SECOND EDITION.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2675, 13 September 1871, Page 3

SECOND EDITION.

Evening Star, G p.m. ~ BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (from grkville’s telegram company, belter's agents.) Auckland, Sept. 8. The Nevada sailed with 35 passengers. Advertisements in the Auckland papers state that the boats are henceforth to call at Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne. The Grand Jury made a presentment respecting the loose manner in which scrip transfers were conducted, and the Chief Justice promised to remit the matter to the Governor. ARRIVAL OF THE NEBRASKA WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. Auckland, September 12. The Nebraska arrived at 2 a. in. to-day. Her dates arc San Francisco. 16th August ; Honolulu, 26th ; English (New York telegraphic), 15th August. Passengers. -Mrs Vogel and 2 children Miss Vogel, Messrs W. H. Harrington, Thomas, Williams, A. L. Von Blarcoue, Chase, and children, W, White, H. Hilton, S. G. Goodwin, J. .Stevenson (mail agent). For Sydney and Mel-, bourne, 16. Cargo for Port Chalmers —28 packages. Mr Webb has left San Francisco for New York. He intends to send the Dacotah to run on his line of boats. He then proceeds to England to complete his arrangements. He received a complimentary address from the merchants of San Francisco. There arc 32,000 Communists for trial. There has !>• en a frightful famine, attended with cannibalism, in Persia. Cholera rages in Europe. An incendiary lire occurred in Paris. The Queen is dangerously ill. France, August 14th. Another instalment of the War indemnity has been paid. The German Army of occupation has been reduced to 150,000 men. M‘Mahon reports that the total loss of the Versaillists during the second siege of Paris was 75,142. The trials ot the Communists have commenced. The Assembly passed a Bill to facilitate the disposal of 32,200 cases. England refused to extradite the Communists refugees from Britain. Witnesses have stated they saw Ferre release the convicts, and gave arms to Assy, who boastfully admitted his share in the execution of the prisoners. When taken he said he was justified by law in retaliating on rogues. Margoo Cuteau was sentenced to penal servitude for life. The Fle.uro (?) urges the Assembly to keep the army at 50,000 men. Moret moved that the title of President of the republic should be conferred on Thiers, and that all the powers heretofore exercised by the chief of the Executive should he confirmed for three yea: s. The proposal was favorably received by the Assembly, and wi 1 probably be carried.

A despatch from the General commanding at Algiers, reports a brilliant victo.y over the insurgents at West Sohel, and that the French situation has improved, and the insurgents are rapidly submitting to the Government. The negotiation between Berlin and Versailles for the evacuation of France by the Prussians, resulted in an agreement that the occupation shall cease before the end of the year. Courts-martial at Bouen have sentenced to death two soldiers who deserted from the ranks to the side of the Communp. London, August 15. The Queen is confined to her room, and the Court physicians are in constant attendance. The Ballot Bill was rejected by a of 49. Lord Chief justice Co.ckburn, is the English arbitrator on the Washington Treaty, and Sir Roundel! Palmer will act as counsel for Jit i am. The Orangemen in Londonderry had a terrible collision with the police and military, consequent on aq attempt to form a procession in celebration of the anniversary of the city’s siege. The city police and military were called out to quiet the disturbance. A number were wounded, and a fetv arrests made. A meeting was held in Hyde Park on August 15 to protest against the suppression of the political meeting at Dublin. As atio cholera has appeared in Loudon, and there is great excitement among the people. Berlin despatches say cholera is increasing in Konigsburg. Contributions for the repair and completion of St Paul’s, are coming in satisfactory. IS apolemi is said to have great faith in his restoration. A London special says the Hyde Park meeting was a great fa lure. About 20 men and 7000 ragamuffin boys wore present. A lively debate took place in the Commons on August 14, on the Army matters. Cardwell defended the English military system, and said the Prussian system was unworthy of a free country. The matter dropped wdthout any motion being made. A dreadful calamity is reported, from qhc small island of Sugalcnda, Malay, by the outburst of the volcano Pnwang. ft was accompanied by a convulsion of the sea. A wave, 40 ynyfb high, swept human beings, and cattle off the land. 410 people perished. A letter from the Jewish iiahbi of Persia says the country is suffering the direst calamity, to which the worst situation is a trifle. Mothers and fathers are eating their children and husbands doing the same with their wives; grown-up 1-rothei s are killing their younger brothers and .sisters, and sometimes their fathers and mothers. OiCIi.MA.NV, Aug. 14. At a meeting of forty delegates from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, it was agreed to found a new church. The German delegates were divided in opinion whether the new church should recognise the Primacy of the Pope.

