SOUTHLAND.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1265, 19 July 1864, Page 4

SOUTHLAND.

We have much satisfaction in announcing that the works on both lines of railway will be re-commenced this morning, and it is probable that by the end of the week a large number of men will he employed upon the lines. There can be but little question that an almost immediate relief will bo felt by our mercantile and trading community,as a considerable amount of capitul must necessarily be expended, and much money put in circulation, in consequence of the resumption of these works. Employment will also be aflbrded to many of our labouring population during the remaining winter months. We trust that the Government will spare no effort, so that both lines may be speedily in operation, for we are convinced that u large spirit of commercial enterprise will be evoked by the opening of these railways for traffic. We may mention that yesterday I lie ship Charlotte Jane, from London, arrived at Muff Harbour, having, amongst other cargo, three locomotives and a quantity of railway plant for the province. Two engineers have also arrived as passengers, to fit up the locomotives.—Daily News, July 11. We have now the opportunity of congratulating the province upon the actual recommencement of the railway works. The orders issued by the Government are to prosecute the Northern line to the Makarewa to completion, as rapidly as possible. Unless very unfavourable weather sets in, this work will be finished in less than three months—and might even be completed in two months. The great embankment on the Bluff line is also to be proceeded with energetically. A day or two may yet elapse before the full complement of men are set to work. But we are fairly in a position to announce that operations are resumed.—lbid. The rumour is acquiring strength and consistency, that his Honor the Superintendent will meet the Provincial Council on Monday next with an announcement of his resignation of office. The following return of revenue, immigration and emigration, for the Province of Southland, is taken from the Southland Times of the 2nd inst.:—'• As will be observed on reference to our commercial columns, the total Customs' revenue for the quarter ending 30th June, 1864, amounts to £9,614 19s 8(1. The revenue for the corresponding quarter of last year was £15,000, or about £6000 more."