News of the Month.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 666, 6 May 1865, Page 4

News of the Month.

Inquest. — An inquest w!is held on Saturday last before J. Flight, Esq., Coroner, on the body of Noble Hemvood, aged five years, youngest son of Mr. Henwood, of the Marsland Hotel. In our last issue we stated, that on Friday evening this boy had been kicked in the head by a horse belonging to Mr. R. Lethbridge running at large near the above hotel, and that no hopes were entertained of his life being saved. He died, we regret to say, about six o'clock on Sfaturday morning. The jury empannelled on the inquest gave a verdict of " accidental death," attaching the •following rider, signed by Mr. William Bayly, sen., as foreman :— »" The jury are of opinion that the law for preventing animals to run at large has not been carried out in the manner it should have been, and they are further of opinion that it is the bounden duty of the local authorities in this Province to cause the law before referred to, to be strictly enforced, more especially within the limits of tho town and immediate environs." — •Herald,' April 15. Accident with Fatal Result. — On the 28th ultimo, an accident of a serious nature occurred to one of the boatmen named George Pawson. As he was carrying out a plank from one of the boats she gave a sudden lurch, by which he was knocked down and drawn under, fracturing his thigh. He was immediately conveyed to the Hospital where he died on Monday last, the 10th instant, from the large discharge which took place. The doctors had hoped this might be relieved by amputating the limb, which operation was very skilfully performed by Assistant Surgeon Webber about 2 p.m. on Monday. The poor fellow, however, never rallied. The deceased was 25 years of age. He was lately in the corps of Bushrangers. His funeral, which tools place on Tuesday, was well and respectfully attended. — Ibid.

Unwarrantable Filing of Rifles by Soldiers. — On Tuesday last between five and six o'clock, a boy named James Rogers, in the employ of Mr. Alexander Colson, butcher, was unwarrantably fired at by two soldiers of the w 7oth Regt., near the Waiwakaiho Bridge. The circumstances have been related to us as follows. The boy was riding from Bell Block towards Town ia company with a man named George Cooper, also in the employ of Mr. Colson. On nearing the above bridge Cooper was about 50 yards in advance of the boy, and between them three soldiers of the 70th with their rifles were walking towards Town. The horße ridden by the boy being rather fresh, was almost unmanageable by him. He shouted to the soldiers to get out of the way, but not doing so, one of them was knocked down. The other two then threatened to shoot the boy, and proceeded to cap their rifles — firing at him but fortunately without effect, just as he overtook Cooper at a distance of about 50 yards. The latter and the boy then made all haste to Town, and information having been given to Colonel Mulock, that officer met the soldiers as they were coming along the 1 Devon line, and examined their rifles. They acacknowledged to having fired at the boy, were made prisoners, and will, we understand, be tried by Court Martial. — Ibid. Robbery at Povtoko.— lt will be seen from our reports of the Resident Magistrate's Court of the past week, that a man named Alexander M'Donald was found guilty of being illegally in the hut of Mr. Harrison at Poutoko on .the 2nd instant. We are informed by Mr. F. Clements,, of the Mounted Corps, that about the same time .there was abstracted from a box belonging to him in the same hut, ten pounds in cash, two watches of the value of £5, a revolver case with appendagos/also.valued at. £5, and .sundry articles of clothing. — Ibid.

