TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Herald, Volume I, Issue 238, 4 January 1879, Page 3

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Saturday.

Mr. Watts’ horses, Lady Elizabeth and Ropudiator, have been shipped to Napier. The criminal sessions commence on Monday. There are 15 cases, but none of serious importance. Wellington, Saturday.

The West Coast railway route has been surveyed, and is likely to be adopted by the Government. The branches from the Hutt line at Kaiwarawara will in no case have a steeper gradient than 1 in 50. There will be no sharp curves, and the estimated cost will be £BOOO per mile.

It is reported that Mr G. E. Barton is going to Auckland to commence practice. The Royal Commission on higher education meets on February 15, and will visit each, provincial district. The Rev. Mr Habens is secretary. Hokitika, Saturday. The hull of the Mabel Jane, wrecked 20 miles south of Ross, brought at auction £55, the cargo £220. Judge Williams advises the Governor that he sees no reason to interfere with the execution of the capital sentence on the murderer Walsh. The Executive, have not yet decided on his fate. Mr Macandrew, after what took place in the House, declines the responsibility of issuing railway passes to the Press without the consent of a full Cabinet. He is personally favorable. Christchurch, Saturday. In consequence of the scarcity of grass, milk has been raised to sd.

At the Ashley County Council yesterday', members were appointed to represent the Council on the Plantation and Charitable Aid Boards, the formation of which was lately proposed by Government. The Supreme Court Criminal Sessions commence on Monday, Jan. 6. There are 14 charges, comprising forgery, three charges of embezzlement, one charge of false pretences, one of manslaughter, and one of burglary.