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Otago Witness, Issue 1158, 7 February 1874, Page 16

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Wellington, January 2Dfch. An extraordinary general meeting has been called for the purpose of winding up the New Zealand Coal Company voluntarily. The cause is the insufficient support given to it. January 30th. ''' The immigration authorities have received ' a telegram notifying the sailing of the Woodlark in December for Wellington, with 350 immigrants. The total revenue of the Customs' department for last year was .£905, SOO as compared with £813,270 in 1872. The increases on the quarter were — Dunedin, £20,014 ; Lyttelfcon, £15,458 ; Wellington, £7597 ; Auckaud, £53-17 ; Nelson, £3536. The Provincial Government has definitely declined to take over the management of the first section of the Hutt railway when open, though it is willing to assume the management when the through line is completed. A prosecution has been instituted against the New Zealand Steam Shipping Co. for carrying more than the prescribed number of passengers in the Taranaki between Picton and Wellington on her last trip. January 31st. The Luna to-day brought down twenty men of the Native Arawa Contingent, to be stationed at Horowhenua. At the meeting held to form a Seamen's Union it was resolved that £2 per month advance on th« present rates be made in the pay of the officers, carpenters, cooks, and stewards. The firemen's wages to be £12 per month ; trimmers, £8 per month ; and foremast hands in sailing coasters, £7 per month. The order of Rechabites intend erecting a hall at a cost of £1000. A deputation of Rechabites will wait upon the Superintendent to ask for a grant of land for a Bite. The New Zealand Steam Shipping Co. were fined this morning in the R. M. Court £5, and one shilling per head, for carrying too many passengers between Wellington ana Picton. The fine amounts to £10. February 2nd. A prospectus has been issued of a new daily paper called the Tribune, price one penny. A weekly paper will also be published in conjunction with the daily. The prospectus declares that the question of Immigration and Public Works now resolves itself merely into one of administration. It approves of a firm and conciliatory Native Government. It disapproves of Provin^ cialism, but will endeavour to make the best of it while it continues in existence. Mr Hutcheson, the Mayor of Wanganui, and once the proprietor of the Wanganui Chronicle, is the proprietor and publisher. The ship Ocean Mail has arrived from London, 80 days out, with over 300 immigrants. Six hours after the Ocean Mail dropped anchor the Health Officer boarded her, and ordered the vessel into quarantine. It was discovered that there was one case of scarlatina on board, and al-o that five deaths amongst the children had occurred on the voyage from whooping cough . It appears that there had been three cases of scarlatina on the voyage, but the sufferers all got well the day before arrival. This fresh case broke out, otherwise the captain could have reported all well on arrival. It is expected that the detention will be very short. The ship Glenlora has arrived from London, after a passage of 91 days. February 3rd. His Exoellcucy Mr Dv Cane, Governor of Tasmania, leaves Launceston at the end of next week for the purpose of visiting Victoria and New Zealand. Arrangements have been made between the General and Provincial Governments, whereby the latter hercaftar will asssurae charge of all immigrants after arrival iv this Province. February 4th. The following are the number of immigrants which, by the latest advices, are on their way out to the Colony. The s.s. I Mongol with 320 souls for Dunedin ; Dilj liaree and City of Glasgow with 300 each for j Lytfcelton ; the Woodlark with 320 for i Wellington ; and the Scimitar with 430 for Dunedin. i The Telegraph line is down between Grahamstown and Auckland. Mr Vogel proposes to superintend tlie I Wellington scheme for special forestsottlement, whereby timber shall be cut by Government only, and during the iwoper season. The lo?s are to be Bold at a stated price, and the settlers are to be prohibited from cutting timber. Partial employment is to be tound for settlers cutting timber and making roads. Assistance, js to be provided for enabling them fcP

