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Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1835, 19 November 1874, Page 2

The Mnnnin mnnnged (unfortunately) to get fast in the mud bunk of the creek at about three o'clock this morning, nnd a delay was the result. This is the second or third lime that the Manaia has been delayed in this "way.

In the E-.M. Court this morning the charge against the proprietor of the Pacific Hotel, for having committed !\ breach of the Licensing Act Amendment Act, was -withdrawn by the police. The only other case—excepting charges of drunkenness—was the complaint of Mr. Pulloine against Mr. Einncy of assault, the proceedings in -which proved rather amusing. A report of the Court business -will be seen elsewhere.

It is exceedingly interesting to watch the proceedings antecedent to the oponing of Ohinemuri, as so graphically and fully described by our special telegrnphic correspondent. Mr. James Mackay is pressing the suit of civilization fcravely, and -well. Old barbarism is perplexed and frightened ; and " Landsharking " —not less restricted in its views and objects than Te Hira and his friends, lookß aDgry, and grins and spits at Mr. Mackay nnd his proceedings from every side. Never before has such an attitude been assumed towards native reluctance, and everyone in Auckland that wishes well to tho common weal, while intently watching the progrtss of events, should say "God prosper James Mackay."—Auckland Star.

The following appeared in the corresponcolumns of last night's Auckland Star : —The s.s. Wallabi was moored in the Molyneux, .it Eaitangata, within a few feet from the bank. Her CBgineer, Mr. Morton, who hsd been spending the evening ashe^e, was returning, about a quarter to 12 o'clock in company with the steward. Whilst crossing the gangway from the shore to the steamer, he stumbled and fell into the water, clutching the steward in his fall, and dragging him in. The steamer was not more than five feet from tho shore. The steward got out without difficulty, but could find no trace of his companion. Search wbb macle next day, and the body of Morton was found under the stern, about fifteen feeb from the place where he had fallen in. Morton was thirty years of age, and leaves a flifo aud three children. He had insured his life in tbe G-overament office about a month ago for £1,400, but paid only one premium when the accident happened.

A coaKESFONDENT says:—" I would suggest as the time for the election of Mayor approaches, and to lend a fitting dignify to that office, that on the election a Mayor's show should he instituted on the principle of those of the Lord Mayor of London; In order to show the simplicity of carrying such an idea into effect with Bpirit, and at the same time, as economically as might be, I would suggest that the procession should take the following form. First might; come the Borough Fire Brigades, who would combine in themselves the beauties of the horse guards and other ornaments; following, the Mayor could be ensconced in the Borougk cart, accompanied by th© Councillors and other dignitaries ; followed by the Borough Seal, supported by two able bodied natives aa emblems of native industry, while the Borough officials headed by the Town Clerk carrying the minute book in one hand and a pen wiper in the other might bring up the rear. With the inevitable attendance of small boys and patriotic burgesses, this would be very imposing. Let it receive attention." The correspondent must be poking fun.

Mb. Datid E. Hat, tailor and clothier, Princes-street, Dunedin, who unfortunately, says the Guardian, had to stop payment during the commercial crisis in the year 1870, through his connection with another firm, paid the other day to his crditora the sum of £950, being the balance of 20s iv the pound. Such an example of commercial morality requires no comment; but ifc may serve possibly as an inducement to others similarly circumstanced \o "goand do likewise."

The Danbury News tells of an Irishman wbo found a Government blanket recently, and rolling it up put it under his arm and walked off, saying: "Tis, that's moine—lT for Patrick, and S for M'Carty j be me sowl, hub this larnin' is a foino thing, as me fayther would say: for if I hadn't an education I wouldn't have been afther findin' me blanket."

" What may happen to a roan in Kelson: Act 1, Scene ll."—Under this significant heading the Mail of the 15th ultimo says :— "In the Resident Magistrate's Court, on Monday last, Mr. George Hodgson, who for many years past has served the Government and the public faithfully and well in the capacity of clerk to the Superintendent, was, by virtue of a subpoena and his oath, compelled to give evidence that was not favourable <o Mr. O'Conor. Yesterday morning Mr. Hodgson was informed that he would be removed to Westport." In connection with this paragraph from the Mail we may mention that the offic-* of clerk to the Superintendent has been offered to Mr. G. H. Bowen, and by that gentleman declined.