The Oamaru Times, AND WAITAKI REPORTER. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1865.

North Otago Times, Volume IV, Issue 54, 2 March 1865, Page 2

The Oamaru Times, AND WAITAKI REPORTER. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1865.

Since the original Separation meeting, at which the Superintendent presided, it cannot be said that the subject has been allowed to slumber, for three other meetings have been held, in the Theatre in Dunedin, to discuss the subject ; but, as for the unanimity which the Chairman of the first meeting bespoke for, and deemed essential to, the cause, it would appear as if the more it is agitated the more controversy arises, and the more hostility is developed against it. At all of these meetings, not excepting the first one, the advocates against the measure have been numerically, if not logically, superior ; and at the last one, on the 23rd ult., Major Richabdson occupied the field almost exclusively with an elaborate address, in which he discussed the whole question, and gave in his decided adhesion to the opposition side. The second meeting was held on the 8th ult. ; it was designated a public meeting, promoted by the Southern Separation League, convened for the purpose of hearing the representatives of the City in the House of Representatives and the Provincial Council give their opinions on the great political question of the day. What, then, occurred at this pro- Separation meeting ? Mr Reynolds first spoke at considerable length against the agitation, and showed statistically that there was a great misapprehension in regard to the amount which Otago contributed to the general revenue, and that a considerable proportion of the surplus was returned to, and spent in the Province. He strongly supported the view, that the Province should try to obtain increased representation, and an equal voice in the general administration, and that the present constitution, if fairly carried out, was capable of doing justice to all, without a resort to the violent measure of disruption. He said that one of the subjects which would come before the next session of Assembly, was the increased representation of Otago, for the purpose of giving this Province what it was entitled to ; and if it had an equal number of members and influence in the Assembly, compared with other Provinces, Otago could quite well take carp of itself. Mr Moss and Mr E. B. Cabgili. followed on the same side. Mr Vogel and Mr Dick were the only Separation advocates — the latter, we apprehend, much to the surprise of tb.e meeting, after much hesitation, and impelled by political necessity ; for

how could he undertake to officiate by-and-bye as Provincial Secretary, were he not of the same mind with a Separation Superintendent? At this second meeting, it was manifest enough that already there was dissension in the camp on essential points. Mr Habbis had propounded the theory of the separation of Otago by itself, and its establishment as a Province — that it should dissolve the co-partnery, and set up in business on its own account. This, however, is now abandoned, and it would appoar that all are agreed — the first propounder of the project perhaps excepted — that what should be sought should be a separation of the Middle Island from the North. But in seeking for this the Separationists are again at fault. Mr Dillon Bell clearly showed that there was no prospect whatever of obtaining this without the concurrence of Canterbury, and that it could never be obtained without fixing the seat of Government of the new Colony at Christchurch. This we take to be cold water thrown on the fervor of the Otago Separationists ; and yet it is manifestly true, and Mr Dillon Bell is not only an experienced politician, but has a large stake in Otago and Southland, and has no motive for uttering anything prejudicial to the interests of either. Mr Bell, be it observed, has by no means declared himself a Separationist — he only shows how such a measure may possibly be carried should it become imperatively necessary. The next meeting, on the 20th February, an adjourned one, was principally occupied by speeches from Mr Macandkew and Mr Moss, both an ti- Separationists. Mr Macandbew's views we had an opportunity of recapitulating formerly. Mr Moss concluded by saying, that the South was stronger than the North, and deprecated the attempt to separate, when we knew that we had plunged the North into a war, and that they were helpless without us. If Separation was gained, Otago would be deprived of influence, left alone by the other Provinces, and isolated from the rest of New Zealand. At the recent meeting, Major Richardson showed that the proportions of expenditure were : — In the Province, 12s. 6d. in ths pound ; in the administration of the General Government, 4s. 6d. ; for Native affairs, 3s. ; or (in 1862-3) total receipts by the General Government from Otago, called ordinary revenue, £239,268. Of that sum returned and expended in the Province by the Provincial authorities, £103,832 ; and by appropriation of the General Assembly, £44,832 ; together, £148,664, or 12s. 6d. in the pound of the whole receipts of the General Government from the Province. He separated the remaining items into two, under the heads of ordinary and extraordinary expenditure ; and wished it to be thoroughly impressed on their minds that what was called ordinary expenditure represented expenses which, whether separated from the Northern Island or united to it, they would still have to bear. The figures stand thus : — Expended in the administration of the General Government, viz., Executive, Legislative, Postal, &c. (ordinary), say, £54,000, or about 4s. 6d. in the pound ; for Native purposes, troops, interest on loans, and sinking fund (extraordinary), £36,604, or about 3s. in the pound. This he declared, according to his honest conviction, was the slate of the case ; and, if so, it would appear that, after all the outcry, the extra expenditure which Otago is groaning under is only 3s. in the pound. In legard to the three million loan, the speaker said that, in the first place, it was provided that repayment should come out of the sale of confiscated lands ; and if that would not cover all, that, where local advantages had been derived, the difference was to come out of the revenue of the respective Provinces. What was required was, prompt administration, cautious legislation, and prudent finances — the last, a subject which he wished had been entered upon three years ago. He fully believed that the promptest administration would be got through the removal of the seat of Government to Wellington; that we were now within a very short distance of the centre of the colony ; and, not only that, but within a very short period — he anticipated in little more than a month — telegraphic communication would be opened from the extremity of Southland to within a few miles of Wellington. He also enunciated important views in regard to the war, maintaining that it was a matter of strict justice that the Imperial Government should finish the war, which was justly commenced by Governor Browne, in defence of Imperial rights ; and the honor of England demanded that it should be continued — and, if absolutely necessaiy, that it should be continued at the Imperial expense ; but, if not, the only alternative was to take up defensive lines, and to throw the responsibility of defending themselves upon those whose interest it was to .do so, always remembering that it was our duty generously to come forward and assist. He appealed to

the electors of the Province, whether they were prepared to leave the Northern Island in the meantime unprotected altogether, for that was what Separation meant. Otago, on the grounds of population and wealth, was entitled to a larger representation ; and this he pointed out as one great remedy, by which the evils complained of by this Province would be remedied. At this meeting, Mr Bkodie's principal arguments were, that to deal with figures in reference to the question of Separation was to shirk the real, question ; and it was useless to talk sentimentally about the wrong that would be done by leaving the North in distress. The people of the North must be best able to understand how the Natives should be dealt with, and were themselves earnest in the demand that there should be Separation, so that they might be left to deal with the Natives in the way that they considered would be best for a fair and speedy settlement of the war. This, however, is entirely fallacious, for the Northern Provinces are, except Auckland, opposed to separation. It was observable at these meetings that the mob carried the resolutions — if carried they were, which is doubtful— which were in both instances favorable to Separation, while the weight of reasoning was certainly the other way. If there was any method by which the voices of the electors, instead of the miscellaneous populace, could be ascertained, we think that this cry would be but short-lived, and that the present League would have as brief an existence as the preceding one. The agitation is a mischievous one, leading men's minds away from those really useful measures which ought to occupy them ; but it is manifest enough that it is making little progress, and is exciting no general interest among the sensible members of the community.

The spirited meeting held at the Courthouse on Monday evening, bids well for the formation of an efficient Volunteer Rifle Corps for this district. That the best guarantee for peace is to be well prepared for war, has beon illustrated by the formation of strong Rifle Companies at home and abroad ; and the usefulness and efficiency of these has been so well tested by England itself, which has thus been wonderfully guarded and strengthened — that the extension of the system to the utmost confines of her Colonial empire, is only a matter of time. It is long since the " Cape Rifles" were famous ; the Canadas have such a strong force that they are able at any time of need to offer assistance to the mother country, as was done at the time of the Crimean war ; Victoria is now fully armed. In the North Island of this Colony, volunteering has already attained considerable perfection. When Auckland was threatened, and the war was raging fiercely in the Province around, the Volunteers and Militia werefound most effective; and the Volunteers are now doing garrison duty in Wellington, thus enabling the regular troops to proceed to reinforce the army engaged on the Waitotara. At Wanganui also, the Volunteers are performing arduous outpost duty, and are enabled in this manner to strengthen the General's hands by permitting of the concentration of a larger force at the front. Although we have here no internal enemies in the South, it is veiy difficult to foresee the contingencies that may occur from without. Britain might go to war with some foreign power, and before it could guard all the vast and distant territories under its dominion, hostile invasion might reach the shores of Australia or New Zealand, which are bound therefore to make all preparations for self-defence. It would be a great temptation to a foreign foe to make a descent on the gold-producing countries, if left entirely open to attack ; but an enemy will not so rashly approach a territory where it is known that its Saxon population are armed with the deadly rifle, and prepared at all times to resent aggression, come from whence it may. We consider it a judicious step on the part of the Government to put the population into training. This is an advantage in every point of view ; it leads to a knowledge of the use of arms, to be employed when necessary ; it gives confidence in danger, and it is a manly, invigorating exercise. Instead, however, of submitting to Militia or compulsory enlistment, it is better to volunteer, and to form a self-governing district Rifle Corps. It was for this purpose that the meeting was held on Monday evening, and we think that the effort will certainly be a successful one. The information was elicited that the Government will provide rifles, accoutrements, and ammunition ; the outlay of the members of the corps will therefore be little more than for a suit of uniform, which may not be required to be renewed more than once in two years, and may be procured for about £3 10s. ; — the total outlay, in short, will not exceed £5. We expect soon to hear that more than 60 Lave enrolled themselves, and that the Com-

mittee appointed at the meeting have been enabled to forward to His Excellency the Governor the tender to Her Majesty of the services of the " Oamaru Rifle Rangers."

