SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

Wonga Wonga, s.s., 1000 Ion?, T. S. Beak' Commander, from Sydney. Tanrnnga s.s., 67 tons, Cellem, from Tau ranga. Princess Alice, brig, Cleary, fromLyttleton. Washington, barque, 400 tons, from San Fvnncwco.

DEPARTURES.

Star of the South, s.f?., 107 t||e, Bonclall, for Napier. V. Meteor, schooner, 43 tons, Henderson, for Wangarei.

IMPORTS.

Per Airedale, from Dunedin : 1 bale, 7 cases, Cosgrove , 1 box, Maefavland ; 1 parcel, ad dressed ; 1 box, Taylor ; 1 case drapery, order; 1 case, Milne ; lease, 1 bale, addressed. From Lyttelton: 23 cases, addressed. From Wel lington : 1 canvas package, 1 tin box, 2 cases, Cruickshnuk, Smart &.Co ; 2 boxes measures, Dr. Hector.' From Tarar.aki • 24 bales flax, Howard; 6 bags Guano,- Crmckshank, Smart and Co ; 3 eases, 3 casks butter, Howard ; 97 bales tow, Cruicksliank, Smart and Co.—Hen derson and Macfarlane, agents.

The barque Constance, arrived at Sydney on the 22nd ult.*-from this port, after a good passnge:ofß days. The City of Melbroune hencei* arrived the same day, after a good run of sAdays.; . _ . The barque Novelty, Capt Nearmg, cleared at Sydney .for this port on the 24th, and was to saikftdn the 26th.—Passengers.—Mr. and Mrs-.- Johnston, Messrs. W. Macdonald, D. Coal, HI Griffiths, and 3 in the steerage. Thtr.s.s. Tauranga, Captain Cellam, returned from Tauranga this morning. Passengers- Col. Harrington, Messrs. Gilmer, Edgoombe, Soder, and .Faulkner. The schooner Coquette cleared at the Customs to-day, for the Fijis. Passengers :— Mr. Alexander Eaatgate, Mr. John Habday, Mr. Lydia Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cun ningham, Mr. John Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Moreceux, Mr Richard Lee, Mr. A. Ryan, Mr. Jchn Coheu, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, Mr. James Wallace, Mr. Robert Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatriok, Mr. A. Curtis. Accident to the Luna. — The Colonial Government p.s. Luna, Captain Fairchild, ar rived in harbour last evening from Tauranga. She.arrived at Tauranga, from Auckland, on Sunday, last,. at 9 a.m.; left again the same evening for Opotiki and the East Coast, but had - not got far when cne of the cylinders broke." She succeeded in reaching Tauranga again, and some of the engineers of the Rosario went on board and patched her up. She left for this port on Wednesday evening, and steamed up with one boiler, arriving at the breakwater at 6.30 p.m. The Luna brings no news of interest. Captain Casey pointed out to us yesterday an improvement made by him in the pumping out arrangements of the p.s. Lady Bowen. The filthy bilge water was formerly thrown from the pump-well upon the decks and had to find it-j way through the scuppers, aud being frequently-very greasy and black the decks were never presentable. Captain Casey has fitted metal piping to-the pump-well be low-the deck planks, and the Water by that means is conveyed clear of everything over the aide. We shall be surprised if most vessels carrying a common hand pump do not adopt the same cleanly plan.

ARRIVAL OF THE WONGA WONGA.

