SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

Samson, p.? , MumUe, from Tanrango. Sunbeam, schooner, Lane, from Wangaroa. Hero cutter 40 tons, Urquliart, from Norfolk Island.

IMPORTS.

Per cutter Hero, from Noi >rolk Island, —10 tanks oil, 31 casks whale oil, 2 tond whale bone, Oruiokelmnic, Smart and Co.; 4 pack nges merchandise, Ashwell.—Cruiekshank, Smart and Co , agents.

The schooner Edith, Captain Trayte, will sail for Tahiti on Suirlay. The schooner Opotiki will leave for Opotiki to-morrow, at noon.

The s.s. Lord Ashley was to leave Welling ton i,o-day for t.his port. The p.s. Samson, arrived from Tauranga this morning, bringing 17 passengers. She reports tho arrival of the schooner Tauranga, at Tauranga, on Wednesday. The Samson, leaves again for Wansarei, this afternoon. The cutter Mary Eliza, left Taurauga for this port on Thursday evening, and may bo expected to-day. The schooner Sunbeam arrived from Wangaroo, to-day, with produce.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO.

The cutter Hero, Captain TJrquhart, arrived from Norfolk Islnnd this raorninp, after a good passage of thirteen dnys. The cutter was eleven days on and off at Norfolk Island, in consequence of heavy weather. Passengers— Eev. Mr. Ashwell, Mr. S. McKenzie. The schooner Zephyr left Norfolk Island for this port, with a cargo of oil, wool, &c.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office,

Friday afternoon

Mb. Mabtin Shoil's Sh^ke Refobt. — The demand for shares in dividend-paying companies is much improved, and the market indicates a much more confident spirit than has been observable for a considerable time. The previous quotations are firm. Tbe sales of the week :—Long Drives, from £11 5a to £12, at which price they are now saleable ; Shotovers, 9s 6d, wanted at 9s 3d ; All Nations, last sale, £3 5s ; Junctions, 20a, offei-ed at 22s ; Belfasts offered at 5s 6d; Unas asked for at ss; Dauntless and Sink to Rise at 4s ; Cale donians have sold at £11 10a, at which price they continue to be offered. Buyers of Gas sluires afc £8 ss; New Zealand Insurance, £21 10s; Bank of New Zealand offered at £14 10s>.

Mr. B. Tonks had an unusually large at tendance at his sale of American goods ex Alice Cameron. Some of the goods were dis posed of at good prices, while a few lines had to he withdrawn.

Messrs. S. Cochrane and Son sold at their auction mart, this day, a quantity of galvanised iron, at £24 per ton.

POLICE COURT.

Thb following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, December 24. Saturday, December 17. —Messrs. J. Dil-

worth and J. A. Gilfillan. Monday, Decimber 19. —Messrs. IT. GHlfillaa and T. E. Gillies. Tuesday, Decombrr .20.—Messrs. T. Hender son and J. H. Home.

Wednesday, December 21. —Messrs. H. M. Jervis ned S. Kempthornp. r.liursday, December 22 —Messrs. T. B. Kendcrdinp and J, S. Macfarlane. Friday, December 23. —Messrs. T. Maeffarlane and J. May

Saturday, December 24.—Messi-s. Or. M. Mifc ford and H. Morrow.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : —

For Gisbnvrie and Napier, per Napior, this

day, at 5 p.m. For Tharm'S, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to

morrow, at 9 a.m. For Mahuiun^i, Craigeburn, and Warkworth,

to-morrow,,at 9 a.m. For Wnnganui, Westport, and Greymoulh, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, 17th inst., at noon. Late 'letters and telegrams for transmission from the WiitiKßtini station will be received nt this office till 12 30, and at Ouehunga till 1.30 p.m. For Tahiti, per Edith, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Opotiki, per Opotiki, to-morrow, at 9.30 a m. For Taranaki and the Southern provinces, per Airedale, immediately after arrival of City of Melbourne, from Honolulu- Mails f.>r the undermentioned places will close , at thia office, per City of Melbourne, six hours after her arrival from Honolulu: — For India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe. Australian colonies. Unite.l Kingdom, ua Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so ad drosaed:} United Kingdom, via Marseilles and Brindisi. Fov Turatiaki and the Southern provinces, pei- Taraunki, on Monday, 19th inst., at 3 p.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson Station will be rrceived till 3.30, and at (.'nehunga till 4.30 p.m. For Taranalii and the Southern provinces, por Phoebe, on Tuesday, 20th inst., at 10 a.m. fiiite letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson Station will be received till 10.3), and at Ouehuuga till 11.30 a.m.

