NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2132, 22 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Per “Times” Special Wire.] Stud Cattle. Auckland, Jan. 22.—Mr Winthorp has imported from Sydney four head of cattle of the Alderney breed, which took first prizes at the Exhibition. A Clean Bill. Captain Mackie, of the Ben Nevis, lias been exonerated from certain charges brought by two passengers. An Obliging Government. Samples from the supposed new copper lode at Coromandel have been sent to the Government for analysis. Sailed—Arawata for the South. Subdued, not Conquered. Wellington, Jan. 23, Young Fraser started again at f o’clock last night. At 8 o’clock, when his 24 hours were up, he had completed 72 miles. Wellington Regatta. A strong N.W. gale is blowing. All rowing has been postponed, however, the sailing race will take place. Watlve Band Claims. The Stella,is going to Opunake to-day with 80 Armed Constabulary. The “ New Zealander ” this morning states that decisive measures relative to the West Coast confiscated land business now for some time pending are about to be taken. It lias been resolved to give full effect to the terms of proclamation, by summoning - all Natives who have claims, to tender them in due form, and thus it is expected that a virtual separation will be effected between Taranaki Natives and those of Ngatimuri to the weakening of Te Widths power. Boad-muking is to be vigorous]} - prosecuted by the Constabulary, commencing at Opunake and Tabi,

and working towards each other. After the section of road between Waihi and Opunake is completed the construction of another section from Opunake North to Sidney River will be undertaken. There are some 700 constables stationed in the district. Out of the Running:. The three-masted schooner El’erton, which was competing in the coasters,,, race, went ashore at Oriental Bay. She ” had a bad position, and shortly, after the start, in attempting to coriie round', the vessel would not stay. She.is on..a.soft beach, and will not sustain any injury. The Vennell Mystery. Christchtjech, Jan. 22. —So far as is known the police discovered nothing in their search yesterday, for the body | of Vennell. It is intended to continue,,;! the search at intervals. Orangre Meeting:. A general meeting of the Orange Lodges takes place to-night, to, make arrangements for the reception of • Pastor Chiniquy. Rifle Competition. Dunedin, Jan. 22.—The North Dunedin Rifles send five representatives of < their company to the Nelson meeting. Rough on the Citizens. The city valuation is £289,176’ for I 1880, as against £281,400 for 1879. A Pitlftil Prosecution. At the City Court, Mathew Pearson, a carter, was sentenced to seven days imprisonment for having an - Under and Over Seven board at the Blueskin Show.