GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 32, 19 September 1868, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.

We understand that a firm in Dunedin has forwarded to Wellington a tender for raising the steamer Taranaki on the " no curs no pay" principle. Six hundred and fifty Mormon emigrants sailed from Liverpool on Saturday, June 6> for salt Lake, by way of Sew York. A large proportion of the emigrants were women. A French paper declares that Count von Bisinark is suffering from delirium tremens, produced by a habit of swallowing small doses of brandy. Prince Gortschakoff propses to abolish the use of explosive missiles in the battlefield. France and Italy have agreed. In Glasgow a man dropped dead while dancing at a raffle. Sergeant Lynch, of Sydney, has won the simultaneous Rifle match with a score of 155 out of 160 possible points.

Al-uiiuu'itfechei tixe x;*muus> "' enaiiieildi"' of hwiierf' iacos wa3 committed to prison lately a; London for obtaining inouoy on xalso pretences. Queen Oi^a of Greece in enceinte. The " Dovere," oi Genoa, publishes fcho fallowing letter from General Garibaldi : — " Dear Rovaggi : I hope to go to liomo rfith you, but 1 fear it will be lace ir wo do not shut up the priest's shops in tha r-esfc of Italy." A man House, who was lately executed at Madrid for the murder of his jailer, confessed to having taken the lives of six aien previously. He seems to have gono into the business wholesale. Samuel Lover, the well-known wit, poet, novelist, musician and artist, died on Monday, 6tii July, in Jersey, at tho age of seventy years. Constable Hunt, stationed at tho Arrow, and Mr. Colclough were stabbed last week by a lunatic named Alfied Motheratonej wailo attempting to arrest him. The wounds are not dangeroua. Robert Anderson, a miner, recently returned from the West Coast shot himself on Sunday afternoon. Westland " Observer" announces the duddsu death of tho popular Comedian, Mr. fc-andford Fawcett liowe, well known in this colony and Victoria as "Sandy F*wcett." Afc a rifle contest recently held near Edinburgh, the twenty English selected marksmen carried off the British International Trophy. The scores were — English, 1068 ; Scotch, 1057 ; and Irish, 980. A meeting was held at Hokitika on tho 17th ult. for the purpose of forming a Society to obtain information with regard to the different mining localities in Westland. The " Sydney Morning Herald" of tho 12th says : — Some miserable creature ha» indulged his malignity by destroying tha tree planted in Parramatta Park by H. R. H. Prince Alfred: The trustees of the Park have offered £50 for the discoveay and conviction of the offender. The judges at the great horse show, London, were hissed by the audience for i giving the first prize to a horse belonging to the Prince of Wales, the award being considered unfair. A grandson of Charles Dibdin the nautical song writer died tho other day at Gundagai. A public reception has been given the Duke of Edinburgh at the Crystal Palace, upwards of 30,000 persons attended, Mr. W. Huff has been elected a member of Queenstown Town Council. The "Dunstan Times" complains of the laxity of the stewards at the late Alexandraßaces. Mr. O'Neal Neal proposes to have a causeway constructed between Tor Point, Ireland, and the Mull of Cantyre, Scotland. Giants Causeway will, if this is successful, be eclipsed. The salmon at Waiwera are said .. to be doing well A lucky digger lately returned fronv New Zealand, was robbed in Melbourneby sharpers of nearly £200..

