ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 162, 20 May 1864, Page 4

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

By the arrival of the clipper barque ' Kate' we have received our usual files of Sydney papers. "We copy the following telegrams of the Knglish March mail from tho Sidney Mowing Jftml/l 0 f the 11th instant. GENERAL SUMMARY. London, March 26th. The Australian January mails wero delivored in London on the 13th and 18th March. Tho Queen's health has much improved, and she was present nt the christening of the infant son of the Prince of Wales on tho 10th of Mareh. The Prince of Wales held two levees, ond the Princess of Wales a drawing-room on behalf of hor Majesty on the 19tli March. The Duke of Newcastle was suddenly seized with illness, and for some time his life >vns despaired of. The Parliamentary session before Easter was characterised hy move violent and more disgraceful per* Bonalities than have ever before been known. The Ministers lay all the blame on the Opposition. According to reports the excitement in the House of Commons was at one time so great that a display of pugilism was anticipated. This arose through Mr. Stnnsfield, a member of the Ministry, being accused of assisting Mnzzini in conspiring to assassinate the y.mperor of the French. The tono of the debate in ■which these personalties took place induced Mr. Stanefield to tender his resignation, which, however, Lord Palmerston refused to accept. The Order of the Bath has been conferredon Commodore Sir William Wiseman, Captain Sullivan, R.N., and Lieutenant-Colonel Gamble, all on the New Zealand station. Sir Rowland Hill has retired from the Secretaryship of the Post Office, and his salary of £2000 per annum is to be continued to him for life. Tho Assistant Secretary is the new Postmaster-General. The removal of the mail packet station from Southampton to Falmouth will be brought under discussion during the present session of Parliament. The Mail Service between Galwav and America has been suspended. The Great Eastern has been chartered for the conveyance of the new Atlantic cable. It is currently reported that tho new French Steam Company intend running powerful steamers between Galle and Sydney, and it is also reported that the Peninsular and Oriental Company intend reducing their faros and freights 2o per cent. On March the 11th, at midnight, a srreat reservoir of the Sheffield Water Company, one mile and a quarter long, and a quarter mile broad, and eighty feet deep, suddenly burst its embankments, and rushed down a narrow p-orge into Sheffield itself, sweeping away bridges, mills, houses, and everything in its way: upwards of 250 persons wero drowned, and it is estimated that the value of property destroyed Teaches £2,000,000 sterling. The coroner's jurv returned a verdict that sufficient attention had not been given to the durable construction of tho works. Great distress now exists in Ireland. The harbours are crowded with emigrants seeking passages to Cork, although that city contains 100,000 paupers, half of them women, and the rush still goes on. Ten men have been convicted at Cork for illegal military drilling. The dish ess in England amongst the labouring classes is rapidly decreasing. _ Nine thousand clergymen of the Church of England signed the Oxford Declaration Paper, and many others are openly subscribing for the defence of Bishop Colenso in the proceedings instituted against him by the Bishop of Cape Town. £1000 has been already collected. In the appeal case from Now South Wales, Osbonio -r. Eales, the Privy Council decided in favour of the respondent. The A rffut and Jockey Club Case has resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff; damages Is. The Jockey Club stewards, by this decision, can thus cxclude ■whom they please from Newmarket Heath. The University Boat Kaee was won by Oxford, beating Cambridge by twelve boats' lengths. The Prince of Wales was present. The Earl of Westmoreland has accepted a wager of £1,000 that he transmits messages by horses and jockeys within one hour (? where). Lady Don is a passenger per Suffolk to Melbourne. Chambers and Kelly arc to compete in June for the Championship of the Thames. Transportscion to AYestern Australia is to be continued ; meanwhile, the inhabitants are mucli divided on tho question. Memorials and counter memorials for and against transportation being actually canvassed. The expenses of the Xi*w Zealand war by the last army estimates have exceeded £200,000. OBITUARY. Lady Banks, Hon. Eniilv Granton, Lady