WELLINGTON.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2036, 14 July 1875, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

•';- ' • ' ", Monday. The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court were openeid to-day by the Chief Justice. 'The calendar "is light,- there only being five cases—for rape, perjury^ assault, stealing, and'for obtaining money under -false pretences. Frank Murray, charged with assaulting with, intent td rob, was found :guilty; sentence was deferred. The other cases are not concluded. The Grand Jury made a pi*esentmenl to the Chief Justice, congratulating him upon his appointment, and expressing the hope that his Honor would bring under the notice of the Government the inadequate provision ' for the .administration of justice in: this city.' ' " '

; r Tuesday. The criminal .sittings of the Supreme Court have concluded. James Cameron was charged with rape upon a girl 14 years old, and was found guilty, but the jury recommended him tomercy. Sentence was deferred.

The_ Wesleyans in this city purpose observing the present week as one of special prayer for the promotion of religion in the colony, and prayer meetings will be held at 1 the various places of worship every evening.' This step is taken in fulfilment of a resolution come to at the recent Melbourne Conference.

At the Supreme Court, Dennis Wright, formerly a captain in her Majesty's army, was acquitted of the charge, pf obtaining money on false pretences. The Wellington:lfockcy Club intend improving the Hutt .course and lengthening the run in. The club will advertise the Derby in a few days.

The-Orangemen celebrated the 12th of July by a dinner last night. The Lamrncrshaghen will be admitted to pratique to-day, and the immigrants landed and despatched at once^for the "Wesi; Coast and Taranaki, where they are mostly for. The ,ColliEgwood's immigrants are all landed at Soames' Island. There have been a few fresh cases of sickness.