Thb powerful s.s. Wonga Wonga, the pioneer of the new lino'of mail steamers to England, via Honolulu and San Francisco, arrived in harbour this morning, from Sydney. She left Sydney-on the 26th March, at 4 p.m., and passed the Three Kings at 2 a.m. on the 31st. Arrived* off Tin Tiri at midnight, and remained outside till daybreak, arriving in harbour at 7.30 a.m. She experienced light -N.E. winds, with a heavy headflea throughout. •No vesselS v-ere sighted during the passage. i - Thi3 'fine vessel is commanded by T. S. Beal, Esq. ; Mr. Shuttle.vorth, chief officer. We are indebted to these gentlemen for full files of papers. Passengers.—The following is a list of passengers proceeding to England, via Hono-; lulu and San Francisco: —Mr. R. E. Lewis, Mrs. 8.. E. Lewis, Mrr. Harvey, Miss Harvey, Miss Cleveland, H. H. Hall, U.S. Consul, Mrs. Hall, Mr. Gleeson, Mrs.Gleeson, Messrs. W. L. Lord, R: C. Close, A. Archer, Teage, Graves, Hodgson, E. Deane, Major Divian, Messrs. Chills, W. Conner, T. W. Dagg, E. Leathers, G. Taylor, A. B. Clark, W. G-unn, Donovan, H. Stranger, E. Dough ty, H. Goodchild, J. E. Taylor, J. Dickson, J. Charles,' J. Page, E. Page. For San Francisco. For San Francisco: Mr. Hobler, Mrs. Hobler and family (4), Mr. Knight, Mrs. Knight and'family, Mr. Mooney, Mrs. Mooney and child, Mr. and Mrs. Boyn ton, Mr. and Mrs. Dowling, Miss Mary Hogan, Miss Honora Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Webster and family (4), Mr. C. Donclan, Mr. N. McNamara, and 70 in the steerage.

During the voyage nothing occurred to mar the comfort of the passengers, and should the remainder prove as successful, no fears need be entertained as to its being the favorite route to the; United States and Europe.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. AIREDALE.

The fine steamer Airedale, of the Circular Saw line, arrival in the Manukau this morning with a large cargo, as per im ports. Captain Kennedy reports leaving the Bluff at 3.30 p.m., on the 25th of March," arriving at Port Chalmers at 6.30 a.m. 26th.". Coaled and took on board a large cargo for ports, and after shipping B0 passengers (14 of whom were for Honolulu), sailed on Sunday the 27th at 1.30 p.m. ; arrived at Lyttelton at 9 a.m. 28th, and at We_i__|;ton at 7.30 a.m. 20th, making a splen did' _Hu_ between the ports of 15 hours, or 12 knots per hour. Landed a large cargo, and after shipping English and Colonial mails and passengers, sailed at 1 a.m 30th, arriving at Picton wharf at 5.30 a.m., and afc Nelson at 5.15 p.m.,same ; day. Sailed at 4.40 p.m.■3oth, having hardhead winds first part of passage. At 2 a.m. 31st a 'terrific thunder cloud burst over the vessel, the lightning being very vivid. For the latter part- of the passage had mode rate head winds, with northerly swell, arriving off Taranaki at 1 p.m. 31st. Lajided a large cargo, and took on board 300 bales flax, kerideg sundries. Had light S.W. winds til

arrival as above, having steamed easy during part of.the night. Passengers :—Mr. and Mrs. Hcnth rson, Hon. Julius Vogel, Messrs Gray, Salomon, Brodio, Palmer, Harper, Jeffery, Whitten, Hermann, Ford, Thompson, Lowe, La Nauzo, Everett, Masters Gray an I Hector, Mrs. Brodrick, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs Nash, Miss Birss, Mr. Barnes, Master Ferguson, Mr. Fortune, Mr. Stookley, Mrs. Stockley and six children, Mr. Green, Mrs. Krubbe and four children. For Honolulu: Messrs. Murphy, Handysidc, Winin, Captain Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Eraser, Mr. Brunton, Mr. Murphy, Miss Ward, Mr. Nookes, and Mr. Kellock. —Henderson and Macfarland, agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON.

The American barque Washington, 332 tons, Captain Robertson, arrived in harbour this morning from San Francisco, after a passage of sixty days, bringing a cargo of timber. PASSENGERS: Mr. R. T. Wilkinson, Mr. Domfnick Dyer, Mr. William Chandler, Mr. James May, Mr. T. Driscoll, Mr. J. Dinan, Mr. J. Richter, Mr. Edward Hamilton, Mr. James Keening, Mr. John Paterson, Mr. McDonald, Mr. J. Burton. The Washington will not discharge at this port. She will leave for Sydney this evening.

ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCESS ALICE.

The brig Princess Alice anchored off the North Head this morning. She brings a cargo of grain from Lytelton.

THE CITY OF MELBOURNE.

