INTERPROVINCIAL.

Hawke's Bay Times, Issue 1556, 6 March 1874, Page 138

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Celegvapijic intelligence. PEE AXGLO-AUSTBALIAN PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY.

AUCKLAND. Srcl March. The ship Queen of the Age, from London, arrived last night, with 220 immigrants. No sickness on board. , Frederick Holmes, a seaman, was lost overboard during; the passage. William Penny, aged 44, died of dysentery. Seven of the crew of the Queen of the Age have been arrested for broaching cargo. The barque Anazi moved several feet this morning, and floated for a time, but has since grounded again. Three hundred bags of salt have been thrown overboard. 4th March. The barque Anazi arrived in the harbor last evening, in tow of the steamer Golden Crown. An inquiry will be held to-day or to-morrow. Arrival of the Tartar.— Stranding of the M'Gregor.—-The s.s. Tartar arrived at 6 o'clock this morning from the Kandavau, and sailed for Sydney. She reports the M'Gregor ashore at Kaudavau. The Al'Gregor's passengers and cargo were transhipped into the Tartar and the Star of the South. The s.s. Mikado left Kaudavau for San Fraucisco on the 23rd February, with the outward mails. The s.s. M'Gregor, from San Francisco, arrived at Kaudavau on the 2uth February. She attempted to start for Sydney on the following day, but was unfortunately stranded in going out of the harbor. The pilot said he could take both the Tartar and M'Gregor to sea, provided the Star of the South would lead the way. The Bl'Gregor struck on a shoal inside the reef. The Tartar then tried to tow her off. In the attempt she lost all her best hawsers. Ninety tons of cargo were theo taken out to lighten her for the night tide. The Tartar again made fast, aud for throe hours tried to tow the M'Gregor off the reef, but without avail. It was thought advisable to remove more coal, and make auother trial in daylight, which was again unsuccessful. It was then cousidored inexpedient to make any further trial until the vessel was thoroughly lightened forward, and therefore the mails and passengers were transferred to the Tartar. Captain Grainger, of the M'Gregor, is confident that upon removing the coals and cargo, the ship will float off. He attributes the mishap to the M'Gregor solely to want of caution on the part of the pilot. Proposed Port of Gall.— A deputation waited on Mr Hall, at Kaudavau, urging the desirability of constituting Levuka a port of call for the new service. They offered to guarantee Mr Hall a trade of £20,000 ayear. The Lady Bird has arrived, and leaves to-morrow night with the mails for the South. sth March. The s.s. Lady Bird, with the Califoruian mails, sailed at G o'clock. The Hon. Mr Vogel, the Hon. Mr Bichardson, and the Hon. Dr. Pollen arc passengers. WAIKATO. 4th March. Great numbers of natives are coming iuto Alexandra with cattle and produce for the Awamutu show to-morrow. Amons the number is Te Kooti's wife, with mats, hats', &c; for exhibition,

