The Dunstan Times. Beneath the rule of men ENTIRELY JUST the PEN is MIGHTIER than the SWORD. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1877.

Dunstan Times, Issue 804, 14 September 1877, Page 2

The Dunstan Times. Beneath the rule of men ENTIRELY JUST the PEN is MIGHTIER than the SWORD. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1877.

Thf. prayer of the Memorialists for a dismemberment of Vincent County, and the constituting of the Ridings of Hawea and Kawarau into a separate county has been refused ; the refusal being based on the report of W, L. Simpson, Esq, R.M. and Warden, who was appointed by His Excellency the Governor, Commissioner, to enquire into the Petition The letter containing the refusal will best explain itself, we therefore, publish it—it is as follows : Colonial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, 3rd Sept., 1877. Gentlemen, —Mr Simpson, the Commissioner appointed by his Excellency tho Governor to enquire into and report upon your petition praying that the Sidings of Hawea and Kawarau, in the County of Vincent, should be constituted into a new County, has made his report accordingly ; and 1 am directed by the Colonial Secretary to inform you that Mr Simpson finds—1. That thirty-nine signatures to tho petition are those of persons not entitled to sign, and that twentytwo of the signatures are not verified ns required by the Act. 2. That tbe petition is not signed by three fifths ot the electors of the two Ridings. 3. That the petition was not publicly notified as required by the Counties Act. These findings you will perceive are fatal to tho petition. —I have the honor to be, etc., 0. S. Cooper, tindor-Seerotary. David A. Jolly, Esq., and the other petitioners, Cromwell, County of Vincent.

It waa not our intention to have further than noticed the fact, hut as our Croxnw'oll contemporary has keen pleased to indulge in a larjge amount ot invective, and to cast reflections on all who considered it their duty to oppose the Petition, and even in fact, to question the spirit in which it was considered, we feel we should be shirking our duty if we allowed his insinuations to pass unchallenged. That the people of the Cromwell district concur with tho vapid ravings of the Editor of the Cromwell Argus, we will not so far insult their common sense to suppose—we feel convinced they are but the outcome of but one silly brain, and that one therefore we alone address. What does that silly brain mean when it says:—“ The prayer of the Petition has not been considered on its merits, but paltry technical points have been raised, so far with success. Intrigue and machination have prevailed over the honest desire of a people to sever themselves from a connection at once unnatural and repugnant, and no unwoi thy means we may be sure have been left untried to gain the victory. Although on this, occasion the defeat must be accepted,, we trust that the Separation Committee will take steps to learn what weapons have been used by the other side,” Such garbage is unnatural and repugnant, and unworthy a thought, and the whole is a libeloncommondecency. No-oneknows better than the Editor of the Argus that the opponents-to the Petition had nothing to gain, and but little to lose whichever way it went, and that their action was alone actuated by their sense of duty to the County as a whole, while, as to tho Petition being considered on its merits we think there is but one man who would dare to question it. The question for consideration was simply—were the Sections in the Counties Act relative to the constituting of new Counties complied with 1 Had the answer been yes all would have been well; but as it was no, our contemporary loses for the time what little judgment he ever possessed, and pens what we hope he has ere this repented. The first gold escort under the new regulations waa conveyed to Dunedin yesterday, taking down nearly 8000 ounces of gold. We have to acknowledge receipt of No. 10 of Colonial Hansard, batch of bills, and other papers. A Scratch Match will he played on the Clyde Cricket ground on Saturday the 22nd instant, between Members of the Club, and others interested in the game. The gardens in the district are beginning to put on their spring garb. All the earlier sorts of trees, almonds and peaches, are bursting into full bloom. Tn reply to questions the Government say—“ That in future a Synopsis of allintended Land Sales would he advertised in the local papers, and that Local bodies, addressing the Government on Public Service, need not pay postage. We have authority for saying that instructions have been received for the immediate survey of the blocks of land lately selected in the Cromwell district by Mr Warden Simpsen, and we believe the work will be commenced the beginning of the ensuing week. That district will not, therefore, much longer have to suffer for the want of land for settlement The Rev. A. G. Boyd, Presbyterian minister, whose circuit comprises Alexandra, Blacks, Matakanui, and O'y le, has, wo regret to hear, been incapacitated through severe illness from attending for i the past few weeks to his labors. We are happy to say, however, that he is now recovering and will shortly again he able to resume his duties. The Rev. gentleman’s complaint is heart disease, and as Dr Button, his medical adviser, forbids riding on horseback, the congregation are taking steps to provide him a buggy'. Within an hour or so the sum of L4O pounds was subscribed in Alexandra ; there is therefore hut little fear hut that sufficient will be subscribed to purchase a first-class turn out. On Friday afternoon last a man named W. Ryan, a miner residing at St. Bathans, but who, we understand, had arranged to work on Messrs M'Connochie and Tohill’s road contract, at Lauder Creek, was drowned whilst crossing the Manuhe’ikia River at the lower ford leading to Blacks. Mr. F. Leo, a farmer residing within a few hundred yards of where the accident happened, says he saw deceased, who was on horseback, take the" river about 200 yards above the usual crossing place, and when abont midway the horse began to plunge, and threw deceased over its head into the stream. It is conjectured that Ryan must have been struck with tho horse as he apparently made no effort to gain either bank. Mr Lee next Raw tho body being washed over a rapid some distance down into a gorge which there exists, but since then no trace whatever has been discovered ot it though diligent search has been made from where the accident happened to the junction with the Molyneux. The horse succeeded in getting out, and made its way to Blacks township. Advice to Mothers ! —Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of catting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It will relievo the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and tho little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It soothes tho child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dyssentory and diarrhera whether arising from toothing or other causes. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is IJd per bottle. Manufactured at 493 Ox-fjrd-street, London.

