BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2130, 4 March 1870, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(from our own correspondent.) Invercargill, March I. A destructive tire took place in Dee street this morning, at one o’clock. Reese’s grocery store, Clarke’s hostelry and corn store, were totally destroyed j Stewart and Riddel’s wheelwright shop, was partially destroyed, Reese only is insured for LSOO in the Hew Zealand Office, but it does not cover his loss. The origin of -the fire is unknown. [The following was published by us as an “ Extra” to-day :—]

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY. Nelson, March 4. The s.s. Gothenburg left Melbourne on the 24th ult. Had a fair passage. Passengers for Otago Messrs Moody and D. Smith. Victoria. A census of Victoria and New South Wales is to be taken on the 2nd April, 1871. Thomas Webb Draper, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, with hard labor, on a charge of larceny and em-

bezzlement of a cheque for L 987. The public feeling on this is, that Mr Justice Williams’s sentence for such an offence is an encouragement to such crimes, as a cabman had been previously sentenced to the same punishment for receiving a Crimean shirt, valued at 12s, which he had known to be stolen. Botli sentences Avere passed by Mr Justice Williams. Flying Dutchman is the favorite for the Geelong Handicap; Skipper and Currijong for the Steeplechase. General Tom Thumb and troupe have anWed, and are draAving crOAvded bouses. Commercial. —New Hour, Lll 5s to Lll 10s; Avheat, 5s Id to 5s 2d; oats, 3s 3d to 3s 6d. A large ship Avas reported to be seen off Cape OtAvay, supposed to be on fire. The neAvs is not authenticated. At Talbot, on the 23rd ult., a man named Thomas Steedman shot his Avife dead, suspecting her fidelity. He brought her supposed paramour face to face Avith her. A struggle folloAved, during which the wife Avas shot through the head. It is supposed that the shot Avas intended for her paramour. Sydney, Feb. 23. The friends of the Hon, Mr Robertson, Avho resigned his seat OAving to embarrasment, intend nominating him again. Mr Wilson, the Opposition candidate, has been elected for East Sydney by a majority of 572 over Mr Campbell. Blairi, the Bank clerk, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for defrauding the Bank in Avhich he was employed. Langford, secretary to the Oddfellows, has been found guilty of embezzlement, and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. Herr Bandmann is making great successes. Adelaide, Feb. 23. The Governor, in his opening speech to the House, said he should grant a dissolution, as there had been four changes of Ministry in 18 months, none of which had the confidence of Parliament. Owing to the Government not asking for a Supply Bill, the salaries remain unpaid. Great dissatisfaction is expressed in consequence. A cargo of Mauritius sugar has been AvithdraAvn for higher prices. Wheat, 5s 2d fo 5s 3d. Tasmania, Feb. 23. A Civil Service Bill, similar to that of Victoria, is likely to be introduced next session. The hop crop is stated to be very good this year, Launceston Races. —Maiden Plate —Mr Parr’s BroAvn Bess, 1. Tasmanian Handicap—Mr Parr’s Alarm, 1; Mr Field’s Paddy’s Land, 2. It Avas a close finish, and Alarm Avon by a neck ; time, 3min. 51 sec. The Tavern Plate Avas Avon by Mr Menzie’s Deception; the Mechanics’ Handicap by Mr Parr’s Alarm.