The Evening Post. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1865.

Evening Post, Issue 66, 26 April 1865, Page 2

The Evening Post. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1865.

Thb result of yesterday's elections must have been, on the whole, gratifying to both sides. Out of the twelve who were on one ticket eight have been returned : while out of the seven on the Opposition ticket, four were successful. The cross voting was most conflicting, baffling all calculations, and the anxiety of some of the members became, therefore, very apparent as the hour of four drew near. Many expected the declaration of the poll at once, and were greatly disappointed on hearing the Returning Officer declare it would not take place until noon on Saturday; but when it is borne in mind that the namei of the voters at each polling place have to be compared so as to ascertain whether any had voted twice, it will be obvious that the declaration could not bate taken place immediately after the

poll closed. The state of the poll was, however, soon known from the check clerks' lists, and though the exact figures could not be depended upon, yet the return of Messrs. Pearce, Turnbull, Borlase, Rhodes, Dransfield, Hunter, Taylor, Crawford, Fitzherbert, Hickson, Wallace, and Pharazyn is beyond doubt. Presuming that neither party expected to get their whole ticket in, we think that both of them may be justly proud of their success, and by picking the best men of each ticket the city has secured a set of Representatives of whose position, character, and experience, it may well be highly satisfied. We are particularly rejoiced at the compliment which has been paid the General Government through Mr. Fitzherbert. Without an address, and without an appearance at the hustings, we had doubt 9 whether Mr. Fitzherbert would have been successful ; but we are glad to find that the electors are made of true metal, and with a spontaniety the most commendable, they have placed Mr. Fitzherbert in the very honourable position in which he now stands. If the country takes it 9 cue from the town, Dr. Featherston will have a good working majority for every really beneficial measure, and all fears of a dead-lock are thereby removed. We compliment the electors of the City on their good sense in strengthening the Superintendent's hands yesterday, and we trust the various country districts throughout the Province will follow their example.

The following return of yesterday's polling, although not certified by the Returning Officer, will be found very nearly correct : — Pearce 451 Turnbull 418 —Borlase 392 Rhodes 391 -Dransfleld 360 Hunter 338 Taylor 334 Crawfordi 393 Fitzherbert 316 -Hickson 295 ! ¦ —Wallace 275 Pharazyn 273 Plimmer 243 --Bull 238 —Carpenter 213 Stokea •• •• 157 Allen 149 Martin 140 Standwell 66

We notice that Mr. Bunny has come forward as a candidate to represent the Wairarapa district in the Provincial Council, and we must confess that we read his address with much surprise, as, not very long ago, we heard that gentleman say, in a most energetic manner, that if Dr. Featherston was re-elected as Superintendent, he (Mr. B), would not sit in the Council under Dr. Featherston's administration. The statement was made at a meeting of Mr. Borlase's friends, which was held at the Odd Fellows' j Hall, on Tuesday, the 21st of March ult., three days previous to the polling day for the Superintendent's election. Mr. Bunny was greatly cheered when he gave utterauce to the sentence referred to ; but will the electors of Walrarapa choose for their representative a person who can act in such an inconsistent manner ? What guarantee have they that a man who will act in direct contradiction to a vow, whether publicly made or otherwise, will not, to serve his party views, neglect their inierest ? We have no doubt that when Mr. Bunny made use of the words above quoted, he was certain that Mr. Borlase would be elected as Superintendent. Granted that such was the case, and he used the words impulsive'.y, having used them he should adhere to his vow. We know that in politics a certain amount of finesse is allowed, and may perhaps add to a man's political reputation, but we are also aware that consistency and truth are equally essential qualities. The Hon. W. Mantell was a passenger by the Prince Alfred for Napier. On Saturday, the 29th instant, Mr. W. Robertson will hold his first public auction at his sale yards in Willis street, when he will oilier for competition horses, cows, &c. Yesterday being the da}- appointed for receiving applications for auctioneers' licenses, Mr. Alfred A. Barnett and Mi. W. Robertson

duly received their certificates. In the afternoon Mr. Barnett held his first sale, at his Commercial Saleroom, Custom House Quay, the household furniture offered realising fair prices. W« were glad to Bee it numerously attended. A Gazette was issued this morning, containing a proclamation, dated at Sydney, appointing Mr. Schultze Deputy Superintendent. Mr. Brandon is re-appointed Provincial Solicitor and a member of the Executive, and also Acting Provincial Treasurer. Mr. Knowles is nppointed Acting Provincial Secretary. These two latter appointments are evidently only temporary, for merely routine purposes. The permanent appointment will have to be filled from the Provincial Council. The Theatre Royal was closed last night ou account of the building being required by the Choral Society for a rehearsal of the concert which will be given on Thursday night next. To-night the performance will be the same as on last Monday night, viz. — " The Serious Family" and " Cinderella," which was one of the greatest successes ever achieved by a tneatrical company in Wellington. A Dramatic Club has been formed in Wellington, and the first performance of its members will take place in the course of the next fortnight. The lessees of the Theatre Royal are generously going to allow the Club the use of the Theatre and stage properties, and as the profits arising from the performances Of the Ulub are to be given towards a charity, we have no doubt of the success of its efforts. Independent of the benevolent purpose that has influenced the formation of the Club, there are among its Members gentlemen of great dramatic attainments. The members are chiefly composed of Government officials. There was a large attendance to-day at the extensive land sale, held at the stores of Mr. E. Pearce, by Mr. G. H. Vennell, auctioneer. The sale commenced at two o'clock. Lots No. 4, 16, 17, 18, and 20 were withdrawn. The other properties renlised fair prices.