NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2109, 26 November 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

NEW PLYMOUTH, November 26. Frightful Tragedy. Information has just been received from Opunake that Miss Dobie, the sister-in-law of Captain Goring, has been found murdered about two miles south of Opunabe camp. She went, out for a walk during the afternoon, and not returning as expected, a search party was sent to look for her, when her body was found in the flax with her head severed nearly from her body. It is supposed that the unfortunate girl had been ravished and then murdered. Mr Bullen and the Coroner have proceeded to Opunabe to hold the inquest. Later. A man named Walter Stannard has been arrested on the charge of murdering Miss Dobie. Blood was found on his clothes. Miss Dobie, with her mother, were about to proceed to England, and had been on a visit to her sister, Mrs Goring, at the camp at Capo Egmont, where Captain Goring is stationed. She had been sketching all carta of

the country, and had been at Parihaba, where she was most kindly treated by Te Whiti and the Natives. Mrs Dobie and her daughter had gone to Opunabe, and it is supposed that the latter had gone to abetch Te Ngamu Bay, where the Lord Worsley was wrecked, about a mile and a half from the township, where she must have been waylaid by a ruffian, who ill-treated and then murdered the poor girl. There is great excitement here over the affair, as the young lady had been on a visit, and was well-known to many, and great sympathy is generally expressed for the mother and sisters. WELLINGTON, November 26. The body of the murdered Miss Dobie was found at 9.30 last night, her clothing nearly torn off. A man named Walter Stoddard, from Hawera, has been arrested on suspicion. Blood was found on his hat, clothes, and boots, which he accounted for by saying that his horse had cut his nose This morning a pair of fustian trousers were found within six feet of where the the body was found lying and also a piece of a bridle. DUNEDIN, November 26. The Late Captain EobertsonCaptain Robertson, who was drown jester* day, was 60 years of ago. His case yesterday had occupied the attention of the Harbor Board, which, by 5 to 4, declined to interfere with his appointment by the Government as examiner of masters and mates at this port. IDeputations to Mr Oliver. Mr Oliver yesterday received deputations from the Education Board re school buildings, and the Chamber of Commerce re the railway tariff. To the former he said that the allocation was dictated by the officers of the department. As to the votes in the future, whilst he would always, to the extent of his ability, see Otago given its fair share, he could hold out no hope that the country would vote money, at any rate in the immediate future, as lavishly for education purposes as in the past. To the Chamber he replied that the Otago railways cost £7OO per mile more than the Canterbury. The department in fixing the rates must be guided by outside competition. The special rates between Dunedin and Oamaru, Timaru and Christchurch are lower than they were formerly. £7OOO is being spent on the Hillside workshops, and only absolutely necessary work, which it is impossible to undertake there, is being done in Christchurch. He refused to receive a deputation of artisans, because they were subordinates of the department, and should complain through the proper channel. Insolvencies. Three insolvencies were filed this week. The principal one is that of Joseph Macedo, bookseller ; liabilities £2175 ; assets, £2X26.

AUCKLAND, November 25. Kamo Coal. The demand for Kamo coal is rapidly increasing. Mr Nioooll charters the Fleetwing to take a cargo to Napier. The same gentleman has orders for several hundred tons for Lyttelton. The Rev- C. Pym. The Kev. Ohas. Pym leaves by the Kotomahana to-morrow for Christchurch to conduct a three weeks’ mission.

Auckland Wesleyan CircuitThe annual meeting of the ministers of the Auckland Wesleyan Circuit opened to-day under the presidency of the Bay. W. Morley. A deputation consisting of Messrs Brame and Hemms attended for the purpose of bringing before that body the desirability of holding & temperance meeting as part of their present services. The deputation attended on behalf of the executive of the New Zealand Alliance, and wsa cordially received. It was agreed to adopt the suggestion. Eacing. The Ellerslio racecourse is alive of a morning with horses preparing for the coming summer meeting. Hard Work. In a case at the Police Court to-day it transpired that a bashmsn named Nicholas Stanton came into town to see the circus, and knocked down £63 in three days in beer. The Two Governors. Owing to the illness of a member of Mr Des Team's family preventing the communication between the two Governors, for which Sir A. Gordon came to Auckland, as well as other official business, the departure of hie Excellency and the Premier has been postponed. They will leave Auckland so as to arrive in Wellington on Monday. Cole’s Circus. Cole's Circus closed its engagement here after one of the most successful seasons ever known in Auckland. At the two performances to-day the total attendance was over 8000, and the total number of visitors during the engagement was jfrom 40,000 to ;50,000. The show leaves here for Wellington to-

