The Standard reports that a party of Russian officers and engineers have chartered four American steamers to proceed to Egypt on a surveying expe dition.

The money market is rather more firm. The money market for Colonial Government debentures is quiet.

The corn market is easier,

April 28,

It is reported that M‘Lagon will be nominated for the Bishopric of Lich field.

April 29. Exchange of views between European Powers is proceeding.

Berlin, April 28,

The North German Gazette states that the intended despatch of the British ironclad squadron to the Baltic is a measure which will affect neutral in terests and complicate the situation. St. Petersburg, April 27.

With reference to England’s objec tion to the indefiniteness of Prince Bismarck’s proposition for the basis of the Congress, Ministerial journals here state that the great Powers never agreed that there should be a direct exchange of views prior to the meeting of the Peace Congress.

Constantinople, April 28

The Roumeli'an insurgents surprised a Russian camp near Philopopolis, and captured 1000 prisoners.

Grand Duke Nicholas has been re called from Stefano on account of ill health. General Todleben succeeds to the chief command.

Rome, April 26,

The new Pope reiterates the protest of Pius IX. relative to the temporal power of the Papacy.

AUSTRALIAN.

Accident to Trickett, Champion Sculler.

Sydney, April 29. Two New Zealand shorthorn bulls have taken first prize at the exhibition. A third was not entered.

(Special to the Globe.)

Trickett, the champion sculler, lost two fingers of his left hand by an acci dent. His rowing will be stopped.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, Monday. The Acclimatisation Society has re solved to offer a reward for the convic tion of persons shooting game without a license.

The Governor has returned in the Wolverine from the North. He will be entertained at a ball by the Northern Club on Thursday. Alexandra, Monday. Seven canoes, four being large war canoes, fully manned, have just arrived here to take Sir" George Grey and Mr. Sheehan to the Hikurangi meeting. No Europeans but the Government party will be allowed at the meeting. Rimu kuta and Ngatihiwa are in charge of the ridge leading to the settlement. Wellington, Monday. The Colonial Insurance Company has appointed the Bank of New Zealand as its bankers for the colony. Riverton, Monday. The exitement here regarding the Longwood quartz reef continues, but nothing is definitely known by outsiders concerning the Hay claim prospect. Specimens from their claim are generally believed to be very rich. A number of capitalists from Invercargill and the Lakes, including several experienced reefers, are now visiting the grounds, and appear satisfied with the prospects. From the number of men who have gone, the whole of Longwood’s ranges should be thoroughly prospected by this time. Six applications for mining leases are already registered, and several appli cations will be made during the week. A large portion of the ground is held under miners’ rights. There is a great want of pack tracks for the transit of

provisions. Those existing are nothing but very narrow and roughly cut bush tracks, along which men can only carry light swags. The distance of the field from Riverton is fifteen miles, seven by boat up the river, and the rest by track.

Hokitika, Monday,

The second trial of Ryan for the murder of Daniels commenced to-day, before Judge Richmond. The evidence of the surveyors, medical evidence, and that of Caldwell and two sons, was taken. Nothing new has been elicited as yet. Timaru, Monday. James Urquhart, a farmer of good position at Mount Horrible, was arrested to-day for cattle stealing at Waimate. Great difficulty is experenced in get ting vessels to take grain away, and it is rapidly accumulating in consequence. It is probable that a vessel will be laid on direct from here to London.

Dunedin, Tuesday. The Star says Mr. Larnach’s resigna tion for the Dunedin seat will be placed in the Speaker’s hand this week. Mr. C. S. Reeves comes forward in the Government interest. The Chamber of Commerce has made a strong representation to Government about the defenceless state of Dunedin.

From the time of the Pope’s death the Cam erlengo, quite aware of the abuses that have been going on in the Vatican, had been calling the heads of the respective departments to ac count. “Plow many horses have you in the stables ?” he asked in his curt, prompt manner of the Master of the Horse, Marchese Serlupi. “Really, your Eminence, I cannot undertake to say.” “What! is it possible, and you the Mas ter of the Horse? Within 24 hours I expect a complete inventory of stablesand coach-houses in perfect order.” This explains the furbishing up of the State carriages, the oiling of the wheels, &c., which gave rise to the rumour that the Pope and Cardinals would proceed immediately after the election to take possession of St John Lateran. With regard to the rest of the offici als, his Holiness has merely said, “ For eight days everything will remain in its present con dition. We will decide meanwhile as to the future.” The trepidation of every person con cerned may well be imagined.

THE EVENING ECHO, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 187 S.



