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New Zealand Herald, Volume II, Issue 1127, 25 June 1867, Page 4

Nobthebn Division.—The nomination of candidates fer the seat in the House of Itepresentatives, vacated by Mr. Thomas Henderson, took place yesterday at the Pilot Station, North Shore. There were only two candidates. Mr. Thomas Maefarlane was proposed by Mr. Dignan and seconded by Mr. David Sheehan. Captain Cooper was proposed by Mr. Gladwyn Wynyard and seconded by Mr. Phillip Callan. r J he show of hands gave the following result: 13 for Mr. T. Maefarlane, and 6 for Captain Cooper. A poll was demanded by Captain Cooper, and the polling will commence on Wednesday. The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to Col. Balneavis, the Beturning Officer. S. S. Auckland.—Consignees by this vessel are warned to present bills of lading and pay freights by 11 o'clock this morning, of the agent, H. M. Jervis, otherwise goods will be landed and stored at their expense. Be Malcolm Niccol's Estate.—The creditors in this estate are informed that a deed of assignment, dated June 17th, 1867, lies for execution at the office of Andrew Beveridge, solicitor, Wyndham-street. City Boabd.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Board was held yesterday afternoon. There was no business of importance done as the year is about expiring, a full report will be found in another place. Phrenological Hall.—A lecture will be delivered at the above place a t 7.30 this evening, by Dr. A. G. Merrett, M.D I . Subject: " The development of the mind and body." Coboneb's Inquest.—An inquiry into the cause of the death of a male infant, named John Bell, was held yesterday afternoon by Dr. Philson, coroner, at the Star Hotel, Albert-street. The child was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last, and the evidence of the father and mother and Dr. Pierce having been taken, the jury came to the verdict—" That deceased came to its death by being overlain in bed, without any blame being attached to either father oi mother." Sale op Town and Sububban Lands.—We call the attention of our readers to the important sale of town and suburban lands advertised in another column, to beheld on the sth of August next, at the Waste Lands Office. The land tc be offered for public competion includes lots in the town of Oneliunga, Otalmhu, Flagstaff North Shore, Beehive Island, Woodside, Papakura, East Tamaki, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Paparoa, and other places. Police.—At the Police Court yesterday, sis persons were punished for drunkenness,, anc John Stevens, charged with using threatening language towards Bichard Sarsfield, was ordered to enter into his own recognizances tc keep the peace for three months. ISewton Hall.—An entertainment will be given in the above hall this evening at half-pasl seven o'clock, consisting of speeches, songs, anc recitations. There will be no charge for admission. Distbict CoritT.—This Court sat yesterday from 10.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m., during whicl: time several important cases were disposed of In the case J. Williamson v. Clarkson. which arose out of a contract entered into by one Stewart, for the construction of the Marigawai , breakwater, the point at issue appeared to be whether or not the defendant was in possession of a letter sent by his Honor the Superintendent, and containing a cancelment of the contract in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This was adjourned till next Court day, in order to give the plaintiff time to serve a notice to produced the letter referred upon the the defendant. An action for trover, the parties to which were j. Ferguson v. McKenzie and Vernon, occupied a considerable portion ofthe day in hearing, and his Honor gave judgment for the plaintiff, awarding nominal damages against McKenzie and special damages against Vernon. There was also an actiou on a mortgage deed, Kelly v. Bartlett, in which it appeared that Mr. George, solicitor, had swindled the plaintiff, and to which Mr. Gillies, who appeared for plaintiff, was compelled to take a nonsuit. A case in which a special jury had been engaged, Mullingan v. Weston, was adjourned until Thursday next. Qhe Court will sit again today. The London Spectator says :—"The Emperor of the French has, it is said, sanctioned a curious experiment. A Parliament of workmen, consisting of 302 delegates, elected by all the trades in France, is to assemble in Paris during the Exhibition, to discuss all kinds of questions conncctcd with their work. Official rooms have been assigned them, and they arc, it is said, to be allowed considerable freedom of debate. We i should not wonder if that idea turned out rather

