Bos well and Co., near the old Customs offices and bond- We believe this is the practice at the other ports of the Colony, and has been found to facilitate not only the work of the importers, but that of the Customs. We also notice that all drays carrying bonded goods must be licensed by the Customs. The Wellington Pout says — Some men carry about with them a quantity of general mer chandise, which would be sufficient to enable them to open a general store. This afternoon a gentleman was arrested on a charge of drunk enness and when his pockets were searched they were found to contain the following articles : — One carrot, one piece of candle, one key, one " Guide to the Hot Springs," one soda-water bottle containing whiskey, one onion, one pair of goggles, one fishhook, a piece of soap, and a religious tract. There was also a newspaper containing an account of his last appearance in Court, the paragraph referring to his case being marked. The Patea Mail, of the 10th instant, says — Mr. G. F. Sherwood, as will be seen by our J Council report, has resigned his seat as a member of that body. No one can regret i this step more than we do, for Mr. Sherwood ; was undoubtedly the backbone of the County Council, and as such his loss will be greatly felt. Even his opponents can see his worth as a public man, and it must have been pleasing to Mr. Sherwood on tendering his resignation, to hear such expression of regret from every member of the Council on the one hand, and high terms of praise on the other, for his sterling qualities as a member of the Council. 