SHIPPING.

i POET OF LYTTELTON. sf .. Arrived. oJ > Yesterday. ■v> 'Emerald, ketch, from Foxton. -Oomet, ketch, from Havelock Saucy Lass, schooner, from Wellington. To-day. Hawea, s.s., from Wellington. Sailed. Yesterday. Reward, schooner, for Pelorus Sound. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed—Rotorua, for Melbourne, via Southern ports. Wellington, Yesterday. , Arrived —Beautiful Star, from Oamaru; Bowen, from Lyttelton. Sailed—Rotomahana, for Auckland via ! the East Coast. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka, from the North. Sailed—Te Anau, for Melbourne, via Hobart and the Bluff; Jasper, barquen tine, for Lyttelton. ■

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Saturday Afternoon. There has been a steady business doing in the grain market since our last report, and prices remain about the same for wheat and oats. For prime milling samples of wheat from 4s 9d to 5s can bo obtained, inferior kinds, 4s 2d to 4i 6d. Flour is quoted at Lll 10s per ton for town brands in trade lots, hub a slightly better tone is manifested during the latter part of this week. The demand is, how ever, not brisk by any means. Oats are in fair demand for milling purposes at from 3s 2d to 3s 6d, and prime seed at 3s 8d to 3s lOd, according to quality and kind. Barley, for best malting purposes, •is still enquired after and 4s 6d can now be obtained for such samples, inferior kinds from 3s to 3s 6d per bushel. Dairy produce of all kinds is much firmer, and very satisfactory prices are now ruling. The weather has been fine, with occasional hard frosts. Fanners have been sowing and generally the season has been very favorable for them. A large area of ground is under grass this year, and as a consequence there will not be so much cropping as was the case last season. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report for the past week:— Wool; There is really no business to report, and excepting a few parcels of slipe and scoured yet to come forward there will be no wool in the market till next shearing.—Wheat: Transactions have been on a very limited scale, holders being inclined to await the develop ment of events in the East before parting with stocks, which may be considerably enhanced in value if further complications arise. A firm market in London is reported in Reuter’s latest telegrams. We may quote prime milling at 4s lod to ss, f.0.b., Tuscan being worth 5s 2d, while .for seed Tuscan less than 5s 4.6. will not now be accepted.—Oats: There is still an ab sence of activity in this cereal, and Australian advices are somewhat discouraging, latest quo tations from Sydney being only 3s 6d per ’bushel. We placed a line for the North dur ing the week at 3s 5!, f.0.b., and prices run at from 3s 3d to that figure for milling sorts, bright feed being worth 3s id to 3s 3d. —Bar- ley : Only in prime malting samples, which are enquired for at 4s 6d to 4s Bd. is there any --intcrCTt-tekrrtr j-the demand for feed qualities being almost, nil.—Grass Seed is in fair de mand, and well-dressed sample? of rye grass' find buyers at up to 5s 6d per bushel; cocks foot being freely dealt in at 3d to per lb for .spring sowing.—Potatoes : The intelligence that the Sydney market is recovering from the effects of the over-shipments with which it was assailed, is telling favorably here, and holders will not place f.o.b. at less than 50s to 52s, bags extra; —Dairy Produce : There is a good de mand for both cheese and butter, the former being worth and the latter is id to is 2d per lb.

At the usual sitting of the Waste Lands Board, held at Christchurch on Thursday, July 13th, sales were made as follows :—Ordi nary : Selwyn, 2r, 6p ; Akaroa, 82a ; Ashbur totjv 21 3r 34P; Geraldine, 24a 2r, Total acreage sold, itoa ir lop. Total cash re ceived L 220 2s 6d. Refunds on account of former purchases were made in the amount of L 22 25 3d.

Messrs H. Matson and Co. report as follows of their sale of Mr Passmore’s property :—As sociated with Mr Charles Clark, we conducted a clearing sale at Sherwood Homestead, on Thursday and Frida}', the 6th and 7th July- There 'was a very large attendance of neighbors, together with visitors from Christ church, Ashburton, etc. The freehold having been disposed of at L 5 103 per acre—a price, by the way, which, no doubt, is its present market value, should be encouraging to the new proprietory, for with the extensive planta tion and abundant water supply, together with the fact of the land being most suitable for the growth of turnips and fattening stock, com bined with the projected export of frozen meat, the value per acre should ere long be consider ably augmented, if not doubled. Every lot, with the exception of the piano, was sold. The steam plough, with its many etceteras realised 1.1,600, reapers, and binders, L3O to L 35 ; ploughs, harrows, etc., fair values, all imple ments and machinery being in excellent order. The horse stock sold well, and fully 25 per cent, above town rates. The sheep were really a magnificent lot of merinos, being large framed, well woolled and very even, showing great care on the part of the breeder, which was acknowledged fully by the prices realised —viz,, merino ewe lambs 9s, merino wether lambs 9s, merino, ewes old 8s per head. The sale was one of the most satisfactory we have conducted for some time, everything being of the best description, properly classed, and placed before the auction in captital order. Total sale L 4.798 18s 4d.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

