ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

Westport Times, Volume IV, Issue 686, 19 July 1870, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

VIA CALIFORNIA, PER S.S. WONGA WONGA, AT AUCKLAND. The C.N.Z. and A.M. steamship Wonga Wonga, T. S. Beal, Esq., commander, left Auckland on Monday, June 6, at 3 p.m.; arrived at Honolulu on the 22nd of June, 5 p.m. The passage horn Auckland to that port occupied 17 days 1 hour. The first two days after leaving Auckland experienced strong head winds and heavy sea; from thence moderate scant winds from E.N.E. The N.E. trades were entered on June 19, in 11 north, from thence fresh trades and squally until arrival. No ships sighted nor land seen. Islands in the route were passed during the night. No sickness has taken place on board during the voyage. The passengers reembarked per Ajax for San Francisco on Juue 23, at 10 a.m. On arrival we found the Flying Squadron at anchor, the whole of which proceeded to sea June 23, 8 a.m. Left Honolulu, June 24, 4 p.m. Experienced light trades. Savnu Island was passed July 4th. From the 6th up to the 13th constant head winds and gales from S.S. \* . were experienced. Not having sufficient coal on board, put into Bay of Islands, arriving there on July 13th, at 5 p.m. The ship would have left at midnight same date, had she not been detained until 11 a.m. on the 14th, waiting for coal. Left Russell at 3 p.m. on the 11th, and arrived in Auckland at 5 a.m. on the 15th July. The vessel brings large English and Californian mails for New Zealand and the Australian Colonies, together with 5 saloon and 31 steerage passengers. VV. Gray, Esq., returns by this steamer. Passengers.—Cabin From San Francisco for Auckland: Mr Gray, Inspector of Post Offices ; Mr Gray, Capt. A. \V. East, mail agent ; Mr and Mrs Heath. For Sydney : Capt. Cloug. For Melbourne : Mr"Russell. From Honolulu for Auckland: Mr H. Macfarlane. Steerage From San Francisco fur Auckland, 16; for Sydney. 5 ; and for Melbourne, 10. Cargo.—lso bags and 5-iO kejrs sugar, 1 keg tapioca, 1 bag tarina, 82 boxes merchandise, Cruickshank, Smart, and C). For Sydney : 2 pkgs merchandise, 234 kegs and 808 sugar, 10 barrels molasses, 1 keg tapioca, 1 bag farina, and 197 bales pulu. We have received a copy of the News of the World, published in San Francisco on the departure of the steamer. There is really no later news than that received via Suez, the cause of which is explained in the following paragraph from the paper above re° lerred to:— We had arranged for a lengthy telegram from Reuter, of London, in addition to those in our columns dated last evening, to be prepared specially for the Colonies, giving all items of Anglo-Australian news ; the price of wool and colonial produce ; the arrival and departure of Australian shipping, and generally whatever might be thought of interest, but, for some cause not as yet explained, ho such message had been received up to the hour of going to press. Our arrange ments wdl be so complete, that a similar disappointment cannot occur again.

AUSTRALIAN STEAM LINE SUBSIDY Washington, June 9th —The Senate Committee have reported favorably on the bill granting subsidy to an Australian and New Zealand Steam Line,

via San Francisco. * So soon as the bill passed, tenders will be invited for the service and advertised for six days, The contract will only be let conditional upon the contractor obtaining the half of the whole amount from the Colouies. The question as to the termini and ports of call is left to the Colonies to arrange with the contractors.

EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. Loudou, June 3.—The New York yachts, and those of the Royal Thames Club, will compete on the 13th for the Doctorton cup. The course is to be from Dover, England, to Boulogne, France, and back. There is considerable apprehension in regard to the movements of Fenians in England, in consequence of which orders have been issued to double the guard at all dock yards and naval stations in Great Britain, and keep fires banked on all steamers, and other precautions calculated to facilitate the suppression of any revolt. The physicians of Paris report that the practical value of vaccination, as a preventive of small pox, has been professionally demonstrated by actual observation in that city during the past month. The alleged Fenians, Davit and Wilson were again before the Court to-day. Some of the evidence is important, showing the prisoners to have been actively engaged in distributing arms in Ireland and the north of England. The Government continues its precautions against Fenian violence. The Examiner recommends the several provinces of Spain and Portugal to form a union based on the principles of the constitution of the United States. Shirley Brooks succeeds Mark Len on as the active editor of Punch. Mrs John Wood, the actress, received an anonymous gift of diamonds set with emeralds, valued at five hundred pounds. The Americans in London are excessively annoyed by the slow and uncertain delivery of the mails. The Government promises strong measures against betting at races. A material reduction has been made on the cable telegraphs to India. June 4. A correspondent of the Times, at Madrid, writing of the scheme of Senor Moret, Minister of Colonies, for the gradual emancipation of slavery in the Spanish Possessions, says it is a perfect failure, the bill defeats every object it intends to forward. He says the people are not favorable to the measure as it stands, and points out its weaknesses and ridicules them pitilessly. The Admiralty begins three new iron-clads at Chatham Navy Yard'; one to be called he Ealeigh, is 5,000 tons, carrying 27 guns broad-side ; the others age small light-draught steamers for coasts amd harbors. June 5.

