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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5456, 21 September 1878, Page 2

Mr. Dransfield, wo hear, has consented to stand for re-election as Mayor of the city. Colonel Whitmore stated incidentally in tho Legislative Council yesterday that it was not, likely tho Harbor Bill would pass this session. ’

A meeting of the committee of the Chamber of Commerce wits held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs’. Krull (in the chair), Levin, Pearce, Harcourt, Rose, George, Levy, Draualield, and Betliuuo. Mr. Levin reported the result of tho recent deputation to Sir George Grey in reference to a Sailors’ Home being established hero, and it was resolved that a deputation should wait upon the Mayor to ascertain whether a suitable site could be obtained for tlio purpose. A letter was received from the Town Clerk inviting the co-operation of the Chamber in taking steps to celebrate tho opening of railway communication between Wellington and the WairarapaDistrict. The committee fully concurred in the suggestion, and resolved to bring tlio matter before, a general meeting of the Chamber, to bo bold on Monday next at three'o’clock. Tho subject of a receiving nnd distributing abed at the wharf was brought, before the committee at the request of the Mayor. The committee was in favor of the construction of such a shed, and that it should bo of sufficient size to acodmmo-' date the discharge of 'at.least-three'English vessels simultaneously,'and’that there should

be a tramway running from tlie-ship’s side into the. shed. Papers in. reference to the Sailors’ Homes at Melb'oufno'and Dunedin were laid on the table by Captain .Rose. A letter was laid before the' committee from Messrs. R. Rubattino and Go., of Genoa, enclosing copies of a handbook of information regarding their line of Italian' mail steamers, A letter was read from the Town Clerk intimating that the City Council could not endorse the views of the Chamber of Commerce respecting the formation and endowment of a Harbor Board. -It will.be remembered that the Standing Orders Committee has declared the Te Are Foreshore Bill a private Bill. Yesterday Mr. Bunny presented a petition from the Mayor and City Council askiug that the standing orders may he so far suspended as will enable the Bill to be proceeded with in the House this session as a private Bill. If the petition is not acceded to the Bill cannot become law this year, as the requisite notice cannot be given or the ordinary formalities complied with. After payment of ail expenses in cmnection with tho entertainment given at the Opera House on Wednesday last, the sum of £bß has been thus divided ;—-Donation to the Lunatic Asylum, £ls; Hospital, £ls; poor-box at Resident Magistrate’s Court, £S 10s. Tho amount of takings was £lO6 12s. This was reduced by expenses to £7O. Of this one half was paid to the Maoris taking part in the performance, and tho balance was disposed of as above stated.

In enumerating the many claims that the Maoris had to special representation, Mr. Taiaroa remarked that the native ladies were far better contributors to the revenue than Europeau ladies. They smoked—that was one point iu their favor ; then they used a week’s allowance of sugar at one “go”—they would consume a pauuikinful at one meal. The Maoris also consumed a large quantity of beer-, and generally used more ; articles that paid duty than white people. If they got £20,000 to-morrow they would not leave Wellington until they had spent it alb If he (Mr. Taiaroa) had to travel over the whole of his district he would spend all his money iu travelling expenses, which be ought to save for his children.. For seven years he had asked for more Maori members, and he had not yet gained his,cause. He looked upon the as a Maori.

' In committee on the Electoral Bill last night Mr. Bryce and Mr. Gisborne expressed thensurprise to find that tire Government should have so completely changed their policy iu regard to native franchise. The proposed freehold qualification was objected to as being allowed upon land that paid no rates. Mr. Rolleston was pained to find not only such a change of policy, but also a desire to treat the question from a party point of view. The House had determined to deal with natives upon aua?qual footing with Europeans at a time when tlio Maoris were not qualified to exercise an intelligent vote. He begged the House to treat the question upon its merits, and not to act as though they were afraid of the Maori difficulty, in respect of which very little positive information had been given. Mr. Fox failed to see that as yet any considerable result had been achieved in regard to removing the native difficulty. He denied that there was any party in the House who wished to deprive the natives "of ..their full rights, especially if the party accused of so doing had been instrnmeutal in giving them, the franchise. Equal laws did not apply, because if a Maori ratepayer refused to pay his rates no min could enforce them. Their land cannot be touched by the law hi civil ca’ses. A large number of natives were rebels, and as such were not entitled to representation. Mr. Rowe complained yesterday that a report from tlio Goldfields Committee had been read iu such a tone of voice that not a word had been heard by bira, and probably very little 'by any one else in tlio House. -The Speaker . declined to allow the clerk to be blamed for what lie maintained was owing to the noise made by members in the House. He assured Mr. Rowe that it was a common thing for members to be inaudible, and that could not bo attributed to the low voice of the clerk. Dr. Henry remarked that if Mr. Rowe had beeu iu his place on the committee lie would have known all about the .report. The Speaker’s excuse that it did not really very much matter whether the report was read audibly or not, as any member could read it at Ins leisure, was certainly not satisfactory to reporters.