The fine s.s., City of Melbroune, was to leave Sydney for tliis port on Sunday last. She may be "expected in harbour early to morrow morning.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Apbil- 1. Airedale, 2SI tons, A. Kennedy, Esq., from Southern Ports.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Shoktland-stkeet.

Maiis will close as under : — For Shortland, this day, at 530 p.m., and on the 2nd inst. at 11 a.m., and 5.30 p.m ForTaranaki, VVanganui, Nelson, and South ern Provinces, per s.s. Ahuviri, to-mor row, at.: 10 a.m. Late letters bearing a fee of 6d." in addition to the postage, and tele grams for transmission from the Wnnganui Station will be received at this office till 10-30, and at Onehunga till 11 a m. For Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika, per s.s. John Perm, to-morrow, at. 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per s.s. Tau ranga, on the 2nd inst., at 4.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per p.s. Lalla Rookh, on the 4th inst., at 11.30 a.m. Mails per s.s. Wonga Wouga will close on Saturday, 2nd of April, as under : — For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, West Indies, South America, &c, at 12.30 p.m. For the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1 p.m. For Money Orders, Registered Letter*, ,md Newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for the United Kingdom (bear ing a fee of 6d. in addition to the postage) will be received till 1.30 p.m.

Note. —The rates of postage chargeable on letters sent via San Francisco are the same as those on letters sent vi& Suez. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

BKODIE —WITiMAMS. —On the 31st March, at the Private Chapel, Bishop's Court, by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Auckland, Frank Brodie (late lieutenant H.M. 71st Highland Light Infantry), only son of the late Ellis Martin Brodie, Esq., of Liverpool, to Rowena, sixth daughter of George Williams, Esq:, Fairfield, Rerauera, formerly of Exmouth, Devon.

The Evening Star. FRIDA Y, APRIL 1, 1870.

It is interesting to observe how the question of "Woman's Rights is, "in these latter days," perpetually crop ping up out of tiie dull strata of every day subjects ; and specially so to,us to observe, that on our goldfield, to a certain extent, the position of equality of civil rights has been quietly asserted and taken for woman. It appears that in the late election of members for the Mining Board, a woman voted. With some, this will simply cause a smile, dull substitute for want of logic; and, in the absence of valid grounds for objection, the picture will be drawn of women in the future addressing crowds from the hustings, or giving displays of forensic eloquence. The fact is that by the Grold Eields' Act His Honor the Superintendent had the rules for the election in his hands ; and he has simply manifested that straightforward ness and common sense and freedom from conventionalism, which are cha racteristic of Mr. Gillies. Among the stereotyped usages of.England, the* elo quence and logic of Mr. J. Stuart Mill ha\e been unable to substitute "per sons"in the place of "men," intheelecto ral franchise ; thanks to the elasticity of Colonial institutions, the moot point is quietly laid to rest, so far as the Mi ning Board is concerned, by the pro clamation forming a constituency of "persons .holding miners' rights." No one will presume to say that this is unjust; and if just, how can it be impolitic; aud if right and politic in the election of a Mining Board, where

in can the difference arise in tlie elec tion of members of the House of .Re presentatives ? One.of the fundamental principles of civil and political.liberty is, that there should be no taxation without representation ; and while we know that there are hundreds of women unmarried or widowed in every community, who have separate and equal interest in property and taxa tion, whether by miner's rights, city rate, or customs*' tariffs, where is the man of true manliness and sense of right, that will gainsay the fact that they have an equal right with men in similar circumstances in the election of their taxers ?