more fruitful than Napeleon intends or will approve. Con?plete solldctrite among the workmen of Franco would leave the Parisian workmen chiefs of the whole body, and create an organization capable of shaking down thrones." Bank of Australia. —We learn from the New Zealand Examiner that " The Directors of the Back of Australia, at their meeting on the 18th March, declared a dividend at the rate of G per cent, per aniium, and a bonus at the rate of 6J per cent, per annum, both free of income tax, being together at the rate of 12J per cent, per annum, or £2 10s. per share for the halfyear, which will be paid on and after Tuesday, the 16th instant. The Chairman, Mr. Childers, M.P., remarked that attempts had been made to introduce a note circulation in some of the colonies, and there was a tendency on the part of one colony after another to proceed in that direction. The reduction in the dividend was caused by the drought and the financial crisis, which had induced the Directors to set aside out of the profits, a larger sum than usual to meet any losses that may arise." Embarkation of the Military Thais'.—This fine brigade, in command of Colonel O'Brien, embarked on board the hired troop-ship Countess Itussell at the wharf yesterday morning, and the vessel shortly afterwards dropped into the stream ready for sailing. The men left the barracks at 9 a.m., and were headed through town to the wharf by the fine bands of the liifle and Najai Volunteers, alternately playing popular airs. A large crowd of people assembled on the wharf to witness the embarkation. The ship will be inspected to-day by the General, and proceed to sea to-morrow morning.

A.N.V. A meeting of the members of this company will be held in Mr. S. Cochrane'* auction mart to-morrow evening, to considerlmportant business. The first meeting ofthe Singing class, under the direction of Mr. TheoDhilus Cooper took place on Friday evening last, in the large room of the loung Men s Christian Association, and was- a decided success. There was a large cathermg of ladies and gentlemen desirous of learning the delightful art of singing at sight. Tlieunmistakeable expression;of pleasure was manifested by all present at the result of the evening exercises, it being the opinion also of all present, that a more successful commencement could not have been anticipated. In consequence of much time being taken up in admitting so large a number of members, it was found impossible to practice part music. The whole evening, tlierc« fore, was devoted to elementary instruction. The large room having been pre-engaged will not be available on Friday next, as was wished ; the classes will, therefore meet on Wednesday even* ing next, at 7 o'clock, when it will be decided on which evening of the week the future meeting ■' of the class will be held. ° Masonic.—Yesterday being St. John's dav, an election of officers took place in the United Service Lodge. The following are the elections: —Past Masters, Brothers J. Bates and J. Gallagher ; Worshipful Master, A. Brodie; Senior Warden, J. C. Doull; Junior Warden, Benjamin Evans ; Secretary, W. J. Speight; Treasurer, C. F. Benzoni; Senior Deacon, George Gleahill; Junior J. D. Dale ; Director of Ceremonies, S. Lipstone; Inner Guard, E. S. Boyes; Tyler, Charles Porter. Death of Mb. John Healet.—We regret to have to announce the death of John Bealey, Esq., brother of the late Superintendent. The deceased gentleman had been for a considerable time in a very precarious state of health. He was 45 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a large family to deplore the loss which, they have sustained. Mr. John Bealey and his brother were among the earliest Canterbury, settlers, and invested large sums of money in buying public land for farming purposes, as well as in the depasturing of stock on runs. The deceased will be sincerely regretted by a large number of colonists of all classes, with whom he. has come in contact during his active colo« nizing life."—Canterbury Evening Mail, June 13. Fabewell to Bishop Selwyn.—We are much pleased indeed to learn that the departure for England, on Tuescfay next, of the Lord Bishop of New Zealand, will afford an opportunity to the several Christian denominations here of shewing their respect to our model Bishop. We understand that the Brunswick Hall has been engaged for Friday evening next, when a social gathering of all denominations will beheld in the Brunswick Hall, to bid a hearty adieu to his Lordship, and unite in wishes for his speedy return. We believe that arrangements have been made for the proper insertion of suitable pieces of music ia the interstices of the business of the evening, which will be rendered by members of the various choirs, under the conduct of Mr. J. Brown. Tea and adjuncts will be provided by the ladies of the various City Parishes, while the proceeds will be devoted to the St. Stephen's Orphan Home, an institution to which. Mrs. Selwyn has ever given the most hearty sympathy and support. Pbovincial Hospital.