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Dunstan Times, Issue 269, 21 June 1867, Page 3

(to the editor of the dusstas times.)

We do not identify ourselves with the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

Sik, —In your issue of June 7th., appears a letter signed George Carnaby, in which the writer makes a terrible outcry least there should be any portion of the money voted by the Provincial Government for the formation of roads on the Gold fields, expended in repairing the bridle track between the Upper and Lower Nevis, and charging me with purely selfish motives in advocating the cause of the Upper Nevis. Now Mr Editor, why any person and especially a Storkecper should object to having roads made in the district in which he resides is more than I can account for, fortunately perhaps for Mr Carnaby, business does not compel him to travel the road in question, otherwise, he would know that there is hardly to be found in the up-country districts seven miles of a worse road, having the same amount of traffic, but then he fells us that if the road was repaired and a fall of snow to come, it would be worse to travel than ever, liertiby this is revers ing the order of things with a vengeance. It is just possible that Mr Carnaby having held a subordinate office under the Provincial Government lately for the space of twenty four hours, and attaching undue importance thereunto, may feel of- ! fended at my not having consulted with j Intel on the matter before bringing it be- ! fore the public, and supposing that all men are governed by the motives which influences his own actions, Mr Cam tbj 7 supposes nre to be actuated by se' fish mo- | tives not being aware that I moved in the matter by, and with the advice of men of local standing, men who have the welfare. of the district at heart. As a practical mm, Mr Carnaby lias certainly made a wonderful discovery, he has actually found out that, it won d be better if the track in qu< stion is to be repaired, to deduct the £2OO asked for from the grant of £IOOO, Cromwell to the Nevis, and allow the £BOO, Mr Carnaby says £3OO Dunstan to Nevis, to remain intact, for the purpose for which it was voted, he possibly was not aware that the money was a<ked for, was to be cither a separate grant or a portion of the £IOOO, Cromwell to Nevis vote. Unfor unately for Mr Carnaby the perusal of his letter has produced a pro found sensation amongst his friends, as tending to confirm an impression that has been gaining ground lately; that he is seriously affected with what I shall call, for want of a better term " Dog in the manger mania" and the tone of his letter precludes all hopes of a speedy recovery. In conclusion, I have to inform Mr Car naby for his especial gratification, and I have authority for what I nt.w state, that the track in question will be attended to as soon as the money lately voted by the Provincial Government becomes available I would also advise Mr Carnaby, when next ho is seized with a desire to see his name in print, to make himself acquainted with the subject on which he is about to write. I must also inform him that I would never have noticed his effusion had he not deliberately and causeles-ly cast upon me an imputation, of which I felt bound to clear myself Trusting to your kindness Mr Editor to pardon me for intruding so long your valuable space and time, I remain, yours (fee. OBSERVER. Nevis, lltli June 1867,