The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867. THE SUPERINTENDENT AT THE BULLER.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 249, 23 October 1867, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867. THE SUPERINTENDENT AT THE BULLER.

By the arrival yesterday of the Stormbird and Nelson from the West Coast, we are placed in possession of the latest intelligence from that district. The Westport papers are almost entirely devoted to the description of the proceedings of his Honor the Superintendent and also of the deputation from the Provincial Council, who had duly arrived by the Kennedy ou Friday last. His Honor, accompanied by the Provincial Treasurer, lei'c for Charleston on Thursday morning, where they received a most hearty welcome. Several gentlemen proceeded to escort the party into town, and iv the afternoon a large and influential deputation waited upon his Honor in the Courthouse, where several leading topics were brought under notice. J. R. Duttou, Esq., R.M., delivered a congratulatory address, and MrDoune,M.P.C, introduced the members of the deputation. In the evening (we quote the We»tport Evening Star) a grand banquet was held at Kennedy's Melbourne Hotel, when all those of influence attended. Mr Button occupied the chair, with Mr Kirton as vice. The usual loyal toasts being given, the highest compliments were paid to his Honor, to the Commissioner, the Resident Magistrate, and others, concluding satisfactorily to the invited and equally creditably to the inhabitants of Charleston.

Ou Friday, the Superintendent haviDg returned, to Westport, a complimentary dinner w*_ given to his Houor at the Empire Hotel iv the evening, iv houor of his first visit to that township. \

Mr Beauchamp occupied the chair, with .the guest of the evening (the Superintendent) ou the right, and Mr Commissioner Kymiersley on the left. Mr H. Pitt occupied the vice-chair. About 40 gentlemen in ali were comfortably seated, and many of the leading men of the town were compelled to be absent for want of room, having put in an appearance too late. After a sumptuous diuner had been partaken of, the usual loyal toasts were proposed by the chairman, of the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke of Edinburgh. The chairman then proposed the health of the guest of the evening, his Honor the Superintendent, remarking that not only should his Honor he proud of Westport, but Westport should also be proud of its Superintendent. He commented upon the liberality with which the name of tha Nelson Government was always coupled, and thought it more wise upon the part of his Honor that no absurd promises were now made, but that tbe wise exercise of judgment for which his Honor and Council were noted should be exercised. He felt satisfied when the proper time arrived the goldfield's requirements would be recognised, and those matters petitioned by the deputation would shortly be complied with and fulfilled to their satisfaction.

His Honor the Superintendent after gracefully acknowledging the hospitality shown him, said that he had little doubt, now but Westport would ultimately become the port of the West Coast. With regard' to the policy that had been pursued, he was afraid that he should not give them much satisfaction. There was one thing very certain, the expenditure could not be kept up for the next six months, as they had expended more money, in' the past six months than had been voted for twelve months. He believed that tlie crisis was passed, and they would be able to go on more smoothly for the future. They did not want to get into debt, and the province of Nelson had done its utmost to avoid that calamity. He knew for a fact, that in the next session three bat of the cine provinces of New Zealand

would cease to be represented in the General Assembly, for they could not keep up the payments necessary for that purpose. He would ask them to bear a little while with this period of inaction. The Nelson Government had dove all they could to keep their promises, and in this they had been ably seconded by the officers who had heeu appointed. The officers were such that they could point to witli satisfaction, and the Nelson Government were fortunate iv obtaining their services. It might have been more pleasant for him and the gentlemen who came with him, to have met them with a full treasury, but time would dissipate every bad feeling. The immediate object of his visit was to find out what- really was required for Westport. He did uot take credit to himself for the policy that had been carried out, for it merely followed that of his predecessors (cheers).

The health of tlie Executive Council, coupled with that of the Provincial Treasurer, acknowledged by that officer; of the Provincial Council, to which the Speaker replied; and otlier toasts having been given, interspersed by songs, the entertainment concluded with a humorous speech from the chairman, to whom much credit is due for having made the evening pass so pleasantly and satisfactorily.

Bishop Suter arrived by the Nelson on Saturday last, and officiated at the Courthouse on Sunday. The object of his Lordship's visit is to ascertain the wants and wishes of his flock in this portion of his diocese, of which the Rev. B. Harvey, who accompanies the Bishop, has offered to take charge.