f AUCTION SALES Tuesday, Judy 18. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. Wednesday, July 19. Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Rooms— Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs ; 12 o’clock. Saturday, Judy 22. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. Mr Alfred Harrison, at bis yards— Horses, Pigs, Produce, &c.; 12 noon. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &a Friday, July 21. Ashburton Racing Club—Annual General Meeting, Quill’s Hotel, 8 p.m. Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association—Annual Exhibition, Town Hall. Monday, July 24. Btttoogh Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, August 1. ashburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. C Wednesday, August 2. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o'clock. Thursday, August 3. Wakanui Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton tor Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 11a.m., and (Express) 5.40 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton tor Timaru and South, at 0.50 a.rn., 10.32 a.m. (Express),and 445 p.m.---thelatter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. rains. Arrive at Ashburton fro>: Christchurch at 10 20 a.m. (Express), 435p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Tijiaru and South at 10.45 a.m., 5.2-! pjCn CExpresa), and 8.10 p. m.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“Pip.” —Your inference ia perfectly correct. Through in advertence, the words “ per annum ” crept in after the figures “ L4O ” in our article on National Insurance in Thursday’s issue.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1882. The Egyptian Crisis.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.20 p.m. i

The terrible news from Egypt con tained in our “ extras ” of last night, and fully confirmed in later cablegrams, is calculated to cause a world-wide feeling of horror that the “ crisis ” should have culminated in a state of things so disastrous. Within the last day or two Alexandria has passed through an ordeal of a truly awful kind. The wildest confusion has reigned, and still reigns there, and murder and violence, pillage, incen diarism, and nameless outrages on the part of the enraged populace—includ ing lawless bands of marauders, who thirst not so much for vengeance as for an opportunity to let loose their unbridled passions—have caused a sickening feeling of apprehension to exist in the public mind as to the possible fate of other Europeans who have become involuntary participants in the dreadful scenes that are now being enacted in Egypt —and also for the result of the present outbreak. Although the state of Egypt has occa sioned considerable uneasiness for some months past, and the papers have contained news from time to time of a more or less alarming nature, the news of the actual outbreak of hostilities has taken many people by surprise, and they can hardly yet comprehend what all the trouble is about. Following the example of some of our contemporaries, therefore, we purpose to recount, very briefly for the benefit of our readers, the circumstances that have led up to the thrilling events of the past few days. Placed in possession of the facts of the case—made acquainted with the origin of the rupture —our readers— or such of them as may not he conversant with the history of the affair, will be able to follow with in creased interest the intelligence pub lished from day to day (and by us, lately, almost hour by hour, in the form of “ extras ”), as it comes to hand from the scene of action. To begin at the beginning, therefore, it may be said that for forty years Egypt, forming, as she does, the great highway between Europe and the East, has been jealously watched or guarded by those Powers with whom her commercial interests are, in consequence so closely bound up. Thus France and England

have long exercised a great influence over her control. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, gave an enormous impetus to commerce, and occa sioned a correspondingly increased in terest to be manifested in Egypt by those countries principally concerned in that commerce being preserved. The year 1879 placed England and France in positions of even greater power in relation to Egypt than they had formerly possessed, for in that year England became the purchaser of a share in the Canal at a cost of nearly four millions sterling, and united with France and other Powers to advance the great Egyptian loans. In fact, in 1879, so great had become the influence of England and France, that they brought about the abdication of the then Khedive, whose son, the present Khe dive succeeded to the Throne. The new monarch consented to the dictatorship ol England and Fiance, and the representatives of those coun tries became his Ministers. This sub mission to the guidance of others, how ever, although so long as it continued, it was attended with the best results, afforded an excellent excuse for dis affection. Unhappily, a rebellion is easier raised than quelled —and so arose the “ Nationalists,” as they called themselves, under the leadership of the redoubtable Arabi, whose name has figured so conspicuously in the news papers of late. It was this man who incited the people to rebellion, and who gradually usurped the functions and the power of the Khedive. The news of what Arabi was doing was very coolly received by the Peace-at-any. price Government of Mr Gladstone. They preferred to let the Khe dive fight his own battles, and get out of his scrapes the best way he could—so long, that was, as the precious canal remained open. Thus Arabi the adventurer became master of the situation, and the lives of the European population were in hourly danger. Then came the exodus of foreigners from Cairo and their flight to Alexandria, where hundreds of them were massacred in the recent disturb ance at the latter place. That mass acre was the prelude to the scenes of bloodshed that have just occurred. Arabi, intoxicated with his own suc cess and the enormous power he had acquired, now snapped his fingers at England, France, and Turkey, and defied them. Then the French and English allied fleet proceeded to Alexandria, and endeavored to make the rebel leader listen to reason. They demanded that a pledge should be given for the safety of the European population and for the maintenance of order, and the submission of the mal contents. To all of these demands Arabi contemptuously turned a deaf ear, and proceeded to fortify Alexan dria and make active preparations for war. Seeing the rebel’s determination, Sir Beauchamp Seymour demanded the surrender of Alexandria, and, meeting with a refusal, gave 36 hours’ notice to Arabi to reconsider matters. As this did not have the desired effect, the admiral hed nothing left for it but to bombard the city. With what has fol lowed our readers are acquainted.

