News of the Day. CRICKET.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 54, 3 May 1866, Page 3

News of the Day. CRICKET.

Cattle Trespass. — A bill is now before the Provincial Council which, if carried, will entirely change the law of cattle trespass. Hitherto, the principle of our trespass law has been, that to recover damages a person must have a "sufficient f ence » — a thing not easy at all times to decide. The principle of the new bill is, that persons must fence to keep their own cattle from damaging the property of their neighbours, either on fenced or unfenced land. We have long been advocates of a measure similar to the one now under discussion, and we Bhall be glad to see it become law. Singular Blunder.— The New Zealand Gazette, of the 3rd of April, contained a proclamation issued by the Superintendent of Canterbury, under his delegated power from the Governor, prohibiting the " importation of cattle into the colony of New Zealand" from all the Australian colonies, from the Capo of Good Hope, and from Great Britain ; and in tho some proclamation, penalties were laid down for landing cattle in the " Colony of New Zealand" from any of the above-named places. Persons who read the above proclamation wore not a littlo startled at the cool assumption of powers over the whole colony by his Honour of Canterbury, but the Gazette of the 28th of April has corrected the matter, by stating that the words "Province of Canterbury," must be substituted for " Colony of New Zealand," as originally printed. New Magistrate.— The Gazette of the 28th of April, announces the appointment to the Magistracy of George William Lightband, of Twelve-Mile Township, in the Province of Nelson. The Speakee of the House ov [Representatives Knighted.— The London Gazette, of the 13th of February, contains a notice that David Monro, Esq., Speaker of the New Zealand House of [Representatives, is created a Knight of Great Britain and Ireland. The same Gazette contains a proclamation giving currency iv the United Kingdom to gold coins of the Sydney mint. Native News from Auckland.— A private letter received by the last mail from Auckland, in speaking of the late visit of the Governor to Kawhia, and of tho refusal of the rebels under Kewi and Matutaora to see his Excellency, states that a large meeting of rebel natives was held a week or two previous to the Governor's visit, at which Thompson was present, who urged Rewi. to make peace. The latter declared he would never make peace 5 and he would kill every pakeha who ventured on his lands. It is on account of the statement he then made that he now objects to seeing the Governor. The rebels generally give out that there will be no more lighting at the Waikato, but it is the opinion of the friendly natives that Eewi will make a dash at some of our out-settlements, when the troops are removed. The capture of Te Ua haß shaken the faith of the rebels m the Pai-Marire religion. The natives, as a body, as rather indignant at Te Ua going about the country in State with the Governor; whilst the unfortunate victims of the superstition which he founded are condemned to death for the murders of Fulloon and Volkner, which were committed at the instigation of Kereopa and Haremona, disciples of Te Ua. If the high priest was executed with the murderers, the natives would be satisfied ; but as it is, very great dissatisfaction prevails. The Governor came on to Waikato, via Raglan, and he is now at Hamilton, waiting for William Thompson to come to him. It is presumed he wishes Thompson to go to see him. This will be of no use, as Thompson has no influence over him. It is not known whether the Governor will come to Auckland or not before he returns to Wellington. Narrow Escape bom Fire. — The Wellington Advertiser, of April 27. relates the following :—" A woman mamed Craig, wife of a fisherman, living in Little Taranaki-street, was nearly burnt to death on Wednesday last. She was stooping down with her back to the fire when her dress caught, and was soon in a blaze. Corporal Doran, of the police, was fortunately passing, and with great presence of mind rushed into the house, and wrapping the unfortunate woman in heavy blankets, extinguished the flames. She was however much burnt, but is, we understand, progressing favourably." Wakamabina GowmEHDS.— The Magistrate's and Warden's Court, which has been removed from Deep Greek to Mr. Wilson's, has created much dissatisfaction among the digging population. The residents at Deep Creek have at present to travel ten miles to transact any business with the Warden's and Magistrate's Court. School at Havelook. — A correspondent of the Marlborough Press writes :—" The Court House at Havelock has been converted into a school, which was opened on Monday morning, the 16th instant, with twenty-eight scholars. Mr. Hawke has been appointed master, and he will no doubt give satisfaction, being a man well qualified for the office. The private dwelling lately occupied by Mr. Pilliet has been allotted to him as his residence." Hau-hau Prisoners ior the Chathams.— The steamer St. Kilda, under the command of Captain Kennedy, left Napier on the 23rd of April, with 100 additional Hau-hau prisoners, and a guard, for the Chatham Islands. Daring Feat. — A late telegram from Sydney to Melbourne says : — " Signor Vertelli, the Australian Blondin, has wheeled a barrow over Danger Falls, on a wire cord, one-third of an inch in diameter, 150 feet in length, and 500 feet above the level of the ground. The wind was blowing freshly at the time, and a large number of spectators were present." Building Stone. — "We are informed," says the Oamaru Times, " that, as the first fruits of a sample of the Oamaru stone being exhibited in Melbourne, an order has been received for 10,000 feet for shipment per the s.s. Albion. We are confident that this is but the commencement of a large and important traffic in this material, which is rapidly gaining 80 enviable a reputation wherever it is introduced."

A new scheme for relieving the pressure on London has been started, in the shape of a company, with a capital of a million — the Suburban Village Company — who propose to erect suburban villages for all classes, carefully separating them according to rentals, and to build large suites of work-men's chambers on sites in London itself. The latter idea may pay well now, as the Government will lend half the money at four per cent, and we heartily wish it may. If we had only one company managed on business principles, and earning a great dividend at euch work, London might be rebuilt within this generation.— ■Sfetfattn; February 24,