I'or Nelsoi\ and West Coast ports, per Gro

Ahead-, on Tuesday, 20th inst., at 10 a.m. Nofcicfe'.—THe ' maila for Otalmhu, Woodside_. Papiiktira, and "Dvavy, dispatclied liitherto iVom this-offlco- on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Pi-Hays, ntfS am., will on and after Monday next, stli insfant, be closed on the previous evening, at 730 o'clock, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the mails ioi l tlio abore places will be closed at 7>»,in.

S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

Ebrky—Osborn.—On the 10th December, at the litt-street Wcsleyan Church, Auckland, New Zea* land, by the Rev. ,1. Buller, assisted by the Rev. C W. Kigg, the Rev. J. Berry, Wesleyan Minister, of Auck ne&o^aUSllfcerOf "le Ke'- &■ Osb°™'

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1870.

"We liavc avoided any allusion to the rash and hazardous statements of our evening contemporary in his ardent advocacy of free trade. But, making all allowance for the excess of warmth that must exist, it is difficult to let pass statements hazarded on appa rently second-hand information of an unreliable kind. A short time since, the public was treated to a histoiy of the origin and progress of the finan cial disasters of Queensland ; and in yesterday's issue we have excerpts from the history of industry iv Vic toria. Keferring to paper-making, our contemporary says : —" Whereas the only paper-mill started in Victoria is that of Mr. Samuel Eamsden, just over Prince's Bridge, on the banks of the "Yarra, and that has proved a suc cess from the first, without anything having ever been asked or extended to it, either in the shape of protection, or a bonus. So great, indeed, has been the success of this unassisted industry, that Eamsden's printing papers and wrapping papers have fcund their way into all colonies, to New Zealand among the rest, and arc preferred, in many cases, to those of Eaglish manufacture. "When our Auckland protectionists, then, next ask us to see what a protective policy has done in Victoria towards the pro motion of native industry, let them, for decency's sake, not put glass blowing or paper-making in the cate gory." "We stall not enter on the merits of the question at issue. But we depre cate these erroneous assertions. The paper factory alluded to, instead of " proving a success from the first," was a ruin at the first. The prede cessor of Mr. Eamsden sunk and lost a large fortune, and what, to him, was worse, he involved the fortunes of all his friends in one common ruin. Like most experimenters? in a young country, he staked all fqffi^hat has proved eventually one j|ne most successful industries. the usual penalty, and his^^wiid gave way iv consequence. lflfe great success of Mr. Samuel Uamsden has been built up on tho ruins of what would have been a suc cess in the hands of his enterprising predecessor, had a little timely aid been afforded by Government inter vention. The fortune of that un happy man did for the colony what the revenue of the colony should have done, and the result is quite the same —the successful establishment of the industry of paper-making. "With re ference to our contemporary's illustra tions from Queensland history, we observe that he has never withdrawn the faux pas which he made in his rash and erroneous assertions. He stated in a similar manner that the sugar industry of that colony has attained success without bonua protection, whereas the amount of Government favour shown to the sugar cane has exceeded that afforded to any other product, perhaps, in all the Southern colonies. Free selection of land around all the bays and navigable rivers of the colony, where all land was locked up by legislation against almost every other agricultural indus try. Long leases, at nominal rents, with right of purchase, a protective tariff of the most stringent kind, re mission of all duty on machinery for sugar and rum making — even the transport of such machinery by Government steamers were among the favors showered on this industry, which our evening contemporary de clared to have originated and flou rished without Government interven tion. In like manner, we were as sured that the granting of the bonus of £10 per bale on cotton was what beggared the Government and precipi tated the financial crisis in Queens'and. Whereas a penny had never been taken from the revenue for the purpose, the bonus being paid in land orders, used in the taking up of land to be de voted to the further extension of cotton growing. We were also informed by our contemporary that the Government of that colony, having its account at the " Bank of Queensland," that institution became bankrupt : whereas the Government never had anything whatever to do with the bank, which was a proprietary

and very feeble private institution. Really our contemporary should not make these wrong assertions. The morning papers will not condescend to notice him, and we who stand on the same platform with him desire that we should each pursue the even tenor o£ his way, and so the public is misled. We respect our contemporary in his up-hill struggle against the overwhelm ing force of public opinion which is bearing down so strongly in favour of home industries. But it is not fair to try to throw dust in the people's eyes by misstatemeut of incidents in the sister colonies as bearing on the ques tion at issue.

