INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

West Coast Times, Issue 71, 16 November 1865, Page 1 (Supplement)

INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

LATEST BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Beechworth, Nov. 6.

Patrick Sheehan, who was sentenced to death at the last Circuit Court fov the wilful murder of James Kennedy, suffered the extreme penalty of the law this morning, at half-past eight o'clock, in the presence of some forty spectators. The deceased acknowledged tho justice of his sentence, and was very penitent ; his last words were, " God bless you all, may He forgive me." Then, turning to the hangman, ho said, " I am ready." In another moment the bolt was drawn, and ho "was launched into eternity. Death was almost instantaneous, not even a struggle being noticed. After hanging the usual time, an inquest was held. A collection was made in the town, after tho execution, for the widow and children.

Sydney, Nov. 4. Further accounts of tho breaking up of the drought are to hand. A pretty general impression prevails that much of the grain in different parts of the colony may yet bo saved, the rain having come just in the nick of time. In Goulbouvn, owing to the drought, flour is quoted at L 35 10s. Tho Herald's Bathurst correspondent states that there is every appearance of the continuance of the rain in that district, and already all speculations there in produce have ceased. In Camden district the effect already is most magical. An enquiry into the cause that led to tho explosion and loss of life on board the steamer Agnes Irving has been initiated by Government, and is likely to last some days. On Tuesday, Mr. Parkes is to ask the Colonial Secretary whether it is tho intention of the Government to introduce, during the present session, any measure for the reconstruction of the Legislative Council on a basis of election by the people.

Arrivals. — City of Hobart, from Ilobart Town, and Atlantic, from Adelaide, with 320 tons wheat and fifteen tons flour.

Nov. 6. Gentle, but copious showers have been falling all day, with signs of continuance.

I Mr. Isaacs, barrister, has been returned for Yass without opposition. MThcrson, tho w.ld Scotchman, has stuck up and robbed tho Roma mail, taking away a large amount of money and valuable property. The Bank of Queensland loses heavily. A terrific hailstorm occurred on Saturday at Tenterfield, which completely ruined the farmers. The hail lay from two to threo feet deep on the streets. The Shenandoah had destroyed twentyseven whalers in tho vicinity of Bohring's Straits. The British steamer Devastation has been sent out after the Shenandoah, with orders to capture and treat her as a pirate. The United States war steamer Suwanee has been sent on the same errand. Four prisoners, who recently made their escape from the Port Macquario Gaol, have been captured. |

Tho Stag has brought the captain, chief mate, and one sailor belonging to tho wrecked barque Mary Nicholson. Four others died of dysentery during tho voyage. It is reported that a new goldfield has been discovered near Mudgee. Mrs Charles Poole advertises that she will play the parts of Othello and logo alternately.

A cricket match was played on Saturday between the National Cricket Club and Warwick Cricket Club. The National won in one innings, with fourteen runs to spare. CafFyn batted and Cosstick bowled splendidly. The P.N.Z. and AS.N. Go's steamer Otago brings 13,738 ounces of gold from Lyttelton.

Adelaide, Nov. 4. Bishop Patteson addressed a large and influential meeting last night, in White's Rooms. The Bishop of Adelaide presided.

The second annual meeting of the Wesleyan Penny Savings Bank was held last night. The report showed tho undertaking to bo very successful. There aro 1300 depositors, The newly-appointed Commissioner, Mr Downer, presided at the Insolvent Court to-day. The members of tho legal profession, who were present, congratulated him on the appointment. Monday, Nov. 6. Mr Baker has given notico of a motion to bring tho defenceless state of the colonies under the notice of tho Imperial Government.

The Moonta directors have decided to considerably reduce tho working oxponses of tho mine. The estimates will be brought forward in tho Assembly to-morrow. Large bush fires have been raging in the north, destroying the feed of 20,000 sheep.

NEWCASTLE, Saturday, Nov. 4. The Souchays has arrived from New Zealand, and is now loading with coals for Melbourne. She will sail on Monday morning.