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Kumara Times, Issue 785, 5 April 1879, Page 2

LATEST UNPUBLISHED.

[press agency.]

Wellington, April 5. The Post has reason to believe that there was a most cordial interview between the Governor and the Premier ou the return of the latter from Auckland ; and before Sir Geoige Grey left Wellington, he indicted a letter to the Governor expressing his regret at being unable to welcome him personally. The new magistrate to be appointed to relieve Mr Mansford will be a lawyer by profession, at a salary of £SOO or £550. I\ Wood is spoken of as the probable person to get the appointment. The New Zealand Steamship Company will withdraw their steamers from sale owing to the present tightness of the money market.

The steamer Tanpo is in the same position as when she grounded, the first contract for raising her has been given up.

Governor Robinson and a small |r\ate party will visit Wairarapa today, by special train, and will spend a few clays shooting there next week. Lady Robinson's reception 'w-.i* largely attended by both ladies and gentlemen. The stringency of the money m»rbt here still continues to be very much felt m business circles. It is stated that during the past day or two, an eminent mercantile firm here was desirous of getting an advance of £30,000, and offered secuiities to the amount of £BO,OOO, and it was only after considerable accommodation the amount was obtained.

Bluff, April 5. The Dolly Varden reports that the cutter Barah Jane is supposed to have found, red in Koveanx Strait yesterday, coming over with oysters. The crew were named Chas. "Anderson, Henry Scanlau, Thomas Somers.

Auckland, April 5. The Kaitangata fund exceeds £9OO, and it is expected that it will exceed £IOOO at the final meeting of the committee on Wednesday next. The German residents intend <uvinf a ball to the officers of the German war ship.