SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

WjjSga Wonga, s.s., 756 tons, T. S. Beale, froinSydney. Tauianga, s.s., 67 tons, Bolger, from Tau ranga. Samson, p.s., Mundle, from Bay of Islands. Speedwell, ketch, 35 tons,. Bewicke, from Wangaroa. Mary, brigantine, 162 tons, Cairns, from Melbourne.

Hero, cutter, 30 tons, Hooper, from Russell, with 50 tons coals.

DEPARTURES.

IMPORTS

Samson, p.s., Mundle, for Wangarei.

Per schooner Mary, from Melbourne : 616 pockets Bugar, 186 bags ditto, 70 pockets ditto, 3 quarter-casks rum, 500 cases kerosene, 2 ditto white pepper, 40 half-chests tea, 120 bags rice, W. J. Vance and Co.; 1 bag bolt ends, 4 packets bellows, 2 bundles shovels, 1 ditto handles, 2 cases ovens, 1 bale leather, 3 cases merchandise, 10 cases kerosene, 87 bars, 34 bundles, 8 plates iron, 18 bundles sheet iron, 1 cask fittings, Batger; 4 bars iron, 200 ash felloes, 60 red gum ditto, 9 bundles ditto, 2 bundles pails, Cousins and Atkins; 5 bales hops, order; 10 pockets hops, Ehrenfield Bros.; 32 packages sugar, 25 boxes muscatels, 7 cases confectionery, 5 casks cur ran ta, 3 cases anchovy paste, 100 boxes candles, 20 boxes sugar, 1 case raisins, 15 cases salad oil, J. C. Morrin; 50 half-chests tea, J. Buchanan; 1 case, R. Lusk ; 73 bags sugar, H. P. Kirkwood ; 10 boxes tea, 10 half chests tea, J. Hewin and Co. ; 60 cases jams, order; 73 half-chests tea, J. Nimmo and Co.; 1 press, J. S. Macfarlane; 4 packages glassware, E. Waters; 45 boxes tea, Nimmo and Co.; 1 case milk, 10 half-chests tea, 5 cases vinegar, 2 ditto starch, 2 ditto tobacco, 1 ditto black ing, 5 ditto marmalade, 1 ditto sauces, 10 boxes tea, 2 cases ginger, 1 ditto honey, 1 ditto capers, 1 ditto tobacco. ; Stone, Brothers ; 21 kegs nails, 80 kegs powder, S. H. Smith ; 4 casks, 1 case gratings, 4 cases glats, 30 ovens, 50 case 9 kerosene, J. C. Morrin; 32 packages furniture, S. Barnett; 50 cases kerosene, J. and J." Dickey ; 10 cases chicory, 1 cask coffee, 1 case nutmeg, 3 bags merchandise, Brown and Barrett; 50 half chests tea, J. Phillips ; 24 chests tea, 50 boxes tea, 1 case merchandise, J. Nimmo and Co.; 1 half-tierce tobacco, L case tobacco, Q-. Williamson; 7 hhds. ale, E. Norman; 20 casks plaster, Watson, Scanlan and Co.; 100 boxes candles, 20 cases vinegar, 10 cases cheese, 20 boxes raisins, 45 half-chests tea, 60 boxes tea, 10 cases salad oil, 5 do. sauces, 2 do. blue, 10 boxes raisings, 4 kegs figs, 5 cases ginger, 1 case wine, J. C. Jordan ; 20 boxes soap, 100 boxes candles, 5 bags nuts, 20 boxes soap, S. H. Smith ; 40 boxes soap, 3 packages figs, Stone, Brothers; 50 cases kerosene, 5 ditto sardines, J. C. Morrin; 5 cases milk, 2 bags seeds, 1 case, 4 cases confectionery, 10 doz buckets, 10 nests tubs, 5 barrels currants, 20 boxes clothes pegs, 1 case, 4 packages figs, J. Batger; 1 case milk, 50 half-chests tea, 10 cases confectionery, 1 case spice, 5 ditto jar salt, 2 ditto ginger, 2 ditto blue, J. Buchan nan ; 105 half-chests tea, Owen and Graham ; 2 cases drugs, J. Hewin and Co.—W. J. Vance and Co., agents.

