The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1879.

Dunstan Times, Issue 877, 7 February 1879, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1879.

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

Up to the present time we do not remember of any particular capital having been made out of a visit to Clyde either of Vice Royalty, or of any particular member or members of His Excellency’s advisers ; the people of Clyde, as a rule, have treated their visitors as ordinary gentlemen ; they have extended to them every courtesy and shewn them the lions, living and dead, of the place, but as for deputationising them and begging for some of the good things at the disposal of their visitors, or uttering a complaint, the thing was never thought of. They have acted either as it they were rich enough and wanted nothing, or that they were poor and really in want, but were too proud to beg, and that they considered the know, ledge of their wants and requirements should come intuitively to those who had the power of giving. This sort of thing answered well enough in the past doubtless, as we know of very few things that have actually been wanted for the welfare of the place but have been supplied. The day however for this sort of thing is past, and it behoves us in self protection in the scramble, because it appears nothing is now given unless there is a howl, nay, it is incumbent on us to squeeze into the fore with our neighbors, and demand the things that are due us. The cry on all sides is “ land, give us land !” It must be patent to all that every demand cannot be acceded, therefore if we do not raise our voice and cry, give 1 -it will be thought that we do not want, and those whose requirements are nothing like so pressing—though they are more blatant in their bowlings—will get what this portion of the district is pining for. We do not know that it comes within the exact province of the Attorney-General and the Colonial Treasurer—the two gentlemen who in the course of a day or two will be in our midst—to express, or even venture an opinion on the question of settling the people on the lands, excepting it is that they are members of the Ministry, but they must be asked, and we will suggest that a deputation be appointed from amongst the leading men, not of the town alone, but of the district, and point out our particular n-ccssitics. Should they fail in their object they will have the satisfaction of knowing they tried. Railway communication the —the urgent necessity of at once pushing on with the Strath-taieri line—is another question worthy of mention, and plenty of other matters may occur to the minds of some of the deputation. We have done our duty so far in drawing attention to the opportunity, aud the fault will not be ours if it is not taken advantage of. It is arranged that the Marquis of Normauby will visit Dunedin before he leaves for Victoria. The attention of carpenters and builders is directed to the advertisement calling for tenders for placing new wood ceiling to the Clyde Town Hall. A meeting of the members of the Presbyterian congregations of the Dunstan district will be held in the Church at Alexandra, on Monday evening at 7 p.m., to deal with matters generally relating to the Church The workmen are still busily engaged in cutting away th« foundations for the moorings of the bridge across the Manuherikia River, at Alexandra. The work being in solid rock makes it both difficult and tedious. The first monthly meeting of the newly elected Committee of Management of the Dunstan District Hospital, will take place on Monday next the 18th instant. As the business to he transacted will he the Election of Officers, and the consideration generally of the financial position of the Institution, a full attendance of members is desired. Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Rheu matism and rheumatic gout are the most dreaded of all diseases, because their victims know that they are safe at no season, and at no age secure. Hollow-ay’s Ointment, after fermentation of the painful parts, gives greater relief than anv other application, but it must be diligently used to obtain this desirable result. It has been highly commended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and nf both sexes for rendering their attacks less frequent and rigorous; and for repressing snur perspirations and soothing the nerves. In many cases, Holloway’s Ointment and Pills hj ive proved the greatest blessing in removing rheumatism and rheumatic gout which had assailed persons previouslyhealthy and in the prime of life. Throat Affections and Hoarseness. All suffering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will he 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 la Ijd 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 S f amp around each box. —Manufactured by John I. Brown & Sons, Boston, United i States. Depot, 493, Oxford-street, London

A bank clerk at Brussels is charged with embezzling, or stealing, no less than 4,600,000J015. He absconded, and when caught at Liverpool he had 1,600,000d015. in money in bis possession. The Minister of Works intimated to a deputation from Balclutha, that the Government would be prepared to grant a loan of L 7500 for the purpose of re-builcling the Balclutha Bridge. The death of the celebrated John Thomas Smith, who, seven times was Mayor of Melbourne is announced. The Australasian says the funeral of the deceased was very largely attended. A large number of the very latest works by the most popular modern authors have been purchased by the Clyde Athenaeum Committee, and will be placed on the shelves in the course of next week. We are requested to state that after date, none but subscribers will be entitled to take books out of the Library. A Home paper says “ An extradition treaty entered into with Spain in June last came into force on the 9th of December last. It applies to all crimes and indicta ble offences recognised by the laws of both countries, and is retrospective iu its action, so that numbers of persons who are “ wanted,” amongst others Mr Nichol Fleming of the Glasgow City Bank, will have to seek an asylum further afield if they wish to avoid arrest.” In the District Court, Clyde, held on Monday last, before His Honor Judge Harvey, the only business was in the bankruptcy division, and was the application by James Samson, of Alexandra, for his discharge, which was granted, there being no opposition by either the creditors or the trustee. An entertainment is to be given on Friday next, the 14th the Town Hall, Alexandra, in aid of the funds of the local Cricket. Club. The entertainment will consist of vocal and instrumental music, and a dramatic perfo-mance by the Alexandra Hramatic Amateurs ; the whole to conclude with a dance. From the well known ability of the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly give their services at local entertainments, a most enjoyable evening may be expected ; we accordingly hope to meet a bumper house. Amongst the many rumors respecting the Kelly gang is the following, which we select from Victorian telegrams published in our Dunedin contemporaries : “It is reported t iat the Kellys have been joined by two additional men. A story is current that, a quarrel has took place between Med Kelly and Stephen Hart, over the Euroa plunder, and that a separation nearly ensued.” We have no reason to doubt the report, but hive stong reasons to doubt its truth, otherwise the only conclusion that can be come to is that the police authorities do not want to catch the gang. The Brace Herald says —“ There recently left Milton, on a visit to England, a gentleman well known and respected throughout the Province, and especially in Milton and Balclutha. As landlord of hotels in both of these places Mr Stanbrook has gained good opinions from all people desiring comfort and well reg dated houses of public entertainment. Mr Stanbrook was for some time a most useful member ot the Milton Borough Council. His visit to the old country will extend over some nine months, and he may expect a hearty welcome on his return.” A noteworthy instance ot commerUal morality (says the Liverpool Mercury) is announced by Mr Peter Bancroft, of Apsley Buildings, Oldhall street. On Saturday lost he received an unsigned letter, in which was enclosed a bank note for LIOOO. The only information vouched by the sender was that the bank note was the amount of an old debt and accumulated interest, which he was sorry not to have been in a position to forward to Mr P>ancroft before. Mr Bancroft has not the slightest idea from whom ho has received this conscience money. The Tapanui Courier reports the destruction, by tire, of a new steam threshing mill and two stacks of wheat—the whole unin sured—the property of J. F. Kitching, Esq., Moa Flat Station, and says this is the second mill lost by Mr Kitching during the past few months. The fact of so many steam threshing mills being destroyed by tire points to the necessity of one of two things being necessary : the first is, a more careful supervision whilst they are at work, or a re-modelling of the furnace and flues, so as to prevent the emitting of sparks from i he funnel, and the escaping of live embers from the furnace. Mr W. L. Simpson, Coroner, held an inquest on Saturday last, at Blacks No. 1 (Ophir) in to the cause of the fire which destroyed the hotel of Mr MTntosh’s, at Blacks, on the previous Sunday morning. The result of the inquiry was, that the fire was accidental, and caused by a spark from the kitchen stove, being blown into a crevice of the roof. Mr MTntosh estimates bis loss at L 1,2000. Of which only L4OO was covered by insurance. Great sympathy is expressed for Mr and Mrs MTntosh, and most deservedly so, as by the dint of great perseverance and industry they had made for themselves the home they have lost. Everything excepting what they stood upright in is destroyed. The case is a singuiariy distressing one, and one that well merits a public recognition. Floriline 1 For the and Breath. —A few drops of the liquid “ Floriline ” sprinkled on a' wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the-teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and arloligbtful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “ The Fragrant Floriline,” being composed in part ot Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. 