INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 105, 3 May 1878, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

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C&AKtfeSToJf, Thursday n'igut, Two more shafts haVe Wen bottomed at the CroninvHte rush hear Totara, and splendid prospect* obtained. There is great exciitemteht among all the miners here, and a large extent of ground on the " Fancy Lines" has been pegged off. It is situated 3£ uillea from Charleston, and about ftf'teeh from Westport. As it will probably take six months to proctite water, there is no inducement for poor miners to come. Gold is now found both north and sojith of th£ prospectors, Messrs Croniu and Cohovan. , v WEkLiK'GTON, Thursday night. A fall of brickwork took place in the Hiumtaka tunnel to-day. Patrick MoHarty was killed outright, and Jonn Mathleson severely injured. He is expected to lose the use of both his eye* Arrived -M&j'ars. Turnbull and Company's bar^ufentme May from Hong Kong and bingapore. Her cargo consists of 450 tons ,*f a #.°» ta P ioca > rice > sugar, and spices. She ielt bingapore on February 6th; The Government haVte received a telegram from the Agent-General conveying the information that in consequence of the present disturbed state of Europe the International lelegraphic Cable Conference, which was to be held in London during the month of June next, has been postponed for a year. It is understood that Mr Clarke, Hydraulic Engineer, will recommend the Corporation to use meters for the supply of water either for domestic purposes or other purposes, as the only way by which the waste of water can be effectively prevented.

Donedin, Thursday night. Messrs Larnach and Driver have sold their Conical Hill Estate, near Tapanui, consisting of about 14,000 acras, with 16,000 sheep, to Watson and Sherman, at a price equal to about £70,000.

Mr Donald Reid will address his constituents about the middle of the month, when he will announce his retirement from politics.

Auckland, Thursday night. Sir G. Grey proceeds to Hikuraugi on Sunday morning. Tenders will shortly be invited for the construction of the remainder of the Kaipara railway.

The Governor proceeds to Wellington about Tuesday in the Hinemoa. The following amounts were paid over at the settling on the Autumn races :— Mr Walters, £353; Mr M'Gee, £206; Mr Sharp, £38; Mr Edgar, £17; and other small amounts, making a total of £742. The census at Coromandei shows the total population to be 2093.} Count de Zaba lectures on the literature of Poland in aid of local charities. Mr Sheehan visits the Bay of Islands and Hokianga after the Kingite meeting. A telegram from Alexandra states that Te Kooti was near Kopua yesterday with twenty followers, and got drink from the settlement. Tawhaiao sent peremptory orders to him to leave. Te Kooti has since gone to Kuiti Rewi will probably attend the Hikurangi meeting without followers. The Ngatimanipoto3 propose a second meeting with Sir G Grey and Mr Sheehan at Te Kuiti. Several Europeans have gone to Hikiringia in defiance of the wishes of the Government.

At Onehunga last night a candlebox half full of vestas caught fire, endangering a valuable block. The fire was extinguished with the loss of about £50, owing to its prompt discovery. It is supposed to have been caused by mice eating the matches. Mr M'Gee writes a bitter letter to the Star protesting agaiu3t his disqualification for the alleged pulling of Falcon.

; CHijisTciirrßCH, Thursday night. The following are the weights for the Grand National Steeplechase Handicap-— Eversley, 12st 41bs ; Te Whetu, list 71bs; Eclipae, list slbs ; Sir Tatton, list lib; Mousetrap, list lib; Kildare, list; Brunette, lOst 12lbs; Shillelagh, lost Hlbs; Shark, lOsfc 91bs; Iranhoe, lOst 7lbs; Mouse, lOat 71bs ; Gent, lot Slbs; Zealand, Lunatic, Batsman, and Don, lOst each. The receipts from the pastoral rents yesterday were £5710.

Kumar a, Friday. A fire broke out this morning at Bulstrode's Club Hotel at three o'clock, which was consumed, and. also destroyed Murphy's, boot maker; Fley's, butcher'a shop; Bobinson's, confectioner; Mulligan's, draper; M'Lean's, grocer; and a building formerly occupied by the Bank of Australasia. The efforts of the local Brigade prevented any further destruction. Spondler's Crown Hotel was only saved by the exertions of volunteers. The insurances on the various buildings are not yet known.

Hokitika, Thursday night. Ryan's second trial for murder terminated in the prisoner beiDg acquitted.

Oahartt, Friday. The grain market at the present time is active. Prime milling wheat, 4s ; oats, 3s to 3s 9d; potatoes, £2 ss; flour, £11 to £11 10s f.o.b: ; bran, £4; pollard, £0 10s; oatmeal, £18; pearl barley, £20.