The ketch Speedwell arrived this morning from Wangaroa, with 6,000 feet bulk timber, 60,000 shingles, 1 ton gum, 200 staves, 1 par cel amnunition.

Tha schooner Tauranga brings 400 bushels wheat, 22 cases sundries.

Samson. —The p.s. Samson arrived in har bor this morning from Bay of Islands with 40 tons coal, 4 tons luggage. Passengers : — Mrs. Kemp and family (5), Mr. and Mrs. Busty, Mr. Busby, Mr. Potter, and 7 in the steerage.

The s.s. Airedale is expected in the Manukau on Sunday next, from Southern ports. The s.s City of Melbourne is expected here from Honolulu on Monday next.

The s.s. Hero, Captain Logan, was an nounced to leave Sydney for this port on the 2nd ult. She may be expected here about the 9th inst.

The Dubk of Edinbttbghi.—We under stand that private letters have been received by the last mail from persons in the suite of his Royal Highness, to the effect that the Galatea may be expected in Port Jackson by the Ist of August. The vessel will go into dock, and the Prince will remain in Sydney for about three months. It is expected that he will take up his quarters on shore at the club. After leaving Sydney, the Galatea will visit New Zealand, and remain there about two months, and then return by way of Cape Horn, reaching England in April, 1871. '

ARRIVAL OF THE MARY.

The Mary, a large brigantine, in command of Captain Cairns, arrived in harbour this morning, from Melbourne, bringing a full cargo, principally consigned to J. Vance and Co. The Mary left Melbourne on the 15th ult., and experienced strong easterly winds to the Three Kings, -which were passed on Sunday last; thence light S. and S.W. winds.

PA33ES&EB3 —Mr. and Mrs. Barnett and four children, and three in the steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE WONGA WONGA.

The O.N.Z. and A.E.M. Company's power ful s.s. Wonga Wonga, T. S. Beal, Esq., com mander, arrived in harbour, tbis moraing, from Sydney, en route to Honolulu, for vrhich placo she Trill take her departure on Monday next, at 2 p.m., carrying the English mails via t-'an Francisco. The Wonga Wonga left Sydney on Saturday last, the 28th ult., clearing the Heads, at 5 p.m., rounded the North Cape on the 2nd inst., at 1 p.m., and arrived in harbour at 8 a.m. to-day. She ex perienoed moderate easterly winds throughout the passage. Passed thfl s.s. Auckland, bound for this port, on the 28fch tVlay. The Wonga Wonga brings a few packages of cargo and the following pastengers: —Messrs. A. Leeper, B. Billyard, D. L. William*, B. Kochfort, D. M. Berry, J. C. Lyons, F. Kice, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm and child, Messrs. J. C. Full* rton Thomas Cocker, T. H. Phillips, James McLeod, Htuford, T. O'Connell, Hep worth and ser vant, R. E. Die Biel, Mr. and Mr. Fisher and servant, Mrs. Addey, Miss Hurford, Messrs. 0. Fitzgibbon, Oharkf Terrance, and th'rty in the iteerage. Mr. Matthew J. Bobinson has

been appointed purser of this fine steamer, and we are indebted to that gentleman for the earlj delivery of our files.

COMMERCIAL.

SYDNEY.

In breadstufls there has been little doing, and no material change in prices has taken place during the week. There is the same steady trade demand, and if the market presents any variation it is that the best kinds of Adelaide wheat and flour are a little firmer.

The general import market participates in the prevailing dulness, and beyond tho sale of sugars, ex Forcade la Roqutte, on Thurs day, there are no extensive movements to record. Ale in bulk, and brandy, are in moderate demand ; ale in bottle less sought for. There is little doing in geneva, and stocks are moderately full. A similar state of things exists with regard to rum, which has declined. There is little schnapps in the market, and tho stocks of cordials are short. Porter, of the most approved brands secures high rates, although the quantity of porter generally in hand is fully equal to require ments. Stocks of tea are ample, with prices stationary ; and sugars remain at the slightly reduced quotations of last week. Fine samples of coffee, to the trade, bring 9£d. Hams are in good demand; bacon scarce. Fine samples of hops are inquired for, and 1868's bring Is 4d to Is Bd. The supply of malt is beyond the demand. There is trade to be done in oatmeal; Australian bringing 275. Oils are firm; kerosene, small supply. There is a sufficiency of rice to meet present require ments. In salt the stocks are full, and a small amount of business. With regard to other goods, the market stands in the sauic position as reported last week. — Herald, May 28.

