ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 83, 11 September 1869, Page 3

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

(Condensed from the "Daily Times.") Hokitika, September 6th. The Rangitoto with the English Mails arrived in the roadstead yesterday afternoon, but on account of the heavy sea the tender could not come in till this morning. London, July 10th. The Australian June mails via Marseilles were delivered on the 12th July. The Queen is at Windsor. The Viceroy of Egypt arrived in London on the 22nd June, and proceeded at once to Buckingham Palace, which had been prepared for his reception. His visit extended to the Ist July. During his stay there were great festivities on an extensive scale. The Volunteer Encampment opened at Wimbledon on the sth July. The Queen's Prize was won by Angus Cameron, of the 6th Invernass Volunteers. His score was 71. The same gentleman won the prize before. England won the International Prize, against Scotland and Ireland. Scotland won the Elcho Challenge Shield, Ireland came second, and England last. A grand review of Volunteers is to be held at Wimbledon on the ljTth. A riot took place at Portadown in County Armagh, oh the Ist July. The police fired on the mob with fatal effect. The estates of the Duke of Newcastle, including Clumber Park and his house in London, have been sold, and proceedings in .bankruptcy have been taken against him. -- The Irish, Ohxadk Bill Was rea4 a second time w the \&\ June,

Earl Russell's Life Peerage Bill was rejected by the House of Lords, on the Bth July. Sir George Grey and several of the late members of the Government of New Zealand have strongly protested against the treatment that that dependency has received from the Colonial Office. | Mr Bright and Mr W. E. Forster have ! resigned their membership of the Reform I Club in consequene of the black-balling of Mr Smalley (? Greeley), of the " New York Tribune," whom they had proposed as a member. Disturbances were expected in Ireland on the 12th July, but the Orange celebrations on that day passed off quietly, except at Belfast, where there were some rioting. The Emperor of the French sent a message to the Corps Le'gislatif granting the various reforms asked for, in consequence of which M Rouher and the rest of the Ministry resigned. LATEST BY THE CABLE. New York. Gold is at 136 to 1365. A riot took place in New York on July 12th, during the procession of Orangemen. They were attacked by a party of Catholics, and 33 persons were injured. shippisto. Arrivals. — At London, from Nelson : John Bunyan, on June 18th. From Auckland, Countess of Kintore, June lTth. From Timaru, Mystery, June 17th. From Lyttelton, Mermaid, June 22ud. From Wellington, Melita, June 16th. From Otago. Timaru, June 21st. Vessels Loading. —At London for Otago : May Queen, J. N. Fleming, Philip Nelson, Queen Bee, Timaru. For Auckland, Countess of Kintore, Glenmark, Red Rover Chilie. For Canterbury : Mermaid, Mystery, Zealandia. For Nelson : Hera. For Wellington : Melita. Departures. — From London, for Wellington : Electra, July 14th. For Canterbury : Hydaspes, July 4th. For Otago : England, June 19th (with passengers) ; Robert Henderson, July Ist ; Victoria, July Ist. For Aucklad : Red Rover, July 13th. From Liverpool, for Auckland : Pride of the Thames, July 7th. For Port Chalmers : Jennie Collingwood, June 16th. For Napier : R. T. Turnbull, July 3rd. COMMERCIAL. New wheat is at 465., and old at 535. ; oats are at 26s to 295., and flour at 365. to 435. LATEST TELEGRAMS. London, July 29fch. Galle, July 3lst. Wool is firm at last quotations. The next sales will open on the ] 2 August ; probably 215,000 bales will be catalogned. Arrivals — Woolloomooloo, White Rose. London, July 31st. Galle, August 6th A Gazette notice states that Her Majesty has conferred the honour of knighthood on Sir James Cockle, Chief Justice of Queensland ; and also on Sir Richard Davies Hanson, who is gazetted Chief Justice of South Australia, in the room, of Judge Boothby, deceased. London, August 14th. After a long and animated discussion in the House of Lords on the preamble of the Irish Church Disestablishment Bill, a division took place on the 20th July. The Lords maintained the amendments already made by them, the numbers for certain amendments being 173, and 95 against them. Seeing the strength of the Opposition. Lord Granville immediately adjourned the debate to consult his colleages, and a compromise was subsequenty effected between the Government and the Opposition. The Bill has received the Royal assent.

An animated discussion took place in the House of Commons on the 23rd July, on the state of affairs in New Zealand. Mr. Monsell, who spoke on behalf of the Government, attributed the present alarming position of the colony to the neglect of the colonists to provide for their own defence, and to their self will in interfering with the troops. He entirely deprecated any interference on the part of the Imperial Government. Mr. Adderley followed in the same strain. The Bill placing all the English telegraph lines under the control of the Government has passed the Legislature. The Treasury has decided to withdraw the postage privileges granted in 1867 to officers in the Indian army and the Colonies. Mr Warburton, High Sheriff of Queen'B County, has been shot. This is supposed to be an agrarian outrage. The Queen intends to visit Ireland next year. The French Atlantic Telegraph expedition reached the American coast on the 24th July The Viceroy of Egypt, in consequence of receiving important despatches from Constantinople has returned hurriedly from the Continent to Egypt. His sudded recall has caused much speculation. The cause of it has not yet transpired. A new French Ministry has, consequent on the resignation of the former officers of State, been constituted. The Prince de la Tour D'Auvergne is Minister of Foreign Affairs; M. de la Raquette, Minister for the Interior ; Marshall Fiel, Minister at War; Admiral Gerrouilly, Minister of Marine ; M. Chasseloup, President of the Council. The Bombay " Gazette " reports as an item of news that New Zealand has declared her independence Admiral Seymour is dead. Another dreadful colliery explosion has taken place at Wigan. 48 perapna were killed. A proposal has been made to send Colonel Gordon to New Zealand to organise an army. This officer distinguished himself in China. The Bishop of Auckland has been consecrated in Westminister Abbey. Mr Motley has been introduced to the Qneen at WindsorThe Prince of Wales has nearly been dragged into the position of 00-respon-dent in a divorce case. The Queen has reviewed the troops at Aldershot. At this review a Berious accident took place, two calvary regiments meeting each other at full gallop. Dr Vaughan has accepted the Mastership of ilie Temple. The Australian claimant of the Tioh-

borne baronetcy has returned to England. Mr Raymond, editor of the "New York Times/ and Heenan, the pugilist, are dead. Mr Peabody ha? given a million dollars to the Southern Education Fund. August 10th. New Zealand affairs have been dis- ! cussed in both Houses of Parliament. In the House of Lords the Bishop of [ Lichneld proposed that Xhs settlers should be withdrawn from the disturbed districts, and that they should receive compensation. It was niso suggested that a Commission should be appointed to take charge of public affairs in New Zealand, should the Government still withhold their assistance. Melbourne, August 31st. A ladies velocipede race took place at the Collingwood sports on the 28fch The subscriptions in aid of the released Fenians amount £400. Mrs Heir took her farewell benefit at the Theatre Royal on the 27 th. She is about to return to New Zealand. A testimonial, in the shape of a purse of sovereigns and a silver tea service, has been presented to Dr Barker. The Chief Secretary's resolutions, proposing to abolish State aid to religion, have been carried. The Somersetshire arrived in Hobson's Bay on the 30th with 200 passengers, after a voyage of 58 days. Flour is at £15, and rising. Sydney. M'Kinlay ha 3 been arrested on a second charge of embezzling L2OOO worth of drapery. A boat-race between 12 men belonging to the Keersage and 10 of the Naval Brigade was won by the latter. Adelaide. Mr Weld sailed for Fremantle in the schooner Alexandra.