No one can deny that our laws re garding women are unequal, arbitrary, and tyrannical. We take her property from her in marriage ; wo stand on different platforms in the Divorce Court; we take her children from her, denying her right to them, except for the helpless years of infancy, when they would be a burden to us, and require a mother's tending; and all her earnings and acquirements in the married state we take as a right, and spend as we please, if not prevented by a special law made to protect her from habitual and gross cruelty. And yet, any suggestion for the rectifica tion of this wrong is the butt for the humour of the unthinking ; and while it is patent to every observer that the relative advance of women has been coincident with the progress in refinement and happiness of the human race, from barbarism, when woman is the drudge and beast of burthen, to the enlightenment of France, of England, and America, where deference and respect to woman are the marks of the well-bred mind; and while common observation shows us that in the homes where female in fluence is most felt, there honor and uprightness, and respect for law, and all the bonds that consolidate society are nurtured and matured, yet, with strange inconsistency, we hesitate to extend that purifying and elevating influence; and pass with a cynical sneer the ciaims of policy aud of simple justice. But it will not long be so ; the silly sneer has had its day, and the claims that have been conceded by such an intellect as that of John Stuart Mill will not for ever'plead in vain. These are the clays of searching into first principles, and of the tumb ling down of conventionalities, whether Colonial or Imperial ; and we sincerely thank Mr. Gillies for his simple solu tion of the Grordian knot.

We are obliged by pressure on our columns to hold over some local and general news, the letter of " Veritas," and other communica tions. In the Police Court this morning, there were no cases of importance ; the usual vic tims to the seductions of the " temptation," paid as usual for their little sprees ; and one unfortunate girl was sent to gaol for stealing a mantle. The poor girl confessed and received her sentence meekly in the presence of a Court crowded with people, to whom Mr. Beckham administered a deserved rebuke. " Such a lot of men ! Come to see a poor girl sent, to gaol for stealing. Idle men ! idle men ! you should be ashamed of yourselves. Idle men! idle men ! " It was really worthy of admiration, the rapidity with which the crowd slunk out of Court beneath the magisterial frown. We understand that a testimonial is about to be presented to the S.ev. John Whcwell and Mrs. Wbewoll by the members of the congregation attending the above gentleman's ministry at Waiuku. Mb. and Mrs. George Darrell will give a dramatic and instrumental entertain ment at Onehunga this evening. To morrow they will appear at Otahuhu. From the well known ability of these artistes we feel sure the entertainment will be satisfactory, both to performers and audience. The Auckland Rifle Volunteers wil[ parade on Monday next at 6.30 a.m. li the Albert Barracks. We • have heard, says the Thames Advertiser, that an enlopement under rather remarkable circumstances took place on Sunday week last. The Adonis is a well-known little gentleman, lately residing in Shortland, and the lady fair was, we understand, a mere girl of sixteen. The lady was conducted to church on Sunday week last by her now disconsolate father, and has not since been heard of. It would appear that the loving couple took advantage of a late steamer proceed ing to Auckland, and made a clean skedaddle without beat of dram. We were under the impression that the age of romance had been entirely lost, at least in New Zealand, but. " love will still be ord of all," and what are young people to do if " the course of true love does not run smooth."

PRINCE OF WALKS THEATRE.

I The expurgated edition of " Jack Sheppard" was produced last night before a good audi ence, and was, on the whole, a very successful representation. A lengthened critique on the i play we are obliged to hold over from pi-essure on our*columns. Suffice it to say that, under the hand of the " Lord Chamberlain of Eng . j laud" the play is very proper; so much so, indeed, as to be wholly emasculated. The villains.are all mild villains. Crime does not , attain to apotheosis. There is plenty of shoot ing-irons and, red fire, some really thrilling j and affecting scenes, very striking tableaux i vivant, nothing naughty, and crime is punished in the orthodox way.

TRIUMPHANT NEWS FROM TAURANGA.

•«> ENGAGEMENT with ROPATA & TE KOOTI. — *—

TWO PAS CAPTURED. HAKARIA AND 300 MEN TAKDN PEISONERS. 19 HATJHAUS KILLED. -* The s.s. Tauranga arrived in harbour this morning bringing important news from Tau ranga. Wo understand that an engagement has taken place at Ohiua. Hakaria and 100 men were taken prisoners. Te Kouti is supposed to have again escaped. A second engagement is reported to have taken place on Sunday last between Major Eoberts and the Hauhaus. Nineteen of the enemy are reported killed, and 300 taken prisoners.

ARRIVAL OF THE AIREDALE.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS [FROM: OUR OWN* CORRESPONDENT.]

DUNEDIN.

March 29. The Colonial prize firing takes place on Lindsay's property, in the North-East Valley, one and md quarter mile from town. The volunteers are making preparations for the reception of the representatives. John Creagh, solicitor, charged with cinbez zelment, has been committed for trial.

