GERMAN INTELLIGENCE.

Colonist, Volume III, Issue 232, 10 January 1860, Page 2

GERMAN INTELLIGENCE.

A German gentleman, who la.tely purchased in the neighbourhood of Auckland a valuable property has presented it to a religious society, who ihiefli to convert it into an educational institution for poor boys. The chairman of the German association at Melbourne, where, lately, nearly 2000 German immigrants have arrived,* has issued an address in which he has cautioned the new arrivals not to go to Olago, which province offered for the German immigrants no favorable prGsp.ejs.te.

Alarm op Fire.—-Between 10 and H ofelfcck on Saturday night last much excitement was by a cry of' Fire,' proceeding from Trafal-gar-street. A number of persons collected together in a very short time at the store of Mr,, Anslow, draper, from whence the danger was found to proceed, and appeared anxious to do.their utmost to assist in ease of necessity.; fortunately this was not much needed, for the fire having been perceived in time, waß prompriy extii#g,uisfye<L The cause of the alarm was from the ceiling of the sh^p hiving been ignited by the flame of one of the shop lamps, which had imperceptibly heightened, and as there was no consumer over it, the catclii.ng of a canvas and paper ceiling was an. "easy consequence. This should prove a caution to all to be most careful U> .every case to guard against accidents of this nature, gg the little amount of expense or trouble incurred, beats,uq proportion to ! the incalculable mischief that might,ensue- to the town. We were glad to perceive the readiness with which the fire-engine was brought to the spot though happily not needed, the tire bell also, which a short time since was takeii clown and placed $> i the ground close to the spot, although app.ai;eutly //.orjs de combat; was worked vigorously and effi'cth;.e!y by some ind.vidual, who with clapper in hand, made it Resound in manner that may yet win the confidence oftlxe $oard of Works that repudiated it. The mischief done was happily of very trifling amoiint.: Havkn Road.—We have been requested to call attention to the careless way witrr.regai'U ' ffi'the safety of the passengers using this road (especially if in a vehicle or on. horseback), in which the \videning ip hqw being carried on. Large .boulders are being co&tiuuaHy rolled on to the roadway, which it seems no one ihjnks fit to remove. The resujtnovv is that carts, &c,, liawj ty .thread their way through a road that is any thing' bijt s^'e, especially'when darkness sets in. "We believe we have but to notice this little forgetfulness to 6ee it remedied. •

The Town Assessment. —On Friday last the Resident Magistrate heard appeal* against the Town Assi'gsinent. Only three cases were brought forward ; £v jtwi? ,of these, competent evidence wfcs adduced toprijvettyafc the properties were assessed far' above their value. Tye aUefar tions were —on acre 448, rated before at £o\2.,reduced to £400; and part of town acre 1.75 £'214, altered to £170, being a difference of .£ll2 in one case an.d £44 ifl tlje other. The third claim was not allowed, the magistratp thinking it fairly assessed, ■' _■■■■■■■•■■■'

Subsidy to.the Tasjunun Maid..-*-We rpr gret to!hear ~that' the General Government, have .forwarded an intimation .to the N.CS. Association, that they shall not pay the last halt-years' subsidy, £500. The case stands in this way, oar provincial council voted the sum of ,£IOOO a year towards maintaining the expenses of steam communication. The General Government, howeverj took the subsidising steamers into their own-..hands and paid the first half year with due precision, Jfow, at the eleventh hour, they write to say that jsinpp the 30th of last June they have cfeiased to! ixiake .any payments, except to the /Cdferaaik'JiioiS; "f'^hiß tells with peoi^iai* bard-

Ship upon the proprietors of our steamer, as they by their agreement were bound to carry all Sovennnept officials, constables, prisoners, &c, in fact alt" presenting;-.'a: Government order free of charge. There lias been no check made against such, and it is believed: that, could they 'present their account for Government work, it would nearly equal the sum so unceremoniously stopped. A more mature consideration on the part of the authorities will, we hope, lead to an altered decision, and the money fairly due for the last half-year will be foir warded to those who would be no gainers by their connexion with the steamer, even in that case. Bali, at the Freemasons' Halli.-—We beg to remind our readers that Mr. Jervis' opening ball will take; place to-morrow (Wednesday). The price of admission having been judiciously kept at a reasonable amount, we hope" to see the room well attended on this the first private undertaking of the new Boniface of the Commercial Hotel. . ' „, . .-.'.■

Nelson Coal.—The coal that reaches Nelson from "Mr. A. G. Jenkins' mine increases in quantity. Within the last;ten weeks 80 tons have been sent to town to order, the quality is also said to be impioving. This coal appears to be peculiarly adapted for use in American stoves now so generally used, as they do not foul nearly so quickly. This coal gives more heat and produces less smoke than Newcastle coals. We are told that most of the brewers here use it in preference to any other for the above advantages, as we'll as its more reasonable price. Fiibuß.~Our stock of flour has again been increased by the arrival of the Dart with 1£ tons, the price we believe may still be quoted at £30.—The S. M. Herald of December 24th says :-r

There has been a better feeling evinced in the flour market than has been exhibited during the last two or three months, and piioes Ate firm. Several sales of'fine flour have been made duringliie week at £19 per ton, but at this rate them1 are buyers. The millers quote five flour at £21 per ton, and second* at £19 per ton. Wheat is a little better, and colonial new wheat is worth 7s. 6cl. per bushel.

' Cricket Match.—We have received the following scores of two matches that came off between the Richmond and Waimea East players. The first match was played at Richmond on the 26th ult, and the return match on the sth inst. We notice the number of byes to the- Waiinea East score in the first match, is by no means improved upon in the return match, the three innings altogether showing byes alone to the number of fifty- three! or within nine of the whole score of the Richmond first and second innings. Truly the latter club must supply themselves with a backstop for their next trial.

• , WAIMEA EAST. First Innings. . . Second Innings. J. Rutherford, s Boddingtpn ; 6 . : W. Reams, b Uncle Ned . 2 JR. Phjpps, bKene , ,2$ A. Rutherforu, c Kene .2 T. Coeman, b Kene . , Q W. Andrews, c Martin ,0 \V. Palmer, run out . .1 G. Rutherford', run out . 8 M. Coleinai), b Boddington. 5 J. Palmer, b Kene , ,3 (Gr. Hopgood, not out , 4 Byes . \8 Wides . .6 79 RICHMOND, Matthews, b A.Rutherford 2 bA. Rutherford . 0 J. Kene. b Phipps . . 1 bA, Rutherford . 0 H. Boddinjton. b Phipps . 2. b Phipps - ■ . 5 F. Boddingtot), run out . 4 bA. Rutherford . 6 Uncle Ned-b A. Rutherford 1 b Phipps . . 6 J. Sutton, bA. Rutherford 0 b Phipps . . 2 H. Martin, run out . .0 c.Qolman . ,6 J. O'Pvyver.bA.liutherford 4 cPhipps . . 2 W.O''Owyer,bA'.Rutheifoi'd 0 not out . . 1 J. Sullivan, run out. . i b A Rutherford . 6 Patrick, not out . '.4 c Palmer . . 1 J3y.es . . I ' Byes . 3 VVjdes , ". 0 .:, Wides . 1 ■■ '■ ■ ■ ~S''.!;'; ■.:.,.,.: ' &