TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 150, 26 November 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Age neg.) LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA. Auckland, November 26. The Mikado arrived at six o’clock this morning. She left Sydney on the afternoon of the 21st, and had a fine passage. There are ten saloon passengers for New Zealand, and a small cargo. [ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.] London, November 17 to 19. The London colonial -wool sales opened on the 17th. The total arrivals amount to more than 80,000 bales ; upwards of 5500 bales have been offered. Cape of Good Hope ■wool preponderated. Homo buyers were more numerous than those from foreign countries. The biddings commenced with great spirit, and prices ranged about the same as at the last series. The Great Britain steamer arrived at Holyhead on the 19th of November. Mr Disraeli has written to Sir Henry Creswiek Rawlinson (who has been many years an eminent and distinguished member of the Royal Geographical Society), announcing that a new expedition for scientific purposes is to be dispatched to the Polar regions. The project is supported on the ground that it is important to encourage a spirit of maritime enterprise among the English people. Alexander McEwan, a speculator on the Stock Exchange, has failed, with liabilities amounting to £400,000. Wheat is firmer—Australian worth 49s to 54s per quarter.

A new Anglo-Australian Steam Company is announced, with a capital of half a million sterling. Communication will be direct. The Times speaks of the undertaking in terras of discouragement. The mails from Sydney via San Francisco were delivered on the 18th.

Mr William Cleaver Robinson succeeds Mr Weld as Governor of Western Australia.

At the London colonial wool sales, on opening, the competition is well maintained.

The following telegram is from the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and dated London, November 18th ; “ Wool sales opened at the level of last sale. They comprise about 88,000 bales; 7000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts direct; for Cape of Good Hope scoured wool, the market is easier.” AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, November Ist. A cloth factory has been projected in the western district. The body of an infant, supposed to have been murdered, has been found in Bourkc street. The alleged mother has been arrested. A woman, named McVey, lias been found drowned in a well at Burwood. Edward Rickaby, an employee of the sugar works, was killed by a door in the drying kiln falling. The balance of the William Turner’s cargo of wheat has been sold privately in one line. Maize firm, at 4s lOd to ss. James Hewlett has been convicted on the charge of administering a noxious drug to Phoebe Hanks. Melbourne, November 21. Judge Molesworth has received leave of absence for two months to visit New Zealand for the benefit of his health. The Payment of Members Bill has been amended, so as to provide for its continuance only during the present and next ensuing session. James Dennis has been killed during a fight at Eltham, and William Cameron has been committed for manslaughter. Oliver, mining manager of the Great Northern Company, Stawell, has been killed. Ho was jammed in the cage. In the Legislative Assembly, the Premier stated that the despatch relative to the contribution towards the Government of Fiji had only arrived by the mail, and that whatever action might be contemplated by the Government, it would be submitted to the House. The Government bring down a supplementary vote of £50,000 for school buildings.

The convict, Weechurch, has been committed to trial for murderously assaulting Warder Coghlan. There are good entries for the two Ballarat meetings next month.

The select committee has submitted a report on the constitution of the legislative council. The principal recommendations are additional six members, one to each province ; the tenure of office as councillors to be shortened to six years, one member to retire each year, and reduction in the qualification of the electors of members.

At the University examination there were only two candidates for the Shakespeare scholarship. For matriculation there are 458 candidates, including 77 females. Mr Francis has resigned his scat for Richmond.

A fire nearly destroyed the Carriers’ Arms Hotel, Fitzroy, which was partially insured.

A deputation from the Presbyterian Assembly waited upon the directors of the Hobson Bay Railway Company, and urged the discontinuing of Sunday trains. The Government purpose expending £3OOO in connection with the Philadelphia Exhibition.

Joseph Harland, an old resident of Adelaide, lias committed suicide at Hustlers.

The trial for the Richmond murder is postponed till next sitting. A publican at Geelong has been fined for holding a “ Sweep” on the Melbourne Cup. At the Beechworth Carnival there was a great demonstration, about 10,000 people being present. Ramsden’s new paper mills have been opened. The steamer Northumberland has arrived, after a passage of 52 days. The Spiritualists hold a pic-nic at Woodend on Sunday, and a special train has been granted. Medallions, to commemorate the victory of the Melbourne riflemen over the Sydney team, in the large bore match, have been prepared. Dr Crane has been consecrated Bishop of Sandhurst, by Cardinal Cullen, of Dublin, in September.

