AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume IV, Issue 1143, 13 July 1867, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

(From the Sydney Herald s Correspondent.) Wixdsob, June 25. Two of the bodies of the Bathers have been found, and are now lying in the Roman Catholic Church.

The water is falling fast. Bathuiist, June 25. Mr. Bennet, Commissioner for Roads, has arrived, and given orders lor the immediate construction of a temporary bridge, for which a great deal of the material of the old one will come into service. The flood has happily subsided, and no further danger is anticipated. A punt is being constructed by two of our townsmen, capable of carrying fn e tons, and is to be launched to-morrow. The bridge over Cos's Biver has not been carried away, and remains uninjured. That over the Junction has been slightly damaged. In consequence of information received here with respect to an alleged intention of the Government to stop the further construction of the "Western Railway at Solitary Creek, it had been determined, previous to the flood, to convene a meeting upon the subject. The loss of Denison Bridge precipitates matters, and to-day a preliminary meeting was held, at which were assembled nearly every influential resident. A public meeting has been called for Thursday evening next. Newcastle, June 25. Messrs. Beeston and Bewick tried to get up the railo-ay line on Sunday, but could not pass Hexham ; they have started again this morning, and have taken a boat with them, by which they hope to reach Maitland. It is reported that schooner was ashoie near Bird Island, and there is a brig aground near the northern breakwater, but I cannot get her name as yet. The Helen Macgregor is all right at Port Stephens ; also, four other vessels, names unknown.

Mobfeth, Tuesday. The river has fallen two feet six inches up to 8.30 this morning; it has now fallen altogether about four feet. At 9a.m. the A.B.N. Co.'s Wharf was nine feet under water, and is not expected to clear before to-morrow. Maitland, June 25. The river is going down. High-street is dry except a portion opposite the Theatre. The scene at Horseshoe Bend is dreadful, fences, verandahs, and other parts of houses and furniture are scattered about in all directions. Large portions of the river bank must fall as the water recedes. Many houses along the river bank in High-street are in a dangerous state; the back premises and a portion of the yard of Blair's, bookseller, have gone. The railway bridge at East Maitland has been swept away ; the post-office, and its contents, at Fordwich have been washed away. The Mechanics' Institute of East Maitland is now full of refugees. A public meeting was held Jast night, but I cannot send particulars. The mails will be conveyed to East Maitland during the day, to be forwarded by the first opportunity to Sydney. A public meeting will be held this afternoon to devise means for rendering assistance to the distressed.

No lives are reported to have been lost. The report that the Rev. 3lr. Shaw had been drowned is not true. 3he up-country mails arrived last night. There is no communication with Newcastle except by telegraph. Communication beyond Singleton by telegraph it is expected will re-open to-day. The telegraph lines between Wollombi and jVTaitland are much damaged, and many poles have been washed away. The river has fallen five feet nine inches from the highest level,—it reached three feet over the Long Bridge at the upper end. Between TOO and 800 people are receiving food at the different places open to refugees. Measles, whooping cough, and fever are very prevalent among the children. The Wesleyan church and schoolliouse at Wollombi are washed away. Dr. Morrison and others have been np day and night distributing medicine. The landslips still continue. The city of Newcastle left Newcastle this morning, for Morpeth, with mails and passenfers, but it is expected she will not get beyond [aymond Terrace. Fobbes, June 25. The river is slowly rising : much damage has been done to the crops and other property. The families on the banks have been moved * the lafoon is very high, but is falling to-day'. Five oats are plying. A large nugget, weighing 38 oz., was found on the surface diggings near Matheson's lead. At the north lead workings have ceased during the flood.

Adelaide, June 24. The Executive Council met to-day to investigate the charges against Judge Boothby. The Judge appeared, accompanied by one of his sons, and read a protest, stating tliEt he should not attend further at the inquiry until he was furnished with all despatches from the Home Government on the subject, as well as all minutes of the Executive Council. The inquiry then adjourned till to-morrow. The water has been let out of the Torrens' dam, to allow of laying the foundations of the new Morpitt-street bridge. Duffield and Co.'s old Victorian mill, at Gawler, was totally destroyed by fire last nieht Some 10,000 bushels of wheat, and 1000 tons nour, besides brau and pollard, were destroyed Property insured for £12,000. The President of the Marine Board has surveyed the Dew port at liucla, at the bight, and safe and good anchorage. The wheat market is very firm; holders ask ss. Flour unaltered. ' eS i le Mauritius, bound for JN ew Zealand, put in leaky. June 25. t j T!" X i?L tlve 9 0uncil have agreed to give W i y ,? oples ° ftie despatches he asked »nci r gG i an ° ther P rot ?stthis morning, TurW P Stovrewas examined as a witness. Judge Gwynne is to be examined to-morrow. f n n Guffey was killed yesterday Mine a aft at the kernel

