NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2030, 26 August 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

NEW PLYMOUTH, August 24. The Native CrisisEighteen Native prisoner arrived in town last night from the camp, and embarked on board the Hinemoa this morning. One of the prisoners was well known in New Plymouth as a regular trader in firewood until last Saturday. The Hinemoa sailed about eleven this morning for Wellington with the prisoners and two detachments of ConstabularyShipping CattleOver 1000 sheep and 100 head of cattle were shipped from Waitara for Auckland yesterday. AUCKLAND, August 24. RescuedA boy fell off Queen street Wharf to-day, and a seaman of the Meg Merrilies, named Henry Johnston, without waiting to divest himself of his clothing, jumped in and succeeded in rescuing the unfortunate child. Larceny. James Harris, Elizabeth Harris, and Cecilia Carroll have been arrested for stealing £2OO worth of jewellery from the private residence of H. O. Richmond, proprietor of the Nevada Hotel. Pumping OperationsAt a meeting of representatives of mining companies it was resolved to form a new company to carry on pumping operations. The chairman was desired to urge upon the Quvernmcht the necessity of amending legislation so as to enable County and Borough Councils to contribute a subsidy. Singular AccidentA man named O'Brien, sergeant-major o the Rifle Battalion, met with a singular aoci" dent at the Auckland Timber Company’s sawmills. While working at a circular saw a splinter of wood flew out, piercing his cheek and tongue and transfixing them. He has since bad to be fed with a tube, but it is believed he will recover shortly. Insurance Companies at Law. An Australian telegram received here, dated Brisbane, 24‘,h August, says the case New Zealand Insurance Company v. South British, for damage to the wall of their Brisbane office by fire, terminated in favour of the New Zealand company for £69 and interest. The question of costs is being argued to day. The insurance which the New Zealand company had on the same building with the Queensland company was settled without recourse to legal proceedings.

DUNEDIN, August 26. The Eyeburn Murder CaseThe trial in the Kyeburn murder case baa commenced at Naseby before Mr Robinson and a full Bench. Fresh informations were laid against L«e Guy, he being charged with murder, and Ah Lee, with aiding and abetting. Inspector Weldon prosecutes; Mr Eowlatt defends. WANGANUI, August 25. Native AffairsIt is reported here, on good authority, that King Tawhiao will visit Kemp at Banana, Wanganui river, ou an early date. Topone te Mama Kau, the most influential chief in the upper Wanganui district, has joined Kemp with 200 men. and will sign n deed making Kemp trustee for all the land of the tribe. This means nearly one million acres. The King has sent messengers to Kemp and Topene, giving notice of his visit. TIMAEU, August 25. The BreakwaterMoorings for steamers have now been laid down inside the breakwater, and in future vessels will be able to come in in almost any weather. The depth of the water at the end of the works at low woter at spring tide is ' now 24ft. The present 350 ft. contract is expected to be completed within three months, and the new wharf by the same time. Private PrizesAt a meeting of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association to-day over twenty private prizes, ranging in value from £2 2s to £l2 12s were announced. The Mysterious ChinamanThe Chinaman who was referred to in yesterday's telegram is reported to have died again this evening. INVERCARGILL, August 25. Enquiry. On examination it appears that the dolphin recently pulled ever by a line from the wharf at the Bluff, was on piles only driven two or three feet. An enquiry will be held.