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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 645, 6 December 1865, Page 5

I —r —TZ^CorRT. —The criminal sittings of the ! Srr '" pourt vera resumed yesterday before I Sup jfnYtlie Chief Justice. The whole of the ! j' S was occupied in trying a charge of rape ; day. , ivo men named Alexander Lynch and § ajainsi q . s ( f or aiding and übetting). The '■ T] Lfuhrs"re unfit for publication. The jury I ~ panic vcri iiet of guilty against Lynch, who I re ' ur^ n tenocd to four years' penal servitude. t was acquitted. i '""'i use'of ft,mc nl t crcst vras heard before his ■ W NVuivc'tonlay iu the Resident Magistrate's 'i n OT \ Two men) one the master of a lighter--1 11 /and tlu , oth'-r a waterman, wero charged • J °ii win" stolen a case of wine value 30s. - f i the cutter lay, which was employed in -' r w.Tin" tl'i'ship Siam. Tho evidence was • , v clear as far as i 4 we,lt > but ik faile <l ™ a ! rc J\ ml 'terial point. The taking of the case by vcrJ ,- Ji, e prisoners and his handing it over to ■ Z other was clearly proved, but 'tlio part of ■ tip evidence not forthcoming was tho proof of ■4 1 w iuv;v eases wore P ut on board the Tay, \ " i ho'n-'many landed on the wharf, so that it i \i.'l.t be how many, if any, -wro mis'g ? : p rO ni the evidence adduced it was shown ) jw' (ho signing of the bout notes by the " master-; ot' the lighters was a mere matter of form, a man sometimes signing for six or seven • ! parcels more than he had received, or six or I oven less. Great credit is due to Messrs. Butt ■ niul Anderson v«'ho are the prosecutors) for brin"i"i-' ,mJ matter forward, as it is well-known ; to be a matter ot" very common occurrence, and ■i although tlio case has failed for want of cvi- ■ denee."ve ! they fully intend to bring it forward ii q.r-iin with all the necessary evidence. Another '-'' eaiW o'i failure, we believe, was that Mr. AYynn, ■■J who had been retained for the prosecution, "was ■': U nable to aiioiul. having to be at the Supreme ' Court, ami at the last minute he handed over -- the ease to Mr. Kussell, who came into Court 1 perfectly unprepared and asked for a remand, which was refused by his Worship. We think Mint the attention of the next Provincial Council should be drawn to these circumstances and that the boatmen should be licensed to take charge of cargo as well as the owners of the boats. This would, perhaps, have the cQ'ect of " putting a stop to these nefarious practices. As it is now. the owner of half-a-dozen lighters is ! . quite at the mercy of so many men, who have ;' uo characters at stake, and who do not care 'about losing their situations as there are plenty :j more they cm get. At the same time it would ! not be unwise to license the watermen plying : for hire. Had. this been the case in the present : instance, the probability is this offence would :'-, never have occurred. ■' Ceuelty to Animals.—Ts there not some i! law under the .Municipal Police Act to prevent ■'■ owners of horses from cruelly ill-treating them? This question we put in consequence of re- ,; peated acts of cruelty we have lately witnessed while walking along the streets of Auckland. ■ The last we observed occurred yesterday morn- ;':■ ins. about half-past ten o'clock, in Grey-streefc. ; A cart 1 ;den with firewood was proceeding \i\i Grev-street, and when we got up to it the horse wasthoroughly blown, and of course stood still to rest. On "this the driver commenced furiouslv tugging at the reins until the poor ani- : Dial's mouth was filled with blood, a great deal J' of which was bespattered over the driver's shirt j sleeve. "We of course s'tood still to watch what ?. took place, and the driver, thinking we had no i : business to watch him, began to abuse us in no verv temperate language, telling us that had he :i a whip he would hammer the horse with it and : us too. Had a policeman been at hand we • should have given the driver in charge. During tie time the man was blackguarding, the horse recovered his wind, and on being spoken to by ;. tiie driver it pulled the load away with case. I"t F S i- : ' a pity that such unfeeling brutes should 1-1 have charge of horses, and we hope that soon I i an example may be made of them by the

; police. sale of Loxg Woolied Sheep.—-Mr. Alfred Buckland will ofFer for sale this day, some 74 long woolled sheep, from tlie celebrated Motutapu flock, the property of Mr. Robt. Graham, teing , careful selections from that flock. Persons who'de.-ire first-class stock will have an opportunity of providing themselves rrith such at this sale.' A sale of wool will be held this day, at the Haymarket, by Mr. Buekland, among which is splendid wool, notified in another i article, from Mr. Graham's ilock. ! Loxg ATool. —At the wool sale held also by : Mr. Buekland to-day, at the same place, a quaniity of wool from the Motutapu flock will be sold, a beantiful sample of which, scoured by Mr. JJ. "W. Gee, was displayed yesterday, and is now on view in the window of David Graham and Co. This wool is of a beautiful silky texture, and well worthy inspection. That taken from the rams is no less thau fifteen inches ; long, sufficient ono would think to satisfy the great desire for long wool. The sheep are pure Leicester and pure Lincoln, and the flock is ; well known as bearing a first-class character. ■ The first prizes