The Dunstan Times. Beneath the rule of men ENTIRELY JUST the PEN is MIGHTIER than the SWORD. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1877.

Dunstan Times, Issue 787, 18 May 1877, Page 2

The Dunstan Times. Beneath the rule of men ENTIRELY JUST the PEN is MIGHTIER than the SWORD. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1877.

There is always hope of amendment for individuals or communities when either display evidences of having discovered the error of their ways. It is therefore with peculiar satisfaction that we observe the recent action of the Bannockburn men. The nefarious attempts of the Cromwell agitators to cajole them into coercing the Nevis electors resulted in a complete fiasco, and their frantic efforts tc arouse them against the representative of the Biding in the County Council promise to be equally futile. The people of the Bannockburn are neither fools nor children, and they begin to understand —some of them at least- -that they have merely been used by their pretended friends, and that the well-being of Cromwell is the one sole aim and object for which they have been so used. The welfare of the Kawarau Hiding is a matter of secondary importance—or rather of no importance at all to Mr MacKellar and his miserable tail. “Let Cromwell flourish,” cry these New Zealand Glaswegians ; as to Kawarau or the County—why, it is of no consequence; and to a limited extent they have been successful in throwing dust in the eyes of the Kawarauites. But the latter are recovering the use of their mental vision, and feel uneasy under the yoke which their selfish neighbors seek to impose upon them. They begin to see (hat the interests of Cromwell are not exactly identical with the interests of Kawarau, and that they must act and think for themselves if they would be prosperous. The latest development of what, for lack ef a better phrase, may be termed Cromwellianism, cropped up to the surface at the last “ public meeting ” held at the Bannockburn. It is really amusing to note the simplicity of the trick that was then and there attempted to be played. Some time ago the County Chairman initiated a proposition for the purchase of the Bannockburn bridge, with the view of throwing it open for traffic free. The local organ bag-pipes rather professed to doubt the Chairman’s sincerity, but in reality its patrons were only too much afraid of his sincerity, and being themselves interested in the bridge, they incited their editorial tool to throw cold water on the scheme. The Bannockburn bridge is too profitable an investment to be yielded up by the lessees without a struggle, and accordingly every possible impediment is being thrown in the way of the accomplishment of its purchase by the County. But it is not possible to blind the people to the fact that its being rendered free would be perhaps the greatest boon that could be bestowed both upon the residents in the Kawarau Biding, and upon the residents and traders of Cromwell itself. So the conspirators against the public welfare set to work to prevent this thing being done, and with a species of cunning that reminds us of nothing so much as of that displayed by Bret Harte’s “Heathen Chinee,” they caused a public meeting to be held at Bannockburn, and drugged up the old question of the Pipeclay sludge-channel, by way of dragging a red herring across the trail. For this was their ingenious—and for themselves much too ingenuous—argument. The County, said they, cannot afford both to buy the bridge and to make the channel; if, then, we can induce the Bannockburn men to erv out loudly enough lor the construction of the sludge channel, the County will have to devote any surplus funds there may bo to that purpose, and the bridge-monopoly will be safe for a year or two longer. Upon this hint the Cromwell agitators addressed the Bannockburn meeting, and through their organ they proclaimed a victory But, unless we are greatly mistaken, they have but shown their cards to ensure their defeat. If any reliance is to bo placed upon that ex pression of opinion which does not find vent in blatherskiting at trumped -up “public meetings," neither the people of the Kawarau, nor the bur-

