SECOND EDITION. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 3798, 27 April 1875, Page 3

SECOND EDITION. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Chri*tchdkch, April 26. t The Governor made a round of visits to public institutions on Saturday. A cricket match between eleven jockeys in costume and eleven bookmakers, for a dinner, is arranged to come off to-morrow. The Catholics intend giving a public reception to Bishop Redwood, who is expected overland from the West Coast on Wednesday, April 27. Lady Normanby held a reception at the Clarendon Hotel. It was well attended. The Governor takes a trip on the Northern line of railway to-morrow, to inspect the new Ashley bridge, and to receive addresses from the towns of Kaiapoi and Rangiora. The first portion of the race-course and Southbridge branch railway was opened to-day to the river Selwyn, a distance of eighteen miles. At the land sales yesterday there were sold 1,368 acres, realist? L 2,736. A 100 yards’ foot race, run yesterday between S. Collins, of Dunedin, and R. M’lvor, the owner of the steeplechaser Tommy Dodd, was won by the former easily in eleven seconds The warrant for Mercer’s execution has not been signed yet, as there is not a quorum of the Colonial Executive in Christchurch. The Minister of Justice and another member of tho Executive (probably Mr Reynold*) are expected by the next steamer from Wellington. Mercer is very depressed sinoe his conviction, and pays great attention to religious matters. The Governor visited the West Christchurch District School yesterday, with the working and size of which he expressed great satisfaction. He also visited the museum, college, and Provincial Council Chambers. Auckland, April 27. The Rev. Charles Clark’s sermon in aid of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society realised L4O. The hall was crowded, notwithstanding a drenching rain. Captain M’Kenzie, of the steamer Southern Cross, was experimenting killing fish under water, when a charge exploded m his hand, blowing the fingers off. The cricketers have convened a meeting to co-operate with Dunedin and (’anterbury in bringing over an Australian team. The ‘ Southern Cross ’ loams from a private source that the four million 4£ per cent loan will nett to the Colony ninety one. and not ninety-three as first stated. It expresses disappointment at the result, and says Mr Vogel <>r some one else will have to levy a property and income tax to aid the exchequer. Mr Vesey Stewart has arranged for thirtyfive Belfast settlers, with an average capital of a LI,OOO each, to form a special settlement at Katimati. Grahamstown, April 26. The two tons of stone from the Ohinemuri prospectors claim yielded 4oz sdwt of retorted gold. The single ton is not yet completed. Nineteen deaths were registered here last we°k —more than the average for the month during ordinary seasons. Measles and fever are spreading. There were five funerals of children yesterday, two being members of one family, which lost one infant a fortnight ago. 5

Nelson, April 26. Upon reconsideration, it was decided to proceed with the Interprovincial Cricket Match this morning. The scores were; Westland second innings—Staite, run out, 2 ; Glasgow, b Cross, 3 ; Garwood, b Eden, 4 ; Carew, b Cross, 2; Perkins, c Cross, 0 ; Down, o Speed, b Eden, 0 ; Turner, b Eden, 7; Tenant, b Cross, 12 : Guinness, b Eden, 1; M’Gregor, not out, 0; North, c Knapp, b Eden, 0; extras, 4; total, 35. Nelson, second innings—Eden, b Bowen, 0 j Halliday, Ibw, b Garwood, 0; Fowler, b Bowen, 3 ; Cross, b Bowen, 2 ; O. Knapp, run out, 0 ; Wix, b Bowen, 0; Turnclirfe, b Garwood, 0 ; Knapp, run out, 4 ; Hole, c M‘Gregor, b Garwood, 5; Colls, not out, 5; Speed, not out, 15 ; byes, 3 ; total, 37. There was great excitement towards the c'oae. Seven wickets had fallen for 9 runs, eight for 17, and nine for 24, when Speed and Colls made a stand and won the game.

Wellington, April 26. The following tenders were received at the Public Works Office for the Purakanui contract (formation and permanent way) of the Dunedin to Moeraki railway Accepted, Job Wain, Lt18,384; declined, Charles U, Irvine, Dunedin, informal ; all the rest were Dunedin contractors. David Proudfoot, L 74.970; D. Henderson and Co., 7 80,573 ; E. A. Duxbury, L 85.577; .lohn Brogden and Sons, L 85,687; Charles Abbott, L 86,224: \V. D. Morrison and Co., L 96,971; James M'Kay, L 83,835; M‘Lean Bros, and Co., i 99,250 ; J. B. Blair and Co.. L 100.325.

A private letter received from Home by a well-known resident here pointed out the mistakes made by Mr Buckland in the shipment of salmon ova per Timaru, and expressed an opinion that the result must be a failure. There seems to have been some jealousy between Mr Prank Buckland and Mr Youl, the famous salmon acclimatiser, who was set aside by Buckland, and thus valuable advice which Mr Youl could have given was not available. Mr Youl’s opinion upon the matter will probably be printed shortly.

Wanganui, April 27. David Stewart Lyell, the late Mnrton agent of the Rank of New Zealand, pleaded guilty lo seven charges of embezzlement, and was sentenced to six years’ penal servitude. The Judge expressed the hope that before his term expired the law would be more appropriate. John Ireland, for forgery and uttering at Palmerston, was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. (From our own Correspondents ) Oamarti, April 27. There is a general feeling of dissatisfaction here with the expressed intention of the Governor of merely passing through the town, and not even purposing to stay a day, as it is known that he will make a somewhat long stay in Dunedin. Queenstown. April 27. Judge Harvey got through a long list of cases in the District Court before noon to-day, yet no hurry or hustle was shown. He has favorably surprised people, and suiters are quite sati tied. The Arrow movement for leasing only the Crown Terrace is supported here by all classes. Charlotte Sloan was released from gaol this morning. Her lover drove her in a buggy from the camp. It is stated that fresh evidence of her innocence has been discovered. Yesterday Barry v, t’owell, an action to recover damages for false imprisonment, was postponed till next sitting of the District Court, owing to the absence of the arresting constable. B/ lclutha, April 27. The stem wheel Balclulha steamer made her trial trip yesterday. She arrived from the port last night. She worked admirably, and is considered a decided success. Mr (>. F. Heid, her owner, gives a dinner to-night in celebration of the event. Fifty invitations for it have been issued. James M’Neil, father of Mr Jno. M Ned* and the oldest settler in the Olutha district, died this morning.