the proposed vote ; but immediately it \yjis done, they would be quite prepared t>« accept the vote \ and if adverse, they would not take three days to resign. There was really nothing to be gained by post ponement, they would not force on the motion of no confidence a day sooner. Mr. De Latour said the question was whether the House had confidence in the Government or not. Government declined to allow the motion of no confidence to come on, that was the only way they could take to get at the question. Mr. Rolleston scouted the idea of a motion for adjournment being accepted as a vote of want of confidence, and the Government, at all events, would not accejff it in that light. Mr. Kelly spoke against the motion for an adjournment. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

On resuming, Mr. Moss quoted from Parliamentary authorities to show that it was not com petent for a Government to use its posi tion to call in question the acts of its pre decessors. Whatever information they obtained they would therefore have to bottle up until again in Opposition. Major Atkinson quoted from Hansard to show that when the Bill was last before the House, in the session of 1875, Messrs Macandrew, Sheehan, and Sir G. Grey voted against the Bill, and he (the Major)

voted for it. Mr. Gisborne spoke in favor of adjourn ment of the debate on the Bill. He con tended that the question of no confidence or otherwise took the precedence of this or any other measure. The debate was resumed by Mr. Kelly, who strongly urged the impolitic course pursued by the Opposition in attempting to delay the business. Mr. Adams quoted from an authority on Parliamentary practice to show a vote of want of confidence should not be brought forward until the Ministry had an oppor tunity for disclosing the policy. He ex pressed a strong opinion that it was the wish of the country that Government, as constituted, should have a fair trial. He appealed to independent members not to give up the time of the country to a fight between contending parties, but rather join heartily in getting the measures into law. Mr Saunders said it was singular that one member of the late Government should be so anxious to claim the Bill while another member wanted to repudiate it. Altogether, the fact was that it was Sir G. Grey’s measure, and the other members of the late Government had little to say in the matter. They had been told of gross malversation of office by the late Government, and yet, in the face of these charges, they wanted to get back before the charges could be investigated. Such conduct was simply shameful, and he was surprised Sir George Grey who had hi therto held an honorable place in the respect of the colqpr, should be found lending out this purpose. If the new Go “mment did not succeed in TnaVing good their charges after reason able opportunity had been afforded, he, for one, would desert their cause. On the other hand, if they did, he hoped that very few would be prepared to give further support to the Opposition. The question of adjournment was put, and a division taken as follows— ayes, 38 ; noes, 36. ~

Revolt in a New York Prison.

A scene of great excitement took place at the Sing Sing prison, New York, on the 25th August, when a general revolt amongst the convicts was narrowly avoided. The disturbance was due to the obstinacy of one of the inmates of the gaol named John Barrett, a noted New York burglar and rowdy. This man, having refused to work on the ground of sickness, and grossly insulted the doctor who visited him, was punished by a species of flogging called “ paddling.” The next day two of the warders went to his cell and took him to the chaplain’s office, where he behaved with insolence, standing with his hands in his pockets. The warders laid hold of him to force him into a more respectful attitude, when he raised one arm,-* and it was found that he Vinrl a knife in his hand. Witn this weapon he aimed three blows at one of the warders, who was severely stabbed in the thigh. Barrett then made off through the yard, and into the moulding shop, where he armed himself with several pieces of iron, and with them escaped to the roof. A warder named Good fol lowed him, and Barrett threw at him the iron bars, but fortunately without seri ously injuring him. The chase was by this time taken up by another warder, and the convict was brought to bay in the moulding-room, i in which a large number of convicts are kept at work. Here he seized an iron “rammer,” and, placing himself against a water T tank, kept his pursuers off. Great excitement began to prevail. It was the dinner hour, and the convicts from other parts of the gaol were assembling in line before going to the refectory, and these men commenced to encourage Barrett to resist and attack the Carders. Seeing the danger of the situ ation, the warders drew their revolvers, and threatened to use them • but the con victs made light of the threats, and were tumultuously assembling in a ring round the' warders, who stood back to back, when Barrett began to swing his formid able weapon about, in a threatening man ner. Thereupon, after a further warning, one of the officers, named Good, fired his revolver point blank at Barrett, the bullet penetrating his heart. After this evidence of determination the inmates of the gaol altered their demeanor and became tract able, and the crisis was over. There were 12 prisoners in the gaol, most of whom assembled together in the mess-room at dinner time, and had the spirit of revolt spread amongst them the consequences must have been most serious. An inquest on the body of the deceased convict was held in the evening, when the jury found the killing to have been in self-defence, and necessary for the maintenance of discipline.

