SHIPPING.

.PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. * Orowaiti, 8.8., from Westport. Wakatu, 5.8., from Eaikoura and Wel lington. Taiaroa, a. 8., from Wellington. Pelican, brigantine, from Kaipara, Comet, ketch, from Havelock. Wave of Life, schooner, from Havelock. Nelson, Picton, and Wellington , jjuke of Richmond, barquentine, from Manapoari, b.b., fro* Melbourne, via “SoSlbern perta 7 js?f|ri{tpnj;B ! e., from Oaraaru. > Cleopatra, brigantine, from Greymouth. Torea, schooner, from Kaipara. Awarpa# schooner, from Foxton. Cahatia,i barque, from Hoihow, 8.8., for Hong Kong, via Port Chalmers. ... Sailed. . La," , Y*sker»ay. ■ *1 8.8., for Dunedm and Akaroa. Manapoari, as., for Auckland via way is s., for Kaiiconfa. . Grafton, as., for Wellington and West 5 ‘ s! s,, for Dunedin. i'

COMMERCIAL.

Ashsuxton Guardian Office, ;„ , . Friday sftemeen. Mcssre Robcrt Wilkin- and Co. report At the ‘ Addington Yards on Wednesday a large entry of fat sheep came forward for the week’s supply, ,a good, propqrtion again com prised merino wethers.. Prime crossbreds, for freezing purposes, met a brisk sale. In tat cattle only a small entry was yarded, and in consequence of the Short sitpply the biddings ; 'weiMmort dttjrtated .than at last weeks sale. H The tofife for the day comprised 669© sheep, 144. head of cattle and 34S pigs. of which we bnJsehalf of and w foe l kaipara, a line of prime crossbred, wethers, which commanded keen dotndentioii', and jrealised 21s each, two-thirds being bought for frt-ezing purposes A line of crossbreds from South Canterbury at 16s gd. A©n account of various owners—Medium quality ttossbreds from 12s to 14s; merino wethers at 7S Od and Bs. Store pigs from 10s to -275, according to size,. and quality. At our sheep skin site f on- Thursday we catalogued 1830 skins abd S'f tags fat. There was more am matron. in the biddings for skins, and prices show a. slight increase as compared with last s weeK’' Wl sold country crossbreds at from «:3*. liiAinplto :4s for good skins Country ipejinos sold at 3s 3d,, 3s 6d, 3- 8d to i. crossbreds, 4s, 4s 8d up to 5s cd for prime heavy .1 Butchers tnennos, for heavy, clean and well-dressed skins, are disposed of at 4s 4d, 4s Bd, 4s xod to ss. Fat ,is slightly lower than last week s prices, and thShighest bid'we received to-day was 2% A ••ftWa splendid line of country fat, clean and --well-saved. Medium quality sorts at from ■aMdrTteT 2&d. Rides were disposed of as tfoK-Green/sXd. dry salted wet srdtect calfskins cut and damaged hid Me^ 4 Miiesnnd Co. per J. T. F.rd, re- HMrb on thSilive stock market, etc., for the ! enSng Thursday, August 9th, as fol ti&fs oh—There was only a small ab this market, and even for that '«nqhhy WaS'texcfcfedingly limited and prices low. Our entri s were on account of Messts Sprott Bn»4')£ '?• G^ nt ’ Al * <fcnLEeifSt Estate, ( F. M,,| Foster, apd ,Spns. ' For this market we quote, mutton from 2d to iMi L beef ifti tdili? 11 ' • ; ' -'A Iflo; lo jTheXollowing is the Christchurch Com Ex change report for the week ending Friday evening' the 10th inst The aspect of the grain ’trade presents no, new . features during rtbe weekii. extreme dulness continuing to bs the prevailing .characteristic. Wheat: Good mulling' samples" 4s to '4s 2d per bushel ; seed *SSptes, 4s 6d to, 4s gd per'bushel ; second qualify, 3s 3d to 3s gd per bush 1; chick wheat, 2s 3d to 2s 8d delivered in Christchurch. —Oats; Good stout milling samples. 2s to 2s ad per bushel* feed quality, is gd to is lid First-class malting quality qs qd to 4s-6d per.bushel; second quality and feed, 2s 4d to 3*^;—!Grassßeed : Farmers ' samples, fairly cleaned,' 3s 3d to 3s gd per bushd t, machine dressed, 4s to 4s 2d, delivered in Chffetdhurch. —Potatoes:' 30s to 32s 6d at country stations. - Cheese and Butter.; 4#d to’Sd tor the. former, gdto gj4d for the latter, no dispositum bn thepart of buyers to operate.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mail* dose at the Ashburton Post Office u foUoira:— f ' ‘ ’ Saturday, Aooosf 11. Pojf '* Kingdom; Continents of Enrobe and America, &c. (via San Francisco), at 10 Am. Fo»: Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30iwim; and 5 p.m., daily. For!Ghfcrtseyßakaia, &&, at 10.30 a.m. and 5 j>.m.. daily. For Dunedin, Tmwald, Winslow, Hinds, Eangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a. m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. Timaffu and South, at 6 a.m., 10 turn. , and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, mi Wednesdays mid Saturdays, at 3.30 am. f' '■* r!. . >■ For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and and 4-30p.in. • For days, at 6 a.m. : '‘ i -For! Ashfeb*. Watorton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays', At 4.-30 p. os. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, arid Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,' ate. 80 a. m. Fer Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. I: SM& N aitivd at the Ashburton Post Office— - . ij From .jphnstohurah and Rakaia at 10.16 and 7.2 Q p-m. " ; From tmertaey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.36 p.m. daily. l! -From Dtinedin»and intermediate places at 6.30 p.m..4< | 4ly»: ‘ ' - From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. 5.30 p.m., arid,® p.m. daily. . YJmtk -' Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays.and Saturdays, at 10 *.m. Prbrii' Mdnnt Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m; and 8.15 p.m. tFrom MayOald, op Tuesdays and Satur days, at 1U.5 a.m. From Watertoh, 1 and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. ''From' Elgin, Wakanui, Seafi«id, and M-riftiPß Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri ds*,>t)os() Hqri From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

