“ The Turks are not quite so ignorant as this, but even they, not many years ago, when Sultan Selim introduced the art of printing, were led to believe that it was sinful to print the Khoran—that nothing but the pen and hand-writing could, without impiety, multiply the copies of their Scriptures. Other works might go through the press, but unfortunately, at the time, the Turks read no book except the Khoran, and so the inestimable benefit of printing was to be thrown away upon them! ”

“ It is difficult to account for the diversity of opinion which we have heard expressed upon the subject of the proposed plan for remedying the inconvenience at present experienced, by those who have occasion to navigate the river beyond Perth. The Gentleman who suggested the plan, it is not to be supposed, would hazard his professional reputation, without a positive conviction of the ultimate success of the measures he proposes ”

“ We are frequently fated to meet with individuals of the same stamp as "an old hand", most miraculously endowed, and enlightened, upon every subject of state policy, but lamentably ignorant of the simple rules for the improvment of their own estate, which their erudition, it might be presumed would instruct them to advance to perfection. ”

“ Repeated and considerable losses have been sustained by fire, since the establishment of the Colony. We trust this addition to the number will prove a caution to those who are surrounded by such inflamable materials.
The total loss is estimated at about £700.
We have been informed by Captain Ellis of an interesting fact, that Yagan the native we alluded to in a previous number as the daring chief of the tribe, hurried to him in the greatest anxiety during the time the fire was raging, and wished to know whether suspicion rested upon black man or white man ”

“ Unhappily this lady and her daughter have not saved a single article with the exception of the few things they hastily threw over them. The deepest sympathy has been excited in their behalf. The money which was missing for some time, was found by a private of the 63rd amongst the ruins and honorably restored. During the day several conjectures were hazarded as to the origin of the fire and at one time some suspicion fell upon the natives, which was subsequently ascertained to be totally unfounded ”

“ They appeared highly flattered by the interest the audience took in their manouvers, and preparatory to the entertainment, stalked to and through rehearsing their chaunts, and exercising their singular attitudes, with all the self complacency of our more cultivated Artists. ”

“ Mr. Butler remembered at the time hearing a great lamentation from Mrs. Hall, which the plaintiff told him was for the loss of some money.—Commissioner: (after looking at the account, to Mr. Hall) It is unreasonable to leave me to guess at the correctness of these items. You bring forward an Affidavit as a ground for a new trial, and then come unprepared with any proof to support the case. Here is a balance put in on both sides, and I am to guess at the result. The oftener you come here you will find the necessity of bringing evidence with you. ”

“ The dread of extortion, deters many from resorting to the market, and forces them to many expedients, which the trader when too late, will find to his cost, have materially affected his returns. Our market is limited, but subjected to such prices as we daily suffer under, it must not be a matter of surprize, if less frequented. ”

“ Leake.—Graham.—I have here the original Bond, (handed in) Commissioner, (after examining the Proclamation and Bond) I should wish to know whether you proceed on the Bond, or on the Proclamation?—Graham.—The Damages are laid at £200. in order to take both.—Commissioner:—In order to have two strings to your bow? (a laugh) The bond seems the most material Document to go upon, as the person binds himself that the vessel shall abide by the Port Regulations. ”

“ If upon the Bond, the action must be brought by the Harbour-Master, and they must shew the breach of the Regulations. I would also remark, the Plaintiff had opportunities of proceeding against Mr. Henty during his residence in the Colony. This was denied by the Plaintiff, the Boy whose evidence had been produced only having returned from the Sound about a year afterwards. (Some difficulty here occurred in obtaining the Port Regulations until at length it was suggested, the originals were in the Colonial Office. Mr Graham and his client withdrew for the purpose of procuring them.) ”

“ Commissioner: Government is a strict paymaster, and you will find it hazardous to put your hand in its pocket. Lyon: I had no doubt the Government would pay it. I do not consider myself bound to Mr. Armstrong, but as an act of justice I must acknowledge the service was performed The Commissioner observed, he feared Mr. Lyon had made himself responsible but he had no doubt the Government if the case was properly represented, would give some remuneration ”