We regret to state that a serious accident occurred, on Thursday afternoon, to Mr John Campbell, Manager for Mr Hunter, Ardgowan. When on hw way home from Oamaru, accompanied by several others, his horse stumbled in going down an incline and threw his rider, who fell on his head and received sovere injuries. Dr. Williams, on being called, found him suffering from concussion of the brain. The 'gentleman, we understand, is now easier than he was. We are informed that letters have reached Dunedin, which ought to create grave suspicion of the reliability of the glowing reports which have been set afloat regarding the Okitiki, West Coast dgigings ; and we would, therefore, advise all persons who contemplate joining the rush, to wait for further intelligence. At a meeting of the Anti Pleuro-pneumonia Association, held at the Northern Hotel, Oamaru, on the 25th February, 1865, Mathew Holmes, Esq., in the chair, it was unanimously agreed that a tax of 6d. per head be levied on all cattle in this district for the purpose of paying a Ranger for keeping the Horse Range, and other necessary expenses, for the six months commencing 1st March. It was resolved that owners of cattle be requested to pay the amount due by them to E. B. Atkinson, Esq., Clifton Station; James Hassell, Esq., Cave Valley; Henry Campbell, Esq., Totara; W. G-. Filleul, Esq., Papakaio; or to the Bank of New Zealaad, Oamaru. Mr "W. C. Whitehead and Mr James Anderson attended as a deputation from Otepopo and Hampden, and agreed on behalf of these districts to pay the Ranger for the six months commencing on the 1st of September next. We are informed that Mr Boyd intends opening his classes in his seminary, Torrid^e-street, Oamaru, on March 20fch, inst. Mr Boyd will deliver a lecture in aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday, 14th instant, as announced in advertisement. At present the mail for Morven Hills and that district of country is despatched from this each Tuesday, and in consequencs, our weekly paper published on Thursday can only reach subscribers resident in that quarter four or five days after publication. As this is equally inconvenient for us and for our readers, and has been much complained of, we would suggest to those in the country who feel the inconvenience, that they should get up a memorial on the subject, addressed to the Postmaster General, asking that the mail may be sent out on Thursday in each week; should they do so, and transmit it to us, we shall be glad to solicit subscriptions here, and forward it to the proper quarter. We believe that no objections could be made to the chan-e. Dunedin and Auckland appear to be running a race, and trying which shall have the largest number of fires and the greatest losses thereby within a given time. On 15th ult. Auckland was again visited by a most destructive fire, causing damage to the extent of about £8,000, originating in a hotel in Sliortland-street, and consuming 18 shops, stores, aDd dwelling-houses. A considerable portion of the loss is covered by insurance. The first sod of the Auckland and Drury railway was turned on the 16th ult. Tbo Tauranga correspondent of the "Southern Cross" states that the High Priest of the Pai Mairires with 56 others, including the chief Hori, had been captured. The next meeting of the Building Society's Committee is to be held at the Secretary's office, on Monday first, at 7 o'clock p.m. ; and the usual monthly meeting of the Society takes place in the Northern Hotel, on the ovening of Tuesday next, at the usual hour. In consequence of the decision in the case, the Attorn ey-General v. Jones, an important intimation has been issued drawing the attention of purchasers of land under the " Otago Land Regulations, 185S," to alternatives provided in the event