LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 71, 6 November 1862, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The I* pk aw a Case.— Our contemporary Las explained the particulars of this case, but we are informed (on native authority) that the case appeared likely to cause a breach of the peace between the sections of the Ngatikahungunu, two leading chiefs having “ mutually threatened” to brain each other. The real importance of the case consists in the fact that the culprit is a slave, and his victim a young lady of the highest rank, hence the anxiety of certain of the “ Maori nobility'’ to take the life of the offender. The case, meanwhile, has been referred to Waikato, and, on the decision of those in authority there, in conjunction with “Kuraitiana,” (who is representing Heretaunga in the great meeting of king Potatau’s supporters) will the issue of the case depend. In all probability that decision will be for “ peace at present.” THE ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAYS Were held on Monday and Tuesday last, on the former of which days the places of business were closed, but on the latter only partially so ; and both days may be characterised as flat and .spiritless ; indeed had not private individuals made some exertion towards getting up a Regatta and a Rail, the Holidays would have passed off without anything worthy of notice. " THE REGATTA. Took place on Monday, at the Spit, when the following races came off. Ist Race.—Tor Whaleboats pulling four and five oars. Prize £lO. Entrar.ce £i. 2 miles.—J. Brodie’s Waverlei/, I—J. Stewart’s Nugget, 2. 2nd Race. —For Boats pulling two oars. Prize £5. Entrance £l. 2 miles.—B. Warncs’ 17helia, I—J. Brodic’s The Arrow , 2. 3rd Race. —Sailing Race, open to open boats of every style. Prize £lO. Entrance £l.—B. Warnes’ Vihelia , I—T. Murray’s The Pilot, 2 11. Bcukers’ Ocean Child, 3. The boats sailed round the rock known us the 'Watchman, and after beating hack the first boat did the distance in two hours. Some dispute has arisen in this race, in consequence of the rudder belonging to Mr. Taylor's boat having becen abstracted by some one prior to the start, and the stakes are withheld for the decision of the judges. 4th Race.—For Boats pulling a pair sculls. Prize £5. Entrance 10s. Round Gough Island.— Capt. Curling’s Flower of Napier, I—J.1 —J. Rolfe’s Witch of Napier, 2. A BALL Yfas held in the evening at the Council Chambers, and although nut numerously attended, those present enjoyed themselves till daylight next morning.