The Westport Times AND CHARLESTON ARGUS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1868.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 329, 20 August 1868, Page 2

The Westport Times AND CHARLESTON ARGUS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1868.

Mr Lowe as was expected, has taken charge of the public works in tins portion of the Province, and went up to Addison's yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the road. Tenders for the maintenance of the tracks have already been accepted. We understand that negotiations have been entered into by the Athenaeum Committee for the purchase of Grant's hotel in Kennedy street, opposite the Custom House. We are not aware whether anything is likely to come of it, but a better site or building for the purpose could scarcely be procured if the funds permit.

A large number of people saw the Penn otf last night, amongst them many woe-begone creditors who were unwilling witnesses to their customers' departure. Some of those who had made preparations for flitting however were not successful, no less than three falling into the hands of btony hearted bailiff's, on going on board. We are glad to say that the proposition to present a suitable testimonial to Mr Kynnersley has everywhere been most warmly received. Even those who were most opposed to him, in connection with the April disturbances, cordially admit the great services he has rendered this coast, and the imperative duty of the public to acknowledge them on his retirement. We do not believe there is an individual in the over which he has held authority but will most gladly join in any movement of the kind, and the result of the feeling will be worthy of this porcion of the Nelson Province. Apropos of this subject we were misinformed iu reference to the meeting on Wednesday night. A committee consisting of the chief business men of the town was formed a week ago, and at their first meeting the official referred to was pressed to act as secretary pro tern. Another meeting was fixed for Monday last, but owing to a variety of circumstances could not be held, and this gentleman merely sent an intimation of the night being changed to Wednesday, to the previously chosen committee. We are glad to offer this explanation, and are also informed that as soon as the com-

mittee have matured their arrangements, public meetings will be held, as we suggested, at all the principal places on the Coast, on the subject. We observe by the Gazette, that the following gentlemen have been appointed Registrars of birth, marriages, and deaths, in their respective districts. C. Broad Esq., Charleston ; J. E. Dutton Esq, Cobden; W. S. Munday Esq. Westport; to have effect from the Ist proximo.

The Athenasum Committee met on Saturday last, at which were present the Rev W. Harvey, chairman, Messrs Munro, Kerr, Harris, M'Dowell, and Wbitfoord. The treasurer stated that no further payments had been made into the. bank since last meeting. The chairman sfrated the amount collected was £35. Mr Harvey was selected to canvass instead of Mr O'Conor. The following distribution of money to purchase books was agreed upon, namely, history, £2O ; poetry, £lO ; science, £10; fiction, £lO. Messrs Harris Whitfoord, and Kerr, were chosen as a committae to draw up rules for the guidance of the committee, and conduct of the institution, after which the committee adjourned until Saturday the 21st inst.