Sydney, Last night. Sailed : Nairnshire, for London, via Wellington, with ninety live cattle. x

At the wool sales a small parcel o superfine combings sold for Is s£cl.
At Mark Twain's first lecture the celebrated humorist had a splendid reception, the'house being full to over flowing.
Melbourne, This day. The Kail way Board's report shows that the net loss annually upon the non-paying lines is a quarter of a million, of which the suburban lines are responsible for £25,000. They suggest a further possible saving of £365,000 a yerr.
Albany, Last night.
Aiiived : Arcadia. The passengers for New Zealand are:—Chapman, Whitson (2), Mrs Whitson, and Miss Buckland.
NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.
(Per Press Associatioit.)

Sydney, This day,

In the Assembly, the papers in reference to Mr Eddy's resignation were laid on the table. Should he accept an engagement for a further term of seven years et £3000 per annum, with the right to resign at any time by giving six months' notice, he will withdraw his claim for arrears in respect of the promise of the former Government to give him an extra £1000 a year for his last two years' term. The Premier stated that at Mr Eddy's repeated request the question of increasing his salary will not be submitted to Parliament.
The Land and Income Tax Bills have passed the Legislative Assembly. The Loan BiP, based on the Public Works Estimates, passed through com mittee, and should .no deadlock occur with the Council, it is anticipated that the session will close in the latter part of November.
ANOTHER SAFE GONE THROUGH.
