TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 36, 30 September 1871, Page 13

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Auckland, September 23

The " New Zealand Herald " insinuates that the " Cross " mining reporter is in league with some Auckland broker. In consequence of an article in the " Evening Star " journal Morrin assaulted and horsewhipped Mr Utting of the "Herald" in the theatre. As it was found that Utting was not the writer, Morrin made a bumble apology. On the following day Mr Neville Walker entered the " Star " office and struck Mr Brett on the chin. The latter retaliated briskly and knocked one of Walker's teeth out, giving him a good beating, He also laid an information for assault, and Walker was fined £lO and bound over to keep the peace for six months. The " Herald " urges the establishment of a tri-weekly mail service beteen Ohinemuri and Tauranga, with an armed escort if necessary. It estimates the cost at £2O a week, and urges the banks, merchants, and insurance agents to subscribe to enable Greville and Co. to initiate the service. September 26. Smale. on a charge of forgery, has been found guilty, and sentenced to four years. Mr Lennox reports the share market moderately active. Caledonians are quoted at £120; Thames, £22 10s; Shotover, lis 6d ; Nonpareil, £6 12s. Private Telegram. Caledonians, £l2O ; Thames, £23. Tookey's, inquiries £3O, with few sellers. Nonpareils, £Q 7s 6d, buyers numerous. All Nations, £Q, sellers scarce. Inverness, good inquiry. Una, 21s, with few sellers. Central Italy, £2 lis. Moanatairi, £4 ss. Shotover, 9s. Tokatea, £4 Us 6d. Alexandra, September 20. Te Kuiti, 19th September, 6.30 a.m. The friendly natives and Major Mair arrived on Sunday, and were welcomed by 1,500 natives, who were exceedingly friendly. Tawhiao, Manuwhiri, and other notabilities, mingled freely with them. Yesterday was devoted to amusements, to war dances, &c. Rewi has appointed to-day for business, Kawhoa and other tribes are hourly expected here. Kaku, Todd's murderer, and party insultod the friendlies twice on the, road up. They were turned out of hero by "Whitiroa. Manuwhiri will not recognise them in future. September 21. Te Kuiti.—The meeting concluded yesterday. Another meeting will be held shortly, to which the Governor will be invited.

The principal things discussed by old Panuitanga, Katii Ruiri.were telegraphs, roads, &c.

Nothing was decided last night. A letter has been received from Ngapjhi —the Bay of Island friendlies—demanding Todd's murderers this morning. The friendlies were detained to discuss the question. Neither Manuhiri or Tawhiao took part in the meeting, Manga and Kaihnana Wahanui, the principal speakers, were Kingites. 10.10 a.m. The native meeting has concluded. The Ngapuhis' letter was read yesterday, but there was no discussion. The murderers are not given up. The friendlies are returning. Tauranga, September 26. Te Hira consents to allow couriers to pass overland between Tauranga and Ohinemuri. Taranaki, September 22. A meeting was held last night to consider the site of the Post Office. The tone of the speeches was in favor of the market-place site. The native meeting at Pariaka is still going on. The roads and telegraph will be permitted to pass over the land. Wang an ui, September 28. The Maori ploughing match here today was a great success. Maori ploughmen contended, and £3O was distributed in prizes. Dunedin, September 26. Reicheld's trial commenced yesterday. So many persons were challenged that others had to be taken from the body of the Court. The trial is expected to conclude on Saturday. A petition from Tokomairiro against the introduction of immigrants, has been forwarded to .Mr Murray for presentation. Connor has expressed his willingness to allow Mr Carruthers to examine the

dock, on condition that the expenses are indemnified. The Board has agreed to take immediate advantage of the offer." The Artillery challenge shield, value 80 guineas, was won by Corporal Ogilvie, who scored 65. September 28. Some excitement prevails at - West Taieri owing to the unaccountable disappearance of Miss Currie, a school teacher at that place, who has been missing since Sunday. Her footprints have been discovered on the banks of the river. Search parties are still out. AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY. Melbourne, 22nd September. The Intercolonial Postal Conference is sitting with closed doors. Sydney, Adelaide, Tasmania, and Queensland are represented. Mr Duffy, in reply to a question in the House with reference to the postal service, said he had received a very remarkable offer from the New Zealand Government to the effect that they would not only make Melbourne the terminus of their line, but carry Victorian mails free for four months. The Cerberus' guns were tested with shot, and proved a success. Considerable skirmishing in the Assembly over the Railway Construction Bill. The assisted immigration vote of £17,000 was much opposed, but eventually carried by a narrow majority. New Zealands oats, at auction, 3s l-§4 ; wheat, 4s 3d. Sydney. Hall has decided to withdraw his Californian service, pending the decision of the Inter Colonial Conference at Melbourne. Adelaide. The contractors for the overland telegraph have commenced an action for £20,000 damages against the Government for stopping the contract.