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Yoipi Eißit 13 yotjb Capital. —ln all our (and planting we should reiHember4hat the farm is our capital, and that increasing, its...producing capacity means adding to our principal, while redudngjt,ja taking away the “ means by we live. ” The, more f sympathy with pwn. plows about any sub be his charity for and rs differing from his



Wants. Several FIRST-. CLASS TTTaNTED, Several VV PLOUGHMEN. JOHN GRIGG. Longbeach, October 7, 1879. 80 To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. 71 SAUNDERS BROS. Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11. ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS. JE. BUCHANAN A Co. have rc , ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at their Rooms, Havelock street, on the above date 6 Choice Suburban Sections, not far from the Domain. Also, Second Hand Furniture, compris ing Sofas, Tables, Ac., Sale at 12.30 p.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co. 84 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1L ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS. WEEKLY SALE. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. will sell by , public auction at their Rooms, at 12.30, on the above date, the following;— Plated Goods Clocks Harness Looking Glasses Iron Bedsteads J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 82 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. have rc , ceived instructions to sell by public auction at their yards, on the above date, — 1 Express Waggon Horse and Harness. Also, — 1 Valuable Draught Horse (4 years old) Sale at 2 p.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 83 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street.



Auction Sales, TUESDAY, r 4 TH OCTOBER. Messrs, acland, Campbell, a CO. have received instructions to soli by public auction that Abvluable RURAL SECTION, No. 244, (Tjxwald), (containing |-Acre), and substantially built 4-rooinod House. Sale on the ground. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 79 Auctioneers. The Stud. YOUNG IYANHOE. YOUNG IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1802, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1802 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will t ravel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars sou cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. ST S, % a; THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE, BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Waeanui and Longiseack Districts. Terms — £s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 535a—03 B. EDE. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND AYAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. IT. FOWLER * CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow. THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUE LIGHT WILL TRAVEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars sec future advertisement. 53 WINTER & FRIEDLANDER. THE WELL-KNOWN THOROUGHBRED HORSE ADMIRAL WILL Travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. Terms, £4 4s ; Guarantee, £(> os. Groomage Fee, ss. WM. C. WEBB, 519 a Riccarton. a i id am 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 10 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as bard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor.



