BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 3297, 13 September 1873, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Wellington, September 12. The following telegram, dated August 27, has been received by Mr Vogel from Mr Russell:—“Haveagreed with Mr Samuel, subject to the ratification of New South Wales Government and New Zealand Parliament, as follows 12-knot service, for 6 years, by New South Wales and New Zealand conjointly, to be commenced within twelve months. Boats of 2,500 tons gross, or equal to 2,000 tons register, all of same size and power, for service via Kandavu. Thirteen round trips. Terminus and departure alternately Sydney and Dunedin, via coast service. Transhipment alternately for Sydney and New Zealand at Kandavu ; contractors to have all subsidies, except from British Government, and the Colonies of New South Wales and New Zealand are each to pay L 40,000. Cost to New Zealand will thus be L 28.000, subject to a further reduction by half any contributions from other Colonies. lam satisfied with the contractors. If you agree to the foregoing, Mr Samuel and myself will arrange a temporary tenknot service—the first steamer from the Colony to leave in December. This is tbe best arrangement I can make, and strongly recommeni its adoption. Mr Parkes will telegraph you his reply.” The following telegram has been received by Mr Vogel from the Colonial Secretary of New South W ales:—“ Letter to your Government this day on London agreements. Have telegraphed to London our concurrence.” The Wellington Jockey Club have resolved to hold races next March, with a handicap of 150 sovs., and a Town Plate ef 100 sova. Messrs M‘Meckan and Blackwood have presented a gold watch to Captain Carey tor rescuing the passengers of the Rangitoto. Subscriptions are being raised in aid ef the sufferers by tbe Auckland fire. A correspondent in to-night’s Post accuses Mr Fox of being a correspondent of the Wanganui Chronicle, Southern Gross, and other papers, and of attacking members of the House under the cloak of anonymity. Hokitika., September 13. The passengers by the Claud Hamilton presented a purse and testimonial to Mr Sinclair, the chief officer, fur his skill and courage in bringing the ship out of Her dangerous position. Also a purse of sovereigns to the seaman Fisher, the helmsman, for the same qualities. Fisher wrqte some verses, which are published in the paper. He says that Captain Ro\ise was heard cry out twice, the second time faintly.

Auckland, September 12. A public meeting is called to originate 4 subscription for the sufferers by the late fire. It is reported that the Albion Coal Company will give L4,0Q0 for the Comerang. September 13, Mr Saunders reports buyers South British 45s ; Caledonians,' LI 3 5s j National 355. , Tauranua, September Is. A Customs office opens on Monday. The survey pi an immigration settlement, at Oropi is being prpceeded with. W4NGANUI, September 13. Mr Watt resigns his ppsition as Mayor,* iq consequence of his defeat.