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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 720, 6 March 1866, Page 4

The Takanaki Hee.\ld.—Will tke Editor of the Tarttnaki Herald be kind enough to state from what issue of the Cross- ho clipped the subjoined paragraph. "We clip," he says in the Herald of the '3rd instant, " the following from the Daily Southern Cross. ' Sir George Grey,— "We have often felt called upon to question in verystrong terms, the political conduct of Sir George Grey, and we are only too glad to hate an opportunity of testifying to liis private worth. It xiiay not lie generally known but it is nevertheless a fact, that for sometime past Sir George Grey lias monthly placed at the disposal of Bishop Selwyn, for distribution among the poor at Auckland, a sum of £50 from his own private purse, and has expressed his intention of so continuing to do as long as the present depression, and consequent want of full employment for the working classes continues:' " l-'ox.icE. —Several drunkards were puuishedjn tile usual manner yesterday. John Murray, a deserter from the 70tli Regiment, was handed over to the military authorities. George Constable was fined 40s. and costs for brutally illtreating a horse. Daniel Hammond was fined 10s. and costs for throwing a stone at the head of a boy named McQuillan. John 2\ T obes wis ordered to be apprehended, on a charge of assaulting lis wife: . Thb Elections. —Mr. G. Armstrong lias; we perccive by the Canterbury, papers, Been returned for Akaroa, beating Jfr. L. Walker, the late member. Mr. W. S. Moorhouse has been returned without opposition for the Mount Herbert .district. A requisition is in course of signature calling on Mr. Sewell to stand for Lyttelton, and a Mr. Prosser is likely to be the chosen of Westland. . . Mr.. S aiujee Coceeake will sell to-day, by order of the executors of the late Mr. P. Lorrigan, a parcel of laud containing 10 acres, being 173 of section 16, suburbs of Auckland, also valuable leasehold (city) property, comprising two well-built comfortable houses in Chapelstreet, also in the same locality a new thrcej roomed cottage, the whole of this last mentioned property", having sixteen years unexpired and subject io a ground rent of £'12 per annum. Level Cbossings on —We understand that several narrow escapes have occurred where the railway now in course of construction crosses the Jfewmarket road near the toll-bar. The gradient is steep, as many of the gradients are upon this line, and the waggons loaded with earth whiz across the road at a rapid rate. The passers by have little or no warning. There is a high hedge on either side the highway, and it is not until the traveller upon it has reached the opening and is on the spot of danger that he sees the waggons coming down upon liim. The road itself inclines down to the spot where the railway crosses it, and it is a matter of more than oruinarv difficulty to stop a loaded dray on the sudden notice of a passing line of trenches winch is usually afforded. Mr. K. Graham had a 1 narrow escape the other day in crossing the line-, the hind wheel of the carriage he was driving being actually caught by the passing waggon on the line. Yesterday a number of cattle being driven along the road, when crossing the line were run into by a string of waggons, which had broken loose, and which cume at the rate it lS said of some 12 to 15 miles per hour down the incline. Several of the cattle were knocked, about, and one cow was severely injured. The waggons were themselves brought to a stand still by coming in contact with a loaded waggon standing on the line where it crosses the road, toppling over the other and scattering m every direction. Before the line was commenced wc pointed out the danger of crossing public roads on a level; it is rarely permitted to a railwa} r to cross a public road on a level, anti only when great engineering difficulties Y"® 11 , be caused not doing so. In the Aucklaa and Drury Pail way the public roads are newly all crossed on the level, thre being nearly seorc of such instances between Auckland aa Onehunga! . Dii, Cbisp has been experimenting upon myself whether the flesh of beasts infected by ta e cattle plague is dangerous to those who eat \. by dining off beefsteaks cut from animals ia which the disease was fully developed, and has even eaten portions of the heart of such^aniuifi 1 i without experiencing any evil results. "lliate moreover," he says, <c fed some of the lower imals upon the diseased meat and Jntestiu^? cooked and rrnv, of aHectecl rrifcb catti

