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Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 269, 27 March 1873, Page 6

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(From the Neva Zealand Press Association.) Napier, March 15. JL new petroleum spring has been discovered near v\ aiapu, East Cape, by a Native •while searching for horses. The oil exists in great abundance. A sample has been sent to Dr Hector. At the Waipukurau races, the Maiden Plate was won by Shamrock, War Eagle being second ; the Scurry Stakes by Marquis, Shamrock being second ; tho Woburn Handicap by Ravenfeather ; the Hurdle Race by Shamrock ; tbe Ladies' Purse by Marquis , and the Consolation Stakes by Ratling Raven. Wellington, March 15. The mail takes 360 applications for assisted passages. The Dakota sails to-morrow morning. Waxganui, March 15. Forae Kiope Natives rescued a lot of cattle while they were being driven by Major Davje to the pound for trespass. IytteltoK, "March 16. Captain Evans, of the brig Ben Nevis, waa drowned la&t night, while going off to his vessel alone. The cause of the accident is unknown. Auckland, March 15. The chief clerk in the Warden's Court at the Thames has been arrested on a charge of embezzlement of the sura of 1.40. The Archery Club has presented Lady Bowen with a silver shield made by Mr Kohn, one side having engraved on it a sketch of Auckland Harbor. An effort made to float an Auckland, lron Company was unsuccessful,' and the share list closed yesterday. Invercargill. March 17. A working man named f* alter fell into a preserving bath at the Meat Preserving Co.'s works, Woodend, on Saturday, and died yesterday in the Hospital from the injuries he received! Wellington, March 17. At a meeeting of the shareholders of the proposed Coal Company, held to-daj r , a draft prospectus was approved of, and the provisional directors were instructed to register the company as soon as 1,500 shares are formally applied for. Upwards of 1,600 shares have been informally promised. A letter from proposed Greymouth shareholders was read, but the meeting resolved that their demands could sot be acceded to. The company proposed to confine their operations to carrying coal, not mining for it. - March 17. Heavy rain is falling, with every likelihood of its continuing. Should it do so, it will interfere with the demonstrations on the Governor's departure to-morrow. The Southern Cross and the Ntzo Zealand Herald publish details of the proposed electric telegiaph cables to New Zealand, proDosals are to construct a cable from Australia to New Zealand, and another from Normanton to Singapore. Three % colonies — New Zealand. New South Wales, and Queensland — will give a guarantee of five per cent, upon a capital of a million, which is equal to three per cent, upon what the cables will actually cost. If the scheme is ratified by the several Parliaments, New Zealand will pay L 16,700 per annum, but the receipts from the line, when working, will almost ejual that amount. The guarantee is to be for thirty-three years. A twenty word message from New Z- aland to Australia is not to exceed fifteen shillings, and every extra word is to be ninepence. Each twenty words from Normanton to Singapore is not to exceed forty shillings for the first two years ; afterwards not to exceed thirty-five shillings. Extra words two shillings each. The two cables are to be constructed simultaneously. Four weeks yearly will be allowed for repairs, and L 12,000 per annum be allowed to cover all expenses for the year ; all receipts above that to go towards reducing the guarantee. The farewell ball to the Governor aud Lady Bowen, last night, was a great success. 250 perseas were present^ The Chief • Justice presided. The Governor spoke of the warm affection entertained for him and family in Auckland. In the Sonth, it was respect for his office, but in Auckland the feeling was personal. He leaves this afternoon. A quantity of petroleum, from the East Coast, has been refined, and is described as superior oil. Wellington, March 18. The Wangauui Regatta and the Patea Paces took place yesterday. Both were very successful. *? The Waitotara Natives settled the cattle rescue case by paying damages. The Christchurch agent for the Press Association is dismissed for sending a distorted telegram, re Mr Reeyes's meeting at Selwyn on the fth inst. It is said that Mr Sewell will stand for Lyttelton, Auckland, March 18. The Governor left this evening for the Bay of Islands, where he will uncover Tamati Waka's monument, and proceed thence to Melbourne. The farewell demonstration was a great success. The procession included the Volunteer Corps, Fire Brigade, Friendly Societies, Ac., and it was a splendid affair. Every window, balcony, and verandih, on both, sides of tb,e line of march, was crowded. It is estimated that l",Q00 or 12,000 people took part in tbe demonstration. The Mayor presented a farewell address to his Excellency at the wharf. A large number of yachts accompanied the steamer down the harbor, and a large party accompanies the Governor to the gay of Islands. Blu?f, March 19. The Albion arrived from ••Melbourne this morning, l?avingTetronl;Br"l3th. the sails for Dunedin to^ni^htejEasseijgersfor Dunedin ; Messrs J. Gulland, W. H. Reynolds, Driver, Ourran, A. Payton, W. R. Warren, Hellina, Lister,- J. Wood, B,arraclp,ugh, Leslie, Whitestone, Turner, Walsh, Captain Mailler ; Mesdames Eva and fjarraclongh j Master L,ister.

