TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 247, 13 February 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

AUCKLAND. February 4. At a well-attended public meeting last night it was resolved to give a suitable reception to the Volunteer representatives, a complimentary ball, and a presentation of a testimonial to Dr. Skinner, the champion. Leggett, the clerk of the Council, has been committedfor trial for embezzlement. The magistrate expressed his regret at the position of the prisoner, stating ho had known him always as an exemplary man. February 5. The Native Minister telegraphed from Alexandra, yesterday : “ Had a satisfa - tory interview with Tawhiao. '[The first day’s proceedings were more of a formal nature. Tone is good, and the fact of the meeting, from a native point of view, is significant of good. A further conference will take place to-morrow. — Donald McLean. Relative to the reported disturbance between the miners and natives at Ohinemuri, the Government have received the following telegram : —“ Is no disturbance between miners a Ohinemuri—natives! do not object to prospecting—survey stopped until Mackay arrives, as natives wish boundaries moved further back in some places—Mackay proceeded immediately to the district. February 8. A large number of Australian miners on their way to Ohinemuri were passengers per Wonga Wonga-and Hero. Mr. and Mrs. George Darrell arrived per Hero. GRAHAMSTOWN. February 6. Mr. C. F. Mitchell, for the second time, pulled down Rae’s store. Mr. Mackay had Mitchell arrested. After some time a reconciliation took place, and Mitchell was released on promising to pay damages. Au order has been received here for fifteen armed constabulary to proceed lo Ohinemuri. The men going are those who have been employed at the firing as representatives or otherwise. It is supposed that the reason of their proceeding to Ohinemuri is the report that the miners were about to deal directly with some of the natives. A meeting to consider this question was to be held to-day, but, as Mr. Mackay is , on the ground, it is confidently expected that no action will be taken by the miners inimical to good order, and to the mode of procedure being decided upon by the Government. The Intercolonial match was fired today, and resulted as follows: —Scotch, 594.; English, 579; Colonial, 577 ; Irish, 555. The meeting cost altogether about £I9OO. ALEXANDRA. February 5. The substance of Tawhiao’s speech was a welcome to the Native Minister, and some allusion to the restoration of Waikato. The Native Minister replied that his being welcomed was not a new thing; that his father, who had now gone, had done it before him, and it was but right that he should do so. Having only just arrived, he would not at that lime reply to other parts of Tawhiao’s speech. After a long interval, and a supply of food, Tawhiao and his principal chiefs came to shake bauds with the Native Minister and party, and he expressed a desire for a further meeting at Te Kuili, at which he .hoped the Governor and the Native Minister would be present. On Thursday, t:io 4th inst., Tawhiao, accompanied by Lis wives, children, and principal chiefs, visited the Native Minister at Hetit’s where he dined, and discussed the terms of settlement with the Native Minister. On applying for tie

restoration of Waikato, the Native Minister informed him distinctly that such a thing was quite impossible, and would not be entertained by him, or by any other person in authority. The Governor had ' not the power to do so, the Assembly of New Zealand haring passed laws respecting those lands, which must be upheld, and the proceeding had also had the concurrence of the English Government. The Government were, however, prepared to treat him with just consideration, and on his aiding and co-operating with the Government in maintaining order and repressing crime within the district whose people were under his influence, he would treat him generously for doing so, but the Native Minister did not desire to press any reply from him at present, until he had full time to confer with his people, and consider the proposals then made. Tawhiao appeared evidently well disposed, and frequently expressed his friendship towards the Native Minister on account of his being a friend of his the late Potatau. On the second day he lost much of the reserve of the previous day, and the demeanour of his people over whom he has despotic sway, was quiet and respectful, and now that the ice had been broken by a formal meeting which is always significant with the natives of a termination of all hostile feeling, a wish was expressed by Tawhiao that more frequent and friendly interviews would take place with the Government. TIMARU. The bodies of Mrs. Cunningham and Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have been recovered, and will be brought into Timaru to-day. Two little children are left orphans. The disaster has made a most painful impression. ROTORUA. February 6. Mr. Mitchell, land purchase agent, with Capt. Mair, have just returned from the Bangitaiki country, where they have acquired a fine and extensive block of forest and open lands for the Government. Area, over 300,000 acres. DUNEDIN. Forty thousand shares in the Albion Brewery Company have been taken up ; only 1500 remain unapplied ror. Professor Ulrich, in the concluding part of his report on the Otago goldfields, to the Superintendent says; —“Thegeneral result of my inspection may anticipate my full report, in stating that I found the auriferous capabilities of the province of a far higher order than I was led to expect from current reports. The drift depoeits appear to me practically inexhaustible, whilst as regards auriferous quartz-reefs opened, they are, with few exceptions, as well defined and as promising as any in Victoria, and it requires only improvement in gold-saving appliances to show their real value.” February 5. Thomas Johnson has been committed for trial for assault on his. step daughter, aged nine years. The evidence of some members of prisoner’s family was horrible, and revealed an amount of depravity rarely met with.

