The Weekly Times. “Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri." MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867. LATEST NEWS.

Hawke's Bay Weekly Times, Volume 1, Issue 38, 16 September 1867, Page 229

The Weekly Times. “ Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri." MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867. LATEST NEWS.

The arrival of the s.s. Lord Ashley yesterday placed us in possession of our Auckland files to the 12th inst., and also some southern papers via the West Coast; there is, however, a singular barrenness, of news of importance, which is the more extraordinary as it is so long since we have any communication* from, another port. The criminal session of the Supreme Court had been held at Auckland, and among other cases disposed of, the two prisoners South, who had been committed on the charge of arson were acquitted. The charge against a -printer named Donchaisse of obtaining money under false pretences also broke down, the documeut said to be falsified not being forthcoming. Several cases of larceny, uttering forged cheques, and one of burglary were disposed of. The news from the gold-fields continues of the same character as before; very little gold finds its way to Auckland, hut prospectors are busy, and a good many people continue to go to the diggings. Rich specimens of quartz continue to be found, one piece, the weight of which is not stated, being handcrushed, has yielded overßoz. of gold. Another rich reef has also keen discovered at Coromandel.

At our latest dates from Wellington 6th September) the House of Representatives was still in Committee of Supply, and the debate had assumed a decidedly gloomy tone owing to the universal depression existing throughout the Colony. The necessity of economy seemed to be apparent to the house, and a proposition had been made to reduce the salary of- the Governor to <£2,500 per annum.