NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1846, 22 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Press Association.] GRAHAMSTOWN, January 22. The Big Pump. The pumping case between the late Warden, Colonel Fraser, and the Imperial Crown Company, in the Bite of which the big pump stands, is in Court to-day. Colonel Fraser conducts his own case. The Irish Distress Fund. At a meeting last night of sympathisers re the Irish distress, £3O was subscribed in the room, and to-day subscriptions are coming in fraely. The Whau SharesThe question of the legality of the forfeiture of old Whau shares will be tested. Th« price of the shares has been falling of late. Later Re the Big Pump. The pumping case is decided. The Imperial Crown had no title under the Act of 1866, but it refused to grant the site to Col. Fraser, as it would create a new title. Col. Fraser gave notice of appeal. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 22. The Indecent Assault CaseAt the District Court this morning Mr Standish withdrew the prosecution against Jameß Hill, late steward of the Hospital, who was charged with indecent assault,'and over whose case two juries have failed to return a verdiot.

DUNEDIN, January 22

City Valuation-

The city valuation is £289,176 for 1880, as against £281,400 for 1879. A Knowing Carter.

Matthew Pearson, a carter, was sentenced to seven days for having an under-and-over-seven board at the Blueskin Show.

The Barque Speedwell

The " Daily Times" calls on the Custom authorities to make an inquiry as to the condition of the barque Speedwell, now being fitted out for a voyage to Newcastle, she being described as unseaworthy. WELLINGTON, January 22. Anderson v- Kirkbride-

The following were the principal issues in the case of Anderson v Kirkbride, as answered by the jury : —2. Did defendant print and publish of and concerning the plaintiff in the " Rangitikei Advocate " the words set forth in the declaration ? —Yes. 3. Are said words defamatory of plaintiff ?—Yes. 4. Are the allegations of foct in alleged libel true of the several matters following, that is to say, was plaintiff apprehended and placed under restraint and charged and liberated as in second plea alleged ? —Yes. Did plaintiff assault and beat one Richard Cobden E*sby, and was the plaintiff committed for trial as alleged ?—Yea. Was plaintiff in employment of one Thomas KcKenzie, and, whilst in suoh employment, was plaintiff a person of drunken and dissipated habits ? Yes; and during the latter portion of such employment ho was a person of drunken habits, but he did not thereaten McKenzie. Did plaintiff reside at the town of Wanganui and contract debts, and did he leave the said town without paying Buch debts and have such debts never been paid ?—Yes. Was plaintiff arreßted and charged and convicted at Wanaanui as alleged ?—Substantially, yes. Did plaintiff unlawfully illtreat his wife at Wanganui, as alleged, and was the assistance of the police constable procured, as alleged ?—Yes. Was plaintiff charged at Wellington and convicted as in the fourteenth, as he alleged ?—Yes. Is plaintiff, and was he many years prior to 9th day of August, 1879, in the habit of drinking alcoholic liquors very hard as alleged, and was his health thereby affected as alleged ? He was so at various times up to 29th July, 1879. Did plaintiff illtreat his wife as alleged ?—Yes. Is plaintiff, as a journalist, and as editor of the " Evening Chronicle" newspaper, generally known and reputed to be a very scurrilous writer, and in the habit of making coarse personal attacks in the said "Evening Chronicle" newspaper upon persons who may happen to differ with him in politics ? —Yes. Is the alleged libel, so far as it is matter of comment, fair comment upon the acts, conduct, and writings of the plaintiff ? —The comments on the acts and writings of the plaintiff aro j ustified so far as the article complained of is concerned. What sum, if any, is plaintiff entitled to recover from defendant ?—None. The Wa.king Mania. Young Eraser started again at seven last night, and at eight, when his twenty-four hours were up, he had completed seventy-two miles. The Regatta. A strong N.W. gale is blowing, and all rowing has been postponed. However, the sailing race will take place. A Competitor Ashore. A three-masted schooner, the Ellerton, which was competing in the coaster's race, went ashore at Oriental Bay. She had a bad position, and shortly after the start, in attempting to come round, tho vessel would not stay. She is on a soft beach and will not sustain any injury. Constabulary for Opunake. The Stella is going to purako to-day with eighty constabulary. The "New Zealander" on Native Affairs. The " Now Zealander" this morning states that the decisive measures relative to the West Coast confiscated land business, which have been for some time pending, are about to be taken. It has been resolved to give full effeot to the terms of the proclamation summoning all Natives who have claims to tender them in due form, and thus it is expected that a virtual separation will be effected between the Taranaki Natives and those of Ngatiruanui, to the weakening of Te Whiti's power. Road-making is to be vigorously prosecuted by the constabulary, commencing at Opunake and Tohi and working towards each other. After the section of road between Waihi and Opunake is completed, the construction of another section from Opunake north to Stoney River will be undertaken. There are some 700 men stationed in the district. AUCKLAND, January 22. The specimens of Auckland woods sent (• the Exhibition of Sydney by Mr Norrie, of Auckland, have attracted the attention of the French Commissioner, who has requested Mr Norr'e to report fully. Importation of Prize Cattle. Mr Winthorp has imported from Sydney four cattle of tho Alderney breed, which took the first prizas at the Exhibition. The Captain of the Ben Nevis. Captain Maokie, of the B.«n Nevis, has been exonerated from the charges brought by two passengers.

