SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVAL. Tnnranga, s.s., 67 tons, Bolger, from Bay of Islands.

DEPARTURE.

G-olden Isle, schooner, 70 tons, McDonald, for Bay of Islands.

EXPORTS.

Per schooner Lretitia, for Tahiti: 2 cases cotton, 2 i ca9C3 geneva, 25 do. bottled beer, 1 qi-.-cask rum, 25 casks bottled beer, 1 case cotton, 6 tierces salt beef, 1 bale cotton, 50 cases geneva, 3 bales cotton, 5 cases whiskey 4 boxes tobacco, 2 cases cigars, 50 cases wine, 20 cases brandy, 60 boxes soap, 25 cases eundiics, L. D. JNathan & Co. (agents).

As vre go to press a topsail schooner is sig nalled inside Tiri Tiri.

The schooner Herald will clear at the Customs and sail for Hokianga this evening.

The fine schooner Dancing Wave will sail posilively for the Fijis on Saturday evening next, and persons intending to proceed by this vessel had better secure their passage at once.

The following vessels entered out at the Customs tliis morning:—Amelie, schooner, Bart, for Tahiti; Prince Alfred, barqnp, 170 tons, J. B. Young, for Tahiti ; Huaa quina, barque, 420 lons. Lowden, for London. The s.fl Taurnnga arrived in harbour from the Bay of Islands this morning, bringing 24 tons coal, 6 tons flour, 8 tons sperm oil, and 18 passengers. She leaves again for Tauranga this afternoon, at 3 p.m. The schooner Jane had sailed from Russell for this port, with 60 tons coal, and the cutter Maud, for the same port, with 50 tons coal. The s.s. Ta:-anaki, Captain Holmes, is ex pected in harbour from the Soxithern ports to-day. The Phcohe wa3 to leave Nelson for this port on the 14th instant.

The p.s. Comerang, expected at the Thames lasb evening, from JNapier, had not arrived ■when the p.s. Williams left. The smart schooner Jane Anderson has been engaged to proceed to the Bay of Islands and load coals for the Manukau. She -will pro bably sail this evening. The regular trading schooner Herald is filling up with general cargo, for Hokianga, and will sail either this evening or early to morrow.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Wednesday afternoon

Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son leased, this day, by order of the Domain Board, the following allotments situate in the Grafton Eoarl, for 21 years : —Lot I, £7 per annum ; lot 2, £6 10s ; lot 4, £7 ; lot 5, £5 ; lot 25, £5 5s ; lot 26, £5 10s. The remaining allot ments are now open for selection at the rooms of the auctioneer.

Mr. G-. Sibbin sold by auction to-day, as follows :—Maize, 5s 3d ; batter, 5d to 9d; potatoes £2 10s to £2 los ; onions, f d to 2d ; bacon and hams, 5d to B£d; New Zealand cheese, 8d ; soap, 225; kerosene, 3s 10id j port wine, 20s ; whiskey, 38s ; sherry, 235.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending June 18, 1870 :—

Thursday, June 16—Messrs. J. Baber and A. Beethnm.

Friday, Jr.ne 17—Messrs. W. T. Buclcland nnd W. C. Daldv.

Saturday, June 18—Messis. C. Davis and J. Dilworth.

BIRTH.

GrWYNNE. —On June 13, at the Prince Al bert Hotel, Epsom, the wife of Mr. Isaaac Q-wynne, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Williams—Haswell.—On Tuesday, June 14th, by the Roy. R. F. MacNiccol, Thomas William Phillips Williams, of Tenby, South Wales, to Christina Annia Haswell youngest daughter of Robert Haswell, Esq., Mangawai.

DEATH.

Clabe.—On June 13, at Ireland-street, Alma Placo, Freeman's Bay, Mary, the beloved wife of James Clave, nged 26 years.