MR, BRANSON, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR. JLJAS COMMENCED PRACTICE in ASHBURTON, and can be consulted at the SOMERSET HOTEL until he can obtain suitable Offices. WEST COAST LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has just OPENED those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Persons pationising this establishment can rely on securing all the com forts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for'Boarders. N.B.—The proprietor trusts by strict atten tion to the comfort of his patrons, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of public custom, WANTED, about the beginning of June a 3 or 4 roomed Cottage, to rent. Ad dress, W. “ Echo” Office. WANTED, TV O INTELLIGENT, LADS willing to learn the Printing Business. Apply “ Echo ” Office. FOR SALE. 700 ACRES of the finest Agricultural LAND in Canterbury. Apply, A. O. AITKEN & CO.



MRS. E. PETERSON, t DRESSMAKER, Tancred Street, INFORMS tlie Ladies of Ashburton that she has REMOVED to TANCRED STREET (four doors from .Firth, Pass, & Co’s), and trusts that the patronage she has received in the past will he continued in the future. [A Card.] PRIVATE LESSONS' TO YOUNG LADIES, Four times a Week in Music, French, German, and Drawing, at MISS STEANE’S, Oxford Villa, Burnett Street.



COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. HP HE undersigned being convinced that room exists in this County for the development of a Business specially suited for the wants of Stockowners, Farmers, &c., have determined upon EXTENDING heir present connection as Grain Buyers, Millers, &c, by OPENING AN ESTABLISHMENT for the purpose of BUYING & SELLING STOCK, STATIONS, ETC., and with a view of giving every facility for Stockowneis obtaining full value for their pro ducts, have engaged the services of MR. NEIL MACLEAN, (late Manager of the Acton Station), as AUCTIONEER. whose long experience and admitted ability in that line cannot be questioned. • The Firm have Constantly on hand Improved and Unimproved FARMS FOR SALE on the most favorable terms. Advances made on Wool, Grain, etc., con signed for shipment to England, Australia, or America. Advances made on Crops. AGENTS FOR Osborne’s Reapers and Binders Ransome and Sims’ and Head’s Agricul tural Implements. PROrERTIKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS VALUED. SAUNDERS BROS., Asiirurton. Messrs SAUNDERS BROS, have for Sale, Situated on the NORTH BANK of the RAKAIA, 4000 acres, partly improved. 690- ~ unimproved 675 ~ fenced 7<50 ~ 400 of which are nowin Turnips 7 2 ~ unimproved 400 „ WAKANUI DISTRICT. 490 acres, 201 » 2 55 „ 201 hi 936 130 of which are ploughed highly improved ~ House, Stable, &c. 200 » Sixty Acres four miles from the Township. Several Valuable Town Sections.



Saunders Bros. HAVE £4 non t 0 LEND ll pc> n TOWN f SECTIONS and other l-'REEIIOLD PROPERTY. £2,000 £2,800 '° ADVICED in * Sums of £IOO and upwards. Preference given to town sections and house securities. I'9a non t 0 be advanced oC^(J 3 000 on GROWING CROPS, LIVE STOCK, and other AGRICULTURAL Security.



DRAUGHT HORSES. HP lIE Undersigned liave FOR SALE a L Number of Broken and Unbroken COLTS now to be seen in their Paddocks, adjoining the Ashburton Domain. SAUNDERS BROS. NOTICE TO FARMERS, HORSE BREEDERS, AND OTHERS. THE Advertisers are prepared to Receive HORSES for Sale by. Public Auction or Privately, and to make Liberal Cash Advances on same. Good PADDOCK'S and Plenty oj FEED for Stock. SAUNDERS BROS. 'JMIE attention of Merchants, Surveyors, Architects, Lawyers, and the Residents of Ashburton generally, is invited to our Increased Stock of Stationery and Office Materials, including Stationery Cases Office Paper Paper Weights Letter Balances Copying Ink Office Ink Liquid Gum Call Bells Travellers’ Inkstands Pen Racks Mathematical Instruments, &c. FURNESS & DIXON, Stationers’ Hall. U T II E EVENING EC H O.” Town Agent, MR. A. \VE STON, Tancred-street.



WILLIAM GAVIN, •DRAPER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, ESPECTFULLY announces that he J>ESPE HAS CLOSED his Shop the " Echo ” Office) where he has had a Clearing Sale for some time. From encouragement received he has re solved to Commence Business permanently,, WITH A FRESH STOCK in one of the Shops in Montgomery’s New Buildings,. ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF MAY.- It is his intention to confine himself exclu sively to the GENERAL DRAPERY DEPARTMENT, By strict attention to business, selling at the lowest possible price, and all clue civility, he hopes to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding, district. W. R. BOYLE, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT,. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Al. RESTAURANT. REMOVAL To the premises lately occupied by Mr. Quinton. TANCRED STREET, On the Bth April. Increased Accommodation. C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR.



J. G. ANSTEE, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Every description of Carpentering, and all kinds of Jobbing Work, Shop Fittings, &c., done on the most reasonable terms.. Pictures Mounted and Framed !



[a card.] E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, AND TOBACCONIST, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Fancy Goods of all Descriptions at Lowest Prices.



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