NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2099, 15 November 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PEB PKBS3 ASSOCIATION. J QEAHAMSXOWN, November 15. The Mayoralty. Mr Wilkinson, proprietor of tbe “Advertiser,” and Mr Brassey, a solicitor, have been nominated for the Mayoralty. The Patetere BlockAt a meeting to be held this evening re the Patetero block, opposition is anticipated from Mr Sheehan’s friends, who think that the intention is to censure him. It is understood that the promoters have no such intention. The Te Aroha GoldfieldA rush to iTe Aroha from Waikato is expected. A “Star” pigeongram this morning says that large numbers of farmers visited the prospectors yesterday. All are greatly excited, and the gold fever is immense. WELLINGTON, November 15. Accidental DeathAt the inquest held this morning on the body of the lad Craig, who was shot on Saturday, a verdict was returned of “ Accidental death.” IN YEROAEOILL, November 15. Gold in Stewart’s IslandOne or two parties are getting gold in Stewart’s Island. The ground is limited. Coroner’s VerdictAt the inquest in North Invercargill on the body of a child thirteen months old the verdict was that death was occasioned by debility, arising from the state of its lungs and brain in coni unction with a bad diet. AUCKLAND, November 13. A Communist Enterprise. Some of the French Communists have started a Democratic paper called “ The Patriot.” Volunteer Cavalry. The half-yearly drill of the Hamilton Cavalry showed a falling off in the attendance of one-half of the members, owing to the reduction of capitation. SewiIn reference to Rewi's alleged interference at Moku, Mr W. H. Mace is authorised by Eawi to contradict it, as he has cot sent any telegram respecting Moku affairs to any member or other person since the Grev Government left office. Bewi objects to occupy his mansion at Kikikiki until formally handed over to him with a Crown grant for the land. GISBORNE, November 13. Tlie Loch. Nagar. Mr C. D. Berry’s tender of £1270 for floating tbe Loch Nagar was accepted to-day, and the work will commence at once. ImmigrationIt is reported here that Mr G. M. Reed has abandoned his intention of locating immigrants in the district, owing to the incompleteness of the titles of the land which has been offered him.

WELLINGTON. November 13. AquaticA Wellington crew have decided to take part in the champion race to be rowed at Auckland. Fatal Guu AccidentA fatal accident occurred at Karori this afternoon to a lad named Craig, who was out rabbit shooting. His gun exploded, and the charge entered his right side and struck a vital part. The body was brought to town, and an inquest will be held. [FROM OITE OWN CORRESPONDENT. J Sir A- GordonWELLINGTON, November 13. The Premier has received a letter from the new Governor, Sir A. Gordon, in reference to his advent. Ite purport is much the same os that of the letter previously received by the acting Governor. The Premier will leave by the Hinemoa on Monday night for Auckland, in order to receive his Excellency there. The Murder of Moffat. A letter received by the Government from Mete Kingi, in reference to the Tuhua tragedy, states that the murder of Moffat was deliberately resolved on at a meeting of the committee of the district chiefs. A warrant has been issued by the Government for the arrest of the Natives concerned in the murder, and the warrant will be executed as speedily as possible, with due regard to existing complications. In reference to Moffat, I learn that he was seen at Palmerston about six weeks ago. Moffat then said he was going into the I'uhua district, having left £ISOO there. He also stated that he had discovered a quarlz reef in the locality, and had a stamper working on the spot.