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Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 1, 3 November 1869, Page 2

Tho Right Rev. the Primate of New Zealand has, by request of tho Lawronco Church of England Committee, advertised in the Melbourne Argu* for a clergyman for tho cure of Lawrence, Blue Spur, and Waitahmia. Wo are informorl that there is crery prospect of tho Rjwfdy arrival <-.f r\ minister.

The appointment of Mr T. K. Wel'.on as Commissioner of Police fer this Province '.» notified in the Gazette of tho 27th hist. We understand that Mr Leslie, ono of the oldest members of the Otago Police Force, and who has b«<>ii stationed in Lawreiice for some time past, is about to leave us for the purpose of joining the Armed Constabulary Force, now being orgauisod by Mr St John Branigan in the North Island. Mr Leslie was one of the first members of the Victorian Police Force who vo. lunteered to leave for Otago on the breaking out of the Gabriel's Gully rush, some eight years ago. Since that time he has been stationed in Various parte of the Province, and haß, by his obliging and urbano disposition, gained the universal respect and esteem of all with Whom ho has been placed in contact. Ho has made many friends" during his stay in Lawrence, who sincerely regret his departure from amongst them. Tho " Lawrence Amateur Christy Minstrel Company" have signified their intention to give a performance, at an early date, on behalf of the funds of the Tuapeka Hospital. The cause alone should warrant them a full house, but, apart from this, We believe that the merits of the entertainment itself will be sufficient to obtain for them a good reception, and they have our best wishes for their success* We understand that the members of the Congregational denomination resident in this distrct have it in contemplation to invite a clergyman, shortly expected to arrive from England, to settle in Lawrence. We hope that the " denominational" element will not be over done. Surely four churches are sufficient in such a place as Lawrence. Mr W. Taylor, sub-inspector of school?, paid an official visit to this district last week, and inspected the schools at Lawrence, Wetherstones, Blue Spur, and Waitalmna. He expressed himself highly satisfied with the various examinations, and complimented the Wetherstones School Committee on the marked improvement made on the school-house since his last visit. The usual monthly meeting of the Hospital Committee was held at the Commercial Assembly Looms on the evening of Tuesday last, the President, ill the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The resignation by Mr H. C. Richards of his office of Secretary was received and accepted. Mr Wm. Hayes was unanimously elected Secretary for the remainder of the term. A discussion took place relative to the best method of fixing the kitchen, range, and it was ultimately referred to a committee, consisting of Messrs M'Swiney, Farrer, Mears, and Harrop. .Relative to the Wallace Election, it appears that the Returning Officer, \fr Rous Martin, has peremptorily refused to furnish Mr J. C. Brown with information regarding the polling, although requested by the Chief Returning .O.Bcer (Mr J. Gillies) to do so,—a request whieh was supported by precedent's for such a practice.Mr Martin seems very tcuchy concerning the election ; an air of mystery appears to hang over the whole affair, which should by some meaitsor other be cleared up, and we are glad to learn t uat Mr Brown has addressed a letter'to the Colonial Secretary on the subject, appending copies of all correspondence, telegrams, ic. Between Lawrence and Spy law the road, though dry, is full of rats. The distance is upwards of 40 miles, yet only one surface-man is employed, unless we include five men who, congregated together, effect nothing at all. If these six men were distributed along the road with anything like fairness, they would bo sufficient to keep it in order.