SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND

DEPARTURES.

Ivanhoe, schooner, 70 tons, McGregor, for Mongonui. Colonist, schooner, 30 tons, Jones, for the Ea?t Coast. Woodstock, cutter, 30 tons, Baker, for Opotiki.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Fob London.—Mallard, May 23 ('lnflexible*1

early. Sydney.—Auckland, Wednesday, 18th inst; Newcastle. —Margaret Campbell, early. Fur.—Fiery Cross, to-morrow; Dancing Wave, Saturday. Southern Ports.—Airedale, s.s., Wed nesday, Taranaki, Wanganui, and Welling ton.—-Ahuriri, s.s., Thursday. Wanganui and West Coast.—John Perm, Thursday.

IMPORTS .

Per Ahuriri : 1 trunk, 10 boxes tea, Bang man ; 1 pkg. samples, T. H. Hall; 1 pkg. apparel, Lawrence ; 1 pkg. books, Mclntyre ; 1 pkg., Wor; 1 pkg., Lewis Bros; 2 pkgs., M.S.; 1 pkg., McArthur, Shera and Co.; 3 cases, A.B. ; 6 pkgs. luggage, Graham; 1 keg wine, 1 case, order; 1 parcel, J. Hale; 1 parcel, J. White; 13 cases Canterbury chicory, Gregg and Co.; 26 head cattle, 60 pkgs., 100 sheep, order.—Combes and Daldy, agents.

The schooner Ivanhoe took her departure for Mongonui, at noon, to-day, with several passengers. The barque Bella Mary may be expected in harbor in a few days, from Hobart Town. The s.s. Keera is expected in the Manukau to-morrow, from Wangarei. The ps Samson will take her departure for the Bay of Idands this afternoon. The p. s. Lady Bowen will leave for the Thamea at 10 o'clock this evening. The s.s. John Perm has been detained till Thursday next.

ARRIVAL OF THE AHURIRI.

Tlie N.Z.S.N. Company's s.s. Ahuriri, Capt. Flowerday, arrived in the Manukau this morning from the South. She left Welling ton May 10th, 1.30 p.m.; arrived at Picton 10th, at 7 p.m. ; left Picton 10th, at 9 p.m.; arrived at Nelson 11th, at 7 am.; left Nelson 11th, at 3 p.m.; arrived at Wanganui 12th, at 9 a.m.; left Wanganui 14th, at 9 p.m ; arrived at Taranaki 16th, at 1 p.m., left again at 2 p.m.; arrived at Onehunga 17th, at 8.20 a.m. Experienced strong northerly gale off Cape Egmont, hove-to 16 hours. Landed mails and passengers at Taranaki 16th. In consequence of the heavy sea on the beach was compelled to bring on cargo for that port. Passengers.—Saloon—Mr. and Mrs. Man ning, Mr. Durie, Miss Campbell, Mr. Fitz gerald, Mr. McNicol. The Ahuriri brings a cargo of cattle and sheep, in first class condition.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL,

Mat 17. Ahnriri, s.s , 131 tons, J. Flowerday, from Wanganui and the South.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Tuesday afternoon

Mr. G. W. Binney sold by auction to-day at the stores of Mr. W. J. Hurst, a consign** mrnt of 53 trunks men's, women's, and children's boots. The sale was largely attended, and the prices obtained unusually satisfactory.. At Mr. G. Sibbin's sale to-day, there was a good attendance, but bidding was very slack. Apples sold at.6d to 6_d per lb.; maize, 5s ; New Zealand maize, 6s; cheese, 7d; sugar, s£d ; tea, 2s 6d to 3s per lb.; boxes, 21s. Mr. S. Jones sold by auction, to-day, the first shipment of sugars from Honolulu ex Wonga Wonga, and obtained the following prices : —2OO kegs white crystals, 3|d; fine counters, 3Jd; yellow crystals, 3fd; br.wn, Bid, 3£d, and 3 5 16ths ; 9 kegs rations, 2fd and 2|d. The same auctioneer sold Belmont candles,' llj_d ; whiting, sd; salt, £3 15s to £4; Hobart Town jams, 7s; kerosene, 4s. The snle was largely attended and bidding brisk.

POLICE COURT.

