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Dunedin, Sept. 1, 4 p.m. Iv the alleged libel case Driver v. Henningham, the prosecution will not be proceeded witb. The witnesses, and Mr Henningham's recognizance are discharged. A committee is in formation for presenting a testimonial to the defendant. "Wellington, Sept 1, 1.40 p.m. The Otago Loan Bill was thrown out on the second reading in the Council, by 15 to 5. Ayes : — Messrs Gisborne, Miller, M'Lean, Stokes, Buchanan. Noes: — Baillie, Fenton, Gray, Johnston, Lee, Levien, Mantell, Menzies, Nurse, Paterson, Pharazyn, Eenwick, Richmond, Seymour, aud Whitmore. 7.54 p.m. Colonel Cargill was married to Miss Featherston to-day. The prorogation takes place on .Friday at noon. The Government stated that they intended to bring the ; Otago Hundreds Act into immediate ! operation, regarding the proclamation of hundreds recommended by the Provincial Council last session. True Bills have been found in the Supreme Court against three Natives from Napier, known to have been concerned in the Poverty Bay massacre. They are indicted for high treason, under the Treason Felony Act, and will tried on the 20th, the Crown finding them counsel.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 406, 2 September 1869, Page 3
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