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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2092, 19 January 1870, Page 2

New Telegraphic Station. A telegraphic station was opened at Palmerston to-day, under the charge cf Mr Lnunguit. Appointment.—We are glad to learn that Mr. J. Taylor, who for some years has acted as clerk in tho telegraph department here, has been promoted to a clerkship in the Treasury at Wellington. Wreck.—Messrs J. W. Hutchison and Co., the charterers of the barque Laughing Water, received a telegram this morning from Invercargill with the information that the vessel had gone on shore at the New River, and was a total wreck. At present wc are unable to furnish any furthoi particulars. The Colonial Treasurer.—Mr. Vogel who was expected to visit this province on his return from Australia, purposes going direct to Auckland. The Southtrn Cross, 11th inst., says:—The Colonial Treasurer may be expected to arrive in the s.s. ‘ Airedale,’ from Sydney, which was to leave direct for Auckland about the 9th. The Commissioner of Police.—The following appeared in tho Southland limes, 14th inst.Mr Commissioner Weldon, of Otago, arrived in Invercargill on Wednesday last, on his way to the .Switzers diggings. The members of the Force here took ad vantare of his passing visit to present their late clncf with an address expressive of their respect and esteem, accompanied by a small memento in the shape of a gold pencil-case, subscribed for by the sergeants. Journalism.—Wc ( Evenhv/ Star, Auckland) observe from late Australian files that our suggestion in last issue, as to a midday paper," is almost realised in Sydney, the Afternoon Telegram, which we presume is something between a noon and evening issue, having made its first appearance. We see, too, that a Thames contemporary has appreciated tho situation of a people vrith “ Newspaper on the Brain,” and yesterday issued from Shortland a Sunday edition, containing Australian news by the Hero, foiwarding it from Shorthand as it appears, and publishing it in Auckland within an hour or two of the arrival of the steamer. We observe also that ho had to-morrow’s news regarding Te Kooti. Truly these arc tho days of newspaper enterprise, and the wonders of the electric telegraph are put in the shade by a species of newspaper prophecy which can actually supply intelligence of facts which are only in the future. Hereafter, wc shall hear of each newspaper maintaining on its staff a “prophetic reporter.” 'I lie simple fact is, tint Topia, Kenlp, and 600 men have not arrived at Tokangamutu up to the present, but that they arc on their way thither. Auckland. —The Evening Star, a new Auckland journal, says “His-Honor the Superintendent believes in the virtue of 1 wearing out’ rather than ‘ rusting out; and wc fancy that by this time the wild party on our goldfields who so vigorously opposed his election, have learned that the gods have been propitious to them in spite of themselves, and that their enemies of November last have been their best Inends. It must have been with considerable impatience Mr Gillies was awaiting the unravelling of red tape ; it would almost appear as if he had been standing with his staff in his hand, and his shoes on his feet; for scarcely had he been clothed with the mantle of delegated authority, when pausing but for a moment to issue a proclamation, repealai ;■ and anivndingthc obnoxious and odious leasing clauses, he is found within the spacc_ of an hour on board the steamer, bearing him away to the scene of his labors; and there, in visiting mines, inspecting tramways, receiving deputations, and wandering around creeks and gullies, with unpronounceable names, he appears to bo devoting his every moment and energy to acquiring a knowledge of the details of duty, and in rectifying the wrongs of the past. Wc congratulate the people of the Thames on the victory that was fought and won for them elsewhere ; and believe that the gloom so long shrouding their prospects will be speedily d ssipatod before the determined energy of their new Superintendent. Our present Native Policy.—The old proverb tells us how advantageous it is to obtain a character for early rising, for then the fortunate possessor may lie a-bed half the day and no one would think of blaming him. The present Government has got tlmcredit of doing things and especially Native things well, and on the strength of it they may go any length. Mr M’Lcan pardoned the murderers of Fulloon ; Mr I ox, within the last few days, has permitted men who were act and part in the slaughter (if we may not say murder) and plunder of our countrymen at Kai-Iwi and Turangaika to walk the streets of Wanganui with impunity. Had these things been done or permitted by the Stafford Ministry, there would have been a shout of disapproval, and very properly so ; mercy apart from justice is a mere weak sentimentality, and for the life of us wo are unable to see wherein consists the difference between the sauce for the goose and that for the gander, Of course there arc some people in the world so very mdd that, like tho Clown s sister Betty, ’“ they would lie down and let the pigs eat them without resistance.” There are others who arc sure to go with the winning side, no matter what that side may he saying or doing. We do not belong to cither of those classes ; we would rather grumble and get on ; and believing that this clemency to Native criminals is not only misplaced hut unjust—shortsighted as well as wrong—wc record our protest against it, however much the unjust thing may Haunt itself as popular and triumphant. — Wanganui Chronicle. Extracting Gold from Tailings.