THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1879.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3335, 30 August 1879, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1879.

The Mayor received a telegram from Sir George Grey this, morning, from Invereargill, in which the Premier says he fears he may not succeed in reaching the Thames by the day of election. This will be a disappointment to many who have been anticipating a pleasure in listening to a speech from the man that the Thames delighteth to honor. Previons to leaving Wellington, Sir George Grey at great length, spoke with Mr McCulloogh upon his intentions on behalf of this district, and' bis views upon subjects intimately connected with the future df this part of ihe ColonyIn reference Io the coming election, the programme then stated by Sir George Grey has been faithfully adhered to, and tide action of the electors in determining to return Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan unopposed, fully bears out the views of this constituency, as expressed by the Mayor. The Premier stated that under all circumstances he was most desirous of being nominated for the Thames, and if returned lie would prefer to represent this,) the largest electoral district in the colony, in the new Parliament. He assured tlie Mayor that if constrained '. to iTsil! for ;Christchureh! or sohie other constituency, his interest, in the Thames would never be less. He was particularly anxious to Bee this district prosper, and to occupy a position in which he could aid and assist in bringing about that prosperity he anticipated in the future for this part of the island. He felt the greatest regard for ihe Thames people, and held in remembrance the generous manner in which unsolicited he had been returned as their representative on a former occasion. but the exigencies of his party would induce him to vacate the '5eat..,.....: .. . ■ '. .':...'..:••":

It is with regret that we have to chronicle a serious outrage by natives of the Upper Thames. The natives of this district have ever had the name for being most loyal and law-abiding, and this hostility on the part of a section can be scarcely realised. We were for some time in doubt what significance to attach to the matter, but believe that the solution given on the authority of Mr Cashell in our telegrams to be as reasonable a one as can be given. Rumor had it that it was some of Te Whiti's fanatics, and in accordance with the mad prophet's instructions. Jn another column all the information up to the time of going to press is given, and shows that the authorities have taken every reasonable precaution to prevent a recurrence of' the outrage. The Hon. J. Sheehan, with Superintendent Thompson, proceeds to Ohinemuri this afternoon, and wili no doubt take such steps as the circnuistuiiueri; require. That the law wilt be vindicated our knowledge of the character of the Native Minister assures

us ; and whatever reason th'e offending natives inuy have for their action, no consjqeratioivs^c.aii be advanced in extenuation Itlteir crime. With our presenlSknbwled^e it would bo premature to sayjfiirfhereupon the subject.

fS;"#K Elector ■' and other local matter is crowded out. '■■■%

The Thames County Council asks for tenders for certain road works in varions portions of the County.

Mb Bawi>bn.desires us to state that he intends to go to the poll. Da Payne forwarded a notice to the Mayor last night that information had. reached him that a case of typhus fever had occurred at the residence of Mr Maxwell, Beach Road. The Mayor at once gave instructions that all steps considored necessary by Dr Payne should be taken, and we believe that the clothing of the deceased ohild is to be rat once burnt, and ihe other members of the family isolated, Mr Mason, as officer under the Board of Health, seeing that the instructions are carried out. It is unfortunate that such a disease has visited the township, and it is to be hoped that the preventive measure (taken may have the result of preventing it spreading.

Mb Beebe has notified to the secretary of the Harbour Board that the application made by the Board to Mr Sheehan for the re-erection gridiroii at , one time at Curtis' Wharf will be paid for by the Government.

The usual monthly Church Parade of the Naval Brigades will .take place tomorrow at the usual time and place. :At the invitation of the Blue Jackets, the Scottish Battalion will accompany their comrades in arms, and should the weather continue favorable a good turn out. may be expected. ?, ' '■/<■, '' ': '■ ;: ;.- ' I 'i -; ,' At the R.M. Court this morning, a cab driver named Yidal, was fined 2s and costs for leaving his cab unattended.' Be Kilgour and Mr Tizard J's.P. occupied the bench.

. At the Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening "Solomon?" will be the subject under consideration by the Kev. S. J. JSTeill. ;,: