ADDISON'S FLAT.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 177, 24 February 1868, Page 2

ADDISON'S FLAT.

(from a correspondent.) 22nd February, 1868. In my last I referred to the state of the weather being a little unfavorable. Since then no better weather could be wished for, and all seemed satisfied therewith. The two tunnel parties are vieing with each other; Younghusband's still keeping the lead. Several parties are running off their wash to-day for sale on Monday, and we hepe to hear of some good lots being sold. There was no "Warden's Court on Thursday —the weather being severe, Dr Giles made no appearance. Yesterday Dr Giles held an inquest on the body of a man named Pat Doolan, who had, on Wednesday, last committed suicide by cutting his throat. Several witnesses were examined, after which the jury returned a verdict, " That Pat Doolan came to his death by a wound in his neck, inflicted by his own hands, while laboriug under temporary insanity, from the effects of heavy drinking. After a few minutes for refreshments, Dr Giles opened a Magistrate's Court, when a miner was charged with being drunk and resisting the police in the exercise of their duty. He was imprisoned for one week. In the Warden's Court a long inquiry was made into the pegging-off of M'Carthy and party on the Cement Lead, Waite's Pakihi, when the original parties sustained their ground with costs. These parties have been surface digging there since June last. Two other cases of a similar nature were heard and simlar'v dealt with.

At the Darkie's Terrace, behind St John's Terrace, there is one crushing machine at work, and another will be ready lor work in a few days. These are worked by water-power, and are paying the shareholders from £9 to £ls per man weekly. A monster meeting of miners is called for to-night at the Casino, to discuss the propriety of sending delegates to the proposed Mining Conference, when delegates from Charleston and Brighton are to address the meeting. The feeling is fast growing in favor of Mining Boards.