The Lieutenant Governor having issued invitations to many, without regard to their politics, is a promise that a great deal of party-spirit, and that bitter feeling which has been excited by the marked distinctions which have been made on account of sentiments entertained by individuals towards the Government, will in a great measure cease. Every one seemed pleased with the urbanity of His Excellency, who proposed as a toast, Mr. Kemp, the firm assertor of the people's rights." His Excellency did well in giving such a toast. Mr. Kemp has ever been forward in advocating the cause of the public, and had it not been for him, the display of the unanimous feeling in favor of the institutions which have been handed down to us by our ancestors, would never have been made. Mr. Kemp, after returning thanks, which he did in a neat speech, gave "His Majesty's Ministers, and may they never forget the principles which placed them in their present situations." Unfortunately the wind was so high that it was found impossible to light up the lamps in the front of Government House, and it was not for four or five days, that the evening was calm enough to permit it. However, when it was done, it proved to be one of the most brilliant illuminations, if not the most brilliant, which has ever been exhibited in this Colony. We have to contradict a report which has been industriously circulated, as respects the safety of Mr. Deane's Theatre. There is not one syllable of truth in the story. The roof is so strong and secure, that accident is next to impossible. Mr. Deane took the trouble to have the whole premises inspected by the ablest surveyors in the town, who all wondered how so utterly unfounded a report could have been invented.

stall-fed bullocks this morning at prices varying from £24 to £28 per head. The cattle were fed by Mr. Clayton, and were well worthy the inspection of the curious.

On the 7th Instant, a hurricane blew the roof off the newly-erected six-stall stable of Mr. Degraves, at the Cascade. The first gush of wind shifted the roof, when the family were awakened by the servants, and fearing the roof might fall in, the horses were immediately removed : scarcely was this effected before a second gust of wind lifted the roof from the building, and whirled it nearly whole in the air, spinning it round like a sheet of paper. On its descentit knocked off the hat of one of Mr. Degraves's sons, and fell upon another; fortunately, however, he was standing near a large stump, which broke the fall, and the young gentleman escaped without injury. Though happily no human lives were lost, two horses were killed on the spot ;.. a fine mare in foal had a stake run through her, and another was crushed to death by the falling of the roof. The force of the whirlwind was truly horrific --some old premises, nearly adjoining the new building, escaped without the least damage.

The schooner Dolphin, about which so much anxiety has for some time been felt, has returned to Launceston. We are sorry however, to have to record the loss of the young man who commanded her, and one of the crew. We understand that these unfortunate individuals left the schooner, in a small boat, whilst lying at anchor on the eastern coast, and were carried out to sea. Several weeks have elapsed without any tidings having been heard of them.

We understand that our late respected Colonial Secretary, J. Burnett, Esq., intends to reside at New Norfolk, during

SEPTEMBER. Agriculture.-This is the latest month in which wheat sowing can be attempted with safety; and even now only of spring wheat, or in low bottom lands. There are some who choose to risk their seed by sowing it in October, but for one instance where it succeeds, it fails in ten. A few potatoes for an early

crop, may be advantageously planted, in situations where the frost (which sometimes comes in October, and even November) is not likely to affect them. English barley is thought by some to answer better if sown this month than earlier-others again, prefer to let it be well up, and cover the ground before the warm weather sets in. For barley, the

ground should be made fine by ploughing, harrowing, and rolling; for it is at the best a tender plant, and will not bear sowing upon rough ground, because it then becomes buried too deep by harrowing, and is prevented coming up; two and a half bushels per acre is the most approved quantity. The farmer will do well to give the land he intends for turnips or mangel wurzel a ploughing this month; and he should well bush-harrow his meadows.

Horticulture.-All sorts of plants, such as cabbages, cauliflowers, lettuces, &c., may now be planted out; and let a

few carrots, onions, and all kinds of salading be sown for succession. Sow turnips for table use, and be careful to keep the succession crops of peas and beans in order, by sowing and planting immediately the preceding crop shews above ground. Plant potatoes, and do not be afraid of using the hoe well, in earthing up those previously planted, as well as in keeping the ground clear of weeds. Go constantly over your seedbeds, such as onions, carrots, &c., and hand-weed them well, otherwise the weeds will out-run the plants. All sorts of flower seeds should now be sown.

ARRIVALS.

August 9.-The ship North Briton, from Leith, with a general cargo.

August 11.-The ship John Barry. from London, with 318 male prisoners. August 11.-The schooner Friendship, from Sydney.

August 12.-The brig Bee, from Sydney, with coals.

August 13.-The schooner Mars, from Sydney, with a general cargo.

August 13.-The barque Strathfieldsay, from London, with 266 free females. --Cabin passenger, Miss Baker.

August 13.-The barque Caroline, from Newcastle, with coals.

August 19.-The brig Cragievar, from Sydney, with coals and cattle.

August 19.-The barque Protector, from London, with a general cargo. August 20.-The brig Marinus, from the Cape, with sundries.

August 20.-The schooner Harlequin, from Sydney, with a general cargo.

BIRTHS.

At New Town, Mrs. Archer, of a

daughter.

Mrs. Swan, of Elizabeth-street, of a

daughter.

DEATH.

Died at Elwick, near Hobart Town, on the 14th Instant, Mrs. Elinor Bell,

Artillery, aged 33 years.