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Evening Star, Issue 3326, 17 October 1873, Page 2

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Auckland, October 16. The Board of Education to-day appointed Mr Cnrnall, 8.A., of Sydney University, to be English Master; Mr Kent, B. A., Senior Assistant; and Mr Tomlinson, Nelson College, -Second Assistant of the Auckland College Grammar school. The first charge against Neil Beaton, of larceny of the cargo of the schooner Florence, was heard in the Supreme Court to-day. He was found guilty, but sentence was deferred, pending the result of other cases. Mr Alexander Saunders reports buyers of Caledonians at Ll6 ; Black Angel, LI 7s ; Thames, L 4. Sellers of South British at L2 6s ; Crown Prince, 17s ; Sons of Freedom, Lls ; Caledonians, Ll6 10s. October 17. The nomination for the Superin tendency is now proceeding. Mr Lusk has been proposed by Mr Ireland, and Mr Williamson by Mr Black. Neill Beaton has been sentenced to six years’ penal servitude for barratry of the cargo of the Florence. Newcastle, via Auckland, October 16. A meeting of Natives was held yesterday at Rari Huahi. Those present were principally from Raglan. Mr Mackay told them to remain quiet and have nothing to do with the Hauhaus. There is said to be some truth in the statement that the Natives meant mischief; but Tawhiao stopped their proceedings. Some Hauhaus were present at the meeting, and Mr Mackay told them that if another Pakeha friendly were killed, there would be no parley. The Government would fight at once ; and the first step would be to take Kawhia. Grahamstown, October 16. There was a small panic in Caledonians today, and the price went down to Ll7. No reason can be given except that the gold is not so plentiful as could be wished. Napier, October 16. Redcliffe, the property of Captain Hamilton Russell, comprising 441 acres of freehold, has been sold to Messrs Condie for L 5,000. October 17. Mr M, R. Miller reports the sale of the Tunanui estate, of 11,000 acres, at 35s per acre. Wellington, October 16. An attempt was made to get the William Tapscott away to-day. The p.s. Luna steamed away from the wharf at 12.40, taking Captain Flinn, Mr MHntyre (the .American Consul), and some civilians. Mr M'lntyre went on board the Tapscott, and read a paper, in which Flinn offered to' pay the officers and men a bonus of L2OO, to be divided amongst them if they worked the ship to Queenstown. If they found they were not able to work her when they got outside, he would put into Lyttelton, and get more men. After some trouble the men, assisted by the visitors, commenced to weigh anchor, and all was going smoothly until Mr Vogel came off in a shore boat, and said the Government steamer must not tow the Tapscott, for if she were lost people might say that the Government lent the steamer simply to get rid of her. She has only got a crew of nineteen men, one of the men refusing to do duty. The Tapscott afterwards got outside the Heads. The following tenders were received for the first section of the Wanganui-Manawatu Railway (ten miles) Collie and Wilkinson, Wellington, L 25,181; Charles M‘Kirby, Wellington, L 21,105 ; Abram and Denby, Napier, L 35,065; Brogden and Sons, L 22,120; William Strachau, Wellington, L 16,372 (accepted). (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) October 16. The Governor, Commodore Goodenough, and Captain Moresby, of the Basilisk, went aboard the Tapscott to see Captain Flinn off The Luna was promised by the Governor to tow the Tapscott out ; but when the anchor was short-hove, Mr Vogel went aboard the Luna and told Captain Fairchild not to tow the vessel out until Mr M'Lean was consulted. A testimonial by many friends was presented to Captain Flinn this day, expressive of the opinion that he has been ill treated, and that the public generally have a high appreciation of his character and conduct. Captain Flinn offered the men L2OO bonus, in addition to their wages, to take the vessel Home, and gave them two written guarantees that the money would be paid, and that if the crew were shorthanded he would put into the nearest port. October 17. The Independent publishes a circular sent from the Minister of Immigration to the Superintendents regarding the Provincial management of immigrants. It is understood that the Wellington Provincial authorities will have nothing to do with the arrangements proposed. An Order in Council fixes the telegraphic charges as under :—Private messages : For the first ten words, one shilling ; and one penny for every additional