ST. BATHANS.—November 16.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 42, 19 November 1869, Page 3

ST. BATHANS.— November 16.

(From our own Correspondent.) A change has taken place in the weather ; rain is falling steadily, rejoicing the hearts of miners'and agriculturists. The pluvial supply is much wanted here, as tailings are accumulating at an enormous rate. What will be done with them will become, in ; the future—and especially at Mount-Ida, as I noticed on a recent visit—a quest'o yaxata. It is high time that" energetic steps were taken, at least in your district, to provide for their continued discharge. \Ye are better off in this respect, but, judging from the change oflevfd which is taking place here, .give the a very short lease indeed if something i* not done at on~a to eounreract the rapid silting up of all its outlets. \\ r e have good and reliable accounts from Maerewhenua and from Bendigo (xully. The news is very encouragiiig, and many here will probably try their fortune at these places after Christmas. The only difficulty lies in the choice. " How happy I could be with either," &c.

An unusual spectacle was presented to my astonished gaze yesterday. A devotee of Bacchus, in whom combativeness was apparently strongly developed, ran amuck in the street, assaulting every one within reach. Our only preserver of the peace (Mr. Morton) being absent on duty, several amateur policemen arrested the delinquent, and conveyed him ignorainiously to the lock-up, where doubtless sober reflection will, by this time, have convinced him that the Queen's lieges are not to be knocked down with impunity in these orderloving times. Two important appeal cases from this place were decided last week at Mount Ida by Judge Gray: The first defined the power conferred by priority of title on the Goldiields, and the second what constitutes a mining claim. Both subjects call for further legislation, as the laws in existence relating to them are a bar to progression, and any change necessary for the advancement of mining enterprise should receive, prompt attention from the powers that be. The magnificent scenic views and panoramic sketches which were shown here last week are to be exhibited in Naseby, I believe, in a few davs. »So you Hovrburn folks may expect a treat of the highest order.