BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 284, 10 July 1873, Page 8

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Auckland, June 28. The yield from the Thames last month was 16,505 ounces from 12,522 of stone. A movement has been started to establish a Banking Association for Fiji. A meeting of capitalists has been held, and one third of the whole number of 20,000 shares has been subscribed for. Dr Clarkson, the Fijian Finance Minister, promised various concessions to the Company. Wellington, June 30. The tender of J. Taylor, of Christchurch, for the construction of White Cliffs contract of the Rolleston and Malvern Hills branch railway bas been accepted, at L 5,036. Auckland, June 30. Two Hauhau chiefs have arrived at Cambridge from Te Kuiti. They report that the meetingofthe2Bthisover. Tawhaio recognised the acts of Purukutu, and refused to give him up. He decided to keep Purukutu at Te Kuiti, where he can be protected if necessary. Rewi, by the advice of theqe chiefs, returned Mr Mackay's revolver, which he lost when he was attacked. The schooner Florence, Captain Simpson, arrived with Captain Beaton on board, a prisoner, charged with stealing the vessel, Gkahamstown, June 30. Mr Walker has proposed to the Thames Rifle Association to. take the opinion of similar bodies throughout the Colony as to the feasibility of sending say ten of the best shots of the Colony to compete at the Melbourne Rifle Association meeting. Lyttelton, July 1. The immigrants per Edwin Fox have been landed on the Quarantine Island. Christchurch, July 1. The land sales for the month ef June amount to LBO.OOO. The Education returns show a largely increased attendance. Wellington, July 1. It is expected tbat 400 persons will attend the Governor's ball to-night. The Wellington Mutual Investment Society has terminated its operations. The total sum distributed by it was L 94,196. Alexandra, July 1. The Natives are selling immense quantities of produce. Many large canoes came down here loaded with maize, which sold at 4s 6d a bushel. Purukutu remains at Te Kuiti, and intends remaining quiet. The Natives say there will be no war. Grahamstown, July 1. The Caledonian weekly yield was 2470z5. Auckland, July 1. \ Mr Saunders reports buyers for Nonpariels at 14s ; Eureka, 14s ; Albion, 105s ; Redqueen, 2s 6d ; Central, 15s ; Waitemata, is ; Beach, 2s 9d ; Bismarck, 30s; National Bank, 235. The crew of the Hylton Castle complain that unwholesome food was supplied during the passage. [A Customs inquiry is pending. New Plymouth, July 1. A party came through to-day by the new mountain road. Napier, July 1. Mr Carruthers is inspecting tne site of the proposed breakwater. Westport, July 1. I The township is rapidly extending. The Minister of Works has authorised an expenditure on road works. Albion coal shares are in request, owing to a report that Mr Higginson, the Government engineer, has reported favorably on a railway between Kgakawau and Westport, and also ©n protective works for the Buller. The lease of the company's ground has been signed ; it stipulates that the company must produce 5,000 tons of coal during the first year, 10,000 tons from the second to the fifth, 15,000 tons from the fifth to the tenth, and 20,000 tons thereafter. An exploring party fronrMohikinui report finding a reef with reach leaders cropping up everywhere. MrE. J. O'Conor, M.H.R., isa candidate for the Superintendency. Wanganui, July 1. The Municipal Council, by six to two, carried a resolution, requesting Mr Watt, the Mayor, to resign. Napier, July 3. In the case against Messrs Harding, charged with the malicious destruction of a bridge, the Judge ruled there was no proof of malice. The action should have been brought civilly. Three grand jurors were fined for absence, but subsequently appeared and pleaded there had been no notification of the sittings in the newspapers. The Registrar said there had been a notification in the Gazette, and he was not authorised to advertise in the Press. The Judge said the Gazette was hardly ever read ; condemned the parsimony in not advertising in the newspapers, and remitted the fines. A large meeting at Pakowai repudiated sympathy with the Waikatos, and expressed loyalty. Wellington July 2. The ship Holt sails for Lyttelton about tomorrow, and will be worked thither by a temporary crew. The captain hopes to procure a crew there. The ball to the Governor last night was largely attended. The Governor opened the ball with the Mayoress. The Superintendent proposed the Governor's health, and His Excellency replied, thanking the Wellington public for his handsome reception. He apologised for the absence of Lady Fergusson through indisposition, and in the course of his speech said, " I know perfectly well, as was observed by our worthy chairman, that we are taken on trial, but you have already shown so much confidence in us, that it will be our earnest endeavor to deserve that confidence, and show that, taking the figure employed by the chairman regarding articles ef consumption, we are neither hard nor unpalatable." The Basilisk relieves the Rosario. The latter is at gun practice to-day. Five tenders have been received for the Little Racecourse contract on the Malvern i Bills Railway. That of G. H olden, of Christchurch, for L 6,535, was accepted, but