NEW SOUTH WALES.

West Coast Times, Issue 944, 1 October 1868, Page 4 (Supplement)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, Thursday, Sept. 10. The Chatham Islands were visited by three eatthquake waves on the 15th of August last. The principal settlement was entirely destroyed, and covered with sand seaweed. The inhabitants were awakened from their slumbers by the first wave, ;.nd fled to higher ground before the second wave came on. The nature of the country gave them the opportunity of a successful as well as a hasty retreat. There is. little busimss doing. The Tasso's cargo of flour has bt en sold on private terms. These are reported to be £15 10s. Mr Croaker has died from the effects of the accident he lately sustained. The body of a man, whose name is unknown, has been found smashed to pieces at the foot of the Flagstaff quarry. He is supposed to have fallen over the rocks while drunk. Maize is quoted at 2s Bd. Sydney, Friday, Sept. 11. His Fixcellcncy the Governor has agreed to present the medals gained by exhibit- >rs at the Horticultural fete, held during the Prince's visit. A volunteer company has been formed at Goulburn. The brig Gove; nor has been wrecked at Sweer's I-land, in the Gulf of Carpentaria. A proposal to incorporate the Bar of New South Wales is now under discussion, and meets with some favour in the profession. There are twenty cases on the calendar for trial at the next sessions. It is reported in the Auckland papers that Bishop Selwyn intends visiting Sydney shortly. The barques Kedar and Aurifera were signalled to-day passing the port. Business is very inactive. The cargo Qf teas, ex Clara Sayers was submitted to auction to-day, and the bulk sold ; fine congous realised Is B|d to Is ll^d; low and medium, £5 14s 6d to £6 10s. Table rice sold at £19. Sydney, Saturday, Sept. 12. A new discovery of gold, near Kiama, is reported. There is scarcely any business doing on account of the races, which to-day nave drawn great numbers from the city.

Arrived. — Canton, from Foo-chow-foo, with a cargo of tea, Monday, Sept. 14. The sum of £400 has already been subscribed towards the King's School restoration fund. Twelve hundred volunteers attended church parade yesterday. The American Consulate, and the store of Messrs Wolfen Brothers, were robbed by bumlars during the night. Dr Carr, the electro- biologist, has been arrested on a charge of criminally assaulting a woman whilst under the mesmeric influence. He was brought up at the Police Court, and remanded to Wednesday. The body of a woman was picked up by a boat to-day off the S uth Head. She had fallen over the cliffs into the sea. The Rifleman has arrived from Gibraltar, with a detachment of Royal Artillery. A shippment of new copper coinage has been received by the same vessel. Breadstuff's are more active, and there is some demand for wheat. Maize continues active. Sales of best have been made, at 2s 9d. Tuesday, Sept. 15. The settling on the Randwick Race* has been very satisfactory. Mr Tait received £1,280 in stakes ; Mr Thompson, £720 ; Mr Lee, £587 ; Mr Fisher, £335. There is not much doing in forthcoming events. Glencoe is considered first favourite for the Melbourne Cup. Mr Henry Cohen, storekeeper at Young, has been killed by a fall from his horse. At the Criminal Sessions to-day, Charles Stewart pleaded guilty to indecent assault on a child ; Albert Smedly pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Both prisoners were remanded for sentence. Mr Robertson has returned from Carpentaria to-day. He gives a very satisfactory account of the new settlement there, and states that there is a large quantity of wool waiting for a ship for I* ngland. The coal companies at Newcastle have not yet effected any arrangement, and some of them are selling at 7s 9d. The contractors for the Western Railway have for some time been making preparations for a monster blast, to throw down portions of the cliff through which the line passes. It is intended to fire the blast to-morrow. His Excellency the Governor, the Countess, with, a select party, have signified their intention to* witness it. The Government Gazette notifies the appointment, as territorial magistrates of this colony of the Hon. J. O'Shaunssy, and Messrs Richard Gibson and Thomas Siubb-, of Melbourne. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Mr Richard Hill has I een elected for the Canterbury district unopposed. The res' of the Melbourne visitors who came here to see the races left bj' steamer to-day. The racehorses Fcuella, Blondin, Ra 'picker, Prince, North Australian, .and Melancholy Jaques have also been shipped. The detachment of artillery which has been staioncd here for some time will leave for Gibraltar on the 9th October. Mr John Stuart Mill writes to a Sydney resident condemning the unfair use of his writings made by the colonial protectionists. At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to-day, a letter was received from the Brisbane Chairrbei- with reference to a fortnightly English mail via -Singapore. Nothing definite was done iv tEe matter A meeting of representatives of the various coal companies has been held, with reference to the present scale of prices for coals at Newcastle. The meeting separated without coming to any arrangement. Thursday, Sept. 17. A pavtial crisis occurred to-day. A mee'ing of the Execudye Council was held to tr.ke into consideration the case of Mr Duncan, Collector of Customs, now under suspension. The meeting was not very harmonious, Mr Parkes, the Colonial Secretary, being in favour of reinstating Mr Duncan, but a majority of his colleagues decided on his dismissal. Mr Parkes thereupon resigned his office of Colouial Secretary, Various rumours are afloat respecting the Ministerial intentions. It is generally believed that Mr Docker is to become the political head of the Customs department. Mr Tighe takes the Postmas'ership. The Viceregal party were present at the monster blast on the Western Railway works. The Co.ntess of Belmore lighted the fuse, and the parly retired to a safe distance to witness the explosion, whi<h was on a gigantic scale. It was cilculated that upwards of 40,000 cubic yards of ruck were displaced. His Excellency and party arrived in Sydney this morning. At auction to-day, cocoanut oil fetched £39 ; pearl shell, £20 10s ; Tabitian counter sugar, £30 s*. The wool sales to-day were dull. Sheepskins were active. The damaged portion of the Speedwell's cargo of flour was disposed of at £13 to £l 5 12s6d. Maize is advancing; the best brings 2s lid. Californhui wheat is quoted at 7s 3d. Bradley and Lamb sold the Surprise's carg of South Sea produce at full rates. The vessel brought £fioo. The Customs revenue for August is the larger for the past six months. Sept. 18, It is intended to erect .a Protestant-hall in a suitable position in the city, and a large portion of the necessary funds has already been subscribed for the purpose. The Minister of Public Works has performed the ceremony of laying the keystone of the viaduct acros^ Cox's liiver. The viaduct is altogether 586 feet in length. OiTeis have been received for £240,000 worth of debentures, but only £(32,000 worth have leen accepted, at one-hf'th premium. The Customs revenue for the the past month shows an increase on the corresponding period of last year, but the total to date is less than the total received for the same period last year. An appeal has been granted to the Privy Council in the case of " Mite v. Nugent." Thomas Crane has been arrested on a Melbourne warrant for embezzling a large amount of property belonging to Mr Edward Tyson. He has been remanded for a week. The detectives found 259 sovereigns amongst his luggage. It is rumoured that Mr Byrne will follow Mr Parkes's example, and retire from the Ministry. Markets are very quiet. The sale of teas to-day was a partial failure. Mr Stubbs only succeeded in placing about 100 packages, ex the Western Star. The barque Don Teodore has arrived from Valparaiso with a cargo of 450 tons of Chillian flour and wheat.