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Southland Times, Issue 1582, 24 May 1872, Page 2

Wellington, May 23. The New Zealand Gazette of to-day convenes the Assembly for the 16th of July for the transaction of business. The Eegatta Committee has decided to race four- oared outriggers, with or without coxswains, for a prize of £150, also prizes for gig and whaleboat races. The Government have instructed the police to prosecute the late master and matron of the Karori Lunatic Asylum for cruelty. Mr Brogden gives a dinner to-night to a large number of his friends. Christchttbch, May 23. A large public meeting has been held to consider the political situation of the province. One thousand persons attended. A resolution was passed asking the Council to advise the Superintendent to obtain a dissolution of the Council immediately. Meetings are contemplated in all the centres of population. Dtjnedin, May 23. Mr Daniel's motion for an extension of the Eiverton jetty was negatived. A proposal to allow voting by proxy in Eoad Boards was carried. The order paper is crowded with notices. Over sixty were given to-day. Mr Bell moved that the expenditure should be confined to the amount of the original estimates, and the surplus, if any, distributed proportionally over items to be included in supplementary estimates. Though supported by the Government, the motion was defeated by 20 to 16. Mr Mervyn has introduced an amended Education Bill. It makes the reading of the Bible permissive, and leaves the whole question with the School Committees. The Orepuki tramway has been reduced to £5000 by 15 to 14. The Beetham business continues to cause considerable excitement at Queenstown. The Mail dares Mr Barton to proceed with his action for libel. A great fight has taken place between some rival companies of Chinese at Big Beach. Some ugly wounds were inflicted, but there was no loss of life. Pokt Chalmees, May 23. Capt. Baldwin lectured on life assurance here. There was a large attendance.