at JJunedin were taken by sheep from Mr. R. Graham's flock. Wool from , ?orae 1300 of these animals will be sold to-morrow. We are glad that our leading agriculturists and ; landowners are paving such great attention to ; ; the rearing of first-class stock. The influence of their good example will be felt throughout the Province and Colony, and indeed extends even already to Australia, where .New Zealand . '■■'. sleep have taken prizes. Nothing could be ; more conclusive as to the adaptability of this > Pr ivincc for prodncing the finest and longest ' wool, than the sample from the Motutapu flock on vien- at Messrs. D. Graham and Co. Inr. usual quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodists of this city and neighbourhood, was held in the Edwardes-street Chapel yesterday afternoon. A goodly number of representatives assembled ; the schedules showed an increase of members; the finances were improving, and tlio churches generally indicated a healthy appearK .? ce - A gentleman, whose name we are rot at liberty to publish, generously presented, through the ]<ev. Mr. Colley, £25 towards sustaining the services connected "with Edwardes-street Chapel. Business being over, a public service was held, and addresses'given by the Rev. Mr. Colley and the lay representatives of the churches, on. the extension of the kingdom of Christ. FiwiAsisar.—The following is from the published address by the Fenian brotherhood at y>ringfield, Illinois, to the people of the united States :—" Our brothers at home are organised in a manner far superior to that of any oppressed people we have read of. The day °> 1 rovisional Government is established; an anny of 200,000 men is sworn to sustain the omeers, Americans arid Irish, who have served w jth distinction in your service. They are silently moving i n t o Ireland to assume the conrol °? actirc operations, to be inaugurated J ! s °oner—much sooner—than any of you can \ 1 iJ e \ *' le V require now are arms, to I j ~ ab e them to meet the enemy on something like j w iual terras. A large sum of money is rej luired, and, without hesitation, we appeal to j youior that assistance, never heretofore withheld from an uprising people." I t°f paiutiox.—W e take the following from the [ , 2W,y C f the2/th.Nov.,:—" Mr. Weld, ' inn ef cvenin S. pithily expressed the opinJ ns ot those now advocating Separation, when [ I t'ij~ ' Tllis native affair is after all a North , j i t S ' a , n P d one : tlle Middle Island has taken upon i 5 j.,, a ,g re at burden: it has rather been humi tT mto takin g il sit has been cajoled out of ft ~n e Mil »on i-oan, and has been rather N f T- arj . whenit letit go, upon the promise of M v ~rlr g f^ backa S ai ' loutof the land which the "II U\r o Z emmcn t Ims giveu to Auckland for 1 Isla d ß ' ° did t]iat . tile Middle \ a'u, was "'-'' to go on for ever with this espea'*s n»r'r''i lca '"" ot < l ° u: Weaffirmthis.lt 'd fort * e!lanot do {t - Botb - parties there--5 j3 diP« Br * e upon this P° int - Th °y ma i' propose 1 SjW£ ei ?. e{lics ' The Weld Ministry advance i

us separate. We showed Uio other day that the late Colonial Treasurer pronounced in the House of iiepresentatives tlio self-reliance policy to be perfectly worthless unless bnsed upon a sound system of finance. The Weld Ministry confessedly resigued from the indifferent support their financial schemes received from both sides of the House. Thus, the basis of their policy—sound imauce—gave way under them, and ' self-re-liance] became, as Mr. Fitxherbert said, '<i mere idle boast.' Still the verdict of both parties remains intact—' Tlio Middle Island cannot do it.'" Pbince of Wales Theatre.—Tlio performauces at this theatre last ovening were the same as those of the previous night, namely, the " .Rose of Amiens," and the burlesque of " Aladdin, in which Miss Fanny Young continues to bring down the hnuse. Indeed, the acting and costuming of the part of Aladdin is worthy of the highest praise that eau be bestowed upon them. The last scene was greatly admired, and was greeted with the greatest applause from all parts of tho house. To-night the performances will commence with the " Storm in a Teacup," to be followed by the burlesque. Ttik ship Gala has been despatched by Messrs. Houlder Eros, for Auckland, with a ful compliment of passengers nnd a valuable cargo. The Australian and JS'cw Zealand Gaze lie says :— "Amongst the passengers were a number of nominated and selected assisted emigrants, sent out under the auspices of the agents for the Provincial Government of Auckland. The following were saloon passengers:—Capt. Horner (12 Foot), Mrs. Horner and. son. Quarter-master Martindalc (57th Foot), Mrs. Martineale and family (C). Messrs. Edward and William Falkner, Misses Harriett and Kate Falkncr, and Mr. Frederick Ohlsou ; Dr. Harding was in medical charge of tho ship." Tiie Cattle Murrain.