Telegraphic News.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 227, 15 January 1876, Page 9

Telegraphic News.

Auckland, Friday. Richard Moore, charged with murder during an affray in a house in Shortland-street, was acquitted. Saturday. In the interprovincial pigeon match _it is discovered that the Otago team fired at thirteen birds each, and Auckland only ten. The Auckland men claim that the score gives them the victory. The mistake will probably necessitate firing over again. Monday. At the nomination for Franklin, May, Goodfellow Hamlin, Woodward, Lush, and Buckland were proposed. At the nomination for Rodney, Sheehan was proposed by Sir George Grey. Moat, Shepherd, and Farnall were also proposed. A poll was demanded at both places. At the Waitemate nomination, J. S Macfarlane, Thomas Henderson, Hurst, and Dr. Lee were proposed. Lee had the show of hands. At the Franklin election, Buckland retired, after making a strong attack on Grey. The Taranaki cricketers were beaten by Onehunga by 19 runs. Tuesday. The Cyphrenes has arrived from Kandavau, after transferring her mails to the City of Melbourne. The Llewellyn has arrived from Levuka. Fiji News.—The Royal Engineers' have formed a new encampment at Vajaduce. The Rewa plantations are looking well. The weather at Fiji has been remarkably cool. Hurricanes are expended. The Nymphe, man-of-war, recently appointed to the Australian station, was lying at Levuka. The Star of the South made her first trip successfully between the Islands. The A.S.N. Co. have withdrawn the Egmont from the Fiji trade. Farnell has withdrawn from the Rodney candidature in favor of Sheehan. The second match of the Taranaki cricketers against the United Club resulted in their defeat in one innings. The Harbor Board have resolved to construct a graving dock 325 ft. long, at an estimated cost of £65,000. Wednesday. At the New Zealand Insurance Company's half-yearly meeting to-day the report stated that notwithstanding numerous heavy losses which have attended marine insurance _ operations during the past six months, the directors consider they are fortunate in being able to present a satisfactory report evincing the steady advancement made by the company during the half-year. The total receipts, inclusive of balance from last year, amount to £109,774, showing an increase in premiums of £11,154 over the corresponding half-year of 1874. The total expenditure for the same period was £99,284, inclusive of a sum of £17,078, estimated as sufficient to cover all accepted losses and averages. There remains at credit of the profit and loss account £19,489. The directors declare a dividend of 15 per cent., which will absorb £12,240. The directors announce that new and commodious offices have been erected in Pitt-street, Sydney. The chief losses were in the ships Strathmore and Strathnaver.

First shooting for district representatives — No. 3 Company: Kelly, 87; Morrow, 83; Squal, 33. A barge on the Waikato, loaded with wool, caught fire by a spark from the funnel. The barge was saved by throwing a large quantity of wool overboard. Thursday. Complete returns for Marsden are—Douglas, 223 ; Munro, former member, 164 ; Bradley, 134; Hall, 65. In response to a letter from the Bishop of Auckland to the Board of Education relative to religious instruction after hours in public schools, the Board resolved to forward the views of the Synod in every possible way. Grahamstown, Friday. Mr. James Mackay has lodged a protest against the return of Sir George Grey, on the ground that as he was already a member of the House, he was ineligible for election for another district. Saturday. The cricket match, Thames against Taranaki, is going on this afternoon at Parawai. The Thames Star's pigeon express gives the numbers up to four o'clock. The Thames went in first, and scored 59. Taranaki followed, and Hannon made a stand of 23 runs and not out. The score is creeping up, and there are several wickets to go down. The Taranaki cricketers will be entertained at dinner this evening. It is reported that Rowe's election will be protested against, on the ground that he or his committee had a room at a public-house. It is also stated that Mitchell has protested against Vogal's return, in case Grey be unseated. The following telegram appears in to-night's Star (Auckland): —"I have consulted 'May's Parliamentary Practice,' and it upholds my opinion about an elected member being inelegible for a second seat, unless he resign his first seat previous to nomination. Legal authority here is against Grey's election for°the Thames. I will maintain my protest against his return. —James Mackay."

In the cricket match Thames v. Taranaki, the latter finished their innings for 84 runs, of which Hammond got 36. The Thames went in again and scored 82, with five wickets, Crawford made 32, not out, and is well set. Monday.

