TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 570, 21 March 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.

We are indebted to the Wakatip if ail or the following items, our own message ■y s-ms unaccountable means not havinc ;;ome to hand : A farewell ball Was given to the Governor, last night. Chief Justice Johnson ■ iverided. The Governor says that he has spent five ■f the happiest years in New Zealand. In iie South ho met with respect for his ofiice. md in Auckland personal esteem for himself and family. The procession left thlovemment House at three o’clock, an I there was a grand triumphal arch on the wharf, heoring his and family’s names, The Orangemen, by request of the Governor, dil not take part in the procession. The Hero accompanied by the' Luna cleared the Heads at six o’clock. 12, -00 people were present. The private friends of Lady Bowen intend to present her with a handsome present. Sopeuoi petroleum has been found at Taranaki. The Southern Cross and Herald have published the details of the proposed Electric Telegraph cables to New Zealand. It is proposed to construct a cable betwe.n Australia aud New Zealand Also from Nrrmantovvn to Singapore. Tho three colonies to guarantee five per cent, upon one million. The capital to be equally divided and three per cent, upon actual cost. If the scheme is ratified by Parliament, New Zealand is to pay 16,700/, per annum but the receipts from the working of the line are expected to be equal to the amount The guarantee is to he for thirty-three years. Twenty words in a message f r om New Zealand to Australia are not to exceed 15s; extra words to be ninepenoe each. Twenty words from Normantown to Singapore are not to exceed 40s for first two years afterwards 355: the extra words be 2s each, Tho two cables are to bo constructed simultaneously. A month yearly is to bo allowed for repairs aud 12,000/, are allowed to cover all expenses per annum; all receipts above that amount to go towards reduction of the guarantee. Arrived—The Albion. Mr. Reynolds is a passenger. The latest news is to the tenth. M. Thiers is seriously indisposed. The French Assembly regard the AngloFrench Treaty unfavorably. It is not settled when Sir James Ferguson loaves home. The Welsh Colliery strikes continue. There is much bitterness of feeling between the masters and men. In the House of Commons, Lord Cecil moved that the Colonies contribute to the defence ot the Empire according to their population and wealth. Government opposed, and the resolution was withdrawn. The Bank of England, Eothchild’s, Baring, Bros., the London and Westminster, and several foreign Banks have been forged upon to large amounts. Some of the accomplices are in custody. Warren, a prime mover is free. At the wool sales on March 10, there was a fall in greasy of nearly 25 per cent on last February’s sales. Victorian fl.eie and greasy (superior), are 2d lower than in December : good Australian fleece, 3d ; superior, 4J to 4id ; inferior greasy, 3d lower President Grant’s speech in the Senate notifies the rapid spread of republicanism in Europe, and argues that it will speedily be the denominating power throughout the world. An endeavour is to be made to civilise tho Indian tribes, failing which, to exterminate them. Mr. Webb has taken his boats off the line. The Carlists are overrunning North Spain, and an internecine war is inevitable. LATEST. March 12. The Gladstone Ministry has been defeated, by 287 to 285, on the Irish University Bill. Earl Granville will possibly be requested to reconstruct a Ministry. Wool is firmer.

Mr. E. B. Carg'll, representative of the City of Dunedin in the Provincial Council, has resigns I his seat. Two candidates to fill the vacancy thus caused have come forward, namely, Mr. Fish, jun., Mayor of Dunedin, and Mr. C. S. Reeves. The nomination i 8 appointed to take place on the 26th inst. and the poll on the Ist proximo. Both gentlemen have announced their intention of addressing the electors prior to the day of nomination. Mr. John P. Armstrong, who is at present at Cromwell, notifies by advertisement his iritention of professionally visiting Clyde on or about the Ist of April, ' and that hs will remain Until the opening of the of the .Provincial Council. The newly consecrated Bishops do not bear tie title of‘Lord’has been conceded to Colonial Bishops after hj one precedent. The style will be the Right Rev. the Bishop of ■*, &e», and the formal style of a : dressing them will be, “Right Rev. Sir,” &•..i ~a

