Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 1876.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XIX, Issue 3204, 28 October 1876, Page 2

Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 1876.

The Theatbe.— "Satan in Paris" is the name of a piece now being produced on the Wellington stage. Chan &ED Quaetebs. — According to the ' Manawatu Times,' Mr Edward Lyon, lately of Wanganui, has . begun business as a manufacturer of cordials in Palmerston. An Invalid. — From the 'Post' we gather that the Rev Gordon Furlong, lately arrived from England, who suffers from delicate health, lias purchased land in the Rangitikei district, and purposes settling there. Aquatic. — According to the ' Colonist,' by the Arawata the Nelson Rowing Club received from Melbourne a four-oared outrigger. The boat, which is 46ft. 6in. long, and is fitted with sliding seats, &c, was built by Edwards, of Melbourne, to the order of the Club. Committed Foe Teial — Louisa Smith, sen. and jun., mother and daughter, on respective charges of child murder and concealment of birth, have been committed for trial at the next sessions of the Supremo Court to be holden in Wellington. Substantial Patriotism. — In Melbourne upwards of £1,000 has been raised for the purpose of erecting a statue to Daniel O'Connell. A sum of £5,000 has been placed on the supplementary estimates of South Australia for the family of the late Chief Justice Hanson. Post Caed. — We have received a sample of the newly-introduced post card, to be brought into general use on the Ist of November. The sample card can be seen at our office. For many obvious reasons we do not anticipate an extended demand for this novel means of communication. The price is to be one penny. Bankruptcy. — The Supreme Court was occupied yesterday in the adjudication of some involved matters re the estate of Rees and Richardson, a firm which flourished when flax was high in the market. The investigation was not such as would either edify or interest, therefore we will spare our readers the infliction. Discharged. — From a private source we learn that Mr Donald Lees has been discharged from the Mount View Asylum, his improved mental condition having justified such a course. Mr Lees has, we are informed, proceeded on a trip to the South, trusting that change of air and scene will complete his restoration to mental and physical vigour. Official Superintendence. — The 'News Letter' states that Mr W. E. Charnberlin, who supervised the. erection of the Taueru Bridge, is about to be removed to Rangitikei, to take charge of the works at tho bridge about being thrown across the Eangitikei Eiver near Mr E. Hammond's place, on the road from the Manchester Block to Wanganui. Piscine Acclimatization. — By tho Auckland papers, we notice that 250,000 salmon ova are expected from San Francisco. Wanganui has already bargained for 20,000 of them ; aud there are more, for distribution in the rivers of the North Island, still obtainable. The ' Manawatu Times ' suggests that some should be obtained for the Manawatu river. This stream would be admirably adapted for salmon. Wanganui A. & P. Association.— We have been requested to intimate to the judges that their early attendance on the morning of the Show is desirable, in order that the examination of the exhibits may be promptly proceeded with. Of tliese latter, we learn with pleasure that the entries received number something near four hundred. With ordinary favourable nieterologieal surroundings, the Show of 1876 promises to be a great success. Poor 'Budget.' — The 'Budget' has been served with legal notices prior to commencing an action at the instance of Mr VV hitcombe, the Waste Lands Commissioner. The libel is said to consist of comments on a report of proceedings at the Waste Lands Board, when a question referring to Jones and McMillan's land claim was erroneously entered on the minutes, and which the Board, ordered to be altered. The article specified was the only compilation in the shape of a leader which we have for some time seen in our contemporary. The editorial experiences Lave not been of a pleasing character.

Homoeopathy. — In a recent sudden death of a woman at Bathurst, JNTew . South "Wales, the jury in their verdict said that it was accelerated by the action of the homoeopathic doctor who attended her. Joubnalistic . — The latest issue of the ' Manawatu Times ' to hand, both as regards literary merit and general appearance, is a decided improvement upon its predecessors. We hope to observe continued evidences of an improved journalistic position as displayed by our young contemporary. E. M. Court.— George Wilkin, M.D.. and Thomas Eose appeared in the li. M. Court yesterday, to answer charges of drunkenness laid against them. George Wilkin was remanded for seven days for medical treatment. Thomas Hose, after a few remarks from the Bench, was fined 10s or 48 hours' imprisonment. Graphic Description. —We threw up the sponge when the "wooden watch " par. appeared, and we fear we must sacrifice another point. We were contemplating allusion to a new conveyance launched from Messrs Mclntyre and Logan's establishment, but the ne plus ultra has been reached, and the effort would be in vain. We apologise for the extract — but its uniquo raciness must be apology i — "It is large enough to carry 20 passengers, besides luggage, and is driven by fcur horses. The painting exhibits more style than is commonly found on waggons. Altogether it is a fine specimen of workmanship, and represents both in builders and carrier thoroughness and enterprise." The Hospital. — During the past week but little change in the register of patients has to be recorded. There are still but four inmates receiving attendance. Mr Luxford continues very low, though he is sligntly more free from pain during the last few days. He continues very feeble. The female patient, whose complaint is a species of ophthalmy, expects to be discharged in about a fortnight. The sufferer from the accident on the railway works appears to be recovering, though it is evident he has received a severe shaking. The latest addition to the registered list of inmates, who is also a sufferer from an accident, which he met with while employed in Rangitikei, speaks hopefully of soon being strong again. All the patients speak in the highest terms of the careful and unremitting attention to their necessities bestowed, by the steward and matron, who seem most anxious to discharge their duties faithfully. Cricket. — This afternoon, at the usual hour and place, the warriors will assemble to do battle ; the respective sides representing Batchelors and Benedicts. We again express a hope that a full muster of each team will have to be recorded, and that an exciting and keenly contested struggle will be engaged in. Journalistic. — The prospectus has been issued in Chriatchurch of the * Sun ' Newspaper Company, limited. The capital is to be £2,300 in £10 shares. The object is to take over the ' New Zealand Licensed Victualler's Gazette ' property, and to publish a daily evening newspaper. . Gaol Report. — During the past week there were received five for imprisonment on charges of drunkenness, foar of whom were discharged after their allotted terms of confinement had been fulfilled ; and one (Dr Wilkin) has. been remanded for medical treatment, being in a very critical state through prolonged indulgence in habits of intoxication. There were also received, on sentences issuing from the Supreme Court, three for hard labour, whose punishment will be undergone in Wanganui ; and one, a long sentence penal servitude prisoner, who is awaiting removal to Wellington gaol. To-day, the record comprises fifteen hard labour men, and tbe unfortunate undergoing medical treatment. No men undergoing hard labour sentences were discharged during the past week. Diphtheria. — In our issue of this Jay week, we very much regretted to learn that this fell epidemic had again made its appearance in the family of Mr Scott, tha death of whose daughter a few days ago it was our painful duty to record. An elder sister and younger brother were then under medical treatment, but hopes wore entertained that medical skill and unceasing attention would carry them through. We are pleased to be able to state that these hopeful anticipations have been veriQed, and that Master aud Miss Scott are in a fair way towards recovery. Mr Scott himself was also attacked with the premonitory symptoms, indicative of an incipient stage of the disease, but Dr Tripe's skilful treatment and unceasing care vanquished the enemy, aud the late invalids are now almost convalescent. Mr Scott is firmly convinced that through Dr Tripe's instrumentality, under Providence, his own life and those of his children have been Bpared ; and he is equally certain, judging from his experiences, terribly fatal as diphtheria has proved itself, that if taken in time, and treated by a medical man who has given the disease his deep study, it is not the fatal or incurable visitant which many believe it to be. How it is Done. — Here is one way of puffing a journal, and at the same time kow-towing to the potentates of the hour. In many of our exchanges appears the following telegram : — "The 'Herald' says that an organized Opposition, with Sir George Grey as leader, i 3 proved to be impossible. It suggests that members of the Opposition should re-organize with another leader, and thinks Donald Reid would inspire confidence both in the House and country." Now, this course somewhat reminds one of the immortal "Toots" writing to himself, when ibis remembered that the ' Herald ' is the appointed channel through which authentic information is transmitted to the ProS3 Agency in Wellington. Had an impartial correspondent been alluding to the matter, he would probably have placed a very different construction upon the writer's laboured disquisition. We wonder will all that the ' Herald ' says, now be reproduced for the delectation of intercolonial readers. If so, our contemporary will soon acquire a reputation elsewhere throughout the colony, similar to that which its persistent attacks upon all that is honorable, genuine, and estimable, have gained for it in the locality where it emauates. We gravely fear that this blowing of ics own trumpet by itself, will eventually rebound to its own discredit. Tf a reputation has to be maintained by having recource to such means, the natural inference to be deduced can scarcely bo considered congratulatory,,

Relics of the Olden Time.— An old powder-hose in Portsmouth, N.H., which is now undergoing repairs, has stored within its walls a quantity of powder belonging to no one knows whom. Cartridges prepared in the war of 1812, on which are written, "This is for the heart of General Hull," " This i3.for the heart of General Gates," &c, are lying in the honse. The missiles seemed not to have performed their work of death, but to have slept in the quiet of the powderhouse for over sixty years,.. Gone to his Rest.— By a late issue of the ' Post ' we learn that another Maori chief has passed away, Tamihana Te Rauparaha, the famous chief of the Ngatitoa tribe, a son of the still more famous old warrior of the same name — noted in connection with the Wairau massacre — died at Otaki on Sunday last, aged 57 years. Tamihana Te Rauparaha was born at Taurangarua ' pa (belonging to the Ngatitama tribe) cl'iring the migration of the Ngatitoa from Waikato to Kapiti, his mother being taken ill on the way down, and being left behind at the pa above mentioned, where the young Rauparaha first saw the light. In the year 1850 he made a trip to England with Bishop Williams, and was presented to fler^Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness the late Prince Consort, both of whom gave him their portraits, which he always valued greatly. He was partly educated at St John's College, Auckland, and made a missionary expedition to the South Island, preaching at- all the Maori settlements, even sofar as Stewart's Island. He was accompanied on that expetition by Matene Te Whiwhi. Te Rauparaha has been engaged for several years sheep farming at Otaki, in which neighbourhood he owned large property, as also at Kapiti and Porirua. We understand that Messrs Ebenezer Baker and T. G. Williams are appointed executors for the deceased chief's will.