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Dunstan Times, Issue 746, 4 August 1876, Page 2

Sir George Grey’s resolutions are regarded as very bald and meagre —the debate is sure to he a prolonged one, nearly every member will speak. ' Both sides say they are certain of a majority. The depression in the wool market is a subject of much comment. It appears that since the Franco German war, the English woollen trade, especially for yarns, has been in a languishing condition, this coupled with extra production on the Continent, has brought about a glut in the mar ket, while supplies from South America and the Cape have been largely on the increase. It is thought that considering the disturbed state of affairs in South America, together with the drought in Australia and Africa, that the market will recover equnl to the level of 1874-5. Accounts from England indicate that there is no large accumulation of manufactured goods.

The irregularities our Cromwell subscribers have had to complain of lately in the delivery of their papers- will from this time be remedied, Mr I. Marsh having been appointed our agent. We have to apologise to jour Cromwell friends for the irregular manner their papers have been delivered, and trust they will accept the assurance that the fault was none of ours. The Treasurer of the Dunstan District Hospital requests us to acknowledge the receipts of the munificent donation of L 25, as collected by W. G. Eces, Esq., on the Galloway Station, and the sum of L 5 5s from D. Stronach, Esq., Ida Valley Station. We understand that Mr J. P. Armstrong, at the request of a number of gentlemen at Alexandra, has decided to give a lecture there on Monday evening, the 14th instant, in the Library Hall. We have to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of late numbers of Colonial Hansard ; also, several parcels of Parliamentary Papers, amongst the latter is ■ a voluminous report on the Westland Colliery Reserves, containing a large number of lithographic maps and views descriptive of the country on the W ost Coast. Mr Fache desires us to draw attention to the advertisement under his hand, of the sale by auction at Alexandra, on Saturday, August 12th, of the whole of the property of the estate of James Rivers. The premises are admirably adapted for carrying on a large business, and the stock is ot that class as should draw a large attendance of buyers.

A memorial to His Honor the Superintendent and the Provincial Executive, bearing, we believe, some hundreds of signatures, and praying the Executive to re-consider their recommendation to the Waste Lands Board to grant the applications of Messrs Hanlon, M‘Arthur, and Keleher to purchase the lands held by them under agricultural leases, on the Dunstan Commonage, has, we understand, been forwarded during the week to Dunedin. Tho owners of tho two large water races, that have been constructed specially to work the known auriferous lands on tho Commonage, have the sympathies of tho entire district, which will account for the large number of signatures attached to the memorial.

A special meeting of the Clyde Town Council (the last silting of the old Council) Was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, tho 31st instant. B. Naylor, Esq., Mayor, occupied the chair. The Town Clerk laid on the,table tho financial statement for tho half-year ending 30th June, 1876, which showed the expenditure to have been for that period, £5170 Os Id ; receipts—revenue, £485 7a," 2d ; overdraft, Bank of New South Wales, £4684 12s lid. The overdraft was explained as being for construction of tho Clyde Bridge. , A further statement was also laid on the table, shewing the total cost of the Bridge to have been £5749 Is lOd ; and that tho receipts for tolls on the Bridge had averaged a little over £8 per week since the opening. Letter from Councillor Moore conveying, for divers, unknown reasons his resignation of the office of Councillor ; and letter from the flour Mill Co., relative to the supply of water, from the Corporation water race, were read. Both letters were ordered to lay on the table for the consideration of the new Council. ‘

| The Cromwell Argus in its last issue, in recounting the death (supposed to he shot) of a fine buck, one of the herd of deer running on the Morven Hills Station,)is not satis-, fiod with telling the tale, but, must indulge in very strong language towards the supposed shootist, such as “ miscreant,” “ dastard,” “shameful conduct,” “ wanton des-' truotion.” We think that before such language was used—as it can only be pointed in one direction—the Argus should have been certain that it was shot. We are informed by a gentleman who saw the dead animal that it was not shot. Our informant affords us the information that the deer have increased considerably, and that it is no uncommon thing to see a herd of thirty or forty, and he is of opinion that, if some means ard not taken shortly to scatter them over the country or kill them, they will become as groat a nuisance on Moryen Hills and neighboring stations as are the rabbits in Southland. With respect to the hare referred to in the same paragraph, as being seen by the writer in a butcher’s shop, in a neighboring town, wa would inform that gentleman and our readers generally that the fact is no less true than shocking; and that tho people of the neighboring town (Clyde) are so accustomed to the sight, it being of a weekly occurrence, they are becoming quite callous ; in fact, they say they rather like it, averring that a plate of jugged bare is quite a change to the everlasting joints of beef and mutton. As to hares only being liberated a few months’ ago that is true, so far as at Clyde is concerned, but at Palmerston, Tokomairiro, &e., it was some six years.

In a previous issue we noticed that a party of men were prospecting in the neighborhood of Blackman’s Gtdly, Barnscleugh flat, for coals, and that at that: time they had met with such indications as to lead to the belief that they were on the point of opening up a good mine. We understand that the prospects first obtained, though they do not not lessen, do not improve, and that' the men, as it were, are on the horns of a dilemma, and are undecided as to whether they will continue or not. They are, however, prosecuting their researches. As perseverance and industry deserve to be rewarded, we hope yet to hear of being so. We hear that another party are about making arrangements to prospect in the same locality for coal.

