ARRIVAL OF THE CLAUD HAMILTON AT THE BLUFF,

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2241, 13 July 1870, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE CLAUD HAMILTON AT THE BLUFF,

WITH THE ENGLISH MAIL FOR MAY (VIA SUEZ). BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. [FROM OCR OWN’ COR RESPONDENT.] GREAT FIRE A rp CONSTANTINOPLE. L 5,000,000 OF PROPERTY DESTROYED. 250 LIVES LOST. EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO. ONE HUNDRED LIVES LOST. DEATH OF CHARLES DICKENS. [A. portion of the following was published by ub as an Extra ” to-day —] Bluff, July I3th. The s.s. Claud Hamilton left Hobson’s Bay at 3 p.m. on the 7th, passed Port Phillip Heads at 6 and Gape Schanck at 8, the same night, and Swan Island at 5 p. in. the following day. Experienced fine weather during the passage ; made the S. W. cape at 5 p.m. on the liith, and entered JBlufi’ Harbor this morning at daylight. Passengers for Dunedin —Mr aud Mrs Whittiugham and child, Miss Rcan, Mr Ryan. For Wellington—Mr and Miss Shaw, Mr Moore, Mr M ‘Arthur. For Hokitika — Messrs G. Coates, Finlay. 120 in steerage. ENGLISH TELEGRAM. The Rangatira arrived at Glenelg on Saturday at four o’clock. Sim reports that the Malta's oue engine had broken clown on the voyage to the Sound. She t-.mshipped mails to the A.voca, aud returned to Melbourne. She reached Hobson’s Bay on Wednesday afternoon, London, May 20. It is thought that Canada will be able to compete with Taranaki in iron sand. The Government have agreed to guarantee a million loan to New Zealand at the request of the Commissioners. New Zealand flax has slightly improved in price. Stocks are large. Fine quality, L 25 ; fair, L 24 ; common, LIS. Mr Johann Friederich August Kelling has been gazetted Consul at Nelson, for the North Gonnan Confederation.

The Otago and Southland Investment Company’s dividend for the year is 10 per cent.

Quotations, Mavl^, —New Zealand nixes, 1891, L(1I to Li 13 ; do lives', to 99id ; Ho lives consolidated, 9S to 4)3; i}.o s*xea, March and September, 110 to 112; do .foee, June an I December, 111 to 113.

Shipping—Arrived —From Wellington : Electing May 12. From Lyfelton : Helen, May 14. From Dunedin ; Hvdra. From Canterbury : Hydasp- s, May 13. From t tago : May Queen (off ibe Lizard), May 17; .1. N. Fleming, May 12; William Davie, April 2(5. From End’: Robert Henderson, May 12. From Napier, Jennie Ellingwond, May 13. Sailed —For Auckland: Excelsior, April 28. For Otago ; Delphi. May 7 ; E. P. Bouverio, May 3 ; Lencadia, May 12. The ju'Xt immigrant ship for Canterbury is tho Zealandi* Loading lor Auckland— Abonkir, Countess Kiutorc, Estrella, Forth of Clyde. For Canterbury—Monarch, For Nelson —Challenge -. For Otago—England’? Glory, Peter Denny. For Wellington— Eleetra, Halcyop,

