BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 3310, 29 September 1873, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Wellington, September 28, Henare Matua, and other chiefs from Napier and Poverty Bay, gave a dinner at the Post Office Hotel on Saturday night to the Wellington chiefs. The only Europeans present were Mr Stafford, Mr Sheehan, and Air Swanson. No toasts were proposed. Mr Stafford was thanked for his attendance. The general tenor of the speeches was mistrust in Mr M ‘Lean. A meeting of the fifty-two members who voted for the Loan Bill is called by Ministers for to-morrow morning, to coasider the position. It is rumored the Ministry propose introducing a Loan Bill to the amount the Provinces require this year; if rejected by the Council, the Loan to be attached to the Appropriation Bill. September 29. Mr Macandrew and others leave to-day for the South. Mr Gillies and others leave tomorrow for the North. The body of Joseph Whelby, a sailor or lumper, was found in the harbor on Saturday night. Auckland, September 27. The immigrants by the St. Leonards were landed in good order, and under strict surveillance, ami were entertained at an excellent dinner at the immigration quarters. They seem suitable. Mr A. launders reports buyers of shares as follows Caledonian, Ll2 5s ; Tokatea, LI 10s ; City of London, LI 9s ; Angel, LI 5a ; Crown Prince, 10s ; Otago, 10s ; Moanataieri, 4s; National Bank, LI 15s; South British Insurance, L2 ss, September 29. Lieutenant Hoskins, the champion shot at the last Colonial Firing, is to be one of the four Thames representatives at the Victorian Intercolonial contest, and Capt. Hazard another. The remaining two will shoot for places, A Herald telegram from the Waikato says Purukutu’s movements cause uneasiness, and that Native affairs are looking serious.

Alexandra (Waikato), September 27. _ Mr Mackay arrived on the 25th, and is now very busy with Natives from Kawhia.

New Plymouth, September 27. At the inquiry into the wreck of the Ottawa, to-day, the evidence of the captain, mate, and helmsman proved the compasses to have been affected by electricity, while the iron sand beach also acted as a magnet. The vessel was insured in the South British Company for L 650, and in the Victoria for L 550. For the timber there was an open policy.

Blenheim, September 27. Mr David Main, known in Canterbury, and Dr Besley, late of the Halcione, were both drowned while crossing the new channels of the Opawa river. Dr Besley’s body has been found, but Mr Main’s has not.

Bluff, September 20.

The Sarah Pile has arrived, having been four months out on a whaling voyage. She experienced very heavy weather throughout. Reports whales plentiful. Caught four black whales, and killed two others, but could not tow them to the vessel’s side on account of the strong currents and heavy sea. The four caught yielded eighteen tuns of oil, which is now landing. The vessel will sail again on Thursday for the whaling ground.

Hokitika, September 27. No further news has been received regarding the Haast rush. The steamer has been unable to leave, owing to the severe weather.

The schooner (Bencleuch ?) has been towed into the river undamaged.