plague in its worst stage, without producing any injurious results. In addition to this, I have met with a great many men who have had cuts and scratches on their hands, and who have been daily inoculated with this poison without taking any'hsnn." Dr. Crisp, however, recommends all'possible precautions by those engaged in the dissection of diseased animals. Odd Fellows.-—The members of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, are requested to meet at the York Hotel, York-street, this day, at three p.m, for the purpose of attending the funeral of tlie.wifc of Brother Galpin: CitAi IBER of Commerce.—A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday at three o'clock, to consider the best means of bettering the postal arrangements between England and tho .Colonies. After much conversation. n. committee of three was appointed to enquire into the matter, and report at a future meeting of the Chamber. The Late Lieutenants L.vwson axd Jenkins- —The sale of effects belonging to these officers will take place at the Albert Barracks, at 11 o'clock, to-morrow. Is Ke -Jkn'kin's.—Accounts against this estate arc to be sent to Mr. Mark Somerville, by 12 o'clock. this day. ircKtiXß District, I. O. 0. P.—The adjourned meeting of tho Odd Fellows' special 'settlement society will be held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Thursday evening next. To Carpenters.—-Mr. T. G-. Blakey invites tenders for alterations and additions to premises Fit the Flag-staff. Surveyors' Association".—The usual monthly meeting of this society will be held this evening, at seven o clock, at the Bedford Hotel, streetIS'ew Zealand Agricultural Society.—The monthly meeting of this society will be held today,. -it three o'clock, at tho Criterion, Otahuhu. PiRXELL Dbamatic Hall.—The grand fancy Baz;iar in aid of the funds for liquidating the debt upon this hall, and under the management of the lady friends of the Club, will be continued to-day and to-morrow. Auckland Ettle Volttxteebs (No. 2). —A meeting of the members of this corps will bo held this evening, at half-past seven (sharp), at the Mechanics' lutitution. P.irAKrR a Association.—The regular monthly meeting will be held to-morrow, at the Papaknra Hotel, immediately after the cattle sale. We mar draw the attention of those engaged in egrirulture. that the annual shew of agricultural produce, and dinner of the society, also takes plaee to-day. at the same place. Mes«i;s. C. Sticiiisurv and Son will sell, today, a lot of valuable leasehold city property, situated in the Alten Road, with six-roomed house, tenements, See , fifteen years unexpired. . Messes. Ridings and Dowden will sell, today, at 31 r. Dobranski's .warehouse, Oneliuriga, a large stock of first-class furniture in. rimu, kauri, and iron; looking-glasses, bedsteads, pictures. Ms. L. W. Eaton will sell to-day, 40 kits of prime apples, 40 dozen of smoked snappers. Supreme Couht.—His Honor took his seat yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Joseph Hon"derson, against whom the Grand Jury returned no bil 1, was. discharged from custody by his Honor. Bichard J. Feltus, who had previously pleaded guilty to having embezzled certain sums of money, the property of Messrs. Ridings and Dowden, was sentenced to six months' im- , prisonment with hard labour. John. Henwood, a lad apparently about 14 years, of age, charged , With committing a rape upon the person of one . ilizabetk .Jackson, a little girl of nine years of ■ ase. was found guilty, with a strong recommendation to mercy. He was sentenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labor. Stephen j Iforae, charged with forging and uttering cer- ] tain receipts purporting to show the delivery of leading, was found guilty. His Honor reserved sentence. The Court then adjourned. Mb. Alfred Buckland will sell to-day, at the Triangle, Otahuhu, 115 head of cattle, 55 steers and oxen, 25 cows and heifers, 35 heifers . and steers (yearling), 117 large-framed ewes, half Leicester. , 1 Messrs.. HcnTeb akd Co. will hold their usual weekly sale of fat cattle, store cattle, dairy cows, pigs, sheep, etc., at Otahuhu, this day. Disobedience of Oedees.—Several of the seamen, belonging to the Sliip Silver Eagle, were given in charge of Water Police yesterday, on the above charge. They will be brought before his Worship this morning. Pbince of Wai.es Theatre.