Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1871.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 18, Issue 1191, 7 December 1871, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1871.

The prisouer Kereopa was to have been brought before the Resident Magistrate to-day, but the non-arrival of certain witnesses rendered it expedient to remand the case. As the prisoner's condition was such as to render his removal unadvisable, the Resident Magistrate attended to-day at the Jail, and icmanded the prisoner to Monday next, Mr Hamlin acting as interpreter. Kereopa appeared still rather weak, but seemed quite at his and made a few remarks, which had no bearing on the case. He expressed a de-ire to be tried at Opotiki, the scene of the Rev. C. S. Volkner's murder. Mr Lee has been retained for the defence, and we believe that Kereopa has given him a long list of natives whom he wishes examined as witnesses on his behalf. Of course they will be summoned by the Government for the forthcoming trial. The quiet inhabitants of Tennysonstreet were rudely disturbed about 3 o'clock this morning by a most disgraceful "low," in which some twenty persons took part. Fighting and swealing were kept up for a considerable time before the mob dispersed. By the light of matches struck by some of the party during the skirmish, to light their pipes, several were recognised, and it is probable that some of the ringleaders will have to answer for their conduct in the Resident Magistrate's Court. Consequent on the s.s. Napier being laid up for repairs, that steamer will not, of course, proceed to Poverty Bay tonight, as had been advertised. The Supreme Court, we believe, will hold a special session this day fortnight, the 21st December. •The late heavy gales have not passed over without effecting a share of mischief. The well known Eparaima bridge, in the Porangahau district, a most expensive structure, was so seriously damaged by the high wind which prevailed on Tuesday night as to cause the total suspension of traffic. The usual Government monthly inspection parade of the Napier Rifle Volunteers and the Volunteer Cadets took place at 6 o'clock last evening in Olive Square, There v*asa fair mus ter of both corps, and the two bands were in attendance, playing some popular tunes in a very creditable manner. At the conclusion of. the parade it was announced that the class-tiring would commence on Friday morning, at 6 o'clock.