fEAins Leave Ashburton foe Cheist- HHUKOjg and intermediate stations at 7.10 -10155 aim., and (Express) 5,37 p.m, »ad«s Leave Ashburton foe Timabu Sooth, at 6.60 a. m., 10.26 a.m. •.(Express), and 446 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christo huboh at 10 16a.m. (Express), 436 p.m., add 7.15 p.m. TeApy 7 ,4ltaivjß at Ashburton from tWa-ru and South at 10.40 a.m., 6.27 . el (Express), and 8 p.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES To-morrow, Saturday, August 11. Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Yards Prize Birds, &c. ; at 1 2 o’clock. Tuesday, August 14. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Yards—Stock. Saturday, August 18. Mr Thos, Bullock, at the Arcade, at 1 o’clock—Borough Reserves. Friday, August 24. Robert Wilkin and Co., at the Dundas Homestead Stock, Implements, &c. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. &c Tnis Evening. Friday, August 10. Methven Schoolroom—Grand Ball; at 8 o’clock. Oddfellows’ Hall Kook’s Diorama o Egypt, &c. Wednesday, August 15. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a. m. Thursday, August 16. Town Hall —Gospel Temperance Mission. Friday, August 17. Oddfellows’ Hall—“ Pirates of Penzance;” at 7.30. Monday, August 20, Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Town flail —Annnal Tea Meeting of the Presbyterian Church ; Tea at 5.30. p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1883. A Railway Board.

So far as can be seen at present, it appears to be more than doubtful whether the House will agree to the recommendation of the Hon. Walter Johnston, as put forth in his Public ! Works Statement, that a new Minister , should be appointed, to have control over our railways. It will be remembered that the Government had decided on the creation of a new port folio as being better suited to the re quirements of the colony than the alternative scheme that had been sug gested of having railway matters ad ministered by a non-political Board. That the present system calls foi urgent reform is generally admitted, nor are we at all certain that the latter expedient advocated by Mr Johnston is preferable to that which he favored last year. Mr Wright is known to hold very strong opinions upon this point, and he has been working quietly and persistently in order to formulate some practical scheme which should embody the views he and those who think with him hold. That the ques tion has not been taken up in a party spirit is shown by the fact that the Committee which waited on the Pre mier on Wednesday for the purpose of laying their case before him contained three decided Oppositionists, namely, Messrs Macandrew, Thomson, and Fish. The member for Ashburton was chosen as spokesman on this occasion, and anybody who peruses the speech he delivered cannot fail to be struck with the force of the arguments used in sup port of a Railway Board being insti tuted. He pointed out that every Minister of Public Works, with the ex ception of Mr Oliver and Sir John Hall, had expressed themselves as favorable to the views advocated by the deputation, and even the two gentle men mentioned had admitted that a Board of Advice was desirable. Nor do we think that Mr Wright ex aggerated when he stated that if the railways had been controlled by a body not under direct political influ ence several hundreds of thousands of pounds would have been saved to the colony. The evils arising from log-roll ing have been so obvious that they could not fail to be recognised, and it is difficult to see how this pernicious system can be put a stop to while things are allowed to go on as they are at present. In Victoria the abuse of political patronage became so glaring that reform was compulsory, and now the lailways of that colony are ad ministered by a Board somewhat simi lar to that suggested by Wednesday’s deputation. We in New Zealand have not come to the same pass in this re spect as our neighbors, but we are fast tending that way, and unless a change is made there will be reason to regret our dilatoriness in not preventing an evil before it became too great. As it is, there have been constructed lines, especially in the North Island, that have benefited only a few people who possessed sufficient influence to suc cessfully carry through political jobs. Another important point would be gained by the institution of a Railway Board. Under the existing regime, an immense quantity of time is wasted in the Legislature over the discussion of petty trivialities, which could easily be settled if there were a responsible b*Ody to whom such matters might be re ferred. A platelayer’s salary is re duced, or some trumpery departmental squabble occurs, and a member is sure to be found who will take the grievance up and try to invest the question with a dignity out of all proportion to its im portance. The result is that the ag grieved official only obtains the meagre satisfaction of knowing that he has formed the subject for a useless dis cussion, while no end of bad feeling is engendered in the department to which he belongs. Indeed, nobody would have more reason to be gratified with the change than the officials themselves, who would thus be secured from oppres-

