NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1852, 29 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[psßsa association,] ■WELLINGTON] January 29. JournalisticHenry Anderson retires from his partnership in the “ Chronicle,” a partnership arbitration being held prior to his retirement. FjreA fire broke out in a store attached to the Waihengo Hotel yesterday. It was completely destroyed, as was also the stock. The loss is about £BOO. NORMANBY, January 29. The Constabulary and the Natives. The constabulary are hard at work forming the road from the camp at Kaipipi towards Tuahi. The Natives, who have kept aloof until to-day, came into the camp. They were about forty in number, mostly men, and had two drays and a spring cart loaded with thirty kits of potatoes and one kit of peaches, four geese, two pigs, and seven fowls. All these they presented to the camp through Ngatiakahuiahi, who acted as spokesman. He briefly said, “ This is a present from .us to Colonel Roberts and all his Europeans here assembled.” Colonel Roberts briefly thanked them, and the band was ordered out to entertain the visitors. Besides Ngati the principal Natives present were Pukia, Karewa, and Nuku, half brother of Titokowaru. It is believed that the present was made by orders of Te Whiti, who teaches them “If the enemy hunger, feed him.” DUNEDIN, January 29. Irish. Relief Fund. Alexandra has donated £92 7s towards the famine fund. Coastal DefencesThe result of Colonel Scraothley’s inspection of the harbor and coast will be that of six ■big guns now in store here, two will be placed at Richardson’s Point near the Heads, two at Lawyer’s Head, and two at. Look-Out Point to guard the approach to Dunedin from the ocean.

WOODVILLE, January 29. Coach Accident- ■ The coach from Palmerston north to Napier this morning met with an accident at Stony Creek, four miloa from Palmerston. The coach upset, and Commissioner Booth, a passenger, was so much hurt that he had to be left behind. The other passengers escaped with slight bruises, and, after a few hours’ delay, proceeded on their journey in a fresh coach. The accident was occasioned by the horses shying at a tent pitched in the road. PORT CHALMERS, January 29. Fatal AccidentA fisherman named James Binton was drowned last night off the Maori kaik, while in the act of sweeping round his boat, which had fallen off from the wind, and had missed stays. His mate tried to save him, but without avail. Binton was a single man, and has no relatives here. AUCKLAND, January 23. Native Land PurchasesMr Sheehan proceeded to Waikato last night, where he will enter into partnership with Messrs Whitaker and Grace to pass through 300,-GOO acres of land in Patetere district, most of which is fit for cultivation. 50,000 acres are to be sold on deferred payment, probably as a special settlement. Messrs Whitaker, Douglas, Walker, Rich, Jackson, and others who have advanced money separately on the lands have agreed to combine, and they hope that Government, which has also made advances, will abandon its claims by arrangement with them. Many blocks overlap, and the Natives have taken money from all sides. Native Office Officials. Great reductions are being made in the salaries of Native office officials, Native assessors, and others. Paul, of Orakei, will receive a life pension of £IOO a year, instead of a salary of £3OO. The Abolition of TollsThe Government refuses to abolish tolls in many counties. The Waikato-Thames Line. Tenders for the section of the WaikatoThames line to the Thames will shortly be called for. Reclamation Works. There is great dissatisfaction that tho Government have not replied to a telegram from the Chamber of Commerce urging the resumption of the railway reclamation contract, as the earth is rapidly silling up the harbor for want of protective works. Waste Lands BoardAt the Waste Lands Board yesterday a resolution was passed approving of granting the Te Puke land to Mr Yesey Stewart. A telegram from the Government desired the Board not to deal with Mr Russell’s claim to To Aroha laud, ponding inquiry. The Board agreed to open the unsold blocks of Te Aroha land on deferred payments at £2 per acre. Important Native Meeting. Information comes through Native sources of an important meeting at Hikurangi, in King country, on Tuesday. The meeting was convened by Tawhiao, and attended by 300 persons from Kawhia, Te Kopua, Te Kuiti, Hawera, and other districts. The chiefs present wore, Pakukowhai, Te One, Tawhiao, Taonui, and others. Te Ngakau is at Te Waata meeting. Tho statement that WaVanui is collecting men at the head of the Mokau to assist Te Whiti, is emphatically contradicted. Pakukowhai opened the meeting, urging tho tribes to adhere to the truth and right, to remain at their work, and let Te Whiti alone. Ho dissuaded any man from going to Waimate. Whitiora said his only desire was to cultivate in peace. Hauhaura advised the tribes to remain aloof from To Whiti. Tawhiao said :—“ Adhere to love and truth. Do not go beyond that. Kia mau, ki to Aroha, kia te Whakapono : kaua Atu. These were the words of Potatau. I am sticking to these words. They aro in my hand.” Prayers and food followed. On tho following day the Natives returned home. Champion Schooner Race. The schooner Sybil, from Kaipara, arrived to-day and entered for the Ohampioc Schooner Bsee, I