“ We are of opinion it would require some stretch of imagination, to construe, the knocking of noses together, dancing on their knees, and pulling each others legs, into necromancy, however, we yield to those whose experience and knowledge of their habits has led them to draw this conclusion. ”

“ There is sufficient to throw the Defendant on his evidence. On its being suggested that the affair might be settled by arbitration; Mr. Butler said, he was fearful from the disposition shewn by the Defendant to come to any arrangement, the same difficulties would occur again, and the same time elapse. He had received a letter from Captain Anderson, and he was anxious to reply to it, by the Cygnet.—-Commissioner: Suppose the award be given in within a limited time, otherwise judgment recorded. I have too often to complain of parties making me an accountant. ”

“ In the present dearth of places of public amusement it is a pity to interupt such diverting performances, and more especially as the benefit society would derive from these exhibitions would fully compensate for the degradation of the Actors. ”

“ As a novelty the corrobory is well worth seeing, but much of its interest is lost to us, from the want of a programme of the performance. The representation of killing the Kangaroo, the one performer assuming the character of Huntsman, the other the Kangaroo, was striking from its fidelity indeed was a fine specimen of acting ”

“ For this little sum, which may be daily wasted, either in time or expense unperceived, a man of credit may, on his own security, have the constant possession and use of a hundred and twenty pounds." Many humble men in England have risen to wealth by such small beginings; but many more continue to expend the groat a-day unnecessarily, and never cease to be poor.—Penny Magazine
Slow Death.—Snakes eat lizards, and generally gorge the head of the lizard and fore legs first, in which case you see the tail and hinder legs projecting out of the snakes mouth ”

“ R. Thorn was brought before G Leake, Esq., the Civil Commissioner, at the instancs of Mr Weavell, who complained that he had left his service without giving him due notice.—Committed to Jail for one week. This is the first commitment of the kind we remember to have heard of in the Colony.
To The Working Man.—However small may be a man's income, there is one very certain way of increasing it—that is Frugality. A frugal expenditure will enable almost every body to save something ”

“ The case adjourned to allow time for the production of the Record of conviction.
J. P. Armstrong v Lyon. Mr. Butler for the Plaintiff complained that the Defendant was indebted to him the sum of 10£. for use of Boat. This charge arose out of the escape of the natives from Carnac, in the Revenue Boat; Mr. Lyon who was there with some authority, called in the assistance of Mr. Armstrong to endeavour to find it, when the charge was made, Mr. Lyon referred him to the Commissary, who wrote upon the account, "Nothing to do with it. Mr. Lyon must be responsible." Mr. ”

“ Butler applied for the money. Mr. Hall puts in this account which leaves a balance in his favour. Some strong expressions were made use of by Mr. Butler, touching the correctness of this account. He said he felt convinced from his knowledge of Captain Andersons expenditure and habits, he had not received a single article specified as furnished to him: in fact the affidavit made on the eve of his departure gave a positive contradiction to it, and the Plaintiffs pledge to take the money from Mrs. ”

“ The court never interferes unless for a medical man.—Clark: "I shall not get much out of him?"—Commissioner: It is for you to consider whether it is worth 10s. 6d. (a laugh) After some further altercation Mr. Clark handed in the money, and the Witness was sworn.—Recollected writing Bills for Mr. Habgood, to the effect that "Whosoever will give information to lead to the conviction of the offenders shall receive a reward of 30£.—Wrote the Bills by Mr. ”

“ Armed my Lord"!!!
CIVIL COURT, PERTH, 12th March, 1833,
Before G. F. Moore, Esq, Civil Commissioner
At the opening of the Court Capt. Graham, on behalf of Mr. Hall, appeared to shew cause for a new trial in the case of Anderson v. Hall, in which, judgement on the previous court day, had gone by Default. A new trial granted. ”