TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4169, 29 June 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, June 2Sth. It is reported that the Directors of the New Zealaud Shipping Company are considering tenders from Eugland for the construction of two large steamers, superior in size and power to the ffawea and Taupo, recently built for the Union Company, Dunedin. If they decide upon the acceptance of the tender, the capital of the Company will ba increased. Snider rifles were issued to the Volunteers here to-day. His Excellency the Governor will lay the foundation-stone of the new Presbyterian Church in Willis street to-morrow. Prank Murray, arrested at Hutt yesterday, for an attempted stick-up of the Collector of the Hutt Highway Board on Saturday evening, was brought before the Magistrate this morning, and committed for trial. There were two men, and they attempted to grasp the reins, when the horse swerved, and the rider putfciug spurs to him, gallopped off, just escaping a blow of a heavy stick aimed at him by one of the men. Auckland, June 28th. The Superintendent has taken legal advice re the right of the General Government to charge interest on railways against the capitation.^ The opinion of Mr Itees, a barrister, says the interest can only be deducted from the land fund, and that the action of the Government in holding back the capitation is illegal. The dat2s on the deeds re Tairua, were erroneously published. The deeds conveying timber and other rights to Secombe bear date of 6th December ; the sale of Government rights the 7ih December, 1572. At a meeting of the Intercolonial Cricket Committee, held this afternoon, Mr Rice, Secretaiy, read correspondence tv the Aus tralian visit. He stated he had sent a reply to Mr Meares, of Dunedin, that Auckland would guarantee about £165 towards the expenses. The Committee passed the following resolutions :—'' That the match should be played at Ellerslie, provided the Auckland Cricket Club give the ground on reasonable terms." "That the match, New Zealand certain Australia, should be played at Auck laud." "That subscriptions be collected towards defraying expenses at once." Pictojj, June 2Sth. The Supreme Court was opened this morning by His Honour the Chief Justice. True bills were found in all cases. The Grand Jury presented an address of welcome to His Honour, in which they recommend the abolition of Grand Juries and the transfer of their duties to legally qualified officers, to be appointed by the Government for the purpose.

LATER ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN .--■ .; . . -'. :-':-::NEWS. Hokxhka, Jane 28th. The Albion arrived here to-day. She left Melbourne on the 23rd at 10 minutes to five o'clock, and experienced fine . weather throughout; making the passage in 4 days 16 hours. Passengers for Dunedia—Master Palmer and G steerage. » ' AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, June 23r& The election for the Western Province to the Upper House yesterday occasioned more than the usual interest of Council elections* The candidates were Mr Samuel Wilson, the wealthy squatter, and donor of £3000 to tha University, and Mr Anderson, a local man, of some means. The squatter prevailed, and secured his election by a large majority in-av strong squatting district. Early yesterday morning a fire occurred on the premises of Thomas Luke and Co., King street, tea merchants, which were totally destroyed, with the stock. Thfe adjoining premises of Francis and Macphersort were much damaged by fire. Luke was in.sured for £13,000 in the following offices :— Australian Alliance, London and Lancashire,. National, Northern, and Victoria. On Monday night, whilst two men. samel Smith and Millisfc, were generating hydrogea gas for a lime light, at the rear of the Theatre Royal, an explosion took place; Smith was killed on the spot, and Millisfc was badly injured. Both mem were blown, through an iron roof, at'a distance of twelve; feet. - Judge Molesworth having practically declared against the illegality of the Government selling the frontages to the reserves, the matter has been brought before Parliament, and has created a strong feeling. The Argus proprietors have proceeded, against a country journal for copyingReuters telegrams, without permission. The case has been fully argued, and judgment res rved. The decision will finally decide the vexed question. Parliamentary proceedings have been deficient of general interest, and until the financial statement early next month no matters: of very great importance will be brought forwards. Jarrett, for the murder of his wife afr Carlton, has been, sentenced to death, but jas there is a strong recommendation. ! to> mercy, it is unlikely the extreme sentence: will be carried out. The coflerdam at the new wharves on the south bank of the Yarra"g.ive way witk &. fresh in the river. About 100 men are out of employment. Miss Bolton has resigned her mathematical position in the Ladies' College to take a lucrative appointment in Christchurch, New* Zealand. Professor Barton, of Trinity College, Cambridge, takes the mathematical department, Mr Evans, wholesale grocer, has failed. Liabilities, £56,900, of which £55,000 are. owing to Colonial Bank, unsecured. At a. meeting of creditors the manager of the Bank: declined to give any information, and the creditors resolved that the e-jtate should be sequestrated. It is not believed that this amount is the actual unsecured debt. The second reading of the Lind Bill was carried last night by a large majority: The Irish residents have resolved to celebrate the O'Connell Centenary, on the sth. August, by a banquet and procession. MaJame Ristori is expected here about the third week in August. Sailed, on the ISth, the Cesarewitch, for Timaru. . . The markets are very dull. Sugars hare improved, and oats are in fair request. ' _ JSydnjjy, June 23rd. The Government Has arranged with tn«M Australian Steam Navigate n Company foi^( the continuation of the San Francisco temporary service for four months. The Land Bill has been read a second time in the Council. The Post and Telegraph Office at Sofala has been burned downMelbourne is scratehel for the Metro politan. Sailed, on the 17th, the Woodlarfc, for Hokianga. Newcastle, June 23rd. Arrived, on the 18th, Sunbeam, front Wellington. Adelaide, Jane 23nL The Government proposes to spend e» elucation £60.000. exclusive of tke amounfc required for buildings. ? •