The Dunstan Times FRIDAY, 2nd August, 1867.

Dunstan Times, Issue 275, 2 August 1867, Page 2

The Dunstan Times

FRIDAY, 2nd August, 1867.

Beneath the rule of men entirely jest, the pen’ is Mta-.mp.K than the s\voia>!”

Tiie Municipal elections which have just concluded, cannot but be .satisfactory to the peoj)'c of the three townships.. The gentlemen elected to the Mayoralty in either case, possess the confidence of the inhabitants, and the same may be said oi the Councillors, who are, as a rule, intelligent and go-ahead men, and who, have upon all occasions done their utmost to advance the interests of their respective townships The establishment of Municipalities in the up-country districts has found great favor with the inhabitants, wherever they have been introduced; demands in the shape of taxes, have met with a most hearty icsponse, thus showing that each one contributing, instead of looking upon the demand as an impost, .views it in the light of a necessary contribution for the common good, and which in time will repay itself with interest. The. increasing prosperity of the Goldfield's Towns in the Dimstan District, is an evident pi-oof of the permanency and value of our gob] workings, and taking into consideration the improvements'' now being made, both in public, and private properties, let a one t'ic incraising value-

of many of tbo latter, there exists n 0 want of confidence in the future. The next step in advance, will be the establishment of District, and Shire Councils ; it is dow high time that the Country districts should have their fair share of the revenues raised within them, instead of, as is now the ca e, Duncdin taking the lions share. In Victoria, the Shire Council system, answers admirably, its success having far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of its ardent supporters ; looking over the Country newspapers from that Colony, we find the Shire Councils, dealing in the matter of public works with what appears to us unprecedented sums of money, while contracts for local improvements are entei-cd into with a lavislmess, which puts simi'ar provincial undertakings eomp'etely into the shade. Another advantage of these local bodies, is, that they not only promote works of public utility, but they also form a nucleus of population, and we all know from practical experience on the Goldfields, that where people are congregated something is sure to turn up, in an unexpected development of the natural resources of the Country. In our Townships even during their brief Municipal existence, a large number of valuable interests have been created, and which most unmistakeably tends to keep population together, and we daily find people erecting comfortable dwellings, and settling themselves down to work as good citizens, who otherwise would be ready to leave at a moments notice, for the latest excitement in the .shape of a new Rush. A s time wears on, each little Municipal centre will merge from its present chrysalis state, in. to one of more importance, and there being a pcrmanercy about it, population wil increase, and associations will be form ed, that cannot be broken up ; this will tend to increase our means of production, the which, is allowed by all political j economists, to be the real and only sour- \ ; ees of wealth The usual fortnightly Escort, too!: • i down the following quantities j—Queens- | towii, oL'o ounces, Arrow, £53 ounces, ; Cromwell, 504 ounces, Dunstan, 1105 • ounces, Alexandra, 1018 ounces, making. j a total of .'1203 ounces. The Hon. Secretary to the Dunstan j j Hospital, acknowledges the receipt of j | Ten shillii gs and six pence, from Mr Chs j Carnaby, Nevis, also One pound from Mr I Edward Toy, Alexandra. j A special General Meeting of the memhers of the Dunstan Jockey Club, was held at Cox's Port Philip Ho el, on (.ho 19th. July, to consider the rules of tho Club, as revised by Me srs Bayly, Hazlett, j and Fache, a sub-committee appointed at the last meeting, for that purpose. Present,—W. Frazcr Esq. President, and Messrs J. G. Glassford, M'Morran," Hazlett, Fache, Carter, Bayly, Jack, Grindley IV Shaw, Christopher, Cox, Douglass, M'Connochie, Turnbull, and M. Marshall Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. The President read the rules seriatim. Proposed by Mr Bayly, and seconded by Mr Carter, That the amendment carried at the last meeting respecting a Walk Over, be rescinded, and that the following be adopted.—That when a sum of money given from the Race Fund, whether added to a Sweep stake, or not,, bo walked over for at the Dunstau or any other course, on which tiie Dunstan Jockey Club may hold their meetings, only half the amount shall be paid. An amendment that three horses start, or no race, was lost. Proposed by Pr Shaw, and seconded by Mr Bayly,— That the rule respecting tibe Victorian Weights for Age, passed at the last General Meeting be rescinded, and that the Otago Weights for Age; also the Otago Welter Weights be adopted by the Dunstan Jockey Club. Carried. It was Proposed by Mr Carter, and seconded by Dr. Shaw,-That the Rules as revised by the subcommittee, and as read by the President, be adopted. The usual vote to the President, concluded the proceedings. The following reduced scale of charges, to come in force after the Ist, of August, for the transmission of messages, per Klectric Telegraph, we extract from the Government Advertising Sheet of July 24th. I Ordinary messages, minimum charge ten words.—Tokomariro to Lawrence, and j | vice versa, Id. per word, Tokomariro to j j Clyde, 2d. Tokomariro to Quccnstown, 3d. j Lawr. nee to Clyde, Ud. Lawrence to! : Qiieenstown. 2d. Clyde toQueertstt wii. 1.',. ! i

