jnijifrn that he slapped the Prince did not «ay so at first. J March 24. In the Bonapavto trial the witnesses for the defence) were examined to show the previous bad character of Noir and Flouville, and the good character of the accused. The testimony on the first point was not convincing. Other witnesses were brought to prove the good conduct of the Prince. While one of the lawyers for the prosecution was conducting the cross-examination, he used an expression offensive to the Prince, who violently inter rupted the proceedings ; turning to the lawyer he denounced him and his party as the faction. JTouvillo was terribly excited and called the Prince an assassin. This caused great con fusion among the spectators in the Court. Fouville was forcibly taken away by the gens d'armcs. Procurer General demands the punishment of Fouville. The Court decided to postpone the consideration of the matter till the end of the sitting. Flaquet then commenced the argument for the prosecution, and reviewed the lives of Noir, Fouville, and the Prince; he pointed on the difference in their character, and dwelt upon the reputation of the Prince as a man of violence; he asserted that lie was known to havo killed four men, and related how he left the military service without per mission in 1849, for which Louis Napoleon dismissed him from the army. At this point the Prince became greatly excited, and exclaimed that there was a plot to aggravate him. He was severely reprimanded by the Court for interrupting the counsel. At the conclusion of the argument for the prosecution, Fouville was brougnt in, and the presiding Judge sentenced him to ten days' confinement for contempt of Court. The closing arguments will be continued to-morrow. March 26. The Procureur-General nude an argument in the Court at Tours to-day ; ho denounced the political- party to which Victor Noir be longed, and made frequent reference to the Marseillaise. Nearly all the evidence of tho prosecution was set aside by the Procu cureur, who, however demands the condemna tion of the Prince, because of the shooting, not in self-defence. The Prince was much excited during the delivery of the argument. The Court meets to-morrow, when a verdic is expected. The conspiracy affair is assuming more im portance. Orders have been issued for the arrest of twenty persons, including Joseph Mazziul, Felix Patti, Louis Blanc, and others, not known. Tho journals to-day, Emu ounce that the Emperor has requested Prince Pierre Bona parte to leave the country. It is reported he will go to America. March 27. Tn the High Court of Justice, to-day, M. Flaquet, for tho prosecution, concluded his speech. M. Laurie, also for the pi'oaedition, followed with an argument which occupied the entire remainder of the session. He compared Victor Noir with Prince Bonaparte, and de scribed the latter in terms of slashing severity. The agitation of the accused at times became uncontrollable, and caused him to interrupt angrily. In reply to counsel, the Court imperatively nsisted that Laurie should address persons less bitterly. This was applauded by the audience, who gave signs of favouring the Prince. In his concluding speech, Laurie made some political allusions, which were received with marked disapproval by"the spectators. In the closing arguments the lawyers for the defence, laid great stress on the constant and violent denunciations of the Prince in Marseilles, and other cities in Franco, calcula ted to exasperate him. Prince Bonaparte has been acquitted. A strong appeal was made by the Procureur- General for a verdict of guilty, with extenu ating circumstances. The jury wore out only an hour. As soon as the verdict was announced the counsel for the partie civil demanded a thou sand francs damages. Consequent on this de mand the Prince was not released from custody. He was exceedingly indignant because not allowed to leave the Court-room immediately. He said he wished to show that he was not afraid of the menaces made against him. The news of the acquittal of Pierre Bona parte produces everywhere aa intense sensa tion, and it is the universal topic of conver sation. March 28. Cardinel Antonclli's reply to Daru's dis patch is made public. It substantially denies the interpretation the Empire places on the policy and pretentions of the Pope. The High Court has condemned Prince Bonaparte to pay the family of Victor Nbir 25,000 francs, also to pay the cost of the civil suit. March 30. Students in the Eoole de Medicine made another disorderly demonstration against De Tortien, on his re-appearance to-day. April 2. The disorders at La Creuzet have not been quelled up to noon to day. A son of President Juarez, of Mexico, is expected here soon. The strike among the iron operatives at La Creuzet continues. Yesterday the rioters became riotous and every effort was made to provoke a collision with the troops stationed there to preserve order. The rioters attacked them and pelted them with stones, and only the forbearance of the officers prevented con flict. J The disorders at La Creuzet are increasiDjr Additional troops have been s«nt there. F' The journals this evening; publish «-le grams from La Creuzet affirming thaV the troubles there are not kept alivo by conf>ibu tions of money from other countries. ■ 3

