The Evening Herald. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1876.

Wanganui Herald, Volume X, Issue 2730, 15 March 1876, Page 2

The Evening Herald. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1876.

The visit of Sir Julius Yog-el to Wanganui, at the present time, is fraught with the greatest political significance, and causes a concentration of interest being directed to us from all parts of the Colony. The cordiality manifested yesterday, and the cnthusiasism awakened by his arrival, show that we fully realise and appreciate the situation. His public utterances since his return have been few, and their range and scope necessarily limited, so that now that he has pledged himself to give a full exposition of the general policy which the Government intend to pursue, public expectation is at the highest point of political excitement. Of course he must necessarily indicate the intentions of the Government generally, but there are one or two topics of supreme moment which excercise the public mind, and first and foremost is the nature and extent, of the machinery which is to supersede Provincial institutions. The Bill introduced by his colleagues last year, while satisfactory as the affirmation of a grand principle, was necessarily crude and defective in matters of detail, but now that time has been afforded for the acquisition of all the necessary data with which to frame a complete, if not an absolutely perfect measure, we may expect the " substitutions " to possess, to a greater extent, the element of finality. Of course it is a necessary consequence of all groat Constitutional " revolutions," if we may quote the phrase of a distinguished member of the House, that the elements of change must enter very largely into their construction, especially in details more local than general. At the same time there can be no doubt from the reputation which he enjoys as a statesman, that when Sir Julius Yogel propounds his policy to-morrow night, it Avill not be found deficient in the piospect of stability. And to the inhabitants of Wanganui the occasion will be one of exceptional interest, for, as the Address presented yesterday stated, the public, both in the town and country districts, have never been guilty of either fickleness of intention or action in pronouncing ihe " words of doom " on the perpetuation of the Provincial system. Despite the spurious agitations which both Auckland and Dunedin affected in favour, of the perpetuation of this " petty (State " system of government, the general opinion of the Colony is so emphatic and pronounced against its retention, that, to repeat a metaphor, the back-bone of the " animal "> may be said to be broken. Sir Julius may therefore be assured that on this point his audience will be sympathetic. We of course, while recognizing tho general importance of his deliverances as the Premier of New Zealand, cannot disassociate from our minds his more intimate and personal connection with us as our representative, and on this point he may be expected to enlarge on subjects of a more immediately local character. Being the first opportunity afforded of addressing his constituency, ho will probably utilize it for the purpose of establishing a mutual understanding, and of interchanging the confidences which should exist between a representative and his electors.

The country is now undergoing a crucial test ;the language of eulogy is on one side employed in external criticisms

on tlie gig-antic operations in which wp are engaged, while on the other hand misrepresentations ensue from other quarters. No man has done more to deserve the former and and put down the latter than Sir Julius Vogd -, in the " bundle of life " he is now bound up wilh the history of New Zealand ; he has put his hand to the plough and will not turn back ; his very absence from flic Colony, considering the prestige w.iich lie acquired for il at homo, and the services which he rendered it, was of even, more consequence loan his presence ; and now that he has appeared again, and is to-morrow night to divulge the results of his European experiences, and the future policy ofhis Government, an intensity of interest is awakened throughout the bounds of the entire Colony, which will not even be confined to its limits.

From the Gazette we learn that the Superintendent has withdrawn certain Blocks of land from the market, and, amongst others, that of the Rangikunian, which lie.'! between Masterton and Alfredton, roughly speaking, It is reported that it is the intention of tbe Government to reserve this block for purposes of settlement, and that the sons of certain farmers at the Hutt were the first to use such forcible representations as to accomplish the desirable result. There are lots of young men born in the Colony whose patrimonial acres, if we may use a once familiar Irish term, are not sufficient to occupy their time whore the family is numerous ou the male side, and this is a class whose acquisition of land should be provided for to the exclusion of all others if necessary, for they are " of the soil," and have the best right to its possession.

Barlow's Circus departed by the Manawfttuw,hich sailed about 11 o'clock Hst night for Picton, where this troupe were to be lauded.

