TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 18, 27 May 1871, Page 14

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

WANGANUI. May 30. A destructive fire took place at one o’clock to day at Taupo Quay. The premises of Bevel), baker; Owen, draper ; and Keon, barrister, were burned. Most of Owen’s and all of Keon’s goods and papers were saved. The heavy rains falling at the time saved the adjoining premises. TAURANGA, May 19. News from Auckland to last night. The Thames difficulties are in the same uncertain state —the Hauhaus obstinate and resolute. Puckey and Kemp have returned unsuccessful. The King’s messenger had arrived to Te Hira. Mackay engaged him in debate some hours, when covered with shame, he decamped, leaving Mackay the conqueror. Great feastings all over the Upper Thames. Commissioner Clarke, accompanied by all the Tauranga chiefs, met the Hauhaus at Te Puna. A warm debate ensued about the telegraph. The Hauhaus expressed a wish to stop the works until the King’s assent had been obtained. Clarke and party spoke plainly, in-

forming them that the land hud been sold to Government years ago, and the

money spent. The Tauranga chiefs are determined to allow no obstruction to the telegraph woiks. Yesterday, Harley, who had previously been committed for trial for selling ammunition to the rebels, was again charged on a fresh information. This makes three charges against him. Praise is due to Detective Doolan for dilligence and success. The prisoner, who has a large family, was much affected in Court while declaring his innocence. May 25.

The Lord Ashley arrived early this morning, and left Auckland at noon yesterday. Colonel Moule left as a passenger for Wellington. GRAHAMSTOWN, May 22. The Caledonian company have lodged 20,016 ounces in the Bank. The Bass Bock company, near the Nonpariel, have taken out some splendid specimens. The Middle Star have crushed three tons, which yielded 6 ounees of gold. Dixon’s No. 1 had a crushing of 47 tons which gave 194 ounces. The Golden Line have opened a good reef, and scrip is enquired for. The new reef supposed to be on the Golden Crown No. 2 ground, has every appearance of containing gold. The Caledonian took out 8 cwt of rich specimens. About 3000 ounces will be lodged in the bank this afternoon. NELSON, May 22. The Melbourne ° Argus” telegrams of the 10th April state that the New Zealand £1,200,000 loan has been negotiated at an average of £9B 15s 6d. The Bangitoto leaves for the South to-night. HOKITIKA, May 19. The Bangitoto is in the roadstead. The sea is too high to allow of her being tendered to-day. Adelaide flour, £2O; imported potatoes, £5 ; other quotations are unaltered. May 23. Flour, £2O ; oats firm, 3s 9d ; other quotations unaltered. Frederick Bichard Bird, cattle dealer and storekeeper, Okarito, was drowned between Okarita and Hokitika, the body was picked up on the beach two miles north of Hokitika. GREYMOUTH, May 20. A man, name unknown, was drowned yesterday whilst crossing the Ahaura river. A miner from South beach, named Daniel Enright, fell off the Greymouth wharf and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered. George Baker, miner, of Topsy Gully, Greymouth, district, has been smothered in his claim. He was dug out in three hours, and was found with his head covered with drainage water. Verdict : “ Accidental death.’’ DUNEDIN, May 22. The Government have intimated that they do not intend preferring an indictment against Barton at the approaching session on account of Muston declining to give evidence. They intend asking the Home authorities to extend the Go? vernor’s powers of pardon in such cases, if necessary. May 25. The Council met to-day. The Superintendent congratulated the House on the progress of the province, which was greater than if a distinct colony, left to its own resources. While advocating great retrenchment, he thinks it will be incomplete unless the General Government reduces the number of its civil servants by amalgamation of offices. Campbell’s store, at Kakanui, was totally destroyed by fire ; the loss will be £I,OOO ; supposed incendiarism. Gillies elected Speaker in opposition to Reynolds, who was supported by Government. BLUFF, May 25. Last night the brig Lady Darling, from Riverton to Melbourne, with a cargo of produce, was lying at anchor in Hirrell’s roads when it came on to blow a tremendous gale. The cable was slipped, all sail was set, and she was run high up on the beach. She is a complete wreck—but the cargo is expected to be saved. Both are fully insured. Weather is still very boisterous. There is no appearance of the Omeo now overdue from Melbourne.