Original Correspondence.

Dunstan Times, Issue 277, 16 August 1867, Page 3

Original Correspondence.

We do not identify ourselves with the opinions expressed by our correspondents.) (TO THE EDITOR OF THE DUNSTAN TIMES.) ALEXANDRA SCHOOL. Sir,—l do not understand how the idea originated, but true it is that, you of-the Upper city are looked upon as a higher order of beings, ' than we of the lower, you are men, we are men keys, you combine, we quarrel; well true, " ther's ayo Borne water "where the stirkie drowns " but mind you, that although there's little sound, there may be inickle sense injthe so ber folks €* Alexandra. Still waters run deep ; judge not of all. from the conduct of the few ; let occasion call, and you will soon see of metal we are made of. See what feelings, the late treatment of our worthy Schoolmaster has called forth, 202 of the best of our community, have entered their protest against proceedings, which are a disgrace, .and a scandal to the land in which we live. What, Sir, is a British subject to be condemned without a trial, or an opportunity of defending himself ? the common privilege allowed to traitors and murderers, not .to he granted to him ; are twenty two individuals.to be allowed to make charges so obviously false, and libellous, of a gentlemanV professional character, and yet not to be held liable for their assertions ? 1 say, No ! No ! not if the common sense, and love of fair play in Alexandra mean anything. We are not "so far lost to a sens 3 of truth and justice, as this would indicate, when I say twenty two, I must correct the figures, and state that nine of the twenty two signed the. memorial in favor of Mr Cameron, and other nine would willingly have done so, had it not been for special reasons, 1 was truly sorry for them ; yes, Sir, to a poor man, and a large family, there may be -many reasons, a pound of meat, and a loaf of bread, are stiff arguments to an empty stomach, The widest limit doe 3 not admit of more than six real bona fulc enemies to Mr Cameron. Knowing as we do, the public feeling of indignation that existed against the conduct of tho six worthies composing the Star Chamber, or Court of Inquisition, I and some of my mates resolved on afford ing.the public an'opportunity of expressing their ror.l sentiments on tho subject, and went round with a counter-petition, praying that Mr Cameron might nut be] dismissed, and tho result will speak for itself The Jirst day, 112 names wero attached, in all, 202, including those, who have taken an interest in the School since its foundation, and who have represented j the public mind in local matters, I refer to Messrs. Fiulay, Mayor, Low, J. P. Frazcr, M. ! P..C. and 43 parents of children ; notwithstand- ! ing these, and the total number being so large, ! the Committee refuse to listen to the prayer of : the memorial, and continue the notice of dismissal served on.Mr Cameron. Time will tell, "its' a long road, that has no turn." The public shall soon'hear more of this matter, and tho " Dunstan Times " shall have more to say about it. Plea3e.excu3c the length of this letter, and spare a corner for it, in your valuable Journal, and oblige a chip of the real ABERDEEN GRANITE Manuherikia, 7th, August, ISO 7. i