Inquest. An inquest was held at Alexandra on the body of Albert Baylies, drowned while bathing with a number of companions in the Mangapiko creek. The boys being frightened agreed to say nothing about the matter, but one, not being able to rest, informed his mother next morning as a secret, who at once informed the father of deceased. Constable McLeod recovered the body. A verdict of “ Accidentally drowned,” was returned. The Barque GlimpseThe barque Glimpse is now docked, and her bottom, on being opened out, was found to be thoroughly sound so far as can be ascertained. She is not strained, and stood the hammering at Timaru roadstead very well. About twelve feet of the main keel and thirty feet of the fake keel was gone. GBAHAMSXOWN. January 28. A Valid ReasonThe land offered by the Waste Lands Board in Te Aroha block was not suitable for small settlers, being swamp, without timber of any sort; in fact timber mills are distant from the allotments offered. Thames residents did not offer to purchase, as much better portions have yet to be offered. The Thames Orphanage CommitteeThe committee of the Thames Orphanage decided to give an orphan infant six months old to a childless married couple who are Protestants, notwithstanding a protest from the Catholic Priest and congregation. The mother of the child died in Hospital, and the child was christened by Episcopalian and Catholio ministers. Caledonian * Shares. Caledonian shares were in demand yesterday morning, in anticipation of the directors purchasing the mine, but Mr Bowe’s action in buying the property completely upset calculations, creating great dissatisfaction. WELLINGTON, January 28. Irish Relief FundThe “Evening Post” subscription in aid of the Irish Distress Fund has reached over £2OO.

Read v. ReesThe Supreme Court was engaged all day in hearing an action brought by the trustees of the late Captain Bead, of Poverty Bay, against Mr W. L. Bees, claiming £IO,OOO for slander of title. Racing 1 . Foul Play was yesterday hacked to win the Wellington Cup at sto 1. His price is now shortened to 4 to 1. New Zealand Ride Association. The committee of the New Zealand Kifle Association met this evening, and made final arrangements for the Nelson meeting, commencing on Monday, Ist March. Armourer Christie leaves for Nelson next week to prepare the range and camp. The Union Steam Company have agreed to convey members of the association to and from Nelson at 30 per cent, off the two single fares —the same rate as was charged last year. Entries have to be made with the secretary before the 14th February. ASHBURTON, January 28. The Lincolnshire Delegates. The Lincolnshire farmers’ delegates visit Ashburton on Monday next, and will inspect various parts of the country during their stay. New Railway LinesThe Bakaia and Alford Forest District Railway will be opened for traffic in a few days, and the first section of the Mount Somers and Ashburton line will shortly be completed as far as the ballasting is concerned. DUNEDIN, January 28. Nominated Immigration. By to-day’s mail applications under the nominated system of immigration for fortyfour souls are forwarded Home. AccidentAlex. McDonald had his right leg broken. He was slinging iron castings from the hold of the lighter Dunedin when a case fell on him. Keeping Unstamped Measures. Three publicans at Blueskin were fined 40s and costs at the City Court for keeping unstamped measures. The Drilling of VolunteersAt the inspection of volunteers last night there were 750 men on parade. Colonel Scratohley dwelt strongly on the necessity for day drill if volunteers were to be made efficient. Wesleyan Conference. The mixed Wesleyan Conference re-assem-bled at 10 a.m. Financial affairs occupied the attention on the Conference all day. The reports of the mission and the educational and general conncotional trust properties were adopted. Permission was given for the sale of the church proparty in Manners street, Wellington, also for the sale of the Terrace Parsonage in the same city. Sanction was given to the formation of a limited liability company to manage the affairs of the book concern in Christchurch, capital £2OOO in shares of £5. Beports of the book committee, and of the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” were adopted. The Rev. J. Armitage was reappointed editor.