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Tun facts referred to in a former article
exhibit the momentous change-winch is
?passing in Great Britain. Tliey indicate
the ascendancy of mercantile and manu
facturing interests, and shew with what
rapid progress the balance of population
is turning to coinnieice. 'i lie conversion
of the ministry to free-trade principles
results from an overwhelming necessity,
against which prejudice appeals in win.
No political party has induced tlic crisis.
Starvation stares the government in the
face, and the nation must follow out its
destiny, and become the workshop of man
kind, and the ' open market of the world.'
The rapid extension of the colonies
is of vital importance, and must soon
assume a prominence in the policy of Great
Britain, hitherto unknown. It has been
asserted that colonies are a source of ex
pense for which no adequate compensation
is given ; and where they are cramped and
coerced, where tlieir advance is checked by
unwise land regulations, and where they
are deprived of the liberties enjoyed by
Englishmen at home, they will grow but
slowly, and even in their infancy display
the symptoms of an uueasy subjection ;
but the spirit of a commercial people will
soon throw oflT the close-borough and game
preserving regimen of our former statesmen,
and adapt the regulation of colonies, not
to the convenience of patronage, but to the
really national objects of colonization ; the
relief of the population, and the prosperity
Four things are requisite to the rapid in
crease of colonies. People to send out —
a rountry to receive them — means for tlieir
deportation — and a proper preparation for
When the great national works are com
pleted, the quantity of disposable labour
will, be immense. Labour precisely of that
description which a new' country requires :
men trained to the most severe and fatigu
ing occupation ; accustomed lo the pick
axe and the spade. If no such outlet is
piovided they must return to the parishes,
or join the manufactories. The disruption
of local ties, and the disturbance of narrow
prejudice, by tlieir railway undertakings,
will weaken their attachment to home, and
prepare them for a more distant removal.
The countries for England to colonize
are on this side the globe. There are both
political and physical reasons to induce
the choice of Australasia. The Canadas
may not long be dependencies of England.
Australia, by its isolation, by the fertility
of its soil, — prepared by nature for the
plough, — possessing a climate, in whicli
wants incident to a Canadian winter arc
scarcely felt, when once understood will
secure the preference with the British public.
The exploration and closer examination of
tbe neighbouring continent is ever and
anon enlarging the social prospects of this
hemisphere. Its abundant sources of wealth
and comfort, leave behind all competition
by any unoccupied regions of the earth.
That the financial means available for
colonization are ample cannot be doubted,
when one single speculation, full of hazard,
can engage so large a capital.
The work of colonization must be affected
at the risk and cost of the parent land. A
useful principle was adopted— subject, how-
ever, to 'many abuses — in the pronrietbry
colonies of America. The crown might relax
the system of selling lands only to people
on the spot, and invest individuals or com
panies with the property of districts, on the
condition of well regulated occupancy. This
would furnish inducements to the expendi
ture of money, alike gratifying to the am
bition and the benevolence of the affluent.
The chief evils which have attended the
colonization both of South Australia and
New Zealand, have arisen from the defect
and delay of titles. The vast 'multitude of
surveyors called forth by the railroads will
furnish the pioDeers of colonies, when
their present ' occupation's gone.' No
.thing but bad management could prevent
the farming emigrant from running his
plough in the soil the moment it is landed.
Looking at the signs of the times, we
cannot but perceive that a day is dawning
on these colonies, bright with hopes of
future prosperity. England will soon have
no alternative. She must enlarge ber colo
nial relations, to dispose of her fabrics and
to feed her people ; and when she once
awakens to this duty, she will act on a
grand scale, worthy of a great nation.
Sir Robert Peel is the statesman for
action ; he will once more take the world
by surprise, and unfold some vnst scheme
of colonization ; (he chief basis of his future
Came. Time, and the wants of mankind,
have placed at his disposal the elements of
a glorious plan. Such a man would not
be restricted to the mean arrangements
framed by parochial overseers lo pass a
pauper, but he would move in a spirit be
coming the founder of an empire.
