Local Intelligence.

Lyttelton Times, Volume VIII, Issue 516, 14 October 1857, Page 4

Local Intelligence.

A public meeting of- the inhabitants of Lyttelton was held in the temporary church, on Monday evening last, for the purpose of taking necessary steps for the re-building of the parish church. The design No. 3, furnished by My. Mallinson, having been approved of, a resolution was proposed by Mr. Banks, and seconded by Mr, Dampier, " that a committee be formed for the purpose of collecting subscriptions for building a stone church in accordance with that design ; and that so, soon as the sum of £500 be collected and paid into the bank, in addition to the gift of £430 of Sir Walter James, advertisements will be issued to invite tenders for building the church, and that on the receipt of tenders, a public meeting shall be called to report proceedings." The resolution having been carried, the following gentlemen were appointed for the committee: —The Incumbent and Churchwardens; Messrs. Palmer, Latter, Banks, Hargreaves, Alport, S. Gundry, Dampier, Wright, Beeby, Wilcox, Gee, Hamilton, Ward, Graham, and Davis; J. F. McCardell, Secretary. From an advertisement in our columns it appears that the inhabitants of Lyttelton are invited to attend a public meeting at the town hall, to-morrow evening, for the purpose of establishing a Land Building and Investment Society, and receiving the report of the committee appointed for drawing up the rules. The character of the gentlemen originating thw

Society, and the benefits likely to result from it, lead us to expect success for au institution whose chief aim is the advancement of the labouring classes. : -• Mr. Joseph Brittan, in his progress over the Peninsula, arrived in Okain's Bay on Wednesday last October 7th, when a meeting was summoned at the School-house, for the purpose of hearing an exposition of his political opinions. Mr. Thacker having been called to the chair, Mr! Brittan proceeded to address the meeting at some length in explanation of his political *iews, descanting upon most subjects of public interest. Captain Greaves then proposed Mr. J Brittan as a fit and proper person to fill the office of Superintendent of the Province of Canterbury. After a few words from Mr. Flutey expressing the intention of the inhabitants of Okain's Bay to support Mr. Moorhouse, the motion made by Captain Greaves fell to the ground, no one appearing disposed to second it, and the meeting separated.

MEETING AT AKABOA.

A meeting convened by Mr. Brittan was held at Brace's Hotel, on Saturday evening last, for the purpose'of-hearing:'wi-explanation of that gentleman's political opinions. jfcMr. J. Deighton was called to the chair and in a few words introduced Mr. Brittan. Mr. Bbittan addressed the meeting for a considerable time on the subjects which are of most importance to the settlement, stating his views in a clear and concise manner of the office of Superintendent, and the way in which the duties of that office should be carried out; informing the meeting of the experience lie had had in local politics, and giving them an epitome of his former conduct. Before sitting down Mr. Brittan requested the electors to ask him any questions in reference to^his views, which he should be happy to answer to the best of his power. No question having been asked of Mr. Brittan, Mr. Gabwoop proposed and Mr. W. Aylmeb seconded the following resolution :— "That the electors of Akaroa,having heard Mr. Brittan, have still the same confidence in Mr. Moorhouse as unanimously, expressed at a meeting held at this place on Sept. 30th." Mr. Bbyant said, that before that resolution was put to the meeting lie wished to propose an amendment. Mr. Bryant addressed the meeting for some time in Mr. Brittan's favour, wishing the electors to think well of what they were about to do; to zealously guard their rights, and not to let political dissensions show themselves among so small a community. He begged leave to propose as an amendment— "That this meeting desires to express its thanks to Mr. Brittan for his attendance this evening, and for the explanation of his views relating to the Superintendence, but abstains from the expression of any opinion as to the merits of the candidates."

Capt. Gbeaves, in seconding the amendment, stated that during the last few weeks, while he had been absent from Akaroa, he had been at great pains to find out the truth of certain rumouw prejudicial to Mr. Brittan which had found their way over the hills to Akaroa. He had found those reports so utterly devoid of truth that he only wondered where the egg could have been hatched that such a large Bird of Falsehood was reared from. He wished to remove all such foolish prejudices from the minds of the electors. Mr. A. E. White, wished to make a few remarks in reference to what had been said by the previous speakers, as well as to propose a second amendment. He had never heard anything said against Mr. Brittan, but against his friend, Mr. Moorhouse, he had heard a great deal said. It had been stated by the friends of Mr. Brittan that the reason why Mr. Moorhouse should not be Superintendent was because he had been involved in debt. He would wish to know whether any person in that room had not "been in debt; that Mr. Moorhouse loved conviviality that he was not an orthodox churchman—and other stories of the like kind. He (Mr. W.) contradicted these slanders. Mr. Moorhouse was as orthodox as any person there, and if elected Superintendent would enter upon that office in a perfectly solvent state. He considered that Mr. Moorhouse had been one of the best friends to Mr. Brittan's cause m Akaroa, always speaking of that gentleman in the highest terms. He begged leave to propose as a second ■amendment — ... .. .. . « That it is the opinion of this meeting that of the two candidates for the office of Superintendent Mr. W. S. Moorhouse is the most eligible. Dr Martin briefly seconded the second amendment, which, after a little discussion, was put by the chairman and earned, two hands only being held up against it. A vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr. Brittan, and carried unanimously

The schooner Emerald arrived last night from WemngtoC which port she left on Saturday. Eeports the arrival of the Ads fromthis port on the 6th instant and of the Wonga Wonga on the 9th The Canterbury was seen yesterday mornmg this side of the Kaikoras on.her way to WeKton. There had been no foreign arrivals since^S last advices. Political excitement was Snghigh in the province with reference to the election of Superintendent. The polling is JotatepTaceon tL 19th instant. Business is reported Pas very quiet; the elections it is said, occupying the chief attention of all classes.