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Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 232, 11 July 1872, Page 6

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(from greville's telegram company, beuter's agency.)

Wellington July 2. One of the four men of the Armed Constabulary who were sent to the Quarantine Is'and in charge of Mr Kaye, is infected with small-p»x, and has been isolated.

New Plymouth, July 2. The Provincial Council yesterday considered resolutions similar to those passed by the Canterbury Council relative to altering the Constitution of the Province.

Greymouth, July 2. A minpr, named Edwin Harrison, has been drowned in a hole in Red Jack's Creek. His body has not been recovered.

CnRisTCHUfiCH, July 2. The Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court commenced yesterday. There were ten cases on the calendar. Robert Wilson and John Shead, charged with burglary, were discharged. Alexander M'Gregor Tait, convicted of forgery and uttering, was sentenced to two years' penal servitude. Gordon, alias Homer, against whom there were two indictm nts for forgery, was sentenced to three years' penal servitude. Alexander M'Gregor Tait was also found guilty of larceny, a'ul sentenced to one year's imprisonment. James Pratt, charged with indecent assault, was discharged. Charles Brown was found guilty on a similar charge, and sentenced to two years' penal servitude. The same sentence was passed on George Hay, for burglary.

Wkylington, July 3. 1 The Independent condemns the action of the Auckland Board of Health as hasty, and likely to be productive of inconvenience.

Auckland, July 3. A severe gale was experienced at Grahamstown yesterday. Two vessels made a clesn breach through the wharf. The Harbor Board have resolved not to allow vessels from Britain or America to come up the harbor until they have been boarded by the Health Officer. Mr Von Dtr Hyde, at the Board's meeting, said he could show that the late Mr Thompson was not a passenger by the Nebraska, but came from Wellington. The Star says the disease in Auckland has been thoroughly stamped out.

Greymouth, July 3. A fire destroyed some stables, and three herses were burnt to death. The loss is estimated at L7OO.

Tauranga, July 3. Apprehensions are entertained for the safety of the Dauntless, which sailed from this j ort for Auckland last Friday, and has not since been heard of.

Napier, July 3. Mr Friberg, who was sent to Scandinavia as an immigration agent, is returning on account of the Swedish Government requiring a deposit of LSOOO, to be forfeited should the hopes held out to emigrants not be fulfilled. It is believed that the effect ef this willjbe to stop Scandinavian immigration. The Luna, with the Governor and Mr M' Lean on bjaid, arrived hero to-day from Auckland, aud sai'ed again for Wellington in the evening.

Greymouth, July 3 The certificate of Henry Mitchell, storekeeper, a bankrupt, has been suspended for the full term allowed by the Act.

Hokitika, July 3. Mr IHdley, formerly manager for Mr Kortegast", brewer, has been accidentally killed at the Hauhau tramway. His horse bolted down a cutting, and fell, rolling over him. He leaves a wite and six children. John Ward, a cirpenter, has been committed for trial on a charge of perjury. Bail has been allowed him.

Wellington, July 4. At a meeting yesterday afternoon, it was decided to form a Freight Company. A provisional committee was appointed to prepare a prospectus.