Despatches from the United States announce the receipt of reports of in.issacres of Jews by Christians in lioumania. No advices have reached here ou the subject, and continental News Agencies deny that there have been any recent outrages upon the Jews of Koumauia. A despatch from Bucharest states that a riot occurred last week at a village in Moldavia during a local election. It is described as au ordinary political disturbance and was quelled without troops. Advices from Rome report a violent scene in the Council last week, between Bishop Marvil, a. Galican prelate, and Cardinal Bells, during the discussion on infallibility. The bitter language created much excitement. At the Channel race of the Boyal Thames Yacht Club, on Saturday, from the Nore to Dover, the American yachts declined to enter. The weather was fine and calm, and fifteen yachts started. Telegrams from Athens announce the departure of King and family for Corfu. A despatch to Sir Henry Bulwer indignantly repudiates the insinuations that there was an understanding between the opposition party in Greece and the Marathon brigands. London, June 6. The riot at Bartschany Moldavia, yesterday, was a trival affair—simply a quarrel among schoolboys. Eeports from these provinces have been greatly exaggerated of late. It is repor.ed that the police are discovering the ramifications of the Fenian plot in every direction, not only in London but elsewhere in England, and even in Wales. Arms and ammunition destined for parties in Dublin, and apparently designed to be used immediately, have been discovered here. Several boxes and barrels of war material ready for shipment have been seized at Holyhead, and persons, in whose charge they were, were taken into custody. The authorities are watchful. The excitement has not abated. A panic prevails at Tyne relative to the Fenians. It was reported they threatened to seize the castle. Precautionary measures have been taken. The Commission on Amnesty have refused to hear counsel for the Fenian prisoners. The transport Crocodile will take 300 dock-yard people to Canada. London, June 7. The news is meagre; the telegraph liuoa nro still deranged in some directions, particularly in Ireland. The Saturday Review admits the illtaste and uselessness of General lindBay's au dress in Canada, rela-

tive to the action of President Grant. The Daily News hopas Lindsay's address to the troops has been misrepresented by the teh graph. General Napier publishes a fresh endorsement of Canadian courage and loyalty. London, June 8. The wheat crop in England is fine everywhere, and a larger than average crop isex| ected. The prospects are discouraging for oats, barley, and beans; potatoes about as usual. There is still some excitement and anxiety about the Fenians. The Pall Mall Gazette intimates a continuation of Fenian outrages, and thinks the leaders were forceed to some show of activity to sustain a sinking cause. A well-informed correspondent of the Manchester Guardian says the leading Ministerial reform measures will be shelved for this year. The Land Bill, however, is safe, and probably the Educational Bill. A new scheme of regulations for admission to the Civil Service has been promulgated. A yacht was capsized off Hastings, and 12 of the party drowned. There was a distressing accident at the Alhambra Concert Hall last night. The trap gave way, and a number of danseuses were precipitated into the spr.ce under the stage. It is unusually deep, and filled with machinery, and eleven were badly injured, some, it is feared, fatally. There was a panic among the audience but no serious results therefrom. Ash bury has given a banquet to the yachtmen ; Douglas, of the Sappho, was present. London, June 9th.—The Irish cable is not yet repaired. The reported sailing of the steamer Cheiftain to aid the Cubans is unfounded. Alarm amog the farmers at the continued dry weather amounts to almost a panic. Lord Chancellor O'Hogan, of Ireland is created Baron. The female masqueraders, recently arrested are indicted for felony. It is said Disraeli is about to retire. The Sappho has declined to compete for the Prince of Wales Cup on the 24th. The Gloriana beat the Egeria, Cambria,and other yachts from Gravesend to the coast of Holland and return, yesterday. London, June 10. —The ship Begina follows the Madalia with materials for the Honduras railway. The Baptist Association have sent a petition to the House of Commons against compulsory education, as it unequally favors the Established Church. A despatch from Calcutta says there is no cholera in that place. LIVERPOOL. Liverpool, June 3rd.—21,000 emigrants, mainly Irish, left this city for America during May 19th, for New York. Liverpool, June 7th.—Yesterday afternoon, Lord Derby laid the cornerstone of the new Hospital in this city. Appropriate speeches, were made by Lord Derby and other celebrities. The Wonga will coal immediately and leave again for Sydney this afternoon. The Phoebe will leave with the southern portion of the mails at 11 a.m.