New Copper Lode

Samples from a supposed new copper lode at Coromandel have been sent to the Government for analysis. AUCKLAND, January 21. New Zealand Wool at SydneyThe only awards for the New Zealand wool at the International Exhibition were to Auckland exhibitors. McNicoll was highly commended. James Wallace got a first prize for Lincoln wool, and Charles Read, of Auckland, a first prize for Leicester wool. Importation of Chinamen. Nearly every steamer running from the East has Chinese passengers for New Zealand. The BobycitoThe barque Bobycito, of Dunedin, was passed under jury masts, bound for Newcastle. She had nothing but the mainmast standing. The captain declined assistance, but desired to be reported. The Native Lands Court. All the cases in the Cambridge Native Lands Courts have been adjourned indefinitely, save one. A large party of Natives have left for home. He Bankrupts. At the Supreme Court to-day Judge Gillies said for the future he would not grant their discharges to bankrupts whose assets were nil, which was not contemplated by the Act, and appeared to be a solemn farce. He refused discharges to several debtors, and commented severely on the trustees' reports. GRAHAMSTOWN, January 21. Volunteer Trial Competition. The Naval Brigade fired the first trial competition for Nelson to-day. Out of a possible 112, at two, three, four, and five hundred yards, Gordon (the carbine champion) made 97, ParslDW 96, J. Thomas 94, Trearson (ex cadet champion) 93, Armstrong 92, A. Thomas 92. The briepdn will send six men. GISBOBNE, January 21. Bead's Trustees v. W. L. Bees. Mr Ward, Captain Read's trustee, his solicitor, Mr Copeland, and a large number of Natives and Europeans have left to-day per Wanaka, to attend the trial on the 28th, Read's trustees v W. L. Rees, claiming £II,OOO damages for defamation of titles. NAPIER, January 21. As ault on a Girl. A girl named Gilmore has reported to the police that when going from the Royal Hotel to the Spit at 8.30 to-night a man sprang out from the side of the road and assaulted her. She struggled with him, losing her hat and handkerchief, in which was £l. Her dresß also was torn in the straggle. Finally she bit him in the neck, got free, and ran back to the hotel. The man followed, but she outstripped him, and he soon gave up the chase. At the hotel was a man, Marsh, who returned with the girl to the place where the assault was committed. There her handkerchief and money were found, Eergeant O'Malley has bean looking for the man, but has not succeeded in arresting him. The girl can give but a very indifferent description, owing to the darkness and her fright, but she is positive about biting him severely in the neck, and that will be a mirk for identification. WELLINGTON, January 21. The Widow of F- Donald. The Kaiwarra Rifle Company intend asking for subscriptions from all Volunteer Companies through the colony in aid of the widow of Francis Donald, wbo was accidently shot at the rifle range on Saturday. A Child Kicked by a HorseA child belonging to Mrs Tains was kicked by a horse yesterday, and is in a critical condition. The New Cook's Straits Cable. The new cable to be laid across Cook's Straits will arrive here about the middle of next month. The libel action, Anderson v Kirkbride, was continued at the Supreme Court to-diy. It will probably conclude to-night. Pastor Chiniquy. A meeting will be held on Tuesday for making arrangements for the visit of Mr Chiniquy. Commissioner of Customs. A notice, delegating powers to Hon. H. A. _Aik;n«/»i» «n> Commissioner