SUMMARY, A debate took place in the Commons on April 26, on Mr Torrens's motion for a Select Committee toeuqm~o into the political relations and modes of official intercommunication betweenseif goveruingco'oniesand the mother country, and report what modifications are desirable and offer practical suggestions as to the restriction on the Imperial veto, and as to the appointment of diplomatic envoys by colonies. Mr Eastwick seconded the motion dwelling mainly on the commercial advantages resulting from the colonies. Viscount Bury moved the previous question ; he denied the existence of colonial discontent, and feared that the proposed inquiry would irritate and precipitate a rupture. He would prefer a Royal Commission. Mr Monsell, U nder-Secretar.v for the Colonies, d efended the policy of Gov.-rum 'lit he denied the existence of any cultural grirv mec. Ho contended the inquiry would be likely to produce j ahnsy and ill feeling. Mr fl nlstmie closed the debate by assuming the full responsibility of all that has been done by the Government. He declared that no new policy had boon inaugurated; it was only the development and application of principles, acted on by former ministries. He justified the withdrawal of the troops as being beneficial to the colonists, and refused to consent to the proposed committee. The previous question was carried by a majority of 43. The vagueness of Mr TorreuC motion was universally condemned. If it had been confined to an inquiry into New Zealand affairs, the discussion would in all probability have had a different and definite result. The warnings and remonstrances of the friends of the Colonics have not, however, been lost on the Government, which has announced since the debate that Parliament will bo asked to guarantee a loan of L 1,000,000 to Now Zealand, for road making, promotion of immif ration, and for the purpose of employing 'riendly Natives in suppressing the rebellion. The newspapers acquiesce in this concession.

The Brindisi route is -likely to he forced on the Government. Three days are gained occasionally by it over tho Marseilles route The Queen left l >sborne for Windsor on the 7th hist. After remaining there 12 days tho left on tfoe-lOth for .Scotland. Her Majesty held a drawingroom on tho 10th inst. A state concert was given at Buckingham Palace the following evening, and a state ball took place on the ISth. Tho Prince of Wales held a levee on tho 4th inst., at St. James’s Palace. 150 presentations were made. Another levee is fixed for the 30th.

The title of the National Emigration League has been changed to the .'National, Colonial, and Emi /ratinu League. Its scope is enlarged to include the advocacy of a policy in favor of retaining the Colonies as part of the empire. New Wildings for the University of London were opened on the 11th at Burlington Gardens by the Queen in the presence of a brilliant company, and with great ceremonial pomp. Last Saturday the Hall was opened, Princess Louisa and Prince Christian being present. The Prince was elected a bencher.

April 30. The President and Council of the Royal Academy entertained a distinguished company in the new galleries of the Academy at Piccadilly. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge were among the speakers. Prince Arthur is expected home in July. The Earl of Minto has been invested with the Cross of the Thistle.

The High Comniissioner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is James Bryce. Professor of Civil Law at Oxford University. The Bishops of Chichester and St. Asaph have been consecrated.

Earl D,e Grey and Eipon lias been installed Grand Master, and Earl Carnarvon Deputy-Grand Master, of the Freemasons. An address and costly testimonial wore presented to Earj Zetland on retiring from the Grand Mastership. Mr Barnes, ex- Mayor of Manchester, has given L 16,000 for the erection of a hospital. The new Stanley Park has been opened at Liverpool. The statue of Mr Gladstone, by Acton, was presented to the Corporation at Liverpool, and unveiled at St Grove's Hall. A ship canal from Manchester to Liverpool is projected. The matches between the American yacht Sappho and the English yacht Cambria, were sailed during the month. In the first match the Sappho won by fifteen miles ; the second fell through by the Cambria refusing to start, and in the third the Snppho was again victorious. The Prince of \\ ales has offered a cup for competition between American and British yachts of one hundred tons and upwards. The Marquis of Hartingtou has introduced a Ballot Bill into the House of Commons. The half-penny stamp on newspapers and book packets comes into force on Ist Oct. Obituary.—Earl Howe, Prince Dcmidoff, Sir E. Antrobus, the Doan of Rochester, Marshal Hess, Richard ’I attersall (head of the celebrated firm), Lady Auckland, Rev. A. Campbell (Rector of Liverpool), Count Stackleberg (the Russian ambassador at the Tuilleries), M. Villcmain (Secretary to the French Academy), General Grcyon, and M. Marie (a French lawyer). Commercial. —The exports for the month, according to Stables’s circular, have been materially influenced by the opening shipments of spring drapery go/vds.' The aggregate value for the month has been LhSiS,77l ; against L 645,414 in the preceding month'. The exports to Zew Zealand show an increase of 1.65,871).

