SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

Hrro, s.s., 750 tons, T. Logan, commander, from Sydney smd Melbourne. Tnurnngft, »•»., G? iom> Cllll ™> fl>om Tnumnga. _, „ . June, schooner, 37 ton?, Moller, from Taurnncn. _ „.,, -, M i randa, cutter, :13 tuns, from Bay of Islands v. ilh conls. , Eul.'.r, cutler, 30 tons, frum Bay of Islands.

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Hero, from Melbourne:—l case saddlery, S. lTyams , 1 bag corca % Cornelius Day ; 23 pkgs. machinery, Tookey Mining Co.; 1 pulley wheel, Imperial Crown Co. ; I case;, Galligan & Wilso:. ; 1 ditto, Ooombes and Johnson; 2 ditto, H. Joseph; 1 ditto, Mo^es Bros.; 40 half-chests tea, W. J. Vance and Co. ; 10 ditto ditto, 23 cases, 3 coils rope, Stone Bros.; 50 boxes tea, L. T). Nathan and Co.; 5 drums oil, K. Prosser & Co. ; 2 cases, T Phillipsou; 4 plcgs. farm implements, 1 horae, Hammond ; 2 cases, 8 boxes, 6 i-boxes tobacco, T. rhillips ; G cases ditto, 1 ditto niffavs, Close Bros.; .5 tanks malt, H. S. Meyers ; 1 case plate glass, W. PMllipps and Son; 15 bags pepper, W. Gregg & Co.; 8 hhds ale, 2 qr.-casks port and sherry, Ji. Notman; 2 qr.-casks sherry, 2 ditto port, 4o cases Colonial wine, order ; 7 kegs, 1 bag bolts, .1 canvas package, Eraser & Tmne ; 2 trunks boots, Cater; 70 pkgs., 2 cases castor oil, Stuart & Co.; 10 pkgs., 24 lengths iron pipe, Boylan; 7 pkgs., J. McLeod; 8 ditto, 1 parcel, W. Williams; 37 pkgs., F. Word; 1 case, J. & J. Dickey ; 402 ash felloes, 9 pkgs., Cousins & Atkins ; 3 cases, 9 nests tubs, T. and H. Morrin ; 4 pkgs., E. Porter & Co. ; 1 case, Newman & Ewen ; 3 pkgs., Gee & Potter ; 1 case tobacco, 1 do cigars, G. Walker ; 5 nests tubs, 1 case, P. A. Philips ; 2 cases, T. H, Hall ; 2 boxes, Bank N.Z.; 1 box, Mrs. Junor ; 1 truss, T. Barlow ; 1 parcel, H. Williams ; 1 do, J. T. Garlick ; 1 do, Key. D. Bruce ; 6 head cattle, order. From Sydney : 1 case, Ireland Bros. ; 2 trusses tweed, G. Thorne ; 1 cas3 picture frames, W. Watts ; 1 pkg., J. W. Hoare ; 1 paper parcel, Bank N. Z. ; 1 cask, L. Samuel; 2 drums soft soap, Anderson and Garlick ; 2 bundles flour bags, Stone Bros.; 1 box, Mrs. James Henderson ; 1 ensa biscuits, S. Brown; 37 cases fruit, S. H. Smith ; 26 do do, N. Marsh ;29 do do, G. Sibbin; 83 do do, 75 half-cases, Williams ; 2 buggies, 2 Han sotne cabs, 60 bags sugar, 50 tierces beef, 1 omnibus, order ; 1 parcel, Mrs. Brackenbuiy. —Cruickshank, Smart & Co., a-ents.

ARRVAL OF THE HERO.

The fine s.s. Hero, T. Logan, Esq., com mander, arrived in harbour this morning from , Sydney, bringing the English telegrams. She left Sydney and cleared the Heads at 5.50 p.m. on the 16th instant; rounded the North Cape at 5.45 p m. on the 24th, and arrived iv Auck land harbour at 6.20 a.m. on the 25th. She experienced strong easterly winds and thick dirty weather, head sea and accompanied with rain, until the 19th, when it increased to a ottle with strong squalls and a tremendous SCO. J llOVtf titlO Ship M> Itoio 0-puna.man.u.r-apMV night of the 20th. sea g ing very high nil the time with very fierce 3qualls and heavy showers of rain at intervals, the vessel shipped much •water. On the 21st weather more moderate, but a heavy head sea continuing with occa sional ftrong squalls and showers of rain until the 23rd, when, at midnight, made the Three Kings ; from thence light variable winds and fine weather with smooth water till arrival in hai'bour, having anchored under Eanigtoto until daylight this morning. We are indebted to Mr. 11. W. Cogswell, purser, for full files of Australian papers. Passengebs : — From Melbourne : — Mrs: A. Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Macrae and child, Mra. J. Solomon and infant, Mrs. Cramond and child, Mis 3 Pegler and 3 children, Messrs. Hammond, Hussey, Dalzell, Nichols, A. Groves, and 4 in the steerage. From Sydney : —Saloon : Misses J. Butterfield, Maraden (2), Mr. A. Levi, and 8 in the steer ago.

