We have it on the best authority, that the programme which Governor Sir Geo. Grey will propose to be adopted by H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, on his arrival in this colony, provides for a sojourn of three days at Auckland, and one at Kawau; that the Prince shall then ride from Auckland, should it be found practicable to obtain a sufficiently strong escort, down the East Coast to Wellington, so as to enable H.R.H. to see something of those portions of the Upper Island which are inhabited by the Maori population. At Wellington he would be met by the Galatea, and after remaining in the ' Empire City' for three days, ■would, after visiting, on his way, Ship Cove and other spots connected with the memory of Captain Cook, proceed to Nelson for two days, one of which would be devoted to holding a levee and to visiting the various points of interest in this locality, and on the second Sir George Grey proposes that a monster ball shall be given to the Duke. He would then proceed on horsebaok overland to Canterbury, visiting en route the magnificent scenery of Lakes Rotoroa, Rotoiti, and Tennyson ; and from Christchurch he would proceed to Dunedin, the inhabitants of which city have already commenced active preparations for his reception, it will be evident thai^ these proposed arrangements must depend entirely on the' time which the Prince may have left at his disposal for his visit to New Zealand, and may possibly receive very material modification ; but we may also state that Sir George Grey has been honored with an autograph letter from her Majesty, requesting him to make such arrangements as may enable the Prince to see this portion of the Queen's dominions to the best effect; and in view of Sic
George Grey's well-known predilection for Nelson, we may feel tolerably confident that a visit to the prettiest city in New ; Zealand will not be omitted from the programme. By the Lady Barkly, which arrived last uight, iu formation has been received from Colliogwood of a very satisfactory character. It is stated on the most reliable authority that some very rich ground has been struck on Appoo'a Flat, where some experienced Ballaarat miners, who were much struck with the auriferous indications which that locality presents, have commenced sinking a double shaft. It ia added tbat gold has been struck in the shaft now iu process oi sinking on Appoo'a Flat, but that the party, apprehending a rush, have refused to allow a prospect to be taken, and nothing definite is known as to its richness. A rush has also taken place to Rocky River, where an Boz. nugget haa been found by two men, Berry and Turner, who lately divided 720g, the result of a fortnight's work; 3dwt. to the dish has been obtained here. A general opinion prevails amongst the experienced miners that the sinking hitherto has not been deep enough, and are very sanguine as to the results of deeper sinking. We may I add that, from the source from which .this information is derived, no question can arise as to its reliability. By a telegram received this morning from Wellington, we learn that the Government was defeated by the majority of 8 to 6 on certain amendments proposed on the Public Debts and Consolidation of Loans Bill. The House of Representatives requested a conference, and the following have been appointed by the two Houses : — Legislative Council — Messrs Mantell, Johnson, and Menzies; House of Representatives — Messrs Fitzherbert, Vogel,and Moorhouse. The conference was to take place yesterday evening. Great excitement prevailed. At the Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday iast, the adjourned action R. W. Gibbs v. Duncan Sinclair, to recover £20, the value of a oue horse-power machine, taken by the defendant, the present manager and ageut for Messrs M'Rae on the Maitai Run, in payment of rent alleged to be due by the plaintiff, who had been squatting on the ruu, and who had made verbal terms of agreement with the former tenant, Mr Thomas Bryant. The plaintiff had taken down the machine, preparatory to its removal, and it had then been seized by the defendant, the plaintiff having previously stated that he was paying £9 10s for rent. It appeared that the plaintiff had been compelled to have a new machine made, and he also stated that on meeting Mr Bryant, the former tenant, he had admitted that there was no claim on him for rent. This, however, was positively denied and sworn to by Mr Bryant. As there was no written agreement, the Magistrate ruled that a verbal agreement was not binding on a tenant, and judgment was therefore given for the plaintiff, £5 and costs, the machine to be returned, and if not returned within 14 days, the judgment to be for £19 and costs. Mr Pitt appeared for the plaintiff, Mr