War News.—We have now made ar rangements for a supply of war news direct from The Argus and The Age, and owing to the heavy cable charges, the extras issued during the day will b e charged for at one penny each. Im mediately the cablegrams are received, the extras will be issued, and may be procured at any time at this office or from the run" ners. Evangelistic Service. An evange listic service will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday next, when the Rev. Mr Beattie and Mr J. E. Buchanan will ad dress those present. Good Templaev.—Members of the Star of the East Lodge are reminded that the ordinal y weekly meetings of that Lodge will in future bo held on Saturday instead of Friday evenings, commencing from to night.

A Satisfactory Price. —At Tiinaru yesterday, a block at the corner of the Main South road and Strathallan street, consisting of three-eighths of an acre, with the Ship Hotel and some smaller buildings on it, was sold to Mr Miody, agent for Mr Green, for L 13,500. “Lambing Down.” —An alleged case of “ lambing down ” on the part' of a hotelkeeper came before the Resident Magistrate’s Court at Dunedin, yesterday. The plaintiff asserts that about a fortnight ago ho came to town with a cheque for L4O odd, and after staying at the New market Hotel for two days and a half was informed that he had drunk or “ shouted” away all but LI 3of that amount. He re fused to take this. Then the hotelkeeper offered him Ll 5, and eventually gave him L2O. The defence will be gone into on a future day. Borough Improvements.— We have noticed that several very good improve ments in many of the principal streets of the Borough have been effected during the past few months, in the way of metal ling and forming the streets to their proper level, kerbing and forming foot paths, etc. The Borough Council have indeed done their utmost with the limited means at their command in respect to improving the town, but wo hope that they will not relax their efforts now that their attention has been drawn to another necessary work. A small length of the footpath between The Guardian office and the Bank of Australasia corner re quires two or three loads of metal to make it passable in wet or slippery weather. Those whose business necessitates their “walking abroad” in West street after a few hours’ rain will be able to testify to the state of the path in question An “ Unmentionable ” Story.— A pair of “ unmentionables ” caused some fuss at the Court this morning. A man named Welsh was charged with appro priating the “ continuations ” during the absence of the lawful proprietor at the Hospital. Both men had been inmates of Mrs Harper’s boarding-house, at which establishment Welsh was acting as manager. When the ownei of the “ breeks ” came out of the Hospital he went back to get his property, but the boarding-house was closed. Shortly after wards he mot a young fellow named War ren wearing the missing trousers, and the matter was placed in the hands of the police. Warren being interviewed said that Welsh had sold him (he breeches, and on the strength of that assertion the latter was arrested and brought up to-day. When placed in the witness box, however, Warren denied that he had bought the trousers from Welsh, but said it was from Mrs Harper. Welsh was thereupon, of course, discharged. Warren exhibited so much levity in the box that ho may think himself lucky he did not get pulled up for contempt of Court. Such a case is exceedingly vexatious for the police, who have quite enough work on their hands without the sifting of groundless charges brought in consequence of the unreliable ness of witnesses. The accused is also entitled to a word of sympathy.

“Ready Money Richards.” —This well-know draper has just recommenced business at his old premises, East street, and announces some alarming sacrifices “ on account of the war.”

Wakandi Road District. —A public meeting of persons interested is called for the 20ch inst., at the schoolroom, Waka nui, to consider the Wakanui Flat water supply question, and that of river pro tection.

Band of Temperance,. —The meeting of the Presbyterian Band of Temperance will be postponed from Tuesday to Thurs day next, at the Town Hall, when the Rev. Mr Beattie will read a paper on “ Strong Drink.”

European Flax —At a meeting of the promoters of the European Flax, Fibre and Oil Company, held at the rooms of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Christchurch, yesterday, it was resolved to form a company for the purpose of encouraging the growth and manufacture of that product. A sub-, committee was appointed to draw up prospectus and rules, to be submitted at a general meeting to be called at an early date.

