LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1628, 3 September 1872, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

DuNEirar, August 30. ■ Theinquest "on William Roberts diaclosed the fact that . although he had frequently expressed his determination to commit suicide, no notice had beentaken of his threats. The jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity. An exodus of Chinese from TuapekatoHokitika is taking place. . The goldfields Press generally conaennw the new Mining Bill. At a meeting at Tuapeka Messrs Mervyn and Shepherd were censured for supporting it. "Wellington, Sept. 2. The New Zealand Steamship Company have purchased the old Ladybird, and will send her to Sydney to be fitted with the Airedale's machinery. She will then return to trade on the coast. The San Francisco Chronicle of , the 17th July has the following headings over an article on the arrival of the Mohongo:—" Satan's death-trap. The arrival of the steamer Mohongo. Great rejoicings and thanksgivings among' the passengers. One of them says his prayers, puts on a clean paper collar, and sends for the reporter of the Chronicle. Story of the voyage told by the editor of the London News. What the passengers say of the crazy old tub. Interesting facts for Mr Webb's consideration." The article commences thus .- — " By another of those inscrutable dispensations of Providence, the steamer Mohongo has a^ain been permitted to enter the harbor of San Francisco. Truly God is great, and his mercy endureth for ever."