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Prahran, has been committed for trial on a chi.ge of killing Henry Freeling, during a light. James Fgan, a squatter, an old colonist, is dea hj The Tv'glish pedestrians commenced work last Saturday. They have visited Hal'ar.it a l d several other places, and havedtfeated Colonial nnim rs on all occa- ions. General Tom lluunb and his wife, with a theatrical company, have anived by the mail steamer. They intend making a tour throneh the Col nies. Jih Tie, a Chinese lunatic confined at Yarra Bend, stabbed a warder named Christopher Banks. Thu decs on of the Supreme Court, which awarded damages to Mr Bateman, for injuries indicted throui’h Moffatt’s (squatter) careless driving, has be>n reversed by the Privy Council. A proposition has been mooted for a pension to Captain Norman’s widow. MrLongmore has given notice of his intention to bring in a Bill authorising the payment of members. Svdnky, A man supposed to be Captain Thunderbolt has been captured at Ipswich, Queensland. Prendercst confessed to murdering Harnett at Brisbane. Mr Pnrkes has resigned for East Sydney. He retains his seat for Kerma. Linden against Baldwin, an action for crim. con. is finished. The jury awarded LIOOO damans. An inquest on the origin of the fire at Flood’s store resulted in an open verdict. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder in re Margaret Boyce. A movement has been made for the establishment of a Marine Hoard. Mr Jagelman, auctioneer, has been committed for trial on a charge of receiving stolen property. The Treasurer has made his financial statement. He proposes a reduction in the ud ■valorem duties of one-half, repealing the newspaper postage, and borrowing a million and a lulf on railway extension. Mr Da’gleish died on Friday night. Mr Blain, late clerk of the Joint Stock Bank at Mait’and, has been found gurty of feloniously receiving hank notes which he was charged with st aliug. Flour ex Baynnna'se. slightly damaged, brought from L 9 12s Gd to L 9 17s fid. Salisbury pleaded guilty yesterday to defrauding tho Fnglbh. Scottish, and Australian chartered Bank of LBOO. Adelaide. Mr Bagot has recovered from his accident. It is rumored that the President T the Legislative Council has been offered knighthood. The Speaker of the Assembly and Messrs Ayers and Hurst are to receive the Order of St. Michael and St. George, third class. Parliament will be dissolved shortly. Mr Harwood has opened the Theatre Royal. Wheat, 5s 2d. Weights and Measures.—lt is not generally known that according to the Act thereanent weights and measures of every description—down to thepannakin that milkmen sometimes use to portion off their customers’ daily allowance —require to hear an official stamp. Infringement of the law renders the owner liable to a tine or penalty, and the weights or measures to confiscation. Advertisements received too late for Classification. TAPES THY CARPETS, new and choice patterns, 3s lid per yard BRUSSELS CARPETS, new and choice patterns, os 9d per yard KIDDERMINSTER CARPELS for Bedrooms FELT CARPETS. 4ft wide, 3s fid per yard SCOTCH and HEMP CARPETS. HERBERT, HAYNES, & CO. 'ANTED Known. Royal Horticultural Exhibition takes place on 11th March, in New Post Office Hall. Steam to Timaru, Akaroa, Lyttelton, Wellington. Nelson, and Wanganui. Traftshipping Cargo to West Coast Ports. THE Steamship BEAUTIFUL STAR, Will be despatched to-morrow (FRIDAY). All cargo must he alongside at noon. H. HOUGHTON & CO., agents. NOTICE. ASSENGEES per, p. e. WALLACE, will embark per Peninsula, To-morrow morning, at 9.30 a m., from Old Jetty. Office : Harbor Chambers, 23rd Feb., 1870.

PIONEER CHOP AND SUPPER ROOMS, I’RFM'I-S STUICET, (Opposite Custom House). WM. GRAHAM & GO., having made extensive alterations in the ('uiiuary department of their Chop House, arc now prepared t» entertain any number of Gentlemen at a Tabled’Hote on Sundays, commencing at half-past 1 o’clock p.m. Charges, 2s. N.B. Breakfast, Luncheons, and Tea at the usual hours ; and at a uniform charge of Is. /'CORPORATION OF THE CITY OP V; DUNEDIN. live Laws No. VI, of the Council of the City of Dunedin, made under Part Id of the •‘Municipal Corporation Act, 1807.'' REGULATION, dr, OF BUILDINGS. In pursuance of the pnvers and provisions contained ia section 181, part Li, of tho “Municipal Corporations Act, 1807,'' the Conned of {lie City of Dunedin oidain as follows, that is to say ■ Subdivisions - d, f>, 0,7, and S, part V., of the Idth schedule to tho said Act, are hereby adopted in and for tin* said City of Dunedin, and for and on behalf of the said Corporation. Passed by tho Council of the City of Dunedin on the 2dvd day of February, 1870. J. M. MASSEY, Town Clerk. Mill February, 1870.