The Dunstan Times CLYDE, FRIDAY. JUNE 30, 1882.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1054, 30 June 1882, Page 2

The Dunstan Times

CLYDE, FRIDAY. JUNE 30, 1882.

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

The Cromwell Argus says “We understand proceedings are about being initiated to test the legality of Cr. McGinnis’s action at Friday’s Council meeting. The funds necessary to carry the matter through the law Courts are already subscribed.” Our contemporary is [so very curt that wo cannot but think he has authority for making the statement. Tf so we are really very sorry, thinking as we do that sufficient valuable time ami foolish money has already been expended over the very emp'y queston a- which side of the County shall have the creddof holding the County Chai . matff The whole thing is so insignificant that we have neither inclination nor time to devote to it. \\ c cannot hut say, however, that we are not alone tired of the subject hut we aie heartily ashamed of, and much d with all those cun-

corned who persist in keeping the hall of litigation rolling instead of attending to tho true interests of the County. It is a very general cry outside that the departmental expellees - f tho County are out of proportion to tho revenue and expenditure; and if we are to believe some of the Councillors when they assume the indignantly virtuous over this question they hold to tho same views. Yet what do we find they have done for the past eight months, and what do they purpose doing in future? the contemplated action is sufficient answer; j but to put it plainly, they intend to perpetuate the wrong. We can only say, Fie on them, Regarding the departmental expenses, however, wo never did and never will admit that in the County mill there have been one single cat more than there wore mice to kill ; and wo will even go further that with largo important, and difficult works yet to he constructed in the County, the services of the Engineer cannot be dispense I with, and considering the chaotic confusion the affairs generally of the County are in, through the Chairman contest, one pair of hands is little enough t> cope with them. Let us hope better counsels will prevail, and that a way honorable to all alike may be found out of the difficulty. Fourth Page.—For balance of reading matter see fourth page. Sale by Auction.—Mr. Fache desires us to draw attention to the unreserved sale I y auction of draught horses, milch cows, etc., at Blacks, on Thursday, the 12th of Jnly. A Much Needed Society.— V movement is on foot in Hum din for the forn alion of a Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Messrs. George Fenwick and H. Houghton being the chief movers.

To a CoRRESPo-JDKNr,— As “Settler” has not given us his name, not necessarily for publication but as evidence of good faith, his letter on fences and cattle traps cannot be published Settler must also if ho wishes his coimimnica ion published not attempt to disguise Ins individuality by bad spelling, or come the laime duck ove us jb) posting (his letters at Alexaimra South.

Goon News. -The Wakalijm Mail says : We are informed that news has been received of the safe arrival in England of Mi. J. S Worthington, (Jleik of the Court, Queenstown, an that belt s miflergono the Operation for cancer at the mot oi b.s tongue. The operation is s»id to have been performed successfully by one of the most skilful surgeons in Europe ; it is to be hoped that time may prove a perfect cure has been effected, j

Ikb Hovns —By all accounts an enormous amount of damage was done to the roads by the late rains in the Northern hidings of the County especially. In the Hawea Hiding by the breaking away culverts, washing away sidings and the imoads causal by the Hooded creeks and livers ; hundreds of pounds of ex'enditure will he required befmeeveu ordinary traffic can be resumed, Staffs of bands have been engaged and put on the most urgently rt-qui el works, and with Air Maegenrges peis ml supervision we shall expect soon to he..r of the damages being repaired.

i Ihe County Cuairm vn.— By our report of the proceedings of the ape ia, meeting 0 f the Vincent County Council, held at Clyde onFiiday last, th i third i us t., it will be seen that Cr. ■ cCuinis was elected Chairman for the current year. Let u< hope that this much vexed question is at last settled, and that the Councidors will site their way clear to proceed with the work of the County. All business has been virtually held in abeyance for eight months, —time eunuch in all conscience to set le the insignificant question as to «ho should have the honor of being dubbed Chairman. The Lkonopuosi-,— According to the Pitlexlm d/ llxtculc ol home, Signor Lasina has invented a new musical instrument, which he calls th ■ “ legimphone,” resem blmg tlie Madera y paya, so well-known in Spam. This instrument, on the perfec in" of which Signor Lasina has worked for years is in thy snape of a tiiangle. and consists of forty-live small loos of while pophn wood, lying each one on six short straws standing no a plank of deal. The musican strikes these foils with two sticks, as if they cun posed the key hoard of a piano, and pi,-us with ease and accuracy tiie most dtfii nit pieces of music. Signor L isina intends to give a series of punlie concerts to intio luce his legnophone to the notice of ama-cu s. Our Mineral Hi sources—F.om the fact of speculation having commenced in Alexandra Antnnonv Mine shares we in iv expect shutt yto sec wink commenced. Th-i lode was taken up some few months ago i y Messrs Bennett, Foxwell, and Duwcou. aim we umlei stand the latter has disposed of a third of his interest for the s'nn of fin which brings up the pies-nr, marked value of the claim to £lB l). To our mini ml resources—other than gold—we doubtless shall hsve to look for our future p osperity, and it must he very eheering th ic at this early stage of our history the development of our mineral lodes has commenced.