CHRISTCHURCH. February 4. During 1874, twenty-four vessels, containing upwards of 9000 immigrants, arrized here, against twelve vessels with 216 immigrants, in 1873. John Mercer has -been formally committed for trial for the murder of Isabella Thompson. February 6. A sad accident has occurred in the river Rangitata. Mr. Hunt, head master of the Timaru school, his wife and his mother-in-law, a Mrs. Cunningham, were crossing in a buggy driven by the former when the ladies, getting frightened, stood up, and the buggy capsized. The ferryman caught hold of Mr. Hunt, but the stream carried him away again. The ferryman then caught hold of Mrs. Hunt, and took her ashore, but life was extinct. The party were crossing at the proper ford, and the river was low. There would have been no accident had the ladies not got frightened. The Canterbury Woollen Spinning and Weaving Company expect to commence operations about the end of this month. The plant consists of ten looms, with a full complement of other machines for finishing off the work. Blankets will be the first articles manufactured. February 8. The Times of this morning says it is stated on good authority that the Government do not at present intend to carryout the contemplated changes necessitating the removal of the various judges toother parts of the colony. Under these circumstances it is not likely that Mr. Justice Gresson will resign, although it is understood His Honor is prepared to do so as from March 10th next. WELLINGTON. February 4. The Tribune says it is stated on very good authority that Mr. Vogel, finding it advantageous for the colony, will negotiate a loan through the operations of Rothschild, and not the Crown Agents. The Premier intends to leave his family in England for the present. WANGANUI. February 8. Weights for the Jockey Club Handicap —Little Wonder, aged, 9st 61b ; Fair Helen, aged, Bst 121 b; Premier, 4 years, Bst 71b; True Blue, aged, Bst 71b ; Peer, aged, 7st 81b; Medora, aged, 7st 91b; Diver, aged, 7st 61b ; Opawa, 4 years, Gst 121 b ; St, Albans, 4 years, 6st 121 b; Coralie, aged, 6st; Whitefoot, 5 years, 7st ",b ; Glenora, 4 years, 6st 101 b; Tim Whiffler, aged, 7st; Rob Roy, aged, 6st 101 b; Nun, aged, fist 91b; Glehavey, 3 •years, 6st 81b; Firetail, aged, 6st 71b; Hardy, aged, 6st 71b; Maid of the Mountain, 3 years, sst 121 b; Cornelia, 3 years, sst 121 b. Auckland, February 8. Arrived: Wonga Wonga and Hero, steamers, from Sydney, bringing English telegrams to the 26tn ult. London, January 26. Mr. John Bright, in the course of his speech to his constituents at Manchester, spoke strongly in favor of the dis-estab-lishment of the Church of England. Garibaldi has taken his seat in the Italian Parliament. The Emperor of China died on the 12th. Discount, 3 per ci nt. On Monday next tlir-ie will be a lockout of 12 ’,090 persons in couth Wales.

The French National Assembly have adopted the first article of the ConstituBill, which provides for the creation of a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate, An amendment was moved in favor of the establishment of a definite and constitutional Republic, but it was rejected on a division of 359 to 333. Subsequently a motion for the adoption of political organisation without proclaiming a_definite Republic was carried by 353 to 352.