The Tuapeka Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1868. "Measures, not Men."

Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 38, 31 October 1868, Page 2

The Tuapeka Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1868. "Measures, not Men."

When in a recent Gazette we observed the appointment of a-Gold '. Receiver to Waipori, we felt inclined to congratulate both the residents in that enterprising township on having their, just claims acknowledged, and also ,the Government on having in some lucid interval done an action which both justice and commonsense required. Our congratulations, however, would have been premature, as Waipori is not to have a Gold Receiver after all ! Ashamed • of showing the faintest glimmer of intelligence, the Government have made haste to vindicate their stupidity and incomp'etlncy by retracing their steps, and the elfort has been attended with the usual success. A mining centre, daily increasing in' importance, is virtually ignored, and the smallest return for the amount which it pays into the Treasury denied. The case is sb*flagrant an act of injustice that comment appears almost unnecssary. We can only remark that the ingratitude, shown, to the mining population, who have raised this Province, and* indeed the whole Colony, to its present state of prosperity j ' must at no 'very distant date be productive of bitter fruits . It seems of little account to them that the hard-working miner should either Jiave to wait for the occasional visit of a Magistrate, occurring usually ■ at the most inconvenient time, or have to travel thirty miles to obtain redress -for any injury; but it would appear a horrible crime if the miners refused to pay taxes to support a swarm of greedy cormorants, who do not even understand how to misgovern. We trust that our friends in Waipori will not tamely,- submit .to" the injustice heaped on them ; prompt and decisive action is needed, and with that the result cannot be doubtful.

On Friday forenoon, a very' handsome workfcox wfls presented to Mra. Seade,'ieniaje teacher here, by a number of her pupils. The presentation took place in the Schoolroom," Mr. Bastings acting for the pupils. Mr. Bastings said that he Had' been requested to present a token of the affection and esteem in which she was held by her pupils, on the occasion of her leaving the School. The great affection with which Mrs. Searle appeared to he regarded augured well of the good principles which had been instilled during the period she had held the office of teacher. The movement wa3 entirely spontaneous on the part of the children, and had been kept a profound secret. When Misa Darton had come and asked him to make the presentation she had specially desired him to preserve secrecy, and' he believed that this was the first intimation Mrs. Searle had of it. It was an. exhibition of one of the noblest feelings of human nature— gratitude, and could not fail to' soothe* the necessary regret whidh' a teacher must feel in parting with those whose early training- she had superintended. ' The workbox was presented with an appropriate address, beautifully engrossed' on vellum by ilfiss Harrjet Darton. Mrs. Searle, who seemed quite overcome by her feeliugs, asked Mr. Bastings to -express her acknowledgments. ~Mr. Bastings said thai in such a ease her silence was more eloqufltft than words, and that all could appreciate her ,f eei}ngs without any remarks. Three cheers were then given for ilfrs. Searle, who seems to have endeared herself to all during her term of office.

Wjs behave that .Mr. Hamilton's, art union julLJ)B_drawji_Jiext w-eek-in -the -Gommercial IfatelJ, THI pioturea by that well-known 'a,nd popular artist which form the pri^& are on | view.th.ere, and wo would strongly recommend aU lovpra -fit-fxt t.o pay them * visit,; ? Thb -Wetfaerstones • Iteadings came off as < usual on Wednesday" evening. : There was a large andlenoe « and tha p'erfonntocos we're flttltfi tip to tfco urns! stand^vd." "

The favorite clipper ship William sailed from Glasgow on August, Bth", and may therefore be hourly expected! ,Sh>, brings 191 steerage and twenty "cabin 'passeijgers 5 and a valuable cargo.

FitOM private home letters we learn that Lord Stanley intends visiting these colonies next sunamor. We trust his Lord3hip . may have time to give a few lessons in wisdom to our rulers.

The fine avt3 aro being cultivated in Waipori ; the residents there have cricket .and boating:for thfc developemfent of theiif i&uscles, and now they have organized* a Philharmonic Society for the improvement of their tastes. , Mr. Baker is, we Tinderstahd," to:dfficiate' : 'as'bfga-" nist, and Mr. W. Farrant as-^Tonductor, and a large number of ladies and gentlemen have become members? *VP"e Gelieve-fiie'Society'inion^r at an early date giving an ' entertainment in aid of some benevolent institution.

