The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1878.

Dunstan Times, Issue 821, 11 January 1878, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1878.

Beneath the rule of men entirety just the pen is mightier than the sword.

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. —o—(FP.OJI OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Dunedin, Jauuaiy 10th. Mr R. Oliver, of Dimo.lin, and Mr Joyce, solicitor, are likely to oppose Mr Green for the Port, vice Mr Reynolds. Mr Murray, at Milton, last night expressed himself opposed to universal suffrage and an elective Upper House. He strongly denounced the action of the Ministry in colonising the Land Fund. An amendment declining to support Mr Murray because he would ‘not thoroughly support Sir George Grey was negatived, and a vote of confidence carried. Mr Larnaoh-told a deputation re Tapanui Railway, that, the line would be open in twelve months. Meetings for the election of "Education Committees are to be held on the 29th, and to elect representatives at the Board on the following Tuesday. The case against Mrs Galloway' for perjury broke down. The. Sessions are adjourned till Monday, to enable the Crown to intimate what action it intends taking rc Proudfoot. Mr Reynolds, lit his meeting last night, said nothing new, only intimating hia intention to resign. Mr Ballance joins the Ministry to-mor-In the Cricket Match Australia v. Invercargill Twenty-two, the latter made SS runs. Wesney (not out) contributing 99. Australia, 126 runs, one wicket. C. Bannennan (not out), 02; Horran (not out), 41. INTERCOLONIAL. The revolutionary proceedings of the Berry Government are causing intense excitement. Public business in Victoria is entirely suspended. Yesterday they dismissed all country judges, magistrates, and heads of departments. LATEST AVAR N BAA'S. The Star's special says that Earl Derby has intimated to Russia that England must participate in the peace negotiations. The King of Italy is dangerously ill.

The usual monthly meeting of the''Committee ot Management of the Dunstan District Hospital will be hcM in the Library Hall on Monday evening next, the 13th in■stant. ' ' "• *" ''

A very pleasant time was spent in the Town Hall, Clyde, lust evening, when the lovers of the “ mazy waltz ’■ tripped it right merrily to the strains of the Clyde Brass Band. » ■ v ” '

The Arrow Observer says :—“ Christmas cakes ” from the All Nations and Homeward Bound Companies claims, Maoetown, have come down during the past week, weighing respectively 390 and 83 ounces. Mr Jabez Burton, auctioneer, of Roxburgh, notifies that 'he will hold a sale by auction of dairy cows, fat and mixed cattle, horses, &c., on Wednesday next, the 16th instant, at Heron’s Yards, Roxburgh.— See advertisement.

Mr J. C. Chappie, we notice, is applying for his auctioneer’s license for the current year as a resident of Tiger Hill. By so doing Mr Chappie withdraws from the coffers of the Alexandra Corporation the amount of tho license fee, LSO, and hands same together with his allegiance (we suppose) to the Vincent County. Wo have to acknowledge receipt from the publishers,-copies of Mills, Dick and Go's, and Mackay's book Almanacs for 1878. There is a marked improvement in the getup ot both books, while the contents are of a most useful character. We look upon either as being indispensable ic any household.

Tire'usual monthly Escort was ■ conveyed to Dunedin on Tuesday last. Through some new faugled notion on the part of the Banks, who refuse to give any information as to the quantities of gold held by them, we are unable to give the quantities produced in the separate districts. We are informed, however, by •very good authority, that the quantity of the precious metal sent from Tinkers Gully is little short of 5000 ounces, 3000 ounces of which was purchased by the Colonial Bank at Cromwell ; the balance by the Bank of New South Wales, at Blacks.