A meeting of the Launceston Benevolent
Society will be held this evening in the
Infant School-room, Frederick-street.
This society has been productive of good
to an extent which none would imagine
unacquainted with its operations. Many
have been rescued from starvation, and
received that medical assistance without
which they must have perished. In a
population like our own, largely mixed with
persons of thriftless habits, and destitute of
all the ordinary resources of social life,
without friends or relatives to succour them
in affliction, the casualties of disease and
want press with peculiar rigour, while the
facilities for imposture awaken suspicion
when relief is perhaps deserved. The be
nevolent are not unlrequenlly exposed lo
the deception of trading beggars. This
society supplies the means of ascertaining
the reality and extent of the necessities of
the poor, and has tended greatly to check
the practice of mendicity.
Many who would not choose to risk the
chance of rejecting a deserving applicant,
and who have no leisure to examine their
condition, are by the payment of an annual
subscription entitled to commit the cases
which claim their notice to the care of the
society ; for who could sleep in quiet in the
apprehension that a fellow-creature, how
ever worthless his general character, was
without sustenance or medical aid.
We believe that there is some, though
not much, abatement in the demand for
assistance. We cannot however hope that
the colony is yet in a condition to dispense
with the very active labours of charity. We
understand the claims on its friends have
exposed the managing committee to very
frequent difficulty and embarrassment, and
that they await with deep anxiety the result
of that appeal to their fellow-townsmen
which is about to be offered.
The composition of the committee, and
the amicable spirit in which its members
have proceeded, will command the general
confidence. They undertook to discharge
a duty of great delicacy, requiring much
time and attention, and their steady perse
verance has entitled them to receive what
we arc sure they will obtain, the cordial
thanks of their constituents.
Their is a view of the society particularly
pleasing. It combines in one holy work
the members of all churches. We have no
doubt that their religious peculiarities are
as distinct as ever, but they have by their
unity of action illustrated the identity of
their common benevolence.
The Queen's Bihtii-Day.— The Lieut.
Governor arrived in Lnunceston on Monday
afternoon, accompanied by some private
friends, and was received by a guard of
honor at Government Cottage. On Tuesday
His Excellency held the advertised levee in
honor of Her Majesty's birth-day.
The day was extremely unfavourable, but
the attendance was numerous. Sir Eardley
Wilmot was attired as a lord-lieutenant of
English counties, and looked remarkably veil.
The ball was given in the evening, nnd wub
also numerously attended. About one o'clock
His Excellency, with tlie ladies and a portion
of the gentlemen, 6at down to supper. After
supper the Lieutenant-Governor gave lue
health of ' T/ie Queen,' wliicu was received
with enthusiasm, and His Excellency imme
diately left the table mid returned with the
ladies to the ball-room. Dancing was kept
up till the sober hour of two o'clock. Nearly
3U0 persons were present on this occasion.
Mauhitius. — The papers of March, quote
from local journals with high approbation, the
conduct of the 'patriotic six.' Our Irieuds at
l'ort Louis are at lenst impartial in their opi
nion, and when they unanimously praise the
councillors who resigned, we may certainly
anticipate what reception the same news will
meet in England. — Examiner.
QcAimsn, Sessions.— Jurorsare requested
to take notice that tlie Launceston Court of
Quarter Sessions stands adjourned to Tuesday,
Mb. Bavac's Musical Soiree. — We
were amongst the fortunate auditory of Mr.
Havoc, a violinist of astounding powers, at the
School Hooiu, Cameron-street, last evening.
Before venturing to refer to the performances
we must, however, inform our readers who this
ilr.ltnvac is, who liasdropt in upon our sober
going community and enchanted us with his
magic touch. We gather from our contempo
rary the Jixamvicr, who wakes the statement
upon the authority of a highly respectable
journal at Singapore, that Uttvac is a German
by birth, and that he received ltia musical, in
struction from Baillot at Paris, in which city
he performed several times and with much
success. lie was last year advised to take a
sea voyage to recruit his health, and embarked
at Hamburgh in a trading vessel to China.