A special " meeting of Council was held on Monday evening attended by the Mayor,' Crs Henderson, Meyers, Walker, Mears, Keen, and the Town Cleik, at which on the motion of Cr. Keen a resolution was carried condemning the alteration of the Gabriel's road proposed by the Athenseum Committee as injurious to property holders was carried unanimously, and the Town Clerk was instructed to write to the Superintendent enclosing the resolution. ' •

At a numerously attended meeting of miners held .in Mr. I>ocherty's Tuapeka Flat Hotel on Saturday evening, Mr. Williams in the chair, the following resolutions were arrived at :— l. " That this meeting is of opinion that the' whole of the 3,000 acres thrown open on Smith's run is aui-iferous, and should bo reserved for mining purposes." 2. "That a petition in terms -of the above resolution should be drawn up for presentation to the Superin" tendent. and signed By the Chairman on behalf of. the meeting." 3. "That in the opinion 'of this meeting the whole of the three runs borderinc; on this Goldfiold should he thrown open for mining, agricultural, and commonage purposes, one mile on each side of the Tuapeka Creek being held as a mining reserve."

When in a late number we announced that boat building had become one of the indus tries of Waipori, we hardly expected^ to have at so early- a date to he called on totc^ngratulatie its enterprising inhabitants on the formation of a Boating Club. There is a large sheet of water close to the township on which a handsome skiff 22 feet long, now on its way from Dunedin, will soon he afloat.. Npr 4 do tha athletes of Wiiipori confine themselves to aquatics, a Cricket Club has been organized, and' the wickets, b»ts, balls, ho., procured. ■ Lawrence will have to look out fo/ her laurels as her plucky little rival seems determined to eclipse her. j We }earn from the Warden's report that the population of the Duns'tan district consists of. — Miners, European, 1,000 ; Chinese, 300 ; residents engaged in business, cultivators, women, and children, 900 ; votal, 2,200. The gold foiwarded from the district 'during the month amounted to 5,0950z. 4dwt. ; but as this included the gold from Mount Benger' it affords no evidence of the capabilities of the place.

We learn from the, " Provincial Gazette " of the loth inst., that the assessment fees for depasturing are to bo paid half-yearly at the following rates :- For every head of great cattle, Is. 9d. ; for every head of small ditto, SAd.

As Mr. Boulton was driving a buggy down the hill between Evans' and Tuapeka Flats, the breeching broke, causing the shafts to give way, and the occupants of the vehicle to, be pitched out. We arc glad to learn that no serious injuries resulted, although some sprains and bruises attest the narrow escape.

An awfully sudden death occurred in Lawrence on Monday morning. The wife of Mr Johnson, carpenter, had retired to rest at the usual hour, and apparently, in good 'health. Her husband was alarmed by her falling into a fit during tha night, and before he could obtain assistance, she had expixed. Great dissatisfaction is expressed at the action of the Coroner, who granted a burial certificate without holding an inquest. The duty of a coroner is, as we understand it, to inquire into all cases of death where a medical man has not been in attendance, and at all times to place his public duty above his own private conveniences.