Melbourne, March 13. ' ! Sir George Bowen's commission as Governor of Victoria has not arrived, and is not amongst the New Zealand despatches. The R.M.S. Bangalore arrived- in Hobson's Bay on the 9tk inst., two days before her contract time. Mr Guljy, p.f Nel§on, js visiting Victorian scenery. . 1 x The overland line was interrupted from Jast Mpnday to Wednesday, but. is now wording well- .• • • Parliament has b,een further prorogued to Aprjl IS, but is pot e*pecte&tP meet till the middle qf May. §amuel Wright, convicted at the last sessions for attempted murder, was executed at Castlemaine on Tiieaday, The volunteer encampment is to. be held at Easter. A$ the autumn face meetinsr, Warrior won the Australian Cup in 4 mm. 6, sees., which was splendid time. The Victorians won the Intercolonial cricket match by 24 runs. The Sumatra will be the next inward mail steamer. The Bar dinner last ni&ht to the Chief Justioe was largely attended, The Californian mail service is likely to be re-opened by Sydney. In the New South Wales Assembly, Mr Parkes promised to bring in a Bill- early next session %o revise the tariff, including tbe entire Abolition of ad valorem duties, The

Upper House Reform Bill is proceeding slowly through Committee The Queensland Vice-Admiralty Court has decided that the seizure of the schooner Woodbine by H. M.S. Baj-ilisk was illegal. MrsM'Avreny confessed to the brutal I niunler of her husband cit liatnurst. Oidere have been r ceived for 11,000 tons of coal for the use of the navy in India and China during the current y< ar. 22 000 tons of coal were exported from Newcastle last week. The reports from Yam Creek continue satisfactory. The elections for the Adelaide Upper House are coming on. Commercial —The latest Mauritius advices show that sugars, particularly whites, are scarce in the Island, and that increased prices have been obtained. Deals have advanced ; teas are moving off more freely, and bn adsturTs arc without animation. Wheat, 5s 3d ; quotations at Adelaide, 4s lOd, unsteady. Oats very firm at 3s 4id ; Hennessy's brandy, 26s 3d. Shipping .—Melbourne : Arrived, March 7 — Lizzie G.-ey, from Wt^tport. Newcastle : Sailed, March 9— Camilla, for Wellington ; Amherst, for Napier. UNPUBLISHED. Sydney, Marck 13. The Sydney Morning Herald suggists that the Government should charter the *.S,N. Co. 's steamers for a temporary Calif ornian service. The Upper House Reform Bill occupied the Assembly all last night, a factious opposition manifesting itself on every clause. Notice has been given of a call of the House for the third reading. 'ihe entrance money at ths late cricket match exceeded Ll, 00. Adelaide. A specimen of copper ore from the Northern Territory yielded 15 per cent, of copper. Wheat 4s lOd. A heavy sale has been made of flour at Ll2 2s 6<i afloat. Hokitika, March 19. Chamberlain and Levy were captured at an out station on Russell's run, fifteen miles beyond the Hnrunni Saddle, on Monday morning, and were brought in to-night by coach. Invercargill, March 19. Mr Calder's resignation of his seat is the Assembly appears in the Southland News this morning. He says he had forgotten the fact at the time, but finds that he is disqualified by his acceptance of a contract to supply the Government with sleepers tor the Canterbury railways. He regrets having to resign, as he considers the present aspect of public affairs to be not of an assuring character, and the future doubtful ; and further considers that the present political situation justified the course he took last session. Weliingt.in, March 19. , The Brechin Castle, from Glasgow, with waterworks plant, is at the Heads ; also the Wellington, Ann Melhuish, and Heversham, from Newcastle. The Southern volunteer representative" arrived per Rangatira last night. The vessel being overcrowded, they gave information to the Custrms authorities, ard the captain was fined L 5. They 1» ft again this afternoon. A telegram from the Agent-General confirms the refusal of Congress to grant Webb's line a subsidy. Christchurcti, March 19. The inquest en the late fire in Colombo street resulted in an open verdict. Nai-ikr, March 19. The Native .Lands Commission will probably conclude its sittings the first week in April.