SHIPPING.

?ORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday.

Hawea, a.a., from Nelson, Piolon and Wellington. Tarawera, b.b., from. Melbourne, via Hobart and South. Sailed. Yesterday.

Clnmafo. ketch, for Pelorua South. Vyaye, schooner, for Pelorus Sound. „ / - , . . Wenona, barque,,for Kaipara. ’Aooluand and way porta.. 'TTfwea, a.a, for Dunedin and Akaroa. ’•Til a *•' • ■'

SHIPPING TELEGRAM 3- S' Aroklanb*, To-d iy. ArrtVM—Laird, barque (Captain Shaw) from London; sthobner Energy from Lon don. Island. . , V V .yrsjtrk,. WBiiJiNGTON,, Yesterday, Grafton, from ‘ Oamaru and Lyttelton ; St. Kilda, from Grey mouth ; Jabilae. barqbe, from Sydney ; Neptune, brig, from Newcastle; Hauroto, f'-ora South, 1 Sailed—Rotorua, for* North ; Hauroto, for Sydney. ~

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, ■ Friday‘afternoon. Messrs Matson, *Cox and Co. held their usual weekly sale- of sheep, cattle,; pigs, etc., at the Tinwald Saleyards on Tuesday, {Octo ber 9. The attendance, owing to the sale of Mr W. L. Orr’s stock and plant at.Methven, was very poorly attended. The entry for sheep was. rather in excess of late sales in stefei' ; sihd wCre mostly sold at satisfactory 'Thfert Was a large entry of store cat tle but the bidding, not reaching owners! reserves a gaUn pecti&% of: them; were turned out uu* rale as’rfwhole, espedlally in cattle, was very- dull, the following .prices were realised*:— Snbep : Fat crossbred wethers, 14s, 14s 6d to ifis 3d and 16s lod; merino wethers, Ip'.jid fo iss 6d; fat Lambs, ios fid to ioa pd ; «6re&, ' 2 ana 4-tboth crossbred, 13s gd; hoggets, gsfid, 12s 2d, 13s 3d and 13s gd| mixed crpssbred ewes and lambs, 93 fid; merino latoh'i |d. Cattle: Fat . cows, L7' 155, lg; ‘ 2-year-old steers, l 4 ssb L 3 iqsit' heifets; La Bs;6d; calves; 245; dairy cows.Lfi ios to L6.17s fid. ~ r ‘Meslrs IT. Matsdii and Co. report bn the last Wjeek’s; country- iralesi-LOh Tuesday last; at Lauriston, fpr>V. L. Opr. Esq,, who, havingsold ifls farin'/ i ! s : ieavinif Canterbury for the North Island, we held a clearing sale. ; There was- a numerous attendance of .the public from all quarters. The quality of the,stock belonging to.hß Oji.beingso-well known,bmore than a general' interest in the sale was evinced, and bSty&s in large numbers assembled upon the e9tater~The arrangements ofluncheoh, arid the stocUanUimplementswere simply pgtjfaltjpp. ..uThejsale slatted at 12.30, and half an hour before train time every lot was dis posed of. The draught hprse stock was gene rally admitted to be the best' lot offered upon anyifotm! fo Canterbilryfbr years, andwheri we csn .quote L 35, L 40,. £45, Lso, LjjS, and. JJSor eachr.-it-may Ifo affpw.ed 'that such, was the pohiei,aiid young stocksold in tie ritfffe proportion. The Ayrshire‘cattle met with keen competition up to 15 guineas. In sheepMfojj'SbOrhoggets sold at from : 13s fid tq'SfJT^Jpef'description. The ! pigs and imple mente sold welj.,. In fact; ,we may, say the ar- sale w*re perfect/ the stpek was ekcellent, the attendance, was, large abd'appivciative, the biddings brisk, the prices very good, and. while a general beam of satis faction vras borne Upon thefaces of all present, yet a feeling; ofregret was universally expressed that Cantcrbnry.was about to looseso energetic a farmer ahd .worthy colonist as Mr Oriy who, ip ijhpir opinion, was leaving a certainty here fay a shadow in the “great fem-field” and ** scoria deposits ” of the North Island. qnd v Co: report upomthe live : fi>r. .the ..week ending Thursday, Otd ( ll, :-LAt the Addington yards on Wednesday there was, with the exception of store cattle, a very light entry of stock of all descriptions, the; -number yarded being— ji sheep _a! 'yery limited supply was penned, the qaality;befog, for the majority', anything but first-cuss. There was, however, some ex ceptionally. good consignments of magnificent heavy-wfeight sheep fold by'us,'the one from Mu F.JvR. Uldfield,! Temuka, and the other from;Mr Ml? Studholme’s Waimate estate —the former realising 23s’ fit per head, and the latter the top price for the day, viz., 245. The sHefbF-tfife' day was rather a dragging,one, and prices ' ! shffbfied tb ’the extent'of fully is per head ori'last Week’s rates. ,We quote mutton at from 2#d to 3% 8. per lb i 1 the woo 1 , and for one or two lines of shorn sheep at per lb. Lambs: A somewhat forger entry, with prices at;/about last week's, jrates, viz., to 15s, *to quality. Fat Cattle V A very small entry, and quality!-las ..die Whole veiy -inferior, and priefs. realised were with one or two exceptions, not exceeding 22s fid per too lbs*,' Bigs.-fSmali supply/ and! nearly all. being small. For such as were suited to the!? trade competition was brisk and prices satis factory, fully-up to last week’s races. Store Sheep.—A, fodch'heavier entry than‘has been the case for some considerable time, a yery . percepribk.iin?p?DVement being apparent both in the demand and values. Cooss-bred wethers selling up to 14s fid and 15s ; cross bred. ewes Mid lambs up.to 21s; merino ewes. axwlli»TOiip : fb t2sVbrb?sbred hoggets, from lis 3d to 13s fid,;; Store Cattle.—A fairly ' large number came to hand, mostly of good quality, -bearing fovident signs of the severity of the. past winter. A considerable de'mand’wal’expprienced for good quality for watd.-tfonditioned; 3-year-old steers and heifers, • and throughout, a marked improvemient in prices resulted. Sales ranged at for three year-old steers from L 4 ios to L 5 xos ; 2- yearH>lds;-L3 : to‘‘'L4 : ros; yearfings at from 35stoL3, according to qaality; niileb cows at from L 3 ios tp L 6 ios. Tinwald. —At pur nsßtkl‘ride ait IHiS plaice, there was a fair entry of atobk for the-seafon, the numbers being 1972 sheep, 168, cattle, ’and 21 pigs, for .the , most part consisting of . stores. The attend ance was’good and prices : satisfactory; mutton’, ’ best quality,.? raising 3Xd-per >lby-- beef, little in and insufficient for quotations; store sheep in demand .and. sales at. foil rates ; stdfieJeatue difficult tb quit, several lines' being tamed out unsold. > . The following.is.the Christchurch Com, Ex changf ’-KSport - for the ’week ending' Friday evening the 12th insL ;—eßusiness during the y«y unimportant cbarac ter.‘"Trahiactibns pavmg been confined princi pally to local orders,- with the exception of a slight advance in oafs. Values remain as be fore, —Wheat; Good- milling samples, 3s lod - to 45 per bushel, delivered in Christchurch j 2s 3d to 2s fid per bushel.—Oats; Prime milling, 2s, rtj toras 2d. per bushel,, f.o.b. ; brigMsnoH'feeihi llAid -toi E 2fs jf infdrior and difoolbred, isßd to is lod per bushel.—Bar ley.; First-class malting, 4s 3d to 4s fid per I bushel; seed and second quality malting, 2s 4d to 3s fid per bushej.--Grass SeedFarmers’ 3s ; gdper bushel; machine dressed, 4s to 4s Sd. per bushel j cocksfoot, 4H* to per lb.—-Potatoes; A better at.former rates, viz., 25s to 27s fid per ton, ‘ at 'country , stations within, 8 miles.— Cheese and Butter'to 5d for 'the former, find 7d to 8d for the latter. I ' a*r— -MtifA u.lT'. ■ ; 1

