PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

Southland Times, Issue 1049, 2 November 1868, Page 7

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

FOTJKTH SESSION. ♦ TUESDAY, 6th OCTOBEE. The Speaker took the chair this eveninng at half-past 7, and opened proceedings with the usual prayers. The minutes of previous sitting were realct and confirmed. Mr Johnstok gave notice that at next flitting he would ask the Government why they had not brought in an amendment Education Bill. Mr Boss gave notice that at next sitting*he would ask that Mr Calder be elected a member of the Education Board. The Pbovtncial Theasttbeb laid on the table a report from the Director of the Acclimatisation Society, and moved j that it be read. Agreed to, and the report read by the Clerk. THE RAILWAY TENDEKS. Mr Abmstbong informed the House that he had called on Mr Aylmer to explain how the Eailway Tenders had been tampered with while in his possession. The result was information showing that two others had been in conjunction with him, and this was corroborated by the investigation which was being conducted by the police. Mr Basstiait considered it premature to inform the public of what was doing in the matter. The Peovhstciaii Tbeasttbeb pointed out that the Council had already decided that Government should take action in the matter. Mr Abmsteong thought that such explanations could not interfere with the action of justice. In two instances apprehensions had been made under information laid, and in the third case, Mr M'Kenzie's, it could scarcely be said to be done, as his residence was not known. The subject then dropped. DIsTKICT KOAD. Mr Johnston, m the absence of Mr Swale, moved that £100 be placed on the Estimates for the purpose of forming a road from Baggott's Accommodation House to One Tree Point. Mr Clebke seconded the motion, as it would give him an opportunity of asking the Government whether it would be prepared to suppliment a vote of money by settlers for a district road ? Mr Pbati, thought it better to leave the matter in the hands of the Government, as the Council did not know the case. Mr Daisied could not agree to that course. He would support the motion. After some other remarks by hon. members, the Provincial Treasurer made some explanations, and the motion was withdrawn. Mr Daniels moved for a return of all Bcabby sheep in the Province, with statement of fines &c. for the last two years. MtM'Clube laid the return on the table, and after some explanations by Government the subject dropped. Mr Daniels asked the Government to table a return of the names of the proprietor, the number of sheep, and the amount of fees paid by each, and passed by the Chief Inspector, since Ist September, 1867, under clause 8, of the " Sheep Amendment Ordinance, 1867." - explanations from Government the motion was withdrawn, on the understanding that it be tabled as soon as possible. BONUS TOE MANtTFACTUKES. Mr Dalbymple moved — " That it is the opinion of this Council that the Government give a bonus of £1000 for the first 1000 yards of woollen cloth produced by machinery in an established manufactory in the Province. Such bonus to be -achrertised in the home country." In supporting his motion, the hon. member said he was not prepared to give statistics of all that had been done in this respect. No doubt it would appear very small, but they were not to despise tbe^ day of small things. He thought that no one who had watched the operations of the Home Country in manufactures, but would agree with him that it was advisable to offer this bonus. There were plenty of people in .the Province who could weave the cloth, and he should not be surprised at appearing in the Council wearing a suit made from it. As an instance of prosperity in this respect, he pointed to the town of Huddersfield, which he said was, seventy-five years ago, but- a miserable village. He was sure that the offering of a small bonus would induce some one to make the attempt at manufactures here, and with these remarks he would leave the motion in the hands of the House. Mr Daniel was most happy to second the motion. The Speaker was so much in fa/or of the motion that he was snrprised hon. members did not jump up, one after another, to second it Mr Pearsou briefly supported the motion. Mr Boss was opposed to it. At the present time he considered it absurd to try and introduce manufactures, taking into view the high rate of wages in the Province. Mr Hatelt was of the same opinion. Mr Dalbtmple replied at length to the arguments against the motion. Ultimately, on leave being given by the House, consideration of the subject was postponed till next session. PILOTAGE. Mr Daniel asked for a return of pilotage dues received at the Bluff Harbor, for the last six months. After some explanation by Government, the motion was put and carried. HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT. The Pbovtncial Tbeasubeb produced a map for the inspection of hon. members, and formally moved the following^ — " That this Council is of opinion that an endowment for the Invercargill Hospital should be made, and with this view requests the Government to take the necessary steps to secure the northern half, fronting Tay-street, of an oblong block, at present reserved for Public Gardens, for this object, the same to be

