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Manawatu Herald, 1 October 1878, Page 2

Coach Accident. — Yesterday morning when the Wei' gton coach -was about a mile north of the PaikakariU, tho polehook gave way, and the three leading horses bolted off at full speed, Otto, who wan in charge of the coach, being unablo to hold them back. However, plariug the coach above high water murk, he immediately mounted one of the leaders, and hinglohanded galloped off after tho runaways. Coming up to them about a milca hoad» Otto saw at a glanco the harness must be cut, as the animals were down, and a big surf was rolling in. He accordingly dismounted, and rubhed iuto the water, and between each roller cut all tho gear possible away, holding with all his might to prevent the receding flood taking the horses further out. By dint of great energy and reaUy hard work, two horses were saved,the other being drowned. This was not all th<j trouble, for although fresh horses were brought up from Paikakariki, and all possible haste was made, the Waikanae River was up, and tho coach had to go inland, in order to cross. However, splendid time was made, and although the coach did not leave Waikauae until 20 minutes to 1, Otto drove into Foxton in time to catch the train. Ho well deserves credit for his plucky and successful management of hia team.

The Evening Post. — We have before us the Evening Po:t, which has recently been again enlarged. Those who remember its early issues, when it was one-half the size of this journal, may heartily congratulate the enterprising proprietors upon the great success the Post has achieved. It stands pre-eminent amongst the Press of this colony. The Post has now attained a weekly circulation of 27,000 copies.

Another Saw-mill. — We understand a sawmill is about to be started at Te Muire, 17 miles up tho Manawatu lliver. A mill was formerly at work on the site, tho motive power bein^ water ; but when the Foxton and Pahnerston tram was started, Manson and Bartholomew, tho owners, re» moved the machinery to Palmerston, for use in cutting the sleepers for the line. Steam will be employed, and tho engine is expected to arrive in a few days. Mr Cribb is said to be the owner of tho new mill.

Flag Station. — Yesterday, Mr J. T. Stewart, District Engineer, was engaged in laying off tho site for a flag Btation at Banesy Farm (Mr C. Simpson's), about 9£ miles from Foxton. We believe Mr Simpson will have a largo amount of produce to export this year, and the flag station to be erected will prove a great convenience to the adj acent settlers.

Shake. — A shock of earthquake was experienced yesterday morning, about 7 o'clock. The direction appeared to be from W.toE.

Railway Wharves.— Foxton stands very well upon the list of New Zealand iiaihvay Wharves, for tho amount of its receipts. The following are the amounts recoived at tho various wharves, in the order of iniority according to amount : — Greymouth, £138 J. Auckland, £100 ; Foxton, £78 ; Westport £59 7s ; Pictou, £59 2s ; Kaipr-a, £ob ; New Plymouih, £18.

Railway Eeturns. — The New Zealand Railway Returns for August are published in tho Gazette of Thursday last. The revenu* on the Wanganui line for tho four weeks amounted to £11)36, made up as follows :— Passengers, parcels, fee, £97C > goods and livo stock, A'9o2 ; Foxton wharf dues, £78. The receipts for tho corresponding period in the previous year wore £811 lia 3d.

Stock Sales.— ln another coli'iun Mr Freeman R. Jackson, of Wanmainr", announces the dates of his stock sales for the month of October. These sales of Mr Jackson's are an institution at Wanganui, We attended the one held last Wednesday, when a large numbor of sheep, cattle, r id horses wero yard. 1 and sold. About 250 people wero present from various parts of the Manawatu, Wang: mi, end Patea districts, and good prices wero realised.

Daxcm-'Tha. Submerged. — By telegraph wo learn that on Saturday last, tho Clutha river overflowed its banks, and inundated the town of Balclutha. All the principal streets were like rivers, "water iv some places being up to the laddie flaps.

Nor so Much hy Ham-

, — A dep:i r itio:i

from Parjwomri wnitol upo:i tho Bo dof E.luo.ition on Wednesday yog i l ' % ''ieir ■""stiicf-, ■ d r • cpidi'do resu'toil. It appears a •rontlom:m residing theiv, smio ye:-vs :iU'o made a present of .in acre of j, omul for education 1 "" p* .oses, w! oh has : i dun course, reverted to tho Bomd. But (!• ing the conversation ' 'H Board Room, several members spoke of Mr F./oelr -d hav T ig {•ivon two ncrns. v. 's wont on for a long time, vn 1 " at last said one of tho deputation, ratluv a smart old fellow, "But you'vo only got one ace from Mr Freehand !" " Oh \

no,"

responded a very Liow" g member, "we got anothor acre the other day. Here's the conveyance." Tho Board Hioughfc the deputy was cornered, but on gl" 'ciiig at the map with the convoy anco, a loud fit of rol'V 'nsr laughtor ro^ed forth from the deputation, as they cried in chorus, "It's the same acre. You never had it t' now, and he' has just signed the conveyance." The knowing member subsided, and "ie whole Board joinod heartily in the joke.