The Emperorj of Austria and Germany met at Wells, and cordial feelings were exchanged. The London Morning Post attributes a political significance to this meeting, which is supposed to have reference to the rumored alliance of France and Russia. Bismarck goes to attend the meeting of the Emperors, as also Count Beust, the Austrian Premier. Rome, August 1.1 An Encyclical letter has been issued by the I’cpc, urging the faithful to offer prayers for the freedom of the Holy Sec, and the triumph of the Church. Rlssia, August 14. The World's cable despatch says Russia is arniing extensively. It is reported she has entered into an alliance with France. The Jlerald's correspondent mentions the discovery of a well-organised scheme aimed at the Government of the empire. Arrests have been made of several noblemen, merchants, and tradesmen. Garibaldi is suffering from old wounds, and his recovery is improbable. It is rumoured that Victor Emmanuel has offered to restore the Quirinal to the Pope, 'the report that a league had been formed by France and .Spain to secure the Pope’s independence is denied by Spain. Spain sends a licet to Venezuela to look after filibusters, which is protested against. LATEST DESPATCH TO GR-EVIDLES. August 15 Disturbances have occurred at Stra-bourg between [the Prussians and the citizens. A number of both parties were killed. It is reported that t ere arc serious disagreements between the French and German Governments in reference to the Frankfort peace negociations. The difficulties are likely to lead to complications, resulting in a suspension of the treaty of peace negotiated at Frankfort. Pai is is reported to be in a very excited condition. A revolt of the army is expected, and rumors are afloat of the intention to declare M‘Mahon Regent-General. A stampede from Paris gives color to the belief in impending trouble, if not a crisis. An Orleanist scheme is ripe for a coup d'etat, with a proposition for making Thiers head of a permanent Executive, Thiers is consequently very unpopular. San Francisco, August IG. The Industrial Exhibition has been opened. Eight specimens of the plants sent by Colonel H aid tain have been favourably commented upon, as have been the specimens of rope made from flax. Oats, gum, and a column representing the gold taken from the Thames, are the only JSew Zealand exhibits. Two fatal cases of cholera have occurred in Paris, and three cases are reported on board of vessels from Constantinople. Scott’s centenary was celebrated in London on the loth by a banquet, at which 400 titciary men were present. There were celebrations at Few V’oik and various American towns on the same day. '1 he Edinburgh celebration was on the 9th, on a most magnificent scale, and was very successful. Intelligence from Para (Brazil) states that cholera in a malignant form is raging there. The British Consul and nearly every stranger died from it. Riots have taken place at the Amador Mines, California. The secretary was brutally murdered. Order is now restored. A great storm on the coast of Aew Foundland and Labrador, destroyed 325 Ashing smacks, 23 dwellings, 40 stores, and 300,000 dols. worth of property. The Staten Island feiry-boat, crowded with passengers, exploded a boiler. The concussion was terrific, shattering the fore part of the boat, killing fifty and sea’ding over a hundred people. The cries of the poor halfboiled victims were heart-rending. Some, dHirions from pain, and many children, jumped overboard. Some of the little ones’ legs were cooked, and the muscles laid bare, The bodies were scalded, some beyond recognition. Intelligence lias been received of the destruction of the City Pont a patre, an island of Gaudaloupc, W.l, 30,009 people were rendered homeless Shipping.—Arrived, July 31 Gyrene, from Lyttelton. Sailed, 27th —Peter Denny, for Otago ; 28th, Glenmark, for Lyttelton,' COMMERCIAL, Sau Francisco, Aug. 16. Flour quiet, Oregon extra at from 0 dols to GSO gents for local brands. Superfine, 0 dols to G. 25 cents, extra 6.75 cents for sacks of 19G pounds. The wheat market rules Ann and quotes a fair choice at 2.15 c to 2.25 c per 100 lbs. Liveiqxiol market remains at Jls 7d percental. The barley market is firm ; old, 1.85 c. to 1.95 c. Tire oats maikct is steady, and pvicc-s for fair choice arc 1.70 c. to 1.90 c. per 100lbs. Stocks of all kinds of cured meats arc good, and there is a fair demand. Two new steamers have been placed on Webb’s line, to carry freight without transhipment at Honolulu. Boston sales of wool were at from 52c. to 57c. New Yop.k, August 14. Shipments to Australian Ports continue to be moderate, except of kerosene, in which movements are more active, otherwise there is nothing doing. Fn ight is firmer, owing to the difficulty of getting vessels. 1 hree vessels are loading fur Melbourne.