surveyed in sections to be leased for building purposes, under powers to be i;iven to trustees to be appointed for that T;is:i;ution. One section, however, o the piece of land referred to to be reserved for th(- use of the Invercargill Volunteer Eire Brigade, viz : : — All that portion of laud described in the Schedule below, being part of the Reserve granted uuder the ' Public Reserves .* <X, 1854/ to the .Superintendent of Southland and his successors in trust, for public purposes connected with the improvement and benefit oi -he town of Invercargill, to wit, to be used for the purposes of public pleasure, recreation, arid airiusenlent." Date of grant, 17th January, 1863. SCHEDULE. All that piece of land containing by admeasurement, 2 * acres, 3 roods,- 0 perches, being that part of the Public Reserve in Tay-street, fronting Block No. 11., and being bounded on the north by Tay-street, 1,100 links ; on the east by Kelvin-street, 250 links ; on the south by a line parallel to, and 250 links south of Tay-street, 1,100 links ; and on the west by Dee-street, 250 links. Mr M'Cltjee seconded the motion. Hitherto the hospital had no endowment, and the sooner it was done the better. Mr Daniels was sorry to oppose the motion. Dr Monckton was in favor of endowing with rural land, and suggested an alteration in the motion accordingly. The Hospital would then derive an immediate benefit from the rental. Mr Daleymple, in a few characteristic remarks supported the motion. Mr Pearson suggested that the wishes of the inhabitants of the town shoald be ascertained. Mr Peatt would vote for the motion. The Peovincial Tbeastteee having replied, the House devided on the motion j with the following lesult. Ayes — Messrs Johnston, Stuart, Ross, , Dalrynrple, Pratt, Blacklock, Hately, M'Clure, Armstrong, and Clerke — 10. Noes — Messrs Longuet, Daniel, Monckton, Pearson, and Basstian — 5. The motion was therefore declared carried. NEW RIVER PILOT. t Mr Ross, at the request of the Pro- ! vincial Treasurer, withdrew the following motion till the next sitting — " That in the opinion of this Council, the disestablishment of the Pilot staff at New River Heads will injuriously affect the" commercial and other interests of the Province, and should not be carried into effect." i The House then went into Committee on seven Ordinances, which were advanced a stage. On resuming, progress was reported, several notices of motion given, and the House adjourned till the evening. WEDNESDAY, 7th OCTOBER. | -— EVENING SITTING-. The Speaker took the chair at 7.30. The minutes were read and confirmed.^ REPORTING. Mr Johnston called attention to errors in a report of a local journal in a speech of his on Mr Pearson's Immigration resolutions. He was made to say, " he thought £40 or £50 a year was too much for farm servants.". What he did say, was " that the high rates caused by the Companies competition in the labor market, whp^gave from £70 to £80, had been injurious. He believed that if £40 or .£5O per annum had been the currant rate, many who now employed none would probably have had two farm servants." Mr Aemsteong said he had aiso to complain. . In the report of the said debate he had been represented to say, "that extensive immigration would I dangerous," and he did not cay anything of th© kind. RETURNS AND PETITION. The Peovincial Tbeastjeee laid on the table a return of the pilotage dues, Bluff Harbor. Mr Ross presented a petition from certain residents in Esk-street, praying that it be gravelled from Kelvin-street 4 as far as possible eastward. The Peotincial Tbeasttbee laid on the table a report from the Chief Surveyor relative to reserves for public purposes, and moved that it be read. Carried. RESERVES. The Peotincial Teeasueee moved the suspension of the standing orders to enable him to move certain resolutions confirmatory of several provisional reserves. Leave having been granted he moved that the appropriation of the reserves adopted at a previous sitting be confirmed. Mr Peaeson objected. He was opposed to the Tay-street reserve being given to the Hospital. Education was first in importance, and had a prior claim. The Hospital was one of those institutions which would command the sympathy of the public at all times, but it was essential that education should be provided for at onqe. After considerable discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr M'Clure, that a reserve of about 2,600 acres should be set apart for tae Hospital. Messrs ! Blacklock, Armstrong, and M'Clure strongly supporting the claims of the Hospital. EDUCATION. Mr Johnston asked the Government why they had not brought in an " Amended Education Bill." Mr Aemsteong- stated that the only reason that a provincial bill had not been introduced this session was, that it was understood that the General Government intended to bring before the General Assembly a Colonial Education Bill. If it did not do so, a jbill |would be introduced next session. REPORTING SPEECHES. Dr Monckton moved — " That in the j opinion of this House, it will be produc- 1 tive of benefit in its deliberations, and more satisfactory to the Province at large, that the paid services of a competent reporter be engaged at all future sittings of the Provincial Council, and that such reports shall be placed at the

