ARRIVAL Of THE ENGLISH MAIL, VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

Dunstan Times, Issue 548, 18 October 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL Of THE ENGLISH MAIL, VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

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u t Auckland, Oct. IS, 10 a.m. * Tho Nevada arrived off the Heads at 7 I o’clock this morning. (she left Honolulu on the Sth of Sap- a t ember. Passengers. J. Swan, K. Thompson, f Bremmanf A. Beamish, J. R. Johnson, airs. ! G. Partiiit, S. Gale, J. Simpson ; for Melbourne —Princes Phillip and Augustus of a Sax Coburg, with attendants, Dr. Warra, t S. W. Selby, Montiiiore, and twenty others. J Freight.—l,sf>o packages, New Zea'and ; 1,036 packages, Australia. * The latest dates are to the 12th of September. ] Home nett’s of the 22nd of August says that a new undertaking, under the title of “The National Bank of New Zealand,’’has been brought forward under influential auspices. The capital is 2,200,000/ , in 10/. shares, the first issue not to exceed one hundred thousand shares. One-third of the shares to be reserved for New Zealand. It is proposed to afford additional hanking ' accommodation, rendered necessary from 1 the rapid increase of population, and for ' mote fully developing the resources of the ' Colony. The Dir. ctors express their belief that the capital of the undertaking can Vie 1 safely and profitably employed without on- 1 croaehing upon the field already occupied by kindred institutions. Application fur a charter will be ma le to the New Zealand Legislature next Session. The Doncaster Races commenced on the 10th of September. The most prominent feature of the sport was the Great Berkshire Handicap, which was won by Da’nacardork Napoleon, second, and Silvester third. The bet tin; before the start was six to one against the winner. Twelve horses started. Mr. Odgor agrees not to contest Parliamentary election, provide I tho Liberal candidate pledges himself to advocate the abolition of the Game Laws. Rienderpest still continues in thg pro- 1 vmces. The Timm expects that when the Conference at Berlin is over a circular note will be issue I explaining its pacific nature. A severe thunderstorm took place in Lancashire on the stb. Jinny lives were | lost, anil the crops much damaged. Dash and Co. Bankers, London, have failed, liabilities 200,000/. The Striek mania pervades all over j England —Chairmakers, of Wyeourt; coal- ; men, of Lowestoft ; siikweavers, of Sudbury ; stonemasons, of Preston, bakers, i of Dublin ; Engineers, of Birkenhead; china and earthenware manufacturers, Staffordshire—all on strike. The Postoffice employees have petitioned for an advance in their wages. Journeymen butchers in London formed a union for tho purpose of getting higher wages. The Emperor of Russia and the Gran I Duke Veadimir, arrived at Berlin on the Sthiust., and were met by Emperor William, Prince Frederick William, and a large mini- ] bar of German Princes and Ministers. The ! Czar on alighting saluted and embraced the Emperor most cordially. Tho two Emperors passed through the streets in the same carriage, amidst the cheers of an immense multitude, all its Princes, Dukes, and Generals included in the long and brilliant procession. The Imperial carriage baited at the Russian Embassy, into which the Emperor Alexander was conducted, and w’.as here visited by the Empress Augusta, and Princess Victoria, wife of the Crown Prince. The Emperor of Austria has mot with a most enthusiastic reception during his progress through Germany, and has been the guest of the King of Saxony. It is denied that the meeting will in any way be of a political character. Six hundred mormons left Loudon, for Utah, on the sth of September. La Hague, Sept. 5. —At tho first public sitting of the International Society a resolution was unanimously adopted, expressing, in the name of tho working-classes of the world, admiration for the heroism of the champions who had fallen in battle for the people’s rights, and greeting with hope all people still in chains. The President of the Congress, in a most violent speech, denounced General Tr chu as a traitor to his country, an I callod Jules Favro a wretch. Many of the Jesuits who have been expelled from Germany will take up iheir abode in Ireland, where they have been promised a hearty welcome. The department of Aude, Paris, has been threatened to be placed in a state of siege, in consequence of an attack on the military by the inhabitants.. The Narbonne delegates to the Congress of the International Society numbered sixty nine, including throe women. A lively discussion took place on the slh on tho question of the abolition of the German Council I - Tho report presented to Congress says , that Bisruavk is t’ae spy-in-cuief of the German Empire. It declares the Government of Berlin projects another war, while Congress has for its object the preservation of peace. 1: Iso declared that, never since 1818, have the_ masses of the people been so united as in the flame of the Commune. Tho a:earner America has been burned, with a loss of nineteen lives. Tho Geneva Board of Arbitration met on the Gth, concluded all business requiring deliberation, and adjourned till the 12tb, j to give time for thi final revising aa.d