At Hongkong, Canton, and Macao— at Singa
pore and Manilla — at Adelaide and Melbourne,
the sweet discoursing of his music secured
most eatlittsinslic couimcndaiion. Tlie large
and respectable audience of last evening have
borne their testimony to the fact, ihiit the
most favourable notices to whitth we linye re
ferred, and which have been published, without
exception, by nil our eastern contemporaries,
form but a feeble expression of well-merited
homage to this talented performer. '
Tlie pieces choBen by Mr. Havoc. for the dis
play of bis extraordinary ,j)Ptvere were ' Sou
venirs de Bellini ;' ' LaAJiiancUolia' a pasto
rale; ' Ma Ciline' a fatitoaitt ; and 'LeCar-
neval de Venize' (Paganini). We dare scarcely
go further in our notice. To attempt a descrip
tion of bis playing to any one who Jjsd not the
opportunity of hearing Poguniui, when that
wonder of his age was performing in Europe,
would be wholly futile. . To those who may
Tnn Gazette contains notice of two\-e\ *
acts. Tlie one ' to abolish certfi diffeiititfL
duties of customs,1' thus equalise the hte ot\
duty upon certoin ' goods, warfc, and|mer-\
cliandtse' imported from various bloniej; the \
otlier for 'the bonding of iorjgn oil and \
The History of New Sodth \alss. ? *
This new work by Dr. Braim, head Sutet of
Sydney College, will be published i&V fw
days. It will contain an account of the ljund
ing of the colony, and of the nduiinistration^oiA
its successive Governors, from Capt. Piiilh) \
the first, to Sir George Gipps, the present. \
Governor ; and will furnish a most interesting \
history of emigration to that colony ; of the
assignment system (of convicts as labourers to
free settlers) ; of tbe grant of lands, and of the
sale of Crown lands — a subject of much dispute;
and of tlie depasturing system, or the greeting
and sale of licenses to depasture sheep ana
cattle without the boundaries. To tbis is added
ait account of the present state of religion in
the colony ; » description of the city ot Sydney ;
a summary of (lie proceedings of tbe Legislative
Council, &c. At the present moment sucb a
work is of tbe greatest value, and will, from
the vast amount of information which it con
tains respecting the Colony of New South
Wales, be fount! of especial service to persons
about to emigrate. — Globe.
A man named M'Gean, a ticket-of-leave
holder, was found drowned on Sunday morning
near the bridge over the North Esk. A report
was circulated, after the finding of tbe body,
and in consequence of a wound being disco
vered on the head, penetrating to tbe skull,
tbut the deceased had been mnrdered. The
probability, however, is that the wound was -
received at tbe time of falling into tile water.
Mr. Simeon Lord, in whose service we under
stand the man bad been for some time, was
on Saturday staying with a friend on tbe
George Town Road, and he expects that
M'Gean, on bis way to see him before leaving
town, mistook the opening down tbe steps at .. .
tbe eidc of the bridge for a pathway, and fell
into the river. A jury on Wednesday returned
a verdict, ' found drowned.'
Coal.— The Massacre Bay coal has been
tried by tbe Driver at Wellington, and was
found to answer remarkably well. Tbe Castor
has taken a few tons to Wellington. The
day's consumption of the Driver is about
twenty tons. The ooal at Massacre Bay is
at present worked by Maories, who, of course,
can only supply a very limited quantity. Tbe
money awarded by Mr. Spain to tbe natives
of that district, as a gratuity, and which has
laiu iu tlie Bank since August, 1844, is now
about to be paid them, and they will then
have notice to discontinue tbeir present opera
tions. An excellent field will then be open
to capitalists to treat with the Compauy for
the coal section, and commence working tbe
mineral in earnest. In addition to tbe lari;e
quantity whicli tbe Government steamer will
take, tbe consumption for domestic fuel would
be very great. His Excellency the Govemer
has also expressed an opinion that it may be
found worth tbe while of the parlies working
tbe copper mines in the North to bring the ore
here to be smelted. — Nelson Examiner.
