TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1229, 30 April 1864, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Council sleeps! Hush! Hush! It sleeps! The innocent prattle lias ceased; its gusts of passion have died away ; its charming merriment is over. The dear little body has sunk to repose, hugging its latest toy—the ltakaia railway. Let the nurse remove it now; it is a dangerous plaything; and must not be shown to the child again, lest it be hurt if much handled.

Gut does the Council sleep? Or is this still waking, but in another state ? Mr. Bealey, let us say, is another Captain Wilson, dealing with honorable members as that nautical savant did with the boys in the Town Hall. With a pass of his hands, lo! they are a Council—deep-thinking, clear sighted, wise to legislate. Ask them any possible question, it is answered; propose any impossible act, it is done. But reverse the hands, the state of coma is over; and the little boys return to the outer world again, wondering how they could have said and done such marvels.

The well-known gentleman who has beeu so often spoken of during the session as "the honorable member for Heathcote"is one of those who may marvel in his ordinary state at his doings in political trance. Besides the chapter of revelations, in which, in his own wonderful manner, he made everybody

believe better of Moorhouse than Moorhouse asserted of himself, there were passages of singular interest in that gentleman's sayings of the session. There was, for instance, an astonishing speech about revenue to be raised from run-holders. Now, an ordinary man, proposing the scheme which Mr. Moorhouse proposed, must have offended somebody. But the member for the Heathcote has a way of getting to his point which the Irish soldier would have envied who wished in his single person to " surround" the enemy. Mr. Moorhouse approaches his subject from every quarter at once; so that every one may believe that the speaker is driving in his own direction. Four interpretations at least might have been put upon Mr. Moorhouse's motives, each of them as well supported as the other, as follows:—

1. That he really desired to raise a fair revenue. 2. That he wanted to flatter the farmers by squeezing the squatters. 3. That he wanted to oblige the squatters by giving them a long tenure at double rent instead of treble.

4. That it was all a trick of opposition. Now ministers, farmers, squatters, and opposition all had a reason for approving the plan, and Mr. Moorhouse's glory thereby was great. But Mr. Tancred and Mr. Hall are not now in the greenness of their political growth; and so, whatever the motive was, Mr. Moorhouse took nothing but glory by his scheme.

But perhaps on Thursday night last Mr. Moorhouse was happiest. The question appeared to be in a general way whether the former administration could make out that the present administration was in error; or whether the existing Government could prove that the previous Government had committed a fault. And as, according to the poet—" A sorrows's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things," the subject selected for the duel was the railway opening festivity, lieferring to our report of that solemn ceremony, we do not find that either administration, past or present, was excluded; or that, being present, either Government, existing or previous, took too much champagne. There can be no other cause of quarrel in the subject of debate itself. Indeed, to patch up a peace between the parties, nothing would be so good as another railway opening. A bumper of good liquor Will end a quarrel quicker Than justice, judge, or vicar. We give the advice gratis. But in our benevolence we are wandering from the point. Mr. Rolleston vu very hard on Mr. Maude. Mr. Moorhouse reminded Mr. Rolleston that it was Ministerial to err, and hoped, in a few sessions, to find in the Government the mercy which accompanies a sense of misdeeds— the charity which comes of a multitude of sins. But his language was curious, rivalling in broken metaphors the famous speeches of Lord Castlereagh. Our reporter has judiciously omitted the passage, but it is too good to be lost. "He (Mr. Moorhouse) reminded the Government that they were now new brooms, but by and by they would need to have their own vestments washed. By that time they would be conscious of a beam in their own eye, and would be more ready to cover the nakedness of their brother." If the honourable gentleman has any of these brooms, with eyes, vestments, and brothers to fit, he had better apply for space in the Otago exhibition. Really Mr. Moorhouse should be more careful of these flights of fancy. He should refrain from •' throwing a superior article into a common average " of talk. Last night the session ended, and the members separated till next July. The Horticultukal and Acclimatization Society.—On Tuesday morning a deputation from the above society, consisting of Messrs. Stoddart,

