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Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 956, 18 July 1877, Page 2

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GABLE NEWS. [pUli PRESS AGENCY.] T H E~WA R. Siege of Kars Abandoned. Russian Operations in Asia Unsuccessful. Turks Victorious. Christian Cruelties in Bulgaria. Singapore, July 17. London, July 12. The Russians have occupied Plevna. The Russian siege artillery has been withdrawn, and the bombardment of Kars stopped. Wellington, July 18. The following is the Agent-General’s telegram dated London, Jidy 16. The siege of Kars has been abandoned. Russian operations in Armenia have been unsuccessful. The Turks have been victorious at various points. The Russians in Bulgaria are progressing slowly. Groat cruelties have been inflicted by the Christians on the Mussulmans. It is reported that their arms have been taken from them by the Russians and given to the Christians. Mr. Disraeli. London, July 12. It is reported that Mr Disraeli is anxious to resign the Premiership on account of illhealth. Commercial. London, July 16. The Bank rate been reduced to 2 per cent. INTERPROYINCIAL. New Plymouth, July 18. Information has been received that some men belonging to Stuart’s survey party, going down the Mangaere River, Patea district, in a canoe, were upset, and a man named David King drowned. There is a difficulty about holding an inquest on the body. The place where it lies, being dense bush, it is impossible to bring it to the nearest house, twenty miles distant, and twelve men could not be collected together there. Nelson, July 18.

Recently, in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Isaac Harvey, William Harvey, Charles King Turner, settlers in the suburbs north, were committed for trial for perjury in a trespassing case in which they were defendants. After two days trial in the District Court, Isaac Harvey last night was found guilty. Sentence deferred. The others will be tried separately. GREYMOUTH, J llly 18.

The Greymouth sharemarket is remarkably brisk, and large parcels have changed hands, especially Anderson’s Extended and Just in Time, at the following rates: Energetic, £6 15s; Hopeful, £6 os ; Wealth of Nations, £5; Welcome, 30s; Just in Time, 14s ; Fiery Cross, 21s; Alexandria, 11s; No. 2 South Larry’s, 2s 6d ; Caledonian, 22s (id ; Keep it Dark, 10s (id; Nil Desperandum, 2s 9d; Anderson, os 6d; Golden Fleece Extended, 20s ; United Alpine (Lyell), 8s ; Greymouth Coal Company, 50s. The Energetic company has declared a dividend of 3s per share. Nearly 10,000 shares in the Union Insurance Company (Christchurch) have already been applied for.