LATER SOUTHEEN TELEGRAMS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVII, Issue 4179, 5 January 1871, Page 3

LATER SOUTHEEN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. December 24, 4,^3 p.m. : Sheppard and i Co. have got the contract for six years to run a coach from Wellington to Twanalri, through Whanganui, Pate%^aid the scene of the late native hostilities The first coach is to leave Wellington on January 9.— -The Independent supports the criticism of the LytteUon Times on the JBfcono#iwi;sarti#e by quoting from Mr. Dillon Ball's letter dated September 30 la«t t giving- an absolute denial of any pledge or promise by the Commissioners not to further borrow. Mr. Bell says, " What we said was simply owing to the impression conveyed abroad by Mr. JitzGerald's language, that the colony was in a bankrupt state, and must raise an ew loan to meet its current expenditure. Whether he meant this or not, that was what people thought he meant, and understood his pamphlet to be written for, and it was to these fears of his, and consequently of the bondholders, that our contradiction extended. No one in England ever objected to New Zealand coming into the market for immigration, and public works. No assurances given by ttS contemplated so absurd a proposition as that the New Zealand Ministry were restricted by what the Commissioners said here from bringing forward plans which they had already expressedly*bound themselves in the session of 1869 to introduce. lam aurprised at Mr. Kolleston's supposition, but at any rate, if any doubt exists in the mind of anyone who speaks to any of you, you can safely reiterate the statements which in. many letters we have made, that the capitalists here will, without any difficulty, provide, you with all the money you want." — The reports received by Government from different tribes throughout the country are condemnatory of the action taken by the Waikatos in reference to Mr. Todds murder. Many q£ toss© trib<Mf, wh<> foMMriy Slip. ported the Waikatos in, every action, whs- ! ther right or wroDg, now express themselves as much dissatisfied with the un» provoked course they hare adopted I during a time of peace, and when, most I of the tribes were betaking themselves to i agriculture and other industrious pursuits.— ! The Native Minister's circular inviting < natives to compete for prizes in dressing flax has been well responded to, and some 'beautifully-dressed flax, sent here byWi Tako, is much admired. A half-ton will be sent home by the Max Commissioners.— Recent advices from home state that the railways may be easily constructed on guarantee at a most moderate rate. December 30, 7.41 p.m.: Dr. Peatherston and Sir Charles Clifford arrived to-day, and were warmly welcomed by a great crowd of persons.— Mr. Vogel leaves for England by the January steamer for San Francisco.

GREYMOUTH. December 29 : A miner, named George Patnode, was murdered on Tuesday, at Noble's diggings, Grey River, being stabbed in the heart. He died immediately.— A boatman, named Samuel Wogan, or Wolgan, while drawing & bucket of water at Grey Quay, fell in and waa drowned ; his body is nob yet found. — Dr. Knight, AuditorGeneral, is now here, making inquiries for the General Government respecting the goldfields and coal mines. December 31 : An inquest has been held at Ahaura, on the body of George Patenaude, the man who was murdered at Noble's. From the evidence it appeared that he was stabbed by a girl named Margaret Quigley, a shanty-keeper, because he broke into her bedroom on the previous night, and returning next day used coarse liberties, which she would not allow. She was using a knife at the Mmc, and ran out ; he followed, and on the impulse of passion she ran it into bis side. He died in 10 minutes. The verdict was wilful murder, and she was committed for trial on the Coroner's warrant. She admits all the facts, and passed through here this morning on her way to Hokitika.

QUEENSTOWN. December 23 : Mr. Shepherd addressed the the Queenstown electors yesterday.—Apraotical j >ke was played. The town dock and town furniture were taken out of tho h»U, and placed before the Mayor's store, Tbx> police have a clue to the offenders, who hold a good position. — Mr. Haughtonhas been well received. December 24: There has been a great rush for land on the Martin's Bay route. December 27 : An impromptu JRifle Volunteer Match came off with perfect success— Eichardaon being first, and Worthington second. OHRISTCrTDKCH. Deoember 27 : A man, named Thomas Grogan, was stabbed in * drunken row at Le Bon Bay on the 23rd instant. H« died immediately afterwards. December 30 : A meeting was held this afternoon to disouss who should be brought forward to represent Chriatchurch in the General Assembly. The following were announced as candidates :— J. Cracroft Wilson, Andrew Duncan (late Mayor), Wynn Williams, and Edward Richardson (of Holmes and Co. ).

HOKITIKA. December 22 : Th« Great Extended Claim at Bnaa> -witk 10-X6V& lease, and about £8,000 worth of machinery on the ground, traa sold to-day for £2,600 to Mr. Casaius.— The funeral of the two men. killed at Woodatook waa attended by 200 persons.

NAPIER. December 28 : John. Carfcy, formerly of the 65th Kegimenfc, fell off Cobbs coach at Te Aute yesterday, and was killed. — Sullivan and Stewart have been committed for trial for stealing two horses at Whanganui. Inspector Scully arrested them at Waipawa.