TARANAKI. NEW PLYMOUTH. sth March. The Pioneer Steam Company.—A meeting of the unpaid-up shareholders in this Company was held yesterday, when it was unanimously agreed to resist the call made by the liquidators. The shareholders bound themselves by a written obligation to defend legal proceedings brought against any one of their number. Two of the three liquidators—Chelman and H. R. Richmoud, signed the document. It is now left for paidup shareholders to take the initiative in the matter. WELLINGTON. 3rd March. The Audit Dispute.-Mr M'Kellar, the newly appointed Provincial Auditor, having refused to certify to any warrant for payment of money out of the Provincial Trea" sury, the matters in dispute between the General and Provincial Governments are to be decided by the Supreme Court. The Mongol Inquiry is not yet concluded, and the vessel will not steam northwards till to-morrow. 7 p.m.—The Mongol Commission rose to-day, after deciding not to sit again until the arrival of the immigrants, who were en route by the Phoebe, and are now detained at Lyttelton. It is said that the evidence taken lately has not been of the most satisfactory kind, as to the supervision or want of it on the voyage. 4th March. The Dejeuner to Governor Weld was a great success. The Superintendent proposed his Excellency's health in a long speech Governor Weld, in response, spoke of New Zealand as beiug his and his children's home. He made his first speech here as a young man, and he held the same views still. He said his heart was ever with New Zealand, for here he had been a pioneer settler and a . politician. He said Western Australia was in a state of coma. Sir James and Lady Fergusson were present, the Superintendent being in the chair. There were about 100 guests, including ladies. sth March. Mail Arrangements. The Mongol abandons her voyage to Hong Kong. She will return to Otago, and take the outward English and American mails. The Cyphrenese conveys them from Sydney. The Prize Firing for 1874 will be under the command of Staff-Major Gordon. The section officers are—Major Withers, Napier ; Capt. Pearce, Wellington ; Capt. Baillie. Picton; Capt. Derrom, Auckland ; Sub-In-spector Marshall, Armed Constabulary ; Secretary, Mr Stevens. The following are the competitors : —Cavalry : Trooper A. Douglass, Waiuku (champion, 1873) ; Sergeant J. Hedge, Waiuku, who scored 78 ; Trooper W. Rodgers, Waiuku, 77 ; Sergt. M. Read, Rangitikei, 76; Trooper A. Howie, Patea, 75 ; Trooper G. Campbell, Wanganui, 75 ; SubLieut. Barriball, Waiuku, 74; Mounted Sergt. M'Cartney, A.C., Taupo, 73. Infantry Auckland: Private P. Alderton, 93 ; Private J. D. Leigh, (representative, 1873) 92 ; Pri vate A. Payne (r. presentative, 1873) 92; Private W. Partington, 92 ; Sergeant A. C. Cameron, 83. Waiuku : Corpl. H. Williams, 8S: Private T. Crawford (representative, 1873) 85 ; Sub-Lieut. King, 84. Waikato: SubLieut. Coleman (representative, 1872-3) 85 ; Private C. Moore (selected to fill a vacancy) 95 ; Lieut. R. Bayley, 89 ; Lieut. T. Humphries, 88. Patea and Wanganui: Private W. Armstrong, 90 : Private W. Barr, 84. Rangitikei: Lieut. Liddell (representative, 1870-72) 94. Hutt and Porirua : Private R. Proose (representative, 1873) 93 ; Sergt. J. Jones. 8"9. Wellington: Private M. M'Credie, 84; Lieut. W. Scott, 82. Greytown: Sergt. Bassett (representative, 1872-73) BG. Napier, &c: Private S. Greer (representative, 187172) 98. Poverty Bay : Corporal Nasmith,' 87. Tauranga : Private M'Caw, 82. Thames : Sub-Lieuteuant J. Hoskins (representative, 1868-72 ; champion, 1873) ; Private J. A. Gordon (representative, 1873) ; Private A. S. Clark, 93 ; Private T.Grundy (representative, 1873) 89 ; Private A. Campbell, 86. Nelson, See. ; Private Crossman, 99. Canterbury : Sergt. Perrin, 89; Sergt. Fox (representative, 1872 73) 85 ; Private Strange, 85. Otago : Private M'Creagh, 90 ; Capt. A. W. A. Wales (representative, 1868-69; champion, 1871-72 representative, 1873) 90; Lieut. G. Wilson (representative, 1871-73) 88 ; Color-Sergeant J. Buchauan (representative, 1871-73) 87 ; Color-Sergt. W. Robinson (representative for 1867-68-69-73) 87; Private F. Beal, 86; Lieut. McCartney. 86 Westland : Private W. Ross, 89; Sergt. Davies, 86. Armed Constabulary. Sub-luspector Gasooigne, 93 : Constable McCounell, 92 ; Constable Elder (representative, 1873,) 90. In addition to those hei e enumerated, there is a very large number of extra representatives, both in cavalry and infa ry corps, who have signified their intention of going at their own expense. The Races.—The Ladies' Purse was won easily by Tommy Dodd. The Stewards' Purse was contested for by Guy Fawkes, (1) I Kakapo (2), Nutwith (3), Hatred, and Flycatcher. Flycatcher bolted the wrong way ; Kakapo's rider being too sure of the race j waited until too late, and Guy Fawkes won by lialf-a-head. It was a good race—the best ever seen in Wellington. OTAKI. 4th March. The Native Lands Court was opeued here by Judge Rogan this morning. The Court will likely last for two or three months) as the ownership of all the land is disputed. NELSON. 3rd March. Mining.—One tou of picked stone from the Golden Ridge claim, Anatori, in the Collingwood district, yielded 41 ounces. The stone was carried on the men's backs for 35 miles. Sporting.—The entries for the Nelson Jockey Club Handicap for April 29 are

