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New Zealander, Volume XXI, Issue 2264, 2 November 1864, Page 4

SUMMARY.

After the usual business, Mr. Swaxson in moving notice for address on Captain Daldy's appointment, statad that the Council entirely disapproved, and if asked would be at liberty to refuse any vote of money, and also to call on Captain Daldy to resign. Mr. WYNN'again wished to know why some land had been allowed to be fenced in and appropriated, and asked if it had been sold, and why it was now occupied. Mr. Newman replied that no rent was received for the land. Permission had been given by the Superintendent for the General Government to erect buildings for friendly natives, those buiidin spa to be removed when the land was required for Provincial purposes. Mr. Swaxson enquired when roads ■nould be made iu the Northern District, a rich country, where four mills w«re now at work ; and stated his opinion that roads were never mentioned except when an election was coming on. £l5O or £2OO laid out properly would enable people to reach Auckland In five hours, while the journey now took two davs.

Dr. Pollen asked whether any additional appointments had been made by the Superintendent other than those specified in retnrn of 11th October. Mr. Newman replied that Captain Simpson had had charge of the wharf, and had been since appointed 11abour Engineer, but the appointment was only temporary. Dr. Pollen, referring to the motion standing in his name, expressed himself satisfied with a message his Honor had sent as to recent appointments. Mr. Harrop moved that the Government should fix certain times when the Estimates should be considered, but. no member of the Executive being present, the Speaker desired that the bell be rung, which being done Mr. Wynn entered the room followed by Mr. Newman. Mr. Witxn asked why the bell was rung, seeing that there was not a division ? The Speaker explained that as there was no member of the Government present he had ordered the bell to be rung. In reply to Mr. Harrop, Mr. Newman said the Government were mo3t anxious to get the Appropriation Bill passed, and he then brought in a message from the Superintendent adding another item of £5,700 to the expenditure which had been forgotten, Fixing one day or any day was opposed. Mr. O'Neill suggested the propriety of the Provincial Treasurer asking leave to withdraw the Estimates that he might re-cast them, which would save the Council much trouble, at he could promise him they would never pass in the piesent shape. Mr. Harrop's motion was lost. Dr. Pollen and other members commented severely upon the course pursued by the Government in connexion with the stone-breaking machine at Mount Eden, and also defended himself against an attack by the Provincial Treasurer against the Government, of which he (Dr. Pollen) was a member. He pointed to the harbour trusts, as an evidence of the wisdom of the course pursued. Dr. Pollen also asked for information about the half million loan, and the letters of credit to Captain Daldy. Mr. Carlkton moved the Waterworks Bill, and that the Highway Amendment Bill be recommitted. Mr. Wynn moved additional vote for Library. Mr. Gallaugher moved enquiries about Onehunga. Mr. Harrop moved for finger posts. Mr. Williams moved for Custom-house and Postoffice at Russell:

The Government Contracts Bill gave rise to a most extraordinary scene. The excitement was very great. Mr. VVynn declared " he would not believe it," in reply to a statement of Mr. Caki,eto:n's ; but ultimately Mr. Wyns apologised to the House for having used unparliamentary language. The Government Contracts Bill was then recommitted, amended so as to make it legal, and again declared passed.

After some discussion as to the investment of the funds of the Grammar School and College, the house now in course of erection for the Commodore came on for consideration, the Government proposing to sell certain allotments to pay the cost of constructing the house. Tins course was opposed, as the land proposed t* be sold is a part of the Harbor Trust, and the land on which the house was erected belonged to the General Government. The matter was postponed for further information, and the House adjourned.

The 'Curac/oa. —In a recent announcement of appointments we find the following to the Curayoa : Philip li. H. Parker, Paul Scorr, and John Hope. Commander, George G. Duff. Lieutenants : Albert Dent and Hon. G. P. Meade. Master : Edward P. Bedwell, for surveying duties. Midshipman : William Wiseman.

