(From a Correspondent.)

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 1294, 18 September 1873, Page 5

(From a Correspondent.)

In proportion to the population, this district is fully maintaining its reputation as a gold producing locality, as will be evinced by the escort which leaves this on Monday next (Bth September.) That the population is not much larger is a pity ; not only on account of the interest of the residents (who would be far more prosperous if their number were increased), but also on account of the tens of thousands who in other countries are starving, and who might and would, if here, be making a good and comfortable living. There is room here, with judicious management and proper administration of even existing laws, for a heavy population, and, old as your correspondent is, he does not despair of seeing his opinion herein expressed a practical reality. This can be attained by vigorous enterprise and the co-operation of the people. Two things are immediately wanting as stepping stones to the desired end — viz., the meansofrapidintercommnnication with the rest of the world, in the shape of a biweekly mail and a telegraphic wire from the Teviot or Beaumont, .which, when constructed, should also be carried to Tapanui. We hear with satisfaction that the Tuapeka TiMES is about to appear twice a week ; and; jf *a bi-weekly mail to Switzers is established, we should reap the benefit which other- more favored districts will enjoy, but which at present will be lost to us, as we shall receive both issues together, just as we now get six issues of the Dunedin dailies in one mail. A man of color named: A dam died in tie hospital last week. An inquest was held before Mr. Wood, R.M., on Saturday last, and a verdict of " Died from natural caugea " was returned. The deceased had been ill for some time, and was subjected to exposure and privation. Before, his death he stated to the wardsman that he had no relatives or friends. He waa a native of the United States.