W£ have received the following verses from a valued contiibutor :—: — • ,',•',,

■ IN" MEUO3TA.M . ' Oh, Erin, what fate has befallen thee now, That thy sons from their homestea^ haye fled ? And the gay-colored laurels, that crown'd thy young brow — Are they numbered too with thß dead ? Ah, well may thy children in sorrow" oppress'd, Seek refuge in countries more free ; Full well may they danger the wide ocean's broatk, . .. ■', To climqafcnce outwitted by thee ! ' But fcuTas the sun ever gladdens the earth, As far d^the- wild birds may roam, The entrant turns to the place of his birth, And weeps a sad tear for his home. We learn of a gentleman recently come up from town that the four pound lpaf, fulL weight, and best^juality, is. sold at sixpence in 6une-^ din. , ' • We learn that .Messrs. Duncan and Jlfacdermid have left the Government. ' Mri Burns is Spoken of as the new Secretary -of Land and Works.- ' , ** " " ' The Tuapeka Athenaeunf Biass Band gave an entertainment in the Commercial Assembly Booms' on Tuesday evening las£ Tsere was a large, respedtable, and appreciative audience. The band played several of tnsirtfa:srQur3Ete airs,' and showed a marked improvement in th"elr playing, th\is reflectipg greats credit <fn their leader, Mr. Francis. The evening was passed by a combination of songs and recitations, comic and sentimental, together with glees and. ; 6||of7whw£ were, veryforeditaWe, for arotteur performers. We leei assured that somo puclj entertainment, fo^ T a -fcenevolent objeot might "Be successfully carried out, trt lewt WO9 a fpt^ig^t.

Works. -

The Wardens of the Tuapeka Depasturing District met in the Lawrence Athenseum on Tuesday last j there was a full meeting. 3 s A letter had been received from the Tuapeka Month regarding a large number of sheep whioh had been put on the land proclaimed open for depasturing, and requesting .the Board to take 3ome steps in the matter. This brought the question of the extension of the district, proclaimed in the v Gazette " of Aug. 7, before the Board, After this had been discussed, Mr. Michael .moved, "That this Board resign, to g^a peftonjf in the new districts on opportunity of "electing' Wardens." Mr. Poison seconded. Mr. Robertson moved, as an amendment, "That -thepresent Board tofj^araea^decime-ttf Hctfcr reference to the extended boundaries of the districtj and recommend that the Government es&Dlis'h"boarcrs"'in*tEe ' respectafe als^ncTEs proclaimed in. the - 1 Gazette ;£ " --by Mr. Grundy,. After-sorae-discußsion,-the Chairman said it wafl useless^for f he- Board sitting anylouger, as they could do nothing further. .It was then agreed that they meet <that day four weeks, and that all communications relative to the Board should be forwarded and received by ! the Secretary. Next meeting' to te held at Coghill's Bridge HoteL

We are glad to learn that Government have at length seen fit to make a grant for' the continuation of the works at the deep, .shaft, Wetherstones. They have made the munificent donation of LIOO, conditionally on. the Gftmmittee subscribing L 25 more.

A meeting of the Hospital Committee •was held in Dr. Stewart's residence on Tuesday evening, attended by Drs. Stewart and Halley, Messrs. Hay, Henderson, "Russell, Hayes, Her_ bert, Farrer, and Smith; Dr. Halley in the chair. The minutes of former meeting having -"beeVi read and approved, some conversation took place on the filling up, of the vacant post of matron, it being finally resolved to leave the matter tw sthtv, quo -until the commencement of the New Year. The following tenders were opened for constructing a tank : - David "Wittet, L 97; W. Latewood,' L94 los. ; J.'Mackney, L 94. Mr. Mackney's tender being lowest was accepted. For the erection of a r.ew Ward :—: — J. Mackney, L 340 153. 6d.', extras, L 4 15sl < W. Mears, 1^298' ss. '4d. ; Thomas Aimers, ' L 284 ,10s. ;;G. -MprrisoQ, 1 -1<276 .7s. Mr. Mdrriaon's being lowest was accepted. The Secretary was instructed to write to all list holders calling for their xeturns before the lsth of December, and 'the** Jfemg-no other bUbinete tub meeting; with the usual vote to the Chairman,-dispersed. The money expended upon the Bridle Tiack to the Blue Spui; might jas well have been thrown into the creek. The creek has washed the t^ack away at one place thus making the road useless, and during wet weather it is in ' such a state of mud that no person would ever think, of- traversing if*. • ■. -*» '■ The usual monthly meeting of the Building Tociety will be held on Friday the 6th prox. when ten shares w 11 Be put \xp for sale. At a meeting of the Jockey Club committee on Friday evening, it' was agreed io hold the annual .races'ia tb.9 second week of February. Some of the labourers employed on the new road at the Beaumont recently set fire to some wood, "and caused the destruction of se« veral tents belonging to Chinamen. ' '"