public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. IN accordance with subsection (4) of flic Counties Act, 187(5, the Ashbur ton County Council directs the publication of the Bye-Laws for providing for the Scale of Fees and Charges of the Hinds Pound, which conic into force on the loth instant. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, October (sth, 1870. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. Bye-Law No. 2, 1870. A Eye-Law to provide for the Scale of Fees and Charges for Driving Cattle to and Impounding the same in the Pound at the Township of the Hinds. In pursuance of the provisions of “ The Counties Act, 187(5,” and “ The Canter bury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” the Council of the County of Ashburton do hereby order as follows : INTERPRETATION. The won! cattle has in this bye-law the same meaning as the word cattle in “ The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” viz. 1 all horned and neat cattle, horses, mules, asses, sheep, goats, and swine of all ages and of either sex. CHARGES ri)R DRIVING CATTLE. As per SheduleC to “Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance 1572,” which are as fol low :—- For any number of cattle of any sort whatso ever not exceeding twenty-live in number, one shilling for every mile or fractional part of a mile from the residence ol the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, two .shillings per mile. For giving notice of do'enlion of cattle —I I or every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice, to the residence of the owner ef the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall Hie charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. FOUND KEES. s. d. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... ... ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, lilly. Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... I o For each Hull above the age of twelve months ... ... ... ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf {first ten) ... ...06 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer fw Calf (above ten) ... ... ..\ o 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or\ Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... \ 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer or Calf (above fifty) ... O For each Ram above the age of nine \ months ... ... ••• 0 6 For each Ewe, "Wether, or Famb (first twenty) ... ... ■••• 0 2 For every Fwe, Wether, or Lamb (above twemy) ... ••• 0 1 For every Fwe, Wether, or Famb (above one hundred) ... ... Oy 2 The above fees to be pall for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the pound. CHARGES EOR FOOD. For every lloisc, Marc, Golding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Killy, Foal or Hull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... 1 o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o I For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Hoar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to be pad for each day or part of a day during which the animal is sup plied with food and water by the potindkeeper POUNDKEEPEK’S EKES FOR GIVING NOTICE OF CATTI-F, IMPOUNDED. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff within twenty miles of the Pound ; For every mile or part of a mile, exceeding one ■ furlong bem the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For posting a notice where the owner may not be known or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that dis tance, I?. CONDUCT OF FOUND. That the Poundkeeper for the time being shall conduct the Hinds Pound in accordance with the provisions of “ The Canterbury Tres pass of Cattle Ordinance, 1572.” Made by the Council ®f the County of Ash burton, at the offices of the said Council, in the town of Ashburton, this islday of October, 1879, and to come into force on the 15th day of October, 1579. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. F. MAIN W A RING, Clerk. SE AL The resolution to make this bye-law was adopted at a special meeting of the Council of the County of Ashburton, on the 2nd day of July, 1879, held at its offices, Ashburton, and confirmed at a special meeting held at its offices 01 "Wednesday, the oth day of August, 1879. W, C. WALKER, Chairman. F. MAI NWARING, 77 Clerk. CONCERTINAS, Gorman Accordians, j Violins, etc. Concertinas, 20 keys, om 10/0, H. M. JONES, Stationer. TO STAND THIS SEASON. rjITIE Thoroughbred ENTIRE Horse, TAM O’SHANTER, will travel the Mount Somers and Alford Forest Districts. 23 WM. H. SMITH. STUD NOTICE. rjMIE THOROUGHBRED HORSE T R I B U N E, By Tradueer, dam Aaueena. Yt'ill Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. 21



Public Notices, JUST ARRIVED— SEC OX D SHIP ME X T OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. NozvgOpen ing Up, Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, SEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 3 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON.



Public Hcfelao, MW TUI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. (SmwUan. PRICE—TWOPENCE ! PUBLISHED ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, ami SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristriets, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns of matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, Ac., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardi.-ji will be Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers : In advance. Rooked. Quarterly Os. ... 7». Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 28s. Advertising terms on application at the Office. jEs'i'Tntonding Subscribers should order the “Guardian” at once, as the cnuirtcr commenced on the Ist October. WKK K S AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Oeeige, East Street, Ashburton.



Business Notices, SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, })EG to thank their friends and the ) public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past live years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street near the Bank of New Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will bo a sufheiont guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, REACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 306 a NEW rjIAILORING j^STABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Road, near H. M. Jones’. G. J.F.-LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. I weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. iSEKi„Note the address— G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanoi Road, Ashburton. 283 a GasfLtters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. rtTRADESMEN and others who intend I using the Ashburton Gas Company : s Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pnmf f fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bella supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in ton’ll am 7 country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. W T £> AVISON ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON 7?a Cabinetmakers. TIN WALD FURNITURE DEPOT. c HARLES JgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwai.d, .'Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 286 Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. J^'OTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 J .FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian,”