COMMERCIAL.

[by telegraph.]

Dunedin, Oct. 1.

Good sample milling wheat, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 7d.; fowl’s wheat, 2s. 6d. to 3s, j feed oats, is. 6d. ; milling is. 7d. to is. Bd. ; malt barley, 2s. gd. to 3s. 3d. ; feed, is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; potatoes, L2 ; grass hay, L2 10s. ; oaten hay, L 3 ; medium wheat, 3s. 9d. to 45.; straw, L2 ; bran, L 3 10s. ; pollard, L 4 10s. ; flour, Lio ios. to L 11; oatmeal, L 9 10s.; pearl barley, L 1 8; onions, Bs. ; cheese 4d. to sd. ; bacon, rolled, Bd.; hams, sides bacon, 7% d. to per lb. (grain fed) ; chaff, L2 15s. 5 prime beef, 255. per loolbs. ; mutton, i&d. to per lb.

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER { VICES AND MEETINGS.

EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Morning, at 11, Mr. J. Ward. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. A. W. Hands. ' - Wednesday. Evening Service at 7 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Choir Practice at 8.

Thursday. Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting, at 7.30 p.m. Country Services —To-Morrow. Longbeach, 11 a.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Waterton, 3p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Wiilowby, at 3 p.m., Mr. J. Ward. Tinwald at 6.30 p.m., Mr. J. Ward.

RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Afternoon, baptism and children’s service, at 3 o’clock. Evening, at 7, Rev. W. H. Elton. St. John’s, Barrhill, 11 a. m., Rev. W. H. Elton. Kyle, 3p.m., Lay Reader. St. Barnabas’, Methven, 11. a.m., Lay f Reader. . All Saints, Sherwood, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Communion. —First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’.' Fifth Sunday at St. James’. Baptism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in > : the month. . Sunday School. St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 every Sunday. / Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. — St. Mark’s. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Have lock Street, West. " Rev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. ••- Sunday Services. Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, in the Church.—Rev. A. M. Beattie. Wakanui School, at 3 p.m., Re/’. A. M. Beattie. - Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon.—Mr. W. Gavin, Superinten dent. Tuesday. Finance Committee—First Tuesday of every month, in the Church at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues day of every month, in the Church at 7.30/ Wednesday. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church Vestry—Weekly at 7- Week night Service at B—Rev. A. M. .. Beattie. Thursday. Tinwald School —Weekly service at 7.30. f ” - Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Savage, con ductor ; Mr. A. Stott, organist. RAKAIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ' —Town Hall, Rakaia. Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, Minister. Sunday. Rakaia Town Hall at ll a.m. Chertsey School, at 3p.m.

WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. s \ Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10 ; service at 11, Rev. J. Simmonds. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Simmonds. Sunday School—Afternoon, at 2.30. country services. Old Men’s Home—Afternoon, at 3, Rev. V J. Simmonds. Tinwald—Evening, at 6.30, Mr. H. M. Jones. 'Seafield : —Afternoon, at 2.30, Mr. G. W. Leadley ; Sunday School at 1.30. Monday. Cameron Street Church—Prayer meeting at eight o’clock. Tuesday. Class yy Thursday. Preaching Service at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall; Class at the conclusion of the service. Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30., Mr. Weeks, con ductor, PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wires Street, East. Rev. Arthur J. Smith, Pastor. Sunday. ; Motning School at 10 a.m. . Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. A. J. ' Smith. Afternoon School at 2.30 p.m. y Evening Service at 6.30 p.m., Rev. A. J. Smith. Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7 p.m. y Tuesday. : Divine service at 7.30 p.m., Rev. A. J. Smith. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m. Friday. . Choir practice at 7. 30 p. m. Saturday. Young Mens’ Bible Class at Mr, Smith’s, - at 7 p.m. ' NEWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ' : ' " Sunday. ’/Morning School, 9.30. -- Divine Service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., /;' y Mr. W. H. Puddicombe. y ASHBURTON FORKS. ■ Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Rev. A. J. Smith.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily.

For Chertsey Rakaia. &c., at 10a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. ) For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hirids, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at 6 a. m., 10 a.m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m.

For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a. m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office—

From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. Fr*m Temulca and Timaru at 10.15 a, m. 5.35 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p. m.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1880. No Jurisdiction.