The charge of incendiarism preferred against Messrs Weir ami Samson, Princesstreet, Dundiu, resulted in an acquittal. The road works completed by tho County 'Council through Spear Grass and Bald Hill Flats, and other parts of the road between Alexandra and tho southern boundary of Vincent County, is a great improvement on tho old state of things. Another contract of some fifty chains, we notice, is just started. When this is completed wh doubt whether between Alexandra and Lawrence there will be another eight miles to bo compared to it. Messrs Johnson and M‘George, Engineers for the Counties of Tuapeba and Vincent respectively, met on Tuesday last and agreed upon tho boundary lino of the two Counties. The line as agreed upon, so far as wo can learn, is about half-way between Coal Creek and Chamouni Creek, consequently the whole of tho ■settlement in that neighbourhood is embraced in Vincent County. The West Coast Times understands that Mr Hogg, late agent for the Bank 'of New South Wales at Kumara, was in the enjoyment of the munificent salary of Ll5O per annum ; a liberal increase on the part of the institution having recently raised his annual allowance to that amount. The two officers in full charge of tho agency on a new and extensive gold-field were earning between them considerably less than an ordinary carpenter or blacksmith in the same. neighborhood. Messrs Hart and Campbell, photographers, who have now their stndio in Clyde, notify by advertisement that their stay will not be prolonged beyond the current mont hj. As the opportunity of having a true artistic photograph taken upcountry so seldom presents itself wo would suggest to all to cake advantage of these gentlemen’s visit. We feell justified in saying better artists never before visited the district, and an inspection of their portfolios of views and portraits taken during their tour will convince anyone of the truth of our assertion. Tho Alexandra Dramatic Amateurs announce their second performance, to take place at Alexandra, on Friday, the 28th instant, when, by special request they will repeat “Villikins and his Dinah,” as also “ An Unwarrantable Intrusion,” and “Cherry Bounce.” We really could not say too much in favor of the Company', W'hose acting would put to shame many who appear in much more pretentious entertainments. To be believed they must be seen, and we would impress upon all to put in an appearance on the night of the 28th. Tho proceeds on the occasion are to be handed over to the Treasurer of the Dunstan District Hospital. A very large area of ground, in fact the whole of Spear Grass and Bald Hill Flats are being put under crop for the next season. The weather so far has been exceedingly favorable for the farmers, and the ground is in splendid condition for seeding. Should the spring be equally as favorable there is every prospect of good crops. The same remarks apply equally to Blacks district, where there is a far larger area of ground under the plough than has ever been in years past. The proposed flour mill at Spottis Creek has given somewhat of a fillip to the farmers, who, in anticipation, have put a considerable -area under wheat. A New South Wales journal, the Western Independent, says : —“ A friend just back from America gives me a graphic description of the present appearance and occupation of the once notorious Francis Christie, alias Gardiner, the bushranger. When in San Francisco 1 asked about Gardiner. Accompanied by a policeman, 1 went one day, about eleven o’clock, to his whisky' mill in street. It w'as a low, vile street, in the worst part of Frisco, called “The Barbary Coast. ” The house was a fllthylooktng blackguard place, and all round on wooden forms were some ruffians, with heft of knife peeping out of their rags, hut now powerless to use them, sleeping off the previous night’s debauch. Gardiner looked simply wretched-; he was crippled with rheumatism, and not improved by drinking some of his own grog, the vile compound called whisky, old Bourbon. He was only running the place for another man, who traded upon his evil name, but he Was after all only a child in villany to the desperadoes who came to his place, so he had not even the poor consolation of being a loader amongst them. Ruined in health and impoverished in pocket, none of his ill-gotten gains left, he said to my friend that ho thought of sending a petition to the Government of New South Wales to bo allowed to return, if it was only to serve out his time. California was killing him, and he would sooner be hanged in New South Wales than live there. ” Holloway’s Ointment anti Piua—Disorder of the throat and chest.—Whoever has once made trial of these invaluable remedies can truthfully bear testimony to their astonishing efficacy, their curative and preservative powers against the many maladies of winter. The ointment, rubbed on tho chest acts most beneficially' in arresting inflammation, irritation, congestion, and all pectoral complaints. In ulcerated sore throat, diptheria, mumps, quinsey, and similar ailments, the Ointment should be well rubbed upon tho throat and summit of the chest at least twice a day', while the Pills are taken internally, according to the plainly printed directions. Holloway’s remedies constitute in themselves a perfect safeguard against most diseases dependent upon changeable or inclement weather. They counteract the sources of disease. Florilinf I For the Teeth and Breath. —A few drops of the liquid “ Ploriline” sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses tho teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculia-pcarly-whitenoss, and a delightful fragrance | to the breath. It removes all unpleasant I odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco ] smoko. “'The Fragrant Floriliue,”-being■ | composed in part oMloney and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of tho age. Price 2s fid, of , all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared by Henry C. Callup, 491!, Oxford-st., London

The case of George I’roudfoot for rape which came before the Dunediu Police Court on the Cth instant, has not beep as yet concluded. Valuable Discovery Foil tub Hair.—, If your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use the Mexican Hair Ronewer," for it teill positively restore in every case Grey or White hair to its original color, without leaving the disagreeable smell ot most “ Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the groWtn of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemist for “The Mexican Hair Renewer,” prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493, Oxford Street, London, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere, at 3s 6d per Bottle