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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 393, 22 January 1879, Page 2

Undeu a sensational heading, sot out in capital letters, the Taranaki Netcs of the 18th instant published the following telegram from its “Own” Hawera correspondent, the telegram being dated the 17th instant:

The authorities seized and confiscated ammunition and firearms which were being conveyed to Parihaka by the natives. The Constabulary Force at Waihi and Opnnake are being wisely augmented very considerably. Another contingent arrived to-day'. The own correspondent seems to have had no misgivings about the information telegraphed, hut lias given the statements as positive facts. On account ot telegraphic inquiry from New Plymouth, on Saturday last, for particulars of alleged seizure, of arms, we made it our business to learn what was to bo learned. At Carlyle, not even a rumour of the alleged seizure of arms had been received At Hawera, however, the rumour was current, and very fortunately Major Brown, who had been at Parihaka, arrived at Hawera, and met the rumour at once by stating that Hie re was no foundation in fact, for the statement; that the unlives all along the coast were peaceably inclined, and had not shown more friendly feeling for years past. It appears that a boy at Stormy River met a traveller on his way to Hawera, and told him that arms had been seized from the natives near Opnnake. The traveller believing the story to bo true, spread it as ht) went, but did not take the trouble to get corroborative evidence of the truth or otherwise of the boy's statement Hence the hubbub and mischief. Nothing had been reported to Major Brown having the least tendency to cause uneasiness. and from his own knowledge and observation, he is satisfied there is no cause for alarm, mid that the arms seizure statement is false.

Some amount of uneasiness was caused in Carlyle during hist week on account of the reported crookedness and generally had state of the entrance to the Patea River. We arc pleased to bo able to report that the southerly wind on Thursday last led to a favorable change. On Sunday week nt low water the sand spit extended past the head of the Breakwater, now in course of construction, till the old channel was reached near to the Boulder Bank. On Sunday last at low water a new channel’ could lie seen, with apparently fairly deep water for a portion of the distance, a little south of the present head of the Breakwater, a portion of the sand spit being thus cut off and forming a sort ol island. Shortly after dead low water the incoming title was observed making through the new channel until there wore indications of a strong scour. If this continues it will not be long before there is an almost straight inn in and out of the River. Though the channel is still awkward, indications of the coming change are now more favorable than since the commencement of the Breakwater. The channel is narrow but deep between the point of the Breakwater and the opposite bank, and until the hopper barge can be got to work, which will enable the present deep hole to be filled up rapidly and so broaden Die scour, the narrow passage way will have to be put up with.

. This evening a treat will be afforled to lovers of music by tiie performance by the Carlyle Harmonic Society of Mozart’s Twelftii Mass. The second part comprises a nice selection of vocal and instrumental music. AH who attend this evening will have theciiaiice of becoming the possessors of a number of valuable priz-s which, after the performance wi'l be'disposed of on the Art Union principle. Particulars of land for sale on deferred payments in Blocks 8 and 9 Wairoa (Momahaki) will be found in advertising columns. Much of the land offered is clear and adjacent to. light bush, and is therefore excellently well adapted for immediate occupation. Considering the good quality of some of the sections the upset price is low. Full particulars and plans may l>e obtained on application to the District Land Office, Carlyle. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company' (Limited) report under date London 13ih January : —The wool trade in the mannfactoring disLicts is slightly better. There has been but little trade enquiry’. Wheat Market quiet ; Adelaide is worth 495., and New Zealand 44s per quarter. Tallow market firm—mutton, 38s ; beef, 355. Leather market firm, .7,400 sides Australians are advertised for sale on the 10th instant.

Mr W. Dale has found a purchaser in a Naujer gentleman for Messrs Horner Brothers 240 acre holding on the Wiieuuakura Block.