The cause of the fire at JUuffield's mill is still WnfT'l lnsuranee coders the actual loss of stock, machinery, and buildings market continues firm; buyers offer 4s. lid. for wheat; flour is unaltered. t jr. ' June 26. Judge Boothby sat at the Supreme Court this , deCßnce the adjournment of the Court till Monday next by the other Judges. Amongst other cases he called on the Moonta Jf/'™ ordered it to be struck out of the list, DOt "PR*"™*- The case is to be reinstated on application, if counsel can show

grounds for suet a course. The inquiry into the conduct of Judge Boothby before the Executive Council continues, and witnesses are being examined. There are reports abroad of the discovery of valuable gold-bearing quartz in the neighbourhood of Kchunga. The corn market is not quite so firm; sales of wheat have been made at 4s lOi d ; a parcel of good country bran flour sold at £10 15s. June 27. A number of tenders have been received by the Government, for the railway goods contract. An accident occurred on the port railway last night—the train ran into a dray at the crossing on the junction road, killed three horses, and injured the driver. The train was fortunately stopped at once without accident to itself. In Judge Boothby's case, Chief Justice Gwynne and several lawyers were examined yesterday by the Executive Council. The inquiry is adjourned till Saturday. Heavy rains are again reported in the far north.

The corn market is easier; wheat, 4s. lOd. No transactions to report in flour, prices unaltered. June 28. There is no business doing, owing to the departure of tho English mail. The corn market is dull, buyers-holding back. Sellers will take 4s. lOd. for wheat at the Port, but there arc no transactions. Flour is unaltered. Melboubne, Juno 24 Willis, tho defaulting bank manager at Tarangulla, was apprehended at Emerald Hill, yesterday ; he was brought up at the Police Court, and remanded. There was a fire at Dr. Motherwell's house in Collins-street East, this evening; it was caused by an explosion of gas and several persons were injured. Sheep are affected with scab at Skipton. 4000 bushels of Port M'Donnell wheat have been sold at 4s 9d; Adelaide flour has advanced to £13. 70 tons of plantation coffee have been sold on private terms, and a considerable advance in price is expected. 2000 cases of Cape, raisins, ex Midas havo also been sold privately. A large portion of the cargo will be offered at auction to-morrow.

A portion of two wrecks lias been picked up at Wellington Heads, ..New Zealand, and one is believed to be the Nautilus. June 25. The Ballarat Teserves have been divided among the mining companies—of the Park reserve the JETand-in-Hand get half, and the Western and Southern the other half. The Cricket reserve has been divided among six companies—Sir William Don; 8-20tlis ; Koh-i----noor, 4-20ths; and the Privateer and others get the balance. Martell's brandy sold at 6s 6d. Arrived. —Blackwall, from London; Cutty Sark, from Bourbon. June 26. Mr. Sands, M.L.A. is to be tried for peijuiy to-morrow at Enyeton. A number of witnesses have been summoned from Melbourne, including the reporters. A large steamer is off Cape Schnak, supposed to be the Geelong. The report of the Koyal Commission on Mining on Public Beserves gave satisfaction; the shares of companies interested are rising. The Blackwall, from London, and the Excelsior, from Liverpool, bring full general cargoes. The Sussex, from London, 3:ns not arrived, as telegraphed. Business is moderate. Hart's Adelaide flour has been sold for shipment, in bond, at £11; 8000 bushels Port McDonnell wheat, to arrive, have also been sold for shipment to England, at about 4s 9d. There is a demand for kerosene ; 2800 cases Cozzen's has been sold to land, at 2s 9d. Candles are not so firm.

June 27. The body of a woman was found in the Tarra this morning. The debate on the licensing question is going on. Business is quiet. Wheat is wanted for shipment, but there is none offering ; town millers are purchasing largely, at from £11 5s to £11 10s. Corn-sacks, 12s 9d ; 1000 cases kerosene sold at 2s 7-id to 2s 8-J-d, for Brilliant and Cozzen's. The Geelong takes 15,570 ounces gold, and the Suffolk 5,680 ounces. Messrs. Dalmahoy Campbell and Co., report the fat cattle market fully supplied, principally with second quality—prices are lower; best beef is worth 22s Cd per 100 lbs.; CO lb. wethers are worth 18s; second and inferior are dull of sale at much lower rates. June 28. The case against Mr. Sands, for peijury, heard at Eyneton, has been dismissed.

23,954 ounces of gold have been shipped by the Suffolk, and 21,556 ounces gold and 21,364 sovereigns by the Geelong. Business is quiet; 1000 cases of Bass's stout have been sold at about 8s 3d; 3000 cases of Downes's kerosene, ex Levanter, to arrive, have been quitted at 2s 8M ; American hardware is scarce and advancing ; shipments of nails have been sold at 305., and Collins's axes from 80s to 82s 6d. Abrived.—City of Adelaide (s.), from Sydney Tasmania and Derwent, from Launces ton Levanter, from Boston; Adelia Carleton, from New York. A meeting in aid of the New South Wales Flood Belief Fund is to be held on Tuesday. The Levanter and Adelia Carlton bring 10,259 cases kerosine, a large consignment of lumber, and furniture. The new Post Office is to be opened on Manday which is to be a close holiday, on account of Separation. Arrived White Hose, from London ; Joshua Bate, from Hongkong ; Nellie Chapin from Boston. Windsob, July 1. A public meeting was held at the School of Arts to-day to devise means for the relief of the sufferers by the flood. The meeting was largely attended, and about £500 subscribed in the room. Another dead body of the Father's has been found. Queenscliff, June 28. Arrived. — Levanter, ship, from Boston ; Adelia Carleton, barque, from New York.