Hill. W. Thomson, Wakefield, and Brooke, waited upon the the Provincial Secretary for the purpose of asking the consent of the Government for the occupation of the Domain and a portion of Hagley Park for the uses of the society ; also to obtain the promise of a grant of £1000 for immediate planting and arranging the ground for the reception of such birds, animals, &c., as the society desire to introduce. The deputation met with a most eucouraging reception from the Executive, who intimated their intention of bringing the matter at once before the Council, and giving it their support. The Gold Discoveries.—The news of the discovery of gold, at a comparatively easy distance, and in a country affording so many advantages in facility of access and the comforts—if such a term can be applied—of a diggers life, has created great excitement among us. The Pelorus bids fair to rival the diggings of the good old days of Victoria. That class of the population happily designatedas " rolling stones " are in full activity. Groups may be seen clustered around those centres of gossip—the publichouse bars, eagerly reading the local journals, and discussing the prospects of the new country of promise. Every now and then men, dressed in the orthodox costume, and carrying the conventional swag, may be encountered plodding their way with determined tramp, and apparently sanguine of success. The newspapers abound in advertisements relative to the means of conveyance to the happy land. The tinsmiths are driving a roaring trade in wash dishes, &c., and spades are (in commercial phrasej decidedly looking up. The intelligence has readied the up-country districts, and as the gold-fever is contagious, there will no doubt be somewhat of an exodus of the labouring population. The accounts from the Pelorus continue encouraging; stores are being conveyed thither in. considerable quantities, and one great source of privation is spared the diggers, namely the want of fuel. The neighbourhood is described as being surrounded with bush, so that no apprehensions of suffering on this score need be entertained. At all events

the population seem on the qui vive, every one being anxious to try his fortune in the new lottery. On sober reflection, it appears singular that the existence o£ gold in the locality should have remained so long undetected. Persons must for some time beea dozing in the very place which is now such a seen© of activity. The inhabitants of that modern sleepy hollow, Nelson, have been roused from their normal state of coma, and like their prototypes are most probably startled at the excitement and confusion which so unexpectedly, and at the same time so pleasantly disturbed their protracted nap. We congratulate them on the renewal of their old cherished prospects of mineral wealth ; and we sincerely trust that the Pelorus diggings may be the means of giving a permanent shove a-head to both Nelson and Marlborough.

Wellington and the Panama Contract. — A letter from the Superintendent of Wellington waa received on Thursday and read in the Council, in answer to the application of the Provincial Government of Canterbury for co-operation in guaranteeing the Panama contract. His Honor states that he will propose to the Council, which is to meet in about a month, to guarantee £15,000 as one half of the sum required.

New Zealand Exhibition.—A meeting of the local committee for Canterbury was appointed to be held at the office of the Provincial Secretary, on Wednesday last, but as only two gentlemen, the Yen. the Archdeacon of Akaroa and I)r. Donald, attended, no business was transactor!. It was resolved to hold another meeting, of which due notice will be given by advertisement.

Heathcote Heading Roqais. —On Wednesday last a meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Dixon, Ferry road, for the purpose of establishing a reading room in the Hwithcote district. The Rev. G. (Jholmondely, who occupied the chair, remarked that the great want felt by the parish was a reading room where the young men of the place could attend of an evening. He hoped that this deficiency would he supplied, and that classes for instruction would be set on foot, and that persons friendly to the institution would come forward and assist it by the delivery of lectures. &c. It was decided at the meeting that an institute to be designated the Heathcote Parish Reading Rooms should be a once established. The Ilev. G Cholmondely was elected president, Messrs. Kennaway, R. Davis, J. Hopkins, and Newell, being appointed a committee to carry the objects of the society into effect. A code of regulations was drawn up, and the terms of subscription were fixed at 4il per annum. Donations of books, periodicals, &c., are solicited, and will be gladly received by the committee, or by Mr. Hopkins, Post-office, Ferry road. On the following Monday the reading room was opened. There was a good attendance of members; forty names were enrolled, and fifty six books and newspapers (including the journals of the province) were sent as donations. Messrs. Laurie and Millton kindly presented the institute with two handsome lamps. We understand that it is the intention of the ladies and gentlemen residing in that vicinity to give a concert in aid of the funds.

Fire.—On Friday evening last, about 10 30 p.m., a fire broke out at the Halswell, on the premises occupied by two Germans, named Vielbrock and Roghen; 1300 bushels of wheat and oats were destroyed. The grain was in two stacks, and the loss to the owners is very considerable. They are both of them steady and respectable men, and so much esteemed by their neighbours, that a subscription has been set on foot with the view of re-inabursing them. We regret to add that the fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary.

