LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 128, 1 July 1876, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[Per Press Agescy.] NEW PLYMOUTH. , June 29. The telegraphic wire was connected to-* day. The first telegram was, sent throng hj at 1.20 p.m., from tire Deputy-Superinten-dent to Sir Julius Vogel, stating that the cordial thanks of the settlers of Taranaki were tendered him for the union of New Plymouth, this day, with -Wellington, England, and the rest of the world, hy the tclcgi'nphie wire, completed by his efforts. In the District ,Court this morning, G. Benny found guilty of aii attempted criminal assault on,an old lady, 7G years of age, was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, and to receive one hundred lashes. —Gibbons, for larceny from Mrs Ross, was sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment. WELLLINGTON. June 29. To-day, the Superintendent signed the final order authorising the promoters — Henderson. O’Neill, and Macdonald —to proceed with the construction of street tramways within this city. June 30. Tie Gazette notifies an offer of „ £soo reward for such information as will lead to the apprehension of Winiata. ~ CHRISTCHURCH. ' June 3of At a conference of • Chairmen of Road Boards yesterday, it was resolybd that the. Road Boards of this province should have an opportunity to consider the new Local Government Bill, before it becomes law, and officers were appointed, with the vie%v of calling another meeting, When the matured proposals of the Government arc before the public. The calendar for the Criminal Sessions includes manslaughter, bigamy, arson, horse stealing,, forgery, burglary, larceny, and false pretences. BLENHEIM. June 29. A smart shock of earthquake was felt here at G. 40 last evening. Direction, from I west to cast.