NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3134, 29 May 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

ATTEMPT TO FLOAT SCHOONER NORVAL. Auckland, May 28. Captain Worsp has proceeded to Tologa Bay to endeavour to float off the schooner Norvul. She has sus- ! tamed but little damage. SKELETONS FOUND AT HAMILTON". Considerable excitement has been caused at Hamilton, owing- to the disentombmenfc of two skeletons while i excavating a footpath. They were an adults and a child's skeletons, and were in a complete state of preservation The adnlfc lay in a kind ofc>ffiu. Ofer the little child were found a mirror and numerous beads. GUN ACCIDENT. An inquest has been held on the body of Samuel Kedson, who died from a g-nnshot wound on Ins ri^ht fore sinn The evidence given sh >wod th.it, K-dson had been out shooting with a friend near Wangaroa He grasps ( his rifl* by the muzzle, and thp trijfiror caught in an exposed root, di^oliafifin^ shut into deceased's arm. H-* leaves a wife and one child. PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR AUCKLAND. At a meeting of the City Council, a sab-committee brought up a report tecommendinof that the Council take over the Mechanic's Institute and property, with the view to form in »• the nucleus of a free public library, and step 3 have been taken to secure the Provincial Council Library for the sa>ne purpose, and to brins* tho Public Libraries' Act into force, BISCUIT FACTORY. Messrs. Bycroftand Co. liavn accepted tenders for tho erection of a biscuit manufactory in Shortland-street, on the site of tho old Exchange Hots!. It is to cost over £4000. HOUSE-BREAKING AT WANGANUL A young 1 xjan named John Burke was arrested this afternoon at the Governor Browne Hotel, by Detective Jeffery, for an alleged breaking iuto and entering I

the counting-hou^o of Messrs. Collie and Scotfc Wilkinson, of Wanganui, and stealing* therefrom. He is stated to have stolen a tin box with cash, and six £5 notes, eighty-six £1 notes, fiftysix lialf-sove reigns, a cheqae for £15 13s. 4d., and £12 4s. in q-old and silver. Burke has been lodged in the Auckland lock-up, and will probably be brought np and remanded to Waugauui to-morrow morning 1 . REWI WILL VISIT AUCKLAND. Auckland, May 29. The Native Minister leaves town today to meet Rewi at Kihikihi, and in all likelihood he will accompany him to town, where he will remain for the purpose of having* some conferences with the Governor, Premier, and Native Minister. If Rewi comes he will reach Auckland on Friday afternoon. Rewi during the time he is in Auckland will be the lion of the towu. He will be taken to visit all public institutions. GOVERNOR GOES TO AUCKLAND. The Governor is expected on Tuesday to meet Lord Loftus, who arrvies by the mail steamer for Now South Wales, CHARGE OF WIFE POISONING. Napier, May 28. The case of McLellan, charged with wife murder, has occupied the Resident Magistrate's Court two days already, and is likely to occupy it two more. It is said that to-morrow evidence more directly inculpating" the prisoner will be brought forward. SUSPICION OF INCENDIARISM. Wellington, May 28. The charge against Sarah Phillips, for wilfully setting fire to her house at Kaiwarra, was dismissed. The case rested to a great extent on saspicion. ANOTHER TRAMWAY ACCIDENT A man named Turner, while attempting to jump on the tramway, fell and broke three ribs. MEETING OF CREDITORS. A meeting of the creditors of Isaacs, auctioneer, was held to-day. Liabilities, £26,000 (a considerable portion secured) ; assets, £16,000. A meeting of Huxley's creditors. Liabilities, £2,357 12s. 2d. ; assets, £1,950. Nathan offered to guarantee 10s. in the £ if the statement be correct. KAITANGATA FUND. The total amount collected for the Kaitangata Relief Fund was £1,155 17s. sd. A NEW LOAN TO BE PROPOSED BY GOVERNMENT. It is generally understood that the new loan to be proposed by the G-overnrnent in the enduing* Parliamentary session, will be £3,000,000, unless a strong opinion by the House is that the sum should be larger. HINEMOA FOR NEW PLYMOUTH. The Hinemoa left for New Plymouth this evening, with forty Constabulary. ACCIDENf THROUGH FALL OF EARTH. Westport, May 28. A fall of earth occurred in a claim at Bald Hills, near Addison, this morning, killing a man named Ban^uoline, and injured one named P. Desonza. BOWEN BEFORE THE ELECTORS. Christchurcii, May 28. Mr. 0. C. Bowen addressed his constituonts at Kaiapoi on Tuesday night, and received an unanimous vote of confidence. He strongly censured the policy <*f the Govern men t, arid avowed himself a determined opponent. FIRE ON BOARD A BRIG. At Lytteltou on Tuesday, a fire broke out in the galley of the brii>- Fawn, but was extinguished before much damage was done. An enquiry will probably be held. MORE FIRE. A fire broke out at Wilson's tannery. The flames spread quickly, but were overcome. Estimated loss, between £500 and £600. The shed and stock were insured for £1,400 ; wool, skin, anil leather, £900 ; press, £40 ; all in t the Victorian office. The buildings i insurance amounted to £3,000. MO HE FIRES. A fire at Wilson's tannery, after being apparently put out, broke out again at 11 a.m., and war, again got under. The roof was shingles covered with iron, and, under tli3 iron, fire lurked till about. 3 o'clock, when it burst out a third time. All exertions were useless, and the place was burnt to the ground. The currying shop near was badly scorched, but was saved with a good deal of trouble Correct insurances — Shed and stock, £1.300 in Vict >ria Office ; currying- shop, £200 ; stock therein, £250.