CHARLESTON NEWS.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 335, 27 August 1868, Page 2

CHARLESTON NEWS.

In consequence of the recent decision given by Judge Clarke, several holders of double area claims granted under the old regulations have made fresh applications i r order to have their ground surveyed and secure a proper title to the same. 'Some seven or eight claims are thus affected, and in order to allow time for making new applications and prevent jumping the Warden has advertised that protection is accorded for the space of fourteen davs. The benefit in aid of the Hospital given by the Foley Troupe on Tuesday evening, was as usual a complete success. The Theatre which was given by the proprietors, Mersrs Foyne and Sturt free of charge, was well filled in every part, and the varied bill of fare offered on the occasion appeared to be thoroughly well appreciated by a delighted audience. The late rainfall has been very beneficial to the miners, and machines that were for some days working short hours, owing to want of water, are now again in full work, day and night. We do not hear of many large shares changing hands. A share however, in the Maori Chief claim has just been sold to one of the wages men, but the price has not transpired. This is a valuable engine claim on the Back Lead, with a long time of work before them. A share in the well known Dublin City claim on the same lead, was sold a few days ago, under pressure, and was bought a bargain by a speculator from Greymouth, at a price equal to about £2OO. The neighbouring claim of Savage and party's, have just got into good working order the plates show the improved quality of the ground they are getting into. They are putting thvcugh about 60 tons per diem, and can always depend upon a full supply of water power. There have been no arrivals or departures of shipping in Constant Bay for some days past, in consequence of the heavy sea prevailing. There is some fcilk of the Waipara steamer paying us a visit soon, as also the Lyttelton, but steamer's visits to our port are too much like angel's—few, and immeasurably far between.