NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2052, 21 September 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBBaa ASSOCIATION. I • AUCKLAND, September 21. New Special Settlement. Mr G. M. Eeid is on his way to the colony as representative of a Itrge and wealthy special settlement party, for whom he will select a block of land in snticip ition of their arrival. Mr Eeid will be in Auckland in tha middle of October, and the first of the party, which consist of twelveorfourteen families, and bring with them silly or seventy thousand pounds, will arrive at Auckland or Napier some time in December. The Ivory Stud Company. Amongst the passengers by the City of Now York to Sydney is Mr T. Ivory, Junr., of the Ivory Stud Company, Sydney. Mr Ivory will return in about seven months with a string of horses superior to those he recently brought to New Zealand. Evil Effects of ConfidenceSince Judge Richmond took the Northern circuit litigation has considerably increased, owing to the confidence in him, and a strong feeling exists in favor of retaining him here. Most entertaining details are expected from the coming civil cases of Sutton v Corcoran and Simpson v Corcoran, in which the issues are settled to-day. WELLINGTON, September 21. Another Body Pound. Another body was taken out of the harbor this morning, but has not yet been identified. This makes four within a fortnight. The Hard Labor Gang. A rumour has just reached town that a disturbance had broken out among the hard labor gang of prisoners working near Newtown, and that one or two were rather severely handled. All-Sound Compliments. Mr Shew, R.M., sat on the Bench for tha last time to-day. At the close of the Court, Mr Gordon Allan, on behalf of the Bar, complimented Mr Shaw on the manner in which he had performed his duties during his residence here. Mr Shaw, in response, eulogised the officers of ihe Court, and spoke highly of the conduct of the police force of Wellington. He also thanked the Bar for tha assistance it had rendered him during his »'ay. Mr Shaw is expected to return to New Plymouth to-morrow. DUNEDIN, September 21. FireTwice last night a fire broke out in the premises of Mr Garrighan, chemist, Walker street. The stock was considerably damaged by breakages and water. It was insured for £550 in the Colonial and £4OO in the Norwich Union. The building, which is owned by Mr Blakely, was insured in the Royal for £3OO. The building was only slightly damaged. PALMERSTON NORTH, Sept. 21. New Premises WantedAt the close of the District Court business last evening, a deputation from the Bar and Borough Council waited upon Judge Hardcastle to ask him again to communicate with Government to urge the absolute necessity of the immediate erection of the new building, for which tha money is now on the estimates. Yesterday was a pouring wet day, and the jurors who were not empannelled were ob'iged, along with the witnesses, to crouch outside the building for shelter, as there was no room in the inside. The jury marched, down the street to an empty house to consider their verdict. Part of the Court fixtures had to be removed to allow forms for tha twelve jurymen to sit on. The Judge informed the deputation that he heartily agreed with their strictures, and had recently written to the Department of Justice on the matter. Ho promised to take fresh action, so as to have the building erected before the next sittings. “Roll and Go-” A notorious character, named Thomas Pearce, alias “Roll and Go, ** well-known in Nelson, has been sentenced to twelve months for brutal assault. INVERCARGILL, September 14. Bad Farming. In the action for damages of £2OO for bad farming, instituted by Brown and another v Cummin, Mr Stout for the plaintiffs, Mr Russell for defendant, a verdict was given for the plaintiffs of 100 guineas, and costa £l9 10s. Volunteering. At the monthly inspection of Volunteers last night 199 were paraded. N-Z- Agricultural Company. The New Zealand Agricultural Company (Waimea Plains) is fencing extensively. Contracts are out for thirty-six miles, besides another contract for 2000 posts. AUCKLAND, September 20. Theatrical Stars. The mail steamer leaves at 6 a.m. to-morrow for Sydney. Among the through passengers is the celebrated American actress Miss Louise Pomeroy. Mr Hagan, who accompanies Miss Pomeroy, has also secured to follow Mr W. A. Leach, who will appear in all of Bartley Campbell’s new plays, and Mr Robert McQuade, who is said to be equal to Jefferson in “ Rip van Winkle." Following these will come Miss Agnes Robertson, Bouciciult, the Alice Oates Opera Company, and other first class attractions. A Spiritual FuneralThe first spiritual funeral in Auckland tcok place yesterday, that of Mrs J. Wilkes. Ihe Rev. Edgar conducted the service. A number of ladies threw bouquets of flowers into the grave. A Sad CaseA young married woman, named Julia Mooney, was to-day observed going down the wharf in an agitated manner with a book in her hand. She was followed by a man so closely that when she attempted to jump over he seized her. Her mind is troubled through the committal of some of her children to tha industrial school*

GREY MOUTH, September 20. Gold MiningRive days’ crushing of 140 tons of quarts from the United Alpine Company, Lyell, yielded 420 ounces of amalgam from the top plates only. The return from the top plates of the Golden Fleece Extended Quartz Mining Company, Rrefton, for the past two weeks amounted to 697 ounces of amalgam. The Unemployed. A meeting of unemployed was held this evening at the Town ball. The following resolution was carried:—“Owing to the influx of population to, and the consequent dearth of labor in the district, this meeting of unemployed request the Minister for Public Works to consider their case, and commence some work that will givo employment to the 100 men now unable to find work.” HOKITIKA, September 20. Escaped Lunatic. The lunatic who escaped from the asylum lately, was recaptured by the keeper on Saturday last. DrownedA youth named James Carr, eighteen years old, a junior clerk in the Union Bank of Australia, was fishing from the upper protective works on Saturday morning last, when he slipped into the river, and was drowned. His body was found on the north beach. This morning an inquest was held, and a verdict of “Accidental Death ” recorded. The Mapourika DiggingsMining matters at Mepourika are progressing favorably, though nothing new has been discovered. Seven or eight parties are on gold, and others progressing with their shafts and tunnels. TIMAEU, September 20, The Waterworks. Six tenders were received to nigot for the first section of the water works, and that of Messrs Fraser and NioLolls, at £740, accepted. Other contracts will be let next Monday. OAMARU, September 20. Agricultural. A much needed rain fell last night, and this has given farmers a most favorable start for a good yield this season. Eaeing. Entries for the Waitaki County plate, with £l, the Waitaki Cup with £2 2?, Hurdle Race with£l, Waitaki Jockey Club Handicap with £l, and Novel Race with £l, close with the secretary at Duntroon, on Wednesday, 22nd inst. DUNEDIN, September 20. PedastrianismThe Youths’ Twelve Hours Go as-you-please Contest was won by W. Drummond, who covered 70 miles 7 laps. Pilot Louden’ DismissalThe Harbor Board in committee this afternoon resumed its enquiry into the causa of Pilot Louden’s dismissal, and took the balance of the evidence. It was then agreed that the discussion should be taken in open board on Wednesday afternoon.