A serious accident occurred on Satur- j day last at Alexandra, on Saturday last, to a man named Thomson, whereby Lu arm was broke. It appears that the injured man and auother were wrestling, and that Thomson in one of the falls he got, sustained the injury. We have great pleasure in congratulating the Shareholders of the Frenchman's Claim, Alexandra, on the splendid yield that is being obtained, the amount of gold obtained per day, from the paddock they are now washing, is averaging over 100 ounces.—The number of hands employed is we belt ve 13. On account of the bad state of the roads, the Dunedin Coach did not reach Clyde on Tuesday night last, till nearly midnight. The driver reports that the weather for the past week to have been worse than at any period during the winter. The mountains being covered with snow from their summits to their base Through the courtesy of the Telegraphist, we have been favored with the following resume of the business done at Clyde, during the twelve months ending July 31st —Forwarded 859 messages, containing 17,762 words, value £'3G7 15s7d. Received 734, con'aining 24,071 words, value .£309 15s 2d Total 1593 messages, 41 832 word.--, and value £GB7 10s 9d The report of the meeting of the members of the Dunstan Jockey Club, which appears in another part of our columns, shows the position of the Club to be highly satisfactory. The balance at the Bank, to the credit of tho Cub is .£l4O, a- d when it is considered that the grand stand has been purchased outright, there is stid further cause for congratulation. Ihe "West Coast Times" says.—lt is with sincere regret we have to record the death of Mr Joseph Yates, Inspector of Gold Field Agencies on the West Coast of New Zealand for the Bank of New South Wales. Mr Yates was a gentleman of great ability, and has, in a very great measure, contributed to the successful working of numerous gold fields branch J geneies attached to the Bank of New South Wales. Perhaps few can realise the hardships a branch i spector in the position that Mr Yates occupied is compelled to undergo. Not only is he, in a great degree, held responsible for the success of any branch he may recommend to be opened, but he is called from one new goldfield to another at long distances asunder, frequency having to tramp the whole distance on foot in the c mpany of diggers, oftentimes sleeping hard and far-i-g worse. Wo hare known Mr. Ya.es. bidding the high position of a confidential employe of the Bank, being compelled for days together to take his meals under a ca'ico covering, through which the rain penetrated as it would a sieve, and surrouuded by the roughest of the rough, and to sleep almost anywhere he could find a vacant spot to lay his head down upon. Of course this gentleman had to undergo no worse trials than others in similar situations of responsibility ; but it certainly is not the pleasant, comfortable, and remunerative employment many people arc apt to suppose. Mr Yates used to say, that although treated with all reasonable liberality by the Bank Directory, bis expences exceeded these allowed to the full extent of his income, and that without any extravagant, indulgence He was a gentleman widely known, deeply respected, and will be greatly missed.—The "Westport Times" writing on the same subject, s,>y.=. "It is with sincere and profound regret that we have (his day the melancholy duty of announcing the unexpected death of Mr Joseph Yates, Goldficlds Inspector of the Bank of New Fouth Wales, but recently temporarily located here, on the re-opening of the Westport branch. The death of ban given quite a shock to the town, for he was universally respected by all who came in contact with him, and iiis honorable, genial nature endeared him to those who were intimate with him. No better friend to the miner was ever at the head of mining banking matters ; no more charitable, kind hearted man ever listened to a talc of distress, and none who toll it were ever sent empty away by him. A more diligent or faithful servant no bank ever had, a' d we feel assured that the. management, and all who ever came in co tact with the deceased gentleman, will deeply share in the heart, felt sorrow that is felt in Westport at this unexpected death. He was taken ill only six days ago, with what were thought to be spasms, and was confined to his bed. Subsequently ho became worse, and eventually was delirious, only having lucid mo ments for about ten minutes on Sunday. He died about 3 a.m. yesterday morning, the only persons present being Mr Porter and I ir t.ockstrow. We. have been requested to call attention to the sa'e by Auction this day, at 11 o'clock, by Messrs Cope and Fache. The Monte Oh isfo Farm, Cuttle Xc, also Fruit :r d Forest tree.-.

In the Resident Magistrates Court, at | Cromwell, on Wednesday last, John Marsh sued his brother Thomas Marsh, for the sum of .£l3 18s Od, breach of conteact. From the evidence, it appeared, that Plaintiff bad sold defendant a spring Cart for £2O, payment of which was to be made in oa's at the rate of six shillings and six pence per bushel; defendant had delivered a portion of the oats to the value of £6, and then refused to de'iver any more A set-off for £25 was pleaded, but this, tho Magistrate Mr H. W. Kobinson, would not allow, as it had been only lodged in Court on the'day of hearing. Plaintiff obtained a verdict for full amount and costs. The Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle Water Race, together with rights, plant, and everything belonging to the I'egistered Company, were sold by Auction bj Mesrs Cope and Fache, on Saturday last, and realized the sma'l sum of £llO. Mr Edwin Jones was the nominal purchaser, but we believe a small Company of three or four are concerned in the transaction. The official report on tho wreck of the Australian, as published in the Provincial Government Gazette, states, that the loss of the Ship was caused by the incorrectness of the deviation card, and that though the lookout was insufficient ami careless, the loss of the vessel was ;ot caused by the wrongful act of the Master, or any Officer on board.