CHARLESTON.

March 25. An important rush has taken place to a spot three miles north of Charleston. Three hundred men are on the ground ; five to nine feet is the depth of sinking : there is four feet of black sand. The prospect is very rich. The leader is supposed to bo yX-ry extensive. Great excitement prevails in consequence.

WELLINGTON.

March 29. 11.M.5. Challenger, Commodore Lambert, leaves to-morrow, for England, via Sydney.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'WONGA WONGA' FROM SYDNEY.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. DISASTROUS FLOODS IN THE NORTH. GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PRO PERTY AND DISTRESS. SEVERAL LIVES LOST. MORE MURDERS AND SUICIDES. THE LATEST MARKETS. TOTAL WRECK OE THE BARQUE ' RAM GOON.* The fine s.s. Wonga Wonga, T. S. Reale, I_*sq., commander, arrived in harbour this morning from Sydney, bringing later in telligence. We take the following tele grams from the Sydney Herald : — GLADSTONE, March 25. The Island City, barque, arrived from Auck land this cluy. She has had a disastrous pas sage. KIAMA, March 22. The Rangoon, barque, of about 400 tons, was driven upon the rocks at the mouth of the Minnamurra River, Kiama, at 3 o'clock this morning, dm-ing a fearful gale. She was from | Melbourne, in ballast, bound for Newcastle for * coal. Captain Charles, J.P., sent a team to j Kiama for a boat, and succeeded in getting : nine persons, the whole of the crew, from off i the island. Her masts aud rigging are over ' the side. The crew were taken on to Shell ; harbour. An unbroken gale has been blowing | here since Saturday night, the violence of ' which has never been equalled within the re ' collection of the oldest residents. The creeks ; and rivers have been flooded, and mail and . traffic entirely suspended. Judge McFarland I was unable to attend the session here on Mon day, and has not yet arrived. A largo portion of the telegraph line was blown down. Steamer i communication also .topped.

