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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 44, 13 March 1878, Page 2

Misfortunes seldom come alone, and accidents when they occur m a district imiiliy make their appearance m tho shapo of an epidemic. As the coach from Wellington was passing through the sandhills about a mile the other side of the Manawabu. Ferry, on. Monday night, the wheol came into collision with some obstruction on the track,

and instantly capsized, the passengers, seven or eight m number, being considerably mixed m the proceeding. Mr McTavish, of the firm of Krull and Co., was on the box with the driver, but springing from his seat readied the ground without hurt. The other passengers, amongst whom were Messrs R. J. Duncan, the well known auctioneer of Wellington, Mace and Oaks, received a severe shaking, the former injuring his shoulder, while t.he latter, was with no little trouble relieved from his unpleasant position. Had the accident occurred during the earlier; portion of the journey, the, consequence might have been more serious, as the coach was heavily laden, having fifteen or sixteen on board, a portion of whom were fortunately left behind at Otaki. The di'iv.er resolutely stuck to the reins, and after a delay of about fifteen minutos, the vehicle was again righted, and proceeded on its journey. On the same day one of Peebles expresses, ■while m charge of a boy, came to grief m the Square, Palmerston. It appears that m too quickly turning the waggon, a portion of the gear got out of place, and becoming jammed, caused injuries which necessitated its relegation to the hand 3 of the blacksmith. As a pendant to the above, we learn from our Rangitikei contemporary that a man named Richard Ellis, well known m Mar ton had met his death by a fall of earth while working m the gravel pits; while the samo journal relates a chapter of accidents which befell, Mr Cash, of Marton, and Mr Maclean, of Bulls, on their return journey from the Otaki Police Court, m which they experienced no less than three breaks-down^ ending m the total demolition o.f the trap. We notice by our telegraphic columns that Mr Robert Stout has joined the Ministry, having accepted the portfolio, of Attorney-Q-encral. Tlie same telegram also announces that there is every possibility, of the lion. Mr Larnach still retaining his. seat m the Cabinet, for although he has written out his resignation of the representation of Dunedin, it is. not to be made use of until the assembling of Parliament, and only m the event of the Treasurer making a longer stay m England than' he at present intends. It was generally ' sup.; posed that Mr Stout would succeed Mr Larnach as Treasurer' and Commissioner of Public Works, but by the arrangement made, the valuable services of Mr-Stout can be secured without causing a vacancy m the Ministry. We would direct attention to. the. an- % nouncement intimating that Mr. Walton's Star Company will give an entertainment m. the Foresters' Hall. Palmerston, on Monday evening next. ' The bill of fare is a most enticing one, embracing Byron's most successful play of " Our Boys " and " O'Callaghan on lus Last Legs." But not only is the programme an excellent one, but the company number amongst its member's artistes who. are. well able to do both, pieces ample justice, and we would, advise' those who wish a treat to patronise the. performance on the night m question. The experience of. Sunday night has amply proved that some organised system fur the preservation of property' from fire should be initiated, or at least supported, by the various insurance companies^ Were it not for the admirable manner m which the Brigade and other volunteers exerted themselves, instead of £150 being lost to the company, a claim of ten times that amount would have been made. It is only just, then, to ask that those %vho gratuitously give their services should be provided with the appliances necessary. ' However, as we intend dealing with the subject at' some length, we reserve further remarks until our next issue. We notice that. M-yor Atkinson has written to the local paper replying to the charge of neglecting his district made' by, a constituent sighing himself "Elector.".. In doing so the late Premier writes as follows : — "As the questions raised are of great importance to the district m general, "l invite •'Elector, I ', and any other gentleman who, thinks with, him, to meet me when faddress the electors at Carlyle, Msinutahij Hawera, or Normanby, or at all these places, m order that we may, m a friendly spirit, discuss the, matters to which he i*efers." This is the proper course to be pursued, and, it" is only by representatives visiting thpir constituencies and becoming acquainted with their wants that anything like legitimate representation can be maintained. We are by no means an advocate for allowing members neither convictions nor ideas, but certainly, when gentlemen sack the suffrages of electors, it is but just 'and fair that they make some little sacrifice to learn the wishes or wants of those whom they represent. We make Mr Johnston a present of the hint. Quite a muster of Maoris visited the town during Saturday aiid Monday, on their way to the tangi held.at Ngaiiwakarau over Tutors, Chief of the Rangatarii tribe, who died last Thursday. Although the deceased wa3 held m high repute,' and possessed considerable 'influence among his people, he was by no means advanced m years, being "but forty years old at the time of his death. The iron horse is slowly but surely depriving King Oobb of every fort of his territory, and m. a few short weeks the. r.iltle of tho mail coach will bu heard m the streets of Pultnerston for the last tithe. Wo are given to understand that by the close of the present month passenger talfic will be established, by from Foxton to Wanganui, when of course, the coaches at present running between Marton and this, town will be withdrawn. ' "* ' " The old saving that " you., may . bring a horse to.. the river, buit yo.u cannot make it drink," was somewhat exemplified- m the efforts made to ferry a mob of- cattle, across' the Manawatu at Foxton yesterday. The animals were. brought to the' riverVside.aft.cl even safety stowed on boarcj. the ferry, but when.aUn.o9t m mid stream, a cjash was made against tli> Wrrier, ajid the ringleaders gave a plunge, to seek terra firma again; The example set was followed by his companions, and just asja head would arise s above the watei v it would, again disappear ujnder the weight of the next plunger. ' We were m: fo'rinod- ttint t'he'ta'sk had been commenced* at six m the morning, and judging, from the progress niade up, to noon, and the. evident intention of the cattle to follow £ heir, owji inclinations, it promised to be a nipre tedious than pleasing one. It will be seen by advertisement elsewhere 'that Charles Mainwarjng, of Piilmerston, bankrupt, has given notice that lie-intends to apply at the next sitting of £hq Supreme Court, Wellington, to be lioldenph tlie26th instant, tor a certificate of discharge.. In the same column it is notified that Hans 'Christian' Ciirtz, of Mangawera Creek, has filed , a statement that he i 3 unable to meet his engagements with his creditors,, and that the first 'meeting will be held at the Courthouse, Wanganui, on the 18th instant. '

Tlio Jano Douglas was coming up the river yesterday as the midday train left Foston, consequently we are unable to give her passenger. lis.t and manifest". We have received two le,tter3— one from Mr ; Gilbert relative to the late f^re, aqd the qtlier signed " Hanlon "— bqth of which we are compelled tq hold over tilt our nest issue. .