Mr. Guinness’ decision in Hume v. M'Cutcheon, which was reported in yester day’s Herald, is to say the least, one of the most startling which we have heard him deliver in Ashburton. His Worship gravely ruled that if upon the hearing of an information for assault, or threatened assault as in this case, it turn 3 out that there is a dispute between the prosecutor and the accused, or, as in this case, be tween the prosecutor’s employer and the accused, relating to the title to the land on which the assault or threatened assault is alleged to have taken jxlace, then the Court has no jurisdiction to hear the complaint. It appears to us that Mr. Guinness has strangely misconceived the law as to his jurisdiction, and to have jumbled up into an utter state of confusion his powers as an R.M., under the R.M.

Act, 1867, with his powers as represent ing two J. P’s under the J.P. Act, 1866. Mr. Guinness appears to think that when 110 sits to hear an information for an offence punishable on summary conviction, he is sitting as an R.M. under the R.M, Act, whereas in truth he is really acting as two justices under the other Act. If the present case had been a Givil action ■brought under the provisions of the R.M.. Act, and a bona fide dispute as to the right of property had been involved, which Mr, Guinness would have had to decide, then no doubt Mr. Guinness would have had no jurisdiction to decide the case ; but how his jurisdiction to hear and determine a case of assault, a quasi- criminal matter, can be affected by any dispute, however bona fide, as to land, is, to say the least, a mystery. The law, we take it, is this : if in a civil case it becomes necessary for the Magis trate to decide the title to land, then the matter is at once beyond his jurisdiction ; but if, as in the case of Hume v. MTJutcheon, all the R.M. has to adjudi cate upon is an information of assault, then there can be no doubt that he has full power to decide the case, notwithstand ing any dispute as to the title to the-land. And, why ? Simply because he is not called upon to decide the question of title, but solely the question of assault. Such cases as this show how necessary it is to have a trained lawyer on the bench. We venture to say that if this case had been brought before a trained lawyer he would not have declined jurisdiction, and the matter would have been decided upon its merits. We are induced to make these few remarks, since it appears to us that Mr. Guinness was, to say the least, too hasty in dismissing the above case on the ground of a fancied want of jurisdiction.

Shipping. —The s.s. Wakatipu, from Sydney, and s.s. Hawea, from Manakau and way ports, arrived at Lyttleton this afternoon.

Striking a Rate. —The Wakanui Road Board intimate that it is their intention to strike a rate of 9d in the pound for the year ending 31st December, 1880.

A Glass Manufactory. —A glass manufactory is to be started at Auckland at once, Mr. Michael Cook having leased the front of the City Council site for the purpose. The Pulpit. —Services in connection with the .Home Mission Fund of the Wesleyan denomination will be conducted in the Cameron street church to-morrow, by the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, of Timaru. “Sheep Breeding.” — Members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association are reminded that the usual monthly meeting takes place this evening, in the upper room of the Town Hall, when Mr. Oliver, of Westerfield, will read a paper on “Sheep Breeding. ” Longbeach Road Board. —A meeting of the ratepayers of the Longbeach Road District is called for the 25th inst., for the purpose of nominating and electing two per sons to occupy the seats' on the Board vacated by Messrs., Ei G. Wright and Joseph Clark. Legal. —The Daily Times notifies that Mr. Rowles Pattison, a solicitor of the English Supreme Court, was yesterday admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand by his Honor Mr. Justice Williams. Mr. Patti son, we understand, intends to practice his profession at Geraldine and Ashbur ton.

Snow in Scotland in £ July.—A cor respondent of the'! reports that a strange occurrence took place in Strathspey on the first Wednesday in July. While the temperature in the whole of the north was warm, and heavy thunder showers were falling at intervals, there was a downfall of snow, confined, it is true, to the limited area of about one field on the farm of Captain Mann, Ballin tomb, but it covered it to the depth of nearly three inches. Philosophy and Trade.—‘‘Thirty years ago,” says Sir Charles Lyell, in his “ Antiquity of Man,” 4th edition, 1873, “ a great London dealer in shells, himself an able naturalist, told me there was nothing he had so much reason to dread, as tending to depreciate his stock-in-trade, as the appearance of a good monograph on some large genus of mollusca ; for, in pro portion as the work was executed in a philosophical spirit, it was sure to injure him, every reputed species pronounced to be a mere variety becoming from that time unsaleable.” .

