Mr. Gibson proposed and Mr. Williams seconded, " That the Patea District be separated from the Province of Taranaki."

The question was asked what was then to be done. A long discussion ensued, Messrs. Dale, Hirst, Pakenham objecting to the resolution as vague.
Mr. Hirst moved as an amendment, " That the meeting be adjourned for three months."

Mr. Dale made an effective speech in favour of Taranaki, or a county, as pre ferable to Wellington. He was supported by Mr. Hirst and others. There were about soventy persons present.
The amendment was lost by about five to four, and the original resolution carried by a large majority. Mr. Gibson proposed and Mr. Williams seconded, "That the Patea District be annexed to Wellington." About ten amendments followed, and, finally, the meeting was adjourned for a fortnight.
OTAGO— May 3.
Dunedin. — Flour is very firm at£l2, wheat is in good demand at]4s. 9d., stocks being light ; oats are plentiful, but there is no demand ; milling, Is. Id. ; feeding, Is. 9d.; malting barley is firmer al ss.
DIARY.
The Taranaki left Mannkau for this port yes terday.
The schooner Bonnie Lass, consigned to Messrs. Webster Brothers, left Lyttelton on Thursday last, for the Waitara. She may therefore be ex pected daily.
