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New Zealand Herald, Volume IX, Issue 2526, 29 February 1872, Page 2

Wo learn that Mr. Tonka has resigned his seat in tlio Auckland City Council, and that Mr. S. Jones has agreed to allowed himself to be nominated for the vacant seat. Wo have also been informed thnt a requisition is being got up to Mr. James Farmer, asking hvn to allow himself to bo nominated. It is at present a moot question as to whether Mr. Touks, having resigned his seat in the Council, is entitled to retain that in the Harbour Board which 110 occupied by virtue of being a city councillor.

At the special meeting of the City Council the following were the estimates given for bringing in a supply of water by Mr. Weaver, the Provincial Engineer:—Nihotopu, £82,697; Onehunga, £ t4,555; Western Springs, Low and Motion's, £59,937The annual expenditure in the first instance wus estimated at £400. In the two last at £2000. The report expressed regret that the valuable springs near the city were not made reserves for public purposes, and not disposed of at a rate incomparably below their value to the public.

There was a special meeting of the City Council held yesterday, for the purpose of re-considering the vote come to last day for the cost of a survey of the water course from Waitakerei. His Worship said there were very voluminous reports in the Provincial Government offices by Messrs. Harding, Wrigg, and Weaver. Blr. Henderson, Mr. Brogden's man, had offered to send one of their most skilled men over the ground for the purpose of comparing tlio actual positions with the reports. This would not cost more than £100. A sum not to exceed £200 was voted. Some other unimportant business having been despatched, the Council adjourned.

Thomas Macliarlane, Esq., has become trustee in the estate of James Burns, a bankrupt.

We loarn that the costs of the prosecution have been allowed by the Government in the actions known as the Paparata perjury cases (Manning v. McG-eoeh). We have not heard upon what ground the remission from liability for costs has been allowed. We presume it would be upon the certificate of his Honor the Chief Juatico that the case was a proper one to be tried by a jury upon a criminal indictment.

By the arrival of the Phcebe we are placed in possession of our usual Southern files. They contain little of interest.. Latest markets and telegrams will be found iu tho usual columns.

Wo observe that the trustees of St. Matthew's Church are about to build an organ loft. Thoy applied yesterday to the City Council for permission to build a new gablo upon the north side of the church for this purpose.

The business at the Police Court yesterday was rather heavier than usual. Two drunkards were dealt with in the usual manner. James Smith was fined 5s for allowing a horse to stray about the streets. Thomas Webb was fined Is and costs for being on board the Challenger and refusing to pay his fare. The affair appeared to have occurred through mistake. Richard Phillips and Anno Paulgraine were charged with robbing Hugh James McCrackeu of his watch aud chain, value £10 17s.

A cricket match was yesterday played in the Albert Barracks between a single and married eleven. The following are the names of tho players : —Siuglo : Messrs. Pocock, C. G-leeson, E. Willis, H. Whitaker, Purchase, Bowen, Clifton, F. Whitaker, A. Whitaker, Brown, and G-. Curler. —Married : Meesrs. Rees, Fleming, Mumford, Yates, Nicholson, Lankham, Buekland, Sharpe, G-atland, Bowden, and Ward. The single were the victors.

We perceive by advertisement, which appears in our columns elsewhere, that- Mr. Sam Young, from tho West Coast, has become proprietor of tho Waverley Hotel, iu Lowor Quecu-street.

Yesterday a somewhat painful scene took place in the Police Court. A respectable looking widow woman, with a pretty child iu her arms, informed the magistrates that six or seven weeks ago the child—a little boy—was left in her care for two days, but since then she had never heard of the mother who gave the child to her care. She know nothing of the child's parentage, beyond the fact that his father had been oncc employed gum digging at Riverhead. His Worship directed the applicant to give the fullest information possible, with a view to enquiry. The poor, forsaken little fellow did not heed the conversation much, but laughed and indulged his curiosity—seriously contemplating Mr. Cunningham—without a thought that he was the subject of a very serious conversation.

Mr. Daniel Hickey, settler, Ararimu, writes to say that tho announcement of marriage, published in our issue of the 24th instant, between Win. Payne and Mary Ann Hickey, is untrue. We can only say that the announcement was forwarded to us in a letter now in our possession, purporting to be from Mr. Wm. Payne, father of the bridegroom. As far as it was possible for us to discern, the letter bare a perfectly genuine appearance.

A call of 4d per scrip has been made in the Queen of May Gold Mining Company.

A number of the inhabitants of the district of White Bridge congratulate (by advertisement) the contractor, Mr. Donaher, and Mr. Allwright, the Provincial Engineer, for the efficient manner in which the bridge has been built.

The agricultural show which took place at Mahurangi on Monday last, was one of the most successful meetings of the kind which has ever been got up in the North. It was held in and about the Public Hall. The judges for produce and poultry were Mr. R. Whitson and Mr. R. Robertson, and for live stock the same judges acted with Mr. Chas. Morgan. We shall give our full report of the proceedings in oar next weekly issue. Some of the exhibits wero excellent, and taking all together, the settlers of Mahurangi district have every reason to be proud of the results of their efforts. The Bhow was followed by a dinner, to which over half a hunrded guests sat down. Mr. R C.Dyer, M.P.C.,'presided, and Mr. It. Angove occupied the vice-chair. The society is, we are glad to hear, growing both in means and influence, and is receiving the patronage of most of the settlers.

From our Hamilton correspondent we have received the results of the first day's races ot Hamilton. The meeting, so far, seems to havo gone off with great success.

Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes us that an inquest was held on the body of the son of Mr. Goodwin, who was drowned on the 25th instant. The jury returned a yer« diet of " Accidental Death."

We understand that Mr. W. Walters, who ia at present in the Southern provinces with his racing stud, and lia9 been successful in some of the late events, has sent up orders for Young Slander to be forwarded South as soon as possible.

The Auckland Harbour Board offer a premium of i 35 for the best design for a seal.

The second anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Coromandel, took place on the 27th inst., when a large picnic took place. The Royal Alfred was chartered to convey visitors from Grahamstowu. Thero were over 300 persons entertained at tea, and a meeting was subsequently held, presided over by the Rev. J. Buller. The rep >rt was read by Mr. Moore. It was a most satisfactory one, and showed that £240 4s 5d had been received as the income of the year, of which £100 had been kindly given by their Thames friends, and stated that there was no debt whatever owing, but that they would have to appeal for assistance to "their friends, as the present building was inadequate to the size of the congregation, which was daily increasing in numbers.

Mr. T. F. McDonogh, travelling Sub-com-misiioner to the Government Insurance and Annuities Department, lectured at the Academy of Music, Gra'iamstown, on the evening of the 27th instant. Mr. H. C. Lawlor was in the chair, and there was a good audience, who listened attentively to the exposition of the Government system of insur-

Te Hira, Mere Kuru, and a number of Ohiuemuri natives, on the invitation of the Jfgatimaru, presented themselves at Parawai 011 Monday last, the object of their visit being to take part in the " tangi" over the late chief Putara. About 2UO natives were present from the various tribes located in Hauraki, and it is hardly necessary to state that ample justice was done to the " kai" provided lor them by the resident natives. Pataru was closely related to Mr. AV. H. Taipari, and a man of some importance amongst the natives in this district. He was one of the " olden time," and cared not to associate much with the pakeha, preferring to remain in seclusion at Parawai rather than visitiug our townships. It wus hoped that, as Te Hira had ventured so close to us, lie might have been prevailed upon to have at least visited Shortland; but he "would not see it" when pressed to come amongst the Europeans. A good deal of " korero" was indulged in during the day, in the course of which Te Hira informed those present that the "wire" had been allowed to go over the land to join the one at Katikati, but that his place of refuge, namely, Ohinemuri, should not be interfered with, either by mining or otherwise ; that, in fact, it was in his hand, and he would hold it fast. It is now some considerable number of years since the face of the old chief was seen down here, and we must presume, by his partial giving way in coming so far from home, and so near to us, that a " change has como over the spirit of his dreams," and that although in language he may appear very obstinate and determined against our ever trying for gold in his much coveted location, still we think a soft spot will yet be found in his heart. After the usual ceremonies were concluded, and food distributed, Te Hira and party wended their way back to the fishing station above Kopu, where they still remain. 'The remains of Patara were interred 011 Saturday last at the old " tapu" ground close to Totara point.— Guardian, February 28.

A new tent in connection with the Independent Order of Eechabites was opened yesterday at Coromandel. The opening ceremony was conducted by Bro. W. J. Speight, P.C.R., under authority from the New Zealand district. A dozen members were initiated ; a number of others who had signified their consent to joiu the order not being able to aLtend. After the initiation, the tent was named "The Star of Coromandel," and a number of brethren were appointed to the various offices, of whom Bro. Wilson was chosen chief ruler, and Bro. GK Hoskins secretary. The presiding officer then delivered a short address explanatory of the duties of the members, and closed the tent in due form, wishing it God-speed.—Advertiser, February 28.

Captain Murray, of the Thames Scottish Volunteers, has received a telegram from Captain Wales, giviug the result of the second match between the companies. The telegram states that it was raining when the match was fired at Duuedin, and it will be remembered that it was raining here, so that, in that particular, the conditions are equal. Captain Wales, however, fired with only nine men, instead of ten, making a total score of 383 pjints. The total score of Captain Murray's team was 389, but of course there can be no doubt that the additional mail would have enabled Captain Wales to have scored auother victory. The firing was with class targets, but Captain Wales seems to have fired at the same ranges with Wimbledon targets, making a score of 311 points.— Advertiser, Feb. 28.

The cutter George has arrived. It turns out now that the rudder recognised by Capt. Souter when it was brought here by the Waliapu, did in reality belong to the George. She lost her rudder, and had it replaced by a new one. —Advertiser, February 28.

On the 17th of August, the member for Collingwood, A. S. Collins, Esq., moved in his place in Parliament for a return " showing the number of appointments made in the various departments of the Civil Service of the colony, the amount of their respective salaries, and the nature of their duties," from the 30th of June, 1870, up to the date of motion, being for a period of thirteen and akalf months. The return has just been printed, and was received by us last week from the Government printer, with other Parliamentary Papers. The total number of appointments made during the period stated was 317. Mauy of these, however, are country Postoffice appointments, witli small salaries, but others are to well paid permanent offices. In tho Public Works Department, the appointments number thirteen, with aggregate salaries amounting to £7055 ; and in the Land Registry Department, the appointments number thirty, with gross salaries amounting to £10,425. The total salaries of the persons appointed are £30,260, without calculating the fees received. This is not bad for thirteen months' patronage, and goes & long way to explain the popularity of the Government with certain classes of the community.— Ivclsoti Examiner.

The possible creation of another billet, if not of more than one, is foreshadowed by the Wellington Independent in a recent article. Referring to the proposition to take promissory notes from assisted immigrants for the payment of their passage money, the Independent says:—"No doubt there is a strong objection to the creation of a large class of State debtors which this system is likely to result in. It is often productive of serious political consequences, and, judging by past experience, the liabilities are seldom paid. But the difficulty might be got over by the creation of a non-political Immigration Board or Commissioner, whose duties should be clearly defined, and discharged as any other public trustee is expected to discharge his."

According to the Fast, a " clear case of hydrophobia has occurred at "Wellington. If this be the fact it will be the first of the kind that has happened in the colony, we believe. If dogs are liable in this country to rabies, the Dog Nuisance Act must be enforced more stringently than ever.

The Lyttclton Times says :—" Since the Hoathcote Regatta, the crew of the Sabrina have challenged the Wellington representatives to row a three-mile race for £25, and at a meeting held yesterday this was accepted by Mr. Lennox, with the proviso that afterwards the crews should change boats and the stakes be doubled. It appeared however, that one of the Sabrina crew could not be relied upon to pull, and the match fell through. Negotiations have been entered into for a match between the crew of the Ripple, and a crew composed of Mr. Atkyns, who rowed No. 2 in the Tamesis and Illissus, and a friend of his, now on a visit from Auckland. Nothing whatever of a definite character has, however, been arranged."