NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1656, 11 June 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PEE PEHS3 AGENCY.] AUCKLAND, June 11. At the Supremo Court to-day, m banco, Judge GrilUes, in granting a final discharge to a debtor named James Leslie, made the follow'ng remarks ; n regard to the conduct of the solicitor who received the debtor’s money for passing him through the Com L, and then left l”'m to shift for himself :—“ I observe that you have been paying money to a solicitor of this Court to get you through bankruptcy, and that he has entirely neglected yen Had he been within this district I should have considered it incumbent uoon mo to have ordered some stops to be taxon for teaching him his duty, but as I understand he has left the district it is impossible for me to do onythmg except to express the option that, should such a case occur again, it should be very proper for the trustees to sue _ the offending sol citor for neglect of his duiy.” The offending sofleitor is understood to bo resident in the Welb’ngton Provincial District. WELLINGTON, June 11. A schooner from Lyttelton to Napier experienced such heavy weather that the wedges of the foremast became loose. It is under, stood that her cargo of produce is slightly damaged. She will receive the necessaiy repairs here before proceeding on the passage. The schooner May, a regularly trader between here end China, left Singapore for Wellington on the 3rd instant with a cargo of tea. The cause of the seizure of the tramway cars is the result of a dispute between Mr Davis, the engineer, and the company. It is denied that the Taranaki Natives seized Courtney’s hay as wel 1 as ploughed b : s land. A telegram received last right announces the death of Mr Harrison, late of the “ Grey River Argus.” DUNEDIN, June 11. Mining operations are suspended at Naseby, owing to the cold. The “ Otago Daily Times ” denies that any arrangement has yet been made re tiffing up Mr Bathgate’s place on the Bench. HOKITIKA, June 11. At an adjourned meeting of the Licensing Court to-day, the whole of the postponed applications were granted, except that of Israel Pollock, of the Provincial Hotel, and of Erank Foster. Robert Burns’s application was refused through the non-attenaance of the applicant, and Patrick Coyle’s, of the Carriers’ Arms, on account of the state of b’s house and the unfitness of the applicant. With regard to applications for conditional licenses at £2O, the Bench, as before, decided that it had no power to grant other than ordinary licenses at £3O, but that it would recommend the County Council to grant a refund of the difference. fpBOM: OUB OWN COHBESPONDENT.] TIMARU, June 10. The Supreme Court sittings open to-morrow, and are expected to last over a fortnight. It is not likely the special jury cases will commence before Monday next. Rapid progress is being made with the excavation of the cliff to make room for the new railway station. The clav is being used for reclamation purposes on the beach. A special meeting of the Harbor Board is to be held next week to consider the position of the steam crane. Most of the members seem in favor of moderating the test. In the meantime the works are at a standstill, and the magnificent weather is being lost. The new Government Buildings will provide accommodation for the Telegraph, Postal, Customs, Annuities, and Lind Tax departments. Very hard frosts are now prevailing. Riordan, a storekeeper, at Kerry town, was fined £2O and costs to day for sly grog selling. Constable Rouse was in the district disguised as a swagger, on the look out for some one who was wanted, and, calling at Riordan’s store, was supplied with beer, DUNEDIN, June 10. Mr Cutten received a vote of confidence at Outram. TheWeatherstone Cement Company washed up. For five weeks’ crushing a dividend of £IOO per quarter share was declared. AUCKLAND, June 10. The reception committee have resolved to give the Governor a ball on Thursday fortnight. The Governor will bo driven into town escorted by the Cavalry, He will bo received under a triumphal arch at the bottom of Queen street by the Mayor and citizens. At an inquest on the remains of the illegitimate child of Mrs Hart, the jury found a verdict of “ Overlaid by misadventure and found dead in bed.” WANGANUI, June 10. A congratulatory address was presented this afternoon to Sir William Fox on his elevation to knighthood. It was signed by all the principal residents. Mr W. H. Watt was in the chair. The address was presented by Mr Bryce, M.H.R. Sir William replied at some length. WELLINGTON, June 10. One of the cars of the Tramway Company was to-day seized for debt. A deserter from the Emerald was captured to-day, after being at liberty since April. The rumor which obtained currency regarding the Speakership of the Legislative Council is again revived. The “ Post ” says it was currently reported in town to-day that the Government have again entered into communication with Sir Wm. Fitzherbert, with a view to his accepting the appointment, and that the Premier will visit him either to-day or to-morrow, in order personally to make a formal offer of the Council Speakership. The work of unloading the railway material in the Hydrabad is nearly completed at last,