Prince of Wales Tueatre.— There wasafuU house on Monday evening last to witness the production of that justly popular play " The.Lady of Lyons," which for beauty of language is not surpassed by any other of Bulwer's contributions ,to the stage. Tho chief point of attraction was the re-appearanco of Mrs. Foley, who appeared in the character of Pauline. . She was greeted with rounds of applause, of which she is really worthy, . being an accomplished and pleasing actress. , Her personification of the' heroine was earnest and truthful. Mr. Webster's Claude Melnotte was highly effective. We must not forgot tomontion the amateurs who well. supported the two principal characters. At the : conclusion of the third act, Mrs. Foley and Mr. Webster responded to a hearty call, and at the conclusion of the play the entire company were summoned before the curtain to receive well deserved applause. " The Two Bonnyoastles" followed, and afforded Mr. Attwood an opportunity of displaying his excellent capabilities for low comedy, and well was he supported by. Mrs. Foley, Mr. Saville, and other members of the Company. We cannot close this notice without complimenting the management on the very excellent manner both pieces were dressed and put upon the stage. Ibid. The Assault on Sergeant-Major ..Robinson, T.M.S. — With reference to this assault, com' mittcd, as stated in our last issue j by some Soldiers of the 70th Regt., in the boarding-hQuse of Mr.Hine, we understand that Colonel Mulock deolinea having these men tried by Court. Martial, but is quite willing to hand them over to the .civil autho* rities. Robinson, however, declines, we hear, to proseoute. — Ibid. The Defence MiNisTBR.-^-By the ' Wellington' which arrived on- Thursday, tho Hon. Major Atkinson, Defence Minister, returned here. — Id. The Governor. — His Excellency the Governor was to leave Wellington on the Bth instant, in H.M.S. • Esk' for Auckland. Ibid. . The English Mails.— Through the. courtesy of Mr, Dickson, the Postmaster, we are .enabled to furnish our readers with the following return of letters and newspapers despatched from New Plymouth for Great Britain for the last six monthsi We propose hereafter to.givo the' return every month •-» . . - ttoVEMBEIt, i 864. Letters, via Southampton 789 Letters* via Marseilles 205 Newspapers .'.-...'.i> 640 December, 1864. " ' Letters, via Southampton .'. ■ 939 tiettersj via Marseilles ;.;■.-..' 272 Newspapers. .i.......i.ui ;..".... 674 January, 1865. Letters, via Southampton 1089 Letters, via Marseilles i 236 Newspapers " '. "800 February/ 1866. Letters, via Southampton..; ;u ... ... 852 ' Letters, via Marseilles .-.. -... ..'. .".....' 18ft " • Newspapers «.....*■.'. 750 ■ Mabch, 1865. Letters, via Southampton * 832 Lettersj via Marseilles ............'.:. 313 Newspapers ;.; ;..» -.»..*. '000 April, 1865.'* ' Letters, via Southampton 868 Letters, via Marseilles 233 Newspapers 1000 - —Ibid. « ' •••---• The Taranaki Contingent At,. VmyijurrCaptain Brassey's and Captain Pennefathers companies of Taranaki Military Settlers, and Captain Hirst's company of Bushrangers are. at present at Pipiriki, 70 miles* up'the Wanganui, river, having formed the force which took, possession of that important place, at onetime the head quarters of the Pai Marires. It was at this place that the unfortunate Captain Lloyd's lead was exhibited, danced round, and treated. with many other indignities ' and it is a curious coincidence that several of the men who were of Captain Lloyd's party at his death helped to dig down the Pipiriki flagstaff, having been drafted out of Captain Page's into Captain Pennefather's company. — Ibid. House of Representatives. — The seat for the Town of New Plymouth being vacant by the.resignation of His Honor Mr Charles Brown, a "feo^ifiv Sewellj Attorney General, asking him to come forward to represent them. The invitation will, no doubt, be accepted as it will strengthen the Ministry to have Mr. Sewell in the lower House: there is no likelihood of any opposition.. ' Herald,' April 22. Unwarrantable Firing of Rifles by Soldiers. — The two men who so unwarrantably fired on the boy Rogers/at the Waiwakaiho bridgo ; 6n the 11th instant, were, we understand, tried by Court Martial on Monday last, and sentenced to 168 days imprisonment with hard labour. — Ibid. Resignation of His Honor hoe Superintendent as Member of the General Assembly. — In our last issue appeared an advertisement from his Honor the Superintendent, Charles Brown, Esq., signifying his resignation of his seat in the General Assembly and inviting the electors to meet him on Saturday, the 15th instant, at the Masonic Hall, when he would be happy to afford them any information or explanation they might require. Owing probably to the short notice given of the meeting and its not being generally known, up to five o'clock (one honr after the appointed time) about a dozen gentlemen only hat} assembled, Mr. T. Kelly, M.P.C., having been voted to the chair. His Honor suggested whether it w'pnld not be advisable to adjourn the .meeling. This Jjeing moved and seoonded, and concurred in by ohose present, it was adjourned accordingly till Saturday (this day) at 6 p.m. in the some place (Masonic Hall) .—lbid. Prince of Wales Theatre. — Kotzebue's play of The Stranger, which has always been a favorite on the stage was produced in first-rate style at the theatre on Monday evening last. The piece contains some humour, but more feeling — and it is this latter qnality which makes it so popular. Mrs. Foley appeared to much advantage as Mrs Haller, and Mr. Webster fully delineated the character of The Stranger. At the elusion of the play both Mrs. Foley and Mr. Webster were called before the curtain, and received the hearty applause of a full house. Of course it is understood that Mrs. Foley and Mr .Webster are assisted by amateurs, and we must not omit to say that .they support their characters in the way which would reflect great credit even on professionals. In The Stranger, Mr. Webb, as Peter was excellent -as an amatenr. The performance concluded with the laughable farce of Box and Cox. There was a good house, and all appeared to be satisfied with their evening's entertainment. — Ibid. Burglary. — Information was laid on Wedneslasfc before the Resident Magistrate, against Thomas Biley, for burglary. A warrant of arrest on the charge was issued to the. Police immediately, but up to 10 p.m. last evening the accused was not made a prisoner. — Ibid. The Governor.— His Excellency _Sir , George Grey arrived at Auckland from Wellington in H.M.S.S. ' Esk 1 on the 13th instant. It was expected he would return to the seat of Government in ten or fourteen days. — Ibid. General Cameron. — It is stated that General Cameron, having withdrawn most of the advanced portion of the army to Patea, is about proceeding to Auckland. We should imagine this may be the first stage in his journey to England.— -Ibid. The Supebintendency. — It.will be seen that the present Superintendent Mr. Charles Brown has announced his intention of not coming forward again for re-election. There is therefore an opening for any man who feels he is able to get the Province out of a mess- whoever he may be he will have no easy and no very enviable task before him, To do the work successfully will require a combination of qualities — of prudence, energy, and administrative ability, whioh it may safely be said not many mien in the place possess. — • Herald,' April 29. The Expedition to Auckland. — The men who were taken on to Auokland in the. Phcebe instead of being landed at the White. Cliffs, complain of the treatment thay received from ColoneLMulock in not ' being allowed to. land ' at Onehunga. It was^bad, enough for them'not.'to be landed at destination, and to receive, instead a dock -passage"^Auckland' on a stormy nigh't^b^tlio.be .'refVi^eUyernussidn.jx- latid a' 6 {jnentuiga, and to.' be confined to' the vessel' in. harbour tor two days' I ■