GRAFTON, March 22. We have had heavy rains, with a rise of 15 feet in the Clarence River. All the low lands are submerged, '.three steamers arc anchored out not yet having discharged their inward cargoes. ' The Examiner states that it is re ported that there are heavy floods in the Rich mond River, with supposed loss of life. _ One person is known to be drowned at Emigrant Creek, and three others are said to have perished at Ballina, through the capsiz ing of a boat. The waters are higher at the Clarence Heads than they were, in the big flood of 1863. There was a very heavy down pour of rain all last night, and the river, which had fallen, has again risen. 6 p.m. It is still raining, and the river is rising slowly, being again up to the eaves of the Steam Company's shed. The backwater is very high around Carr's and Alumny Creeks. Many families are washed out on the low lands. The sugar works on Carr's Creek are reported to be damaged. There is a good deal of water in the low parts of the town and at South. Grafton. There are no mails or inland communication. It has been raining three weeks without intermission. There is a gale outside, with heavy sea on the bar. WINDSOR, March 22. The weather to-day has been beautifully fine, and the river, up to 'noon, had fallen to within seven feet of its proper level. This afternoon a fresh rise set in, owing to heavy rains to the south, and the water is now rising fast, about eighteen inches per hour. BR AID WOOD, March 23. Thirty-six hours heavy rain. High floods, and great destruction of property, one life lost. At Araluen the claims arc levelled. The Causeway, at the southern entrance to the town, is entirely destroyed. Weather still threatening. Mail communication with Goul burn stopped since Monday, and likely to be much longer. TAMBAROORA, March 24. After a stoppage of six weeks, during which time extensive repairs were undegone by the Victoria machine, crushing was resumed on the Ist instant. John Attwood, 80| tons, yielded 307 ozs 13 dwts ; Porter and Barns horn, 54 tons, yielded 557 ozs 10 dwts. A crushing of 200 tons, for James Brown was commenced to-day. We were suddenly visited this afternoon by the most terrific storm ever experienced here. The rain and hailstones fell in torrents. Wea ther very threatening. NARRABRI, March 22. The latest intelligence from Moree states that on Friday last, Thomas Cook of Deptfort, who left the Galatea, at Melbourne, was drowned while crossing the Mehi, by the up setting of the postal boat, which was found the next morning keel up and stove in. The body was found on Wednesday morning on a tree, having been carried down by the flood. Another body of a man, name unknown, was found floating in the Barwon. The river is coming down ; another flood is expected. The river has fallen at Narrator There is a rumour of a murder having been committed at Cox's Creek, but the particulars are not known. WEST MAITLAND, March 22. McLauchlin's body was found 50 yards from where the boat foundered, aud has just been brought in by Hyndes' crew. 11 p.m. A large and influential meeting has been held fo-iught* On behalf of flic distressed, con vened, by the Mayor. Resolutions of sympathy were passed. The Assistance Committee intend to apply for a portion of the funds in the hands* of'the Sydney Committee. The subscriptions here are liberal. March 24. The river is falling fast.; it is now 22 fret above low water mark. The back water is falling slowly. It is now level with the Elgin street station platform. The trains arc running to the High-street station from New castle, though passengers arc conveyed by omnibus between Woollombi Road and High street _ ta'Hon. There is a flood in the Pater son district, and there is no communication by mail. No accidents have yet been re ported. March 25. The river and back water are falling slowly. The Flood Committee is inactive until a reply is received from Sydney. They are only supplying the necessaries of life. Railway communication with Newcastle is open to High-street. 'Busses run to' Stoney Creek for Muswell brook. The main station is still unapproach able. EAST MAITLAND, March 22. The body of John M*Fadden, who was drowned here yesterday, was recovered to-day. Weather fine. The roads between this and West Maitland are not crossable. There is no communication by trains with Newcastle. MELBOURNE, March 22. A contractors' deputation has requested the Government to extend the time for the com dlction of the Beech worth Eailway. The Government promised to give the matter their consideration. The Albert Dock laborers have struck for eight hours' work per clay. Mr. Start has resumed his duties at the City Police Court.. Mr. Guthrie, Inspector-General of Customs, died whilst on sick ieave in Tasmania. The Government intend making reductions in the Civil Service, aud will re-model the Civil Service Act. A bill for providing a pension oi £1000 per annum to Lady Darling, and for investing £4000 for her sons will be initiated to-night. Captain Payne, of the Nelson, has been ap pointed Chief Harbour Master, in addition to his present duties. The time for the completion of the Beech worth railway has been extended three months. A brigade order has been issued announcing that a Volunteer encampment will take place at Easter. Detective Carter died yesterday evening from the injuries he received by coming in contact with a cab. In Parliament to-day, Mr. Macphcrson an nounced his intention of submitting resolu tion? for a basis of expenditure, and remodel ling the estimates thereon. Isaac Solomon has assigned his estate. Draper has been committed for trial on another charge of defrauding the Commercial Sank. " Country flour sold ab auction to-day at £10 15s. ; feeding grains generally are rising j potatoes are selling at 45s to 50s; oornsacks, lis 3d. March 23. Messrs. Lyster and Smith proceed to

