TELEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 326, 31 January 1874, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

(From, the Danedin Dattiet, ) Hokitika, January 27. Iniec Levi, a prisoner uncWgoing a sentence of «» years' imprisonment, attempted to out down an overseer with «u\ axe, whe cutting firewood. The overseer dodged the blow the > ■ Ijandle of. the axe strikemghhn&q the shoulder. Wellingtons January 2-7. The Corporation have determined upon \ authorising survey of the city and ascer.taining.ibe. pencanant levels, perpaxatory to 'deriving a system of drainage. \ January 28th. „ The New Zealand Coal Co. have decided cot to purchase a steamer until half the capital has been subscribed. Tenders are' called for the reclamation of 48 acres of land adjoining the percent ground reclaimed. r " ' ■'. Auckland,, January 28th. The controversy'regarding. the running of 'Sunday excursion trains waxes warm. Influential pressure will be brought to Dear on tibe Colonial Secretary to stop them. News from New Caledonia reports trade there as dull, and the timber market overstocked. ' Norfolk Island intellegence states that all $9 well at the island. At ihe annual Siecfcing trf tbe Island- Parliament, the Treasurer's statement showed no public debt, and a balance in hand. Napiee, January 28th. - An Accident happened to tbe b.s. Rangatira at 5 a. m. on Tuesday, when she was 16 miles off Poverty Bay. The engine broke down, the piston rod having broke.n at the neck of the cross-head. A heavy sea was run- • ning at the time, and it was blowing hard from •She; north. The Rangativa was towed back <p Napier by Ihe Pretty Jane, -which was on tier way to Ancfclarift with sheep. | A Good- Templar Lodge was formed last *ight. " New Piijuottth, January 28th. 0 LJCb^SfatiTe?, failed -to carry a telegram be- .

jtween Stoney river and Opurake on M«dar causing serious loss and inconvenience. A deputation waited upon the Superintendent, 'to urge the desirability of connecting a wire. Until that is done, double daily telegrams will forthwith be started. The Superintendent gots to Wellington to interview the Government re telegraphic communication immigration, roads, and other matters. ' The Hon. Julius Yogel has written to say he will visit Taranaki shortly. Referring to the coming here of the WaikanaeNatives, the "Taranaki Herald" advises the settlers to make a stand against Taranaki being made the receptacle for all the turbulent Natives in the Colony. Wanoanui, January 28th. The Hawera correspondent of the Herald states that a native disturbance took place at Ketenarae last night. A considerable number of natives assembled there and threatned to burn down Mr. E. Gibson's store. Reinforcements to the camp at Waihi were sent for from Patea, and Major Turner and Captain Blake arrived about five o'clock this morning. The affair was settled by giving the natives £5 and a bucket of beer. The cxigin if the disturbance seems to have been this : Some of the natives had stolen en axe belonging to Mr. Gibson, when he rather hastily presented a revolver at one native, at the same time ordering him out of the store. Nelson, January 28th.

Mr. Dqnne has given notice that he will move a vote of want qf confidence in the Procial Executive.

BLBNKBiAt, January 2^. A yery large meeting re the Superintency was held last night. Mr Baillie was not present. The proceedings lasted till 11,30. Three-fourths of those present were for Seymour, and only six against the motion in his favour.

Christchtfhch, January 29. Tho first sessiaa of the New Zealand Wesleyan Conference was qpened yesterday. The Rev. T, Buddie was elected President, and delivered an inaugural address*. In the second stage of the competition for the selection of representatives for the Colonial Prize Firing, Cameron made 99 points ; Perrin, 85, out of a possible 112. The Merope, for London, is leaving, with a cargo consisting of 3738 bales wool, 36 bales skins, 2113 sacks of wheat, and 3208 sacks of flour.

Bltjtp, January 27th. The Omeo left Melbourne at 7 p.m. on the 21st, and arrived at the Bluff at 7 a.m. to-day. She brings 30 saloon and 50 steerage passengers ; 450 tons cargo and 25 horses for all ports. She sails for Dunedin at 4 p.m. Saloon — Messrs. Shepherd, Clappcrton, Terry, Drew, Harman, Charon, Thorne, Styles, Myldred ; Mesdames Myldred, Styles (2 [ children), Carandini ; Rev. — Backhouse, j Masters Thorne (3) ; Mr. and Mrs. Kateriield and two children ; 35 in the steerage. One hundred and thirty tons and 25 horses. Arrived at Newcastle on the 19 th, Bobycito from Dunedin. London, January 14th. A Papal Bull, eaid to be issued, has been declared apocryphal. Dr. Kenealy has concluded the defence in the Tichborne case. The nomination of Caleb Cushing has been withdrawn because he was connected with the Confederates. The Ultramontane party have gained thirty seats in the elections for the Q-erman Federal Parliament. Discount reduced to 3fc. January 18th. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived from St. Petersburg. The Papal Bull is causing great, sensation. Three hundred and Beventy thousand of New Zealand Loan were taken at 97. The corn market htis advanced 6d. to Is. Home deliveries small; foreign arrivals inconsiderable. January 19. Disquieting rumours concerning relations between France, G-ermany, and Italy have been contradicted. The " Nord-Deutscher Zeitung " sayß the relations between France and Germany depend on the attitude of France towards the Ultramontanes. There are important gold discoveries reported in Natal, where 900 diggers are working. Access from the coast is difficult. Madeid, January 19. The ironclad Numancia and convicts surrendered to the Spanish Government ; but the insurgents retired to Algeria. Turin, January 19. A "circular issued by the Italian Government guarantees absolute freedom to the Papal conclave in electing a successor to Pius IX. New York, January 19. Saul Samuel, having been entertained at a banquet in New York, left for San Francisco. He concluded a postal convention with the American 'Government. Gallc, January 19. The Bangalore, s.s., left for Melbourne on the 17th. Melbourne, January 21. Governor Weld arrived by the mail, and is likely to remain in the colonies several months. He will probably visit New Zealand. The German corvette Ancona is expected at the end of February or beginning of March. The steamer Mikado returns from Sydney to Dunedin, to commence service at the end of next month. • The English cricketers sailed for- Sydney, and arrived to-day. There is a very strong 18 chosen against them, including all the best cricketing talent in the country. William Robertson, squatter, of Colae, is dead ; he w.as stated to be worth half -million. Ryan's horses, including Ace and Leo» sold for 2,523 guineas. Ace. brought 87.5. guineas ; a Persian colt, two year old, 600 guineas. Good rains, have fallen all over the colonies. The Margaret Gjilbraith, from Glasgow to Otago, was spoken on December 8., The.Overland line waa interrupted for four days. The new steamer Otaga,had a trial trip on j Friday, before being placed on New Zealand line. The new Italian Opera Company, with Signora Palmier^ as prixna donna, will commence the season here, next March. Sugar-making in Joshua Brothers' new mills was to have commenced next week. Sxdney, January 21. At a meeting of the Rifle Association it was resolved to ask the views of Victoria and New I Zealand Volunteers on what weapons are to be used for. the next intercolonial match . The vessel found bottom up on the beach at Port Hacking proves to be the Alice Jane Mary, Trough, bound to Noumea. This is the same vessel seen by the Alice Cameron. A large amount of gold was received from the northern goldfields.

Queensland, January 21., Qulnlan's store, Brisbane, has been burned down. It was insured for £10,000.