The Westport Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1872

Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 1002, 6 September 1872, Page 2

The Westport Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1872

Speculation in Wellington runs high as to the probable result of the no confidence motion. Betting, iuling by latest advices, at oto I against the Government. Mr Fitzherbert's speech of nine hours duration having created a strong feeling in favor of the opposition. During the unprecedented political struggle We 1 ngton has been in a, ferment or excitement and the most strenuous efforts and most lavish promises have been made, on either side, to secure A private telegram to the Dunedin 'Star' from Wellington says:—"The Ministry is apparently safe, notwithstanding Wellington jobbers, ratters, and place hunters. Great pressure is being used by the aristocratic lords against the Ministry ; and some of them are betting 5 to 4 against the Government. The means being used are disgraceful," But the Wellington co'-res-pondeut to the 'Star' is presumed to be a strong Ministerial supporter. The 'Daily Times' states that most people would be glad to see a coalition Ministry, comprised of Me-srs Vogel, {Stafford, and M'Lean. Genius, enthusiasm, experience, sound sense, and solid acquirements need to be combined in any administration to conduct the affairs of the country to the satisfaction of the people. The 'Post' mentions following "pairs" as being arranged for the decision on Mr Stafford's motion: —" For the Government— Messrs Macandrew, Pearce and Steward. For tha resolutions—Messrs R. Richardson, Bradshaw, Curtis, and two Maori members. The last remaining house on the seaward side of Gladstone Street, Simpson's boot storo, has been removed on rollers and will be placed next Mr. Sheahan's Hotel in Lyttleton Street; and a few more heavy tides will maiie auobher wide breach in the buildings on the opposite side of Gladstone Street. The surf ha 3 washed away the shingle from underneath one corner of the City Hotel, and Tuesday morning at high tide the salt water Htood in pools at the P<. st Office Hotel corner. The funeral of the late Mr Romario Zala took place yesterday afternoon at the Orawaiti Cemetry, and was attended by a numerous gathering of those who had known him. Wo havo been asked by Mr Antonio Zala to express his heartfelt thanks to those who paid this last token of respect to ie in ■ uory of his departed relative, and also to those who unweaviedly assisted in the search for, and ultimate recovery of the body

Tho forming' and draining of Lyttelton street by private enterprise is now nearly completed and similar work is being performed in Cobden street-, and will soon be cotnnvnied in NcLson street. It is rumored that Mr Curtis has been induced by the pressure of passing political events to promise payment of one-half of tho expense of torming the two last n:imed streets although the application of residents in Lyttelton street was suinmnrily refused, on the plea that all available money for such purposes had been already expended or appropriated.

Another cargo boat was launched on the liver on Wednesdey, and, according to usual custom, the owners and their friends took a short trial trip therein, and with grog and EQ'isic aboard made merry in trne boatman fashion. The new boat is painted a bright scarlet colour, and will thus prove a conspicuous object in her trips up and down river.

It is proposed by tho church wardens of St. John's Church to organise a free gift auction bazaar at an early date, in aid of the funds of the church.

Tho following obituary notice appears in the ' Examiner ': —D:ed, At Melbourne, on the 19th instant. Sirs Iloskins;. wife of Mr W. Hopkins, late of the Theatre Koyal,

Melbourne. This lady, whose maiden namo was Wallaok, and whoso father and undo attained great theatrical celebrity in London and America forty years ago, won considerable reputation on the starts as a vocalist and actress both in England anil in the Australian colonies under the assumed nam>' of Miss Julia Ilarland. She left the stage) several years aj*o, and has lived in retirement in Melbourne.

The ' Bendiijo Evening News' writes:— •'Wo are informed, on good authority, that a miner at Sebastian has received a letter from liia brother, also a gold miner, who is in the Northern Territory. The writer says:—' No such alluvial diggings have been found in Victoria as there are hero. I sunk a hole 14 feet, and got, 158 ounces of gold nff the bottom."' —The information iB not authenticated The Provincial Gazette of the 29th nit, contains a notification that gold mining leases will be granted at. the expiration of two months to the following companies : Homeward Bound, 6 acres ; Boatmans, Nos. 5 and C North, ou Thompson's line; Albion, 1(5 acres, 3 roods, Nos. 3 ami 4 North, Thompson's line; Lucknow, 7 acreß, I rood, 10 poles; Boatman 3, Thompson's line ; Nil Desperandutn, 1G acres, 2 roods; Larry's Creek, No. 6 North of Potter's; Black Ball, l2 acres, 1 rood, 20 poles ; No. 7, South of Potter's; Try Again, 16 acres, 2 roods; Murray Creek, No. 2 North, Anderson's line ; Prince of Wales, 7 acres, 1 rood, 27 poles; Larry's Creek, Nos. 5 and 6 South of Prospectors; Fiery Cross, 6 acres, 2 roods, 22 poles, Boatman's No. 1 North on Caple's line; Painkiller, 9 acres, 3 roods, 22 poles, at Painkiller Creek ; White Cross, 5 acres, 1 rood, 38 poles ; Boatman's, No. 3 South Gaifney's line; Walhalla, 1 acres, 1 rood. 33 poles, Boatman's, No. 1 North, on Caple's line ; Comet, 8 acres, 3 roods, 31 poles ; Larry's, No. 4 South on Potter's line; Northern light, 16 acres, 0 roods, 38 poles, Boatman's, No. 2 North of Byrnes' or. Caple's line; James McGavin and party, 7 acres; Shamrock Lead, Addisons Flat. Applications for leases made by the following companies in the Inangahua district have been refused :—Battler, Hose of New Zealand, Southern Cross, United, Perseverance, Advance, Platus, Undaunted and Sons of Freedom.