Sydney by the Eangatira to-day, to irrange for the opening of the Opera o_l\ Easter Monday. The Government advertises for a first-class practical engineer as overseer for workshops. Some meat arrived per Geelong, cured by Professor Gamgee's process, was to have been cooked to-day, but it turned out a failure. The Darling Pension Bill has passed the Council, Messrs. O'Shanassy and Highett alone dissenting. Mr. James Nowlan has been appointed County Court Judge vice Clarke resigned. Floods have occurred in the Sale district. Messrs. Dalmahoy, Campbell & Co. report that cattle changed hands at the quotations current on Wednesday last—say 17s 6d per lOOlbs. The sheep market is moderately sup. plied ; prices have advanced Is per head. Messrs. Power, Kutherford, and Co. report that of 1,500 head of cattle entered, only one half were yarded to day; prices have improved 10s for best; they sold 170 head of Delvin's mixed sexes, at an average of £6., To-morrow 400 head of Murrumbidgee cattle will bo offered. 25,000 sheep were sold; for good • kuality the price was dearer. Merino wethers sold at 8s 6d. ' • March 24. Mr. William Porter was the successful tenderer for the first section of the railways, fifty-six miles, at £293,000. Mr. J. F. Boadle, the well-known agri culturist, died suddenly. Two soldiers swam half a mile ashore from the Walmcr Castle, but were captured and t seat back; a third is supposed to have been drowned. Parliament is discussing Mr. M'Gregor's motion, that the estimates be taken back and expenditure brought within the income. The motion is likely to be carried, and the Ministry will resign. Private advices per Clara Sayers state that her cargo could have been sold at a profit before leaving. Wheat firmer ; sales up to ss. Feeding grains advancing. The Melbourne Meat Preserving Company's net profits for the half year were* £9000, which was carried forward, and 10 per cent, dividend declared from former balance. Warrenheip Distillery Company show a loss during the half-year of £3400. March 25. Mr. Macgregor's motion was allowed by the Government to be carried without oppo sition, the Ministry meekly observing that tkej did not consider it hostile. The Trea surer then moved that the House proceed to supply on Tuesday next. The amendment of Mr. Vales, that the House do now adjourn, was carried against the Ministry, who, after this defeat, must resign. There has been an indignation meeting of " shipowners to-day against Captain Payne's I appointment. There is very little betting in the sporting world until the acceptances are known. Business remains steady. ADELAIDE, March 22, A man named Leggie murdered his wife by stabbing her with a knife at Gasson's Labour Office. They were both drunk. He was in receipt of £1G each mail from Englaud. Captain Phillips, late master of the _ H6nry Ellis, has committed suicide by taking lau danum. At the inquest on the body, the jury returned a verdict that he died from the 1 effects of an overdose of. laudanum, taken as medicine. • - Dixon, the bootmaker of "Hihdley-street, 1 who was on Saturday taken into custody on a I charge of wilfully setting fire to his premises, has, in accordance with a verdict of a coroner's jury, been to-day released by order of the police magistrate. The A.S.N. Company were the only tenders for the King George's Sound Branch Mail Service,. at a reduction on the last contract. The tender will probably be accepted. The Elderslie, from Mauritius, brings dates I to Bth February, and thoroughly confirms previous advices as to the scarcity of sugar and rise in prices. The cotn market is quiet. March 23. | The tender of the A.S.N. Co. for the branch !." mail service is £1050 per month, and is ac cepted. ■ .The consecration of the Masonic Hall was a great success. Brother the Rev. Canon Parr delivered a most original and beautiful ora tion. Rev. Mr. Clarke is to preach next Sunday at North Adelaide Congregational Chapel, in aid of the building fund. The corn market is very quiet. March 24. At the nominations which took place to-day Messrs. Cottrel, Fowler, Murray, and Skelton, 1 were proposed for East Adelaide ; and Messrs. Darling, Solomon, Raphael, Fuller, and Cogli lan for West Adelaide. The elections take place next Monday. The cargo of sugar ex Elderslie was offered to-day. 2,000 bags sold at advanced rates. The remainder was withdrawn for higher prices. The corn market is quieter. 5s Id is offer ing for wheat, but there is none to be pur chased at that figure. March 25. The weather is very hot and dry, and rain is much wanted. The com market is firmer ; 5s 2d offering for wheat. Two tons of colonial currants, grown at 7 Angaston, sold at £50 per ton.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before T. Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Eliza Toouey, Emily Rowley, John Fox, and Robert Allwright, charged with the above offfliice, were fined 5s and costs, or in default to be imprisoned for 24 hours. John B. McAdams, charged with the same i offence a second time was fined 10s and costs, or to be imprisoned for 48 hoursj with hard 9 labour. [> Mary Burke, charged with th&jjWe offence | for the third time, was sentewnefcafco a fine of , 20s and costs, or 48 hour 3 aij>\/clays addi-g tional imprisonment. v "| ---iaeoenv. Eliza Lestrange was charged with stealing f a woman's jacket, the property of Mr. P. AM Phillip's, value ss. Pleaded guilty "It appears M that she had been in Mr. Phillips's employ- | ment, at wages of 14s per week, and was ad- | dieted to drunkenness. Sentenced to be imprisoned for 3 months S with hard labor. The Court then rose.

THE EVENING STAK, APBIL 1, 1870.