NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2224, 13 April 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PBBBS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, April 12. Inquest. At the inquest on the uody of Charles Weyetlebea a verdict was returned of " Suicide while in a slate of temporary insanity.” A Drunken FoolA man named Bowman, whose wife has a protection order against him, went to her residence in liquor and drank sixpenny worth of laudanum. He was removed to the Hospital, and is undergoing medical treatment. The Te Aroha Case. The Supreme Court was occupied all day with the Te Aroha murder case. The evidence of Sergeant-Major O’Qrady and Dr. Huxtable was taken. Mr Rolleston Travels Mr Bolleston left in the s.s. Penguin for Taranaki, During his visit to the East Coast, Mr Rolleston visited the Te Puke block, in order to judge for himself as to the progress made by Mr Yesey Stewart’s settlers. He 'was well pleased with his inspection, and with the class of settlers. An ApopleticThe cause of the death of Prank Campbell, of the “ Free Lance,” was apoplexy. Fine Arts Sale-

At the sale of pictures by local artists at the Society of Arts’ Exhibition, over £2OO were realised. WELLINGTON, April 12. Crime. At the Supreme Court to-day George Miller, charged with larceny, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. John McLarney, for forgery and uttering, received nine months. Wm. Michael Downes, for having in his possession two stamps which had been found fraudulently removed from a certain deed, was acquitted. The Crown prosecutor entered a nolle prosequi in the other charge of a similar nature against the prisoner. Stamps Revenue-

It is mentioned that the stamp revenue for the financial year ended 31st ult., amounted to close on £164,000. ScullingHearne the sculler, who accepted White’s challenge to row for the championship of New Zealand, has not received any intimation as to whether White intends to row.

Native Lands. A number of large and valuable blocks of land have been adjudicated on in the Native Lands Court during the past few days. Judgment was given in the cose of the Wangatu block of 100,000 aores, of which 15,000 acres of excellent land were awarded to Paora Haupu and his tribe, who are conveying to Mr Robert Cooper. The residue of the block was awarded to Wi Hateonga and his people. The Waipou No. 2 block, of 37,000 acres, was awarded to Paora Haupu and tribe, and is also said to be sold to Mr Cooper. TIMARD, April 12. GrainOver 131,000 sacks of grain have been received at the railway station in this district this season. To this may be added fully 60,000 sacks delivered at Timaru by drays. Juvenile “Pinafore.”

The Juvenile “ Pinafore” Company opened to-night to a crowded house. OAMARU, April 12. A Petition.

A petition was sent up to Wellington today against the inclusion of Palmerston with the southern portion of this district. The Proposed Encampment. The Easter encampment preparations include accommodation for 1500 men. Great care is being taken that these preparations ate as complete as possible. DUNEDIN, April 12. Importations of Racing StockThe Bingarooma brings six yearling colts and fillies from Mr Samuel Gardiner’s Bundoora Stud, consigned to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, to bo landed at Lyttelton. A Sheep Thief. Joseph Gord has been convicted for sheep stealing. Mr Stout moves the arrest of judgment, on the ground of improper admission of certain statements.