Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1872.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1354, 20 June 1872, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1872.

We would draw the attention of those concerned to the fact that sealed tenders will be receivable at the Superintendent's office, Napier, up to noon to-morrow (Friday, 21st insr.), for the execution of certain works, &c , for the Provincial Government, particulars of which appear in our advertising columns. The circuit sittings of the Supi erne Court at Napier were formally adjourned to Thursday, 16th July. In the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, nine natives appeared to answer a charge by Mr Inspector Scully, of being concerned in the Clive riot. They made application th it the case should be adjourned to the 2nd July, in order that their counsel, Mr Lascelles, at present absent in Auck land, might appear. Application granted. A number of native witnesses, who complained of having to appear so many times, were informed that a small allowance would be made to them, to cover expenses. In the District Court this morning, we understand, the information of perjury laid by Mr Sutton against Paora Torotoro, was quashed. Mr O. Beyer writes to us to complain that certain persons are engaged in carting shingle from the Spit. The practice should be prohibited, as it is attended with danger, especially during such a heavy swell a.a at present prevails. The weather during the last day or two has been very boisterous—strong southerly wind, with rain. The consequence is that a very heavy sea has sprung up in the Bay, and as we go to press is higher than for many months past. The schooner Columbia, which left here for Lyttelton on Tuesday, will probably have had to seek shelter UiV ilei Cape Kidnapper.

We observe in an Auckland paper that a sample of certain mineral found in the Taupo district was tried at the Bank of New Zealand a fen" days ago with the following result per ton ; Gold, JO dwts 6 grs.; silver, \ oz, 15 dwts, 6 grs, This return is not large, but it proves the presence of the pre cio.us metal, The sample tested was taken from the surface, on the margin of Lake Taupo, within a foot of the water te*ei

The steamer Bangatira left Wellington for this port at noon to-day. She will have a very rough weather passage. Invercargill (according to the Southland Times) can now boast of an accomplished burglar as an additional variety of local talent. The Waikato Times strongly advocates the construction of a bridge at Ngaruavvahia, under the Public Works Act.

A Swedish woman who arrived at Maryborough, Queensland, by a late immigration ship, gave birth to four female infants a few days after arrival; all were alive and doing at latest dates. A subscription was being raised on behalf of the mother.

The American Government have, it appears, awarded 190,000 dollars to the officers and crew of the Kearsarge for having destroyed the-Alabama. From Germany comes the intelligence that Bismarck proposes to summon an International Congress to discuss the present postal arrangements of the world.