MELBOURNE.

In the import markets business continues to maintain a very quiet, inanimate aspect, and the transactions reported are altogether of a minor character. Breadstuff's are iv slow sate. Flour is moving off at prices ranging from £11 to £11 10s. Wheat is quoted at 4s lOd to 4s lid for Victorian grown. Nothing worth special mention has, however, come before us. New Zealand finds buyers at a trifle under our quotation. Maize is steady at 4s lOd to 4s lid, and almost the whole of recent arrivals, about 1500 bags, has found its way into the hands of the trade. Oats are firm at 3s 4d to 3s 4£d- We note a demand for export at our quotation, and sales have been effected. The cargo of Mauri tius sugar, ex Lochawe, consisting of 6445 bags, was offered under the hammer this forenoon, but as the trade refused to operate unless at such a reduction as importers did not care to entertain, only 1177 bags were cleared off. We observe that the cargo of the Elizabeth, and the balance of the Queen of the Seas shipment, about 8000 bags in all, will be offered on Thursday. Hops still meet with a good deal of inquiry ; we hear of a line of about 10 pockets 1869 Kent, medium quality, having changed hands at a full price. The tobacco sale at the various bonds was not very successful; only 40 cases were got rid of at from lOd to lOjd for half-pounds, and lOd for fives ; afterwards 63 cases fine Navy fives, sixes, and half-pounds were quitted pri vately at close on Is all round. Teas do not attract much attention ; there has been little appearance of business in the market to-day. Some 3000 packages, chests, and half-chests, balances of the Hanover's and Ellen Morris's oargoes, will be submitted to public competi tion on Wednesday. In liquids we hear of sales of Hennessy's case brandy having been effected at 27s 6d.— A rgus, May 24.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota of attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court, for the week ending June 4, 1870: — Saturday, Juno 4—Colonel Kenny and R.

B. Lusk

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Shobtland-stbeet. Mails "will close as under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and to morrow, at 8.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Wangarei,, per s.s. Samson, this day, at 4 p.m. For Hobart Town, .per Bella Mary, to morrow, 4th instant, at 2 p m. For Bussell and Kawakawa, per s.s. Tauranga, to-morrow, the 4th inst, at 4.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per p.s. Lalla Rookh, on Monday, the 6th inst., at 11.30 a.m. For Taranaki and the Southern Provinces, per s.s. Lord Ashley, on Monday, the 6th •inst. Mails per s. s. Wonga "Wonga vri.ll close on Monday, the 6th June, ns under :— For Vancouver's Island, British North America, United States, Central and South America, West Indies, and Continent of Europe, at noon. For Sandwich Islands, at. noon. For the United Kingdom, at 1 p.m. For Money Ordera, Eegistered Letters, and Newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late Letters for the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, bearing a fee of 6d. in addition to the postage, will be received till ].3O p.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the s. s. Wonga Wonga, until time of sailing. Note.—The Rates of Postage charged on correspondence sent via San Francisco are the same as those on correspondence sent via Suez and Southampton.

S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. FRIDAY JUNE 3, 1870.

We would remind our readers that the lecture on "Public Spirit," to-night, by his Honor tbe Superintendent, will be given at the new City Hall.

In the Police Court to-day there were but two drunkards—women—but they were two specimens of human wretched ness and degradation in the extreme.

Three stowaways taken from on board the Wonga Wonga were adjudged to pay a fine, or bear a month's imprison ment. The only-other charge, and which occupied the Court during most of the day, owing to the volubility and legal acumen of the defendant, was one of indecent exposure. As it was remanded till Monday, we shall refrain from any remarks on the case.