translating of official copies of judgments rendered. The official signature will be affixed to the document on the 14th, and the respective Governments apprised of the result of the arbitration, in accordance with the terms of the treaty. A World special says the Geneva Tribunal assess the losses by the Alabama. Florida, and Shenandoah, and for expenses incurred by the United States in pursuing them, at fifteen millions. The Paris papers published a rumor that the Tribunal awarded thirty million dollars damages to the United States, with nine years’ interest at seven per cent, per annum; but this is discredited. No Egyptian f-rcea had entered Abys* sinia, as reported. A grand military parade was held on the 6ch, when three Emperors headed their respective regiments. There was a grand dinner in the evening, and the festivities terminated with a monster torch-light procession, 1,124 playing the Prussian tatoo. The Czar made the Princes Frederick Charles and Frederick Henry Albert FieldMarshalls of the Russian army. The Peace LegUO have addressed communications to tlie Emperors of Russia, Germany, and Austria, iu favor of maintaining the peace of Europe. Sept. 9. It it rumored that the Board of Arbitration awarded the United Stated damages to tho extent of three and a half mi lions. At Madrid an express train was thrown off the rails, the engine ovei turned anti demolished, and many passengers killed, -including General , the newly e.ected Senator. Loudon news says that Bismark doubtless counted the cost when he resolved upon expelling the Jesuits from Germany, though he knew he was dealing with an Order which has evidently perplexed or baffled the ablest statesmen of Europe. At Berlin, on the Osh, a disorderly political population caused many disturbances. One party, objecting to the advance ii the price of beer, at aeknl a brewery, and completely wrecked it. 'j he police were compelled to charge with their swords. Many v. ere wounded, and c large number of arrests made. Arrived.—Ship Harthome, from Lyttelton ; Celaeno. from Wellington, < Sailed.—Helen Denny, from Glasgow, for Auckland and Canterbury. Loafing.—Chili, for Napier; Chandeer, for Nelson ; Chrisriau Thomas Ausland, for Otago; Jessie Redman and Celaeno, for Wellington. The GUatanooga has arrived at New York, and is now loading for Duuediu. Wool firm from last sales. The prices are well maintained under fair enquiry. 700 bales of flax were sold at a decline of 20s. per ton. 500 bales were sold with a slight advance. Boston.— The Conquest sailed for Dunedin on the 15th September. The cargo includes 2000 cases ot oils. ! New York.--Kerosene not very active, although prices had advanced with an upward tendency. The demand for the colonies is not large. Flax, quiet; gum do.; 2400 eases were sold on private terms. Wool.— 3lo,ooolbs. of Australian and New Zealand sold at 55 to o2 cents. ; I 30,0001bs of New Zealand at 59 coats. LATEST ENGLISH. The inhabitants of Sedan are draping I their houses in anticipation of the anuiver ! sary of the capture by the Germans. Tie troops now occupying the place threaten forcibly to remove such emblems. Bismarck is closely c eseted with Prince Gortsaehoff. Madrid,— The Carlists are again troublesome. Outbreaks have occurre I on the frontier and troop shave been despatched to prevent tho Insurgents crossing over to FranceOne band attacked tho barracks of Burgeois, releas'd! the prisoners aud burned it to tho ground. The award to America is three and a quarter millions. Tho English papers express dissatisfaction with tho result of the labors of the arbitration, and say the plain English of it is, the British have allowe 1 the Americans to bully us out of three millions to carry favor wiih them. The American preridental contest is really confined to Grant aud Greeiy. The former is cure of re-election. Colonel Scott hj is ma le arrangements for a now overland railroad, known as Texas, will be speedily commenced at the I’acitio end, and is likely to soon become the choice of routes across the American continent. The diamond field in Arizona is attrac • ing great attention. Several rubies and garnets have been discovered. Professor Agassiz is in California. A recent expedition of deep sea sounding in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans have been very success ul. The I’rofus’or g.tiieicd innumerable specimens. The. Steamer Brenviile was burnt at sea, Thirty four passengers a..d crew were lost. The steamer Metis was wrecked by colliding with a schooner. Over 50 passengers were drowned and nearly all the crew. The Metis is a now vessel, and cost 285,000i1u15. San Francisco News.— The World after a thorough investigation, is prepared to say that the derate as published in the New Zealand papers on the mail service never took place, and denies the charge that tho paper is the organ of Webb, and eonclu c ; has no fears as to the fin 1 success of liberal aid being given in furtherance Of the pics ut steam ship line to Australia; also can by authority say that parties of great wealth and residents of New York City are confident, that Government aid will be extended to the service, aud have mi do propositions to b> c-me jnler.-stc 1 when suet-ess is iinaiij ! aehvived. Nev; Z.alaiii need u i • p ashamed of In i icolliding Ibe es- ib.Lhi g oi this great undertaking by Yank-.-e pluck.