A Defection.—A correspondent- of the New Zealand Tablet, writing from Nelson, says : —“ The congregation (St. Mary’s Roman Catholic) is noticed to increase, slowly it is true, but still perceptibljq and I have heard that during the last five years the Rev. Father Mahoney has re ceived into the church in and about Nel from forty to fifty converts, the latest being Dr. and Mrs. Duff and family, who are likely known to many of your readers, Dr. Duff being son of Mr. Alexander Duff, D.D., who so distinguished himself in the cause of the Indian missions as to be ap pointed Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland. ”

Seafield. —On Tuesday last, the Pres byterians of Seafield enjoyed a novelty in having a service conducted for them by the Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A., at Mr. Murdoch Bruce’s farmhouse. After a most impressive sermon had been preached by the rev. gentleman, and two infants had been baptised, all present were treated to a most substantial dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce. The scholars attending Sea field school, who, by direction of the Chairman had been given a half holiday, then did ample justice to a. spread of cake, etc., which was laid out in the adjoining paddock for them, after which games were engaged in and kept up with spirit until the fading light sent the youngsters home.

The Allowance of the .Prince of Wales.—A rumor has been gaining ground for some time past (says the Euro pean Mail) that application is to be made to Parliament for an increased allowance to the Prince of Wales. That his ex penses are heavy, and they are augmented by the part he is so perpetually called upon to take in public ceremonies, it is impossible to deny ; but it cannot be lost sight of that a great deal of this is vicarious work, which should, in reality, be performed by the Sovereign in person The practical retirement, voluntary or en forced, of the Queen from public life of necessity throws an additional burden upon the Heir Apparent ; but common sense .and equity alike would dictate that it is the Civil List which should be called upon to supply any deficiency in thp im come of the Prince.

Danger A- head. —A tall stalwart gentleman (says the Sydney Bulletin) who is well known in Moore Park, where the color of his locks corresponds with the warmth of his temper, thrust his head out of tile window of a stationary train and angrily demanded of the guard “why the d—— train was not going on The guard quietly responded : “ Oh, put your head in; how d’ye think the train’s to go ahead-when the.danger, signal is stickin’ out ?” The crestfallen footballer’s look was a study. He is now known as “the danger signal. ” A Dangerous Spring. —A correspon dent of the Bay of Plenty Times sends the following from Maketu :—“A messenger has just arrived from Rotoehu Lake to fetch the Ngatipikiao, a member,of that hapu having started with his companion pig-hunting on the shores of the Rotorua Lake yesterday morning, and having chased the pig into a small cave which appears to have been a ‘ Ngawha,’ or hot spring. Seeing the pig struggling in a small pool of water, the young man (Reihana by name) sprang in, and en deavored to drag the pig out, but nest moment he was seen to drop down ap parently lifeless. His comrade went to his assistance, but soon felt himself being asphyxiated from the strong fumes rising from the water, which was quite warm. He regained the mouth of the cave v, r ith difficulty, and ran to the nearest settle ment for assistance. Four men returned with him to the spot, and upon one of the number.attempting to rescue the body he was nearly suffocated, and had to be carried to the lake and dipped in the water before consciousness returned. By means of a long stick and noose they suc ceeded in raising the body which was then quite black, from the fatal cave, and the messenger arrived here as above to invite the Ngatipikias to attend the ‘ tangihanga. ’ This account is obtained from the natives, and may be highly colored. The writer has seen the messenger above referred to, and heard the statement from his own lips. It is well known that some ex traordinary mineral springs exist in the vicinity of Rotoehu and Rotorua Lakes.”

CHISPA’S LETTER.

“ I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.” —Longfellow.

The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion have issued their annual bill, and as an effort in the printing line they have achieved a success. The credit of that success is attributable probably more to the P. D. of your establishment than to the .‘august Association.. The poster in ques tion lias some peculiar features about it," other than that connected with the print ing art. The general regulations give a heap of instructions as to the manner in which a candidate for pastoral honors must act if he expects to win a prize, and are very distinct as to the amount to be parted with for entrance fees ; but a hiatus is to be found under the heading of “ Catalogue of Prizes. ” Now, Chispa hasn’t anything to enter, but he has some acquaintances Avho might go in for enter ing a swingletree, a fat pig, or a scarifier ; and these friends are anxious to know if they get a prize, what the spondulix will amount to. As my friend Mr. Branson would remark, I, as amicus curias, would recommend them to issue a new pro gramme, and state;what they intend giv ing for tip top exhibits. I have read in your reports that silver medals, and bronze medals, will be given as prizes, and no doubt leather medals and wooden spoons, and such other honors as people do not care to win, will also be given, but the Association ought, you know, to say w r hat amounts or rewards they will give to the best quadruped in each class.