Thk following is the rota of attendance of magistrates at the Police Court:— Wednesday, May 18—Messrs. C. H. Otway, G. B. Owen. . Thursday, May 19—Messrs. G. P. Pierce, R. F. Porter. Friday, May 20 —Messrs. Thomas Rit chie, A. K.Taylor. J. Cunningham, Clerk of Court.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

S HOBTLAND- STBKBT.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames, and Coromandel this day, at 5 30 p.m., and tomorrow, 18th inst., at 1 p.m., and 530 p.m. For Sydney and the Australian Colonies, per s.s. Auckland, to-morrow, the 18thinstant, at 10 am. Late letters will be received till 10 30 a.m.

For Taranaki, and Southern Provinces, per s.s. Airedale, to-morrow,' the 18th inst., at 10 am. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson station will be r ceived at this office till 10 30 a.m., aid at Onehunga till 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga, per s.s. ; auranga, to morrow, ihe IBt!iinst., at 3 30 p.m. For Wi.trga■"-.•■, per s.s. -amson, on Friday, 20fe:* *.v)*-., at'll 3'J a.m. .. 3. B. 13.133, : j Cliief Postmaster, j

The Evening Star. TUESDA Y, MAY 17, 1870.

As will be seen from our Wellington telegrams, Mr. Collie, accompanied by Messrs. Pharazyn and Rhodes, have sailed for Melbourne. The intention is to meet with the Chamber of Commerce there, to advocate the cause ofthe new mail line projected by Mr. Webb, of which Mr. Collie is the itinerant repre sentative. Whatever may be the result of this deputation, the people of Welling ton deserve credit for the zeal which they have manifested in this matter; and though, nature and geography fight for us it is really a pity that no counter-demon stration has yet been made by the citizens of Auckland. We cannot conceal that there are many claims which a more southern port of call would have on the commercial men of Melbourne, their trade being with the southern portions of our islands; and if the deputation can convince the Chamber of Commerce that a San I'rancisco mail route would serve them better than the Suez line with which their interests are now so bound up, and that Wellington rather than Auckland will serve the purpo.es of Mel bourne's commercial supremacy, the dictum of that chamber will have a powerful effect in Victoria. Self interest has at all times characterised the inter colonial policy of Melbourne; and its Chamber of Commerce, as custodian of its commercial interests, has always been listened to with respect, and in fluenced legislation. "We think we can confidently look forward to the final result of this struggle as to the port of call, but it is foil}- to close our eyes to the movements of our Southern rival.

In the Police Court to-day two drunk ards paid the usual fee. A man was sent to gaol for a week, for foul language and general violence of demeanour ; and another charged with the same offence, was remanded till to-morrow, as it was patent to everyone that he should make a sojourn at the Whau. His incoherent tale was quite that of a lunatic, or one under the influence oi delirium tremens. A. man, well known as a gaol bird, got another month of rest and feeding at Mount Eden, for stealing a pair of boots. It really does not ap pear as if our Magistrates desired to repress petty larceny. There are persons known as confirmed rogues, passing in continuous round from Court to Gaol, and instead of receiving the maximum of penalty allowed, they have given to them what is not regarded as a punishment, but simply one of the little vicissitudes in their existence. We think the life of such men is to them an enjoyable one; with just sufficient excitement to keep their faculties awake and give a zest to life. The only other case was a pitiful one. A poor young girl of fifteen years, having left her mis ress, and so put her to incon venience, was brought up on warrant charged with having stolen some articles of clothing so valueless as to cause laughter throughout the Court. One article, originally sworn to as stolen, was proved to have been given to the girl; and all had been at once handed to the police with the statement by the girl that they had been similarly given by her mistress, of the truth of which there appears no doubt. It was evidently a heartless and vindictive prosecution, and though there was no legal evidence to show that the other rags had been be stowed, the Bench very properly dismissed the case.

We would again draw attention to the fact that Mrs. W. H. Newton takes a benefit at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Leicester Buckingham's comedy, "A Silver Lining," as at present being played by Charles Matthews in Melbourne, is the play selected for the occasion ; and we have no doubt that not alone the in trinsic merits of this first-class comedy, but the circumstances of the benefit, and the kindly feelings entertained in Auck land for the fair beneficiare, and a desire to pay to her a deserved tribute of re spect, will produce a full house in tbe Prince of Wales

CtTV Hall.—This building wascrowded to overflowing last night, showing a marked improvement even on the first exhibition. It is needless for us to say more ol this beautiful Diorama; but we strongly urivisc ihai arrangements should lie.nui'le by t c proprietors for admitting | VmAekMrm att-em ing tin: S»f'b^a;h schools' da Auckland -■■:. ■ . fij.y -the in*_>si oxe».-Ti*nt ; Bcni>mra! ■iilusi.rfii.ii.ms that «'c haft* .-,:,. [ for >\ lft.'>g thru*-". '*-Ao hour -could b-r selected during tlie clay, and by excluding the externa! light the pictures would lose (none of their effect. >.-*....■ i

We are pleased to learn that the sum of £60 has been collected by Captain Guilding and the members of the IS aval Volunteer,corps for the family of the late Charles Puxdey. The amount has been placed in* the hands Of Lieutenant Le Roy and Paymastor Whitson, for disposal. The fact reflects credit on the kind heartedness of the Volunteers, and is a fitting tribute to the memory of their late brother-in-arms.

A singular accident occurred this morning at the Queen-street Wharf. Two; men were engaged painting the out side of the ship Inflexible, when the ropes suspending the stage gave way, precipitating the structure with its freight into the water. The men retaining their position on the extemporised raft floated out into the current, when by some means the stageing capsized. One of the men retained his hold on the planks, the other struck out for shore. They were immediately observed, and about a dozen boats were at once underweigh for their rescue. The boat of thp Ivanhoe was the first on the scene, and the two men were picked up and landed, looking " as jolly as sand boys."

Thebb was a very fair attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night, although we expected to see better, but suppose the suspension of the free list made a difference at least in the appear ance of the dress circle. A pretty little operatic comedy entitled " My Daughter's Debut" was produced, and passed off vtry well, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Ryan, and Mr. Mus grave being especially good. Mr. Barry O'Neil made his first appearance, and was very warmly received. Durirfg the even ing he sang several well known sensational songs. We are sure the management must feel satisfied with the reception given Mr. O'jNeil last night. To-night, Mrs. Newton takes her benefit, when we hope to see a bumper house.

It is notified elsewhere that the Governor's annual levee in honor of the Queen's Birthday will be held at two o'clock on the 24th instant, in the Supreme Court House. Gentlemen attending the levee will wear official dress, uniform, or eveningcostume ; and will bring two cards with their uames printed or written thereon; one to be left at the main entrance, and the other to be given to the aide-de-camp in waiting. The entree circle and members of botli Houses of New Zealand Parliament will assemble in the Judge's Chambers, and the general public in the principal entrance hall.

Revision Courts will be held at the Registration Office as under: — For Franklin, 6th June; for Kaglan, 7th June ; for Onehunga aud the Pensioner Settlements, 11th June ; and for Mon gonui, 20th June. Notice is given that application has been made to his Excellency the Gover nor by Fredrick William Wright and George Charles Herrich, of Auckland, for the grant to them of letters patent for the exclusive use, advantage, and en joyment of an improved self-acting clamp mountain wire tramway. And notice is further given, that all objections to the granting of such letters patent, must be lodged with John Boyle Bennett, Esq., Registrar-General, Wellington, within four calendar months, with the proper name and address of the person so objecting. The transfer books of the All Nations Gold Mining Company will be closed to morrow, until Thursday, at noon, when a dividend of 6s. per share will be pay able. A meeting of the Vale of Avoca Gold Mining Company is advertised for he 3rd June.

The following persons have become insolvent :—Charles Mclntyre, Alexander Hamilton Hunter, and Jackson B.eddell. A meeting of the creditors of Robert I'yason is advertised for the 23rd instant. Thomas Macfarlane, Esq., has become trustee in the estate of P. Sampson Place and Samuel Harvey.

