ADDITIONAL SUMMARY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 257, 2 January 1873, Page 6

ADDITIONAL SUMMARY.

London, November 14. The dying declaration of Lady doughty has had effect in moving the friends of the Tichborne Claimant to action. A monster demonstration took place last night in St. James's Hall. Mr Whalley, M.P. for Peterborough, Mr Onslow, M.P. for Guildford, and other prominent men, were present and made speeches. The Claimant, who appeared on the platform, was loudly cheered by a densely packed audience. He spoke for nearly an hour. Resolutions were unanimously adopted denouncing the proceedings of the Government against the Claimant as unconstitutional. The feeling evoked in London has taken the Press by surprise, and it declares the demonstration was a class One. M. Thiers is unwell. Money is at 5 per cent Leather is rising, and is quoted at 15d to 14|d. Tin plate is Is dearer. The Government at Bezlin propose converting nearly twenty millions of the contents of the Military Treasury into 20 and 40 mark pieces. This sum represents the total reserve in the Bank of England. London, November 18. Continental advices of yesterday's date report that Buenos Ayres and Cape wools were depressed about 15 per cent. The wool sales at Havre and Antwerp were flat. There is fear of a financial crisis in Germany, through over-speculation. Consols are at 91f . The French funds are easier. Saturday's sitting of the French Assembly has favorably impressed the commercial world in Paris. Eminent counsel have been retained in the Tichborne case. Melbourne, December 19. Parliament has been prorogued to January 30th. On the 17tb, the Governor's speech referred to the Education Bill, border duties, mail service, and other measures of the session. Previously, valedictory addresses by both Houses were presented to his Excellency, and his ExceUency's replies were entered on their records. Twenty-three Bills received the Royal assent on Friday morning last, when the Assembly sat till seven o'clock. The usual Ministerial dinner has been held. Pailiament is not likely to meet again before the end of April. Sir Francis Miirphy has been electerl for the Eastern Province. The other candidates retired. Mr Bunny has been appointed to the County Court Bench, as deputy for Judge Forbes, who is on leave. Two prisoners escaped from Pentridge, but were recaptured. The Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill has been reserved to receive the Queen's assent. Mr Fellows has accepted the vacant judgeship, and been sworn in. A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce recommended tbat a small snbsidy should be granted to a Californian mail service. Police-Superintendent Bookey, and the Rev. Mr Geddie, of missionary celebrity, are dead. A brothel-keeper has been charged with decoying servant girls through the medium of advertisements in the columns of the Argus. Mr Bunny has been appointed DeputyJudge of the County Court, during the absence of Judge Forbes. The Suez mail arrived on Sunday. Another woollen mill has been started. The Beet Sugar Company is in extremis for want of funds. Mouat, a carpenter, found his wife in bed with oae Jenkinson, a publican. He stabbed Jenkinson mortally. Fresh ceal discoveries have taken place in the east and west of tbe Colony. The Transcontinental Railway scheme is to be submitted to a conference. The schooner Hokitika, from Newcastle to Mauritius, was wrecked off Cape Leuwin. All hands were saved. She was not insured. The bakors are agitating for the ten hour 3' system. Messrs Noyes and Reed report on the date that New Zealand wheat is at 5s 6d to 6s, according to quality. Messrs P. Kalk and Co. report on this date that twist tobaccos are firm and prices high. The tea market is well supplied. Sales have been satisfactory to importers. The London and Australian Agency Corporation's private advices say that the first wool sales in 1873 will be brisk, as stocks of the finer classes of wools are low, and the worsted factories are bare. The second series is expected to show a marked reduction in prices. » The Melbourne wool market is depressed, and the depression is likely to continue. The trial of Mount and Morris commenced to-day. An application for its adjournment was refused. The attendance at the Exhibition to date is 64,000. The Hon. S. E. Henty, one of the Victorian pioneers, died yesterday. Commercial. — There is a better demand for wheat, as only a limited quantity is offering. Adelaide wheat is becoming scarce, and 6s 4d has been refnsed for a fine sample. Oats are at 3s 2d ta 3s 4d. Bottled ales are scarce. Large arrivals of sugar have taken place, but prices have been well maintained. All buyers are now well supplied. Messrs Burrows and Perks, in their English circular, state that a decline has taken place in wheat of 2s per quarter. Only a small quantity of Adelaide and New Zealand wheat had arrived, as well as but little flour. The former was quoted at 63s te 65s per 496 lbs. A further improvement had taken place in (New Zealand ?) hemp. Supplies had fallen off, and as there was a fair demand, an advance of Ll to L 2 per ton had taken place. There was no demand for tow. Sydney. The infantry force has been disbanded. A number of its members have been compensated, Sericulture on a large scale is proposed. Warren, clerk to the City Bank, has absconded with LI2OI. He is supposed to have gone to Auckland. Great floods have occurred at Bathurst, Kelso, and Mudgee. Three tenders were received for the Californian Mail Contract -two from the Colonies, and one from England. Fine wools are firm. Greasy are neglected. Parliament will meet on January 7, after tbe recess,

