Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1872. " MEASURES, NOT MEN." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 246, 17 October 1872, Page 7

Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1872. " MEASURES, NOT MEN." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The English mail, via San Francisco, closes at Lawrence, on Tuesday the 22nd inst.

A meeting of the members of thp Lawrence Fire Brigade will be held in the Commercial Hotel, at 8 o'clock this evening.

A Wellington correspondent informs us by telegram, that Mr. W. H. Cox is the successful tenderer for the mail service between Lawrence and Waipori.

Mb. Henry White, nurseryman of Toko■Mairiro, has presented the Tuapeka Hobpital Committee with 400 forest trees— 2oo oak and 200 sycamore --which have been planted round the new ground lately obtained from Mr. T. Jeffrey.

Mr J. P. Armstrong, Surgeon-Dentist, has arrived in Lawrence, and may be consulted at tbe Victoria Hotel. He is prepared to operate in every branch of dentistry, from drawing a tootU'to inserting^ f«lse set ; and as his stay will be limited, those who intend to avail themselves of his services, should lose no time in calling upon him.

Wb have much pleasure in announcing that Meisrs. Cobb & Co. have adopted the suggestion made in our last week's issue, and have altered the starting time of the coach from Lawrence to Tokomairiro and Dunedin from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. This alteration will enable passengers to have breakfast before starting — an accommodation which travellers will not fail to appieciate.

We have much pleasure in stating that the working survey of the railway from Tokotnairiro to Lawrence, has been commenced, and that the line has been pegged off as far as Glenore. This seems to indicate that the oft repeated promise of the General Government, to commence the line this summer, is about to be redeemed. Af, any rate it is unlikely that having gone so far, the Government will now draw back, but will call for tenders as soon as possible. We believe the work will be let in small sections, so that our local contractors will have a chance of competing.

FROM SWITZEES we learn ihat in the K. M*S Couit there on the 7th inst.. the ease of O'Connor v. Cosgrove, being an action inwhich plaintiff sought to recover £50, for the illegal detention by the defendant of certain property, came on for re-hearing. The case was originally heard a month before, and resulted in a verdict for £32 and costs, the action then being virtually undefended, Mr Savago w!io appeared for Cosgrove, calling no witnesses, but applying for a charge of venue, with the object of having case heard at the Teviot, an application which Mr Wood unconditionally refused. Mr M'Coy now appeared for defendant. The plaintiff's casedisclosed a state of things at defendant's house, which the bench stigmatised as horrible and disgraceful, but as the "evidence of one of the witnesses for ' rhe defence threw some doubt upon the actual value of the property detained, the verdict was reduced to 40s with £7 costs. From the same correspondent, we hear that the celebrated Break 'em All claim, is now turning out well, with every prospect of continued success. Mining generally in the district seems to be moderately prosperous, and will doubtlees be increasingly so, now that good weather has set in. l In the District Court, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Bth and 9th inst., the case of Mears v. Roberts was heard. Mr. Copland for tae plaintiff, and Mr. Mouat for 1 defendant. The action was brought to recover the sum of £177, balance of amount due on a building contract, and interest for two years. ■The defence was ,tbat the building was not completed in accordance with the terms of the contract, and a set-off of £5 a-week for overtime in completion of contract. After the evidence had been heard, His Honor said that £50 might fairly be deducted from the amount sued for, for non-compliance with the terms of the contract, and £20 for ovwrtaniA. He expressed great doubts {n - regard to tbe latter item, as it was not clearly shown when the building had been accepted from the cojxtr»ct.or. Taking it altogether, he considered 4b. t there was £77 due in respect to the work, and he would allow £12 for interest. Judgment would be given for £89. Mr. Copland applied for costs, but His Honor refused *9 ajfow any.

H. Bttmßßß b 00., photographic aftista, w£o have been at Waitahunft and Wethersfconea, for some time past, have opened a studio In Peelstreet, where they intend remaining for a »hort' time* to afford the public an opportunity, of obtaining first-class cartes dei viitea and other .portraits. We have had the pleasure of inspect* ing the work of Messrs Reunert, and Would recommend those who wish a really good likeness to-lose no time in availing themseves of this chance. In views especially Messrs E. & Co., have turned out some' beautiful work.

The case of the Otago Co. v. the Great Extended Co. has occupied tho District Court for the last six days. Last evening the Otago elicted to take a non-suit

The leper confined ia the Lawrence lazaretto is recovering, and in a week or two Dr. Stewart expects to be able to pronounce him cured.

We are informed that the surfacemen engaged on the Beaumont road are compelled to pay for crossing in the punt.- As they have to cross and re-cross the Moiyneux, puntage-very seriously reduces their not very s large wages. If they cannot croßs the river free, we think the Government ought to provide tnem with 6. pass.

THE toyafcerious advertisement which has recently appeared in the majority of up-country newspapers, announcing the approaching arrival of a dusky warrior who has for a long time past baffled the efforts of all the military genius at the command of the New Zealand Government, is said, by those who shouldknow, to have conveyed intimation to those interested that an officer high in authority was about to make a tour of inspection throughout the province.

At 2 o'clock on Saturday, Mr. Hay's show of the entire horses which are to travel in the Tuapeka and adjacent districts during the approaching season, took place in Peel-street, Lawrence. There was a large number of spectators, and more than usual interest appeared to be evinced in the show. The number of exhibits exceeded that of last year, and were as,follows :- Draughts, Young Lawrence, a local bred horse, the property of Mr, A. Fraser ; Lord Paisley, owned by Mr. Robert Kemp; two Young Emperors, one the property of Mr. Johu M'Rae, and the other owned by Mr. John Spark ; and Hero, the property of Mr. John Cowen, Waitahuna. Thoroughbreds- Youug Abdallnh and Garibaldi, the property of Mr. Richard Lancaster, Crookston Farm ; and Nutshell. The horses were walked round the block, and then drawn up in a line in front of the Commercial Hotel. Before reading the pedigree of each lidrse, Mr. Hay remarked that judges had not been appointed, as the chief object of the show was to bring the horses together, so that settlers and others might have an opportunity of judging for themselves of the respective merits of each liorsc, and of making their choice accordingly. The pedigrees were then read, and the show brought to a close. Nutshell was offered for sale, and bought in at £24 ; Hero was also offered, and bought in at £55. The opinion of the on lookers, so far as we could learn, was divided between the two Clydesdales, Lord Paisley and Mr. Spark's Yonug Emperor — the latter quite a young horse. Lord Paisley looked in splendid condition, and we doubt not will be much sought after this season. Young Lawrence showed considerable improvement on last year. One of the Clydesdales, Sir Colin, recently purchased by Mr. Batching, was led along Peel-street after the show, and attracted marked attention. From our advertising columns, it will seen that Sir Coliu is to stand at Moa Flat Station this season. Full particulars of other horses that will travel the district this year, will be found in our advertising columns. The Gorge Creek race in the Alexandra district is progressing favorably. A number of miners are anxiously awaiting its completion. Me. W. Williams of Clyde, is endeavouring to get up a company for the establishment of a flour mill in the Duostan district. Operations are entirely suspended in the Butcher's and Conroy's reefs.