Wool Report. -The last series of sales commenced on April 7th, and terminated on May 12th. The total number of bales sold was 1(54,277. Mr Helmuth Schwartze reports that “the attendance of buyers was good throughout. The prices durinsr the first fortnight rose Id to 2d per lb, ami for super!■r 2d to .'ld per lb. At the close of the sales the quotations returned to their starting point. Xho general tendency of the market w*.-! improvement. Closing rates vary Jijttl.e from of .the preceding scries of sales, but the average result - shows an indisputable amelioration. Foreign buyers operated with exceptional vigor, and the quantity taken for export amounted from 1)0,000 to 95,01)0 bales. The European clips coming in Juno will prevent a further improvement, but the present rates will probably be maintained for next sales. The arrivals for June sales up to May 19th were —from New South Wales and Queensland, 114,735 bales ; Victoria, (50,735 ; South Australia, 20,712; Western Australia, 3,747 ; Tasm -nia, 0,752 ; New Zealand, 28,938 ; and tiic Cape, 18,202; total, 180,000 bales.The sales will commence on the 16th of June.”

France. Napoleon’s satisfaction with the result of the plehi-citum was diminished by the majorities who have voted against it in large towns, and hy the fact that 50,000 soldiers voted* “No.” New ministerial, appointments were made as follows ;—Duc de Granunont, foreign affairs ; M. Miege, public instruction; M. Pliobou, public works. Spain. Tho King question has been revived. Tho Orleanists adhere to the Duke dc Montpensier, and the Progressionists arc negotiating with Espartero. Dom Ferdinand of Portugal is reported to ha willing to reconsider his adverse decision. ThePrinceofHolicnzolleru’s name has been again introduced. Portugal. A pronunciamcnto being effected, Marshal SalJanha invaded the pal ice with six battalions of troops. Seven soldiers were killed and thirty wounded. The king dismissed the Conic ministry, and Saldanha was called upon to form another, |Thc latter declares lie merely forestalled Coule’s intention to arrest him. Italy. The king returned to Florence in restored health. The (E mmcnical Council progresses slowly. A hundred fathers subscribed their names to an agreement to oppose the dogmatic definition of the Papal Infallibility. The discussion commenced on the 14th. Greece. The passionate indignation first excited by the murder of Englishmen by Greek brigands is subsiding, but a stern determination remains toe impel reforms in tho government of Greece, and for tho total uprooting of brigandage. The Thins suggests tho appointment of an English administrator at Athens. There has been official correspondence on the subject and in the journals respecting the victims, and their published letters show that ransom was demanded, which was provided, but that the brigands insisted upon an unconditional amnesty, which the Government had constitutional scruples about granting. The brigands, finding themselves surrounded by troops, divided into two bands, each with two captive*, and tried to escape. When hotly pursued, they stabbed or shot their prisoners. Several brigands were slain. Tho bodies of Messrs Herbert and Voyncr have arrived in England, and havo been interred. The Greek Government has made pecuniary provision for Mrs Lloyd, the widow of one of flic murdered men. It is believed that the release of the captives was opposed by some political partisans at Athens. A searching investigation will be enforced. United Stater.

The Tariff Bill, despite the efforts of the protectionists, was greatly liberalised in Congress. A pension of 3,000 dollars yearly was granted to Mrs Lincoln. A bill introduced into the .Senate by C. Sumner provides for telegraphic communication between America and Asia. 'Flic cable would have to be 8,500 miles in length, and the capital required 10,000,000 dollars. Two hundred Fenians of all factions united for the purpose of invading Western Canada. The Canadian Government adopted energetic defensive measures. President Grant issued a proclamation warning persons of the illegality of taking part in the invasion. The troops repulsed the Fenians in two engagements. The invaders lost one gun. The United States Marshall arrested tho Fenian General Reil, whose expedition has been disavowed by the President of the Fenian CounciJ. Prince Arthur marched to the frontier with the volunteer companies, The Fenians beingattacked, fled precipitately. The Washington Government has ordered the arrest of the chiefs of the rebellion, and the seizure of arms and ammunition. The English ambassador at Washington expressed to President Grant the satisfaction of England with the course pursued by the American Gqvcrnjneut. LATE TELEGRAMS. Precautions have been taken at Woolwich powdep magazine against possible Fenian attempts. The police boats now cruise izj. the Thames.