and nights, is apiece, of military tyranny .whjah is not likely we ■ should hope "to be repeated.-— Ibid. Cavalry Skirmts'h. — A skirmish' between the enemy's cavalry and ou'rrMounted Corpri occurred - • on Thursday in thoiidvanco on Warea; th6ugh it,' was more properly a'cliasb-than a skirmish^' as' , the enemy (about- fifteen) retired precipitately as • soon as seen; and- were" followed at full speed for three or four miles -by our men, who gave them an. occasional revolver "shot, but without effect, " the pace' and the ground being unfavorable to accuracy J— lbid." ■ " ■'• ' •■* ' ' THE* I.ATE BtTRGXARY AT THE RESIDENCE OF Mr. W. HtJjrPHiiiES.— "Up to tho' time of "our • going to press tho~man lliloy, "for, whom- a warrant was issued on tho 19th instant had not been arrested. On one -occasion during tho week the- police came up6n him within a distance of 35 yards. He however .dodged them'tnro'ngh a furze bush and escaped. This was within two ' miles of town. He'is still "doubtless lurking' jn the snbnrbs, unless Ke 'has started for Wanganui . as he "said he w6uld ; 'it-is'^own that he is armed with a "revolver .^-Ibid-/ Found Dkowned.— A Military Settler of, the name 6f Benson j' belonging to No. 2 Company, stationed at Poufoko' being missed from camp on Thursday'fast; sonio of hiff oo'mrades proceeded in search -to the sea beach, it having been noticed that he had gone in that' direction. His clothes being found, the " supposition was that he hal be.en droHvned 'in' bathing, and yesterday moruin'g the' body was' discovered. It waff brought into town and -an" inquest" hold on it'tluring the afternoon, wlien a verdict of " accidental death" ' was recorded. — Ibid.