Auckland, July 4. The evidence adduced before the Board shows Thompson was butcher of the Nebraska for several months. It is proposed to demolish the building where he and Seymour lodged. The crushings at Coromandel are, Tokatea, 1376 ounces ; Pride of Tokatea, 15 ounces ; Golconcbe, 33 ounces. The Cure crushing will probably yield 1£ ounces to the ton. All stocks are declining. George Seymour, lately waiter at the Thames dining rooms, where the late Mr Thompson lived during his residence here, has been taken to the hospital suffering from small-pox. The Pearl Fishing Company has been definitely formed. The prospectors have returned from Tuhua and report having found gold in various places. They were unable to fairly test the ground, being watched ; but the Natives were pacific. The Iltrald, in a leading article this morning, recommends that all the occupants of Gardner's boarding-house should be isolated until a period for developing the disease has elapsed, and also blames the Government for not having completed the contract for quarantine buildings. It says there can be no doubt that the small-pox was brought here by the Nebraska. Doctor Philson sends a letter to the Star deny ing-Mr Von^dtr Hyde's statement, and says he took from Thompson's lips at his bedside as follows: — "I shipped in the Nebraska as fore-cabin steward at Auckland on May 22, and was in perfect health. I reached Wellington on the 26th, but I did not land ; thence went to Lyttelton, and lastly to Dunedin, where I arrived on the 28th. Remained there eleven days, but did not land. Was in good health and spirits. I left Port Chalmers on the 7th Jun ■, and arrived in Wellington on Sunday, the 9th, but did not land. I new first began to feel unwell, and was chilly and feverish by turns. I reached Auckland on the 13th, and on arrival was in bed. I landed at seven p.m., and lodged at Gardner's board-ing-house. When on board the Nebraska I heard that one of the crew had small-pox and was laid up and attended by the doctor in the forecastle. I also heard that another c tse occurre 1 between Honolulu and Auckland, and both these men are now on board the Nebraska. One slept in the next berth tome." Mr Von der Hyde has written to the Star to-night, admitting that the man came from the Nebraska, butjunder an assumed name.

Bluff, July 5. The steamship Albion,, cleared Port Phillip Heads at 11 p.m. on the 29th ult. Arrived off Bluff at 9 p.m on the 4th. Passengers for Dunedin.: Mr and Mrs

