TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 254, 22 October 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

PROVINCIAL. Napier, October 21. Several large sales of station property bave taken place at high prices ; also of sheep and cattle, which are still inquired for. A large amonnt of public works is held over in consequence of the great scarcity of labor ; 800 men could be absorbed on public works alone the day they landed. Four tenders at least have been sent in for the Waipokurau railway. The supply of horses is deficient. Christchurch, October 21. Tbe land sales for tbe quarter ending 30th September produced £126,384. The credit balance of tbe Provincial account is £402,015. Sir Cracroft Wilson, the member for Heathcote, addressed his constituents last night. There were sixty present. Reviewing the past session, he said it exhibited a sad falling off of personnel, and legislative capacity. So long as Parliament was made up of its present* element, log-rolling and intrigues would be regularly organised. A vote of . thanks was accorded to him for his address. Alexandra, October 21. A large meeting was held at Kuiti today, to .formally open Tawhiao's new house. Te Kcoti is reported to be still at Hopua. Wellington, October 21. The City Council contemplate the erection of a new Hall. The Provincial Council meet for the dispatch of business on the sth November, to authorise the legal expenditure of £175.000 now available. The Basilisk sailed at three o'clock, and wiil be absent six weeks. She will visit every bay, harbor, and inlet of the three islands of New Zealand. Auckland, October 22. Mr Gillies addressed his constituents last night. He condemned tbe general attitude of the Government duriog the session, and eulogised the Legislative Counoil. Hokitika, October 22. The Alhambra arrived at two o'clock this morning, having left Melbourne on tbe 16th instant. She brings 11 sajoon, and 30 steerage passengers for all ports. She sailed North at 11 a.m.