service of the press." la moving the resolution, the speaker stated that lg bringing it forward it was not that he had fault to find with the reports, but it was apparent that the press was not accountable to the Council as to what 1 sort of reports they would give, and he thought it would be satisfactory to the public if full reports of the Council proceedings were given. Mr Stettabt seconded the motion. Mr Dalbymple could not see where the money for such a purpose was to come from, even if such a work was required, but he thought it was not wanted. Hon. members might complain that they were not reported, he thought they wovtli complain much more if they were fully reported. Mr Olesee and Mr Johnston opposed the m'otiotf on the ground of the expense. With the leave of the House the mo- , tion was withdrawn. - J PUBLIC SCHOOL. I Mr Peabson asked the Government ! what provision it is prepared to make for the establishment and endowment of a National School for the town of Invercargill. In asking this question he took the opportunity of alluding to the claims of the Hospital as compared with those of schools. He maintained that a National School was urgently required. He considered education of primary importance, and as there was land that could be appropriated for this purpose it should be at once given. It might be said that there were good schools inthe town. He would not question that, but men of education from the force of circumstances, might be unable to send their chidren to such establishments, nor yet send them to the Eagged School. To such men it was mental agony to see their children grow up in a state of ignorance. He felt strongly on this subject, and he hoped the Government would yet be induced to give half the block in Tay -street for the purpose. The Peoydtcial Tbeastjbeb in reply, stated that the Grovernment had not been neglectful in this matter. It had long since recognised the importance of establishing a Central School of a hig^ class, and had purchased a first-rate site for a school, viz : — two sections in Speystreet. On one of the sections there was a building, that would answer for a Master's house. This purchase had been made out of the £500 granted on the mot&n of Mr Gk Lumsden, last session. They were very desirous of establishing^ a National School, and would give every attention to the matter. He might state that the school at present conducted by Mr J. G Smith, was in Government buildings, it was well managed and numerously attended. There was, however, this objection, the boys and girls were not sufficiently separated. With reference to the question of Education Reserves, there were slready ninety-four sections, comprising twenty-three acres, in Invercargill, which he thought was a pretty good endowment, from which a good revenue might be raised. Mr Peabson did not think the Treasurers reply sufficiently distinct,* he was determined, if possible, to get part of the Tay-street .Reserve for Educational purposes. The Pbovincial Tbeastjbeb considered that the Eeservenajiußd"^h"acl^ Been made in favor of the Hospital, and his government would not disturb^fcbcrarrangement. IIAJLWXYS. Mr^HPErSSoiTinoved — " That this Council resolve itself into a Committe of the whole House, to consider the advisability of taking immediate steps for the completion of the Oreti Railway." He stated that so much had been said upon this railway question, that he was disinclined to say much about it. The plant had been sent for, and no doubt was on the way out. It was therefore necessary that authority should be given for the completion t>t the work. He had been, and was still in favor of the work being completed under a leasing arrangement, but as considerable uncertainty was attached to this question, he wished definite information as to what the Grovernment proposed doing, and the public did also. Mr Johnstone was elected Chairman of Committees for the session. The House having gone into Committee, Mr Longuet, and Mr Wilson, urged the necessity of completing the line, so much having been already done. The PBOvrffciAL Tbeasubeb stated that the House was in full possession of the position in which the G-overnment were placed. He did not know how soon it might be in funds, by the sale of land, or otherwise, There was a grave objection to adopting the leasing system. The proposed line would have to be worked in conjunction with the Bluff line, therefore if the one was leased, the oth.er must go with it. The Government proposed to bring in a resolution asking the General Grovernmenttoappropriate2o,oooacresfor railway purposes. If this was granted, it would finish the Oreti Railway, and leave a surplus for other works. After considerable discussion the resolution was amended as follows : — '* That the Government be requested to construct a scheme for completing the Northern Railway by leasing, to be laid before the Council next session, provided that the Government is not in funds to complete the work during the recess. This was seconded and carried. THE EXECUTIVE.. Mr Johnston asked the hon. member for Longwood (Dr Monckton,) what line of policy the Government had indicated that induced him to resign his seat in the Executive. Dr Monokton did not consider that it was right to put any such question, but as the hon. member had referred to some remarks be had made on a previous occasion, he would state that he did not recollect the precise words used, but he beleived that it was to the effect that he did not agree with his colleagues, therefore he retired. BILLS. The " Cattle Trespass Ordinance, 1866, Amenment Ordinance, 1868;" and the