erect saw- mills. The forest land is not to be sold until the timber is removed. A sinailar scheme with regard to Westland is under discussion with, the Superintendent of that Province. Auckland. January 29th. Dr Crokc, Roman CathoJic Bishop, has left here in the Phoebe, en route for England, to endeavour to collect funds to build the Auckland Cathedral. The Star's Alexandra correspondent says Tawhiao has gone to Wanganui, and that a large number of Natives are coming down the river to catch "els for the meeting at Kuiti hi March, summoned by M ami bin. invitations have beeu sent to all parts of the island. Purukutu is in a great rpge with P.arakoria and others who sold a block of land at Mauugatautari. He says lie is sorry lie did not shoot him when a prisoner at the time of Sullivan's murder. January 30th. To-day was observed as a close holiday, I being Anniversary day. The regatta was successful, but the weather was dead calm. The gig race between Auckland and the Thames was won by the Thames, beating a crew that has won the race for nine years. For the yacht race there were eight entries, including Mr Street's (Dunedin) newly - built yacht Winona. There was not sufficient wind to fairly try them. The favourite yacht, Fleet-wing, won by two miles, leaving all the other competitors behind. Fifty were engaged racing in the various events at one time, and nearly all Auckland-built vessels. Mr Vogel has appointed a Commission to inquire into the late fatal boiler accident at the Thames, and into the stato of machinery generally on the gold-fields. January 31st. The steamer Governor BJackall has arrived from Kaudavu, after a passage of 1 17 hours there and 124 hours back. The City of Melbourne arrived there on the 25tli, with 35 saloon and 30 steerage passengers. The Blackall arrived at Kandavu on the 20th, and had to wait five days. A Relieving Officer has been recommended by the Provincial Government to establish a Poor Law Board of Guardians for the city. Yatterina won the Papakura Handicap of 100 soys. The Lauderdale, barque, has arrived from London, 96 days out, with 120 Government immigrants. The sale of Mr Joseph. May's rams realised on an average from £7 15s to £15 15s each. One brought 25 guineas. Stock quotations state that there is a short supply of dairy cows. Fat cattle average £25 10s ; sheep, £1 11s 2d ; lambs, 12s to £1 2s each. February 3rd. Yesterday the signalman at the Manukau bar made out a cutter labouring heavily in a stiff south-westerly gale, endeavouring to make the entrance to the harbour. A very heavy sea was running at the time. She was signalled, " Bar dangerous ; stand off." The cutter, however, stood on for the bar, and took the Southern channel. Just when it was hoped that all danger was past, she broached to and capsized, sinking almost immediately. It is generally believed that she was the Flora Macdonald, 18 tons, whioh crossed the bar the night before for Raglan, andputback. She had a numberof passengers, besides the crew and captain. A piece of ma<>t has been identified as belonging to the Flora Macdonald cutter. It has been picked up by a vessel arriving at Onehunga. There is little doubt now that the cutter was the Flora. Bags of flour have been seen floating about, but no sign of the bodies of the passengers. The passengers in the cutter were J. Graham, a married man and a large land owner in the Kaglan district, near Piako ; Johnstone, a half-caste, brother- in-lay to Mr H. Brabant, U.M., at Opotiki; Kobertson, an unmarried man, about 18 years of age, who j arrived from England about a month ago in the Hindostan, and was going to join his | uncle at Raglan ; T. Galvan, about 12 years of age, and son of Mr Galvan, the blacksmith «t Raglan ; Miss Phillips, aged 4, daughter of Mr J. Phillips, farmer at Raglan ; and Captain Kenney, who leaves a wife and family at Onehunga. February 4th. A special messenger to the Star says that miles from the Manukau Heads along the beach have been searched, but no traces discovered of the lost cutter. It appears that the cutter, when on the bar, became unmanageable, and kept broaching to as if the steering gear was wrong. She was struck when broadside on, the sea passing clean, over her. • la a letter from Rotorua the natives complain of injury done them by the Government not allowing them to lease their land. They say they are willing to give ground for a telegraph station at Taurangn. The Times states that the Governor will probably visit the lake district in March. Christchurch, January 29th. The first session of the New Zealand Wesley tin Conference was opened yesterday. The Rev. T. Buddie was elected President, and delivered an inaugural addresß. In the second stage of the competition for the selection of representatives for the Colonial Prize Firing, Cameron made 99 points ; Perrin, 85, out of a possible 112. The Merope, for London, is leaving, with a cargo consisting of 3738 bales wool, 36 bales skins, 2113 sacks of wheat, and 3208 saoks of flour. January 30 th. The Board of Governors of the Canterbury College yesterday made arrangements for obtaining a professor of mathematics and pbiloBpphy »t £(iOO a yoftr and, fees, Aud a profr?.

