TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 133, 2 April 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. Calcutta, March 30. Sancleman’s camp, at Baghakana, was attacked by 2000 ol : the enemy, but they were completely defeated, with the loss of 145. Our loss was small. London, March 29. The reinforcements disembarked at Natal on the sth, and proceeded to the assistance of the troops at Ekowe. There is no truth in the rumour that the Zulu King has made overtures of peace. A Ouissito raid was repulsed. The French Government undertakes the expenses of the transport of exhibits to Sydney. Lord Carisbrook, in the House of Lords, said no nows had been received, confirming the reported rupture in the Afghan negotiations The Queen has arrived in Italy. The Premier, in the House of Lords, said that an enquiry has been instituted re the depression in trade and agriculture, and the result would possibly be an enquiry into the effects of the depreciation of the silver currency Money rates are firm. In the stock market there is no noticeable alteration. Bank shares are depressed by the Oriental Bank's statement. Colonial debentures are quie*. Wool of medium quality commends the best rates. The heaviest fall has been in superfine and inferior. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Buisbanb. March 30. • Floods in the Dimtree, Mossman, and Johnston rivers swept away a million feet of cedar to sea. Sydney, March 31. Foley, Mace, and Thompson, were arrested to-day for participation in the late prize fight. They were admitted to bail.

Pompei lias engaged Amy Sherwin’s brother as tenor of the Opera Company for New Zealand. Melbourne, March 31. A human arm has been found in the Yarra, and also a bag of human remains. They are supposed to be those of Mrs Farrel who disappeared in September. Tbe Rev. Mr Cole, Anglican clergyman, committed suicide, and two brothers named Gardner immediately imitated his example. It is proposed to send the Nelson (Colonial frigate) with the Victorian exhibits to Sydney. Adelaide wheat is at 4s 2d, and flour £lO 10s.