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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2362, 27 October 1870, Page 2

Political.— The sth proximo is the day appointed for the nomination of candidates to represent Waikouaiti in the Provincial Council, anil the 10th,as the polling day, if one is required. No candidates arc yet announced. Hoad Steamers.— The first of Thomson’s road steamers imported into the Colony was brought out by the James Nicol Fleming, avhich arrived yesterday. It is consigned to Mr John L. Gillies, and avill be used ia the Tokomairiro district.

Otago University.—lt is notified in yesterday’s Gazette that the resignation of Mr Justice Ward, as a member of the council of the University, has been received, and that Mr Justice Chapman has been appointed in his stead.

Supreme Court. —After an eleven days’ trial, the case of Anderson v. Burke, which avill now rank among the causes cehhres of the Supreme Court of this Colony, terminated last evening. The jury returned into Court at a quarter past eight, having been absent nearly six hours, and returned a verdict substantially in favor of the defendant, The findings of the jury in favor of the plaintiffs were on those issues relating to the purchases of oats at Waikouaiti .and Dunedin. We hear that a motion for a new trial is to he made in banco shortly. Theatrical —The numerous friends of Mr J. L. Hall will lie glad to hear that he has been eminently successful amongst “Our American Cousins ”in B.>u Francisco. Air F. Lyster, an authority on matters theatrical, writing in one of the local papers, says:— “Mr Jl L, Hall was a great success in San Fran isco with the Lydia Thompson Troupe, who closed their season at the California theatre on the 23rd of last month. He is engaged with them for twelve months, and during that time will most likely visit London.”

.Resident Magistrate’s Court, Port Chalmers. - -At this Court, John Chiddle was, this morning, before Thomas Tayler and David O’Donoghue, Esq is., J.P.’s, charged with contiuufd wilful disobedienee of lawful commands on board the ship England’s Glory, row lying at the Port, he being an articled seaman to the said ship. Captain. Moon Reposed that the accuse;!, on the 25th inst., refused to hoist up the ship’s boat, when told by him so to do ; and the Bench sentenced him to 12 weeks’ imprisonment, with hard labor, in Dunedin Gaol, where he arrived this afteinon under escort of Constable Hughes. Prisoner was on the 14th instant awarded seven days’ imprisonment for a similar offence.

Temperance,—At a meeting of the Committee of the Tokoinairiro 'Total AbstiSociety, held on Monday evening, the following .resolution was passed : —“That, with a view to the more efficient prosecution of the Temperance cause, it is desirable that the of the various societies should be consolidated in oue central body, to be called The Otago Temperance Alliance That the secretary be instructed to communicate with the b of the various local societies to ascertain the opinions of such societies upon the subject, and that, should the replies prove favorable, steps be adopted to secure a meeting of delegates from these societies at some central place, in order to the formation of such an Alliance.”

The N.Z. Church News.—We have received the second number of tLis serial, published j.n Christchurch. It contains the first instalment of “Lime Blossoms,” a story of the “Early Australian Church,” hints to Sunday School teachers connfifite.il with the Episcopal Church, some traditional lore, an article on the working of Diocesan Synods, as illustrated in that of Christchurch, aud a vast amount of Church news. We commend this work to church members, not so much on account of the general and devotional articles, for they may be much improved by forgetting to treat the people now a days as if they were babes, but became the laity, as a rule, do not take that active interest in church affairs, by which alone the efforts of the clergy can be seconded.

Mining Intelligence. - A gentleman from Switzcrg informs the Bruce Herald that last week there was taken out of White’s claim, formerly Acton’s, 4!) ounces of gold, and the week previous 33 ounces. In this claim there are from 1G to IS men employed, some of whom receive as high as L 4 a week wages. A correspondent of the same paper writes from Manuka Creek: —“We may conclude there is something good at Manuka Creek. It is rumored that it rivals, nay, excels tho "Blucspuv in richness. The whole of the auriferous ground is, I understand, taken up. The extent is 20 acres, or thereabouts, but no doubt there are other parts of the district equally rich. The depth of the workings is estimated at 60 or 70 feet. Certain Chinamen have taken a great liking to a portion of the ground; but the owner, before allowing them to prospect or work it, obtained the modest sum of LSO per acre—a respectable advance on the original price of 205.”