Theatjbe Eoyal.—We must again re mind our readers that to-night the Star Dramatic Company open the above theatre. On reference to our advertising columns, an excellent programme will be found, and we have no doubt but that a crovrded house will greet the appearance of this talented company. We are glad to see that some of our local favourites are engaged—Miss Eaymond appearing to night, and Mr. John Howe to-morrow. A Cottbt was yesterday held at th office of Laughlin O'Brien, Esq., Revising Officer, for the purpose of revising the electoral roll for the district of City East. A. large number of the objections were allowed and a number of new claims were admitted.

It will be seen by advertisement that Mr. Dornwell, the butcher, announces that he has the finest pig in New Zealand on view. The animal is said to be only 18 months old, and to weigh 700 lbs. The Union Bank of Australia, Gra hamstown, shipped per Williams yester daj evening, one box containing 1909 ozs. 1 dwt. 10 grs. gold on account of the Shotover Gold Mining Company. An emergency meeting of Lodge Wai temata will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, at half-past seven

o'clock

I*eince of Wales Theatbe.—Last night the performance was for the benefi of Mr. W. H. Newton ;.and if he and Mrs Newton desired to know the feelings entertained towards them in Auckland, they had a testimony in the house that met the eye on the riain* of the curtain. The theatre was crowded in every part; and dress-circle, boxes, stalls, and pit in re peated rounds of applause bore out the testimony in a form that i 3 equally gratifying to an actor's. Crowded columns preclude a lengthened critique. The play was the " Duke's Motto". Mr. Newton as Lagardere surpassed anything we have seen from him before, and made us wonder why such an actor has not been secured, even at his own price, to stay the declining fortunes of the " Prince of Wales." As the chivalrous foe, the avenger, and lover, Henry de Lagadere of last night had his audience with him throughout; while Mrs. Newton thew her usual winning tenderness into her im personation of Blance de Nevers. As this is to be Mrs. Newton's last appearance at the Prince of Wales, it will be easiiy under stood what that theatre will now be. The Extravaganza, " Colleen Bawn Settled at Last," by Auckland Garrick Club, aided by professionals, with little hitches par donable in amateurs, and provocative of more enjoyment than if all goes smoothly, was very well represented. Mr: and Mrs. Newton, were called before the curtain, and received quite an ovation. The p.s Royal Alfred leaves the wharf at 10 o'clock to-morrow,(Saturday)morn ing, and will remain four hours at the Thames, returning at 6 30 evening.

THE PUBLIC MEETING TO-DAY.

While we are going to press our citi zens, or those of them who have at heart the welfare of this city, are assembled in consideration of the most vital question that can affect the future commercial interests of Auckland. The strenuous efforts that are being made elsewhere to divert the San Francisco mail boats fur ther from the direct course, require some thing more than a mere passive eoneious ness of the strength of our position, if Auckland is to hold its own against the combination. The vile calumnies that have been uttered against our harbour by men who know that they are calum nies, show the unscrupulous lengths to which opposition will resort; and in the absence of rebutting evidence, and expo sure of wilful falsehood, it is not in man to say what may be the result on mercantile circles elsewhere. That the superiority of Auckland over every other harbour in New Zealand as the port of call requires to be but fairly presented is self-evident; and whether we regard its being the nearest city to the straight coui'se between Australia and Honolulu, the smoothness of its seas, as compared with the stormy passage of Cook's Straits, its facility of ingress and egress, for dis tribution of New Zealand mails, and for coaling, the case of Auckland, if fairly presented, must command success. But it must be fairly presented; and it is the work cf the citizens to day, in public meeting assembled, ignoring all considera tion of selfish advantage, to let Auckland's voice be heard, and indignantly repel the calumnious charges against our noble harbour.

LATEST FROM OHINEMURI.

