INTERCOLONIAL NEWS

West Coast Times, Issue 701, 23 December 1867, Page 4

INTERCOLONIAL NEWS

[Latest bt Electkic Tjslegbaph.] (fBOM THE MEEBOUENE PAPERS.) SYDNEY. Thursday, Dec. 12. Fiji advices report that Thakambau is at war with Mr Baker's murderers. Mr Samuel's amendment 'on supply was defeated by a majority of Beven. During the debate the Treasurer hinted at new taxation. In the Legislative Assembly the bill to amend Torrens's Act was read a first time. The Oppositian are attempting to stop BU pply until the Stamp Duties Bill is dealt with. At the wool sales, 2250 bales were catalogued. Prices were easier, and but little was gold. Sales of white crystal sugar are reported at L 39, rations at L 24 to L 26.

Friday, Dec. 13. The Opposition prevented a single item of the Estimates passing last night. During the debate a disgraceful scene took place. Mr Forster insinuated that the Premier began his public career with perjury. Mr Martin called Mr Forster a liar aud blackguard repeatedly. The galleries were cleared, and tho disorder lasted for two hours. Mr Martin's wordß were taken down, but the Government members carried the previous question. Mr Martin then apologieed. The Government are unlikely to proceed with the Stamp- Duties Bill, and promise that if the Estimates are passed they will call the House together by the Ist April next. General Chute is expected here next week, to assume the viceregal authority on tho Governor's departure. Commissioner Griffin has been committed for trial for murdering the Clermont escort. The Swiftsure has cleared out for London, with 1990 bales wool, 820 sacks flour, 2782 sacks wheat, 17260z. of gold, and 423 casks tallow. Sales of candles are reported at 13d. The flour market is excited, and stocks are generally held for L2O. Sales of Victorian country flour have taken place at Ll7 los, net cash ; Hennessy's brandy, 275 ; Patna rice, L3B. Arrived. — Claud Hamilton, from Hokitika, with 8,271 ozs gold ; the Sorata, Payta Bargo, Petroleum, and Xulla, from New York; the Boßphorus, from Adelaide ; and the Sir B. Sale, from Plymouth, with immigrants.