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Grey River Argus, Issue 83, 24 July 1866, Page 2

(From the West Coast-Times.) ■ "... .. - Chsistchurch, July_2l. A telegraphic message*' has-been received from Dunedin to the effect that the rue, upon the Bank of :Otago has been well met, and,, excepting amongst the holders of loose notes and deposit receipts, there was no exhibition of ; distrust. The" other. Banks promptly' volunteered' assistance, but the pressure was met without it. ; .: ■•. ,* .-. '.'-. - ~;\;i 2--\ ,"'~ In the Assembly Mr Stafford 'announced a ne\v Distillation Bill.' - - It; is intended to ataend the law -of - registration qualifying voters. . : ■■{' : ! It is probable that a penny tax will be inaposed upon newspapers; '- " '■''•■'■ The- commission upon tlie sale of postage stamps is to be renewed, but at a lower rate than five per cent. - ; The House has -rejected the proposal^hat its debates should beprintedi ..% ....-.• It is reported that according to the new tariff the -duty upon railway iron and machinery of all kinds will be abolished: • v- : -.. Mr Moorhouse has decided to 'represent Westland in the Assembly, ; A new writ has been issued for Mount "Herbert.^ .; -^ ,