By the arrival of a boat from the Upper Thames last night, we have learned a few items of news respecting the state of affairs at Ohinemuri. The investigation into the title of the Owhavoa block of land waa concluded yesterday, and we are informed the decision of the court was in favour of the Wahi na tives. Upon the conclusion of the case Ha rapipipi gave a long address to those natives present, during which he commented on the evidence given at the Court, and the gentle men who conducted the case for the nativ< s. A large muster of natives came from Wahi yesterday forenoon, and as soon as they came in sight of the landing place, announced their preence by firing guns and shouting in a most frantic manner. The Europeans present could not at first devine what was the matter, but it turned out that they were showing their joy in haying been successful in gaining the title to the disputed block of land.— Thames Evening Star, June 2.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'WONGA WONGA.'

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

CAPTURE AND DEATH OF THE NOTORIOUS THUNDERBOLT.

COLLSIION ON A RAILWAY,

THE FLOODS.—LOSS OP LIFE

LATEST MARKET REPORTS.

The s.s. Wonga Wonga, Captain Beale, ar rived in harbour early this morning, bringing later Außtralian news. We take tha following telegrams from the Sydney Herald : —

ARMIDALE, May 26.

Yesterday afternoon information was re ceived that several parsons had been stuck up by an armed man a few miles south of Uralla. Senior Constable Mullhall and con stable Walker were immediately on the spot, and saw the bushranger on horseback. They called on him to surrender; shots were ex changed, and the bushranger endeavoured to escape. He was pursu d for two miles by constable Walker; the bushranger's horse got bogged, when he turned round and fired at' Walked, who returned the fire and shot both man and horse. The body of the bushranger was brought into Blanche's public-house. The body has been identified as that of Thun derbolt. Great credit is due to constable Wallier for his pluck. TJRALLA, May 26. Ward, the bushranger, had an encounter with the Uralla police at Blanche's Inn, on tbe main Northern road, four miles from here, yest;rday. After exchanging several shots, Ward managed to escape, but was closely followed by constable Walker alone, who succeeded in overtaking him after a hard ride of four miles. A desperate fight then took place, when constable Walker shot Thunder bolt dead. WEST MAITLAND, May 25. Maitland is again flooded, for the fifth time since March. The public institutions are filled with refugees. A large meeting of business men was held on Monday, the object being the formation of ! a Flood Prevention League for the Northern Districts. May 26. The river is again lowering slowly, but the back water is rising. Pitnacree House, the residence of Mr. A. Dodds, is considered very unsafe, the kitchen has already fallen in, and the family have left. Much distress prevails ; tbe Belief Committee are hard at work. Train communication is uninterrupted. MELBOURNE, Maj 23. The ship Ben Nevis, which sank at, Queens cliff jetty, has been floated, and towed to the bay. The R.M.S. Avoca sailed punctually, taking as passengers—Ploos Yon Amstel, Dutch Consul; Mr. Badcock, manager of the Bank of New South Wales ; and M. Lissignol, late secretary to the Acclimatisation Society; the latter was arrested yesterday on warrant, charged with appropriating the funds of the society. The matter was settled, and Lissignol was discharged, barely in time to catch tbe mail. Draper has been found guilty under the Trusts Act, and remanded for sentence. The fossil remains of an animal with a tusk eighteen inches long were brought from Colac. Captain Forster Fyans died at Geelong, aged 80. Ah Pern, who was convicted of the murder of a child, was executed at Castlemaine. He did not confess. The sugars by the Locha were sold at current rates. The markets are generally dull. May 24. A collision occurred on the railway, by which sixty people were injured. The Volunteer Review passed off satisfac torily. 20,000 people were present. May 25. The inquest on the death of Walshe has terminated in the committal of Supple for trial on a charge of niurder. Tom Thumb sails to morrow for Launces ton. McPhee, the carrier's agent, who loaded Jewell's waggon with gunpowder, which ex ploded and killed him, has been summoned under the Q-unpowder Act; the decision is reserved. Messrs. Bryant and Taylor, ironmongers, have called a meeting of their creditors; liabi lities, £8000 5 assets, £7000. At auction teas offered in bulk were with drawn, as the bidding did not reach the reserve; 500 packages were afterwards pri vately sold. Messrs. Power, Rutherford and Co. report that of 1400 head of cattle entered 800 head were sold, principally middling and inferior ; the best quality have advanced 10,3 ; prime bullocks are worth £10 to £11; for sheep prices are unaltered; for the best merino wethers, 13$; ewes, 10s 6d; cross bred weth ers, Bs. May 26. Mr. Prendergast, a barrister, and formerly member of Parliament, has been committed to Inglewood gaol, as a vagrant, having been five days in the bush without food. Intem perance is the alleged cause. v A stockbroker at Greelong, named Frederick Brown, has been arrested on a charge of forgery, and attempting to commit suicide. Sugars have declined £2 ; breadstuff's are easier, wheat sold by auction at 4s s£d to 4s lid; maize, 4s 9d to 4s lOd. Flour is selling at £11 tp £11 10s. Sailed^-—Hero (s ), for Sydney. May 27. The Argus in leading article commends both the California an J Cape mail routes. Mr. Longinore will submit a motion to give Dr. Lang a grant of £1000 for his services ita connection with separation. The Government are considering the expe diency of appointing Commissioners to the

