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Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 250, 14 November 1872, Page 6

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From the New Zealand Press Association.)

Wellington, November 4. The appointment of Parata and Katene, as native advisers to the Government, is a fact The Government do not intend to increase thehoura of the civil servants, as stated, but will do with fewer, dismiss the incapables, and pay good servants better. Colonel Harington, inspector of Volunteers, has been plaoed on half -pay till the end of the year ; the appointment then to cease. The appointments of Captains Humphries, Macpheraon, and Dawson are to be abolished. Gkbymouth, November 4. The races are to be held here on the 17' h of March. The Jockey Club Handicap will be of 175 soys., with 7 so vs. sweepstakes added; the Goldfields Handicap, 125 soys.; j and the Hurdle Handicap, 75 soys. Wellwoton, Nov. 5. Mr Brogden is a passenger per Albion, en route, for England. Auckland, Nov. 5. The Agricultural Local Industry Show to-morrow promises to be a great success. The entries are very numerous. James Smith, managing engineer at the Ruranui Battery, died to-day from injuries received by an acnident to the machinery. Naseby, Nov. 6. The fire at Naseby, on the premises of Coxbead Bros., photographers, on Monday, spread to Inder's dwelling-house and shop. Coxhead's plant was destroyed, and Inder's furniture burnt, and house gutted. Inder is almost covered by insurance in the New Zealand office for L 30 0; Oxhead was uninsured. At the inquest yesterday, a verdict of " Cause of fire not known" was returned. Wellington, November 6. Messrs Pearce and Hunter addressed the electors last night. The meeting was crewdad, the Mayor being in the chair. The motion of confidence was proposed by the Hon. Robert Mart, M.L.C., and an amendment was also proposed that the electors have no confidence in their representatives. Both were withdrawn in favor of an amendment by Mr Travers — "That the electors appioved of the manuer in which their representatives had conscientiously discharged their duties." A show of hands was taken, but, owing to the confusion, another was demanded, which it was impossible to set, as people were leaving the hall. No result was declared. Christchubch, November 6. The Northern Kailway was opened to Rangiora yesterday with great eclat. There are upwards of 700 entries for the Agricultural Show. Mr Redwood sold Peeress to Mr Walters, who scratched her for the Cup. She had been heavily backed for it by the public. Auckland, November 6. Mr Mackay had two iuter views with the King and party. It in believed that the way is prepared for a satisfactory negotiation between the King and the Government. EUROPEAN CABLE TELEGRAMS. (Ratter's Special Tdeyrams to the Australian Associated Prtss.) London, October 23. Herr Carl lahr has been appointed German Consul at Sydney. The Mayor of Adelaide's congratulatory message to the Mayor of London on the opening of telegraphic communication between and Australia, has been recorded in the Civic Archives of Guildhall. London, October 23. The Duke of Argyle, Secretary of State for India, is heartily co-operating with Lord Granville. Foreign Secretary, in the endeavors which the latter is making for the suppression of the Eastern slave trade. The Rev. George Badger accompanies Sir Bartle Frere to Zanzibar, starting early in November, The newspapers are discussing the letters of Mr .Reed, Jate Chief Constructor of the Navy, and comparing the standstill policy of the Admiralty with the rapid advance of the Continental Powers. Discount is unchanged. October 24. The Cardiff Steam Coal Owners Association has resolved to reduce the price of coal. At the London School Board meeting yesterday, Mr Reed, M.P., withdrew his motion, and Mr Picton's amendment was carried by 17 against 6. Tho Board will consider individually each ease in which children are recommended for gratuitous education. Consols, 92J, Mr Knatchbull-Hughessen's lecture yesterday was on tho Colonies and their government by the mother country. He insisted strongly on the necessity of cherishing the connection. October 25. It is stated that the San Juan boundary question has been decided in favor of America, and the award declares the claims of America to be ia accord with the Treaty of 1846. The Californian harvest this year is the largest known. Money less active. The Agricultural Bureau report of October shows the wheat crop to be five per cent, increase over 1871, and quality improved. October 26. Money is scare*. The stock market is recovering. Victorian Sixes, January-July, 115J ; Victorian Fives, 1064 ; South Australian Sixes, 1094 ; Bank of Australasia shares, 544 > Wallaroo copper, LB4. The first batch of Tasmanian navvies have been despatched. Arrived : Lincolnshire, from Melbourne. An extraordinary horse epidemic has. broken out in America. The Attorney General, addressing his constituents, ridiculed the idea of a Tory re-action ; defended the Admiralty against the attacks of Mr Reed, late Chief Constructor of the Navy, said the Colonies were better affected towards the Mother Country, which would become head of a large and flourishing federation ; and spoke warmly on the subject of the American arguments advanced at Geneva. October 28. The Newcastle collaries have reduced the I price of coal. ! Colonel Hawes has been appointed Aide-de-Camp to, the Queen. The Staffordshire colliery engineers have commenced a strike. The weather is excessively rainy. Disastrous inundations have taken place in the English Midland Counties, France, and Italy. October 29, 5 p.m. i Admiral Randolph succeeds Commodore i Stirling on the Australian station. large contracts have been taken for Australian meat, deliverable in 1873. - [ (From the New Zealand Press Association.) Melbourne, October 31. The Education Bill passed the Assembly. Its second reading ia postponed for a fortnight by the Council. The Princes of Saxe Cobnrg are at present in Melbourne, and proceed to the country fcangarooing.