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1883.

Last night at the usual monthly meet ing of the teachers of the Wesleyan Sun day school, amongst other business the election of officers for next year took place, resulting as follows :—Mr O. Ray, superintendent; Mr W- Sparrow, secre tary; canvassers, Messrs Beaumont and G. Andrews ; librarian, Mr 0. Dixon ; all of whom were ro-elected. Several teachers gave very gratifying reports of visible im provement in members of their classes, and the institution is considered to be in a fairly efficient state. During the hearing of a case in the Resident Magistrate’s Court to-day some amusement was caused by the production of a specification for the building of a house on a long strip of wood, A good deal had been said about the documentary evidence, and one of the witnesses; who was interested in the decision offered to prbducn it. Mr Reatell, in whose charge it was, accordingly came into Court armed with the piece of wood aforesaid, but the Bench ruled that it could not under the circumstances be accepted. A general meeting of the Ashburton Rifles was held last night to consider the advisability of offering greater induce ments to recruits, with a view to bringing the Company up to its maximum strength. After a lengthy discussion it was resolved to furnish recruits with helmet, tunic, trowsers, leggings, glengary, etc., for the small sum of LI, which is about a fifth of the actual cost, and this very liberal con cession will no, doubt have the desired effect. Before dismissing the men Captain Douglas read a challenge from the Kaia poi Kifle Club to fire a match on alny con venient Saturday afternoon, and we understand the Committee will meet to morrow evening to select a team and arrange matters. At the Dunedin Police Court yesterday in the change brought by Gaoler Philips against the prisoner Tait (for whom coun sel appeared) for insu ordinate conduct, Mr Watt, R.M., dismissed the case, on the ground that, the conduct of the pri soner could not he regarded as aggravated. His Worship, addressing prisoner, said, ‘‘lt is my opinion that, as a matter of law, I must dismiss the information, but if you had appeared before me in my capacity of Visiting Justice, I would have thought .it my duty to punish you at once. As you are before an’open Court, where I can only hear an aggravated offence, which is not disclosed in the charge, I dismiss the case, not on its merits, but because the charge is not sufficient to give a Resident Magistrate jurisdiction in the oase as an aggravated prison offence.”

