ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT THE BLUFF.

Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 19, 20 June 1868, Page 1 (Supplement)

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT THE BLUFF.

GENERAL SUMMARY. (Condensed from the " Daily Times.") The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland was most successful ; the Princess, on landing, was presented with a white dove. Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm of the people. The debate on Mr. Gladstone's resolutions occupied four nights. On two divisions the majorities were respectively, 60 and 56 against the Government. Fortyseven speakers took part in the debate. A memorial from bankers, merchants, and others connected with Australia, was presented to the Postmaster-General. It asked for a fortnightly mail via Galle. If the Colonies agree among themselves, the Imperial Government will afford every facility. Bishop Selwyn has raised great trouble at Lichfield, where Popish doctrines and practices are condemned. Two men were apprehended near Buckingham Palace, carrying Greek fire. It is supposed their intention was to set fire to the Palace. Julia Mathews is playing burlesque with great success at Liverpool. Obituary : Lord Cardigan, Gen. Simpson, Edward Jesse Baddeley, Q.C. ; Hon. G. Knatchbull ; General Sir L. Wetherall, Countess Cottenliam, Marquis of Salisbury, Alderman Copeland, Sir W. Aliday. CONTINENTAL. The last of the French troops leave Rome shortly. The Commercial Treaty between England and Austria has been signed. A similar Treaty has been negotiated between America and Russia. The Viceroy of Egypt is dangerously ill. ABYSSINIA. The Abyssinian war is over, through the death of King Theodoras, and the fall of Magdala. The effects of fire from the Snider rifle were awful. The troops charged Math the bayonet, and the enemy fled in all directions. Sir Robert Napier ordered the carnage to be stopped. Magdala was remarkably strong, but the defence was spiritless. The enemy could not train their cannon, and their fire was harmless. Theodoras could not understand the rockets, and they created superstitious dread. From that moment all was over. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.. Three expeditions have started for the goldfields. One is headed by an Australian digger. A deputation to the Governor, from the Free States, asked for reannexation to the Colony. The Government of Natal offer Ll,ooo for the discovery of a payable goldfield. COMMERCIAL. Demand for discount at Bank of England is fair. Money is more plentiful in Lombard-street. Market nominally two per cent. The Income Tax is increased from 4d. to 6d., to pay the cost of war in Abyssinia. New South Wales five per cents, are better — from 97 to 98. Victorian six per cents 112 to 113. New Zealand sixes, 106| to 107|. New Zealand Bank, 8£ premium. Otago, at a discount. South Australia, 29. Union, 49. The Bank of New South Wales pays 12 per cent, dividend, and carries L 9,000 forward. Gold deposits have been discovered at Peru equal to California. SHIPPING. Arrived — Jason, St. Vincent, La, Hogue, Blue Jacket, Donald M'Kay, i Lady Melville, John Lester, Colonial Empire. Sailed for Otago — Elenstone. Ten vessels loading for New Zealand. LATEST TELEGRAMS. London, May 9th. Galle, May 19th.— The Prince and Princess of Wales have returned to London on the 27th April, from Ireland. They were enthusiastically received. They visited Carnarvon on the route home. The Abyssinian War is over. A decided battle was fought during a thunderstorm iv Aroger Valley, on IJaster Monday,

Theodoras sent Lieut. Prideinc and flag, with two captives, offering to release all at once, if Sir Robert Napier would assist him to consolidate his power. Sir Robert Nagier demanded an unconditional surrender of all prisoners. Theodora* refused to submit to a nation ruled by a woman. The captives (sixty-one) were released. • On Good Friday, at daylight, fire was opened on Magdala. The troops entered with little difficulty. Upon their entrance, Theodorus shot himself through the head. The garrison, welcomed the invaders warmly. The army was to commence it« return journey immediately. 5,000 Abyssinians were killed, and 1,000 wounded. One English officer (Captain Roberts) and seventeen men. were wounded, but not a man killed. The cost of the expeditionamounts to L 5,000,000. News of the attack on Prince Alfred in Sydney, occasioned great sensation in England and India. The British Parliament adopted addresses to the Queen on the subject. The Government was defeated on the Irish question. On the 2nd Mr. Gladstone gave notice of motion in the House to refuse supplies till the Irish Church resolutions were settled. Large meetings have been held throughout the country to support the action of Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Disraeli raises, in retaliation, the " No Popery " cry. Lord Derby opposed Mr. Gladstone's resolutions in the House of Peers, in a fiery speech. On the Bth May, Mr. Gladstone's resolutions were carried in th© House of Commons. The Government intend to offer energetic opposition to the Bill to be founded upon Mr. Gladstone's resolutions. The Fenians Burke and Shaw were found guilty, and sentenced to fifteen and seven years respectfully. For two thousand guineas a race was run between M oslem and Formosa. It proved a dead heat, and the stakes were ordered to be divided. Protest was entered, and Moslem walked over, Obituary. — Bishop of Hereford, General W. Booth, Colonel F. M'Gowan.