NAPIER. May 19.

North Otago Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2200, 20 May 1879, Page 2

NAPIER. May 19.

A man, name unknown, was found lying dead in the Wvipawa rirer yesterday, by two horsemen who were crossing. Henry Russell, M.L.C., has fonnd it necessary to oall his numerous workmen together and tell them that owing to the depression in the price of agricultural produce, he must either discharge a number of them or pay lower waijes. The men sensibly decided to accept a reduction of 25 per cent, all round. The depression does not appear to be felt so much here as in many parts of the colony. A few firms hare to call their creditors together, chiefly owing to bank pressure, but in all cases of any importance assets are large, and in ordinary times would fully coyer all liabilities. The working classes, howerer, with the exception of a few carpenters, appear to find plenty of work. Inspector Scully has reoeired a letter from Col. Whitraore, complimenting him upon the courage he exhibited in effecting the capture of M'Lennan, the wife poisoner, who presented a loaded pistol at Scully, bat which missed fire. Scully has also reoeired L 25 from the reward fund, and Constable Raymond L 5.