SHale has been wounded. McMahon's '«Joss was great in the battle, hut his retire ment was effected in good order. On the left the action began at about one o'clock am., but was not serious till several masses of the enemy had concentrated, before which the Second Corps momen tarily held its ground. Between six and seven a.m., the masses of the enemy be came more compact, and the Second Corps retired on the right. To night all is quiet. I go to the centre of the position." Paris, August 7.—The following dis patch was received : —■ "General Head-qUarters, Metz, August f __That we may hold our position here, it is necessary that Paris and France should consent to great efforts of patriot ism. Here, we lose neither our coolness nor our confidence, but the trial is hard. McMahon, after the battle of Kirschoften, teh-eutcd, at the same time covering the toad to Nancy, aild the corps of General Frossard, which suffered severely. He is taking energetic measures tor de fence." . . . . , The Major-General is in the front. General If cad-quarters, Metz, August 7.—11 a.m. —The concentration of the troops continues without obstacle. Hos tilities seem to have ceased. Paris, August 7—via London.—The Senate and Corps Legislatif hove been Summoned to meet on Thursday, the 25th instant. '1 he despatch from the Emperor, announcing McMahon's defeat and his separation from the main army, caused the utmost consternation. According to the Emperor, however, all may yet be retrieved. The Prussians are over the frontier, and advancing on Paris. The French speak of a great battle as imminent, New York, August 7.—The Herald's special, from London says:—Serious apprehensions of disturbances are enter tained in Paris, and the strictest sur veilanco is exercised over telegrams sent from there. The Empress presided at a meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. The Gardes are under arms. Street gatherings are prohibited. Paris, August 7.—The Journal Officiel says the defense of Paris is assured. It would require an army of half a million to invest its fortifications, while 30,000 would suffice to defend them, and there are troops enough in and around the city to furnish the necessary garrison. These, with sailors from the fleet, which could be procured, tho Garde Nationale, the Garde Mnnicipale, and firemen, would make up a solid army of 100,000. Paris is free from danger. The Garde Mobile will be sent to the frontier. London, August 7.—The fDanish Go vernment's believed to have authorised the taking of Klsinore as the base of opera tions—an act more significant than a de claration of alliance. New York, August 7. —The Tribune's special correspondent at Cherbourg under date of London, August 7th, writes that on Friday the transports and fleet will comprise not less than three hundred and fifty vessels, and preparations for its de parture will still take eight days. The Government has not more than twenty two vessels of its own, aud takes posses sion of all trans-Atlantic steamers. The expeditionary squadron has been streng thened, and will include twelve battalions of marines, each with one battery of ar tillery, and one battalion of Turcos, under Generals Kedou and Martin. The main force consists of forty thousand troops of the line from various regiments, General Troche being Commander-in-Chief. It is well known here that Danish neutrality is only ostensible and tempo rary. The Danish Government cannot withstand the enthusiasm with which Admiral Bovct and his squadron have been received at Copenhagen, and the known sympathies of the people. The secret mission of Duke Cadore and the arrival of the French fleet coincide too nearly to leave any doubt of the course of events. Not many weeks, per haps not many days will pass, before we have the announcement of an alliance, offensive and defensive, between France and Denmark, for war. Meantime Bovet blockades the Baltic ports, and when the whole fleet assembles, will bombard Kiel, Stettin, and Dentes. A service for revictualling andresupply ing the fleet is to lie organised at I- Jsi nore, by French officers, who left Cher bourg on Wednesday, in the Hirondelle. Before entering the Baltic, Bovet cap tured two gunboats at Elbe. Paris, August 7- —The Li.berte says one hundred thousand Italians will be fighting with us in a {'cw days, under a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive. As for Austria, she remains the Austria of 1811 ; she sold herself to her enemy, King Wil lium, for (he German subjects which were left her by the treaty of Portugal. If victory should crown our arms, France will remember Italy, and she will not for get Austria. Paris, August 7. —The Univers, the ul tramontane organ, sounds the alarm for Rom-". It predicts not, only the invasion of Papal territory by Italy, but it doubts thepowir o Jthe Italian Government to resist the] pressure, even if it wished to, und it docs not even moderate the people.

fHB EVENING STAIi, SEPTEMBER !«-, IS7O.



