THE SUEZ MAIL.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 824, 12 February 1877, Page 2

THE SUEZ MAIL.

(Per Ringarooma via Bluff.) The Queen is spending Christmas at Windsor, but. it ia stated she will pass a considerable portion of the London season at Buckingham Pa‘ace. Dr Christopher Benson, of Lincoln Cathedral, has been appointed Bishop of Truro. A court martial held on Capt Pollard, of H.M.B. Tenedos, charged with endangering his vessel on the South African Coast resulted iu his being dismissed his ship. In the discussion on the Arctic Expedition doubts are expressed whether the expedition should have returned so soon.

The troop ship St Lawrence has been wrecked on the Paternoster Rocks. The troops on board were all landed safely, A large quantity of Government stores was lost, The troop ship Tamar went ashore at Bermuda, and was several hours in a perilous position. H. M,B. Narcissus also went ashore at Shanghai, and was taken off with difficulty. This month’s Contemporary Review contains an article by Mr Gladstone on Hellenic Independence, It is stated that Mr Gladstone cleared twelve thousand pounds by his Bulgarian pamphlet. Mr W, E. Foster, alluding to education at Aberdeen, strongly urged the study of modern languages in preference to Greek and Latin.

Mr Spurgeon, it is reported, offered up prayer at his services for a change of Ministry in England. At the London School Board election, no lady candidate was defeated. Four were chosen. Lord Zouche has obtained a rule nisi for a divorce from his wife on accoont of adultery with Earl Mayo. The Yane baronetcy case has terminated in favor of the present baronet. The Master of the Rolls made strong comments on the conduct of the Rev T. N. Gillman, of Brigstone, who, to induce his wife to sign a deed which placed at his disposal £20,000, refused to admit her to the com-munion-table. She signed the deed, but the trustees refused to act upon it,

A panic has occurred in the town of Stillenbcsch, in the Cape, in consequence of the failure of a local bank. The chairman committed suicide, and the cashier has been arrested for embezelling £50,000. A shocking murder has been committed at Pimlico by a young man named Treadaway, who has been apprehended. The body of a young lady has been found in Mile End Dock, the skull fractured and the legs fastened together, and both broken, The tSorts of the police have failed to discover anything about her. Proceedings have been taken at Bow street against Sir Edmd. Cunningham, Bait, and two others, for conspiracy to defraud a gentleman of property while in a helpless state of drunkenness.

The spread of small-pox at Chatham and the neighborhood haa caused some alarm. Strict precautions have been taken. Mr John Rose, who was seized by the brigands in Sicily, has been released on the payment of £4OOO ransom. Mr B, K. Karslake haa written to Vanity Fair, staling that a Spaniard named Ortezequi has come forward, saying he was wrecked in the Bella, and taken on board the Osprey to Melbourne, where he landed in July, 1854. There was a French or English Count who accompanied them from the Bella to the Osprey. Ortesequi at tho time wrote an account of the matter to his father, which was published at the time in a Bilboa paper, Both the Spaniard and the paper may shortly be expected in London. By a terrible gas explosion in a colliery in South Wales, seventeen persons were killed. The war feeling in Russia is coding down, It is said that since the mobilization of the army it is seen that they are not ready for war. Barry Sullivan met with a serious accident during the fencing scene in Richard 111., at Drury Lane Theatre. It is feared he will lose the eight ot s& eye,

The month’s exports to New Zealand are £328,000.

