TELEGRAMS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 4391, 10 March 1875, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[Fbom the Pbbss Agency.] Auckland, March 9. The highest score in the district firing is Kelly, 72 points. The nomination for superintendency is fixed for March 22.

The following is a complete list of the immigrant ships despatched by the AgentGeneral, during December: —Wellington, for Otago, 184 immigrants; Baron Abedare, 164; Fritz Reuter, from Hamburg, for Hawke’s Bay, 440 ; D&llam Tower, for Wellington, 266 ; Fern Glen, for Auckland, 179; William 'Davie, for Otago, 170; Tintern Abbey, for Timaru, 318; Glasgow, for Otago, 130 ; total, 2170. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Circular, Jah. 12, reports the‘total arrival of wool to Dao. 23, as 60,793 bales. A trial of the market for new wools, Victorian clip was made during the Nov. and Dec. series, by offering 1600 bales, greasy, which realised full values.

Purchases were doubtless made on foreign account, with the view of testing the normal Jfindred supplies available during the opening C.ales of the present year. Preserved meats are in firm demand; matton slightly declined; beef firm. ’ New Zealand flax has dropped to £5. The close of the year sales were forty bales, at £2O. The balance was withdrawn. * Large arrivals of hemp give no prospect of improvement. The Oyphrenes proceeded to Sydney at 8.30 a.m.

The schooner Tawera is insured in the New Zealand insurance Company for £BOO. Mr Dolmore, saloon passenger by the •Cyprenes, jumped overboard during the -passage. A boat was promptly lowered, and the was rescued.

Wellington, March 9,

The writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for Auckland, City West, in the room of Mr T. B. Gillies, resigned, was isShed yesterday, by G. S. Cooper, clerk of writs. An address to Mr Fox, signed by all the members of the House of Representatives who voted with him after the “No confidence ” debate against the Stafford Ministry, of 1872, will be presented to the hon. gentle-

man to-morrow, by as many of the members of the House as happen to be in Wellington. Messrs Webb and Fulton, owners of the steam collier Easby, are about to purchase another steamer to trade in conjunction with the Easby. The Government have received telegrams from Messrs Yogel, Julyan, Sergeant, and Dr Featherston, stating that the four million loan has been negotiated through Messrs Eothchilds. The loan has been issued bearing 4£ per cent interest; particulars will shortly follow. Dr Duller has purchased, on behalf of some one else, between 5000 and 6000 acres of the Paraekaretu block. The price is between £SOOO and £6OOO. Thewrifhas been issued for the seat vacated by Mr T. B. Gillies, and is returnable on April 10. . The Scottish volunteers have fired for the district prizes. Ballinger made a score of 71, and takes first prize; Captain Cross second, Sergeant-Major Stevens third. Mr W. H. levin has been appointed Chair- e man of the Chamber of Commerce; Mr Geo ' Hunter, deputy-chairman ; and a committeof fifteen has been appointed. The New "Zealand University has resolved that students who matriculated at the University of Otago, previous to the affiliation of such University to the University of New Zealand, may present themselves for examina-

tion for a B.A. degree on completing the course prescribed by the University of Otago. It was resolved that the fixing of academy degrees be left to the respective affiliated colleges. A. W. Williamson has been admitted to the degree of B.A. It was decided that a University calendar of 1875 be published. That an additional annual sum of

£SOO, making a total of £ISOO, be devoted to scholarships, and paid into a separate scholarship fund, the savings of any year to be used to increase the number of scholarships in future years. , It was resolved that the members of Senate be reimbursed their travelling expenses—that is fares,

and 10s per day during their absence, and one pound per day during their attendance at the Senate. It was resolved that examinations be held as soon as possible after April 30. Twelve scholarships will be offered for competition during the current year, last year’s schedule to be the schedule for 1875. The next meeting of the Senate is to be held at Christchurch, on the first Wednesday in March 1876. Mr J. E. Fitz Gerald was appointed as examiner in the Bowen prize exhibition for 1875. Hokitika, March 9.

The s.s. Tararua has arrived and sailed. She left Melbourne on March 3, and experienced moderate weather throughout. Passengers for Lyttelton, 2 steerage; 75 tons cargo. Sailed—T. B. Taylor, for Wanganui. Sailed —Prosperity, brigantine, for Melbourne j Seabird, for Lyttelton, timber laden. Dunedin, March 9,

The second half-yearly meeting of the

Standard Insurance Company was held yesterday. The net balance £2927 16s was placed to credit account, at the suggestion of the Directors, who recommended no dividend to be declared at present. The Forbury racecourse is in very bad condition, owing to the horses being allowed to train on the running ground. , The Daily Times referring to Sir George Grey r e manifesto, says : “On the proposed abolition of provinces he speaks like a statesman, and we are mistaken if the country will not cordially endorse his view.” Poet Ohalmbes, March 9.

Arrived—The b.s. Wellington. Arrived—Mallowdalo,from London, Deo. 18j she brings 2500 tons cargo and 111 longwoolled Lincoln sheep, several of which are tsrize takers. Sailed—Bruce, s.s., for Lyttel<H»on.

