MELBOURNE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 197, 20 September 1854, Page 6

MELBOURNE.

The New Dynasty.—Sir Charles Hotham they say, is going to turn out a Tartar. He is devoting himself assiduously to business, is determined to hear all complaints against offi-

cials, and promises to give redress where tlsL case demands it. Officialism is trembling, and| resignations in high quarters are confidently looked for. We already hear rumours that the new man will turn out a tyrant. We do not believe this ; at least, we do not as yet, see any reason for believing it. If he puts officialism to the right about, we should call him a reformer, and not a tyrant. If he subdue the insolence and the indolence of office, he will be pardoned if he display a little despotism in the doing it. A pack of hungry, greedy dogs, are not easily managed without a whip. But the range of his despotism, it is feared by some, will soon be extended. The officials first, and the people next. It may be; but we do no apprehend it. A martinet generally likes to stand well with the people. To the extent that he is unpopular as an officer, he seeks compensation by aiming to become popular in general society. This is a contradiction of character often observed. A man who has the reputation of being a fierce agitator, often surprises people by the gentleness of his private demeanour; and many a one, who is a perfect demon in his family, sets himself up as the apostle of liberty and peace to the world. Considering the number of toadies and place-hunters that have been prowling of late about.the Government Offices, one of the best qualification for a Governor, is to be able to say "No." Mr. La Trobe could say this to the diggers, but he could not say it to the Squatters. Foster could say it to Englishmen and Scotchmen, but could not say it to Irishmen. Neither of them could say it to the officials. If Sir Charles Hotham can do it, he will, other things being equal, be the man for his post.— Gold Digger's Advocate.