AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS

New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 252, 2 September 1864, Page 6

AU STIIALIAN TELEGRAMS.

PICTON. August. 10. A mini, name iraliiiomi, was lulled by I lie upsetting of ii bullock dray, about a mile from Pietoii. At the inquest held to-day, a verdict of accidental death was returned.

YOUNG. August 1!2. A collision between the Europeans and Chinese look place ul Spring Creek this morning, 'llie Europeans were excited by a statement made at public meeting held by thc'anti-Chinese leaders, yesterday (Sunday), to the riled, that a telegram had been received Irom the Minister of I.ands 011 Saturday evening, stating that the police had orders to keep the Chinese within their boundaries. Ibis statement, induced the miners w ho took part in 10-dny s roll-up !o endeavour to drive the Chinese oil". Ihe latter resisted, and a melee took place, in which about ten Chinaman and one European wcie wounded. The police went out and restored order. It is tearedlhat further and more serious disturbances will take place.

HATIIUKST. August 19. There has been another disturbance in the gaol, ['"or two dnvs the prisoners have reiuscd to take the heminy served out to them. One 1111.11 having refused to do any work has been locked up in bis cell and put. upon bread and water. '1 lie ringleaders are am'jngst the mi 11 recently sent, here irom Dariinghurst, and they ccluplain that they have not sutlieient indulgences. August 'J2. A man named Isorris was brought up at the Police Court to-day, charged with being couceilied in sticking lip the mail 011 Mount Victoria. He was remanded to Hartley. The police have apprehended 011 the Careoar road a man calUd Little Jack, who some limeago rendered himself notoriously repealed robberies 011 the Mudgee road.

BRISBANE. August 17. A resolution has been passed by the Lower House to rccognise the services reiulered by !Pr. Lang in the cause of separation. A grant, of land will probably be given to him. Arrived, yesterday, the ' Collarov,' with (he .English mail.

Sailed —* City of Brisbane,' for Sydney ; 4 Lady Bowen, 1 for the Northern ports.

'I he m homier 4 Janet,' picked up nt sea by the Meamcv 4 Kew aSloon,' has reached here safely, in charge of Captain Sykcs.

August '11. Telegraphic communication has liecn opened be tween the city and Cape Morctou.

'J he foundation stone of the new bridge across (he l!remer was laid this afternoon by his Excellency the Governor. The municipal am! olhcr public bodies a(teiuled (he c ( rcmony, mid a geneial holiday was kept in Brisbane.

'Jim ' James Paterson' fa.), put in to-day for coals, and having obtained a supply, she proceeded on her voyage to Sydney. Arrived—' Bestlcss,' and ' Varni V::rra.' (s.), from Svdncv.

The 1 Queensland' (s.), sailed for Sydney yesterday.

GOULBURN. August 2:(. liyan and O'Neill were committed for trial at the next assizes for robbing a Chinaman, lining aimed. Elour has fallen to i'2(> per lon. Patrick Covle, a stonemason, cut bis throat to-day at Breadalbane Plains ; he still lingers, but it is feared the injury will prove fatal. Business dull. "Weather very cold, with rain. FOKBES. August. 17. Another fight is reported between lien Xlall, the old mail, and young Dunleavv. on the one side, ami three Bogolong troopers cwi the other, in one of Strickland's paddocks, ten miles from Bundabui'ia. The atl'air look place on Thursday afternoon. The police cut oll'tlie bushrangers from their hors* s, and upon (lie latter making towards them tiring commenced. Hall and his mates betook themselves to trees, many shots passed, but the bushrangers escaped. 11 all it is believed, is wounclcd in the shoulder, as lie dropped his rille, which together with the horses and accoutrements of tho robbers, is now in possession of (lie police.

August, 18. A report has readied (own llmt Sir. F. .l'ottiiiger and a trooper came upon the l>uslir:inirrr, at Wheogo, who fired nt Sergeant- Oondcll in (he paddock nt Bundaburni. A regular hush-light ensued ; the bushranger dodged from tree to tree, anil fired a good many shots, ■which were replied to ; but (he ground being boggy, tlie police horses were stuck, and the bushranger escaped

.August 2.'!. It is now known as a matter of fact that Sir. F. I'ottinger wounded the strange bushranger in the arm in the late encounter, lien JJall and Dunlrnry were also wounded in the encounter with the (hive troopers,—Hall, in muscle of the arm, and Duiileavy in the leg; but neither of the* wounds are believed to be serious. The strange bushranger luu been in search of Hall, with the intention of joining him, but has not yet succeeded. The pojico arc still in hot pursuit.