A cricket match that will no doubt attract considerable interest will be played to-morrow morning in the Domain, between the Navy and the " Devil's Own." In other words, a contest will be waged between the " Knights of the Willow," selected from the officers of the Galatea, and from the members of the legal profession in Auckland. Wickets will be pitched at 10 am. We desiro to draw attention to an alteration in the time of sailing of the Taranaki. She has been previously announced to leave the Mauu kau on. Tuesday, whereas Bhe will leave on Monday afternoon, at 5 o'clock. The blaze of bunting on Ihe City of Auck land is intended to intima'.e that the good ship rejoices in the joy of one of her late pas sengers, a young lady arrived by that vessel having been to-day united in marriage to one of our Wesleyan ministers. This is the first of the half dozen fond and faithful hearts that the City of Auckland has been instru mental in bringing from the other side of the globe, to find in Now Zealand [the happy rea lisation of " love's young dream."

'LECTURE AT THE MECHANICS.'

Last night Mr. Tinne delivered a lecture on "Protection to Local Industries," under the auspices of the New Zpaland Industry League. There was a very large attendance, and great interest was mani fested in the proceedings. Mr. Thomas iVTaciTarlane occupied the chair. To wards the close of the proceedings, Some disturbance was caused by a Mr. Bright, who had previously challenged Mr. Clarke to a public discussion, and then shown the white feather. A s the Press of Auckland had refused to let him fly from his bounceab'.e proposal, he took the opportunity of denouncing its de generacy. If Mr Bright's heart docs not again fail him, we shall probably hear a discussion of things in general in the course of a few weeks.

CATHOLIC INSTITUTE.

As will be seen by advertisement in ano ther column, a well-deserved benefit will bo given to-night, at the Catholic Insti tute, to Mr. J. A. South, previous to his departure for Australia. We have no doubt that there will be a large attendance on the occasion.

SALE OF THE GO-AHEAD.

The fine steamer Go-Ahead lias Changed bunds, Mr. J. Paul of Nelson, having purchased her fu' the Wuiroa Steam Navigation Com pany. The Go-Ahead will leave for tho West Co.-iFt in a few days, calling at the Bay of Islands for coals.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE.

Babeack-street had a narrow escape from destruction by fire yesterday, about noon. A drunken old fellow, named Flynn, who, with his wife, resides in that locality, had been in toxicated and violent during the early morn ing. About noon the neighbours abserved smoke issuing from the crevices of the door and windows. Knocking proving fruitless ; the door waa broken open, and Flynn found lying drunk upon the floor, whilst a quantity of blazing tarpaulins were heaped in the fire place. A few moments longer would have sufficed to cause a conflagration.

SUPREME COURT. — In Bank- RUPTCY.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. [Before Sir G-eorgo Arney, Knight, and Chief Justice.J ~ i

T. M. Machattie. —Mr. Sheehan appeared in support of the application; Mr. Hesketh appeared to watch the case on behalf of John Lamb. —John Lamb deposed : I have made a proof of debt against Machattie's estate for £823 14s. That amount is justly due from Machattie to myself. I produce the promis sory note from myself to Machattie., who gave me his acknowledgement that it was for his accommodation that the bill was drawn, and that he was to retire it when due. The witness was subjected to a long exami nation on the nature of his transactions with the bankrupt. Tho particulars are of no general public interest. The Court adjourned for half an hour.

POLICE COURT.—Feiday, (Before J. O'Neill, Esq., J. P.)

Impounding- Act.—W. Powley, for allow ing a horse to wander in a public place, was fined 5s and costs.

Municipal Police Act.—Denis Brett, for not having his name on his dray, was fined 5s and costs.

Licensing- Act.—W. Dudley, pleading guilty to not having had his lamp lighted outside his hotel, and was fined Is and costs.

Steat-tng- pbom a Dwemjng. -Thomas Curtis was charged with breaking into the dwelling-house of B. McDonald, and stealing therefrom a gold watcli and other articles. Bemanded till Monday.

Thbeatening Language.—Aim Crouin was charged by Joanna Murphy with using abusive language. Mr. Macgregor for the prosecution. . Complainant deposed to the circumstances, •which were of the ordinary kind in a woman's family feud. Defendant going into the box, fully admitted the accu sation, with additions. Ordered to find se curity in £10 to keep the peace for three monthi.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Friday.