New Auctioneer. —Since our local ap peared yesterday refering to the premises about to be erected to the order of Mr W. F. Allen, we have been favored with a sight of the plans. Messrs Nelson and Coutts, well and favorably known for the quality of their work, are the contractors. The size of the section to be occupied by the premises is about 120 x 50 feet, and on this will be erected an auction room 30 x 20 feet, built of red and black pine, and with a roof of corrugated iron. The yards will contain pens for pigs, sheep, and poultry, and will be enclosed by a neat fence all the way round.

At Last. —The Timaru Harbor Board has at length decided to purchase a steam tug. This vessel is the p.s. Titan, 55 horse power, and a gross registered ton nage of 97. They say in America, when a newrail way line is opened that it is necessary for one or two of the officials to be killed before due precautions are taken for the prevention of accidents. The Harbor Board of Timaru appear to have the same sort of idea with regard to their port. It is only after a wreck or two has occurred that they have awakened up to the neces sity for a tug, the possession of which, a few weeks ago, would have averted the disaster to the City of Perth and the Ben venue.

Railway Tariff Reduction. —At a meeting held at the schoolroom, Spring field, on Saturday, July Ist, the following resolutions were unanimonly carried ; “ That this mooting is of opinion that one penny per ton per mile would be a fair rate of tariff on coal, stone, fireclay, and other minerals.” “That a general re vision and reduction of the tariff on the Canterbury line is highly desirable and necessary to this part of the colony.” “ That a committee, consisting of Messrs Enys, Rutherford, Moody, Upton, Smith, Benham, Cassidy, Cunningham, Davies, Williamson, Vale, Concliffo, Redfern, and Shanks, be appointed to communicate with prominent citizens in the principal centres of population in Canterbury, to endeavour to give effect by co-operation to the views expressed by this meeting.”

Christchurch Supreme Court. —Yes- terday the jury, in the Chatham Islands shooting case (having been locked up all night) came into Court and said they could not agree. They were therefore discharged, and it was arranged to have a fresh trial. David M'Niven was indicted for having shot at John Glanville with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The case for the Crown was that the prosecutor and prisoner were fellow lodgers. On the day mentioned in the indictment the pro secutor was sitting with Annie Walsh, a servant girl, in the house in the kitchen. The prisoner came into the passage and fired a shot at the prosecutor from a re volver. Annie Walsh deposed to the main facts sworn to by the prosecutor as to the events of the evening. The jury after an absence of twenty minutes, re turned into Court with a verdict of “ Not Guilty,” and the prisoner was discharged.

Ashburton Brass Band. —The Ashbur ton Brass Band, which has made very rapid progress indeed under its present bandmaster, Mr George Hoskins, has decided to give open-air performances at least once a fortnight, the evenings chosen being Satuadays, and the place the grass plot in the centre of Baring square east, the public “village green.” The first performance will come off to-night, at 7.30, if the weather be at all favorable, and Baring square having been chosen will prevent the thoroughfare in East street being in any way obstructed by the crowd who usually gather round the band. Of course bad weather, if we should happen to have it to-night, will prevent the band’s appearance, but if the evening is fine the following programme will be per formed : March, “Over the garden wall” (Newton); quadrille, “ Echoes from the West” (Newton); polka, “Gazelle” (R. Smith); fantasia, “ Revival” (Linton); schottische, “The Signal” (Leaman); valse, “ Rustic Queen" (R. Smith). Poultry Association. —A meeting of the Poultry Association was held last night at Saunders’ buildings, Mr S. Saunders being in the chair. After the usu..l routine business the question of qualification for cup for largest prize taker in canaries was decided as follows : —Winners of Society’s first prizes to count two points, winners of second prizes one, greatest number of points to take the cup. It was decided that the art union prizes should be placed on the stage of the hall, and distributed to the winners at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening. We are requested to draw the attention of the farming com munity to the silver cup to be awarded to the class barndoor fowls, and also all in tending exhibitors are reminded that the entries will positively close on Tuesday. Any entries made after that date cannot appear in the catalogue, and will be charged double entrance fees. The Secre tary reports that entries are rapidly coming in from outside districts, and a capital exhibition is anticipated.

Political Gossip. — The correspondent of the Pi ess at Wellington wires, under yesterday’s date, as follows:—The Go vernment Bill providing for the payment of membsrs comes down by “ Royal mes sage.” It is called the “General Assem bly Members’ Expense Bill,” and enacts that members of both Houses of Parlia ment who reside more than ten miles from the place of meeting shall bo paid 200 guineas per annum in addition to tra velling expenses both ways, and that members residing within ten miles shall receive Ll4l. A deduction of L3is to be made for every sitting day on which any member is absent from his place. Prom remarks I have heard I do not think this Bill will suit the grasping sec tion who make a trade of politics,and who are much disgusted to find that L3OO a year is not proposed as their remunera tion. They will probably make an effort to have the salary increased to that sum, or else will seek to upset the Bill so as to leave it still open to members to scramble for as large a sum as they may seize. There is still no sign of a no-confidenco motion, and no one seems seriously to believe that one will be proposed at all. The dissensions in the Opposition camp are as wide as ever, and a coalescence seems more and more unlikely. It is be lieved that the Land Bill will pass the second reading by a large majority, but will be seriously pulled about and turned inside-out in committee. Mr Pyke has given notice to call the attention of the Government to the circulation pf spurious coins in Christchurch.