gesses of Cromwell have any sympathy with a movement wliioh aims at the retention of the oppressive bridgemonopoly by the subterfuge of a sludge-channel in Pipeclay Gully. Now, we do not object to the subsidising of Pipeclay, or any other channel, if it can bo shown that any public benefit would bo derivable therefrom. But there are a few points in connection with this business which must not bo lost sight of. In the first place, it cannot bo denied that the purchase of the bridge by the County would benefit the whole community, whilst the construction of the channel would only benefit a comparative few. N6 one, we presume, will venture to deny that wheo one man would bo benefited by the Pipeclay channel, a hundred would be benefitted by the throwing open of the bridge and the abolition of the extortionate tolls now charged there. And it is absurd for Mr M‘Gregor or anybodyelse to talknonsenseaboutpreseut residents being forced to emigrate to new districts unless the channel is made. Of course it is easy to understand why Mr M‘Gregor vented such nonsense, because he is personally interested in tire matter. But Pipeclay Gully is not all Bannockburn, and we should like to know how the residents in Adams’ Gully, Smith’s Gully, Carrickton, Quartzville, and a host of other localities are to be benefited by the formation of a channel in Pipeclay, a»d whether the opening of the bridge would not be a more practical advantage to all of them. The pretence that the latter would cost LBOOG is merely a device to frighten the Council. But the" little game” of Mr MacKellar and his satellites has been rather too open, and the public arc quite capable of appreciating it at its true worth. To keep the bridge as it is, and to divert attention from that business is their policy. It is so palpable that a little child may see it, and the men of the Kawarau Riding are not such fools as to suffer themselves to be deluded by blind leaders of the blind, who have the impertinence to dictate to them how they should manage their own affairs. In our last week’s issue appeared a report of the 1.0. G.T. Lodge, No. 113, Alexandra. The names of Sisters Mary Ann Thomson and Margaret Finlay, Bight and Left band supporters, were omitted. We are requested to draw attention to the Sale fry Auction on Tuesday next the 22nd instant of the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr William Fames, of the Dunstan Hotel. (For particulars, see advertisement in another column.) The Foresters of Alexandra advertise that on the Queen’s Birthday, the 24th inst,, they inlend.giving their Anniversary Ball. Re-unions of the above description deserve the liberal support of all citizens, as the object for which they are got up is most praiseworthy. We are given to understand that the booking-office in Dunedin of Mr H. Basting’s Line of Coaches is removed from Mr Mollison’s Railway buildings, to Cobb and Cd’s Office, M-sksc Street. Mr Geo. T. Clarke, representative of the Keohabite Temperance Benefit Society, announces that he intends visiting Alexandra on or about Wednesday, the 23rd instant, in the interests of the above Order. We are informed that satisfactory arrangements have been entered into between the County Council and the Alexandra Corporation for the erection of a bridge across the Manuherikia. This work will be a great boon to the district, and when the track is completed on the East bank of the Molyneux to Batcher’s and Doctor’s Points, the residents of that portion of the County will have no cause to complain. The Evening Star says :—“ Mr I'yke, as Chairman of the Vincent Council, has taken the initiative towards holding a conference in Dunedin at an early date of the Chairmen of Counties in this Provincial distric', with the view of considering in what respects it will be advisable to solicit amendments in the Counties’ Act.” The numerous road works under contract for tlie County Council are being pushed ahead vigorously, and when completed travelling will bo accompanied with less danger than hitherto. Witli but few exceptions every road within the County is let under maintenance contracts, under which system groat things are expected. We have always advocated the system, now it is on its trial, and within the next few months we shall ho able to see whether it or the old Provincial day labor sytstem is the best. Prom the statement of receipts and expenditure of the public account of the Colony of Now Zealand for the quarter ending March 31, 1877, published in the Gazette of May 3, we find that out of Goldtields revenue L 251 14s, and of Gold Duty L 949 15s 7d, in aIILI2IO 9s 7d, is apportioned to Vincent County. The revenue for Lakes County for the same period is LG3O 10s ; for Tuapeka County, LS94 3s 7<i; anil for Maniototo County, 1.555 10s lid. 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 tin's country at Is l.)d per box. People troubled with a “ hacking cough,” a “slight cold,” or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, ns similar troubles, it 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, 493 ord-street, London. Miss Sbarpsbins asks, if it were not intended that women should drive their husbands, why are they put through the “ bridal” ceremony.