X Susies, history, and English, literature lmiH&d fees - plan£ * for new college +w fh»>re adopted, and it was reported nad been>e- room j* the Pablic Library nltn^S^pi-ing and Weaving mSSroVyd^edJcommencethe The New ZeS^^ yesterday resolv^ ha f p y tea be consti . tuted a separate . fc Th Wesleyan tended by 600 person, *5 b £ meeting was subsequently held, t m wer * present. Addresses wei delivered by the visiting ministers, and th* /f/ f one general Home Mission Fuj> waß s t rO nely urged by the Rev. Mr Budc, f Nplhoii r Rigg, of Dunedin, and Mrr Bitt of clutha. ' „ „ ... . . Jan hy3lst. At a meeting of the Astronomic* g oc i e ty held yesterday, the committee ere T q. quested to communicate with the '< enera l Government with a view to giving assu^^ to the Transit of Venus Commission >*. en it arrives in the Colony. The commitv^ also decided to take steps for establishing ai observatory. The new out-fall drain, which will cost £12,000, was formally opened yesterday. The Mayor, Mr M. B. Hart, gave a commemorative banquet last evening, to which 150 guests were invited. It was certainly the most magnificent banquet ever given in Christchurch. The ship W. E. Gladstone has arrived, 8S days out, with a general cargo, and three passengers. Mr l>e Bourbol reports :— Sellers: National Bank of New Zealand, £3 7s ; National Insurance Company, £1 3a ; South British Insurance Company, £2 5s ; Shipping Company, 12s ; Spinning and Weaving Company, £1 10s. Buyers : National Bank of New Zealand, £3 5s Gd ; National Insurance, £1 2* 6d ; South British Insurance Company, £2 4a ; Bank of New Zealand, £10 17s Gd. February 2nd. At the Wesleyan Conference, on the motion of the Rev. Mr Rigg (Dunedin), it was resolved that Waikouaiti circuit be attached fco Dunedin, and Roxburgh placed under Lawrence, also that a home missionary be sent to Roxburgh. An application for a minister for Kaipara, Auckland district, was refused. Additional ministers were granted for Havelock and Napier. It was decided to appoint two ministers for the Auckland circuit, and two for the Thames, instead of three as heretofore allowed. Mr De Bourbel reports : — Buyers : National Bank of New Zealand, £3 5s 6d ; National Insurance Co., £1 2s Gd ; South. British Insurance Co., £2 4s; Bank of New Zealand, £16 17s 6d. Sellers : National Bank of New Zealand, £3 7s ; National Insurance Co., £1 3s ; South British Insurance Co., £2 5s ; Shipping Co., 12s ; Spinning and Weaving Co., £1 10s. February 4th. Sixteen members have qualified for the Colonial prize firing. The highest score is 94. Lyttelton, Feb. 3rd. The ship Isles of the South arrived late yesterday, with 330 immigrants and 7 cabin passengers, 88 days out from Plymouth. The deaths reported on the voyage were two infants and one adult, aged seventy-nine. Nelson, January 30th. Last night, in the Provincial Council, resolutions for a loan for public works were agreed to unanimously. The Responsible Government resolution was negatived without a discussion. January 31st. The Provincial Council has passed a resolution recommending the importation of 150 immigrants per month. February 2nd. Mr Kynnersley, late Commissioner of the Nelson South-west Goldfields, died on Saturday from consumption, after a long illness. February 4th. The anniversary holiday was strictly kept yesterday. The Friendly Societies' fete was very successful, and the sports excellent. The mile race was run in 4min. 56«ecs. Mr Kynnersley was buried to-day, a very large number of residents being present at the funeral. The hearse was followed by a body of miners, who acted as coffin-bearers. The Superintendent, the Executive, and members of the Provincial Council, were present. Napier, February 2nd. The Qneen of the North arrived this morning, with immigrants. 