A half slia.e, equal to a sixteenth in th head water-race now in course of eons, rue - tipn com the head waters of Chatto-Creek to the terraces at the rear of Clyde, changed hau l? forthe sum nf 160f., the purchaser being Mr. Camplell late of Itrybrjad. “Men want rumen to be angels befo-e they marry’em,*” do they?” exclaimed an irate, spinster. “They would look well alongside of angels, wouldn’t they, the great ugly brutes!" We are authofitively informed there is no foundationfor the rumor that His Honor Wison Grey Esq,, Judge of the District Court is to have twelve months leave of absence,, 1 -

The share list of the Shotover Terrace Gold Mining Company (Registered) will close to-morrow, the22nd inst. Mr. Fad e is the agent at Clyde, and will receive applications up to that date, but no later. Forms of application by persons wisbh g to have their names placed on the Electoral Roll are to be had of the Clerk of the Resident Magistrate’s Court, who is qualified to attest them. No claims lodged after the 3 - 4 inst will be valid.

Margaret Tunnel, while proceeding with her par nts from Alexandra to Dunedin, when near the Teviot, slipped from the dr. y on « hich she was riding, the whee’ passing over her leg, and causing a compound fracture. She was admitted into the Dune in Hospital on Saturday last. Two patients (J. M‘Knight and S' Puutridge), sent from the Dunstau Hospital, were admitted on the same day

At the Meeting of his constituents at Carlyle (says the IVanganui Herald. Major Atkinson, M H.R., was asked if he em’d give any information about fheWhenuakura black and bridges. He ' rep’led absently, “I believe the bridges are in a rather bad state.” “But,” said his interrogator, “there are no bridges.” “Oh! ah!” answered the Major, “I have not spoken to Mr. M‘Lean ab .ut the bridges.”

We have to announce thedeatb ofanotber of our oldest residents in the person of John Craig, {alias Deafy) a native of Sussex, England, in the Dunslan District Hospital, on Wednesday last, from general debility. Craig, from his various eccentricities, was well known, and though not a man of mark was, during life, an useful member of society on 1 universally respected. On Friday last, Mr. J. C. Chaple, the Government auctioneer held a sale of town allotments at Crcunwdl, when three lots only were deposed of. On the following day, at Bendigo, Mr. Chappie offered sections in the townships of Bendigo, Gladstone, Newcastle, and Pembroke. The only bidding was for three sections in the township of Newcastle, which were knocked down at the upset price. Some week or ten days since Mr, Siedeberg, the owner of the steam dredge, removed his vessel to a site nearly opposite the old landing stage of the Clyde Punt, We understand that he has sncceded in reaching the bot tom, and that his prospects appear good, but as ; yet nothing definite has been made public. We hope soon to hear that the spirited pioneer of steam dredging in the district has met with the reward due to his pluck and perseverance. .By private intelligence wo learn that Mr. E. T George has been elected Mayor of the newly formed municipality of Mount Ida. The contest throughout caused no little commotion, and the supporters of the successful candidate wore so elated at their success they chaired the worthy elect through tiro Town. Mr. George is a man of energy and ability, and we doubt not the Mount Llaites will have no occasion to regret their choice. As will be observed, on reference to our advertisement columns, a social gathering will he held on Wednesday evening next, at the Town-hall, in aid of the funds of the Clyde Brass Band. This Band have proved a most desirable acquisition to the town, and have on several occasions exerted their talents (gratuitously) in behalf of local institutions. We trust therefore to see a goodly assemblage, and have not the least doubt but that these attending will return to their homes thoroughly pleased with their evening’s entertainment. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, at Clyde, on Wednesday last, a case in connexion with the Governor’s trip through the Province was heard. The claim was for horse-hire, and tho oharge made If. per day per horse, and If, [per day for the driver. The amount was objected to, as being excessive. A great deal of evidence as to the usual charges was taken. The Bench ultimathly decided to reduce the amount to 15s. per day, allowing plaintiff (Mr. W. Insley) costs of Court, His Excellency appears to have been very unfortunate during his trip through the Middle Island, as we notice, from an Oamavu Exchange, that a Mr. Patterson has been compelled to seek the aid of the President Magistrate’s Court to enable him to recover the sura of 31., for the hire of a buggy for the use of his Excellency and his honor the Superintendent during their stay in Oamaru on the Sunday morning.