Prevention op Duelling.— Tlie recent
publication of the second report of the Associa
tion for the Discouragement of Duelling, leads
us to direct attention to a society which is
quietly and sensibly, and within tbe sphere of
its unostentatious operations, effectually labour
ing at a great moral and social reform. Tbe
association now numbers upwards of five
iiundred members, all of whom, in becoming
members, have virtually declared that they
will abstain from duelling. Amongst its mem
bers, are, the. Duke of Manchester, Lords
Westminster, Eldon, Effinglia.ni, Burlington,
Ilobert Grosvenor, Teignmoutb, Glenelg,
Stourton, Aruudol and Surrey, Ebrington,
Saiulon, Ashley, and Morpetb; Sir Robert
Inglis, Sir Thomas Acland, Sir Tuos. Baring,
Sir Harry Veruer, Sir Launcelot Shadwell Mr
William Cowper, M.P., Mr. Cbilders, M.p'
Mr. Pusey, M.P., and Colonel Verner, M.P.
Duelling is u vioe of fashion, and when sucb
names as these are nrrayed against it, there is
Lope of fashion setting io for its cure. It is a
remarkable fact, that not less than 280 of the
members are officers of the army and navy,
including 17 admirals and 30 general officers.
The influence of the army and navy has greatly
contributed to create tlie false law of honour,
and it is tbe bust of signs that tliese professions
are leading the way to extirpate duelling. An
association such as this, strong in names of
high character and station, enlisting even the
weakness of society in its favour, and coaxing
and courting individuals to resolve on abandon
ing, acd using all their private influence to
discountenance the practice, is the instrument
to effect tbis greatly desired reform. Tue heil
legislative measure cau do little to cure a moral
evil ; and iu such cases direct legislation
generally does more harm than good. The
report to wliiclt we have referred furnishes
some interesting particulars of the operation in
the navy of the new articles of war against
duelling, of the success of which many eDter
tained no sanguine expectations. It relates to
the proceedings of two uaval courts-martial,
held within the present year, by one of whicli
a lieutenant was dismissed from his ship for
endeavouring to provoke a gentleman od board,
not an officer of the navy, to a duel ; and by
the other of wliich three officers, the two prin
cipals and a second in a duel, were dismissed
from their ship,and directed to be placed at the
bottom of the lists of officers of their respective
ranks. But the most interesting and useful
example of tlie working of the new regulation), '
is an instance of arbitration by a court of
inquiry, into the third of the new articles,
wliich expresses her Majesty's approbation of
the conduct of officers who submit matters in
dispute between them to be dealt with by tbeir
commanding officers. The committee of the
Anti-Duelling Association suggest, in tlieir '
report, the propriety of extending the plan of
arbitration, thus introduced into the army and
navy, to civilians. — Morning Chroniple. ,:'u'j ''
Tun Tamar steam-ship is nearly ready for.
sea, having undergone a thorough repair, -and
getting in a large boiler, by which her speed
will be considerably increased. She is expected
to leave Sydney on the 1st of June, taking the
Shamroclh turn for Port Phillip; after that
tbe will run regularly between that port and
Launcestou. The Sliamrook will, on ber
return to Sydney, receive a new boiler, and a
complete refit preparatory to resuming ber
ubuuI trips.— P. P. Gazette.
This Raven, brig, 224 tons, wliich arrived
yesterday, is a splendid vessel, and a fine sen
boat, and worthy the command of ber univer
sally respected master, Captain Be)). The
cabin is fitted up in a superb style, and no
expense has been spared by the spirited owner,
J. Haven, Esq., to render her in every way a
desirable means of transit: she came in in
gallant style, firing a salute as she came up.
Upon tliis ber first trip it is needless to say,
that she has experienced tbe most unprece
dented weather that hsB obstinately continued
on this coast for many years.— Iliii.
BisiroFRio of Jerusalem. — It ]i stated
that the liev. Dr. M'Caul, prebendary of Si.