The Concert to be given in the Town Hal!, Clyde, by the Philharmonic Society, on Friday next, the 18th inst., in aid of the funds of the Dims tan District Hospital promises by the programme, which appears in another column, to be the greatest musical an 1 vocal treat ever yet given to a Clyde audience. A reference to the programme will show that the whole of the talent of the entire district, besides several strangers, have kindly consented to give their valued services on the occasion. We shall hope to see them supported by a numerous audience. A copy of a memorir 1 purposed to be presented to the Vincent County Council at its next meeting by Mr.T. C. Chappie, has been handed to us with a request that we should publish same. Wo had intended complying with the request, but as Mr Chappie has so far deviated from the usual course by preferring the same request to the Cromwell Argus (in the columns of which we notice it appears), we, at no small inconvenience to ourselves, as tire matter is already in type, decline to publish it. Had it been intimated to us that the Cromwell Argus would be asked to publish it these remarks would not have been needed, nor would Mr Chappie have committed so gross a breach of etiquette as he has been guilty of. Mr Davidson, manager of the Matakanui Station, intimates by advertisement that from date all pigs found running on the Station will bo destroyed. Wo have wondered that such an announcement was not made long ago, as in many places it more resembles a 'pig than a sheep run. Pigs, we should imagine, must be a most unmitigated nuisance when running about in droves as they do on this particular run, not alone from the damagi they do by rooting over the surface of the ground and thus destroying the food both present and'future but from them harassing the sheep, and when opportunity presents killing the young lambs. Tho “Tapanui Courier,” which, up to the present has been owned by Mr Ferguson, the proprietor of the “ Tuapcka Times,” and printed by him at his office, Lawrence, has changed hands, Mr. W. Quin and Mr J. A. Mooney being the purchasers, who, we understand, will in future publish it at Tapanui. Mr Quiu has been for many years travelling agent and reporter for the “Tuapeka Times,” during which time he has made many friends. We heartily wish Mr Quin and his partner every success in their venture.

The annual picnic in the Clyde Parsonage took place yesterday afternoon, hut from causes—the shortness of notice given, and the threatening weather— there were not quite so many present as we have seen in former years. Everything was done and the day fixed doubtless with the very best intentions, hut we are afraid that maturity of consideration was not given to the matter it deserved. The Parsonage picnic is becoming quite an institution, and at that a very enjoyable one. and it will he a pity and ever to bo regretted if it does not increase in popularity rather than otherwiseAs a picnic ground the parsonage in this part of the world is not to he equalled, there being plenty of shelter and fine grassy lawns for the youngsters to gambol over. Tire arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of all were perfect, there being abundance of everything that could he desired. The company began to arrive by 2 p.m., and by 4 p.m. in the afternoon there were a great many present, and all the customary out-door games were in full swing. The Revd. Mr Dcwe and Mrs Dewc, supported by their aide de camps— the ladies—were kept fairly busy attending to the numerous calls on them, and by the time there was a general dispersal they must have been well fatigued. There were a good few visi tors, who, together with the townspeople alike expressed themselves as having spent a most jolly time, the only regret being heard that it is not a monthly instead of an annual treat.

According to the Evening Star the first meeting of householders for the election of School Committees will take place at the latter end of this month ; the nominations ■for the Education Board in February ; and the new Boards will assume office upon April 30th.

The Moanatari Mine, Thames, yielded during 1877, about 40,000 ounces of gold, and paid’in dividends nearly 17100,000. The jtjuici juwu ol lue Tiiauuaf auu Coromandel, for 1877', was 128,408 ounces, as against 69,807 ounces for 1870.

The Champion Wrestling, which took place in the Caledonian Society’s grounds, Duuedin, on the sth inst., resulted in a victory fort). Tyson, after a splendid contest. R. Dagg. obtained one throw. According to a-Paris paper, a-French lady of rank has just died at the age of eightyfour, who has been accustomed for the last thirty years to smoke a pipe twice a day. In 1845 she married a wealthy sea captain, and obtained a promise from 'him to abandon smoking of which ho was extremely fond. He kept his word, but died shortly after from regret—so it is alleged. His widow was so overcome with grief and remorse, that from that time to the day of her death she smoked a couple of pipes a day, ■ and desired at her death that her pipe should be buried with her.

