LATEST TELEGRAMS

Grey River Argus, Volume VI, Issue 387, 7 July 1868, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS

(FItOJI THE CHKISTCHtTIUJH PAPERS.) By the Gothenburg we have Melbourne dates to the 25th ult. : - The case of the Luna v. the Black Swan has been decided, on all points, against the f omier. The weights for the Melbourne Cup have been' disclosed. The top weight is 10s 41b— for Sydney Tim Whiffler and the Barb. The news from Queensland is very encouray.ng ; new and rich reefs are discovered daily. The -Art Union distribution of the Varcoville stud lias been stopped by the Government of New South \V»les. A severe shock of earthquake was recently folt at Maitlatid, N.S.W. The Albion, s.s., arrived at the Fijis on May 22. The agents of the Melbourne Company have concluded arrangements with King Thakombau. Ex Judge Boothby died at Adelaide on May 22. His funeral was largely attended. A man named James Wilson, a hawker, attempted to murder Mr Kinsella, inspector of the Eastern Melbourne Market, by discharging a pistol within a yard of his head. Mr Kinsella escaped with a severe face wound, and the ruffian was promptly secured. The jury have returned a verdict of "Not Guilty" in the case of Shires, charged with the murder of Mr Drumniond by snake experimenting. Several petitions, asking the Assembly to pass supplies, have been presented but not received, aa they were contrary to Standing Orders. Mr M'Culloch's motion — to include the Darling grant in the Appropriation Act— was the only subject debated. Mr Fellows' amendment — to include the grant in a separate bill — was feebly supported. ' Mr M'Culloch's motion was carried by a large majority. Mr Francis suggested that the Darling grant should be included in the Supply Bill. Messrs M'Gregor and Duffy supported this proposition, which was rejected by the Ministry. The Opposition intend to take steps to ask the Government to recommend the grant. The marriage of Miss Manners Sntton to Mr C. E. Bright was celebrated this morning (June 25) at Toorak Church, by the Bishop of Melbourne, assisted by the Rev. Mr Sandys. The ceremony passed off with great eclat. There were ten bridesmaids, and the church was crowded. ! Sydney, June 24. The Customs authorities have seized £3000 worth of goods imported by a leading firm, because they were invoiced below their real value. The seizure has caused great excitement. A testimonial worth L4OO was presented to Mr Vial, on June 22, by the Premier, as a memento of Mr Vial's courage in securing O'Farrell. Trade is steady. Flonr ranges from L2O to L 24. Colonial counter sugar has been sold at L 34 15s, and cocoanut oil at L 37 ss. Rum is scarce. Messrs Dibbs and Co. have filed their schedule. Adelaide, Juno 24. ; A meeting, for protesting against Mr Pope Hennessy's appointmentas Governor proved a failure. I The wheat and flour market is dull, and the import market is at a standstill. The sugar ex Elizabeth brought at auction, for ration to good brown, £2Q to £28 15s. Dunedin, July 2. The Tararua has arrived with Melbourne news to June 27. The Governor's message in reply, read to the Assembly last night, refuses to recommend that the Darling grant be included in the Appropriation Bill. There is intense excitement among the Opposition members. Mr M'Culloch moved the adjournment till next day. Mr Langton was not allowed to speak on the message, and strangers were ordered to withdraw. The Assembly meets at twelve o'clock. Mr Fawkner's motion, that the Council adjourn from day to day, was negatived. Mr G. P. Smith's motion, that the Attor-ney-General be instructed to defend actions for claims against the Government was carried by twenty-three against nine. Dr Lang, of Sydney, visited the House last night, and was accommodated with a chair beside the Speaker. All breadstuffs are dull ; Victorian wheat, 9s 3d ; maize, 3s Bd. Sugars, brown crystals, ,£32 : yellow crystals, £34. Cape raisins, 3|d. Kerosene holders refuse the price offered — Is lOJd. New Zealand oats sold at 3s lid. The Starling, from Boston, arrived with 5000 cases kerosene. Sydney, June 26. The Asphodel has arrived from New York with 7000 cases kerosene. The Gympie Creek quartz- reefs are turning out rich. Breadstuffs dull. Adelaide, June 26. The corn market is inactive ; prices nominal. Wheat, 2s 6d ; flour, J2l.