LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1222, 11 December 1882, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[pr.B united press association], AUCKLAND, This day. Arrived: Antares, barque, Captain Lewis, from London, 103 days out. Weathersfield, ship, Captain Sherris, from London, 113 days from London. Andrea Rees, barque, from New York, via Tasmania. The body of a child nine years old, was floating in the harbor to-day." It is not yet identified. The Ringites intend to hold a meeting at IVhatiwhatihoe, to consider the proposed opening of Kawhia Harbor. The Natives of Whangarei are getting more excited over the road dispute, and now threaten the settlers. The body of a lad named James Martin was found in the harbor with his shirt on. The remainder of the clothes were at the mouth of the City drain. It is supposed he was bathing, but the circumstances are mysterious. Tawhiao and the Kawhia Chiefs. A meeting of Tawhiao with the people of Kawhia took place on the Ist of December. There were present all the Kawhia chiefs except Hone Te One; also Wharara and Whareroa, from Aotea, and Te Kaurowa and several others from the south side of Kawhia. Tawhiao was asked about tile proposed occupation of Kawhia ; he addressed the meeting as follows : —“ Listen to my words ; I have three words for you to hear—the first love, the second good-feeling, and the third faith. Show good feeling to strangers who may visit you at this place ; speak kindly to them, do not show any unkindness, but show good feeling to strangers when they come to Kawhia. This is all I have to say in reference to this matter. The strangers referred to by Tawhiao are Europeans who may go to Kawhia.] I have another word to say to you. This is the day on which I will travel through the Island. The only people I want to accompany me are Kawhia chiefs residing between Marokepu and Waioto Heads, on the coa-.st from Alexandra. 1 intend proceeding to Aoteroa, thence to Taupo, thence to Aoteroa, thence to Manawatu and Rangitikei, thence to Otaki, then along the coast towards Wellington, thence back to Wairarapa, thence to Napier, returning via Taupo to our homes. Ido not want inland (Whatiwhatihoe) chiefs to go with me. The tribes I want to accompany meNgatimahuta, from Kawhia; Ngatimanigata, from Marokapu ; Ngatihikairo, Ngatiawa, from Aoteo: Ngatimanghanu, Ngatihourau, Tainui, Ngatitahuna chiefs ; these tribes alone I desire to go with me. No one of you will on any condition carry arms. That is all."

Referring to his late meeting with Mr Bryce, Tawhiao said in private, “Ido not think any worse of Bryce for his straightforward speaking, for he spoke as one man to the other ; the thing I felt grieved about was his leaving me in the manner he did, for I think the least he could have done was to have shaken hands with me. Perhaps, however, this eccentricity is due to his European breeding!”

NAPIER, This Day. The criminal sessions opened this morning, before Justice Gillies. The calendar Is very light. There were eight prisoners, against whom there are ten charges. Six of the prisoners are Natives, A young man named Ebenezer Beck was i drowned yesterday while bathing. Mrs. Hampson held a service last night in the Theatre building, which was crowded to suffocation. Several people had to be carried out fainting. PaTEA, This Day. The return match, Auckland v. Patea, on Friday, resulted in the defeat of the visitors. Auckland, Ist innings, 16; 2nd innings, 54. Patea, Ist Innings, 46; 2nd Innings. 27 for five wickets,

WELLINGTON, This Day. 'fire Cricket Match was concluded on Saturday, with fine weather. 1500 persons were present. Auckland won by nine wickets. The following are the scores s—Wellington, first innings, 94; Auckland, first innings -Barton h Luxford, 28 ; Robinson c Kreeft b Firth, 26; Testro b Firth, 34; Arneill b Firth, 3; O'Brien b Firth, 0; Yates c Firth b Luxford, 49; Gardner b Luxford, 21; Lankham b Firth, 7 ; Gill b Luxford, 1 ; Dufaur b Luxford, 9 ; Buckland not out, 1. Extras, 4; total, 174. Wellington, second innings—Alpe c Buckland b Lankham, 8; 8 ; Salmon o Robinson b Buckland, 11 ; Lynch b Robinson, 32 ; Firth b Robinson, 6; Heenan o and b Lankham, 27 ; Brown l.b.w. b Lankham, 6 ; Knapp b Lankham, 1; Blacklock c Dufaur b Robinson, 4; Nichols b Gill, 14; Kreeft, not out, 11; Lukford b Buckland, 0; Extras, 19; total, 134. Auckland, second innings ; Barton, not, 31 ; Robinson b Firth. 8; Arneill, not out, 17. Total, with one wicket down, 55. The visitors were entertained at dinner in the evening. There are 17 candidates from Wellington for the University Examination. The New Zealand and L. Agency report under date London, Dec. Bth. Wool market sales closed firmly ; about 120,000 bales disposed of. 60,000 were taken for export, and 16,000 held over. Superior greasy unchanged medium and inferior greasy easier- Long staple merino scoured and fine crossbred firmer. Coarse crossbred combing ; washed unchanged. Long staple merino and fine crossbreds are in demand ; but short growth merino and coarse crossbred are neglected. Lambs’ market unchanged.

TIMARU, This Day. Dr. Hammond, of Timaru, has been appointed to the vacant post of resident surgeon to the Wellington Hospital. It is understood that the Government are in communication with Mrs Bernard Moore, the well-known lady lecturer on the nursing of the sick, in the hope of inducing her to undertake the charge of this important branch of the Hospital service.

FOXTON, This Day. A ooach capsized just before leaving town early this morning. The driver was in the act of turning round when the wheels locked, and resulted in the coach turning over. Mr Edward Malloak, of Flaxton, Canterbury, who occupied the box seat, was thrown to the ground, and, the coach falling on him, fractured his hip. The others escaped. DUNEDIN, This Day. Alex. Innes, of Arrowtown, who represented the Lake District in the Provincial Council, died of heart disease. The Union Company are advised of the sailing of the Tarawere from the Clyde on the 9th of Dec., with 84 passengers. WANGANUI, This Day. The Cricket Match, Auckland v. Wanganui, commenced on Saturday, and was a very tame affair. Auckland, first innings, 38. Wanganui, first innings, 105. The Aucklanders with their innings today,

DETERMINED SVICIDE. TIMARU, This Day. A startling case of suicide occurred here at 11 o’clock this morning. The Supreme Court Criminal Sessions had just opened, and one of the first cases on the calendar was that of J. M. Shepherd, storekeeper, who committed extensive frauds, and levanted to 'Frisco about six months ago. He returned to this Colony three months ago, crossing on his way the detective who was sent after him. He was arrested at Auckland and brought to Timaru, where he was committed for trial on six charges of forgery and uttering. Shepherd's uncle resides almost opposite the Supreme Court, and Shepherd went into his office a little before eleven o’clock. A few minutes afterwards a shot was heard fired in the office, and on people running in they found .Shepherd on the floor in a dying state; a revolver was lying behind him. On examination it was found he had shot himself through the heart. Medical assistance arrived promptly, but life was pronounced extinct, and the body was removed to Stone's Hotel, where an inquest will be held tomorrow. It is stated that Shepherd, who was out on bail, had been advised that defence was useless, and the only chance was for him to plead guilty.