word. Dougle rates on Sundays, Press messages : Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.xn., on week-days, sixpence for the first ten words; a half-penny for every additional word. Messages between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m,, sixpence for the first twenty-five words; threepence for every additional twenty-five words. Exceptions are made in favor of the Press in respect of the transmission of news by the Australian and San Francisco mails. Rrefton, October 16. The Victoria Tributers obtained 85 ounces 10 dwts. of gold from 102 tons of stone. The shaft being sunk in Anderson’s Reef is looking well, and is still widening. It is now live feet wide, with a good show of gold. Christchurch, October 16. It is understood Bore that the Governor’s contemplated visit to Canterbury will extend over two months. The Provincial Government have secured Melville House (the resi dence of Mr Moorhouse when he was Superintendent), already furnished, from Mr W. H. Lane, for the accommodation of His Excellency and suite. I

The Chrlstoharoh journeymen butchers have given notice that unless their wages are increased on October 25, they will strike The Carandinis opened here. yesterday, to a moderate bouse. Mr Hoskins’s theatrical company open on Saturday next. Miss Aitken announces that fhe will give a series of readings shortly. < okitika, October 16. The Claud Hamilton arrived from Melbourne at nine o’clock yesterday morning, was not tendered until six o’clock this evening She left Melbourne on the 9th, and brings twenty seven saloon and thirty steerage passengers. She sailed for the North this evening. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, October 9. An unpublished cable message, dated London, 7th October, just received, states that the Eastern Telegraphic Extension Company is discussing the question of telegraphic communication between A ustralia and New Zealand. The project is so far favorably received, and promises are made in the cablegrams that the terms for laying aline between Sydney and the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand shall be submitted to the Colonies interested. Horatio is favorite for the Cup at 6 to 1; Lapidist for the Derby at 5 to 1. Mr Belcher is elected Mayor of Geelong. Dr Goold, Roman Catholic Bishop of Melbourne, goes home by the mail steamer. Large lines of flour were withdrawn to-day at Ll4. Hospital Sunday in Melbourne and suburbs brought in nearly L 4.000. r J he mail takes Home a full Ministerial vindication in the Mount and Morris affair. Mount and Morris are believed to have gone to Batavia. Warrants are out for their rearrest. The Law Bill has passed its second reading. . Squatters at Wimmera who engaged in wholesale dummyism are threatened with the loss of their runs. Eight new lines of railway are proposed, to cost three millions, for a distance of 376 miles. There is an increase in the quarter’s revenue of over L 62 000. A Baptist clergyman at Emerald Hill sold Church lands for L 2.000, and put the money into his own pocket. In the Buckley will case, involving a claim of L 30.000, the Government resist the claim of Maher on the ground that the will produced is a forgery. A considerable sum has been raised for the widow of Captain House. Sydney. The Upper House Amendment Bill has been referred to a Select Committee. Mr Parkea made an effective speech on the Pacific postal contract. Mr Robertson moved an adjournment for the production of tenders. Mr Parkes agreed to an adjournment till next day. Extensive forgeries of bank notes have taken place in Paramatta Gaol. Private Californian advices state that three vessels a'e ba ling grain for Melbourne. Anarchy prevails in Fiji. The whites are armed to resist taxation. Captain Simson, of the Blanche, issued a proclamation warning British subjects against a breach of the peace at their peril. Adelaide. Prospects are good in the North. Crushing commences at Christmas. The Moonta mine dividend is 10s per share. The Constitution Act Amendment has passed its third reading. Bre&dstuffs are hardening ; 6s 4d is asked. Owing to the news of Californian shipments the breadstuff's market is temporarily paralysed. Hobart Town. A vote of want of confidence has been proposed, but the Opposition is disorganised. It is thought that a dissolution is impending. Brisbane. The Government expedition to Endeavor River has discovered a rich and extensive diggings. The news has caused a rush. The Government has chartered the steamer James Paterson to convey an official staff, with stores and horses.