A manufacturers’ league has been formed in Dunedin. The following are its objects(l) Encouraging the de velopment of the natural resources of New Zealand, and diffusing information thereon. (2) Fostering New Zealand manufactures and developing industries, so as to afford increased and steadier em ployment of labor. (3) Obtaining the removal of revenue duties from raw mate-' rial, and also from goods which cannot be profitably made in this colony, and plac ing moderate duties upon all articles which can be so made that a*e now ad mitted free. (4) Discouraging the suicidal policy of purchasing out of the colony, whether by Government, or by municipal or by other bodies, goods which can be advantageously produced in New Zea land. (5) Keeping before the Govern ment the advantage of giving their work to firms provided with suitable plant, instead of expending revenue in adding to the Government workshops and machinery, thereby needlessly increasing the present heavy burdens of the tax payers, and hindering the due develop ment of trade—a course which tends to the continuance of the present commer cial depression. Some aenstation was caused in Auck land yesterday afternoon by an assault on Mr J. D. Wickham, proprietor of the Free Lance, by Dr Harrison, agent for Mrs Dr Potts. Wickham was in his office shortly before four o’clock, when Dr Har rison came in and enquired if he pub lished the L’FJntr’ Acte in connection with the theatre, and being answered in the.affirmative, enquired the price per inch of an advertisement. Some conver sation ensued concerning the insertion of the notice in question, and Dr Harrison then asked the name of the writer of a letter signed “ Figaro,” published in L’Entr' Acte. Wickham declined to fur nish the information required, when Dr Harrison recommended him to take off his coat, as he would have to fight him. Mr Wickham explained thatj he had no desire to make a blackguard of himself, when he was the recipient of a sadden blow from his ’interviewer, and nsxt moment his face was covered with blood, Wick ham immediately looked the door, and sending for a policeman, gave Dr Harri son in charge of Sergeant McMahon. The scene had attracted numbers of the friends of both parties, and they proceeded together to the police station. Wickham got a nasty cut on his head, white his hair, face and clothes were bespattered with blood. The facts having been placed before Superintendent Thomson, he ordered the assailant into custody, and George Edward Harrison, Richard Cole Aspinall and James Millet were accord ingly locked up on the charge of unlaw • fully assaulting John Dickson Wickham by striking him on the head on the 11th inat. Aspinall and Millet, it is assarted, kept the door closed and held Wickham while Dr Harrison assaulted him.

Remember Hop Bitters never does harm to the smallest child but good, always and con* inually. See and read—[Adtt.]

The following selections will be given to morrow evening, should the weather, prove fine, by the Ashburton Volunteer Brass Band, in Baring Square Qu'ck march* “Orinthia” (Smith); quadrille, ‘•String of pearls” (VYiight) ; schot tische, “FUrrie” (Seaman); fantasia, “ A string of pearls” (Lavelledien) ; quick march, “ Brave old oak ” (Lenter); valse, “Mountain and glen” (Ricmo) ; galop, “ Sparkling wine ” (Vogt). Writing of the Flemington Cheese Fac tory, th e*North Otago Times says:—Thera can be little doubt, however, that while all these several matters may have con tributed to the Ashburton factory’s tem porary discomfiture, the chief cause of its trying experience has been the price it has been paying for milk. At the same time we daresay that the company pays away a good deal in interest on money bor rowed to erect buildings and buy plant, as the directors have made themselves re sponsible fot the payment of L 5,003 to the bank. With leas expensive plant and buildings, less of course would have had to be paid in interest, but it is probable that that would have been no real gain. It is at all events clear that the directors and shareholders themselves are of opinion that their sole immediate re medy is a reduction in the price given for milk, and they have accordingly re solved to change 'he price from 4d per gallon of lOlbs to 3|d per gallon of lllba of milk delivered and accepted at the fac tory. Even at this rate, however, “ the farmers” and “the district” are not likely to suffer grievously, for we are assured that the factory has already increased the value of adjoining land from 30s to L2 an acre; while we are told of such charming little incidents as one farmer getting L3O a month for milk supplied by him to the factory, and of another with 50 acres of , rented land getting his total yearly I rent. LSO, from the factory in eight weeks, for milk supplied to it by him during that brief period. At anyrate, the prime lesson which the experience of the Ashburton cheese factory teaches is, that all other dairy factories and all other local industries should be started and car ried out on strictly business principles, and their sole object should be to make money legitimately for their shareholders. Starte I and carried out on any other principle they are likely—nay, certain— ere long to prove positive losses to their promoters, and really more hurtful than helpful to the community which happens to be blessed with their presence. Purify the blood, cleanse the stomach, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bitters. Read —[Advt.] Thick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions—Wells’ May Apple Pills—antirbilious cathartic. $d and is. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydivty, General Agents. I

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

ASHBURTON — To-day.

(Before H. 0. S, Baddeley Esq, R.M.)

