NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1841, 16 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Pbebs Association.] DUNEDIN", January 16. InquestThe Coroner’s jury that inquired into the death o£ James Taylor, o£ Cromwell, aided a rider censuring Thomas Anderson, at whose house the deceased died, for inhumanity. A New ChairAfter a whole day’s debate the Presbyterian Synod agreed to endow, in the Olago University, a chair of English Literature, Political Economy, and Constitutional History. Thirty-six voted for the motion and sixteen against it. Professor Salmond’s motion to endow a chair of Natural Philosophy and Experimental Physics was negatived by thirty-two to twenty-three. Some strong language, at the expense of the University Council and the supporters of Hr Reynolds's Bill of last session, was indulged in by the minority. NELSON, January 16, VolunteeringThe local committee of the Now Zealand Rifle Association are preparing for the forthcoming meeting. An influential reception committee is being formed, and the Telegraph Department is about erecting an ofilce on the ground at Bridgewater. The Wanganui Cavalry have arranged for a steamer to bring over their horses, and a most successful meeting is looked forward to. WELLINGTON, January IC. Platt v- Moody and Smith. At the Supreme Court, in the case of Platt v. Moody and Smith, claiming £IOOO for breach of contract, a verdict was given for . £920. The plaintiff will only rank as a creditor in the estate, i

DUNEDIN, January IG. Unsatisfied Workmen.

The workmen on the unemployed section of the central railway held a meeting over their grievances, and decided to petition the Government for an incssase of pay and regular payment. Fatal Accident-

Alex. Forbes, a miner, was killed by a fall of earth in a claim near Naseby, last night. The J.P.'s on the Strike.

The Justices decline to act at the City Police Court till better accommodation is provided.

Presentation

Mr Fish is to be presented on Monday with £230, raised by subscription. Insolvencies-

Three insolvents have filed, including Simeon, hotelkeeper, with liabilities unstated. INVERCARGILL, January 16. A public meeting is called for Monday, to raise an Irish Relief Fund.

PORT CHALMERS, January 16, Accidents.

Two accidents have occurred at the Railway Pier. The first hs.pnened to George Wilson, who was jammed between a case of machinery and the side of a truck, and suetained several bruises or. the lower part of his body. The second was a more serious one, and happened to William Bummall. While he was loading casks from the ship Marlborough the sling broke, and inflicted serious injuries on his head and face. He was at once taken home, and attended by Drs. Drysdale and Hoskings, and great fears are entertained for his life.

OAMARU, January 16.

Thunderstorm.

A thunder storm, accompanied by a heavy fall of rain and bail, occurred here about midday. It travelled in a northerly direction, and was of short duration and not sufficiently severe to do a large amount of harm to the crops. AUCKLAND, January 16. Strictly LocalMr Bryce is expected in Auckland about the end of the mouth, to confer with Mr Whitaker as to local matters.

Heavily Weighted.

Some merchants here are heavily weighted with Goddefroy’s paper. Land Sales-

Waste lands to the ve.lue of £SOOO will be offered for sale on Monday next, principally in the Waikato district.

AUCKLAND, January 15. Samoan News.

