Correspondence.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2352, 15 October 1870, Page 2

Correspondence.

[Wo are not responsible for tho opinions expressed by our correspondents.] THE RULE OF THE ROAD. To the Editor of the Esenina Star, Sir—France and Prussia are at war, you know that, and we all know it; but that there will be a conflict here in Dunedin, of that you may not he aware ; and it will be between the writer of this, Josiah Shortbeard, and certain other parties to be hereafter named, about the Rule of the Road. I am iu the lield on matters relating to this subject, and I mean to say that my grievance is not on account of any miserable pretext, nor do I entertain any feeling of jealousy or desire of aggrandisment ; but my motive in coming forward is simply what I re ;ard as a necessity for self-protection and a feeling that the safety of the men, women, and children of this City, require that some one should step forward and wage war against the furious and reckless driving of many of tho car drivers, express drivers, carriage and waggon drivers, and even against the mighty leaders of Cobb’s coaches. In a word, Sir, on account of this reckless, spanking, tearing rate of driving iu the thoroughfares of Dunedin, my life and limbs are in danger. Now, Sir, am I tamely to submit ; am I to allow the car drivers to put my very heart into my mouth every time I cross Princes street at the furious and unchecked pace that they come down the hill towards Rattray street ? Oh, I see it daily, this rushing down ; and many narrow escapes have 1 witnessed. I tremble frequently, not only on my own behalf (being nearsighted), but for the sake of the dear ladies and the little children. What dangers are they not exposed to by this fast trotting and galloping style adopted by several of the drivers, it certainly must bo remedied. Frstly. I call the Inspector of Nuisance’s attention to it. Secondly 7. I appeal to the Mayor, to the Town Council, to tho Police, to see to it ; for it should not be tolerated in our busy stiects or iu any well-regulated community 7. Thirdly. Any future mayor, whether it be Worship Fish, Griften, Birch, or any other man, if he will hut try to check any infringement of the Rule of the Road, he shall have the good will and the good wishes of Josiah Shottbeard, and no doubt of many others. 1 cannot write very long letters, and I fancy as a rule you don’t particularly care about them ; so before I finish I would just like to mention that I' am also opposed to the fast and dashing sty le of many riders on horseback ; their riding is frequently reckless, and they turn thdlr corners too sharply. We shall have to make an example of somebody, if such conduct be continued. But before the conflict is to begin on my 7 part, let due notice be given : warn the reckless people, or else let them look to the consequences. I hope and trust there will he backers found for the side of— Yours, &c , Josiah Shortrear' 1 . Dunedin, October 13. P.S Did you not observe any furious driving at the late elections ? There was somebody taking notes of it.