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Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 209, 1 April 1868, Page 2

Captaik Cauey.—This officer, so favorably known in the coasting trade, whilst in command of the s.s. Kennedy, has been presented by the Nathan Troupe at Hokitika, with a beautiful merchaum pipe gold mounted, and suitably engraved, as a slight token of the kindness, and courtesy invariably shewn the Troupe by him, during the various trips taken in the vessel under his command.

The Weather.—Nothing can be more disheartening to the inhabitants of Westport and neighborhood than the prevalence of wet weather during the present summer on the Coast. No sooner does a fine day intervene, than its remembrance is overshadowed by storm and rain ; and the inhabitants almost despair of any prevalence of fine weather. One of the most disheartening features of this bad season, is the harm done to minidg pursuits. Db 03-iles.—The bench was occupied yesterday by Mr Kynnersley, Dr Giles being absent atMokihinui.

The New Jetties.—The first of these structures is nearly completed, and also the break-water, which, will doubtless have the desired effect of preventing its demolition by flood. The piles of the second one are being driven and a few days fine weather would soon enable the workmen to finish it. Stjcoessob to Fathee Labkin.— The Eev. Mr M'Taggart arrived in Hokitika by the Omeo, on Friday last, to suceeed the Eev. Mr Larkin, who has been deposed by the Eight Rev. Bishop Viard of Wellington.

Cavalry Corps.—The citizens of Hokitika, are endeavoring to raise a corps of cavalry volunteers, and from the enthusiastic way in which the matter was inaugurated, there is every probability of its successful issue. The Coming Demonstration— To-morrow is the day appointed in Westport for a general thanksgiving, at the escape of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and it id matter of congratulation, that although at the time the day was fixed on, doubts of the cowardly attempt proving fatal were prevalent, the news subsequently received has set at rest this question, and the convalescence of the Duke is so satisfactory, that no doubts or fears will mingle with

our general thankfulness. The sale of " Red White and Blue" colored ribbon still proceeds, and we may anticipate, (should the sun condescend to shine) a most satisfactory day. There has been some talk of an attempt at an Orange demonstration, but this we most emphatically condemn. The manifestation is one of rejoicing and thanksgiving, and is meant as a national jubilee, not as the exponent of any party feeling ; and we are sure that to-morrow, as one man, the whole town will join in the expression of loyalty, without reference to country or creed.

Victor Emmanuel and Ratazzi's Wife —The King liked Ratazzi better than any other minister he has had, and interposed his royal mandate to save him from the contingences of his accepting challenges to fight from some half-dozen noblemen and gentlemen who had been attacked in the scandalous book recently published by his wife Neither husband nor king can manage Madame ,who dresses and does .in all other respects, as suits the eccentric whim of the hour. On one occasion His Majesty is said to have sent her an intimation that her toilet was unsuitable to the occasion, and that he recommended her to retire and alter it. She is said to have sent back word that she was grateful for the attention his Majesty bestowed upon her, but thought to leave his presence would lead miseonstruction, aud that she must be permitted to remain. Not all the forbearance shown to her. or the favour bestowed on her spouse, could induce the wily and circumsqect minister to endure the shame or incur the responsibility of resent proceedings London Telegrayh.