*V QTEAM to tho THAMES. *#-$£%«. D The p.s. |iy_y_si ,]DI[JKE OF EDINBURGH. *jii- 11ME TABLE. From Auckland: Friday, 16th September, at 2 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 17th September, at 3 o'clock after noon From Grahamstown : Thursday, 15th September, at 12 o'clock noon Friday, 16 h September, at 7 o'clock evening _iTK^. -T7IOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL QMmtijgigr LINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT rfrJSßMitfgaSM CHALMEHS and BLUFF. Booking Passengers and Cargo to Westport, Grey mouth, and Hokitika. The Circular Saw Line s.s. 'PHCEBE,' • from Manukau, on or about FRIDAY, 10th Instant. For Freight or Passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. *%%* "tpOlt POVERTY BAY \ iTq/aSI \v The Sehooilef -4ffifggl ' TA VVERA,' -*s3Kgil^fer on THURSDAY, the lGth Instant, at noon. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. BARON ROTHSCHILD G. M. C —A MEETING will be held THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m., at the Thistle Hotel, to receive the report of the Committee and Original Promoters. p.S Shareholders who do not attend and sign the proposition made at the last meeting will not be entitled to any benefits that may arise therefrom. NOTICE. ANY Person desirous of JOINING an AMATUER MINSTREL COMPANY about to be formed, will please meet at the Newton Hotel, on THURSDAY EVENING next, thelSth inst., at half-past 7 o'clock, sharp. LOST.-A MUSIC-BOOK, entitled "Bond Street," supposed to have been taken away, by mistake, from the City Hall, on the occasion of the concert given in aid of All Saints' Church. Any person having the same will oblige by returning it to H. 8., HERALD office. -T^r EAV CITY HALL. ARANDINI CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE. EVERY EVENING. MILLION PRICES. Admission, Is ; Reserved Peats, 2s. REMEMBER, MILLION PRICES ! Change of Programme nightly. ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD. W. M . AIESSENGER in returning thanks for past favors begs to inform his numerous supporters and the public generally that he has now com pleted the alterations and improvements of his shop, and is prepared to do business on a very large scale with all classes. He feels sure the style and cleanliness of his establishment must, and will, attract the higher class while the prices are such as will suit those with more limited means. W. M. intends having a very large choice stock to-morrow, which he will offer at lower prices than has been charged for the past two months, having bought largely, he intends (as usual) to give the public the benefit. He will have on show one of the largest and finest oxen ever brought into Auckland market, weighing at least 1400 lbs. Victoria-street, Sept. 14th, I£7o. rpO LEND—Small sums from £30 up to _l_ £70; also, a sum of £100. Real security required. —George Rodgers, Solici tor, High-street. Auction Sales THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. UNRESERVED CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HOSIERY, A rc, &c, &c. B. TO NX S Has been instructed to sell, without reserve, on Thurs day next, the 15th inst., at 11 o'clock, LIGHT AND DARK TWEED SUITS Black Suits Doeskin Trousers and Vests Tweed Trousers and Vests Tweed Coats, Crimean Shirts White Shirts, White Cricketing Shirts Hosiery, Hats and Caps Neckties, Braces, Blankets Silk Pockethandkerchiefs, Silk Scarves Flannel Pants and Shirts Cotton Pants and Shirts Scotch Twill Shirts Tweeds, Flannels, Winceys &C, &C, &C.. The Auctioneer requests the attention of the Trade to the above Sale. The whole of the Goods being of Colonial manufacture, and selected in Melbourne with great care by a gentleman who intended commencing business in Auckland. MONDAY, SKPTEAIBER 19. IN THE DISTRICT COURT, AUCKLAND, lIOLDIiN AT AUCKLAND. WILLIAMS. V. THE VICTORY AND ALBION GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Monday next, the 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, without reserve, under warrant of the above Court, THE ERASE of the Victory and Albion Gold Mining Company (Registered), situated on the Hape Creek, Shortland. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



WANTED— A Smart YOUTH.—Apply to Mr. Messenger, Market-pla^e. WANTED.— A First-class BARMAID. None other need apply to the Office of this Tiipor. TO LEND—Small sums, from £30 up to £70. Real security required.—Geo. Rodoebs, Solicitor, High-street.



