TELEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 346, 11 April 1874, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

(From the Dunedin Dailies. ) Wellington, April 7. The diver 'of H.M.S. Lconidas (Thomas Harmau) inspected the bol torn of the Mikado, and certified that he found no damage whatever, more than the paint scratched, and Avas of opinion that no harm had been dono to tho ship. The agents at ilouolulu have written that the Mikado proceeded on her voyage at the hour originally fixed. She grounded on a sandbank to leeward of the entrance to the harbour. April 8. At the Supreme Court Criminal Sittings to-day there were only five cases of which three were for indecent assault. Four were thrown out by the Grand Jurj', and in the other case a Maori was charged with cutting and wounding, but was acquitted on the ground that it was done accidentally. Auckland, April 7. The following are the nominations for the Autumn Meeting : — The Autumn Handicap, 150 soys — Mr. Young's Tattler, Mr. Wynyard's Discord, Parawhenua, Batter, Lurline, and Calumny, Mr. M'Gee's Golden Crown. Steoplechase, of 100 soys. — Mr. Murray's Mount Pharoah and Sam Wcller, Mr. Banks's Costello, Mr. Wynard's Cam, Mr. Thorpe's Earey, Mr. Kirkwood's Sultan, Mr. M'Rae's Rustic, Mr. M'Gee's Quicksilver, Mr. Carroll's Boy in Blue. Auckland Cup Handicap 100 soys. — Discord, Parawhenua, Batter, Calumny, Lurline, and Golden Crown. At the inquest held on Mary Cottars, the evidence showed that a sleeping draught was not the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict of " Died from Natural Causes." The Luna has returned from visiting the Northern lighthouses. April 8. The Inspector of Police denies the reported departure of Sullivan to Sydney. The wharf labourers have resolved to demand 10s per day of eight hours for discharging vessels. The Chief Justice, in opening the Criminal Sessions, commented on the smallness of the calendar, and said it was not more than a quarter of the cases he had tried one Session. Grahawstown, April 7. At the Good Templars' Anniversary Soiree last night, Mr. Lusk, the President, said that, to carry on the crusade, the Templars must prepare to spend money to purchase the vested rights of persons engaged in tho liquor traffic. The statement was received with dissent. Nearly 500 persons were present. Christohttrch, April 7. Through the flood at Kaiapoi the Waimakariri was higher in fresh yesterday than ever known. It began to rise at noon, and continued till 11 p.m. The railway line was washed away about a mile a,nd a-half between Chaney's and the railway bridgo over the Waimakariri. The bridge is undamaged. All the stores at Kaiapoi along the river side are flooded. Two firms had a lot of grain damaged. The people at the eastern part of the toAvn were taken out of their houses in boats last night with great difficulty, the current was so strong. The water rose 18 inches higher than the great floods of February 1868. A deal of damage is dono to grass land, and a great many cattle, sheep, and pigs, were drowned. Several stacks of grain were damaged on Grigg's land. In Christchurch the Bush Island portion of the town was little flooded. The embankment on the north bank of the river was washed away. The damage to gardens and furniture on that side is general. The flood is caused by a, fresh ireeting the high tide and. backing the water up. April 8. The Rifle Association annual prize firing concluded yesterday. The two principal prizes were won by Gunner Paton, of the Christchurch Artillery. The flood in the Waimakiriri has subsided. Considerable damage" has been done, and the repairs to the railway line will take a week. Oamaru, April 7. The following are the results of to-day's racing. — Maiden Plate: Mr. Rowe's Ringleader, 1 ; Mr. M'Kay's Rufus, 2. Oamaru Jockey Club Handicap: Mr. Swanson's Border Lad, 1 ; Mr. Patterson's Maid of the Mill, 2. A protest was entered at the con-

clusion of this race. Hack Selling Race : Bushman, 1 ; Tommy Tit, 1. Ladies' Purse : Mr. Patterson's Maid of the Mill, 1 ; Mr. M'Kay's Medora, 2. Hospital Hack Race ; Bobby, 1. The weather till 2 o'clock was hot, windy, and dusty. The wind afterwards veered to the South east, bringing up heavy showers. A fully pack el coach upset, one passenger got his ankle dislocated, and others were slightly bruised. The public were not satisfied with the races. There were several fights on the ground. About 700 people were present. * April 8. The second day's races were more successful and satisfactory. Tho weather was fine, the spectators more numerous, and there were no accidents. The following are the results : — The Handicap Hurdle Race : Banjo, 1 ; Maid of the Mill 2. Hack Hurdle Race : Falcon, 1. Flying Handicap : Ringleader 1 ; Border Lad 2- The Novel Race was a walk over for Poor Boy- The ConsolaHandicap was won by Mr. Grant's Morven. The Mr. R. Rulo^ of the " North Otago Times," is the chief suffcreV by tho coach capsizing yesterday. He is progressing favourably, although some bones in the leg are broken. Invercatigill, April 7. At tho sale of pastoral leases yesterday there was a good attendance, and the various lots were eagerly competed for. Run 449 5> 20,000 acres, and estimated to carry 1000 sheep, upset price £41 13s 4d, realised £1,030; run 450, 5000 acres, to carry 450 sheep, upset price £10 8s 4d, realised £460 ; run 452, 19,400 acres, to carry 1500 sheep, upset price £40 7s 4d, realised £178 ; run 451, 19,500 acres, to carry 700 sheep, upset price £40 12s 6d. realised' £671. The above is the bonus for 10 years' lease, the amount of rent being 7d per sheep, and 3s 6d per head for cattle. Balclfttta, April 8. At the races to-day the weather was fine, the attendance fair, and the racing good. The Hurdle Race was not run, aa only two horses accepted. The Trotting Race was run over again to-day, and won by Snip. Ada Colt won the Publicans' Handicap ; Nelly I King the District Handicap. Tho Selling Race was Avon by Color-Sergeant : the Consolation Race by Novice. Nelson, April 8. Tho Alhambra arrived from Melbourne at 11.30 a.m. She left on Tuesday evening, March 31, and arrived at Hokitika on Monday, but the bar was too rough to communicate. Sho waited about until yesterday morning, and then proceeded to Nelson, arriving as above. She brings 2i saloon and 13 steerage passengers, with 300 tons of cargo for all ports. She sails for Wellington at midnight. London, March 25. In tho Lords, Earl Belraore, in moving for the production of papers relative to the Polynesian slave question, inquired the nature of the instructions given to the special COUT.Tr>iaai™««-e t,u FIJI, ticking WlieLliur tUOy recommended that Fiji be constituted a Crown colony. Earl Carnarvon, in his reply, regretted the continuance of the detestable traffic, and promised the production of the papers, excepting the instructions. He stated that Commodore Goodenough and Mr. Layard Avcre keeping the question of annexation in abeyance. The " Times " in commenting on the subject, refers to the Pluto massacre. The body of Livingstone arrived at Aden, en route for Eugland. Serious colliery strikes are occurring, owing to the recent reduction in Avages. March 20. The Lincolnshire Handicap Avas Avon by Tomahawk. . Liverpool Grand National : Rengny first, Chimneysweep second, Merlin third. The Collieries Company, New South Wales, has not been floated, and tho deposits have bppTi vpfrnrnpcl. Money is rather easier. The liantc returns aro weaker. The corn market ia dull. March 28. A deputation of Irish members of Parliament waited on the Premier asking for the release of the Fenian prisoners. Mr. Disraeli declined to grant the request. The boat race between Oxford and Cambridge was rowed to-day over the usual course, resulting in another victory for Cambridge by about two lengths. The weather was splendid, and a large crowd was present. The Australian and American Steamship Company (Registered) , capital £600,000 to take over the neAv line of steamers running j between 'Frisco and Sydney, has been announced. The Privy Council decided in favour of Willan, in the appeal against the Golden Gate Company. There is a strike of 12,000 colliers in Staffordshire. Paris, March 27. The Assembly has voted funds for the complete fortification of Paris. A motion brought forward by the Legitimist party in the Assembly to decide definitely on the Ist June the form of Government in France, was rejected. Melbourne, March 31. Startling intelligence was received on Friday evening last that six of the principal Communist prisoners had escaped from New Caledonia, and land at Newcastle. Their names are Henry Rochef ort ; Pascal Grousset, exMinister of Foreigh Affairs ; M. Purde, late Minister of Finance , Oliver Pain, ex-Secre-tary for Foreign Affiiirs ; M. Balliere, ex-Aide de-Camp to General Rossel ; and M* D'Hilliou ex-Commaudmant of the National Guard, all of whom occupied their several positions under the Government of the Commune. They have arrived at Sydney, but how they contrived to escape, and all other particulars, ot present remain a mystery. They are reserved, and' give no information for fear of implicating their friends who aided the escape. No doubt tho Avholo affair Avas well planned. On British soil they aro safe as political refugees. The elections of the first batch of 24 members resulted in a majority against the Government on the Constitutional question. Four neAv members were returned, in place of four Avho "were previously in the House ; the others Avcre re-elected. Judge Williams has sent in his resignation, and claims a pension of £1500 a-year, being salary. It is believed that Mr. Attorney-General Stephen will be elevated to the Bench, but it is doubtful, as his retirement at the present time would complicate the position of the Ministry. Governor Dv Cane is a passenger aboard the Alhambra, on a visit to Governor Fergusson. The English Eleven finally left for England in the Nubia. Grace entered into arrangements, and played a match in Adelaide, although he had given his word and honour not to break the agreement entered into with the Moonta Association. This last act of Grace's has .disgusted his closest friends and best admirers The Baroda, ha\Tng left Galle punctually Avill probably arrive here about Monday or Tuesday next. Heavy rains for the last few days are likely to spoil the vintage. Otherwise they will be benificial. 'I he Admiralty Court have ordered the surrender of "the Aurora, as illegally seized. Fitzy.'itiendou is looked upon as almost certain to win the St Leger. The Roman <'atholic Bishop (Qtunn) of Bathurst leaves for Europe next month. A barmaid named Desmond*has committed suicide at Forbes by strychnine. Adelaide, March 30. It is reported that the general wheat average is 20,000 tons less than was expected. A reception is to be given to Major Warburton on his return here.