Henry Pyke, well known in sporting circles as a gentleman rider, committed suicide. The National Agricultural Show was a great success. A message was received frem London in three hours and ten minutes. Scott, the manager of the branch of the National Bank, has been arrested for embezzlement. The wound of Weechurch, the prisoner who attempted suicide, is not dangerous. The Theatre Royal is rapidly approaching completion. ' , The Cup race is exciting attention. Dag- ! worth is still firm as first favorite : little else is backed. Commercial.— Large sales of sugars hare been made ; prices are firm sine* the last Mauritius news. New Zealand wheat, 7s 6cl; oats, very firm— feeding sorts, 3s 4(1. Tookeys, paid up, wanted at L 4 18s ; for new buyers offer 70s, but they are held for 755. Sydney. The Anglican Synod has closed its sittings and appointed an appellate tribunal. The Governor preaides at a banquet on the seventh, to colebiate the opening of the telegraph to England. The Narraganset, American war steamer, sailed on Tuesday. L 2,000 is to be expended on an Australian annexe. The Bank of New South Wales has declared a dividend of 124 P er cen *- The Nukulau massacre case is further adjourned. Newcastle Arrived. — Fawn, from Lyttelton ; Sylphide, from Auckland. bailed.— 23rd, Drover, for Nelson ; 24th, Albion, for Auckland ; Australias, for Lyttelton ; 26tb, Clara Hargreaves, for Wellington. Adelaide. Mr Todd has arrived from North, and reports the line to be in splendid condition. ■ Everything is working satisfactorily. The demonstration is postponed till the arrival of the Omco with the construction party. The last quarter's revenue amounted to L 193,000, and the expenditure to L 212.000. A Bill has been introduced, granting bonuses to native manufacturers. It is reported that the .Rev. Morley Punshon will visit the Colonies. The miners at Darwin are quiet quiet ; many have accepted the employment offered by the Government. It is expected that Parliament will be adjourned at the end of November. 'i he Pope has seat his benediction to the clergy by telegraph. Wheat, 6s GJ. Wellington, October 7. Mr Trarers, in his speech at last night's meeting, made it a complaint against the Government that they refused to carry out an arrangement made by Mr Stafford for relieving Messrs Brogden from their immigration contract, by which the firm would lose, as Mr T ravers stated, LGO.OOO. Chkistchuhch, November 7. At a special n.ecting last night, the C.J.C. passed a resolution disqualifying Peeress from ever running on any course where the C. J.C.s rules are in force. The onening of the races to-day was attended by nearly 3000 persons, the weather being lino. The folio wiug were the results :— Maidev Plate, 100 soys, 14 miles. Mr Redwood's Malvina, 3 yrs, 7st „. 1 Mr Nos worthy's Malice, 5 yrs, Oat olb ... 2 Won easily. Time- -2 mm. 53 sec 3. Railway Plate, 50 aovs., £ mile. Mr Griffiths' Defamation, 4 yrs, Bst Illbs 1 Mr Walters' Slander, aged, Bst Illbs ... 2 Mr Nosworlhy's Hatred, 5 yrs, Bst Illbs 3 Defamation led from the first, and won by three lengths. Canterbury Cup, 250 soys, 2} miles. Mr Nosworthy's Lurline, 3yrs, 7sb olbs 1 Mr Campbells Tambourine, 4 yrs, Bsfc Ulbs 2 Mr Brahaaon's Detractor, 4 yrs, 9at 31bs 3 Mr Walters' Yatterina, aged, 9st BLbs ... 4 Betting :— 3 to 2 against Detractor, 2to 1 against Yatterina, 4 and 5 to 1 each against Lurline and Tambourine. After the preliminary canter, Lurline bolted down the cour.