sion and partiality, and those holding the more responsible posts would not be hampered by political considera tions, as is the case now. A change of Government often means an entire alteration in the mode of carrying out public works, and it stands to reason that an officer who simply held his position at the will of those in power would not unfreqnently be called upon to carry out a policy which his own ex perience and knowledge would con demn.

The deputation had no reason to complain of the manner in which the

Premier accepted the suggestions put before him by them. Mr Whitaker stated that personally he was in favor of a non-political Board having the control of our railways, and the principal, if not the only, objection to the scheme in the eyes of the Go vernment was whether it would be wise to give so much power to a body not distinctly responsible to Parliament for what might be expended. This objec tion, however, is by n« means in superable, as any difference concerning finance which might arise between the Board and the Minister of Public Works could be referred to Parliament for decision. The proper administra tion of our railways is one of the most important questions engaging the atten tion of our legislators, and now that a scheme has been clearly set forth which must commend itself to every person of common sense it is to be hoped that the reform so strenuously and ably advocated by the member tor Ashburton will be carried out.

The next meet of the Hunt Club takes place at Winchmoro to-morrow, when it is expected a large muster of members will be in attendance. The Dunedin Burns’ Statue Committee have received a letter from Sir John Steele, accepting with pleasure a commis sion to execute a statue of Robert Burns, similar to those done by him for New York and Dundee.

A new steamer, named the Theodore, has been built for Lake Wanaka, the most beautiful of the inland seas of Otago. She will make her trial trip shortly, and will be of great convenience to touris a.

The Mornington (Dunedin) Cable Tram way Company held its first annual meet ing yesterday. The balance of receipts over working expenses shows 8 per cent, per annum on the total coat. The line has only been open since March, and in summer months the traffic may be ex pected to considerably increase. In the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening will be shewn Kook’s panorama of the Egyptian war. Report speaks highly of the artistic merit of the production, and in Dunedin it was patronised for a con siderable season by crowded houses. In other towns it has been equally success ful, and as there is to be a distribution of valuable gifts. we expect to find the hall erowded.

