Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XV, Issue 1341, 24 June 1859, Page 3

Local Intelligence.

Coroneb's . IxQnEST.— On Tuesday, the 21st" inst., an inquest was held by the request of C. D.ft.Ward Esq. 1 , Visiting Justice, at the Lunatic Asylum, Karori, before (i. D.'Monteith, Esq., Coroner, and a respectable Jury, on view of the body of James Hales;-a lunatic confined in the Asylum. From the evidence it appeared that deceased was adniitted into the Asylum on ;tiie 18th February in a state uf mental aberration.; that OB;the 4th Miiy he was seised with coil-' vulsions arising from the secretion of fluid into one of the Ventricals of ; the brain; Mortification r of the back and. hips coirnnenced about the 14th May, from which time he gradually sank, and died on the evening ol the 19th June.- A ieport having been circulated that deceased had died from want of sufficient nourishment, a post intrlem examination w.is made by Dr. Johnston. From his evidence, it appeared that in his opinion deceased had nut received ade qunte nourishment during his illness, but he could nut siy that. Males' death had been accelera.leil by the want of it Several other witnasses were exatnined, and after a patient investigation, the Juiy retunied the following yerdici, viz.:—"That deceased, James Hales, (lied from natural causes." . The Jury also' iiniinadvtrted severely upon the manner in which' the establishment is conducted under k; charge of theresideiit medical attendant.

Coroneb's . IxQnEST.—On Tuesday, the 21st" inst., an inquest was held by the request of C. D.fl.Ward Esq. 1 , Visaing Justice, at the Lunatic Asylum, Kurbri, before G. D.'Monteith, Esq., Coroner, and a respectable Jury, on view of the body of James Hales;-a luiia tic confined in the Asylum. From the evidence it appearedthat deceased was adniitled into the Asylum on ;tiie 18th February in a state uf mental aberration.; that on;the 4th May he was seised with coil-' vulsions arising- from the secretion of fluid into one of the Ventricals of ; the brain; Mortification r of the back and. hips coirnnenced about the 14th May, from which time bo gradually sank, and died on the evening ol the 19th June.- A ieport having been circulated that deceased had died from want of sufficient nourishment, a post intrlem examination w.is made by Dr. Johnston. From his evidence, it appeared that in his opinion deceased had nut received ade qunte nourishment during his illness, but he could nut siy that. Males' death hart been accelera.leil by the want of it Several other witnasses were examined, and after a patient investigation, the Juiy returned the following verdict, viz.:—"That deceased, James Hales,

Mn. St. Hill, R.M.—We regret to hear that •Mr. St. Hill .has been {suffering lor some time from a' rheumatic 'affection, which is so sereie as to cause bis" friends considerable" Anxiety. Mr. St. Hill was removed un board the White Sivan las I Monday, forAhuiiri, in the hope that the change may prove beneficial. r , Capibre of Daecy.—Corporal E'Hope returned from the Sound oh Wedaesdaylast, having be i successful in capturing Darcy, one the escaped Chain Gang. Darcy, was taken near to the Kai Korns by the Corporal and a' maoti lad Sl« el s -'- it llTat large, havj- ggiml anmher way, but the JNelsjii. police are, ou his track. E'Hope deserves great praise: for his intrepidity and it.is to be hoped he'will be permitted to return to foiluw up Shields, the only one now at large. , '?<*"<■"''?;}■,,/,--j_ Royal Olympic Theatke.—Lastnigh't, the " Fair Maid of Wappiiitr,," and the " Day after the Fair," with an interlude of Tiger Taining a la Rarey, was presented at this Theatre, but we regret to: say was. not "so well attended as the merits of the performance deserved. On Monday evening next, Mre. B: N. Jones takes her fiist Benefit. Thebill ofFare'isan exceedingly good one,'and quite new to a" Wellington audiefce, as this lady is a general favorite, we have diubt she will receive a bumperibouse ou tie occasion.. The pieces selected : for. representation are.the good old Erjglish.comedy of the " Rivals," and a very clever. Burlesque, on the renowned play of the "Lady, of Lyons," entitled " C!od Meddle nit 01 the Lady amongst the Lions." We. would advise'all who wish to witness, a treat, to be present on Monday evening next. .■■'.'.■'' ', '. • .... ■