The Midge, from Samoa, brings dates to December loth. The treaty of peace was signed on that day by the representatives of each party. The substance of the treaty is that there shall bo no more fighting. The treaties with the United States, Germany and Great Britain, are to be recognised, and the convention established between the district of Apia and neutral territory is also to be recognised. A grand ovation was given to Captain Deinhard, of H.I.M. ship Bismarck, for his efforts in quelling the disturbances. Sixteen representatives of districts met on board the Bismarck and proclaimed Mulitea King of all Samoa. Ansep, tha King in Steinberg’s time, was made heir apparent. All foreigners are excluded from the new Government. The new Municipal Council is elected, consisting of representatives of Germany, America and England. Dempsey’s MenA large number of the late employes of Dempsey, the contractor, who has failed in his railway reclamation contract, obtained judgment for wages at the Court to-day. The Botamahana. On the return of the Rotomahana to this port an inquiry will be held into the accident which occurred to her off the Great Barrier Island. A Gambling Transaction. At the sitting of the Supreme Court in banco, a peculiar case was mentioned, namely, Prince v Kerr, a suit c ommenced in the first instance to recover a gambling debt. Plaintiff was described as a “ gentleman of the turf,” and defendant as “ tha scion of a Scottish ducal house.” The debt was on a promissory note for £2OO, won by plaintiff at cards. The writ was issued on 38th May last, defendant appeared on the 13th June, the declaration was filed on the 14th June, and defendant pleaded on 21st July. The action was brought upon a three months’ bill made by defendant, and ho pleaded first that he received no valuable consideration for the bill, and further that it represented a sum of money won from him at cards by plaintiff in the Nevada Hotel, Auckland. His Honor made an order that the action should be dismissed unices the next step was taken within eight days. Brandon v- City Council. In the case of W. Brandon v City Council, claim £SOO for injury to property through improvements, Judge Gillies and the assessors awarded £4OO, and costs £25. The MormonsThe Mormons have commenced a mission in Auckland. Samoa and the Germans. Mr DaLean, in a letter published in the local papers, states that a petition, urging the Berlin Government to establish German supremacy by placing the Samoan King under German protection, is being handed about for signature by a captain of the New Zealand Militia, and being signed here by many naturalised German citizens who have taken oath prescribed by the Alien Act, 1866. Mr HurstMr Hurst has been solicited to address his constituents. NAPIER, January 15, The White Fish Ova. This portion of ova was landed at 4 p.m. in good condition. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 15. Mounted VolunteersThe Mounted Rifle Volunteers were presented with colors this afternoon. There was a large muster from the country. The colors were presented to the corps by Major Stapp on behalf of the ladies. Mokau Coal. The coal brought from Mokau is very good. The engineer of the Hannah Mokau says ho can get more steam up with it that with the Grey coal. It is to be tried on the engines on the line here. WELLINGTON, January 15. The Distress in IrelandSubscriptions in aid of the Irish distress fund are coming in freely. The Consolidation of Statutes. It is understood that his Honor Mr Justioe Johnston and Mr W. Read, Solicitor General, have been appointed Commissioners to consolidate the statutes of the colony. Commission on Native Affairs-

It is reported that Sir Francis Dillon Bell and Sir W. Fox have definitely accepted seats on the Royal Commission on Native affairs. The Wakamarina Bridge Contract. The following tender for the Wakamarina bridge contract has been accepted—Joseph Gilbertson, Nelson, £1673. Colonel ScratchleyColonel Scratchley will inspect the various Volunteer corps to-morrow evening. Native Land PurchasesNotification of the relinquishment by her Majesty of negotiations for the purchase of certain lands in the North Island appears in the “ Gazette.” N.Z- Regiment of ArtilleryColonel Whitmore has been appointed Colonel to the New Zealand regiment of Artillery. Gold StatisticsThe return of the quantity and value of gold entered for exportation for the year ending 31st December, 1879, is as follows: — Auckland, 37,9010 z«., of the value of £154,295 ; Picton, 879 jz?., £3166 ; Nelson, 48210z5., £lB 648 ; Westport, 18,1200i8., £72,483 ; Grejmouth, 65,6410 z«., £274,570 ; Hokitika, ‘54.203c.z5., £216,785; Dunedin, 92,8660z5.,'£367,857 ; Invercargill, 10,0030z5., ' £40, 0il ; totals, 287,464:z5., valued at £1,148,108. O’Grady v- Johnston & CoAt tbe Supreme Court the ca=e O’Grady v. Johnston and Co. was heard. This action was to recover £3OOO damages for alleged breach of agreement on the part of defendant in not endorsing a promissory note after having promised to do so. The jury found for plaintiff, for £lO,

NELSON, January 15. Nelson College Scholarships-

The result of Nelson College scholarships examinations, for boys attending public schools is;—For the city : Johnson, 1 ; Sartell, 2 ; for country districts : Darkness, 1 ; Talbot 2, both of Richmond j Conolly of Picton, 3.

TIifARU, January 15. Inquest-

At an inquest held to-day on 'William Willi* it appeared that he purchased a bottle oE chlorodyne last Monday morning, the content* of which were sufficient to till eight men, and as it was empty when found, it is supposed he must have drunk ,it all. The verdict of the jury was “Death from an overdose o£ chlorodyne.”

O AMARU, January 15. The Crops.

The weather is now fine, and the reports from the country districts do not record any great damage to the crops from the recent rains.

DUNEDIN, January 15, Mr Stont Refuses to be Shelved.

_ With reference to a statement in the Wellington “Chronicle” that Mr Robert Stont had been offered a Supreme Court judgeship by the Government, Mr Stout has authorised the “ Times” to say that no such offer was ever made, that hud it been made it would not have bean accepted, and that he does not intend to allow his political opponents to put him on the shelf quite so soon. The Craps.

Very little damage appears to have be«m done to the crops by the late rain, and the weather to-day has been splendid. Davidson v- Davidson-

Judge Williams heard the case, Davidson v Davidson, in Chambers. It is a wife’s petition for judicial separation. INVERCARGILL, January 15. The May or V* Salary. The Borough Council, at its meeting tonight, decided to vote the Mayor a salary of £3OO per annum.