The Westport Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1879.

Westport Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1657, 22 April 1879, Page 2

The Westport Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1879.

The Eeeftonoach will arrive at. Westport on Tuesday eveninc:, and "ill leave again on Wednesday morning' at the usual hour. The sale of Mi' Weitzol's live stocs has been postponsd until Tuesday, 29th inst. During the hearing of cases in th District Court laat week His Honor remarked that he hardly knew how two solicitors could make a living in Westport, one at least of them must be content with very small profits. Master Rathborne, who was injured last week by the explosion of a dynamite cap, is progressing favorably. Dr Thcrpe was compelled to amputate the thumb and one of the fingers of his left hand. Mr Aaron Carnohas so far recovered from the effects of his late accident as to able to come to town. His Hardship Bishop Redwood preached to two large congregations on Sunday. At the morning service he confirmed 15 candidates. The Amateur Tiaee at Monday's Regatta will, apparently be a well-contested event. Young bloods and old stagers are practising at every opportunity, and some "dark bosses" will be to the fere. At daylight yesterday one crow were out, and to judge by their perforirnr.ee they will "astonish the natives" when the winning post is reached,

It has been a.ranged to hold a regatta bill on Monday evening next. Two of Mr Jephcoate's children were taken very ill en Sunday afternoon fro n the effects of eating tutu berries. On Sunday night i: was thought that one of them would not rally, but they are now getting better under the elector's hand During the hearing of a bankruptcy case in the District Court, on Saturday night, one of the Solicitors remarked that the schedule of the bankrupt under examination was the minutest in particulars that he had ever seer, the smallest debt set down was one shilling and sixpence. A man was k>st overboard from the schooner Herald, when coming through the Straits. Captain M'Kay afterwards put into Ficton, where the accident was reported to the authorities. This was the fiist accident of the kind that the Captain of the Herald had witnessed, although he has been seafaring for 2"> years. During the same gale some of the schooner's spars were lost. The ease of Turner r appellant) against Munro (respondent), occupied the Distric Court on Saturday. The.Judge granted the appeal, reversing the Warden's decision. .The Regatta Committee met ou Friday •evening, and deci i-.-1 to hold tho regn'ta on Monday 28th, if weather unfavorable to be held on first fine day thereafter. This decision has beea arrivedat in consequence <f Saturday, the day originally agreed upon, biiug considered i.icouveai-eut for business people.

The leading lights for entering tha Buller river are chatted from red an 1 white on the south sida of the river to two red lights on the north or town side, and bearing about S.E. by 0 Magnetic. The white light is still shown from the flagstaff; also the ba!ls at tide time. A red is shown on each beacon by day. At the Supreme Court, Nelson, Henry Carter was acquitted o£ the charge of cattle stealing at Charleston, the jury considering that Moore had sold tha beast to Carter. The Charleston Herald's correspondent telegraph*.—Wellington, April 13 It is rumoured that the New Zealand Government intend borrowing five millions sterling this year. Melbourne, April !S. It is rumoured that au has taken place between the Kelly gang and the police. Eight ot the police have been shot dead." The quantity of coal exported from mouth for the week ending Saturday, 12th instant, was 11S4 tons 19 ovrt joke, 31 tons 15 ewt; fireclay, 2 tons. The Easter Race Meeting at Hokitika was not very successful, about 00J being on the course. The ground was heavy, and the racing poor. His Lordship Bishop lied wood arrived per coach from Keefton on Friday cveu'tig. The schooner Herald, from Wellirgton' was towed in by the p.s. Kesult on Und ay afternoon. The appeal case of M'TVggarfc y. Byrne was decided by his Honor Judge Weston on Saturday, iu favor of the appellant. It has been deSnitely settled that His Excellency the Governor will not at present visit the West Coast. Mr Dan. Twohiil, of Greymouth, at the Dunedin Atheltic Sports, won the handicap foot-race, of £lO and a silver cup, beating 10 competitors. Mr Bunny, Chairman of the Jackson's Bay Commission, and Mr Jordan, Secretary, were pascengers per Murray from south. M. Price Esq., has received notice that ho is to relievo Warden Shaw at Xeefton.

We have no news of the Kelly gang further than that the black trackers, under Inspector O'Connor, are still searching for them. Pine timber from Vancouver's Island is being lauded at Wellington at 9s per 10.10 feet. The body of Williarn Walker, who was doubtless drowned on Sunday whilst crossing the New River, Greymouth, has not been found, although the police are actively searching for it. After a very successful tour through the township of South Canterbury and North Otago .Mr and Mrs Hart and La Petite Louise have determined to take a rest. These popular and favorite artists intend giving two entertainments at the Odd-Fellows Hall, Lyttelton, and then take ship to Wellington, there to remain perdu for a couple of months. A Melbourne telegram says:—A shocking outrage at Latnbton, A ruffian gagged a little school girl, and then gashed her face fearfully with a pocketknife. Her life is despaired of. The luangahua Hevald of Saturday says :—We understand tint Mr Blair is now on his way to BrunnertOQ, hiving relinquished any intention of recommending the adoption of the Maruia route. The main line will therefore be carried via Ahaura, Reefton, and Nelson, with the Bruunerton line near to Totara b'lat. All that now remains is that the various sections shall be pushed on from Bruunerton, I'oxhiil, and Arnberley with all possible despatch. The butcher business of Messrs Colvin and Callau was sold by public auction today, by Mr J no. Munro. Two saddle horses and one spring cart were knocked down on Friday Mr Roacue for.£3o, and the remainder of the property was purchased by Mr H. Warne, of Charleston, for £2OO. Mr A. Richardson notifies that all accounts due to him must be paid, and all claims against him rendered before the first of May, as ho intends leaving Westport for Wellington. Mr .1. L. Munson, instructed by Mr Weilzel, will offer for sale by public auc'ion ou Tuesday, tiOth inst, at the farm, Victoria road, a number of cattle, poultry, &C. Sale at 2 p-m. Judge Richmond exempts schoolmasters from services as juiors.