Chertset Library. — A meeting of the Chertsey Library Committee was held on Friday evening. Present Messrs McDonald, Todd, Childs, Wallace, and Grey. It was resolved to hold, on an early date, an evening assembly in aid of the funds of the institution. Several members of the committee were then de puted to further the necessary arrange ments, and report at a meeting to be held that night week.

THE CRISIS IN EGYPT

Failure of Negotiations. The Bombardment to be Resumed. To Gain Time. I The Egyptians Retreated to the Interior. The Convicts Fire the City. Horrible Massacre of Europeans. [by cable.] [per reuter’s agency.] [A portion of the following appeared in a second edition and “ extras” issued from this office last evening : —] Alexandria, July 13. The forts have been abandoned, and it is reported the Egyptian troops have evacuated in a body. The town is now given up to pillage, and lawless arnachy, and the most fearful confusion prevails. It has been ascertained that when the flag of truce was hoisted yesterday, a boat went off to the English flagship, and the Egyptian envoy requested that negotia tions for the settlement of hostilities may be entered up. Admiral Seymour, in reply, said that he could not agree to the request unless the forts commanding the harbor were first surrendered.

This demand was refused by the Egyp tians, and the temporary truce was there fore ended. The bombardment of the harbor forts was to have been resumed to-day, but the weather has prevented firing. As soon as it moderates the cannonade will re-com mence. It has been ascertained that the Khe dive is safe. Later. It is now known that the flag of truce was hoisted by the Egyptians merely to enable their troops to withdraw in safety from the forts and entrenched positions. The whole of the army which was in the city has retreated into the interior, and the fortifications have been entirely aban doned.

The city has been set on fire in several places by a body of released convicts, and the whole town is now in flames.

The populace have become violently en raged, and have made an attack upon the Europeans remaining in the city. The European quarter has been demo lished, and fully one hundred Europeans have been massacred. Most horrible atrocities have been committed by the attackers. Many Europeans have succeeded in fighting their way through the mob to the beach, where they were rescued by boats from the English ships, and conveyed on board. The Khedive has again disappeared, and his whereabouts is at present un known. London, J uly 13. H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, Colonel in charge of the Rifle Brigade, has applied to be appointed to command of the army that is under orders for Egypt. FURTHER PARTICULARS. The Government Policy. The Khedive’s Life Threatened. Demoralisation of the Troops. The City Still in Flames. The City in a State of Anarchy. The Arabs Plunder the City. Slaughter of the Marauders. Steamer Aground in the Canal. The Canal Blocked. Devastation of the City. Terrible State of Rapine. The Forts Undermined. Safety of the Khedive. Alexandria, July 13. A force of English marines from the float landed to-day, and attacked the marauders. The latter scattered in all directions, and seven of them were shot dead by the fire of the marines. The Khedive has taken refuge in his palace at Ramleh, five miles from the city. A large body of troops surround the palace, and are making threats on the Khedive’s life. His Majesty’s condition is deemed most critical and precarious, and great fears are entertained for his safety. It is reported that the Egyptian troops have massed in force outside the city, and at the same time others say that they are demoralised, and are rapidly retreating into the interior.

The city is still burning in many parts. The conflagration is greatest in the native and European quarters, and it is now rapidly extending in the direction of the port. It is suspected that the town forts have been undermined by the Egyptians, in anticipation of their occupation by the English. The admiral has landed a force of 600 men to stay the flames if possible, but this will be a work of enormous diffi culty. Admiral Seymour has received instruc tions from England not to dismantle the forts, but to invite the Khedive to restore order, in concert with Dervish Pasha, the Turkish Special Commissioner. The admiral has invited the com manders of the fleets of the other Euro pean Powers lying off the port to co operate with him in restoring order. Alexandria, July 14, Morning.

The city continues in a state of com plete anarchy and lawlessness. It is now overrun by hundreds of plunderers and released convicts and marauders, who are pillaging in every direction, and continu ing the work of setting fire to the houses. It has been ascertained that the Khe dive has escaped from Raraleh Palace, and has succeeded in getting on board a vessel in the harbor. His Majesty is ac companied by Dervish Pasha, whose life is also in peril, owing to the fury of the mob.

The city may be said to be completely devastated and given up to rapine and fire.

