TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 240, 12 October 1867, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Wellington, Oct. 12, Nooa. The Appeal Court met at 11 to-day, and adjourned until Monday. Judges Moore and Gresson only were present. The cases Cameron v. Otago Daily Times, and Kennard v. Featherstone are fixed for hearing on Monday. Mr Justice Johnston met with an accident yesterday, having been thrown from his carriage. He was severely shaken, but no bones broken.

The Mail for Europe via Suez will leave by the Otago, on Monday next, the 14tb, closing at 5 p.m. We have this morning received a letter from Mr Richard Nicholls, a well-known member of the mining community, whose name will be familiar to our readers in connection with the busbranging case at the Buller, aod who is now trying his fortune on Appoo's Flat, at Collingwood. The contents of Mr Nicholls' letter so satisfactorily corroborate the statements made in our leading article of yesterday, with reference to the present position and future prospects of that goldfield, that we have much pleasure in laying them before our readers. He states that he and his party have been prospecting there for some time, and at length found rich sinking in deep ground in Appoo's Gully, which it may be necessary to explain to those who are unacquainted with .the locality, is a ravine running out of the

fiat, ao-d? they have beea down 43 feet, but find considerable difficulty in keeping ;the .water out. They .express their determination to give the grouud a thorough trials but at "present the quantity of water #nds iW'.way into the sinkings has reudii&reVa it a very difficult task. Mr jfttintiils' gives it as his opinion that there is a good deal of gold to be struck in the locality in which he is now wotking, which it will take some considerable time and perseverance to arrive at; that the country ia * a likely-looking one, 1 well worth prospecting, and, Vhich, under proper prospecting, would turn out well, but that there is nothing at present wfcisfe would justify a 'ruin.' Xv connection with this subjec', we may mention that twenty-five miners arrived yesterday by the Phcebe from the South,' jaost df whom were bound for CollingwoqjJ.. . The Stoke Band of Hope AnuiVersary came off yesterday. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the youttg people mustered in strong force about three o'clock. Between the show&fi a procession was formed, numbering about 70 children, carrying about 30 flags lieiug various devices and mottoes, which presented a very gay appearance. Having walked through the village they returned to the ground, where a tent had been erected in which the children Were supplied with tea, cake, buns, 'etc., to their hearts' contents. The public tea took place at half-past five, but was rather thinly attended, owing no doubt to the unsettled state of the weather. However, those present seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The public meeting was commenced by Mr Hill at seven o'clock. Mr J. T. Smith, was voted to the chair and made a long speech. the chairman was about to call upon a speaker, to the astonishment of the assemblage a youth stood up near the door, addressed the chairman, and raised an objection to the Temperance question. The discussion thus commenced was kept up with unabated, interest for more than an hour. Tn3 audience were not slow in acknowledging: the able manuer in which all the speakers acquitted themselves. A report and balance-sheet were read, showing receipts £14 10s 3d, expenditure £12 Is, balance to credit £2 9s 3d. The adoption of the report was moved by Mr Hill and seconded by Mr Simmonds, and was Carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the ladies who kindly waited at the tables, and also to the young people who got up the discussion, was, on the motion of Mr James Fill, carried by acclamation. In coasequence of a quautity of provisions left, it was resolved to have another tea meeting on Monday evening next, at six o'clock, when the discussion will be repeated. We learn from Mr Huddleston that the missing rooks belonging to the Acclimatization Society, which were last heard of at Blenheim, where, we are glad to record, every trouble was taken to insure their preservation, placards having been issued immediately on the arrival of the ' illustrious strangers/ warning the mischievous I portion of the public against the conse--1 quences of any invasion of their personal safety, have since migrated to Havelock, where they have apparently taken up their quarters, and where they have been very hospitably treated. Perhaps, on the principle which is said to hold good in human affections, 'On revient toujours % ses premieres amours/ the venerable birds may yet revisit their former haunts, and place themselves again under the anxious and fostering care of their former custodian. The new conference of members of both Houses to settle the dispute which arose last week in reference to the Consolidated Loan and Public Debts Bill at length came to an agreement, on Tuesday, aud their report was adopted by both

jHousea. The Government, spared no pains to secure this consummation. A Wellington correspondent informs us that Mr Stafford telegraphed to Messrs Strode, Qrey, and Harris to return to Wellinvtoity nnd issued orders that the steamer sent to bring them up should lose no time ant! keep plenty of steam on in order to secure their arrival there in time. It is stated th*fc much pressure has been exercised in order to obtain the support of Messrs Strode aud Crawford, who did not 'take their seats when the House met, and many stories are current relative to the extraordinary means pursued by the Government in order to carry this measur&j by which the colony will probably be a i^ser to the amount of £300,000, for the aggrandisement o( private speculators; and ft is a melancholy fact that so much intimidation should have been exercised so successfully/in furtherance of so iniquitous a scheme, upon our legislators, who would have #hown a higher sense of their duty to th 6 country either by resigning or by facing the Government. The starting of the Kaikoura was detained until the satisfactory result of the Conference could be reported. It is said that Mr T. Russell, of the Bank of New Zealand, was actively employed during the last few days, both in and out of the House, using every means of persuasion, and, as it is supposed, exercising some sort of pressure on the Ministry, Mr Yogel, and othgr|, jt is moreover reported, in connection wflh this statement, that Mr Russell telegraphed some time ago to England, with instructions to buy up Provincial paper, and that the Bank of New Zealand will therefore probably net something like £150,000 by this transaction. We regret £pur inability to place before our readers the Governor's speech at the prorogation of Parliament, but the Phoebe left only half an hour after the ceremony had. concluded, and we must therefore await the next mail to place us in possession of it.

The Empire Dramatic Company arrived yesterday by the Phoebe from PictOD, where they made a highly successful visit. The Company consists of do less than 12 individuals, with a very efficient orchestra, and judging from the high reputation which they have obtained in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington, we may confidently anticipate that they will have no cause to regret their visit to Nelson. The Company is a very complete one, and we feel certain that their performances will meet with general appreciation. They make their first appearance at the Oddfellows' Hall, on Monday evening, when Tom Taylor's capital three-act play, 'Plot 'and Passion/ adapted from the French, will be given, the leading parts being taken by Miss Annie Merton and Mr W. H. Newton ; to conclude with the afterpiece of ' The Bough Diamond,' Miss Annie Merton playing the part of the heroine, and Mr Newton that of Cousin Joe. Same time has elapsed since any theatrical performances were given in this city, and we trust that these artistes will receive that support to which we are sure that the public voice will pronounce them to be entitled. , The Kennedy has made an excellent

passage from the Buller. She left Westport, crossing the Buller River bar, at » [ 7.30 yesterday evening, and arriving $ , alongside the Albion Wharf at 1 1.30 a.m. 5 io«day, nicking the passage in 16 hours. ; * She experienced a heavy gale, the wind " | being from the south-west, and splitting |§everal sails. The chief officer had a nar- ( Vow escape, having, in the height of the gale, fallen from the mizenmast head on to I deck, but fortunately sustained no ' j^aerions injury. The Kennedy reports tbe i Nightingale outside the Buller last |lsveniDg, and sighted the Wallaby, having l| vWthe Superintendent on board, this morning I tha end of the Saadepit.