Our Young Bloods.— A correspondent writes as follows :—We have among us a set of young men who would feel highly aggrieved were we to call them aught else

than gentlemen, but who, by the way they conduct themselves, would lead one to think they hardly merited the title. They arc always to be seen promenading our principal thoroughfares, whither they go with the benevolent intention, to use their own phrase, of “ giving the ladies a treat, which I hope the ladies duly appreciate. It is not unusual on such occasions to hear them passing remarks in a not very low tone of voice about any lady who may have passed them ; but they also deliberately stare, and even, I am told, take off their hats to ladies with whom they arc unacquainted. Wc find them m the most fashionable bars, where they go not only to have a “nip,” as they term it, but to quiz and "chaff” the barmaids; and when they are going to their homes in high spirits, they expend their strength and spirits in wrenching off knockers and taking gates off their hinges, much to the annoyance of the owners. These a"e a few of the exploits of our young bloods: pity they have nothing better to employ their time.

The Immigrants by the J. N. Fleming.— We do not suppose there will be much difficulty in finding employment by * lie newly arrived immigrants ; lor, judging by the pW-nger list, tin y are of the ngiit stamp --mechanics, farm laborers, shepherds, and dome tic servants, -ome few have large families, and among these is a widow with seven children under 13 years of age, whose husband died on the passage. We have been opening our purses freely for the widows and orphans of the slain in battle, in whom outinterest is merely that of sympathy with our common humanity. We do know that it matters much to the. bereft how death takes away one on whom they have depended for support. Whether by sword or ball, or the gradual process of disease, the result is the same ; but in the latter case it is frequently intensified by privation long con-, tinned to minister to the requirements of the sick one gradually wasting away. Mrs Abc-rnethy comes a stranger amongst us, her husband dead, and her hands tied by having dependent on her one child of nine months old, Wc do not know a case demanding greater sympathy, and we are certain it on ! y requires to be made known to rouse equal intercut on her behalf, as has ever been shown to the distressed by the people of Dunedin. Martin’s Bay. ---A letter from a settler at the Pay, who writes under date October Si hj, lias boon handed to ns for publication. He says “Things are not looking very bright over here at present, the population is fast decreasing, although all, or nearly all, who leave, state that it is their intention to return after they have had a “tack” of the East Coast, but it seems doubtful if once across the saddle they show up in Martin’s Bay again. I believe a great many would stay if they could got provisions at anything like a reasonable rate. Things at present are at regular famine prices, and then what you buy is served on allowance, and in fact as a favor. Communication is very much wanted with some place by sea, and if that is not done soon, the settlement of Martin’s Bay will collapse without doubt, for p op’e will not live here, outside of the world, without knowing what is going on in the outside world. I see by the papers that you have had a very wet season round your way. I think wo have fewer wet days, by, all accounts; but undoubtedly more rain falls here. For instance, I see in June you had four inches of rain ; I am sure we had over 30 inches in that month. There was quite a commotion here a week ago by the land sale at Jamestown. Long before the hour of sale you could see the canoes and boats making their way to Gravel Cove, and 1 am sure there would be at least 50 persons in front of the land office at 10 a. m. A great many sections have been taken up. The weather during the past week has been rather boisterous, but for two months previous we have had it very passable. Martin’s Bay will, lam sure, for climate, compare favorably with any part of New Zealand.”