The Arabs are now joining the plun derers and looting the city. Intelligence has been received that the new tea steamer Glenlyon is aground in the Suez Canal, and the latter is there fore blocked. It is stated in addition that the Arabs have attacked, and are looting the vessel, but this latter informa tion requires confirmation. Later. The Khedive is now atßaselton Palace, where he is guarded by a force of seven hundred British marines. London, July 14. 1 he instructions which have been sent

to Admiral Seymour not to dismantle the forts and to endeavor to restore order in Alexandria, are understood to indicate the policy which Government intend to pursue at the present juncturs in regard to Egypt.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

fpKU reutbh’s AGENCY.] The Australian Cricketers. London, July 12. The cricket match Australians v. Marylebone which was postponed yes terday, owing to the ram, was resumed to-day. The weather was fine, Maryle bone in their first innings scored 302. The Australians then went in for their first innings, which closed for a total of 138. Time was then called, and the match was drawn. London, July 13. The cricket match was to have been commenced to-day at Dewsbury, be tween the Australians and United North, but it had to be postponed owing to the heavy rain. The Maori Deputation. A deputation of Maoris from Auck land, with a petition to the Queen, has arrived in London, and Earl Kimber ley has consented to grant the deputa tion an interview at an early date.

AUSTRALIAN

[per rbuter’s agency.] The Manapouri. Melbourne, To-day. Sailed—Manapouri, for the Bluff. The Stock Tas. The question of the abolition of the stock lax has been referred to the Tariff Commission, now sitting. Sale of Sheep. Sydney, Yesterday. Messrs Mort and Co.’s annual sale of stud sheep was concluded to-day. The attendance at the auction has been large, and keen competition was ex perienced for the various lots offered. The bidding throughout was spirited. 951 sheep have been sold, realising a total of 1,2,025.

The Markets. New Zealand wheat, 5s id; New Zealand oats, 3s 6d; maize, 5s id. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, L 35. Amalgamated. The firm of Messrs Mort and Cc., wool brokers and stock and station agents, haas been amalgamated with that of Messrs Goldsborough and Co. The present partners in the former firm will continue the active manage ment of the combined company, and will retain a large interest as share holders. Tenders are now invited by the company for the erection of ware houses on a large scale near Darling Harbour, providing storage capacity for 50,000 bales of wool. Stuck Up. The branch of the Australasian Joint Stock Bank at Grafton was stuck up to-day by a bushranger, who, after gagging the accountant, carried off notes and gold to the value of L 2,900. The robber is still at large. Resigned. The Hon. John Lucas, M.L.C., who was praintifif in a recent action against the Government for compensation for land taken at Darling Harbour, has re signed his appointment as trustee of the National Park at Port Hacking, and his resignation has been accepted by the Government. The Hero. Sydney, To-day. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Hero, for Auckland. Defence of Sydney Harbour. A suggestion has been made that Government should purchase two gun boats for the defence of Sydney Har bour. Wheat, Flour, and Freights. Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat is quoted at 6s. There is a fair demand for town flour, which is unchanged at Ll 4 per ton; country brands, Ll 3. Freights are dull, and without change.

TELEGRAMS.

[pee press association.] Winiata. Auckland, To-day. When arrested by Tawhiao’a orders, Winiata’s father had started out with a gun with the intention of shooting a European as utw. It is rumored that Wiuiata’s friends have carried away the property of Newton, one of the native witnesses against the accused. “Burgled.” Gilmour’s drapery was “ burgled ” yes tei day morning, and L3O worth of goods and a few shillings cash was stolen. There is no clue yet. Epiha’s Sentence. The Upper Thames natives intend peti tioning re Epiha’s sentence. Now Proceeding. Winiata’s case is proceeding to-day. Interrupted. Wellington, To-day. The telegraph authorities have received information that the Siberian lines are in terrupted. Shaky. Oamaru, To-day. A slight shock of earthquake was felt at 8.20 yesternight.

WINIATA SENTENCED TO DEATH.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day, Winiata has been found guilty and sentenced to death.

