The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY’S AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1877

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 276, 5 December 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY’S AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1877

A vicr.v general feeling of regret —indignation would be the more correct term—is felt throughout rids district at the reported discharge on Monday last, of surveyors who had been engaged and were ready to cross the Waiugongoroa Biver to commence surveying flic Wuimate Plains. It has boon looked upon as a settled thing for some time past that the survey could be commenced under the superintendence of the Civil Commissioner (Major Brown), and Monday last was fixed upon as the day to start. Little, if any, actual opposition was expected from Natives most interested in this confiscated land question. Major Brown has been working steadily and we believe successfully towards this object from the time ho was first appointed to the responsible position now held by him. Prom meetings lately held, and the general tone of the Natives, there was little reason to believe that active opposition would be offered. Bluster was, of course, looked for, but there were good grounds for believing that the survey would have been allowed to proceed peaceably, and that this long vexed question would have been for ever settled. Natives on the Plains freely assert that a telegram has been received from Government to the effect that no authority for the survey of the plains hud been given. The only conclusion which can bo come to is that the present Government has stepped in to prevent the survey, and thus years of paitcut toil and negotiation have been ruthlessly thrown away. The result, so far as this district is concerned, can only bo looked upon in tlm light of a disaster, and indignation meetings ought to be held all over the district, as, besides the damaging effect for Europeans, gross injustice has been done to those Natives this side the Biver who have given up all opposition on the strength of the survey of the Plains being begun.

The following Is copy- of telegram received in Carlyle on Monday, and which was kindly handed over for publication: — “ Government Building's, Dec. 3 “ Government, have agreed to place £3OO on the Supplementary Estimates for sfeainev on I’atva hiver, and will call Jc-r tenders after dr.) session.

u IT. A Atkinson-.” _ There can be no miw.akc hut wliatm tiii

11 i 1 rfcm which is n[ hum use importance < o Cm whole County, Major Aikinson yias acted with great promptitude and effect. The regular visit of a suitable steamer, which an annua! subsidy oi £30!) will go a long way- to ensure, will very materially and beneficially affect the trade of the Comity. Coasting vessels, the chief suppliers of timber, will, if the vote passes, be encouraged to trade hero at moderate freightage rates. There is at present a heavy demand for timber for building purposes. Every credit must be given to Major Atkinson for the very desirable result which the telegram indicates. It he could only be successful in getting the Mountain Bond op ■tied soon, lie would again, undoubtedly, be held in high esteem by bis constituents.

Mr Thomas Crowlmrst has undertaken to represent the I’atka Mail at Itawera. Information, ad vertisements,&c., on (rusted with him, will bo promptly forwarded to this office.

liapliel’s Star Troupe appeared at Carlyle on Mondap and Tuesday evenings to delighted audiences, and will perform at IrnnaiT.s late Auction Mart, at Ilawcra, to-morrow (Thursday) evening, ami probably- again on Friday. It is to be regretted that the Hawcra Town Hull is not comoieted, that this really talented Troupe could show to advantage. The performances of the India Itubber Boy, the Juvenile Blondm, and tlie trapeze feats, slsck rope, Ac., by Little Joey, arc truly wonderful. In addition to which there is the clever lady acrobat (Miss Selina), Soignor Bapboi, and ether attractions. Front ilawcra the Troupe will go through to New Plymouth. As a sufficient number of persons did not attend to enable a member of the Manutahi Cemetery committee to bo elected on Saturday last, another meeting is called for the Bth instant, when it is hoped settlers will roll up. A new adve;tisoment received from Mr Felix McGuire, who has now added to the branches hitherto carried on hy him, will appear next issue. Telegram from Wellington last night mentioned that Sir George Grey- had had another correspondence light with the Governor, the latter asking that Papers should be laid before the Assembly. A match —Piekhandle v Bats —will bo played on ti c Carlyle Cricket Ground on Saturday next. All members requested to be on the ground at 1 o’clock sparp. Thu s.s. Clyde arrived at Paten yesterday. Manifest, leading article, letters, Ac, pres.se>.) out. On Thursday next, Mr F, 11. Jackson will hold important sale of stock, including 125 Lincoln ram?, at Wanganui. A cricket match —Ilawcra v Carlyle—• was played on the Carlyle ground on Saturday last. Ilawcra won in one innings, with 10 runs to .spare. The following are the totals-—llawcra, Ist innings, JO3. Carlyle, Ist innings, 43 ; 2nd inning's, 50 — total, 03. Amongst Carlyle men Tonncnt scored highest with 13. For Ilawcra, Crowlmrst (runout) made 22 jOllivier, 32 ; and Lnkis 10.