The second day of the exhibition of butter, cheese, aud bacon, at Messrs. Goldsborough and Co.'s stores, proved more attractive than the first, nearly double the number of visitors attending. The prize cheese has vanished entirely before enthusiastic tasters, and a second one has had to be cut. As the owner, however, gains over £30, besides his challenge cup, he can well afford the loss. The New Zealand cheese attracted most ofthe attention of visitors, however, who freely expressed their opinion that it was entitled to at least a third prize. Speci mens of fat were exhibited from the casks ofthe Melbourne, lichuca, and VVarnam bool meat preserving companies; the two former samples being very remark able for their sweetness and flavour. To-day the various exhibits will be disposed of by auction, by Messrs. M'Oaw and Co.. at their rooms.— Melbourne Telegraph, 27th ult.

A ntjmebooslt attended meeting in connection with the Wesley an Band of Hope was held last evening, in the High street schoolroom. Instructive and in teresting addresses were given by the Rev. (J.H. Harper, Messrs. H.Cornford, S. Parker, and Le Hoy. A reading was given by Mr. R. Wallis, and recitations by Messrs. Gr. Hhodes and H. Bond.

Pbovincial Hospital.—Return of sick treated during the week ending Saturday, May 14:—hema'ined last return (May 7), 74; admitted since, 3; discharged 5; died. 1; rem. ining, 71 - males, .60 ; fomales, 11. rrantrement of dit-oases : —

Fever, 2, (of whom two are con valesceni); syphilis,4; cancer 1; phthisis, 10; rheumatism, 8; epilepsy, 2; chorea. 1 ; pnrali sis, 9 ; bronchitis, 2 ; dyspepsitr, 1 ; 1 V* r disease, 1 ; albuminuria. 1 ; joint

..lis Ms( ,Z ; cataract 1; stricture, 1; uterine disease, 2 ; cutaneous, 1 ; hus•"-: -s and ulcer, (5 ; wounds and m •kttisioiis, 3; hfa.cti.ircs, 6 ; caries 2; debility, 4. Ihe fatal case, was one of lumbar abscess. 'The following donations are acknowledged with thanks, a family

Bible, (giver unknown) ; newspapers, Lady Bowen ; old linen, Mr. Leaning ; newspapers, Mrs. P. A. Philips.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. 'AHURIRI'

LATEST

SOUTHEEN NEWS.

WALTER TRICKER LIBERATED

FOX ADDKESSES A MEETING

AT CHRISTCHURCH

DEPARTURE OE COLLIE, RHODES, AND PHARAZTN, FOR MEL BOURNE.

A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH.

The s.s. 'Ahuriri' arrived in the Manukau early this morning, from Wanganui and Southern ports. _

WELLINGTON.

Friday, May 13,

Tricker was released this afternoon from the Wellington gaol, and sails per s.s. Wan ganui, for Wanganui, this evening. There has been no further news received of the p s. Charles Edward. Messrs. Collie, Pharazyn and Rhodes sailed yesterday for Melbourne. They have pledged themselves to use their utmost endeavours to interest the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce in tbe establishment of the new mail route.

Mr. Fox addressed a large public meeting at Christchurch last night, and had an excel lent reception. He spoke for an hour and a half, his speech being practically the same as that recently delivered at Dunedin. A vote of thanks was accorded to him at the close.

Anti-Mormon meetings have been held in Wellington. The inquest on the late fire resulted in the following verdict : —" That there was no evidence to show how the fire originated."

NELSON.

Our files are to the 11th inst. The Ex aminer says:— The Phcebe arrived this morning from Manukau.

Mr. Luckie's "no confidence" motion, which came on for discussion last evening in tlie Provincial Council, missed fire in an unexpected fashion. Tlie honourable mover calculated with absolute certainty on a ma jority of three or four against the Govern ment, but the motion was got rid of by Mr. Macmahon moving the previous question, which resulted in a tie, and was carried by the casting vote of the Speaker. The steamer CharL s Edward, about the safety of which there has been considerable anxiety, was reported at Westland on Mon day. The Charles Edward left Westport for Hokitika, on last night week, but her ma chinery getting disabled, she was blown off the land, and endevoured to return under canvas. Nothing was heard of her after her departure from" Westport, until Monday evening, when a schooner which had arrived in Westport reported havng seen her on Saturday, off Rock's Point. Fears were entertained for her safety, not shared in by her owners, who bad the fullest confidence in the boat and skill of her captain. Intelligence of htr safi ty was however a great relief to the families of tlie men on board, several of whom are rending nere. We hope to hear of her arrival to-day.

