NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1836, 10 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, January 10. Fatal AccidentJoseph Sutherland, a boy eight years old, whilst gathering chips on the new bridge at Otakia, caught hold of a rope beneath to swing himself, and slipped, falling into the river, which is about nine feet deep at the place. The body was recovered an hour afterwards. Post-sessional Address. Mr Ireland addressed his constituents at Tapanui, and received a vote of thanks. NORMAMBY, January 10, The Maori PrisonersThe news of the removal of the Maori prisoners is received by the Natives generally with indifference and an expression of faith in Te Wbiti. They do not fear for the safety of the prisoners, but think that the Government wishes to make To Whiti discontinue his strife for the land.

AUCKLAND, January 9, The Pnkekoe and Wainku Line-

A deputation of Waiukn settlers waited on Mr Whitaker to urge the survey of the branch line from Pukekoo to Waiuku. The deputation stated that rough statistics would show that the lino would pay. Mr Whitaker said the Government would not construct any further lines in the present state of the finances of the colony. It was doubtful whether they could complete the lines undertaken. The Government would not take over any more branch lines. He asked the deputation to prepare statistics for the Minister of Works, who would shortly visit Auckland. The Brig ParaA letter from Kaipara states that the brig Para crossed the bar at 8 a.m. on 3rd January with signals flying for a pilot. At 9 a.m. the vessel was in difficulties, and anchored el se to the beach, not very far from the flag staff. At noon she began (o drag and grounded shortly afterwards. The letter says that had the pilot boat gone off when signalled for, the accident might possibly have been averted, but the boat did not go until 1 p.m., or threequarters of an hour after the vessel struck. Mr Whitehorn, magistrate and Customs officer for the district, is acting harbor mailer, and held an inquiry into the cause of the wreck. Mr J. Sheehan, junior, purchased the wreck. Committee of EnquiryIt is stated that the committee of enquiry on Captain James, of Auckland pilot service, have recommended his suspension. Pastor Chiniquy. Mr Chiniquy proceeds to Waipu on Monday. After visiting that district he returns to Auckland, and will subsequently go to the Thames and Waikato. Civil Sessions. At the civil sessions of the Supreme Court the following cases are down for hearing : Alexander Lyon v Robert G. Willis, aleued seduction plaintiff’s daughter, damages, £150; Henry Edwin Webb v Edwin Mortimer Edgcombe, alleged libel arising out of East Coast journalism. Puriri Mineral WatersA consignment of Puriri mineral waters has been sent to Sir Julius Vogel to introduce them to public notice in London. Dr. Wallis on the Situation. Dr Wallis addressed the electors of City West to-night at St. James’ Hall. He stated that Sir George Grey was deserted in the hour of victory by the Auckland four. The Hall Ministry were imposing additional taxation on the poor, and deferring all other taxation to All Fools’ Day. After a lengthy speech a vote of confidence was awarded. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 9. Man Missing. A man named Pearce, who was splitting wood at the Meeting of the Waters, has been trussing for two days. The Carandinis. The Csrandini Company concluded a most successful season to night. They leave by steamer for Auckland to morrow. WELLINGTON. January 9. loss of the Passenger on -.he Star of the South. An inquiry into the circumstances connected with the Joss of a steerage passenger off the steamer Star of the South was held before the Collector of Customs to-day. The second mate stated that while on the watch late on Wednesday night he heard a splash in the water, and, looking over the side, could discover nothing. He did not hear cries. It is believed Crofton landed at Port Chalmers about twelve months ago, and that hia wife died at Oamaru in September last. The Waterworks Loan. The City Council received a letter from the Bank of New Zealand last night in refcrcice to the water works loan of £130,000, stating that the managing director was of opinion that the immediate appeal for funds eo soon after the allotment of the last loan would have a damaging < ff°ot. GREYMOUXH, January 9. Fire. A fire broke out at Orwell Creek at one o’clock on Thursday morning, in a kitchen attached to Gilmore’s Hotel. The hotel and bakery were destroyed, as were also Cressey's butcher’s shop and the dwelling house of Mr Maloney. None of the properly was saved. The whole was uninsured.

HOKITIKA, January 9.

Hovel Prospecting Party.

An expedition started to-day with divers to search for gold at the bottom of MahinapuaLaxe. Probably a dredge will be employed and a company formed to work it. TIMAKU, January 9. Waterworks Loan-

The meeting of burgesses, rc £60,000 waterworks loan, to night is crowded. The poll wi 1 be taken next week. There will be a good deal of opp osition to the loan, £20,000 of which baa already been HuncipatsdDUNEDIN, January 9. Death of Mrs BirchSirs Bircb died early this morning from Ice burns received a day o- tt»o ego.