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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2474, 20 January 1871, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(t’UO.M URKVILLE’s Tf'.LKOIiAM COMPANY, reutkk’s AUENTS.) Waikouaiti, January 19. The nomination of candidates for the Assembly took place to-day. The following gentlemen were nominated Mr George AD Lean, proposed by Mr J. Bates, seconded by Mr A. G. Reid. Mr D. Hutcheson, proposed by Mr J. A ride, seconded by Mr D. Malloch. The show of bands was APLean, 17 : Hutcheson, 9.

Mr Arkle demanded a poll on behalf of Mr Hutcheson. Queenstown, January 20. The nomination passed off without speeches. Air Shepherd, to his disgust, was proposed by one Ross, a tailor, and seconded by Samuel, a tinker, amidst much laughter. He was supported by Messrs Robertson and Policy, Mr Haugbton was proposed by Air Paterson, farmer ; and seconded by Air APGonnocbio, a gardener.

Thirty-nine hands wore held up for Mr Shepherd, ami thirty-seven for Air Haugblou. r M ii ny non-electors held up their hands for Air fcih.ephm-u.

TfbAHU, January 20, - Air Stafford has been returned for Tiraaru without opposition.

I 'nnisTi ucucii, January IP. Mr K. ItiehardsGU has been elected member of the tleneral .Assembly for Christchurch West. The numbers were —Ilichardsuii, a supporter of the Coverumeut, 251- : Wynn Williams, 21-L JSki.Sox, January l‘-h J)nvid Monro addressed the electors’ of Motueka lust flight. _ The meeting was very lsvgo. fj" f:l 'i tided unsparingly the t? o vonimeujc policy of liuanee and protection. The meeting curried it resolution all but unanimously in favor of Sir David’s candidature.

Mr Shephard addressed the City electors the same evening. He greatly disappointed his friends, -who complain he was not outspoken. He will give a qualified support to the Government. If an eligible candidate can be found, he will be opposed. Auckland via Thames, January 17. At a sale of Mauritius sugars to-day, ex Annie Brown, whites fetched Id to I 3-1 (id; browns and yellows, 2jd to 3 10-Kid.

The schooner Wiki Duck has arrived from Fiji. While at Santo, the ship s boat, containing the trading master, Mr Morrison, and two ot the crew, named Irsvin and Winter, went ashore. One hundred and fifty Natives attacked them, and murdered the party, who were unarmed. They afterwards tried to board the vessel, but failed, owing to the wind rising. The Provincial Council has voted 1,20,000 for the Kaipara Railway.

Waikato advices state Mv Commissioner Parvis told the Natives that the Government do not intend to fight about the murder of Mr Todd.

Arrived—Raugatira and Clyde, from Fiji. Sailed—Go-uhead, for Napier ; Kiwi, for Fiji. January 20. The Provincial Council last night passed a permissive clause in the Licensing Bill, and it applies to wholesale and retail licenses. Tauranga, January 20. The Hon. Mr Maclean is at Tauranga, and will bring round a large number of influential chiefs, who will accompany him to the Waikato with a view of persuading the King parly to surrender the murderers. Tareiia ana the other East Coast chiefs offer, in the event of a refusal, to raise a force to capture the murderers. The statement that the Bank of New Zealand has stopped the Government advances is untrue. This is from the directors.

Just arrived, James Patterson from Sydney, with dates to the 11th. The Hon. Mr M'Lean left last night for Maketu.

There is great excitement owing to the Native Lands Court having adjourned sine die. The claimants are indignant at tlio adjournment of the land disputes between Pokctu and Heuare,

MianoußNK, January 10. A thirty-two ounce nugget has been got at Creswick. Ry tho lire at- the At/c office, the sub-editor’s and reporters’ rooms and the tiles of the paper were destroyed. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Bi.ri’r, January *2O. The Gothenburg arrived at 5 o’Joek this morning. She left Melbourne on I4th ; experienced line weather on the passage. The Gothenburg left Hobson’s B.iy at 3.30 p.m., 14th January, and arrived at the luff Heads at 12.15 a.m. Passengers —Mr Turnbull, Rev. C. J Eva’ S M r A. Russell, Mr Chaplain, Mr Paul Ah Chiug, Mr Kerly, Rev. Mr M*. cul, Mr Cowell, and 40 in steerage for all.p rts. Cargo— Dunedin, 00 tons f Lyltelt n, 17 tons; Wellington, 31 tons ; Nelson, 12 tons. There was no sign of the mail when she left.