of Customs. >» gazetted. The Great Unpaid. T. Henry and John Walker are appointed justices of the peace. The Postal EevenueThe postal revenue for the quarter ending Deoember, 1879, was : —General Poßt Office, £8325 8s 6d ; Auckland, £4299 lis 6d ; Blenheim, £462 18a 81 ; Chrißtchurch, £5851 7s Id ; Dunedin, £5965 3i 8i ; Greymouih, £505 Oa 6d ; Hokitika, £428 13s 5d ; Invercargill, £1309 lis 8i ; Napier, £1434 4s 9d ; NelsoD, £732 7s ; New Plymouth, £375 19a 2d; Oamaru, £7BB 16s 7d; Thames, £279 17s 63 ; Timaru, £1749 163 41 ; Wanganui, £1279 lis 83 ; Wellington, £3456 15s 2d j Westport, £162 7s 23. Total, £36,492 Os 63. In the corresponding quarter of 1878 the revenue was £28,961 19s 3d. Bacing. The following additional entry has been received for the Empire Plate : —Mr Campion's b g Commission, aged. Anderson v- KirkbrideIn the libel case Anderson v Kirkbride, the jury returned at 12.30 a.m. with a verdict that the plaintiff was not entitled to any damages. The Ir.sh Belief Fund. The Governor gave ten guineas to the Irish Relief Fund. NELSON, January 21. Volunteering 1 . General Davidson, who has been appointed Inspector of Volunteers for the Middle Island, arrived this morning. Captain Webb, lata of the 109th Kegiment, is appointed adjutant of the district, and has entered on his duties. TIMARU, January 21. Police NewsRiley and Robertson, charged with robbery with violence, were again remanded till Saturday, Robertson having made a statement to the police respecting the lost property which the police desire to investigate. Fraudulent Insolvency. John Coll, a settler, wss charged with fraudulent insolvency, and remanded till Monday, as the witnesses for the prosecution did not appear. The Mormons. The Mormons are holding meetings every Sunday in private houses at Sandie Town, outside of Timaru. Converts are selling off right and left. The exodus to Utah takes place in April. Last evening six converts, including several married women, were conducted by a coal dealer, who has joined the Mormons, to Saltwater Creek, where they stripped to their night-dresses, and were baptised. The Breakwater. Fully fifty feet more of the breakwater h;is been completed within the last month, and there is now nearly 17ft water at low tide at the end. DUNEDIN, January 21. Pastor Chiniquy's WelcomeThe Presbyterian Synod laßt night earned the Rev. Mr Maokio's resolution of welcome to Mr Chiniquy, but in a slightly modified form, the modification absolving the Synod from any commendation of hia objects as to the raising fuEds for a priests' college in Montreal, regarding which the Synod had not sufficiently definite information. United Fire Brigake Association-

The United Pire Brigade Association's banquet laßt night was very successful. The annual session came to a conclusion to-day, after the draft Bill for presentation to Parliament was adopted.

Colonel Scratshley. Colonel Scratchley will arrive on Friday. Colonel Stavely has been requested to have the Volunteers ready for inspection. Verdict Re Calder's Will-

In the Supreme Court, in the case re D Calder's will, the jury, after five minutes' deliberation, awarded the issues in favor of plaintiffs, declaring that testator was of sound mind when he made the will, and that no coercion had been used. The Presbyterian Synod-

The Presbyterian Synod concluded its Bitting to-night.

N-2. Wesleyan Methodist Conference

The New Zealand Wesleyan Methodist Conference was opened to-night by the Rev Morley, of Auckland, president. The Rev. R- W. Lee, cf Wonganui, was elected president.