PROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 32, 6 February 1873, Page 2

PROVINCIAL.

r Dunedin, February 5. A telegram from Queenstown says that the Superintendent had met the Martin's Bay settlers, wbo state that no track could be made this season. He said he would give assistance by sea, and that those who were not satisfied could leave.

A cricket match has been arranged between the Theatricals and a portion of the Opera Company, tbe players to be in theatrical costume. ' The Opera season has closed, and. it is believed, has been unprofitable to Cagli. The Company goes to Melbourne by the Tararua,

Eyan has been committed tor trial for shooting Farrell. He reserves his defence. Wellington, February 6. The Independent. states that English papers tohand show that the subordinate agents are to; blame, and not Dr. Featherston, for the paucity of immigrants, and suggests that the Government should issue handbooks giving in a moderate compass the information required by immfgrants. It is also stated that the Government has communicated officially with the Superintendent of Nelson, informing him of their acceptance of hia proposal with regard to charging interest and sinking fund on the Brunner line, and advising bim that a formal agreement will be forwarded to him for signature. The Governor has received a despatch from the Agent- General stating that the emigration during the month of November was not large, only 200 having been despatched. Four hundred were to follow in December. The Forfarshire for Wellington took 224, the Warwick for Auckland 81, the Charlotte Gladstone for Dunedin 70, and the Himalaya for Lyttelton 116. Mr Waterhonse takes the work of the Colonial Secretary. Sir George Bowen . has received his official appointment as Governor of Victoria! He leaves for Sydney about the middle of March. Greymouth, Feb. 6. The Borough Council has assented to, the proposed imposition of half the liability of the cost of the Brunner line upon the coal reserve on the Wescland side of the river, and suggests that tenders be called tor immediately. Hokitika, February 6. The Carandinis are performing to crowded houses. # The resignation of Dr. Maunsell, the hospital surgeon, has b?en accepted. The County Coimcil Departmental Committee recommends great reductions in the number and pay of the Civil servants. The adoption of the report is probable. Auckland, February 6. An attempt has been made to burn down a new cottage on the Newton-road. The fire was extinguished before much damage was done. The incendiary is unknown. The sharebrokers have taken down their signs and refuse to pay licenses. They ure trading as sharejobbers. A subscription has been started to send additional representatives to the prize firing at Nelson. ■ Funds are coming in slowly.