MOTUEKA.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 69, 23 March 1867, Page 2

MOTUEKA.

On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Barnicoat addressed a numerous meeting in the Institute, Motueka. The various subjects of importance to the public were reviewed. The railroad, being the priucipal point of attraction, occupied a considerable part of the evening. If elected (said Mr. Barnicoat), I will use every legal meaus in my power to have the country opened up, and I known of no way of doing so as well as by making a railroad. The benefit that will be derived from this work is more than any man of the day can calculate. I have at all times believed that the only way to advance the interests of the province is to open up the country ; but I kuow I will require some time to do this, and because I have told the people so, I those who are opposed to me have circui lated a report that I am. not in favor of a | railroad or progress. Some people think, or seem to think, that all that is required is for the Superintendent to say, I will make a railroad to the West Coast, and that you will have a railroad iu full Avork in a year or two. I cannot mislead the public. I know it will take some time, under the most favorable circumstances. I can only say, that if elected I will use my power and influence to have the work done with as little delay as possible. My attention shall, at the same time, be directed to the other necessary works of the province. Some, of the Acts of Council require to-be revised — the Education Act, if possible, to allow our fellow-settlers the Catholics to partake of the benefit. The statements made by Mr. Curtis at his meetings were then reviewed, and commented- upon/ in a candid and gentlemanly mauder.

After a vote of thanks for the 1 honest and' straightforward manner in, which he had expressed his opinions, unanimously carried;' the: meeting closed.*— Communicated.