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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 276, 2 December 1879, Page 2

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[PKtSS AOENOY.I Wellington*, Monday. The foundation stone of the new Court of Justice was laid to day by the Hon F. Whituker, Attorney-General, and Grand Maiter of the North Island, with Masonic; ceremonies. This was the grandest display of its kind ever seen here. Fully 4000 people assembled, inc uding over 5< 0 ladies, for whom raised seats were prepared. There were over 150 Masons in regalia, many being from other parts of the colouy All the local Volunteer forces assisted at the ceremony, which wa« very imposing. The day wa9 beautifully fine, ami was generally observed as a holiday. One of the officers of the Naval Brigade will be tried by Court-Martial to-morrow for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. This is the first caße of the kind in the colony. Tueslay. In the Court of Appeal to-day judgment was given in the celebrated Gleich case, in which the South Australian assignee sought to attach for the benefit of the South Australian creditors all monies and property found in Gleich 's possession here. The Court upheld the right of the New Zealand creditors over the claims of the assignee. The other side threatens to appeal. At the Licensing Court to-day, all applications for new licenses were refused, the Bench absolutely declining to hear any evidence on behalf of the applicants. The Chief Justice stated in Court to-day that he would not be prepared to giVe judgment in the stamp case arising out of the Rhodes will until early in January. In the case Quinn v. Boylan, arising out of a breach of the Arms Act, judgments were delivered by Judges Johnston, Richmond, and the Chief Justice, all agreeing, though not always on the same grounds, that the conviction against the prisoner should be quashed. Judge Gillies also concurred. In the appeal base from Christchurch, Cleave v. King, arising out of transactions in turnip seed, the Chief Justice delivered a long and elaborate judgment, Judge Richmond also delivered one and the result was that the rule for a non-suit was discharged with costs, and the verdict for damages granted to King in the Court below increased to £ 13,000. Dcxedin, Monday. Mr Stout writes to the Times :—" I exceeding y regret than any hindrance should be thrown iu Sir J. Vogel'a way of entering the English Parliament. What harm could it possibly do to the colony to have one in the Imperial Parliament, who, whatever his opinions were, always carefully watched New Zealand's interests ? I hope someone in the House will move a distinct resolution binding whatever Ministry is in power to grant the Agent General the permission he asks. I notice some politicians, whose repu tation and fame really depend on what Sir J. Vogel did for them, are amongst those who • •bject to his contesting an English seat. Why they should be jealous of his preferment I cannot discover. There are many men in the House who are, I believe, able to rise above past political quarrels and able to deal with the question on its merits. Let them take the matter in hand and ask this question : — Will not the colony be benefltted instead of injured by having one in the Imperial Parliament who knows our position and who is anxious for our progress ?" Tuesday. The twenty four hours walking match concluded as follows : — Scott 106 miles ; Henderson 92 miles; Drummond 91 miles! None of the others were any way near. Scott walked up to 931 completing the 100 miles when Mr Hayman, of Hiscock Hayman and Co., offered a cup if Scott would cover another six miles, and he continued, and covered that distance. Fkke Handicap: Roma 1, Soukar 2', Oberon 3. Unknown and Grace Darling also ran. Invbrcargii,!,, Monday. Donald M'Kay was arrested this morning at Mataura charged with arson. He was arrested some time since on a similar charge but was discharged owing to want of evidence. The police are now in possession of direct evidence which will be taken at the gaol on Thursday. Christchcbch, Mondav. Albert Pinkstowu was this morning sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with hard labor for three aggravated assaults on young girls.