{From a Correspondent of the Star.) Dunedin, March 9,

Mr Bathgate, Resident Magistrate, gave judgment this morning in Carrick v Pyke, an action for £2OO, for breach of contract. The parties had been connected originally with the Southern Mercury. Judgment went for defendant with costs. Mr Ooombe’s Flying Dutchman, has completely broken down, and been scratchedjor all engagementfl,. . A new golden lode has been discovered at Bendigo, _ . A dreadful accident occurred last evening at Deborah Bay. While William Stephens and John M'Grath were charging a hole for a blast M'Grath let the fuze too low down and the tamping was put over it before the mistake was discovered. They soon proceeded to withdraw the tamping and flood the bole and commenced to boro out the charge of powder, but while so doing the blast exploded driving the men into the tunnel. Stephens’ left hand was completely shattered and his head and back injured. M'Grath lost his left hand, his right hand is seriously injured, the left clavicle is fractured, and the loft lung perforated, producing emphysema. On inquiry at the Hospital to-day, it was ascertained that Stephens was then undergoing an operation. ,M‘Grath lies in a very precarious state. A large parcel of Hennessy’s case changed hands to-day, at 295. Oornsacks are selling at 11s 9d freely. Oats ore opening up at 2s Gd, but are likely to be lower.

Large shipments of kerosene have arrived here, causing the market to be extremely dull, nd prices are expected to rule low.

AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, March 3. The Government intimated its willingness to join Tasmania in the erection of a second lighten King’s Island, and New South Wales is also favourable.

A vacancy has occurred in the Assembly by the resignation of F. L. Smythe, who aspires to a County Court Judgeship, which is likely to soon be vacant.

Steamer Whampoa arrived from England, 62 days ; brought a number of officers, and a hundred seamen for the squadron. Several men deserted here.

The United States Sloop Swatara sailed direct for New York.

The Volunteer embroglio has resulted in Government remitting the censure passed on Sergeant Empson for breaches of discipline. It intends to appoint a commission to inquire into the whole state of the volunteer force.

Annie Morgan, a young woman, committed suicide by jumping from a window of the Lying-in Hospital—distance, 20 feet.. Nothing has yet been decided by the Executive with reference to Hustler. ’ The Banks have raised the rate of interest on six months’ deposits to 6 per cent; three months’ to 6 per cent. A sharp shook of earthquake was felt in the north-eastern portion of the colony early on the morning of the second. It was distinctly felt in several localities. The Autumn Race Meeting commenced on Saturday. Diver and Melbourne are the best favourites for the Australian Cup, and odds are given on Melbourne for the Leger.

Sydney. Very heavy floods have been experienced in New South Wales and Queensland. Incessant rain fell from Saturday morning to Monday night, accompanied by an easterly gale. The town of Maitland was partially submerged, and hundreds, rendered homeless, occupy the Government buildings. All the rivers have risen considerably, the Patterson being 59 feet above the ordinary level. Vessels have been unable to leave port for days, and inland communication is interrupted. The floods are everywhere higher than they have ever been previously known, aud the loss to property is frightful. In Queensland nine inches of rain are reported to have fallen on Wednesday night, and 23 inches in 24 days. All communication has been stopped with the Northern ports. The Government intend to oppose Norfolk Island being placed under the Government of New Zealand.

The prohibition on the importation of stock is extended for another year. The Bank of New Zealand has taken premises in Pitt street, at the cost of £BOOO. Judgment was given against the barque Sierra Nevada for sinking the brig G. H. Peake. March 2. Arnold, speaker of the Assembly, was drowned during the flood by the capsizing of a boat, near his residence, on the Patterson river. A letter from Noumea says two communists are supposed to have escaped from Ducos Peninsula, because they were asleep at muster time. The Government sent out war steamers, towed back all the vessels to port unceremoniously. and searched them. These vessels were more than three miles from land when boarded. Adelaide, Wednesday, unpublished.. The steamer Gothenburg was wrecked daring a cyclone on Flinder’s reef. Feb. 25. The steamer Leichardt picked up near port Dennison, two boats, containing passengers. Three boats, with 90 passengers, are still adrift. The passengers include Judge Wearing and the Hon Thomas Beynolds. SHIPPING. Melbourne. Arrived—Feb. 23, Gleaner, from Greymouth ; Fob. 26, Eliza Firth, from Hokitika; March 2, Amuri, from Moeraki, Sailed— ; March S, Falcon, for Auckland. Sydney. Arrived*—Feb. 25, H.M.S. Bosario. . Sailed —Feb. 24, Sydney, for Auckland. Newcastle. Arrived—Feb. 24, Emperor, from Lyttelton; Wildwood, from Dunedin; Drover, from Auckland; Feb. 25, Hebe, from Lyttelton; Empress, from Auckland; William Ackees, from Wellington. Sailed—Feb. 25, Tasso, for Nelson. Put into Sydney through stress of weather. COMMERCIAL. Wheat, 4s 8d to 4s 9d, with less demand. New Zealand oats sold at 4s 6d; Californian, 3s 2d; Tasmanian, 4s. Victorian made woolpacks are in the market from Footsoray Jute Factory. A private telegram from New York reports kerosene strong,- and advancing. Large speculative purchases have been made. New Zealand 4 per cents, offered at £B7.