The highest scores made in the first squad firing for choice of representatives, were— Armstrong, 89 ; Captain Murray, 86 ; Sergeant McLeod, 82 ; Wilson, 80. The Naval Rowing Club crew and boats left this afternoon for Auckland en route for the Wellington Regatta meeting. The dinner given to the Taranaki cricketers ■was a success. Wednesday. A fatal case of scarlet fever occurred yesterday to a child under three years. Two other cases are reported. At the Thames election 802 plumpers were recorded, and 1050 double votes. Thursday. Fifty-eight pounds of stone, said to have been brought from some part of the Taranaki province, has been crushed here, and yielded 60 ounces of gold. The man who brought it was formerly a resident here. It is said he has left again with two mates. Taobanga, Thursday. The attempt to prove bribery and corruption against Captain Read will likely fall through. Prominent residents refused to interfere, deeming the proceedings instigated by jealousy and disappointment. Alexandra, Thursday, The 'Marsden election has resulted as follows:—Sir R. Douglas, 222; Munro, 164; Hall, 58; Bradley, 38. Two returns have to come in, but the election of Douglas is considered safe. Waikato, Tuesday. At the polling to-day, the following returns are i n : —Alexander Cox, 40 ; McMinn, 32. Hamilton : Cox, 191 ; McMinn, 142. Cox is considered certain. Napiek, Friday. The Clive election returns for Clive, Waipawa, Kaikora, and Waipukurau have been received. They give Ormond 192, and Buchanan 31. The returns from Porangahau have only to come in, but will not affect the result. The majority would have been still larger but for the unfavorable weather. It has been raining hard all day and the rivers are up, which prevented many from going to the poll. Tuesday.

The Artillery "Volunteers fired in the first stage for representatives at Wanganui. The following are the scores :—Sellars, 74 ; Ross, 67 ; Garner, 65. Thursday. A very smart shock of earthquake occurred at 4.20 p.m. It is definitely arranged to hold the Napier races on the Pakowhai course, on the Ist and 2nd February. Several horses from Wanganui, Auckland, &c, are expected to compete. The Jockey Club is in funds, and good sport is anticipated. Otaki, Tuesday. Manawatu Election —State of the poll: Johnston, 191; Buller, 164. The contest was a very close one. The district gave Dr. Buller a small majority, but the thirty votes from Wellington polled at Paikakariki swamped him. < Foxton, Friday, The nomination for Manawatu district took place to-day. Walter Johnston was proposed by Gray and Howe ; Buller by Liddell and Thynne. Both candidates addressed the meeting. The show of hands was in favor of Buller. A poll was demanded for Johnston. Polling on next Monday. Monday. At the election to-day the following returns are to hand :

Wanganui, Friday. There was tremendous excitement over the election, which took place on January 7. The following is the result as far as known. There is only the return from a small station to come in:

Total .. 352 337 IS7 2S 10 The result was received with deafening cheers. Early in the morning the supporters of Watt placarded the town, stating that Vogel was elected for the Thames, and could not sit for Wanganui. When the result of the Thames polling arrived, the committee for Bryce and Vogel issued placards, while a Herald, extra showed figures. If Watt had a chance at any time, the dodge adopted spoiled it. The last returns give Bryce, 380 ; Vogel, 361 ; Watt, 191 : Pharazyn, 36. Monday.

Burke, a railway contractor, was accosted on Saturday night by five men, formerly in his employ, and who demanded some wages that he was unable to pay them. He did not reply, and turned away, when one of them knocked him senseless with a stone. Burke was conveyed to a tent, and subsequently to an hotel. He is likely to recover. The men are to be arrested this afternoon. Tuesday. Buller's defeat caused great satisfaction here, as the seven members returned for the whole coast are likely to work in harmony. ,The declaration of the poll took place today, but caused no stir. There is no material difference in the numbers. Two girls named Hackett and Aitkens got out of their depth while bathing near the Heads to-day, and were drowned. The bodies have been recovered.

Wednesday. The names of the two girls drowned are Laura Hackett and Margaret Bushell, aged respectively seventeen and fifteen. The former is the daughter of an old settler ; the latter lately came from Nelson with her mother, Mrs. Carlisle. The two girls, with Mrs. Carlisle and others, went down to the Heads for a holiday. While there they bathed in the river, having been warned against going in by the pilot. They got out of their depth close to shore. Mrs. Carlisle, who is a good swimmer, went in to save Miss Hackett, knowing her daughter could swim, but her efforts proved vain, and botli were drowned. The accident has cast quite a gloom over the town. An inquest will be held at twelve o'clock.

