CHRISTCHUCH.
Friday. Attempt to influence a Judge.
Schwartz's case is withdrawn, owing to flaws in the indictment. His Honor commented most strongly on the carelessness displayed in drawing it up. He said that without prejudicing the case, as far as the evidence given, there was a strong prima
fade cose. His Honor stated that an indirect attempt had been made to influence his mind on the subject of the indictment by sending a letter add/essed to his secretary into court and marked urgent This was a most unparalleled case and he should consider what steps would be taken,
Nobth Cantebbuby Cup (Handicap), GOsovs.; 2 milos.—Chancellor, 1; Lara, 2; Vampiro, 3. Publicans' Puese Handicap, of 20sovs. Distance, 1| miles.—Huntingdon, 1; Vampire, 2 ; Tarawera, 3. Ladies' Pubse, of 20sovs, Welter weight for age. Distance, 1\ miles.— Huntingdon, 1; Manuka, 2; Ladder, 3. The tender of Mr J. Fraser, £11,954, for constructing Ashburton branch railway has been accepted. Mr Commissioner Conyers has resumed the duties of his office.
A project is afloat to form a private railway^ from Christchurch to TaitapuP with the view of ultimately connecting in with the proposed Akaroa railway.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3172, 19 April 1879, Page 2
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190CHRISTCHUCH. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3172, 19 April 1879, Page 2
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