TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5251, 22 January 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

J (PBB PKESS AGENCY.) Auckland, Monday. Mr. Dargaville has , withdrawn from the Parnell candidature. He has published , a letter, stating that he thinks the present Government most likely to serve the interests of the colony. , A dispute has arisen in the Waikato re tire block of 8000 acres occupied by Major Jackson. Ngakau, the Maori King’s secretary, has warned him to clear off the land. Rewi Maniapoto supports Major Jackson, saying the sale to him was legal. He has cautioned Ngakau against interfering. The Government has telegraphed to Major Jackson, asking him not to occupy at present. It is reported that Judge Rogau retires on a pension. It is stated that considerable reduo-

tions are contemplated in the Native Lauds Court, Colonial Survey, and Customs Departmeats. The business hours of the latter are to be extended till 4 o’clock. Christchurch, Monday. The weather promises to clear up for the cricket match to-morrow, which was postponed to-day in consequence of the heavy rain. The Soldene Opera Company open at the Theatre Royal to-morrow. A large number of season tickets have been sold. Mr. Fitzroy addresses his constituents on Saturday next. Gkei-mooth, Monday. A child fell into the river yesterday from the paddle-box of the Luna. There was a very heavy current at the time, which swept the child down the river. Mr. Ponsonby, the purser of the Luna, jumped after the child with his clothes on, and managed to secure it. Both man and child were very nearly drowned as the current turned them over and over. When they were caught by a boat-hook from a vessel lying further down the river, the child was insensible and Mr. Ponsonby thoroughly exhausted.