Colonial Manufactured Piaxos —We are glad to find by the Otago Mail of the 19th inst. that a piano manufactory is about to be established in Dunedin. Onr contemporary says : —" We were yesterday favored with the inspection of two pianos, manufactured in Dunedin, by Mr. Begg of Princes-street, and it is with great pleasure that we record this addition to colonial industries. The instruments in question, were cottage pianos, of 6J octaves, and the finish and tone of both are excellent; in fact, so good, that they compared favorably with the best English importations. The price too is moderate ; a piano of this description beinz supplied and warranted for about £SO. The saving is in the cost of carriage, every imported piano costing fullv £l2 before all expenses are paid. The cases of the pianos referred to were made of dark coloured Fiji wood, of a beautiful quality, very much resembling rosewood. We understand that Mr Begg is preparing two pianos for the exhibition ; if we may judge by those alseady made, they will be most creditabie productions, and will prove that Otago is not deficient in cultivating manufactures cf the highest class. Police ComiT.—Mr. Beckham, the Resident Magistrate, was prevented from taking his seat on the Bunch yesterday, on account of ill-health. The Resident Magistrate and the officials of t is Court have for some time ha I a very heavy amount of work to perform. In consequence of Mr. Beckham's absence, Mr. Commissioner Naughton adjourned the hearing of the serious charge of embezzlement preferred agai .st James Williamson nntil Friday next. The Police.—Mr. Gallaugher, in his amusing review in the Council, on Friday evening, relative to the various items of the proposed estimates, iu speaking of the increase of salaries proposed for the officers of certain departments, thought, and very justly so too, that the police force of this Province would hardly consider fdrly dealt with in this mauer, as thevvjl peared no intention of increasing their somewhat low rate of pay. We have heard that a trifling increase was at first proposed, but was struck out by Mr. Newman, as unlikely to meet with the concurrence cf the Council. It is generally admitted that the police of this town are the worst paid portion ol the community,and it does not appear that Mr.Newman would have had the slightest reason to fear that at least iu this instance there woult have been any very strong opposition made, had a slight increase been proposed. However, there is yet plenty of time to deal satisfactorily with this item, and doubtless there will be more than one member in the House who will be found to pay attention to this subject when it comes under discussion.

Nkw Arrivals.—We perceive that, owing to the want of proper accommodation for immigrants in this town, that quite a little canvas town has within the last tew days sprung ap on the green bordering the' enclosure within whi hj is situated the present Provincial Council Chambers. As may readily be supposed, some of the" new comers are not over well pleased at the munificent accommodation thus afforded them, and in thinking regretfully ol the old land of their birth, and are not impressed with any very sensitive feelings resp 'Cting the hospitality to be met with in the land ol promise, of which previous to their departure they had heard so much. In consequence oi the urgent demand made by the officers commanding the Royal Engineers in New Z aland for an additional number of men to be sent out toaugm-nt the 6th company, now serving in that colony, an order has been received by Major-General 11. Eyre, commanding the forces in Chatham district, directing him to hold in readiness two oificers and thirty non-commissioned oiiieers and men of the Royal Engineers for immediate embarkation. The men required have been selected from the depot and other companies at head-quarters, Brompton, the whole of them having completed their coarse of fiel 1-work instruction to qualify them for taking the field immediately on their arrival at their destiua tion.

Stkam CoM-VIOSICATJOJI with New Zb aland.— Tiie company lately formed in this country for t!ie purpose ot est iblishing line o' stea.n com nunieatioii between tliis country and >few Zealand, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, are hurrying on their operations with all available dispatch, and expect in a short time to com notice running their steamers. One of their fl.'et, the screw steamship ' Olago,' has already arrived jut after a capita! voyage, and another, tha' rSjuiout,' of 1,300 tons, will sail from the i'h unes this mouth for thesams destination. Tlure is little in emigration from this country to New Zetland, the war i 1 that country between the native chi -fs and the settlers having put a check upon emigration. MitcltelVs Maritime Reord.