TARANAKI.

Chiid Bubnt to Death at Bbli. Biock. •—We regret to hear that a child belonging to Mr. N. Rowe, of Bell Rock, has been burnt to death. From the particulars we have gathered, we learn that Mr. Rowe's two sons were out in a field burning some dry fern, and by some means the youngest child—a boy between three and four years old—whilst stretching over a heap that was in flames, let his clothes take fire. On discovering this he ran to his brother, who tried all he could to put the fire out, but was unable to do so before the poor child was severely burnt—the lower part of the body being campletely roasted. As soon as assistance could be obtained, the boy was taken to his home, and Dr. O'Carroll sent for, who applied every remedy, but the little sufferer gradually sunk, and died yesterday. The other boy was also fearfully burnt about the hands and face, in trying to save his brother. An inquest will be held on the body on Monday nex., at 11 a.m.— ASerald, May 14.

WANGANUI.

Hon. E. W. Stafford.—This gentleman has returned by the Eangitoto to Nelson from his trip to the South. Mr. Stafford, while at Timaru, was invited to Dunedin, to attend a public meeting in that city, but he was unable to extend his journey.— Chronicle, May 14.

The P.S. ChablesEdwakd. —The accounts relative to this vessel are contradictory. The Nelson Examiner of the 11th inst. reports her safety, aB will be seen by a paragraph in om' summary of news ; while " our own corres pondent," telegraphing from Wellington last night, the 13th, states that " nothing further had been heard of the vessel."— lbid.

POLICE COURT.—Tuesday.

(Before James O'Neill, Esq., and Or. M

O'Eorke, Esq., J.P.s.)

DRUNKENNESS,

Henry Savage and John Brown, charged with drunkenness, were each fined ss. and costs, or to be imprisoned 24 hours, with hard lubur. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. John Wormall was charged with a breach o: the Municipal Police Act, by using obscene language in Queen-street, on the 16th of May. John Morrissoh deposed: I am a sergeant of police. Arrest d the prisoner for using very indecent language in Queen-street, on ihe 16th May j the street was very crowded. He it addicted to this offence, and to general violence of demeanour.

Tlie prisoner made a long rambling state ment, to the effect that the people always spit in his face in the streets. . Mr. Naughton asked that the case be re manded till to-morrow, in order to have the opinion of two medical men as to his sanity. James Stanley was charged with the same

offence. Sergeant Morrison deposed that he arrested, the prisoner this morning in Queen-street. He was brawling in the street, and UEing most obscene language, which he continued all the way to the station. Prisoner stated that the police had " belted him, and that then he might have used strong language. ••.-" . Fined 20s. and costs, or to be imprisoned 7 days, with hard labour. larceny. James Stewart was charged with stealing, on the 16th May, a pair of boots, from Martha Burke, Chancery-street, value Bs. Martha Ann Burke, deposed : I reside in Chancery-street. Know the prisoner. He came to my shop and asked to see boots which he tried on, he then laid them down beside the counter, and while I was seeing two little children, on turning round, he was gone and the boots also . on going out I saw him going along the street; he afterwards returned and I asked him for the boots, he said he had not seen them ; then I sent for the police and gave him into custody for stealing the boots; the boots produced are those stolen; they are the property of my mother ; they are worth Bs. It was between 11 and 12 o'clock. . Mary Ann Dixon deposed: I reside in Chancery Lane. I know Miss Burke and where she resides. I also know the prisoner. Saw him yesterday about 11 o'clock coming out of the house of last witness; he had then a pair of boots with him. He went towards the upper end of the street, towards where" I afterwards saw the boots picked up by Detective Murphy. They were like those produced. To prisoner: You were putting the boots under your coat when coming out of Miss Burkes. Detective Murphy deposed: I arrested the prisoner yesterday on the charge of stealing boots. I went in the direction indicated as that in which the prisoner had gone ; found the boots produced in the corner of a yard off Chancery-street, covered with a piece of tarpaulin. Mr. Naughton stated that the prisoner was an old offender, and often convicted. Sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labor.

Kate McManus was charged by Mrs. Mary Couzens with having on the 14th May stolen various articles of wearing apparel, value 225.