Ivess v. Knight, claim of L 4 for the rent of paddock.—Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff.—The claim was practically undefended, and judgment was-given for the amount claimed.. Wilkin and Carter v. Reid, claim of Lls.—Mr Purnell appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr Cayglll for defendant. This claim was for rent of a store at Tinwald, which was let to defendant. —Mr Carter gave evidence F that the conditions under which the store was let were that certain repairs should be done and that in return no rent was to be charged for the first six months. Plaintiffs now sued for three months’ rent from July Ist, to October Ist. 'Mr Oaygill submitted that he was entitled to a non-suit on the ground that the plaintiffs were in occu pation of the store during the three months. Mr PurrieU having replied, his Worship said that he would hear evidence for the defence. The defendant was called and deposed that he only took the store for six months rent free on condition it was put into repair. His Worship said that he was not satisfied that the plain tiffs had made oiit their case, and judg ment would be given for the defendant. Wilding v. Stephens.—ln this’ case heard last week, his Worship said he would give judgment for the plaintiff in the case ot the younger Stephens, but would enter a non-suit in favor of the elder defendant. His Worship made an order to compel Stephens jun. lo pay the amount claimed in monthly iasWmpnts of L2.

Perryman v. Toner, claim of L 3 10s for a pair of wheels alleged to have been sold to defendant. Mr Wilding appeared for defendant, and evidence went to show that the wheals in question were alleged to be dray wheals, but they were useless for the purpose for which they were bought. The wheels had been returned to plaintiff but not accepted.—Judgment was given for defendant. Crum v. Toomoy, claim of L 6 10s, for building a chimney to a house be’onging to defendant. —Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Crisp for defendant.— Evidence was led for the plaintiff to show that the work was done to defendant’s order, and was altogether separate from the contract entered into with Hitchens to build the house. For the defence it was argued that the chimney was included in Hitchens’s contiact, and that the latter was the person who was liable and not the present defendant. Several witnesses were examined as to a conversatio n which took place between Crum and Toomoy. when the latter told plaintiff that if Hitchens threw up the contract, Crum would be employei to build the chimney, •ut otherwise he wou’d have to look to Hitchens for payment. After counsel on. both sides had addressed the Court, his Worship said that the balance of the testi mony was in favor of the defendant, and the plaintift would be nonsuited without costs.

Hayea v. Kiely, claim of L 8 16b on a judgment summons. Mr Caygill appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Crisp for defen dant.—W. Collins, manager for the plain tiff, was called and said that he obtained judgment against Wilkie and Kiely, and that the present defendant had been in sofficient funds to liquida'e the debt, but had not done so.—Cross-examined by Mr Crisp : Was agent for Mr Hayes in Ashburton. The original sum mons was taken out against Kiely and Wilkie conjointly.—Mr Crisp sub mitted that the case must be dismissed on account of the insufficiency of descrip tion. He also contended that the authority to act for the plaintiff was bad, inasmuch as the defendant did not really know who was suing him. Counsel argued further at some length, and quoted autho rities in support of the necessity to sue the partnership, and not one member.— Me Caygill submitted that he had a right to reply, but Mr Crisp objected as he had not called evidence.—After _ some discussion Mr Crisp waived his objection without prejudice, and Mr Caygill then spoke on the law points raised, -r His Worship said he would make an order for the payment of the amount within three weeks, or to be imprisoned for four weeks. Compton v. Brown, claim of Lloo. Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Crisp for defendant.—Mr Wilding said that this was a case brought some time ago when judgment went by default, and the money was paid into Court, and allowed to remain there until the case was re-heard. Counsel then went on to state the facts of the case, which have already been reported. The following evidence was then • called : Sergeant Felton said that-in June 1882, there was one licensed house in. Methven, and in June, J 833, two licenses were granted. Witness would have recommended Mr Compton as a fit person to have a license, Cross-examined : Would have

objected to a license being issued to J. Brown. Knew the premises which were the subject of this action, and they were not suitable for a licensed house, being somewhat similar to Bullock’s horse bazaar. Witness knew nothing about an agreement between Compton and Brown concerning a license. In June last would not have supported more than one appli cation. Rowsa was granted a license last June, and witness him. Thera had been no material alteration in the building of Comptons from when it was first built.—F. Ferriman, commission and land agent, said that the property was put in his hands by defendant, and it was let by witness to Mr Cookson who was in possession of the place soma months. — Cross-examined; Could not say when Cookscn wont in, nor when he left. He occupied the premises temporarily. [Left sitting.]

AMERICA'S MONACO.

