PROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 271, 14 November 1872, Page 2

PROVINCIAL.

Pokt Chalmers, November 14. Sailed, yesterday, Tararua for Oamaru. Ikvercabgill, November 14. James McLaren has been arrested for stabbing Malcolm Graham on the night of the 9 th. The man, Kid, who got his leg cut off in a sawmil), died yesterday. Timaex;, November 14. At the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court, Charles Duncan, for larceny, was sentenced to three years, Frederick Nelson, for larceny, to six months, Eichard Parker, for an indecent assault, to three years; Alfred Smith, for obtaining £10 under false pretences, was discharged. Dunkdix, November 14. It is stated that Mr Eeid will not return to office, and that a new Ministry will be formed, consisting of Mr Tolmie, Provincial Secretary, and Mr Turnbull, as Treasurer. Aucklaio), November 14. The Arawas at Patere threaten to shoot Mr Firth's cattle. Arrangements are being made. Arrived Flirt from Fiji. She brings news that the Ethel chased the Rewian schooner and over.hauled her for papers. The Rewian Times hopes the Government will resent the insult to the Fij : an flag and demand an apology from Great Britain. Captain Hill, of Ratie Island, has been charged with being accessory to the murder of the natives. Bail is refused. The Government have instructed the taxcollectors to take indiarubber as payment of taxes at Is per lb. Wellington, November 14. Horticultural Show to-day. A large number of exhibits. Oamauu, November 14. The Tararua arrived at 8 a.m., and sails for Lyttelton this afternoon.