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Mr B, Naylor informs us that he has started work with a new harvester and binder on his farm on Spottia Hundred. It is one of M'Cormicks, and be says it works beautifully, and is a most wonderful labor-saving apparatus, one man, as driver, doing the work equally as well and quicker than seven or eight men with a Beid and Gray’s old-fashioned reaper. The crops at Speargrass and Bald Hill Flats look better this year than they have done for many previous, and to all appearance there is a far greater area. The reapers are all busily employed, and by the number of stocks in the fields a bountiful harvest may he relied on. The straw, as a rule, is short, but the heads (oats) are well filled, and promised to turn out well—4o bushels is about the estimated average. Some fields of wheat and barley look exceedingly well, but the potatoes, as a rule, are not what could have been desired ; however, they will not be quite so scarce as was anticipated. There is some talk of getting A steam mill on to the flat to thresh all the* crops. From the quantity there will be it should pay both owner of the mill and the farmer. Encouraging miningnews has arrived, and from the long silent Longwood district, and we hope is the forerunner ot intelligence telling of good and permanent gold finds. A letter ablressel to Mr. J. W. Bain by Mr C. Port, of Riverton, has been placed at our disposal, anil states that a reef between eighteen inches and two feet thick, carrying visible gold, had been struck in a claim a Ijoiuing the Invercargill Company’ s ground. The claim is known as Port and Douglas’, and the reef from it strikes through the corner of the company’s ground. Mr Port says that they were led to the reef by tracing loose specimens, and struck it on the cap. The value of the stone has not been estimated, but it is thought that the reef will prove highly paying. We hope so, and that a pciod of prosperity long waited for by the miners of the locality has at last dawned upon Longwood.—Weekly Times. A somewhat serious accident happened to the driver of a bullock waggon, named “ Black," or “ Portuguese Jack,” whilst returning homewards, a few days hack, with his empty waggon from Alexandra to Tapanni, and when within a few hundred yards from Cameron’s Hotel, Butcher’s Gully. It appears he was getting up on to the pole of | his waggon when one of the bullocks swerved and caused the poor fellow to overbalance himself and fall backwards, his head alighting immediately before one of the front wheels, A man, who was with him, seeing the accident at once stopped the waggon, and released him from the perilous position. Dr Feltham, of Alexandra, was soon on the spot and dressed the wounds, which, strange to say, proved but of a superficial character, though at first they assumed a very seiious appearance as large pieces of the hair and skin were torn away from the scalp, and the face and neck were terribly scratched. With the skill of Dr Feltham and the unremitting care and attention of Mr and Mrs Cameron a few days sufficed to put him right again, when he renewed Ins journey. The escape appears to have been a miraculous one, as all agree in Btying that if the wheel did not go over the head it must have been driven before the wheel for the distance of a few feet at least. Gnldshrough's Monthly Circular contains the following information of interest to our squatting friends At the auction sales held during the past month 14,360 have been catalogued and 11,284 hales sold, thus making a total of 134.633 bales offered and 99,441 hales sold since the opening of the season in October. Prices have been fairly maintained during the month, considering the unsatisfactory advices from the home markets. At the la!er sales an easier tone has been apparent, and present rates may be quoted a little lower, thougn not to an appreciable extent, except as regards inferior descriptions and crossbreds, of which a considerable proportion has been offered, and which show a decline. Advices from the home markets continue unsatisfactory, trade generally being in a state of depression, more especially in the English woollen districts and in the United States. On the Continent a somewhat better feeling prevails, and manufacturers are fairly employed ; hence they were enabled to operate to a considerable extent at the November and December sales ; otherwise, no doubt, the re notion would have been greater. It is not easy m estimate the probable range of prices at the coming February and March sales, hut, looking at the present aspect of affairs, there seems hut little prospect of improvement, unjess the easier tone of the money market advised by telegram should exercise a favourable effect. It seems not improbable that it may have a beneficial influence, and thus induce an increased demand, whilst the excellent condition of the wools to be offered should also stimulate competition. The shipments to date are 230,667 hales, being 10,316 hales in excess ot the shipments at the corresnonding dates last year. Exchange o*i London continues at. one quarter percent, for drafts at sixty days’ sight, and half per cen. extra for each month additional. Freights to London per sailing vessels are now very low, late ra' being f 1 for greasy, and fd per pound washed. 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