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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 16, 19 January 1867, Page 3

The following are the results of the secoud amd third days racing at Canterbury. Second day, Derby Stakes, Mr. Mallock's Scandal; Christchurch Plate, Mr. Harris's Nebula; Grandstand Handicap, Mr. Ciirson's Virgiuia; Silver Cup, Mr. Mallock's horse ; Tyro Stakes, Mr. Delaman's Presto ; Yeomanry Cavalry Prize, Nobleman. Third day, Queen's Plate, Stormbird ; Jockey Club Handicap, Magenta ; Railway Stakes, Virginia. On the loth at Wellington, during the sitting of the .Supreme Court, the requirements of the Stamp Act appeared to puzzle the gentlemen of the long robe exceedingly, who were alia drift as to the proper stamps to put on their deeds. His Honor Judge Johnston smilingly acknowledgeded his own perplexity iu the matter. The S. Cross of the 11th says a telegram was received by the agent of the General Government, intimating that Waata Kukutai died at Waiuku, on the Bth iustant. It will be remembered that about a fortnight ago we stated that Ivukutai was so ill that recovery could hardly be hoped for. The services of Kukutai to the Government during the war were most important; and if he had not acted as he did, the conquest of Waikato would have been much more difficult than-it was, as for some time the transport service on the lower part of the river was managed by natives under Kukutai's command. Another most important service was, that he kept his own tribe, the Ngatitipa, from joining in the war, which there can be little doubt that, but for his influence, a great many of them would have done. Since the war, Kukutai has also done much good by aiding the Govei'nment officers in settling in Waikato the natives who came in and took the oath of allegiance. Indeed, never since the war broke out has there been ground for suspecting Kukutai's fidelity to the Government. Deceased enjoyed the friendship of a large number of Europeans as his manners and demeanour were remarkably gentle and engaging. The Taranaki Herald of the 29th ult. says: —On Thursday afternoon Mr. J. C. Richmond, accompanied by Mr. Parris, Mr. 0. Carringtou, and other gentlemen, started overland for Patea. They arrived at Te Taihua (a mile this side of Warea) the same evening, and went on to Opunake after dark, in accordance with the regulation lately issued by the rebel natives, which allows Europeans free use of the road during the night. We (M. Press) are extremely glad to .find that the Government are determined that the Provincial chest shall not be done oat of a penny, whilst they do thei rbest to secure a few pence towards relieving the necessities of their obliging friend the Colonial Secretary. W& have inspected a cheque for the amount due as salary for the month of December last, and find it is drawn for less, by one penny, than the full amount due. Whether this penny is deducted for the cheque or voucher (receipt) we cannot say, Whichever it is, we can only highly commend this pennyworth of economy.

The W. E. Post says :— Mr. William Bishop has forwarded the following protest to his brother shareholders in the N. Z.S.N. Company, with a request that when signed it may be returned to him :•— To the Manager of the N.Z.S.N. Company. Sir, — Having carefully considered the proposal for an amalgamation of the New Zealand Steam Navigation Company, with the Pauama New Zealand and Australian Royal Mail Company, I not only decline giving my assent to it, but I protest against any such scheme being adopted, contrary to the wishes of even a minority of the shareholders. I am, sir, your obedient servant, , shareholder of the N.Z.S.N. Company. Please sign this, and address it to William Bishop, Wellington . It may be interesting to our readers (E. Post) to be informed that most of the 30 odd Otaki natives who wrote to the Canterbury Press the other day, intimating their intention not to have anything to do with the sale of the Mauawatu, have since signed the deed and received their money. At the signing Parakaia literally frothed and dared them to do so ; but they only laughed at his impotent anger. It is requisite always to bear iu mind that Parakaia's claims are totally disputed by two out of the tribes, and that they are admitted to be doubtful by his own. Under these circumstances the excessively liberal amount of money which was awarded to the Ngatiraukawa in order to satisfy all real or pretended claims, reflects great credit on the whole of the tribes interested. We (Independent) see by yesterday's Evening Post that a sale of the Anniversary Committee will take place ou Thursday evening next, at Osgood's Empire Hotel. A sale of so novel a description will probably attract a numerous company. Ou Christmas Day, the grounds of the Otago Acclimatisation Society were visited by about 700 persons. Lately, several English blackbirds and thrushes have been liberated in the adjoining bush, and their sweet songs are very frequently heai'd. The second Auckland wool sale for the season, held on the Bth instant, was well atteuded by buyers. There were 174 bales and 31 bags of wool offered. The competition was spirited, and the inferior quantities of wool sold fully equal to the rates established at the previous sale, the finer quality falling off on the average. The highest price quoted was Is. 7h ] . The following letter from His Excellency to the Superintendent of Auckland was published iu the Southern Cross of the Bih instant. : — "Rotoaire. Dec. 31, 1866. ; 'His Honor F. Whitaker, Esq., Auckland. "My dear sir, — In fulfilment of my promise I write to say that the whole country, from Tauranga and Orakei Korako, on the Waikato, to this place, is in a most satisfactory state. I believe the same state of things prevails ou to Wauganui, for which place lam just starting. The people everywhere are anxious to have Europeans amongst them ; and travellers may rely upon being treated with the greatest kindness. In some places, they have already built, and at others. they are about to build, guest houses where travellers can obtain necessaries. This part of New Zealand is in a better state than I have ever known it. The natives show a greater desire to have Europeans amongst them, and to follow our customs, than at any previous time. lam sure you would have been pleased if you could have seen the delight that has been everywhere shown at the Governor coming into the country, and at the certainty they now feel that Europeans will soon follow the Governor. Many of them are anxious to let their lands for sheep runs. We have just come down from Tongariro. I thought it better to go up the mountain to show that the whole country was truly open, and that their old foolish ideas were at an end. We had a miserable" day, misty, and terrible wind and cold. I saw nothing but fog and smoke, and was almost perished with cold, but thought it better to accomplish the object I had in view ; any one who likes may now go up the mountain, if he take two or three guides at the rate of ten shillings a man. This will really hardly pay for shoe-leather. I congratulate you heartily on the state of this large part of the Province of Auckland, and trust that your Government will seize this opportunity of permanently uniting the natives of the interior to the European race. — Truly yours, j (signed) G-. Grey,