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Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 722, 3 September 1870, Page 2

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ARRIVAL OF THE GOTHENBURG.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] (from our own correspondent.) BiAJFff, Sept. 1. The s.s. Gothenburg, R. G. A. Pearce, commander, left Hobaon's Bay on the afternoon of the 27th ultim6, at three o'clock, and cleared Port Phillip Heads at 6 p.m., passed Cape Schanck at 7.30 p.m., was abreast of Swan Island at 5.30 p.m. on the 28th. Experienced moderate westerly winds until the 30th, and afterwards fresh south-west winds till making the land at daylight on the Ist instant; passed the Solander at 10 a.m., and arrived at the Bluff at 4 p.m. Passenger List.— For Dunedin :Mr C. Flexman, Mrs Flex man and child, Miss Eliza Wilson, Mr John Fenwick, Mrs and Mi3s Ross, Mr John Southern, Mr James Macdougal, Mr Hutchins, Mr J. S. Willis, and Mrs E. Guinness. For Lyttelton : Mrs Paige,. Mr and Mrs G. C. \ Nixon, Miss Walker, Mr Hay> and Misa Eilen Fielding. For Wellington : Mr, Mrs and Miss Rhodes, Miss A. Niblo, Mr Pixie ; 80 in the steerage. G. W. D. Mailer, purser. Cargo List. — For Dunedin, 78 tons ; Lyttelton, 10 tons ; Wellington, 35 tons, Nelson, 22 tons. Melbourne, August 27. The Tararua, arrived this morning. The Prosperity from Hokitika, Emulous from Invercargill, and Annie Move from Rivertoa have also arrived. The. political event of the week has been a deputation from a section of the Independent Liberals to the Governor, calling attention to the fact that the English seven years' Parliament was always dissolved after passing- the seventh annual Appropriation Act, and that, therefore, our triennial Parliament,having passed three annual Appropriation Acts, should be dissolved, and no^. called together to vote supplies for the year when it expires by effiuxion of time in February next. The Governor sheltered himself behind his responsible advisers. The deputation's arguments are considered sound, but carried ho weight owing to the parties composing it. The Central Province difficulty ended by both candidates retiring, aud a new writ will issue. The Gazette notifies the dismissal of Christopherson, Shakespeare and Woods. A. G. Fisher has been seriously hurt by a buggy accident. He had purchased the horse which caused Sleight's 1 death, and was driving him in a buggy when he bolted. A complimentary concert for Horsley and Kendall's benefit takes place to-night, and promises to be a grand affair. The tickets are nearly all sold. The return ball to the Mayor, on Thursday, was an unqualified success. ; Claud Farie died on Monday, aged 53. Ellis, acting sheriff, is likely to get the appointment ; but a strong interest i s brought to bear iv favor of others. The warrant is signed for the execution of Cusack next Tuesday. • The Alhambra sailed for Fiji Islands, full of passengers. Sanguilly, a survivor (f the General Grant, has been remanded on a charge of robbery. The Rev. G. C. Minby, Presbyterian .minister at Newstead, has filed his schedule. . The brig Yarrow and barque Sussex, coal-laden, from Newcastle, have been wrecked outside Queenscliff. Both crews were saved. Captain Bartlett, of the Yarrow, has had his certificate suspended for six months. The inquir) into the wreck of the Sussex takes place next week. - . . Farrellj accountant of tlie Geelong branch- of the National Bank, has been suspended and his accounts found irre•gular. Lazarus Brothers, Collins street, have compounded with their creditors for 7s 6d in the pound. Liabilities, L 19,000. Business during the week has not been marked by any large transactions. Flour reached Ll3 to Ll3 10s j but less animation now prevails, and the extreme limit is considered reached. No change in feeding grains. Sydney, August 26. Government was only saved from a defeat by the Speaker's casting vote on the Loan Bill, but were defeated in Committee by the Chairman of Committee's casting vote on the same measure. Mr, Robertson vr:\3 re-elected unopposed. August 27.. Rain continues since yesterday, and weather bleak. The Brisbane elections are likely to be favorable to Ministers. Seven seats, yet undecided, are expected to give Ministers a majority of three. Adelaide, August 27. Wheat has reached 6s 3d. Tho Assembly has granted facilities for making vinegar from beer and wine. . • *Mr M'lntyre died at Mount Prospect, aged 101. FurrestV. overland expedition reaches Adelaide to-day, 27, th inst. Hobart Town, Aug. 27. Parliament opened on Tuesday. The speech spoke of numerous bills, amongst which the Intercolonial- Free Trade Bill has been read a first time, and copies sent

to the Governments of the different colonies. Tht. great will case, Rogers v. Espie, ended in the will being upheld.