Telegrams give full particulars of the proclamation of the assumption by the Queen of the title of Empress of India at Delhi and throughout Bengal. The scene at Delhi was of unparalleled magnificence. The proces sion was nearly three miles long, a thousand elephants taking part in the spectacle. The demonstration lasted several days. On New Year’s Day a grand assemblage was held at a pavilion on the plains about three miles north of the camp. In a semicircle fronting the Viceroy’s throne were gathered the Governors of Madras and Bombay, the Lieu-tenant-Governors of the Punjaub, Bengal, and north-west provinces, the Commander in Chief, with their respective staffs, also the officers of government and chiefs, grouped according to political jurisdiction, the whole forming a gorgeous and variegated aggregation of splendour. Sixty-three ruling chiefs were present. In the rear of the Viceroy’s throne were grouped the various Ambassadors, Envoys, deputations from foreign States, and foreign Consuls. Further back were assembled a large number of native nobles and gentry. There were also gathered in the amphitheatre an immense number of invited spectators, Grouped in various blocks behind the amphitheatre were assembled a large concourse of outer spectators. South of the assemblage troops of all arms were drawn up, numbering upwards of 15,000. On the north troops, retinues, and followers of native chiefs and natives were stationed, forming a characteristic picturesque scene, quite unique. Guards of honor were stationed on each side of the Viceroy’s throne, and at the various entrances for his officers and the chiefs. The Viceroy arrived precisely at noon. On alighting, preceded by his staff, he advanced to the throne, heralded by a flourish of trumpets, on which all present rose, the military bands playing a grand march. The Viceroy made a speech to the assemblage, and then read a telegram from the Queen, sending imperial greetings, expressing her deep interest in and regards for the Indian Empire, acknowledging the reception to the Prince of Wales, and hoping the Indians would be happy under her rule. The Viceroy presented each chief attending this reception, with a splendid banner, bearing the inscription—“ From Victoria, Empress of India, January Ist, 1877.” His Excellency also gave each a medal commemorative of the even', and honors were bestowed on various chiefs. SHIPPING. Departures—Ann Gamble, for Canterbury, on the 9th ; Blectra, for Auckland, on the 15th ; Jane, for Otago, on the 7th ; Fernglen, for Napier, on the sth ; Pleone, for Wellington, on the 14th. Loading—At London, for Auckland Emily, Chaplin, Allastor, Lombardian, Hudson, Warrior. For Canterbury—Carnatic, Margaret Galbraith, Opawa, Piako, Trevelyn. For Nelson and Napier—Countess of Kintore. For Otago—Wellington, Baron Blantyre, Hermione, Hooghly, Waitangi, Forfarshire. For Wellington—Halcione. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. [Per Bingarooma, via Bluff.'] Melbourne, February 6. The weather continues extremely dry, which is very disastrous to the pastoral and agricultural interests. There has not been an inch of rain registered for the past six weeks. Sheep are dying in all directions, and there are numerous bush fires. The cable conference has closed its sittings. New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia together agreed on the duplication of the line between Singapore and Banjowangi. This arrangement has not yet been ratified by the respective colonies. It is to be arranged to obtain English operators on the Dutch lines if the Netherlands Indian Governments will sanction it.

Mr Sheriff, who recently died, served against the Maories in the Bay of Islands in 1841.

Political matters are quiet, but numerous candidates are announced.

The education question is likely to prove the great bone of contention at the elections.

Bailey and Cooper’s circus has been doing splendid business. It has completely killed the theatres. The pantomimes are all withdrawn and more legitimate entertainments have commenced.

The arrangements amongst the associated banks having broken up, the rates of discount have been lowered. Each one now acts on its own behalf.

Sugars are still in great request and very firm.

Wheat, 6s 8d to 6s 9d ; oats firm, up to 3s 10id. INTERPRO VIN 01AL. Auckland, February 10, A singular accident occurred to the schooner Wave of Life, which arrived this morning from Timaru. A swordfish ran with violence against the side a few days ago, and his sword entered the timbers about two feet above the wafer line, penetrating several inches, and then broke off, leaving the point sticking inside, where it now remains.

Grahamstown, February 10.

Since this day week there have been few hours settled weather. Some days very heavy rain fell; to-day being remarkably so, the streets being flooded in some places, and the low lying portions of the township being also under water. The rainfall is unprecedented for years. Grahamstown, February 12. The weather got much worse on Saturday evening, ami between nine and ten a terrilic storm of rain fell, accompanied by thunder and lightning. This continued all night. Yesterday it somewhat cleared, but last night it came on again with increased force, and the result was the flooding of the town, and landslips in every direction. The Karaka bridge in Pollen street has given way, and a large volume of waste has overflowed, running into the houses and shops, and doing considerable damage. In Karaka a young man named Outridge was proceeding during one of the storms to turn the water off the flume at a battery, when he was struck down by a falling boulder and instantly killed his back being broken and his skull fractured.

