The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 200, 10 March 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1877.

His Honor Judge Fyre-Kenny took his departure .for New Plymouth by coach yesterday. A publio meeting will be hold at Kctcmariu', on Monday next, at ~ p.m., to decide, as to site for new school-house. At two o'clock to-day Mr "W. Cowern will oilier for sale by auction, without reserve, a quantity of household furniture. Mr F. R. Jackson will hold an important cattle sale at Waver!cy to-day. The list comprises nearly 400 head of cattle, and about 1,500 sheep, amongst which are some superiors. A wiit, claiming damages at £4OO, has been served on Mr Perrier, the editor of the Wellington Times, as being the presumed author of a paragraph in the Times which Mr Travers alleges he considers applied to him. Air Perrier has instructed his solicitor.

Among the many new arrivals in this district of late, it will be seen on reference to o ll r advertising columns, is a decorative painter and paperhanger—Air William Dixon, lat of Bowen & Dixon. Wanganui. He has !,di ui premises near to (Algers’ TI A Mr \V. Jude will offer for sale at one as wM; ii.* a unanlity of merchandise and sundries. Asm. ihe Hjbl of eo-eting a bo.Ai and • -oik-cting entrance f e.s at '.tie Alemr:; Abd’a" and XieholsouT rar s' M onai'ci i. passed Hum ugh Carlyle ye--ier-sav. on Ha- way ;o Wangimm. \ Imre n, baa been - nPTed for ihe i".::s which lake it may be iaken as a sign of progress Had in Haw.Ti an auffion.-ering lin-i have tendon Jo commence business—\V. 11. -vil • lease Hm viv.-r as r;-o.i’i as Hie tide Captain Williams, o-.vrmr of the hulk Eli WJiiuiey, lately sunk in the Vi elimgton Harbour by the s.s. Taupo running ini') Imr, has demanded TH.dPi' n the Lnion S. S. Comnanv, and sets down tin- total loss at Ad.UdA 'i'lie Welling! on A )-<yu« says notices of dismissal seat by the Public Works Department to officers engaged on public works, have been recalled, as it was found impossible to dispense oven iera day with their services.

An accident happened at Waverley this week to a man named William Collier, whereby he got his hand crushed between (he wheel and the- body of a dray, dhe man has been admitted into the hospital. We learn from Hr. Walker that the report asked for has been sent in by him to (he Oountv Council, and that from to-day tee hospital will be under the charge of tliat bodv.

All' Hately, Slice]) Inspector for the provincial district of Taranaki, arrived at (Carlyle yesterday. Sheep owners wiio have lately been disturbed on account of scab rumours, will no doubt soon have a visit from him. Air Hately lias been detained in New Plymouth on account of rams lately imported, which it was necessary for him to inspect.

The Chrrynicic says ; —The party of voyageurs towards Hie Wanganui np-river regions have returned, without having attain-'d their anticipated dost hint lon. Wo bear that the natives objected to allow some of those accompanying Air Worm to proceed, apparently not being satislied as to the nature of their visit. Alajor Nixon, who was of the party, has fm-nished the newspapers with an account of the trip.

At a general meeting of (ho Patea Fontball Club, held at Hie Albion Hotel, on Tuesday evening hist (Air R. C. Teunent, in (ho chair), it was resolved that Air T. Turner bo Secretary and "Treasurer for (he coining season. Alessrs T.-onenH Wi.llamson, Haywood, Vvk Williams, and Har-

graves, were elected commit teemcn, and Air Teunent as Captain. The , opening; match of the season was fixed for Saturday, the 17t.b. instant.

An Agency tele,gram dated Nelson, 7th Alarch, says. Last Eaturdny, news was brought to town to the effect that payable alluvial gold had been discovered on private hind in Tadmore Valley, about forty miles from Kelson. Lowther Broad, ]?.AI., started for (ho place on Abmday, and on Wednesday reported by telegraph that Jm had visited 'Tadmore Rush, when lie found about forty men on the ground. The recent Hoods, be said, bad washed away a considerable extent of lop soil, leaving a gravel bed. In this the prospect was found. Bigg's party got .TGO worth of gold last week in four days for three men. Pumla’s party are making 3i)s per man per day.

