INTERPROVICIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 6, 7 January 1879, Page 2

INTERPROVICIAL.

fpßfcßS AGENCY."! , r , ... Wellington-, Monday night. Ihe following gentlemen are gazetted today as valuers under the Land Tax Act:— J ill.am nout, Nelson; Thos. .1. Thompson, Richmond; R. J. Malcolm, Richmond-, liobt lattie, Kiwaka? David 11. Jennings, Pangatotara; David Lindsay, Tadmor; John ]{owp Mabin, Kelson ; John Edward Fletcher, lakawau; S. G. Kobinson, Motupipi; Hugh M'llraith for Aniuri, Cheviot, andKaikoura • Andrew Hy Pas3au, Kaikoura; James c' Gillespie, Reefton ; Edward Burne Garven' Ahaura; Robert John Johnston, GeeymouthConrad Hoose Hokitika ; Mr Alexander Spence, IJokitika. In the Supreme Court Sarah Ann Jacob a married woman, pleaded guilty to attempted suicide. As the offence arose out of her drinking habits she was liberated on a promise of amendment in future. The trial of Kate Dawes, another married woman, for a similar offence, was postponed until Wedues day next. George Webb alias Geo. Smith, for forging a cheque was fouud guilty, but was recommended to mercy. • Sentence was deferred till to-raorrow. A juryman was excused to-day on the ground that he was bail for one of the prisoners, against whom a true bill was found. Mis Honor said he did not think it was a valid objection, but thought that perhaps under the circumstances the juryman had better not serve. -Pascoe, a brewer, was fined £10 for refusing to serve as a juryman when summoned in a civil case for the recovery of wages.— At the inquest held on the body of M'Elwain, the tailor who waa committed for trial on a charge of arson Dr Kesteven said the deceased died of a broken heart, partly through fretting over his troubles and partly through drink. All the organs were healthy, but the left ventricle of the heart was ruptured. In the Supreme Court in the case of Kate Dawes for attempting suicide, the point is to be left to the petty jury to say whether anyone attempting to commit suicide is insane or not. In the case of indecent assault agaiust James Murphy, the Grand Jury said they considered the evidence submitted justified a charge of rape being made. The Judge ordered a second indictment to be preferred, allowing the first one to remain saying that if the prisoner was indicted on the major charge he could not be found guilty on the minor, nor could the two offences be contained in the one indictment. William Watson al as Sutton pleaded guilty to stealing a watch from a dwelling house. It is intended to relay a great portion of the rails between Christchurch and Dunedin with 521bs steel rails equal to 64lbs iron rails. This change is found necessary ia consequence of the wear and tear caused by the heavy traffic. The work was begun to day. r .i o „ Tuesday. in the Supreme Court this morning James Murphy, who was last uight found guilty of attempted rape on a little girl, was sentenced to three years imprisonment, and one whipping of 25 lashes; George Webb, for forgery to twelve months; John Watson, for robbery', to three years.— The supers engaged by Mr Hignold at the Imperial Opera House struck last night because the management would not give each a couple of free passes to the theatre.— The question of free passes on the railways to newspapers is still undecided, though certain newspaper proprietors have made representations to the Government on the matter.-In view of the anticipated visit from the English footballers, it was resolved here to telegraph to Auckland that they were prepared to guarantee £200 towards the expenses.— The erection of permanent railway workshops has been commenced at Petode, a large steam lathe having already been put in workiug order —The New Zialander says that there is no truth in the rumor that the Government has experienced any difficulty in regard to the Land Tax Act.— The Premier is expected to arrive here in the Hinemoa to-day.— The N>iv Zealandet'a article to-day says:— "At any rate one thing is quite clear. The Legislative Council of New Zealand cannot be allowed to pursue the course which of late years seems to have commended itself to them namely, persistently and with deliberation insisting upon thwarting the development of a liberal policy, obstructing every measure which has for its object the relief of the burdens of the people, endeavoring to create class privileges in favor of the wealthy orders, and by restricting the franchise preventing the practical expression of the popular voices."— lt is stated that several members of the late New Guinea expedition have decided to make another attempt to open up a trade with there. They purpose taking a botanist and geologist, and making a twelve months' stay in the country, taking up their residence amongst the natives. Messrs Levin & Co. are advised by telegram under date London Ist January, that the Chimborazo arrived at Plymouth on the 30th December, and the Garonne sailed thence on the 31st with 407 passengers and a full cargo. The Hinemoa, with Sir G. Grey and his Secretary arrived this morning. The Supreme Court has been occupied all the morning with the trial of Chas. Schmidt, charged with robbing Robt. Cooper, a lodger in the Empire Hotel, Wellington A robbery was committed last night at the Anchor Line Shipping Company's Office of a packet consisting of £265 in notes, which was left on the top of the safe last night. It was found that the window had been left unfastened. Wanganoi, Monday night. Mr F. Delamain writes to the Chronicle threatening proceedings because of certain strictures on his conduct in making it a condition of his running Maritana for the big handicap at the Rangitikei that he should share in the proceeds with the holders of the favorite in the principal sweep. Mr Delamain objects to the term " shady " as applied to his conduct and says he did nothing but what is commonly done and is considered perfectly legitimate in racing circles. "If that be so," says the Chronicle, " then all we can say is so much the worse for racing and all connected with it. Donedin, Monday night. It is stated that the Government agaiu intend to introduce a J special tariff between Timaru and Lyttelton, such as was vigorously opposed some time ago by the Dunedin j merchants.— The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court commenced this morning. There are fourteen cases for trial. Oamard, Monday night. The shop of .Solomon, music-seller, in Thames-street, was discovered to be on fire, and the alarm given and the back door broken down. Several pictures and a large