Exhibition of the Agricultural Society. A largo number of exhibits are likely to be sent from here. Charles Pay, a chemist, residing in Longs dale-streefc, committed suicide by taking prussic acid ; he has, lately, been very intem perate ; another member of the family died in a similar manner. The G-unpowder case against MThee has been dismissed. Frederick Brown, the stockbroker, arrested on a charge of forgery and attempting to commit suicide, is well known in Sydney. The pedestrian match between Higgings and young Austin on the 11th of June, is attracting attention. Flour is quoted at £11, and wheat at 4s. 9d. ADELAIDE, May 23. Miss Thorn's preaching drew an "over flowing house" at the Town Hall, yesterday. Collins, the man injured in the late coach accident at Mount Lofty, died on Saturday. Alexander Barne, a Frenchman, has been found dead in a hut at East Moonta 5 sup posed to have been murdered. Sir E>. Hanson resumes his duties as Chief Justice on Monday next. May 24. A strong shock of earthquake was felt at Clare, and Bundalleer on Sunday morning, the course north to south. May 25. The last stone in the Victoria Tower at the new Post Office was laid to-day by the Com missioner of Crown Lands. Wheat is very firm j sales for export have taken place at ss. sd. May 26. Three of the unemployed committee, for riotous conduct, hare been convicted at the Supreme Court; the others were dismissed. The Anglican Synod decided that in the selection of future Bishops, two thirds of votes of each order of the Synod shall be necessary to determine choice. May 27. At a billiard match, at the GS-lobe Hotel, between John Lamb and Albert, 1000 up, the former won easily by 114. The corn market continues very firm.

THE GREAT BOAT-RACE BE TWEEN RUSH AND HICKEY FOR £500.

(From the Sydney Afternoon lelegram, May 28.) On Saturday afternoon the skill, en durance, and courage of two of the finest rowers in Australian waters were tested on the regular course on : the Parrainatta River, when R. Hiekey and M. Rush mot to decide as to which was the superior man in water men's boats, the rich stake cf £500 being also involved in the contest. The competitors in this great event were Richard Hickey, of Newcastle, and Michael Rush, of the Clarence River, —who by the way is a nephew of the late respected ex-champion, Mr. Thomas M'Grath, whom he much resembles in affableness of temper and general demeanor. Hickey, who is a brother to the present champion sculler of the colony, aged about twenty-five years, and weighing 12st 81b, belongs to the Hunter River,; and is a native of that locality, where he has enjoyed a high reputation as a sculler. Tke few races he has gone for have been mostly in regattas, and only once, it is said, he met with'defeat. Michael Rush is twent.y-five years of age, and for the last twelve years has been a resident of the Clarence River, where he-has won some small events, but was here quite unknown as a sculler until he pulled off two regatta prizes on last Anniversary Day. After this, he, with his partner, Coulon, defeated the brothers Trickett in a double sculls match for £50 a side. Immediately afterwards He issued a challenge to row any man in the colony in watermen's boats. The offer was quickly taken up ; and William Hickey, the champion sculler, then was matched —the latter giving £200 to Rush's £150. The result was favourable to Hickey. The particulars are pretty well known. How ever, nothing daunted, Rush and his friends sought another match, when Richard Hickey whose forte is waterman's boat sculling, was put forward, giving £300 to £200 staked by the backers of Rush. Richard Green, the ex-champion, was selected as the trainer of Rush, who was the non-favourite at that time, but has iince steadily risen in popular estimation, as it became known that his rowing was improving, and his condition was the better by nearly a stone and a half in weight on Saturday. "William Hickey lookod after the wants of his brother, and gave him unceasing attention throughout. The deposits towards the stakes (£500) were from time to time made good. Jhe last was staked on Fridaynight, atthe City Wine Vaults, Q-eorge street. A large number of the Hunter River people were present, and it is said some 150 came down to see the race.

