NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1555, 12 February 1879, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PEBSS AGENCY.] Auckland, February 11. Mr Keynolds, the manager of tbo Piako Swamp estate, Las just returned from the South, after purchasing 150 head of fine cattle and 1500 she p to stock the reclaimed run. There is abundant pasture now on the site of the old swamp. Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan are expected here at the end of the month to turn the first sod of the Kamo railway. There was no sign of the mail steamer at ten o'clock. The Education Commission appointed Mr Aitkin to value the endowments. The following witnesses are summoned—Bishop Cowie, Eev. R. Burrows, Colonel Haultain, Revs Buddie and Fynes. To-day the Commission examined Bishop Oowio on University matters in connection with the Chnrch of England Grammar School, St. John's College, and the educational trusts; also the Rev. Mr Burrows on the same subject. Wellington, February 11. Shortly before leaving the Governor signed the warrant for the execution of the murderer Walsh. [from our own correspondents.] Auckland, February 11. Tu Tawhiao, the Maori King's son, will be present at Waikato races and ball. A great fire is now raging at Gisborne, Poverty Bay. No detail" are yet received. Fidgett was committed for trial for burning down the wheat stacks on different farms at Papatoitoi. Wellington, February 11. At a meeting of the Kaiwarra School Committee held last night, Mr Smyth gave notice that at next meeting he should move that the Bible be read in the school for two hours each week. Another daring robbery occurred in the city last night. Mr Murphy, of the City Hotel, Clyde Quay, reported to the police that a cash box containing .£4O in silver, and a ten pound note was stolen from the till at the hotel last night, ?it is supposed between eleven o'clock and midnight. Timaru, February 11. The only business of importance transacted at the first meeting of the Milford Harbor Board to-dtiy was the election of Mr Alexander Wilson as flisirman. Mr .Macandrew was interviewed to-day by a donation from the Chamber of Coinnerce, and ho promised that certain public matters, such as the early commencement of the new railway ttation, post office, &c, should have his best attention. The Harvester King to-day had a very successful trial in a heavy crop near Timaru. Waiau, February 11. The Bishop of Nelson held Divine Service at Waiau on Sunday last, and left to-day for Nelson. [Press Sjaecittl Wire] Auckland, February 11. Mr Goldie consents to become a candidate for City West. The number of prisoners now in Monnt Eden gaol is 143. At a meeting of the Harbour Board to-day, a letter was read from the Lyttelton Board, thanking the former for information relative to Melbourne stone. New Plymouth, February 11. There was great excitement over the Harbour Board elections. The successful candidates wore Messrs Standish, Atkinson, Courtney, Wells, Banks, and Brewley. The defeated were Messrs Fooks, KiDg, Kelly, and Hammer ton. Mr King was chairman, and Mr Kelly a prominent member of the old Board. Wellington, February 11. It is stated that nearly 500,000 acres on the West Coast have been acquired from Natives during the last three or four months. Westfort, February 11. The police officer, whose statements against Mr Broad, R.M., were lately the subject of inquiry, has been suspended. Oamaru, February 11. Mr Macandrew, who arrived by special train from Dunedin last night, was interviewed here by deputations from the Chamber of Commerce re railway passenger station, and by the County Council, with regard to the Government providing ground for a site for the County Council Chambers. This morning, accompanied by members of the Oamaru-Naseby railway committee, and Mr Blair, Government engineer, Mr Macandrew inspected the line of the proposed OamaruNaseby railway. Wellington, February 11. A professional burglar, named Brown, alias Furnace, said to be one of a Sydney gang known the forty thieves, was to day sentenced to eighteen months' on three separate charges. A kit of burglars' tools was found amongst his effects. Nothing has yet transpired to throw light upon the mysterious disappearance of P. J. JoDes of Courtenaj place. As he was passed at a lonely place going towards Evans' Bay, it is supposed he has committed suicide while laboring under mental depression. There aro three eases of typhoid in tho hospital, wlrch is crowded with other patients. Throughout the city sickness is unusually prevalent, especially amongst children, the prevailing ailments bring dysentery and diarrhuja. It Is expected that the Jackson's Day Commissioners will leave or Jackson's i'ay via Nel son by the Hinemoaen Sa'urday next. The racers Dundee, Loutciaiids, Pndme, Evcrsley, Venus Transit, Slander, and Saunterer colts, left this afternoon far Dunedin, perArawata. Dunkdin, February 11. The University Council to- iay decided to adopt a ' raft petition for presentation to the Queen praying that an independent charter may he granted to the Otago University. The City Council have appointed a sub-com-mittee to preparo a valedictory address for presentation to the Governor.

Tho call of St. Andrew's eongregat'ou to the Ecv Kutkerford Waddell has boen signed by 153 members a-.-d fifty-one adherents, no one dissenting, and has been returned to the clerk of the Dunedin Presbytery for transmission to him.

The City Council last night determined to advc tise for a new gas engineer, at £ tOl) a-year. The '• Bruce Herald" reports that some good payable wash has bcea struck in a new part of the VVaitahuna gully, where gold h is never been got before. Tho prospects are reported to be from a half to three-quarters of a dwt. to the dish. The claim is known as Wilson's. A largely attended committee meetb'g was hold to night, to mnke arrangements fur the reception of his Excellency the (-fovernor It was decided that the Mayor should proclaim a hall-holiday on the oc -asioii of his Kx. ellenoy'n arrival. It was further agreed that his Excellency should be asked to deliver a farewell address, to hold a levee, and to diae at the Club. Invebcaegill, February 11. Messrs Stout and Ballance returned from Hi ■ Lakes this evening. A s they leave for Dunedin by express to-morrow, there is no time to receive deputation -, several of whieh had been appointed upon special business. It was however, arrange! that Mr Feldwi.k, M.H.K., and Mr Lumsden, the Mayor, should bring the subject matters under the notice of Ministers, and they according waited on them this evening. Most of the matters dealt with wtre of purely locil interest. In reference to an application from the Education Board for more | funds, Mr Stout said tho Government could not give more than had been voted to each Board as their share of the general vote for educational purposes for current year. Tho only way would be to draw on next year's income. He would look into the matter.

In answer to a question from Mr Feldwick on behalf of the Good Templars, Mr Stout said the. Government intended to introduce a Permissive Bill next session.

There is to be a public meeting to-morrow to take steps for the reception of the Governor should he visit Invercargill.