TELEGRAPHIC.

Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2604, 22 August 1878, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS,

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

MINING,

A crushing of one ton from the ireef driven upon at the 640 feet level of the Big Pump Shaft by the Associated Company only yielded Sdwts., scarcely payable. The manager believes that when a few,feet more are driven the reef will prove payable.

Cure.—The manager started the stopes on the continuation of Morrison's leader. The stone looks promising. The crushing will be started next week. . ; jj

DISTRICT COURT.

The action of Farrar v. Scott, the King of Pain, for £100 for breach of contract, is proceeding. The verdict is likely to be in favour of the plaintiff

TAURANGA, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE KATIKATI PARTY. The s.s. Hinemoa with the No. 2 party of Katikati special settlers arrived alongside the wharf at eleven this morning, and was welcomed by the Town Board. An address of welcome was read byMrE. M. Edgcumbe, chairman. They are all delighted with the appearance of the streets and suburbs. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING. Kapanga.—A large haul of specimens was made yesterday with a good show in the face. Hauraki.—A number of Coromanel gentlemen have taken in hand to develope the new lode just found on the surface of the old company, who, it appears, did not fulfil their engagements, hence the hew party. " CHURCH MATTERS. The second quarterly meetiug of the church-wardens and vestry was held at Christchurch yesterday, and passed off harmoniously. Mr Gentil received a vote of thanks for his trouble in getting up the concert, and also for building the new gallery.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE). NAPIER, this day. The Mayor of Auckland, who has been quite lionised since his arrival here, leaves for home by the Taupo to-morrow. vWELLINGTON, this day. WELLINGTON TRAMWAY. ~

The Wellington steam tramwaywas privately opened yesterday afternoon by a special trip, which passed off with complete success. M speed of Bto 10 miles an hour was maintained with perfect safety, uphill and'downhill alike. Although the curves and gradients are very sharp, the engine and car passed them with the greatest ease, and horses in most case 3 took but little notice, only one or two skittish young horses, who were startled, apparently more at the brilliant scarlet colour with which the cars are painted than at the engine, the latter working very quietly, with scarcely any visible steam. A grand public opening takes place on Saturday by his Excellency the Governor, and the tramway will work regularly on and after next Monday, when a full stock of engineers and eight cars arrive. It is intended to run each way every three minutes. At present only 3 engines of a total of 8 have arrived ; six others are expected soon. There is every indication that the tramway iFamVay H~tne"Xus?falia Tn- Mfiife?* steam MR GILLON ON THE MOVE AGAIN. Mr Gillon relinquished the editorship of the New Zealahder to-day. • Report says he has been used with scant courtesy by the directors in consequence of his manifesting too independent a spirit. He is said to have fallen foul of some influential local capitalists who were able to render his position too uncomfortable for him. Meanwhile the fine Roman hand.of Mr Stout is recognised in the leaders. . •^General sympathy is felt for Mr Gillon in in the severance of hiscohnection with the " New Zealand Post" on va 5 month's salary, and a private 'testimonial is being raised, whicli will be paid^o Mrs Gillon. PER PRESS AGENCY;)

WEtIiINSTON, thia day. ■■■•,;. i- SpiEPING^: Sailed : Kosannah 3?dse for Kaipara. ';, " ' r^CABTEfiTON, this day. ': ■ y'- ■■•■ -^ssa'ult. i I Thomas' 'Nelson and CarL.Jensen were arrested last -njght;for haying.-committed a murderous '~ assault on vMattliewj Wild. They inflictedlVery dangerous scalp wounds five or six. inches'>3ong turned up over the crown of \.th.e;:' head." The :do;ctors report unfavourably; ■ . ; ' :-^.; lr ■■:-.;? l| r.. tbis day..-- , ' ;FIRE. ... ,' ' ■■" '"' A fire last" rlight totally destroyed Newton's Livery Stables, Hardy-street. It broke out in the loft, which was full of hay, and the whole stables were in a mass of blaze when first discovered. Five horses were burnt to death, and two so seriously injured that they had to be shot.: One of the latter broke adrift, with, its clothes burning, and galloped wildly down Trafal-gar-street, .and dashed at the door of the Club, smashing the glass entrance. The harness arid saddlery are all destroyed.; they with the horses were insured for £300 in the National, and £300 in the Norwich; Union. The overseer's house and furniture were totally destroyed, and are uninsured.

FOXTON, this day. . A LUNATIC'S SUICIDE. /% A Mrs Richard Taylor, a lunatic on )her way to Wellington by the Jane Douglas,, jumped overboard last night, and was§ drowned. The body awaits the coroneE'|* investigation at Whyte's hotel.