106 days out— all well. The ship Queen Bee sailed for London on Saturday with a cargo of wool valued at £68,991. Taukanga, January 31st. The Murray has arrived from Napier, with telegraph material for the Opotiki line. A company is in course of formation to utilise the sulphur from the celebrated volcano at White Island, Blenhkim, January 29tli. The Superintendency nomination lasted 3| hours, the result being — Seymour, 45 j Baillie, 14; Godfrey, 6. i Wanganui, February 4th. The revenue of the port for the last month was £1825. For January, 1573, it was £1725 Westtort, January 30th. At a meeting of the Coal and Railway Committee, held last evening, they expressed a wish that the Westportians should urge active prosecution in the railway and harbour works, The season for work is ex* piring, but no action ia being taken. The pcn 1 township ia jeojwdisea tor wwt of

river protective workti. 9" Government are losing revenue fromA 8 and lease of reclaimed sectio^* _ t „ , V Feb. 3rd. The BuUer News Company have made arrangements for string a daily paper at Charlestown. / QuajoSistown, January 30th. Gold lias be/? 1 struck in the Caledonian mine, and it ? supposed to be the old lead. ISOlbs species have been taken out, and 400 Ibs of pi^ed stuff. The lode is dipping into Took/s. / Grahams-town, Feb. 3rd. The Caledonian specimens, weighing 1501b, gave 1 *>oz °f g° ld - The miners are still on the goldc* stone. Tookey's struck gold yesterdaY and more to-day. They are driving fr<*n the bottom of the Pumping Association's shaft, which is 400 feet below sea level. A 3-feet reef has been struck, runing towards Tookey's. The bank test of a small 4uaritity gave ten ounces to the ton, and the battery test of a ton and a half gave half an ounce to the ton, which is considered payable. Ten Volunteers have qualified for the Colonial prize firing. There is one squad to fire yet. February 4th. The telegraph tower on the eastern bank of the Thames river has been burnt down this morning. Communication with Auckland and intermediate stations is interrupted. There is no bush or scrub near the tower, consequently no clue as to the oiigin of the fire can be discovered. Alexandra, January 30th. Tawhiao, with his son Tutawhiao, te Netere, te Ngahau, and other chiefs are now at Kaipara en roitte for Kawhia. New Plymouth, February 4th. The programme of the Taranaki Races to come off 3LstMarch and Ist April, is published. It includes a Maiden Plate of 15 boys., Innkeepers' Cup, 12 soys., Railway Stakes, 30 soys., Ladies' Purse, £15. For the second day — Hurdle Race £15, Jockey Club Plate 40 soys., Consolation 10 soys. Entries to be made before 17th March. The journeymen carpenters ask for 10s per day after Ist March. A. warrant has been issued for the arrest of two men in Wellington suspected of incendiarism, reported last week. The Primitive Methodists' district meeting has concluded, The following are the elections made : — Mr Dumbell, President ; Mr Westbrooke, Secretary ; Mr Ward, on the G-eneral Committee. For delegate stations — Mr R. Ward, for Wellington ; Mr Tinsley, for Auckland ; Mr Sharp, for the Thames ; Vlr Westbrook, for Christchurch ; Mr Dean, for Invtircargill ; and Mr J. Ward, for Timaru. ______ ____ Hokitika, January 29th. The Kanieri Lake Water Race Company's shares are going off well. The Borough Council are now negotiating with the Company for the supply of water to the town. The mining claims are being taken up largely along the line of the race. Bluff, January 31st. The Bebington has completed her loading, and carries the largest cargo of any vessel loaded at the Bluff. It includes 4646 bales of wool, 3974 cases preserved meats, 83 casks of tallow, and 6 tons of bones. She sails on Wednesday. Clyde, January 29th. The case of the Police v. Stanbrook, for selling Calcutta sweeps without an auctioneer's license, was dismissed. The Bench said that Calcutta sweeps were illegal, and the property assumed to be sold could have nc existence, consequently there could be no sale and an action could not lie. The defendant was censured and cautioned not again to say anything irritating to the Police. _______________________