Acclimatisation Society. The weekly meeting of the Council of the Society was held this afternoon , Mp W, D. Murison in the chair. The manager reported that on Saturday the temperature of the water on the boxes at the fish ponds was 58 Q , and the lisli looked very weak. On the 23rd the temperature was 55°, and 53 trout and two sea trout died ; on the 24th the temperature was 54°, .and six trout died ; on the 25th the temperature was 58°; on the 26th 55°, and 16 trout died ; and to-day the temperature had fallen to 52°, and the fish were looking well. The total loss up to the present date had been—trout, 75 ; sea trout, 2. Mr Clifford stated that if the temperature were at all above 50° it was injurious to the young fish. A letter was read from iVfp Butts, secretary to the outbland Society, on the Subject of transportation of trout to Queenstown, A’C, ft was resolved that the Society should share the expense of the shipment, provided it did not exceed LLO. Mr J. A. Ewen, writing from London, acknowledged the receipt of remittances and instructions to purchase birds and game. He stated that he was afraid some difficulty would be experienced in obtaining some of the birds, especially nightingales ; he had advertised for rooks, black packs, snd grouse, and had got a promise from gentlemen connected with the management of the Field and Land and Water to give notice of the requirements of the Society in those journa's. He would lose no opportunity of presenting the claims of the Society before parties w r ho were likely to have it in their power to farther its interests. The Warrior Queen bad arrived at London and yvas likely to be despatched to Otago ; if so, Messrs Shaw, Saville, and Co. had again handsomely offered the use of the deck house gratuitously. With regard to shell fish, all he hail been able to do up to the time of writing had been to call at Mr Buckland’s office ; but had not been able to see that gentlemen owing to his having gone to Scotland. He (Mr Ewen) hoped he would return before he procured the fish ; in the event of him doing so, ho would write to him upon the subject for advice. He had arranged with Mr Bills about small birds at tlia same jyricas as tile last, and was hopeful of getting a strong aud well-conditioned lot, ■which would include some not named in the Society’s list, hut which had been found by experiment to live chiefly upon insects, “and,” continued Mr Ewen, “are therefore of tl;e class you desire specially.” He had endeavors I to obtain something from the Zoological Society in return for the apteryx sent home, and with that anew had been! to the gardens several times, bat had not yet seen any animals or birds in duplicate worthy pf acceptance for the purposes of acclimatisation except ,pne young axis deer—which would be valuable for introduction among Mr F. D, Rich's herd.

The £IOO Race.— A race for £IOO aside—3 miles, list up—between Mr E. M. Weedon’s bm Colleen Bawn (fiveyears), and Mr E. Devine’s b b Captain Scott (six years), came off on Saturday, on the Oamaru Course, The weather was magiflcent, and a large concourse of spectators witnessed the event. Mr Rouke officiated as starter, Mr W. J. Steward as judge, and Mr J. Bee as clerk of the scales ; the stewards being Messrs C. Moore, H. Julius, A. Dansey, and R. Turuell. “Ted Davis” (blue jacket, amber cap) was “up” for Mr Devine, and W. M'Kay (maiden colors) for Mr Weedon. A gold start. The Colleen went away with the lead, and made the pace hot, leaving the Captain more than 200 yards behind at the first mile, Mr M‘Kay’s object being evidently to “ pump ” his opponent. The latter, who was well handled, ran a “ waiting race,” and at the two miles drew alongside, thence to the straight about a length ahead, and thence gradually increased his lead, coining in a winner, hands down, by six lengths. The mare was greatly fancied here previous to the day of the race, and was freely backed ; but —although considering the short time she had been in training she was in very good “ fettle vet, when the Captain stripped on the course, his splendid appearance changed the betting at once, and 2 to 1 was freely offered on him. The race was honestly run, both jockeys riding to win. The victory was nevertheless —as we have said—an easy one, the mare certainly not showing herself “the better horse.” ‘ Blood will toll.” Notwithstanding this, however, she proved herself bath game and fast, doing her first mile and a half in 3 min. 6 secs. A good deal of money changed hands about the event, which created considerable excitement here, it being lookel upon more as Dunedin v. Oamaru than as the Captain v. the Colleen. As usual Oamaru was licked. The “time” has been much disputed. Taken by several persons by stop-watches, it varied from 6 min. 45 sec. to 7 min. 25 secs. The time taken at the judge’s box we believe to be correct—viz , 7 min. 18 secs.— Oamaru, Times.