Princess' Theatre.—On Tuesday last, Kiehar* the Third was presented for the benefit of Mis Aitken. The house was crammed, bearing emphatii testimony to the regard and esteem as well as thi admiration felt for the gifted lady wh< we learn is about to take her leave of the inha bitants of Christchurch. But it is to be hopet that she will reconsider her determination and, availing herself of the privilege aecordec to all ladies—that of changing their minds—will protract her stay amongst us. On this occasion slit sustained the parts of Queen Elizabeth in the tragedy, and that of the Bonnie Fishwife in 'the afterpiece. As might be expected, she received an ovation at the hands of the audience, her entrance being welcomed with loud and continued plaudits. Although she has no great share in the play, she rendered that little with her usual taste and feeling, her lamentation " while weepine for her children and refusing to be comforted" being very excellently rendered. Miss Merton and Miss Ansted played the Lady Anne and the Duchess of York respectively; both showed a marked improvement upon their usual style of acting. Mr. Newton was Richard; he acted it on the whole, very successfully. His enunciation was perhaps a little too rapid, and in some instances he raised his voice somewhat unnecessarily. Some of the dialogue was, however, very well delivered, and he managed the tent scene capitally. Buckingham was well supported bj Mr. Manly, whilst Messrs. Pollock, Howe, and St. George ably discharged the parts allotted to them. Mr. Shiels played Henry VI.; he looked and acted the part with all that skill and attention he always devotes to the characters allotted to him. His idea of Henry's gentle and uuambitious character was a very correct one, whilst as to his appearance, it exactly reproduced the effect of some of the old portraits of this unfortunate sovereign. He delivered some of the soliloquies with much clearness and force, the beautiful language in which the thoughts of the author are couched, losing nothing by his elocution. Mr. Ingles made the most of the characters he had to support. The parts of the young princes were played by Mr. Morrison and a young lad respectively, who went through their work very creditably. Mr. Hall made a first-rate Richmond. Altogether we may fairly congratulate the management on the successful result. The tragedy is at all times and with the best appliances, a difficult one to put on the stage. There is such a variety of characters, and so much bustle and rapidity of action that it tasks to the utmost the powers of those who undertake to produce it. The company at our theatre is but a limited one, and consequently every actor has " to play many parts." Besides, the" character of Richard is represented by the dramatist as such a detestable one that from first to last the sympathies of the audience are altogether against him. In this conception the author has chosen to represent him in the worst possible light His character is one of the greatest problems in history, some writers loading his memory with more crimes than it seems possible that one man could have committed, whilst others, among whom may be cited Horace Walpole in his Historical Doubts, have done their best to relieve him from the load of obloquy which rests upon his name. All are, however, agreed that he was a prince of great natural powers, and that to those powers Edward the IVth was mainly indebted for his possession of the English crown. Even his personal deformity has been canvassed and doubted. However, the art of the author will to the end of time prevail over any other impression which may be sought to be created, and Shakespeare's idea of his mental and bodily defects will always be received as the truth. To return to our notice of Tuesday's performance, we have to chronicle the result of the afterpiece, which was enthusiastically received by the audience, Miss Aitken being summoned before the curtain in order that they might express their appreciation of her effort! to minister to their gratification. The Colleen Bawn has been repeated for the last two nights. Yesterday was the benefit of Mr. Hall, When the play of All that Glitters is not Gold was given for the first time. The piece is written by Tom -Taylor, and was very successful in London. We have not space to give a detailed account of it In this impression; suffice it to say that it was very nicely acted, and received with great applause. The piece, a capital one in itself, was admirably played, better in fact than almost any piece we have seen produced at the theatre. Mr. Newton recited Shakespeare's Seven Ages, illustrated by some allegorical tableaux. The afterpiece of "The Man with the Carpet Bag" was not very favourably received. 'It should have been mentioned that the performances were under the patronage of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, of which institution Mr. Hall was one of the earliest promoters. At the close of the first piectf Mr. Newton, in a few graceful words, presented Mr. Hall with a gold watch and chain, in the name, of the company, as a testimony of their appreciation of the zeal and energy which he had displayed as lessee, and of also their personal regard for him. Mr. Hall then came forward amid prolonged cheering. When silence was restored, he said—" Ladies and gentlemen—l can assure you that this is to me a very proud moment, and it is also a very gratifying sight to see so many friends around me who have helped me in my undertaking. (Applause.) It was a matter of speculation, I grant you ; but the success of that undertaking does not rest with the exertions of John Hall alone, for, if it had not been for the kind assistance of many other gentlemen, I say that that undertaking would have proved an utter failure. I must allude to one, especially—Mr. Jenkins a gentleman whom I shull always respect for the willingness with which he placed his aid at my disposal. (Applause.) Now, ladies and gentlemen, there are others upon whose efforts this theatre has progressed. True it was opened mainly by my own exertions; but when I look around me I cannot help expressing my sincere gratitude to the ladies and gentlemen of this theatre for the marked energy they have one and all displayed in the duties they have been called upon to perform. They have striven and studied to help me in my speculation, and everything on their part has (been done simply to say "We have not failed." .(Loud applause.) And, ladies and gentlemen, I rthink our endeavours have met with very, very great •success. (Applause.) The theatre has been opened snow for a period of very nearly eighteen weeks; and during that time I think you will give us credit for having got through our duties pretty well. We have done the best we could towards- pleasing those of the public whose patronage we have had the honour to receive; all ha 3 been done by willing hands, and I am sure there is not one of us who can ever forget to appreciate the kindness and support of the inhabitants of Canterbury. (Great applause.) Had it not been for these ladies and gentlemen standing on the stage, we could never have got along. It is owing to their untiring efforts that the theatre has proved a success, because you have always had novelty presented to you which entailed a great deal of study, and I am bound to say, although, like myself, many of them are young actors, that in not a single instance have they neglected the studies devolving upon them. I hope, ladies and gentlemen, you will excuse me for making so few remarks; but I can assure you that for your support I am exceedingly obliged. I must also return my sincerest thanks to the members of the Fire Brigade for their patronage." Mr Hall then retired amid deafening applause. The seassn will terminate this day for about a fortnight. During the recess great | alterations and improvements will be effected both as regards the decoration of the house and the accommodation of the public. We would suggest that some little ornamentation should be added to the proscenium, which at present is very bare and inelegant. Miss Kate Grant, a favourite light comedienne, has arrived from the South, and has been engaged as a member of the Christchurch company.