New Plymouth, Saturday. Tom Newsham died suddenly this morning, it is supposed from the effects of sunstroke. Dr. Pollen comes here overland from Wanganui. Messrs. Brogden have got the contract for the Inglewood railway. Tuesday.

The Good Templar delegates have arrived from Wellington and Auckland, and at once met, when some preliminary business was gone through. Major Atkinson visited Inglewood yesterday. He leaves by steamer to-morrow for the South.

A letter has been received by the Superintendent re central penal establishment, informing him that C. W. Hursthouse had been instructed to proceed at once with the necessary surveys for the site of the prison. The Inglewood railway was commenced by Henderson yesterday. Wednesday.

The Good Templars opened their lodge &t 2 p.m. yesterday, and sat till 6 o'clock. Sixtythree representatives were present, and a large number of visitors from different parts of the North Island. The reports presented show 76 subordinate lodges and 6 degree temples, numbering 1006 females and 3219 males, making a total of 4305, and an increase of 23 lodges and three temples during the year. There are four applications now standing on the list for new' lodges. Several balance-sheets and accounts were read. The balance of assets over liabilities during the present year was £283 19s. The lodge met at 9 o'clock this morning. The annual return of land sold in the province shows 9500 acres during the year, valued at £15,812. The Taranaki cricket team returned from Auckland to-day.

Nelson, Friday. Waimea election.—The returns are:—Baigent, 88 ; Shepherd, 72. One other small return is, to come in, but it will not affect the result. No interest whatever was taken in the election, and nothing like half the electors voted. Motueka election.—Hawthorne, 128; Parker, 86 ; Deneker, 22. Other returns have to come in, but they are not likely to affect the present position of the candidates. WESTPOKT, Friday. The result of the poll has been declared as follows:—Henry, 487; O'Conor, 451. Only two informal votes were struck off on either side. One case of personation has already been made the subject of a ci-iminal action, and the party is under arrest at Charleston. Dr. Henry, in returning thanks, eulogised the Returning Officer. Warden Giles is just leaving the district for Wanganui, af£er eight years residence here. Dr. Giles, in a feeling speech, bid adieu to his Westport friends. Westpobt, Thursday. The Commissioners having concluded their report on the colliery reserve, are about to take their departure, so that you will have Mr. District Judge Weston, Mr. Warden Beetham, and Mr. Mackay, the Crown agent, in Wellington in a few days. From the voluminous and important evidence taken before the Commissioners, and the very full report which will doubtless be made on the subject, some time must necessarily elapse before either the Government can consider the matter, or the pleasure of his Excellency the Governor thereon can be made known. It is to be hoped, however, that, consistent with the above circumstances, the people of Westport will not be kept long in suspense as to the result of the inquiry. Chbistchuech, Friday. A testimonial has been awarded to Joseph Day by the Royal Humane Society, for saving the life of the boy Morton, when a boat capsized at Sumner last year and three men were drowned. It was presented this afternoon by his Honor the Superintendent, who spoke warmly of the courage shown by Day in saving Morton's life. The Coleridge election resulted thus : Wason, abolitionist, 168 ; Toss will, mild supporter of the Government policy, 162 ; Bluett (old member), abolitionist-, 71 ; Jebson, provincialist, 53. Kaiapoi has two crews in training for the Wellington interprovincial regatta. Dr. Deamer has been appointed by the local Board of Health to inspect each case of scarlet fever as it occurrs, and report to the Board on the best means to prevent the spread of the disease. Saturdays 8 p.m. In the representative firing by Cavalry and Artillery, Fox made 183; Burnett, 167; Anson, 161; Paton, 160; Hill, 156; Dunbar 153; Raven, 14i; Judge, 129. Timabu, Friday. G. B. Parker, late M.H.R. for Gladstone, addressed the electors of Waimate on Wednesday night, in a very able speech. He pointed out that Turnbull, one of the present candidates, was mainly instrumental in losing the fixed endowment of 25 per cent, of the land fund. He defended himself against charges of indolence and indifference, and made a very good