About one hundred-weight of rich auriferous quartz lrom 'the prospecting claim, Britannia Kcvf, is now to be seen at the Oriental Hank.

The Forbes claim is paying well. The river is still flooded. The weather is cold, but

HAY. August 20. The steamer 'J.ady Augusta,' Barber, mu.-ter, with two barges in tow, containing about one huudred and twenty tons of cargo, lias just, arrived at Goohva, consigned (o IU essrs. T. ii. Barnwell and Co. The 'J.ady Augusta' will proceed up the river, probably as high as Narrengera. MELBOURNE. August IV. Steady rains from north until sunset, when a westerly gale set in. Great excitement prevails on the transportation question in consequence of Lord Grey's speech. In the election address published by Mr. Walts, late editor of the Argus, for I'olwartli und Grenville, he declares for free trade and a liberal Land Act. No Ministerial address is yet issued.

Arrived—Royal Dane, Van Capellan, from Bivernool: Anna, from Boston. August 18. Tt is senii-odieiallT announced that the Government have invited the other colonics to a conference on Uie liansportatiou question. | The Victorian Government propose tliat notice be given that the postal contract be closed unless the nuiil stcamera cease calling at Western Australia. Tin' l.cauue lias decided to further combined action before committing itself to a reprisal policy. The-Acclimatisation Society have deputed to Mr. Ramsbottom to decido upon the destination of the salmon fry in this colonyArrived—Hamlet, from Boston. Weather stonuv, from south west. August 10. Adelaide wheat was sold to-day at. Ss. 9d., and Halt's ilotir at £20 10s. Markets firmer. Roberts. tlie billiard player, was defeated at Balhirut bv "Wright, a local player, who had SCO points "-iren him. Roberts' score was S7t>. Arrived—Claud Hamilton (s), from Nelson. Sailed—Balclulha (s), for Sydney.

August 21. Tbe Mimav Rivir duties' question is said to be definitely arranged. Victoria is lo collect imposts. Flour is quoted at £20 10s ; wheat, Bs. !)d. In the action of Bronckhorst against the Provident Institute for the prosecution of the directors, the verdict was given for plaintiil'. Auitivtu.' —' Ventul-e,' from Newcastle; ' I'enola' (s.), from Adelaide ; ' Black Swan,' from Launeeston. Sailed —' Julia Farmer,' for London; 'Jennie Oswald,' for Colombo ; ' Moria,' for Colombo ; 'Marcellus,' for Mauritius ; ' Ann Mclhuish,' and ' Spec,' for Newcastle.

Weather showery from north-east.

August 2'2. The Melbourne lnerelmnts live pressing (lie Govern ment to :i settlement of the trnns-Murrny duties.

Olio Ministerial action on tlie anti-transpovtution question is <rcnerully npproved 01. The discovery of a new gold-field in the Wiinmera district is just- reported.

Market* unchanged. The ' City of Adelaide' (s.), from .Sydney, arrived at the wharf yesterday morning at nine. .She eueonntered a heavy gale, whieli commenced 011 Wednesday night, and continued with great violence for thirty-six hours, during which time the vessel was compelled to lay to. "Weather intensely cold. August 23. Markets dull. A cargo of Palna rice was bought ill at £20 pelton, and was oH'ere'd at X2l 10s. A parcel of Manila cigars, ex ' Pactole,' was also olfercd. A large shipment. of itmdles has arrived bv the 'Cornelia Mathildc.' Arrived.—'Pactole,' from Hongkong ; ' Cornelia Mathildc,' from Uotterdnm. Sailed.—' City of Adelaide' («.), for .Sydney. AVeathcr still threatening and cold. ADELAIDE. August 17. A despatch received from tin; Secretary oi State, concedes the privileges of the distinction ot Honorable to members of tin.' Executive who have censed to hold oilico alter serving three years, or one year as leader o'.' Government. I bis distinction, however, has clfect only ill South Australia. The arbitration case—Smith v. the Clovemment— was decided in favour of Smith, tor £11)15 and costs. Ploiuvpiiet, ,t 17 ] L's. to £10 ; wlieat, slight demand, 7s. per bushel. Annivi:i>.— 1 Edith Smith,' from Mauritius. S.\ii.i:i>.—' Penola' (s.s.)