M'Kenzie and M'Lellan’s current wheel dredge is still steadily kept at work on the beach opposite Sandy Hook. We aie unable to form an opinion as to the result of their labors, but must conclude, from the pertinacious manner work is carried on, both by night and day, that it must be favorable. We understand that two more dredges on the same principle are being constructed at the Teviot, to work the river in that neighborhood. Throat Affections and Hoarseness.— All suffering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of “ Brown's Bronchial Troches.” These famous “lozenges” are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is lid per box. People troubled with a “ hacking cough,” a “slight cold,” or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words “ Brown’s Bronchial Troches ” are on the Government Stamp around each box. —Manufactured by John I. Brown & Sons, Boston, United States. "Depot, 403 Oxford-street, London.

We have been supplied by Mr Ilotop, stationer, of this town, with a very good photograph of the Clyde Bridge, taken at the time of the opening. The group of people at the Clyde end of the bridge is rather blurred, in other respects the picture is a very good one, and deserving a place in any portfolio. Cobb and Co.’s coach with six greys, nan the driver, Mr H. Nettlefold, which is standing on the centre ot the bridge, stands out very bold. Mr M'Eachen, of Cromwell, is the artist. Attention of contractors is called to the advertisement inviting tenders for the construction ot the road from Butcher’s Gully to Clyde Bridge. Tenders are also invited for the construction of a horse bridge across the Nevis River, at the crossing from Kroll's Farm to Crombie’s Hotel. Tenders for this work are to be in the Secretary for Works’ Office, Dunedin, on or before Monday, the 21st instant.

When Sir Julius Vogel was Colonial Treasurer in the Fox Ministry, he expressed himself, on July 24th, 1872, in a debate on the subject o£ Constitutional changes, as follows I think it quite possible that wo shall see—perhaps after the lapse of some considerable time—the establishment of a single Province in each Island, exercising larger Provincial legislative powers than those which at present exist. It is not my part, however, to perform tho duty of a prophet ; I have simply stated my individual opinion, and one which I have no reason to suppose is shared by my colleagues.” It ia to be hoped tho Premier’s prophetic vision is going to bo realised much sooner than ho expected.

Mining speculators’., attention is directed to the advertisement in ahothor coluranjof the Sale by Auction of i a twelfth share jin the Golden Gate Water Race. The sale i« to take place at Grbmwell on Friday the 11th of August, C. Colciough, ' Auctioneer. Had the convenience of those more directly interested in the property been considered, wo think the sale should have been held in Clyde, which is within a few miles of' the ground to bo Worked by the water of the race.

An old friend, Mr J. P. Armstrong, on Tuesday evening last, in the Town-hall, Clyke, gave one of his amusing lectures, entitled “ An Irish Pilgrim’s Progress.” From the fact of the only intimation received by the public having been a few hand-bills, circulated late in the afternoon,' and the usual ringing of the boll, the attendance was but limited, not more than 50 putting in an appearance, Despite this, the lecturer mounted the platform, and having in a humorous manner voted himself to the chair, |commenced his lecture, and for about an hour and a half succeeded to keep the atattention of his audience. The lecture, or, rather, narrative of personal experiences is told with humor, and is interspersed with racy: anecdotes, which, for their originality, i evoked frequent bursts of laughter. Tuesday night’s lecture was a marked improve;ment on the one given on a former occasion, and as it is Mr Armstrong’s purpose to visit the whole of the up-country towns, we shall expect to hear that he succeeded in drawing large audiences.

From a Dunedin exchange, we learn that the Manager of the Maryborough Quartz Mining Company, Mace Town, Mr H. J. Cope, has just concluded the purchase of the two batteries and crushing plant of the late Perseverance Company at Shag Valley. The machinery will be at once removed to the Arrow.

The New York papers of the 18th of March state that a large meeting, principally of Irishmen, had been held in the Cooper Institute, to protest against the detention of Condon, one of the men implicated in the Fenian insurrection in Ireland. One of the speakers at the meeting said : “In looking at this question we may consider that there are two ways of releasing this man — one By begging, (groans), and the other by the roar of . the American cannon (terrific a] - plause). I say that unfortunately, the American way has been begging. Now, what was the duty of the United States ? It was to send their fleet and destroy the English capital in the same manner that England has destroyed Magdala, the capital of Abyssinia.” An old dog for a hard road.—A French money-lender, complaining to the late Baron Rothschild that he had lent a nobleman ten thousand francs who had gone off to Constantinople without leaving any acknowledgement of the debt, the Baron said : “ Well, write to him, and ask him to send you the seventy thousand francs he owes yon.” “But he only owes me ten,” said the money-lender. “ Precisely,” rejoined ihe Baron ; “and he will write and tell you so, and thus you will get his acknowledgement. ’b ■ At a public meeting held in the Town Hall, Tapanui, on the 22nd ult., it was proposed and. carried—That a private company be formed to construct a railway from Waipahi to Tapanui. Four gentlemen were appointed to carry out the wishes of the meeting.

Mr Carruthors, Engineer-in-Chief of the Colony, in bis report says:—“ Owing to the steep gradients 1 think it would be better not to try to open any portion of the line until the lines are laid through to Lawrence. Unless an expensive terminus were made there would be a great risk of accidents occurring.” Ten miles of the Winton Elbow line are to be opened in a couple of months. The whole line is expected to be open early in 1878. Floriline 1 For the Tenth and Breath.—A few drops of the liquid “ Floriline” sprinkled on a wet'tooth-brush produces a pleasant la*her, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whitencss, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “The Fragrant Floriline,” being composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2s fid, of all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493 Oxford Street, London.