Long Branch (a newspaper correspon dent declares) may truthfully be called the Monaco of America. Gambling has long bean a feature of life at *his well known summer resort of Americans, but never has it been so general as now. This season an effort has been made to enticq the ladies into the “ hells,” by making the ante-chambers luxuriant restaurants, but so far without success. The Pennsylvania Club, which was originally built by two “ring" politicians, has lately had its at tractions increased, new capital having been pnt into it. “ The property consists, of about the finest building and grounds along the shore. Close-clipped hedges, velvety sward, tastefully arranged flower beds, and gravelled walks, beautifully surround the large and handsome build ing. But for a flag floating the name “ Pennyalvania Club " this would be mis taken for tho summer residence of a mil lionaire. There is a rather extensive res taurant, whore a few well-dressed women may be seen dining or supping among a much greater number of turf men, for this is a kind of head-quarters for the professional gamblers interested in the races." The “hell” itself is said to be the most luxurious in America. “The handsomest apartment in all Long Branch,” sajs the correspondent, “is very spacious, consisting of two dofeagonal ends, with a corridor-like con nection. The roof is high, trussed, and over the two octagons it extends into lef>y domes. This architecturally varied roofing is made further ornate with elaborate painting in oil colors. I know of no finer decoration of the kind any where. The floo ■is covered with Wilton carpet of the most delicate hues. The furniture is of the heaviest mahogony, in pieces and shapes to gorgeously fit out a gambling hell.” ' “ Our expenses are 500 dols a day,” said the manager of the Pennsylvania C üb; “this room aqd what’s in it coat 40,C00d0b.” The club is as open as the beach to the public.. .Of the new “hell” it has been estimated that not less than 200,000d01s “ will be requisite to cover the property and make a solid backing for the bank.” The play at these places is said to be uncommonly heavy. This sudden and extensive development of gambling at Long Branch is believed to be due to the operations of Comstock’s society in New York, the professional gamblers being driven out. '

DISTRICT COURT.

The following cases will be brought at the District Court to-morrow before his Honor Judge Ward : It.. Mclntyre v. Perks.—Mr Wilding for the plaintiff, and Mr Purnell for the defendant. IN BA.KKRUPICY. In re J. L. Manning.—Application for an order of discharge.—Solicitor, Mr Crisp. In re J. A . Fountains. —Application for an order of discharge.—-Solicitor, Mr Branson.

In re D. Clifton. Application for letters of administration.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE PLOUGHING QUESTION.

To the Editor. Sir, —If you will allow me space for a few lines in reply to Mr Cameron, I will not trouble you again on the subject of ploughing. I admit that the work in question had all the advantages claimed, but so would it had the cut been of the usual sort ( and I am not aware of any. thing in the peculiar shape of the,share cut which would tend to loosen the bot tom. The space below being less proves that there must have been < considerable false cut, as false cut is the only method by which this space can be lessened. I think I am right in saying that false cut has already been tried and condemned in Canterbury. I expressed ho dislike to the crooked coulters —what I objected to was their being put to work in a different part of the field from the rest of the plough.— l am, etc. Ploughboy. Ashburton, Oct 11. jt ■

A STRANGE DECISION.

To the Editor. FIR,—In your leading article of yester day’s issue under the above heading you saw fit to criticise the conduct and deci sion of our worthy Resident. Magistrate in the recent charge against Thomas Dunn for cruelly ill-treating a cat. Now, Sir, I know well that the very breath of an editor’s nostrils is criticism,, and that our dispensers of law and justice when they err Giave no more right to claim exemption from criticism than any ordi nary mortal. But I think eve i an editor’s criticism should proceed upon a correct basis of facts, for if it does not, whether adverse or otherwise to the person sub jected to it, it is unfair. It is becau e I conceive your criticism does not comply with this condition that I feel it my duty to enter my protest against your article. Personally and professionally I could ask for no higher compliments than are paid to me indirectly by your article, but even at the risk of disabusing your mind and the minds of your readers of the idea that “Mr Baddeley can be so impressed with what Mr Caygill says as to reverse his decision and adjudge to be a mere drunken freak what twenty-four hours before was considered to be a gross act of cruelty, calling for severe punishment.” I feel bound !to say in justice to a gentleman whose position forbids him to say a word in his own defence ani whose conduct on the Bench has fully earned all the ecomiutns which you have bestowed upon him, that your criticisms however just or well deserved they might be, if the facts were as stated by you, are both unfair and undeserved, for the - very simple reason that the facts were other wise. In the first place you seem to think that the re-hearing was granted because some doubt arose as to the guilt of the accused. Such was not the case. The re-hearing was applied for and granted on two grounds—first, that the prisoner when tried had not been in a condition to comprehend tha real nature of the proceedings ; and, second, that evi dence was forthcoming which there was no opportunity of collecting for the pre vious trial (the tnan had been arrested at. nine a. m., and tried at eleven a.m. the same day), and which while it did not touch the actual guilt of the prisoner, yet ought in all fairness to be taken into con sideration in mitigation of punishment. These were the real facts as to the re hearing, and Mr Baddeley, I think, can well afford to leave the public to judge