Now Plymouth people who have been in Carlyle dining the past few days, have been talking about the new block of land near the Patea River, on the Mountain Hoad, which it is said has been priced and advertised for sale. The good report of the laud has created desires. We have already had several anxious enquirers, who wanted a peep at the advertisement ; as, however, avo had not received (lie advertisement, though, advised of it, it was impossible to gratify enquirers’ curiosity. Probably wo shall have particulars for next issue.

Judging from the Wanganui papers, there is something akin to consternation amongst the community, at the threatened vagaries of the river. All sorts of suggestions from Danube and Mississippi River dredges to stone and sand-bag-loaded crockery crate dams, to keep the channel Avitliin bounds, have bem made. The Chronicle suggests the sinking of the snag punt, and the collection of drift logs, &c., as a k ‘ timely carrying into effect of the proposed plan of operations, may save the port from subsequent ruin.” Any hindrance to steam-hont communication with ’Wanganui would be severely felt here. Let our Batea Harbour Board take the hint, and hurry up with the proposed groin work.

L’O’JNTV COUNCIL. Tilt: ordinary monthly meeting of the G-unity Council commenced at- 11 a in. on Tie-skay morning, in Him immigration Marruc-ks. when (here were present — Messrs Hiii• rwtjo-! ((..'hairnnn), Hon.-yheld, Bridge. Did' 1 . Ken-ili, Kells, Livingstone, Aliddmnias, and Winks;. (hi I'm minutes (if (he lust ordinary in minin' being n ad, -Mr DMe nojceted to i hair being coiiiiniivil. as lie li'-lil that 1 lie ir >: 1 of All' SillTWdOtl In ill'’- office ul Chairman nt that mooting was illegal, and tli.,t i;olie!■ in writing should have boon nivon sov- n Hour day.-; before a meeting ccm'd have boon legally ca'led. In sup-:in;-1. of 1 1 i:■ motion standing in bis name, 1m referred to a special mooting Widen had called by HieCrey County Coimeil f, l ha ebcl'on of a chairman. Having ii-eurd dial Air Sherwood had obtain 'd die

V":;!i.a;,sad s opinion on the mallei', he would iiit" to hear vrhnt ilint opinion a'-;, Alr i kilo I iien moved, “That the p sTnlion appending All - George Lraueis !i, i'wood as Chairman ol llie Conned, he revoked, on die .-'round that the- passing of sneii resolution was illegal at tiial. meeting', s. (.-• ions oO and 1 of the Counties Act.’’ —dir Kolis seconded die motion, and c-onsMeivd lira!: the appointment was i!iad,-—sir lloueyiield also agreed with d,,. motion.- —Air Livings!one contended tiis! de' appointment was quite legal.— In jvidv j;o a question from Mr .Sherwood, asking if, since the application to the K.M. Court had. been mad--, the haw had been I-'gaily complied with in regard to his election. Mr Dale said lie It.-id applied to the Court, when the !CM. gave it as his opinion that die Council had full power to rescind die. resolution appointing the chairman, but iliat the matter in ipicstion •lid i>,.t come, under his jurisdiction.—Mr Kciudi queued clans- ();) of the Comities Act, and contend.id that seven days notice in writing was only ivipiiied for special ni-etinu's. —.Mr bridge held that (lie, election was legal. —.Mr Middle-mas thought diei'e was no great principle involved in die mall"!'