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Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 231, 28 April 1868, Page 2

In consequence of the great length and importance of Mr Tyler's remarks at the meeting last evening, and also that of our Charleston report, wo are obliged to omit much local matter. Through the same cause, we are compelled to materially abridge the speeches of other speakers at the Apollo Hall meeting. Wo understand that a meeting of the Yates Memorial Committee is appointed for to-morrow evening, and it is to bo hoped that something will then he done to carry out the object for

which they were formed. There is not the slightest tear of the memory of Mr J. Yates Mailing out, but as a sum is already in hand to give substantial form to the regard in which he was held in this town, it is quite time that it was applied, and that a suitable monument was erected to record the esteem in which he was held by all classes. A mail for Nelson per s.s. John Penn, will close this day at 10 o'clock. A memorial has been prepared and is now being sent round for signature in reference to the coal reserve in this town. It is intended to propose a fixed rental at per foot on all frontages, but the holders of sections are generally very strongly opposed to this course, for reasons which are stated at length in the memorial in question. We shall have more to say on this subject in another issue.

The post of surgeon to the Westport Hospital is now virtually vacant, and we may daily expect to hear of Dr. Rockstrow's successor being appointed. We hope that on this occasion the Government will not find it necessary to import a Nelson man, as is customary, but that one of the gentlemen resident in the district may be chosen. There are plenty here fully qualified in every respect to take the position, and surely those who have borne the burden and heat of the day in this locality, ceteris paribus, should have the first consideration.

The following return from' trie Charleston hospital up to the 2nd instant, is furnished by the Hon. Secretary. Number of patients admitted from date of opening, 4th to 31st March, 18G8—5G; no out-door patients. Total number of days treated, 1798. Average number of days each patient, 32, Amount of money subscribed from the public and Government, during the above period, £1336 10s Id. Estimated amount of Government grant required for the ensuing year, £IOOO.

Since our last issue fresh information is to hand in reference to the rush at Mokihinui. There is no doubt of some new ground having been discovered as several have sent for their mates, but the extent or other particulars is not to hand. Cobb and Co. are we believe thinking of resuscitating their coaching connection, and have sent a special commissioner to ascertain the prospects of the alleged new diggings.