IN TER CO LO N I A L.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XI, Issue 142, 7 June 1876, Page 2

IN TER CO LO N I A L.

j Stdnbv, Tuesday, The wool sales closed on May 6. 230,000 bales were catalogued. Foreign biddings were animated throughout. ' The average fall, compared with February sales was ten percent Since the Bister holldaj b, good washed fleece is somewhat dearer. Other sorts receded from £d to 2d. The next series of sales is fixed to commence Jon June 20, when the arrivals will exceed 300,000 bales. Wheat ia dull ; Mew Zealand, 48a to 60s. Arrived : Waimea and St. Leonard*. A telegram dated London May 10 confirms the reported damage to vines, and brandy is advancing in London. Shipment) of candles advised as very light. Wedne-day. The Albion, with the mail on board', leaves Melbourne to-day. Melbourne, Tuesday. Two passengers per Bumatr.*, supposed to be Fenian agents from England, are suspected of being concerned in the list escape of convicts from Western Australia inj; a whaling vessel. Wednesday. i The Government have declined to interfere in the Stevenson's case, casting the responsibility of action on the Crown Land Offi.-er and the Customs Department. Another prosecution will not b*_ proceeded with. From private advices received it is lrarnt that Lilly white's cricket team will be bere before Christmas. - . , Open verdicts bave been < returned on the recent fires. It ha*- transpired that Harper's was insured for £13,000. i* * *