In passing sentence on the defaulting Mutt Bank Manager, the Chief Justice commenced on the low salaries frequently paid by Bank Corporations to their Officers, lint concluded by supposing, that probably hanks, like other people, knew their own business best, and bow best to manage it. I’iie Wanganui Herald in an article on Bank Management, also refers to (lie “ [tank screw”as follows ; —“There is also another phase of bank managem-mt in which it is 'doubtful whether the Banks really do know their own business best. When we land them at one time encouraging the wildest speculation by giving almost unlimited credit, and tlienin a sort of unreasoning panic calling in even legitimate advances, restricting trade, and putting the screw on so tightly a.-, almost to bring about a crisis, and drive perfectly solvent people into the Bankruptcy Court, we may be pardoned if we do not at once subscribe to the Chief Justices doctrine. Within the last six months, the Banks in this Colony have first by undue liberality, and then by overanxiety to cabin advances, dune their very best to bring ab ait a financial crisis which would have wrought wide spread ruin, and hy which they must themselves have been amongst the chief sufferers. Tncre has not been any real necessity for this action, nml it says a great deal for the commercial solidity of this Colony that disastrous results have not ensued. Fortunately, also, the Government was wiser ami holder than the Bank authorities. Had it shared iu the panic, and suddenly restricted Government expenditure, there would have been a crash, bat Ministers fortunately resisted the pressure put upon them, and now in view of the latest commercial news from England, we may hope that the danger is passed and Ihe difficulties tided over.” The Dunedin Age\\\ giving a Tull report of the Hon. Mr Slum's address to his constituents, which was delivered on the loth instant, says : —“ If any meaning whatever can be ascribed to a public meelng, then the meeting which took place in tiie Queen’s Theatre may he regarded as a a convincing proof of the genera! conlidence reposed in the present Ministry. Nut only was the meeting one of the largest ever held in this city—for the building was packed by earnest intelligent citizens—but it was characterised by a display of order, unanimity, and enthusiasm that is as crudiablo to the audience, as it must prove gratifying to the gentlemen who are now presiding over the political affairs of tiie Colony. The Attorney General (Mr Stoui) made one the most comprehensive, elaborate, and telling speeches that he has ever uttered in this city. For upwards of two hours lie interested and entertained his audience with a history of the past session of Parliament, an account of the measures brought forward by the Ministry, and a statement of lludr policy in the future. There was a clear, mamy ring in every sentence. From lirat to last the address was of an explanatory character. Occasionally, when it became necessary, the thin veil which hides men’s motives was torn aside, and the true nature of the opposition which the Ministry have had to confront was exposed. Argument was evidently deemed unnecessary, and apo.ogy there was none. The whole work of the Ministry was grasped in a masterly manner, and as the various items in their policy were referred to, the approbation of the assemblage was as hearty as it was frequent. Tito New Zealander says ; From advices received hy the New Zealand Shipping Company at Lyttelton wo learn that the steameriotadt Haarlem was to leave London for New Zealand on the 28th January. She brings GOO immigrants and will load cargo and passengers direct for Home. The Wellington correspondent of the New Zealand Herald writes as follows : “ Private letters received from friends of Sir Jniins Vogel by tiie last mail go to show that he meditates an early visit to this colony'. I should not he at all surprised that even now Ids resignation is on its way, and that lie will follow it so as to be here to get elected for a S id horn constituency', in time fur too meeting of Parliament, by an arrangement which is to be made for him in that respect by some of the Canterbury squatting interest.” Telegram dated Timaru, IGtli instant, states that a marked improvement has taken place in the crons during the last fortnight or throe weeks, and on tiie higher grounds some splendid paddocks are now noticeable. It is believed that the yield on the whole partly owing to the increased area sown, will be fully equal to last year. The Napier Telegraph o f the 16th instant says :—There is a report, which has been carefully' kept out of (ho papers, that the survey of the Waimate Plains lias been stopped by the natives, a mob of women leaving been employed in seizing tin: surveyor’s instruments. Major Brown, wo hear, was their deputed to remonstrate will) the Maoris, and lie proceeding to the ground, was met by the same party of amazons, who dragged him off Ins horse and stripped him. It o-'oiild now appear that the murder of the cook of the surveyors had more of political significance than was at first supposed, which accounts for the safe refuge Ifiroki has found amongst his countrymen.” The above will certainly bo news to residents and working parties on, and settlers near to the Waimate Plains. The Manawatn Herald publishes the following letter, showing the result of a meeting which Mr Kebboll, M.C.C., bad with the principal natives interested on the 4t.’i January Otaki, 4th January, 1879. To the Chairman of the Comity Council of Foxtnn. Salutations to you. We, the undersigned, do agree to give part of our land situated between Otaki and Manawatn, for making a road. One chain is the width of the land we agree to allow. Baton this understanding, that yon agree also to give to us the work, each half within its own boundaries. In consenting to this road, we do agree to allow the railway' to pass over our lands.—lioeia Hukiki, Ileum te h o, Tarnati Ranapiri, and 34 others.” The Wellington Chronicle sacs:—Wo hear that the crops between Bulls and Sandon are looking in prime harvest condition, and a number of reapers-and-bind-ers are at work in various parts of tiie district. Some of tiie Helds of wheat, particularly, are really magnificent, having attained that golden colour indicating abundant ripeness. From the Wairarapa also, it is reported that the crops near Grey town are unusually heavy this year, those atWaihakek'.* being estimated to yield fifty bushels to the acre. The same is the case at Ashburton, notwithstanding the great drought. ,At the latter place labourers demand high wages, as much as £4 per week and found, and are ,given 5s 6d per acre for tying. This is a common figure as men are scarce.

