TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 157, 4 December 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Age nog. ) Auckland, Decembers. AH the single men and women, immigrants per Hydaspes, were brought from the quarantine station to-day. The Governor holds levee at Government house 10-morrow. Lord Harvey Phipps has been appointed A.D.C., and Captain Mating, 35th Regiment, private secretary. Grahamstown, Decembers, James McKay, junior, came into town from Ohinemuri yesterday, and went on to Auckland at midnight. The Star correspondent gives an .account of the proceedings yesterday, from which it appears that Tc Hira, after opposing the opening of the country in moderate tone, retired from the meeting. Tc Moananui still urged the natives to repudiate the orders on Ohinemuri. Strong language ensued, when several prominent natives expressed themselves determined to carry out their engagements, and formally ceded their rights, one by exchanging his toiaha for Mr Mackay’s riding whip. Te Moananui then left the meeting in disgust. On the natives reassembling to-day Mr Mackay was informed that Te Moananui kad loft for Shortland, and was going to Auckland. Mr Mackay then adjourned the meeting and came on here and chartered a steam-launch, by which ho proceeded to Auckland to interview the Native Minister to-day. Several natives said. “Take the right to mine for gold.” Mr Mackay replied that he was only empowered to purchase land, ■Wellington, December S. In the Appeal Court, Burton and others v the miners of the Parawhenua goldfield, Otago, the Attorney-General, for the applicant, opened the case this morning, but the argument was not concluded. The whole of the question of water rights on the goldfield will probably be raised, Blenheim, December 3. Bishop Redwood arrived to-day. He was met at the ferry by a large number, including his mother among other relatives. An address from the laity was presented, and then he came into Blenheim and proceeded to St. Mary’s Church, where an address from the laity was presented. The Bishop replied, referring in affectionate terms to his mother, who was present, Dunedin, December 3. The new- English Church of St, Matthew’s was opened by Bishop Neville to-day. He recommended that the seats should be free, and the Church supported by offertories,

WELLINGTON RACES. Wellington, December 3, The Wellington Cup, 200 sovs, two miles : three entries. From the start Guy Fawkes and Premier cut out the running, Tarabourini a long distance behind, going easy. This position was kept for three parts of the race, when Premier began coming down on Guy Fawkes, and took the lead. Tambourini then began to gallop very strong, and soon overhauled the other two and took the lead from Premier, who appeared to have thoroughly beaten Guy Fawkes, and won easily, hands down. Time 4 min 5 sec. Selling Race, 50 sovs; mile and a quarter; four entries. Sir Walter and Remnant scratched, the latter being the general favorite. Lurliue and Tui raced from the start, but Tui appeared to have little chance. Lurline won easily. Hack Race; flve entries. Kauko, flrst; Dick Turpin, second. This was a capital race. Provincial Plate of 100 sovs; mile and half; five entries, Madden’s Phoenix was scratched. Nanakia took the lead from the first, and kept it for some distance, followed close by True Blue and Premier, Princess Mary and Gleuary close up. Upon reaching the starting post the second time all the horses were in a cluster, and all doing their best. A sharp tussle ensued between Premier, Glenary, and Princess Mary, Th ;y came in—Premier, first; Glenary, second; Princess Mary, third. ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR. Auckland, December 3. The Governor landed at 10 o’clock. He was received on the wharf by the Provincial General Government officers. The volunteers lined each side of the wharf. At the city end the Council presented an address. The Governor replied very briefly. He said as he was only just landed, they must not expect him to express any opinion regarding the colony. They might depend upon it he would make himself thoroughly acquainted with it; Ho hoped to return soon to enjoy the scenery for which Auckland was famed. The procession proceeded through the city to the Government House. Most of the shops were closed. The ceremony of swearing in commenced shortly before 12 in front of the Government House. There was a large assemblage by that time on the lawn. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice, The Superintendent then presented an address setting forth the peace reigning between the two races. The Governor briefly replied. This closed the ceremony. It is not expected that the Governor will leave till after Monday. The citizens’ ball is postponed to that night.