The funeral will leave her late resilience this day, at a quarter to three. Friends will please accept this invitation.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Shobtland-stbeet,

Mails will close as under :—

For Thames, Coromandel, and Kapanga this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Wanganui, per s.s. Keera, this day, at 4 p.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Wanganui station, will be received till 4.30. p.m. For Fiji, per Queen of the Islps, this day, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga and Opotild, per s.s. Tau ranga, this day, at 2.30 p.m. For Newcastle (N.S;W.,) per Mary, this day, at 4 p.m. For .Napier and the Southern Provinces, per s.s. Taranaki, on Friday, the 17th inst., at 11 a.m. Lrtte letters and telegrams for transnnsson from the Napier station, will be roeeived till 11.30 a.m. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1870.

It 16 unpleasant to blame when we should like to praise ; but we feel that the city is grieved aud disappointed at the apparent fiasco relating to the Australian deputation. Interest, rare and unexpected, was shown by the citizens in public meeting assembled ; |v pirit-stirnng words were spoken, and

valiant deeds were promised by the leaders of public feeling, and now, at the phantom of a few paltry pounds, the public spirit evoked has been scared back, and Auckland has re turned to its normal state of slumber. The City of Melbourne has gone, the Hero has followed in her wake, and because the Superintendent could not pay the travelling expenses, the mer chants of Auckland have dropped the deputation. In the name of the people we cry " Shame !" As no other steamer will be leaving for Sydney for a considerable time, we presume the authors of the scheme have duly weighed the cost, and deliberately abandoned ifc; but as the subject is one affecting the interests of every citizen in Auckland, we propose that a penny, subscription should be raided, and we shall magnanimously head the list with that amount, for the purpowe of forwarding two or three of our leading citizens to the Australian coast, to interview the Chambers of Commerce. It is really enough to make this city sad at heart. Are these tl-e public men? la this the public spirit on which our hopes are resting? i'ell it not in Dunediu ; publish it not in the streets of Wellington, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the auld wives of Otago triumph.

Never before was the alliance of Sydney so absolutely needed as pince the latest intelligence from America ; and prompt efficient moral aid to the scheme of. Mr. Hall is imperatively demanded. Misrepresentation and absolute falsehood have been moving public feeling in Melbourne against our interests. Such false pretences are generally self-corrective ; but if they so result, we shall thank Provi dence and not our spiritless public men. The fate of the question of the port of call is trembling in the balance ; like Mahometan fatalists, our citizens Md their hands and resignedly await the decrees of destiny. If Mr. Webb's job at Washington succeeds, and Fiji and New Caledonia are included in the line of route, our relation to that route is absolutely determined as a branch line connection. And if Aus tralia or at least Sydney is not com •nitted to our line, and we have a Fijian mail route to compete with, ihen all our bluster about keeping up an independent line will be like the " deputation " business —a flash in the pan.

The return match between the Auck land and t names Volunteers came oflF on Tuesday, at the Thamrs Rifle Range ~nd scored 359 against 801 by tlie Thames team. In the evening the luck landers were entertained at dinner.

A bevy of female loveliness and worth charmed tlie eye of the magistrate pre siding in the Police Court to-d«y. and, us if not to detract from the full effect, there was no other business before the Bench It. consisted of four of the ugliest old Women we have seen in Auckland, the poor old souls having been all caught

drunk

; Wb have much pleasure in calling the attention of the inhabitants of Newton to the advertisement of Mr. Charles Whitlaw, manufacturing chemist, of Pitt street, Auckland. On passing this part of the town the other evening we were much struck with the glaring light which proceeds from a large lamp which has been erected by Mr. Whillaw on the top of his verandah. This in itself is a great guiding star to the inhabitants of this rauch neglected district. We trust that Mr. Whitlaw will receive that amount; of support which his enterprise deserves. A most wanton piece of cruelty waft perpretrated last night in Syinonds-street, by a parcel of young ruffians. It appears a poor horse was coming quietly along, grazing at the side of the road, when a lot of boya commenced chasing the horae with sticks, &c, until they got him into a gallop. At the top of Wakcfield-street, Mr. Russell has placed in front of his fence some heavy posts to which arc atl ached chains, for the purpose of keep ing cattle, &c, from knocking it down, and last night the poor animal in his wild career came against one of these posts with such rapidity as to force the chains from their fastenings, break the post clean in two and tumble head over into a ditch at the side of the road many feet deep. Mr. Jenkins, a gentleman who lives opposite the place, hearing the roor animal coughing, and otherwise making a noise, went over, and with the assistance of Dr. Stock well and several men, managed with great difficulty to bring the horse to terra firma again, but not until two hours at their labors. The thanks of the owner of the poor animal are due to Messrs. Jenkins and Stockwell for their exertions and success in saving the animal from perhaps death. Immediately on the horse being extricated from his perilous position, the police came to hand, but of course their services were not then required.

