POLICE COURT.

Colonist, Volume III, Issue 229, 30 December 1859, Page 2

POLICE COURT.

Before J. Poynter Esq., Qn Wpdnesday last Mrs. Hannah Mehdoza was ,d)ai-ged w;th bejpg drunk and disorderly, fined 10a. - ' • David jeffers was charged with being .drunk. Fined 10s., and severely reprimanded. There were a few debt cases disposed of after* wards of insufficient interest; to record.

Mb. Walcot's Concert.—Yesterday evening one of the most crowded assemblages which we have seen for a long time in this city assem" bled upon this occasion. Report had told us that we were to expect something superior to anything ever attempted here before, and we were grateful to find that in this case it did nbt'efcr.- The Concert which consisted entirely $f sacred Selections^ w^s' supported by a chorus which nearly reached?3o iflnuthber, and^amoTDgst them could be noticed some of our leading inhabItatjtsy The ladies who made a parterre by themsejy^s flss?d' considerably 'to" the attraction of tW eVewngj1 <$4'&n|er£4 %} portipns of the concerted rausjp aHo.tjt.e3 £o\ thjem jn a way which deserves the highest SpprQbatioij: the gentlemen were not wanting in zeal, and the effective way in which the chorus. To us a &Qn js given " was delivered demanded an unanimous encore, Wheae all did there best it would be Invidious to particularise, but we can not close this without noticing the following as especially worthy of mention:—" And God said let there be light," "by Mr. Rout; "Rolling jn foaming btylows,"' by Mr. Percy; " Behold a yiigm,'A,.byMr.. 3Leaper; '^Biit thou didst not leave," by Miss Burns and Mr. Walcotj tf In na^iye \trort|i" and " Gomfork yje^'hiy / people,", ai'sd Mr, gayotyf m -^ Wliy do" the Nations/ i Mr. Walcot acquitted hiwsejf |g \h§ approbation of all present in the attempt he made tQ introduce a superior class of musical entertainment. We were glad tp fee that the Bishop of Nelson by his presence gave a weight 4to an entertainment which though perhaps: secular, yet offered no objectionable phase to the strictist reiigon|st ? ' . ... . . - . : ''""iExetfßsroiir to Motoeka.~A. match between the Nelson atid Motueka Cricket clubs will take place at Mbhietfa 6n Monday nekt.' Tfhe T^s- ] njaniah Maid has been laid 'oh^for the trip, leaving tifye \yharf at 7 9'c|ock in the morning, and'remaining al %tdeka r jaritil'. Jijj <j^opk p.m. Thpse wishing to witness the match wilj tfyus haye a most acceptabjie and cheap mode qf transit pffe rpd tKem> "' ,-/ ■ •■.■•■ '

Tbf? Pp* Hqv.PAW.tAb indicative of some activity going; on in this direction, we may cal* attention to an advertisement requesting that Ten' ders for the transport of copper ore frpm the Mountain to the Port are invited. We trust tha c operations will be more extended shortly and b followed by commensurate success. Baptist School Anniversary.—On Tuesday, .I.the'annjyersary of this school took place. The sc'Hoi^ajn^jteachje^,,fpjhe njaniber pf about $0, proceeded, frpm .the. in^idg^str!eet,''\yTth te'lhg ©14 hfiiP JeV©»b4, !R $g Maitai Valley, oppq' ■.. ~ ■■••-«* Gißu§teß;§ hmm After a mo»t fmsiteqapu.. ... r:m [ih w mnß fgptfc, pressiye prayer, togetnei- f 9 Jw occasion, which were excellently sung children, the examination commenced. The bible and testament classes acquitted themselves most satisfactory ; indeed the whole of the proceedings were so. One circumstance struck us, the absence ofthepastdr, afte^ Ifeiflgf1 specially invited to be present,anl omission that'hast not becri parrajle'lled by any other denominational principal'in |felson that we can remember; under similar circumstances. After the examination books were distributed Ito the Whole school, followed by buns, &c. About *S P eJ^f? '# so P artook of tea- The remainder of tile time wab passed iq cricketing, swinging' &c tad^pirty^er paaejpg a most pleaa^tday, farmed «i proceawop «o3 retu^J bQijje,

Excursion to the RAtlbit Island.—On Monday last the Tasmanian Maid left the wharf with | about 90 excursionists to the Babbit Island. Avery boisterous wind, that raised clouds of dust in Nelson, deterred many from venturing on the sandy soil of the island. We hear, however, that the inconvenience was merely supposed. .The wind (not so violent as anticipated,) kept off the heat of the sun, and did not raise the sand so inconveniently as was anticipated. The steamer afterwards proceeded with her passengers to Waimea West. The excursionists amused themselves by catching rabbits, and collecting Sea-gull eggs, and enjoyed the day extremely. The Wairau.—On Wednesday some gentlemen arrived in Nelson from Beaver ton by way of the Pelorus. They report that the new road is now completed, affording an easy and expeditious journey of only one day and a half from the Beaver. The road is described as direct and safe, presenting no difficulties but those whicli have' been well provided for. Nelson Savings Bank.—The first meeting of the trustees took place on Tuesday last, when Mr. Sinclair was elected Vice-President. We may add that we are indebted to the exertion of Mr. Llewellyn Nash and. Mr. Isaac Hill for the promotion of; the undertaking, who were ably supported in the object by his Honor the Superintendent. .

