The Sonthland Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1868.

Southland Times, Issue 1023, 18 September 1868, Page 2

The Sonthland Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1868.

In order to give a complete report of the meeting held at Riverton we re-publish the firstportion in this day's issue. An accident that might have been attended with fatal consequences occurred on the railway line, at the crossing of Tweed-street, yesterday. It would appear that about a quarter-past twelve, the driver of Mr Tulloch's bread carb was near this spot when the whistle of the coming train startled the horse, and it became unmanageable, rushing down the road direct upon the train. The driver succeeded in turning it sufficiently to escape the engine, but the cart was caught by a luggage train, and flung against the bank, throwing the driver on to . a coal waggon, and capsizing the horse and cart, the latter was considerably damaged, both shafts and the axle tree being broken. Strange to say, that the driver escaped unhurt. The horse received a blow on the head, supposed to have been from one of the side steps of a passenger carriage but not of a dangerous character. It is wonderful that so little damage was done. We think that a gate at the crossing mentioned is much required. In a notice of the proceedings in the Resident Ma<nstrate's Court, in our Wednesday's issue, in ° „ — ■»» a, — cunarariMi JtS^on^C^hicTwas dismissed, the defen -aanrsrnanio hy a typographical error appears a c Conner' instead of ' Connell/ Theproposed change in the mail service in thi province is generally condemned. The subjoinei petition against it was yesterday presented to th public and in a few hours one hundred and thirty seven signatures were obtained -.-To the Honorabl Jk«JEostmnßter-General, Wellington. We, th undersigned merchants, traders, and others, c InYercargiU, observe with dismay that in tb advertisement issued by the Chief Postma^e' here, calling for tenders for the conveyance <* the inland mails for the ensuing year no px>visioi has been made for the conveyance of <ne mails for 3witzers, via Gore, nor Queerwtown, via Kingston, as heretofore. Your pe*tioners consider the omission will seriously &feet the welfare of each community, and no+ bf compensated bj any pecuniary saving. You-' memorialists feel certain no saving will be efi&cted on the Switzer'is route, nor on the other excepting the cost oi transit across the lake. Your petitioners, therefore, pray that the postal services between Gore and Switzer's, an<? Athol and Queen stown, be continued as heretofore. Trusting you will be pleased to give this our petition your favorable consideration, your petitioners will ever pray, &c. The Committee appointed at the meeting held at Biverton on Monday last, for the purpose of carrying out the views of the parties present, in obtaining a more complete system of local self-government, was held on Tuesday evening. The attendance was large, and considerable interest in the movemant shown. The chiet subject brought under discussion was the form of application to be made to the General Government. The Westland County Act, and the Gladstone and Timaru Board of Works Acts were read and discussed. The members of Comity Council were simply to advise the nominated chairman, and he could act without the consent of the Council if so disposed. It was unanimously decided not to come nnder this Act. The Gladstone and Timaru Board of Works Acts was then considered. These Acts give the power to create local institutions, endowed with one-fourth of the land fund of the district, without ceasing to be an intrcgal part of the province. After careful deliberation it was resolved, " that an association bo formed for the establishment of a Western District Board of Works in the Province of Southland." A Committee was appointed to draw up a petition to the Genral Assembly on this basis, a number of new subscribers were enrolled, and additions to the Committee made. It is expected that about two hundred signatures will be obtained. The Wellington ' Independent,' of Sept. 3, has the following : — The scurrilous article more particularly referred to appears to be that which we reprinted, referring to the Comptroller : — Last night, while Mr Yogel was replying to the arguments against his motion to go into commit-too on the Libel Bill, he said, engaging the attention of the lion Mr Richmond, "There are some people who would go and write most scurrilous allusions, relying on the protection of a mUjr iblo circulation of one hundred and fifty." The lion, member for the Goldfields suddenly paused, and putting his hand behind his ear, while the House was attentive to a very interesting speech, asked, " Do.s tho ht'-i. gentleman s:i_y I am referring to him ?" Tho allusion was comprehended by a fail House, who cheered loudly, and the Commissioner of Customs looked exceedingly blank.

jjiy 3 patoaiees t>£ the proec bs to? prvserv- i lug baei' and u\iu;tcu Uy moans of hi-sulphite of j Ume Uaw ?ocelve<j #\v IV Wing tsatiraony in its favor from iho Cosmti .si K-r-iria, Biver Pi&to :-* Whea at Monte Video, 1 hud the pleasure o' testing, at breakfast, a small piece of beef p*e* pated by your bi-sulphifcn of lime, and sent ou.fc tQ the Plate by some of yow people* % given ma by Mr Prang«< The preservation ; of that xaeat perfect j and it "was the first piece of wal juioy beef that I hate tasted ibr the last geven yearß." The Thames correspondent of the ' Southern Cross* states that Mr .Sehafev, the Gtewnan pedestrian, haa disgusted the Nativeß in that district by representing himself to he a grandson or nephow of the Qaesn. The falsehood w&8 soon discovered, and Mr Schafer consequently lost the esteem of the truth-loving Natives, The 'Westland Observer' states that the inhabitants of Hokitika, tired of the delays and procrastination of the authorities, took the matter of cutting the trench across the North Spit into their own hands. For this purpose, they sallied forth, armed with long-handled shovels, and set ; to work vigorously. They were soon joined by the men engaged to perform the work, and both parties worked away together, up to the knees, and even the waist, in water, until the channel became so deep as to be no longer safe. Orders were then given given for every one to come out of it. A strong current was setting through the channel, and competent judges are of opinion that it will remain permanently open. A Mr Bryan, of Melbourne, has discovered a cure for flesh wounds. The following details regarding it are given by the ' Age ' of the 24th ultimo : — Fowls were chosen for experiment. In three instances, the main artery of the neck was laid bare, and then cut into deeply with a lancet. The flow of blood, in two instances, was stroa«t and decided. A second or so was allowed to elapse by the operator, and a quantity of the styptic was then poured into the incision which had been made in the skin, the divided portions of whiah were used as walls to keep the fluid from escaping. The wounds were then sewn up. and the birds placed on the ground. Two of them seemed, to all appearance, dead ; but the first one, which did not bleed very freely, was able to eat a very few minutes after it had left i the hands of the operator. The room was locked , up directly the experiments were concluded, the s key being given into the custody of a gentleman ; present, on the understanding that he with some • others should return in the evening to ascertain !• the condition of the birds, which at nine o'clock 1 ■ or little more than six hours after they had been , operated on, were found comfortably perched for > the night. Thus far* then, the efficacy of Mr , Bryan's specific is proved, and it is one to which • the attention of medical and scientific men should i at once be turned, as of more than probable adJ vantage in cases where a rapid stoppage of arterial • blood may be necessary for the preservation of t life. The General Government, it would appear, are not unmindful of the necessity for constant t communication with the disaffected districts and &_ "We learn that a line of has~~Deen estaWan~6er~t)etvreen - Wawoa ana-xuup^^OTTto putpoße of procuring a full and immediate information "with reference to the hostile tiibes. An orderij-wnrnreave xaupcr ■ s once, and Wairoa twice, a week, d The - General Assembly is now engaged in ie debating the " want of confidence " motion of Mr r- Pox. The consideration of the Treasurer's [c statement is for the time postponed. The folie lowing telegraphic intelligence we take from the 'Daily Times (Otago), of the 11th inst. :— " Tn introducing his amendment of 'no confidence,' Mr Fox explained his policy. Instead of taking over all Provincial payments for interest, &c, he proposed a capitation allowance of thirty shillings, each Province being responsible for its own interest. Besides other advantages it- would have given £35,960 additional last year, and £18,670 this. With a view to secure uniformity of action, unity of purpose, and harmony of temper, instead of the present conflict, uncertainty, and intense bitterness, he proposed substituting for the Defence Miuister a Secretary for the Provinces. He did not think any great, reduction of taxation could be made at present, but . it ought to be done to some extent, if only as an indication of the intentions of the Government to do so largely, as speedily as possible. He thought that sufficient savings could be effected for this purpose. Believing that rebellion was ruin to the Provinces of the North Island, he proposes delegating the Native management and Defence to the Superintendents, but that of the East Coast — although in Auckland Province — to Mr M'Lean, the Superintendent of Hawke's Bay. He would grant out of the Consolidated Revenue £100,000 for each of two years, and £75,000 for each of three yoars, to those Provinces for Native and Defence purposes, and, with a view to stimulate peace efforts, would allow all the balance to be spent on works requiring Native labor, &c. He would extend local self governmet in every direction in subordination to, and not set over, Provincial Institutions. . He would extend it to Milling as well as Agricultural districts. He thought his policy would give an opportunity to reinstated Provinces to devote themselves to their proper colonising functions, which were now rendered all but impossible." The ' Daily Times,' 11th inst., says :— " We learn that the Canter but y Acclimatisation Society have recently received a gazelle from Panama. They have also added two curlews to their stock. At a recent meeting, it was stated that several of the tench had been sold for a pound a piece. The tench and perch had grown surprisingly. The long-lost trout had been re-captured, and hopes were entertained that the third one was still alive. The stock of poultry has been reduced. Bishop Patterson promises to forward some cones of the Norfolk Island pine by the first opportunity. The Angora goat has presented the Society with three kids. It was questioned whether artesian water was not too pure for the salmon ova, but the objection was not confirmed. The propriety of introducing the silkwoim into tho Province was discussed, but the matter was held over for consideration. A great deal of discussion is going on in. Melbourne, respecting tho proposed line of steamers to England via the Cape of Good Hope. "An old colonist," writes to the ' Argus' for the - purpose of expressing his objections to the proposal to bring out emigrants by that route, "as ' they may start off next day to Queensland or New 1 Zealand." And he adds, "I do humbly submit that smy such scheme of immigration should 'be carried on at the joint expense of the various colonies of the Australasian group."