A Royal Commission has been appointed to enquire into the causes of the outbreak of fever on board the ship Oxford. The Commissioners are—Dr Henry, Health Officer; Dr Grabham, Inspector of Asy lums ; and Mr Hackworth, Collector of Customs. The enquiry will be a most searching one A number of immigrants have been released from quarantine, and the patients are progressing favorably. A meeting of the Longbeach District School Committee was held in the Main School on Monday last. Present—Messrs J. Grigg (Chairman), Croy, Donaldson, Houston, Painter, and Shearer. The master’s report for the Main School showed an increase of five for the month although the fearfully bad state of the road on either side of this school prevents many children from attending regularly. The report from the Side School shows an increase of one. Accounts and salary to the amount of L 54 17s 7d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. At a general meeting of shareholders of the Pioneer Diamond Company last night, Kelsey’s last cablegram was road as fel lows :—“ Great authority says deceptive. Suggests immediate sinking for larger specimens, which forward to me sharply. Reply also when sent." As this is a con tinuation of the reply to a telegram from Christchurch as follows : “ Most im portant you should telegraph immediately are stones diamonds. Use pur code," the first of reply being “ Diamonds have been tested by competent authority, who de clares a fair proportion genuine. Cabling the result of the cutting on Friday and the value,” it is faken to mean that though the diamonds are genuine, the cutting has reduced the size so much that the value could not be ascertained. It is thought that Kelsey would not have gone to the expense of cabling as he has done full messages, not using the code, or re commended the expense of deeper sink ing, were the stones not diamonds. Last evening Professor Sample delivered a very interesting lecture at the Oddfel lows’ Hall on “ The management of the horse.” The hall was well filled. The Professor delivered his lecture in such a manner as to draw forth frequent rounds of applause from his audience, and at the same time caused no little amusement from his quaint way of describing the different modes of treatment in horse breaking and horse management in the colonies to that of America. Professor Sample alluded to the fact of his having had to follow in the wake of an individual who had styled himself a horse tamer, but who was nothing of the sort, conse quently he did not feel proud of the pro fession. Still, he was prepared to give an exhibition of skill the following morning, to anyone who doubted his ability to tame a horse, and would allow any gentle man joining his class a refund of the foe if he felt in any way dissatisfied with the result of his teaching. Professor Sample, from his long experience, evidently tho roughly masters the nature of horses, and we can understand his being in every way qualified to give sound and practical advice to those interested in the manage ment of our noblest animal, both hu manely and otherwise.

A dentistry notification by Mr Parker will be found on our first page. Mr Alfred Harrison’s salt to-morrow will be unusually at tractive, in consequence of a special entry of birds, particulars of which will be found elsewhere. The secretary of the Ashburton Cheese and Buttery factory has a warning note in this issue to shareholders who have neglected to pay up. Far, far better for you than beer, ale, or porter, and free from the intoxicating effects, is Hop Bitters. Read.—[AdVT.] 7 Wells’ ‘‘Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., t-ydney, General Agents. 1 Wanted parties about to furnish to know that J. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from AlO 10s, warranted j Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room; Fancy Walnut Fables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on the cheapest scale. Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the cele brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next Bullock’s Arcade, Ashburton.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thusday, August 9. BILLS. The St John’s College Removal Bill, Christchurch Cathedral Square Bill, and the Westland Education District Sub- Division Bill were read a third time. The Guardian Trust and Executors Bill and the Mining Companies Act Amend ment Bill were read a second time. DIRECT STEAM On the motion of the Hon Dr Pollen the following were appointed a Committee to sit with the Committee of the House on the direct steam question ;—Messs Hart, G. R. Johnson, Holmes, Acland, Menzies, Miller, Richmond, Robinson, Williamson and Pollen. CONFEDERATION AND ANNEXATION BILL Sir G. Whitmore and Dr Pollen spoke in support of the Bill, and the Hon Mr Richmond, Dr Grace, and the Hon Mr Scotland against it. The Hon Mr Oliver said the Bill was merely a declaratory measure, but he thought it desirable that it should be passed. The Bill was then passed through Com mittee. The Council rose at 4.15 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, August 9. The House met at 2.30. PRIVILEGE. The Hon Mr Dick moved a question of privilege. Mr Pish had sent to the Dun edin Chamber of Commerce cer tain information of what took place in the Telephone Committee before the re port had been t made. The Committee’s communication had been sent back to Wellington and published in the Post. His chief object in bringing the matter up was to put a stop to such practices, and he would therefore make no motion on the point but the formal one of adjournment of the House. Sir G. Grey contended that the facts disclosed no breach. It was simply evi dence that had been made use of. The Speaker ruled that it was clearly a breach of privilege to publish anything which transpired before a Committee. Mr Barron rose to a point of order, and the Speaker ruled the proper course wss to move that a breach of privilege had been committed, and then the pub lisher should be summoned to give up the name of his informant. Mr Montgomery thought it would be better not to waste time, as no good would come out of any further steps being taken. The Hon Major Atkinson said that was precisely what was proposed to be done. All that was wanted was to draw atten tion to the matter, with a view of showing that the practice was irregular, and should be checked. The motion was withdrawn fnd the matter dropped. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions Ministers said— That the Government had net considered the question of disfranchising Civil ser vants, railway and other Government employees ; but the question of the quali fication of electors would have to be con sidered next session, and, At considered necessary, anyone would then have ah opportunity of bringing the subject forward. —That the Government recognised the value of the Neva Scotian settlers in New Zealand, but Nova Scotia was a colony like this, and its Government had immi gration schemas in operation. It would therefore be wrong to hold out special in ducements to emigration from that colony. On the other hand the Nova Scotian settlers now in the colony might have friends they wished to bring here, and the Government would consider what facilities could be provided to meet their case.—That the Government would con sider favorably applications by the County Councils to have control of reserves used for gravel and stone quarry purposes, and also reserves for watering of stock.—That the Government would not consider a proposal to exempt from the property tax localities rated under the District Rail ways Act.—That in consequence of the press of business the Government did not expect being able to introduce this session the Amended Shipping and Seamen’s Act,

