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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 359, 25 September 1878, Page 2

The coarse manner in which some members of the present Government have spoken of Sir Julius Vogel, and the slights, amounting almost to insult, which have been offered to him in his capacity of Agent-General, together with the spoen shown by members of the Government—because of the enthusiasm with which Sir Julius Vogel’s name was everywhere greeted on the late “down south’’trip of members of the General Assembly, has certainly not done the Grey Government any good. Men and newspapers, supporters of the present Government, have expressed themselves freely and favorably of Sir Julius. The Taranaki Herald of the 13ih September, a warm supporter of the I Grey Government, has a telling article in favor of Vogel, in which the state of the colony in 1870 (theyear of the initiation of what leading politicians characterised as “ a gambling scheme, against which there were ninety-nine chances of failure to one of success,”) is contrasted with the present, and says—“ It has been said that Sir Julias Vogel owes everything to the colony, and that there is a very poor account on the other side of the ledger. But the balance has now been struck, and we find that in spite of many difficulties, a success has been achieved —a success that is over and above what the most sanguine ever expected. Sir Julius first came to the front at a time when almost certain decadence and collapse threatened New Zealand. The colonists were at war with the natives, and the Imperial troops were being removed, so it required strong remedies and a stem will to restore the colony to a healthy position again. In Sir Julius Vogel "then, we recognise the man who, in saving the colony from ruin, hes placed it on the high road to fortune. Even if his projects have fallen short of what he conceived they should be, still the position of the colony at the present moment is more sound and more hopeful than xc was when those pro- ( ) jects were Arab entered upon, Yu tier Ins guidance, New Zealand has been raised as ft were by a dead heave of statemanslike j enterprise bo aVdgkcr level, and a Broader field of action and development has been laid open to the people, who are now reap- i ing the benefit of what ho has done and is | now doing in England.” After quoting the concluding words of the paper read by Sir Julius Vogel at the Colonial Institute, the effect of which largely helped to make the floating of the last loan easy, and hi which he expresses his strong love for New Zealand, and says he is convinced that “ there is * no land on earth’ that has before it a fairer promise,” our contemporary concludes, “ With such an enthusiast in our cause, the people of New Zealand need have little fear that the wants of the colony will bo neglected.”

Two well-known Taranaki gentlemen— Messrs W. K. Hu Ike and W. D. Webster —paid a visit to. Carlyle yesterday, and though their stay was very short, made a point of visiting the Heads, to note the progress made at the breakwater. The Messrs Webster own the s.s, Waitara.

The Patea Harbor Endowment Bill was read a second time on Wednesday .last and made an order of the day for the 25th (todav). On the same day ! eight liarnor Bills were discharged from the order paper. Having passed its second reading there is now reasonable ground for hoping it will iam the gauntlet safely. The Census Relurns just presented to Parliament, show that the total population of (he Colony (exclusive of Maoris, but inclusive of Chinese and half-castes) oil the 3rd March last was 414,412, of which 230,998 were males and 183,414 females. The North Island population was 153,208, of which 80,359 wete males and 71,849 females; Middle Island, 255,757, being 144,390 males and 111,388 females; Stewart Island, 251, being 150 males and 101 females; Chatham Islands, 190, being 120 males and 70 females. There were 4,424 male and 9 female Chinese, 4,310 of whom were in the Middle Island and 119 in the North Island. The total half-caste population is 1,947, there being 11 more females than males.

A general meeting of the Patea Cricket Chib was held at the Albion Hotel, Carrie, or. Saturday evening. Present : Dr ‘Croft (chairman), Messrs Black, Baddeley, Coutt-s, W. Cowern, W. Dixon, Fraser, Harris, F. T. Horner, Jaccomb, Taplin, Torment and Williams.—Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.—The following new members were nominated and duly elected —Tennent, Chadwick, S Dixon, J. Bourke, A. May, J. Hill and Fairclough.—Messrs Taplin and Horner were nominated for the office of Secretary, the ballot giving a majoiity of one for Ilornor.— The following were elected committee —Taplin, W. Cowern, W. Dixon, Dr Croft, D. Williams, and Tennent.—Election of captain to bo decided on (.lie sth October.—in Rule 19 “ three days” were substituted for “ fortnight.”—On motion of Mr Jaccomb and Mr Fraser, it was unanimously resolved, “That the cricketing material of (ho Club he left in Mr Taplin’s charge.”—Proposed by Dr Croft, seconded by Dir Fraser, and carried unanimously, “ That a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr Taplin for Ids past services as Secretary,”—The opening match of the season, Married v Single, is to take place on the sth October, weather permitting.—Resolved, “ That 25s incurred by the former Secretary in improving (lie cricket ground be charged against the Club.” —The mooting adjourned.