August IS. On the House of Assembly meeting to-<lay, tlic (iovemnu nt, deelined givinu; any Anther explanation of their jioliey on the revaluation of rims. 1 hero is more inquiry for whint. Sales have heen made at 7s. lid. for jiort delivery. yiour is quoted ;it £17 to £I'.) ]ier ton.

A caiiro of su<rar and cofloo vns oli'ercd by auclion to-iluy, but only 7UO bags of sugar Hold at fonner rail's.

Seven leases of Crown lands "wove ofiered at auction, but only two sold, the highest, thirty-lour miles, lor XI7 rental. August 10. Letters received from (he Jar north describe the country to bo greatly in want of rain. Several sheep stations are now in fho market. for .Nile. "Wheat is in great demand, at an advance of od. Farmers aie holding back. Best, Hlk-diessed Hour is quoted at .CIS to £19 per ton. Bran, Is. .'id. Quotations for copper ore from Hoonta £o*2 per ton ; Bxiria, XlKj. In the eattlc and sheep markets best bullocks fetcli ,C oto £1«> ; cows, to £11; sheep, prime, 17s. to 20s.

August 21. There has heon a rumour all day, hut it lias not been authenticated, that tin: remains of Leiehardt, the explorer, with his journal, have been discoverd (•)<) miles from Lake Jlopo.

Holders of -wheat refuse 7s Gd for Tort delivery; in (own 7s 3d. Then; is more demand for Hour, at .CIS to I'll).

The ride match to-day between ten English and (en Scotch crack allots was gained hv this former. Tlie grand total score was—English, G'JO ; Scotch, GI L Tho highest indiviihial score was 117. Cleared.— liona, for Guam, with a cargo of Hour and bran. Weather sloimv.

A ugust, 'I' 2. Mr. Charles llaek is in Adelaide, lie states tha( Iho n mains discovered avis those of I.eichharill, and thai he has Leichhardt's wriling to cnnlirm liis statement ; but ho declines giving particulars until Monday. Monday, 1 p.m. After repeated and searching incjuiries yesterday and this morning, doubts are entertained as to Hack's statement about the discovery of Leiehh.-mlt's journal and remains. 7 p.m.

Tho com market is very firm. There is no wheat offering. The last sales of wheal, were 7s (Id at the port. Flour is quoted at .1117 los to £10, and there are some inquiries.

Messrs. l'arr and Euxniorc sold a cargo of Mauritius sugar at the following ra(e.s : —Counter, ,£3 ( to lis (id ; crystals, .Cot! ,;s to £."S "is.

Nothing: further was known respecting Leiehhardt's remains up lo (i.3.j p in. hut llaek is expected by the train at 7.-50 p.m. Arrived. —Coorong, .s., from Melbourne, on Saturday night ; Kangatira, s., at noon to-day ; Orient, from London ; >St. Magnus, from Melbourne.

August 23. There is good inquiry for wheat :it. 7s (id, delivered, Holders decline lo sell. Elour is nominal, .CIS io.£l!>. Public feeling is greatly in favour of the mail steamers calling at Kangaroo Island instead of King George's Sound, it. being well known that the; P. and (>. Co.'s steamers can carry the extra four days' supply of coal necessary for (he passage from Galle to Kangaroo island. There is no further authentic, news about Leiehh.irdt's remains. Miss Cleveland's i/clntl at the Victoria Theatre was very successful. Tho Coorong sailed for Melbourne at 3 p.m.

MAURITIUS. Via Adki.aidk. The ' lulith Smith,' from Mauritius, brings dates to the 7th July. The following are the prices of sugar for tho colonies —White, first quality, 7"70 to S ; rond, 7'ot) to 05 ; yellow crystals, (i■ 7. j; fine yellow, ditto; good yellow, IV-10 to .00 ; fine syrups, very scarce. Freight, to the colonies, £3 10s. to £3. Exchange on London, !)0 days par. and 1 per cent, discount ; 7/.nglish , sovereigns, 3 per cent. ; Australian, 1 per cent. M. Lalonette, French Consul, died on his passage hence to .Lioui'bon.