The Government have granted lAOOO for an expedition in search of Dr Livingstone. The receipts of the Suez Canal to the end of April amount to L 77,000. A family of seven persons have been murdered near Uxbridge. The murderer has been arrested. The crime was committed from motives of revenge. The troop steamer Jumna, nearly 4,000 tons burthen, passed through the Suez Canal, and had arrived at home.

The (Ecumenical Council have finished the discussion relative to the infallibility of the Pope, and the proclamation of the definition of the Papal Infallibility will be read on the 29th (St. Peter's Day). Espartcro has refused the Spanish crown. Four Englishmen have been carried off by brigands near Gibraltar. The Government sent pressing orders for the release of the captives, who are John Bore], his nephew, and two servants. Borel has returned to Gibraltar to procure their ransom, which is fixed at LOOOO. Advices from Paris state that the editors of the Rerr.il and the Rappel were each fined 1000 francs, with three months’ imprisonment.

The Emperor, on receiving the report stating the result of the plobiseitum, thanked the nation, and said that the object of the plebi«citurn was to ratify the twins of the Constitutiq}). XJie Empire will not deviate from a liberal polio}', but will enforce re§poct to the national will. The High Court of France has been convoked for the trial of conspiracy cases against the life of the Emperor. There is an alarming prevalence of smallpox in Paris. Mr Gladstone stated in the House of Commons that despatches had been received by Government showing the existence of relations between the Marathon brigands and persons of rank in Athens, which had been the reason why several weeks had been allowed to elapse b fore it was decided what course of policy should be pursue.l. Seven pi the brigands had been condemned to death’.

The Fenian Congress, alter a stormy session of five days’ duration, adjourned sins, die.

The Sioux Indians are resuming hostilities, and 20,000 braves are on the war march. The Isthmus of Darien surveying expedition failed to find a practicable route for tho projected canal. A resolution was introduced into Congress requesting the President to negotiate for the union of the British American possessions with the United States. The motion was rejected, but ordered to be printed.

Tho Red River difficulty is virtually settled. A Bill passed with the sanction of the delegates constituting Now Providence a State with local representative institutions. It will send two senators and four delegates to the Dominion Parliament, and he ruled by a lieutenant-governor, to be appointed by Canada. Mr Archibald, of Nova Scotia, is appointed to tho new post. The construction of a bridge across Niagara River has been commenced, and will complete the railway system between Canada and the United States. SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, June 8. Earl Russell introduced the Colonial question in the Mouse of Lords by moving au aJdr'SS to the Queen, praying for enquiry by Royal commission into the means best fitted to guarantee security to every part of her Majesty’s dominions. An application to the full Court in tho Mordaunt case for leave to proceed with the suit for divorce, notwithstanding the finding of the jury that Lady Mordauut is insane, has been rejected. Tho long-threatened Fenian raid into Canada tailed ignominously. A large number of the leaders were captured. The recall of the Imperial troops from Canada has beeu suspended. Prince Arthur was preseut at the military operations against tho Fenians.

Extraordinary precautions arc being taken at tho English dockyards against Fenian attempts. Tho second reading of tho Irish Land Bill in the House of Lords is fixed for 14th June,

The New Zealan 1 medals have been distributed. Ballarat has been constituted the seat of a new Episc ipal bishopric. Mr Gordm, chairman of tho [Oriental Bank has been granted L 5,000. Tho Falm >uth and Malta submarine cable has been successfully I ud. Tho Wonga Wonga’s letters via San Francisco were delivered May 24th. Tho mails sent in April reached San Francisco on Juno 7. The London Chartered Bank declares a dividend of 8 per cent, and a bonus. LATEST TELEGRAMS. June 9th. Three Italian war ships have arrived off Caprera, the Government fearing the formation of fresh revolutionary bauds.

