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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 272, 1 June 1866, Page 2

Wa perceive that the large clock over the Ex- | change Buildings has been going for some time j past ; the reason of it not having previously been put in motion was the difficulty experienced in obtaining a cord of sufficient strength and small size to carry tho weight, which is ninety pounds. This difficulty we are informed, has for the present been overcome by the use of a cord manufactured of New Zealand flax by Mr. Scott, of this town. A correspondent writing from the Paihi diggings under date 29 th May states that the miners are steadily working, and for the most part doing well. That the old Victorian system of claim "jumping" is being adopted, which may betaken as evidence that thero is ground worth fighting for. The population was but slowly increasing, but those on the ground were satisfied with tlieir earnings. The late hour at which we received the communication precludes our publishing it in the present issue. The traversers of Deo and Tay streets were yesterday (Thursday) morning thrown into some excitement, if not positive danger, by the sight of a furious-looking bullock rushing forward with four or five well-mounted drivers at his heels. Fortunately no serious accident occurred, although ono gentleman to our knowledge, in his endeavor ta evade the infuriated beast and his equally infuriated pursuers, had a narrow escape . In another column will be found a petition which was yesterday presented to his Honor the Superintendent, pointing out the serious injury likely to arise to the trade of Invercargill if measures were not taken to make temporary improvements to a portion of the North Road. His Honor's reply is satisfactory, and all that the Government can do will no doubt soon be accomplished — the request of the petitioners fully granted. The Daily Times, of the 30th May says : — " It will be seen from the advertisement, that the commencement of the Panama Mail Service has been postponed ; and we understand that this has been done in consequence of an agreement between the Governments interested in the contract. Th c Kaikora is to leave Wellington on 23rd of June, instead of the Bth, as originally announced." From the Northern papers we learn that the murderers of Fnlloon and Volkner, five in number bave been executed. Horomona Propiti and Mikaere Kirimangu were hanged at the Mount Eden Stockade, 15th May, for the murders of Mr Fulloon and a seaman. " Ned," of the ' Kate '; and Mokomoko, Heremita Kahupaea, and Hakaraia te Ualiui were hanged for the munler of the Rev C. S. Volkner. We fervently hope tliat this awful tragedy may close the many terrible events of the last three yea' s in New Zealand. Mokomoko maintained his innocence to the last, speaking to those assembled up to tlie last minute. That the executions are just ones, and that had a few similar ones taken place years ago, .the war excitement would long since have become as a tale thst was told, is indisputable. It is to be hoped that this execution wiil be warning to the rebels, and convince them that British law is powerful.