The Daily Southern Cross.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIII, Issue 3044, 29 April 1867, Page 4

The Daily Southern Cross.

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MONDAY, APRIL 29.

As was the case last month, only a portion of the February mail by Panama has come to . Auckland by the first steamer from Wellington. We received the balance of the January mail last Friday, just a month overdue; and we may look out for the remainder, of the February mail in a few days. We think these ikcts will prove how necessary it is for Auckland to insist that the entire of her - correspondence, unless specially directed, shall be forwarded from England by the Suez mail. Our English files are very incomplete. Owing to the zeal or rivalry of the officers of the Panama and New Zealand Company's service and those of the Wellington company, we are likewise without our Panama and American exchanges. They were duly forwarded, were o$ Jgajd % ?«a*ffl* to*t, toft -

On Saturday last, Dr. Philson and Mr. Commissioner Naught on, in accordance with the 136 th olause of the gaol regulations, made their monthly inspection of the prisoners' cella, bedding, stores, *o M at the Mount Eden Stookade, and expressed their entire satisfaction at the order, cleanliness, and discipline observed throughout the eitablishment. Two applications in insolvency were made before his Honor Mr. Justice Moore, on Saturday last. The petition of Daniel Gough, Auckland, was presented by Mr. Weeton, an order in favour of Mr. Charles Tothill granted, and the first hearing fixed for 3rd July next. Mr. Macdonald presented the petition of Mr. Jerome Cadmanj Mr. Machattie was appointed sequestrator, and Brd July next fixed for first hearing. The next sitting of the Court will be held on Wednesday next, when there will be an unusually large number of cases for hearing. A man named William Costello will be brought before the Police Court to-day on a charge of stealing a pair of boots belonging to William Garrick. The Queen has directed that the decoration of the Victoria Cross may be conferred on Major Charles Heapby, Auckland Militia, for his gallant conduct at the skirmish on the banks of the Mangapiko river, in New Zealand, on February 11, 1864, in assisting a wounded soldier of the 40th 'Regiment, who had fallen into a hollow amongst the thickest of the concealed Maoris. Whilst doing so he became the target for a volley at a few feet distant. Five balls pierced his clothes and cap, and he was wounded in three places ; yet he continued to aid the wounded until the end of the fay.— lllustrated London New, February 16. Colonel Sir W. H. Havelock has been decorated with a C.8., and appointed Deputy-Quartermaster-General to the army in Canada. This is one of the most important posts in the army. The high rate on newspapers to and from Britain via Panama is to be immediately reduced. Undersecretary Eliott wrote in December last to the Panama Eailroad Company, requesting a reduction in charges for transit across the Isthmus from lid. to fonrpence per pound for newspapers, book-packets, and pattern parcels. The company has consented thereto, and apprised the London Post-office thereof on the 22nd January. Newspapers will therefore be charged one penny from New Zealand, and twopence from Britain. We beg again to remind our readers that the Eev. Dr. Maunsell's lecture on "Ecce Homo" will be delivered this evening, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, the proceeds to be devoted in aid of the choir fund of St. Mary's, Parnell. There was but one case of drunkenness disposed of at the Police Court on Saturday last. William Ricbardswas sentenced to four months' imprisonment for stealing eight blankets and a wrapper, valued at £1 2s. 6d., the property 'of Messrs. Cruickshank, Smart, and Co., from their stores in High-street. A seaman had a narrow escape from drowning on Saturday evening through falling off the wharf near the watermen's house. It appears the attention of the waterman for the night, Charles Farrow, was attracted by a splash in the water, and, on proceeding to the spot, he found a person struggling in the water, and at once rescued him. The man had been immersed some minutes, and was insensible when taken out, but, after some hours' careful watching, was brought round. The members of the Chalmeston Association are convened to attend a meeting on Tuesday evening next, at the Newmarket Scotch Church, when the