morrow per Eotomahano, under special charter. QISBOBNE, November 25. Mayoral ElectionMr Porter has been elected mayor of Gisborne, after a close contest with Mr W. 3?. Crawford. WANGANUI, November 25. Georgia Minstrels in TroubleBilly Wilson, of Georgia Minstrel fame, was charged at the Supreme Court to-day with receiving stolen property, and found not guilty. The Judge congratulated him on the lenient view taken by the jury. Clarke, another colored man and a member of the same company with Wilson, was found guilty of stealing money, and sentenced to eighteen months' penal servitude. WELLINGTON, November 25. Pedestrianism.

I Robert Croft starts on his forty-eight hours* | go-as-you-please tournament this evening, i Judicature CommissionThe Judicature Commission appointed to inquire into the judicial system meet every evening after the sitting of the Appeal Court has closed. WESTPORT, November 25. ElectionsMr Munro was elected mayor, and Mr Xiamplough county chairman. TIMARTJ, November 25. The Weather. The weather to-night is showery, and there is a prospect of much needed rain falling. Dr- Chilton's WatchDr. Chilton, resident surgeon at the Hospital, reported to-day that a gold watch and chain, valued £2O, had been stolen from his room. Detective Kirby this evening arrested a boy named Cullamore, aged ten years, for stealing the same. The boy confessed his crime, and said that, after trying without success to pawn the watch, he threw it into a lagoon near town. November 26. The boy was to-day sentenced to throe hoots’ imprisonment and a caning. Accidental DeathA Dairy farmer named Raddon went out fora drive yesterday but did not return homo. His body was found on the banks of tha Opihi this morning. Death is supposed to be the result of an accident. LarrikinismThree boys will be charged at the Policy Court to-morrow with throwing stones at the express train and smashing several windows of the carriages. Bravo Manchester! Mr John Manchester was re-elected Mayor of Waimate to-day. A Very Sad Case. Inspector Pender this afternoon visited a certain house in Waimate, and found three children in a fearful condition, being literally eaten up with vermin. One of them is in a dying state. The father deserted them some time ago, but has contributed towards their support. Their mother, however, neglected them. OAMARTT, November 25. Bush FireA destructive fire took place on Wednesday in the Hampden bush, and but for tha exertions of several of the settlers would, have resulted more seriously than it did. A quantity of fencing, firewood, and tools were burnt, and one or two dwellings had narrow escapes. Unwilling to LeamAt the agricultural meeting to day a letter was received from the judges of dairy produce at tha recent show, in which they pointed ont the bad quality of the exhibits. The meeting would not receive the letter, considering it a piece of impertinence. DUNEDIN, November 25. Pyke to the FrontMr Vincent Pyke was elected chairman of the Vincent County Council without opposition. The Australian ElevenReferring to the Australian cricketers the “ Star " says :—“ Wo are given to understand that, as a result of recent negotiations, Mr A. Halifax, the representative of the team in this colony, will telegraph on Friday to Mr Alexander offering the team a lump sum for a New Zealand tour, and freeing them from all risk and expense in connection therewith. The terms are such as will render them at ones acceptable to the eleven, and it may therefore be concluded that the visit of the Australians to New Zealand is settled. The TreasurerMajor Atkinson is expected here on Monday, DrownedCaptain John Robertson, signal master at Port Chalmers, was drowned last night. He fell from the gangway of the ship Dunedin into the water. He was soon picked up, but all efforts to restore consciousness were without avail. The LingardsThe Lingards, who are now in their fifth week here, will open at Christchurch on December 2nd, for a season of five nights. [pbom orrs own cobbbspoitdket.J WELLINGTON, November 25. The Waimate PlainsMessrs Bryce and Rolleston were expected tonight according to a telegram received by the Colonial Secretary. This is rather a surprise, as it was understood that they could not return before Saturday at the earliest. The reason of the change of plan is not yet known. Nothing fresh hag transpired regarding the obstruction to the Paribaka survey, but a close watch is being kept in case of any repetition of the obstruction by pulling up the pegs. The surrey is proceeding very satisfactorily.