AUSTRALIAN.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 325, 3 October 1874, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Melboubnk. Sept. 26. It i» finally passed in the Assembly on the Speaker's ruling, that no private mtmber had ,-a right to propose the imposition a fresh duty. Mr Franeia has recovered, anU resumed his* seat in the Arse-nbly, but- wiil not take any part in politics oe resume office. George Butchart. charged with forgery, has been acquitted on the grounds of insanity. It is under theconuderation otthe Trustees of the Public Library and Museum to opea them on Sundays. Willis, Lloyd, and Co, of Sydney, have stopped payment. battie Shepherd (Mrs Hallsm), whose husband is now with the English Opera Company, i» 4ea4 and burie^ not having survived 1 her confinement. She is much mourned, and her funeral was a large one. It has been _6UKgested to raise a memorial of her, and the Argus has undertakt n to receive subscriptions. COMMERCIAL. Prime #beat reaUseajfes, showing a decline; maize is in gooddemana ac 5s 4Jdj Ilenoeasy's case brandy, 28s 9d. There is a considerable advance in deals ; sales "of Newi!2fealand 'fchite pine have been made at 7?. A priv te telegram states that little or no' hops have been shipped from England.' Prices here have improved. . ;: ; "-v:; ' Sydney, Sept. 26. . Mr.ypgeland Mr.Jtussell have but nothing is yet eeftled as to the Californian mail. Sir James Mania claims-to be sworn in as acting-governor, and has brought an issue before the, Supreme Court. Adelaide, Sept 26. The Treasurer has given notice of his intention to borrow £400,000 at fonr per cent, lor railways and other pnblic works. Hobast Town, Sept, 26. At the.Hnon i; a boy of twelve years pf Age has shot dead his brother, aged eight, for refusing to Jrive the cows'. ' • :[ • ■■< ' Sailed, September 24, Gazelle for Nelson. . . .- - • ' September 26. Another rule nisi has been granted to sequestrate the estate of: Hall and Eorbes.' •'' '; ' i •'' " "" ■ ' <: " '_J^l_ *•