The Now Church of England, Clyde, is progressing fast towards completion, tho stonemasons are off tho ground for tho past week, and tho carpenters have nearly tho whole of tho roof on. Tho frosty weather, which has sot in during tho past few days will impede tho work of plastering tho inside walls for a time, but as it would bo a most unusual thing for tho present severe weather to continue, wo may safely expect that the building will bo ready for occupy, ing within six weeks. Tho work in tho building, so far, is most creditable, and reflects most favorably on the contractor. On tho occasion of our late visit to Blacks,' we heard it rumored that tho good folks of Ophir purpose giving a Concert and Ball at an early date, tho proceeds to bo devoted to the Dunstan District Hospital. That tho Institution is one well Worthy of support, there are era two questions, and we feel assured that the Committee of the affair will be liberally supported amongst all sections of tho community. We will offer one suggestion which wo hope will be accepted in the spirit made- Select a moonlight night, as in a district where an audience has to ho gathered from a large district, nothing -gx militates against a successful meeting as m dark cloudy night. The weather dur ing the past week has been very severe, reminding us strongly that winter has commenced. During tho early part of the week there was a heavy down-pour of rain on the low-lying country, and snow on the surrounding hills, the consequence is that the roads are rendered none tho better for travelling. Though within our circuit they cannot be called .by any means bad as yet, the slight taste of winter we have had shows that unless the strong and willing hand is brought to bear in some parts, even within the bounds of Vincent County, before the winter terminates, travelling will not by any means he so pleasurable as it might be. Valuable Discovery for the Hair.— If your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use the Mexican HairEenewer,” for it will positively restore in every case Grey or White hair to its original color, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most “ restorers.” It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemist for “The Mexican Hair Resewer,” prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493, Oxford Street, London, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere, at 3s 6d per Bottle In a late issue we remarked that the actual quantity of gold obtained at Tinkers Gully (Blacks district) was not ascertainable, as the parcels that fell into the hands of Cromwell buyers went to swell up the Cromwell escort instead of Blacks as formerly. By the escort that wont to Dunedin on Wednesday morning last, tho full particulars of which are to bo found in another column, we find that the Cromwell buyers have taken the hint and credited Blacks with tho quantities purchased by them since the last escort. This is as it should he, and we feel gratified that our hint has been taken. Our Cromwell contemporary notifies the fact, but with the nasty spirit that appears to actuate it in every matter that refers to Clyde or the lower end of the Dimstan district, must, perforce, say something more. We quote Sir Oracle— “Wo may here set our Clyde contemporary right with regard to an assertion he made the other day, that tho amounts of gold coming from Blacks to this centre are accredited to the Cromwell escort. Such is not the case, as tho buyers take especial care to return the parcels they secure under the head of Blacks. This is done not only in justice to the gold product of Blacks, but is really necessary in order that tho division named may receive due credit in tho way of revenues arising therefrom.” Now, tho intent of this verbiage is that Cromwell has always given Blacks credit for the gold it has bought, whereas the fact is, and no one knows it better than the Editor of the Cromwell Argus that it never has been done before, and would not now were it not for our remarks. Holloway’s Pills.—Stomach, Liver, and Bowels —ln all painful affections of the stomach and disordered sections of the liver and bowels, one single trial of these !" ; lb | w.ll demonstrate that they possess regr ing and renovating powers in a high degree. They speedily restore the appetite, regulate the unpleasant distension of tho abdomen, and so prevent inflammation of the bowels and other serious abdominal ailments. Holloway’s Pills afford the geeatest comfort to tho dyspeptic invalid without harassing or weakening the most sensitive constitut on, or interfering materially with the ordinary studies, ploasures, or pursuits. The simplicity and efficacy of this treatment has evoked the gratitude of all classes in both hemispheres, and commanded a sale for these purifying Pills unprecedented in medical history.