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Evening Star, Issue 3483, 22 April 1874, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

_ Wellington, April 21The Mongol Commission has concluded its report and its report is to be sent in to the Government on Thursday next. Very few licenses were opposed to-day, and by the police only. None by Good Templars. April 22. The water was turned on in the mains yesterday, with a pressure of 1321bs to the square inch. Several pipes burst, but tho result is generally considered satisfactory. The pressure threw a column of water nearly a hundred feet high. Tenders are called for the construction of thirty tracks for the reclamation contract. The Chairman of the Licensing Court has warned any publicans selling adulterated liquor that ms license would be cancelled ■The Glenora sails with 3,220 package’s of wool, besides other cargo, representing altogether L 76,623. Auckland, April 21. The Governor met the friendly Natives this

morning; a large number were present, and no rebels. It is acknowledged that the usual speeches of welcome were of little worth. A large number of settlors were present. His Excellency delivered an eloquent address, and said if tho rebels desired an isolated life, he did not desire to drag them in. He illustrated tho probable future by a metaphor: “So surely as this great river spreads to tho sea, so surely will Christianity ana civilization spread; better live on ita bank than bo carried away by the current.” As regards the land question, ho would use the words of the patriarch : “Is not the land before us ? Then let there be no strife between ye and me.” He was very serry for the dissension between the Natives, and would i f eo * B°°d result, and civilization ex-

tended through the whole Maori people. The loyal Natives should know they have many advantages not enjoyed by others. An address Was presented by Major Jackson, M.H.E., on behalf of the settlers, welcoming and thatiking the Governor for the dignified position ho assumed towards the natives who still refuse to submit to the authority, of the Queen, The Governor said he was gratified at his reception and was not surprised at the reference to Native affairs. The settlers had undergone eonsiderftbfc rWk $ property, .if not of pereuu, Th*

Colonies had to look to them to save much risk by their temperate conduct. He was glad they appreciated his attitude towards the Natives. He acted under advice which he thought wise and judicious. The Governor’s party left for Cambridge. The Harbor Board appointed Gapt. Daldy, tneir chairman, to proceed to Wellington to consult Mr Vogel re the dock. of the Dorette immigrants is so good that they will probably be released this week. The wreck of the brig Albion will be sold without reserve, it being impossible to get her Ou. ~ ro , , , . Grahamstown, April 21. Mr Whitaker is still here, arranging for the piosecution of important works in connection with the mines, contracts for which will be called at once. In the Licensing Court to-day the Good lemplars objections (27) were overruled. With the exception of three or four adjourned, and a like number refused, on the recommendation of the police, all the licenses were granted. Only two Commissioners and the Resident Magistrate were present. Nelson, April 21. At the Licensing Court to-day all licenses were granted. There was no opposition. New Plymouth, April 21. The Supreme Court sessions opened yesterday. Judge Richmond, in his charge to the Grand Jury, deprecated holding Circuit Courts in small districts. Two cases only were in the calendar. The Grand Jury threw out the Bill for arson, and found a true bill against John Reeding for attempted suicide. The prisoner was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment.