BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (FROM GREVILLE'S TELEGRAM COMPANY, REUTER'S AGENTS.) '

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 223, 9 May 1872, Page 5

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (FROM GREVILLE'S TELEGRAM COMPANY, REUTER'S AGENTS.) '

Nelson, April 30th. 111 1 The Provincial Council was opened to-day' , by the Superintendent. In his speech the Superintendent states the estimated revenue for the year at L 70.000, and the estimated expenditure at L 67.000. He regrets the dec ease in the revenue, which is caused by the repeal of the Capitation Act. 1870, and also by the gold duty falling short of the v ual amount, and the ordinary Goldtields revenue decreasing by LIOO. He refers to the progress of the Foxhill railway line, and states that the prelimaries of the line from the Brunner *oal mine to Gieymouth have been agreed upon, subject to the approval of the Council. He inipressus upon the Council the importance of voting L 30.000 for the construction of a water race from Lake Hochstetter to Nelson Creek. The construction of the telegraph from Greymouth to Ahaura, and from Nelson to Motueka, had been arranged for, the Province guaranteeing the Colony against loss. Ihe speech further remarks upon the excellent prospects of the Inangahua reefs, and also upon the survey of the first block of five thousand acres into 50acre sections for agricultural settlement, and states that the survey of a second block has been ordered. It is proposed to construct the road to the Goldbelds by money votes agaiiist land in payment for the work. Stock roads will also be constructed to connect the Grey and inangahua districts with the Amuri and Marlborough. A proposal will be submitted for the establishment of a special settlement in the Central Buller district. The speech also notices the discovery of the Nakawa coal field, possessing great facilities for shipment. Christchurch, April 30. The Christchurch-Kaiapoi Railway has been opened. essrs IMlestou, Reeves, Stafford, and 800 others, went up to the line in a special train. The Council presented an address. The dejeilner was attended by 120 persons The day was observed as a public holiday. " Trooper Cohn won the championship at the meeting of the Canterbury Rifle Association. Timaru, April 30. Heavy floods have interrupted communication with the surrounding districts by road for three days. The Opihi River Protective Works have been destroyed, and the Opihi Bridge damaged. Farms have been flooded, and stacks washed away. The Suspension Bridge at Temuka was destroyed by a gale. George Bradford was drow ed in attempting to cross the Suspension Bridge. Auckland, April 30. May 1. Telegrams received in town state that the rains prevent further communication with the natives re the goldfields. The natives appear to be anxious to open the road. Some request the Superintendent to send out a respectable prospecting party. Bluff, May 1. , The Albion arrived at 2.30 p.m. She left Melbourne on the 24th, and sails for Dunedin to-morrow. Passenger List. — For Dunedin : Mr Sauuders, Mrs Ross and two children, Mr Phillip Oakden. For Lyttelton : Mis Kenney, Mrs Cooper, Miss Griffiths, Miss Turner, Miss A. Turner. Melbourkk, April 24. Parliament meets on the 30th inst. The advocates of the Permissive Bill are urging its passage by Parliament. The trial of the Rev. Mr Abrahams and wife for cruelty to a child servant, resulted in a verdict tantamount to "not proven," and there was great dissatisfaction expressed thereat. Mrs Davis was found guilty of attempting to poison her husband. Sentence was deferred pending the consideration of a point of law reserved. Street, her paramour, is now under trial as an accessory. Wilkie, indicted for the murder of Harry Pensam.of Daylesford, isunder trial at Castlemaine, and there is little doubt of a conviction. Tookey's, L 5 10s, holders asking LS 15s. Flour, Lls to Lls 10s. Wheat, 6s 6d to 6s 9d. Arrived : — Wave, Zephyr. Hokitika : Macqnarie for New Zealand. Sailed :— Magnet for Lyttelton ; Florence, for Wanganui, passed Otway. H.M.S. for Clio for Sydney. Sydney. Tbere are more gold discoveries. A fortyeighth interest in Paxton's claim sold for LI7OO. A report has been received of the wreck of the Queen of the East, beund to California from Newcastle, on an unknown reef. The captain and crew reached Clarence Heads safely. The flour market is firmer, and closed 10s dearer. Newcastle. Arrived.— Hydra and Bengal from Dunedin. Sailed. — Star, Mersey, and Alma, for Dunedin ; Moa, for Auckland. Adelaide. A message was received through from Daly Springs, the southernmost station from Port Darwin. The work is proceeding favorably. Bluff, May 2. Captain M'Lean, of the Albion, is suffering severely from rheumatism. The Albion has 100 tons of cargo on board for here. Lytteltoh, May 2. Colonel Harington this morning inspected the Christchurch and Lyttelton Artillery, whose firing was good. Auckland, May 2. Owing to the unsecunty of the Auckland gaol, the Provincial Government have arranged to remove nine of the longest sentenced prisoners to Dunedin gaol, at an annual price to be agreed upon. Haley is therefore amongst the number. Wellington, May 3. The Independent adds the following additional facts to Mr Vogel's telegram re the San Francisco mail contract : — The contractors undertake to reserve adequate berths and cargo room for New Zealand. The Dacotah mil shortly be ready, and a fourth boat is to be built. The contract re- ; tains the old clause pledging the contractors to use their influence in inducing Congress to relax the import duties on Hevr Zealand wool and flax, and Australian wool.

Auckland. May 3. Mfeetinss of merchants have been held in consequence of their dissatisfaction with Shaw Savilles, and Co.'b New Z aland arrangements. It was resolved to form a freight company for the whole of New Zealand, and to charter vessels. The Government intends introducing a Customs Drawbacks Bill oh a liberal suale shortly. The Chamber of Commerce here is preparing information for the guidance of Government in the matter. WA^GANUI, May 6. The commission of enquiry into the Waitara compensation claim, has stopped taking evidence, as it is tending jo wards a criminal ' harge against Col. Whitmore. L JSelson, May 6. Thi ff o ]] owm g are the results of the races r on Satui-i ay . — Town Plate : Peeress, tir.it ; L Flying Jn,, second ; and Criterion, third. > A-vatea Hand C ap : Lacenfeed, tirst ; Peeress, i second. Stokt. Handicap: Slander, tirst'; > Peeress, second ; Black Eagle, third. Conl solation Stakes : e^gle, first ; Mystery, sei cond ; Black Hawk, third. , . _ t Wellington, May 6. I Shipping :— Arrived : Keera, sails nort ■ this afternoon. The Independent says an enquiry into the t tho conduct of Colonel Harington at Christ- , church is necessary in justice to him and ■ his accusers, but the Government cannot : order an enquiry on anonymous complaints.