It will be seen by an advertisement that on account of Sir Julius Vogel's nienting ou Thursday erening, Mr Lewis has postponed his lecture until Friday evening.

We have been shown a specimen of the English sholled snail which was found in Mr Fimiimore's garden. As it is not indigenous to New Zealand, it recalls home associations. The probability is that it wa s introduced with some shrubs from the old country in an embryotic state ; and that like Topsy it " growed."

It gives us much pleasure to state that a communication has been received from Wellington announcing that Edward Chnrton Esq., has been gazetted to the Commission of Peace. It will be universally recognised that a more judicious appointment could not have been made, and we congratulate Mr Churton on his accessiou to the magistrac}'.

The Gazette contains a notification by the Superintendent that he lias appointed a meeting of persons qualified to vote under tho Local Boards' Act 1873, to beheld at the School-house, Palmerston North, on Monday 20th March, lß7G,for the purpose of electing five persons to form a Board of Commissioners. Mr Geo. Snelson has beeu appointed Returning Officer. Another proclamation subdivides the Manawatu Highway District. A block of 114,115 acres on the left bank of of the I'iangitikei River is constituted irtto the Manchester Highway District.

The Provincial Government appears, judging from the advertisements issued, to be actively engaged in extending the sphere of their operations in the Wairarapa, Castle Foint,"and Alfredton Districts, but we fail to discern any signs of either the Mangapakbha or the Wharema rivers being bridged at either the upper or lower fords. When we consider that to go from Master ton to Napier it is necessary to cross one or other of these rivers, which are normally in a state of danger, they in common justice should not be neglected, for it is of more than of mere district importance. The Superintendent promised to at least throw a horse bridge across the Mangapakeha betore the approach of winter, but the signs of the times do not appear to favor an early expectation thereof.

Greytown would appear to be eternally in a state of either hot or cold water. If it is uot the Local Board, it is the Waiohine, and betweeu the two they make things liveiy.To be periodically blown up by one, and washed away by the other is the normal condition of that elongated township. They had a Local Board at flrst.aud the Supreme court decided that it was illegallylelected.so they resigned, aud i second Board was appointed, which it appears does not come within legal recognition either. The consequence is that the 'improvement of the town is being neglected through the dog-in-the-manger spirit evinced by both parties. On the motion of MrHastwell, according to the Standard, a committee was appointed to confer with the Superindent on the subject,and it remains to be seen whether he will cleanse the Augean stable or not.

A Press telegram received states thai Sir John O-lover has been appointed as Governor of New Zealand. Whether the mistake arises with the agency or the " wirers," although a matter of anything but indifference, is immaterial to our present purpose. What we complain of is that the Home News of 12th January, in referring to tho brilliant services of this distinguished Naval officer during the Ashantee war in a long and eulogistic article, states that he had received the appointment of Governor of Newfoundland. It is also stated that he is in indifferent health, but the " curative processes " of salt cod fish, with egg and butter sauce, we trust will affect this gallant officer beneficially. It is absurd to send information so venerable with antiquity by the wires.

We understand that shortly the building in Victoria Avenue, at present occupied by Mr Neary, saddler, will give placo to one of a much more handsome and business-like appearance. The plans of the new building we boliove, have been prepared, and judging from these, we anticipate the erection of a building which will cope withany other in the town. Not only will it add materially to tho improvement of the street, but it may be taken as a criterion of the commercial prosperity of (his place, and we (rust Mr Kharpe will receive that support which he cordially deserves for hi« enterprise.