. —Mr Sherwood said tliat while, in Wellington, lie had obtained the Attorney-General'.'-; opinion, and (t was to die effect that, the election was quite legal. It had. heen die intention of the Legislature that seven days notice should bn given, but, ii had not been embodied in the Act.— Mr Dale’s motion being put, was lost, d voting for and G against it, and the mi mites ware afterwards conlirmed by G vob'S again-;. '■>. A hatch of correspondence was (lien read, amongst winch were a number of am.Hendons for various oliiees connected with die Cmmcil. On the motion of Air Bridge, seconded hv .Mr Wink a it was resolved that (he halm's of Aljssrs .Adams and Hodge, offering services as solicitors, do lay on the table. On Ur inotion of Mr Afiddhanas, seconded bv Air K; nab, R was resolved, by G voles to L\ that tiie clerk b ; instructed to reply to the s'crctary nt the Carlyle down Board, informing him that the Council was about to ink-' steps to put due main line of road in repair. On tin- moiion of Air Kalis, seconded by Air Middleman, it. was unanimously resolved that .Messrs Bridge, lloueyiield, and jhc mover bn a committee to enquire into die amount of the duties performed bv Mr Cow.aai. as temporary clerk, and recoinnmnd lo die Council the remuneration he should receive. On die moiion of Mr Kenah. seconded hv Air Kells, it was resolved that Mr d acorn ids letter, applying for the ollice of Scab Inspector, do lay on the table. Tiie applied ions of Messrs Beero. and Oilloft. for die offices of engineer and surveyor to dm Council, were ordered to belaid on (he table. In reference to a let (or from Mr Davis. asking for in formal ion regarding' public pouniba it was moved by Air Bridge, s-eond-d bv Mr Aiiddlemas, and nnanimoirdv resolved, that the clerk be instructed to write to Air Davis, and inform him Ibat nml-r clans:} 201 of the Counties AcL iim pounds, tec., arc still under the orov-sions of dm Provincial Ordinance, but that the Council intend taking action in dm matter of pounds at an early dare. In regard lo request from Batea West Poail Bom'll, that die obstruction on main line of road, opposite Air .Mcßae’s residence. bn removed, the councillors were divided in opinion as to whoso business it was to do the work. —Messrs Bridge and AVinks were of opinion that the work did not fall within (die duties of Council, and moved a, moiion to that effort.—Mr Dale contended shat the. work should be. done by the Council, and said that the District Bond Boards had no right to expend IbHr funds on Poo main line oi: road. —Air ITongyUeid was ol: the same opinion as Air Dale.—The Chairman suggested that tin imbDr be left in abeyance. —lt was then proposed by Air Kells, seconded by Air Dale, and carried by 5 votes lo 4 —(bat the request of the Patea West Road Board, as to obstruction on main line of road opposite Air Alcßae’s residence, be left in abeyance until further information can be obtained ns to the nature of the work required to be done. It was ordered that replies from the different Boards, as to part contribution to Eneincer’w salary, He on the table.

