BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 3343, 6 November 1873, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Wellington, November 5. The extraordinary session of the Prov ncial Council opened to-day. The Superintendent reviewed the work of the late session of Parliament as regards Wellington. He referred with satisfaction to the payment of L‘25,000 to the Colonial Government, for which a portion of the unreclaimed harbor land was hypothecated. On the release of the said land, contrary to the general prediction, the Executive decided to make ap plication for a loan of LIOO,OOO on the same security, with the intention of devoting the remaining L 75.000 for the purpose of reckmntion, inducting the scheme ioi the cx oi)sion of the railway from Pipitea Point to the reclaimed land. He was happy to st;.te that the money was raised without any difficulty from a local company, the Wellington Iruat Loan and Investment Company, Limited. There was every prospect that the scheme will yield the Provincial Council a profit of L 50.000, after paying the borrowed LIOO,OOO. It was very gratifying to be able to report the ready acquiescence of the Bank of New Zealand to the application of an overdraft of L 50.000, being proof of the high credit of which the prudent management of their financial affairs gave promise, A Bill will be submitted without delay for the construction of certain roads and bridges. The Provincial Government has already selected six additional surveyors and four engineers, to enable the works to be carried out vigorously. November 6. The Court of Appeal sits on Monday. The Chief Justice will arrive per Lady Bird. Justice Johnston returns from Wanganui on Saturday, and Justice Chapman is not expected to leave Dunedin till the 13th. The compositors here are about taking steps to establish a Typographical Association. Auckland, November 5. The schooner Lunalilo has arrived with sugar from Honolulu, November 6. The Basilisk has arrived from Tauranga. No business is doing, as everybody is electioneering. The betting is 2to lon Mr Williamson. Buyers for National Insurance, 28« ; Caledonian, Ll4; Moauatairi, 45s ; Albumin, 20s ; Tokatea, 2Ss ; National Bank, 47s 6d ; South British, 4(is ; Bank of New Zealand, Lib ss. Sellars : National Insurance, 30s ; South British, 47s 6d. Graham, stown, November 5. Mr Dargaville’s meeting last nignt was a very noisy one. It is said that his speech alienated many supporters. Tauranga, November 5. All the Superintendency Committees are working hard. The greatest excitement prevails. The opinion on the result of the contest here is divided. November G. Mr Williamson’s committee is actively canvassing down the coast, and state that nearly every Native vote has been secured. Messrs Lusk and Dargaville are almost certain to be distanced on the East Coast. Port Chalmers, Nov. 0, 3.40 p.ra. The sick families, ex the Lady Joc»lyn, are going on the Quarantine Island this afternon. The ship is to be fumigated as soon as possible. Christchurch, November G. The Calcutta Sweep Jockey Club Handicap attracted a great crowd at Tattcrsall’s last night. The value of the sweep was 1.204. The following prices were fetched : Tambourini, LOG ; Gossip, L;>l ; Traitor, LlB ; Kakapo, LlB ; Mabel, Llo $ Malabar, L 4. , , The Orange banquet last night was largely attended. The Superintendent lays the foundation stone of a handsome stone Congregational Church to-day. The Superintendent has been elected to represent the Institute as Governor of the New Zealand Institute.