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New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4256, 5 July 1875, Page 2

The s.s. Tararua, with the English mails via Suez, arrived at the Bluff wharf yesterday morning. She brought no later cable or Australian news than did the Hero.

The session of the quarterly circuit Court for gaol delivery will commence this morning, and continue in all probability during the week. The criminal calendar has already beeu published. Grand jurors should be in attendance at 11 o'clock precisely. The petty jury would do well to be in attendance at the same time. As th'jre has been hitherto some confusion as to the hours of sitting, it may be said that the custom is for the Court to sit on the first day of the session at 11 o'clock, and every other day at 10 a.m., unless otherwise ordered. • His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies will deliver the usual address to the grand jury.

A woman named Eliza McGinD, a frequent offender under the Vagrant Act, was brought before the Bench at the Police Court, for the sixty-fourth time, on Saturday. On Wednesday last she was discharged upon a promise, made in a most earnest manner, that she would endeavour to reform. She even requested with great vehemence -that if she failed to fulfil her promise she should be imprisoned for seven years. Though extremely doubtful of the prisoner's ability to redeem her promise, yet the Bench, in the hope that leniency might prove effective in doing what the severe sentences of 12 and IS months' imprisonment had failed to accomplish, suffered her to be released from custody. On the evening of the same day, however, the unfortunate woman again fell a victim to intemperance, an; 3 , was soon corveyed to the lock-up in a drunken and disorderly state, having previously committed some slight wilful damage to property. The Bench said that the prisoner was perfectly incorrigible, and committed her to gaol for a period of eighteen months.

A cabman was fined on Saturday last for leaving his hackney carriage unattended in Queen-street. The circumstances of the case, as relating to the defence, were somewhat singular. The defence was that some one was left in charge of the vehicle. It appeared from tho evidence that one man had been left in charge of two cabs, and that he stood at the head of one pair of horses, and had the reins of the other horse so that he could take hold of them if the horse moved. The Bench was of opinion that the man could not have control of all the horses at the same time, and, therefore, that the one hackney carriage was unattended. This being the first case of the kind, a nominal fine nf la and costs was inflicted.

A deputation, consisting of Mr. Phillips (President of the Mechanics' Institute), Mr. Moss (Vice-president), and Mr. G. M. Reed, waited on his Honor the Superintendent on Saturday, for the purpose of representing that the grant usually made by the Provincial Council towards the funds of the Institute, had this year been omitted to be paid. The deputation shewed that a resolution had been passed by the Council, asking His Honor to place the usual amount on the estimates : and that,'unless the grant was made, the Institute would be compelled to close its doors. His Honor requested that the facts in connection with the matter might be submitted to him ia writing, when it should have his attention.

A meeting in connection with the Good Templary movement was held in the lecture room of the Young Men's Christian Association on Saturday evening. Mr. 11. Waits occupied the chair. After several songs and a reading had been given, the meeting was addressed bv Mr. Turner, who has recently arrived from San Francisco. The speaker retained the attention of the numerous audience for more than an hour. The speech had special reference to the Temperance work in Ameria, both in regard to its social and political aspect. An interesting account of the "women's vhiskey war" was also given. After several other songs and readings had been given, the meeting closed.

A German Club has been started in Auckland, having for its object the promotion of good fellowship amongst the German residents. Mr. Bucholz was elected president, and Mr. G. Von der Heyde, M.H.K., vicepresident, Mr. Schwartze treasurer, and Mr. Butschkove secretary. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Bucholz, Von der Heyde, Diethelni, I. Alexander, and Schwartze, was appointed, with powerto add to their number, to prepare a code of rules and regulations. The subscription was fixed at 7s Gd per quarter, payable in advancj. After the disposal ef some other business the meeting was adjourned until Thursday evening, at the Thames Hotel.

A man named William McDonald started late on Friday night from the wharf in a small boat for Kiverhead, but by some means managed to upset the boat. Fortunately he was able to swim, and succeeded in keeping afloat for a space of two hours, during which time the tide drifted him towards the wharf, and he was thus enabled to reach the watermen's steps, where the night constable had a few moments before been attracted by his cries. He was at once cared for by the police, and dry clothes provided for him, and after a short time McDonald recovered from the elects of his long immersion.

The Sisters Duvalli concluded their season at the Prince of "Wales Theatre on Saturday evening. There was a good house. The performances were the same as on the previous evening, with the exception of the prize conundrums. These were not very brilliant, and we believe the winning riddle wa3 anything but original, having had the honor of previous publication in one of the local papers. lJeLias's company resume the occupation of the theatre this erening, with a new drama, entitled "Jezebel." Miss May Howard will appear for five nights, at the expiration of which her engagement shall have ceased.

The coroner's enquiry into the death of Joseph Corea, otherwise known as Siva, who was found dead iu the harbour on Friday last, simply resulted in the verdict of '■ found drowned." There was no evidence adduced upon which a more definite verdict could have been returned.

A stone causeway is being laid across Custom-house-street, from the west side ot Queen-street to the Wharf. This will be a great improvement, as, with all our nmddy crossings in wet weather, we have never been "blessed" with a crossing-sweeper in Auckland.

The Pakuranga hounds will meet as under : —Wednesday, the 7th instant, at the Kennels • Saturday, the 10th, at McLaughlan s Gate • Wednesday, the 14th, at MeL-.uigh-lau's flax-mill; Saturday, the 17th, at Burnside's. Each day at 10.30 a.m.

A meeting convened by his Worship the Mayor, for the purpose of discussinn- niattera relative to the Thames, especially Increased representation in the House of Assemblytook place at the Thames Borough Council Chamber, on Friday night, writes our correspondent. Present : The Mayor Councillors McXab, Eenshaw, Howe' Wilson, Butt, and Messrs. Brolie, Hill' and Porter, of the Waiotahi Highway Board. The Mayor stated that "there were several items for consideration, the most important of which was increased representation. Last year they sent a petition oc. the subject, attested by three thousand signatures, but no notice had been taken of it, beyond the acknowledgment that justice in this particular had not been done to the Thames. The second was the opening of land for settlement near the centres of popu lation in the goldfields. The third was to obtain assistance in maintaining roads as they could not obtain any portion of' the goldfield revenue, and were left to the in '■ position of local taxation. Something mighi; be done in regard to the money spent at Ohinemuri by the General Government, and charged against the province, ar rather against the Thames. Air. Butt was prepared to go in for a pound or two towards paying for a petition to have the thing settled. They had always gone in for Centralism and local self-government. He took occasion to laud Mr. Stafford, throw obloquy upon Sir George Grey, run down Provincialism, and stigmatise the meeting as got up for a political purpose. This was refuted by the Mayor, Mr. Bowe, Mr. Brodie, and Mr. McXab, who thought a resolution should be proposed, asking for additional representation. Mr. Kowc thought this was not the occasion to discuss politics ; they had been invited to attend with a view to certain objects, and until they were more fully represented in the House they had no fair opportunity of giving expression to their views. He would not say whether he was a Provincialist or a Centralist. Mr. Porter said there could be no difference of opinion on the subject. The Thames, with 13,000 of a population, had only one member, while Taranaki and Marlborongh, the population of which together did not equal the TLamea, sent five members. There were also three districts to the north of Auckland, the numbers of which did not equal their own, and yet sent three members to the House. Mr. Brodie believed that the necessity for increased representation for the Thames was greater than ever, as the inhabitants had increased lately, and numbered not less than 15,000. He thought they were entitled to four members, when they might hope to obtain a fair share of the expenditure, and the prosecution of works such as the railway to Waikato. Mr. W. Eowe proposed, " That, in the opinion of this meeting, it 13 necessary to take steps to secure increased representation at the Thames district in the General Assembly of New Zealand." Carried unanimously. Mr. Kowe also moved, " That a petition to the General Assembly, asking it to take such steps ad shall seenre this object, be prepared; and that strenuous efforts be made to obtain signatures." Carried. The following gentlemen were named as a committee to carry it out: —The Mayor, XV. Eowe, Bnx'ie, Butt, Bagnall, Eenshaw, and Spencer ; and that a pablic meeting be afterwards called, to lay tie petition before it. It was also agreed that the Highway Boards shonld name a representative to prepare a petition on the subject of construction and maintenance of roads. During the discussion, Mr. Butt had a fling all round. Messrs. Kenshaw, Porter, and Brodie came to the rescue, and maintained that Captain Butt had no right to make such attacks. With regard to the Ohinemuri expenditure, it was decided to leave the matter to be dealt with by the committee already named.

The Waikato Times of Saturday contain" the following items :—We learn that an effort 13 being made to erect a Presbyterian Church building in Ngaruawahia, and to provide for a resident minister. A suitable «•• site ha 3 been selected, and the contribution list is being rapidly filled up. The want of ' and we therefore hope the movement w. : ll be crowned with success. At the usual weekly lodge-meeting of the Hope of Waikato Lodge, 1.0. G.T., on Thursday evening, several influential gentlemen were initiated. The local branch of the order is rapidly growing in numbers and influence. It will be seen from a notice by Miss Knox, the Deputy appointed by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, that a lodge will be opened at Cambridge on Tuesday next, where a clergyman, and several influential members of the community are auxious to form a branch of the order. We understand that Mr. Fraser, who has purchased about 3000 acre 3 of land in the Piako district, is making, preparations to improve the estate, and reside upon it Mr. Fraser has the reputation of being a most enterprising .settler with considerable means, which, combined vith experience, will make him a valuable acquisition to the district. We learn that Mr. W.E.Turner, of San Francisco, proposes to visit Hamilton on Wednesday next, and on that evening to deliver a public address. A meeting of the special committee appointed bv the Hope of Waikato Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held at the office of Messrs. Madden and O'Neill, on Wednesday evening last, when Mr. C. E. Madden was elected chairman, and Mr. C. O. Montrose, secretary jn'u ,n'. A report was agreed to, which was brought up at the weekly lodge meeting of the order on Thursday evening. The report stated that several sites had been offered for a hall on terms very advantageous.

An amusing exemplification of the qualification necessary to secure admission to an Industrial School was afforded at the Melbourne City Court recently, when a lad named Davis was charged with being a neglected child. The lad was brought from from gaol, where his mother, a confirmed drunkard, is at present serving a sentence of three months. Mr. Finlay, J. P., Chairman of the Bench, gave as his opinion that it was necessary that the child, before being arrested, should be found wandering in the streets, and in order to qualify the candidate on the present occasion, a puliceman walks him outside the court and back again, when, in the opinion of the Bench, the law had been complied with, and the waif was ordered to be sent to the school for seven years.

The following incident connected with the late Captain Clinch is related by the Hohart Town. Mercury as having occurred nearly thirty yean; cince :—"He was about starting from Melbourne to Hobart TV-vn in the Swordfish, and accidentally met the late Mr. W. J. T. Clarke, an old friend. Captain Clinch asked Mr. Clarke to come across with him, but that gentleman stated that he had already taken passage l>y the Britomart, and all hia luggage was on board that vessel After considerable persuasion the captain induced Mr. Clarke to proceed by his vessel, and sent a boat on board the Britomart and obtained the luggage. Both vessels sailed for Hobart Town, but the Britouiart never arrived at her destination, and Mr. Clarke lived many years to thank Captain Clinch." J6£ The Wamjanui Cluuiuck, in mishap to Islesinan in the Grand National Steeplechase, says : "had the mishap occurred earlier in the race his ehauces of winning would have been very good, being able to run the field down in pace. Munn relied upon catching the loaders coming home. Apparently he did not think of the wet state of the course when ho roi le his mount so hard j at the jump where he fell, but no blame whatever can be attached t" his tiding, as the horse slipped and bungled over the fence, falling heavily." That natural curiosity—a live kiwi, is in the possession of Mr. C. K. Kdwards, of the Waitcinata Ilote', who !;:is obtained the same from the Waitakvrei district. This bird, known as the king I»i:"«.l of New Zealand, possesses neither wings n>• r tail, and when asleep supports its head by resting its beak on the ground, in the s;imt- way as a shaftprop is used to a cart.

It is rumoured in well-informed circles that the approaching vUit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to India will be worthily commemorated by conferring special marks of distinction upon some of the survivors of the T*" I '*" mutiny.

From a paper read by S. L. Bjmsusan, ( r<.,, on the 2nd of last month, to the members'of the New South Wales Royal Society, we make the following interesting extracts: —••The ""Id yield of California, in ISu3, exceeded eleven millions Stirling. The gross vield from quartz mines is increasing slowly. The c.iiVtal invested in mines and mining is returnin" about 20 per cent. The average earnin-M'iT miner is, at least, 12s per day fl'i thn'e mines which are opened. In some of the well-known minis, the yield averages, all the y*ar round, £4 per day for every hand employed. In the mills of Virginia citv alone, they use no less than 923 pans, of % .nous irake.s"ineludiiiL» the Kuox, Wheeler, Hepburn. Varney, Whakelee, and Plain, and 41-0 agitators, grinders, barrels, tubs and cuiii-entrators. An aqueduct is iiow Wing constructed to convey the next branch "f the Carson river thirty miles to tho Empire city; another, known as the lli!inb..ldt Putrii, will be no less than sixty r.iiles in length. Both of these are li"',\iv—i«r conveying water to the mines. ■''_ - -nmst.-vek "lode, believed to be the nclu-ijJ in the world, embraces an area of three miles in length and a third of a mile in width, equal to the aria of a square mile. It produces annually two and a-half millions sterling, while the loss on the ores represent not less than a third of the entire value ; so that .-ometliiu- like three quarters of a million '< allowed to go waste every year. About COCO men are employed, anil their average carnim,' is equal to £300.per man per annum. The excavations iu tunnels, shafts, .fee, a-'-Mv-ate i>7 i miles. The timber for mine use" and firewood costs annually £'200.003. Taxes mi mining industry are very equitable : n their character—half per cent, is paid on bullion ; every miner earning over £200 ayear pays £2 to the revenue. In conclusion, the present paper has aimed at making known some of the facts connected with American mining, shewing its progress in a remarkably short and recent period. The material possesses no claims to interest, beyond that connected with the information it may convey. Sea sand, arising from the detritus of quartz reefs ; there are cares in which the working of this material have been profitable—in some places a thousand feet deep. One of the largest of these occurs in the Sierra Nevada country, having a width of 100 to ."00 yards, and a length of nearly 40 miles. The amount of gold taken from " ; s bed has never been ascertained, but can,.jZ be less than rive million sterling, and probably twice as much. The modern streams"run at right angles with the ancient river bed. On the Tuolunmc Table Mountain + he basalt was found to cover an ancient river bed to a depth of 300 to 1000 feet. After years of work the channel was reached, aud 10 feet square of washdirt yielded £20,000, a pint of gravel not unfrequently containing a pound of gold." There arc at the present time six peers who, with more or less frequency, give reliinous exhortations. Their name are : The Marquis of Cholmoudeley, the Earls of Cavau, Kinvoro, and Shaftsbury, and Lords KaiUtoek. ;»n.i Tevuha.ii. The only members of the House of Commons who (cutside the House) are the Kight Hon. Wm. Cow per Tiuiple, M.P. for South Hants; Mr. W. S. Allen, M.P. for Nowcastle-nnder-Lyne; and Mr. Waddy, M.P. for Barnt>T .pie. A -wicked correspondent last night dropped a. "sassiestioa " into'the editorial letter-box, to theJfl'ect. that as yuaterday was the 4th of July the blowing which prevailed was easily accounted for. Our P.D. has received instructions t« discover the miscreant, and hand him ever to the Whau authorities. The agitation which has been bo long continued by the residents at Eden Terrace, for the removal of the New North Road and Mouut Ed.>a Road toll gates, has at last been Edo.essful. The toll bars have been removed n j neater distance from town. For a purse of sovereigns, to be subscribed, '• Young Scott,' , of Duuedin, has undertaken t-j beat Edwards' time in the recent 100 miles wall.iiig luateh, doue by the latter v !thia 24 Lours. Notice is riven that th«J>" «"-•<»* **•««• r. v>. Loiudill and Co. will be henceforth carried on ty Mr. Kummer, under the style of Kummer and Co. The rnnu.'d meetingof the WaitakereiSouth Highway l> strict will be held at the Thistle Hotel, "Auckland, on the 24th instant, at noon. The manager of Dixon'e No. 1 G.M. Co. requests payment of overdue calls, as the Ehares are liable to be forfeited. The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Like Highway District will be held on the 21st inst. Mrs. Lewis's pupils will reassemble at Epsom House on Monday next. Tenders are required for repairs to the city pumps.