The following is a list of the immigrants expected to arrive by the Wai pa audGuttenberg. The former left London on the 17th December, aud the latter Hamburg on the loth December :— -Married couples without children .—1 tailor, 1 painter, 1 machine fitter, 2 farm labourers. Married couples with children— 2 carpenters, 2 wheelwrights, I labourer, 4 farm labourers, 1 gardener, 1 tent maker: Single men— 2 painters, 1 carpenter, 1 engineer, 2 labourers, 1 gardener, 1 butcher, 7 farm labourers. Single women— II general servants, 2 nurses, 3 cooks, 1 housekeeper, G housemaids, 1 parlourmaid, 4 young girls, 1 laundress. Per Guttenberg : —Married couples without children— s farm labourers, 6 labourers. Married couples with children— l 2 tarm labourers, 6 labourers. Single men — 38 labourers, 12 farm labourers. Single women — 18 single women.

Sir Julius Yogel left last (Tuesday) evening en route for Waitotara, as we announced his intention of doing, but after getting as far as Goat Valley the fatigues of travel ling void on him. Considering the amount of physical exhaustion he will have to undergo to-morrow night, he considered it prudent to postpone his intended visit. To-day he is the guest of Mr Alexander.

A Maori woman breathed her last yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, in one of tho tents opposite Taupo Quay.

At the Jft. M. Court this (Tuesday) morning, before Dr. Giles, James Burke was charged with plying for hire an unlicensed cart. Mr Hutcbinson defended the charge, and raised several objections, which were held good by the R.. J\i., who dismissed the charge. W. J. Harding was charged with allowing his chimney to ignite on the morning of Tuesday week. Mr Jas. J. Anderson, who had engaged the room for that night, appeared to take upon himself the responsibility, and was fined 20s, and costs 9s.

The Sheep inspector has granted a clean certificate to Mr Alex. Higgiefor his mixed flock of sheep.

A novelty in subscription lists was" being extensively signed yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. A native was engaged in soliciting pecuniary assistance for another native/whose canoe, containing a quantity of produce had come to grief crossing a rapid, some distance up the river. While maintaining the laudability of this institution, we wonder would our sable friends attach their signatures to a list emanating. from a European quarter.

We believe that a subscription list for the purpose of presorting a testimonial to the Ilev. Mr Elmslie previous to his departure for Christchurch, is being taken round for signatures.

The Provincial Engineer in a preliminary notice, informs contractors that tenders are ,ibout to be invited for the erection of a bridge across the Manawatu river to connect Palmerston with Pitzherbert.

Mr Alexander entertained Sir Julius Voge and a select party to-day at luncheon, after which Sir Julius visited the Industrial School.

To-day (Wednesday) the following horses left Wanganui for Paiea, where they will be exhibited at the Agricultural Society's show, to be held on Friday next : — Mr Greist's pure bred Clydesdales, Bredalbane and aud Major ; and Mr W. G; Watt's Clydesdale horse, Lord Lome. The thoroughbred horse " Sator," also the property of Mr Watt, was among the number.

Two native chiefs, Kemp and Mete Kingi, accompanied by Mr E. W, Woou, R.M. waited upon Sir Julius Yogel this morning, and welcomed him to Wanganui, expressing at the same time a hope that Sir Julius Avould remember the interests ofhis native constituents, and of couise, received an answer in the affirmative. It is understood that the natives have expressed their wish to perform a war-dance in honor of the Premier's visit, and that it will probably take place on the Market Square, the time to be arranged hereafter.

Mr Martin Eockell, who has been for some time counected with this jouraal, in the capacity of sub-editor, left last night with his bride, per Manawatu, for Wellington. As we stated before, we understand that he is about to start an additional journal in' Masterton, and we wish him the success he deserves .

Mr H. M. Brewer, the secretary of the Acclimatisation Society, has received a letter from the superintendent of the province, informing him that a "proclamation has been issued to carry out the wishes of the Society that the shooting term should, be extended to three months this year, aud that the season commence on the 12th of May and terminate on the 12th of August.

The Municipal Council intend waiting upon Sir Julius Yogel tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock, for the purpose we hear, of presenting an address.

A large consignment of salmon, selected and packed by F. Buckland, is on the way for New Zealand. 20 ),000 eggs have been secured. Sir J. Glover, of Ashantee fame has been appointed Governor of Newfoundland,