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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2377, 14 November 1870, Page 2

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(from greville’s telegram company, reuter’s agents.) Taranaki via Nelson, November 12. Mr Kelly, M.H.R., met his constituents to-day. He made a speech of about an hour and a half’s duration. He spoke chiefly of the Acts that had been passed during the last session, and tommented on them. With reference to the financial scheme, he said the only thing he feared was that, although it was proposed to make the Provinces liable for money they borrowed, yet, when it was all spent, the loan would be made a Colonial one, and the small Provinces, whose revenue was too small to participate in the loan, would have to pay their share in the interest and sinking fund. Mr H. R. Richmond asked him why he did not join those who objected to the passing Avith criminal rashness such a measure 1

Mr Kelly replied that either the Opposition or he was wrong in what they had done, and he would prefer the electors to decide the question at the poll. Mr Crompton is up for Egmont, He says in his address he will resign if Mr Sewell is proposed. Mr J. C. Richmond, M.H.R., will address the town electors on Monday evening. He has been canvassing, but has not met with a good reception in the country. The electors object, to him on the ground that he does not attend to the welfare of the Province when in the House. Mr Kelly had a resolution passed at the meeting requesting him to stand for the town of New Plymouth. Christchurch, November IP The annual sale of race-horses and pure-bred short-horn cows took place at Tattevsall’s on Saturday. Lady Bird, with foal at foot, was bought by Mr Redwood for 100 guineas ; Mariner sold at L 36 ; Wide-awake at LSO ; Thornie at L 29 ; Backbiter at L 95 ; Sir Tatton at L9O ; Flying Fish at LI 05 ; and Swindle at L 95. Several others were sold at prices ranging from L3O to LSO. Only LI 40 were bid for Lacenfeed, and LSOO for Peeress. Both were withdrawn. Mrs Deane’s short-horn cows sold at prices ranging from L3O to L4O aheacl. Two shert-horn heifers, owned by Mr Rosworthy, were knocked down for LB7. A three-month bull calf, by Barnard’s Comet, was sold for L2O, and a white yearling for L 26. Twenty-five entries have been received for the Derby of 1872, including five by Mr Redwood. The inquest on the Lyttelton fire began to-day, at 12.30. The police have no suspicious. ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. SEVERE DEFEAT OF THE PRUSSIANS BEFORE PARIS. METZ SURRENDERED. Auckland via Nelson, Nov. 12. The Moses Taylor left San Francisco on October 12. The Wonga Wonga left Honolulu on October 25, and arrived in Auckland at 2 p.ra. on November 11. Passengers.- For Auckland, from Liverpool—Air and Airs Cockburn Hood, Air and Airs W. M. Neilsou, Capt. Gordon, Messrs W. A. Beiin, D. Murphy, C. Mclbourn, W. Gardcnhire, and Mr A. Stevenson, mail agent. SUMAIARY. A battle took place at Artenay. The French were defeated. The Prussians have opened fire on the forts near Paris. A portion of the army of the Loire has been defeated. There have been barharious retaliations on both sides. The French guerillas harrass the Prussians. The surrender of Aletz is reported. The Prussians are communicating with Tours by means of balloons and pigeons. Garabaldi commands the French Volunteers. England is neutral, but an alleged breach of the neutrality law's is likely to load to serious complications. JCOMAIERCIAL. Wool.—New'Zealand, fid to Is 9d. Flax.—Ll2 to L3l ss,

Tallow.—Beef, 41a 9d ; sheep, 42s 9d. Kauri gum dull, 26s to 755. Californian wheat, I dol. 80 cents. Consols, changed, firm. San Francisco, Oct. 12. The North Pacific Transportimi Company have amalgamated with Mr Webb, and now propose to run steamers through to New Zealand. Important proposals to the New Zealand Government were received by this mail. A special convention has been granted to the Railway Companies, who passed regulations granting special privileges in favor of the Australian passengers. Tne time between San Francisco and New York is to be reduced to five days. At present the company will run a line to Honolulu. WAR NEWS. There is no prospect of peace, but no danger of European entanglement. The Prussians are prepared to open fire on Paris on different points on October 16bh. Sorties greatly harass the Prussians. The Prussians rely ou carrying the heights of Sceaux, which are 5,500 paces distant from the city. The National Guard fought the Prussians in a forest 40 miles from Paris driving the Germaus back.