Puul's, will be the new Uisbop of Jerusalem,
the see Laying become . yacaut by the deatu of
Dr. Alexander. It will be remembered that,
on the foundation of the bishopric, it was
offered to Dr. M'Caul j but tbe rev.gentleman
then declined it, on the ground of tbe superior .
qualifications of Dr. Alexander, who, being a
converted Jew, was more intimately acquainted
with tlie manners of the people amongst whom
bis episcopal duties would call liim. In addi
tion to a prebendal stall in St. Paul's cathedral,
the Bishop elect.it ProfeBsor of Hebrew Lite
rature in King's College, and rector of St.
James's, Duke'n-nlace, Miuorien. ....
hare heard Pagonini we can only say the moat
pleasing reflections of that great man'* en
chantments are revived under the witchery
of Havac. The audience last night listened
with intense delightt* the eloquent music of
the instrument which Mr. Ravac controlled
with so masterly a hand. It was with evident
difficulty the more ardent amongst them re
strained the expressions of their approbation,
until opportunities did occur, of permitting the
out-burst without fear of losing a single point
of the beautiful performance; and when these
opportunities occurred the enthusiasm of the
public approval was signified by the most rap
turous applause. We can scarcely select for
narticular remark any one of the pieceB chosen.
Each bound ua as by a spell— its power of fas
cination was complete. It was almost too had
(but who could help it) to tax the performer's
exertions ; he was most vociferously encored in
the last piece. The Carnival of Venice, and
good liumouredly answered the call. At the
conclusion of the performances he was loudly
cheered. .
Mr. Imberg, who accompanied Mr. Rnvac,
on the pianoforte, and performed in a most
beautiful manner a Fantasia by Thalberg, and
Mr. J. H. Anderson, who was deservedly
applauded in his performance of a tantasia by
Hiinten, will not feel tliat we neglect them in
80 slight a notice. They will have too cordially
entered into the enthusiasm of the audience,
not to feel that Mr. Ruvac's performances can
alone be dwelt upon, at lenst for a long season.
We should he wanting, however, in grateful
feeling, if we did not— in the name of the com
munity, as well as on behalf of the intelligent
musical foreigners who for a few days have
thus been landed among us— acknowledge the
kindness of Colonel Cumberland in placing at
Mr. Ravac's disposal the services of the band
of the 96th, whose performances were, as
usual, highly commendable. We could have
wished — only, however, in consequence of the
smallness of the room— that a less number or
performers had been engaged. On such an
occasion, the whole strength of (he band is too
much for the comfort of the audience.
Mr. Ravac and Mr. Imberg proceed to
Hobart Town tomorrow, anil will give an
entertainment there. We cordially recommend
every lover of music in the metropolis not to
allow the opportunity to escape of hearing the
extraordinary performances of Mr. Ravac. It
is an opportunity such as can scarcely occur
again in Vau Diemen's Landduriug an ordinary
life. .
The attendance laBt evening was, we are
happy to say, large and respectable, although
the notice was short, and the richness of the
entertainment not generally known. If Mr.
Ravac will furnish another such treat, we feel
assured the community will allow us to pledge
him an overflowing auditory.
Since this notice was in type, we have been
informed that Mr. Ravac and Mr. Imberg will
again perform publicly on their return from
Hobart Town in a few days, and that due notice
will he given.
During the stay of the Benjamin Hcapc,
which vessel lately left for London, it will be
remembered that a robbery was effected at the
captain's lodgings, and amongst other things
stolen, was the Bbip's register. This document,
with some other. unimportant papers has been
lately recovered.
Reduction of Interest. — It appears we
were wrong when Bomelime ago we announced
the reduction of discount by the Australasian
and Union Banks of this town. The latter
establishment only advertises this alteration
in our columns to day. The Australasian
Bank, therefore, has the honor of initiating
the change. The Manager of the Union, we
understand, felt it to he his duty to await
positive instructions from the Inspector before
adopting the measure. On bills of 100 days
the discount is 0, and above 100 days, 7 per
cent.
The Souvenir has changed bands. The
purchaser is Captain Cain, ot Melbourne, well
known in the trade between London and this
port, sonic years ago. £SSO Js the price stated.
