The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-26
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA.
Two weeks later from sydney-IncipIcnt Rec
belllOn at Bailaarat-C0lIision between the
Miners and the Troops.

Two weeks later from Sydney-IncipIcnt Rer-
belll0n At Ballanrat-ColIlsi0n between the
Miners and the Troops.
We have advices from Sydney to the It'll inst. and
Adelaide to the I'd inst.
The news is Of considerable interest -
ANARCHY IN vICroRIA--NCIPIENT REBELLION At
BALLAARAr.
From the Sydney Empire, Dec. 81
ins q ns last night We
alarming nature disclosing, it does, aSstatof armed
ebsion against the authorities in that Pc
ulons part Of the gold fields From the complexol Of
vents at the last moment may expect that the next
mail will inform Of set collision between the mill
tary and the attended BY serious
We suboin the latest accounts OF these unhappy oc-
the Argus letter, dated from ailaarat November 90
appears in the Argus OF Friday. 1t is as follows:
Never perhaps have these columns seen such out
burst of popular feeling exhibited last night on
these oiggnes In the course Of the afternoon Of yes
rday detachment OF the Fortieth arrived here from
arrived from the place. passing through the main
street. at hard galop. As they proceeded they
gers, AID some severe injuries were the
The populace by this time wrought up to awful
pitch q excitement Blu. it remained the detachment
OF the Twelfth, from Melbourne at IL NJ to feel what
2, wronged and neglected class could be capa-
Bile Of doing, and TO what lengths an indis-
reka they met by large number of diggers who
allowed all the wagons containing the soldiers and am
cutting the traces and beating the soldiers With thsi
arms, partially smashing the wagon, and inuring
the diver IN such manner that bis life is in danger
the wounded is not forthcoming but from the number
Of bullets sticks, boulders, and other missiles flying
Cured wish to pass again through such scenes
as witnessed last night This state Of excitement
2P NJ when the diggefs began to assemble on Bakery
Hill, according to public notice.
3p M.-About 1890 assembled to hear the issue Of
the Melbourne oeputaton and also the report of the
Committee o, The Reform League. 1he following uerd
the resolutions
Proposed by Mr.. Reynolds, seconded by Mr.. weei es-
J. That this meeting views with the hottest ndigna-
ton the daring calumny OF HE Honor the Acting Chief
Justice While the bench the brave ana struggling
sufferers OF Care Tpperary Bristol and other districts
their endeavours to assert their legitimate rights
and do hereby give the most unmtigated and the most
emphatic denial to the assertions Of his Honor In stg
natispg riots the and indomtabe strug
ges for freedom OF the brave people of England and Ire
land for the last eighty years.
Proposed by MI 1aior seconded by Mr.. Brady
2. That meeting Of the members OF the Reform
2P to elect central committee and that each city
members Of the League have the power to elect one
member for tie central committee.
Proposed by Mr.. Frederick Vern, seconded by Mr..
Quinn
g. That this meeting being convinced that the obnox-
ous lceLse.ite is an imposition and unjustfable
tax free labor, pledges itself TO take immediate steps
to abolish the same by ut burning all theS licenses
That in the event Of any party being arrested having
licenses that the united people wilt under all crcum-
stances defend and protect them.
Proposed ey Mr.. G. Black, seconded by Mr.. yhately-
LICENSEES 10 necessary for them to be prepared for the
contingency, as Il would be utterly Inconsistent, after
refusing TO pay license, TO call in q commissioner for
the adjusmentof such disputes and this meeting
solves whenever any party or parties have dispute,
the two thus appointed 10 call in third and those
three TO dec de the case finally.
Proposed by Mr.. Murnsne, seconded by Mr., Ross
g. That this meeting viii not feel bound 10 protect any
after the 18th December who shall no. be mem
Der Of the League by that day.
Proposed by Humfrays seconded by Mr. Kcnnsdy-
o. That this meeting protests against the common
practice Of bodies Of military marching into peaceaolo
or otheIw Sc Or M on the people under any crcum-
spcss without the previous reading OF the riot act,
nd that II gov rnment officials continue to act thus
cons utopally we cannot be responsible for similar or
worse deeds from the people
The above were the resolutions endeavored to writs
report OF The proceedings, but confess 1t mposs
lie. The scene Of excitement and confusion ON the
latform pr,csd.d the idea of competent and proper
sport the honorable speakers do not find OF
heir strong remarks or lucid illustrations quoted in
paper, the committee must thank themselves for
he manner in which they allowed the meeting to be
conducted feel should be compromising both my
and position by sending what must necessarily
u garhled statement did my utmost, and was
blised TO atsndon the platform.
Some thousands Of guns revolvers fred of at
one period o. the meeting Two bondres OF licenses were
made bad means OF the dates OF those
10 become members Of the Reform League. believe
the subscription to be S.
penssd here and being witness in ease TO day. can
forward you the rsturns. They shall sent
next, NRetntI Win tnc n port huu tho
prices realized at the government land ssleB.
AInorg the casualties Of last night the firing Of
Days Iouud on the township; his house burned,
Provide only saved the lives of his wife and child
dinner vas given to the American Consul last night,
at the Victoria Saloon As the gentlemen Of the press
not recognized give report Of the proceedings
believe meeting Is 10 come of on the 18th Decem-
ber hut 80 II IL not the mode 20 advertise or placard
public meetings until the last moment, cinnot speak
Tor q certainty
TmrspAy, . A. M.--Everythins IL quietx.nO imms-
diatc TrosIeot Of outbreak. have Hss heard re-
port that Of the Twelfth hss died, and that