It has become fashionable of late for purveyors of bread and beer to publish the analysis of- Professor Bickerton as to the quality of their goods ; and I have no doubt but that the existence of such an officer as the Public Analyst is a great preventative to our getting poisoned either in our platters or in our cups. But I was considerably astonished to find the other day that the bread I eat is composed entirely of water and ashes. The pub lished analysis of the bread in question says, on the authority of Prof. Bickerton, that it consists of 43 ’O4 per cent, of water and '9O of ash. Flour don’t seem to be one of the constituents of this baker’s bread, and yet it seems to me to be a very palatable article. I think my friend, Mr. Thiele, must have sent his pump instead of a. loaf to the professor. Perhaps some of the sellers of malt liquor will favor me with an analysis of the quantity of pump used in the manufacture of their goods. I know from the best of all tests —the proof of the pudding is the eating—that Mr. Thiele’s bread- is very wholesome eating, and the professor- bears me out when I say so ; but the said professor, when he gives an analysis, has no right to give only half the quantities, leaving ordinary men to think that there are only-water and ash in the staff of life provided by as honest an old baker as ever stood up to a table. I should say that analysis is science run mad.

I seriously think I will alter my occupa tion. A newspaper hack is always con sidered by the business community as a bad mark, and as a contradistinction a butchers’ hack is looked upon as a “good line.” My remarks touching butchers arise from a most extraordinary anomaly, at least it appears so to my mind. At the sale yards sheep are constantly on the rise, and at the butchers’ shop the dead jumbuck seems to lose his value in direct ratio to his price when alive under the hammer. Why this, or thusly? Fore-quar ters seem to be sold at exceptionally small prices, and on asking for one at standard rates a day or so. ago, I was handed a sheep’s head. The joke is old, the head is no doubt the fore part of our woolly-faced friend, but I don’t quite see that I and the rest of the unemployed should be subjected to such a swindle. But seeing that things have arrived at this stage in the butchei’ing line, I intend starting next week myself. Hay Smith and old Blueskin will give me an old wether and a side of pork between them, and with a bit of luck and plenty of cheek I may yet hope to be able to do well. I think we should look out for a rise in prices shortly.

As the Borough Council couldn’t give me a show at the standard six bob a day, 1 went up country to look for a job ; and I may as well say at once that I didn’t find one. I went up what they call the “forks.” I found old Philip Tisch, but he had neither “ forks nor knives ” forme to operate with. However, I got round

the old boy for a pint, and he told me to go on to the next shop—only a mile or two he said—and I would get a job at the Forest. Well, I went that “ mile or two,” which proved to be a long ten miles, and got into the sweetest country I have yet set eyes on. This part of .the land seems to be constructed of three concomitants —Birch, Boulders and Beer. Birch the inhabitants live on, that is to say they exist-indirectly'on the outcome of the post and . rails and stakes which by their ingenuity they manufacture out of the scrub which grows on the hill. The Boulders they make their roads with, and, “ye gods and little fishes!” Such roads. I should like to see just one chain of the best of their roads laid down in front of Councillor Ivess’ office, and then you would hear a howl of indignation which would reach from the Snares to the Three Kings. Their third comfort, Beer, is their saving point. The population in this district have a cur rency of their own. They do not reckon up posts or rails or stakes at so much per 100, but at so many pints ; and when a splitter or bushman, or whatever he calls himself, considers he has converted a sufficient quantity of trees into market able timber, he there and then travels over the Boulders, and converts the Birch into Beer. This mnbi’ageous community have been very modest in their demands to the County Council, they have only asked for one boon, and that lias been granted. They petitioned the august body for a grant of - a reserve for a most important purpose. What think ye, my hearers 1 A cemetery ! nothing less. And it was a wise request—verb sap.

Law is law. You can shoot a man, or at all events threaten to do so, and I pre sume you can give him a jolly good dress ing down, and nothing will be said about it, if you can only scare up a question about who owns the ground the fight takes place on. M'Cutcheon was on his pistol powers with Hume, and nearly scared the life out of the poor ploughman, but the magistrate has no jurisdiction because of a dispute that was hanging over the land, and because of this dispute Hume has to be in continual danger of being made food for worms, and' nothing can be said. I can assure you this is law.