Only lately, we announced that liir F. G. Uawson had given up business at New Plymouth, and .started at llaweraas tdieiuist and druggist. On Monday afternoon, about half-past three o’clock, he died, while suffering from an attack of epilepsy. Deceased was the third son of Dr Uawson, one of the early and most respected of Now settlers, and never thoroughly recovered from a severe gun-shot wound received by him in 18G3, when, as one of the Taranaki Volunteers, lie received Ins baptism of lire at the attack on Wairoka la tiie engagement, referred to, deceased gentleman bad in's leg shattered —his recovery to partial health being deemed almost a miracle—and has ever since been subject to attacks similar to that which proved fatal on Monday. His wife only arrived from New Plymouth the day before the attack commenced. The funeral will take place at two o’clock to-day. The p.s. Samson, a very powerful, though handy steamer, specially litted up for the cattle trade, and having very large accom modatiou for her size, has been brought from the south, to trade regularly between Waitara an .1 Manakau. There is a great demand in Auckland at present for cattle and sheep, and the Auckland Herald says butchers do not know where to look for meat to supply their customers. Patea growers of beef and mutton should make a note of this. The roads will soon be dry and traflicahle to New Plymouth, when advantage may be taken of the p.s. Samson to help to supply Auckland wants. Mr W. L. Newman; manager of the steamer, is most energetic, thoroughly' business-like and reliable, and has had long experience in shipping business as purser of coastal and intercolonial steamers.

One o£ the surveyors on the Waimate Plains —Mr Cheal—hurt Imnsolf early on Frida}' morning last, by jumping from a height of about fifteen feet, across a creek, to a shingle bed. It was feared the ancle was broken, and he had to be carried to camp. Dr Warren went out in the afternoon from Carlyle, and found that there was a serious sprain, but no breakages. A Manutahi correspondent writes : Owing to meeting re Telegraph Station taking up the whole evening on the 14th instant, our usual debate lapsed.—Thursday, the 19th instant, was devoted to an open entertainment. Mr J. Ginger in the chair. The room was unable to scat more than two-thirds of tiie audience, which included a very considerable number of ladies. Among other performances may be mentioned a song by Mr D. Ginger, two excellent recitations by Mr -Guthrie, a reading by Mr Lee (which though highly hmn'oious, proved rather long). Song by Mr Dawson “ Between you and me and the gate post” went very well. A “ hellophone” solo by Mr D. Ginger proved a novelty and caused great amusement. “ The convolvulus,” by Mr Lee, was splendidly sung, and duly appreciated. Mr Dawson gave a recitation in character “ The miserable man,” which provoked considerable merriment, and was vigorously applauded. A display of fireworks brought the entertainment to a con- , o\\\Ao\\ rOoowt tow o’ clock. A\\o voovw was ' I then cleared, and quadrilles, etc., indulged in till half-past eleven by about a. dozen couples.—Subject for debate to-morrow ( i evening to be u Limited Monarchy v Republicanism.” Mr Dawson to open on the side of Monarchy, Mr Tregear on the opposite. \There was a quiet Court day at Tlawera on Monday, the only case being Greig v Oakley, claim £9 16s Gel, in which judgment was given 1 for plaintiff for amount claimed (to be paid iir two instalments), and costs 16s.

The Wellington Chronicle referring to the progress made in the survey of the Waimate Plains says—“ Land speculators and sharks in all parts of the colony are eagerly looking forward to the coming land sales at Hawera.

At the Carlyle Court yesterday, before Dr Croft and H. F. Christie, Esq., J.P.’s, W. Cowern sued D. Smith for £5 13s Id. Judgment given for defendant, and costs 13s. - 'Mr Rose, Inspector of Postal Department, will probably be at Carlyle this week. We Would suggest that he get the Government to alter the official name of the town from Patea to what it is commonly called, “ Carlyle,” and so do away with anomaly of town and county having the same name.

The s.s. Clyde arrived at Carlyle early yesterday morning, with a lot of timber and general merchandise. There was rather a rough sea on passage up. Captain Bonner has another load waiting and expects to show up again promptly.