A Wellington correspondent to the Morning Herald says:—“ Th- appointment Of papers in lieu Of Provincial Government Gazettes for the insertion of all notices is revoked. There is to be no monoply in future.” This is as it should be. The local newspapers being made the -means of ditseminating information respecting the district, in which they circulate will he looked upon as a great boon, and the Government in taking this step are but conceding an act of justice that has been too long withheld, not alone from the people but frem the newspaper proprietors. It is as well that the public should be acquainted with the last clause of the Amended Rabbit Nuisance Act. It is as follows “If any person shall knowingly and willingly liberate in any part of the Colony any live rabbit or rabbits, every person so offending, shall, upon conviction before two Justices and at their discretion, bo liable to be committed to gaol, with or without hard labour, for any ttrm not exceeding six mouths, or to forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding 1.50. All proceedings under this provision shall be heard and determined in a summary way.” At the last meeting of tho Taieri County Council a letter was read from Mr Vincent Pyke, M.H.R., stating that when he was examined as a witness before the Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the Strathtaieri Bill, he was asked whether the County authorities would, during the recess, obtain for the information of Parliament statistical information as to the amount of traffic at present traversing the County (say for a period of twelve months) along the route of the Strathtaieri railway ; ho ventured to promise that they would do so, and he now asked for assistance, so that the required information may be furnished in the ensuing session. —lt was resolved that the information be given.

Tlie Daily Times says Amongst Die list of notices of insolvency published in Saturday’s issue the name of Mr Henry Smythies, estate agent, Otepopo, appeared. The name was copied from the ordinary list of insolvents in the Supreme Court, but should not have appeared in a notice of bankruptcy, as it was not really such. We have since ascertained that the name on the list was due to the fact that Mr James Urc Russell had filed a petition Upon the grounds that Mr Smythies had refused to pay Mr Russell’s demand on a judgment obtained, calling upon Mr Smythies to show cause why he should not pay the amount claimed, or be adjudged a bankrupt. Mr Smythies may show reasons why he should not be adjudicated a bankrupt when the case comes on to be heard ; and we would respectfully suggest that in drawing up the list of bankruptcies in the Supremo Court office the names of those persons against whom a mere petition has been filed should be separated from those who have themselves admitted their insolvency by filing th«ir own petitions in bankruptcy.

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A somewhat novel editorial difficulty Was announced in the Himalaya Chronicle a few weeks since as follows:—“We have to apologise to our readers for the paucity of matter in to-day's issue, in consequence of some of our staff having absconded after having drawn more pay than was duo to them,”

We (Auckland Star) learnt that a European who lately .visited the Ngatimar.iapoto at Kawhia in the interests of Melbourne capitalists submitted a novel proposal to the natives. He carried with'"him a flag, unknown in our national code which he ostentatiously displayed in the various villages. At Kawhia he requested the chiefs to give him over half a million acres of land, on condition that he should settle Europeans upon it who are hostile to the Government, and who in the event of war 'between the Europeans and the Maoris would take the side of the latter. The wily Ngatimaniapoto chiefs listened to his representations, and appeared to be considerably impressed with the scheme. The result was that he paid Over a sum Of‘f,3oo by way of an advance to the natives, but received not a scrap of paper or any kind Of Undertaking in ’return, and the probability is that he will never receive any. The NgatimaniapOtos are too shrewd to be deceived by such an artifice as this.

In tin article on “dredging for gold in the 'Buller River” and published in the Weslport Times of December 31st 4877, appears the following “Of late, however, practical men have come into the field, and without parade of great expectations, or any appeal to the public for help,' have set to work, built a dredge punt, set into work and with a small prospecting shovel or spoon as it 'is technically termed 'have proved beyond all possible doubt 'that river dredging will pay. Thus encouraged, Messrs Hutton, Cameron, and Co , have sent to Dunedin for a dredging spoon of full size. This obtained they'will set about extending their operations, and their initiatory efforts will, we doubt not, lead to quite a fleet of dredges being soon placed on the river. Mr Cameron,’who‘built and was part owner of the famed Alabama dredge on the Molyneux river, and Of the Pioneer on the Shotover, says the Buffer is much more easily worked than any of the Otago streams, on account of theie being less drift or top stuff toTsmovc, and dlso less tailings’from sluicing claims on the river banks. The last source of impediment being a serious obstacle to river dredging in Otago. He believes that Within a few months most of the old Otago dredgers Will give the Buffer river a' trial.