The Council adjourned until 2 p.m. On resuming’:, all the members were present.

Mr Bridge introduced his notice of mot ion as to the clerk’s doles. The proposed rules having been road, being chiefly compiled from the Counties Act. it was proposed by Hr Bridge and seconded by Mr Honeyfiehl, "That the rules relating to the clerk’s 'duties, as read, be adopted.”— Air Kells wished to add the words. “ that the clerk perform all the duties required by the Council.” Tie was of opinion that there was no need to compile a code of rules defining the duties of the clerk, as they Avere fully detailed in the Counties Act. —Several members, considering a definition of the duties of clerk as of special importance, objected to the discussion at present. Finally Mr Bridge asked lo.tvc to Avithdraw his motion, which was granted. A motion, of Avhioh notice had been given, was moved by Mr Konab and seconded by Mr Livingston, that the Chairman Avrite to the Government, as to the appointment of an Inspector of Sheep, and the collection of the sheep assessment. Mr Kcnah referred to the existing inconvenience as to obtaining the attendance of the Seah Inspector, if lie should happen to be required. He Avas in favour of the General Government having the appoint-

ment and control of that officer, and thought the same ollieer should he made Inspector of Brands.—Mr Livingston considered the services of such an officer much needed, and referred to the groat inconvenience of the pilot having to do duly as Scab Inspector.—Mr Bridge preferred that tlio Sheep Inspector be under the control of rim Council, and .suggested that the question be deferred for a month. He moved as an amendment, “ That the (.'h,airman In requested to enquire of the Government if the Governor had power to delegate to the Council the appointment of a iShecp and Cattle Inspector; and, if so, whether he will do so.’’—Mr Middlcmas seconded the amendment, which was carried by hj votes to ■!-. On t!u‘ question of Foreman of "Works being brought on, the Chairman read a schedule defining the ditties, after which the following lenders for the office of Foreman of Works were opened— Mr McVicar £HdO per annum ~Vv .C. Wright... Job ~ ~J. Peterson ... 150 I, H.J. Davis ... lib " „ ib J oyee 117 ~ ~H. H. Deane ... 150 ~ The Conned a Ij mrm'd for liaM'-an hour. In reply to Mr Kails, the Chairman said lie could not aociwab-ly state what the '■cvcmio of the Comity would be, hut thought rCGbO, or thereabouts, would be available. He did not include rates in that estimate. —Mr Bridge thought there would bo a revenue of £1,500 per year. it was agreed, with reference to the engagement of Foreman, that three months 1 notice should be given and taken on cither side, except, in the case of misconduct, when the Chairman would have power to suspend the Foreman from (Intv. pending the decision of the Council. MiBridge proposed, and Mr IToncyfidd seconded, “ That Mr Joyce he appointed Foreman of Works”—Mr Middlcmas proposed, as an amendment, and Mr Winks seconded, “ That Mr W. C. Wright he foreman of works.” The merits and dements of the two candidates having been discussed at some length, the amendment was [int and lost, and Mr Joyce was appointed Foreman of Works, t)' voting fur and B against.

On the motion of Mr Fivingston, seconded by idr Uonevtield, it was unanimously resolved, “ That Mr Jnveo at mice eider upon ids duties as Foreman of Works.”—Mr Bridge suggested that Hie Foreman should at once go over (he whole oi the main road, and report. 1 hereon, in order that repairs might be attended to before bad weallier set in. A rambling discussion arose as to Hie appointment o! a IbTnniing Officer, as .to which it was arranged that the Chairman should make enquiries. On Hu; motion oJ Mr Middle-mas, seconded by Mr Keitah, it was resolved, “ that the Clerk, immediately after Hie Assessment Court silting on Hie Fond Foard Hale Foils, prepare a copy for Hie County Council, and that the Chairman of Hie dilterent Hoards bo requested to certify to Hie correctness of the same.” The Chairman read over a statement, of expenses incurred on account of the Hospital at, Carlyle, amounting for the past two months to FTT.) His, and said that several items amounting to F2U and I’.'iU, had yet to he sent in.—Mrlvmali thought the hospital should 1m tak m over by the Council, and proper arrangements made as to expenditure.—Mr Bridge was of opinion that the Council was not in a position to take charge of Hie hospital, and thought Hie Mcner.nl Government, should furnish funds for it.—-Mr Mi !dlemas moved a mol ion. which wrs afterwards withdrawn, to Hie effect that the Council would take charge of Hie hospital if Government. assented, ■ — On the motion of Mr Dale, seconded by Mr Kenah, it was resolved, “ Thai Hie Council take over the Hospital at once, and that the General Government he requested to grant, a sum of money out of the vole for such purposes passed during the last session.”— On the motion of Mr Kells, seconded by Mr Bridge, it was resolved, ‘’That Dr Walker he respectfully requested to supply the necessary information to enable the Council to take over the Hospital, and that the Chairman lake the necessary steps to provide for the support of the sick till further provision be made.”

A dircnssion arose, as to the necessity for, and tlio manner in which the Dog Tax should bo collected. On the motion of Mr Dale, seconded by Mr Bridge, it was resolved, “That the clerk make enquiries if the County Council has power to lix the amount of the Dog Tax, and that no notion in collecting the rate he taken till next, meeting.”

The Chairman said that the seal of the Council would l>o ready in a fortnight’s time

The, Committee appointed to report as to remuneration to he paid to Mr Coworn, for temporary services as clerk, recommend Tib. On (be motion of Mr Middleman, seconded by Mr Livingston, it was resolved, “ That the recommendation of the Committee he adopted.” On accounts being considered, Mr Bridge and Mr Kells objected In the item Clb for maps, on the ground that they wore incorrect, and of but little use to the Council for reference. A vote was taken, and the amount was ordered lobe paid. Other accounts were also passed. The following notices of motion were handed in ;

Mr Bridge to move, “That a special meeting be hold on the first Tuesday in April, at ten o'clock in the morning, for the purpose of framing live-laws.” Mr P>ridge to move, “ That the collector when lie gives notice of any rate being due and payable, shall insert in the said notice ‘That if the rate is not paid within fom-teen days of the date, thereof, the person liable may be sued for the recovery of the same.’ ” The Council adjourned till Tuesday, the 3rd April.