-e, her jockey being unable to hold her. "Ultimately slie was got back and up to the post. After a little delay, caused by the fractiousness of the horses, they got away to a good start. Tambourine cut out the running at a hot pace, aud was closely followed by Detractor and Lurline, Yatterina being in the rear. In this order they passed the Grand Stand the first time, Lurline pulling hard. Half-way round the first time Lurline began to force the running, Detractor and Tambourine running ftride and Btride. At the top turn from home, Lurline was let out and took second place, Tambourine still holding the lead, Detractor being second, and Yatterina out of the race. In this order they came dewn the straight, when Lurline come away and won easily, in almost a canter, hard held. Great cheering was given for the Canterbury horse. The time was 4min. 13sec , being one second slower than last year. The winner carried 41 bs. over- weight. Yatterina pulled up after doing a mile and a half of the distance. Free Handicap, 50 Soys., 1 mile. Mr Griffiths' Defamation, 4 yrs, Bst 21bs 1 Mr Nosworthy's No Name, 7»t 4lbs ... 2 Mr Campbell's Harlequin, Mr Lomas' Shadow, and Mr Redwood's Malvina, also ran. This was a good race. Defamation came away shortly after the start, and won easily, No Name being a good aebond. Time, lmin. 45sec. Mr Griffiths was loudly cheered on scoring this second victory, Wellington*, November S. The Kai Iwi aud Okehu bridges, built by the General Government at a cost of L6OO, have been burnt down by the Wanganui Natives. No cause is assigned. An inquiry is to be held. HokituvA, November 8. The markets, are stationary for all quotations except Adelaide flour, which is L 2 to L 3 advance. Oats, 2s 3d ; bran lower, Is 3d 5 kerosene firmer ; butter and cheese lower. Oamaru, November 8. The Agricultural Show to-day was an unprecedented success. The weather was fine, and upwards of 1500 people were on the grounds. The show of horses was magniiioent j of Shorthorn cattle very fine, but few in number 5 of Ayrshires very numerous, and of splendid quality; of long-wooled sheep a large number, and fine of Merinos, small number of entries, but of superior quality. The total number of entries was 3GQ. Horses — Ist prize, Hon. M. Holmes's "Duke of Buccleuck;" 2nd prize, Mr D. M'Gregor's " Young Hero." Shorthorn Cattle — Ist prize and cup, Hon. M. Holmes. Aysbires— lst prize and cup, Messrs Fleming and Hedley. Merinos — (Cup), Messrs Borton and M 'Master ; prize for best ram and ewe, Mr J. M'Lean ; Long-wool Cap, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; Lincoln ram, Ist, H on. M. Holmes ; Bomney Marshes, Dr Webster ; bestlong-woolled ram in yard, Hon. M. Holmes ; ewe, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Ardgawan, For reaping machine there were three entries, and Mr J. Ogilvie took the prise. Oamaiht, Novttmber 9. The return match, between tho Oamaru and East Taieri Volunteer teams was fired this morning, the weather being splendid. The conditions were: 200, 400, and 500 yards ; seven rounds at each ; ten men a-side. The scores were ; Ounaru, 630 j East Taieri, 599 points,

Auckland, November 8. The Nebraska arrived to-day after a good passage of thirty -seven days from Auckland and back. She left Honolulu on October 23. Passenger list. — For Port Chalmers : Mrs Sise, Mr and Mrs Van Blarcom, Mr Bnrrows. Mrs Firney. For Lyttelton : Messrs Todhunter and Riley.