Anderion, Mr Fordhara, Mr Sutherland, Mr Benson, Mr and Mm Wilson, and 280 tons cargo. For Lyttelton : Mr and 53 tons cargo For Wellington: Mr Combie, Mr Drake, Mr Taylor, Mr Beck,, and 60 tons of cargo. The English Mail packages the Albion could not possibly take on account of full cargo. Consols, 93| to 98}. The seoond series of wool sales commenced on April 11 and concluded May 11. The catalogues comprised Port Phillip, 68,344 bales ; Sydney, 27,590 ; Adelaide, 22,183 ; New Zealand, 21,588 ; Van Dieman'i Land, 3,931 ; Swan River, 2,938 ; Cape, 1,664 ; sundries, 663. Total, 160,31)1. Prices have declined, there being an average fall of 2d on Australian and Id to l£d on Cape. The market was generally fiat. The next series commence on June 20. 100,000;ibs. have arrived, and 128,8201b5. are afloat. The Queen is now at Balmoral, where she went on the 14th inst. The Empress of Germany has been visit* ing the Queen, also the Belgian King. The Prince and Princess of Wales are still on the Continent, bat will shortly return home. The Priucesß Alexandria expects her confinement to take place in Jane or July. Great surprise was felt at the end of April, when the Daily News positively an* nounced that the Government would fail on the motion brought forward by Mr Fawcett on the Dublin University Bill. Gladstone, however, escaped the difficulty. The general opinion is the Government will not last through the session, as the Ministry are being constantly b aten in the [ House of Commons. They are yet upheld by the Alabama difficulty. So long as that question remains unsettled, the Conservatives will be unwilling to take office. A supplementary article has been added to the treaty, declaring that in future neither party shall claim indirect damages in future wars. This President Grant will submit to the Senate, who will decide whether it is to be accepted or not before the rising of Parliament for the Whitsun holidays. Ministers explained to both Houses of Parliament the position of affairs, and stated there would be no yielding on subject claims. 1 ngland would withdraw from arbitration if they w ere pressed. The Permissive and Ballot Bills have principally occupied the House during the month. In discussing [the latter frequent reference was made to the working of the ballot in Australia. Great pains are being taken to secure secrecy. Telegrams kave been received announcing the safety of Dr Livingstone, the African traveller. Beck and Doult doubt their veracity. The first submarine electric message from Australia was expected in June or July. The Tichborne claimant having been re leased on bail, intends to stump the Provinces to raise funds for his defence. He lately visited Aylesford, where he was warmly received by many persons from Australia. The Mortgage Land Finance Company at their general meeting on June 24, declared a dividend o£ 10 per cent. The March mails via Brindisi, and those of New Zealand via San Francisco, have been delivered. The prospectus of the London and Australian Steam Navigation Company has been issued, with a capital of L 1.009,000 sterling, in shares of L 25 ; L 20.000 has been reserved for the Colonies. It will establish direct postal and passenger communication with Melbourne via the Cape of Good Hope, and proposes to make the passage in forty-five days. Admiral Sir Spencer .Robinson is chairman of the company, which will make application for a subsidy to the "Victorian Government. There was a terrific eruption of Vesuvius at the end of the last and the beginning of this month. Many lives were lost. The discharge of lava, scoria, and ashes was tremendous, and did immense damage. The Carlist riling in Spain is gradually dying out. Serrano was appointed Comman-der-in-chief to act against the rebels. Don Carlos headed them, but^ was beaten by General Morionese Oroquieta on May 5, since when the insurrection has been subsiding. A Ministerial crisis is shortly expected. The University of Strasburg was re. opened in May with great ceremony. Prince Bismarck is indisposed. Count Arnim, the German ambassador at Versailles, has had several interviews with Thiers ; the most friendly relations existing between the two Governments. Bazaine is to be tried by court martial for the surrender of Metz. He is now a prisoner at Versailles awaiting trial. The Pope was eighty years old last Monday. He has -refused to receive Cardinal Hohenlohe, whom Bismarck appointed as German Ambassador at Rome. Arrivals : From Melbourne — Mervangie, Hamgie, Aviemore, Golden Sea, Hippolytia, Pontiac. From Sydney— Sir John Lawrence, Abergeldie, Patriarch, WilliamDuthie. Departures : For Sydney — Fiery Cross, Peeress, Baninan, Nineveh, Borealis. For Melbourne — Juliet, Ettrickdale, City of Agra. Commercial. — Stable, Straker, and Co., reports the export to Melbourae, L 390.90 0; Sydney, L 255.00 0; Adelaide, L 108.300. The total exports to Melbourne and Geelong for the month ending May 4, were — sacks, 19,500; salt, 511 tons; ale and beer in bulk and barrels, 691 barrels; glass, 704 cwt ; brandy, 45,002 gallons ; British do, 16,865 gallons ; Geneva, 1,040 gallons; rum, 3,907 gallons; red and white wine, 10,592 gallons. Copper, Australia, LlO6. Tallow, Bteady, 52s 3d to 52s 6d. Oil, steady. Rape and flat corn rising. SPECIAL FOR NEW ZEALAND. Melbourne, June 29. The branch mail steamer has not yet been reported at Adelaide. The passengers per Bangalore are unimportant. New Zealand hemp supplies continue limited. The market is still strong, and sellers obtain extreme prices, especially for fine qualities. The kauri gum market is dull and without change ; transparent and well selected qualities are worth eighty shillings to ninety shillings ; fine, sixty shillings to sixty-two shillings. Flax is unaltered. New Zealand consolidated fives, 101 to 102, sixes, 111 to 116, according to date. Dis« count, five per cent. Mosey is inactive demand. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company, § to 1 per cent premium. Trust and Loan, If to lg premium ; Otago Investment, par to \ premium. Arrived : Annie, from Wellington ; Ballarat and Venus, from Napier ; City of Auckland, from Auckland ; Shun Lee, from Lyttelton ; May Queen, from Otago, at London on May 22. Sailed : Celestial Queen, for Auckland; Merope, for Canterbury ; Otago and Wave Queen, for Dunedin; Halcione, for Wellington. LATEST CABLE DESPATCH. Gold, 1141. The Anti- Administration journals strongly oppose the passing of the supplementary article, but the impression prevails that the general desire to settle the question will overcome this. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, June 7. A fleet of forty-four vessels hive been