Party spirit ran pretty high on the forth coming c rent, and in more than one instance overstepped the bounds of propriety. Betting was done in fifties and hundreds, Hickey having the call at about five to four, and in a good many wagers level money was piled on.

The morning of the eventful day came and and was quite worthy of an Australian au tumn. The rain had cleared off, as it always does for a hoat race—just the contrary to what invariably is the case on the Thames, the Cam, or the Iris. The concourse who wit nessed the race was much larger than has been seen on the river for some time past. The steamers accompany ing the men were the Kembla (Hickey's boat), Breadalbane (Bush's boat), Vesta, Cobra, Adelaide, Pelican, Ata lanta, Herald, Cygnet, arid Mr. John Outli berfc's handsome steam yacht Fairy, besides hundreds of pulling boats. The steamers w. re so densely packed that there was scarce ly standing room on board of either, and two or three points on the river side were peopled with the inhabitants of the locality. There mils* have been something like-3000 on shore and afloat. - The tranquil waters of the boat ing course were eadly ruffled by the tottering steam fl?efc, which polluted the air with black, dirty smoke.

The hour for the contest was drawing near, and the spectators were becoming impatient. In the interim the most affectionate anxiety was evinced regarding the health, form,' and style of the two"aspirants. At half-past four o'clock Rush was seen to put off in his skiff from the wharf at Ryde, and was ac corded some applause by the lookers ou from the Breadalbane. Hickey soon followed, and received a like compliment, and wLen passing the judge (Mr. Driver), he notified protest against some slight alteration that hai been made in his opponent's boat. The objection, however, was not entertained. The Newcastle man took his preliminary row;

his style is high ftatherv'V^^ most brilliant; he prefokjjg the with immense energy, and witto. the erfo?®*1 man -who means to win or newnl &^ attempt. The stranger took iuEL* * more coolly, and did. not eeem half L * concerned as the lookers on. The 1-I stations having been won by Hickev h ' the outside position on the south rid? t river, opposite the bathing-house At, 1 * minutes twenty seconds the off wj • andjtf the two boats flew, both men. 8? flurried/. Hickey got the crip of &k\ 'f first. They kept side by 8 sidetuM abreast of the point, called Llew«? 1 Here Hiokey put on the steam in terrifl«X1 and lifted his boat half a length aheS 3 a good survey of his opponent, w'hol pulling a splendid steady stroke, and,r ignoring the presence of every thine and.." body but his able mentor, Green, who W lowing close behind in the bows of an eiT boat, and directing his course down the ri William Hickey who was in a similar Q piloting his brother. Two hundred v»' past the point the men were on equal wf and continued "so for mbre'thatt haS across to Kissing Point, where the kJ steamers crowded' round, and followed cIS up in the wake of the men. Hiekey diTe»J from his straight corn-se, and was steered! side of Kissing Point. There was aw yell of counsel, encouragement, and oWb* tion, to none of which did either num piy? slightest heed. The- point wag- « B ; 0 in 7min 35sec. The erratic steering J Rush about a length advantage, H& having to pull on tho left to get his boat straight. Rush w alive to the advantage, and slightly "n^ on," and thus rendered the gap between tk« nearly two lengths; and, continuing his did course to Bedlam Ferry, he gradually dm away, keeping up a wonderfully ] O i, mechanical stroke, seldom over twenty-iix s minute throughout. Hickey, before reaolui the ferry, appeared to labour heavily, »nd» evidently much excited; but his pluck« determination appeared to give him bj vigour, and the steady twenty -eight was en denly exchanged for a flashing thirtj-t« and he hung on to his man as a deerhoat hangs to a stag. Rush, however, maintain his advantage, aud his magnificent pullimii drew forth the encomiums of all present,si>l! he passed the flagboat three lengths dtd at 5h 14min 20sec. Time—26min4oßec,ttej fastest on record in watermen's boats;