—Going the rounds of the papers is a little paragraph which demands serious attention. It relates the most dreadful death of a veterinary surgeon at Sudbury, and seems to show that in this country as well as in men may become infected with the cattle plague, and die horribly, and so spread the contagion. That certainly seems to be the opinion of the surgeons who were to have made an examination of the unhappy man's bodv, but could not and dare not. It waii impossible, thej' say, bacause tho tissues were utterly destroyed; " and it would have been highly dangerous to them to have done so." The verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with the surgeons' opinion—" That the doceased died from the effect of the absorption of virus, or poison into his system, upon tho occasion of his making a post mortem examination of a cow which had died from a certain disease called or Icnown as the cattle plague." This case should be a warning to all who have to do with diseased cattle, never to touch them with hands of which the skin is broken. Medical science is also warned that some inquiry into tho matter is necessary.— JSctes. The Home JVbitv says :—" On September 20, Serceant Butler, of the 99th Hegiment, stationed at Cork, was shown by the colonel a roll-book, taken from one of the Fenians who was arrested, containing a list of names certified as baring passed his drill instructions. The sergeaut at once acknowledged his signature, and was taken into custody, as was also Drum-major Farrell, of the 2nd .Regiment. A private soldier of tho 2nd Regiment has been arrested at Kinsale for uttering treasonable language while druuk. Another private of the 18th Eoyal Irish has been arrested at Cork for singing disloyal songs. Amusements.—Mr. C. H. Ayres has imported by the Airedale an entertaining exhibition entitled Pantechnica, representing some of the most remarkable scenery of Europe and America, and the voyage across the Atlantic. This exhibition was exhibited in London for 2SO consecutive nights, and for 201 nights at the Academy of Music, New York. Surveyors' Association. —The usual monthly meeting of this association will take place this evening at the Belfast Hotel at seven o'clock. Mr. Keals invites tenders, receivable until noon of the 9th inst., for excavating in Upper Queen-street. Missing Child.—A little child (a boy), four years old, has been missing from his father's house since Monday last, Information respecting him will be gladly received by his father, Kdward Marlin, Chapel-street, opposite the Catholic Chapel. CoNGItEGATIONAT. CHURCH, NEWTON. A Bazaar will be held to-day in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Queen-street, in aid of the building-fund of this church. The bazaar will comprise a varied assortment of useful and ornamental work, articles of taste, &c. Professor Hoffman will perform a choice selection of music.

Waihau Gold Mining Company (Limited.) —The first call of £5 per share in this company is made •"-■nvablc to the Treasurer, at the company's oilices. Cochrane's Buildings, on Wednesday, the 13th inst. Estate of the lateEdwabd King.—Messrs. Hidings and Dowden will sell to-day on the premises at Mount Eden (pursuant to instructions from the Keceiver of Intestate Estates) the whole of the personal estate and effects of this much lamented gentleman, comprising furniture in native and other woods, cabinets, inlaid tables, a piano by Collard, bed-room and kitchen furniture, cutlery, plate, jewellery and watches, horses, cattle, drays, harness, a pointer dog, garden and agricultural implements, &e. Messrs. Hunter and Co. will hold to-day their monthly sale of fat cattle, store stock, dairy cows, sheep, horses, pigs, &c, at Papakura. Mr. H. Joseph will sell to-day one hundred dozen of superior English and German toys, suitable for Christmas presents and New Year's, gifts, also two cases containing men's and boys' summer straw hats, velvet turbans, horse-hair turbans, fancy straw men's drab and black Etonion and Oxford hats. Mr. Sahuet, CocnnANE will sell to-day, (under a bill of sale), a large quantity of household furniture, comprising tables, couches, chairs, arm chairs, fire irons, fender.*, a clock, chest of drawers, washstands and ware, iron bedsteads (double), mattresses (horse hair), looking glass, curtain blinds, kitchen utensils, a quantity of ladies' jewellery, gold watch, &c. Also standing and running gear, ex Hope, a liabrary of 100 valuable books; also the effects of Cap't. Tighe, 70th Regiment. Messrs. E. and H. Isaacs will hold to-day, an extensile Christmas sale of wines, spirits, groceries, tobacco, Kavannah cigars, &c, comprising the best brands, of which samples can be seen at the stores. Me. L. W. Eaton will sell, to-day, 75 bags of potatoes, half a ton of new do., 5 casks of -, wa:shing soda, a small anchor, rope, &c. Mr. John Bigg will sell to-day, a quantity of household furniture, chairs, tables, pictures, beds and bedding, pots, kettles, 2 saddles ; next door to the Crown Hotel, Grey-street. Messes. Jones and Co. will sell to-day 5000 standard novels, by the best authors, ex Ida Ziegler. Messrs. Habeis and Turner will hold to-day a trade sale of drapery and clothing, comprising tweed and cloth suits, doeskins, railway rugs, hats, prints, shawls, crinoliuos, regatta shirts, hosiery, ribbons, &c, 3 cases of pilot coats, 5 cases of hats. Legal Amenities. —An American barrister commenced his reply to some pungent remarks of a professional brother as follows: —"Mayit please the Court, resting on the couch of republican equality as I do—covered by t!ie blanket of constitutional panoply as I am—and protected by the tegis of American liberty as I feel myself to be—l despise the buzzing of the professional insect who has just sat down, and defy bis futile attempts to peneti'ftto with his puny rtlajj. the jnteretta* otrny npperWoss covering."