The Tasmanian Times,, of the 15£h ulfe, thus alludes to the condition of the Colony: "Parliament will be opened by. : the Governor" in person, this afternoon,. at two e'cloefei, when Bis Excellency's speech ; will disclose so much of the Ministerial policy as is usually allowed to transpire in such stafe papers. We expect no very Btarttmjj or exhilarating programme, financial diffi culties will stare the Country in the^ face. The public credit ©f the Colony seems at the lowest ebb ;. and if the. General Revenue has realised the expecta tions of th e Treasurer, the Land Eevesme has touched a lower point than it "has reached, since the inauguration of responsible'gpvent ment. It remains to be seen what ministers, propose, and what Parliament1 is- inclined to, adopt in the shape of remedial measures, under such an unfavorable; condition of orar public affairs.".
On Saturday next, the Dunedia -Volnnteeir Naval Brigade will commence their first rifle match of the season, at their own butts. -&. very handsome Kerr's rifle, with, patent telescopic sights, together with an Enfield barrel, has been presented by Capt. Stavely to the Company, as a prize to be competed for. Fifty of the members have already so nified their intention of firing ;' and it is ex pected that such a-valuable prize will bring many more competitors iata the field.
The Southland Provincial Council is sum moned, to meet on the 10th. insrfc. •■.-..
