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Manawatu Herald, Volume 1, Issue 26, 22 November 1878, Page 2

In our telegraphic columns will bo found a largo amount of important aud interesting information, received by us per Press Agency from Europe, Wellington, &c, late last night.

English Mail. — Tho English mail via San Francisco reached Auckland on Tues* day, and may be expected hero to-morrow.

b'CHOOL Examination. — On Tuesday and Wednesday last, Mr Foulis, Inspector of Schools for the Wongauui Education Hoard, examined the children attending tho Foxton School. The examination was in writing, and it would therefore be difficult to hazard an opinion as to its probable rcsuits. Some of the papers, however, were very fairly filled iv ; whilst a number of the recitations were given with considerable spirit. We understand this is the first occasion upon which the children have been subjected to a written exumiuation, and runny of them scarcely appeared to know what w.*s required of them.

O.vttle mom Oiioua Dowxs. — A mob of about oU head of cattle, passed through Foxton yesterday ou their way to Wellington iv charge of Mr ft. Stevens. These are the first from Douglas and Co.'a Oroua Downs station, and we are glad to see that the firm are now getting somo return for the large outlay incurred on the Douglas block. We hear that about 10(X) more head of catilo will bo taken from the at.itiou duriug tho ensi"*tijr twelve months. '1 he mob that passed through yesterday, were for Woods, Crosbie, and Co.

A Bbbak-uowx. — On Tuesday lust, shortly after leaving Horokiwi, it was found the upward coach, driven by Pugsley, was Hwayin^ about v good deal, uud after going a mile or two, the body of the couch suddenly dropped, and it bccanio impossible to proceed tiny further. Upon examination, it was found part of the uudcr gear hod given wuy, A l>oy was at once despatched for a couple of nuts and screwsi which were brought by the blacksmith from Horokiwi. The necessary repairs were soon oxecnted, and the coach reached Foxton about 8 p.m.

Tub liALCOMnc Statiox-Masteu.— Referrinjr to tho statement mude in our Marton contemporary, of Mr Marcis' promotion, the Wanganui Cbroniclo aays : — v Our contomporary is just a little proniature. We understand that Mr Marcus has received

not.hhii; iv thu muh|>c of promotion, d ti"ias rog-ird.H salary or rank. Ilia duties arc simply to ho varied a little, by an o vision il trip on tho line, in or ler to keep tho wviggous moving, aud tlius cx;>jilitu tho iraitiV

Or.vKi Highway* IJoaud. — The fi.-st meeting ot' thu Otaki lli^iw.ijm Board tnke.H j.lace to-day.

iMoxky Oi:i)Eu-i. — A Money Or.ltr !iu«l Savings Bank Ofllue lias been opened at llaloombe.

Oiitcirs — Messrs Hayes and Benhamo'n circus was exhibited last night, to a very large audience. Tho various feats of horsemauship, acrobatism, &c, wore very skilfully performed. Tho clowu is immense, whilst the lady with the iron jaw, is wonderful. The oircus is open again to'uight, and we hope tho enterprise of the proprie* tors will be rewarded by a full house.

To the scholaus. — We aro requested to state the Foxton School will not meet to-day.

Tub s. s. lluu. — We are informed by the agents of the Tui that tho Huia, whose launch is recorded iv our shipping column, is definitely intended to trade between this port and Wellington.

Maokis ix Cocivr. — The noble savage finds it difficult to understand tho peculiarities of English law. When the decision in the trespass caso was interpreted to Wa« teno, he was quito non-plussed, and said, in bis sonorous vernacular, " This staggers me. We had exactly tho same kind oi caso Otaki, and no such objection wa9 inaJe. Where ia tho difforence ?" Tlio learned

Doctor took the opportunity to give Watene some fteo advica, namely, always to get a

lawyer. This reminds us of another incident which cume out during the case. It appears that a leading spirit on the side of the plaintiffs (although not himself iuterested in the land), is a h:df-casto named Ranstield. Un the previous occasion, when the caso was to coma beforo the Court, this smart younjr gentleman adopted a singular nvithad of righting tho case, by tiyiusr to put his opponent's solicitor oft' tho scent. Knowing it would ba daagerom to his party's interests for Dr Bullor to attend the Court, ho telegraphed to that goutlemaa, that ha need uot trouble to come, as the action would not bo proceeded with. In tho sincerity of his ho-irt, Dr Buller bolieved tho fellow, anl did not attcud. Fortunately, however, Mr lie van, the defendant, came up from Otaki, anl got the case adjourned, with the result recorded in our report.

Ouu New Coc;»tyCji.u hmax. — Tho New Zoalander of Saturday contains tho f jllowing, which wo commend to our readors. It would bo interesting lo know who the correspondent was : — A Foxtou correspondent says : — "County Council Election, Awuhou Riding, took place ou Thursday, and was well contested ou both si los. Tho result is as follows— Loudon, 92 ; Rockitvow, 80 ; Thyune, 58 ; Duwson, 36. The above result ahows what public; feeling is in that locality. This was quito unexpected by those who considered themselves omnipotent. Messrs Thynue and Daw-ion evidently expected to carry everything before them, having the Manawatu HauAu> aud one or two of the leading men in Foxton backing them ; but, alas for them, Louion and Rjekstrow headed tho poll. Mr Loudon, who was previously a member of the Council, worked hard for tha County. He ia deservedly placed at the head of the poll. We only hopa Councillors will hive the good sense to appoiut him as their chairman. It at least would show their appreciation of the services of one who well deserves tho honor.' '

Ministerial Movements. — -The N. Z. Iferall says : — " The Premier, af ;cr ;i brief stay at K'.iwuu, will yisit New bouth Wales and Victoria, to endeavor to make arrangements in regard to commercial reciprocity. Sir George will, no doubt, be well received in these colonies. His connection with the early history of South Australia and NewZealand ia well known, and has become matter of interest to the colonists. Furthermore, ha has been abused in season and out of season by a section of the Victorian Press, for party purposes, and to such Jan extent has this been carried out that it must have created wide sympathy with him. Tho first recess work of the Native Minister will be to visit To Whiti, tit Pai ihaka, for the purpose of endeavoriug to obtain the rendition of Hiroki."

It is okxhuallt admitted by everybody who has visited Jacobs' Athenaeum Bazaar, that it is the only shop in town that contain* a good and ojmplete iiasorbracnt of Fancy Goods ami Jewellery suitable for I'resents, Birthday Gifts, or Weddh>«y Presentn. Parties requiring any of tho above articles will save thomsolves a lot of trouble by calling and inspecting the immen3o assortment, which is o>o gigautie to particulariso by advertisement. — Advt.]