A grand complimentary amateur concert was tendered to Mr. W. J. O'Coniiell at the Theatre Royal-last night. Mr. O'Connell has always been during his stay iu Wellington most obliging in giving his services for auy charitable purpose. Ho is now about leaving for Melbourne, and the various amateurs of the city with whom lie has b-en associated turned out in force aud gave him, theatrically speaking, q farewell benefit. The performance was under the auspices of the Athomcuni Committee and Cricketers’ Association, aud despite the miserable weather there was a capital house. The first part of the entertain-' meet was undertaken by the Bijou Minstrels, and as usual their efforts were highly appreciated. The second part consisted of songs (comic aud sentimental), duels, and instrumental music. The performance throughout was exceptionally good.

A coach accident occurred at the foot of the Kaitoko Hill yesterday ; but fortunately, so far as we can lenrp, no one was seriously injured. The particulars are stated as follows : As the‘coach coming from Featherstou was descending the hill not far from the station a dray was met, at which the horses shied, and bolted onwards at a rapid pace. On passing over a soft place iu the road one of the horses stumbled, tlio vehicle was capsized, and tlio passcugers were thrown out. One lady passenger got jammed between the horses, and had a really wonderful escape of being seriously hurt, if not killed ; but as before stated, so far as wo can learn, the injuries sustained iu any case wore very trifling. No blame is said to be attachable to anyone, aud the affair seems to have been a* pare accident, in which no one was at fault. .

Wo have received a copy of the second number of the Waipawa Mail (the first number did not reach us). It appears on the whole, both ns regards tho matter aud the manner in which it is got up, a very creditable production, 'the local news, as must be tho case in a comparatively small inland town like Waipawa, is not very copious ; but tlio extracts are evidently well and carefully selected. The leader iu the issue before us treats of a new plan of railway construction as origiuated by Mr.- Hadden (an English engineer, and lately chief engineer to the Turkish Government), and recommends the scheme to the attention of the New Zealand Government. The editor aud proprietor of the Mail is Mr. Hugh Thomson, who - is well and favorably known in connection with journalism in Wellington, and iu whoso hands a successful career may bo expected for this new venture.

A New Zealand Gazette, issued yesterday, contains notices of the following appointments: —Major Hcaphy, V.C., to be a Judge of the Native Lauds Court; H. J. Williams, of Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, to be a J.B, for the colony and R.M. for the district of Wairoa ; T. Bullock, Mayor of Ashburtou, and J. Jameson, Mayor of Gladstone, to be justices under the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876 ; O. Lambert, Esq., J.P., to be a visiting justice of the prison at Napier. ’ During tlio stay of the Australian cricketers ill England they played 36 matches. They won 18, lost .8, and tho remaining 10 were drawn. This speaks volumes in praise of the colonial team, as in nearly every match they bad some of England’s best cricketers opposed to them. , ' :

Mr. Mulligan’s grand art union of 500 prizes was successfully [carried out by the committee on the )o.h instant, aud the drawing, which was systematically and carefully conducted, concluded about 8 p.m.. In our issue of to-day our readers will sec a list of tlie numbers of the tickets held by the lucky winners. Each successful holder oa taking his ticket to Mr. Mulligan will rcceive hia oilier prize at once.. At tlie sessions of tlio Dirtriot Court held at Wanganui'on Tuesday last, Mr, If. M. Cramoud, of Sand ra, and Mr. G. Evans, of Bulls, applied for and obtained their discharge, Iu case an order was made to tho. effect that solicitor's costs bo paid out of tho assets of the estates after, taxation by the cleric of tho Court. ,■ .

Wo (Riinyitikci Adcoeatc, 19th September) understand that, Messrs, Harris Bros, have effcoted tlie sale of an allotment, at the corner of Bowen nnd High streets, Marten, raeasurin" in flontago to High-street' seventy foot, at a "price equivalent to within a fraction of £5 per foot. Tlie Colonial Banking Company are the purchasers. _ The Auckland Jockey Club have issued their programme for Boxing Day, New Year's Day, aud 'January 2. On Boxiug Day there are to bo five ~events, of a total,value of 490 sovs., with sweepstakes added. , ,On Now Year’s Day i’s2o of public- money-ifill bo run for, and mi Jqniiary 2 £l9O. , .