[Before Thomas Beckbam, Esq., R.M.] Judgments toe tiih Plain tiffs. — T. S. Morrin v. Uriah Glover, £5 3a. Gd. N. W. Massey (Administrator of) v. Gladstone Gold Mining Company, £2 125.; same v. British Ensign G-old Mining Company, £8 7s. lid.; W. Harfeed v. Dennis Kelly, £5 18s. ; Major Smith v. Henry Mitchell, £13 12s. Bd.; Henry Hill and Son v. Thomas Lucas, £2 19s. 6d.; D. McGregor Hay v. W. J. Parker, £2 ; Robt. Codley v. James Wilson, £18 4<s. 6d. Cases Adjoubwed.— J. C. Morriu v. T. T. Hull, £6 12s. lOd. ; David Hay v. Robert Graham, goods, £14 Is. 6d. j N. W. Massey (administrator of) t. Chantrey Harris, £9 9s. 6d., cash advanced ; David K. CJarkson v. J. Harris, £4, 17s. 9d. 5 B. N. Jones v. O'Brien and Lord, £12 13s. 4d., salary ; North Island Gold Mining Company 7. Burtt; same v. Faulkner. DEFENDED CASKS. Carey, Gilhes, Htotee and Co. t. P. A. SINCI/AIU. —Claim, £12 175., balance of nc count.—Mr. Rees and Mr. J. B. Russell for the plaintiff, My. James Russell for the de fence, —The point in dispute wa3 the sale of house, which the defendant was alleged to have purchased but refused to receive after wards. —Judgment for the plaintiff. David Arthur V. Laubence Kobfbtscct. —Claim, £& 10s., for rent. Mr. Kisslhig for the defence. The plaintiff not having the Court fees, the case was put back, when the defendant lent the plaintiff the hearing fees. A nonsnit was recorded.

John Cole and Co. v. Matthew Barry. —Cluim, £5, for cash lent. Mr. Kissling for the defendant. The defence Was that the money had been paid. A nonsuit was re corded.

This was all the business

THAMES.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

THIS DAY

HAEBOUE VIEW AND MOUNT PLEASANT CEUSHINGS.

POINT EUSSELL CASE.—JUDG MENT FOE PLAINTIFF.

The crushing of ten tons from the Harbour View, Coromandd, is com pleted with the splendid result of 83 ozs. retorted gold. The Mount Pleasant have got 5 ozs. from their last, crushiug. In the case of Hart v. Point Enssell G.M.C. The assessors have given judgment for plaintiff with costs, and ordered to flume the creek.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'SAMSON.'

RECEPTION

of the

PRINCE AT TAURANGA.

FIGHTING- BETWEEN THE AEAWAS and NG-AETEEANGHS.

The p.s. Samson arrived from Tauranga this morning, having left on the previous day. Captain Mundle informs us that the Luna with His Excellency the G-overnor, H.R. T i

the Duke of Edinburgh, and suite, arr-L~ safely at Tauranga on tho 13th inst. The day was observed as a general holiday, and everybody turned out to receive the Royal party, a large number of natives being present. The Gate Pa and several other places of in-

tercst were visited. The party left Maketu on Thursday. A disturbance occurred at Tau ranga on Thursday, which will probably ter minate with fatal results. A large body of natives —Arawas and Ngaiterangi — had as sembled to sco the Prince, and immediately after his departure, one of the Arawas struck one of the other tribe, when a general fight took place, in which a.Mr. Swan, of the Con-

stabalary, was knocked down insensible. Seve ral natires received very ugly blows, some of which will very probably prove fatal. The Constabulary were ultimately called out, and the natives returned home.

The wife and child of a bullock-driver named Tie, living at Waipori diggings, were found dead in their bedroom early one morn ing. The mother, who was rather a heavy woman, was lying on the top of the child, which was in its cradle by the side of the bed, and both were quite dead. The woman is said to have been addicted to strong liquors, and had been the worse for drink a day or two previous.

A youth named Baily has hanged himself at Chris tchurch.

The Wellington Independent says : — "We understand that the Hon. W. Gisborne has received a requisition from a number of electoi'S of the Manawatu to stand for that district, but that ho was forced to decline, as he had already received a requisition from Tai'anaki to stand for Egmonfc, and had ar ranged to accept it."

CRIMINAL ASSAULT.

