SYDNEY.

North Otago Times, Volume XI, Issue 347, 18 September 1868, Page 3

SYDNEY.

A railway accident has taken place at the Sydney station, by which an engine was cap-nzod, owing to a collision with some trucks. Judge Cheek's hor3es, Earl and Emerald, which were in ono of the vans, were both injured. The Governor of Queensland has visited tho Darling Downs. Teas at auction realised 10s. bolow formor rates. Wool (greasy) is up to 6£d. ; hand- washed to la. Maize is 2s. 7d. Commodore Lambert has punished the natives of Rewa Island, Fiji, one town having been shelled and everal burned. A fino wheat crop is expected. Fat cattle are scarce at L8. August 28. The statement made by Mr Pn rites, tho Colonial Secretary, respecting the alleged Fenian conspiracy, is still exciting a large amount of attention. The " Herald" demands that the proofs said to be in possession of the Government shall bo made public. A public nioeting has been called for Monday next, to take the matter into consideration, and, it possible, ascertain what foundation there may have been for the statement. The Hunter River Steam Navigation Company have declared a dividend at the rate of ten per cent, per annum. The proprietor of the Varieties has been fined at the police coui t for carrying on unlicensed dramatic entertainments. At auction, white Mauritius crystals brought L-iO 12f. 6d. to L41 15s.; yellow Bourbon, L3i 15s.; counters, L31 to L34 10s. ; Elemo raisins, 5d. ; Cape raisins, 6d. ; figs, 5jd. August 29. The Protestant Political A nsociation is assuming large proportions. Arrangements are being made for tho establishment of branches in all the provincial towns. Tho members of the head society are known to contemplato inviting the Ministry to a grand banquet, in recognition of the independence they have displayed since tho introduction of tho Public School Acts. Maize is very plentiful at 2s. 7d. per bushel. Wheat is wanted ; but quotations are nominal. The University boat race, which caused a considerable amount of excitement in acquatic circles, was won by the Yeoman's crew. August 31. By the ships Stewart Lano, from Liverpool, and Martha Birnie, from London, our stocks have been increased bj 540 tons of salt, coarse and fino, and 145 tons of rock spit, 2500 barrels of beer, and a large quantity of sundries. Archbishop Polding has issued a pnBtoral, warning Catholic citizens from attending the public meeting to-night, called for the purpose of inquiring iato the statement made by Mr Parkes, the Colonial Secretary, w ith reference to an alleged Fenian Conspiracy prior to the attack on tho Duko of Edinburgh. A similar notice was given yesterday in all the city chapels. An unexpected difficulty in holding the meeting has occurred, as the trustees of the Masonic Hall have to-day refused to permit its use for the purpose intended. - The Bruckley Castle has cleared out for London, with 31,000 ounces of gold and a large general cargo of colonial produce. The Collector of Customs has tendered a written apology to the Government, and asked to be reinstated in his office. The letter has not yet been accepted. September 1. Kingfisher has been scratched for tho Derby and St. Leger. Coquetto is a firm favorite for tho Derby. Fenella is out of favor. The Barb and Tim Wh idler ore equal favorites for the Metropolitan Stakes. There is little betting poing on. The crowd which assembled "last night in front of the Masonic Hall, in expectation of a public meeting being held on the subject of Mr Parkes' statement •with reference to the attempted assassination of Prince Alfred, separated. peaceably, but before doing so gave three cheers for her Majesty the Queen, and three moro for Mr Parkes. Private letters favor the idea that Captain Towns will succeed in his object of forming in England a Pastoral Investment Company to take up the stations in Queensland in which his firm and tho Hon. John Robertson arc interested.