TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 231, 1 November 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(I'mn the New Zealand Hebali,.) „ „ „ , Napier, Wednesday. ■Mi 0arn.'1,,.. reports re the proposed Harbour Works that Uo i .iiarata piers to enclose eighty-six acres, could bo built at u tu.t which would be amply repaid bj the increased value of land m Hawke'a Bar, ex en if there were no returm from the harbour due*. The harbour duea, however, with the present business of the port, would pay 6 per cent The only qnentiou » whether they might not in a few years be rendered usuless by the travelling shingle forming a bar TheoxucriiriiMit recommended is the building of a groin at the Bpit where tlie bar merges into the boach. This groin would also prove semcenbl.) in widening the Spit. He remarks that when fhe railway uystcm is complete, the husineu ot tne port will be co lnr^e tliut it cannot be carried on with the present harbour, which in brr.all even for Ihe present 0U8in«B. Jhe uiiprorempnt of the pr«ent port will not be difficult if tl.e sliingle .J.ffl.u'fj. can bo ilualt with. The

bolder pi mi of making an artificial harbour would bo cheaper i» tli« end, lie thinks. ; * , Thursday. .^Two now liotals arb about to bo orectotl at Waitangt, first sTirtwn. on rnilwn v lmr>. Contract taken for one at £2QQO.- , Captain iit-ml i» ,i' cimlMato lor Poverty Buy inllifl. Provinrinl Cuiiiic-.I pifrffi Dr Hector reports re tamplcs of Hawked Bay limestone sent to him that it is suitable for the timnufucturo" of 'hydraulic cement, but noj; of sutliviently good qualify to be) i}sed in breakwater. y. , ;\ ' Contracts havrVcn taken to sink artesian wells at' font* stations — Napier, Wailangi, Hastings^' and Pukipaki, lor £500. . ■ Wellington, Wednesday. lhi» Kose Klcn sailed into harbour yesterday, having* got off the croim.i, although the Ph tenon failed to 'pull her off the prenoiH day. After repair* she wil be none the worse for the accident. A largo parly starts from town to-day for Wairarapa, to he present at tho opening of tlio Waihenga bridge to-morrow, in -hiding th« Superintendent, Executive, and Pross reprosrntntive*. Free coaches will run. The General Goverummont has notified the ProTineial Government that they will be handed over tho Mutt railway in February next ""when completed. Thenceforth they will have whole and sole control. - _ Thursday. Lady J?ergim«on was thrown out of her carriage on the Terrace tht.t afternoon. One of the horses became frightened, and rushed to go over the Terrace opposite Krull's house. Both horsea fell and were cut. Tho carriage was upset Lady Fergusson was quite uninjured. Mrs Walter Johnston! driving with her, also escaped unhurt. Parliament U further prorogued to tho 10th of February. Weston beat Nesbitt again easily at billiards. Mr Izatd to-day files affidavits in the Supreme Court for the release of tho Tapscott prisoners. Document* wilt be forwarded to Mi Justice Johnstons at Wang-»nui per Stormbird to-night, wHere Mr Travers will move formally for their release. Th* prisoners' are expe&od to be liberated on Tuesday next. ■ ' J Negotiations regarding the purchaso of the Independent bv tho New Zealand Times Company are still unsettled. ' * rru fIL , « Dunedin, Wednesday. Ihe Church of England Synod commenced its session today. It io expected to last ten days. A frightful assault was to-day committed on Bri^s, a carpenter, by his paramour (McDonald) with a spade. Bngg ■ deposition has been taken in tho Hospital. Ho is expected to die. Great demand exists for farm servants of all classes. Thursday. A warm discussion took place in the City Council on the subject of the Town Hall and the Supreme Court being one building. The question was further postponed. Tho City Council intend asking the Government for the use of water of Leith for waterworks purposes. The late Mayor is to be made Resident Magistrate. The Church of England Synod commenced to-day. Bishop Neville delivered a long address. The principal matters to treat of are standing committees, visitations in the diocese, ordination, consecrations, examination of lehonls on religious knowledge, and theological college. " An inquest held on Ann McConnor returned a verdict died from natural causes. The Provincial Government promises to survey the harbour at the close of the year. A fire broke out in George streot at two o'clock this morning, when a strong gale from the south-wesb w«s blowing. The Banu>> *|in>iul with great rapidity, and destroyed a block of buildings before they^ could be stayed. The brigade was n>t on tho ground as soon as usual. The shops destroyed were :— G. J. Morrio, tailor and fruiterer, insured for £100 in the New Zealand office ; Messrs Wilson and Morrison, boot and shoe manufacturers ; Mr Chiaroni, picture-frame maker ; A. Davie, grocer, stock insured for £2CO in the .South British, and building for £200 in the Scottish Commercial; Mr Jollie, cutler, building insured for 100 in Norwich Union, and £100 on stock in the same office. Mr Johnson, tailor, was not insured ; his loss is £100. Mr Merries loss is £300. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr and Mrs (Schmidt, who were burnt out at four o'clock this morning, are badly burnt ; also one of the brigade Four houses burnt were insured for £1390. Hnd it not been for the punctuality and exertions of tho Brigade, tho los« of property would have been frightful. They deserve great praise. . Nominations for the Dunedin Cup, to be run in March next, and for the Matter of Rome Produce Stakes, 1875, must bo mad* on Saturday- noxfc m . , , . . , Christchurch, Wednesda The health of the Punjaub's immigrants continues to im-. prove rapidly . It is expected that thov will all be liberated in a few days.' „ , ' , • Nelson. Thursday. Alexander Makay • Native Commissioner's house Was burnt last night. Thjp*ou«e wai insured for £200 in tho Northern office. Pumitur., uninsured ; all lost. The children narrowly escaped. The night dress of one was oh fire when rescued. -„ . „ . , Timaru, Wednesday. The eighth annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show was held to-day, and was a great success. The £50 cup for merino and £50 for longwoolled was won by the Canterbury and Otago Association. Draught horses, £20 ; best mare, £30; Fleming and Hedley. Draught entire, Crammond's Marquis of Lome. Thorough-brod, Teechmaker*. Knottingly. Fresh butter, J. Kell; potted, J. Hay. Wheat, McGovern and Hardie. Wool, 1 Hahtead. Double ploughs Gray and Waring. Reapers, same. _, ' Thursday The shearers held a meriting on Tuesday and Wednesday, and unanimously resolved not to shear for less 'than a pound per 100 and rations. £82 was taken at the show gate ve»terday. » . - '• - ° J The crops are- looking splendid.