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BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Wellington, October 18. The Pont doubts whether the new immigration instructions can be carried out. 1 he V> iiliam Tapscott is still anchored inside the Heads, borne fresh men have been shipped on board her, and it is reported that others have deserted. it is said that a ship is on fire outside the Heads. The flames have been seen from the hills. It is too dark to signal her name, but it begins with a B. She is supposed to be the immigrant ship E. P. Bouverie. The paddle-steamers Paterson and Lyttelton have gone to hj r assistance, but are not yet (8 p.m.) returne d October 19. The outer signalman was deceived when he made the signals that the vessel bn tire was the B. P. Bouverie. The immigrants are all well. She is sti.i (5.30 p m.) outside* October 20. Messrs Croker, Hughes, and McCarthy have got a lease of the Brunner coalmine, on favorable terms. The hi el son Provincial Government also give them a prospecting license over 5,000 acres in the Mount Rochfort district; twelve months is allowed them to select a suitable spot, and they will then take up a lease of 1,280 acres. They are going to establish a line of steam colliers from Melbourne to the Grey and other port# in the Colony. 1 he report »f the E. P. Bouverie having been on fire turns out to be totally unfounded. An inquiry is to be held on the conduct of the outer signalman in creating such a false alarm. The Bouverie brings 188 immigrants, all well, and anchored in the harbor this morning. Auckland, October 18. There are buytrs of shares as follows : Caledonian, LIS ; Tokatea, Ll 10s ; Thames, L 4; Black Angel, Ll 10s; Coliban, ss; Watchman, 4s ; Bright Smile, L 5 ; South British Insurance, 12 Gs; National Bank of New Zealand, L2 6s 6d. October 20. The Hydaspes brings out several old colonists, including Mr .Robert Graham, lato Superintendent, and 205 immigrants. Four children and one adult died during the passage. The passengers are all in good health. The Hydaspes was in company twice during the passage with the Queen Bee, from London to Wellington. Preparations are being made for the reception of the Governor on Wednesday, which is proclaimed a public holiday. Chas. Weston attempted suicide by cutting his throat. The wound is not dangerous. Grahamstown, October 18. The champion belt was presented to the winner, Lieutenant Hoskins, last night. Caledonian shares have declined 15s, and the share market generally is dull. The gold returns to day are below the average. GOG ounces have been lodged up to the present time. The Superintendency election is occupying great attention, A rumor is cm rent that Mr Lusk will retire in Mr Williamson’s favor. New Plymouth, October Is. Major Atkinson and Messrs Carrington and Brown are stumping the district as candidates for the Superintendency. The two first are the favorites, and votes of confidence in them have been passed at all the meeting# they have held. Wanganui, October 18. The Regatta and Horticultural Show are fixed for .December 31, and the Rangitikei races for the following day. The boating season is to be opened with a procession of boats to-day. Napikr, October 18. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, N. Jacobs wa# fined L 25 for attempting to evado jfbe Customs duties, defendant had actually

Mid more than the required duty, but he had put in two seta of invoices, the one containing the valuation too high, and the other containing it too low. He paid the duty on the higher one. He waa convicted because neither invoice was absolutely correct as compared with the actual value of the importation.

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Evening Star, Issue 3328, 20 October 1873, Page 2

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BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. Evening Star, Issue 3328, 20 October 1873, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. Evening Star, Issue 3328, 20 October 1873, Page 2

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