impression. He is supposed to have improved Teschemaker's chances of election. The nomination for Gladstone took place on Thursday, and resulted as follows:—Turnbull, 15; Teschemaker, 9; Bruce, 7. Great interest is taken by all classes in the election, which is likely to be a very exciting contest. The poll will take place on the 20th. Tuesday. Michael Galvin was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of being the man who entered a house in Christchurch on the 19th December, and assaulting an old man named Cutler, and robbing him of £3OO. He was remanded by the Timaru magistrates to Christchurch. The evidence shows Galvin to be in possession of large sums of money, which he tried to deposit with several publicans. He endeavored on the night of the robbery to obtain the complicity of an immigrant named Singleton, who was destitute. Singleton swears Galvin described to him how the robbery was to be done, and promised a share of the plunder. The affair was discovered through Singleton coming to Timaru for work, meeting Galvin, and talking to some shipmates about what had occurred at Christchurch. Oamabu, Monday. Waitaki Election.—Two provincialists are returned by large majorities. Hislop, 335; Shrimski, 266: Steward, 175; O'Meagher, 98. Pobt Chalmebs, Saturday. Reynolds addressed the electors last night, fully 400 were present. After an exhaustive address, marked by loud and frequent applause, a vote of confidence was carried by acclamation. The polling will be on Monday, and there is every probability of his return by a large majority. Tuesday. The election took place to-day, and despite the efforts of' the Superintendent and AntiCentralist League, Mr. Reynolds proved victorious, the votes polled being:—Reynolds, 241 ; Green, 185. Majority for Reynolds, 56. Arrived : Ship Rakaia, from London, with 4820 tons cargo, 1 short horn bull, and 81 Leicester sheep. She left Gravesend on September 10, and on the 20th relieved the French barque Jeaune Portel, from the Chandos, with fish, potatos, and beef Eight of the barque's crew were down with scurvy, and the captain's son dead. The Rakaia's passengers presented the captain and chief officer with handsomely illuminated testimonials.

Dunedin, Friday. Volunteer Willcox, in firing at Clutha on Tuesday for choice of representatives, made the extraordinary score of 104 at 2,4, 5, and 6 hundred yards out of a possible 112.

The Bruce Herald states that Ireland is likely to retire from the Wakai contest, and thus Bastings' return may be considered certain.

The polling at Queenstown to-day was— Manders, 93 ; Bradshaw, 37 ; Cope, 4. At the Arrow—Bradshaw, 62 ; Manders, 33 ; Cope, 30. The other returns are not yet in. The body of the boy Williams who was drowned near Tomahawk on Christmas Day, has been found near Anderson's Bay. The weather is wretched.

Dunedin secures the cup in the interprovincial pigeon shooting match/ Dodson gets the trophy as head scorer, with 23 points. Vogel was nominated for Clutha, but it is said against the wish of his friends. At the Supreme Court yesterday, Beazy, charged with bigamy, was sentenced to six months. Jenkins, for arson, was remanded till next session owing to certain legal flaws. One argument used was that the coroner is interested in the National Insurance Company, which held a policy over the building and stock. Saturday.

The steamer Matau was launched to-day at Pelichet Bay. She has been built for G. F. Reid for the Dunedin and Molyneux trade, and is the largest iron steamer built in the colony. Her dimensions are—length of keel, 127 ft.; over-all, 133 ft.; beam, 18ft.; depth of hold, 7ft. 9in. The saloon on deck will contain twenty sleeping berths. She will be fitted with compound engines of 50 horse-power, capable of working up to 200 horse-power, and giving an .average speed of ten knots. She is built in five watertight compartments. Mrs. Reid * christened the boat, and the launching was carried out most successfully. The argument in the case of Jenkins, for arson, is postponed till Wednesday. The Judge has admitted him to bail in his own recognisances. Tuesday. Returns from Queenstown show Manders (provincialist) to have thirty of a majority over Bradshaw. Two or three small returns to come in, but will in no way affect result. Complete returns for Wakatip election give Manders a majority of 61 over Bradshaw. By the mail yesterday Professor Coughtrey receive< 1 intimation from the authorities of the Edinburgh University that they would recognise him as a lecturer in Dunedin, whose lectures would qualify for graduation in medicine in that University, under Scottish Universities Commissioners Act, 1858. Invercabgill, Thursday. - Mataura election—The returns now received give Wood 262; Cuthbertson, 143. Two returns have not yet come in, but they cannot alter the result. Rivebton, Saturday, 8 p.m. The complete returns for the Riverton election give Hodgkinson, 171; Mackintosh, 154; McGillivray, 105. The provincialists have won four seats in Southland.

Johnston. Buller Palmerston North. ... 42 19 Otalri ... 28 32 Foxton ... 42 46 Other places ... 79 71 TV>+o1 191 168 x o i»ai

Bryce "Vogel Watt Pharazyn Field Wanganui . . 248 225 146 24 10 Wairoa . 74 77 12 1 0 Marangi . 15 10 0 2 0 Upokongaro 15 19 23 1 0