The lighter ITearnaught, a useful vessel of 50 tons register, is advertised to let, particu lars to be had of Mr. Niccol, agont.

We understand that the p.s. Luna will leave the harbor this evening, in command of Cap tain Fairchild, for the East Coast.

Tattkanga.—The s.s. Taurauga returned from Tanranga this morning, having loft on the previous evening at 4.30. She experienced light S. and S.E. winds with heavy rain. Passengers —Messrs. Chadwick, lv Torris, Major Main, and 30 others.

The schooner Ivanhoe, from Mongouui, brings 14 tcm3 gum and 5,000 feet sawn timber for Me3srs. Owen & Grvaham. Passengers— Messrs. Yate3, Hall, Elder, and Grover. The American whaler Louisa, 10 months out, had arrived with 200 barrels oil.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVED.- March 25. Storm Bird, s.s., 68 tons, P. Doile, from Wellington and Southern ports.

ARRIVAL OF THE STORM BIRD.

The N.Z.S.N. Company's s.s. Storm Bird, Captain Doile, arrived in the Manukau this morning. Passengers : —Mr. Davis, Miss Northcroft, Mr. Earnharn, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Moherly and two children, Mr. Sims, and Mr. Parker.

Cabgo : —Transhipped ex Tararua, at Wel lington : 2 cases, Bonnington; 1 case, Cook eon. From "Wellington : 1 case drapery, War word ; 280 coils wire, ISO pkgs. sundries, Sheath. From Wanganui: 50sbiep, 28 pkg;., order; 1 parcel, Tingey; 1 box, Black j 5 sacks guano, Cruickshank, Smart & Co. From Taranaki: 1 sack grass seed, A. Bai-nes; 4 pkgs., A. Buckland ; 2 kegs and 2 cases but ter, Clark and Thompson; 2 cases, Barnes ; 2 cases, T. Dare.

SYDNEY.

ARRIVALS. March 10.—Novelty, barque, from Auckland,

DEPARTURES. March 8. —H.M.S.S. Blanche, for Brisbane. March 10.—Kate, barque, for Auckland.

NEWCASTLE.

DEPARTURES.

March 10.—P. C. E., barque, Sampson, for Auckland, with 360 tons coal, 10 tons coke.

MELBOURNE.

DEPARTURES. March 10.—Moa, brig, Robertson, for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

0. Arthur and Son report the following prices realised at their sale on Wednesday : — Iron half tester bedsteads, 60s to 62s fid ; iron stump bedsteads, 31s ; wood bedsteads, 16s to 18s ; colonial couches, 7s 3d to 9s 6d ; cane chairs, 3s 6d to 9s 3d : wood chairs, 4s 6d to 4s 9d ; stuffed chairs, 6s to 6s 6d ; palliasses, 18s j easy chairs, 10s to 19s ; smoking chaii-3, 8s 6d ; telescope stand, 6s 9d ; oil cloth, 3s 6d per yard ; velvet pile hearth rugs, 9s to 16s each; tapestry hearth rugs, 8s 6d ; brass curtain rods and rings, 12s each ; chest draw ers, 46s to 60s ; lOin plates, 3s 9d to 4s dozen ; Bin plates, 2s 7d to 3s 3d ; 6in plates, 2s Id ; 4in plates, Is lOd ; mngs, 43 3d ; large mugs. 2s to 2s Id each ; small mugs, 6d each.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Shortland-street. Maim for the undermentioned places will close as follow :— For Shortland , this day, at 5 p.m. ; and to morrow, at 9 30 a.m.' & 530 p m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Hero, to-morrow, at 12 (noon). For Kawau, per Sovereign of the Seas, to-morrow, at 4 p m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per p.s. Tau ranga, to-morrow, at 4.30 p.m. Mails per s.s. Wouga Wonga will close on Saturday, 3rd 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. \ia San Francisco, at 1 p.m. Late letters for the United Kingdom, bear ing a fee of 6d.. in addition to the postage will be received till 1.30 a.m. Note—The rates of postage chargeable on letters sent via San Francisco, are the same as those on letters sent via Suez. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. FRIDA Y, MARCH 25, 1870.

