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Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 248, 25 August 1877, Page 2

The following- cases have been heard before C. E. Wray, Esq., R.M., at the Court House, Carlyle. Monday, 20th Instant: John Crothicr v Joseph Mulrett. Claim, £43 8s Gd. Evidence taken.—D. M. Hogg v E. McDermott. Claim, £8 14s 6d. Judgment by default for amount and costs, 255. Tuesday 21st instant: S. Taplin vW. 11. Inman. Claim £l4 5s for promissory note. Judgment by default for amount and costs, 19s. —W. Hurley v Sampson and P. Grey. Claim, £3 9s7d. Judgment by default against Thomas Sampson for amount, and costs 28s, and 10s to witness Grey. The Auckland correspondent of the Canterbury Times gives an interesting account of the Mokau district, and the late visit of the vteamer Haurald. The following is copy of motion moved by Sir George Grey, on the House going into Committee of supply—“ That in the opinion of this House the present system of taxation presses unfairly upon different classes of society, and that, with a view to the more equal distribution of the expenses of Government the fiscal system of the colony be altered in the following direction: (1) That the duties upon tea, sugar* coffee, and other necessaries of life, and on some articles of clothing, be abolished. (2) That the loss to the revenue arising from the abolition of such duties be made up in part by imposing a tax upon all incomes above £ per annum, and upon the value of all real property in the colony.” Discussion on the motion has been continued from day to day. Various modifications and amendments have been proposed. On Wednesday, the Premier, in accepting an amendment, said the Government accepted the motion as directing them during the recess to devise a scheme to make all kinds of property contribute fairly to taxation, and if possible relieve the necessaries of life to some extent. They held themselves perfectly free as to the exact nature of the proposals they might deem wise in this direction. The matter had long been in the minds of the Ministry, but as ..yet they had no data to go on.—The debate was adjourned.

The Wesleyan entertainment at Hawcra, on Thursday evening was most successful. A report is promised for next issue.

Mr R. J. Duncan, of Wellington, advertises sale at his rooms, on the 30tli insta under deed of mortgage, a valuable block of land, 400 acres, hear the Waiongongora River.

Mr William Dale will sell, at Carlyle, to-day, timber and general merchandise.

The Banks of New South Wales, at Carlyle and Hawera, will be closed on Tuesday next, for the half-yearly balances. Goldsborough’s Monthly Circular, dated Melbourne, 6th August, says there is nothing of importance to report in the wool market, the arrivals having been trifling, and transactions limited to a few small sales. The London market is reported quiet. Shearing operations have commenced in the northern sheds in Aus tralia, but will not commence in Riverina and New South Wales till a month later.

The Maori prophet Te Whiti’s last word to the natives in meeting assembled at Parihaka, was, “ Fence in the land from Stoney River to Hawera.” At the present time there are close on 200 natives en’ gaged at ditch and bank fencing South of Hoiii Pihama’s land, on the Waimate Plains. They are reported to be working in earnest, under the direction of Titi Kowaru, and the chief Luke, and intend to enclose some thousands of acres.

At a public meeting held in Wanganui, on Fridt.y, the 17th instant, resolutions were passed against the Native Land Bill) and also urging on Government the. expediency of setting aside, so soon as titles shall have been acquired, of portions of the Murimotu block, and the Waimate Plains, for settlement by small fanners, on easy terms.

An article appears in a late number of

" Fraser’s Magazine,” by Sir Julius Vogel, entitled, “ Some remarks on the resources of New Zealand.” The article concludes —“New Zealand, with its serviceable climate, its freedom Loin droughts, the extraordinary capacity of its lands, its splendid water carriage, and its capabilities to support millions of human beings, is the country of greatest promise to suitable immigrants. Its population at the end of 1860, including Maofis, was 282,000. Its present population is not far short of half a million. In ten years it is likely to be the most populous of all the Australasian Colonies. Had it not been for the native difficulties, now happily set at rest, New Zealand would probably by this time have had a larger population then all the Australian continent.”

“Sandfly,” in tlie Canterbury Times, writes: “ Artlessucss in colonial children is such an extreme rarity that it is only fair to make a note of it when found. The following is true.—■ Child : “Do angels all wear white ? ” Parent; “ IVc believe so.” Child: “Then who does all the ■washing?” The question is worthy of Helen’s Babies, and should be referred for answer to spiritual Walker.” It is proposed to hold a Juvenile Industrial Exhibition at Ballarat, Victoria, in 1871. The objects the Committee have in view, arc as follows: “To enlist the sympathies and arouse the* energies of the young people to compete in works of industry and usefulness ; and impress on parents, their sons and daughters, the dignity and honor of labor. To cultivate the inventive faculties of those who are in trades, and show proficiency ; also those who may be following other occupations. To enable all to show their handiwork, and obtain new ideas from each other. To cultivate their minds for useful employment and recreation during leisure hours. To create a taste for the line arts and ornamental works, so as to make homo attractive.”

A correspondent signing himself “ One that docs not want Halely’s Billet,” writes “ Seeing a letter in your columns signed “ Sheep owner,” with a foot note of yours added, containing the information that the minutes of the meetings referred to had not been sent for publication, I am inclined to think it looks very queer. Perhaps it is something like Mr Hately’s way of doing business —prefer its not being made public.” The writer then refers to the Sheep correspondence, and contrasts the various statements by Major Atkinson, that scab was at Manutahi ; by Mr Hately, that' there was no scab, and the subsequent admission that scab was discovered in Mr Syme’s flock, though the insect could not be discovered in Mr Peacock’s flock ; and then the report by Mr Simpson, that there was scab in Syme’s flock, and that Peacock’s flock had evidently been very very bad with scab. The writer concludes by reflecting on the different statements of public servants. Mr gparks, who as a pianist, has won such golden opinions during bis short residence in this district, has been prevailed upon by friends to devote himself to giving private lessons on the pianoforte and harmonium. Should sufficient inducement offer, he will commence during the next month. Ladies and gentlemen desirous of learning or improving themselves should consult Mr S. Taplin, who has kindly undertaken to give references and particulars. It is probable that music classes will be formed in various parts of the district should sufficient patronage be accorded.

The Chronicle gives the following as the financial results of the Wanganui Art and Industrial Exhibition: on Saturday £ls, Monday £29, Tuesday £3O, and on Wednesday £35—£109 in all. This is exclusive of season tickets.

The boundaries of the Township of Waverley have been gazetted. The first election of Commissioners for the Local Board ivill be held in the school-room on Thursday, the 13th September. Mr W. A; G. Winchcombe, has been appointed as the Returning Officer.

The Canterbury Times, of the 11th August, publishes a full report of meetings of unemployed held in Christchurch, at which between 200 and 300 persons were present.

The Waverley correspondent to the Chronicle reports that a sufficient guarantee fund has not been obtained to warrant the committee in advertising for the services of a doctor specially for that district.— The resolution lately passed by the Patea Jockey Club asking the County Council to lease the Waverley Recreation Grounds and hand the proceeds over to the Club, has created a commotion, and the settlers are going to petition for the management to be vested in local trustees.