The new steamship, Queen of the Thames, arrived at the Heads when the Gothenburg was passing through. MiaijOi- k>. E, January 14.

Fresh candidates for the Assembly continue to present themsclvc 3 . Several elections meetings have been held. Efforts are. m iking to show that Sir James M‘Culk;oh’s popularity has gone, and that he has no longer a claim to a seat in the Liberal parly. The Licensed Victualler’s Association have resolved to secure the abolition of grocers and wine licenses, and the autho isat.on of a limited Sunday business. It is stated that Mr Wright Ims retired from the management of the National Bank in Loudon, and that Mp Harrington returns there.

By a gas explosion iu the city the window's of a house were blown out, the ceiling brought down, ami the proprietor considerably injured. The Intercolonial Rifle Match commenced to-day. Thirty Victorians are firing at Castlcmaiu against thirty Vow South Wales Vo'll i) tee rs at their own butts. The improved v, oql washing process had another trial yesterday, with a satisfactory result. Two American ships, the Matilda and Rutland, have been taken up to load wheat at Adelaide fgr England L2 15s. Breadstuff's continue very ijVnp There is a fair trade demand at Ll-4 to Ll-f Ifls. A hundred tons of 'L'asmanian flour y/as sold at auction yesterday at LI 3 fls to ’> 13 7s 6d. Wheat--Bales of Adelaide have beep made at (3s 3d ; New Zealand is worth 5s 7d to 5s Bd, Oats steadily advancing. A parcel of 5,61)0 bushels New Zealand brought 3s 7d. Sales Lave been made at 3s lOd for good Poor qualities fptcU 3 ; Sd. There is a brisk demand. Maize is linn at 55,. Majtipg barley 4s 3d. Largo transactions hi tqbalmo wefp complet'd yesterday; the market was cleared of flat. Prions for all sorts advanced. At the wool sales prices were lower than last quotations, Kerosene is In good demand ; considerable sales have ecu made at 2s 4d for Bevoc's, Ihe "Victoria Sugar Company have advanced their prices L‘i a ton all round, Arrive:! —llangitoto. Sailed—Northern Light, for Westport. Svonkv Campbell was -hanged for Pohlman s murder at Wagga Wagga, protef-'Hng ip§ innocence fo the Just.

A man named Barlow lias been committed for trial for causing his wife’s death through neg’ect. She died in tilth. lot) unemployed have applied to Government for work.

It is reported that the revenue declined LIOO.UOO last year. The James Paterson sailed for Auckland on the 11th.

The (Queensland revenue returns show a deficiency of 1/27,001). Sir William and Hebe have been scratched for the Sydney Cup. The Government have called for tenders for the annual contracts on the cental system.

Sales of Adelai le Hour have been made at LI 4.

The barque Freak was wrecked in Torres Straits. The crew reached Cleveland Bay. She was insured iu tbe Australasian Company for L 1,200. A company has been formed to construct a ship lift on Scott’s principle. The leely Copper Mine was sold by auction for 02,900. 1.3,000 tons of sugars were sold at auction, ex Catherine Fullarton ; the prices show a rise of at least 30s.

The Colonial Secretary denies that the Government propose to place duty of L2 a ton on flour.

A woman named Rumple, near Gonna, cut her six children’s throats, and then her own. Two of the children died. It is supposed she is insane. Arrived.—R. Wood, from Auckland and Honolulu ; Hero, from Melbourne, bound for Auckland. Adelaide. The Council and Assembly, after a conference, were unable to agree about the Laud Bill, and passed a short measure making some amendments iu tbe old Act. In wheat very little is doing ; prices firm. Sales are made at 4s 8d to 4? 9d to complete shipments. Several hundred tons of flour, which were sold during the last day or two, are now worth Ll2to Ll2 10s.

The Government propose to call Parliament together in the event of any political emergency. Lowman, a passenger hy the St. Vincent, was brought up at the Police Court for undervaluing ..a consignment of furniture and goods, worth L7OO, •which have been confiscated.

The report o ? the Adelaide Meat Preserving Company is very encouraging .‘17.000 sheep were preserved between the months of September and December. Hoharton.

The Wesleyan Conference begins on Tuesday. Fifty-seven ministers arc expected to be present. Commercial. —The local Bank declared a dividend of ten per cent.