BILLS. The Settlers Land Bill was introduced and read a first time (Mr Oonolly). Captain Mackenzie moved the second reading of the Mataura Reserves Vesting Bill. —Carried.

The following Bills passed through Committee, and were reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed ;—City of Auckland Additional Loan; Waimate High School; Wellington Harbor Board Land and Reclamation; Mataura Reserves Vesting and Empower ing Bill.

Direct steam service. Mr Driver moved —“ That a Select Committee be appointed, in terms of the resolution passed on the 7th August, to consider the proposals for a direct steam service between Great Britain and New Zealand; the Committee to consist of Messrs Rolleston, Johnston, Macandrew, Montgomery, Joyce, Sutton, W. 0. Buchanan, Swanson, George, and the mover, and that a report be made in one week. ” —Agreed to. IN COMMITTEE. The following Bills were considered in Committee: —Criminals Execution, Pro perty Law Consolidation, and Chattels Securities Bills. Interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. IN COMMITTEE. The Chattels Securities Bill was re ported with amendments, and ordered to be considered to-morrow. The other two Bills were reported as further con sidered. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Smith gave notice that ho would move, on the Native Land Amendment Act going into Committee, that the pre emptive right of dealing with such lands be vested solely i n the Crown. NATIVE LAND AMENDMENT BILL.

The Hon Mr BkYce moved the second reading of the Native Land Law Amend ment Bill. Its object was to improve the, present mode of dealing with these lands. It was necessary in the interest of the colony and of the natives that the pro posed changes should be made. The pre sent mode was a reproach to the colony. The New Zealand Parliament had always been conspicuous for its desire to do what was right and just in dealing with the native lands, and he was sure the pro posals he had to make with this view would receive careful consideration. After reviewing the attempts made to deal with this subject since 1877, he said that the present mode was this : The would-be purchaser agreed with, say, three psrt.es supposed to be the owners, to sell their land at a given price. The purchaser then got the parties to apply to have the title investigated. Then the other parties in terested were brought into the contest. Lawyers were employed on either side, and in that way great evil was wrought. The result of all this was that the terms sellers and non-sellers were freely used in Court, and the cases were protracted to a ruinous length. That he believed was the cause of much of the complications. It was also bad for the buyers, as these negotiations might go on for years, and although the cost fell often on the seller, that was not by any means always the case, for the loss not unfrequently fell on the purchasers themselves. He was now, as he

always had been, in favor of, the re. sumption of the pre-emptive right system; although he knew a strong feeling existed against him on this point. Despite the fact that the arrangements made with Maoris before the title was ascertained were illegal, it was, nevertheless, a fact that in many instances the bargain was confirmed by the Natives when the title was completed. He then went on to re view the Government land purchase system, which he said had been greatly abused. He hoped the Bill before the House would cure the evils existing. It did not change the law as it existed, but only imposed penalties for breaches of the law. If that failed, then next year he would have to ask them to restore the pre-emptive right, even if a fresh loan were required for the purpose. The Bill

aimed at simplifying the Court proceed ings by leaving it to the Maoris themselves to prove their title and keep the Euro peans out of Court. His opinion was that while an intelligent lawyer who understood the subject ■ might' simplify matters, as a fact it was not done. The Bill left to the Court to ascertain the title by the best means it thought fit, and to adjourn the Court from place to place. It was the proceedings before Fraud Commissioners and not the monetary penalties he looked to to work a reform and stop illegal proceedings. By the

Nati e Committees Bill, which was next on the Order Paper, it was* proposed that these bodies should be enabled to assist the Court in arriving at a just valuation of the difficulty of ascertaining these titles. He moved the second read ing of the Bill. Mr DeLautoub, spoke at considerable

length, criticising the native policy of the past, which he said had been a aeries of blundering and plundering. He was willing to believe that the House was desirous of making a fresh start, but he dreaded their ignorance. They were legislating how they would preserve ether people's pre perty for their own use. This Bill would not have the beneficial effect Mr Bryce supposed. He interpreted the clause 10 to mean that if the deed could pass the Frauds Commissions it would be all right. That simply was an inducement for the rich to. chance it. Nothing short of im prisonment should be provided, as nothing short of that would be effectual in stopping pre-purchase before the title was ascer tained. He would give all assistance in excluding lawyers from the Court in the ascertainment of native usuage, and also the prohibition ef the negotiation of the title before it had been ascertained.

