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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 227, 27 September 1867, Page 2

The Ruahine arrived at Wellington with the Panama Mail at 4 p.m. yesterday. We are at present without information as to when we may expect to receive our portion of the mail, as there is, we believe, no steamer now in Wellington which could convey it hither, and tbe Government wiil not incur the expense of sending for it.

We received the following laconic bulletin of news from the Collingwood goldfield by the Lady Barkly, which arrived early this morning: — 'Nothing new at present. Shallow holes are duffers. The deep ones not bottomed yet, but good faith among diggers.'

We have received a commumication from Mr F. M'Grane (whose brother's death whilst undermining a facing on Wilson's leasehold claim at Washbourne's Flat, we noticed in our issue of the 14th inst.), contradicting the statement that the rush to the Collingwood gold-field was caused by the discovery of the richness of the shaft in' which he was sinking, and also questioning the truth of the assertion that this goldfield had yet as produced any yields of such i marvellous richness ' as the reports first received, on most respectable authority, led us to suppose — We have already cautioned all persons who may have been induced to contemplate trying their fortunes at this goldfield by the reports which have reached Nelson of its prospects, to wait until more definite tidings have reached us as to the results of the deep sinking now going on. H&. The emigrants by the Cissy left the vessel this morning about half-past 10, and were warmly greeted on landing by a large assemblage of persons on the wharf. Carriages were in waiting to convey them to Christ Church, where a special service took place at 12 o'clock. The church was crowded and the service, which included the usual morning prayer of the Anglican Church, with special psalms and lessons, was read by the Rev. the Incumbent and the Rev. W. Ewald; the first and second lessons being read by the Revs. R. J. Thorpe and C. Moules, and the 113th Psalm, 'Praise the Lord, 0 my soul/ by the Rev. B. W. Harvey. At the conclusion of the prayers the Bishop delivered a very impressive extempore address, taking for his text the last verse of the 26th Psalm, 'My foot standeth in an even place; I will praise the Lord in the congregation.' The i service being concluded, the immigrants > were taken to the Provincial Hall, where about 80 sat down to a cold collation, and a merrier party we never beheld.. The distribution of the various domestics engaged under the auspices of the Ladies' Committee was then proceeded with.

In compliance with a requisition • from the members of No. 1 City Rifles, Captain M'Tavish has called a meeting of tho Corps for to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock, at the Bank Hotel, for the purpose of discussing several matters of importance connected with the Company.

The meeting of the Band of Hope at the Bethel schoolroom on the Haven Road on Wednesday evening, was very numerously attended both by the parents and by the juvenile members of the Society. The magic lantern was exhibited, much; -to the delight of the youngsters, , aud Messrs B. Crisp and I. Hill addressed the meeting. We understand that it is intended to hold these meetings once a month.

We stated in our report of the case of indecent assault at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday that the prisoner was intoxicated at the time of his apprehensiou. We should have stated that he asserted that such was the case, the contrary having been proved by the police authorities.

The Asterope arrived at Wellington from England on the 19th inst., bringing 104 passengers, 22 of whom are assisted immigrants for Marlborough. Our Australian files are occupied by details of the arrangements made for the reception of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Triumphal arches are being elected in the streets of Adelaide. Seats are to be erected at the Post-office, and the Sunday school children are practising the National Anthem, whieh they are to sing on the arrival of H.R.H. Prince Alfred, all in order to give him a right hearty welcome. Preparations were also in active progress in Western Australia, the citizens of Perth being apparently determined to exert all their means of welcoming and entertaining the Royal visitor. A programme has been arranged by a committee of reception, in which a levee, a ball, cricket matches, and devices for occupying the Prince's leisure hours are. proposed. The first ascent of Mount Blanc this year was successfully accomplished on the 4th July by two Englishmen. * The Editor of the "Sheffield Telegraph" having received several threatening papers in consequence of the part taken by that paper in the exposure of trade unionism, has given notice to all whom it may concern, that he sleeps with a loaded revolver under his pillow !

The Queen of Spain is writing a work ion the "Happiness of nations," on which t may be hoped that her theoretical exceeds her practical knowledge.

It seems that the remaining portion of the "Life of the Prince Consort," (of which the first volume, relating to the early yeais of the Prince, has just been published), and which will probably extend to three or four volumes, has been intrusted by her Majesty to Mr Theodore Martin, the accomplished translator of Goethe's ballads.

The Liberal Party have gained victories at Birmingham, where Mr Dixon was elected as the successor of Mr. Scholefield by a majority of 1605 overhis opponent, Mr Lloyd, and at Coventry, where Mr Jackson gained a majority of 289 over Mr Ferrand.

The infant daughter of Prince Teck and Princess Mary of Cambridge is to be christened Agnes, a new name in the annals of our Royal family. The Independence Beige states that the French Government are preparing state documents for publication, which prove that the Church party are responsible for the existing state of affairs in Mexico.

The Sultan has requested the authorities of the Foreign Ofiice and the Admiralty to select a board of naval officers to proceed to Constantinople for the purpose of taking charge of the naval administration of the Porte.

A case bas been placed in the Patent Oifice at Washington, containing several relics of the late President Lincoln, the most interesting of which is a little model of his own invention, whittled from the wood of a cigar box, for floating steamboats over the bars and snags of western rivers.

A negro had a severe attack of rheumatism, which finally settled in his foot. He bathed it and rubbed it, but to no purpose. Finally, tearing the, bandage off, h« stuck it out with a savage grin, and, shaking his fist at it, exclaimed, * Ache away, dear old feller, I shan't do nothing more for yer : dis child,' said he, tapping his breast, 'can stand it as long as you can, so ache away.'