SATURDAY; 2Sth SEPTEMBER., At twelve o'clock. SALE OF THOROUGHBRED HORSES AT POTTS' YARDS, LAWRENCE. MATTHEW HA V lias received instructions from Mr. T. Bradley, of Tokomairiro, to sell by public auction, at Potts' Yards, Peelstreet, Lawrence, on Saturday, 26th September, at twelve o'clock, The following desirable Stock : — "I A Thoroughly staunch Draught Mares ±\J and Geldings "I A Light Harness and Saddle Horses, all Iv quiet and perfectly Bound. -| Thoroughbred Horse, "Hatter." IPure Thoroughbred Colt, by " Premier." 1 Stylish Trotting Cob, "Rambler," suited either for harness or saddle. The Auctioneer can confidently recommend the above Stock, as they are all sound and good, and selected specially for this market. Also, 1 H DAIRY COWS, in full milk, j_O and near calving. The above Cattle are almost pure Ayrshire, selected from tho herds of Messrs. Grant, Miller, and Borrie, expressly as milkers, and are guaranteed to milk without leg-rope or bail. Terms — Cash. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MATTHEW HAY Has been favored with instructions from James Ritchie, Esq. (the mortgagee) to sell by public auction, at a time and place hereafter to be named, That Valuable LEASEHOLD FARM, Situated in Block 1., Tuapeka District, recently occupied, by Mr. George Young. The ground is securely fenced, and has been under crop for three years. The freehold can be immediately obtained. Full particulars in future advertisement. Particulars can be obtained immediately • (if desired) by applying to MATTHEW HAY, Auctioneer. Lawrence, 10th September, 1868. THURSDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER, At twelve o'clock. At Crown Hotel, GLUT HA FERRY. Important Sale of MIXED CATTLE, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c. DRIVER, MACLEAN, AND CO. Beg to intimate that their next Sale at Clutha Ferry will be held at the Crown Hotel Yards, on Thursday, 17th September, at twelve o'clock,' when .they will submit to public auction, about £ A Head Mixed Cattle O A Do Horses, draught and saddle Also, -On account of Mr. D. Watson, Waitapeka. Cattle and Horses Drays, Harness, Implements, &c. And on account of Thomas Pollock, Esq., Popotunoa. The celebrated Draught Entire Horse, "Boisdale," and the -very superior Draught Colt, "Young Champion," of which pedigree and particulars will be given at sale. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, Ist OCTOBER, "At twelve o'clock. AT WAIPORI FARM, WAIPORI. DAIRY CATTLE, HEAVY AIST) LIGHT TSIARE3 AND GELDINGS'. THOROUGHBRED AND DRAUGHT STUD HORSES. TTTRIGHT, ROBERTSON, AND CO. » ' have received instructions from Peter Peterson, Esq., to sell by auction, at his Farm, Waipori, on Thursday, the Ist October, at 12 o'clock, OAA HEAD MIXED CATTLE, Consisting of — PA Head splendid Milch Cows tyf\ Heifers, 1 to 3 years old ry f\ Steers, Ito 4 do Q A Bead Mares and Gelding* Comprising — Heavy Draught, Light Harness & Hacks. Also. The Thoroughbred entire Colt BONDEAU, 2 years And the Clydesdale Stud Horse j GLEKBIIY. Bayers will find the above a very quiet •well-bred herd of Ca#le ; "suffice it to saythat a judicious management in the breeding, combined with the richness of the Waipori Country, has gained Mr. Peterson'* stock a name second to none in the Province.

Miscellaneous Advertisements. "CORPORATION OF LAWRENCE. Assessment for Municipal Year ending August Ist, 1869, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council having allowed the Assessment, the same is now laying at my Office, where it may be inspected by Ratepayers, or their Agents, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., for ten days from the date hereof. By Order. (Signed) WILLIAM HAVES, Town Clerk. Lawrence, 12fch September, 1868. CORPORATION OF LAWRENCE. Assessment for Municipal Year ending Ist August, 1869. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons intending to Appeal against the Assessment must comply with Section 85 of the " Otago Municipal Corporations Ordinance, 18C5," and with Section 26 of the " Otago Municipal Corporations Empowering Act, 1865," by giving notice; in writing, in the form in Schedule B of the said Act, to the Olerk to the District Court, at Lawrence, and also to the Town Clerk, as well as to any other person who may be affected by such Appeal, of his intention to Appeal, and setting forth fully, the grounds of such Appeal. By Order. (Signed) WILLIAM HAVES, Town Clerk. Lawrence, 12fch September, 1868. CORPORATION OF LAWRENCE. Assessment for Municipal Year ending Ist Atrgust, 1869. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the j_\ hearing of Appeals against the Assessment will take place at the sitting of the District Court, appointed for Tuesday, 13th October, 1868. By Order. (Signed) WILLIAM HAVES, Town Clerk. Lawrence, 12th September, 1888. NOTICE. rpHE Application of Alexander Frazer J- for Section 9, Block VI., Waitahuna East District, under the Agricultural Lease Regulations, having been refused : Notice is hereby given, that the land in question is now open for gold mining purposes. W. LAWRENCE SIMPSON, Warden. NOTICE. HAVING reason to believe that a Heifer —rising two year old, unbranded, and now running with a cow of mine at or near Mount Stuart — belongs to me (said cow having strayed from Meadow bank about four years ago), I beg to give notice that unless said heifer be sooner claimed, and the claim proven satisfactorily, I shall, on the 21st day of September instant, consider -the said heifer my property, and brand her accordingly. JOHN TREWEEK. Bellamy Station, Tuapeka, 7th SeptT, 1868. | NOTICE. fpHE Board of Wardens for the Depas1 1 turing District of Tuapeka hereby give notice, that any person, found ing the Grass within the said District, will be prosecuted according as the Law directs. JOHN MACKAY, Chairman of the Board. NOTICE. ACOLLEY DOG, black, with mouth a little grey, a mark like a brand on hind leg, is at my house. Any person owning the same can have it by paying expenses. JOHN NORTH. Tuapeka Mouth, 31st August, 1868. TUAPEKA ATHEN-^UM. HUBSCRIBERS are requested to bring in all Books, preparatory to moving to the new building. All parties having Books in their possession are requested to send them in immediately. TV. TOLCHER, Hon. Sec. WANTED, to Let or Sell, a good Blacksmith's Business in Waipori. Terms liberal. To a good general hand, this is a first-rate opportunity. Satisfactory rersons given for proprietor relinquishing the Business. Apply to P. MACLEDOWNEY, Waipori. FOR SALE. mHE Best Business Site in the Township of Lawrence, viz., the Corner Section of Roas Place and Peel-street. Apply to F. MEYER & CO.

Miscellaneous A dvertisments. TOWNSHIP OF LAWRENCE. QEOTTONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block 10 XXXIX ; 12 and 6, Blk. XXXVIII; 4, Blk. XXXII ; 7 and 8, J3lk. XXIX ; 3, 6, and 8, Blk. XLII, to be Let, at a rental of ss. per Section a year ; and Sec5, Blk. VIII., 20s. a year. Apply, WM. HAVES, Accountant, &c, Peel-street, Lawrence. TUST PUBLISHED, By authority of the Provincial Government. " THE PROVINCE OF OTAGO : Its Progress, Present Condition, Resources, and Prospects ; " with Six Illustrations, and Map of the Provinoe. Price, in Dunedin (exclusive of carriage or postage), 9s. per dozen. All orders must be accompanied by a remittance to the Government Storekeeper. RR . CLARKE, BLUE SPUR, Begs to inform the inhabitants of the Beaumont, Teviot, Waitahuna, and Waipori, that ho Ims commenced business in tho Fancy Goods line, and purposes calling, with his Dray, upon all the up-country settlers, when their orders for Fancy Q-oods, Stationery, and Cutlery, will bo much esteemed. JR. GASCOIGNE AND CO., • Wholesale and Retail BUTCHERS, SLAUGHTERMEN, AND CATTLEDEALERS, Beg to inform the public of Tuapeka that they have commenced business in the above line, and are now in a position to supply Beef ana Mutton at the undermentioned prices: — Beef 6d. per lb. Mutton — Hind Quarter - sd. „ Fore Quarter - 4£d. „ By the Carcase - 4£d. „ Dairy Cows Bought and Sold on Commission* Tiff M O N A G H A N , Boot and Shoe Makee, PEEL STREET, LAWRENCE. Only guarantees Boots and Shoes of his own Make. 32 Repairs Neatly Executed. Tapanui Advertisements. T D. NIVEN, M.D., TAPANUI, POMAHAKA, HOMGEPATHIC AND AXIOPATHIC PHTSICIAN, AND SURGEON-ACCOUCHEUR. miMES BAKERY, TAPANUI. WILLIAM QUIN begs to acquaint the inhabitants of Tapanui and surrounding districts that he has commenced business in the above line ; and that, by strict attention to the requirements of the neighborhood, he trusts to merit a share of public support. 