Mr Tawhai said he liked the Bill, be cause it brought to light the many sins done in the past. He liked it .because it excluded the lawyers from the Land Court. He had also acted as a Land Court Assessor for many years. At that time lawyers were not allowed in . Court. Then they got through ten or more cases per week. Recently a Court sal at Cam bridge, and with only two or three cases that Court lasted seven months; , He next referred to the LSOO penalty for breach of the Acij. In the case of wealthy individuals they would think nothing of it. Make the penalty two month’s im prisonment, and it would be better. The law breakers would come from the monied classes.

Mr Moss opposed the Bill. Mr Sutton and Mr Shaw supported the Bill, but the former objected, to clause 12, which allowed solicitors or Agents ap plying for .Government. • Colonel Trimble believed it would pay them to send Commissioners through the whole North Island. He did not say that imprisonment should not be imposed fpr breach of the law. »

Mr W. C. Buchanan supported the second reading, but pointed out a number of Committee amendments which he thought were required. Mr A. Macdonald opposed the Bill.

Mr. Stevens said he would move in Committee on amendment to protect ex isting equitable rights in regard to pend ing transactions. Mr Watt strongly supported the Bill. Mr Hursthouse moved the adjourn ment of the debate. Agreed to. House rose at 12.45.

IN THE LOBBY.

[prom our parliamentary correspon dent.] •' Wellington, To-day A rumor is in circulation to the effect that Mr Vincent Fyke has written a letter to the Opposition whips, announcing that in consequence of the “ disgraceful and unfounded charges ’’ preferred by Mr Dargaville against the Treasurer, he had found it necessary to secede from the Op position party. I learn, however, that the rumor is untrue. Mr Fyke says he did write to the Opposition whips concerning Mr Dargaville’s charges, but he did not express his determination to secede alto gether from, the ranks of the Opposition, although he characterised these. charges as being such as any political party ought to be ashamed of, and he stated that in future he intended to hold himself as a “ free agent.” It is understood that a determined effort will be made by the Government to bring the session to a. close this month, but in view of the large amount of business still to be transacted I scarcely think the aes sion will terminate earlier than the -first or perhaps even the second week in Sep tember. It is expected that the debate on the Native Lands Laws Bill will conclude to-night. Mr Sheehan ' and Sir George Grey are looked to make im portant speeches. Judging from the feel ing of the members the Bill will probably be accorded a second reading without a division.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON.— To-day. (Before H. 0, S. Baddeley Esq, R.M.) Drunk and Disorderly. —John White aide was brought up on remand charged with being drunk in a public place on July 25. Evidence was given by Oonatablo Daly that he found prisoner intoxicated in Oanioron street, and a fine of 5s was in flicted. Accused was further charged with having broken six panes of glass, the property of W. Berg. , He pleaded guilty and was ordered te pay a fine of LI, and damages.Ll Bs, with the alternative of 14 days, the two sentences to be cumulative. CIVIL CASES.

Guardian Co t. Edgworth.—Claim, L2 2a 6d. Mr Crisp for plaintiff. Judg ment for amount claimed with costs. Harrold v. Johnston. — LI. Mr Crisp for defendant. Judgment for de fendant with costs. Guardian Co v. Patton, Mount Somers. Claim, L 3 ss. On the application of Mr Wilding, for the defendant, the case was adjourned for a week. Lungbeaoh Road Board v. Corrigan.— Claim, L2 7s for rates due. Defendant disputed the claim, on the ground that a netice had not been served upon him. C. 0. Fooks stated that the notice had been served upon Mary Sanderson at the house of the defendant, and produced the notice book. The defendant denied that any demand had been made, nor was the allotment of land correctly stated for which the rate was struck. His Worship asked the defendant whether he knew-, that Mary Sanderson received the notice* at his house. Defendant replied ,that he could not say. His Worship adjourned the case in order to get the evidence of Mary Sanderson. ‘ Martin v. Broker.—Claim, L 3 12s. Mr Wilding for plaintiff. Judgment for amount claimed.