— The Southern Gross says Mr Wilson has for the last few' days been engaged in experimenting at tho Kuranui Company’s works with a gold-saving apparatus, for which, wc b licve, he has applied for a patent. The apparatus consists of an iron amalgamating barrel, in which arc placed a number of grinders of about the weight and size of a penny piece, bevelled at the edge ; and such ia the wonderful power of the united force of these crushers that in three hours the whole charge of tailings put into the barrel is reduced to alime. For the flr-d few trials of the experiment Mr Wilson used silver in the barrel ; but finding that this would not act well, and that a large proportion of the silver became “ floured,” and thus lost, his last experiments have beeu merely to reduce the tailings, and afterwards adopt an amalgamating process. He has every reason to be

satisfied with the result. The little barrel with which he is at present experimentalising is only capable of holding about 601bs. of tailings at one charge. "With this 2881bs. of Golden Crown tailings have been treated, and the result, when retorted yesterday, amounted to Sdwt. ISgr. of gold, or an average of Moz. Odwt. 12gr. to the ton. Iht usual allowance made with regard to tailings is that one ton of tailings represents two tons i'f quartz, so that it u ill be seen that the requirement for tlm adoption of some process effectual in. saving the linci gold is painfully apparent. The amalgamating process intended to be used is, we believe, to be similar, or nearly similar, to Wheeler’s concentrators. We are informed that Mr Wilson intends at once constructing barrels of the required description, capable of treating half a ton at each charge, or twelve tons per day per barrel. It requires very little steam power to keep the machinery in motion. Natal Goldfields. A Victorian miner sent the following letter to the Jvutcil Herald Sir,—Being on the eve of taking my departure from Natalia the Conguno, I deem it my duty as one that has been duped by the false reports from the Tatin (which induced me to come to Natal), to thank those who subscribed for the getting up of the prospecting parties. After the breaking up of the Umzinto party, three of us romrinrd to prospect still further, amf prospecting for a while, we succeeded in finding alluvial gold in the tributaries of the Amahlongwa. Our party (three) obtained between oirrht and nine ounces of gold ; we could get about one ounce per week on the average. I think that between fourteen and fifteen ounces were got in the Golden \ alley farm. Wo could get the color almost anywhere in that locality. Native Affairs. The telegrams which have appeared lately in the local papers, would indicate that the Maoris are still in a state of “unrest. there is reason to doubt the sincerity of the peace professions of the King Maoris, but until more evidence than lias yet been supplied turns up, wc lean to the belief that they mean peace. The following telegram relative to Native affairs, received by the Hon. Mr Gisborne, is published in the Wellington Independent of the Ilth mat.:-“Wanganui, Jan. 9, 1870. Mr Booth arrived this afternoon, bringing news of the expeditionary force down to Thursday last. It will be seen from Mr Booth’s memorandum herewith that he discredits Wi Pukapuka’s story. Topia’s force was at Rakura, on the Wanganui River, on Thursday morning, preparing to start for Taumauhui. By latest advices from Topini’s people, Te Kooti was moving from place to place. His present whereabouts is not exactly known. Iwo spies, sent out by Topini to watch Te Kooti’s movements, have not returned; they are supposed to have been killed. Mr Booth starts on a return trip tomorrow morning with a small supply of provisions. Kemp’s force, when last heard of, was badly off for food, and relying chielly on fern root. Tamati Waaka and all the Mangameoteao natives have come over to our side. (Signed) W. Buller, R.M. The following is the memorandum referred to Wanganui, January 9, 1870. _ln conversation with Mr Buller, 1 am informed that Wi Pukapuka has just returned from Tokangamutu, and states that Topia .and Kemp had received a message from Tawhaio by the hands of Aporo, ordering them to desist from following Te Kooti, and that those chiefs had agreed to do so. I think the true version of the story will be found to be as follows :—When Topia and the war party arrived at Whakakore (as already reported by me), they were met by Aporo, who professed to have been sent by the King) a!l d who made every effort to induce Topia to return, but without effect. He (Aporo) then asked Topia to remain where he was until he again could visit Te Kooti and Tawhaio. This also Topia refused to do. Aporo then left the war party to return to Waikato, and twelve hours after his departure a man named Huaihahi arrived at Marukowai, by directions of Tawhaio, approving of the course which has been taken by Topia. No further news than wdiat I have above stated had reached Topia’s party on Thursday, or I should have heard of it before leaving Ohiuemutu last evening.—(Signed) J. Booth.” We notice by advertisement in another column that the s.s. Maori will leave to-morrow evening (Thursday) for Lyttelton, in order to give those who are desirous of visiting Canterbury during the stay of the Flying Squadron an opportunity of doing so. The sis. Wellington is also advertised to sail to-morrow.