All idea of ever launching the vessel again seems to be abandoned. By the accidental upsetting of a boat in the harbor yesterday, the second mate of the Pleiades, two sailors, and another person, nearly lost their lives. Captain Setten, of the Pleiades, witnessed the occurrence, and perceiving that the passenger and one of the sailors could not swim, jumped off the bulwarks into the water to the assistance of the men. He was quickly followed by Mr James, the chief officer. Captain Setten got the passenger to the side of the ship, and attached, a rope to him, at the same time pushing a life buoy towards the other men. Mr James in the meantime had looked after the second mate, and with the aid of some ropes the whole of the men were soon landed on deck. Captain Setten and Mr James were in the water for half an hour. The Justices of the Peace resident in Weilington intend to hold a meeting to-merrow, for the purpose of arranging a rota for the ensuing year. To-day one of the tramway engines ran into a gingerbeer cart and completely wrecked it. The horse and driver managed to escape unhurt. Ellen Fillet, who was arrested for having stolen a lot of money and valuables in Sydney in September last, was discharged to-day, it being explained that the robbery was committed by the husband of accused, and he is now serving a term of penal servitude in Wellington gaol. At a meeting of the creditors in the estate of T. J. Mountain there were oomo severe comments as to the careless way in which the bankrupt bad carried on his business, but a deed of assignment was assented to without any opposition. Messrs Krull and Burton said deeds of assignment were very demoralising, and did a great deal of mischief, as they encouraged people to make assignments so that they might clear up their liabilities, get a full discharge, and then begin again. The Kinross case occupied tbo Court all the morning, Mr Siovwright conducting the prosecution in the absence of Mr Rees. Mr Stowe, clerk of the Legislative Council, and Mr Mantell were subpoenaed to give evidence, but the witnesses pointed out that they wore debarred unless with the sanction of the Council. Otherwise they had no objection to give evidence. Mr Sievwright called several Native witnesses, but their evidence was shown to bo untrustworthy by documentary evidence. He then said that owing to some disarrangement of the time table a lot of Native witnesses ho expected were still at Napier. Ho therefore asked the Magistrate either to commit accused or adjourn the case till after the meeting of Parliament. The Magistrate declined to commit Mr Kinross, and said he could not adjourn the cose as desired. The case was finally adjourned till the 17bh. The opinion is prevalent that tbo case is not likely to be heard much more of. DUNEDIN, June 10. A meeting of the Acclimatisation Society took place to-day, when a letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, stating that Mr A. M. Johnson, of Christchurch, had applied for permission to catch trout in the Middle Island for the purpose of artificial propagation. This permission the Colonial Secretary felt inclined to grant, but asked the concurrence of the Otago society. The Council decided to inform the Colonial Secretary that so far as Otago was concerned they looked after the propagation, &c., of salmon and trout themselves. If Mr Johnson wanted ova, he would oblige by applying to them. Mr Deanes, tho manager of the society, who broke his leg lately, is not yet able to resume his duties. A meeting was held in the Mayor’s room to-day for the purpose of taking steps to entertain District Judge Bathgate prior to his leaving for tho old country, where he intends delivering a scries cf lectures with tbo view of attracting the attention of desirable people willing to settle in the colony. It was determined to entertain Mr Bathgate at a public banquet on the 27th inst. The opening of the Shag Point line will take place on Tuesday, the 17th inst. The contractor for the first section of the Waihemo railway commenced operations last week, and it is progressing favorably. The Mayor of Palmerston has been served with a writ at the instance of Mr R. H. Murray, claiming £2OO damages to property through bad drainage. On Sunday last, at Tapanui, a man struck one of the Chinamen engaged on the railway works there with a whip and passed on. Tho Chinaman in return kicked his assailant. The white man pursued, but failing to overtake John, ho seized upon another Chinaman who happened to come in the way and brutally assaulted him. The cries of the victim attracted the attention of other Chinamen in the vicinity, to the number of about thirty, who attacked the Englishman and gave him such a handling there is reason to believe he will remember as long as he lives. An effort is being made by some prominent business men in Oamaru to float a company, to be named the Oamaru Crown Flour Mills and Baking Company (Limited), with a capital of £50,000, in 10,000 shares of £5 each. Mr Henry Howorth has accepted tho appointment of R.M. at Dunedin. The cement claims at Waitahuna are very promising. Tho “Morning Herald” states that the subject of the construction of a double line of railway from Port Chalmers to Mosgiel is likely to be brought forward at next sitting of Parliament. The work on the lino at present is bo heavy that difficulty is experienced in overtaking it. Tho funeral of the late Alexander McLean, who died suddenly on Sunday, took place this afternoon in the Anderson’s Bay cemetery, and was largely attended.