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New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1306, 22 January 1868, Page 2

The Position of the Pkovincb.—We would draw the attention of oar readers to the veryable letter of a valued correspondent on the above subject, which appears in another columo, the more especially as to-day Mr. Davy's resolutions, on what we may call " amended Provhv cialism," will occupy the attention of the Ooun> cil.

The Provincial Council.—The Council met yesterday at the usual hour. The estimates were sent down to the Council in a message from his Honor. Several petitions were referred to the Petitions Committee. Dr. Nicholson withdrew his motion relating to the Onehunga springs, the Provincial Secretary stating that it was the intention of the Government to withhold them from sale with a view to be handed over to the municipality of Onehunga, should the inhabitants take steps to constitute themselves a Corporation. Dr. .Nicholson also presented a petition agaiust the sale of the springs, signed by 333 inhabitants of Onehunga. A motion by Mr. Newman to withdraw the reserve at Oratei Bridge from sale was negatived. The report of the committee on the Sheep Act Repeal Bill was adopted. After a verylong and more than usually interesting debate, the Council agreed, without a division to accept the Government Education Bill on the basis of a permissive rate. In reply to a question by Mr. Carleton, why the items of the estimates were not furnished, the Provincial Secretary said they would be furnished to the Council in due course. The Council adjourned to three o'clock this day. A Pbovtnciai. Gtovebkmeni Gazette was published yesterday.. It contains a schedule of general country land open to selection. The appointment of Messrs. P. Alexander, A. Campbell, E. Constable, J. Wallace, and J. Wilson, as highway trustees of the Waipipi district; of Messrs. J. Bnrtt, J. Glasson, J. H. Hunter, C. J. Taylor, and A. T. Urquhart, as highway trustees of the Karaka district, and of Messrs. E. Carter, R. Knaggs, J". O'Jl'eara, W. Onniston, and D. C. Wilson, as highway trustees of the Mangapai district. Mr. W. Fergusson is appointed rate collector of the Whareora highway-district, and Seth Sam, Esq., M.D., public vaccinator of the Franklin district. The appointment of George Webster, Esq., as Chairman of the City Boatd, is also notified. The Gazette contains the names of persons in whose favour Crown titles to land are now lying at the office of the Eegistrar of Deeds. Watch Robbery.—Yesterday Mr. Young late Collector of Customs, laid an information against a prisoner named Joseph t : mith, now undei going a sentence in the Mount Eden Gaol, and a warrant will be issued and lodged as a detainer against the prisoner. It appears that sometime ago Mr. Young lent a wal-3a to one of his men, from whom it was stolen, and subsequently the works were found at one watchmaker's, while what is supposed to' be the case was recovered from another. Bobbery of Mosey.—Mr. Newbold has reported to the police that his house, situate in Victoria-street, has been surreptitiously entered and a number of articles of jewellery and a considerable sum in cash stolen therefrom. Besides letters and other documents, an 1.0. U. for £6, gold wedding and keeper rings, silver pipe, ) &c, a fancy box is also missing, containing the following :—£9o in gold, £5 or £6 m£l notes, and about £6 principally in halt crowns. Ihe police are on the look-out for a clue to the tiiicvGS The Band of the Royal Irish, uiader the direction of Mr. Quinu, will perform m the Albert Barracks this afternoon, weather permitting. The following is the PBOGBASIME. March— Royal Irish . . Quinn. Overture —Tancredi . . . Rossini. Waltz—ll Bacio . . . Arditi. Selection—La vie Parisienne . Offenbach. Quadrille —Serenade . . Balfe. Troop and Song . . . Quinn. Galop—Eoyal Procession . . . Bergniamu God save the Queen.

Caledonian Games.—At a meeting '-of the committee held last night at the Perth, and Dundee Hotel, the JBeel of Tullock, and tilting- at the ring were added to the programme. The officers of the 18th Eoyal Irish have kindly agreed to give the services of their splendid band. It was also agreed to advertise tho sale of the four booths under the grand stand. Tickets for the grand stand were also ordered to be printed. Labceny.—A man named Francis Falcon was apprehended last night by detective Ternahan, on the charge of stealing clothes from the Mechanics' House of Call. Sale of Surplus asd Condemned Military Stores. —We beg to call attention to the usual periodical sale of surplus and condemned military stores, to be held this day at 11 o'clock, at Fort Britomart, by Messrs. C. Arthur and Son. The stock comprises tents, blankets, great coats, waterproof coats, coats, tools, tarpaulins, saddlery, harness, &c. Brunswick Hall.—The Carandini's and Mr. "W. Sherwin gave another of their very attractive concerts last evening in tho Brunswick Hall, to a numerous and fashionable audience. The programme was of a select and entertaining character, and the several pieces were rendered with the well known talent and spirit of these popular vocalists. The applause was frequent and hearty, and the entertainment was most successful. As a mere pen and ink sketch description, however graphic, would fall far below the merit of these entertainments, and would fail to convey an adequate idea of the abilities of these talented vocalists, we recommend those who wish to enjoy a genuine musical feast to visit the Brunswick "Hall and judge for themselves. Madame and the Misses Caraudini, and Mr. "W. Sherwin, will give another concert this evening. Auckland Dispensary.—The annual meeting ofthesubscriberstotheAucklandDispensarywas heldy esterday in the committee room, Mechanics' Institute. His Honor the Superintendent in the chair. The annual report, medical officer's report, and statement of accounts were read and adopted, and office-bearers and committee were appointed for the ensuing year. The statement of accounts showed a deficiency for the past year of £9 9s. 9d, and the report expressed grave doubts as to the possibility of continuing the existence of the Dispensary for the ensuing year. It would indeed be a subject for regret if an institution that has been productive of so much good, and has alleviated so much suffering, should be compelled to suspend its operations, more especially at the present juncture. Tho report will be found elsewhere. A meeting of the committee wiU be held at an early date, to take into consideration the affairs of the Dispensary, and the question of continuing its existance. Place of Worship at. thk Thames. —We understand that the Wesleyan body are erecting a chapel at Shortland ; the contract for the work only was taken last week ; the timber has been purchased at a cheap rate, and the nails, &c, hare been contributed by several gentlemen in Auckland, viz., Messrs. Newman and Kwen, S. H. Smith, llout, Tonks, and Major. We have been requested to state that any person feeling disposed to contribute to the erection of this building, can leave their donations with Ecv. G. S. Harper, at Mr. Welsmau's, Queen street, and Mr. Major's, Chapel-street; such aid will be very thankfully received. Police.—Three drunkards were punished at the Police Court, yesterday. Jxichard Farrow pleaded guilty to a breach of the 23rd clause of the Wharf Regulations, by not walking at the head of his horse, whilst his cart was moving along at a pace faster than a walk. The Bench inflicted a fine of £-5, and the costs. Joseph Campbell charged with using threatening language towards his wife, Catherine Campbell, by threatening to take her life and the children's, was ordered to enter into his own recognisance in the sum of £25, and to find one surety in the same amount to keep the peace for three months. Frederick Chatelaine pleaded guilty to "having threatened to strike Michael Yates with an axe, thereby putting him in bodily fear. The prisoner is well-known as being a very violent character. The Bench ordered - the prisoner to find two sureties of £25 each, and to enter into his own recognisance in the sum of £50 to keep the peace for six months.