Dramatic Reading.—Mr. Brad well gave a reading from Shakespeare's play of Hamlet to a numerous audience, at the Town Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday evening. The occasion was in honour of the tercentenary of the birth of Shakespeare, and for the benefit of the funds of the Lyttelton Colonists Society, and to be devoted to the purchase of dramatic works for the Library. Mr. Bradwell, in his opening address, asked the indulgence of the audience, owing to the serious indisposition under which he was suffering, and suggested the propriety of postponing the reading till Wtdnesday. lhe audience, however, became clamorous, and the first three acts of the play were read in Mr. Brad well's best style. Between the acts Messrs. Ilodge, Carder, Bell, and Merson delighted the assemblage with several songs. The Bays District Road Board. —What has become of the Road Board for the Bays district ? is a question often asked of us, and one we are unable to answer. The Akaroa and Wainui Board ftre doing their work well, and that in a quiet, unostentatious manner. " Awake from your •lumbers," 0 Bays, and follow the example set you by your Akaroa and Wainui brethren, Akaroa Post-Office. —Another change of Postmasters has taken, place in Akaroa, but whether a requisition has been the " magic wand " this time we are not aware. A Mr. Daniels has, we understand, been appointed in the place of Mr. Badeley, resigned. Solomon says, " in a multitude of counselors there is wisdom;" perhaps this slightly altered may suit Akaroa, " in a multitude of Postmasters there is efficiency." Considering there has been three Post-

masters within three months, if " new brooms sweep clean," Akaroa has been well served.

Akaroa Jetty.—The repairs of this jetty have been completed, and that in a manner highly creditable to the Engineer, Mr. J. F. Roberts, and the contractor, Mr. John Woodill. The same contractor is about commencing the extension of the jetty, and from the style of work done in the repairs we feel assured that strength and durability will be its characteristics.