A meeting of the mem bis rs of the medical section of the Auckland Institute will be held in the Museum at half-past seven o'clock this evening.

i A concert arid soiree will be held in the Otabulm Public Hall on Thursday evening next, in aid of the school con ducted by the Sisters of Mercy. JNotice is given that Johu Bass and lbert Eaton have hfcome insolvent. i'liouias Grlover, bankrupt, and Charles Cecil Kookes, bankrupt, will apply to pass their last examinations on the 23rd inst.

SUPREME COURT.—Criminal Sittings.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15.

[Before his Honor Sir Gh A. Arney, Chief Justice, and a Petty Jury.]

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 10 o'clock.

ALLEGED 3IANSLATJGHTEB.

James Haughton was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with having, on the 14th of March, unlawfully shot Pene Amini, an aboriginal native, with intention to " kill and murder."

Mr. Brookfield prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.

Mr. MacOormick defended the prisoner. Mr. G-eorge Brown acted as interpreter. The following facts were adduced in evi dence :—

Pene Amini, an aboriginal native residing at the Bay of Islands, said he was prosecutor in the case. Remembered the 4th of March. Was at Tarupari on that day, on horseback. There -was nobody with witness when he started. Took the road with Rikitene. Saw two Europeans ; prisoner was one of them. Rikitene said they were runaways from their ship. Prosecutor went to the front of them, but they went off the main road. They ran away. They ran along the bank of a stream. Prosecutor got off his horse and called to one of the two Europeans—to the companion of the prisoner. Told them to come back. His companion came back. The prisoner did not uome. The native who was with the prosecu* tor pursued the prisoner. The prisoner pulled out a pistol. The prosecutor did not see the weapon, but hea.d the report. The prosecutor was wounded, a bullet striking him just under the shoulder. Was distant from the pri soner about the length of the Court House. Had not laid hands on the prisoner at that time. Witness was walking towards the pri soner when lie fired. Pri oner ran away, but did not go far before he fired again. The ball struck prosecutor under the short rib on the left side. Prosecutor then caught prisoner by the coat and threw him down. Struggled some time wilh the prisoner and became very faint. Prosecutor told his companions not to kill the pakeha.

Cross-examined by Mr. MacCorrnick : There is a law among the natives of the Bay of Islands to catch " runaway sailors." It is not a written law, it. is a custom. rihe natives get money for bringing them back. The natives aro not paid by the captains of vessels but get money from " a person on chore." 1 would thinTc myself justified in taking any person whom 1 tlought was a runaway sailor. There might be a mistake made. Never heard of any native getting any money for the mistake. When sailors are captured in that way their hands are tied. Mr. MacCormick : Have you ever heard of the case of a man who was not a runaway sailor, but was captured, and his wrists tied sd tightly that his urms were no use ? Mr. -Brookfield objected to the question. The answer could not be evidence in the present case. Mr. MacCormick : But if the prisoner thought he was about to be treated in that manner, he might be justified in resistance. His Honor : We have the fact in evidence that it is a custom among the Maoris to tie the hands of those they capture. Mr. MacCormick : It does not matter, your Honor. I will not press the question. Examination continued : I had no stick or club in my hand. I did not see whether my Maori companions had a stick. My eyes became dim. I do not know that the prisoner was struck on the head with a stick or a stone before he fired the.first time. The first shot was fired at my Maori companion, named Wliiii. I was carried by some natives, two of whom were women, to a Maori settle ment. Ido not know th;it any native with a gun threatened to shoot the prisoner. lie-examined: The Europeans were not tied. There was no violence or boating of the Europeans before the shot was fired. Whiri, an aboriginal native, corroborated the above evidence in every material particu lar. Witness struck the European twice in the face, but it was after the shot was fired. Up to that time no Maori had struck the prisoner. The Court then adjourned.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

