The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-18
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The Duke Of Edinburg and Gala Dnys-Fire
and Accident-Ths Ex-Govornor-Parlia.
mentary Pregress-The Turf.
SYDNEY New South Wales, Jan. I, 1865.
All minor topics usually discussed in the newspapers
here continue 70 be put aside mako for the
tailed reports Of tho movements Of the Duke Of Edln-
burg His stay among the victorians has been pro-.
iongod up 70 this dste and II is only within the past
few days that the Prince has thought Of deserving Mel
bourne and It's Inequalities
Early in December the Governor Of the colony, Sir J.
Manners sutton gave large bail Of the visitor
which was attended by over three thousand persona
The Prince next attended the regatta Geelong then
went to Barwon Park where grand oat,us was INDUCED
in. From thence he proceeded to the western part Of
the colony, where no s said TO have found excellent
sport n shooting kangaroos Ballaras In the csntre Of
his Royal Hghnsss Al this place he descended into
the bowels OF the earth for the purpose Of inspecting
from the shaft he photogra miners costume
After returning 70 Melbourne from his tour through
sandhurst Al the latter place the festivities were
somewhat msrred by the burning OF the large hall In
which ball was TO have boon given ON the same svsn-
Ing.
saddsr catastrophe occurred the previous day,
which resulted in the death Of four young boys who
manned model Of the frigate Galstsa Tho boys were
firing crackers, in imitation Of the boom Of the frgae's
guns and the model was filled with combustibeA The
e1 could be- ~ Sr ana
injuries from which they have since died. The other
boys composing shs fortunately escaped without
injury
The Gaa,es will leave Melbourne for Hobart Town on
Saturday next She will remain there about Two wesks
thence proceeding 10 Sydney.
The Prince lie regarded BY his colonial friends a.
"toly good fellow" The owls Of society were 30 wise
40 to expect him 10 observe the strctest dscorum on ali
occasions He just decorous enough TO pass muster
and when SAFE from the pryipg eyes Mrs. Grumpy the
relations between himself and travelling companions be-
como more like those Of brothsn Than OF Prince and
subject.
HIS EIcsilsncy Sir John Young after an admiustra
hon OF the affairs Of this colony for period Of nearly
seven years, left for England tho 24th ut He took
with him the good wishes or the whole community.
whose affection and respect he had gained soon after his
assumption OF the vice regal once An undrass evse
was held on the morning OF his departure which was
largely attended Sir Jonn and Lady Young embarked
NJ one M and the steamer sailed Immediately AFTER
their arrival board General Scnus has been sworn
IN a. Governor, 10 act until the arrival OF Earl Of
Belmorc.
The Parliament Of New South waies adjourned over
the holidays and will meet sgain rntl toe sth inst
The appropriation not pasesd before the adjourn
ment, and the opposition decline 70 take 10 up ~
present.
The n,srsoloniaI rne match took place on the 2zsh
nst., which was won BY New South Wales.
Fanhoo the fAvori,e horse for the Port Phillip stakes
Of GOO sterling, scratched on Friday last Tals
ell probably resuit In giving NE race 10 BARB SD
nsy horse Who the favorits now at Troai odds Tue
nselins iakse place this Afternoon