Arrival of City of New York

Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2717, 7 January 1879, Page 3

Arrival of City of New York

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

LONDON, Nov. 26. THE presence of Russian cruisers iv Chinese waters continues to give cause for the most watchful viligence. The Frolic arrived here on the 28th, and reported the arrival of the Russian monitors Smertch, Uragan, Edinorog, and Peroon at Bakodadi, a gulf ot the Pacific, in the extreme north of Japan. It was considered advisable to send on the Lily, Magpie, and Frolic bydifferent routes to intercept the admiral on his cruise, and advise him of the Muscovite advent. The locked out agricultural labourers of Kent and Sussex, assembled to the number of between five and six thousand at Exeter Hall, with the view of enlisting- the sympathies of the non-working classes. Resolutions condemnatory of the action of farmers, and of the existing land laws, and expressing determination to support the men iv their endeavour to support the Union, were passed. Oilers of help from the Indian chiefs still continue. The health of the troops is good. The Turcomans are willing to co-operate with the British agaiust either the Russians or Afghans. The exposition ot the body of St. Francis Xavier has taken place ut Algoa. There was immense enthusiasm, and au elaborate ceremonial. The number of Catholics who attended was incalculable. AUSTRALIAN. The Mecca, with Chinese, went ashore on the Two-fathom Patch, off Ipli Reef, North East of Goode Island in Torres Straits. The Ocean went ashore on a soft muddy bottom and was easily got off. The La Perouse was nearly a new vessel. She had on board 43,000 ft of ironbark piles for Lyttelton. After she sprung a leak the water gained rapidly. In three hours she settled down, and in seven hours went down head foremost about 18 miles N.E. of Long Point. The crew escaped in the boats, and were picked up next morning by the steam-tug Francis Hixson. On December 27th the full-masted schooner St. Kilda collided with the barque Seagull. One seaman was drowned. The barque was abandoned. The rest of the crew were saved. The Northarn, which was burnt at sea, formerly belonged to the P. and O. Co. She was of 1,493 tons, and had a vaiuable cargo on board. A colt by Peer and Calumny has been sold for 400 guineas, and a chestnut colt by Peer out of Lurline for 375. Of the cattle, Matilda's Double Brunswick wa3 bought at 100 guineas for New Zealand. At the A.R.C. New Year's meeting Aconite won the Hundred Pound Plate and Midsummer Handicap] Pioneer, the Hurdles ; South Hamilton, the two-year old Stakes,; and Tidal Wave the 3-year old Handicap. • NEW CALEDONIA. The Kove fires were seen in a valley some miles distant, and the friendly Chief Gattelier went out with 200 men. They surrounded a group of 15 men who were engaged roasting a bullock. The f riendlies slaughtered the 15 enemies, put the roasted bullock aside, and replaced it with the 15 dead bodies, which were cooked and eaten, after which the warriors returned with appeased appetites. The number of the enemy killed in recent engagements is 28j and women and children taken prisoners. Naounoo, chief of the Manifoo tribe has offered to surrender with ISO men if their lives are spared.

Enjoyment and comfort at a small co«t You can thoroughly enjoy the Summer weather by purchasing one of the luxuriant Cane Lounges, Sofas, Mandarine Chairs, or Verandah Arm Chairs. They are to be obtained at the City Hall Arcade at a much lower price than ever before sold in Auckland. They are being disposed of quickly, as they are well and strongly made, and so suitable either for House, Verandah, Croquet, Lawn, or Garden. The Kapok Down just introduced by Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell is a beautiful stuffing for Sofa or Chair Cushions, Beds and Pillows, it being much lighter and cheaper than Feathers. The Stock ot Household Furniture at the " Arcade " is the largest in Auckland, and at medium prices ; there are upward of 100 patterns of Carpets and Hearth Rugs to select from ; also Linoleum, Silentium, and Oil Cloths of varions widths. Hundreds of Iron Bedsteads and Bedding of all sizes kept ready for delivery. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge in any part of the town. Drapery, Clothing, Manchester Goods, Millinery,, and Fancy Goods, handsome lot of Fancy Flower Jars and Toilet Sets. Houses furnished throughout at 24 hours' notice. Book Catalogues sent free and Goods carefully packed for country. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.— [A dvt.]