" Hospital Ordinance, Amendment Ordinance, 1868," were read a first time, and the second reading made an order of the day for next sitting. The House then adjourned: THURSDAY, Bth OCTOBER. The Speaker took the chair at 7.30 p.m. The minutes were read and confirmed. THE EXECUTIVE. •Mr M'Clure laid 1 on the table a return of public works undertaken for which no tenders had been called* He would take that opportunity of statins: that to his mind the tone of the Council had indicated a'want of confidence in the Government ; he had therefore resigned his seat in the Executive. Mr Armstrong did not take the same view as that of his late colleague. He did not see t;hat the Council had shown a want of confidence in the G-ovemment. It might have been expected that he and Mr Blcaklock would have at once 1 followed the course adopted by Mr [ M'Clure, but on consideration he did not t think such should be done. The Council } had not expressed a want of confidence in the Government: The Executive had, as a matter of course, come in for some abuse, but not more than the average amount received every session. He would like i to see the Government strengthened ; Mr J. Eoss had been communicated with, but as yet nothing definite had been done. The Pbovesciaii Tbeastjreb failed to see that any display of a want of confidence had been made. He had been so long accustomed to listen to uncalled for remarks that really he had become quite thick skinned. He believed in a vigorous opposition ; it was a sign of a healthy ! condition of politics. MR PERRY'S CLAIM. Mr Eoss brought up the report of the Select Committee on Mr G. Perry's claim for compensation of land which had deteriorated in value from the construction of the Bluff Eailway. The report stated that the Committee could not recognise the claim, as presented, but would recommend that a line of road [ through his land that had been surveyed should be purchased at a sum not exceeding £125. AMENDMENT TO WASTE LANDS ACT. Mr Johnston moved—" That in the opinion of this Council the words ' small cattle ' shall mean sheep, goats, swine, j and their increase, should be added to the interpretation clause of the * Southland Waste Lands Act.' " In moving this resolution the hon. member, had been' influenced by a desire to stop the confusion and. bickerings that were con- j stantly arising from the various interpre- j tations put on the wordmsrof the particular clause of the Land Act, to which he alluded to the "Wardens of the different Hundreds put various meanings on the words " small cattle," and sheep had in some instances been excluded from depasturing on the Government reserves. It was to settle this doubt that he now, brought forward this resolution. l The Warden who had passed bye-laws, argued that those bye-laws having once passed Waste Land Board they became law. After some discussion, the motion was carried. RAILWAYS. The Pbovinciaii Tbeasubeb moved— " Thafc-thia-Guiiucil ~ iccomnitinds for confirmation by his Excellency the Governor, in terms of sub- section 2, clause 36, of the Waste Land Begulatipns, 1865, that a grant of land be made, riot exceeding 20,000 acres, out of the waste lands of the province, by way of payment for public works in connection with the Southland railways." In moving this resolution it was with the view of enabling the Government to carry out the railway works if the funds were not obtained. It would enable them to carry out the works in land payments. Mr Abmstbong seconded the motion. It was an important one. If carried it would strengthen the hands of the Provincial Government in their negotiations with the General Government, for the appropriation of the balance of the loan due Southland. This amount ought to be given over for this work, as the General Government had led the Provincial Government to believe that the funds for the completion of the railway would be supplied. Dr MoNCKTOsr "was opposed to the system of land payments, and it appeared to him inconsistant on th<* part of the Government to bring forward this motion when it had been decided that if the railway was completed it should be for cash, because although an acre of land nominally represented one pound, in reality you would not get value to that amount, while by giving it to contractors at a lower valuation, you were virtually locking up the legitimate land sales, as purchasers would not buy from Government for £1 per acre, when they could purchase from contractors at 15s. He should certainly say pay cash or get it done on a leasing system. A long discussion ensued, during which Messrs Basstain, Steuart, Dabymple, Daniel, Clerke, and Pratt opposed the motion, condemning the land payment system. The latter (Mr Pratt) remarking that at the last session of the Council it had been decided that the land payments should be abandoned in favor of cash payments. Pbovincial Tbeasttbeb, said that having looked up the minutes of the last session, he found cash payments for the work was decided upon. He would beg therefore to withdraw it. Leave was granted, and the motion withdrawn. OBDKBS OF THE DAY. The following Bills were read a third time and passed, viz : — The Sales of Eeserves Ordinance," 1868 ; the " Oreti Ferry Beserve Ordinance," 1868; the "Eoads Diversion Ordinance," 1868; and the " Alteration of Eeserve Ordinance," 1868. THE FENCING- ORDINANCE Mr M'Clttbe proposed that the " Amendment Fencing Ordinance" be read a second time. Mr Abmstbong seconded the motion. The Bill was read, a second time, eom- 1

