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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2696, 7 October 1871, Page 2

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(from oreville’r telegram company, beuteh’s agents.) Hokitika, Oct. 7. The Tararua arrived at five o’clock this morning. Bhe left Hobson’s Bay at 3 p.m. on the 30th ult., and experienced strong S.S.E. gales during the greater part of the passage, having to go at half speed during the first three days. Passenger list—Mrs Pollock and family (3), Mrs Wood, Mrs Belcher, Miss Murphy, Messrs W. L. Fowler, J. Coates, T. W, Alcorn, J, Hood, G, Holmes, J. Carter, Watt, Brydone, C. J, Nairne, and 31 in the steerage. London, Aug. 14. Discount 2 per cent. ; consols 93|, 93.Jj, to 93jj. The third series of wool sales took place on the 26th July. There were offered—Port Phillip, 64,696 bales ; Sydney, 55,745 bales; New Zealand, 45,529 bales; South Australian, 8,371 bales ; Van Dieman’s Laud, 11,709 bales; Swan River, 2,591 bales; Sundries, 1,922 bales; Cape of Good Hope, 23,093 bales; total, 213,746 b.Jes. The series opened with an advance on previous prices; and as the sales p.ogressed a considerable rise was general. For the next series 90,559 bales have arrived, and 25,100 bales arc reported afloat. The Queen is at Osh wne. and intends to return to Scotland. The Crown Prince of Germany was at Osborne on the 22nd July ; and the Princess of Wales is at Kissingen. Prince Arthur visited Dublin, and was enthus’astically received by the upper classes. The reason of the House of Lords refusing to pass the Ballot Bill was, that the season was so far advanced as to preclude them discussing the measure. Rafiical demonstrations were made in the House, of Commons on the proposed vote of L 15.000 for Piiuce Arthur. The opponents to the proposal were only thirteen, and the vote passed. The early prorogation of Parliament is looked for.

On the sth August a demonstration was to take place in Dublin to urge on the authorities the desirability of granting an amnesty to Fenians. The authorities forbade the demons: ration ; but the meeting was held, and was dispersed by the police. There was a great riot, and many persons were seriously injured. ‘’Prince Arthur left Dublin qii'the 7th A ugust. Ministers wei’e snubbed on account of Mr Bruce having forbidden the meeting which was to have been held in Trafalgar Square, for the purpose of denouncing the granting of the pension to Prince Arthur, which step he had not power to take. Bruce withdrew the notices of motion.

Mr Cardwell promised to give the army a practical lesson in soldiering by a campaign to be held in Berkshire, but lias since relinquished the idea on account of the War Office failing to provide the necessary funds. The court martial held on Captain Beamish and Commander Knight, of the Agincourt, severely reprimanded both offie rs. The Colonial Conference held sittings on the 10th and 21st July; the Earl of Shafts|mry in the chair. A meeting of the English, Scotch, and Australian Chartered Bank was held on j;l}e 31st July, when a dividend of 7 per cent, per annum was announced. i r Feat hen-ton, the Agent-General for New Zealand, has arrived in London. The organ for the Melbourne Town Hall has been twice tested satisfactorily. Mr Cochrane called the attention of Parliament to the impetus afforded to emigration by the introduction of additional steam communication between the Mother Country and the Colonies. The British Association meeting held at Edinbppgjr djd not pass off successfully. The trial of (Communists lias commenced. The accused display great effrontery, and convictions are expected. One prisoner has been sentenced to penal servitude for life. A plan of wholesale transportation, and the formation of a new Colony is in favor. Julus Favre has resigned. The new Spanish Ministry, under M. Zori la, is working well. The Goodwood Cup was won by Shannon, with Favouius second, and Mortimer third. Signor Mario took his leave of the stage on the 19th July, and was enthusiastically received. Mr Boutwcll, of the U.S. Treasury, issued a circular announcing that arrangements had been made for tho disposal of the remainder of the new 5 per cent, bonds. The National Dank have the option of sixty days to subscribe the 50 millions bonds. Obituary.—Sir William West Turner, Sir J. D. A eland, Edward Baxter, Dr Mansell, Lady Pechell, C. Burton, M.P. London, Aug. 12. In the Commons Mr Taylor called attention to the evils attending and arising from the traffic in South Sea labor. In reply, the Government stated that the Colonial Office is determined to stop the slavery, but deprecated any premature judgment. The Queensland authorities are making every effort to properly conduct an immigration scheme ; but if it is not carried on in a legitimate manner, the Government will stop it. Mr Jymuaird expresses dissatisfaction with the reply given; ADDITIONAL SUMMARY. ' ' GaXle, September sth. The prolongation of M. Thiers’s powers was discussed in a Cabinet Council, and 16 Commissioners were elected to examine into them. Nine of ,them voted against the proposed measure. Some modifications were proposed, on which differences arose and still continue between M. Thiers and the majority of the Assembly. The question of the immediate dislandweut of the Nathnal Guards was discussed,

