NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1648, 2 June 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[per press AGENCY.! AUCKLAND, JiiM 3. Mr Oreswick and Miss Ashton give their first reading at the theatre to-night. The Mayor has appointed a poll to bo taken to determine whether the Public Library Act should be brought in force. Mr Mackelvio, an old colonist, has sent from England, for the Auckland Institute, a

complete collection of the war implements of South Africa; also a complete set of the Geographical Society’s reports from its foundation. Rewi at AucklandRowi attended St. Paul’s church last night, he being a member of the Church of England. He was affected to tears by some parts of the service. An organ recital in connection with the church will be given on Thursday. Rewi immediately offered to take thirty seats for himself and company. He is greatly interested in various institutions. At Mount Eden gaol he inquired for the graves of the Maoris executed for tho murder of Volkner and Sullivan, and addressed about thirty Maori prisoners, telling them that they were justly punished for breaking the law, and advising them to reform when they were liberated. He has been entertained at the houses of the leading citizens. Rewi visited Government House to-day, and aftowards went through Eraser and Tinne’s iron foundry. A report from Kawhia states that Tawhiao and his followers are building a permanent settlement there on a site formerly occupied by a European township. At tho Chamber of Commerce to-day a series of resolutions will be proposed by Mr Dargaville relative to the injury done to the Aueklond trade by the removal of the timber duties. It is stated that between 500 and 600 men are thrown out of employment and many vessels laid up. Haweea, June 2. The Native Crisis. The settlers all up the Coast are much excited at the aspect of Native affairs. Meetings have been held at all the townships. Tbe settlers are clamoring for arms, and offering their services as volunteers. The utmost excitement appears to exist at tho townships remote from the frontier, whilst, at Normanby, the nearest to the Waimate Plains, and consequently the most exposed to attack in the event of an outbreak, the people go on the even tenor of their way without the slightest apprehension of danger. Tho Natives, including Tito Kowaru, laugh at the idea of war, and all say that even if we commenced, they will not be forced into fighting, but remain passive, and that then our forces will retire thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Pari, Titokowaru’s sister, says she does not think there will be fighting, but if there is, the last war would be mere child’s play to tho one that would ensue, and that the fearful slaughter which befel our forces at Te-Ngutu-o-te-Manu, would be totally eclipsed this time. Tho last war only ended with the consumption of every charge of powder the Natives had, but now again they have larger supplies than ever, thanks to the mistaken policy of some of our officials. WELLINGTON, June 2.

A married woman, named Imogene Flinders, yesterday tried to commit suicide by throwing herself off a wharf. She was rescued by a couple of watermen who happened to observe her. DUNEDIN, June 2. An Extensive Claim. Mr Henry Hirst, as agent for a man in Yorkshire, lays claim to all the land about Eiverton. His client alleges that he bolds a deed of gift dated three years prior to the purchase made by Mr Mantell. The Chinese Question. The Y incent County have passed a resolution prohibiting the employment of Chinese on county contracts. Official Carelessness. Three districts in the Port Chalmers constituency are defranchised through the neglect of the clerks omitting to forward the proper lists. In one subdivision over ninety names are struck off. HOKITIKA, June 2. The steamer Kennedy is still ashore on the North Spit. The whole of t/.e cargo was landed yesterday by means of a winch placed on the South Spit. The vessel shifted a distance of Bft. this morning’s tide. She is not expected to be afloat before Wednesday. Dr. Giles returned from Okarito yesterday. [FECIT OUB OWN COBBEBPONDENTB.] OAMARU, June 2. The Customs revenue for May was £1393 13s 4d. For the same month last year it was £1723. Coursing. Fifty members have nominated dogs for the Waterloo Cup. It will be run on June 24th. The dogs comprise nine from Christchurch, eight from Dunedin, five from Tokomairiro, six from Invercargill, and one from New Plymouth. The remainder belong to residents in Oamaru and districts. TIMARU, June 1. During last month, forty-eight births, ten marriages and twenty deaths were registered in Timaru. A large percentage of the deaths were caused by accident, while those from fever show a marked decrease. The Customs revenue for May amounted to £IBOB as against £1945 in the corresponding month of 1878. The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court have been adjourned from the 10th to the 11th June. It is understood that a man who recently left Timaru for Otago is wanted on a charge of bigamy. He married a young girl hero, and after a child was born, it turned out his first wife was on the way out from England, She has since arrived, and it is believed her husband is now living with her in Dunedin or Invercargill. The weather continues very unsettled, and the streets are in many places a foot or eighteen inches deep in mud.

[Press Special Wire.] AUCKLAND, May 31. At a meeting of Jthe creditors of James Brown, mining agent, the liabilities were stated at £362, and the assets were nil. Rewi to-day visited the Bank of New Zealand, and witnessed the process of assay. He also visited several business places and public institutions. NAPIER, May 31. McLennan was to-day committed for trial on the charge of murdering his wife. There were several more witnesses to be called, but the Magistrate intimated last evening that there was a prima facie case, and only one witness who was called to-day was examined, for the purpose of getting her testimony on the depositions. She is Mrs McDonald, of Patangata, at whose place McLennan stopped a few days before his arrest, and from whom he obtained food while he was in hiding from the police. Her evidence consisted chi«iy of remarks made by McLennan respecting his wife’s death GISBORNE, May 31. The charge against Robert and others for supplying arms to a Native occupied the R. M, Court yesterday and to-day. Cooper was committed for trial at the District Court, Gisborne, in June. Brodie was remanded till Monday. WANGANUI, June 1. An elderly man, named Peter McCormick, a school teacher, who has been for a long time addicted to drinking habits, was found drowned in the river yesterday. At the inquest held a verdict of “ found drowned ” was returned. Another inquest was held yesterday on a child, four weeks old, of a Mr McCullagh. The child was suspected to have died from an overdose of a patent medicine called “Irish Moss.” The medical evidence was at variance on the question. The jury returned a verdict of “ Died from natural causes.” WELLINGTON, May 31. The members of the Athenivum are getting up a series of lectures for the winter season. It is probable Sir William Eitzherbert will be asked to deliver the first lecture. The cadets in the Telegraph department presented Mr Ballard, Cadet Instructor, with an address and gold pin prior to his departure for the Sjuth. The Customs revenue [for Wellington for the month ending to-day amounts to £12,563. In the corresponding month last year it was £16,793.