LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1416, 29 August 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [eeutee’s teleobams to the TEESB AGENCY.] St, Petekbbukg, August 26. Lord Salisbury sent a despatch to the Bri l ish Ambassador here, protesting against Russia’s connivance at Bulgarian atrocities on Mabomedans, A semi-official communication has been made, which resents England’s interference. Vienna, August 27. The Bosnians renewed their attack on the Austrians on the 24th. After nine hours continuous fighting the Bosnians were defeated, and compelled to fall back. Constantinople, August 27. The evacuation of Batoum is postponed. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, August 28. Arrived —Rotorua yesterday. It is stated that the Agricultural Society intimated to the Government its intention of proceeding with the international exhibition. It is estimated that 700,000 acres will be alienated by auction during the present year, as compared with 2,500,000 last year. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [PEE PEEB9 AGENCY.] Auckland, August 28. The Thames Gas Co. declared a dividend of 8 per cent. Dunedin, August 28, The Mayor to-day received a telegram from the Government, accepting the invitation to bo present at the Dunedin banquet. The Mayor and Council leave for Oamaru next Wednesday evening, and will proceed to Christchurch next day to attend the banquet there. [PEOM THE CORRESPONDENTS OP THE PRESS.] Auckland, August 28. Major Gordon, formerly commanding the Auckland Volunteers, has been appointed to command the Otago Volunteer force. A large number of appeals for rehearing are being sent to Wellington by the Natives against decisions of the Judge of the Native Lands Court. They appear to be taking a leaf out of the book of the Napier repudiation party. Captain Fraser and Superintendent Thomson have been investigating the charge of Mrs M'Manus against the Thames police for illtreatment of her daughter when under arrest. The evidence of the girl was taken at the Lunatic Asylum. The commission has left for the Thames to take further evidence. _ Colonel Haultain, the Sheriff, has received notice that his services will not be needed after the close of the month. The duties are to be performed by the Registrar. A memorial re prosecution of the Wai-kato-Taranaki railway, has been forwarded to Wellington, largely signed. Messrs Dignan, Swanson, and Whitaker have been requested to present and support it. At the inquest on John Minehan at Whau Asylum, a verdict of death from paralysis was returned. A new Lodge, Star of Auckland, is to be formed, and is to be affiliated with the Amori can Independent Order of Oddfellows. J. D. Chaplin is playing successfully at the Theatre Royal. Timaeu, August 28. _ There is great excitement over the Municipal elections. Thirteen persons were nominated to-day to fill the five vacant seats. A telegram, however, having since been received from Wellington that the proclamation dividing the borough into wards will appear in to morrow’s “Gazette,” these nominations go for nothing, as a general election of the Council will have to take place. Great satisfaction is expressed here with regard to the Public Works statement. Arrangements are being made to give a fitting reception to visitors on the opening of the railway. It is reported in town that a man and woman have been nearly burnt to death somewhere about Albury while burning tussocks. Later. Information from Albury says that Edwards and wife went out to burn tussocks on the farm. The flames spread rapidly, and Edwards told his wife to make for _ home. She did so while he started to extinguish the flames. He was fearfully burnt, and on his way home found his wife lying insensible, face downward, on the burnt ground,. She was burnt from head to foot. He carried her home, and sent word to town. She died this morning before medical assistance arrived, and he is now in the Hospital, not expected to live. They were only just married. Dunedin, August 28. Somerville, a shepherd, left Shannon station on the 31st of July for Ida Valley station. His dog returned some days after, and he never reached his destination. The body of a man, not yet identified, was found in the Mataura, near Wyndham. The Mayor has accepted the responsibility of entertaining his Excellency and the members of Parliament, but the City Council, in view ol the increased expenses to which he has been subjected during the year, intend voting such ah addition to his salary as will assist in meeting the outlay. The banquet is to be held in Guthrie and Larnaeh’s new warehouse. It is expected that over 300 will be present. Mercer’s liabilities are over £4OOO. “