Untitled

Evening Star, Issue 3807, 7 May 1875, Page 2

The trial of the case of M’Pherson v. Snaw, was concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday, and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, L6O damages. We hear that a change is about to take place on the staff of the * Bruce Herald,’ the editor of the latter having accepted a respon* Bible position on the * New Zealand Times.’

“Temptation” was repeated at the Princess s last night with even greater success than attended its first representation, but will be temporarily withdrawn this evening lor “ TheXanoashire Lass ” for Mr Hoskins’s benefit.

American news by the Maegregor states that' Secretary Fish has been tendered the mission to England, but he declined. It is now discovered that he intends to become a candidate for the Presidency, and expects to contest with Senator Conkling for the support of New York State.

Information reached the police at Balelutha on Tuesday evening that the body of a man had been found at the ran known as Cairtf Station, about fourteen miles from Clinton, on the line of country between Otaria and Walkawa. No information has transpired as to how the deceased, whose name we under* stand is unknown, came by his death. It is surmised, however, that he was caught in the late storm, and that he perished from exposure.

Messrs Ramsay and Ritchie sat at the Police Court this morning, and summarily disposed of the few eases brought before them. Anne Harper, for drunkenness, was fined 20s, in default three days’ imprisonment; andlsabella Young, 10s,ortwenty-fonr. hours, and for using obscene language to a farther fine of 10s, in default forty-eight hours’ imprisonment. Wm. Smith, for disorderly conduct, was fined 10s, with the option of forty-eight hoars’ imprisonment.

His Honor the Chief Justice sat at the Supreme Court in banco this morning, but the only business transacted was an applition by Mr H. Howorth, on behalf of the trustees in the estate of the late James Forrester, for power to 'grant leases in {that estate. His Honor granted an order of reference to the Registrar to report whether it is expedient or consistent with the interests of all parties entitled nnder the settlement, to grant leases e£ testator’s settled estate, as asked for; if \Jhe report be favorable, then the trustees are to be authorised to grant such leases without a further order of the Court The topographical knowledge of some of the postal officials must, bs very limited, as an instance .brought under the notice of the ‘Cromwell Argus’ will show. A merchant, of that township, recently received a letter from a mercantile firm in Christchurch, the postal mark shewing that it left that place on March 23. The address is legibly written, and could not, one would think, be mistaken by the merest schoolboy, “Cromwell, Otago,” being pastioularly distinct. The letter is endorsed “missent to Auckland,” “ missent to Ceromandel,” “ missent to Kapanga,” and as a climax, “ This letter has been missent to Coromandel three times I” Comment on such stupid blundering is unfttfmsuy.

The following strange conduct on the part of a eat belonging to an Otago clergyman is vouched for by the 'Bruce Herald’:—The cat had five kittens, of which four were drowned, and one preserved alive. Upon being thus bereaved, puss went to an adjoining bush, searched for, and discovered a rabbit s nest with young ones. These she killed and devoured, all but one, whioh she brought home and kept as a companion to the kitten, and suckles and tends it the same as If it were her own flesh and blood. The three live in perfect harmony and confidence together in the meantime, but what puss’s ultimate intentions may be with reference to the little stranger are not known, she not having divulged tha same.

Major Atkinson, who has for nearly nin« years held office as adjutant for the Otago District (latterly as commanding officer), being about to leave the force,. a movement was set afoot for the presentation to him of a farewell souvenir from the officers and men of the Otago Volunteers. Within the last two years separate commands have been established in the Southern and Northern districts of Otago, and it would now appear that the presentation is to take separate forms fer each command. The Head quarters (Dunedin) District is taking action in this direction and we are aware that some time ago the Northern Battalion made arrangements for presenting to Major Atkinson a farewell souvenir. A beautifully illuminated address, subscribed by all the officers on behalf of themselves and their respective companies, has been prepared in anticipation of the severance of Major Atkinson’s connection with the Volunteer force, and the ‘ North Otago Times ’ understands that it will be presented on their behalf by Major Steward within a few days.

