NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1843, 19 January 1880, Page 2

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[P8833 ASSOOIATION.J AUCKLAND, January 19. The Prince of Tonga. The " Herald " has received a cablegram from the Bev. Shirley Baker of Sydney, stating a Q-erman man-of-war will be sent specially to Auckland to convey the body of the late Crown Prince of Tonga to the Friendly Islands. Fatal Accident at Onehunga. The steward of the Lalla Rookh, named Thomas Joseph Smith, fell overboard at midnight from the staging at Onehunga Wharf while getting water. His head was split open by striking the piles of the wharf, and he was killed. Deceased was a steady sober man, and leaves a wife and family at Mangere. Boat Accident. A boat accident occurred at Whangaroa harbor, by which Higston, engineer, and Hewitt, a fireman, narrowly escaped losing their lives. Their boat was capsized through one of them climbing the mast to clear the halliards. They were rescued by a man named Bannatyne, who put off in a boat. Fatal AccidentTwo young girls were drowned at Nawakawa while bathing in Waioni's Creek. Their names are Sarah Jane Harrow fifteen years old, and Agnes ITairley twelve years old. All the miners will attend the funeral to-day. WELLINGTON, January 19. Unaccountable Fire. A fire broke out this morning in a shed at the rear of Levy's grocery store, Cuba street. The fire commenced under the floor, but no cause is given for it origin. Damage to the extent of £2OO was done, before the fire was extinguished. Vesey Stewart's Projects. Mr Vesey Stewart has purchased from the Government under the Land Act of last session the Te Puke block of 15,000, twelve and a half miles south of Tauranga, for establishing another settlement on the Katikati system. A Verdict Reversed. The Supreme Court in banco granted a nonsuit with costs in the case of Richardson J v. Bank of New South Wales. The grounds were misdirection of the Judge, and that the verdict, which was for £I7OO, was against the weight of evidence. Sir G. Grey. Sir G. Grey has written to the " Thames," stating that he will visit Auckland on the sth of February to open the College Grammar school, and then, if his health permits, will go and address his Thames eonstituents. Mew CoalThe Wanaka went into Whangarei Harbor, and took a hundred and fifty tons of Kari coal for a first trial by the Union Company's ships. The RainsHeavy rains have caused the overflow of the Ohinemutu wharf and the lowlands and some damage to the crops. The Maori Harvest. The Maori Kingites are preparing for harvesting. Native Meeting. Another great meeting at Hikaurangi will be held in March between the Ngatihua and Ng tim*n r apototribes. It is not yet known wUether the meeting will be an open one, or whether representatives ot the Government will be invited. Rewi Convalescent. Bewiis completely recovered, and is at Te Kopua. He says the luxuries of civilisation, such as jellies, syrups, and pastry nearly killed him with kindness. He recovered when he returned to plain Maori diet. Sound AdviceTawhiao addressed a meeting of the principal chiefs the other day. He strongly advised_ them to keep aloof from Te Whiti, and said that in former times they had suffered through interfering in the quarrels of others. They had lost all their lands but a few acres, and if they took up Te Whiti'e case they would lose all. To continue their former obstinacy would only be to meet with disaster. Mr SheehanMr Sheehan will go into partnership with Dr. Grace and others aB Native agents and solicitors at Cambridge, where they will open an office. GRAHAMSTOWN, January 10. Pastor Chiniquy. Mr Chiniquy preached last night in the Theatre Royal to a very full house, and collected £2l. Gold ReturnThe total gold received during the present month from the Alburnia is 1133 ounces, and shares are getting up to the old figures. The Irish Distress. A meeting has been called by tho Mayor re the Triah distress. AUCKLAND, January 17. Mr Lundon RepentsMr Lundon, M.H.R , in a speech delivered at Kawakawa, stated that the Government.

were far more liberal than he expected, and placed £156,000 more than he asked for on the estimates for North Auckland, and be thanked Mr Oliver, and had come to the conclusion that he was the biggest fool in the House for having voted against the Government. The White Fish OvaMr Firth successfully placed 70,000 white fish ova in Tarawera, 25,000 in Takapo, and 25,000 in Okutairi lakes. Friendly Societies. A demonstration of all Auckland friendly societies will take place on Regatta Day. A Brutal Affair. Mr Mclvor, owner of Grey Momus, was brutally assaulted at Cambridge on the evening of the race 3, having been Bet upon by several half-drunken men, knocked down, and brutally kicked. His right arm is broken, and one of his eyes injured. Auckland Education. At the Education Board meeting a list or school buildings urgently needed was read. They are estimated to cost £116,000. Naive Mattersit is stated that Winiata has recently been amongst the Ngapuhis in the North to sow dissatisfaction and get fresh converts to Hauhauiam and Tawhiao. It is also reported that in the event of strife taking place portions of thrae Waikato tribes are likely to take arms against us and on the side of the Parihaka fanatics, but whether at Waikato or at Parihaka is not known. The Timber Trade. News from Wungaroa states very larga numbers of logs were washed down by recent floods in the rivers. The mills are active. Reclamation WorksThe invitation of new tenders for the railway station reclamation works is delayed, pending the authority of the Minister of Works. Native Lands CourtThe Native Lands Oourt at Te Awamutu was adjourned. The Natives claim that the Government should remove liens off their lands, on which £SOOO were advanced, and allow them to sell to private purchasers, the £SOOO being refunded to the Government. The proposed railway runs through part of the land. Major Mair telegraphed to Mr Bryce for instructions. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 18. The Harbour BoardThree candidates were nominated for the Harbor Board on Saturday—W. Humphries, W. Scott, and James Dingle. The election takes place owing to Major Atkinson resigning his seat. NAPIER, January 18. Chess TournamentThe tournament of the Napier Chess Club has concluded, and the priz- s were presented on Saturday evening by Judge Kenny, president. Pirani, " Hawke's Bay Herald," took first prize, winning twenty-five, drawing three, and losing three games; Hindmarsh, second, winning twenty-two games, drawing four, and losing four; Burr, Telegraph Department, third, winning twenty, drawing five, and losing seven games. Police Returns. The Napier police returns for the year show a total of, arrests, 833 ; summary convictions, 631; committed for trial, 62. There is a decrease of about 50 in the total apprehensions, compared with the previous year. For drunkenness there were 128 fewer arrests, and for vagrancy 4-1 fewer. WELLINGTON, January 17. The Hinemoa. The Hinemoa, after landing the white fish ova at the Bluff, proceeds to the Snares to ascertain whether there is any trace of the missing ship Knowsley Hall on those islands. Railway and Telegraph MattersA deputation from the Chamber of Commerce waited on the Premier and Minister of Pablic Works to-day in reference to the removal of the railway station to a more central position, and also the erection of new postal and telegraph offices. In reply, the Premier stated that the requests of the deputation would receive the serious consideration of the Government, and that the mattes would be delayed no longer than was absolutely necessary. Colonel ScratchleyColonel Scratchley made another inspection of the Wellington harbor to-day. Fatal AccidentA fatal accident occurred at the Kaiwarra rifle range this afternoon. A man named Francis Donald, who was marking at tha butts, put up the danger flag and ran out from the marker's house just as a shot was fired, which struck him, killing him instantaneously. No blame is attributable to any of the volunteers. Donald was a married man, and leaves a family of young children. OAMABTJ, January 17. The Distress in Ireland. The Mayor has cabled a meeting to take steps to obtain subscriptions in aid of the sufferers by the famine in Ireland. INVEBCABGILL, January 18. The Late AccidentGeorge Smith, one of the men injured at the accident on Friday, died this morning. The others are progressing satisfactorily.