Thkee was but a poor attendance at this theatre last night, the bill not being suffi ciently attractive to " draw." " I'he Merry Wives of Windsor" is not the class of piece that suits the taste of tho regular Auckland playgoers, a7id we are glad to notice that Mr. O'Brien has altered his line of pieces, and has announced such a fine piece as " The Corsican Brothers." We have seen Mr. O'Brien as the twin brothers, and must say that in our estimation it is one of his best impersonations. We hope to see a good attendance to-night, as the bill announced is a good one.

THEATRE ROYAL.

There was a capital attendance at this theatre last night, when "The Poor Strollers" was ngain produced, anil passed off even morn suc cessfully than the night previous. The farce of "A.S.S." followed, in which Mr. Joyce, by his really excellent acting, kept the house in one continual roar of laughter. This gentle man is far more at home in " old men" parts; in them he is really enjoy&ble, and we must confess that though he is good in anything, we prefer him in his " own line." We hope to see this excellent farce repeated. To-night Mark Lemon's celebrated drama of " The Q-amblar'a Daughter" will be produced, fol lowed by " A Thumping Legacy," in which later piece Mr. Simmonds is said to be very good. We anticipate a good house at the Koyal to-night.

We trust the management will pardon tis for making a suggestion respecting the price for admission to the dress circle, -which is really out of our province ; yet, in the present instance, we cannot refrain from making tiie following remarks : —The price of admission, to the dress circle (five shillings), we have always deemed too high, us charged in most of the principal theatres, preventing many per sons fro.n attending such places of amusement. We eugtrest to the management the advisa bility of lowering the price of admission to the dress circle, when, we are sure, a very visible increase in that part of the house would bo the result.

THE RICHMOND HORROR.

DETAILS OP THE FATAL TRAQEDY

IN THE CAPITOL.

THE CASUALTIES ASCERTAINED TO BE 60 KILLED AND 125 WOUNDED.

The following additional particulars of the frightful accident in Richmond are taken from the 2Teio York Herald of the 30th April:— Richmond, April 28, 1870. Business was almost entirely suspended in this city to-day. Bells were tolled, and the day was ohserved as one of general mourning. The citizens nearly all attended the funerals of friends who were the victims of this ap palling disaster. So great was the demand for hacks and horses that it was almost impossible to obtain all that were needed. In several instances funerals took place from the same church, one following upon the other. A LADY AND GENTLEMAN IMPKISONED IN THE CUPOLA. Among the incidents of the fatal accident of yesterday are many oi an exceedingly remark able character. A Northern lady and gentleman, Miss Frothingham and her father, of Brooklyn, who were viewing the surrounding country from the cupola of the building at the time of the tad event, were entirely cut off for nearly two hours, and were kept in terror in their lofty prison, from which they could witness the movements of the excited crowd below, the display ot dead an i dying on the square, the endless scene of confusion, wi u h the tolling of bells, wailing of women and children, with out the remotest idea of the occasion of it all, beyond the terrible shock. In this predica ment they, together with a negro, remained, all escape being cut off by the falling of the staircase by which they had ascended. A door behind had also been locked, so that they were prevented leaving until the negro broke through a skylight and lowered the gentleman and lady to the roof. The lath and plaster was then broken and they succeeded in reach ing the library, through which, in a fainting condition and with fear and trembling, they reached the open air, where they beheld in all its horrors the disaster that so nearly included them among its victims.