With Kwows but She's Bjfajrr ?—A young priest, the other da>v who Was examin ing a confirmation class in tl/e South' of Ireland, asked the question, "JWhat is the Sacrament of Malrimony ?" M little girl at the head of the elas* .ansmfered, "'Tis a state of torment into whi/h sowk enter to prepare them for another a/ IC I better world." " Bein', said the curate, " the/an«wer for purga tory ; put her down to t^e/fut of the class." "Lave her alone," said *h<9 parish .priest, who was standing near," for an»tliin' you or I know to the contrary she may b(f perfectly right."

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A letter from Havana gives the details of the arrest and execution by the Spanish of the alleged Cubau Junta, at Santiago. The arrests numbered forty to fifty; eighteen were executed, including two Americans. The victims, when arraigned before the Commis sion that condemned them, admitted the existence of tho association to which they belonged, but denied being a political Junta, only a Masonic lodge; that they met as Masons for Masonic purposes. This defence appears to have angered instead of satisfying the Spaniards. A Calouian priest, who has been noted for his ultraism, his loyalty, and violent denunciation of Cubans, pronounced the Freemasons no better than insurgents ; that the rising of Yara was plotted and planned in a Masonic lodge; that Cespedes is a Mason, and wherever Masons congregate there Spanish loyalty dies. The American Consul, Mr. Phillips, ably seconded by Mr. Eamsden, the British Consul, endeavoured to 'save the lives of. his two countrymen, but was unsuccessful. Tho volunteers insisted upon their life-blood being shed, as well as that of their Cuban asso ciates, and thwarted all his appeals to the Governor of the district to spare them. The two Americans were Freemasons, and one of the Cubans was Senior Andress Lafuente of tho Grand Circuit of Masons of the island. Consul Phillips reports that the remaining prisoners are to be executed soon, but state ments from other sources are that the Lieutenant-Governor is opposed to any more executions, and has written to Eodas for instructions. The volunteers, headed by Colonel Boel, were furious at the delay, and clamoured loudly for the execution of all the arrested parties. It may have happened already that the Lieutenant-Governor has had to succumb to their demand. It is cer tain that the Americans are also included in the lot.

Consul Phillips has asked the American Government for a man-of-war. The British Consul has also written to his Government that a British war vessel should be kept con stantly at his disposal. t On the 12th a British subject, Frederick Jordan, was murdered by the Spanish volun teers. The murderer was arrested. This act is said to have been done from other motives than politics. The World's Havana correspondent writes that the Cubans had begun to retaliate on the Spaniards. General Q.uesada, before being superceded by General Jordan, ordered all the prisoners within his immediate command to be shot, and 135 Spaniards were soon sent to their last homes. When Jordon took command he shot 300 prisoners. The black flag is flying on both sides now, and a war of extermination has set in.

The Times New York special says it is now positively known that General O'Neill, chief of the Fenians, is again on the war path, and resolved on another invasion of Canada, at all hazards, in spite of the recent decision of the Fenian Senate against the policy at present. It is said that a majority of the brotherhood will support O'Neill, being dissatisfied with the slow action of the Senate. The result of the consultation of O'Neill with General Keerwin, secretary of war of the brotherhood, is said to be an agreement to start a new in vasion about the Ist of May, or earlier, if possible.

THE EVENING STAti, MAY 10, 1870.



