TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 59, 8 March 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

[PBR AITOiO-ATISTBAUAN PbBSS TELEGRAPH Agenoi.] PROVINCIAL. Gbahamstqwn, March 7. In the excitement throughout the day, relative A to the result of the shooting for the Champion belt, on receipt of the victory of Hoskin over Stone, the Naval Brigade fired a salute of six big guns. Captain Grant aiterwards ordered champagne for the men, in honor of Stone (Hoskin's comrade), and telegraphed a complimentary message to both winners. The Golden Crown had just left the wharf for Auckland with Mr Stone, sen., on board and on hearing the boom of cannon she put back to ascertain, the cause , then hoisted bunting and sailed. The miners from the hills ' flocked into town on hearing the report. A great demonstration of Volunteers will meet the men on their return, and wind-up with a complimentary supper. Wellington. March 8. It is authentically stated that Mr Waterhouse, before Mr Vogel tabled the No Confidence resolution,' wrote offering to join him, which offer was afterwards partially withdrawn at a meeting of the Opposition. " Wh6n Mr. Vogel carried the resolution, Mr. Waterhouse again endeavored again to withdraw, but the Governor brought influence to bear to induce Mr Waterhouse to accept the Premiership. Auckland, March 8. The Hero placed at the Governor's disposal to convey him to Victoria. The Polar Star put back for repairs after encountering terrific gales, and being thrown on her beamends. The Governor goes to Waikato to attend a native meeting on Tuesday, with Mr M'Lean; and leaves for Australia on the 1 8th Flax was sold yesterday at £25 per ton. Port Chauuers, March 8. Arrived: the City of Bombay, from London. Hokitika, March 8. Chamberlain and Levy, notorious criminals, have escaped. Bluef, March 8. Unpublished Australian newß— Somersetshire and Atrato arrived as Alhambra left; the Atrafco was quarantined.