Smith v. Taylor.—Claim, L 162 9s. A set-off was put in by the defen dant Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Oriep for defendant. Mr Crisp said his Wor ship had no jurisdiction in this case, as the claim was over LIOO. Learned coun sel quoted a case from Macaasey’a “ Law Reports ” in support of his contention. Mr Wilding said that the payments on account made by the defendant reduced the claim to within the jurisdiction of the Oeurt. The question was—were the pay ments made on account with the know ledge of the defendant. His Wor ship said that he was of opinion that the sums paid were in the nature of a eet off, and therefore he bad no jurisdiction. Mr W lding said he would apply a

mandamus. Toner v. Franz, a claim of L 22 11s 4d for goods supplied.—Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Branson for defen dant. Ll 9 10s 4d was paid into Court. This case, arose out ef a grain transaction, plaintiff alleging that he sold a quantity of wheat to defendant and that the latter tested every bag that was sent. The de fence was that the grain contained in six of the bags was not according to: sample. —Judgment was given for the full amount claimed and costs. Smith v. Baker, claim of LUO.—Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff and Mr Crisp for’defendant. This was a claim for commission -on the sale of property, the purchase of which plaintiff alleged he had negotiated, (he evidence of the de fendant (who is at present in Southland) was taken by commission, an objection to the affidavit raised by Mr Crisp being dis allowed.—Judgment was giv*en for the amount claimed, with costs. Longbeach Road Board v. Norrie, chum of L2 6a —Mr Crisp, appeared for defen dant. —This was a claim for rates, which the defendant stated he had already paid. Judgment was given for the amount claimed, with the understanding that the Read Board would refund any andounts for which defendant could produce re ceipts. .

THE RISING IN SPAIN.

[redtbr’s TELEGKAMB—COPTEIOHT.]

[Received August 10, 1.10 p.m.J Madrid, Aug. 9.

Intelligence having been received by the Government that revolutionary • de signs had been manifested in the ranks of the military stationed near Logrono and Barcelona, large forces of loyal troops have been despatched to those places in view of a possible rising. Recently indications of revolutionary tendencies in the army have cadsed much alarm, and the Cabinet ; has, in consequence issued a proclamation an nouncing the suspension of the Consti tution now existing in Spain. News is to hand frpm Barcelona that a number of insurgents who had con gregated near that town have dispersed, owing to the intelligence that a force of troops is on its way to the scene. V

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER'S TBLMkAjm^OVTRifiHT.] Monotaryamd

Lonrok, August 8. . Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities—Five percent 1889 Loan, has fallen to 104#; Five per cent io-4o]Loan, remains at 106; Four and a. half per cent 1879-1904 Loan at 102; and Four per cent in scribed stock at 102. Breadstuff's market is unchanged. Adelaide wheat, ex store, 47 s 6d; New Zealand ditto, 44s to 48s. Adelaide £our, ex store, 335. Australian tallow—best beef, 39s 6d; best mutton, 40s 6d.

Shipping. Arrived—Ships Arabella, from Lyt telton (May sth); Castle Holme (Lyt telton, May and), and Northumber land, from Melbourne (March-3rd) via St'Helena. Conciliatory. London, August 9. In the course of a speech at the Mansion House yesterday evening, Mr Gladstone referred to the difficulty which had arisen at Tamatave, on ac count of the manner in which _ the French Admiral treated the British Consul and the naval officers, arid an nounced that fuller advices which had been received confirmed the hope that a speedy and satisfactory settlement ot the matter will be arrived at. ? Another Outrage.

Vienna, August ,8 A strong Anti-Jewish feeling 1 jeon tinues to be displayed in Hungary,nsd at Pesth serious riots occurred, in which the bouse of one of the Jews who was recently acquitted of the murder of a Christian girl was sacked. The dis turbance was ultimately quelled by the military, who had to be called out. The Tri»jo Boat / San Francisco, Augusts. The steamship Australia; with tbc Homeward mails dated Auckland, July 17 th, arrived here to-day. [Received August 10,1.10 p.m.] Latest Commercial. ,[ London, Aug. 7. Consols have declined by to loojfi. The market rate has fatted to and is now % below the bank rate of discount. Off the coast cargoes of New Zealand wheat are quoted at 43s 3d. There are no other changes to report in the colonial breadstuff's qr in tallow. Not Dead Yet. • ; Capetown, August 9. It is now reported that Cetewayo escaped to the reserved territory iir Zululand, and is still at large. '

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Tiie City of New 7ork.. ■ Sydney, \ eiterday. Sailed, this afternoon—The City of New York, for San Francisco via Auck land, with Li 28,000 specie. In Safe Quarters. x The Phoenix Park informers were' placed on board H.M.S. Nelson to-day. , The Informers. In reply to enquiries which have been made by the New Zealand Qp- ; vernment as to the probability of the Irish informers being sent to New Zea land, Mr A. Stuart, Premier, has tele* graphed to the effect that the affair has * ended as far as New South Wales %*’ concerned, inasmuch as the Imperial authorities now have taken the matter, in hand. " .}■ An Influx of Chinese. Brisbane, Yesterday. Large importations of Chinese laborers are now being made into the' colony io anticipation;of the repressive legislation at an early date.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1883.



