SECOND EDITION. ARRIVAL OF THE ALHAMBRA.

Evening Star, Issue 3647, 30 October 1874, Page 3

SECOND EDITION. ARRIVAL OF THE ALHAMBRA.

CAPTURE OF NANA SAHIB. GERMAN AND AMERICAN SHIPS SENT TO THE NAVIGATORS. London, October 21. A severe hurricane caused great disaster amongst the shipping and injury to the railways and telegraph. The German frigate Ancona has forcibly levied an indemnity at the Navigator Islands fsr thf grievances of German colonists. October 22. The balance of the Victorian four per cent, loan was entirely withdrawn from the London money market. New Zealand has resumed the Californian mail service. Madrid, October 22. The notorious rebel Nana Sahib, who played an important part in the Indian mutiny in 1857, Inis been captured at Givaliore and identified by the Maharajah of Scinde. He is now imprisoned in Scigdia Palace, and has confessed to the political agent. . . New York, October 22, Ihe American Government sent the war steamer luscarora to the Navigator Islands in consequence of the action of the commander of the Ancona. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. ■ . . Melbourne, October 24. The Legislative Council passed the Customs Duties Bill through all its stages at a short sitting. The partial failure of the loan in the London money market gave rise to a discussion in the Assembly. The Treasurer explained that a minimum of 90 was recommended by the banks and the Agent-General, but that he himself thought more should be obtained. Five of the associated banks have arranged to take up the amount at the Government minimum. Sir James M Culloch and Mr Langton expressed the opinion that the Colony had n6t fair value for its securities, and condemned the arrangement, ° The debate on the Sunday Freedom Question m the Assembly is to terminate on Tuesday next, and the vote will likely be in’ the negative. ° The body of Miss Pettit, the young lady who so mysteriously disappeared from school in East Melbourne five mouths ago, has been fouud in the Yarra. No further light has been thrown on the matter, and an open verdict was returned. A petition has been presented to the Government for the release of Gerald Supple, who, if liberated, would leave for New Zealand to reside with his sister. The prayer is not likely to be acceded to. The final payments for the Melbourne Cup show twenty-six left in. There will be a good tie la, including Lurline and Papapa, Blondin has at length found a site, and commences his performances on November 4. Madame Goddard, with her company are passengers aboard the Alhambra, A London telegram having recently announced (hat the Admiralty had offered H.M.S. Rosario to South Australia as a training t ’“ thereupon requested the Agent-General to inquire into the matter, seeing New Zealand had asked for the same vessel and been informed she could not be spared. The Agent-General has replied that the offer to South Australia was made by oversight, and that the Colonial Office hopes to obtain a better vessel for New Zealand, . ... Sydney. A public meeting is called for Monday, to urge the Government to start a separate Californian service irrespective of New Zealand. Mr Russell and Mr Samuels have agreed that the temporary service continues at the joint expense of the two Coloniesjjtill the permanent contract commences. The Mikado has been chartered to take the next month’s Californian mail. Advices from Noumea report the murder of one o. the crow of the Auckland cutter Lapwmg at San Cruz. The natives burned the vessel, and also attacked the war schooner if irefly, but she escaped. rr,, ~ Adelaide. Hie Murray Railway Bill was lost on the casting vote of the Speaker, gi ven notice to borrow LAdUO.OOO for public works, and to increase taxation by stamp, legacy, and other duties. Launceston Bird, the pedestrian, and two publicans have been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment tor conspiracy to sham a race. SHIPPING. SaUed, 22nd, Eashy, for Dunedin. 8 COMMERCIAL. ~ . Melbourne. Mo ton Moss has called a meeting of his creditors. Deficiency, L 15,000. The creditors have agreed tn accept 8s in the £. Breadstuff's very firm. Wheat sold up to Gs Flour, Lid Oats are very scarce and wanted at 5s 3d to 5s 6d. Dried fruits continue in demand, and a slight advance has taken place. Tobaccos are firm owing to a short crop being reported. Kerosene is very low.