The following we 'extract from the Herald’s report of the last meeting of the Waste Lands Board : - The report from the District Land Officer, Clyde, respecting section 'l, block XXVIL, Cromwell, was read. It recommended that the section referred to should he reserved, and legally vested in the Municipal Council. On the 13th November, I Slid, the Under Provincial Secretary wrote, intimating that the Government approved of the proposal of the Corporation to exchange section 40, block T, for the site in Melmore Terrace, section 27. From that date, the Corporation of Cromwell began to deal with section 2" as a reserve, and in November, 1866, they called for tenders for levelling it, and intimated to Mr Goodger, whose hotel stood some 7ft on the section, that he Would be asked to pay rent, which he di-1 for a period of ten years. Subsequently the present occupants of the balance of the section viz., Mr'Colclough, Mr Goodger, Mr Murrell, Mr Marshall, and the Cromwell Argus proprietor, became tenants of the Corporation of said ground, and they only stopped paying rent when they'discovered the Corporation were not in a position, to grant leases, but almost all -express their willingness to pay rent immediately on getting a lease.—The Chairman said the land had not yet been reserved.—Consideration of the matter was postponed for a fortnight.—Mr George Naylor asked permission to purchase sections 30, 31, 34, and 35, block 111., Lauder district.—Referred to the Chief Commissioner. The funny man of the Oamaru Evening Mail says : —The honourable member for Waikouaiti is said to be engaged in a new W'ork, entitled “ The Hidden Beauties of Atkinaoniana; or, “Nipped in the Bud,” in which the public will bo treated to the balance of the well-prepared, but interrupted, speech so ruthlessly cut short in the House during the last “ no-confidence” debate. The hon. gentleman will shortly read the result of his labours to the people of his district. Nor is Mr Slanders asleep. He will shortly deliver to the electors of Lake Wakatip a dissertation on “ Woman, lovely woman,” in which he will dilate upon the following subjects : Duality of love ; toomueh of a good thing ; internal and external conflicts ; or mental and physical anguish ; Resolution—One enough for any man, but the difficulty of deciding which is best; their winning way in love or War ; or, the projected departure ! the recognition ! ! the embrace !!! the fair chaperone !! ! ! woman and music ; the analogy between the two studies ; familiar melodies, or the “ Rogue’s March” and “The Girl I left Behind Me reclining on a rail—socially and politically—“On which aide shall I fall I fall ?” “Oh ! you are here ! I thought you were there or mistaken identity— tho effigy—or “ Not me, tny love—only a base imitation ; military honors ; waste of raw custard ; floury compliments; more liberality than I expected ; or, my personal appearancewhite and yellow on black, a good contrast; aim straight, and don’t spoil my hat; smothered in honor, or a surfeit of attention ; overcome by music, and egged on to desperation ; take my arm, dear, and receive a share of the honors—" I’m no longer hangry a. dofibt! —which is my effigy, and which is me? An inquiry, “Can you toll me where my William’s gone tableau —no room in tho inn, or “my lodging is on the cold ground.”

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. Under the Financial Arrangements Act all Counties not containing Road Boards will in future get a subsidy of L2 to LI on all rates collected instead of LI to LI.

On Monday next the return match between the Roxburgh and Dunstan District Cricket Clubs will take place on the Clyde ground, wickets to be pitched at 11 a.m. The game is likely to be a well contested one, both Clubs bringing tlic plck of their men into th~ 1

The County Council, We notice, have gangs of men now engaged doing some most necessary works on the Blacks road, and which when completed will be a great boon to the travelling public. There are soma few spots on this road which, in wet seasons, are perfect quagmires : notably the hill falling into Young Hill Creek, the flat on the Clyde side of Chatto Creek, Tiger Hill Flat, and the hill falling into Spottis Creek. We see no move being made towards repairing these, but before the wet season sets in we hope that something will be done, otherwise the journey to and from Blacks will be anything but an enviable one duriug the winter season.