report of the deputation appointed to examine the last block of land offered by Government will be submitted. The Wellington Advertis&r states that after visiting Nelson and Picton his Excellency the Governor will return to Wellington, and thence proceed to Auckland. The Nelson and Marlborough papers to hand are filled with reports of the doings of his Excellency the Governor whilst visiting those provinces. A meeting of the electors of the Northern Division is appointed to be held to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock, at the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Candidates for nomination are respectfully invited to attend. Mr. John Palmer's hotel at Waimea West has been burned. The loss is stated at from £200 to £250. It was not insured. A reward of £50 is offered for the apprehension of the incendiary. The following telegram from Wellington, April 22, explains the cause of the excitement at Otago. It will be seen that Colonel Haultain is seriously ill : — " Dr. Knight having reported unfavourably of hin rfi-pxamin»tion of the Otago account?, the Government have refused to delegate the usual powers to Mr. Macandrew, the recently elected Superintendent. Mr. J. B. Bradshaw is gazetted as their agent for the goldfields.— There was a panic in the cathedral here last night, caused by a fire in the belfry porch. Ladies rushed to the doors and fainted. The fire was put out, and Divine service continued. — Colonel Haultain has returned very ill, and was conveyed to his lodgings on a litter," The following is a Christchurch telegram, date April 10 :—": — " The ship « Mermaid' sailed for London to-day, with a cargo of 2,753 bales wool, &c, valued at £56,674.— An accident occurred to Mr. Weld, when on board. He slipped down the main hatchway and dislocated his ankle." An Agricultural and Pastoral Association has been established for the Wairarapa district, On Good Friday, a pleasure party, consisting of Messrs. Galloway, Guy, and Bruce, of Picton, Mr. Craymer, of Dunedin, and Captain Junor, of Invercargill, Adjutant and Inspector of Musketry, went out in the yacht 'Fairy 1 on a fishing excursion. When about three-quarters of a mile from the wharf, and off the neck of land dividing the harbour from Shakespeare's Bay, a sudden squall caught the boat, and laid her on her beam-ends. Mr. Gny, who was steering, let go the main-sheet, but in the excitement of the moment the head-sbeets were not let go, consequently the boat capsized, filled, and went down. We regret to say that after the boat sunk nothing further was seen of Captain Junor. The remainder of the party were most providentially rescued by Mr. Duncan, of the Grove, who was fortunately passing at the time, and there is not the least doubt that the whole of the party would have met with a watery grave but for his timely aid. All Friday and Saturday volunteers were dragging for the body, but without success. The only articles found belonging to the deceased were his bat and riding-whip ; and whilst Mr. Duncans boat was over the spot where the yacht sank, one ten and two five-pound notes were found floating on the water, likewise belcnging to the unfortunate gentleman. It was at first supposed that deceased might be carried down in the boat, but when, after great exertion, the yacht was got up, nothing was found in her.— Advertiser, April 22. A grand musical and dramatic entertainment will be given this evening, in aid of the funds of the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, when those persons who were unable to use their tickets of admission to the entertainment at the same place, on Monday evening last, will be admitted to-night. The usual conversational meeting at the Parnell Hall will be held this evening, at half-past seven o'clock, when the subject of "Christian Saorifioe" will be discussed. Mr. Alfred Buckland will sell to-day, at the farm of Mr. G. H. Selby, Papatoitoi, cattle, horses, ploughs, harrows, poultry, &c. Messw. E. and H. Isaacs will sell to-day, by public auction, at eleven,,on thepremisesof Mr. Brighton, Queen-street, the balance of his stock -in-fc rade j also, at 12 o'clock, at their rooms, damaged drapery, &c. Mr. George Sibbin has received instructions to sell, to-day, at 12 o'clock, at his stores, allotments at Brookfield, and houses and allotment in Hobson and Chapel-streets. A meeting of the trustees of the Auckland Savings Bank will be held this afternoon, at 4 o'clock. ______^_^____