INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 221, 16 April 1868, Page 3

INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

Latest by Electbic Telegbaph. (ebom the bapebs.) SYDNEY. Tuesday, March 31. The Gralatea's departure depends on the arrival of the Panama mail steamer. If she arrives here before Saturday, the Galatea will sail on that day ; if she does not, then the day after her arrival. The Galatea proceeds via Cape Horn with the utmost despatch, and if more coals are required, will call at Ascension.

The Custom-house officer at Albury has been suspended for alleged Fenianism.

11l the Assembly to-day there was no quorum.

M. E. Murnin has filed his schedule. His debts amount to ,£6IOO, and his assets to £3900.

"Wednesday, April 1. The Prince spent a portion of this afternoon in the sport of pigeon-shoot-ing.

Mr Blake, lately teller of the Commercial Bank at Forbes, has been committed for embezzling £2500 of the bank's moneys. The Assembly is now discussing the Estimates. The Government declines to accept a month's supply, and prefers to press the passing of the entire Estimates.

Business is quiet. Thursday, April 2. Two hawkers named Pohlman have been murdered near Wagga Wagga, and their bodies burned in the scrub. The skulls were left perfect. Their horses were stolen, but the dray and £2OO worth of property were left. The Prince entertained the members of the Assembly at luncheon on board the Galatea to-dav.

The Steam Navigation Board report that the loss of the steamer Telegraph was occasioned by the neglect of the captain and mates. Mr Aspinall and Mr Pavey are making strenuous exertions to obtain a commutation of O'Farrell's sentence.

H.M.S. Brisk sailed for Wellington, with despatches, on the arrival of the Panama mail. The attention of the Government Las been called in the Assembly to the advisability of terminating the Panama mail contract. The Galatea will be open to the public for the last time to-morrow. , Friday, April 3. The date of Q'Farrell's execution is not fixed.

The Prince planted two memorial trees in the Botanical Gardens, and afterwards was present at a large dinner party at Government House. Saturday, April 4. The Prince laid the foundation-stone of the new town-hall at noon. The ceremony was supposed to be private, but hundreds of persons obtained admission, and there was enthusiastic cheering. A farewell luncheon is to be given at Government House on Monday. The Galatea may sail on Monday evening, but it is not certain.

The Executive meets on Monday, to consider O'FarrelPs case. A man has been committed at Tass for a criminal assault upon his daughter. Bbisbane via Sydney.

Saturday, March 28. The Kolan diggings are a dead failure. Three thousand people are unemployed. The Government have dismissed a warder of the gaol for Fenianism. Monday, March 30. The ttrst train went through to Dal by on Saturday. The weather is hot. The cotton crop is progressing splendidly. ADELAIDE. Saturday, March 28. Eleven hundred pounds have been collected towards the erection of a Sailors' Home at Port Adelaide.

The position of the G-overnment is considered doubtful, owing to their northern territory policy. The corn market is firm at last quotations. Best samples of wheat are in fair demand. Sales of bran are reported at 16d. Monday, March 30. G-eneral business is somewhat better, Brandies are firm at 7s 3d for United Vineyard Company's and 28s 6d in case Booth's gin 12s 6d. Hops are falling in price, best samples are not worth more than 2s 3d. Prices of wheat and flour are uncbangod ; holders are very firm. Wheat 2s ; flour, £22 to £23. Exchange on London at sixty days' sight one and a half per cent premium. Tuesday, March 31. The late rains have been prevalent throughout the colony. The weather to-day is fine and cool, The address of condolence to the Queen was signed, up to noon to-day, by 61,722 persons. A committee waited on the Acting Grovernor to-day and he promised so to forward it home that the Queen should see it personally.

"Wednesday, April 1. The total number of signatures to the address to the Queen is 62,820 Its length is 630. The weather is cold, with rain. It is rumored that Dr Schomburg has succeeded in producing red rust by artificial means in wheat plants supplied to him. Thursday, April 2. Reports from the miners who lately left Wallaroo for Peak Downs state that living is quite as dear there as here, and the climate is very unhealthy. Friday, April 3. An old colonist hasforwardedthrough the Acting-Governor a gold watch and chain to Mr Yial, who was instrumental in saving the life of the Prince at Sydney, and it is proposed to raise a subscription for Mr Vial. Saturday, April 4. The corn market is firm. A superior sample of wheat has been sold at 12 s, but best samples are quoted at 9s. Flour £2l 10s to £22.