DUNEDIN.

Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 791, 8 February 1871, Page 3

DUNEDIN.

[fkom our own correspondent.] January 28. The Rev. Dr Thomas Burns died on Munday morning at the age of 76, and was buried on Thursday. He was the Burvivor of the three men who originated the Otago Settlement, and carried it out to a successful issue, under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. The other two— Captain Cargill and Mr J. M'Glashfin — have been dead for severa years. The widows of all three still remain. Dr Burns had retired from the active work of the ministry for, the past two or three years — the Rev. Mr G. Sutherland having heen appointed his colleague and successor ; but his wellknown face could be seen moving about the streets almost any day. His health, . however, was gradually getting more and more feeble, and he was almost incapable of attending to any sort of bu°iness. He was out on the 2nd of January, but took ill next day, and got gradually worse till his death on Monday last. He was much liked by his congregation, and he leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends. It was determined by the authorities that he should have a public funeral, and all the local bodies and societies were asked to join in the procession. There was accordingly a great turn oat, the line extending for about half-a-mile, mostly walking four deep. Starting at a quarterpast two from the house iv London street, they proceeded by Albert, Stuart, Octagon, and Princes streets, to the Southern Cemetery, where the interment took place. All the shops were closed, flags hung half-mast high, the bells tolled, acd every possible mark of respect was paid to the deceased by a large crowd lining the streets on both sides all the way out. Election matters are rather quieter this week. The nomination for the Superintendency took place on Saturday last. Mr Macandrew and Mr Reid were duly proposed and seconded, and both made speeches to the crowd. They have Bince been holding meetings at various parts o£ the province, and so far as they nave yet gone, both candidates appear to be about equally well received, and to have about the same chances of return. In many of the meetings there has been a great deal of disorder, and party spirit has been allowed to run to a great height. It is likely that this will increase as the contest goes on, for the polling day is^a good bit off yet. So far as the elections in Otago have gone, I am afraid the scheme of the General Government will not receive the unanimous support of the members for this Province, all those yet returned going in for more or less qualification or alteration in the arrangements, so as to secure that this island shall at least receive a fair share of the expenditure. Two ships have arrived from home this week— the Christian M'Aualand, from Glasgow, and. the City of Dunedin, from London. Both brought large cargoes, and the first-named brought about 150 passengers, the latter 38. The weather has been very warm all ■week ; indeed, too hot for many people. It is bringing the crops on rapidly, and the harvest is now pretty general all over the Province.