The stakes were handed over to the winner on Saturday night, at tke City Wiie Viuta, George-street; and a challenge was given oiilS for Rush to row William Hickey, and a mate! it it is said will likely be made to-day,

TAURANGA.

THE ARAWAS AND THE TELEGRAPEI

[fbom otjb own coeeespondent.] June 1, The news from the Arawa country is rathei startling. We here were disposed to thinV that the opposition to the telegraph by tk tribe was merely bounce, but we now leu that Fox, the fighting chief, a major in tin service, and employed making roadi, witli number of natives, is very hostlo to tin p» gress of the work, demanding an exhorbital sum of money for the timber of wlMtbi posts are made, and the heavy ground rental £1 per post for the privilege of ereotit them on the ground. The contractors are at a stand, aid tie works must also so remain until Mr, HJ Clarke, C.C., shall have succeeded in effecting an arrangement with the voracious claimants. It is only natural to expect that they will no; be pacified without some allowance being made to them, and. the amount of that con cession will be the subject of negotiation, Persons from the interior do not likethil present aspect of affairs. ~ X

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Fbiday. i (Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., 8.M.) GOLDEN OEOWN EXTENDED V. SHOVI In this case, judgment in default was giffli on the previous day for the plaintiff. Mr. Wynn now appeared for Mr. Show and applied for a rehearing, on the ground tta the defendant's solicitor was absent the pn vious day through a misunderstanding. ' After some discussion, the application n granted, and the case was fixed for Fridij next. ■ ; JUDGMENT FOB PIAINMFS. Thomas Eussell. v. Beeson j Taylor t. Singer ; Hobert Lusk t. Coppock, goods, t W 15s. ; McNeill t. 0. H. Otway, goods, £1 & 6d.; Bucholz and Co. v. Coppock, goodi, $ I 3s. sd. PAU&H-A-BALLAOH G. M. CO. V. DOTK. In this case a judgment was given for ft plaintiff some few sitting days back. **; defence was inability to pay, and uItuMWT the plaintiff agreed to take 2s. per week. ABMSTBONG, ». M. CO. V. PAIMBB. i Mr. Lusk for the plaintiff; Mr. MaeConM* for the defendant. The action was brought to recover aWM» of calls, and the defence was oftheuiW character. The great point relied upon *•■ that the company had never been legwj registered and could not therefore reeoT* Ultimately Mr. Lusk consented to take anon ruit. SAMB T. EUSSBMi. A nonsuit was also accepted in fcbiscaW* WIISOK V. JOKES. : i Mr. MacGonkick gave notice that he p« posed asking for a rehearing in thu case, o" the ground that the summons served on ,t» defendant (against whom judgment wasgiW, bore no date, and that the defendant** consequently absent when the CBse was call" 1 on. SATART V. HABDWICK. Claim, £7 16s. £1 paid into Court. Mr. Zissling for the plaintiff; Mr. Joy »* defendant. ' ,j Ihe Court suggested that the matter Bhotu be arranged, and it; was agre«n by the pl>«»J" to accept the amount paidA^to Court,»' defendant would pay all expeliws. . This was not agreed to and the case wen* on. . d The parties in the case were relations, »™» the amount sued for was interest of a sum money which plaintiff alleged she had P al"^ { get her brother out from home. The «» • £84 for the passage money had been paw »: the defendant, but not the interest. Several witnesses were examined, ana, « mately, the Court gave judgment tor plaintiff for £9 lls. 6d., and coflUJ

rHB EVENING STAK, JUNE 3, 1870.