WHERE? WHERE? I WHERE? J WHERE? W HERE CAN V L T GET ONE POUND RICE AT W HERE CAN YOU GET ONE POUND CORN FLOUR AT 7dP W HERE CAN YOU GET ONE POUND AIAIZENA AT 6id? \VHERE CAN YOU GET ONE POUND FULL-WEIGHT CANDLES AT Is? AY HERE can you get one pound of jam at 8d? \T HERE CAN YOU GET SIX POUNDS OF FLOUR FOR Is? W HERE CAN YOU GET A GOOD BAR SOAP AT 7£d? Where can you get good cavendish tobacco at 3s6d? AA' HERE CAN YCU GET A TIN BOX OF AIATCHE3 FOR 2d? AVHERE CAN YOU GET THE CHOIEST FLAVOURED TEA AT Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s ? Acknowledged and admitted by all to be unequalled in theProvinee. Where you can obtain the above of Good Quality is at BARNETT & LEVY'S, NOTED RED HOUSE, Pronounced to be THE CHEAPEST GROCERS IN AUCKLAND. RETAIL QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE RATES. BARNETT & LEVY NOTED RED HOUSE, GROCERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS,. AUCKLAND AND GRAHAMSTOWNT.



THE SALE EXTRAORDINARY. W. RATTRAY WILL CONTINUE HIS SALE!ANOTHER WEEK, AT THE SAME EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, SHOBTLAIirD ST^IEH-T, AUCKLAND. SPRING MILLINERY. MRS. FORD WILL OPEN II EH NEW AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, i-_N TUESDAY NEXT, THE 13th INST., CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWIITa (J PARIS GOODS:— BONNETS; HATS, TRIMMED AND UIS TRIMMED. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, AND EVf'RY DESCRIPTION OF FANCY GOODS. Please note the Addres : — :m::r,s, -Et,o_e^d's PARIS MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT, 216, QUEEN-STREET.



TTAVE you seen the Extensive Assortment of TOYS, FANCY GOODS, PICTURE and PRESENTATION BOOKS, now opening from direct importation ex ' Sydenham,' se lected expressly for the juveniles of Auckland, by J. HARRIS'S Cavendish House, Shortland street, three doors above High-street ? A LL persons interested in the happiness of juveniles should call at HARRIS'S Cavendish House, Shortland-crescent. T>IBLES, PRAYER-BOOKS, CHURCH SERVICES. —A clearance sale at any price, at HARRIS'S Cavendish House, Shortland street. mHE TIMES of 1798.—A few copies on sale, 6d. each, at HARRIS,' Shortland-street. 1 AAA COPIES of ENQUIRE WMHIN, and a great variety of useful BOOKS, on sale at HARRIS'S Cavendish House, Shortland street. /-i OOD Cream Laid NOTE PAPER.—Five Quires for One Shilling, at HARRIS'S Short land-street. mHE Pall Mall, Abyssinian, and San Fran cisco PIPES, in great variety.—HAßßlS'S Cavendish House, Shortland-street, three doors above High-street. NOTICE! T. PHILLIPSON, CHEMIST, TTAS REMOVED from Shortland-street to the CORNER of PRINCES-STREET (opposite Government House G-ate).



GENERAL DRAPKRY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, QUEEN-STREET. THE UNDERSIGNED has just received Shipments of — NEW BLACK AND COLORED SILKS AND SATINS NEW BLACK SILK & LACE JACKETS NEW HATS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, Ac. NEW HOODS, SATIN HATS, AND BABY WARES LADIES' CLOTHING, CORSETS, &c. together with every description of GENERAL DRAPERY, including all tho Latest Novelties in FANCY GOODS, PARASOLS, COLLARS, TIES,&c.,&c. The above Goods are now on Sale, and, on account of the present depression, I have determined to offer the whole of these New and Fashionable Goods at and under the WH!OLESALE PRICES, and with confi dence respectfully solicit an inspection. R. W. DYSON, OPPOSITE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL. D. K. CLARKSON, COMMISSION AGENT, 4c RENTS and DEBTS Collected. Several sums of Money to lend on security. Temporary office : —No. 5, Lower Queen street. Auckland, September 1. NOW LANDING-, EX 'SYDENHAM.' FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED 150 half-chests superior Congou Tea 300 boxes Hales' Sperm Candles T 50 barrels Crushed Loaf Sugar 25 qr. casks MarteU's Pale Brandy 5 qr.-casks MarteU's Dark Brandy 2GO cases Hennessy's Pale Brandy COMBES _ DALDY. August 16,1870. TO AREIVE, PER * ABOUKIR,' FROM LONDON. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. 1200 red cases Geneva, JDKZ and anchor, 600 green' cases Geneva, JDKZ and an chor, 4 o.p. 300 cases Burnett's Old Tom. COMBES _ DALDY.