PHEASANTS ! PHEASANTS ! ! PHEASANTS! ! ! X KNIGHT -|—pAS much pleasure ill announcing to the public that he is now in a position to supply PHEASANTS IN ANY QUANTITY, alive or dead. J. K. also supplies them dressed, cooked, and ready for table. N.B.—GAME BOUGHT in any quantity. UPPER AT ALL HOURS, consisting of GAME, FOWLS, DUCKS, HAM, OYSTERS —stewed, plain, or scalloped. J. KNIGHT, NEXT POOR DUKE EDINBURGH THEATRE. PHEASANTS, ss! PHEASANTS, ss! WHOSE IS THE BEST ? TU R X E V S, 2s. 6d. each Fowls, ss. per pair Ducks, white, Gs. per pair Live Pheasants Fore Quarter Mutton, 2d. to 3d. perlh Prime Roast Beef, sd. to 7d. per lb. Pork, Lamb, and Veal. A. PORN WELL, Qr/EEIf STBEET. THOENTON, SMITH & EIETH'S PEICES CURRENT. £ s. d. QUPERFINE FLOUR, Silk- Dressed (Crown Brand), per ton of 2000 lbs 14 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Pressed (TSF Brand,) per ton 12 0 0 Seconds, per ton 10 0 0 Sharps, per ton ... 8 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201bs 0 1 6 Oats, per bushel 0 3 6 Auckland, April 22,1870. LEASE OF ALLOTMENTS IN DRAKE STREET. City Board of Commissioners' Office, Auckland, May 9, 1870. TENPERS will be received until 12 o'clock noon, on MONDAY, the 16th of May, for the Leasing of certain Allotments, in Drake atreet, Freeman's Bay, facing the Beach. Plan and conditions of Lease to be seen at the City Board Office. The Allotments are 6 in number, and marked off on the ground. Leases to be for one year only; and a half year's rent payable in advance. The above, from their proximity to the Harbour, are suitable for Timber Yards, &c. By order, I. W. HARROP, Secretary. TENDERS. PIEPARATE Tenders wanted for BRICK )O WORK and PLASTERING, and for CARPENTER'S WORK, required to be done to a house in Vulcan Lane. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr. Boylan's, High-street. Tenders, endorsed Tender for Building, Vulcan Lane, will be received by Mr. E. Perkins, at the store of Mr. J. T. Boylan, High-street, up to NOON of FRIDAY, the 13th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CONCERT IN AID OF THE HOME FOR WOMEN, PARNELL. MR. J. BROWNE begs to announce that by command of Lady Bowen, the GRAND CONCERT in aid of the above Institution will take place in the Music Hall, Symonds street, on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, the 12th instant, commencing at 8 o'clock. Subject: Haydn's Oratorio " The Creation." Tickets, 5s ; back seats, 2s 6d ; obtainable at the Stationers'. ALBERT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. THE ANNIVERSARY SOIREE will take place THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING-, May 10. Tea will be provided at half-past sis o'clock. After which, Addresses will be de livered on. the following topics : — "Economy of Religious Effort," By W. L. Rees, Esq. " The Evils of being Poor," By the Key. Dr. Walms. " Our Young People in relation to the Future of New Zealand," By J. C. Fihth, Esq. " The Destitute Children of our City," By the Rev. P. H. Cobnfokd. Interspersed with Music, rendered by an efficient Choir. Tickets, 2s each, to be had at Wyate's an d Utton's, Queen-street.



PAENELL ELECTION. '-irR, EEADEE WOOD will address the Electors of Parnell, at the Parnell Hall, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING-, May 10, at 8 o'clock. AUCKLAND GAEEICK CLUB. \ MEETING- of the Committee of the A, above Club -will take place at the Perth and Dundeo Hotel, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING-, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested. ,_ ' , Business —Adoption of Eules ; selection of Pieces for next Performance, and other impor tant business. / / W. T. FEREAE, / Hon, Sec. _ yC 1 . ! —————— LAY/THE AXE TO THE EOOT OP J THE TEEEi. T"]sr ANTED — TEACHEES, Male and J/4 •Female, to Instruct Poor Children off tj§£/ a treefc3. The plan proposed is for the SfceilGt to assemble them in a house in their own. neighbourhood, morning and evening, every day, and to encourage them by gifts of Food and Clothing, made up from cast-off garments or otherwise. This, of course. i 3 only a work for the faithful who are expecting the re-appearance of their Lord and Master, who will reward everyone according to his works. Persons desirious of engaging in this work of labor and iove will please communi cate by letter or personally, and discuss the matter over-a cup of tea any evening after six o'clock, with JOHN EOS KELL.. . Newton, May 9th, 1870. NOTICE. MESSES. MUST & CO., of Quecri-street, •Auckland, and Graharnstown, Thames, are AG-ENFS for the sale of E. HALES CABIN BISC m T. May 5,1870.