Provincial Gazette.—The Gazette contains a a proclamation by his Honor the Superintendent fixihg the scale of tolls for the Heathcotc bridge, in conformity with the provisions of the Ordinance of 1862; the tolls will be doubled before the hour of 6 a.m. and after 9 p.m. The following changes are [ notified as respects the Telegraphic department:— ! Mr. George Bird to be station manager at Christehnrch, vice Mr. Abraham Sheath resigned; Mr. Gibbs Ross to be station manger at Lyttelton, vice Mr. George Bird transferred to Christchurch. Mr. Stephen McCarthy to be first telegraphist at Lyttelton; Mr. John Bull to be assistant telegraphist at Christchurch. Mr. Charles Augustus Tipping to be assistant telegraphist at Lyttelton. The adoption of the by-laws of the Municipal Council at Lyttelton is announced, The Gazette further contains a report of the Immigration Commissioners upon the ship liidian Empire, which speaks favorably of the arrangements of the vessel, and recommends the payment of the usual gratuities to the surgeon and other officers. The reservation of some sections of land in the Geraldine district for the purposes of public gardens and places of recreation is also notified.

COLONIAL. Mr. Weld arrived from Canterbury on Saturday, and had an interview with the Superintendent on the subject of the Panama contract. As the result of this negociation, we have been informed that the Provincial Government of Wellington are prepared, subject to the Provincial Council, to join the Canterbury province in contributing one half of the £30,000 required as a guarantee.— Wellington Independent, April 26. Important Shipping Insurance Case.—Thompson and Others v. the New Zealand Insurance Company. His Honor Mr. Justice Richmond, has given judgment at Dunedin on this case, which was as follows:—The action was brought upon a policy of insurance subscribed by the defendant's agent upon the plaintiffs vessel the steamer Prince Alfred. The particular risk against which the vessel was insured, is described in the policy as—" For general coasting voyages Hokianga and Kaipara excepted, for six months from the 2nd July, 1863, to the 25th January, 1864." In the margin of the policy are conditions restricting the vessel from proceeding to the ports on the West Coast of New Zealand, without special permission. The declaration states that the ship was lost while crossing the bar of the harbor of Wanganui. The question therefore raised was—Whether upon the true construction of the policy a voyage to Wanganui being a port on the West Coast was included in the risk insured against Upon this point the Judge gave a verdict for the plaintiff, remarking that " the ship was by the body of the policy, impliedly permitted to visit the West Coast. The marginal clause does not say ,that in order to supersede its operation permission need be expressly granted by a special clause; it is therefore enough if permission be granted by implication. I think the implication in the present case is sufficiently clear, and that the marginal clause is, by the terms of the clause itself, as effectually silenced as if it had been erased from the instrument." His Honor then proceeded to consider the validity of

the defendant's third plea, as follows : —" This plea in effect, states that the steamer on the passage <on which she was lost, was carrying on her upper deck cattle not secured in stalls or pens erected for the purpose with the approval of the Chief Marine Board, or any Local Marine Board. This is admitted to have beep an infraction of the 18th Sec-

tion of the Steam Navigation Act, 1862. The argument of the defendants is, that the voyage (that is to say, the particular passage out of Wanganui) on which the vessel was lost, is made illegal by the Act, and that, as a consequence, the policy cannot be recovered upon. The plaintiff on the other hand,

las argued, that contravention of the 18th section of

the Act entails no further consequence than liability to the penalty imposed by that section upon the master. The illegal act which the plaintiffs have committed is something not contemplated at the time of insurance, but casually done in the course of the coasting traffic of the vessel. A contract originally lawful cannot become illegal by relation through the mere omission by the party seeking to enforce it of some subsequent act which he is bound by law under a penalty to perform. Eyre v Shelly, 6 M and W, 270.

On the whole, I am of opinion that the illegal act of the plaintiffs neither rendered the policy void ab initio, nor constituted a breach of any implied condition of the policy; consequently, that the third plea, which merely sets forth the commission of the

illegal act, without averring that the loss of the vessel was occasioned thereby, is no answer to the action. The defendants may, if they please, have leave, on the usual terms, to amend this plea; otherwise there will be on both demurrers judgment for the plaintiffs."