The following items of news respecting the forthcoming race meeting at the Forbury may be of interest to our general readers. The privileges connected withthe meeting realised the following prices— Gates, 290/. ; Grand-stand, 128/. ; Saddling paddock, 40/. ; Stabling. 51. 10s. ; Cards, 51/. ; Grand-stand Booth, 105/. ; No. 1. Booth, 36/. ;No. 2., 34/. ; No. 3., 39/. ; Re-freshment-stalls, 19/. 17s. 6d., making a total of 745/. 7s. 6d., as against 574/. 10s, for the March meeting of 1872. There arc twelve acceptances for the Maiden Plate ; twelve for thc : Forlmry Handicap ; three for the St. Kilda Stakes t fourteen for the Publican's Handicap ; eight for the Selling Race ; seven for the Selling Hurdle Race ; three for the Handicap Hurdle Race, and seven for the Town Plate. Twenty one nominations for the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, and thirteen for the Novel Race. On the Ci>il Establishment of N< w Zealand on July 1, 1872 ’herew.-te 17-19 nau.es on the roll, hoi .mg 2217 offi ea.

The following mining shares were sold by auction, at Cromwell, on Friday last, by Mr. Chappol Six shares in the Elizabeth 'Beef, at 11. :10s. j six ditto in the Star of the East and six ?n the Heart of Oak, at 41. per share.

i'he followin'.' sketch of the came of the of the Hon Julius Voge’ is extracted from -he Touii and Ccuntri/ journal published in Sydney.— “Mr. Vcgel was born : n London on the 24th February, 1835, so that }io npw i i his thirty-eighth year, In early life he had very delicate health, and was chiefly e ucated by masters at home. In his thirteen yea.- he attended the London Univers’ty Si ! o >l, where ho remained until he was past sixteen. At (his age he lost both hj s parenst. After he left school he entered the office of his grandfather, who was t ie head of a large liou-e in the West Indian and South American trade. It was intended Mr., Vogel should acquire a kuowdeilge < f mercantile pursuis, with the view of proceeding to South Amer-ca where through his connections, good prosp cts would have awaited him. But when the Victorian goldfields became famous, lie was seized with ,-he restless fever to visit them which attack ed so many young men and against the advice of Lis friends, ho proceeded to the new El Dorado. Before leaving, however, he went through a course of study in the chemistry and metallury of gold and silver t the Royal chool of Mines, Jennynstreot lie was Dr. Percy’s first pupil in the metalurgical laboratoiyof that institution, and fr m that gentlemen took out with him to Meibom lie a certificate of proficiency in the art of melting and assaying the precious metals. Some time after his arrival Mr. Vogel was concerned in various business puisuits in Melbourne and on the goldfields To (.bilge a fiiend. who was ill, he wrote a" article for an up-country newspaper, and so first became connected with journalism, to which he afterwards devoted himself, He became editor of the Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser, and part proprietor of the Talbot Leader. When the rush to the t > die Otago goldfields commenced he went to Buncclir. Before he left Victoria he stood a contested election for the Avoca district. He polled 2000 votes, but was defeated by' tbellon. Mr, Grant and by Mr Davies the present Chairman of Committees Annoyance at iris defeat had a great cleat to do with his departure for New Zealand,”