ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL,

Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 1014, 18 October 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL,

VIA SAN FEAN CISCO AUCKLAND. Oct. 16th. The Nevada left Honolulu on Sept. 2G and arrived off the Heads at seven this morning. Passengers T. Beamish, J. E. Johnston, Mrs C. Partridge, S. Gale, J. Simpson. For Melbourne—Princess Philip and Augustus of Saxe Coburg, and attendants. Dr Warren, Messers S. W. Selley, Montifiere, and 20 others. Freight—lsoo packages for New Zealand j 10SO for Australia. Lhe Latest dates are to Sept 12. The *• Home News" of 22nd Aug. says a New Zealand undertaking

entitled tlio National Bank of New Zealand has been brought forward unpor influential auspices. Capital two millions two hundred thousand. Shares ten pounds each; first issue not to exceed one hundred thousand shares; one third of the number is reserved for New Zealand. It is proposed to afford additional banking accommodation required through receut rapid increase of population, and for the developemeut of the resources of the colony. The directors express a belief that the capital of the undertaking can be safely and properly employed without encroaching upon the field already occupied by kindred institutions. Applications will be made to the New Zealand Legislature next session for an Act authorising the issue of notes. The Doncaster races commenced on Sept tenth. The most prominent feature of sport run for was the great Berkshire Handicap won by Doluocardock, Neapolitan 2, Sylvester 3. Betting before start, G to 1 against the winuer, 12 started.

Odger has agreed not to contest the Parliamentary election for Preston if a Liberal Candidate pledges himself to advocate abolition of the Game Laws.

3-tinderpesfc continues in the provinces.

The ' Times ' expects when the conference at Berlin is over, a circular note will be issued with explanations of its pacific nature.

A severe thunderstorm in Lancashire, on the sth, many lives lost. Crops much damaged.

Nash and Co. bankers of London have failed. Liabilities £200,000. The striking mauia prevails all over England...The chairmakers of Wycourt, coalmen of Lowestoft', silk-weavers of Sadburk? stone masons of Preston, bakers of Dublin, engineers of Birkenhead, china and earthenware manufacturers of Staffordshire all on strike. The Post office employees _Jjave petitioned for an advance of wages. The journeymen burchers of London have formed a union for the purpose of getting higher wages. The Emperor of Bussia and Grand Duke Valdimir, arrived at Berlin on the otk, and were met by the Emperor William, Prince Frederick William, and a large number of German Princes and Ministers. The Czar ou alighting saluted and embraced the Emperor most cordially. The two Emperors passed through the streets in the same carriage, amidst the cheers of an immense multitude. All the Princes, Dukes, and Generals of the Empire were included in the long and brilliant procession. The Imperial carriage halted at the Eussian Embassy, into which the Emperor Alexander was conducted, and there visited by the Empress Augusta and Princess Victoria, wife of the Crown Prince. The Emperor of Austria meets with a most enthusiastic reception from the people in bis progress through Germany. fie is the guest of the Kjing of Saxony, and it is denied that the meeting will be any way of a political character. Six hundred Mormons left London, on Sept. sth, for Utah. At La Hague on Sept. 6th, the first public sitting of the International Society was held. A resolution was unanimously adopted giving expression, in the name of the working classes of the world, to admiration for Ihe heroism of ehainpious who have falleu in the battle for peoples rights, aud greeting with hope for the freedom of all the people still in chains. The presindeut of the congress in a violent speech denounced General Trochu as a traitor to his country, and called Jules Eavre a wretch. Many of the Jesuits expelled from Germany will come to Ireland, where they are promised a hearty welcome. The department of Aude in Paris, is threatened with a declaration of siege in consequence of an attack on the Military by the inhabitants of Narbonne. The Delegates to the congress of International Society number G9, including three women. A lively discussion was held on the 6th, on the question of the abolition of German Council. The report presented to Congress says Bismarck is the spy in chief of German Empire, it declares the Government of Berlin projects another war, while the congress has for its object the preservation of peace, it also declared that never since IS4B have the masses of people been so united as now, under the flag of Commune.

The steamer American has been burnt. Nineteen lives lost. The Geneva Board of Arbitration met on the 6th, and having concluded all business requiring deliberation, adjourned until the 12th, to give time for final revision and translation of the official copies of judgments rendered.