- V f '-A R. n&Zhh' -OTIOEt-Thb Ashbubtoh Guabdiab te for all notice* under tiui



Wanted WANTED Known—lwo or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. ' Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trovorcon. 1443 WANTED Known—Our Dressmaking Department is now under the management of a thoroughly experienced Dressmaker. We guarantee style and fit at prices satisfactory to all. Frieblander Beds. 8 230 WANTED Known—We are SELL ING OFF Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers and Child ren’s Ulsters at half price; 1000 Straw Hats at 6d each. Friedlandke Bros. 8 227 WANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street,.Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very lew rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 7600 WANTED Known Our immense Stock of Dress Goods, Velveteens Plushes and Fancy Velvets, have all been greatly Reduced; a good heavy Twilled Homespun at 4jd per yard; Blue Black Velveteen at 1s 9d. 8 229 TTTANTED Known—Blankets, Quilts, VV Sheetings, Calicoes, Scarlet and White Flannels are Reduced at our Stock taking Sale. A wonderful White Flannel at Bid per yard. Feiedlander Bros. 8 228



WANTED Known Fbibdlander Bros, are SELLING OFF Boys’ and Men’s Clothing regardless of cost. Boys’ Velveteen Suits, nicely trimmed, 8s 94 the suit. Youths’ Trousers and Vests, 9a 6d; Men’s Tweed Suits, 27s 6d and 555, extra good value. Mens’ Felt Hats at half price; a lot of double width Tweeds, suitable for boys’ wear, 2s lid and 3s lid per yard, worth double the money. 8 226 ANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind 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 Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Oluba, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lea ons in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according co arrangement, 1344 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moison, 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, .Tanored street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 PAPER FOR SaLB In Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77



Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOE SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, ' By Eansome, including 8 h o ENGINE COMpiNE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wm, HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an



jp 0 R SALE Seed. Se SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tinwald.



CONCHY. COMFORT, SAFETY. the Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Coal, The most economical and efficient Fuel in the market, being free from soot and live ashes and emitting a strong, steady and lasting heat. For terms apply to your Dealer or at P. 0., Box 213, Dunedin. N.B. —The price of every ton of Shag Point Coal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion of it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149



Special Advertisements. STATIONERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—from small to largest jars School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0., East street South Ashburton. n!5 Has now on view a fine STOCK OP ORGANS. ORGANS. ■ A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Lmost won- VT derful instru- Ements of the day. Tfl Music by the yard. A child Jj Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the Q thing for those who cannot have a O Pianos en hire and for sale at the lowest cash prices, and on TERMS to SUIT PURCHASERS. A Large Assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. Ashburton. 13d JF YOU WANT GOOD AND H. M. Jones PIANOS, FROM £2O AND UPWARDS. 0 piano.



STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Ohriatchurch Prices and gaaranteed bes. of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED *1 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAY & spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Oomprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will bo found CHEAPER THAN EVER. _ A SINGLE GARMENT AX WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now’open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WBRTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET.



Milner & Thompson Ashburton, H. M. JONES, Agent. PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable for Churches. Far superior to any Reed Organ 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., Easby and Co., New England Company, and Clough and Warner—from Ll2 12s. PIANOS. Brinsmead and Sons, Broadaiood, Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel and others. Dresden Model, and German and French manufacture, with test improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS -tt* Wholesale anb Retail. Fine Gold. fc'A AAA SHEBPtoboSlaughteredto ul/lul/v Me(a)t the Times. —Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Readt-Monev Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211



Special Advertisements. JgOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS B\RLBY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & 00. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229 ANTED KNOWN 1 Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, GREEN & 00. Are giving up business on ] 6th August, they are determined to clear out the whole of their well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes at any price, to save removal to Dunedin. No reasonable offer will be re* fused. GREEN & 0 0.. Corner East and Barnett streets. 7 169



Thick Heads, heavy s'otnachs, bilious con* ditions—Wells’ May Apple, Pills—-anti-bilious, cathartic, jdandis. Moses, Moss and -Co., Sydney, General Agents. i