At the meeting of Sir George Grey in Auckland, Dr Wallis is reported to have said as fallows “He would say nothing now about rogues and trimmers in any Legislature in general. Following the example of an old Scotch story, he would not utter his sentiments, but would whistle them. [The Doctor here struck up the first stave of ‘ 0, was na’ he a roguey—the piper of Dundee,’ amidst great laughter.]”—Next ■we find the fascinating and accomplished Mr Tole speaking, and reported thus:—“He might say that the ladies had exercised some influence over the proceedings of Parliament; but he had been such a well-known party man that it was impossible to bring him within the influence of their fascinations. (Baugh ter. j” Throat Afj'ectione 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'd Bronchial Troches.” These famous “ lozenges” are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is lid per box. People troubled with a “ backing 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. Dc.pot, 493, Oxford-street, London RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT, CLYDE. —o—(Before W. L. Simpson, Esq., R.M.) Thursday, January, 10, J. Norman v. J. Wilson. -Assault.— Fined 20s. and costs. Police v. Cox. Breach of Licensing Ordinance, by keeping house open after hours on the 2nd instant. Mr Inspector .Moore said that it is the practice of closing the bar doors, but keeping the side door open, and j supplying liquors after hours therefrom. He brought this case purely as a test case, having nothing special to say agab st Mr Cox. Fined ss. and costs.

W. Auckland v. C. Ilueston. Claim, U33 19s. The defendant pleaded indebted. The plaintiff offered to take payment at the rate of ‘2os, per week. Judgment for the amount. The defendant by leave of the plaintiff, being allowed to liquidate the amount by payments of 20a per week. Failing payment of instalments, distress to issue.

A. T. Thomson v. C, Hucston. Amount confessed. Judgment not to to be entered up till the 2lth inst., the day lixed for hearing. WARDEN’S COURT. (Before W. L. Simpson, Esq., AVarden.) J. D. Feraud v. Corporation of the Town of Clyde. —Application that defendants’ water license from tlmAA'a! Kori Keri Creek be cancelled, and that water race be declared abandoned, on the grounds that the water has not been used for mining purposes, and that the race has been abandoned and destroyed for the past twelve months.

Mr Feraud asked the AA'arden to visit the race before the case was gone into. Mr Simpson objected, as by so doing be became a witness as well as a judge of tbs case. He said he was guided in this matter by general practice, and in accordonce with practice as adopted and laid down by the late AA’ilsnn Gray. Mr F. J. Wilson conducted the case for the Corporation ; Mr Feraud conducted his own case. J. I). Feraud gave evidence in support of h;s application, averring that for the past two years and move the water race had not been used for mining purposes ; that from his seat at the Council table, as Councillor, he had moved and got carried resolutions to put the race in repair and invite applications for the rental of same, but that the Corporation had failed persistently' in carrying into effect these resolutions.

Mr Wilson asked how the legal maxim would apply “That a man can take no action against his own wrong.”

Mr Ferand in cross-examination said ; I am not sure that I am legally a Councillor ; in fact, I am not a Councillor. My election took place on the ."Ist July instead of on the Ist day of August. I had this pointed out to me only a few days ago. If my application is granted I intend to apply for it. My farm, Monte Christo, is dependent on a supply of water. In 1873 1 app ied to the Waste Lands Board for a right of water from the Wai Keri Kcri CVcek, for irrigation and domestic purposes, but it was refused on the ground that there Was no Sparc water in the Creek. Mr Naylor, ox Mayor of Clyde, and C. Hurston, Town Clerk, were examined. Their evidence went to prove that th« Corporation purchased the water in question as part of a general water works Scheme for the town, that the scheme had been partially camel out. but foe.want of funds it had.

for tbe present, dropped ; that the w iU t had been let under the Understanding that tbe Corporation run no risk. That f. r a time the water race certificates had been allowed to run out, but that it was renewed again on payment of a fine, and that for the past few months the efforts of the Council had been directed to rent the water for mining purposes.

THa nricrinal of t.hfi water rar.« anil several other documents asked for by. Mr Feraud not being [in Court an adjournment till the 18th was granted for the pro- ■ duction of same. The Court then adjourned.