Botu of the Mayors fell through, one of them being injured, as were two of the coun sel on both sides. Mr. Thomas Joynes fell, together with Dr. J. Brock, and his mouth rested against the doctor's cheek. He asked Mr. Joynes who it was near him ; the other told him his name, and he asked him, in case he survived, to carry many messages of affec tion to his family. "I am dying," he said. " Tell my poor wife how much I loved her and thought of her in my last moments." With other words of endearment and lore for those he left behind, Mr. Brock then died. Mr. Rush. Burgess fell on top of a gentleman whose name he could not learn. He asked, "My friend, can you not move a little ?" Mr. Burgess replied, "No, I cannot stir." " Well," said he, " I must die, then; good bye," and soon after he was sleeping the sleep that knows no waking. During the time in which Mr. George William Brent, of Alexan dria, was covered in the ruins, Mr. Chandler, who was between the window and Mr. Brent, was endeavouring to get away, when Mr. Brent caught him by fclie arm, and begged him for God's sake to let him get some air; but in the latter's position it was impossible for hi'ii to comply until assistance was rendered. In a short time, however, he was taken out and his life saved. A Mr. Keenan, who wus buried in the debris for over three-quarters of an hour, was at last rescued and taken from bentath a pile of dead bodies, almost suffocated. He has since nearly recovered. Dr. Thompson, member of the House of Delegates from Hanover, was caught under two men who were instantly killed by the falling oi a heavy beam. He wa3 slightly injured himfelf. f PAETICITTjAKS OF THE BESOPE. Among the first who made their appearances after the falling in was Major Peyton John son, of this city, his venerable gray beard covered with dust, blood and prespi ration, with tattered garments and without his hat. He appeared in one of the windows on the north side of the Capitol, and was called to by officer Knox to stay where he was until the arrival of ladders, and to keep cool. The Major heroically responded, " All right, Captain Knox ; I'm cool." Just then several other heads were protruded from the same window in much the same condition as Mr. Johnston's, and with great difficulty they were restrained from jumping to the ground, a distance of about eighteen feet, which, in their enfeeble condition, would have caused additional wounds and suffering, and, perhaps, death. Soon after the ladders and other aid arrived, when the work <of rescue was vigor ously commenced, as described yesterday. THE CASUALTIES. Up to the present the list of dcud numbers sixty, and the wounded, as far as ascertained, number 125 —a large majority of the number of persons the court room was capable ,of containing. SCENE IN THI? EOOUI OP DEATH. A member of the Legislature describes his fall as follows :— I heard a low rumbling sound and felt myself sinking rapidly. I was facing tils gallery and saw it falling towards ire. fortunately, it did not reach me. I saw the men scrambling over each othor in the gallery, and heard what seemed to be one unearthly yell of agony. Then came the crash, and I sunk into dark ness. I found myself under a mass of rubbish with a dead body over me, 11 wounded man under me and another at my side. The poor fellow under me suH : —'' Oh, me ! Bub if I could only fear God always as I do now ! How wicked I have been all my days. Oh, God forgive me. Spare me and I will be a truo fol lower of Jesus." The man at my side exclaimed " O doath, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory ?" I heard a number of cries ell about me. Some were speaking about their wives, others of their ohilden, while others were begging for air. I believe many of them died from suffocation ; for although but little turt myself I should had died from suffocation if I had not been removed when I was. WOMEN DRIVEN INSANE. Major Kelly, of Frederickburg was convers ing with Mr. Aylett when the crash com rasneed, and says he (Aylett) was killed by a beam from the gallery. The larger number of

deaths occurred among those persons who were standing under the gallery. Dr. Brock was just in reach of it, sitting at his table writing, when the same beam that killed Mr. Aylett struck him. 'When lie was brought out from the ruins he was breathing, but expired in a few minutes. The scenes on the Capitol Square were such as cannot be described. In several instances wives came upon the bodies of their husbands. One of them was so shocked that it is scarcely hoped that she can lire through the day. Another is insane, with but little hope of recovery. A DEATH FROM G-BIEF. Telegrams of sympathy and offering aid for the afflicted are coming in from all parts of the country. A citizen of New York has given authority to a gentleman here to draw on him for §1,000 for the relief of the sufferers. A telegram from Alexandria announces the death from sorrow of Mrs. Brewis, the wife of one of the victims.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY.

