinted by Mr. Swan, was likely to occur, they would, after due consideration with the Auckland members, take step., to remedy the evil.

Mr. Vogel said, as soon as 'the wire arrived from England,' no tiipe would be lost in con- j ,structing aline to Taranaki. ''>"■' ■-.; ;!•?'. _?'■' -June 18th. The General Government have received a telegram, stating that' the .iNew Zealand Commissioners , have succeeded in obtaining from the Imperial Government a gaurantee of a loan for £1,000,000. £ ' Lord Napier of Magadla has written a letter to, the Commissioners, in which he expresses himself as opposed to the employment*. .fGhookas in New Zealand. , ' The. Cave will not vote against therGoverument. .-■ -*■.*.. 7. June 16th. v Colonel Haultain has given notice of a" motion to the following effeot;: — fl.) For a return showing the total sum expended.- for Defence purposes from Ist July, 1869, to 31st May, 1870, and showing the amount of the liabilities outstanding at the latter date, including any sums claimed by the Imperial Government for ammunition or other stores* supplied to the colony, together with an estimate of the propoable defence .expenditure for the current month. (2.) For a return of the number and description of the arms and amunition issued to .Natives since Ist July, 1869, with the dates of issue, _uid the names of the tribes to whom they wtere supplied. (3.) Por a return showing the number and the tribes of the natives not ion regular pay, who have been employed since Ist July, 1869, on military expeditions, with the cost of the provisions and clothing supplied them, and the amount (if any) sti^l claimed by i them for services rendered.

Mr. Gilles has given notice that he will move for all papers regarding the appointment of the present Attorney-General. It is supposed that this has reference to Mr. Sewell's appointment.

Mr. Martin, of the Circular Saw Co., has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the liquidators of the N.Z.S.N. Co,, for selling the plant of the company privately for less than £20,000, which he said he was ready to give. The previous purchasers ii—imated their willingness to relinquish their bargain, and the liquidators then accepted Mr. Martin's offer. It is said, however that he no.w refuses.to compete his purchase. '

June 21, 7.25 p.m-,

' Mr. Reynolds' motion is as follows : —lst. That with the view to secure a more satisfactory system of government for the colony, it is desirable that the present provincial boundaries be abolished, and the colony be divided into two provinces, one comprising the whole North Island, the other the Middle and Stewar' ts Islands. 2nd. That the legislation and administration of the Colonial Government be confined to Judicial, Postal and Customs departments-, and the consolidated debt of the colony ; all other legislative powers to be transferred to Provincial Legislatures. 3rd. That all moneys, from whatever source collected, be the revenue of the province in which they are raised, subject, however, to a specified capitatation charge for maintenance of the above departments, and for providing interest and sinking funds on the consolidated debt of the colony. 4th. That' the whole of the revenues of the two provinces be payable to the Colonial Treasurer, who, after' deducting specified provincial contributions, shall pay the respective balances to the treasurer of each province."

Many Northern members willingly support the proposals on condition that the land fund is treated as common property. • •

Mr. Fox has given notice of motion to disqualify all paid officers of the colony for seats in either branch of the legislature.

Mr. Haughton has given notice of motion in favor of registrl-ed manhood suffrage. Mr. Vogel promises to make his financial statement next Tuesday. ' The accounts will only be made up for the first three quartsrs of the financial year, the fourth quarter being estimated in terms of the resolution of last session. The statement will contain details of a colonization scheme, and a Bepresentation Bill will soon after be introduced.

A requisition from the goldficlds, asking Messrs. O'Neil and Vogel to resign their seats, was presented to them to-day by Mr. Haughton, with upwards of two hundred signatures

Tho financial statement is to be made on Tuesday. The Speaker is to leave the chair at five instead of half-past in future. Arrived —Taranaki, from Napier. She leaves at two to-morrow.

June 21

In the House, to-day, replying to a question from Mr. J. C. Wilson, Mr. Fox said the Government did not propose doing away with members' honorarium ; but if any member moved a resolution on tho subject, the Government would offer no objection to its discussion, and would comply with whatever decision the House came to.

A Bill to make provision for the attendance of witnesses for defence in criminel prosecutions has been brought in by Mr. Travcrs, and was read a first time.

A Vote by Ballot Bill has been introduced by the Government. It is opposed by Mr. Cirleton, The debate is now going on. It is expected to be carried by a large majority. June 22, 7.55 p.m. The Ballot Bill has been read a second time. Messrs. Carleton and Hall opposed it. * , Leave of absence, for a week, was, granted to Messrs. Ormond, Birch, and Howorth.