The Assembly negatived the 'vote for a New South Wales Annexe in the London Exhibition. The trial of Fallon, for the Carl murders, has been stopped, as he has been admitted as Queen's evidence ■ against Mount and Morris. The Virinnie has arrived at New Caledonia with 200 Communists. The .Assembly appointed a Select Committee to consider the best means for facilitating telegraphic communication with Europe. A portion of the half million loan has been successfully placed in Brisbane. Newcastle. Arrived. — 13th, Glenhnntly, from Auckland ; 14th, Fawn, from Lyttelton.— Sailed : 11th, Albert and Victoria, for Dunedin. The whaler Fanny Nicholson has been wrecked ; the crew were saved. The threemasted schooner Hokitika, belonging to Spence Bros., has been wrecked at Cape Leuwin ; she was insured ; the crew were saved. Adelaide. Statements having been made of the instability of the overland telegraph line, a number of officers waited upon Mr Todd with contrary assurances, which Mr Todd confirmed. Labor for the harvest is scarce. Wheat is at 4s Bd. Cromwell, December 25. The following are the last crushings :— Colleen Bawn, 1220z5. 17dwts. 18grs., from 84 tons ; Robert Burns, 7ozs. 13d wts., from 30 tons ; Elizabeth Company, 490z5., from 115 tons ; Star of the East, 1340z5., from 130 tons. Naseby, December 26. The excessive drought which has continued here caused the Christmas to be dull, and a depression of business. There is much uncertainty as to the Government works being proceeded with. A meeting of the Trade Association is to be held in reference thereto. Auckland, December 26. The heat here is excessive, and one or two cases of sunstroke are reported. The Caledonian games and various pic-nics were great successes. Cromwell, December 26. I The Cromwell races to-day paßßed of successfully, and the attendance was the largest seen on the course for years. The weather was fine. The Derby of 50 sovereigns, with a sweepstake of 5 sovereigns, was won by Dragon. Flora being second, and Buck third. Time, 3min. 9sec. The Hurdle Race, «f 15 sovereigns, was won by Nigger, Pussy being second. Protest has been made against Nigger. The Grand Stand Handicap, of 60 sovereigns, 1£ miles, was won by Malice, Atlas being second, and Boomerang third. Time, 2min, 58aec. The Miner's Purse, of b 5 sovereigns, was won by Bobby Bums; nd the Flying Handicap, of 40 sovereigns, s>y Hatred, Brunette being second. Wellington, December 26. The heat here has been excessive during the last few days. JNelsox, December 26. A smart shock of earthquake was experienced here to. day at 5.20 a.m. The weather was fine for the regatta. The two-oared race was won by Firefly, Nap-i-nap being second. Both are Wellington boat?. The yacht race was won by Minehaha, Red Jacket being second ; five started. It was a splendid race, and was won by five seconds. In the whaleboat race for professional crews, the Clio was first, and Titokowaru second. Tbe amateur crews race was won by Titokowaru, Clio being second. The Wellington boat beat the Nelson one hollow, and the Wellington pulling was much admired. There were several other good races, and plenty of shore sports. The Cricket Match, Nelson v. Wellington, takes place to-morrow. Bluff, December 27. The Bangifcoto arrived from. Dnnedin ttis morning, and sails for Melbourne at three p.m. Greymouth, December 27. Ihe foundation stone of the Masonic Hall was laid to-day by Brother Kerr, W.M., of the Greymouth Lodge, with full Masonic honors. .Velson, December 27. The cricket match, Wellington v. Nelson, commenced today. The first innings resulted in a tie at 78 runs. Christchurch, December 27. The Kaiapoi regatta was held yesterday, the weather being fine and the attendance large, but the races were spoiled by a heavy flood in the river. Kaiapoi won the champion four-oared race, the Avon Club being second and the Heathcote Club third. A man named Richard Bean was out for a sail in a boat with his three children, when it capsized. The youngest child, aged seven years, was drowned. Hokitika, December 27. The Exhibition was successfully opened yesterday. Jiidge Harvey delivered the inaugural address. The National Anthem was sung by those present, accompanied by the Volunteer band. Congratulatory messages were forwarded to the Governor and others. The Town Hall was crowded. Wellington, December 28. Arrived— Queen of the South, from Danedin ; Wallace, from Nelson. Lyttelton, December 28 Arrived — Pet, from Hobart Town ; Pleiades, ship, from London, with 127 passengers, all well. Sailed — Asterope, ship, for London. Nelson, December 28. The Interprovincial cricket mateh — Wellington r. NelsoH — ended in a draw, and was determined by the first innings. Nelson made 62 runs in their second innings, and Wellington 43, with three wicket 3to fall when time was called. Arrived — Emilie, brig, from Mauritius, with sugars.