Mr. J. M. Rockel, of Masterton, journalist, has Hied a declaration of bankruptcy. The annual meeting of the Wellington; Cricket Club will be held at the Pier Hotel on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Mr. Wakelin, J.P., of the Wairarapa Standard, will be entertained at dinner at the Empire Hotel this evening.' : Baroness BurdettCoutta'is presiding over experiments in the art of slaughtering cattle instantaneously by the use of dynamite. Mias Smith, daughter of Lord Beaconsfield's First' Lord of the Admiralty, has parsed the highest examination at the Oxford “ Local.” There is a great outcry (says the Ailrucate of jihe 19th instant) for laboring man throughout the districts north of Wanganui.

A charge of assault, arising out of the recent disturbance at the Cook Ward election, against a ratepayer of the ward, has been- laid by -Mr. Ames, the municipal returning officer. A general meeting in connection with the Greatford flour mill- schem; is convened for Saturday week at the Greatford schoolhouse.

The designation" of the Post Office in. the Auckland district known as “ Newcastle ” has bean changed -to “ Ngaruawahia,” and that of “Otamatea" to “Batley." His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the re-iguatioa of Sub-Lieu-tenant W. Christie, of the Wellington City Rifle Volunteers.

A bool: on the polarisation of light, from the pen of Prince Leopold, Queen Victoria’s youngest son, is to be published during the present year. The Marton-Rangitikei ploughing match wil( he held on Wednesday next, and so far as we ( Advocate) can learn promises to be a successful gathering. It is now believed that the ’cargo of the Hyderabad _will be removed in good condition, and when lightened the ship will bo easily floated. The tdlarge of alleged forgery preferred against A. H. McLean by W. Nicholson was continued again yesterday afternoon at the R.M. Court, and further adjourned until Tuesday next. A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday poxt at 3 o’clock, to take steps to celebrate the opening of the railway to Featherstouj-aud for the transaction of general business.

A company lias purchased the Beu Nevis property in Turakina, and a new hotel is to bo erected at once, the architect, Hr. Cruikshank, of Wanganui, having received instructions to. prapare the plans and specifications with all possible despatch. Mr. Bunny yesterday gave notice of his intention to ask the Minister of Justice on Mondaj whether he will grant a site for County Council offices on the Post Office aud Resident Magistrate’s Court reserve, Masterton.

The North Okiyo Time x has been shown a remarkable freak of nature in the shape of a lamb, dropped on the previous day on Moeraki station. It has two distinct bodies,' with only one head. Bach body is perfect in ’all its limbs, the twins being joined at the shoulders. Balclutha must he a pleasant place. Accord* iug to the Brace Herald a ratepayer who was standing for election to the Borough Council expressed a belief that if a petition were sent round to get him hanged it would be largely signed. Toe authorities of the Wellington Hospital thankfully acknowledge the receipt of the sum of £ls from Messrs. Cooper and Cary, being their portion of the proceeds of the Maori Haka entertainment given at the Imperial Opera House on Wednesday evening. As recently announced, the Wellington City Rifles intend to give two medals as prizes, to be lired for monthly. The first of these matches is fixed to come off this afternoon at the-Polhill Gully range. We observe that our evening contemporary the PoU has enlarged its size by a column and a half by lengthening all its columns. The Post in calling attention to the. fact state* that its circulation is now* -1550 copies per daj*. Wellington City Reserves Act Amendment Bill would seem likely to meet with an untimely fate. The report of the committee to whom the Bill was-referred back the other day recommends that it be abandoned, and notice was given, in the Legislative Council yesterday by Sir I). Bell that he would move the adoption of the report on next sitting day. P. A. Jones, restaurant-keeper, Willisstreet, was charged at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday by the master of the barque Chasca with illegally harboring an articled seaman belonging to that vessel. The case, however, was not proved, aud his Worship dismissed it. without prejudice, so that another information can be laid if fresh evidence is obtained.