— The popular drama Camille was performed at this theatre last feyening; Miss .Juno playing the.Lady of the Camellias with her usual force and finish, Miss Julia Corcoran impersonating Jfachettee, and Miss Royal Madame Prudence. Mr. Edwards rendered the part of Armande Duval very effectively; We have to welcome back a very deserving actor, Mr. Haygarth. The Gaston of Mr. Newton was a very equal and judicious performance. The care displayed in the preparation. mounting, and production of this popular drama was very creditable. Tho mine en scene is particularly good. : The same piece will be repeated to-night and until further notice. We understand tliat several novelties are in preparation. This evening will be performed " Pride and Dependence, or Annie Blake's Lovers," concluding with the laughable farce, "The Widow's Victim." Aetesian Wells. —We draw the attention ot our readers to the ietter which appears in (mother column from Mr. the manager of the Auckland gas works. Mr. W ark s letter proves two things; firstly, that the boring may be carried out by the use of a rope or chair, instead of additional iron rods, and secondly that fresh water may be obtained by sinking along*ide of high-water rdark. Cutting Away a Tessel.—At the Hobart Town Sitting of the Supreme Court on Tuesday (reports the Launceston Examiner of the 25th lDstant). Samuel Morrison pleaded not guilty to an information charging liim witli having, on the 2Gth day of November, 1865, past, feloniously and maliciously cast away a certain vessel, the property of Geo. Gladhill and another. The Solicitor-General said this was a new case, or at least lie did not remember a similar ease ever having come before the Court. The facts were simply that defendant had been commander of a little schooner, 33 tons register, named the Blanche. On the day in. question the defendant was at anchor in Sisters Bay, D Entreeasteaux Channel, having only a man named Hey wood on board, besides himself. some unexplained cause, defendant slipped the cable, and after making several boards across the bay, deliberately cut away the mast, and let the vessel go ashore. All this happened on a calm day, as several witnesses would prove. Assistance was tendered by several parties on the vessel going on shore, but defendant declined to make any attempt to save liei. singular that prior to these proceedings the defendant had stripped the vessel of very much of her funiture and sails. After a long trialithe prisoner was convictec and sentenced tofoui years' imprisonment ; his Honor Sir Francis Smith intimating that the prisoner would have received the full penalty of imprisonment fox life had there not been mitigating circumstances. It was a new offence, no hves had teen endangered, the prisoner had been recommended tj mercy by the jury, and-the evidence went to show that the prisoner had been led into the commission ofthe crime by the act of another who was the principal, and that the prisoner was only the agent. Another man named Gladhill has since been apprehended in connection with this case. , The Hauhaus. — Captain Stuckey, ofthe cutter Bittern, which arrived yesterday from Napier, via the East Coast, reports that when he was going in Open Hauhaus rode over there, froin some inland station, and reported a fight m h&ring taken place near

Pigeon Match.—A grand sweepstake pigeon 1 ? 1 atoh to , ok P'ace yesterday at Holmes,' North i snore, when a (rood number of spectators wero present. Hie shooting was good on the whole; were seven competitors at 10s. 6d. each, and. ,28 birds vrerd uncaged. At the conclusion ot the match, Messrs. W. Bruce and James Wilson were declared ties, having shot four pigeons each, and there being no more birds at hand, tjiey "were winners. Amongst the reductions of the salaries of irovernnieiit ofliciiils, wo notice in the Appropriation Act of 1.86.(3. that of dBG . in the pay. of the Inspector of and Measures arid Cleric to the Commissioner of Police, £156 is deemed too high. Instead of a reduction we think that there, should rather bo an increase in the salary tp the. extent of £14. TKe responsibilities <jf this office are great, and increase day by day. and if a man is placed in a position of trust, he ought to bo paid at a rate that will secure the faithful discharge ofliis duties, and. render him able and reflect credit on those who wore interested in his appointment. The Liverpool.—This fine ship, 110 days out from London, arrived yesterday, with a large cargo and 102 passengers ; owing to some, deaths having occurred from typhus fever, and a case of .typhoid now existing on board, the ship was placed in quarantine. She was visited during the course of tlio day by Thomas. Beckham, Esq., R.if. ; Dr. Philson, Health Officer ; Capt. Williams, Emigration Officer, and others, when the usual questions and answers were gone through. She will, in all probability, be admitted to pratique during the course of to-day. Among the passengers of the Liverpool, we notice Colonel Beeston. 11. E., who has come out to relieve Colonel Mould, ordered home ; as also several old colonists, amongst tliem Mr. Jakins, and others. A full report appears in our shipping columns.