Wilbraliam, Earl of Aberdeen, Lord Ashburton, Mrs. StaH'ord OT>rien, Hon. T. Eeresior. Mr. Horner, F.R.S., Sir Thomas Roberts, anil Admirals Ilatton and Taylor. AMERICA. March 12. War still continues, resulting in Confederate successes. The Federals during the winter recess determined by a series of coup dc main to surprise their adversaries. Generals Sherman and Grant (Commander-in-Chief) were to manoeuvre to induce the Confederate General Johnston to divide his forces to cover the different points threatened by the Federals. Admiral Farragut was simultaneously to make a demonstration againßt Mobile, and Federal General Thomas, with 35.000 men was to move upon Dulton, Atlanta. The plans were utterly defeated by the Confederates, and Sherman's army also beat speedy retreat. At the same time, General Ivilpa!rick was despatched to attack Richmond. From letters discovered afterwards, his orders were, if successful, to sack the city and put to death President Davis and Cabinet. He found it impossible to get near Richmond, and had to retreat quickly within General Butler's lilies. The army of the Potomac "till remains at lloandy Station. The Federal campaign in Virginia is thus ended in complete fuilure, which indicates the weakness of the Northerners. * General Lee received .10.000 fresh recruits. Longstreet's armv now numbers 15 000 The Confederates intend invading Kentucky, while Longstreet advances on Central Tencessee to attempt movements on the rear of General Grant's army. The Northerners are greatly dissatisfied with the results of the spring campaign, which has caused great disturbance in (lie money market, embarrassing Lincoln's Government politically. The bombardment of Charleston continues and blockade running is revived. i Admiral Wilkes is under Court-martial for disobedience of orders and insubordination. ■ The Judge of thp Appeal Court, at St. John's has ordered the release of the Chesapeake pirates. Confederate General Preston has been 6ent to Mexico to arrange a commercial treaty, based npon a mutual recognition of Mexico and Confederate Governments. Sold at New York 67 and 4 premium.

THE DANISH WAR.' Austria and Prussia definitely agree to the London Conference, but recommend active operations against Denmark. Prussia is laving siege against Puppel, which the Dane* are gallantly defending, though greatly outnumbered in men and artillery. Sharp fighting lin* taken place, and success varied. The Austrians bombarded Ercde-ic'n. but from some unexplained reason retire 1 from before that fortress. Tho Prussians are bombarding Sonderhorg. The King of Denmark, in closing the liigsdag, stated that although he was anxious for an honorable peace, the day of a humiLiatine peace was far distant. The allies in Jutland are appalled at declaration of inhabitants to poison them nil. Rumours came by telegraph from Hn'»burgh that Prince Austeuburg is dead, but it is since contradicted. The King of Bavaria died suddenly March 10th. It is believed Denmark will shortly assent to the Conference on the basis of ncgociations of 1851-2. FRANCE. The elections have terminated in large majorities in every instance against the Government. The Emperor is highly gratified at the expression of English feeling in his behalf on the Mazzini affair, and wishes to see revived the cordial understanding between the Governments of England and France. It is asserted that the Mexican loan of two hundred million of francs has been concluded with the London house of Glynn and Co. M. Lesseps predicts the completion of the Suez Canal for general navigation by end of 1867. ITALY. The conflicts between the French and Papal troops still continue, the polulaee participating in the riots by aiding the Papal soldiers. Serious disturbances are anticipated. A Hungarian Legion is forming in Italy under Ivo'suth's guidance. Immense preparations for war are making on both sides of the Po. The Austrians have 150,000 soldiers in Yenetia. The Italians have an equal number ready to oppose them. HUNGARY. The revolutionary spirit has a rain risen in Hungary and the Danubian Principalities and Austria is sending large reinforcements of troops into Yenetia. POLAND. The barbarity and cruelty of tho Russian soldiery is still worse. A spy s word is suflicient to ruin whole families. The Poles continue to fight bravely. In an attack on a Russian village, out of 210 Russians 10 were only left alive. Several other victories have been obtained. An appeal to European nations has been issued by the Polish National Government. The English feeling is