TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 9 October 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. October 9. Messrs. Bryce, Summer, and Co. have joined the Union Steam Shipping Company, and the latter have, taken the steamer Hero into their fleet. DUNipii^ October 8. T'he trial of Ah Lee and Lee Guy for the murder of Mrs. Young, at Kyeburn, was continued at the Supreme Court today. The case for the Crown was concluded, and Mr. Townsend spoke forcibly and eloquently for an hour and a half in defence. The Judgg ruled against the admissibility of the statement of Ah Lee implicating Lee Guy, but said he would adroit it and leave it for the full Court to decide whether he was right or not under the circumstances. The C,ro\fn Prosecutor declined to put in the statement as evidence. The Court adjourned till nest day. October 9* Mr. Rowlatfc addressed the Court; on behalf of Ah Lee for s, couple of hours. The Judge com,rn,engfid to sum up.at noon, | and ia stiß-ape^feing. ! CHRISTCHTJRQH, October D. A severe frost last night has done serious damage to the early potatoes, &c. Wainui Te Terewatu, one of the prisoners on Ripa Island, was liberated this morning. He belongs to Temuka. AUCKLAND. October 9. Four official native officers in Auckland have received notices that their services, will be dispensed with. The timber trade is brisk. The Hura, schooner, is loading with tonguied ans grooved timber and joinery for and the Kenil worth with a,p 1 d djO,ora for Lyttelton. The pubtfoatfan of the New Zealand MJuse is suspended through a dissolution of partnership. Michael Cook has leased the front of the City Council site foT a glass manufactory, which will be started immediately.

Sub-Inspector Henry Thomas made an important seizure of smuggled spirits and beer at Whangatata, near Katikati, estimated to be of L3OO value. The cases were found buried in the sand near Gainboro's store.. No intelligence has yet been received of the crew of the wrecked ship Jame3 A. Stewart. A beautiful cutter yacht is being built ! by Mr. Thomas Nichol of the North Shore, for the purpose of representing Auckland in the Intercolonial regatta to be held in Hobson's Bay on the loth January next. She will by her size be qualified to sail in the first-class match for the prize of L2OO. There is news from Samoa by the Coronet, that Savuvau is in a disturbed state. All are prepared to fight, and are in such a state of disaffection that the public meeting of the London Missionary Society had to be postponed. NEW PLYMOUTH. October 8. The Hinemoa arrived with the natives who were liberated at Dunedin. A large crowd assembled on the beach to witness the return, amongst whom were about 40 natives. As the boat approached the beach, the native women commenced a song of welcome, accompanied by the waving of shawls and scarfs. Contrary to expectations, no answers to these demonstrations were given by the natives in the boat, who lauded in a very quiet manner, not- evincing the least gladness. After they landed from the boat with their swag and blankets, they proceeded to the boat sheds, and. were there welcomed alike by Europeans and Maoris. They shook hands with Hot a few townspeople most cordially, and appeared well pleased at their kindly reception. After a few minutes delay, the natives wended their way from the beach to the Native Offico, where the formal native reception was accorded them, in the shape of a tangi. WANGANUI.. October 8. The Herald contains a strong article on the retrenchment policy of the Government as shown in the dismissals of subinspectors of police. It contends that the dismissals, without giving the officers the j chance of accepting subordinate positions, i will demoralise the force, as not a mail J will aspire to rise. Retrenchment might have been carried out by a system of reduction of rank and pay, the dismissals only taking effect among the unmarried constables of short service. By this means the experienced competent men would be retained and retrenchment obtained. October 9. A fire last night completely destroyed the private residence of John Duthie, Merchant. The insurances so far as can be .ascertained, Mr. Duthie being absent, are :—L1250 in the South British office, L7OO of which amount is reinsured in the New Zealand. GRAHAMSTOWN. October 9. Information was furnished to the Government that a plant of arms and spirits existed at Whangatata, and upon the arrival of the Stella at Auckland, she will be despatched with a number of the Armed Ooustabulary to the locality. A telegram received this morning hy the Hon. Mr. Whitaker says that tke plant sprung consists of spirits, to the value of Ll5O, but no arms, GREYMOUTH. i October 8. ' The last crushing from the Alpine Company, Lyell, gave a return of 4400z3. amalgam from IGS tons quartz. The above is from the top plates only. HOKITIKA. QC&ober 8. David Hutchison was brought up this morning on remand at the Resident Magistrate's Court, before Dr. Giles, R,M<, and Messrs. Bonner and Reid, J.P.'s, charged with the murder of Margaret Hutchison, his wifej and his infant son. The evidence was very lengthy, and the inquiry waa adjourned at 7 p.m. until 10 a.rft. to-morrow.