of the provisions of the mipiovement clause not having been complied with, and stating, that "the period within which a purchaser can elect to doany of the things set forth in the sub-clauses," will expire on the 20th of March inst. We also observe another land notice stating, that whereas a proclamation was issued by the Superintendenl-.thpt the Pi ovincial Government undertook to repay the tax of 2s. per acre, and whereas such proclamation is in contravention of the provisions of the Otago "Waste Lands Act, all purchasers of rural lauds in the Province will be required to pay the Land Tax I We are requested to give publicity to notices delivered on Sunday last by the Rev A. Gilford, that during the season of Lent, which commenced yesterday (Wednesday), there will be short services of prayer, with a lecture on some portions of the Liturgy, every Fiiday evening, at 6.30 p.m. ; after which the usual Choral practice will take place. The following additional subscriptions for Peter Dooley have been received : — Mr Blundell, 5s ; James Kay, 5s ; James Thornbery, 5s ; Alex. Ashee, 5s ; John Bai clay, 5s ; John Thomson, 5s ; Daniel Roxburgh, 5s ; James Caleb, 5s; Hector Munro, 5s. Total amount received, £18 13s 6d. Several more contributions are promised. A meeting of ladies, members of the Presbyterian Congregation, was held yesterday afternoon at the Rev. Mr Connor's house, for the purpose of aiding in preparations for the evening week-day services to follow the opening of the Church, when there was a full attendance. We learn that the young men of the Congi egation, are preparing to assist in the lighting, &c. , of the Church, and we need not say, that on such an occasion as the preparation for the opening of the first Pi esby- . terian Church in the district, it is expected that enthusiastic and solid support will be accorded by all. The Criminal Session of the Supreme Court commenced yesterday. The Calendar comprises seventeen cases -some of the offences charged being of a grave character. There are two indictments for wilful murder, viz., Wiiliam Andrew Jarvey aud John Scott ; seveial charges of assault and wounding, one of arson, one of forgery and uttering, and one of cattle stealing. The grand Volunteer Ball, so long thought of, came off on the 24th ult., in Dunedin, at the Universal Bond, said to be the largest room this side of the line. The building was beautifully decorated with evergreens, flags and devices, and was well filled, about 500 votaries of the Terpsichorean art bein^ present. The music was excellent, and the whole passed off successfully. The latest news from the West Coast is not of special interest. A serious robbery had occurred at the diggings of gold dust and notes, belonging to the Bank of New Zealand; and it is stated that much disorder prevails, and no steps have yet been taken to organise a police force. The " Canterbury Press" of 22nd ult., says:— "The stream of migration to tho West Coast is gradually on the increase. We noticed yesterday upwards of twenty pack-horses loading in different parts of the town ; and the schooner Wild Wave, which will leave Lyttelton direct for the Hokitiki on Friday next, has already obtained her complement of passengers. It would perhaps be as well if some of the intending diggers would wait for further newa from the West Coast before being in a. hurry to start thither. The tidings from tho Wakamarina at the first of the rush were quits aa good, if not better, than those from Hokitiki at present, and the result has been duapointmont to the greater part of those who proceeded there. The time of year also is decidedly unfavorable, as in about two months the rainy season will have Bet in, the claims become unwoikable, and the hardship! to be endured considerably increased."