unanimously in favour of both Poles and Danes. RUSSIA. The Imperial decree has been published reforming the law affecting foreigners, and abolishing the compulsory sale of landed property of Russian ladies on marriage with foreigners, and consent of Emperor to such marriages ; als'i payment of three years' naturalization tax. AUSTRIA. There have been extensive riots in resth, the popular cry being " Long live Garibaldi and Kossuth The Austrians are reinforcing tho garrisons of Hungary. TURKEY. All restrictions on the liberty of the press arc to ho abolished. SPAIN. The Ministry is dissolved and a now Administration formed—Senior Mon, President. CHINA. Major Gordon is proceeding successfully in bis campaign, and has captured several cities. . His operations are most extensive, and tho rebels are everywhere defeated. Chung Wang, the rebel general, is collecting his property in Nankin, with the view of retiring. In Japan all is quiet. From other ports no important news. Hongkong, Ist April. — Ivveliangeon London Dank bills, i and 10, on Bombay and Calcutta, 22S rupees. | Shanghai.—Kxchange on London, bank bills, 0 i and 4 threo-f'urthings ; Malwa opium, 5 dollars ; cotton, 21 taels per picul. INDIA. 20th April. The deficiency on Pudgct Estimate of revenue ISG3 and 18G4, 1,1.00,0('0 dollars on opium only. The estimated expenditure for lSfi-l, wa.s .L' 1.»,.' i t0,0(/0; another estimated revenue, £10,1110,000. Economy is recommended in view of the income tax expiring July, ISOo. The imports to be fixed at 7per cent. ; duty on tiibacco, 10 per cent. CALCUTTA. April 15. Tho Bank of Bengal reduces its rates 1 per cent, j Government paper, 5 per cent., 0 to GJ rupees preui.; 4 per cent., 3 and j to 3 and i rupees discount. Exchange on London, 2s. Id. Freights to London, dead weight, 775. Gd. Jute, COs.; seeds, 70s. fid. BOMBAY. April 15. Exchange on England, 2s. Id. Freights to London and Liverpool, cotton GO ; seeds, 40 to -t-5. To China, nominal. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE;. London, 2fith March. The money market is steady, but heavy demands at the Bank of England for discount. Tho oflice terms for good bills aro 5J to (I per eont. Consols for money 1)1-i to g, for account 01J to J. The Bank of Frankfort has reduced the rate of discount from 4 to3.J per cent. Tho Hank of France reduced from 7 to (i per cent. This decline ill continental exchanges led to n large demand for gold for export. Jjar gold refinaltio 77, lUid. per standard ounce. Coi.oxiAr, Govkrnmi:nt Skctkities,—-Victoria, f> per cent., April and October, 111! to 112.',; New South Wales 5 per cent, debentures, !o 100 ; New Zealand sixes, 108 to 110; South Australian ditto, IH7H, 100 to 111. Aggregate exports for the past month, i' 508,007, being a decrease of .C107,tl 1-0 on flic corresponding month of 18ti.'i, when the total exports were £742,27(>. To Melbourne, the month's esporis are -C217,:!5!) against £33 1,530 in January-February, being a decrease of .CX7,111. Shipments of metals, tobacco, hops, provisions, oilmen's stores, and white wines have advanced; all oilier items lower. To Sydney and Morelon finv, the exports show a nominal increase of £JSS. Miipinents ofdniperv have declined ; oilmen's stores have enhanced ; the quotations for spirits are lower. To Adelaide the exports shew a decrease of il 15,036. To New Zealand the decrease is £10,954. The half-yearly meeting of the Hank of England took place, at which a six mouths' dividend was declared of 51 per cent. The net profits for the same lime are £75(5,113. On March 21st the Hank of Australasia's dividend and bonus was declared e.pial to l-l- per cent, per annum. The I'nion Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of JL'2 per share, being 8 per cent, for the halfyear. The North British Australasian Company's dividend for the year is 0 per cent. 'Die Panama and New Zealand Australian Roval Mail Company has issued a prospuctus, and fresh capital is wanted to the amount of £375,000. Old shares Is (Jd. premium. the affairs ol tin.* (.treat Kastern Steam Navigation Company are in great derangement. The directors and shareholders have disagreed. r lhe Board of Trade returns are very satisfactory. WOOL REPORT. 24th March. Sales commenced on 3rd March, and closed on the 23rd. Total bales catalogued 53,!1i12. There was a lar„'« ulU'iulnncv ol buyers, bolli ol home and foreign,

n»cl r>Hors ndranepd from halfpenny to one ppnnr. Tlie oompotition mis liriwitli a steady domawl at satisfactory priccs, which is expected to continue throughout the year.