Mr. Joy for the defence. Mary Couzens deposed : I am the wife of Joseph Couzens, proprietor of the Temperance hotel; prisoner was in my service for a week; she left my employment; after she had left, I missed one chemise worth 3s, an apron worth Is 6d, a sheet worth 3s, three packages cocoa value Is 6d, a white muslin jacket (which latter I was about to give her) ; the others were taken without my consent, and missed five minutes after she left my place ; the apron and chemise produced are of the articles missed.

To Mr. Joy : I swore in laying the infor mation ; I did not swear then that she had stolen the jacket ; the information produced I swore; the signature is mine ; it was read over to me and I swore to it; the jacket pro duced is worth 125.; she left me suddenly ; I did not get out of temper with her ; was not irritated at her leaving; never called her a little ——; never had any cause to be angry ; she was saucy, but I never saw any dishonesty with her; I was going to give her the jacket; I had handed it over to a dressmaker to be altered to fit the prisoner ; told the dress maker it was to be altered to suit the girl; cannot say whether she stole the jacket or not; as for the cocoa, the packages were there before she left; never saw her take them; nobody saw her do so ; half a package of cocoa was found in her bed since she left; I I swear she took them, though they were never found with her ; nobody else could have taken them ; there are lodgers staying in the house ; but I swear she took them; as for the chemise, I did give her one; it was not worth much; never saw two of my chemises in her possession; was like a mother to her, and gave her 6s. a week ; swear it is not from malice I bring this charge. Detective Murphy deposed: I arrested prisoner on a warrant. She gave these articles to me, viz., jacket, apron, and chemise. To Mr. Joy: I went to her mother's to arrest the girl. Hid a conversation with the mother, who told me to go and search the house as I pleased. The girl went and got the things for mo herself. This was two days after the alleged stealing. She told me at the time that the prosecutrix had given her the things. Mary McConochie, deposed: lam a dress maker. Have seen this jacket before. Was asked to make alterations in it by Mrs. Couzens for this girl ait the bar. The girl was present at the time. The girl came for it, and I gave it to her on Saturday morning. Was not paid for altering it. I state positively that Mrs. Couzens told me distinctly in the girl's presence, that the jacket was for her. The jacket is not worth 6s.

Case dismissed with a caution. The Court then rose.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Fbom a private letter received per the Aire dale, which we have seen, instructions have been received in Auckland to secure the Theatre Eoyal (late Duke of Edinburgh), for the Christ Jiurch oompany. This company, which has been playing burlesque and light comedy with immense success to full houses in Ghristchureh, consists of Miss Anna Forde, Miss Cassy Mathews, Miss Jennie Nye, Messrs. Forde, Wolfe, White, Inglis, Willis, and others. From the alterations and improve ments in the building, and the established character of the company inaugurating it, the Theatre Eoyal will soon be the established entertainment of Auckland and fresh faces will be a relief to our weariness. The new company includes stars of the profession ; Miss Forde, who has received the title of the " Australian Nightingale," from her admirers in the sister colonies, is herself sufficient to make a success. Miss Mathews and Miss Nye have also established reputations as most at tractive actresses, while the gentlemen named above as members of the company, are with» out exception every one able and decided favourites in their profession. We have no hesitation in predicting ior the new company an immediate and established success.

THE THAMES.

ARREST UNDER THE ARMS ACT.

WHOLESALE ROBBERY.

At the Thames Police Court yesterday William Fagg was. charged by Inspector Thompson with feloniously selling one neddle-gun, one machine for the manufac ture of cartridges, and a quantity of ammunition, to one Makekane, a native. Mr. Miller appeared for the accused! Inspector Thompson applied for a re! mand, and stated he would be iv a position to prove that not only was the gun sold, but that several others were sold by defendant at different times. Mr. Miller had no objection, as he would have had to apply for a remand himself if Mr. Thompson had not done so. The defen! dant was remanded for seven days. Mr. Miller asked to have the prisoner admitted to bail, but this the Court refused, in consideration of the serious nature of the charge. James Forster, Daniel Sutherland, and Thomas Stern, were brought up on remand to answer to a charge of breaking into and entering the shop of John Warmoll at Grahams town, and stealing therefrom a quantity of clothing, to the value of £2§Q, Mr. Warmoll and Robert Jennings, salesman, gave evidence in the case, which was not concluded when the evening payer went to press.