Launch.—On Wednesday Inst, a small vessel of about' 18 tons/was launched from the Building yard off Messrs. Dryden & Thirkell, Te Aro. Sbe was built expressly for Mr. George Hough ton, is copper.fastened throughout, and.the supjrior manner in.which.she lias been" finished reflects very great credit upon ' her builders. We have not hitherto noticed tlie slip which has bttenerected by this'firm, and which.is constantly being used for hauling vessels upon for repair, cleaning, &c. The schooners.'. Canterbury, Shepherdess, Emirate, ;'ahda hqstof'other waft have been on it, aad recuived the necessary repai s, and the superior workmanship, 'combined with expedition used incompletingtlieir : work has given very general satisfaction. We' are glad to see the enterprising efforts of these new comers so well rewarded, as theirslip has afforded great accommodation to the coasting craft of the port, ..• ;.: : .■••■

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. *

'Tuesday, Hist June, 1859. ■~■ BEFORE JAMES COU'JTS CRAWTOIib, ESQ., J.P., AND WILLIAM HIGESON,. 3SSQ., J. 1 ,. Abbot v. Taylor.—Anaction to recover:the sum of £2 103, the amount of board and refreshments supplied at defendant's consent. Plaindff was unable to prove that the servant was in the employ of defendant. . Judgment for defendant with costs. :. ■ ~ • • ■■ ' Allen v. Hebberley.—Au action to tecover the sum of £l 13d. for,goods sold by auction. Judgment exparte for amount and costs.. . : Allen v. Lewer.—An'action to recover the sum of £10 5s 2i!, fur goods sold and delivered. Judgment by consent for amount. ..... Allen v. Phillips—An action to recover the sum (if 165., for goods sold and delivered, .Judgment by consent. ..".',' ,;'■;._•'•. Laing v.. Flight--An action to recover the j sum of £12 8s! 1 l|d.', for goods sold ;: and delivered. Settled put of Court. ■'■■''■'.';■'.' Mace v , .' Burling. —Aα action to recover to sum of £4 15s. for goods sold and-delivered; Settled out of Court. ..•.•' '■ : Alasouv. Biass.---An action' to recover the stun'of £7 9s. 9d, for goods sold and delivered Judgment by consent. ■ . . Mason v. Urowlher—An.action to recover the sum of £3 IGs. Gd:, for goods sold and delivered. Settled out of Court. Johnson v. JCebbell—An action to recover the sum of £4, for work and labour and materials supplied. Defendant paid into Court £2, which plaintiff declined. Ii appeared from tlie evidence that a larger quantity of piping burl been charged for than the defendant had received. Judgment for £3 lOs., and costs. Bowler v. Osborne—An action to recover the sum of £ I, for' goods sold . and . delivered. Amount paid into Court. '. . ... ... ... ' ; Wilkio v. Bradley-—An action to recover the ! suin of £10 8s; ljd., for goods .sold and delivered. Judgment exparte for amount and' .custs. ••..;■ i ■';. : ''. M axtnii v. French—-An action to recover the sum nt"£6. Judgment for amount.-'" • : .''-' il >" ■ ilaxtou v. Braitliwaite—An action', to re

cirerHlio s,.m of £r,. for (roods sold ai:il ,X hvevcil. Settled out of Court. .Jolin. Bosh<shar«cd : with drunkenness. D'r-JS7er»-e(l. . '■ • ■■ , .. Wednesday, 22id Jane, 18.V9, ~ WILLUAM I.TON, KSQ., JP . AND ■ '_,' noI,F -RT Ronisji sTii.vsa, esq., ,m>. • Elleiny v. Hare—An -action to recovorX'l, tilei.amount of a, plan and specifications, drnwn arid m«de by. plaintiff, for and at the,request of defendant. Defendant denied having ever cni3 ,P.fnye«.-.plaintiff, but wns unable to prove hicase.. Judgment fjr Hm.nint and costs.