NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1822, 23 December 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Press Association.] AUCKLAND, December 23. Raising the Tanpo. The Glenelg took down pumps and a steam engine to the wrecked steamer Taupo, and another attempt to raise her wid bo made in a few days. Prince David Nga. Prince David Nga, eldest eon of King George, of Tonga, who accompanied Mr Shirley Baker here, has died of dropsy. Mr Baker intends removing the body to Tonga, and a lead coffin, hermetically sealed, has been procured. The deceased was fifty-four years of age, and was Governor of Vavau. ArrivalDr. Steens arrived by the Singarooma at a very early hour, and was received by a da-

putalion of clergy and laity, and conducted to his residence at Pomonby. There will be a public reception at the Cathedral this ermxing. Hempsey’s Contract. The Government engineer notifies that Dempsey’s men must obtain judgment in all cases ogainst Dempsey before the Government can pay the claims on it. Government has served a notice on Dempsey to proceed with his contract in seven days from the 20th. AUCKLAND, December 22. The RainfallThe total rainfall last week was 3.75 inches, exceeding the average quantity for the entire month of December during the past fifteen years. FireGRAHAM3XOWN, December 22. A fire broke out early this morning in Pollen street, in the empty shop of James Wilson, tinsmith, which was totally destroyed, and also Martin’s drapery shop adjoining. The latter was recently insured for £4OO in tho Norwich Union. The fire extended to Everett’s grocery store, which was burnt to tho ground. Stevens’ private house caught fire, but was saved by the exertions of the spectators. Several other shops had a narrow escape. A large quantity of stock was destroyed by removal and water. The Fire Brigade rendered good service, but the supply of water was bad. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 22. The Ho pilal ScandalJamcs Hall, Hospital steward, charged with indecent assault, was again arraigned. Several witnesses were examined, and the trial adjourned till to-morrow. A Financial FixA meeting of the County Council was held to consider tho financial position. According to the report of a committee it appeared that there are assets of £l3lO to meet liabilities of £4454. It was decided to wait upon Major Atkinson on his return, and represent to him that much of tho expenditure hud been on Government roads, and to see if ho could assist them in the matter. NAPIER, December 22, The SunbeamThe schooner Sunbeam has been recovered, and is safe in harbor, though still bottom upwards. A Maori Will CaseThe Supremo Court concluded its sittings to-day, tho case of Homora Tomsana v Hone Nahe, a dispute concerning the will of the old "chief Karaitiana, being adjourned till April. WELLINGTON, December 22. The Tramway Company. At a meeting of the Tramway Company this afternoon a resolution to wind up the company was unanimously carried. It is genarally understood that the directors will purchase the affair. Richard Carr the SecondAt the Magistrate’s Court to-day a young woman, named Walker, was sentenced to one hour’s imprisonment for appearing in the public streets in male attire. ObituaryA chieftainoss named Caroline Tairoa, eldest sister of tho Hon. Wi Take Ngatata, died at Te Aro pah last evening. MunicipalAt a Compensation Court to-day, before His Honor tho Chief Justice and two experts, several claims were argued for damages for loss alleged to have been sustained by the lowering of a certain footpath. The Court adjourned until 2ud January, to consider which was the proper mode to ascertain the amount of damage. HOKITIKA, December 22.

The Bealey FloodedThe Christchurch coach, due here on Saturday last, has not arrived yet. It is detained at the Bealey, with fourteen passengers and a large mail. It has been blowing a gale of wind here for four days, with heavy rain, and is still blowing and raining. All traffic by land and sea is stopped. The rivers are flooded and show no sign of abatement. POUT CHALMERS, December 22. Death of Dr. G- T- E- Moffatt. The master of the ship Taranaki reports that on November 15th, at II a.m., in lat. 38 S., long. 6 W., Dr. George Thomas Bard Moffatt, ship’s surgeon, went aloft for a wager with a saloon passenger, and on coming down over the main top gallant yard missed his hold, struck the rattlins, and fell into the sea. The ship was going about six knots, and there was a very rough sea on, the vessel wearing heavily. The helm was instantly put down and the yards brought aback. A boat was got out and pulled in the direction which it was thought Dr. Moffatt was, but after searching for an hour without avail she returned. DUNEDIN, December 22. The Pri- e of SugarA telegram, dated 11th December, has been received from Mauritus, reporting a further advance of £4 per ton in all sugars. The Harbour Board. The Harbor Board have appointed Messrs Ramsay, Fish, Walcott, Houghton, and Captain Logan, to confer with the engineer as to whether any works at present in progress can be discontinued, pending the Board receiving Parliamentary authority to borrow money. Unseating of the MayorAt the Magistrate’s Court, this morning, Mr W. L. S.mpson, 8.M., delivered judgment, on the petition of Messrs Walter and two other ratepayers, praying that Mr H. S. Pish, junior, be ousted from the position of Mayor of Dunedin, on the ground that he was sub-contractor for the new Town HalL The judgment unseated Mr Fish, and declared Mr Walters to be next on the poll, and duly elected. EireA house belonging to Mr Molleson, situated at Otarea, was burned down on Friday. Two boys were arrested on suspicion. The house was uninhabited, and isolated. It was insured for £2OO in the Sun office.