closed. They are as follows :—Mr Walters' Yatterina ; Mr Watt's Calumuy and Parawhenua ; Mr Campbell's Castaway and Azucena (filly); Mr Redwood's Kakapo and Dead Shot. There are five entries for the Steeplechase. WESTLAND. HOKITIKA. * sth March. The Provincial Finances.—His Honor the Superintendent made his financial statement last night, and also tabled the estimates. The estimated expenditure for the year is £BB,OOO ; and the estimated receipts £BO,OOO. The brigantine Sarah and Mary, timber-laden, bound for Lyttelton, grounded on the North. Spit, while being towed out by the Titan. It is probable that the efforts to get her off will prove successful. CANTERBURY. LYTTELTON, 3rd March. The Phoebe in partial Quarantine. —The Board of Health has ordered the Phoebe's steerage passengers and immigrants uto quarantine, allowing saloon passengers to land. The vessel will not come to the wharves to land cargo. No particulars are made public. The Strike amongst the lumpers has caused all but a cessation of business on the wharves. They demand 14s per day, or Is 6d per hour. CHIUSTCHURCH. 3rd March. Canterbury College.—A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held yesterday afternoon. It was resolved that it is desirable to apply for affiliation to the University of New Zealand ; but that, as a preliminary tosuch affiliation, communication be opened with the governing body of the University of Otago, with a view of ascertaining if the University of Otago and Canterbury College can arrange to take common action in applying for affiliation. Sporting.—The following are the nominations for the handicaps at the Autumn Meeting at Easter :—Handicap—Webb's Revoke colt; Watt's Lurline, Calumny, Parawhenua; Mallock's Gossip. Handicap Hurdle Race — Dixon's Kate Kearney ; Lunu's Alice Grey ; Mallock's Scandal. Great Autumn Handicap —Revoke colt; Delamaine's Templeton ; Campbell's Castaway, and filly by Traducer, dam Azucena ; Walker's Defamer ; Watt' s Lurline, Calumny, and Kakapo ; Mallock's Gossip. The Coming Regatta.— A four-oar crew has been selected to represent Kaiapoi at the Interprovincial Regatta, but no crew has yet been selected to represent Christchurch. It is not probable that Canterbury i will contribute more than two four-oar crews. OTAGO. DTTNEMN. 3rd March. The Green Island Murder.—At the inquest, a verdict of wilful murder was returned against Patrick Long, the publican at Green Island, who shot his customer on Saturday. Sporting. The weights for the Publicans', Hurdle, and Steeplechase Handicaps have been declared. Publicans' Handicap— Newbold, 9st. 51b.; Parawhenua, Sst. 121 b.; Brunette, Sst. 101 b.; Malabar, 7st. 101b.' Mabel, 7st. 51b.; Spritsail, 7st. 41b.; Rcay's chesnut colt, by Malton, dam Ada, 7st. 41b.; Border Lad, 7st.; Merriman, 6st. 101 b.; Congrevc, 6st. 71b.; Wee Lad, 6st. 51b.; Verbiua, 6st. 31b ; Miss Rowe, Ost. 31b.; Reay's bay filly, by Malton, out of Miss King's dam, 6st. Hurdle Race—Medora, list.; Maid of the Mill, lOst. 51b.; Bismarck, lOst. 31b.; Mistletoe, 9st. 101 b.; Swaggerer, 9st; Banjoi Sst. 101 b. Steeplechase—Honest John, 12st' 71b.; Bismarck, 12st.; Medora, 11st.; Maid of the Mill, list.; Miss Tatton, lOst. 71b.; Biaumont, lOst.; Mistletoe, lOst. 51b.; Swaggerer, 9st. 71b.; Banjo, 9st. The acceptances will take place on the 12th instant. 4th March. Patrick Long was brought up at the Police Court to-day, when the Inspector of Police asked to have the charge withdrawn from that Court, as he had been committed for trial at the Supreme Court by the Coroner. The magistrate refused to allow this course to be pursued, on the ground that the coroner had not power to commit him direct, also on the ground that Long's counsel had not been allowed to cross-examine witnesses at the inquest. The case was then adjourned for a week. The Escort, last night, brought in 8,658 ounces. The Athenaeum.—The opinion of three barristers is to be taken to see if the action of the committee in opening the Athenasum on Sundays is legal. The Volunteer Representatives have just left for Napier. PORT CHALMERS. Ith March. The Dallam Tower has arrived from Melbourne, with part of original cargo. She is chartered to load for London by the New Zealand Shippiug Company. The Jessie Readman sails for London, with a valuable cargo, to-morrow. sth March. The emigrant ship Scimitar arrived this morning, with 430 immigrants on board, having made the passage from Plymouth in 70 days. She has been ordered into quarantine, there being six cases of scarlatina pu board. Twenty-five deaths occurred during the passage, mostly children from six months to five years of age. Four families were put ashore with fever before the ship left, EUROPEAN SUMMARY. LONDON. [Per Tartar, via Aucklaud.] j Commodore Stirling, of the Clio, lifts arrived at Spithead,

The directors of the Union Bank of Australia have declared a dividend of 35s per share, being seven per cent, for a halfyear. Subscriptions are invited by the agents of the New Zealand Loans for 500,000 4, \ per cent, debentures, having not less than thirty years to run. The price of issue is fixed at 8 per cent., interest remaining as from Ist February. Mr J. L. Wright, of Birmingham, has received a letter from the Minister of Immigration in New Zealand, offering to grant free passages to a selected number of agricultural laborers, and inviting Mr Arch to visit New Zealand. His Majesty the Emperor of Austria has conferred on Dr. Featherston the Commander's Cross of the Imperial Order of Francis Joseph. During January ten ships left with immigrants for New Zealand ; eleven were to leave iu February. About 2500 souls are despatched per month. The Kent Agricultural Laborers' Union sent 200 adults per William Davie for Otago, and 75 in the Wilmington, for Wellington. Previous to their departure, a grand entertainment was given, at which 1600 persons were present. Shipping. —Sailed: For AucklandJanuary 17, Dorette, with 280 immigrants ; and Jubilee. For Canterbury—Auriga, Portland, Kakaia, and City of Glasgow (from Glasgow.) For Nelson—John Bull. For Otago—William Davie, City of Dublin, and Atrato. For Wellington—Schiehallion. Undine, and Mallard. The Portland and Kakaia passed Dover on the 11 tit January. The Scimitar, for Otago, passed Plymouth on the 2-lth December. The Somersetshire, s.s., from Melbourne to London, put into Valparaiso for repairs. The ship Splendid, from New York, for Loudon, sprung a leak, and returned to port.