TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 11 October 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

—■ WELLINGTON. October 1J„. A young , man named Walter Frank Thomas, on two charges of lar'c.eny from hotels, has been sentenced to three months' hard labor, At Halcombe a woman named Ellen Conrad met with a serious accident while crossing the railway on Saturday night. She was caught in the cow-catcher, breaking her right thigh, besides inflicting other wounds. There was a smart shock of earthquake on Saturday, followed by slighter shocks, The direction was N.W. to S.E- No damage was done, DoiiraN. October 10. The Kyeburn murder trial was concluded on Saturday. The jury at 8.20 p.m. came into Court with a verdict of guilty against Ah Lee, and not guilty against Lee Guy. His Honor then put the'black cap on, and passed sentence of death iti the.-usual way. It is understood the fares on the Port Chalmers line are to be increased by more than one the present rate, Ootober 11. AH the papers have articles endorsing the verdict of the jury in the case against those accused of the Kyeburn murder, and urging the police to bring to justice others who must have been concerned in the murder. Ann Purcell, whoj in a few days, would have completed her sentersc.g, died in gaol last night of Qoiisumption, At the City Court, Alexander Weiber received three months for obtaining money under false pretences. CHRISTCHURCH. October 11. The Premier visited Ripa Island on Saturday and interviewed the Maori prisoners. He also went to the Lyttelton gaol for the same purpose. The first train of the Amberley and Waipara extension ran on Saturday. There were no passengers. AUCKLAND. October 9. Sailed —Clansman, for Oamaru. .The barque Loch Doon, for London, takes a cargo of kauri gum, wool, tallow, &e., valued at L 25,000. A number of gentlemen acquainted with Sub-InspectorPardy's services telegraphed to the Government expressing a hope that his services would be retained, and that the Government would restore hi 44 to the position of Sergt.^Major, Yery little fuller news was received from the wreck of the James A. Stewart to-day. A telegram to Messrs. M'Kenzie and Ross conveys the intelligence that there can be little doubt but that all on board lost their lives. Messages from other qouroea are to the effeot. All hope of their safety is abandoned. When the vessel left here she was manned by John M'Lsllan (capt.), Gardner, Ferguson, Miller, Tagge, Gammell, Quietly, and Marson. It is not improbable, however, that sonvs of these men have since left the vessel and been replaced by others. Steps have been taken to protect the vessel and cargo. October 10. A telegram from Hulensville to-day states that there was a strong south-west wind and heavy sea yesterday on the North Spit at Kaipara Heads, and that thg Japps 4". Stgwar| is likely to break up. Her rudder is goije, and the stem post is driven two feet above the deok. There is no sign of the crew. The. bodies are believed to be washed away. October 11. The steamer Southern Cross has arrived from Levuka. The captain reports that the prevailing opinion at jg that Sir A rt htjr Gordon will bp conveyed hither by the Emerald. It is thought that she will return to Loma Roma ahout November 1, and that Sir Arthur will be there, and embark for New Zealand on or about that date. W. J. Hunt has commenced an action against Sir Arthur Gordon, claiming L2OOO for removing him wrongfully front} Sain pa. Arrived—Arawata, after a fast passage of under 24 hours, from Gisborne. NEW PLYMOUTH, October 10. A native known as Big Jim died at Oakuru, while being conveyed to his home at Waitara. He was a firm ally of the Government during the war, and fought bravely on the side of the Europeans. In the oflurse of a conversation between a native interpreter and some natives who have just returned from Dunedin, the former told the natives to settle down quietly and not interfere with Europeans, for if they again broke the law they would be more severely dealt with. One native said he did not care for the new law, as it was made by the Pakehas. If it had been made by Te Whiti he would obey, {fnd jf he was imprisoned fop years he still obey Te Wliiti's commands. NELSON. October 11. Kendell's flax mill at Wakefield has been dostroyed by fire caused by frjctipn during the process of scutching.' A shed and about two tons of flax were destroyed. The engine shed, which was contiguous, was saved by filling the place with steam. There is no insurance. . Haskayne Jones, who had been connected with the Batik of JJew Soqth Wales for a quarter of a contury, died somewhat suddenly this morning. Although ho had been ailing for some time, ho appeared better in health lately. At the District Court to-day, an aotiwn was brought against Jowe, the second pilot, by Hamilton and son, for injuries sustained by the latter (a boy) having been most severely scalded, as alleged, through the defendant turning on steam into a wasto pipe on board the stoamor lying ifjongsido tho wharf at tho time.; A legal poinj: \yaij raitjpd t(}at tlip father jiiifl son wore ljrjproporly jqirjod ii> trig action, and thereupon tho plaititifid were nonsuited.

! GREYMOUTH. . i October. 10. The return from the top plates of the Golden Fleece Quartz Mining Company, Reef con, for the two weeks ending 9th October, amounting to 670 ozs. amalgam. INVERCARGILL. October 10. i The action of Go vernment in dismissing | Police-Inspector Fox is being much commented on. On Saturday a large and ■ influential deputation waited on Messrs. Bain and Shanks, M's. H.R., and requested them to communicate with Government asking that Mr. Fox be retained in the district, either at a reduced rank or reduced pay. Mr. Bain has already telegraphed to the Minister.