A match was played between a Second Eleven of the Hawera Cricket Club and eight of Carlyle on Saturday last, on the ground of the former, resulting in a victory for Hawera by about 42 runs. The match was originally intended to be between the Second Eleven of Hawera and the first Eleven of Carlyle, tiie latter was however represented by play’ers who cannot die classed amongst the cracks, besides which only eight were present, and Haw.-ra would not allow substitutes to be enrolled to make the sides equal.

“ Consistency' ” writes .as follows: — “Your correspoiulent that suggests ‘ Common Sense’ should add ; ! want of. must be in bis second childhood, and deserves pity' in Ids sorrow, as lie is not likely to gain much common sense in the present foggy state of his upper storey.”

We direct attention to the sale of Carlyle suburban .sections advertised by Mr W. Cowern. The difficulty of obtaining a few acres of land for residence site*, with space for ornamental grounds, garden, and paddocking, is much felt. So far as the north side of the'river is concerned, land suitable for such a purpose has all been taken up, and nothing under .-£10) to £2OO per acre- can be obtained. Thu land now offering has been cut up into c-mvenientsizes, is healthily' and pleasantly situated, good soil, with water on almost every section, is within easy roach of the centre of population, and has frontages to the main line of road. , The average, upset price will not be more than £lO per acie. We commended the attention, of all d 'siring to"secure any of these 5-acre lots to inspect the land and interview the auctioneer promptly'. Three 50-acre lots of country' land, snug homes for m m of moderate means, are also in the market. As the demand for land is still active,-with every prospect of continuing .«»», we anticipate ready sale. The date of sale of 48 sections at Hawera, the property of Messrs Gibson and McGregor, long looked forward to, lias been fixed for Ist March.

Wc have pleasure in announcing the opening in Carlyle of a “ Medical Hail,” under the matiagemontof .Mr J. Pakcnham. We understand that a Nelson and a Napier gentleman have both been contemplating setting up in Carlyle as chemists and druggists. Mr Rakenham being first in the field, has the advantage of being well known, and will be certain of good support.

The followingisa Press Agency telegram dated Alexandra, January 20th “ Rewi lias made known the result of his negotiations with the Government. He requires to have 11 it* sole control of all lands he gave over to Potatau, the first King, and all dwellers thereon, Europeans and Maoris. He is to make all laws independently. His boundary' lie makes to b ; A; eta, Taupe, and the. White Cliffs, which will include the townships of Alexandra, Te Awamnhi, and parts of Rangiaohia, Kihikihi, and the disputed leased lands of Mamigatantari. The Queen’s laws to extend over these places. Rewi left for Taupe yesterday to meet the South Ngatir.mkawa chiefs to inquire into some tribal ami other disputes, and initiate them into his new sehem is for cemiui'iug present friendly relations between the two races. He will remain at Taupe about six weeks.”

The Ringarooma. which arrived from Melbourne on the 13th January, bangs a splendid eo'lection of Shorthorn catt’e, purchased at Gardiner’s and Robertson’s sales, Colne, for Mr Simpson of Manawatn. One of the hulls is worth 1,0)0 guineas, and another £IOSO. ■;

The following wore the total numbers polled for the election of a member for Lie Waverley liding of the Patea County Council —W. Brewer, ICO ; A. Howie, 32.

Messrs McLean and Co will hold sale of Hawera town sections, tins day. Mr F. R. Jackson, will hold his usual stock sale at Hawera, on Friday'.

Attention is called to announcement hy Mr W. Dale of sale of sections in Stratford Extension at Hawera and Carlyle. Tiie. Free Frees says.— We hear that an attempt will shortly be made to establish a. Committee to be called tin Wairoa (Hawke’s Bay) Harbor Improvement Fund Committee, for the purpose of raising snbseripthuis towards the establishment, of a fund to a-si-t I lie prosecution of Harbor works for this district.