ADELAIDE.

West Coast Times, Issue 317, 28 September 1866, Page 3

ADELAIDE.

1 Monday, Sept. 17. There have been fine rains throughout the colony since Saturday, and the crops are now considered safe. Dr. Sbiel was installed yesterday at the - Roman Catholic Cathedral, before an immense concourse of people. He has appointed the Rev. T. P. llussell Archdeacon of this province. The St. Vincent brought a number of English birds, which are in first-rate order. The corn market i 9 perfectly quiet, and prices are nominal. Arrived. — Hougomont, from Liverpool, with 840 Government immigrants,

• ' Tuesday, Sept. 1 8. It is proposed to Rveatly enlarge and improve the Botanic Gardens, at a cost of L 30,000. . ... The result of the investigation into the accident by which the mail boat was run down by the Coorang is not yet known. Mr Alfred Watts nas resigned his seat in the Assembly. The first flower show of the season takes place on Thursday next^ at the town-hall. Tbe corn market is very dull — no alteration in prices. Wednesday, Sept. 19. The marriage of Miss Younghusband to Mr D. G. Daly, son of the Governor, was celebrated to-day, if The Agent- General of this colony v in London has been .ordered to purchase breech-loading rifles. The first horticultural show is to take place in the Town Hall to-morrow. Sugar has been sold by auction at lower rates. Wheat has a downward tendency ; small sales are reported at ss. 6d. There has since been a reduction to 5s 3d. Flour is quoted at Ll3 to Ll4 10s ; bran, Is, sd. The decision of the Marine Board in the case of the late accident' blames the pilot, and cancels his license.