MEETING- THIS AFTERNOON

The regular half-jearly meeting of share holders of the New Zealand Insurance Com pany was held at the Company's office this afternoon, at 2 o'clock. James Williamson, Esq., Chairman of Di rectors, presided. Mr. Q-. P. Pierce read the following highly satisfactory report and ba lance-sheet, which were, upon the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr. T. M. Stewart, vmanimously adopted. Repoet. " Accompanying the present report will be found the usual accounts and balance sheet of the Company for the half-year ending the 31st May, 1870. " The past half-year closes the eleventh year of the Company's existence, and the Di rectors have the satisfaction of reporting that the business is steadily progressing. " After paying all claims, expenses of man agement, and making due provision for claims unadjusted, there remains a profit of £13,829 16s sd, from which your Directors propose to pay a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, placing £5,000 to the Reserve Fund — which will. then be increased to £25,000, —and carrying forward to the profit and loss account the sum of £6,079 16s sd.

"The Directors have long recognised the importance of forming a reinsurance account, as a set-off against the valuation of risks out' standing at the period of the half-yearly bal ances, and they are happy to have been able to write off a substantial amount to this account during the half-year just ended.

" A very eligible site, in the most central part of the city, has been secured, and a spa cious and handsome building for the bead office of the Company is in course of erection. The portion of the edifice not required by the Company will be let, and your Directors be lieve, will return a handsome interest on the outlay.

" The dividend will be payable on and after the 16th inst., and at the agencies, on receipt of advice.

" For the Beard of Directors, " James Williamson, " Chairman."

Statement of Accounts foe the Hamf-yeab, ending May 31st, 1870. pkofit and i/oss. Dr. £ s. d. To Dividend 2,750 0 0 To Fire and Marine Losses ... 14,863 7 4 To Commission, Expenses, &c. 5,192 19 9 To Appropriation for Fire and Marine Losses, to be paid 8,576 0 0 To Reinsurance Account ... 10,000 0 0 To Balance 13,829 16 5 £55,212 3 6 Cr. ' £ s. d. By Balance from last Half-year 9,543 2 1 By Fire and Marine Premiums 34,295 15 6 By Interest, Transfer Fees, &c. • ... 4,068 511 By Appropriation for Unpaid Losses, last Half year ... 7,305 O 0 £55,212 3 6

BALANCE SHEET,

Dr. £ s. d. To Capital 55,000 0 0 To' Reserve Fund 20,000 0 0 To Reinsurance Account ... 10,000 0 0 To Debts due by Company ... 500 0 0 To Losses sustained (not yet paid) 9,355 19 4 To Due Branches 38 2 1 To Profit and Loss 13,829 16 5 £108,723 17 10 Or. £ s. d. By Investments ... ... 95,79317 4 By Fire and Marine Premiums and Interest due... ... 1,734 13 4 By Bills receivable 1,417 10 6 By Furniture, Fire Engines, &c 560 0 0 By Suspense Account ... 5 6 0 By Cash in Bank of New Zea land 3,934 14 2 By Branches owing ... ... 5,277 16 6 £108,723 17 10 The Auditors have examined the books and accounts of the Company for the half-year ended 31st May, and have to report that the Balance Sheet now presented to the share holders is a full and fair Balance Sheet, and exhibits a true and correct statement of the affairs of the Company. GrEOKGE FbASER, ) A ~, H. N. Wabneb, [ Audlt°rs. Auckland, June 16, 1870. The retiring Auditors were re-elected and the proceedings closed with the usual vote of tliunks.

POLICE COURT.—Wednesday.

