TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 824, 13 September 1867, Page 11

TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

{yROM OUR OWH CORRESPONDENT.) Wbllikgton, Tuesday. The Honorable J. H. Harris was yesterday sworn in a member of the Executive, and left for the South, where he will represent the Government.

It is reported that Mr Richmond will reside in Auckland, for the same purpose ; and Major Richardson will succeed Mr HalL

Wednesday. The Governor's salary has been reduced by one thousand pounds.

The jsecond reading of the Timaru Board of Works Bill has been carried by 33 to 19. . 7

Only three Canterbury members opposed the Bill— Messrs Moorhouse, M'Farkne, and Reeves. A heavy Order Paper was wholly disposed of last night. >

Nelson^ "W^dhealcUyThere is a report of a* great -> rash to Mokihinui, twenty jailes north of the Buller. ..... The diggings at Waite'a Pakihi are turning out well. The body of a murdered man has been found four miles from the Buller. The body has not been recognised, and there is no clue to the murderer. Clydb. Sunday. The weather is remarkably fine. Mining operations are everywhere brisk, and trade is improving. Large numbers of Chinese are going to the Nevis. They are doing well. The boats for the Arrow punt passed through the town yesterday morning. People are disgusted at the delay in opening the Lakes road. Mr Barry was elected Mayor of Cromwell yesterday, being the third time. , Monday. Some new ground has just been opened on the Wiakia, about ten miles from Campbell's Gully. The prospfcefcs are said to be good. A rush i 3 expected aa soon as the snow is off the track.