LATER AUSTRAIAN AND EUROPEAN NEWS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 408, 14 November 1874, Page 3

LATER AUSTRAIAN AND EUROPEAN NEWS.

Bitjtf, K"ov. lltli. The s.s Of-ago left Melbourne at 8 p.m. on tho sth, aud arrived at the Bluff at daylight this morning. She brings G2 saloon and 40 steerage passengers, 58 horses, and 324 tons cargo for all ports. Melbourne, Not. sth. Of the million and a half loan on the London market, only £900,000 has been taken up but the remainder lias been subscribed by the Associated Banks at the London minimum. The Treasurer has given notice in tho Assembly for an amendment on the Inscribed Stock Bill, by which the unsubscribed portion of the loan placed on tho Victorian market may be couvertcd .into debentures to the extent of £500,000 ; but it is not yet, intended to place thorn on this market, as the time is unsuitable for financial operation". The National Agricultural Show, which closed yesterday, was one of the best held south of the line. The collection of shorthorns was splendid ; sheep and draught stock also good. Bloiulin gave liie first performance yesterday afternoon, in an immense canvas enclosure near the New, G-overiimeiit House. The exhibition which is very wonderful, was interrupted by a heavy storm. The weather deferred many from attending ; about 5000 paid. Mr. Yogel with Archdeacon Stock, of Wellington, visited several places of interest in the city. Mr. Yogel leave 3 for England in the Pera to-day. The Cyphrenes arrived at San Francisco on October 29. Tho Imperial Government telegraphed that riji ia to bo a Crown Colony and not an appanage of any other Colony. Tho Rev. Charles Clark ia about to visit New Zealand. Upon his return an effort will be made to retain his sevices as preacher independent of denominational trammels, The Assembly last night decided upon the abolition of tolls after the end of this year. Cacobau and one of his sons will visit Melbourne. Wheat has been sold up to 6s. Oats 5s 8d to 5s 9d for milling, with little enquiry. Brewing sugars have been enquired after and large sales made. A moderate enquiry for tea 9. Brandies enquired for, but little biwiness reported. Large sales of kerosene have taken place at low prices. Sydxet, Nov. sth Mr Parkes informed the deputation relative to a direct Californiau service, that the Government had done its best for the general public and not one particular interest. Messrs J. B. Watt, and John Fairfax, of the " Sydney Morning Herald," have been appointed to the Legislative Council. Mr. Forbery has been appointed Inspector General of Police. Commodore Goodenough has unveiled the statue of Captain Cook. The A.S.N. Company has decided to run monthly steamers to Fiji. The^first leaves on November 12. H.M.S. Blance undergoes extensive repairs here prior to returning home. Victoria won the large bore Riae match, and Sydney the small bore match. The " Maifcland Mercury " has been sold for £10,150. Stdxet, Nov. sth. The first issue of the Sunday Newsman — a new satirical hoterodox journal — takes place on Sunday week. The best Press writers have been engaged. Adelaide, Nov. sth. There wag a great demonstration on the reception of Forest, the explorer. The whole affair was a great success. The expenditure for the quarter ending September was £285 000, against £248,000 tor the correaponding quarter of last year, The public debt amounts to £2,800,000. The Hon. Thomas Elder has given £20,000 to the University, free from ali restrictions.