The official signatures will be fixed to documents on the 14th, and the respective governments apprised of the results of the arbitration in accordance with terms of treaty. The ' World' special says the Geneva Tribunal may award for losses by the Alabama, Florida, Shenandoah, and for expenses of the United States in pursuing them 15 millions! A Paris paper publishes a rumour that the tribunal has awarded the United States 30,000,000 dollars damages, with interest for nine years, at seven per cent. The report is discredited. The Egyptian forces have entered Abyssin'a as reported. A Grand Military Parade was held at Berlin on the 6th. Tha Emperors headed their respective regiments. A public dinner was given in the evening, aud the festivities terminated with a

monster torchlight procession, 1124 musicians playing the Prussian Tatoo. The Czar made the Princes Frederick Charles, and Frederick Henry Albert, Field Marshals of the Russian Army. The Peace League has addressed communications to the Emperors of Russia, Germany, and Austria, in favor of Peace in Europe. Sep. 9. It is rumored the Board of Arbitration has awarded the United States damages, £3,500,000. At Madrid, an express train was thrown off the rails. Engine turned over and demolished. Many passengers killed, including General Thenemelly, just elected to the Senate. The London News, says Bismark doubtless counted the cost when he resolved on the expulsion of the Jesuits from Germany, though he knew be was dealing with an order which has evidently perplexed and baffled the the ablest statesmen of Europe. BERLIN. The disorderly political population bave created mauy disturbances. One party, on an advance in the price of beer, attacked the brewery which was completely wrecked. The police were compelled to charge the crowd with swords. Many were,wounded, and a large number arrested.

SHIPPING. Lokdox.—Arrived : Harvest Home, from Lyttelton ; Caleano, from Wellington. Sailed : Northain Castle, for Auckland. Loading. Chili, for Napier; Chandiere, for Nelson; Christian M'Ausland, for Otago ; Jessie Eeadman and Caleano for Wellington. Glasgow.—Sailed : Helen Denny, for Auckland and Canterbury. New Tobk.—Arrived : Chattanora, from Auckland ; now loading for Dunedin, to sail early in October. COMMERCIAL. Wool firm. Since sales prices well maintained under fair enquiry. Flax—7oo bales of flax sold at a decline of 20s per ton. 500 bales since sold at slight advance. Boston. The Conquest sails for Dunedin on the 15th September. Her cargo includes 2000 cases oil. New York. Kerosene not very active, although prices advanced with upward tendency; the demand for Ihe colonies not large. Flax quiet. Gum quiet; 2100 cases sold on private terms. AVool: 310,000 lbs of Australian and New Zealand sold at 55 cents to G2| cents ; 29,000 lbs Zealand 59 cents.

LATEST TELEGRAMS. The inhabitants of Sedan are draping their houses and avenues with mourning in anticipation of the anniversary of the capture of the city by the Germans. Troops are now occupying tho place and threaten forcibly to remove such emblems.

Bismarck is closely closeted with Prince Gortsrhakoff. The award to America is now stated at three and a quarter millions. The English papers express dissatisfaction at the result, and says the plain English of it is the British Government allowed the Americans to bully us out of three millions to curry favor with them.

The American presidental contest is really confined to Grant and Greely. The former is sure of re-election.

Colonel Scott has made arrangements for a new overland railroad to be known as the Texas. It will be speedily commenced at the Pacific end, and there will soon be a chance of two routes across the American Continent. The diamond fields at Arizona are attracting great attention. Several rubies and garnets have been discovered by Professor Agassiz in California.

The recent expedition to make deepsea soundings in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans were very successful. The Professor has gathered innumerable specimens.

The steamer Bein Vielle burned at sea. 34 passengers and crew were lost. The steamer Metis wrecked, colliding with a schooner. Over 50 passengers drowned and nearly all the crews. The Metis was a new vessel and cost 285,000 dollars. SAX FRANCISCO. The News of the World says, that after a thorough investigation, it is prepared to say, the debate published in New Zealand papers upon the Mail Service never took place, and denies the charge of the paper being the organ of Webb. Concludes by expressing no fear as to final success, and liberal aid being given in furtherance of present steamship line to Australia. Can by authority say that parties of great wealth resident in New York city who are confident that Government aid will be extended to the service, have made propositions to become interested when success is finally achieved. New Zealand need not be ashamed of her record in establishing this great undertaking with more than Yankee pluck. MADRID. The Carlists are again troublesome. An outbreak occurred on the frontier. Troops were despatched to prevent the insurgents crossing over to Prance. One band attacked the barracks at Burgos, and released their friends who were prisoners, and burned it to the ground.