A meeting of the Volunteer Rifle Corps Committee is to be held this evening in the Secretary's office. An advertisement appears in our present issue intimating that each member of committee is ready to receive additional names. "We have seen a thrashing machine in the course of construction in the woikshop of Messrs Matthews and Jones here, of which Mr Jones is the engineer, which is, wo believe, one of the first, if not the very first, made in the colony. It is of three horse power, very strongly made, and said, from the number of revolutions, to be well-fitted for thrashing the grain here, which is shorn short j and it is capable of thrashing 400 bushels per day. The following is from the " Ta' anaki Herald : -"Mr Balfour, the Marine Engineer of Otago, whose presence has been so long desired here, arrived on Monday in the Storm Bird. He has been several times to visit and inspect the Sugar Loaves, and expresses himself satisfied, we believe, with tho quality and quantity of the stone available for the proposed works. We have not heard whether he has yet beeun to take the necessary soundings. Mr Doyne, it will be remembered, found tho Admiralty soundings as marked in the chart incoirect." "We take the following from the "Mail":— "Al our play-going readers are very well awaie that Mr Clarance Holt, an old favorite with the Dunedin public, spread his wings come six months ago, and flew over to England by the Great Britain. But all our readers are probably not^c^re that since their arrival in London, both Mr Holt and his clever wife have advanced very sensibly in public estimation. A new family newspaper, called "London Life," and under date Nov., 26, 1864, which has been kindly placed at our disposal by Mr J. F. Davis, gives, in addition to an excellent likeness, a biographical sketch of Mr Holt. It gives us pleasure to be able to make the following extract from it :— ' Though Mr Holt has scarcely been in London a week, his name has proved a quick passport to the London managers, and more than one has stiiven to secure the aid of his valuable services. He is at present fulfilling a starring engagement at the City of London Theatie, and as one theatre royal has underlined ' negotiations are pending with Mr and Mrs Clarance Holt,' we may anticipate speedily seeing them in the neighborhood of the Haymarket.' " Skirmishes are reported in the Wanganui distriot between the friendly and king Maoris up the river ; tho place is about five miles above llanana, where they each have fortified pas about threo miles apart; they are managing in proper military style, with out-lying pickets, skirmishers, &c. The day before the engagement commenced the friendly JMaories captured four spies who were watching about their quarteisj they were sent back to their own people. Two of the enemy are reported killed. The fiist blow was struck by the enemy, by firing at a sentry. Mr Ferens, when lately in Dunedin, learned from tho Rev. Mr Taylor, that he had fully intended to have visited Oanaru ; but the Airedale having left later than advertised, he was unable to accomplish his wish. A newspaper apology appears in the "Canterbury Standard" of 21st ult., in the following terms:— " A paragraph appeared in our last issue to which Mr FitzGemld has taken exception, and for the publication of which he has threatened us with an action for damages, unless we offer ' the most ample and unequivocal retractation.' We are thus candid with our readers in order that thej' may bear in mind the source whence such a threat comes. Now, we have no taste for law, especially for an object so contemptible in every way, and we are not above admitting that we have made a mistake for which we are sorry. The meeting at Ly ttelton referred to in the paragraph was not a political meeting, and Mr FifczGerald did not 'pull off his coat, put him&elf into a fighting attitude, and challenge the meeting en masse to a personal combat.' On closer enquiry we find that Mr FitzGerald merely threw aside his ovei coat, rolled up his sleeves, and challenged any one of his opponents in the meeting to come forward and deny the truth of the statements he had made. In fact, the whole affair, as told by eye witnesses, reminds us of the Irishman at Donnybrook Fair, who, in an exalted state of mind, chalked his hat, then grasped his shillelagh, exclaiming, ' I'd like to see any man say this is not silver lace.' " Advantages will certainly be obtained by Otago by tho seat of Government being removed to Wellington ; and in a month or two the telegraph line will be opened from the Bluff to witbin a short distance of Wellington — that is, to Cook's Straits— and thus the communication with the seat of Government will be still further promoted. When the line is opened we expect to be able to givo our readers direct news fiom the seat of war or from the northern island, and the latest intelligence weekly, to withiu a few hours of publication, from north and south. According to the " Mail," the fete at Vauxhall, on the 20tU ult , in aid of the Sick and Accident Fund of the Fire Brigade, passed off successfully. The weather was very favorable, and between 1500 and 1600 persons visited the Gardens. About half-past two o'clock the Brigade drew up to receive his Honor the Superinintendent, who was afterwards entertained to dinner in the pavilion, along with Messrs Bastings and Grey, who represented the Town Board. The list which is published this week in our supplement, is the Electoral Roll for the Oamaru town and district, for