Chispa.

Rather Funny.

A rather good story comes from a town in the Auckland district, and fortunately its truth is vouched for. A number of the residents last summer were out on a kind of fishing picnic, and the weather being intensely hot they met with but in different success at angling. The ladies soon strolled off by themselves and went down the creek. This was only intended to mislead their lords and masters, and prevent them from following, as they really intended having a quiet bathe.' They made a circuit therefore, passing the camp unnoticed, and after going some distance up the stream found a quiet nook, and were soon paddling about in the water delighted. They were nicely sheltered as the bank on one side was steep and precipitous. Meanwhile the gentlemen of the party also grew tired of angling, and one of them suggested a bathe. “We can easily avoid the ladies; they have gone down the river. I know a nice shady water-hole with a steep bank. We can undress under some trees not far off, take a short run to the bank, and jump in.” 'They did so. One after another they arrived at the cliff, and sprang off, coming down like so many thunderbolts in the midst of their better halves, who cannot to this day recollect how they got out of the difficulty.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

Per Renta’s Agency. The Market?. London, Oct. 7.

Consols 98. Total reserve of notes and bullion in the Bank of England, L 15,000,00 three quarters of a million less than last week. There is a fair demand for most descrip tions of Australian leather at full prices. The shipments of wheat from America to England last week exceeded half a million quarters. A Straight Tip to the Sublime Porte. London, Oct. 8.

It is stated that, with a view to coerce the Porte the British Government has proposed, and the Powers have agreed, to occupy and place an embargo on the chief Turkish ports on the iEgean sea, and it is reported that the admirals in command of the combined fleet have been instructed by their respective Governments to carry this into effect. The Daily News of to day hints at the possibility of the Sultan being deposed. Another Sow. Intelligence ha 3 been received from Teheran that the Kurds inhabiting the dis trict of Kurdistan, on the western border of Persia, have risen in large numbers against the local authorities, and are at tacking and pillaging the towns and villages in the district.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Per Reuter's Agency,) On the Wing. Melbourne, Oct. 8. Lord and Lady Loftus aud Sir Francis and Lady Smith have departed. Unpleasant for the Colonel. It is proposed to dispense with Colonel Scratchley’s services. Betting. Mata is backed for the Cup at 12 to 1. Bescued. The steamer Albion has arrived here with the assistance of the tug Rescue. Back Again. Mr. Farrell who was dismissed by the Service Ministry, has been re-appointed to the post .of Parliamentary librarian The Government also intend to reinstate the various Ministerial Returning Officers The Markets. Sydney, Oct. 8. Hennessy’s brandy, in cass, 355. 3d ; bulk, quarters, 10s Kerosene, diamond,’ per gallon, Is. l£d. to Is. Bd.; Devoe’s’ Is. 9d. Patna rice, L2l to L 22. Maize’ per GOlbs., 2s. Id. ?

Adelaide, Oct. 8. Adelaide wheat, per bushel, 4s. 4d. There is a good demand, but higher prices are asked. Town flour, LlO to LlO 55.; country flour, L 9 ss. to L 9 10s. Freights’ to London by sailing vessels, 375. Gd to 40§, ' '

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Association.') The Auckland Tragedy. Auckland, Oct. 8.

Joe, the Fijian murderer, under sen tence of death, has been supplied with tobacco. At a public meeting last night a committee was appointed to raise a sub scription for Widow Rees, whose husband was murdered by the Fijian. Successful Result. The late conversazione in aid of the Auckland Institute realised L6O. Wreck. The brigantine James A. Stewart, which left Aratipu for Adelaide, went ashore last night six miles outside the north heads of the Kaipara Harbor. The harbor master reports her abandoned, and the masts gone. Tidings of the crew have been received from Dargaville. The owners are M‘Kenzie and Ross, and the vessel was commanded by Captain John M'Lellan. She was insured in the New Zealand Company for L 1,500. Smuggled Liquor.