Serious Landslip at i Tmmwki.l —A slip of earth of mure than the ordinary character occurred ou Wednesday night last, from the side of the steep range ou the eastern hank of the Clutha, immediately opposite Cromwell, and fallim; directly into the Clutha. Hundreds of tons of stone and earth were dislodged, the which in descent made a noise as of a dnnhle-bairelied earthquake, and completely prostrated the weakei nerved of the denizens of the metropolis of the goldfields. Fortunately, however, beyond the scare there was no harm done; but should the vholo side of the range slip away some day, which is not atall improha. ble, ns we are informed there are fissures and cracks light up the range, two or tlnee feet wide, there might arise danger ; it would therefore to our minds he well to take lime by the forelock and ascertain the extent of the damage likelv to accrue from such a mishap, and if [o sihle pievent it.

jhk uoldkn date Mining Company.— We would draw the attention of shareholders in this company to a meeting to bo hild on July 8, at thj co.iqany’s office, Dcau’s Gully. Gold Duty.—The Ooldfie’ds members are veiy resolute in their determination to enforce the decision of the House that the gold duty should be abolished,Jand threaten to oppose Ministers unless the latter agree to it. Babbit Poison.—The following is recommended as an effective poison for rabbits: lo 9 gallons of waterlput 11b of phosphorus, warm and stir till phosphorus is molted, then put in lOOlbs. wheat or oats, with from 11b, to 51bs. sugar, then withdraw the fire ; cover the pot well and let steam for 24 hours. Before using add loz, oil of rhodium or IJoz. aniseed, mix well. Ie Whiit’s Character.—ln the House the other day, Mr. Montgomery said of Te Whiti: “I believe that Te Whiti is a man of great intellect, immense brain-power, ot a highly poetic temperament, a born orator, as pure and hou st as any man in this Colony, and without a flaw in his moral character - -a man who has used all his gifts and powers to no what he could to benefit bis race,” Maori Belics at Obelisk Crf.uk-- An interesting disc very of ancient Maori relics has been found in the claim of Messrs. Wilkinson and Mitchell at Obelisk Creek. At a depth of nine feet from the su-face they name upon a Maori oven and a quantity of cinders and charcoal. Amongst the debris was also discovered a (model of a canoe, and a small wooden basin, also a piece of limbec from which the model of The canoe had apparently been rut. A stone chisel, and a quantity of flint stones were also picked up in the same spot. The remains must have lain theie for a long period as there is several feet of black soil over the place where they were found. The Deep Lead Special Claims —The two applications for special claims on the deep lend, Blacks No. 8, allow that ihere is money iu the district a d to spare for entering into mining enterprises ; but tiiat without specially favourable conditions speculators do not fee! inclined to venture. With past experience knowledge has been gained, and the spirit of recklessness that used to prevail wherever gold was in the question has been changed for a more praiseworthy caution, V\ itli the change we fully agree, di I we unhesitatingly endotse the demands made fur the special claims, and we .-ay but hope the Government will beau advised as lo make the grants. Dredging at Alexandra.-Scott’s large current-wheel dri-dee, which is at work at Alexandra under the management of Mr. Andrew D.-dziel,—than whom no man in the country knows better ot the nature of the drifts in the Molyueux and the stiengtli of its current—is we are pleased to chronicle, at .work and moreover most pro. fitaMy ; the results of the past few weeks labor being su. hj as to b ad to the hope that the shareholders will eventually he reeoupe I all outlay and receive handso t e oivid nds into the bargain. M ‘Queen’s iron steam dredge, also as work in tbe same locality, has, we b< ar, since the complicated machinery for passing the eirt through and saving the gold has bee-i lemoved, and a more simple and expeditious system adopted, been paying fair y.

Mi.Nixii o.n the Commonage.— Munir,' on ihe Diiu.stan CVniiin j s |, e ing pushed on energetically and with fairly payable .osuits. 1 lie Golden Gate Comjinny are now engaged washing up after nearly a twelvemonths run, and expect to finish daily. somewhat coin! lerahie bieak aw iv i,th ir rare Gy the late mins de ayed th. in or they would ere now have hanked their gold. Hill and Lindsay, one of the parties wh > US' the mountain race, washed up last week ; result did not leaolt us. Since the above was in type we le an that the Golden Gate oinp iiiy b .ve linishe I washing-up with fair results.

The I.A.TR Flood —The Tunpeka Tines S iy» : Owing to the rain which fell on Monday night and the greu'er part of Tiles- ■ ay. ihe Molyucnx me ab .nt ICfb. doing a deal of dam-.ge to mining claims along its hanks ill the direeti.n, ~f Il„ x l.urgli and \li b-rs Flat. W c a’sn lean, that tin- river ll o ’cl its banks at B i clntha and Stirling, do m; a good deal . f dama e their. In the former township the water was miming along the street-, and in the latter was in some of the homes, all the flats round about being covered. Tim temporary vai'w iy em ban km nt at the Bdclutlia reserv- gave "’ay, and the trains a e now riiuoiiigon th** old line. Tile water forced its way through the p> elective works hehitil the town-hip, making holes through which it flowed on to the adjacent low ground .All the smaller stiearns were in a state of high flood, ovei flowing their banks in every tptarter.”

Thk I.Air: Mr. Mvlvky.— I The snlij of of the following notice was tor many years a resnlent of St- Bath,ms, an.l was much respected hy all classes.—Tho Gorec .rrespon■lent of the Southland Times, mentioning his death, says:-‘Mr. Miilv-y breathed hislnst on ‘Thn sday, at Dunedin. His medical attendant gave him no hope of recovery from the time he arrived in Dunedin. Mr. Mulvcy was a model hotelkeeper, one whose constant study was how best to serve bis customers, an.l also one who was kind and Courteous to those whom he could not by any means regard as pattens In Mr. Mulvey the Human Catholic Chmeh has lost a warm and consistent supporter, one upon whom devolved mneh of the care and trouble in connection with Church affairs, and who carried out Iris duty in an efficient but unostentatious manlier. Mi, Mulvey was much and deservedly respected hy all who knew him, ami stttcer sympathy is felt for Mrs. Mulvey and family in their bereavement. They have lost a kind protci’tor, fuller, and husband. Several t '"“ n!a ~f’ I'cre <o ittind the h,octal, which took place in Dunedin. ’’