Southland. —Says the Times of the 21st inst.: —The past week has been rather an eventful one. The issue of these events belongs to *the future, so that at present we can only deal with them in their character of current incidents. The reception given to Mr Macandrew, and the members of his Executive Government, is a matter upon which we have good reason for congratulating the public. After visiting the various public institutions on Wednesday, the party was broken up yesterday morning. His Honor, accompanied by the Treasurer, went on to Riverton, and it is understood that he will proceed from thence to the interior, following the direction of the Te Anau Lake. Messrs R:dd and Mouat have returned overland to Dunedin, The fact that the Superintendent has set out to inspect a district of which so li-tie is known as the north-west part of the Province, is not without its significance. His anxiety to extend settlement throughout the more remote parts of the Province is well known. We are inclined to look upon the step as one of some importance, The gold deposits, at the Longwood diggings have unquestionably a lead, and it is not hazarding a rash opinion to conclude that the lead has some connection with that great gold-producing centre, the bead waters of the Wakatipu and Shotover. Apart altogether from that view of the subject, there are some splendid agricultural areas in the vicinity of the Te Anau, which ought to have been settled long ago. His Honor is expected back to Invercargill the beginning of next week, when in all probability he will proceed with all despatch to Dunedin.—The following is the protest of Mr M'Clure against the recent elections of members to represent Southland in the Otago Provincial Council; —That the transfer of the right of fleeting their representatives from 1 the several constituencies to the members of the late Provincial Council, is unconstitutional. That such transfer is without precedent. That the establishment of such a precedent strikes at the root of the electoral franchise, and is fraught with danger to representative institutions. That the exigencies of the case have hot cftlled fqr this arbitrary act. That taking Eart in carrying out the aot of reunion, would e to sacrifice the principle of integrity in the conduct of Provincial affairs, to end in Provincial disorganisation —Speaking of the recent elections, the Bruce Herald's correspondent writes ; —Upon the whole there was little or no interest taken iu the proceedings outside the Council Chamber. I think the best selection has not been made, and there are one or two upon the list for whom I am afraid I shall have to blush when the time comes for their making their deliverance. You will probably notice in your exchanges that a member of the Council (Mr James M'Glure) attended and recorded (no, I am wrong there, and should rather say lodged) his protest against the proceedings on the ground of their unconstitutional character ; said protest expressing the hon. member’s opinion that the exigencies of the case did not warrant any such ’arbitrary act as that sought to he perpetrated by the Council in the transference of the right of electors to a Council represented by them. Doubtless Mr M'Clure is perfectly honest in his protest, and feels himself somewhat relieved by having nude it. Of the uselessness of his course he does not appear to have been at much trouble t > satisfy himself. As a man of more than average ability and of liberal edupation, 1 should greatly have preferred his TiaiiC on the list of elooted to that’ of several others who have been plaocd there. - A somewhat mysterious suioide has been reported during the week, and an inquest held on the body at the Provincial Hospital without, however, eliciting any facts pointing to a conclusion as to motive. The man (who was found upon the Edoudale Station, at the base of the Hokauui-), hj M no less th.au four wounds upon the throat, none of them being sufficient to cause death except as the result of weakness from loss ofblood, and was discovered with his head in tho creek and the lower part of ITs body on the hank No instrument with which the. wounds had been made could be discovered, nor any indication of any other person being concerned in the matter, and no trace of blood upon the clothing. He was identified as a Mr Hunter, a resident at Halt-way Bush, and about two hours before bis body was found, had been travelling in company and in conversation witli the shepherd hy whom he was afterwards found dead. The verdict returned was of coarse an open one.