Auckland, Oct. 9. Sub-Inspector Thomas has made an important seizure of smuggled spirits and beer at Whangatata near Katikati, esti mated at £3OO value. The cases were found buried in the sand near Gains borough’s store. The James A. Stewart’s Crew. No intelligence has yet been received of the crew of the wrecked ship James A. Stewart. Cutting Down. Four native officers in Auckland have received notices that their services will be dispensed wiih. The Timber Trade. The timber trade is brisk. The Hura, schooner, is loading tongued and grooved timber and joinery for Sydney ; and the Kenilworth, sashes and doors for Lyttel ton. A Plant. Grahamstown, Oct. 9. Information has been furnished to Go vernment that a plant of arms and spirits existed at Wangamata, and upon the arrival of the Stella at Auckland she will be despatched with some members of the Constabulary to the locality. A telegram received this morning says the plant sprung consists of spirits to the value of Ll5O, but no arms. Nautical Enquiry. Wellington, Oct. 8. The enquiry into the wreck of the Hannah Broomfield is proceeding. The captain attributes the accident to a bluff ing wind, which caused the vessel to miss stays. San Francisco Mail. The Zealandia, with the London mails of Bth ult., left San Francisco for Auck land on the 25th ult., being in advance of the sailing date. The City of Sydney, with the September colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco on the sth, two days in advance of the contract time. Another Wreck. A telegram has been received from Helensville by the officer in charge of the Marine Department, to the effect that the brigantine James A. Stewart was ashore on the south spit, at the entrance of Kai para harbor. It is feared all on board have perished, as no traces of them can be found, and it is improbable they could escape. Shipping. Wellington, Oct. 9. Messrs. Bryce, Summer, & Co. have joined the Union Steam Shipping Com pany, and the latter have taken the steamer Hero into their fleet. The Kyeburn Murder. Dunedin, Oct. 10. Mr. Rowlatt addressed the court on be half of Ah Lee for a couple of hours. The Judge commenced to sum at noon and is still speaking. (1.50). Tramway Progress. Invercargill, Oct. 9. An order has gone Home for enough rails for two miles of tramway between the post-office and the suburbs of Waiho pai. The company’s cars will be running before next winter. Boating. The boating season opens to-day. A Second Session of Parliament.

It is rumored here that Parliament is likely to be called together almost im mediately on Sir Arthur Gordon’s arrival. The statement is said to have originated from a high political source. A Dismissed Inspector.

The conduct of the Ministry in dis missing Inspector Fox without the option of accepting a lower designation and pay is severely animadverted upon by the public. Mr. Fox has been seventeen years in the service, and the whole time his conduct, with a numerically in adequate force, has given the utmost satisfaction. It is proposed to memorialise Government on the subject.

LATE CABLEGRAMS.

\By the Suez Mail.) London, August 27.

A deplorable state of things exists in Ireland. Several faction fights have oc curred at various places, arising from Orange and Catholic processions at religi ous and political anniversaries. During the present month mobs liave been very lawless and defiant. Serious conflicts have taken place between the constabulary and the populace at Portadown, Dun ganon, Downpatrick, Belfast, Lurgan, and several other places in Ulster. Many houses have been wrecked, and the con stabulary desperately attacked with sticks and stones and compelled to fire, killing and wounding several people. Agrarian outrages of all kinds are more frequent than ever. Mr. Dymon, member of Par liament, and other Parnellites, have de livered very inflammatory speeches, which were interpreted by the mob as incentives to violence. In the Commons on August |Bth, Lord Harrington in submitting the Indian Budget” said it was undecided as to the amount and manner of Imperial assistance to be oiven in the case of the Afghan war. It was not intended to increase the per manent Indian debt. Reductions in the army were impossible. After the war the country must be treated considerately. A seditious proclamation lias appeared in Constantinople calling upon the Turks to abolish the Sultanate, and re-establish I S The relations between Russia and China are friendlier in consequence of the Marquis Isingo negotiating with the

Chinese. The Chinese have released Chang How in accordance with the Mar quis’ recommendations. London, Sept. 27. In addressing a very large meeting at New" Ross, Ireland, Mr. Parnell, M.P., made a proposition that the Irish tenantry should pay a certain equitable rental for a period of thirty-five years for their land, and at the end of that time the land should become the property of thj tenants. "