Marriage and Divoiice. — That deputation cpme to ask that two schools ir'ght be united. After a long talk with the deputies, it was agreed to unite them. But then a round-faced Presbyterian parson, who tat at the Board, said " See hero ! You must not think, that if, at the end of a year, you want lo bo separated again, the Board will do it." Upon this members pricked up the'- ears, as the clergyman had evidently got tho marriage service ' • his mind. Loud laughter burst forth whon the chair gruffly said " Oh ! he's a parson, you know." But tho mirth became uproarious when a canny Scott said " Aye, but we'll not allow any divorces, after you're once married."

Telegraphic. — We regret to hea* that Mr J. W. G naway, officer in charge of the Foxton Post and Telegraph Office, has been a'Mng for somo days past, having been obliged to take to his bed nearly tho whole of last week. As there is a considerable press of work at the Foxton office, and moreover, as it is a transmitting station, Mr S. Luxford, one of tha relieving officers has an "ved "n Fexton, and w'"" temporarily perfo lMr Gannaway's duties, until that gentloman has fully recovered.

The Stewaud ov the Jaxe Douol'S. — In tho Resident Magistrate's Cor .-, Wellington, on Thursday last, — Edwards sued It. S. Martin, manager of the N.Z.S.S. Co.^ for the sum of £10, for wrongful dismissal from tho steamej Jane Douglas.- Mr Bell appeared f<r the pla* itiff, and Mr Ti i avers j jun.,forthe defendant. — Plaintiff deposed that he had been act" ng as steward for the steame" Jane Douglas, and had been summarily dismissed when the sterner was laid up for repairs. No reason had been given him for his discharge. — Mr Henry Bennett deposed that he had held the position of providore for the New Zealand Shipping Comp my for some years. . During his tonure of office it was not customary to discharge -a steward summarily.- It was the practice to discharge hands Avhon tho vessel was laid up, but the men always rcjeived notice. — Plaintiff recalled, staled that ho had been discharged by the pursers and not by the master. — Captain Fraser, raastor of tho Jane Douglas, deposed that he had power under his articles to dismiss the man without notice. — Mr Deacon, agont for the Anchor Line of steamers, deposed that masters iv the company which ha represented, coulJ dismiss their men at twenty-four hours' notice. He did not think it was the rule to discharge a man while tho vessel was laid up, and immediately appoint another iv his place. — His Worship said that notwiatandiug the clause in the article*, ho hold that a man could not bo 9uuunarily dismissed without some valid cause, and ha would therefore give judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs. — Mr Travers aaked leave to appeal. — His Worship said he would bo very glad if Mr Travera would appeal, so as to have the point authoritatively settled.

Censij Ketl-rxs.— Tha tables rotating to the population and houses of Lac colony, according to the census of 3rd March, 1878, (in anticipation of the complete abstracts), have been present; 1 to Parliament in pi— » suance cf the Census Act, 1577. The total population of the colony, exclusive of Maoris, in set down at 414,412, of which 230.993 were mules, and 183,414 females, and the ir iber of half -castes 968 males and 979 females, and of Chinese 4421 males and 9 females. The m nber of inhabited ho uses and huts is set down at 70,657, md of tents »ud other dwellings with canvas roofs at 2931. The nr nber of travelers and persons sleeping under drays or camping out is stated at 129 Europeans and 13 Ch' \ese. l->e population in the 63 counties of the colony (exclusive of thssc I: viug in boroughs), is put down at 143,52!) males and 103,788 females ; the number of ' ">abited houses and huts being 48,203, and uninhabited 311 U. The total population in the 59 boroughs of the colony is 103,028, of which 83,899 are males, and 79,129 females. The population and dwellings in the several pro\"nci restricts (oxclusivo of Mooils) is thus stated — Auckland, 44,800 raulei, 37,801 fwnalos, total, 82,661; Tarana.' ', 5173 males, 4290 females, total, 94(53; 'Werutfton, 27,877 males, 23,192 females, total, 51,009 ; Hawko's Bay, males 8509, femr'es, 6506, total, 15,015 ; Marlborough, o-18'i males, 3274 females, total, 7557; Nelson, 14,385 mr'es, J 0,743 females, total, 26,128; Westland, males, 10,557. females, 0355, total, 16,932 , Canterbury, 50,424 males, 41,498 fer ~les; total, 91,922 ; Otago, 64,850 males, 46,019 females, total, 114,469.

Manpt '.ugh B.— On l.ichy evening la&t, Mr Purcell receivod information from Wellington that tho Government did not intend to offer any evidence is tho cases of Beg,'na v. Uarnotl, and Regina v. Wahle. for manslaughter. It was also intimated that the witnesses need not attend, but the accused -would bo required to surrender.

The right coiivse has been adoptee l , as, if the cases had gone *o lilr", the Grand Jr y would most certainly have throw 1 out the bi M . ill- llurnelfc pud Mrs Wahlo should never have beo.i committed for trial.

Tex: :n.-:. — In ov • advertising columrs 2lr Clark, of Woll" ij,..on, " vites tenders for leasing town section 42 (3 43 in

Foxton

It is fiKximALLY admittf:) by everybody who has visited Jacobs' Athenaeum iiazaai-, that it is the only shop in town that contains a good and complete assortment of Fancy Gaods and Jewellery suitable for Presents, Birthday Giftf, or Wedding Presents. Parties requiring any of tho above articles will save themselves a lot of trouble by calling and inspecting the immense assortment, which is 100 gigantic to particularise by advertisement. — Advt.]