NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1783, 7 November 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[fboh otjb otvn cobbbspondbnt.] DUNEDIN, November 7. Immigration. During October 115 immigrants were nominated at Dunedin. The Government have instructed the immigration officers to accept no nominations except in favor of female domestics, unless with the distinct understanding that the Government does not bind itself to act on the nomination within any given time. The officers are further informed that the Agent-General has been instructed temporarily to suspend immigration, and to despatoh none to arrive during the winter months. Insolvencies. Six insolvencies] have been filed this week. All are small estates, except that of Charles Vincent, brewer, Balclutha, in which the liabities are £IB2O, the assets £2234. NEW PLYMOUTH, November 7. Boat Accident and Loss of Four LivesThe boat Long Annie left Waitara thio morning for Mokau, laden with gear for launching the steamer Hannah Mokau. Whilst crossing the bar Bhe weEt under a wave and burst apart. Seven men were on board, and only three reached the shore in safety. The names of the saved are W. Sarten, Oscar Dugdale, and A. Harris. The names of the drowned men are F. Archer, mate of the Hannah Mokau ; George Turrell, late seaman of the sohooner Nelson; B. Gallop and H. Tate, settlers. Tate had been married but four months. The accident happened a 5 a.m., and was witnessed by Messrs Black and Baker, who procured a boat and pulled across the river. They saw two men in the surf clinging to oars, but were unable to render them any assistance. Fragments of the boat and one body have been washed ashore. [PEB PRESS AGENCY.] AUCKLAND, November 7. Establishment of a "Woollen Factory. The proposal [for the establishment of a woollen factory in Auckland with a £20,000 cap tal is likely to come to maturity. The company has offered to rent the old Western Spring's estate belonging to the City Council. Raising the Taupo. Operations will be at once commenced by Messrs Winter and Co. to raise the Taupo. A diver has been appointed to examine its bottom. Belies of Supposed CrimeAt Grahamstown yesterday as some men were digging a trench for the new county water supply pipes near the site of the old Kurunui Hotel, they unearthed *a men's scull, which is pronounced to be that of an adult European. It is supposed to be tho relic of some undiscovered crime. NELSON, November 7. A Chapter of Accidents. Captain Bogell, of the barque Harmorius, recently arrived from London, was walking on a plank across the hold this morning, wh ;n it tilted up, and he fell to the bottom of the vessel, cutting and bruising his head very severely. A sailor also fell down the hold last evening, and was badly hurt. Both patients have gone to the hospital. GRAHAMSTOWN, November 6. A Curious Charge. Edward Lambert, ex staff-sergeant, was brought before the Magistrate, charged with stealing oertain capitation rolls from tho Militia and Volunteer office at the Thames, the property of the Government. He pleaded " Not guilty," and was remanded for a week, bail being allowed. WANGANUI, November 6. Kereopa Te Wahauui?. The notorious Kereopa Te Wahanui was discharged to-day, three Maoris becoming sureties for him. Assurances we?e given of his leaving the district. The Agricultural ShowThe Agricultural and Pastoral Show was a groat success, both in attendance and oxhibiiia. WELLINGTON, November & As no fresh cases of sickness have occurred on board the Wairoa, it is probable tho ship and salooa passengers will be admitted to pratique ou Saturday, and tho other piseongera or* Monday or Tuesday. Appointment. James McKerrow is appointed SurveyorGeneral of tho Colony, the appointment dating from the Ist inst., vice J. '£. Thomson, resigned. James McXorrow is also appointed Inspector of Surveys under tho Native Lands Act. The Governorit is understood that the Governor leaves for Christchuirch on Sunday next by the Hinemoa. The Maori PrisonersWi Parata writes, on behalf of tho Maori prisoners, explaining that the delay ia bring-

ing the Maori prisoners to trial arises from the fact that they instructed their lawyers to ask for delay. The Minister of Mines. The Q-overnment will not appoint a Minister of Mines with an independent portfolio, nor alter the designation of the A gent-General to "Resident Minister." DUNEDIN, November 6 A Stabbing Case. At the Police Court John Betman and Johannes Jacobsen were charged with having stabbed James Sutherland with a knife. The case was adjourned till Saturday. The Forbury Park Company. At a meeting of the Forbury Park Company, held this evening, the report recommended a dividend of £1 7s 6d per share. It also recommended a reduction of rent to the Jockey Club to £BSO per annum.