THE MAIL SERVICE.

Evening Star, Issue 4044, 11 February 1876, Page 3

THE MAIL SERVICE.

\{Fr(nn our ovm Correspondent.)

Wellington, February 10. The ' Time?' this moroing published informatim from Sir Julius Vogel 'hat thi Governments of New Zealand and Sydney had agreed to let the San Fiancisco seivice b gin from this mom'ng, thus ignoring the subsidy on the one hand and the penalty for pist breaches of contract on the ether. I have Dr Pollen's authority to state that this information is correct as to the intentions of the Government. It is feared there will be another hitoh this month, there being no steamer at Sydney to mett the City of San Franc ! sco at Kaudavau, thus she may have to wait a long time there on the chance of the Sydney steamer coming. The Colima is unfit for the service until she receives a new Bhaft in America. If the Zealandia reach Sydney in time phe may solve the difficulty ; bnt that is very ("oub'tul. There was no newa of the Granada either at Auckland or at Sydney when the Arawata left Melbourne.

Auckland, February 11. At ten oVock night a fire was discovered in Vulcan lan?, on the premisea of Skinner, carpenter, the champion shot of New Zealand. • The fie spread to Campbell's, BWmaker, M'Mi'lehV, thipsroith, E. Porter and Co.'a store, and to Halyday's, upholsterer. The damage is estimated at L 3.000, and the only insurance is Poiter for L*oo in the Eoyal. Five previous unsuccessful attempts were made last year to burn down this block, including the Bank of New South Wales, The police have suspicion of a i.arty, but no proof. Captain Isaac 3, of the Volunteer Cavalry, whilst lending assi>tanc3 to save goods, lost a diamond ring worth LIOO. Three shops destroyed belonged to the Hon. W. Ghborne.