FEARFUL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

One Hundred and Eighty People Killed. Many Others Seriously Injured. [by cable.] [per redtbk’s agency.] St. Petersburg, July 13. A terrible railway accident occurred to day on the Moscow line, resulting in the death of fully one hundred and eighty people, and in serious injuries to many others. The train was completely wrecked.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASH B DRTON. -To-day. ( Before his Worship the Mayor and Mr T. Bullock, J.P.) Drunkenness. A first offender was fined 6s. The Stabbing Case.— Par Petersen was charged on remand with stabbing Joseph Capstick on the head and arm with a pocket-knife, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.—Mr Purnell ap peared for the accused, and said that as he had only Just been instructed, and the charge was a very serious one, ho would ask that the case might be postponed until Monday.—Sergeant Felton said that the accused had had every opportunity of procuring counsel before but had only that morning expressed a desire to consult a solicitor.—Ultimately the Bench de cided to grant a further remand until Friday. Alleged Larceny from a Boarding house.—Thomas Welsh was charged with the larceny of clothing, etc., to the value of L 3, the property of Thos. Mullaney, from Harper’s boarding-house.—Sergeant Felton asked to withdraw the charge as read, and make it the larceny of a pair of trousers only.—Thos. Mullaney, carpen ter, stated that he was a carpenter resid ing in Ashburton. Had lately been an inmate of the Hospital, where he had been for nearly eight weeks a patient in consequence of meeting with an accident. Believed the prisoner was acting as manager for Mrs Harper. When witness left the boarding-house for the hospital he left all his clothes, including the trousers produced, hanging up in his room. Recognised the trousers by cer tain chisel-marks on the side of them. Their value was about 9s or 10s. Never authorised the accused or anyone else to sell or otherwise dispose of the clothes. When witness left the hospital ho went to the boarding-house and found nobody in it. Subsequently he met a man named Warren, who was wearing the trousers.— James Warren, who appeared to think the matter an excellent joke, judging from hia ill-concealed merriment, was then put into the box and being asked by Sergt. Felton whether Welsh had sold him the trousers, said that he had not, but that they had been sold to him by Mrs Harper herself, although Welsh was present at the time ■ the bargain was made.—Sergeant Felton i observed that the witness flatly contra dicted himself. When interviewed by the police he had distinctly stated that he had bought the trousers from Welsh and not r from Mrs Harper. In consequence of ■ that statement Welsh had been traced to Timaru, and there arrested for the alleged theft. Under the circumstances it would be useless to go on with the case, and he * (SirgeantFelton) would ask leave to with -1 draw it. The accused was then dis -1 charged. The Court th?n roso.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, July. 14 The Council only sat twenty minutes. The Auckland College and Grammar School Bill was read a third time and passed. The Nelson College Bill was read a first time. The Council rose at 2.30. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, July 13. THE VAGRANT ACT. The Vagrant Act Amendment Bill (Mr O’Callaghan), was read a third time and passed. Friday, July 14 The House met at 2.30. WELLINGTON HARBOR BOARD BILL. After two hours and a half discussion, the Gill was read a third time, on the voices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. The Ashburton County Council Em powering Bill was read a third time. INFORMAL PETITIONS.

A discussion took place with regard to the reception of a petition of an informal character, through each sheet not being signed. Mr Feldwick suggested that a printed form of petition with directions should be sold at a nominal price at'all Post offices. Mr O'Callaghan suggested that direc tions for drawing petitions should be ex hibited at post and telegraph offices and railway stations. The Hon. Major Atkinson undertook- to take steps to disseminate information pp : the subject. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS A message was read from the Governor, covering a draft of a Bill to reimburse the expenses of members attending Parliament and to provide for the same. THE LAND BILL. ; ' Mr Sutton resumed the debate on the second reading of the Land Bill. ‘ ' 1:: : Mr Seddon considered it one of the most important measures before the House, and affecting the future of the country to a very great’ extent. He , thought the attempt to force settlement . within the last few years had been carried too far. The public interests would not have suffered, or the settlers, if a great deal of deferred payment land had not been taken up. It was a great hardship to inflict upon men without money to go ' away and settle on remote lands without having any experience. He did not think the deferred payment system a success. ■ He did not think the arrears due would ever be paid up. The military settlement scheme had also proved a failure. He considered the auction system the fairest and best, preferable to either ballot or tender. He did not think those who had paid high prices at auction had any claim to relief. He was sorry that it was no: proposed to place all native lands under the administration of the Waste Land Boards. This was an urgent necessity. The colony itself was borrowing money, and it was absurd for it to refuse to sell its land for cash. He would support the second reading, but would try to improve the Bill in committee so as to make it workable and worthy of the Parliament. After considerable discussion Mr Pyke moved the adjournment of the debate, which was agreed to. The House rose at 12.15 till Monday at 7.30.

LUNATIC ALYLUM DISCLOSURES.

Says a Press Association telegram from Dunedin, under yesterday’s date : Some interest has been created by the publication of a report by Mr Bradshaw, Deputy Inspector of Lunatic Asylums here, concerning inmates of the Asylum whom hs alleged to be sane. In one case, that of B. W., he alleges the man was committed without a warrant, was twice discharged on the first examination as sane, but the third time was detained, being decidedly insane. It is understood that Mr Bradshaw refers to this case to show that such persons on being sent to ' the Asylum merely for examination should be kept separate from lunatics, in whose company at present they have to sleep, etc. Another case is that of A.T.A., who, when Mr Bradshaw saw him, was, he alleges, sane, and had complained to him that', he had been kept there ten years, enough to make him mad.” Mr says—“ After consulting Dr Neill, I have come to the conclusion from what he says, and from observation, that this patient is not insane, and ought to be discharged. He is a strong, healthy looking person, and ought to be able, from his appearance, to earn his living : outside of the Asylum. lam of opinion

THE ASH73URION GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1882.



