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Otago Daily Times, Issue 264, 24 October 1862, Page 4

"The Relief of Lueknow" was re-produced at the Princess Theatre last evening, with changes in the- cast which were decided improvements. Mr George Fawcett took the part of the Parson, and again favoured the audience with a cabinet gem, of quiet, finished acting. Mr J. Dunn was richly racy as Sweeny, and the other parts were filled as before, the Commercial Concert Hall being closed, so that Madame Carandini and Mr Sherwin- might resume their places as Jessie Brown and Geordie. The drama went capitally ; the two repulses of the rebels in the last act being carried out with as much of the appearance of reality as can be expected in mimetic warfare The drama was preceded by the farce" "■ of " Slasher and Crasher." Friday evening next is fixed for the performance in aid of the funds of the Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Owing to the very bad weather last evening there was a poor house at the Theatre Royal, The programme was the same as ou the previous evening, and despite the indisposition of Mr Holt, an.d the damping influence of a small attendance', the pieces went off very well. The management of this theatre really deserve credit for the admirable scenic effects they produce. The scaffold sccue was very effective. Mr Holt was called before the curtain, and he expressed his regret that, owing to severe illuass, he had been uuable to play with his usual vigour, and intimated that arrangements had been made for securing for this theatre the best available talent in the Australian colonies. The sale of town lots at Palmerston (Waihemo, Shag Valley), took place on Wednesday at the Land Office, Dunedin. There were 33 lots' disposed of, which realized L 713, or an average price of L2O 7s. sd. each. The highest price for a quarter. acre allotment was Lt2. A further sale will be hold at Hawkcsbury, on the 26th proximo. The Supreme Court was occupied yesterday with the trial of an indictment against Michael Maloney for rape upon Mary Ann Smith, and against Patrick Kin nary for aiding and abetting. Both prisoner* were found •' Guilty." There was a second indictment against the prisoners, charging Kinnary as principal and Malouey as accessory ; but as his Honour said he thought the ends of justice would i>e satisfied by the two convictions against the prisoners, a formal verdict of acquittal was taken in this case. The previous conviction was on Monday, for an aggravated assault upon Patrick Thomas Monk, in pursuance of a common purpose to commit the rape.— Sentence was deferred. Dr Shudforth Anderson was one of the witnesses yesterday ; and there was a good deal of warm discussion upon a point raised by Mr Barton, that as there was no proof that a notification of the witness's qualifications to practise had been published in the Provincial Gazette, he was not entitled to give evidence as an expert. The point was overruled. Subsequently, Air Barton was more than once checked by the Judge, for what His Honor said were unnecessary questions, in cross examining the witness. His Honor also remarking that the learned counsel seemed to revel in the disgusting details to an extent, which he had never before witnessed. Mr Barton submitted that he was bound to test to the utmost the witnesses skill, and also the foundations upon which he based his conclusion in favor of the crime having been committed. He denied that he was "revelling" in the filthy details. , What he was doing wa3 necessarily incident 'to the nature of the charge and his position as advocate for the prisoners. The learned Counsel evidently felt imrt and annoyed by the remarks uttered by the Judge. During the reply of the Crown Prosecutor, Mr Barton several times interrupted him, mainly on the ground that his statements were not according to the evidence. The Judge threatened to make, and ultimately made, a verbal order for the committal of the learned Counsel, and directed that he should be taken into custody. Removing his wig and gown, Mr Barton seated himself outside the rails; and for half an hour iie remained in custody. The Judge, as soon as the jury had retired to consider their verdict, said, "Mr Barton, you are now released,'' and the learned Counsel took his seat and addressed the Court upon the point before named as having been raised.

The work at present in progress having necessitated the removal of the lamp which has hitherto illumined the cutting in Princes-streefc, this portion of the street is now in Egpytian darkness at night. Surely there will be found means of placing a lamp in this locality, for, at present, it is impossible for ped strians to pass in anything like comfort or safety. Could not the telegraph post be made temporarily available?