ROBBERY AT GRAHAMSTOWN.

About midnight on Saturday, or early on Sunday morning, the tent of George Clark, situate at the back of Graham's paddock, was entered, and a watch and some other articles taken therefrom. The tent was entered .through a slit that -was cut at the back, and the thief must have used much caution iv effecting his purpose, for Mr. Clark was in the tent at the time asleep. Besides the silver lever watch, a quantity of wearing appawiwas stolen. Information of the occurrence wa> given to the police yesterday, but there does not appear to be any clue to the apprehension of the thief. — Thames Advertiser.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. A. R. CAMPBELL.

We regret to have to record the very sudden* death of Mr. Alexander R. Campbell, solicitor (of Auckland), which occurred on Saturday evening, under circumstances of an extremely painful description. Mr. Campbell, wlio* appears to have enjoyed his usual health during the day, went into Otto's dining-rooms, Owen-street, about half-past six o'clock, aud sat down to partake of some tea at th* table, at which three or four other gentlemen were also partaking of refreshment. He was observed to become suddenly ill, and Mr Otto's attention was called to the situation of his guest, who was then in an apparently weak and helpless condition. Mr. Otto assisted the deceased out ofthe room into the open air, and requested him to lean against* post in the yard for support while he went for assistance. Finding that he was unable even to support himself, Mr. Otto placed"him in a corner in a sitting posture, and a messengtr was sent to the police station. Constables Cos grove and Purcel arrived at once, and sent for medical assistance, but when Dr. Oliver arrived, which he did almoßt immediately, Mr. Campbell was dead. The body was taken to the Stafford Hotel, close at hand, where a coro ner's inquest will be held to day. We have heard that on the previous evening Mr. Campbell was attacked in a similar manner in Albert-street. Deceased was clerk in the employ of Messrs. Jackson and Russell, of Auckland, and was engaged in conducting cases before the Goldfields' Reward Commis sioners lately sitting at Grahamstown, and more recently in preparing legal documents for Mr. Robert Graham. He was a native of ' Greenock, and highly connected. His demist will be deeply regretted by a large circle of acquaintances.— Thames Advertiser.

THE EVENING STAK, MAY 17, 1870.



STEAM TO WANGANUI, WESTPORT, HOKITIKA, AND GREYMOUTH. ffjgj^* 'JOHN PENN' will sail from Onehunga for the above ports on THURSDAY, the 19th inst., at 12 o'clock noon. ''■'• "AA'-- J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. FOR TARANAKI, WANGANUI, AND WELLINGTON. > ; <4*3bdbv HP 311 Kz> s" N* oo,s s•■• 'AHURIRI,' J. FIOWEEDAT, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on THURSDAY NEXT, 19th instant, at 2 p.m. COMBES & DALDY, Agents.



WANTED— Two Strong BOYS.—Apply between 6 and 8 o'clock this evening, to F. Shaw, 82, Hobson-street. WANTED— A respectable MARRIED COUPLE, to occupy part of a House in town. The wife required to wait on a gentleman.—Apply at the office ofthe EVEN ING Stab. May 17,1870. .. * *" -~1 * PARNELL HALL. ALL persens desirous of taking Shares in the above Hall will please meet at the Hall on THURSDAY ISfENING, at 8.30 o'clock. %% B, HALE. NOTICE. . • MESSRS. MUST & CO., of Queen-street, Auckland, and Grahamstown, Thames, are AGENTS for the Bale of R. HALES CABIN BISCUIT. May 5, 1870. AUCKLAND NAVAL & NAVAL ARTIL LERY VOLUNTEERS. , THE MONTHLY INSPECTION if the above Corps will be held in Fortr Brito mart TO-MORROW evening, at 7 tt'olock sharp. All members to attend. THOMAS QUILDING, % Capt. Commandant, Naval Brigade. May 17, 1870. TO ADVERTISERS. THE Proprietors ofthe "EVENING STAR" beg to intimate that all ADVERTISEMENTS for insertion must be - received at the Publishing Office in VULCAN LANE, Lower Queen-street, not later than IWO O'CLOCK on the day on which th«J are to appear.