There was a fight on the bridge over the Seine near Mczy, in which the French were defeated with frightful loss. All France is a vast camp, with the intention of attacking the besieger’s rear. On Oct. 4th a battle was fought near the Chateau Galliande ; the Germans retreated. They have abandoned Pitheviers, and have been driven from Thionville. On the 7th they abandoned several French towns, including Soissons and Bitche. Metz is still besieged. On the 6 th Bazaine made a desperate attempt to cut his way out from Metz. There was frightful loss on both sides. It was rumoured in San Francisco prior to the departure of the mail that Metz had surrendered, but the report is not believed. The Duke of Baden reports that the Prussians gained a victory at Stenary. General Garibaldi address d the French at Tours, and stated that he had been appointed to the command of the French Volunteers, The French at St. Quentin repulsed the Prussians; but at Penfield the tables were turned, the French, under General Dupre, being defeated. Gambetta, the Minister of War, escaped from Paris in a balloon. The garrison of Paris consists ofNational Guard, 400,000; Mobiles, 100,000; and regulars, 60,000. The Prussians are confident of being in Paris within a week from the opening of the bombardment. Both sides refuse to take prisoners, as they consume food. The Duke of Nassau was killed on the field. Prince Frederick Charles is ill with fever. It is believed that Napoleon and Bazaine are endeavoring to arrange peace, with the restoration of the dynasty. Eugenie acknowledges the kind treatment of Queen Victoria and the English people. London, October 9, There is a controversy between England and Prussia regarding an alleged breach of the neutrality laws. The complication is serious. Count Bernstoff says that 150,000 stand of arms were sent from England to France in one week. He says there is a regular system of export of arms from the factories and manufacturing towns of England. He also says that the French are being completely equipped with British arms. Prussia addressed a final remonstrance on the 4th; but the result is unknown. Berlin, October 4. Prussia is indignant with America for an alleged shipment of arms. The American Government issued a proclamation on the 9th, prohibiting the export of arms. It is understood there is secret alliance between Austria and Russia. The Austrian official organ says that Prussia will never be permitted to dominate over Europe. London. The Telegraph confidently reports the death of General Von Moltke. The Spanish Cortes asked England and Russia to mediate, but both declined. England expressed her willingness to facilitate a further interview between Bismarck and Favre. Spain applied to Bismarck who declined to treat. The Roman people voted the unity of Italy. The Italian Government pensions the Pope. The Pope prophecies the fate of Nebuchadnezzar for Victor Emmanuel, Shipping ; Sailed from London, Robert Henderson from Dunedin, Zelandia for Canterbury. . VERY LATEST UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS. The Moses Taylor was detained at San Francisco for two hours whilst the following telegrams wer6 being sent over the wires. London, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. Prince Napoleon recently arrived in this city. He is actively intriguing for the restoration of Napoleon. Advices from Paris, dated Oct. Ctb, represent the people as being steadfast, quiet, and orderly, without any anxiety as to food, and claiming to be fully prepared for an assault. Tours, Oct. 12. A telegram from Orleans states, “A battle is now raging so close to the city that shells fall into the outskirts. ” Severe fighting was renewed before St. Quentin, Berlin, Oct. 12. The official accounts of the surrender of Strasbourg are just published. 1100 guns, 12,000 Chassepots, 5 tons of ammunition, and 50 locomotives fell into the Prussians’ hands. Carpenters, masons, &c.. have been impressed for the repairs of the city. The latest advices from the army before Metz show that the Prussians burnt twenty villages and executed 150 peasants for carrying on an illicit warfare. Bazaine s soldiers are greatly dissatisfied with the situation, and counselled the surrender of the city, which is hourly expected. The Times has an article to-day in which it says that the obvious policy of Bismarck 18 to render France powerless for offence or defence hereafter. Tours, Oct. 12, 5 p.m. Garibaldi is seriously ill, ami will be impossible for him to take the field. The Ministry lias just received the following from a courier who was enabled {to pass the Prussian linos : —A battle occurred on the 7th between Fort V alcrian and Mount St. Cloud. The French under General Duerot made a terrible sortie in force. The Prussians were compelled to retreat to \ cr-

sallies, entirely surrendering the position they had recently occupied from which they might have shelled the western part of Paris. New York, Oct. 12. A special cable despatch just received announces the final surrender of Metz with all the garrison.