—Weekly report of sick for the week ending Saturday, June, 22nd inst.:—Bemained last return, 104; admitted since, 10 ; discharged, 10; died, 1; remaining at present, 103; consisting of 17 females and 86 males. Classification:: —Fever, 5 (of which 3 are convalescent); ocular, o ; cerebrospinal, 26 ; delirium tremens, 2; cardiac, 2; pulmonary, 12 ; intestinal,' 2 ; urinary, 3 ; rheumatism, 7; struma, 5 ; dropsy, 2 : syphilis, 1 ; scirrhus, 1; tumor, 1 ; cutaneous, 2 ; infirm, IS ; ulcer, 8 ; fractures, 1. The fatal case was one of abscess of the prostrate gland. Who, says the Spectator, governs the British army ? We pay for it, but who governs it ? Last Thursday week Sir J. Pakington consented to limit flogging to men reduced from the first class- - , that is, to about a tenth of the army, and to confine it to cases of mutiny, insubordination with violence, and gross indecency. On Monday, however, he came down and proposed to confine the offences liable to flogging to the first two, but for them to bring tlie whole army within the range of the lash. He carried this by a desperate use of the whip without a division, and every British soldier is therefore once more liable to the lash. It is understood that the change is made in accordance with the will of the JHike of Cambridge, who thus in fact not only commands the army, but legislates for it. His Boyal Highness is wrong, even from his own point of view, for the day reciuiting ceases, and it will cease if. the lash, is continued, the army will be changed into a Parliamentary department. He can coerce the Cabinet apparently, but who is to coerce the " householders" once alarmed ? Defence of Canada.—The Spectator says .- —" Earl Kussell made a most creditable speech on Thursday night. The old man has twice the pluck of some of our more modern politicians, and he told the Lords he did not believe Canada was indefensible. It would be hard of defence, but not harder than tLe defence of Portugal half a century ago, when we had to fight for a country further off than Canada is now, against France and Spain, in command of 400,000 splendid troops, under the greatest general in the world :—' But we, too, had a great general, but, above all, we had spirit and determination to defend Portugal, because she was our friend and ally, and that defence succeeded. There still remains the treaty, there still remains Portugal, and I defy you to say that the defence of Canada is a bit more difficult than the defence of Portugal at that time.' Englishmen begin to believe that 30,000,000 Englishmen scattered over a continent like the United States can do anyI thing, and 30,000,000 Englishmen concentrated in two little islands can do nothing," Anecdote of the Fbench Eitpebob.—His Majesty, on Sunday morning, at ten o'clock, descended to the post of troops on guard, situated in the court-yard of the Palace, and there sitting down ii) the canteen, waited patiently until the cooking of the soldiers' soup was terminated. His Majesty then tasted it, and

■declaring it to be of good quality, had it distributed in tlie usual way to tlic men. " Xoiv, gentlemen," lie said, in talcing liis departure, " you can partake of it." This kind and simple act of the Emperor produced tlie greatest enthusiasm amongst the men. —Globe. Death in the Needle. —A. story which went the round of the papers a few years ago will be remembered by some of our readers for the I mixed impressions of sensational interest and incredulity which it excited. It was briefly this —A man in the act of saluting a young woman to whom he was attached, elapsed her in his arms ; shortly afterwards he became faint and died. It was found that the young woman indulged iu the perilous habit of sticking needles in the front of her dress, and that one of them had pierced tlie heart of tlie unfortunate lover. A case which occurred the other day would lead, one to think that the story possessed some degree of probability. On Feb. 11 a woman ot very intemperate habits died rapidly, with symptoms ot fain tin"-. After death the pericardium was found full of blood, which had escaped from wounds in the aorta. The gentleman making the examination pricked his finger with a common sewing needle, which was lying in the pericardial cavity, and which was doubtless about the last thing he expected to find in such a situation. There is no history to show how it came there. The needle may have been swallowed, but as the woman was in the habit of using the iront of her dress, in the situation of the heart, as a cushion for pins and needles, it is very likely that whilst falling about she drove the little weapon through the wall of her chest.—The Lancet.