. Messrs. Lucas and Hamphrles (<aya the WaijMVM Mail of the 18bh instant) are now erecting new premises for the Bank of New Zealand at Waipukurau. The building when completed will be the largest and most commodious structure of its kind in the county. From all parts of the district wo ()Vcupawee Mail 18th iustant) hear intelligence of the vast amount of good effected by the late rains. Competent authorities do not hesitate to de* dare that the wet weather of'last week will benefit the district, to the extent of from £50,000 to £IOO,OOO. A gigantic floating beehive has been constructed by Mr. Perrinc 'a Chicago honey dealer, large enough to . accommodate 2000 hives, which he is having, towed up the Mississippi River from Louisiana to Minnesota, keeping paces with the blossoming of the flowers, and thus stimulating the honey-making ability of his bees. Returning, ho will stop about two mouths somewhere above St. Louis, and will reach Louisiana' in October, He wants to take advantage of the autumnal flowers at each point. The plan of moving the bees to get the benefit of flowers has been tried in a small way in some parts of Europe. It is possible, a contemporary observes, that honeybee ships might advantageously be sent out in winter to the West India Islands to cruise for honey after the manner above described.

The will of the Eighty Rev. George Augustus, Lord Bishop of Lichfieldj has been proved (says the European Mr.it ) under £lt>,ooo. The testator leaves to his brother, the Rev. William Sehvyn, BJ')., canon of Ely, his privilege or right of residence in Lollard’s Tower, Lambeth Palace, with the furniture and effects therein ; .all his other furniture and effects he gives to his wife absolutely, who also gets for life the residue of his real aud personal estate. A Daily News telegram from Rome says : The first volume of “The Life of Victor Emmanuel," by Giuseppe Massari, just published, moves that She master stroke of policy by which Sardinia allied herself with England and Prance in the Crimea originated not with Count Cavour but with the King.* Mr. G. A. Sala, iu a recent Illustrated London News , states that an unfailing source of relief from the agonies of bronchitis and spasmodic asthma will be found in the following specific; -The juice of two lemons, which have been warmed iu the oven to dry the skins; four ounces of the best honey, two spoonfuls of the very finest Florence oil. Mix carefully, put in an earthen jar, which keep covered, and swallow a spoonful when you feel the fit coming on.

“Who says that our cabmen arc not honest f* arics the Napier Telegraph of the 17th instant. Yesterday, due of our local Jehus received, a twenty pound note which had been given him by accident for otie pound. Xu counting out his takings at night the cabman discovered his prize, when ha immediately went out and hauded it over to the sergeant of police, from whom the owner received it, not having the, slightest idea of how or when he had lost it. Laud appears to bo dirt cheap iu West' Virginia. Au exchange says:—Recently 90,000 acres were sold in 1000 acre blocks at 1 cent per acre, and 300,000 acres iu ope block were sold at tho same* figure. Any (piantity of land in that section can bo bought for ten cent# an acre. The sales referred to were whiteoak timber and mineral land. It is a rough couutry, but the land should be worth a halfpenny an acre, unless heavily burdened with taxes. West Virginians, however, advancing steadily as an agricultural State, and an effort is being made to introduce English settlers. .• The rabid and. systematic attacks of tho New York JTcrald on tho political, financial, and commercial interests of Groat Britain —inwhatever portion of the globe they may be situated—have created a very bitter feeling (says an Australian exchanged iu tho minds of her Britannic Majesty’s subjects now residing in the United States of. America, whose number cannot bo far short of one million ; rand it has therefore been determined that a newspaper shall be published to counteract the absurd heresies that are profusely promulgated

by the Press in the Republic respecting England’s position with regard to the Turko--Russian war, the Indian famine, the Halifax award, and various other matters. The new journal ia to be called the Briltanic, and will be entirely devoted to the interests of her Britannic Majesty's subjects ia the United States and elsewhere. A Mr, Augustus Fisher announces himself as the proprietor and editor;

It is satisfactory to be able to state, says the* Dunediu Morning llcruld of the 14th instant, that’daring the past week there has notrbeea a single declaration of bankruptcy hied in Dunedin. - V Messrs. Beauchamp, Campbell, ami Co. will hold their usual weekly sale of stock a». the-Nag’s Head Yards this afternoon, after which a number of spoi ling dogs, guns, &c., will be submitted to public coinpetion.

Mr. Francis Sidey will sell by auction at the Arcade, commencing at 2 o'clock this afternoon, a number of ••alaable city properties, comprising freehold *cotfc -gas near the tramway terminus, Adelaidcroad ; freehold dwvlling-houso ami land in Vivi.anstrect: the lease for 20 yew* of an eligibly-situated and desirable block of buildings in front of the llechabltc I fall, Manners-street; frcehol I laud at the corner of Pino and Lloyd streets ; country farm hind near the railway at Bunuythorpe, Manawatu; freehold residence in King-street, near the tramway terminus, Adelaide road; freehold property in Lcedsstrect, off Ghuzuee-street, &c Full particulars will bo found in our advertising columns.