the year ending 30th September last— the existing roll of voters. Referring to this, we have again to 'jail attention to the subject of registration, and hope that the forms will presently be in the hands of the Returning Officer. The " Times" says : — "An alarm of fire was raised on Wednesday afternoon, owing to a considerable body of smoke issuing from one of the upper windows of Messre Haraett and Co's premises iu Manse-street. It was quickly ascertained that the smoke arose from a chimney which had taken fire in the rear of the premises occupied by the Commercial Bank, and that no danger was to be apprehended. At the first alarm a very large concourse of persons was attracted to the spot, and Lieutenant Robinson and several members of the Fire Brigade were prompt in coming to the rescue. The excitement subsided in the course of a few minutes." The "Dunstan Times" says :- "Mr Murison has resigned his seat in. the Provincial Council for the Manuheiikia district, for the purpose of allowing the electors the opportunity of electing Mr Dillon Bell. As this election must shortly take place, we are somewhat surprised that no copies of the new electoral roll are yet visible here." The following list of persons applying for relief under the provisions of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862," is published in the Gazette : — Wm. Mathew Edwards, Dunedin, contractor; Wm. Henry Henney, of Dunfdin, carpenter; Alfred Cleve, of Dunedin, merchant; Thomas Shaw, of Tokomairiro, storekeeper; Samuel Blacker Colls, of Dunedin, hotelkeeper; Wm. Barnetfc, of Dunedin, auctioneer; Wm. Greenwood, of Dunedin, nightman ; George Limbrick, of Dunedin, clerk; James Ramage Hood, of Dunedin, publican ; Robert Lambert, of Queeustown, late detective officer ; Richard Barrow Hitchmough, of Dunedin, clerk ; George Phillip Fellows, of Dunedin, Otago, blacksmith and wheelwright ; Frederick Watts, of West Taieri, Otago, settler ; Alexander M'Leod and James Gibson, trading as "M'Leod and Gibson," of Dunedin, Otago, grocers ; Alexander Williamson, of Princes-st., Dunedin, Otago, grocer and storekeeper, trading as "Jones and Williamson." Compulsory Sequestrations t — Joseph Taylor, of Tuapeka, storekeeper ; Frederick Barrington Waters, of Dunedin, hotel-keeper ; George Green, of Dunedin, Otago, stockowuer on petition of Wm. Cullen Whitehead, of Otepopo, Otago aforesaid, settler.

Several notices appear ia our present issue from Mr Whitehe*d, the Secretary to the Wardens of the Otepopo Hundreds. All holders of licenses to depasture on these hundreds, are required to forward to the Wardens on or before 15th inst. , a report of stock as specified in advertisement. Any person wishing to depasture sheep nwst first obtain permissiou in writing. All persons running cattle must take out licenses. Tenders will be received until 15th inst., from persons willing to undertake the duties of Ranger from that date, till 31st December next. The " Daily Tiroes" has made an apology to the Gas Company and the New Zealand Bank, and has thus wisely illustrated the saying, " Discretion ia the better part of valour :" — " The circumstances connected with the New Zealand Banking Corporation and the Gas Company are within the recollection of our readers. The strictures we thought it necessary at the time to make, resulted in two actions being brought against the paper for libel. We do not suppose any one doubt3 that the course we took was perfectly disinterested, and dictated by no personal animus. Still the result has been a very severe loss to the proprietors, and the consideration now obtrudes itself, that if the persons interested are satisfied, the journalist's* interference is not needed. The second action alluded to is now being pressed forward, and we state with perfect frankness ■we are not disposed to run the risk attending it. The Gas Company has in fact cost the proprietors quite a sufficient sum of money. We have also to take into account that since the leasing arrangement with Mr Hutchison, +he public generally have at any rate been benefited. There is no doubt that both in quality and regularity of supply, there has been a vast improvement. Under the circumstances, therefore, we have no hesitation in withdrawing the imputations made against Mr Stephen Hutchison, the engineer and lessee of the works, having indeed been misinformed in some particulars prejudicial to that gentleman. In regard to the New Zealand Banking Corporation, it is not necessary to say that the paper was altogether misled as to one of the conditions of the arrangement proposed when it censured it in such strong terms." The " Wellington Independent " says : — There was a rumour in London when the mail left, that General Cameron was to bo appointed Governor of New Zealand. It is just possible there maybe some truth in it, for it is significant that the London " Times," in an article on New Zealand affairs, strongly urges that the supreme command in the Colony should be given to a soldier, and that he should he invested with plenary powers ; in fact, a not very dissimilar plan to that proposed by Auckland- -the inspiration of which was commonly attributed to the Governor himself. We are favored with the first number of the "Tuapeka Recorder," which is started to represent an extended and populous mining district, including Waitnhuna, Waipori, Beaumont, Teviot, &c, and is published at Lawrence. The fortnightly escort arrived in town on Feb. 24th, conveying 11,309 oz. 15 dwt, from the various goldfields.