quantity of fancy goods were destroyed. The stock was insured in the South British for £1000. Solomon estimates the stock to be worth £2300. Auckland, Monday night. A man Hamed Edward Pieknells met with a serious accident at Newmarket, on Saturday while driving a dray from Auckland to Onehunga. He fell off, and the wheel went over bis leg. He was conveyed to the hospital, where the limb was amputated.— Mr W. 11. Kissling, solicitor, aged 31, died last night of typhoid fever. The deceased was a native of the colony, and brother to the Manager of the Bauk of New Zealand. New Plymouth, Monday night. The coach came from Han-era to Inglewood for the first time on Saturday in ten hours without the loss of a pole —Harvest has commenced here. Two huudred Maoris of the Ruakupus and Waikatos are working at it. 5 Napiek, Monday night. Ihe Hon Mr Sheehan is expected at Napier during the commencement of the week from ' Cambridge by special coach.— There wa3 a heavy fall of rain yesterday and last evening. Ihe rainfall registered two inches. This has improved the prospects of the farmers — The annual meetiug of the Good Templars Lodge opened this morning in the Protestant Hall, the Hon Mr Fox presiding The following officers were present:— Hou W. Fox, Brothers Speight, Ewlis, Wenkins, Johnston, Hall, Jaiques, Lyell, and Pirani. All the following representatives from the various Lodges throughout thecolony were present:— Brothers Jacques, Hoskins, and Streat from Christchurch ; Potts, from Taranaki; and Johnston, from Wellington.— A man named Cartwright, a carter, has just been killed through a fall of earth on the reclamation works, and another was severely injured Blenheim, Tuesday. Miss Amy Sherwin with Signor Pompei finished a most successful season last night. They had full houses for three nights. They leave for Chriatchurch to-morrow —The Insurance agents met yesterday and resolved to recommend their head offices to offer £300 to supplement the .Government offer of £200 and a free pardon, for evidence leading to the conviction of the person who set fire to the Government Buildings in November 1876, which is confidently expected to have the desired effect. „ _ o Invercakoill, Tuesday. Mr J. Shanks and Mr A. Kinross were nominated for Mataura. Mr Kinross declared himself an opponent of land monopolists, and of denominational education. The attendance was very small. Mr Kinross had 5 hands, and Mr Shanks 4. „, TT T Christchckcii, Tuesday. The Hou John Hall, the Hon William Robinson, Mr William Montgomery M.H.R are to be entertained at a banquet by the inhabitants of Akaroa tomorrow."— A deputation of cabmen not agreeing with the proposed new bye-laws yesterday waited upon the City Council and made certain suggestions, some of which were adopted — The hospital concert on the 17th promises to be a great success. Among other well known artists who will sing, there will be bignora Veuosta, Miss Amy Sherwin, aud many well known local amateurs —The spirits of the Christchurch cricketers are considerably damped by the small score made by the Canterbury team in Melbourne Ihe odd 3 are now in favor of Melbourne.