The Italian Minister of Public Worhs has declared that the Government are actively engaged in arranging for the adoption of the Brindisi route for mails.

Mr Disraeli is again indisposed. A great lire has occurred at.Pcra, a suburb of Constantinople, by which tho British embassy and the American and Portuguese consulates and a vast amount of property were destroyed. The estimated loss amounts to 1.5,000,009 sterling. A fearful loss of life also occurred ; 250 bodies have been already recovered.

An earthquake occurred at Oaxaca, Mexico, by which 100 persons were killed. The Peninsular and Oriental Company have declared a dividend of three per cent, for the half-year. The chairman stated at the meeting that the Suez Canal was not yet fit for the company’s steamers, as there was generally a loss of time incurred in passing through as compared with the overland route.

The Great Eastern arrived home on the Cth.

Consul Cameron, late of Abysinuia, died at Geneva.

Obituary.—Mr Mark Lemon (editor of Punch), Sir James Bimson, tho Dowager Countess of Bandon, Lady "Woodford, Ron. Arthur Saville, Sir Norman Pringle, Mr Maclise, R.A., the Viscountess Boyne.

London, June 10.

Charles Dickens died at his residence at Gadshill last night. Ha was seized with Saralysis yesterday evening whilst sitting at inner. He never recovered consciousness afterwards. Australian and New Zealand debentures are in hri»k demand. Consuls 94 ij. Subscriptions for the New' Zealand loan of one million are eagerly taken. A Spanish loan is pending. Dividends : Otago and South; land Investment, 10 per c-cf.

Commercial failures have been numerous. The trade retumr show that trade is expanding. Bills are freely taken at 2 1 per cent. Galle, June 13. The Duke of Edinburgh arrived kt Mauritius on the 24th May. The programme provides for his remaining there 17 days. Captain Stirling, the new Commodore of the Australian squadron is to meet the Duke at the Cape. The Duke from that period is to receive no more salutes, but is to bo treated simply as a naval captain.

It is stated that Su- Hercules Robinson is to succeed Lord Napier next year as Governor of the Madras presidency. The first prize in a Calcutta Derby sweep of LIO.OOO was won by a newspaper editor.

The farewell letter of the Duke off Edinburgh to the Viceroy, reviewing his reception throughout India, has been much praised. C. Hughes, a celebrated billiard player, died at Calcutta.

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY. Bluff, July 13. Melbournk, July 7. Business stagnant. Flour unchanged. Wheat Hrm ; Victoria, 4s lid to 5s Id. 3,000 bushels New Zealand wheat, under hammer, brought ia (id. Cats, o.\, Cere.,, fetched 3k 5|H, ' Sugars flat. ' Corh - - aacks, 10s lOid. Wool packs, 3s 6d. i'ino Congous in demand. Maize, 4s 6d. Wool sales brisk, 112 bales sold yesterday at full rates.

The points reserved in re Draper, were argued before the Supreme Court last Thursday. Decision reserved.

A woman named Sarah Sponge has been committed for trial on a charge of murdering her illegitimate child. ' Mr Nixon, travelling Secretary to the Western Kailway League, has resigned. The citizens entertained the Colonial dole: mates at a dinner $t f.he Critepon’Hotel on tho hirst July One hundred anil fifty gentlemen were present. The Mayor occupied the chair. The speakers wore reticent regarding Conference proceedings The old Colonists have laid the foundation stone of two cottages, as hom :a for necessitous old Colonists. The anniversary dinner took place last night. Patrick Dunlea, a well-known storekeeper at Gray town, committed suicide by drowning himself. Arrived—Claud Hamilton, July 2nd. Mr M. A, Mv'Council has resigned hjq

