Melbourne, June 19th,
Levinger's trial lasted two days, and a verdict of manslaughter was returned. The Judge refused to accept the verdict, as being contrary to his direction. The case is to be argued in full court; The debate on the second reading of the Land Bill is still unfinished.
Several cases of sticking-up have occurred Hear the city. The Hon. W. J. T. Clarke is seriously
The Government do not intend to ap point Immigration Agents. Five banks have resolved to support Hugh Glass through his money difficulties. Mr James Buchanan, formerly of the firm of Dennistoun Bros. , is dead. The Railway Construction Committee report six thousand pounds per mile as the maximum for the construction of the North Eeastern Railway. Wool sales show a slight reduction. Wheat, 6s Id to 6s 2d ; Flour, 13s lOd ; Oats, 3s lOd to 43., firm ; English Malting Barley, wanted ; Make, 4s Id ; Coffee, brisk j Kerosene, dull ; Candies, 10|d ; Barley, 5a sd ; large sales of Cape raisins have taken place at 3£d.
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Otago Witness, Issue 918, 3 July 1869, Page 13
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170Melbourne, June 19th, Otago Witness, Issue 918, 3 July 1869, Page 13
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