TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4167, 29 July 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Press Telegraph Agency.] ’ Auckland, Tuesday. In the Court to-day, counsel on behalf of Harris and Macfarlane, jun., announced that arrangements had been made which were likely to determine all disputes and prevent future litigation between the parties. Three actions by Harris, against Macfarlane, which were pending, have been withdrawn. All the returns from the country, in connection with the Waitemata election, with the exception of three, have been brought by carrier pigeons. They show 153 votes for Yon der Heyde, and IG7 for Macfarlane. Ghahamstown, Tuesday. About five hundred Natives have assembled at Miranda, for the great korero so long talked about. It is reported that they are waiting for Mr, Mackay, and for Maoris from other districts. Connection was established between the United Pumping Association and Tookoy’s workings this afternoon. The result has been a great improvement in the ventilation. Alexandra, Tuesday. The Kopua natives have already upwards of one hundred acres of wheat sown, and are still busy plantiug. Mr. Roche, M.P.C., met his constituents here on Saturday, when a vote of confidence was passed by acclamation. Taubanga, Tuesday. The Tauranga country board election, last night, resulted in the return of Mr. Edgecombe, Mr. R. Hill, Mr. Campney, Mr. Lundou, and Mr. Chadwick, jun. New Plymouth, Tuesday. An inquiry into the wreck of the Eliza Mary is being proceeded with. The Captain and the. Harbor-Blaster have been examined. The evidence shows that the fresh coming down the river caught her at right angles, and sent her on the South Spit. Lyttelton, Tuesday. The immigrants who arrived by the ship Northampton on June 6, were released this

day from the quarantine station, except a few invalids and their attendants. Christchurch, Tuesday. The New Zealand Shipping Company has received telegraphic advices from London of the following arrivals ; —W. E. Gladstone, from the Blulf ; ships Salisbury and Ocean Mail, from Lyttelton. Sailed—Cartvale, for Wellington ; Endymion and Duka of Edinburgh for Lyttelton ; Stirling Castle, for Auckland ; Lennox Castle, for Otago. Loading—Star of India and Hourah, for Wellington ; Waitangi, for Auckland ; Dunfillan, for Otago : Hindustan, for Canterbury. The Good Templar petition against opening publicbouses on Sundays is signed by 700 persons. - Dunedin, Tuesday. The Times publishes a letter from Mrs. Howard to a friend, in defence of her proceedings as emigration agent. She says she sent many excellent small parties by the Caroline and other vessels, and accompanied the Carnatic immigrants from Ireland to London Docks. In conclusion, she says that she may be unjustly deprived of her commission, but nothing can deprive her of the satisfaction experienced by her in helping the prospects of Otago, by sending good labor, male and female, in every class of industry. She was sure that when the people of Otago became acquainted with the facts they would do her justice. The letter has caused a good deal of comment. A banquet given to Mr. John Davie by the citizens on Monday night was most successful. Mr. George Turnbull, Provincial Secretary, was in the chair. There were over one hundred gentlemen present, all the leading interests in the city being represented. ARRIVAL OR THE ALBION WITH THE SUEZ MAIL. [Per Submarine Cable.] Bluff, Tuesday. The Albion, with the English mail, left Melbourne at S p.m. on the 23rd, and arrived at the Bluff at 10.30 this morning, making a quick passage of four days twelve hours. She brings thirty-one saloon and twenty-six steerage passengers, and 400 tons cargo for all ports. She sails for Dunedin at 4 p.m. Passengers for Wellington—Mr. and Mrs. McLean and child, Mrs. Harcourt, Miss Worthy, Messrs. Simpson and F. A. Wood. Twenty-tons cargo. EUROPEAN NEWS. Paris, July 20. General Latour, Orleanist, is appointed Minister of the Interior, and Bodet, Moderate Deputy, Minister of Finance. The other Ministers remain in office, and the Assembly, with a view of giving the Cabinet time to deliberate, has postponed the constitutional debate till Thursday. Berlin, July 20. The priest arrested on suspicion of being an accomplice in the attempted assassination of Bismarck has been released. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, July 23. On Thursday night the third reading of the Constitution Amendment BUI was earned by a majority of two votes only—thirty-five voting for, and thirty-three against it. Yesterday, when the Assembly met, the Treasurer asked for an adjournment until Tuesday, to enable the Government to consider their position, and the House adjourned accordingly. It is thought the resignation of Ministers will follow. The Cldef Secretary is still very ill. The Navigation Board has suspended absolutely the; certificate of the captain of the ship Oakworth. It w«as shown in evidence at the inquiry that after the fishing vessel had been ran down in the English Channel, and the cries of the crew were heard for assistance, utter disregard was shown for the safety of life. The Financial Statement is adjourned for a fortnight. The Government stated that after making full inquiries, they find that no kidnapping occurred on board the Daphne in the South Seas. Dr. Cairns has resigned the pastorate of Chalmers Church. The congregation is sending to Scotland for another pastor. Dr. Kerr, of Glasgow, is recommended for the Chair of Theology in connection with the Presbyterian Church in Victoria. P There are three candidates nominated for Collingwood, and two for Grenville. The steamer Andy, with new teas, has arrived from Foo Chow. Commercial.— Wheat and flour are improved ; sales dull Kerosene, Is. sd. Large sales of sardines, at an advance. Sydney, July 23. Parliament is further prorogued to the 23rd August. Mr. Lee has resigned Ids seat for Maitland. The new Wallsend Company have obtained the Imperial contract for supplying the Australian squadron with coals. The Governor has been informed by telegram of his mission to Fiji. Brisbane, July 23. Parliament has been prorogued. The speech referred to the work of the session, and regretted the action of the Council with regard to the land measure, which left the demand for agricultural settlement unsatisfied. Tasmania, July 22. Parliament has been opened. The Speaker spoke of the satisfactory state of- the revenue. No fresh taxation is promised. Adelaide, July 23. An explosion on board the river steamer killed two men and injured several others. The Speaker of the Assembly continues ill.