To the Editor of the Colonist. Sir, —Allow me to call your attention to a subject of vital importance to. the colony, which owing'to our: present position'cannot be managed by any, local body ; I' mean the opening up the country by good, safe post roads, there are several other su ejects in the same state, such as the waste lan«?s and the never ending question of education. But one at a time. I believe there is no one but will admit that it is extremely desirable that a good and safe Main Trunk Line of road should be made from one end of the Island to the other; the question is, how is this to be most effectually accomplished ? That it can be done is beyond a doubt; already, a good post road is reported to be opened from Otago to Canterbury, and why not extend it on to Picton, Nelson and Golden Bay? It must be confessed that so far as Nelson is concerned, the difficulties are neither few nor far between. And it is unreasonable to expect that Kelson, cut up as the province now is, will or can overcome these difficulties, or will even attempt anything of the kind in the present uncertain state of things. Now, sir, to whom are the colonists to look to, for assistance ? ' The General Government, or to remain as we are, or even retrograde, if no. immediate and active steps are taken, The Coast $gag, unless for a. few months in summer and autumn, is the only route capable of being made a safe road. The Highland road through the Wairau gorge, can never be safe, but for a few months ; the climate has already been proved too much for men of soundest constitutions, and as main trunk line, it must be abandoned. The safe crossing of the rivers near the sea at first appears, tobe a serious f undertaking; but if we cannot "head" a river, the next best thing generally is to cross it near its function with the ocean, We shall take for example the Wairau river,- which can be crossed near the Big Bush by a horse punt or even a bridge! No doubt a good crossing will soon be got so as to connect the Beaver and Picton and. a direct communication could be got from Picton, via Linkwaterdale (Mahakipawa) and Havelock, and through the Pelorus valley to Nelson, or via the Kaituna from the Wairau, where a good ferry can be got near the Waihopai, and' were a bridge built over the Pelorus, which ought o have been already done, and as the Mongatapu range, can be greatly improved, a good and safe communication could be opened as far as Nelson.--The route from Nelson to Golden Bay, although steep^ could be made a Valuable bridle road. The present road from l\latlborough through the Big Bush, by the top house, will no doubt be used hy ?mauy, and if we are^b h£ye a road from Nelson |to the Wesfc'C-dast, \vja the liakes, this in connection with the Highland Road; wijl seem to connect that cduntry with the provinces of Marlbor'ougli, as well as the Amuri, where we are to expect to get our stock from for the West Coast, or shipthem for Australia. :

Nqw ? sir, if we take into consideration the difficulty as well as the desirability of getting good, direct' overland communication' is, it not the 'duty of all interested, (aVid y^hb is not ?) to dravv thg attention of the members of the Geiieral Assembly to this important matter, requesting them\to lay the roarer before the Government so, as *tp get some measure introduced, as \yij( gej; such a routa as will afford a djre.qt aiw} safe pammunication through the Island. What is a ppuntry without roads? what is the value of our waste lancls withw out roadgi, what was it civilised, nay conquered the highlands of Scotland ? Good roads. Who made those roads ? Not the local authorities, but the Government. I would just request of you to take a look at the map of the province of Nelson, as it now exists, and if you can satisfy yourself to connect that province by good and safe roads without'directly or indirectly benefiting or interfering with the neighboring provinces, |shallbw[ii myself in tjie;\vrbng.' Thstt the1 present 'boundaiiea can exist is 'neither likely tnbt • desirableij' the titik tural boundaries ought to be the division'of pro^ vinces or counties, and what natural connection there is between the Amuri and Nelson, or eveni the West Coast'^ am unable tq djs^over, ' I aiii not even to attempt tq convert you Into $ Generalissimo,, k'nqvying'yqur decided viewg' pii that subject; bjxt, sir. Local government must hjk loqctl, to nave the desjrpd effect; and depend iippn it general union is strength, and let us all unite to get good roads, not only to our cities (!!) and towns, but to our waste land», which we ought not to waste on useless expenditure. Let us get if possible one good, sound, general system of national education, and a general system of national roads,' let these be established and supported by & property to, and they will be permanent. Let us do away with a great deal $rpd tape, and add a considera 7 ble qijattjijy. i$ goo<3[ conynd^ sense, and New Zealand will y,et ,t?.ecoine",' tl>e ' <?'rfikt. pritaj^': o,f f stf §o»,th f • ;; '.. •;..; ; ,;.<■;,.,■ , v ..... lain, &c M '.'■'■'; . PHILANTfIJtOPtfg: ; ;