Immense flocks of locusts, covering an extent of more than a mile, are passing ■ hrough Ballarat, eating everything before them.

The police have ascertained that a complete larrikin organisation exists in Melbourne. There is a club, and the members subscribe Is a week «ach to a fund devoted to the payment of fines inflicted upon the club. £lO was deposited by the secretary as bail fora larrikin on Saturday, and the funds in hand amount to £23.

A revenue inspector has been found guilty of perjury, in swearing that he bought liquor from au unlicensed house. Adelaide, November 20.

The men employed on the Fry reservoir works have struck fo" Bs. Several Government works are likely to be delayed from want of labor.

Thirty-two thousand acres of land have been selected during the month of October. Is is reported that red, and black rust have appeared in Broughton. The area average will be reduced from 25 to 15 bushels per acre. Good greasy wool was sold at lid.

The (Jarnubia frera London is ashore near the lighthouse, audit is expected, she will not be got off for forty-eight hours as she must be lightened first. Joseph Adams imprisoned for life for murdering Gaplain Whitecombe, has been whipped for assaulting the guard. During a fight at Beinnian, John Lewis wa j killed by Ewan Lewis. Labor is scarce and men are working at piecework during the mowing, and are earning large wages. Sales of wheat for delivery in January have been made at Is 3d. Richard Mill fell off a stool at Nairne and broke his neck. Old wheat, ss; new sales, 4s to 4s 6d for delivery in December. Brisbane, Nov 20. The Government resident at Somerset supports the despatch of a boat’s crew to the scene of the wreck of the barque Batavia, coal laden from Newcastle, found on Stephen's Island in such a position as to lead to the suspicion that the vessel was purposely stranded. The drought continues, causing great losses in stock ami crops. An inquiry is being held into the alleged immoral conduct of the officers of the immigrant ship Suffolk. There are seventeen ch irges against the captain, chiefly of immorality. MELBOURNE COMMERCIAL, November 20th. Hennessy’s brandy sold at 7s 9d to 7s lOd ; tartaric acid, 2s 4d. The Galatea’s carro of maize has been sold at a shade under 5s Bd. There is a gool demand for teas, about 2000 pa"kages have been sohl privately at Is 4d. 2000 cases of castor oil have been sold at 3s 10d to 4s in bond. S-des of figs in large quantities at 9d to lOd. A thousand mats of Yarraville sugars have been sold at £2O to £36 3s Flour, £l2 10s. Wheat a penny easier; candles, B’yd to 8| in bond. Hennessy’a brandy is settling down. There is a trade demand at 8s to 8s 3d. A London telegram announces a rise in quicksilver to £26 per flask. Sydney. Maize is very active. There are large purchases for export. The reports relative to the wheat crop are satisfactory. Old wheat ss, new 4s 6d, delivered in December ; ditto delivered January, 4s 3d ; Adelaide flour. £l4 to £ls ; candles, five medal, to 9Jd ; second brands, 9d ; currants, 6sd to SJI ; figs, firmer, at to 9d ; muscatels are scarce at Is 3d to La 4d ; Blme, 7|d to 8J 1 ; ling, to 6J 1 ; sardines, quarters, os ; halves, 9s 3d to 9s 6d. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, November 25. At the wool sales to day there was good bidding; long wool, greasy, sold at 9d to ILjd; washed, Is l£ct to Is 3|d; half-bred grease, 9d to 12£d; merino, grease, B|d to 9d; locks, 6J-d. The Governor’s yacht, Blanche, was offered at auction to-day, and withdrawn at £2IOO. Auckland, November 26. J. C. Morrins, grocer, is bankrupt, with liabilities of £22,500; assets, £15,500. Mr Thos. Russell leaves per Mikado today; he proceeds to England with a view of making arrangements connected with a permanent mail service. Wellington, November 25. Tenders have been called for piling in the new baths in Tborndon. 250 feet long, 100 wide. It is intended if the funds permit to enclose a separate portion for ladies. Mr William Sefton Moorhouse publishes an address to the citizens as a candidate for the mayoralty. Hokitika, November 25. Mr John White, M.H.U., has addressed His constituents, and received a vote of confidence.