From a private source we learn that the s.a. Omeo, which haa so long done good service in the New Zealand trade, will, on the completion of her overhaul, ba. placed in a state of efficiency second to none on the lias. JE/eryching that skill and ■capita! can accomplish has been applied, and we ■have no doubt that the iuture performances of this steamer will be a credit to all concerned. She has been fitted with entirely new air pumps and condensers, and has had a new improved propeller cast, which. we are informed is equal to "any turned out in England. It is worthy of mention that the Omeo hud been kept longer without repairs than her owners would other trine have done, owing to the loss of the Oscar having crippled their arrangements, and tin's has been done at great pecuniary loss to the owners. It may also be borne in mind that the O.neo ran for ; a considerable time, and greatly to the advantage of this port, before the discovery of the diggings, and the great increase of trade which accrued therefrom. We shall be glad to see this old favorite again on the line ; and from the great improvements in speed and accommodation which have been effected in her, we have no doubt she-will maintain in ah increased degree the high.pbsitioa she has hitherto held in these waters.

The work of laying down the gas pipes was commenced yesterday. We observe 'by a notice which appears elsewhere, that parties' desirous of laying on pipes from the mains should lodjje their applications as early as possible.

Applications under the thirteenth list- for pnblicansMiccnses. will be taken into consecration, in the Provincial Secretary's office, on the first Tuesday in November,.at ll.o'cloek a.m. All objections against sucli applications must be lodged at the Provincial Secretary's office, or stated when the cdfcs are under consideration. Applicants must appear personally or hy agent

The first fortuigluly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is fixed to take place to-day, at 4 p.m.

We are informed that the Provincial Council will meet oa the l'Jth November. The last new "industry" in Victoria is the ■ establishment of a large rabbit warren. The Caatlemaine Advertiser of 4th October says : — " In these days, when so much attention is directed to the introduction of-new industries, it "will be interesting to our readers to know that for the last two or three years there has started a most useful and novel speculation, which, while it will return a very handsome profit we hope to tiie spirited originators, will prove of vast service to the community. "We allude to the large rabbit warren established by Messrs Gravcnor an 1 others beyond Guildford. Upwards of 200 acres of land, hill and dale, have been close fenced in with seven-feet paling, sunk two feet in the ground, ami originally about 50 couples of rabbits ■were turned out, some two years ago. With the extraordinary fecundity for which "Bunny" is celebrated, those fifty have increased to as many thousands. So much so that in a few weeks the proprietors will be in a position to regularly supply the neighboring markets of Daylesford and Castlurnaiiie, and soon extend their operations to Sandhurst and the great metropolis. The great relief, in summer time especially, of being able to obtain some unusual food, other than the eternal "beefand mutton," "mutton and beef," of the "good old times," makes this enterprise of considerable intercut to the public, and the large revenues which the owners of extensive rabbitwarrens in England obtain, points to the speculation as one which ought amply to repay its spirited originators. We should not omit to state that the most extreme care is exercised to prevent depreciations, either by wild dogs or dishonest men. A night watch is systematically kept. This " new industry" has been introduced unaided by the state, the land having been purchased by the proprietors. We can only say that we trust that their pluck and patience will reap the reward so eminently due."

