THE WAIMEA.

West Coast Times, Issue 651, 25 October 1867, Page 3

THE WAIMEA.

(feom otje own coebespondent.) October 23. The showery weather of the past week has been beneficial to the interests of a great portion of tho population of the district, keeping all the sluicers constantly employed. An unusually large quantity of gold has been disposed of, lately, and the escort of last week had more of the metallic treasure to convey to Hokitika than had been entrusted to their care for five or six months previously. The rush to Lamplough has not been successful beyond the bottom of the two holes on gold mentioned last week. A good many parties are, however, steadily at work sinking. At Piper's diggings there is abundance of animation. As a proof of tho worth of some of the claims at Quinn's Terrace, may be mentioned the fact of one party selling L3OB worth of gold this week, Ll5O worth last week, and a parcel fetching over L2OO on the week before last. Another hole to the westward, at a depth of 130 feet, has been bottomed on payable washdirt, and sinking nearer to the Arahura is continuing, with great hopes of success. The main track from the beach to Lainplough is rendered impassable to drays and difficult for horses to traverse, by a large slip of earth from the side of a terrace, up which the track winds, falling on the road on Saturday last. A passer-by at the time narrowly escaped severe injury. He fortunately jumped aside just as the bank gave way, and thus got out of danger. No time should be lost by the Government in clearing the track and securing the side of tho terrace as effectually as possible, so that traffic may be resumed. A large anvil, belonging to F. Birch, a blacksmith at Stafford Town, wai cither stolen a few days ago, or taken away by some one wishing to play a practical joko. At all events, the loser has suffered much

inconvenience and loss in consequence, and will be glad enough to see his property in its usual place once more. If a joke has been practised the player should be rewarded for his cleverness. Waeden's Cottbt. golds bobottgh. (Before Michael Kcogh, Esq., Warden.) Thursday, October 17. Shepherd and Party v. Paull and Party. — Objecting to registration of tunnel tail race at Pretty Woman's. Case adjourned till 18th inst. Lafrank v. Morris. — Cutting away part of registered race, No. 5131, and so depriving complainant of water supply. L 5 claimed as damages. Case dismissed on it merits. Dike v. Gallagher and Others. — Failing to pay the sum of L 5 4s, due as share of dividend in a claim opposite M'Lean's store. Case dismissed on its merits. Kelly and Party v^ Nicholas and Party. — Cutting away supply of water from race No. 4373, situate at Callaghan's. Case adjourned till 24th inst. for Warden to view ground. STAFFOBD TOWN. Friday, October 18. Eaton and Co. v. Louton and Co. — Illegal possession of claim at Lamplough. Judgment for plaintiff, who is to hold two men's ground from the two eastern pegs. Shepherd and Co. v. Paull and Co. — Objection to registration of tunnel tail race at Pretty Woman's. Adjourned till 22nd instant for Surveyor's report. Tuesday, October 22. Shepherd and Party v. Paull and Party. — Objecting to registration of tunnel tail race. Objection overruled. Registration allowed. , Young and Party v. Coleman and Partj'. — Objecting to registration of tail race at Quinn's Terrace. Objection withdrawn on condition of race being ilunicd across Coleman's claim, and rot interfering with water supply of objectors. Resident MAaisTEATE's Coubt. Thursday, October 17. GOLDSBOBOTJH. (Before Michael Kcogh, Esq., R.M.) Fisher and Co. v. Casey and Co. — Claim Ll4 Is 6d. Case adjourned till 21st inst. Same v. M'Mahon— Claim L 3 2s 6d. Judgment by consent for amount claimed, with costs of Court. Charleton v. Carmen — Claim L 5 10s. Case dismissed with costs of Court. Monday, October 21. Fisher and Co v. Casey and Co — Claim Ll4 Is Gd. Judgment for amount claimed, with costs of Court. Thomson v. Shinkwin — Claim L 7 3s 2d. Case withdrawn. Same v. Ford— Claim Lls 16s 9d. Judgment for amount claimed, with costs of Court. Same v. Toohey — Claim L 22s 4d. Case withdrawn. Same v. Warren — Claim LI lls Gd. Case dismissed. Two witnesses allowed 10s. Same v. Kennedy — Claim LlO. Judgment by default with costs. Same v. Fraser. Same v. Gardiner. Judgment for amounts claimed, with costs. Same v. Salamon and Moss — Claim Ll2 12s 2cl for meat. Adjourned till 22nd October, at Stafford Town. Same v. Power — Claim LS Gs sd. Judgment by default for amount claimed, •w ith costs of Court. Same v. King — Claim L 3 Gs 2d. Case withdrawn. Same v. Casey — L 22s Gd for meat. Withdrawn. Same v. Lochorc — Claim L 7 18s 4d for meat. Paid into Court. Same v. Mackin — L 77s 7d. Same v. Flannery — L 4 9s. Judgment by default for amount claimed. Kirkpatrick v. Hoddley — L 3 3s. Judgment by default. Frith v. Perry— L6 Gs lOd. Judgment for amount claimed with costs of Court. Panic v. Miller— Claim LlO lls Gd. Judgment for L 6 Is 6d. STAFFOED TOWN. Tuesday, October 22. Mullins v. Kirk. Fitzpatrick v. Webster. No appearance in either case. Poschig v. Skipper — Claim L 4. Judgment by default. Stafford v. Wheeler— Claim L 3. Judgment by default. Adams v. King. Scotlock v. Kinsella. No appearance. Cbiminal Cases. goldsboeough. Thursday, October 17. Breach of Vagrant Act by fraudulently obtaining money. — Patrick Cullen,charged with this offence, was remanded till the 22nd inst. STAFFOBD TOWN. Friday, October 18. Breach of the Destitute Persons Relief Ordinance. — William O'Loughlin, summoned for'this offence, was discharged, the case having been withdrawn. Tuesday, October 22. Drunk and Disorderly. — Robert Montgomery, for this offence, was fined 10s. Committing a Breach of tho Peace within view of a Constable. — Robert Montgomery was fined 103 for having committed this offence. Breach of the Vagrant Act by fraudulently obtaining money. — Michael Cullen was charged with obtaining the sum of Ll from Mr Binnie, a baker, at Stafford Town, by stating that he was one of the firm of Cullen Bros, Hokitika. The charge was sustained, and Mr Daniel Cullen, of Hokitika, stated that prisoner was in no way connected with him in business. The prisoner was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labor. The Court then adjourned.

At a dinner-party in Franco a toast was given, " Tho land we live in." " With all my soul," responded an Irishman; "here's to poor Child Ireland !" (For remainder of News see UU Page.)