TELEGRAPHIC.

Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2489, 16 March 1878, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

WOLVERINE FOR AUCKLAND.

MAJOR ATKINSON AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

RAM AND SHEEP FAIR

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, LATEST MINING.

Retorting took place for the Moanatairi to-day for a poor return of 224 ozs from 520 tons crushed.

Alburnia : The Eastern Drive has reached North Devon boundary, and looks very promising, but no more quartz can be taken out from here. The drive will be continued westerly, and it is only in this direction that any rich patches of gold can be expected. In this portion of the mine the crushing- at the battery improved owing to a superior stone forwarded. The New Morning Star crushing will commence on Monday. The stono looks payable.

The Coromandel Cricket Club are to arrive here this evening to'play a match with the Thames Club at Parawai Gardens on Monday.

SIISEII AN'S MOVEMENTS

Air Sheehan and party remained at P.ieroa on Thursday night, and left for Te Aroha in the s.s. Rioriro at noon yesterday. During the morning the Native Minister was desirous of interviewing Tukikino re the road obstruction, but the latter refused to

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The collections to-morrow in" all the churches will be devoted to the funds of the Thames Hospital.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The Tokatea manager's repaid speaks hopefully of the mine : A little gold is being obtained from the stopes, aud the low level is rapidly advancing.

The Royal Oak manager reports nothing imw. fie expects shortly to come on the old sho . of gold. The Corby will fini .h crushing to-day. A large held is looked for.

DUNEDIN, this day

NEWSPAPER LIBEL ACTION.

Ou dit, one of the evening papers is threatened with an action for libel for an alleged attack on the character of the proprietor of the opposing journal in connection with his contributions to the " Times " in a leading article on the Civil Service today.

THE CIVIL SERVICE

The article makes pointed allusion to some .individual.-., then deals with its contributions on the .same subject, saying : " We are gratified at the attention the article has excited, and we shall take encouragement therefrom for extending tiie inquiry into every department of'the public service. From every part of the country we have read letter*, couched In all kinds of terms, denunciatory as well as commendatory ; and already an accumulation of illustrations of tlie working of the Civil Service ; in the oenentf. oi wnicn we nope to share with our readers. We feel Uatiered at the inspired character which is attributed to the information conveyed ; and shall feel much more ilattered if the Government will only be pleased c<> confirm the belief by taking us as their guide iv dealing with this power, which sits behind the throne. We fear, however, that the courage to do so ia wanting, and that the strange power of mollifying wliich the office invariably has over its occupants, will induce the Government to wink hard at many things which a member and a supporter, when in opposition, regarded as things intolerable. It is high time the character of the Service, the character of its personnel, and the manner in which it is recruited and officered and generally conducted, should be subjected to rigid inquiry ; and, cheered by the encouragement received, both in the frantic indignation of the friend of " Barnacles," and the euiogiesaud commendation of friend., to the public welfare, we are resolved we shall not give over our grip of the Civil Service until it is brought more into harmony with the spirit of the age."

[PBESS AGENCY.]

TIMARU, this day.

The following official weights were declared last night for the forthcoming races at Timaru: —C.J.C. Handicap. — Templeton, 9st 121bs; Ariel, 9st Slbs; Punga, 7st 131bs ; Titania, 7st lllbs ; Longlands, 7st 51bs ; Hippocampus, 7st; Jangler 7st; Mirelle, 7st; Cloth of Gold, 6st lOlbs, Bidc-a-.vee, 6st 51bs; Deceiver, 6st 4lbs ; Chancellor, 6st.

Flying Handicap.—Templeton 9st 71bs ; Punga, Sst; Titania, Sst; Isaac Walton, 7st lOlbs; John Storell, 7st 71bs ; Mirelle, 7st 51bs ; Chancellor, 7st; Oberon, 6st lOlbs; Lima, 6st 71bs; Manilla, 6et 71bs ; Maori Boy, 6st 71hs. Cornnclla, 6st 71bs. Timaru Cup.—Templeton, 9st 121bs; Ariel, 9st 51bs ; Punga, 7st 121bs ; Titania, 7st lOlbs; Louglands, 7st Slbs; Hippocampus, 7st ; Jangler, 7st; Mirelle, 6_t 12lbs; Cloth of Gold, 6st lOlbs ; Undine, 6st Slbs ; Bidc-a-wee, Cat slbs ; Maritana, 6st Slbs; Deceiver, 6'st 41bs ; Corouella, 6st ; Chancellor, 6st; Oberon, Sst; Lima, sst 121bs.

Handicap Hurdles.—Eclipse, list 71bs ; Banjo, list 51bs ; Kildare, llst3lbs ; Ivanhoe,' list; Theodore, lOst 121bs ; Grey Momus, lOst 81bs ; Shillelagh, lOst 51bs ; Disturbance, lOst; Pakeha, lOst; Plevna, lOst; Merry Monarch, 9st lOlbs ; Harlequin, 9st; Cloth of Gold scratched for all his engagements.

WELLINGTON, this day.

H.M.S. Wolverine left for Auckland this morning. The Hannah Broomrield sailed for Kaipara

NEW CEMETERY,

The City Corporation are advertising for the pui chase of ground for a new cemetery. The New Manners-street Theatre will be opened on the first of next month. Mr Stephen Massett opened to a full house last night. He plays three nights before proceeding South.

PA'i'EA th-« rl.iv-

Major Atkinson addressed a large number of his constituents last night. After general remarks, questions on local matters occupied much time, aud for the most part his replies were satisfactory. A vote of confidence was passed. At Manutahi on Thursday night, a vote of confidence Avas also passed. m nHI.TS.-T.ITITROIT. this day.

The Canterbury Ram and Ewe Fair held diiriug the last two days was a ag?a_ success, but the Run Fair was greatly overstocked, and prices all round are in consequence very low. An address was presented to Sir George Grey this morning by the Sydenham

Borough Council. He received several deputations. This evening he will address a public meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. At a meeting re New Guinea expedition last night it was stated that 32 had already joined.

WELLINGTON, this day

MR LUSK'S BROTHER-IN-LAW.

Mr Butler, brother-in-law of Mr H. li. Lusk. has been apointed Native Agent in Wairarapa, in place of Mr Maunsell, who leaves the Government service. T.TTr.r.T.T"Mf. +.1..- fir,..

DISCOVERY OF GOLD.

A rich specimen of gold, in quartz, has been found in the Nakino Creek, near Mr Haleombe's residence at Fielding, Manawata. TIMARU, this day.

GRAIN MARKET.

The grain market lias been accive during the week. Large quantities are arriving in town for export. Wheat is firmer than at last quotations :4s 3d best milling; other kinds ranging from 3s lOd up to that figure; oats, 2s 9d to 3s 3d ; barley, nominal; general quality of grain superior. SIR JOHN COODE. Prior to Sir George Grey leaving Tiinaru yesterday, he received a letter from Sir John Coode, stating he would leave Melbourne for New Zealand by the first vessel, and probably arrive in Timaru about the 20th April.