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Evening Star, Issue 3031, 6 November 1872, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

{From the New Zealand Press Association.)

Naskby, Nov. 6. The fire at Naseby, on the premises of Coxhead Bros., photographers, on Monday, spread to Inder’s dwelling-house and shop. Coxhead’s plant was destroyed, and Inder s furniture burnt, and house gutted. luder is almost covered by insurance in the New Zealand office for L3OO ; Coxhead was uninsured. At the inquest yesterday, a verdict of “Cause of fire not known was returned.

Wellixgtox, November 6. Messrs Pearce and Hunter addressed the electors last night. The meeting was crowded, the Mayor being in the chair. Jhe motion of confidence was proposed by the Hon. Robert Hart, M.L.C., and an amendment was also proposed that the electors have no-confidence in their representatives. Both were withdrawn in favor of an amendment by Mr Travers-“That the electors approved of the manner in which their representatives had conscientiously discharged thei- duties.” A show of hands was taken, but owing to the confusion, another was demanded, which it was impossible to get, as people were leaving the hall. No result was declared.

Christchurch, November 6, The Northern Railway was opened to Ratigiora yesterday with great eclat. There are upwards of 700 entries for the Agricultural Show, Mr Redwood sold Peeress to Mr Walters, who scratched her for the Cup. She had been heavily backed for it by the public, Auckland, November 6. Mr Mackay had two interviews with the King and party. It is believed that the way is prepared for a satisfactory negotiation between the King and the Government. EUROPEAN CABLE TELEGRAMS. [Reuters Special Telegrams io the Australian Associated Tress.) London, October 23. Herr Carl I ahr has been appointed German Consul at Sydney. The Mayor of Adelaide’s congratulatory message to the Mayor of London on the opening of telegraphic communication between England and Australia, has been recorded in the Civic Archives of Guildhall. October 24. The Cardiff Steam Coal Owners Association has resolved to reduce the price of coal. At the London School Board meeting yesterday, Mr Reed, M.P., withdrew his motion, and Mr Picton’a amendment was carried by 17 against 6. The Board will consider individually each case in which children are recommended for gratuitous education. Consols, 02'. Mr Knatchbull-Hughesscn’s lecture yesterday was on the Colonies and their government by the mother country. He insisted strongly on the necessity of cherishing the connection.

Melbourne, October 31. The Education Bill passed the Assembly. Its second reading is postponed for a fortnight by the Council. The Princes of Saxe Coburg arc at present in Melbourne, and proceed to the country kaugarocing. Henry Pyke, well known in sporting circles as a gentleman rider, committed suicide. The National Agricultural Show was a great success. A message was received from London in three hours and ten minutes, Scott, the manager of the branch of the National Bank, has been arrested for embezzlement. The wound of Weechurch, the prisoner who attempted suicide, is not dangerous. Tbe 'theatre Royal is rapidly approaching completion. The Cup race is exciting attention. Dagworth is still firm as first favorite : little else is backed. Commercial— Large sales of sugars have been made; prices are firm since the last Mauritius news. New Zealand wheat, 7s (Id; oats, very firm-feeding sorts, 3s 4d. Tookeys, paid up, wanted at L 4 1 8s; for new buyers offer 70s, but they are heldjfor 755,

SVDNEY. The Anglican Synod has closed its sittings and appointed an appellate tribunal. The Governor presides at a banquet on the seventh, to celebrate the opening of j the telegraph to England. The Narraganset, American war steamer, sailed on Tuesday. L 2,000 is to be expended on an Australian, annexe. The Bank of Now South Wales has declared a dividend of 121 per cent. The Nukulau massacre case is further adjourned. Newcastle. Arrived.—Fawn, from Lyttelton ; bylphide, from Auckland. .bailed.— 23rd, Drover, for Nelson ; 24th, Albion, for Auckland ; Australias, for Lyttelton ; 26th, Clara Hargreaves, for Wellington. Adelaide. Mr Todd has arrived from North, and reports the line to be in splendid condition. Everything is working satisfactorily. Tho demonstration is postponed till the arrival of the Orneo with the construction party. The last quarter's revenue amounted to L 193,000, and the expenditure to L 212.000. A Bill has been introduced, granting bonuses to native manufacturers. It is reported that the Bov. Morloy Punshon will visit the Colonies. The miners at Darwin are quiet quiet; many have accepted the employment offered by the Government.

j It is expected that Parliament will be ad- • journed at the end of November, | The Pope has sent his j benediction to the ! clergy by telegraph, j Wheat, Os 6d.