Keon for the defendant. Stallard v. Clark and Wallace. This was an action to recover £6 2s 6d, for work done in painting the defendants' store at Greymouth. It appeared that the origiual contract had been . made with the manager for Mr D. Kirkwood, who absconded in March last, and who was then proprietor of the store, which had been bought by the defendants, who had promised to pay the account. The case was ultimately withdrawn by the plaintiff. Mr Pitt apppeared for the defendant. Stallard v. Brown. This was an action brought to recover £4 12s 2d, the balance of an account due by the defendant, a boatbuilder, of Greymouth, who failed to appear. Judgment for plaintiff and costs. On Friday Joseph Wiseman, charged with uttering a valueless cheque, was discharged. Henry Jones and Mary Jane Smith were charged with drunkenness and indecency; Jones was fined £1 and costs, and Smith was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, as being an old offender. John Dainton, charged under the Vagrancy Act, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, and Henry Barrett, charged with drunkenness, was fined 10a and costs. .■■'.;. The following notice, signed by the Colonial Secretary, appears in the Gazette: — Notice is hereby given that all persons holding Land Orders of the New Zealand Company are required to make application, for their, Crown Grants, and to deliver,
such I«and Orders to the New 1 Zealand Company's Land Claims Commissioner for the province wherein the lands claimed are situated, within three mouths from this date. M. Vertelli made his first appearance last night in the inclosure adjoining Mr Harley's malthouse, off Hardy-street, in the presence of a numerous assemblage. I Tbe commencement of the performance I was delayed until some time after the time i announced, aud M. Vertelli then walked I up the rope, which was stretched from the I ground to the top of the malthouse, a \length of about lsofeet, aud was supported iin the middle by shears, afterwards returning backwards. He next wheeled a barrow along the rope, and finally made iis ascent blindfold, and this, atter a jaiiety of gymnastic evolutions bad been terformed, concluded the entertainment. I. Vertelli is a very dexterous and graceil gymnast, and performed his feats very ijccessfully, but the effect was much iujred by the want of proper lights, the jrformer, at some of the most critical laments, being altogether in darkness, le Nelson Baud was in attendance, and e|ivened the performance by playing seeral favorite airs. M. Vertelli appears fcthe second and last time this evening. !)ur Auckland files, received by the Rebe, speak favorably of the extent of t!j quattz reefs ou the Thames goldfields, at state as a pi'oof of their richness, that 65z. 16dwts. had been obtained from the craning of 6 cwt. of quartz from Hunt's re. — A monster meeting of the natives is d be held at Wellington, for the purposeofbidding his Excellency Sir George Giy good-by prior to his departure from thi city. — On the night of the 25th ult. M Steers, of Auckland, absconded in the Rsgitira for Wellington, en route, it is suposed, for Japan, leaving large liabilitie behind him. A warrant has been j isasd for his apprehension aud a detective deiatched in pursuit. — Cricket has commcced in good earnest in Auckland, seiral matches having been played. — 30 toi; of copper ore were brought up on tbe 29i ult. from the Great Barrier mines, in orcr to be transhipped, per Ballarafc, for j Lodon. — The s.s. Wellington shipped, on thfißth ult. for Wellington, 3 Armstrong guj, 50 breechloaders, 50 revolvers, and a cantity of shot, shell, and ammunition. — he death on the Ist instant of Lieut.Conel Matson, late of the 58th regiment, an Id and valued settler of the province, is mounced . — It is intended at once to setbout the completion of the line of telegrsh between Auckland and Wellington. Marlborough Express of the 28th ult.ays that a slight earthquake was felt iu Bleheira about 8 p.m. on Saturday last. — A itiee in the Gazette states that the Govnor has been pleased to appoint Alfrj Julius Sickler, Esq., of Havelock, a Juice of the Peace for the colony. — The'alcou brought a supply of military storeto Blenheim lasfe week, comprising 30 ribd carbines, and 40 suits of clothing for le Blenheim Cadet Corps, which, howeer, are not to be served out until the embers have attained a certain j amout of proficiency at drill. The Expressalso states, on what authority we are at loss to conceive, that it is possible that srenty of these novices will be invite to form part of a guard of honoto the Duke of Edinburgh at Wel--1 ing to . .
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 234, 5 October 1867, Page 2
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