THE Otago Daily Times. “Inveniam viam aut faciam.” DUNEDIN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1864.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22719, 4 November 1935, Page 17

THE Otago Daily Times. “ Inveniam viam aut faciam.” DUNEDIN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1864.

SEVENTY-ONE YEARS AGO.

It is stated by the Southern Cross that the Governor has received despatches from the Secretary of State, urging the prosecution of the war to a final conclusion. That no impediment may remain in the way of vigorous hostilities, the troops are to be allowed to remain tor a reasonable period longer, and the force at present in the colony is to be supplemented by drafts of about 600 men to complete the full strength of the regiments. One thing, however, is insisted on; — that the war be terminated as speedily as possible. If by any oilier mean-5 than force of arms peace can be concluded on a satisfactory basis, well and good, but there must be no more shilly-shallying about the matter. The troops have now been for about six months all but idle. With the exception of a few unimportant operations at Taranaki nothing in the way of active hostilities has been done, and this too during a most unprecedented mild season. If fighting is to be the only mode of settling the question, it is difficult to account for the inaction of the military—although it wou]d be equally difficult to say what remained for them to do, excepting at Taranaki. Little would be gained by further military operations in the Auckland Province. More than sufficient territory has been acquired, and _ the rebels have been driven to their last available standpoint. . . . ... If the Governor’s terms offer a reasonable chance of securing a lasting peace, the Assembly will not hesitate to endorse them—possibly it would even lean to the side of concession rather than consent to the indefinite prolongation of a costly and ruinous war. A very great convenience has been provided for the public by the Post Office authorities in the shape of pillar letter boxes, which have been erected in various parts of the city. These letter boxes are for letters only, and will be cleared twice a day. ... - The Dunedin Literary and Scientific Association held its first monthly meeting at the Athenasum on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and several new members were proposed. ... A well-attended and highly influential meeting of the newly formed Cavalry Corjis was held last evening at the Provincial Hotel, Mr Clayton in the chair. ... A motion was carried that every person present should then and there be balloted for, and the absolute formation of the corps date from yesterday. No less than thirty-six names were then enrolled, under the strict ordeal of one black ball in five. . . . It is expected that the line of electric telegraph from Invercargill to Dunedin will be opened in about two months; workmen are busily engaged on various parts of the line. There was a better attendance at the Theatre last night. Leah was again performed, and Miss Cleveland displayed her usual power in this her favorite character. To-night a new and attractive play, “ Satan in Paris,” is to be produced, in which Miss Cleveland will assume six distinct characters. . . . Last evening a considerable number of the City Rifles attended at the Drill Hall in Stuart street. . . . About fifty members .were sworn in.