'!his affcornoon Mr. 'J homns Wilson Garlick has been arrested on warrant and taken to tlte lock up on a charge of rape, allowed 1o have bce:i committed on Susan Mary Crilberd, a. child of twch~e years, in the month of July last. We understand that the uncle of the girl is the informaut. 'J he case will come on in the Police Court to-morrow.

BOAT ACCIDENT AT WAN GAROA.

14 NATIVES DROWNED

We learn, by the arrival of the Sunbeam, that fourteen natives were drowned at Wangaroa on Monday last. The natives had been on a visit, and were returning to their homes at tho North Capo.

BOAT ACCIDENT AT NGA RURU.

TWO EUROPEANS DROWNED

Information was received tlii's morning of the capsizing of a small boat at Ngururu. Two men, sawyers, were leaving for Mata pori. The men never reached their destina tion, and the boat has been found bottom up.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

The Council sat last night till 11 o'clock, and disposed of a great deal of busiunes. Besides a number of questions the atten tion of the Council will be devoted to tho Estimates, and the Bill relating to Licens ing, Highways, Harbour, Education, and the Kaipara Railway.

TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW ZEALAND.

Feliow Colonists, —In the very probable event of a general European war, by which our existence as aa almost independent colony of the British Empire may be imperilled, (he question naturally arises in wliafc stale of defence and preparation are we to meet and repel attack ? To commence with the cavalry : Is there in either island a properly armed, drilled, and mounted troop ? I have had 6ome opportunity of seeing this branch of the service during the last ten years, and I have no hesitation in saving that, except ill one instance, —a troop in the North Island—there is not a man who goes properly armed oveu to the inspection parades. The consequence is, that instead of being taught the use of their arms on horseback and made available as mounted riflemen, they come to parade dressed in purple flannel and bombnzine, carrying only a sword, leaving their revolvers and carbines at home, from inability to use them. Nor do they as a body shine in manoeuvres. Who that a1 tended the last Queen's birthday parade, will forget the ridiculous figure cut by the cavalry drawn up in line! On the crest of a hill to bo unsaddled by the first fire of the supposed enemy, from the hill, not two hundred yards in their front. If the public like these sham fight exhibitions, the movements should be prepared so as to bo as like the reality as possible, and not a ridiculous farce._ If a Volunteer Artillery force is raised in the colony, it should be an efficient one, and the gnns properly housed with the limbers and wagrgons, which should, on all occasions, be on parade. 1 have never yet seen tho waggons out with the guns on any occasion, they being left behind to rot from exposure and neglect. The material for having good infantry rifle corps is better, as regard the physique of the men, in New Zealand than any other colony ; but who will say conscientiously that there is a company properly armed, equipped, and drilled, so as to be able to take the field against a civilised foe to-morrow? A little more skirmishing drill, with supports and reserves at proper distances, not huddled, as they generally are, in a heap, with only ten or twenty yards between eitherbody will show less of the barrack yard drill, and make the men more efficient when called on in earnest. What is wanted nt the present time is the meeting for consecutive drill of as many men as can be conveniently got together of all arms of the service. They should bo taught to work to gether, both in camp and in the field, and a fcvi'tvnitrM <"t'*--- •** •tJ-'Ai.vfcfrSljAjS^i'c-ciio- MANILLA. BPJolonists feel confid - i , r^e .few than the present ridiculous t*sVsloin, which, if continued, will expose us to 'oe helplessly plundered by requisitions from any armed ship an enemy may choose to send against us. The enormous amount placed for defence on tho estimates should provide the colony with at least 3000 infantry, 500 cavalry, and 500 artillery, to be on pay and drill for a month in the year, instead of which it is frittered away chiefly in the vast charge for the Coa stabulavy—whims of Gisborne and McLean, which never yet have proved, under the pre sent system of auy use but to bully old women whoso cows are at large, or whose goats have suapped their picket lashings. XXX.

/. Cosgrave and Co. beg to inform the public that there is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. It is neces sary it should be so as Auckland is not in the*flourishing position it was twelve months ago ; it is like all goldfield cities, suffering under a recovery, the working classes are more nu merous and money less plentiful. Therefore, the prices of drapery and clothing must come down to suit the times. The population must have clothing suitable Jor an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have met the crisis, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that h%ve reigned hers for years past. They are determined the, people shall be clad and that cheaply ; a great chance teas offered lately, the stock of a large importer of drapery ivas in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive andvaluable sale of drapery takes place This Day. — \_Advt.~]

THE EVENING JTAII, DECEMBER 16,1870.



NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. Plllt'PS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and AUCKLAND—leaving the Whau ..t 8 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 5 p.m. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. November 4, 1870



T"TT"AISITED at the Criterion Dining Rooms, 101 Queen-street—soo CUSTOMERS to visit and test the quality cf the vian.l supplied. All meals Is. each.—A. H. HotrGH ton, Proprietor.



WANTED -A HOUSEKEEPER.-A » J ply office of this paper. P'! WANTED— Several good hands f or bowing Machine work j also, f our Apprentices; good wages.—Apply 0 T) v L'J'AU'B Shirt Manufactory, Mount-street.. WANTED-A GOOD TAILOIMbTthe country.—Apply to Mr. Hogaijth at Messrs. A. Clarke and Son's. ' WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description • executed at the Evening Stab Office, with neatness and despatch. WANTED— A Respectable Orphan GIRL as Nurse, in a small family. Be« ferenees required. Wages moderate.—Apply to Mrs. C. F. Htjlme, St. Stephen's .Road Parnell. ' ~ WANTED— DRESSMAKERS. — Apply to Mrs. Eaglesiji, 40, Wellesley. street. None but good hands need apply. WANTED,— ONE THOUSAND PUR. CHASERS of HERBERT H SMITH'S PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS.—Note the Address: High-stbekt, Top of SaheYabd as Brown and Bakket's. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens Made and Re paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting Fixed, and Machinery Repaired. mENDERS are required for the PAINT- J_ ING of a House in Somerset Plaoe, Howe-sti-eet. Specifications may be seen on application to Joseph McCattgiiy, on the premises, any evening after 6 o'clock. T O LE T, THE OFFICE lately occupied by tl:e Evening Stab, next .Bank of New Zea land. FOR SALE—A single oared OUTRIGGER, —Apply to Mr. Claee, Boatbuilder, Customhouse-street. A DECIDED BARGAIN. mO NEW-COMERS.—4O Acres of Kino JL Bush LAND, well adapted for Farm purposes ; price £25. There is a good supply of Flax on tho Land. —Apply to " B," Stab Office. An early-application will oblige. LOST, IN Queen-street, Small Rough Terrier DOG, with scar on off hip, any person detaining him will be prosecuted. Either return him to Royal Mail Hotel, or take him off the chain, he will find his way hovne. LOST, J> ETWEEN top of Parnell and Music Hall, J a Gold NECKLACE (Indian), with small Embossed Locket attached.—Finder will be rewarded by bringing the same to the Earning Stab Office. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. ANNUAL GATHERING. m ■ ' ' )' THE Games in connection with the above Society will lake place at Newmarket, on tho 2nd and 3rd January, 1871. J. C. LOGGIE, Secretary... A SELECT BALL WILL take place at. the City Hall on BOXING NIGHT.—FuII particulars in future advertisement. TO NEW ARRIVALS. WANTED,— A PARTNER in a good paying Manufacturing Business. Very small capital required. Apply to F. G. Ewington, QueeiTstreet. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE. mniS (FRIDAY) E VENINGK Complimentary Benefit to MB. .TAS. A. SOUTH, previous to bis departure for Sydney. Part I.- THE WIFE'S STRATAGEM. Pabt 11. OLIO OF ODDITIES. Pabt 111. SCENES FROM TDE "HUNCHBACK." To conclude with a Select Dance. mO ¥1. SWANSON, Esq., M.P.C. We, the undersigned electors of Newton, request << you to allow yourself to be nominated as a represen tative of this district in the General Assembly at we ensuing election, and we engage to use our influenca to secure your return. Thomas T. Masofleld (And 214 others). TO THOMAS MASEFIBLD, Esq., AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. Gextt.emtcn,—l thank you for the honor you have done ny;, and in reply have to state that, if elected, i will do ray bost for your interests. _.„ W. SWANSON. , , TO THE HONORABLE JTJLIrt VOGEL. / Sib,—We tho undersigned, Electors of the ClFjr'?f Auckland East, request that yon will allow yourseiii" bo put in nomination to represent our district ii] i« General Assembly, at the forthcoming General sec tion, and we pledge ourselves to do our wino"^ securo your election.—We are, sir, your oDecuen* servants, (Signed by about 290 Electors.) /~N ENTLEMEN", — I have much \JC pleasure in complying with your .flat, t. e"s . request. I will take an early opportunity of address ing you. I am, gentlemen, x ours nuuifully, -„_.» JULIUS VOGEL. Auckland, October 18,1870.