The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-29
VERY LATE FROM AUSTRALIA.


VERY LATE FROM AUSTRALIA.
Ship.ents OF Gold Dust--The Markets--In-
teresting Gold Circulars-IIigh Rates OF
Labor-state OF SOciety-New Coal Mines
Thc New Constitution,
&c., &C., SC.
We have received, by the way of Calao thirty days
. later from Australia.
Tho ship Plymouth Rock, Captain Farnham L. Tucker
from Melbourne Port Philip, whence she sailed on the
10th Of August arrived Gala the Goth of Septsm
ber-thus making tie passage in atirty-niae days-he
shortest on record Our late from Australia BY
the p r. She to the south ward Of the Shares. Oh
New Zealand, passed the parallel of 533 SOUTH when
she driven to the northward by an eastery wind
which lasted two days. thence she eered strike her
original track to the eastward passed eastward Of
St Felix Island and made the islands of Chncha the
thirtieth day out She hecalmed days of Calao
No vessels were spoken the passage until
land made.
Our obligations due to Adams 4 Co. for late news
and papers.
The intelligence is highly interesting and satisfactory
We give full details space will permit Oar
shipping list win be found full complete and 10 the latest
date
The state of trade and gold receipts at Sydney
usually dull but learn from the Melbourne Argus of
the 18th of August that from the lt of January to the
18th Of August the export of gold from Victoria amounted
to 81 TOMS cwt qrs. II lbs, s5,l65,37O nearly
tso millions Of dollars Added to this it is stated
that number of rich mines had been discovered
but the workers in the old mines well satisfied
whore they that not many had gone to the dis
coveries.
Tho Sydney Emrire is occupied chiefly in combating the
proposed constitution In article under the head
ing Of 1.-THE Crisis is Come, the editor says
In he hay q
cal wrong that befal the colony Every tyranncal
measure minute or large will become iustfabe by the
6ual passing of these bills into law There will be
medy then against the corruptons Of government but
revolution Those who deprecae that let them depre
cate this pretended conservatism"
And
1t is time bring this nefsrious imposition to
end especially that step further is being pro-
IN ne hos
ings-of baronage, TO clench the nail which has al
ready been artfuy driven is time for the people to
srss with and by earnest Representations to
ministry whose strongly pronounced opinions are already
their SIDE to declare that these things shall not be-
The Empire calls upon the people to hold mass meet
ings to oppose the projected constitution. meeting
held accordingly the evening of the Sd Of August
at which about Eve hundred persons attended comps
ing representatives. of every class Of the com
Duny-merchants professional men, shopksepers, and
citizensa apparently actuated by the most earnest
aoed will towards the object of the meeting Four reso
uons proposed and carried without opposition or
dissent and the proceedings, which we're prolonged TIL
ten clock were characterized by the utmost BOD tenn
per and zeal
The third resolution constituted committee of twenty,
with power add to its number for the purpose of call
ing general meeting of the soloniss to meet at
Sydney at an early period.
In eur previous accouts made mention Of a rumor
that gold escort had robbed and several of the
guards, well rohbers killed. In the Empire
of the LIST OF AUG ust have the particulars of the
affair
McvoR, July %, 1853.
SILT il my most painful duty to report that
this day attacked abort fourteen miles from
here the road to MEM Mem Inn and kyneton by
oce having received de:ailed accoun, from Mr Duns.
of our force who arrived here at full saop with his
horse wounded by two bullets. ! instantly gave every
information to the police at the government camp and
express immedi 4tey Dispatched TO Melbourne.
Az you will perceive by The accounts in the Argus, Mr.
Warner and Mr. Duins the only persons unhurt,
although they exposed perfect shower of bullets
and shot The three troopers and the driver all
shot Moreton is severely wounded having received
ball in the shoulder just above the lungs Davis is shot
through the cheek Resweer received ball 10 his leg,
and has injured his ARR Fookes the driver In
the knee and another ball gazed his temple As these
four fell at the first voey 1t OF cou impossible for
Mr. Warner and Duins TO make any resistance Dains
therefore galloped of assistance leaving Mr. Warner
within sight OF the cart reconnoitre bat after short
time he perceived by the bushrangers four Of whom
Cred at him. he therefore gallo ped of to Petersons sta
ton, in the hope Of obtaining assistance.
The police, and several volunteers and special consta
securing the country in every dirs elton Mr Warner
With party Of the police uins IL here the wounded
in the hospital at the camp, where they have
been attended BY several medical Up this time
III tidpgs Of the capture OF aLy OF the bush
rangers have reached me- intend sending the cart to
Kyneton the first thing TO morrow morning. herewith
you the way bill for the gold which Is lost and also
order for q package containing ESQ., which Is in the
have the honor to remain, sir your most obedient
servant, HENRY AGUHAR.
To W. lie Souef Fro.
In Mr. Ross statement he says-The gold consisted Of
forty packages from Nos AS ending with 473 weigh
ing 1873 ounces and G7o2 los in money but one pack
age Of money for Forest Greek uount Geo the
eyes Of the robbers Thirty Of the gold also
insured The value Of the stoes property in round mum
Up to this hour-wednesday morning. P. M.-no fur
thsr account has come into the camp. The wounded
me; ssI ,rs q dG sss, well
On Thursday forenoon all the doing we'll and
in the morning visited the Of the awful attack
one horse dead on he side Of the road six small
gum-trees in cluster stood close to the around
them number Of branches had been planted forming
barrcade from which the bloody villains fred down
the escort as they approached Before app oachng the
caused the escort TO turo towards the ambucade The
country u scrubby and the whole spot evidently
selected With great Judgment From the deadly attack
up this date clue has been found Of the villains
Numerous parties foot and horse, consisting Of police
and volunteers, securing the whole country
The steamer Unicorn had not arrived at Sydney
latest dates had she been heard Of since sailing from
OAllAo tho 10th Of June. We believe it was the in
NneaOn OF CAptan Appioge 10 SAL INC ocorn MOST OF
the wsy 70 dney to be sure of having suceny
II coal eth which TO encounter rough weather and the
dangers of the coast.
Extensive and seemingly next austibe coal mines had
been discovered at GseoDg, and very valuable addition
made 70 the steam marine Of the port by the purchase Of
magnificent steamer called the Ladybird
At Victoria the directors Of the local bank had
bsated very favorable report, which well received
BY the shareholders.
me criminal courts we're in session. and large calendar
ws presented for trial There were many rearrested
oonvicts put ON trial for attempting TO escape.
me Melbourne Argus Of August ID briefly sketches the
prsssat condition Of business and what offers In the
80 DssAAos-
Great - the emigration H. the wants and requirements
q e colony are fully equal to the supp. u Loo. .c!