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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 26, 21 November 1879, Page 2

A Mistake.— The Justices of the Peace who heard the case against Brown, at Otaki, remanded it to Foxton to be heard by the R.M. on Wednesday, but his Worship explained that he could not interfere in the matter at all. as the Justices had full power to decide the case, and informed the constable that he would havn to withdraw the charge, and lay a fresh information. This was done, an^ the casu was adjudicntod upon later in the day. When speaking on the matter, Constable Coyle stated that the Justices at Otaki evinced a strong disinclination to sit on caaes in which. Maoris were interested, an they had the opinion they could not inflict punishment upon a nativeeven in a case of drunkenness. This at timeß, made his position, a very difficult one. Mr Ward replied this was entirely a

mistake, as a Justioo had full power to sentonco a nativo for being drunk, only it would bo nocesjmry lor tho warrant of commitment to be endorsed by tho R.M. of the distriot.

Native Lands Court. — A sitting of this Court was opened bnfore Major Heaphy at Foxton on Wednesday lust. The Court is expected to conclude by Saturday, after which a sitting will be held at Palraerslon.

Puetty. Lively.— Foxlon luw been busier this week than wo have scon it for many months past. A largo number of Maoris have arrived in the township for tho parpose of attending tho Native Lands Court, and quite a lively appea.nnce has been given to the place. On Wednesday th"> KM, Court was held, and the auction salo at Mr London's storo also commenced on that day. Tins no doubt accounted for tho unusually large number of people to be seen about the streets. The hotel and storekeepers ought to have a good time of it.

The New Tariff.— A smart piece of work was performed by one of our local Retailers, who is known for his ready money propensities, on Tuesday morning. "Having received a telegnim from Wellington tho first thing on that day, apprising him of the increased duty on certain goods, he, with a smile that wts " cliiidliko and bland," visited the establishment of a whole sale dealer, and bought largoly of goods affected by the new tariff. In these hard times, the wholesale man was only too glad to avail, himself of such a goo.d custompr, and treated him very liberally, not having, of course, received any intimation of the change Shortly after the sale, the wholesale man also received word of the new impost, and with a seraphic smile, endeavoured to buy from his roc?nt customer, hoping ho had not hoard of tho altered charges. The disgust of tho merchant may be imagined fit cannot be described) when the thoughtful man informed his would-be customer that he would bo mo3t happy to serve him. only he must charge the incre;iS9 in tho prices necessitated by the new duty. The usual ange'ic smile depicted on his countenance was replaced by one of the most undisguised chagrin, as he appivciatul the situation, and quickly left tho shop, feeling thiit, for once, he was it- A n. It is unnecessary to remaiK. that no goo As changed hands on the latter occasion. Choral Societv.. — 'I he usual practico was not held on Wednesday evening, owing to the inclement state of the weather. New Wohk-.— lt will bo seen by our advertising columns that the County Council and Highways Board are calling f»r tenders for various works required to bo done. Amon at the works for which ten* ders are required by the Board are the formation of streets at Sanson. G-nEAT Cleaning Sale. — The «ale of Mr Loudou's stock commenced on Wednesday last, when there was a capital attendance of buyers, a large number of Maoris bein* present. The sale was continued yesterday, when there was also a good attendance. A largo quantity of goods was disposed of at fiiir prices, in snme enses there being keen competition. The " noble swages " pre sent proved themselves- quite up to the work of nn aucl ion room, and showed grent aptitude in obtaining a cheap lino whenever there wa3 n chance Some good bargains were obtained yesterday, the goods at times going very much under cost. As instances, costumes were sold at o*, tho retail price being 2js, and spades aold :a oi Oil, worth 7s GJ. Tho sale will bo resumed to-day, when we have no doubt this opportunity to buy cheaply will u^t bj lost si^ht of.

Tak <n ovf. — Tho following is a list of the articles on which duty will be r moved according to the new tariff; -C.irriage makers' aud saddlers' ironmongery, carriage timber, hickory, batters' matcri.il, fine wire for brushmaliing, sheet zino, jilaia galvanised sheet iron, sulphate of soJ;», almonds — such as aie used in confectionery, phosphorus, and oil of rhodium. These remissions amount to £15,0<!0 ; and it is hoped that, with these alterations, and by tho aid of further reductions which are in contemplation, local industries will be placed in a more advantageous position than at present. The^ Government also propose to abolish all light dues for vessels employed in the coasting trade. Thia, it is also hoped, will give material assistance to the local shipping trade. The Colonial Treasurer expressed a hope that the time is not far distant when we shall be able to extend remissions still further in this direction. The loss in the revenue by this remission will be £5000.

Defunct Dog. — A dead dog lias been the cause of much trouble this week. The curcase of the dog was thrown from tho street, where it had died, on to some land near Mr Thj'nne's premises in Main Street, and was allowed to remain, giving forth the moat vile odours. Wo understand proceedings have been instituted against two youths hi connection with the matter. The case will bo heard next Court day. Railway Returns.— The WangatmiFoxton line still continues to improve.- For the four weekly period ended September 20. the total receipts were £2,677 83, showinsr a slight advance on the previous term, and also a considerable one 011 the corresponding term of 187-S. Bagged.— A Press Agency telegram from Christ-church, stales that Thomas Vaugh.m, for playing roulette on tho race-course recently, was sentenced to fourteen days' im priacMiment with hard labour, under the Vagrant Act. Forbes in* the Firld.— ln a despatch recently published by General Tytler lie states that he desires to bring to notice his indebtedness to Mr Arohibal 1 Forbus, special correspondent, who accompanied the column throughout the day, and being on the spot when two of thu men wore wounded, bandaged theii 1 wounds, and looked after them until the arrival of tho medical officer. This is the fi;sfc time that a " special correspondeat" has been mentioned in despatches. A Sad Case. — The Canterbury Press states that the miserable spectacle of a woman (with tin infant in arms) charged with larceny, appeared in the Ohiistchurch Court lately. The statement male by this unfortunate disclosed a piti tblc history. She said she had been in destitute circumBtanc<i3 for some time, and had stolen the >.mnll al'mm produceJ.to supply fond for her baby. Repenting of the act, she was about to take the article back, when she was arrested. The Court took a lenient view of the case, and sentenced the accuiod to tha short term of seven days' imprisonment. Sports. — A wager of £.10 a-sido has been made between Mr Bowe' and Mr Hillary, to run a 300 yards' race. The same sportsmen have also arranged to pull a match from the wharf round the black buoy at Hartley'n, and back— the stakes for this rnce to be £20 a-side. Both events are to come off on Boxing Day. The flat raco will probably cause the most excitement.