New Plymouth, February 12.

The nominations for the Jockey Club Handicap closed on Saturday evening, with the following horses Ariel, Bedouin, Bidwell, Fisa, Piretail, Flora, Iniquity, May Moon, Monarch, Ohopai, Opawa, Ohawa, Perfume, Eangitara, Resolution, Sir Walter, Tawera. For the Handicap Hurdles Gazelle, Medora, Perfume, and Shangwon. The declaration of weighta to be on Saturday, the 17th.

Napier, Febrnary 10. It rained heavily all last night, and hag continued to pour down ever since more or less copiously. A very heavy sea is on too, and the Bangatira’s departure is postponed till Monday, at two. The town of Napier is much flooded, and some of the streets are difficult for foot passengers. The country districts are so much flooded that it has not been practicable to obtain information except in the immediate neighborhood of the town and of the railway line. Mr Miller, manager of the railway, went up the line at daylight to take precautionary measures for the protection of the bridges at the railway crossings. The Ngaruroro river covers a portion of the railway line at Merrie’s corner, and the water there is still rising. At the toll-gate on the road about three Napier, the water is four feet deep. Beyond there it deepens to five feet, and is washing like a sea. There is no communication beyond Meanee, 7 and there the settlers are flooded out of their homes. From Meanee to Taradale is one unbroken sea of water as far as the eye can reach. The cattle are breasting their way along the water, seeking dry land. It is feared that many sheep have been drowned, though there is no information from Taradale, There is reason to fear that people thereabouts are in great danger and distress. It has been arranged by Mr Tiffen, chairman of the Hawke’s Bay Council, and Mr Kinross, acting-chairman of the Harbor Board, to take means to afford assistance to the flooded out settlers.

Wellington, February 10.

H. Curry, a Government messenger, was seriously injured yesterday in the hydraulic lift in New Government Buildings. While ascending he got jammed between the wood work and the floor of the third storey, and was extricated with difficulty. His left thigh was broken, and the right leg seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital, and the leg set. He is progressing favorably today.

February 11.

Sailed—Taranaki, for the South, at 9 a.m. Passengers—Messrs Currie, Sample, Brown, Johnston, Wyren, 6 in steerage. Arawata, for the South, at noon. Passengers, lor the Coast—Miss Irvine, Mrs Hart and family, Messrs Surridge, Webster, Smith. Jessie Readman, for Loudon, with nineteen passengers. 4 246 bales wool, and sundries. Total value, £66,787.

Dunedin, February 12. Mr E. Pritchard’s solicitors on Saturday served on the City Corporation a writ for £6OOO for damages sustained by him through the recent falls of earth in Rattray street.

The Council of the Convention held a meeting on Saturday afternoon, when the following resolutions were agreed to:— “ That in consequence of the continued illhealth of Sir G. Grey, and the short time that must elapse before the meeting of the colonial Parliament, this council is of opinion that that Sir George Grey and Mr Macondrew should not at present: proceed to England.” “That the petition ordered by the convention to be sent by the delegates be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. “ That the Council of the Convention remain as an organisation, to watch the interest of the colony against the efforts of the Centralists.” “That this council deeply regrets the continued illness of Sir George Grey, and hopes that he may soon be restored to his wonted health and strength to further battle in the interests of the colony against the evils of centralism. The treasurer reported that he had received considerable sum by way of subscription from country districts to assist in defraying the expenses of the delegates. It was agreed that the collectors should be written to, asking if in the altered conditions the contributors wished their amount* to be returned, or would leave them for objects in connection with the cen vent ion which might afterwards be resolved on. Bluff, February 11.

Arrived—Bingarooma, Captain Whitburn, this morning. Left Sandridge on the 6th; she brings fifty-five saloon and twentyseven steerage, and ninety-three tons cargo for all ports. Passengers for Lyttelton— Mesdames Chamberlain and Webb, Messrs Bussell, Shield, Webb, Ballantyne ; two in steerage ; and twenty-eight tons cargo. She sailed for Port Chalmers at 7 a.m.