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Evening Star, Issue 2988, 16 September 1872, Page 4

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(FROMJiREVILLE’s telegram company.) Auckland, Sept. 16. The Nebraska arrived at 9 a.m., and her latest English dates are to August I?. No sickness is reported by the doctors. The New Zealand Mercantile Agency Company has announced payment, on and after July Ist, of interest due on debentures and guaranteed mortgages, and have announced interim-dividends at the rate of ten per cent, per annum for six months on old shares, and three months on new shares. The Crown Agents for the Colonies announce payment of half-year’s interest then due Oil New Zealand Five per Cent. Consolidated Loan, and the New Zealand Government Five per Cent. DebeuturesAnd Vancouver’s Island Six per Cents. Only four persons were saved from the steamer which collided with an emigrant ship in the Channel. The latter was bound for Australia. The last mail was delivered several days late. London, August l?tb. Parliament was prorogued on the 10th. The Queen was not prebent, and the speech was read by Royal Commissioners. Her Majesty rejoiced with Parliament that the controversy over the American indirect claims had been compassed by the spontaneous declaration of the arbitrators, who entirely consented to her view. Her Majesty reflected with satisfaction tflat the 'subjects with which the Treaty deals no longer offer any impediment between two kindred nations. Reference was made to the conclusion of an extraordinary extradition treaty with Germany. Her Majeoty declares the determination of Government to deal mere effectually with the East African slave trade, and expressed satisfaction that the South Sea traffic had received the attention of Parliament. “ While I cordially congratulate you on the activity in trade and industry, I hope it will be borne in mind that the periods of unusually rapid changes in prices of commodities and value of labor are likewise periods which more than ever call for the exercise of moderation and thought. In bidding you farewell, I ask you to join in acknowledging the abundant mercies of Almighty God, and in imploring their continuance.'’ The passage of the Repeal of the Party Precessions Act was celebrated throughout Ireland. On the 15th, while the procession w r aa passing through Belfast, it was stoned by a large crowd of Protectionists. The attack was returned, when terrible excitement ensued. On the 17th the riot still continued. The entire city was in uproar, and many rioters were arrested. The disturbances were only quelled by most active exertions on the part of the police. A tire at Geneva (S vitzerland} on thelltfl destroyed L 400,000 worth of factory property. The Emperors of Germany, Russia, and Austria meet soon at Berlin. A proposition will be made to hold a Congress of European Powers, to pass an opinion upon Germany’s acquisitions in France, upon the occupation of Rome by Italy, and a proposition to revise the Paris Treaty of 1856. An arjpy of 5000 Egyptians has invaded Abyssinia, and is opposed by 10,000 men. There is great excitement in California over the discovery of diamond-bearing lands in the Arizona territory, seven hundred miles distant. The Mexican revolution is concluded, the revolutionists accepting an amnesty. The Argentine Confederation and Brazil are preparing for war. President Balta of Peru has been assassinated. A prize fight is to come off in September, between Mace and Baldwin. 'i he German' Government intimates tq Thiers its intention to hold Belfort, although willing to make compensation for the allowance to France. The Asiatic cholera has appeared in Berlin. The date of the sitting of the Geneva arbi tration is not settled. The Dacotah will not go to Melbourne, _ Commercial. —Flax and gum are quiet. The third series of wool sales progressed with spirit, and closed with a strong competition at full prices, Superior New Zealand, 17d ; average price, 15,], d. The brings fifteen passengers, including Miss Rose Evans and a company of Theatricals.