seat in the Legislative Assembly through insolvency. Lyster and Smith’s Opera Company commenced a second season here on Monday. Melbourne Handicap [Foot Lace]. —First prize i f L.'IO won by Higgins, second by Ford. A man named Cusack, a well-known resident at Wood’s Point, has heui committed for trial for wife murder. The Intercolonial Conference held its last meeting on Tuesday. A report of the proceedings will he published in all the Colonies next' Tuesday. The general opinion expressed is that no practical results regarding a Customs Union were arrived at. The sentence of death recorded against O’Neill, butcher, of Brunswick, convicted of a charge of rape, has been comunit d to ten years’ imprisonment, with hard la' or The Anti State Aid Abolition Bill was road a second time in the Legislative Council on ’rue-day, by IS to 7. It passed through all its stages on V> ednesday. The Van Pieman's L ml Bank has declared a half-yearly dividend of ten per cent. The Government intend proroguing Parliament next Wednesday. Preliminary arrangements have been commenced with a view of diverting forty miles of (he Gon!burn Biver to facilitate gold mining pursuits. The Govamineut view the proposition unfavorably. An hotelkeeper named Musieker, landlord of the Old Post Office Hotel, fired a revolver at one James Davis, who was standing at the bar. The hall was extracted. Musicker is in custody. The hundred mile race between Colonel and Barmede was won by the former in 10 hours and a half. Barmede was thoroughly beaten after going eight miles. The Varieties Concert Hall and several shops adjoining were burned on Tuesday morning ; twenty-six horses were burned in Carton’s stables. The estimated loss is L2i),000. Mr J. M. Grant has resigned hia seat for Avoca. The Government propose placing L7OOO on the Supplementary Estimates on behoof of Grant’s family. John Stublca, carpenter, was killed yesterday. He fell 40 feet from a scaffold. John M'Gee and Co., called a meeting of creditors. Liabilities, L 48,000. Assets estimated at 1.45,000. Sydney. The steamer Thetis arrived at Port Stephens on the 4th, with the rescued crew of the schooner Colonist. Archbishop Polding continues to suffer from his recent carriage accident. Cowan, draper, Newcastle, was committed for trial on a charge of forgery. Hughes and Monion are committed for trial on a charge of burning Shaw's store at Newcastle. Charles Mathews is attracting immense audiences. The Bazarin war steamer sailed for Fiji on the Gth. Queensland, Parliament opened on Tuesday. Sandeman. member for Lcichardt, was unseated on petition. The Government offered the free use of the telegraph for the transmission of information affecting the Intercolonial Exhibition. The Governor has completed his Northern tour, and returned to the Hunter district. The Western Hallway to llydal was opened on Saturday. Mr J. Young, late of Gilchrist, Watt, and Co., has accepted the general managership for the Colonies of the English, (Scottish, and Australian Bank. Ex Judge Carey is dead. Hides have advanced, and tallow is in good demand. 11, M S. Blanche sailed for the Auckland Islands, with a view of making a thorough search for shipwrecked persons, as directed by the Admiralty. H.M.S Challenger, Commodore Lambert, sailed for Wellington on the Gth, to meet Capt. Stirling, with H.M.S. Clio, who is appointed to the command of the Australian Station. On hau ling over his charge, Commodore Lambert proceeds to England. _ * The Duke qf Edinburgh is expected here in August. John Gray, farmer, Illanwarra, who murdered hia wife, has beep apprehended. Wool sales very brisk, ami prices very firm. Adelaide. Father Smyth, Homan Catholic VicarGeneral, died on the doth June from brain fewer, and was buried on the 2nd July. A committee has been formed to erect a monument over his grave. The Bank of Adelaide has declared a dividend of ds 9d per share. Mr C. E. Price, solicitor, has mysteriously disappeared. The Governor sailed for York Peninsula on the Gth. An exploring party has been engaged by the Government for the purpose of examining tho country eastward of Stuart's track for tho best telegraph route.