not taken up by the tenderer. Fresh tenders are invited. The working plans for the Wanganui and. Wangaehu Railway are in a forward state, and tenders will be invited before the end of the month. Grahamstown, July 2. . Preparations are being made for the expulsion of foul gas from the Caledonian mine before further sinking. Caledonian chares are rising, and Tbokeys are in request. A draft Municipal Bill for the Thames is being prepared. n Auckland, July 2. Mr Saunders quotes Green Harps at 6s 6d ; Moanataiaris, 445; Royal Oak, 21s; Bank of New Zealand, Ll6 sa, The Collector of Customs, after an inquiry regarding the supply of unwholesome food to the crew of the Hylton Castle, has awarded the men sixpence daily for thirtythree days The criminal calendar comprises tmrtytwo cases. Two are for wilful murder, and ene for manslaughter. Father h orris, formerly offjDunedin, received a purse of sovereigns prior to his departure lor the Thames. Tauranga, July 2. An agitation has commenced in favor of fjhe establishment of a local bank, The Natives here are quiet,

Napier, July 2. The Customs revenue for the quarter ending June 30 is L 6.954, being Ll.ooo in excess of the corresponding quarter last year. The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court opened to-day. The case against Arthur and Richard Harding for destroying a bridge on the southern middle road is being heard. Christchurch, July 2. It is reported that three or four candidates are likely to contest the Superintendency. The Acclimatisation Society is making arrangements to send specially to Tasmania for salmon trout ova. In Stiffe's case, the Crown Prosecutor decides to lay an indictment under the Coroner's inquisition and committment. A proposal is made to bring the railway station to the centre of the city on the Town Hall rate. The practice last night of the new Musical Society, combining all the societies in the city, was very successful. A general agitation is prevalent for increased wages here. The first case under the Agricultural Produce Lien Act was decided in the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day. A farmer sold oats under lien to Royse, Stead, and Co. , another person receiving the money for the same without paying off any of the advances, and subsequently filing a declaration of insolvency. The firm sued the purchaser for the value of the oats, over L2B, and recovered it. It is likely that the lienee will be prosecuted under the penal clauses of the Act. The first sod of the White Cliffs extension of the Malvern Hills Railway will be turned in a few days, with the usual ceremonies. A paper hunt takes place to-morrow over six miles of hunting country. A handsome testimonial has been presented to the Dean of Christchurch, on his retirement from the incumbency of St. Michael's, which he has held about eleven years. The hairless horse is advertised for exhiI bition here. ! The following are the weights of the Canterbury horses in the Melbourne Cup :—: — Tambourini, 7st 101 b; Lurline, 7st 71b ; Calumny, 7st 31b ; Castaway, 6st. A company has been formed to erect market yards on. a large scale, with a capital of L 6,000, in 1,200 shares of L 5 each. Wellington, July 3. The Gazette to-day declares the election of Mr Teschemaker, for Moeraki, valid. The appointment of Mr Reid to the Waste Lands Board of Otago is approved. The Coal Company decide to appoint a London agent, empowering him by the outgoing mail to purchase a steamer of 300 tons, with Bft. draught. Mr Dransfield proceeds by the Rangitoto to purchase L 7,000 worth of sailing vessels in Melbourne. The patent slip business is increasing. The Government guarantee interest, but it will not be required. The Customs revenue for the past quarter shews an increase of nearly LB.OOO over the corresponding quarter of last year. Lyttelton, July 3. The immigrants are doing well ; no fresh cases of fever. New Plymouth, July 3. The Waitara land sale was well attended, and the sales good. ! Auckland, July 3. The Chamber of Commerce request the Government to enlarge the proposed Dock, and change the site. Mr Saunders reports buyers — City of London, 30s ; Nonpareil, 18s ; Moanatairi, 45s ; All Nations, 23s ; Bank of New Zealand, 3255. Wellington, July 4. The American Government ask for permission to establish a station in the Colony, to observe the transit of Venus in 1874. Auckland, July 4. The Coromandel gold returns for June is 1,072 ounces from 595 tonß of stone. Wheat 5s 6d ; oats, 5s 6d ; Canterbury flour, Ll2 to Ll4 per ton ; hams and bacon in good demand. The education rates are being rapidly collected. Mr launders reports : Buyers of Caledonians, L 25;2 5; Bright Smiles, 60s ; South Bfttish, 435. , The Freight Company has resolved to amalgamate with the New Zealand Shipping Company, conditionally on having equal representation with the other Provinces on the London Board, irrespective of the shares subscribed. Grahamstown, July 4. Six companies on the Thames have divided L 862,458 since they started, and have also LIO.OOO in hand. New groundis being taken taken up. The Rifle Association meet to consider the advisability of sending a team to represent New Zealand at the Victorian Kifle Meeting. The 4th July was duly celebrated. The Orangemen are making arrangements to celebrate the 12th.