ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 363, 10 June 1874, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

Dunedijt., June 8. The Albion arrived at the Bluff yesterday with the English mail. Londov, May 29. Prince Arthur has been created Duke of Connaught and Earl of Sussex. The Commandant of San- Jose,."Guatemala, has been sentenced to be whipped and then shot for hi 3 outrage on the British vice-consul. £172,000 of the New Zealand loan have been taken at 98. Wool firm. The Popo ia recovering from an attack of fever and ague. New Zealand hemp from £17 to £24. Melißoxtene, June 2. The ship British Admiral, 1800 tons, from London to Melbourne, was lost on Kings Island on the 23rd May. 79 of the passengers and crew were drowned, leaving only 9 survivors. The ship's chronometers, wer.e oat of order, and the officers were consequently out in reckoning. The ship struck on the west side of the Island, and went to- pieces' in a quartur of an hour. The survivors arrived, at Melbourne in a small ketch. The news created a profound sensation, as most of the lost persons had friends or relations in the colnny. The Government this morning dispatched, a steamer 'to search along the coast ih the vicinity of the occurrence. An enquiry Js to be held. There are 79 entries for the Melbourne Cvp A incJu4in^fou£ from, New Zjeajand r

The firm of M'Callum, Neil, and Co. have suspended payment. Djrect liabilities, £36,000. Dttnedin, June 9th. At the meeting of the Board of Health to-day, it was resolved that the Atrato's portion of the Otago immigrants be lodged on Quarantine Island for a few days, until the Caversham depot has more room for their reception. Mr. Fish has given notice of motion for to-morrow to the effect, tl That the charges perferred against the ex-Secretary of the Goldfields, with reference to expenditure on Tokomairiro and Tuapeka road, being entirely without foundation, this Council regrets such statements made by members of the House^entirely unsupported by facts." In the Magistrate's Court ~to-day, Louis Bouisson, a laborer, was committed for trial for attempting to suffocate his wife, Kathleen Bouisson, on the 26th ult. The evidence disclosed that the poor woman had been subjected to brutal treatment. The prisoner had administered some drug in a glass of porter, and while his wife was insensible, had endeavored to suffocate her by cramming his hand in her mouth, and thrusting her tongue dsrvniT wards. She awoke and escaped, but afterwards suffered dreadful agony. The accused was admitted to bail, himself in £100, and two sureties of £50 each, June 10, 9.J5 a.m. ■ Mr. Reeves' motion to reduce the number of representatives, was lost without a division. Mr. J. C. Brown's grievance was settled yesterday, Mr. Turnbull stating that he did not mean he had prevented Mr. Brown from getting hold of public money for the latter'a personal advantage. An application was made- for money assubsidy for a prospecting company at Lawrence, and refused, The Government received a telegram from London per the Albion from the loan agents to the effect that the balance of L 1.500,000. 500,000 at 4| per cent, debentures have been sold. Twenty shocks of earthquakes have been felt at Ohinemutu on Sunday night. A fresh oaso of small-pox has occurred amongst the Northampton immigrants at Lyttleton.