whether or not he acted according to the spirit of our constitution, which says that every man shall have a fair trial. As to whether the Magistrate could legally exer cise this power J am not going to be so unprofessional as to ssy without a fee, but I will only express my regret that before penning that sentence you did not take the opinion of your, reporter, who would have been able to save you from exhibit ing your ignorance of such a common oc currence as a re-hearing. I pass rfver another misstatement, that I argued “ that cutting off cats’ tails was simply an act of larrikhiiam,” with a mere denial as this only concerns myself, and with so many generous -compliments I-must not grumble at one left-handed one. You proceed to say “ that excessive drinking might be a reason for a man committing an illegal; act we can quite under stand, bat we never heard if put forward 93 an excuse. Mr Baddeley hewever, is of a different opinion, etc.” In the first place, Bir, I must complain of the loose terms and expressions used in above sentence. “"Vou can understand that excessive drinking might be a reason for committing an illegal actso can T, but it would be when the excessive drink ing was over and the drinker was suffer ing a recovery. In most cases where ex cessive drinking is connected with crime, the drinking may be the occasion or cause of the crime being committed, but the crime is committed without any rhyme or reason. Again, Sir. I must complain of your word “excuse.” If you mean by this a defence or complete answer to the charge snch as would establish the inno cence of the accused, then I doubt not that you are quite right in saying that you - never heard of excessive drinking beinjg put forward in this way. And let me add that your experience is yet to j come. This absurdity certainly did hot take place at the Ashburton Resident Magistrate’s. Court on Wednesday. If, however, you used this word “ excuse ” in its popular sshse as meaning the plead ing of some circumstances which go to reduce the criminality while not denying the fact of the offence, then I must again express my regret that you did not think fit to consult your reporter before penning the sentence, as a very short acquaintance with Courts of Justice, without fany pro found reading of law, .would have taught him that while our law' does not recognise drunkenness as a defence to any crime, yet it inky be taken into consideration as showing the criminal intent or otherwise with which an abt is done. ’ The point of your article which you wish to emphasise that “what the Magistrate considered on Tuesday to be a gross act of cruelty, caUipgjfor .-severe,punishment, Istyrenty four hours’ after adjudged to be a mere drunken freak V is another misstatement and extremely unfair,, to Mr Baddeley. Not even the; counsel for, the prisoner, contended that the act was anything lesq than: a gross act of cruelty, and much less did the Magistrate .adjudge it to be a mere drunken freak. If you will allow me, Sir, to give you..thogi ßt of the matter it is this, that after the hearing on Tues day certain statements were made to the Magistrate which gave him the key to the man’s peculiar behaviour in the morning and led him to ; the-belief that the man had unfortunately, but through the fault of no one but himself, 1 not had a perfectly fair trial,; and on the rehearing .next day evidence was laid that the crime 1 was not the wanton deliberate act of such a callous , wretch as had at first appeared tb be the. case. Whether under all the circum stances the Magistrate was justified, not in reversing his decision as you allege, but in mitigating the sentence while still adhering to his decision that the act was a grossly cruel one, and that Dunn was legally guilty, I am content to leave.—l am, etc., ' John A^Caioh.!- Oct. 12.

CABLE NEWS.

'-ATbST FROM EURQPF.

[rEUTßr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Resignation of the Spanish Ministry. Madrid, Oct. 10. A demand was made to the French Government for further reparation than that already accorded by President Grevy’s apology. The demand having been refused by the French Govern ment, King Alfonso required that fur ther action should be - taken in the matter, but as the Spanish Ministry has not been able to agree that such a course was necessary, the Premier, Senor Sagasta, has tend.ered.the resigna tion of himself and his colleagues.

Monetary and Commercial. London, Oct, 10.

Consols remain at and New Zealand securities at yesterday’s quota tions. The market rate ot discount has fallen }i, and is now 2%. per cent; bank rate, .3 per crint. The market for colonial breadstuff's continues depressed, and a general fall- in prices has taken place. To-day’s quotations are as fol lows Adelaide wheat, ex store, 455; New Zealand ditto, 38s fid to 43s fid; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse,' 325. Aus tralian. tallow—>Best beef is firm at ,40s fid, and best mutton at 42s fid.=

Wine-Growing. Paris, Oct. 10.

Accounts to hand from the wine growing provinces are generally favor able. It is expected that the vintage tiiis year will be fully up to the average yield. [Received Oct. 12, 2.10 p.m.J The Czar, * Copenhagen, Oot. 11. The Czar of Russia, who has been on a visit to the King of Denmark for some time, has now sailed for Cron stadt. Cetewayo Again. Capetown, Oofc. 11. It has transpired that unless Cete wayo surrenders to the British authori ties, they will morally support Usibepu in the ousting of the King from the sovereignty of Zululand.

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[kEOTEB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.} Another Bank Robbery. Adelaide, Yesterday. A large sum of money is reported to be missing from the Town and Coun try Bank in this city. The teller, when balancing the cash on Monday last, found 850 notes missing. The police are now prosecuting enquiries, but it is understood that no clue to the robber has yet been obtained.

f ßeceived Oct. 12, 1.30 p.m.] Shipping. Sydney, To day. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Ringa rooma, for Auckland. Decentralisation. The Lands Act Amendment Bill, which has been introduced by the Go veriunent into the; Legislative Assembly! divides the' country in three special divisions under local Boards, ; on ; the principle of decentralisation. The measure provides reasonable terms for conditional purchases, -and- limits auc tion sales of land to two hundred thou sand acres yearly.

Indignation. v Hobart, To-day. At a meeting attended by fully 3,000 persons, held last evening, it was unani mously resolved to call upon the Hon. A. M‘Gregor, one of the representatives of Hobart, in the Legislative Council, to resign his seat forthwith. [Received Oct. 12, 2.10 p.m,J The Public Service Bill. Melbourne, To-day. In the Legislative Asum.hly u Jtßt night the Public Service Bill was read a third time. Sporting. The following further Cup scrStfch ings are posted, viz., Countess, Cuba, Pellmeli and Peveril. . 'ii.

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[per press association.] - ...I Arrived. , Auckland, To-day. The ship Hermione from London is off the coast. ' A Mishap,. ‘ \ ! V Wellington, To-day. A coach accident occurred at one o’oleok this morning. A party of ladies and ~ gentlemen, numbering about; .twenty, .Was. ' returning from a dance at Xorari, and had reached as far as the Botanical Gar dens safely, when a trace horses becoming restive, the coach vehi over the bank. Moat of the passengers received injuries of a slight nature, bat none are . serious. The psrty walked, home. . : -r' -

Inquest. .... Christchurch, To-day. An inquest was held to-day on the bvdy of Joseph Strong, the tirho cut his throat an Wednesday. ’ -The evidence showed that since returning: from the wreatlingmatoh v|ithßobert«ai» at Xhm edin, the/deceased had; beat in a'very da- ' spondent state abeut his defeat, but never expressed any intention of takioghia. iiff. The jury returned a verdict thatthe dk» deceased committed, suicide while ip a dor. spondent state of mind. - . Ah. Unfortunate Accident r Tdiaru, To-day^:-

. A man named Alexander Sutherland, aged dO, unmarried, who was rim orerby a ballast wagon on the Albury. extension line yesterday, and who was brought info Titnaru by a special train andF had. hlsdeg' amputated close to the hipjoint.rUtWsw found necessary to have the operation performed ;in the hospital, bflt (the unfor tunate man,pwxng to Icqs of. blood on the journey and the Shock to. his ’systontr : rived tha operation only four hbdraj t Wd diedat ted o'clock last night. f;, 1 ; Another Candidate. -? r-'? Dunedin, To-day. Mr. Watt,. R.M., is the - fourth ftsadi ;date for thedity A Municipal T.«atn. .The Caversbain municipal lean has been floatedia miiimSOO. ! e ' . Pedestflahisan. T’■ At three o’clock this afternoon IMWard* had walked. 79 miles 18 laps and Scpttr’Bo miieaSlaps.

! Dofirr Die' in the HousE.V‘*Roogh en Rats ” cleats out rats, mice, beetles. toaches, bed-bugs, ! flies/ ants, bisects, moteS/jack rabbits, gophers, 7#d. Moses,- Moss dad Co,, Sydney, General Agents. -I

Wells’ “Rough on CSORNs.’—Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure, waHs, bunions. Moses, Mess and Co;, >ydncy, Gcuferal Agents. ; • . . 1

Holloway’s Pills.— The chiefest wopder of modem times.-—This incomparable medldne increases the appetite, strengthens thestomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness;-prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates . sound health. i;-;The enormous demand for these Fills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a .single trial convinces the most sceptical that. -qn medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability, to T remove all complaints incidental to the human race They are a.blessing to the amLa boon to all that labour under iriteriial ,or.external disease. The puri fication of the blood; removal of all restraint from the Sefcre{ive'oigans, and gentle aperitive action are the pri>lific*SourCes of the extensive curativerange of Holloway’s Fills, Advt] ' -ttV?

Ihe Government have received from : the Chief Surveyor a report on’the Huru nui hot springs, which was Bfc F. S. Smith, Assistant Surveyor;-J Mr Smith visited the Hurunui in >’July last, when ha found two springs,’within 'a dis tance of twenty links of- one another, and on a terrace on the Canterbury- hide of the river, about 73 chains above its ju&o t'on with the McKenzie creek; The height of the springs above the sea. level is 1,970 ft, and they are 30ft above and 260 dinks back from the river flat. A person on bobebabk could easily prooeed -withiti ; two chains of the springs. He raadeMi examination of the temperature, and: found "the water in the springs .registered ; 130 degrees Fahrenheit, said l : Half : %a{f down the rocks over which’ lhe ’lviter falls it stood at 96. At the spot* wher* the water joined the bold water stream at the foot of the terrace it was only 45 dbk grees. Hiaobaervationa" were made dar ing frosty weather, arid he was rif : opinion ithat there would be a much higher temperature ' in the' T - summer, ; Mai the quantity of surface Water daim ing into the springs would not be so large. Last summer ho c visitetl the spring in question, and where the spring water joined the cold stream the temperature was 80 degrees, while in the springs themselves he could (riot keep hie hand. The bed of the stream where It? flows over the rook is colored A bright yel low pink and green. The water hat that usual 'Wet gunpowder tafistb The water rises from two holes under the low bank of clay about two feet high, and their united discharge is about as much as would flow through aS-inch pipe. It woe also reported that there: jyi another spring on the southern branch of the Huranair’ but ha did not see it Mr Smith fophti a small spring coming out of branch of the Mackenzie Creek, about tea chains above the fork, op .tbarjpuinnor left-hand branch. The temperature .of this was 100 degrees. The smell.from, the spring was very strong, and.could ,bf. ; smelt half-a-mile away. Mr Smith’sre port is accompanied by tracings, showing iho district.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12. 1883.



