TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 811, 2 November 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

n—{FROM OUR CipRRi!S'’ON'DBVT.) Dunedin, November Ist. Trains will shortly run ou the Northern Line as far as Rlneskin. The expedition shnvn hy Government in the matter of the Tapanui-Waipabee railway is greatly commended. I The Wa«!e Lands Board to-day resolved ;that the required 45,000 aces, of which i 13,000 is on Run 212 (Herbert's), and the in Poynter’a, Came l on’s, and Mae Kellar’a, the lease of which expin e in ISBI-2 bo granted. The hulk of the country rune ■nearly parallel to and about two miles ilia tint from propo<od li o,:, •, Groat eagerness is displayed hy expectant urors to be excused service in Promifbut’s

case, the Judge hohig besieged with applications to that effect, The panel composes the names of two of the Grand Jury who found bill, and two dead persons. One ot the former is compelled to serve throughout, anil two others being challenged Reeves is foreman of the jury. The Judge refused to allow Inspector Mallard, who has up to this time conducted the prosecution for the Crown, to remain in Comt, ns ho was a witness thereon. Pros-cntor’s Council objected to the presence of prisoner's brother. Mr Smith said that the service of subpoena on David Proudfoot at the eleventh hour was a shallow device. The Court called upon po securing counsel to abate if Mallard subpaenaid bona tide prisoner's brother to call Inn as a witness, or to get him out of Court. Council replied that was tho reason for k leping him out of C uirt.but the purpose was bona fide, though counsel would not pledge to call him. So far nothing is known in evidence save that three witnesses swore positively on the 9:h ult., when accused made offer of marriage to prosecutrix’s parents, he was sober. The month’s revenue, is 1,29,551. Storting. Chester is the first, favorite for the Melbourne Derby ; Woodlands for the Cup. Trump Curd is the favorite for the Christchurch Derby ; Malta, Templeton, and Guy Fawkes for the Cup. j Parliamentary. The division will not now be taken till to-night. The Daily Times’ telegram says—Minis, ters are quite resolved not to resign, even if in case the Governor refuses a dissolution, and deposes them. There will he a fine row is a certainty. His action in regard to a request to cull Wilson, of Napier, to the C mncil is a pretty good indication of the course he will adopt. Special News via Torres Straits. Tub Greek Government are actively preparing for war, consequent on apparent distance ot the teiminalion of present war. England firmly maintains her free on of action. Gevy has been chosen as republican Icaler of the French Government. Taylor has been elected Chief of the Mo « mons. Consols, 95/J per cent. The Star’s special, dated London, October 26, says :—The Russians have captured an important position on the Soj hj a Road. Kars has been bombarded. The principal position has been cai tuied. The town is hi flames. A surrenderer is exexpected. Prince T.ientcherherg was kilU-d while reconnoitering on the river Lom. T! e Czar is ill again. The younger son of the Czar is dead. Melbourne, November 1. Seven to four against ( heater for the Derby. Savanaka, Woodlands, and Premier are in position for the Cup to-day. Wellington-, Novj-nher 1, 5, p.m. The no confidence debate is still proceeding. P)ke has j-ist sat down after a vigorous attack on the Opposition. Manders is supporting the Oppo-ition. A very important question of privilege is now pending. The Governor has lefnsed to appoint a Member of the Legislative Council, because the motion of no confidence is not decided. To day Stout, amid pen-'ral app'aire, moved tho followingresolntion—“ That the position assume 1 by his Excellency the Governor relative to the appointment of W J. Wilson to (he Legislative Council, is a breach of the Privilege of Parliament.