BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH

Evening Star, Issue 3643, 26 October 1874, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH

Auckland, October 24. The discussion ®n Ritualism has been settled by , the withdrawal Jof all motions, and the matter is left in the hands of the Bishop, who promised to give attention to any appeal from the congregation. Archdeacon Mannsell said that turning to the east was the only Ritualistic practice he had seen‘in. Auckland. A prospectus of a co-operative meat-supply company has been issued, the proposed capital being L 4,000. October 25. The Hero arrived at half-past four, with later English and Australian news. She left Sydney on the 19tb. ' Nelson, October 24. Mr Shephard addressed bis constituents last night. A strong resolution was passed in favor of the abolition of Provinces, and also a vote of confidence in Mr Shephard. Timabu, October 25. The show which is to take place on Wednesday promises to be a great success. Among the entries there are -.—Sheep, 157; horses, 96; other entries, 140. Wellington, October 26. The Provincial land sale is now (12.30 p.ra.) going on. The prices realised are considerably over the upset in general.

(From our own Correspondent. ) Arrow, October 26. Mr Mandera met his constituents here on Saturday night, and addressed them upon the following subjects Sir George Grey’s petb tion, harbor trust, and commonage system.’ He was well received. Resolutions were passed in favor of preserving the existing cemmonage, of appointing a board ot wardens and of paid rangers, in favor of the abolition of Pro vincial institutions, and against expenditure on barber works. The meeting was well attended. The Arrow Company has successfully resumed pumping operations. The Good Templars’ fSte was a great success. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, October 17. The Californian and Torres Straits mails were delivered on Thursday, and the Suez yesterday. M. Richerie, ex-Governor of New Caledonia, arrived here in a despatch boat, having been recalled from Noumea by a telegram ordering him to instantly vacate the governorship, and thence go Heme. M. Allemors takes charge of the office, and is to carry out the orders of Admiral Rebourt. Messrs Russell and Samuel are still negotiating in re the Californian mail arrangements. Matters are almost closed, both representatives resolving to continue joint action re the mail service; The Pacific and the Sydney Marine Insurance Companies lose L 5,000 each by the loss of the Kingsbridge. > ' Mr Vogel is still in Victoria. The Gongregatiohal Union has closed its annual session, and declared against continuing the denominational system. The Governor is expected from Fiji during the week. , Melbourne. Mr Vale has been appointed a member of the Board of Advice. The Loudon sailed on Saturday. Shannon has been acquitted at Schnappcr Point on a charge of murder. Goldsbreugh and Break-o’-Day are in strong Mvor for the Cup. The latter won the Ballarat Cup easily ; Haricot won the Handicap. The Speaker has issued invitations to a banquet in honor of the Governor and Mr Francis prior to their visiting England. ~ . , ~ „ , Queensland. Advices from the Palmer goldfields report that the miners are starved out, and are leaving in hundreds. A famine is’ feared next winter unless the Government open regular communication *ith the diggings. A woman .named M‘Kay, at Brisbane, pofcosed ben«lfaodthree children.