A meeting of members of the Dunedin Cricket Club was held yesterday, when it was resolved to continue the club, and a committee was appointed to wait upon His Honor the Superintendent respecting the expenditure of a portion of the money voted for recreation ground. We must postpone a fuller report until our next issue. An opportunity will to-day be afforded the music-loving portion of the community, of enjoying a mti.-ical treat, which is seldom within the reach of colonial residents. The powerful company of in listes who will this afternoon minister to tho ears of the musical public, comprises Miss Emma Neville, Madame Cnrandini, Madame Whyte, Mr 11. W. Kolilcr, Mr Sherwin, Mr' Wiiyte, Mr Small, Mr J. Kuhler, Mons. Fleury", Mr Cousins, Mr Minton, Mr Moss, and Mr Loder, which latter gentleman conducts the concert. Such an array of musical talent has not hitherto been presented to any New Zealand audit nee, and it may be long before such an opportunity occurs again. The programme has been very carefully and judiciously arranged. It includes several classical pieces, both vocal and instrumental, and well-selected pieces of a lighter character. We understand that the boxes are all engaged, and we have no doubt the other parts of the house will be equally well filled. The conceit begins at 2 o'clock p.m. The Civil Business of the Supreme Court is to be commenced on Monday, There are 56 causes on the list; and of them 11 are to be tried by special juries. The following is the list :—Moss v. Jones and another; M'Kuy and another v. Campbell ; Hassell v. Brown ; Tesehemaker and another v. M'Lean ; Murray v. M" Queen ; Edwards v. M'Lauchlan ; Fargie and another v. Little and Another; Phillips v. Patrillo ; Alcock v. Moeller and another; Butcher v. Chalmers; Loggie v. Tesehemaker; Simpson v. same; Richardson (Superintendent) v. Paterson and another; Fenwiek and another v. Morse and another; Cutten and another v. Moses; Gordon v. Murray; Mendoza v. Coleman; Casper v. Hubert; Brown v. Sterling; Luhning v. M'Lachlan; Macilwain v. Norton ; Morse and another v. Fenwiek and another ; Williams v. Anderson ; Cunningham v. Thomas and another; Dutch v. Iledpath; Jones v. Wilson and another ; Swallow and another v. Norton; Finch v. Meiklejohn; Smith v. Clark; Murray v. Miller; Hopkins v. Harding; Borthwick v. Hay; Buird and others v. Fuller; Glenn v. Jones; Hrrtslet v. Joseph; Gow v. Casper; Morrison v. Ehrcnfried; Moses v. Cleve and others; Jiirvis v. Ick; Wait v. Cotter; Pollykett v. Child and another; Walker v. Daly; White v. Crow hurst; Bourke v. Pryde; Coxhead v. Feger; Harris v. Henderson; M.'II ugh and another v. Wisbart; O'Brien v. Price; M'Lean v. Douglas and another; Smith v. Clevc and others; M'Skimming v. Prodie; Isaacs v. Luscombe; Smith v. Casper; Nathan v. Hood; Joseph v. Hertslet; Little and another v. Fargie and another. The Provincial Government Gazette contains proclamations by the Superintendent, declaring the lock-ups or watch-houses at the Dunstan gold field and Port Chalmers public gaols. It is announced in the Provincial Government Gazette that the Dunedin Municipal Loan Ordinance, 1862, was assented to by the Governor on the 6th October.

The Illustrated London News says:—"Miss Rye, J ■well known us hon. secretary and real worker of „ the Female Middle Class Emigration Society, ■whose president is Lord Shaftesbury, is about to \ organise small parties of factory girls to some of v our colonies. We are informed that Miss Rye a will provide for their reception as soon as landed, and will not send out any unless she is certain of ' their being well provided for and soon employed. . Miss Rye herself is going to take a trip to A us- t tralia and New Zealand in October, to organise 1 proper reception committees .there for her immi- ' grants, We believe that Miss Rye will take out 100 young women with her."

THE NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION RACE.

As the last dny for receiving nominations for this event is rapidly approaching, it may bo of interest, to some of our readers if we remind them of the fact, although the race will not take place until the 4th March, 1863, all entries must be made- by the Ist November proximo. For the convenience of the owners of horses in the other colonies, it has been arranged that all nominations sent in due course of post, and the envelopes of which hear the post mark of the Ist November or a previous date will be accepted. The nominations, enclosing L 25, to he addressed to the Secretary of the Otago Jockey Club. A further payment of L 2.5 will have to be made on or before the 31st December, and the final payment previous to 8 p. m., on "Wednesday the 18th February, 1863, or all previous stakes to be forfeited. The Champion Race will be for 1000 soys., with a sweepstake of 100 soys. each added; the second horse to receive 200 soys. out of the stakes, and the third (if more than three start,) to save his slake; distance three miles; weight for age. The idea of a New Zealand Champion Race was first mooted at the last Dunedin Races in the beginning of this year, and a large sum, about £800 was at once subscribed on the course, Mr Jones, of the Provincial Hotel, and the donor of the Provincial Cup, heading the list with a huu-

dred guineas, and other gentlemen coining torward in a similarly liberal spirit. Before the. sitting i was over, the wljole amount of £1,000 was we believe subscribed. It was then decided to carry the thing out in proper style, and stewards were appointed, and the time fixed and duly advertised, so as to give ample opportunity for the owners of horses in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania, to make their arrangements for sending their horses to compere for the championship. The following gentlemen are adver.tj.sed as the stewards—Messrs. William Morley, James M'Kenzie, John Maclean, Mark Noble, and Pitzwiiliam Wentworth. These gentlemen will be the stewards to represent Otago, and will act with the gentlemen who may be appointed to represent the other colonies and provinces. Prom the interest that has hitherto attached to the champion races in Australia, and from the fact of this being the first held in New Zealand, it is anticipated that the number of entries will be considerable, and that good sport will thus be insured.