LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1386, 25 July 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

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[BBTTrRR'S 6PROIAI TSLB9B(IMS TO T>IB PBBBB AGHNOY.I London, July 23. The second innings of the Australians closed for 102. 0. Bannerman, 26; Horan, 24; Gregory, 1; Garrett, 8; Spofforth, 17 ; Blackham, 13 ; Allan, 6 ; Murdoch, Bailey, Boyle, 0 ; A. Bannerman, unable to play, 0 ; sundries, 7. The Australians were beaten in one innings. [special to " globe.""| The Australians followed their first innings, and were put out quickly, making only 102. Cambridge winning in one innings and 73 runs. INTERPROVINCIAL. [PEB PRESS AGENCY.] Grahamstown, July 24. Tho Lands Court gave judgment for the Crown for 54,000 acres at Aroha, the Broomhall block, granting to the opponents, whose case was urged by Haoni Nahe and Taipari, a reserve of 7000 acres. The Government were prepared through their agent to give these claimants a reserve. The land is subject to £2OOO advanced to the natives. Alexandra, June 24. The Waipa election passed off quietly. Here Mr McMinn polled 41, and Mr Whitaker 22 votes. At Paterangi Mr McMinn got 16, Mr Whitaker 2. The result is uncertain, as important returns have not yet been received. Napier, July 24. The presentation of testimonials to Major Withers on his departure from Hawke's Bay took place this evening at the Theatre Royal. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and heavy rain falling at intervals, tho Theatre was crowded. Even the drees circle, which whs reserved for ladies, was completely filled. The two companies of Volunteer Artillery and Engineers were present in uniform, the band playing between tho speeches. Lieutenant-Colonel Lambert presented the testimonial from volunteers and friends of Major Withers, consisting of a handsomely illuminated address, massive silver salver and purse of a hundred sovereign". Tho Cadet-Lieutenant presented, on behalf of the Cadet Corps, a geld pencil case. Major Richardson presented a handsome electro and gla-s epergne, on behalf of the ladies of Hawke's Bay. There was great enthusiasm throughout, particularly when refererco were made to tho Native war, and tho services tV.ore of Major Wither?, Colonel Lambert, Captain Kennedy and others. The mention of the Omarama fight and of To Kuiti's descent on Mohaka drew a tremendous demonstration. Major Withers leaves for Auckland on Friday. Wellington, July 21. It is understood that Mr John Martin of this city is called to the Ljgislativo Council. At the inquest on tho bodies of William Hawkins, and John MoGovern, drowned in

the Ruamahanga River, the evidence showed that deceased and a man named Dougherty had dinner at Mauriceville and five drinks each, when they Btarted for Masterton, McG-ovcrn being drunk. At the River Dougherty, McG-overn and Hawkins went in to ford it together, McG-overn bel ween the other two. When in the river McQ-ovcrn foil, dragging the others with him. Dougherty was pulled out senseless. The two others were drowned. The inquest is not concluded. The following tenders was received for 878 tons of 521bs. rails and fastenings: —Accepted—Mncpherson and Co., Invereargill, £6124. Declined Duihie, Wanganui,£66oß; Renshaw and Deniston, Dunedin, £6(114; Bright Bros., Dunedin, £6688 ; W. and G. Turnbnll, Dunedin, £6870; Maclntyre and Co., Wellington, £7062; T. and S. Morrin, Auckland, £7124; Guthrie, Dunedin, £7162; J. Eva, Dunedin, £7312; Dawson and Co., Wellington, £7374; Topham and Angus, Invereargill, £7438; E. W. Mills, Wellington, £7603; J. B. Blair, Mosgiel, £7700.

Blenheim, July 24.

A slight railway accident occurred this morning. The train was approaching Spring Creek slowly, when it came against a partially opened switch. The engine stuck fast, and its weight severed the rotten sleepers, and bent the sockets. The manager and passengers, seven in all, reached Opawa on a trolly. The driver and guard were a good deal'shaken. Subsequent investigation shows that the accident wes caused by foul play, and with the evident intention to throw the engine off the rails. No injury, however, was done.

Ahauba, July 24. Charles Nygrecns, an Australian by birth, for whose apprehension a warrant was issued some months ago for stabbing Mrs Elizabeth Campbell, at Kumara, at Christmas, was traced and yesterday arrested at Black Bull reefs in this district. Prisoner was taken to Greymouth. Mrs Campbell was dangerously wounded, and even now suffers from the effects of the stab.

Dunedin, July 24,

A case of sticking-up occurred in Manse street this morning. The perpetrators are two voung men, named Rickards and Kent. An inquest was held this afternoon on the body of a child belonging to a young woman named Caroline Young, which was found dead behind a fence a few days ago. The verdict was " Died from suffocation, but there is no evidence to show how caused."

The question of the site for the goods station continues to bo agitated, and another conference will be held to-morrow. The "Times" and "Star" strongly support Mr Driver's candidature for Roslyn. All the papers approve of Mr Bradshaw's nomination to the Land Board. At the close of the Land Board business to-day there was an irregular discussion us to the impolicy of such a large proportion of its members who are members of the Assembly, retaining their seats at the Board, but no decision was arrived at. Shareholders in the Great Extended Claim divided £IOOO for fifteen weeks' work.

The "Star's" reporter speaks very hopefully of the prospects of the cement workings now being opened out at Weatherstone's. Half a dozen prospects were washed out in his presence, and gave on an average over a idwt. to the dish, while l£dwts. to the ton prove highly remunerative. At Bluespur 130 acres have been taken up this month. In Brown and Gascoigne's claim machinery is to be erected at once. An eighth-share sold lately for £275. The " Herald " fiercely reviews Mr Stout's paper on the Victorian crisis, saying in conclusion—" To such preposterous rubbish it would be nothing short of ignominy to offer a reply. Therefore we conclude by recommending Sir G. Greytotake care of his Attorney-General." The police this morning arrested two young men named Richards and Kent, who set upon a man in Manse street. In banco, to-day, Judge Williams in a bankruptcy case decided that if a debtor can make himself bankrupt independently of third parties, there seems no great inconsistency in holding that where a petition is presented against a debtor, and he submits to adjudication or does not appeal from it when made, that adjudication should be binding on third parties. He was quite alive to the possible inconveniences which may result from the decision, but he grounded it on the express wording of the 39th section of the Act of 1876, and on the complete absence of any reference to any provision for amendment of adjudications throughout the Act. Mr Hapgitt moved for a rule absolute, calling on Mr Arlidge, solicitor, to show cause why an attachment should not issue, and why he should not be struck off the rolls, and suspended from practice to the time of the determination of the rule. Affidavits alleged that he had disposed of Bank shares for a client and failed to account for the proceeds. He did not appear and the order for attachment issued, the question of striking off the rolls being reserved for the Court of Appeal. A similar complaint against another solicitor i 8 likely to engage the attention of the Court next week.