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Colonist, Volume II, Issue 192, 23 August 1859, Page 2

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We have received papers from this province to the 20th instan'. This morning, between five and six o'clock, a fire Luke out at Whifewood's cottage, flutt-road, and we regret to add that in half an hour the premises were entirely destroyed. The -wind was* blowing a hard gale at the time, and there was jiot the slightest possibility of saving anything. The1 house was occupied by a person of the name of Tovvnsey, who, with his wife and children, had barely time to make thuir escape, and who have by this calamity lost ali that they./possessed.-r-Spectator^ August 3. ' ' We regret to learn that on the Bishop of Wellington's recent visit to the Wairarapa, he was thrown from his horse, in consequence of the animal having slipped while crossing a .bridge at Drake's Elbow. The accident,' providentially, resulted only in an injury to one of the feet, which though necessitating rest, andthereby hindering the progress of his Lordship's visitation, wa3, we arehappy to sayj productive of no more serious consequences.—lndependent, August 5. The following letter from some of the principal inhabitants of Napier, accompanying the presentation of a chronometer to Captain Kennedy, in testimony of the value they attach to theifervices of a skilful and courteous commander, is published in the Independent of the sth instant :-r-' ' Kapier,"26th July, 1859. Dear Sir, —We,* the undersigned, being desirous of expressing our regret at parting with you as Captain of the Wonga Wonga, after your having eommauJe/1 her to the entire satisfaction of every person who lids had occasion to avail themselves of that "vessel, the advantages of which to this port and district have beon so valuable, take this opportunity of presenting you with a chronometer, as a small token, of the respect and esteem which we entertain for you, and'trust that every success in life may attend your future career. [Here follow the signatures.] Tannery.—We are always glad to chronicle any event that is calculated to advance the interests or prosperity of this province. Yestprday, an entertainment was given at Burhampore Farm, : in celebration of the completion of the steam works connected with the tannery, and the transfer of the same from Mr. G. H. Luxford to Messrs* L»" and E. Storey and Co. There' were about 80 persons preses t, consisting of the men employed, on the woi k3, and a number .of.visitors. After the utmost justice had been done to the liberal entertainment provided for the occasion, the healths of Mr. G. Hi Luxford, Mr.'Seager, the engineer; and Messrs. Storey were drank with great cordiality. A few other toasts were given and responded to in the mo.t hearty manner, and the greatest, hilarity prevailed. The Burhampore . Tannery lias recently been fitted up with a steam-engine of. Hve horse-power, for'the purpose of grinding bark rod other processes in tanning, The engine has been fitiei by Mr. Seager, and the,premises are now replete for ( carrying: on the business of tan- • aing.on the most approved principles, and "the manufacture of leather of every description^ some

tof which ia pronounced by competent judges to be Qqu'ftl, i£not superior, to any received from Eng- • land. We wish Messrs. Storey and Co. success in their tm&eTt t 9b,wg.-~-Inaependent > August 5. We observe by $ notica posted in the long-room of the Custom H<Suea here, that tho Collector ha» decided that the term "oilmen's stores" shall comprise the following articles, in addition to those enumerated in section 7 of the New Tariff, viz.:—Anchovies, currie powder, capers, flavoring essences, gelatine, isinglass, jams, jellies, lemon juice, maccaroni, olives, potted pastes and meats, syrups, salad oil, vermicilli.—Jv". Z. Advertiser, August 6. .'".-. Wai-o-hine Bridge.—On Monday last this Bridge was opened for public traffic, when Mr. C. R. Carter gave an entertainment to the workmen employed. There were -a large number of the neighboring settlers present. It will be in the recollection of our readers that the contract for the construction of this bridge was taken some eighteen months since by Mr. Ashmore, but eventually placed under the superintende) cs of Mr. Carter, who has just completed it, to the satisfaction, we believe, of all parties concerned. The increased facilities thus afforded will be a great boon to the . whole of the settlers in the Wairarapa.— lbid*