NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2666, 6 October 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

(Pee Peess Association.) Sentenced. Auckland, Oct. b. At the Supreme Court W. Hayes, was sentenced to fiye years for riye. On receiving sentence the prisoner tell back, exclaiming “Oh God, Oh God. James Gofney received seven years for sodomy..,- . , ;; . The Stonewaller Out* Kumara, Oct, 6. Mr R. J. Seddon annouces himself a candidate for the next election for Kumara. ,/ On the Stump. Patea, Oct, 6. Mr George Hutchison, a candidate for Egmont, addressed a crowded meeting here last night. He said ho would support a want of confidence motion in the Government if proposed by Mr ‘‘Ormond, providing the reestablishment of was not contemplated. A vote of confidence in Mr Hutchison was carried by 11 to 2. Maoris Selling Off New Plymouth, Oct. 6. With reference to the Natives selling (heir cattle and goods at a sacrifice, the Herald” gives the instance of J. Dingle, of New Plymouth, who bought 20 head of large cattle from a native for £4O, or £2 per head for full-grown cattle. Again. Captain Martyn, of Manaia, and Mr Humphrey Bayley bought 70 horses from the Natives for £SO. They have sold a building formerly used as a Maori chapel, ploughs, and other things to raise money. Two Little Boats* The steamer Tui, which went ashore at Waitara, sailed for Wellington this morning. Captain Bendall was on board. . The new steamer Macgregor arrived at Waitara this morning. Moritzon’s Case. Dunedin, Oct. G. Morilzon was convicted of embezzlement, and sentenced to a year’s imprisonment, after the expiration of his present sentence. Rev, Upton Dayis RetiringThe Rev J. Upton Davis has resigned the pastorate of the Hanover street Baptist Church. He retires altogether from the pulpit. Alleged Libel. A case against Mr Allan, seedsman, for an alleged libel on Mr Massey is occupying the Court to-day. Mr Hnggit and Denniston . prosecute, and Messrs Stout.and,McDonald defend.