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Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 342, 4 September 1868, Page 2

We regret to say that a serious accident happened to Mr Charles Bull, (of the firm of M'Gill and Bull) Caledonian Terrace, yesterday morning. Mr Bull is possessed of a very valuable claim on the terrace, to which he was proceeding at nine o'clock with a prop of about nine feet in length, and of considerable thickness, on his shoulder, up the little creek leading to his claim when his foot slipped and he fell, the prop unfortunately coming down on one side of his head, the other side being pressed against the bed of the stream. Mr Bull was immediately removed to his store, where he became unconscious and bled profusely from the ears. No time was lost iu procuring the services of Dr Thorpe, who found it necessary to shave his patient's head, apply bottles of hot water to his feet, and take other means of restoring consciousness. We hope on Dr Thorpe ( s return to have a more favorable account of Mr Bull's condition, and trust that the injuries he received will not prove so serious as anticipated by his friends.—Since the above was in type, we have been favored with the following from Dr Thorne. oiumes r>un is suitering trom a serious injury to the head. In all probability fracture of the base of the skull has occurred. His state at present, 4 p.m., is one of extreme danger."

A meeting of the Charleston lovers of sports was arranged to be held last evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for a race meeting to be held about next month. We have not heard the result but feel certain that the residents in that locality will not let the matter drop, and that arrangements for a good meeting will be made. Could not Westport get up races a short time after the date chosen by the Charlestonians, and thereby make both meetings better. If owners of horses had two chances of paying expenses or something more, they would send their animals from a distance, and we might expect the cracks of Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, and other provinces to compete. If a meeting is called on the subject, notwithstanding bad times and Thames rushes, there is spirit enough left, we are sure, to make arrangements for races here, it only wants some one to start the subject. Publicans more especially are interested in the question, for such gatherings bring direct profits to their pockets, and on a very moderate subscription list first-class races can be provided, if those at the head of affairs only know how to set to work. Only let them be commenced, and we will undertake to submit aprogramme that will not only attract horses, but that cash can be gathered for.

"We regret to say that Mr Kynnersley's health is still very precarious, and his stay in Nelson has not by any means had the beneficial effect that was anticipated. No doubt however, when fairly freed from the cares of office he will rally, and wo sincerely trust soon be res ored to robust health. As yet nothing is decided definitely in reference to his successor, or indeed whether one will be appointed or not. This delay is owing to the absence of the Superintendent, in "Wellington, in the discharge of his duties as member of the Assembly, but something will shortly be decided we presume, in the matter. Lists have been prepared, and a vigorous canvass is about to be commenced by tho Kynnersloy Committee, on the diggings of the Coast, towards the object they have .undertaken. We

have previously expressed our belief that a hearty response will be made to the appeal, and feel couvinced that we shall not be mistaken.

There is no question whatever that the Thames mania has got strong hold | of a great many in this neighbourhood > and the next boat will no doubt take a large number of people away to this El Dorado. Not only are the people locking from all parts of New Zealand but they are coming from Melbourne, md the steamer Hero is laid on from 1 that port to Auckland. Nothing could i do New Zealand generally and this > Coast specially more good than a large i

in&ux of population from Australia, tor < even allowing the Thames field to bo ; quite as good as represented, it is cer- ( tain that there will not be room on it i for a tithe of the people going. They ? , will of course have to go somewhere' and the overflowing will run down to to this Coast without doubt. If an Australian rush takes place to Auckland it will be of vast dimensions, for 1 individual mining in both in. Victoria, and New South Wales is at a sad discount just now. The excessive number that will first seek the Thames, will rapidly replace those that may leave here ■ for the Thames. So for therefore from i this rush being likely to damage the 1 prospects of the Buller or hereabouts, it is probable that it will be of the greatest serAice in attracting . people that would not otherwise have f come q.o the colony. 1 By a notice dated August 27th the 1 Superintendent directs,itto be notified i that by the Harbour and Quarantine - Regulations for the Ports of New Zeaf land, which came into force on the - Ist of September any person who •", shall be in charge of any vessel or boat,

a whether decked or undecked, plying e for hire in any part of the n Colony shall obtain faom the Superine tendent of the Province, in which the e said Vessel or Boat is intended to ply, >- a license to ply for Hire, and e every boat used for the purpose of n carrying Passengers, Cargo, Ballast, or •- Water Tanks, must also be duly Licenn m*A Samuel A. Leech and Francis

Harris are appointed Inspectors of Boats for the Port of Westport, and no License can be issued te any Boat till an Inspector's certificate has been granted.' .