She is intended for the Melbourne and Hobart
Town trade ; but has good chartered employ
ment for some months, we understand, to
convey wheat to Sydney.
WiTMESsns' Expenses.— In a recent case
Dr. Lushington said, no witness was entitled
to payment for loss of time except a physician
or an attorney,— a barrister was not entitled to
such compensation ; at least, he could not find
any instance of it in that (the Consistory
Court,) or any other court, and he could not
venture to make a precedent. Mr. Bagley
muBt, therefore, intend, and if he did not, he
(the learned judge) must pronounce him in
contempt. lie was entitled to his expenses of
going and coming like any other witness; but
as to compensation for loss of time he had no
claim at all.
Gypsum as Manuiik.— Mr. S. E. Harvey
having recently addressed a letter to one of the
Sydney papers with reference to the existence
of gypsum, (sulphate of lime) in New South
Wales, the following observnions, addressed
to the editors of the Sydney Herald, have been
elicited:—
' Gentlemen,— With reference to the letter
of Mr. Stuart E.Harvey, of Launceslon, en
quiring if gypsum (or sulphate of lime) is to
be found in this colony, I beg to inform him,
fhmncrli flip medium nf vaur columns, that no
beds of this invaluable manure have as yet, it
is believed, been discovered here ; but that it
is artificially prepared and sold by a party en
gaged in the manufacture of Stearine, has been
tried, and has proved to be a most excellent
manure in this dry. climate.
' The sulphate of lime thuB procured holds a
considerably larger quantity or sulphuric acid
than the gypsum found in its native state, and
when used as a manure possesses in a remark
able degree the invaluable quality of attracting
and folding moisture. During the late hot
and dry summer here, light sandy land treated
with this manure produced heavy crops, and
after their removal the sulphate was found
almost as moist as when put in the earth.
'This product, however, being so much
stronger than native gypsum) ought to be
sparingly-used — say from three to four bushels
per acre, and I would recommend its being
first reduced with three or four times its bulk
of common light loam, or dry sand to a pretty
dry powder, nnd then mixed with six or eight
times its bulk of ordinary manure. This mode
of treatment will not only enable the agricul
turist to spread the manure evenly, but will
convert the mass in a lew weeks into a state
of extreme fertility, which it will possess for
at least two cronninzs.
'Its value as a manure, however, will be
most perceptible in a dry hot summer, and
upon light loamy or sandy soils.
' In France it is much sought after as a
manure for vineyards.
' W.N.M.
' Sydney, May 4.'
' Gentlemen,— I shall have it in my
power in a few days to satisfy Mr. S. E. Har
vey, of Launceslon, hv specimens which I
shall leave at the Herald Office, that sulphate
of lime abounds in some, perhaps all, uf the
diluvial clays of the i Lower Hunter, particularly
' on a farm belonging to my friend, Walter
Scott, Esq., near the confluence of the William
and Hunter rivers. 1 am not sure that it has
been found there in compact masses; the only
specimens I have seen are the selenitic variety,
and some of a fibroin and laminar structure,
stained vellow by oxide of iron. It is found in
great profusion near the surface of the Boil, iu
the paludal flals.duringtbe farming operations ;
' but do uae bas yet been made of it by the
: proprietor; neither has any investigation been
I instituted as to its quantity.
,, 'I am, gentlemen,
Strive on.— The accomplishment of a
meritorious design is n triumph ; to fail in it,
shame. The world will laugh nt you if, from
weakness or terror, you stop short; it may
laugh at you even while you are struggling.
It sometimes does so spitefully, to induce the
enterprising to pause. But you must not Buffer
yourself to be betrayed by the artifice. Laugh
in your turn, and proceed in your work rejoic
ingly. The time will come when the scorners
will ' laugh on the wrong side of the mouth.'
It is generally the idle who thus seek to depress
the energies of the diligent ; let them, then,
n'aste their time while you use yours. The end
will justify your conduct. The time will come
when you can afford to pity and forgive them
for their want of sympathy and encouragement,
and then they will wish they had imitated
instead of having disparaged your example.
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