We lately called attention to the different treatment by the Taranaki Waste Lauds Board, of Patea and Taranaki men. Anolher case in point. The Messrs Dane’s second application for land for special settlement was refused, on the ground that a sufficient number of applications were already before the Board. Yet a later application by Captain Sheet and W. Bayly. jun., for 12,1)00 acres was received and granted, at £1 per acre, almost unquestioned. We are pleased that the Board granted the application, but object to the different treatment. Whilst harsh terms must he wrung from Patca men, every facility is afforded to Taranaki men.

An inquest was held at Wavcvlcy on Monday last, before C. A. Wray, Esq., coroner, and a jury, on the body of a man named Gamiin, who was found dead in a ditch, on Johnstone’s run, about 24 miles east of Wavorlcy. The man was last seen on Thursday night by a settler on whom he called to enquire the way to some other place. The settler, who was dumb, wrote on a slate and achiscd Gannin not to go on, as the night was dark. He, however, left and was found dead on Saturday, with a brandy boltlc clasped in his arms. 110 had been drinking. The body when found was in an advanced state of decomposition. —The Local Board mot on Wednesday last, when Mr W. Swinbourne was elected chairman, and sundry business transacted. Steps were taken to get reserves handed over to the control of the Board, and correspondence was ordered to bo opened up with the Load Board with a view to getting rates collected within the boundaries of the town.

The Wanganui Herald in congratulating its readers on the successful passing of their Harbour Bill, trusts that Wanganui will very soon be in the market as a borrower, and believes the amount could be raised in the town.

A number of properties in Carlyle have lately changed hands at what cannot be deemed other than satisfactory prices to the sellers. R. C. Tennent, Esq., has become proprietor of three sections forming part of a paddock at back of Bank of New South Wales, at £6O per section. Mr Smith, brickmaker, also purchased one section adjoining at same rate. Mr J. Slater, has given £45 for a section in Meredith-strcct. Mr John Whelan, has purchased on his own behalf, simp and premises, lately occupied by Mr D. M. Warren, for £425 ; and as agent for the owner, disposed of a small section opposite the Court House, for £l4O (considered by many as a very tall price). The section was purchased a few years ago for £2O ; and about two years since, was resold for £35. Mr W. Williams has become proprietor of promises latelyoccupied b}' Burston and Co., and will shortly erect a largo building for the purpose of storing various kinds of modern agricultural implements. The sale of these properties indicates growing confidence in the town as well as in the district. The immediate prospect of river improvements being started will still further enhance the value of property.

In addition to considerable sales of town properties of late, there are indications of growing confidence in the number and character of several buildings erected, in course of erection, and to be erected. Mr \V. Aitchison has just completed a grain and produce store for Messrs Jaeomb and Co. Tire building is of r. most substantia! hind, measuring -13 ft el by 28, with If feet stud:;, and is entered by two largo sliding doors. Tim floor of the building is raised for convenience of loading and unloading, and space has been left to enable dray and horse to bo backed under cover.' We trust the enterprise shown by the proprietors will be rewarded. Mr Aitchison is also engaged erecting a private residence for Mr ifinnerly near to the residence lately creeled for Mr Bhcnvood. A shop and dwelling is now in course of erection near the Town Hall for Mr Felix O'S. McCarthy—Messrs Iloltham and Warren being the contractors. Additions arc being made to Mr Lett’s cordial factory. Tenders are being called for an eight roomed house to be creeled on the Whcmiakura Block ; and wo have been informed that Mr W. Dale contemplates making considerable improvements to bis promises. When contracts arc accepted for proposed river improvements, which ought to bo within the next two months things should to get lively. A meeling of teachers and committee connected with (he fVcslcyan SundaySchool, Carlyle, was hold on Monday evening, to arrange for the annual school treat for the children. It will be recollected that on Boxing Day last year, children, parents, and friends, were taken to Kakaramea, in drays and other conveyances, kindly lent by settlers, and that a most enjoyable day- was spent, by all. Adults of all denominations joined in the treat. It lias been decided to bold a similar gathering at Kakaramea on the coming Boxing Day. Contributions or assistance in other ways will be gladly availed of by the committee.

In report of County Council proceedings 20, 25, and 30 per cent was named as the insiirancetenders. Itshouhl iiavcbocn2os, 255, and 30s per cent. Mr W. Williams, of Carlyle, lias lately turned out from Ids establishment a neat and comfortable looking buggy, which lias the latest improved appliances in the. shape of break and other fixings. As a specimen of local industry it will stand the closest scrutiny—painting, trimming, &c., were all done in the place. This is the first buggy built in Patea. The same gentleman advertises that he will let out for hire (luring harvest the Heaping and Funding Machine lately imported by him from America, the working of which astonishes all beholders.

In reply to communication from Mr Sherwood (Chairman of the Town Board), Major Atkinson telegraphed on Monday that the Municipal Corporations Amendment Act was now law, it having passed botii Houses of the Assembly. Carlyle may now, if the ratepayers so desire, bo formed into a Municipality, and thus have the powers and enjoy the advantages hitherto attainable only by large towns.