Special Bargains. gELUffQ OFF, MUST BE SOLD. ' o«Wltigir6om Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble „ . top in all patterns of walnut, - Beal. Leather Dining-room Suites, in , fa»bog»’iy, and’side-boards to match Every class of Furniture." Utensils of every l&ut.ior House Furnishing. Unit be sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF aH and varied Stock. Joim Meecb, Ull W J A‘ R'E HWS B,



Wanted Wee Silted Loonies. Scotch Concert. WANTED— A General SERVANT. Apply. T. Taylor, East street ™ 10 710 WANTED— Apprentice or Junior to the Millinery and Sales, also to the Dressmaking.— Hayes and 00. 10 707 \T7ANTED— Married COUPLE for Vt the country, man to milk and garden, woman as cook. Apply at Clare s Hairdressing Dooms, on Saturday, at 11. 10 693 TTTANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burkett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appata- I tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. , 760 c Land of the Free. Scotch Concert. WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, Jo bn Moi son, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J. M. has gained the-public trust in the past by doing best work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), : Ashburton. 7 207



WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every hind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance' Drinus, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give les ons in Boxing, lesson £L per mop*h, or according to arrangement. 1344 ■ Special Advertisements. STOP THAT COUGH 1 DON'T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where is the Remedy. Bonnington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH ' MOSS (registered), •can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold- everywhere. —G, Bonninoton, Christchurch. ORICKE TING MATERIAL, Of every description, at = CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, AT Andrewes Bros., EAST STREET SOUTH. 77 s U R PL U S OF STOCK FANCY GOODS, TOYS, STA !j ' TIONERI, Etc, Must be sold to make room for NEW GOODS shortly to arrive. Our Prices Defy Competition. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. nI6 The Laird o’ Oookpea. Town Hall' © o Q eg a c 3 a •r-4 a 5 C 8 S no'CO © ~ s n §. < S s.is i'SIS fee#® _ g.sa c o' o §m ® O 812 & S C (« o |oiOPQ r 3 mM Q 2 *3 *oq •’d c 8 <d a Sj2 «4-4 O o o •+■> CD £ ~a S a 5 * " o-a ® 00 .s "a .5 S c ° o a a 3 ’"sj « J 3 flO u « a g Si s S (V a -S 05 o <n s ao ® o s§ c a P O ® <u u S 3 . d HH.'S . 8 u © o g o K S 0-2 o-S fig <3 2 H n. S 5 2 ◄ ft ft § a



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE company, LIMITED, JJAYEPO R S A L E A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new, and Lfor which terms are specially easy. . Also, .' , SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYEGRASS NEW CLOVER SEED j WOOLPACKS, Em, Em All at lowest current rates. Wa. HORNE, 12 au Agent.



New Songsters—New Songs. JP YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAPj FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH,, ASHBURTON. JMYERY article Sold at Christchurch PhiOks and guaranteed bes. of n a corial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY PUKNXBHEI)



Special Advertisement?. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, ' Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro- FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. •The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we- stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the mdney in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 6 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6 duced by E. G. Brown & contains — Worth £ s. d.



£1 9 10 OurJSo. 2,30 s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 100 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good ailesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, p iragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress-piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 10 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 02 C £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... 0 18 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... 0 14 0 6, yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. [7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ■.. ... 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box ... ... 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0



1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ...0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... 0 4 0 .6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... ... ... ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 G 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £6 5 8 Our No, 2, wedding parcel for .£lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Osual price A problem whereby Ladies may stay at hpme and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Gash returned at ones for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and- name of parcel only. JP.G'.O. made payable to E G. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Sillei-toaguea. Lassies. Qct. is 'l'-' Milner & Thompson Ashburton, H. M. JONES, &.GEUT. PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable for Churches., Far superior to any Reed Cfcgan near the price for richness and purity of tone, volume of sound, and durability of onstruction. Price —Ll2O. REED ORGANS.—By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Co., Eaaby and Co., New England Company and Clough and Warner—from LI 212 s. PIANOS. Brinsmead and Sons, Broad Mood, Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel and others. Dresden Model, and German and French manufacture, with test improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS Wholesale and Retail.



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MR LAURENCE OXLEY has -been3 Appointed Agent for the Ashbnf ton Guabdiak at South Rakaia. ■V; ;a; Domestic pattern depot. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, TANORED ST. (opposite the Arcadq), I Begs to intimate to tl}e Ladifcs/of Ashbur ton and 'neighbourhood that ahe haa Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap; ; <u Ladies Dresses and Underclothing mada? " at the shortest notice. ‘ ' Registry Office for Domestic Servants. •«m