Melbourne Dog Show.—ln reference to the Dog Show which has been held in Melbourne, the Argus says:—" Last night saw the conclusion of the great Dog Show; and, as often happens in our somewhat impulsive community, that about which it was difficult at first to beget an interest became in the end the topic of the day, and the centre of attention. On Thursday last, when a half-crown entrance fee was charged, the attendance of visitors comprised nearly 1500 persons, but yesterday—the shilling day—between 4500 and 5000 persons passed into the Exhibition-building. From about noon till long after darkness had set in, there were two nearly con-

tinuous streams of comers and goers. The receipts will, it is believed, clear all expenses, and perhaps leave a few pounds over. These expenses were by no means light, for the fittings, food for the dogs, and attendants, must have cost much, and over £100 was spent in prizes. Apropos of the prizes, several winners have expressed a desire not to receive either money or a medal, but something like an electroplated cup; and perhaps the directors will meet the general wish by allowing the prize-takers themselves to fix on the form which their two guineas' worth shall take. The marked success that has followed this really courageous attempt to establish dog shows —calculated to improve our breeds of dogs as much as shows of stock improve breeds of cattle —leads us to regard their recurrence at least once a year as pretty certain, and, if so, the event of the last two days will bring forth good fruit," Cricket. —We learn from the telegrams in the Argus, that a single-wicket match was arranged at Sydney, between Lawrence and Tarrant, for £100 a, side; but that owing to some misunderstanding it did not take place. It is also said that Lawrence had commenced an action against Parr for slander, but the nature of the alleged slander is not mentioned.

FOREIGN. Rapidity of Communication. — The Queen's Speech at the opening of the Imperial Parliament was transmitted to Paris in the space of six minutes. Five telegraph wires were employed for this purpose. The speecli contained a thousand words. The Maoris. —The following extract is translated from a paper on New Zealand, read by the celebrated French savant, C. Maunoir, before the French Geographical Society:—" It is difficult to define the Maori character, for it is a singular mixture of childishness and sagacity. Like most savages, they possess an extraordinary readiness for adapting the tone of their conversation to that of the persons who address them. This arises from the fact that they are distrustful, cunning, quick, and subtle observers; fickle, and as easily persuaded as children, they nevertheless cherish a deep sense of any wrong which they may imagine to have been done to their interests or their dignity, and will be sure to avenge it, it' it be in their power to do so. They hav:e not the faculty of reasoning abstractedly, but they have the gift of quick comprehension in the highest perfection. They have shown themselves 011 every occasion, brave and daring warriors. What'they are in battle, the English soldiers have learned to their cost. The Maoris have adopted many of the vices of the Europeans, without forsaking their own; they begin to display an extraordinary desire of gain, and are particularly clever in interpreting the precepts of the Gospel in such a manner as to make them harmonise with their tastes or their interests. In an engagement with the English, their guns were wadded with leaves of the Bible. Black and White. —One William Still, in a letter to the Philadelphia Press, dated the 11th ult., writes as follows: —"Iliad occasion to-day to come into Philadelphia from Germantown, and entered one of the city passenger carts for that purpose. Quickly the conductor approached me, and I tendered him the fare, but before he took time to hand me the change that was due to me, he invited me " to step out on the platform." " Why is this?" I remarked. " It is against the rules," he added. " Who objects," I inquired. "It is the aristocracy," he again added. "Well, it is a cruel rule! and I believe this is the only city of note in the civilized world where a decent colored man cannot be allowed to ride in a city passenger car." I told him th»t I paid

taxes, &c., but of course; it was all of no. avail. Hiding on the platform on a bitter cold day like this, I need not say, is almost intolerablej but to compel persons to pay the same as those who enjoy comfortable seats inside by a good fire seems quite atrocious. Yet I felt, under the circumstances, compelled to submit to the wrong for the sake of arriving at my place of business in due time. But before I arrived at my destination it began to snow, which, as I was already thoroughly chilled with the cold, made the platform utterly intolerable; hence I concluded to walk the rest of the distance, and accordingly got off, feeling satisfied that nowhere in Christendom could be found a better illustration of Judge Taney's decision in the Dred Scott case, in which he declared that " black men have no rights which white men are bound to respect," than are demonstrated by the " rules " of the passenger cars of the City of Brotherly Love. A venerable old minister of the Gospel, in going from here to his home at Frankford, one dark, cold, and rainy night last winter, while occupying the only place on the platform assigned for coloured people, was killed. Who has forgotten this fact ? One evening, in going home from a lecture, two elegantly dressed young women stepped into a car, and took seats. The conductor courageously brought the rules forward, and one of them instantly stepped i out, while the other remained. The car was stopped, and the conductor seized her, and actually, by physical force, thrust her out of the car. The father of this young woman pays several hundred dollars taxes annually; keeps his horse and carriage, and lives as nicely as most respectable citizens. But the God-given hue of the skin of his daughter rendered her obnoxious to the rules of the railway company, and she had to submit to the outrage."