THE NEWLY CREATED J. P's AT MOUNT BENGER

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 62, 17 April 1869, Page 3

THE NEWLY CREATED J. P's AT MOUNT BENGER

(To the Editor of the Twvpekn Times.)

Sir. — On looking over the last issue of your paper, I felt rather surprised at an article headed " Mount BeHger, •from our own correspondent.,' The writer states, "the only excitement here of late was- occasioned by the appointment of two J." P's. I must say that I have not heard a word of astonishment or surprise, but the contrary ; in the first place, the appointment of Justices of the Peace was-re-quired, and next, I dont think there could be two better men found in the district than the gentlemen referred to. I only wish that those who may find fault with them were like them. Your correspondent does not stop at this, but gives all who hold the commission of the peace the title of "judges of pigs," That is what he seems, by his remarks, to take the J. P. to mean. Next he refers to one of these gentlemen in particular, and states that his appointment was undoubtedly an unnatural affair. So your correspondent is making out that those who made the appointment, committed this unnatural offence. I wonder what those who caused the appointment to be made will think when they learn what your correspondent .charges them with. Next, if for .only once in his life, he affords this gentleman a good name ; he states "he has many good qualities — can write a witty and amusing letter," but further states "these are just what a magistrate should not possess." Then your correspondent in his sensible way of doing business, would prefer a man without

wits, and not amusing, but quite a pest to the public — a fine sample indeed. As regards the developement of the township, I think your correspondent need not troublehimself much on that point, as the G-overnment are going to develope it themselves, by turning several allotments into £12 10s each, and more if they can do so ; no restless [nights need be spent over that part. Next, your correspondent refers to remarks about Mr. Cloak's and Mr. Anderson's qualities. I will pass no remarks about those gentlemen as I am fully satisfied that they will mind their own business. Now sir, a few words more about Mr. Beighton and Mr. Mackay. I would say without giving them any more than they deserve, that the greatest amount of credit is due to them for the interest they have at all times taken in every thing that was for public benefit, or the benefit of the district in which they, reside. Tour correspondent might not view things iv the light ho has done

but for his being a "petrified substance/ according to his own statement. Still, a " petrified substance* may be useful for certain purposes, which those acquainted with it would gladly use it for. I wish to state that neither of the gentlemen referred to is any particular friend of mine ; but I believe in giving credit where credit is due. I hope your correspondent will consider things better in future,, and change his conrse, for ho must know, that by trying to make little of ' any person, he cannot improve himself, , and onty by assisting and. helping one another in every good action, can wo do and carry out that for which we - were intended. ' I hope to be excused ' for trespassing so far upon your space,

I am, &c, A Looker-on.