SYDNEY.

West Coast Times, Issue 677, 25 November 1867, Page 2

SYDNEY.

• Saturday, Nov. 9. In the Assembly, last night, the 1 debate on Mr M'Leay's motion having reference to the financial policy of tho Government, was, at a late hour, adjourned until Tuesday next, to which day the House stands adjourned. This was a general holiday. A Royal salute was fired at noon. Monday, Nov. 11. The expedition from Townsville to res - cue the whites seen on Hichinbrook Island has returned unsuccessful. The Government intend to effect the rescue of the men. A monster meeting has been called for to-morrow, to arrange a suitable reception for the Prince. The Governor presided at the penny readings on Saturday night, and delivered an excellent address, advocating the earlyclosing movement. Amongst political circles it is considered certain that the Government will have a majority in their favor when the division is taken on Mr M'Leay's motion. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Parliamentary intelligence to-day is unimportant. Government intend to introduce a bill gradually abolishing the gold duty. Business is quiet, pending the arrival of the mail. The South Creek murder case commences to-morrow. The settling on the Melbourne races last night was unsatisfactory. Hickey still holds to his challenge to race Green for L3OO a side ; but as Green's friends are only prepared to stake LIOO on the event, there is little probability of any arrangement being come to. The aboriginal cricketers, captained by Charles Lawrance, hare been playing at Maitland successfully. They are expected to pay a visit to Newcastle, Singleton, and other towns in the Hunter district. At a meeting, held in the Exchange rooms to-day, it was resolved to inaugurate a public banquet in honor of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his stay in Sydney. Wednesday, Novl3. The Assembly has resumed the debate on the ad valorem duties. The Common Council intends to erect a temporary building in Hyde-pard for the ball to the Prince. It is to accommodate 5000 persor.s. The Governor lajs the foundationstone of the new school buildings at Cleveland street to-morrow. The municipal elections promise warm contests. Trade is quiet. Sales of Tahitian sugar have taken place at L 33 15s. Maize is dull. In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr Rodd- introduced the Gold Escort Duty Abolition Bill. The Government have intimated their intention of supporting the measure. In the Legislative Council to-day, the debate is proceeding on the second reading" of the Bill for Abolishing Capital Punishment. The Aboriginals, under Laurence's captainship, have again been successful, having won the match against the Maitland cricketers, with eight wickets to spare. An immense banqueting hall is to be erected in Hyde Park, to be used during the visit of H.K.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to the colony. Tho Australasian S.N. Co. and the Queensland S.N. Co., after many years of strong opposition to each other, have agreed to amalgamate, the former company giving L 60.000 to the latter for their right, title and interest in the steamers and plant which they hold,