when General Ducrot’s amendment that they should be' dissolved gradually, but without •lelay, was adopted by a large majority of the Deputies. The Right being considered defeated, M. Thiers resigned, but his resignation was taken of his hands by the Deputies, all parties acting in a most conciliatory spirit. In Committee it was agreed that M. Thiers’s powers should last as long as the present Assembly. Further discussion takes place on the subject this week. The Times of the 22nd August 'announced that M. Thiers had arranged with the Finance Company for an advance of 110,000,000 sterling by draft on London, to pay Germany. The same journal in its issue of the following day, said the financial arrangements may fall through, in consequence of difficulties raised by the German Government. The French railway companies have arranged to pay the Government eight millions for the right to raise their fares Count Arnim is expeo ed at Versailles, in connection with the negotiations for the evacuation of French territory by the Germans.

The French Budget Committee has voted a tax of 3 per cent, on all articles except wheat, coal, and articles recently overtaxed. The temporary suspension of the levy of soldiers of Class 1871 has been ordered. M. Remusat, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, in rep'ying to Count Waldersee, declared the league for the dissolution of Alsace and Lorraine to be illegal, and ordered its dissolution. The Report rf the Committee on the reorganisation of the French Amy provides that military service shall be obligatory on all males between the ages of 20 and 40. Sie providing of substitutes is abolished, e right of soldiers to vote is prohibited, and the National Guards are dissolved. The Austrian Eeichsrath has been dissolved by the Emperor. It is officially announced that the cholera has appeared on the German side of the frontier.- Four cases, of which two were fatal, have taken place in Berlin. Incendiary fires have occurred in Algeria, where the revolt contmucs. The death of Garibaldi is reported from Florence. Another account says he ia ’ better. The demonstrations proposed to takeplace in France on the 4th September (the anniversary of the declaration of the Republic) were prohibited. In the House of Commons, a motion for a Royal Commission to decide as to the best means of reorganising the array, was withdrawn, Mr Cardwell assuming the responsibility of the organisation. The amendments on the abolition of the purchase system introduced by the House of Lord*, have been agreed to by the House of Commons.

Parliament was prorogued on the 21st August. 'J he Queen’s speech said the recent great events and changes in Europe had not compromised the friendly relations of Great Britain with fore gn powers. The participation of England in future international question- would be with a view to maintaining conco (1 and public rights. Her Majesty trussed the Treaty of Loudon would assist in bringing ab «t the s curi‘y, welfare, and ha]ipiuess o hi Ea.*t the referred with special s tisfaction to the present relations of Great Britian with America, and the Treat}' ofAVashington, and trusted that the rules for the guidance of the phblic conduct of Marine affairs obtaijj. ‘tfia general recognition of other Powers. . Full reliance was placed in the carrying forward of the subsidiary arrangements cordially and zealously by the American Government. The French Government had signified their desire to modify the Treaty of Commerce with England. Her Majesty was anxious to meet their wishes, and to give scope to meet the exigencies of France. The Speech tbni reviews the session, and concludes by stating the condition of the revenue, the revival of trade and the prospects of the approaching harvest are subjects for congratulation; An Admiralty Order sb<tes that Admirals Wellesley and Wdmot, and Captains Wells and Beamish are snspendel, and Captains Glyu and May censured It is rumored that the Agmcourt is to be paid'off. ■ 1 The Quflen is now m'noh betfcev, The harvest prospects are favorable. A gun-cotton manufactory at exploded, killing 27 persons, and injuring 57 others. The Conservative cuididate was elected for East Surrey. Accounts to the 11th of the American cotton crop are more favorable ; but unfavorable reports have been received since via Bombay. Semi-official French journals have published articles stating that the doubtful attitude assumed by the Rational Assembly towards M, Thiers has diminished the confidence j’eposed by the Germans in the fulfilment of the treaty by Frahbe, ' “ It is stated that there is to he another meeting between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, probably at Salzburg, on the 7th September. It has been asserted that after a basis Las been established at Gastein for the relations regarding the attitude assumed by Germany and Austria, Italy will adhere to the same policy, without any conditions.

