The American House of Representatives, in committee on immigration, agreed to a Bill making it a misdeuieauour for captains to introduce over fifteen Chinese. The Post of Monday contaiu the two following paragraphs with regard to the mineral deposits on D'Urville Island:— A black shaie which is believed to be kerosene shale, has been fouud in D'Urville Island. When lighted it burns like a candle, and has all the appearance of the best kerosene shale Whether it exists in large quantities, or wnether it would pay for working, has not yet been ascertained.— A vein of silver ore has we are informed on reliable authority, been struck on D'Urville Island. Doubtless steps will be taken to ascertain the extent and value of the lode.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 178, 25 July 1878, Page 2
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