(Before G. P. Pierce, Esq., J.P.) DItTTNKENNESS. Ellen McLean, Mary Robinson, and Eliza beth Lynch, charged with, drunkenness, were each fined ss. and costs, or in default, to be imprisoned 24 hours with hard labour. Maurice Randnll, charged with the same, being a second offence, was sentenced to pay 103. and costs, or to be impriioned 48 hours with hard labour.

SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

BODY FOUND

THia morning, about half-past eight, the body of a man with a large stone fastened to ouo of his arms, was discovered in the harbour W ing drifted up to the wood wharf. Water'poliej constable Carrigau wa9 at once communicate with, who had the body removed to th morgue, where it now lies. The body has since, from clothing, hair, and other circum. stances, the features being indistinguishable being identified as that of Mr. Rosltill, who was known in the city for his religious mono mania, and eccentricity in his methods of use fulness. It appears that the deceased hag been missing since Sunday week, the sth instant, and from the position and great weight of the stone attached to his arm, there seems no doubt that the unfortunate man has committed suicide ; a supposition made more credible from previous eccentric acts com mitted by him under the influence of hiß strange hallucianations. The circumstances have been reported to the coroner, and an inquest will be held by Dr. Philson on the re mains to-morrow afternoon.

Since the above was in type the body has been recognised as that of Mr. Roskell.

PARNELL ORPHAN HOME ENTERTAINMENT.

An entertainment of an unusually successful kind was last night given in the Parnell Hall for the benefit of the Orphan Home. It was a spontaneous effort from the men of the Bosario in behalf of this noble charity, and their owu commander, Captain Palmer, R.N. occupied the chair, and guided the proceedings. The entertainment was chiefly songs, which were not only rendered in a highly creditable manner, but received by the house with very enthusiastic applause.

The following were the songs, and the names of the singers : —Opening chorus, " Hail smiling moi-n," by the Company; {'Her bright smile hannts me still," Mr. Camming ; "The seedy swell," Mr. Pinhorn; "The blind boy," Mr. Frewer; "Any chairs to mend," Mr. Pearce; " Larboard watch ahoy," duet, Messrs. Pinhorn and Frewer; "G-ood-bye, John," Mr. dimming; "Nil Desperandum," Mr. PiDhom ; "The' Irish Schoolmaster," Mr. G-. Warner; "The Slave Mother," Mr. Frewer; " Beautiful Nell," Mr. Wiso ; "Up a Tree," Mr. Pinhorn ; " The Flying Dutchman," Jfr. Pierce; " Daddy oh," Mr. Or. "Warner; "The Chatiois Hunter," Mr. Frewer; " The Skip per and his Boy," Mr. Cumming. The songs, many of which were sung in character, were of a taking kind, judiciously selected and ex hibited skill, practice, and expression on the part of the performers. The recitations were " For a' that and a' that, I like the girls for a' that" very humorously given by Mr. Bond, the only landsman that aided in the enter tainment ; and that poem, so full of feeling, " The Wreck of the Hesperus," was very well given by Mr. F. P. Warner; and " A Mother's Tear," feelingly recited by Mr. Hinder. Selections on the concertina were given with great taste by Messrs. Mathurst and Smith, who also played accompaniments to all the songs. The hornpipes and jigs of Mr. Or. Warner fairly carried away the house. The Sail was literally crammed, and not simply satisfaction but enthusiasm reigned throughout. The ladies, especially, bless their pretty faces and kind hearts, and admiration for Jack all the world over, were particularly demonstrative in their enthusiasm. Cordial and deserved cheers were given at tlie close for Captain Palmer and the men of the Eosario.

MADAME WINTER'S CONCERT.

As will b« seen from another column, a grand vocal and instrumental concert will be given to-morrow evening, in the City Hall, by Madame Winter, assisted largely by the pro fessional and amateur musical talent of Auck land. It requires no words from us to inform those who have music in their souls, that a treat of no ordinary kind will be provided; and from its being given under the auspices of the brethren of,the "mystic tie," as well as fro n its own intrinsic merits, we feel assured that the concert will be attended by a crowded hall.

THE EVENING STAR, JUNE 15, 1870.



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