London, August 30. The New Crons Gaxette"{ Berlin) state§ that it is possible the Emperor of Austria may visit the Emperor William on the Rhine on the ‘29th November. The prolongation of M, Thiers's powerj is to be discussed' in t|ie Frenoji Aasembfy to-day. Thie extreme Left are determined to propose the dissolution of the Assembly after the former proposition is disposed of. The political situation at Versailles is critical. Mr W. Baillie Cochrane, M.P., has addressed a letter to Mr Monsell, the Post-master-General, advocating an alternative subsidised Australian mail via the Cape of Good Hope, to afford cheap passage* to emigrants, Mr Monsell, in replying, said it was inexpedient to mix up passenger with postal arrangements, and recalled to memory the refusal of the Colonial Governments to contribute towards a fortnightly mail in 1804. He considered the fairest way would be to adopt the route via San Francisco in preference to establishing one via the Cape of Good Hope. London, Sept. 2[. Thp C'ronsiadi says it ‘ was teamed 1 a£ Gasteiu that Prussia shall make a oominunu cation tJ tho Government at St. Petersburg, tending to prepare the way for direct con. ciliatjon explanations between Austria and Russia, aubthalTanne ws. Melbourne, Sept. 30. The Postal Reform measure was rejected by the Legislative Council.

The excursion oflfthe Governor, Parliament, the IntercolonriTConference delegates, and guests, aggregating 601), in the Nelson and Cerberus, was a great success. The steamer City of Adelaide takes the Intercolonial Conference delegates down the Bav to-day on a trial trip. The result of the Intercolonial Conference ■will be made known simultaneously to the various Parliaments interested. The Haymarket Theatre has been burned down. The cause of the fire is mysterious. A man named John Jones was kil ed next day by the fall of a pillar in the rums. \ woman named Ann Marriott was found murdered on the beach at Afire took place m the loof ot ht. Stephen’s Church during divine service, but was Pr rml y tingof e Se d ‘ < unemployed” has been held to complain of the alleged want of e.nthe squatter, of Victoria, a passenger from Southampton, died on board the Deccan. Sydney. Twenty-two racehorses have been shipped to the Mauritius. , , H - Mr Tasso Lloyd, squatter, has failed. His liabilities are estimated at L 2/.000, and his aS Two a hundrcd thousand pounds’ worth of wool has been sold on American account at advanced prionsAdelaide. News has been received of the discovery of payable gold in the Northern Territory. Wheat is in fair demand at 4s /.pi. Christchurch, Oct, 7. The public mee'ing last night to answer the Brogden contracts, was attended by 200 persons. There were very few mflneural speakers, the number included Messrs Sawtell. Williams, Kenncday, Hawkes, Hart, and Huddleston, of Nelson. The resolutions previously agreed on were adopted. New Plymouth, Oct 7. The Natives sta'e that the final decision come to at the Pariaka meeting was that no roafia and no telegraphs should be made through their lands. Napier, Oct. 7. Major Mair met To Kooti yesterday proceeding towards the Taupo plains He chased him for five miles towauls the Un wera country. Night coming on, he lost him, but is now following up his tiacks.