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Wanted WANTS D KNOWN. Borough Rates Unpaid on July 31 will be SUED FOR without further notice. jl!3 ANTED KNOWN, that two Gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARD and RESIDENCE in a private family, near the Church of Eng land. Apply to William Smith, East street. jH4 ANTED KNOWN—That the best place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Hayes’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. 669 e \TTANTED KNOWN—That Robert VV Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. r ANTED Known—The late Proprie tress of the A 1 Restaurant has Removed to those new and commodious premises of Mr Quill’s, Wills street, now called the London Dining Rooms, ad joining Elz Bros., Coach Builders, and to cope with dull times she is now offering BOARD and LODGING at 18s per week ; BOARD only, 13s. Meals at all hours. 653 e WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy P-inting, executed on the shortest notice, at the Guadian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co.’s. West street. ... T - —vsazasw-iMUM. , aaMap«a Special Advertisements. PIANOS.— Wanted Seen, two DRES DEN MODELS, good as new, con siderably UNDER COST. H. J. Weeks’ Music Depot, Tancred street. LANDED. —Wanted Known, having cleared out a number of Pianos lately, new Pianos and Organs Just Landed. H. J. Weeks’ Music Depot. 760 c



rnHE LATEST NOVELTY FROM X PARIS. THE WONDERFUL ANTI POPIJIKUMPTIJAPI. On being wound up, it flies round and round upwards in the air, ascending to an immense height, flapping its wings in the most life-like manner. Price Is Od. ANDRE WES BROS., Booksellers, Stationers, etc., East street south. 334 e



O. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, OBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B. D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con jertinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Or puis, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. flaircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASIJRURTON. SCHOOL BOOKS. GOUOOXi STATIONERY. SCHOOL COMMITTEES SUPPLIED. Foolscap from 16s per Ream, Cash. Envelopes ~ Ca 6d per 1,000 ~ Note Paper, Five Quires, Is ~ A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Ledgers, Cash, Day Books, and Ledger Books IN STOCK. Toys Fancy Goods, Crewel Wools, &c. 257 a JEL M. Jones. Stationer and Bookseller, 293 d



I'IHE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS THB MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING Manufactured BT THB NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, Which can be purchased at their Retail Branches all over New Zealand. ; A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Thousands of discerning customers testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Garments are the very best for BEADY MONEY. Ashburton Branch: EAST STREET. W. SPARROW, Manager. 692 c



i - gUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY", John Meech, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Begs to invite his friends to inspect his arge stock of New and Second-hand Fur niture, consisting of Drawing-room and Bedroom Suites Chiffoniers Book Gases Wardrobes Chests of Drawers Tables Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads Cota, Cradles Perambulators And everything required in household urnish’ng at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of repairs. Furniture bought, and high prices given. Furniture lent, on weekly and monthly payments JOHN MEECH, Burnett streb Opposite the Mail Office. ATCHMAKERS Q i EWELLERS, GH /chJsZ The Celebrated American Waltham Watches, in sterling hunting cases, from £0 10a. N.B.—None genuine unless en graved “ Waltham, Mass.” on movement. Rotherham's Celebrated} -higiish Levers, from £3 10s. A*l Watches Timed, and Guaranteed Two iesrs.



Special Advertisements. E W COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. The Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS and has now on Stock and to Arrive, A large supply of the best Newcastle Coals, (From the Old Lambton Mine), which will bo delivered to Customers to any part of the Town and Suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber and Coal Merchant, 468 e East street, Ashburton.



INTER BOOTS. WINTER BOOTS. C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashburton, and Tinwald, has just received a large assortment of Strong and Useful Boots for this season of the year, which he is selling at Christchurch prices. 998 e THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Or A AAA TO LEND, in sums of £oo,ooo £3 0 0 And upwards, on the security of Freehold Property, at Lowest Current Rates. ADVANCES to FARMERS are also made on Growing CROPS of Grain ; and also on Growing Clips of WOOL. Seed Wheat, Oats, and Barley supplied to farmers on moat favorable terms. They have For Sale at Lowest Rates— FEED OATS CHICK WHEAT FLOUR, BRAN. & SHARPS CEMENT, WILLIAM HORNE, 518 e Agent. rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, 18th JULY. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, at 7.30. Addresses by the Rev. A. M. Beattie, and Mr J. E. Buchanan. ALL CORDIALLY INVITED. Sankey’s Hymns used. Members of Committee and United Choir meet at 7 o’clock. jl 15



Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, and are SELLING AS CHEAP AS EVER. Special : CALICOES FLANNELS WIFCEYS, and DRESS STUFFS. Bargains in LADIES’ ULSTERS, COSTUMES, and WINTER SKIRTS. We have still a Large Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &C. Note the address : EVERETT BROS., Havelock street, Next'lHarrison’s Auction Rooms.



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