THIS WEEK. HAY <& ELONEIYM^N'S ■ IMMENSE STOCK OF FANCY DRESSES, FANCY SILKS, PLAIN SILKS, WINCEYS, &0., &c, &c, WILL BE OFFEEED MUCH UNDER COST! SPECIALITIES IN DRESSES JLJSTD SIXjIKIS. WOOL EEPPS, SILK EEPPS, FIGUEED SILK EEPPS, FIGURED WOOL REPPS, SHOT EEPPS, MAGDALA CRAPES, OSBOENE CHENES, ALEXANDRA FIGURES, CAMLETS, all shades, OEIENTAL TWILL, IMPEEIAL CLOTHS, EMPEESS COEDS, All New Goods, Quality and Style First-class, now ofiered to get Eid of them at COST PEICE and UNDEE. SILKS : PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS. m- 25 PEE CENT. UNPEK COST PEICE. HAY & HOE'EYMAN. 4th May.



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THUESDAT, MAY 12. WALNUT AND MAHOGANY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. STATUARY, WATER COLOURS, D.B. GUN, FOWLS, DUCKS, &C, &C, &.C., AT BEMUERA. The Subscribers have been favored with instructions froraC. Putsch t,bk, Rsci. (who is about to leave the Colony), to sell, at his residence, Retnuera, on Thursday, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS Tastefully Selected HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Elegant Walnut Drawing 1-ioom Suite; Chimney G-lass, Carpet, Statuary, Articles of Vertu, Pic tures, Water Colours, Engravings, Coloured Photographs, &c.; Mahogany Dining Room Furniture, Telescope Dining Table, Book Case, Brussels Carpet, Plated Wnre, Clocks, Dinner Service, Aneroids, Maps, Books, Hall Furniture, &c.; Bedroom Furniture (com plete) ; Mahogany Wardrobe (Plate G-lass Front), Marble Top Washstaud, Toilet Q-lass (Marble Slab), Superior French Spring Mat tress, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Shower Bath, &c, &c. j Superior D.B. Gun in case, &c.; Colt's Revolver, Spencer Repeating Rifle, Dairy Utensils, Churn, Kitchen Range, Kitchen Utensils, Lawn Mowing Machine, Garden Took, Fowls, Ducks, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers j FRIDAY, MAY 13. VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, GRAHAMSTOWN. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. OPPOSITE THE PACIFIC HOTEL. The subscribers have been instructed to sell at their Land Mart. Fort-street, on Friday, 13th inst., at 12 o'clock, rnHAT BLOCK of SUBSTANTIAL and JL BUILDINGS, situate at the corner of Albert and Brown-streets, opposite the Pacific Hotel, and only a few yards from the wharf, rendering them the most eligible premises in Grahamstown, erected on Lots 73, 74, and 75 ; 99 feet frontage to Brown-street, and 85 feet to Albert-street, now yielding a nett annual rental of £346 17b. SAMUEL COCHKA.NE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 13. DWELLING HOUSE, PARNELL. The subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort street, on Friday, 13th inst., at 12 o'clock, FOUR COMFORTABLE COTTAGES of eight and four rooms each, all well finished and good well of water, situate in the pleasant locality of Parnell, having a frontage of 90 feet to the Parnell Road, with a depth of 275 feet on one side and 154 feet on the other, to be divided into two or more lots if required. Plan and further particulars at the Rooms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11. The subscriber has received instructions to Bell by auction on Wednesday, the 11th May, at 11 o'clock, A QUANTITY of HOUSEHOLD FFR UTTTJRE, consisting of JRemu Drawers, Remu Bedstead, Palliasses, Hair Matrass and Feather Bolster, Large Looking Glass, Hip Bath, 3 Cane and 12 Wooden and Stuffed Bottomed Chairs, Kerosine lamp, Dining Table, Side Table, Fender, Dinner Service, Washstands and Ware, Plated Silver Spoons and Forks, Knives, Shakespeare, in 12 vols., arid other tfooks, Large Music Box. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. ANCHOE HOTEL LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, QUEIb-S TB BET. A. FEASBE TjEGS to inform his Friends and the Public JD generally, that iii connection with the above, he has for Hire, OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, SINGLE & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, SADDLE HORSES, &c, And hopes by strict attention to business, with civility and moderate charges, to merit a ghart of Public Patronage. April 28» 1870.