Rumors are current in some circles thought to be well informed that Parlia ment is to be re-called. The cause of the unusual course is said to be the state of affairs on the Continent and the new aspect presented ‘ difficulty ' since the withdrawal of compact entered into by the Great Powers T - unite in the naval demonstration against Turkey. Nothing is likely to ;be known until the meeting of the Cabinet already convened by the Premier. r ‘ • J--- . The Great Powers decline to recognise the protest of the Porte in regard to the rendezvous of the combined fleet *at - Ragusa, and the threatened shelling 'of Dulcigno. a . The withdrawal of France from any coercive demonstration in respect to Turi key has occasioned considerable excite-, ment, and new complications are expected to arise out of the difficulty. • Affairs in Afghanistan have assumed such an aspect as to pennit of furlough being granted to officers, and several have availed themselves of the permission.'l • Ireland still continues in a very dis turbed condition in some districts, and coercive measures are still pursued. Other agrarian are reported, and arrests are numerous and frequent. . A powerful ironclad ship of war, built to the order of the Italian Government and named the Italia, was successfully launched yesterday. The ceremony .was very imposing, and a brilliant company assembled. The ship, which will be one of the most powerful afloat, is to be armed with Armstrong guns of 100 , pounds. The Viceroy of India in a despatch .-to the British Government, has denounced “ the conduct of Generals Burrows and Prim-, rose in connection with the affair at Kush kinkud and the disaster to the British arms that occurred immediately prior J to . the battle of Candahar.'V The state of affairs with the Eastern Question is now regarded as most critical. A meeting of the British Cabinet has been called by Mr. Gladstone to consider what should be done in con nection with the Dulcigno difficulty, and also to discuss the state of affairs in Ire land. ' • '

Reports from Central Asia state that the native Afghan population are very restless and that many chiefs are clamour ing for further hostilities. A genital rising in October is feared. , /if; A plot has been discovered to surrender to the Albanians the town of Podgoritza, an important stronghold on the southern border of Montenegro. ; c '\ Bombay, Sept. 10|'' General Burrows’ defeat is considerfed discreditable. A strict inquiry is to.be made into the cause of the disaster.

(Special to the Sydney Hetald. London, Oct. 1. \ The Government have decided not to retain Candaliar, though the date of with drawing of the troops is not yet fixed. A movement has been started ,in -the city for the formation of a syndicate for the construction of an Australian Transcon tinental Railway. The Government will not re-enact the Peace Preserving Act in Ireland. M. Gambetta’s organ advocates the pro priety of France acting in concert with the other Powers, in regard to the Eastern Question. ' •

In replying to a note from the {Sultan, the Emperor of Germany regrets that the necessity for carrying out the Berlin Treaty precludes Germany from acting apart from the other Powers.

It is reported that Austria proposes Congress to settle definitely all outstand ing questions in regard to the East. :

The report of General Burrows regard ing his recent defeat at Candahar hai been published. The Viceroy of India and General Haines condemn it as being meagre and unsatisfactory. It is stated that Russia has backed ;Per sia in her intrigues with Ayoub Khan, for securing to him the Ameership of Cabul. Ayoub is reported to be proceeding to Masliad. Ten thousand British troops remain at Candahar, and the rest have been withdrawn.

The murder of Viscount Mountmorris de Montmorency has increased the feel ing of terrror in Ireland, and the language of the leagures has aroused a demand for repressive legislative measures. . Sir Charles Dilke, Foreign Under-Secre tary, is about to proceed to Paris to re arrange the Treaty of Commerce between England and France. - A week ago Mr. Gladstone foresaw the present situation at Dulcigno, and p|?o-- posed a naval demonstration at Stamboul, and forcing the Hellespont if necessary. He even named the ships and regiments he selected for service. Germany, how ever, refused the proposal, which was also coldly received by the Queen. There are rumors of difference between the Court and Cabinet. : " '

The Times referring to a letter by Sheridan, of Adelaide, which - urges capitalists before advancing loans to colonies, to inquire what proportion it. is intended to expend on immigration,, say* that A ustralia’s indebtedness, tried by any statistical test, is a mere bagatelle, and that the colonies, when prosperous, will attract immigrants. Referring to Hew Zealand, however, the Times says the state of things there was not equally favorable. Its debt really embarrasses it, and the colony is now bound to show its ability to pay its way for some years to come without further borrowing.

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — The finest remedies in the world for bad legs, old wounds, sores, and ulcers. If used according t odirections given with them there is no wound, bad legs, or ulcerous sore, however obstinate or long standing, but will yield to their healing and curative properties. Numbers of persons who have been patients in several of the large hospitals and the care of eminent snrgeOns, without deriving the slightest benefit, have then thoroughly cured by Holloway’s Oint ment and Pills. For glandular swellings, tumours, scurvy, and diseases of the skin there is no medicine that can be used with so good in effect. In fact, in the worst forms of dis ease, dependent upon the condition of the blood, these medicines, if used conjointly, are rresistible,

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1880.



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