mitted and the third reading, made an order of the day for next sitting. NEW RIVER HEADS. Mr Boss moved — " That in the opinion of this Council, the disestablishment of : the Pilot staff at New Eiver Heads will injuriously affect the commercial and other interests of the' Province, and should not be carried into effect." In proposing this resolution he said that it would be a great hardship if the New Eiver was closed, both to the mercantile community, and the owners of coasting vessels. The cost of keeping it open would not require more than about £150 by way of a subsidy. The pilotage, and other dues would make up the balance. He believed it was the general wish of the community that this port should not be closed. Mr Daniels, seconded the motion. He thought that for the sake of so small ! an amount as mentioned it would be ! unwise to close up so important a harbor. • : A discussion in which Messrs Pratt, Longuet, Dalrymple, and others took part, ensued. The Pbovincial Tbea.sttbeb 3aid the Government had no desire to close the New River in opposition to, the wishes of the commercial community, and if the mover would add the word "entire" before the word " disestablishment," and strike out the words "should not be carried into effect," he should not oppose the motion. Mr, Boss replied, and the? motion as amended was carried . THE ESTIMATES. The Pbovtnctal Tbeasttbeb said that as it was the wish of the House that he should make his financial statement before going into Committee he would do so. He said that no Treasurer ever yet pleased everybody. If he was in possession of a large amount of money of available funds, he was sure to meet with, the smiles and approbation of the Council, but on the other hand, if things did not go prosperous all sorts of complaints were made. At the present time, the Government wer<» not in so satisfactory a position as could be desired, but it had sufficient money for its present wants. He would briefly read the estimated revenue. It must be kept in mind that in considering any statement it should be recollected that a large portion of the sis. months for which the Estimates were asked had expired. He would commence by taking the estimated revenue up to the 31st December, 1868, premising that the explanation would be retrospective. To quote from the statement at the end of June last, the balance then at the bank was £5,389 Is 9d, a portion of which had since been appropriated. The consolidated- revenue for the six months amounted to £9000. This sum was placed on the Estimates, as the Council had to vote a portion of it on account of the railway plant coming out. It was not properly provincial revenue at all. Then there was £20,000 set down as expected land revenue ; and this would be under the mark if the railways were proceeded with ; pilotage, £300; dog tax, £330; cattle sales and branding fees, £50 ; eemetry fees, £40 ; jetty dues, £60; jetty tonnage dues, .£SO; rent of jetty, £125; rent of ferries and reserves, £100 ; publicans' licenses, £300 ; accommodation house licenses, £150 ; special licenses, £10 ; wholesale licenses, £150 ; grocers' licenses, JB180 ; hawkers' licenses, £5 ; poundage fees, £50 ; sheep assessment, £525 ; sheep importation tax, £50; sheep fines, £100; miscellaneous, £200; railway, £1860; nuking a total of £39,024 for the halfyear. He did not deem it necessary to comment upon the Bill itself. The departmental changes had been but slight as a large portion of the financial period had expired. He might mention that the allowance to the Hospital had been somewhat increased at the request of the. Committee, this had been done for the reason that the Council could reduce, but not increase amounts in committee. The New Eiver Pilot Service was provided for to the end of the year. There was an item for immigration; this the Government would not force forward. I\ would be probably wanted next ses- 1 sion. It would not be actual cash paid but a land payment, cross entries being , made to keep the accounts right. It would be in the recollection of the Council that a certain arrangement had been made with Mr Morrison relative to assisted immigration, and it was the intention of the Government to see that it was carried out. The miscellaneous items would be better explained in committee, but he might state that some items had' been left blank, the money having been expended in road works the particulars of which would be placed before the Committee, and others, such as grants to the Acelimitisation Assocaition. Clause 2, of the Bill explained, the liabilities enumerated in schedule B. as some of the debts which were not included in previous enumeration amounting to the sum of £5722 9s 2d. This sum he might state had been passed by the Council, but the repeal of the Southland Debt Act took place before the Governor's assent had been given. The Council were therefore bound to pass the amounts again. The Government had been in communication with most of the claimants under this head, and they for the most part expressed a willingness to purchase land therefore this payment like that of the Immigration liability, would be simply a cross entry. The amount of £900 for interest was a round sum, and it would probably not be so much. He would, . however, state that it had been determined not to pay more than 6 per cent interest. Campbell and Eobertson award mentions 10 per cent., but the Government refuse to give it, and had an agreement to that effect, and also, that the payment would be made in land. By adopting this course the Province would not be in a worse position than under the Southland Debts Act. In committee, lie would go more minutely into the different items.

