PORT PHILLIP.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 43, 30 May 1844, Page 3

PORT PHILLIP.

We have received Port Phillip papers to the Ist May. The eleofion, and the claims of the squatting interest are the principal snbjeots whioh occupy their colamns. The election bas terminated in tbe return of Sir Thomas Mitchell and Mr. Young;— the first by a considerable majority—the second by but a small one over Capt. O'Connell. All three candidates were separationists. The squatting interest consider themselves agrieVed by the new regulations, Which are—that more than 15,800 aores of land shall not be held under one license, bat that for every additional quantity of that amount an additional license must be taken out. The expense of a license is £ 10. If two stations are more than seven miles distant, or in two districts, there must be a license lor eaob, There is, however, besides the cost of tbe license, aa annual assessment on each .head of stock*

Sheep have risen in price, and the Van Diemen'S Land butchers have come into competition with tbs melting establishments. TheS’ea Queen , bounty emigrant ship hudanived, via Cork bom England, with 217 emigrants. A mutiny had broken out, which obliged her to put back to Cowes. The mate was seutenced to six weeks imprisonment; ibe crew to fourteen days, with hard labour, and forfeiture of wages,— She likewise put back lour times from bad weather. Another barristerAs amoDg her importations; She brings an accoout of the success of the tallow, and failure of the salt beef speculations. A new burial ground lins been opened in connec* tion with tbe Presbyteriau Church. The Government land sale, held on the 24th April, was attended by nine persons —two lots only were sold ! Bhurr stone has been fonnd near Melbourne.

Seven shillings, cash has been obtained for alargu flock of sheep by Mr. Powlett* 500 three year old ewes were sold by Mr, Hamilton at 95,, and rams at three guineas—while Mr. M. Lathliu obtained Bs. for 500 mixed sheep. An action in the Supreme Court was bronght by Dr. M‘Rae against Mr. Forster, for assault and battery—damages laid at ££,ooo. It was one of tho6e affairs of honour complicated with money transactions, which generally have a disagreeable result. Tbe jury found for the plaintiff £2 so a Both parties were in the commission of the peace. Government has refused to issue grants of sites for churches for the future; all application* now before them will be returned to the parties. The Court, in a late case, decided that cattlo runs can be sold. '

Several robberies have been committed within the last fortnight in the neighbourhood of Pewridge. Mr. Henry Miller, has bronght an action for libel against The P atriot, for stating that he wafi insolvent.

A public meeting bas been called for tbe 30th May, to take into consideration the new squatting regulations. The squatters wish fora license, or an assessment, but not both—which, while more onerous, only deoeive as to the real amount iff tax-

ation. On the t l7th there blew a fariou* hurricane fo five minutes in Melbourne ; it earned much apprehension, but no serious damage. Letters have been received from Judge Willi*, mentioning his safe arrival, his good health, the birth of a son on the passage home, his kind reception by Lord Stanley, his intention under the advice of that Nobleman to appeal to the Queen in Couaoil—in whioh case his accusers must prove their charges. He likewise intends to proceed criminally against the Governor for a violation of the Ist sec, of the New South Wales Act. 9, Geo. IV, cap., S 3, whioh may be done under 42, Geo. 111. His Honor is allowed full salary until bis cause is decided. Sir G. Gipps, hi bis recent dispatohes speaking of the squatters said, “ they have grown to an inconvenient strength, and injure the land sale*." —hence probably the last regulations.