27 Dunedin Advertisements. CITY MOULDING, TURNING, AND SAW MILLS, High Street; Dunedin, (Opposite Custom House). JOHN GRAY, TIMBER MERCHANT, In soliciting a share ot the patronage of the Trade, begs to inform Carpenters, Builders, Mining Companies, and others, that having a good assorted stock of eveiy kind of Timber at his Yard, he is prepared to supply any quantity at the shortest notice, viz. : — HARDWOOD, ALL SIZES, Shelving T and G Lumber Scotch Flooring Doors Sashe3 Mouldings Builders' Ironmongery, &c. All orders will receive my best attention, and be executed with despatch, and at the lowest market prices. A BEISSEL, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Manse-street, Dunedin. Next door but one to Wain's Hotel). Perfcjmbry of every Description. WHEELER'S ADVERTISING AGENCY, Telegraph Chambers, STAFFORD STREET, DUNEDIN. p T. WIIE EL E R, Collector, Advertising and General Commission Agent. Agent for Dunstan Timeß, Hokitika Leader, Hawke'a Bay Herald, Lyttleton Times, Nelson Hail, Southland Times, Tuapeka Times, Timaru Herald, Taranaki Horald, Panama Star and Herald, Waikouaili Herald, Wakatip Mail, West Coast Times, and Wairarapa Mercury. Note tho address — Wheeler's Advertising Agency, Telegraph Chambers, above " Evoning Star " Office, Stafford-street, Dunedin.

Dunedin Advertisements. WRIGHT, ROBERTSON, AND CO., MERCHANTS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS AND WOOL BROKERS, Manse - sheet, Dunedin. Make advances on Stock, Stations, and Produce. Have for sale every description of Stock. TJUGH ERASER, Blacksmith, Farrier,' &g. HAVELOCK. Horses shod on the shortest notice. pETER M'GILL, Flo^r and Oatmeal Miller, TOKOMAIRIRO. T H. M I L L I G A N, CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, AND HOSIER, Next Edinburgh Bakery, George-street. Dunedin. N.B. — Country Gentlemen can havo patterns and directions for self measurement Auojardedno application. TJUDSON'S HOTEL, MACLAGGAN STREET, DUNEDIN. Best accommodation for UicMining Community, Travellers, and others. The J3ar is supplied with nothing but first-class Beers, Spirits, &c. " 23 jHANNATYNE'S SUSSEX HOTEL, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN (Opposite the Royal George Stables). Good Accommodation fcr Travellers. D. BANNATYNE ■ - - Proprietor (Late of Union Hotel, Wetherstones) . YORK HOTEL,' George-street, Duucdin. i LEX. MILLAR, in returning thanks for XJL the generous support he lias experienced since conducting the above-nam<rd Hotel, begs to assure those who have patronised him, and also the public in general, that his greatest desire will be to secure the first-rate avticlo in the market, so as to ensure their future fa-vors. N.B.— Good accommodation for horses. yiOTORIA HOT E~L^ GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN. T. REYNOLDS - - - Proprietor. (Late of Commercial Hotel, Waipori). T. R. bega to inform his Waipori and Tuapeka frit'nds that he has opened the above Hotel, which is replete with every convenience for Travellers. no — — - £Q Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. WI LLIAM GILCHBIST, Importer op CEOWN, SHEET, & PLATE GLASS, Paperhangines of every description, Oils and Colors, &c, &c. N.B. — Country orders punctually attended to. George-street, Dunedin. JAS. DE MAUS, Wholesale and Retail MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS, 7 and 8, Fleet-street, DUNEDIN. OTAGO SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 7 and 8, Fleet-street, DUNEDIN. JAS. D E MAUS, ARTIST. Criterion livery and bait STABLES (Behind the Criterion Hotel),. PRINCES STREET NORTH, DUNEDIN. WILLIAM CORSAN begs to announce that lie has taken the above Stables, lately iv the occupation of his brother David, -and trusts, by strict attention to business; to merit a share of the patronage bo liberally bestowed on his predecessor.. First-claes Saddle and Harness Horses, also Buggies, always on Hire. 23