Through the courtesy of Mr Monson, Immigration Officer, we are indebted for the following returns of immigration and emigration during the month ending April 30, 1876 Immigration from the United Kingdom ; Adults—males 80, females 43; children : males 29, females 15; infants: male 1, female 2 - total, males 110, females 60 JVom New South Wales—Adult: male 1. y, rom^yi , ctoria ~ Adults ! males 67, females 51; children ; males 12. females 10 ; infant: female I—total, males 109, females 62 ; total persons, 171. Prom Tasmania—Adults: males 8, females 6; children: males 4, females 5 ; infants : male 1, female I—total males 13, females 11; total persons, 24. Making a grand total of 336 persons. Emigration : For the United Kingdom—Adults: males 14, females 6; children : males 6, females I—total, males 20, females 7 ; total persons, 27. For New South Wales : Adults: males 60, females 8; children; males 3 total, inales 20, females 7 ; total persons, 27 For Victoria—Adults : males 108, females 21; children: males 13, females 6-total males 121, females 26 ; total persons, 147leaving a grand total of 181 persona in favor of the Province.

A carious point cropped up in the Supreme Court at Wanganui very recently. In the case of Regina v. Wame, a police officer depoaed that, during the time the prisoner was in gaol- awaiting trial, a letter covering a draft for L\lo arrived for him, which he (the officer)\opened by desire of the prisoner, in execution of whose wishes he cashed the* draft and paid his solicitor’s charges and one or two other items. Mr Justice Johnson thought this was not a proper thing to do, and intimated that he would consider the point for the benefit and future guid?Sr Ce °r Berv i c 6> The Crown Prosecutor (Mr Izard) saw nothing improper in the matter and thought there was nothing objectxonable in it. We agree with Mr Izard. Under the Gaol regulations, a prisoner may, before trial, procure for himself, or receive at proper hours “foodi clothing, or other necessaries, and any articles so procured may be paid for out of the moneys belonging to aueh prisoner in the hands of the gaoler.” Moit gaolers construe “other necessaries” to include advice. We do not remember the point having been raised in the Colony before, but it is the rule iu all gaols m Great Britain, Ireland, and the

Colonies, whsn money is in the hands of gaolers belonging to prisoners for trial to give it at the request of the latter to fee their counsel. Should gaolers decline application is made to a judge, who immediately orders the money to be handed to the prisoners’ counsel, unless it be required for evidence on behalf of the Crown. Since the question has been raised, it would be well if it were authoritatively settled.

A preliminary conference of delegates ef the various suburban Road Boards will be held at Murray’s Hotel on Tuesday, 11th inst., at Ip.m. The third of the Saturday evening popular entertainments Will be given to-morrow evenC 1,0 tak,n by Mr T ' Daniels, By advertisement in eur columns, the Dunedin Harmonic Society call attsntien to their first concert, which ie fixed for Monday next. The music will consist of instrumental selections, glees, part songs, and choruses, interspersed with_ solos, duets, &&, and from the time the Society has been in practice, an enjoyable evening should be spent. The session of the Dunedin University commenced on Tuesday, and all the professors are now busy getting their classes into working order. We have been much pleased to hear that the modem languages have been added to the subjects taughtlast year. M. De Montalk w the lecturer for French and Italian; Mr A. Bnechler lecturer in German. There seems to be every prospect of classes in these languages being largely attended, not only by the regular students also by the outside public. German especially seems to be getting more and more into favor; indeed we are told that Mr Bnechler has already twelve names on his books for the gentlemen’s class, and the ladies’ afternoon class, which will soon meet, already numbers no less than ten intending students. The Ladder of Hope Juvenile Lodge, 1.0.G.T,, held the first meeting of their second quarter in Milton Hall lodge-room last evening. There was a very large attendance. The treasurer’s report was read, showing a balance of 18s lOd over working expenses. The lodge has only been open three months, and during that time has obtained a membership of sixty, with an average attendance of more than thirty members per night. The following officers were invested for the ensuing quarterO.T. Bro, Geo. Stewart, re-elected; R.H.S. Sist. E. Macdonald, v.T. Bro. John Brown, Librarian Bro. Robert Brown, S. Bro. Isaac Selby, A.S. Sist. M. Wilson, F.S. Sist. E.' Selby, Chaplain Bro. J. Benfell, M. Bro. Jaj. Hammond, f).M. Sist. Cath. Davidson, I.S. Bro D. Whittaker, G.S. Bro. George Carr, P.T. (pro tm) Bro. H. Jowitt. After the business was over, two dialogues, a dust, and some recitations were given by members.)