AUCKLAND.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3335, 30 August 1879, Page 2

AUCKLAND.

Last night.

Mr Sheehan has been intervieveed all day by natives on native affairs. He drove out with the Hon. Mr Lahmin, M.L.C., to, see the various places of interest.

1 The nomination for East Coast took place to-day. The candidates nominated being Captain Morris, Messrs( Allan McDonald, and D. Woodbine Johnson. The show of hands was in faTor of Morris. ;■.: \ ■'> '; •', J':-: ', *- '^ ■";'';•

James A. Murphy again appeared on a charge of cruelty towards Alfred Cale, a seaman on board- the Minister of Marine. Messrs! Tyler and Heiketh for the defendants, and Cooper for the prosecution. Mr Tyler said that in consequence of what had fallen fromrHis Worship at; the last sitting on this case, with reference to the sureties, led to the belief that His Worship intended to send the case for trial. He and Heskeih had resolved not to cross examine any other witnesses. His Worship said he was not prejudiced one way or the other, but simply acted in accordance with the additional evidence which had been given, and on account of the length of the remand. The evidence of Wm; Meagle having been taken, Mr, Cooper said he should not call any further, evidence. This was the case'for the prosecution. Mr Tyler in answer to his Worship said he should. not address the Court at this stage of the proceedings. His iWprsbip said the Court would pro-; bably require heavier, ivitetxes, yi£.,%T Captain in £2CD and two sureties of £100 .each, and proportionate sureties for the J niate., The depositions were then read | over to the accused. Messrs Hesketh and Tyler* madV* ■ few observations stating that if the case was thoroughly j investigated from beginning to end that conspiracy and perjury would be found at the bottom of it. His Worship having replied, the"counsel said they would reserve their defence. defendants were then committed for trial at the next Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court. The accused were at once bailed out.

, At the ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of tho Auckland Steam Ship Company, no dividend was recommended by the directors. The report and balance sheet were adopted, aud Ca'pt. Daidy and G. S.Eissling re-elected directors. ; ! ;

\ At a meeting of Grey's Central Committee several telegrams were received from Sir George Grey and other friends. The question of settling the candidate to fun for Mongonui and Bay of Islands was postponed. It was decided that the dress circle of -the Theatre Boyal at Grey's meeting on the 3r<i should be reserved for ladies, also; that Captain McEenzie take the chair, and the platform' to be occupied by the < Eexcutive Committee and the candidates in the Grey interest. A. sub-Committee consisting of Captain McKenzie, Messrs Shera, G. Thomson, and Boy lan was authorised to make arrangements' and carry out the details.

At Uhe inquest on the fire at Lamb's mill the evidence showed that the amount insured was £3000 and the loss £8000. The verdict was accidental.