Mr Aemstrong seconded the motioa. He thought that in the December session* important changes would talce placeHe hailed with satisfaction the proposal that Superintendents should' become Chairmen of Provincial Councils. The motion was carried. On the motion of Mr Pratt, the House went into Committee, pro forma. Progress. was reported, and leave to sit again was. granted ••...,. The Honse then adjourned. EREDAY, 9m OCTOBER. AFTERNOON SITTING. . The House met at 3 o'clock. Prayer* were said. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Mr Johnston moved — "That Hi» Honor the Superintendent be- requested to place on the Estimates the sum of £100, byway of a grant in aid to the Agricultural and Pastoral Association." In bringing forward this motion, the hon. member stated that there could be no two questions as to the value of such institutions, as the one for which he now sought aid. This association had done much during its short existence, but now its funds were low, .compared with the work before it. He did not think any opposition could be offered to the modest request he had made. The Pbovetcial Tbeasubeb would not offer any opposition to the motion in the abstract, but as the estimates had been already tabled, it was too late for anything being done this session. It could be brought forward at a future time. The Government did not object to the proposal* Mr Johnston said that after the state of the Treasurer he would leave thelquestion over until next session. EDUCATION. Mr Amstbono moved — -"That pending the introduction of an 'Amended Education Ordinance,' the Education Board may increase the grant to be given in aid of any School, from £50 to £75." Mr M'Cmtbe saconded the motion. Mr Johnston thought there should be £100, instead of £75. - The motion was put and carried. TAY STREET RESERVE: Mr Pbabson moved— "That- thei Government be requested not to take any steps to obtain the Crown Grant, for the reserve in Tay-street, as an endowment, before the next session of the-CounciL" He would not detain the. House with remarks, having stated his views on this subject before. He felt certain that had other members of the Council been present, the vote of a previous night ■ would not have been carried. It was a disgrace that there was no endowment for a national school. Capt. Howell seconded the motion, which was put and lost. V RIVERTON TELEGRAPH. Mr Daniel asked the Government whether they are prepared to extend the telegraph line to Eiverton. He said the hon. colleague, Dr Hodgkinson had asked the same question at a previous session, but no-satisfactory reply had been obtained. He believed the growing importance of Eiverton and the "Winton district, both as regards it mercantile agricultural and . mining .interests, was such as warranted the line being extended in that direction. The Pbovinciai. Tbeasttber replied that the Telegraph department was under the control of the General Government and he believed it would be extended to Eiverton provided the inhabitants agreed to pay the loss, if any, which might be incurred in working. The Cattle Trespass Ordinance, and the Hospital Ordinance were read a third time and passed. The Appropriation Ordinance was postponed till the evening's sitting. The House then adjourned. ;

Or (Race) Cotjsse. — wuj is a gentleman paying a aolitary visit io his stud of Derby cracks, like a man who has to shift for himself ?— Because he is left' to his own race horse. ■ Dead- Alive Leteratubb.— - There ii a writer in the * Leedß Mercury* who certainly should be engaged by the * v ]?all Mall,' for he possesses a power of writing paragraphs as good as any that have ever appeared in the gazette of education. He is describing the end of a foolish fellow who in a drunken freak jumped into the Don, and " dissappeared beneath the surface of the waters, and became a lifeless corpse," — as if coxpaei were anything else than lifeless He winds upthe account by saying that "the | deceased lives at Masbro '!" If he does we should say that he must hayejheoome a lively corpse. I