In consequence of the arrival of the Hero bringing the English and Continental tele grams, which we give in extenso, together with Australian intelligence, we are obliged to hold over our leader, together with some local and general news and correspondence.

THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The A. S. N. Company's fine steamer Williams was to leave Sydney on the 19th or 20th instant for this port. She was advertised in the Sydney Herald to take her departure immediately after receiving the Auckland portion of the English Mail on board. The "Williams may be expected here about Sunday next.

There were no police cases this morning, the only items being two informations for a breach of the slaughter-house regulations, one against Andrew Pollock, and the other against William Messenger. The Court was again kept waiting for neerly half-au-hour for the atten dance of a second Justice, and Mr. Brookfield, the Grown Prosecutor, said it was useless call ing the attention of the Justices to the fact; but he would be compelled to refer the matter to the Attorney General, in which opinion Mr. Joy fully concurred. The nuisances are feeling the broom The Ligar Canal, the delight of the residents up town is about to sutler simultaneously with the Intake. An attack has been made on this cradle of cholera and fever, under the direc tion of Mi. Allwvight, Inspector of Works, the result of which we shall watch with great interest.

AMUSEMENTS.

NEW CITY HALL.

We would again remind our readers that to-night is the last night but one of these celebrated performers, and should strongly recommeud all to pay a visit to them before they leave, as otherwise they will miss a treat they are not likely to have again in this city for some time to come.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

There was an excellent house last evening for the farewell benefit of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hull. The popular play of " Our American Cousin" was as successful as ever. Mr. Hall, as Asa Trenohard, fully sustained his previous reputation in that character. Mary Meredith (Mrs. J. L Hall) and Florence Trenchard (.Mrs, W. H. Newton) divided the honors, and were often applauded; they were also treated with boquets at the conclusion of the piece. The burlesque of " Faust,' went well To-night we are pleased to see the m amgement will again produce the " Comedy of Errors" and the burlesque of the "Field of the Cloth of Gold.

LATEST PROM TAURANGA.

OPOTIKI BLOCKADED

MAOEI INCENDIARIES

[I?EOJt 01JJ1 OWN UORBESPONDENT.]

Tattraxga, March 24

Last night a large stack of hay belonging to Captain Sturfc, on the road to the G-ate Fa, and remote from any habitation was burnt down. Ifc is believed to have been the doings of Hau Haus, a large number of Maoris having heen seen hauging about the town suspiciously after dark. Two nights since a rocket or something similar was seen by the sentries on the Waimapu, ascending in the direction of the Gate Pa, about ten o'clock at night. The source and purport of the signal are quite un known. Opotiki is now completely invested by the Hau"Hau forces. Hemmed in by al most inaccessible mountains, approachable from the interior, only by diflicu.lt and intri cate passes, known only to the canibal inhabi tants of the mountains, its position will always be exposed til 1 the mountainers are exterminated The road between this and Opoliki is stopped at Ohioa, the scene of the murder of Mr. Bennet White. This has ever been a place of terror to travellers, passed at full gallop by mail troopers and soldiers with arms at half cock and capped—the overbangiug cliff giving terrible advantage to an attacking party. The passage is now barred, and Opotiki is in a shite of actual blockade.

ARRIVAL OF THE STORM BIRD.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

The s.s. Storm Bird arrived in the Manukau this morning. We take the following from papers received: — Wellington-, March 21. Major Brown, oi.e of the members for Tara uaki, has resigned his seat in the General Assembly. A deputation from the commitlee appointed at tbeTricker meeting, held a few days ago, hud an interview with the Government to-day, on the subject of Tricker's imprisonment. Mr. Gishorne promised he would give a reply on the return of Mr. Fox from Auckland.

DUNEDIN.

March 18th. Otago furnishes nine representatives for the Colonial prize firing; highest score, 50.

TARANAKI.

March 23

An inquest was held yesterday, at the school-house, Beil Block, before Josiali Flight, Esq., Coroner, on the body of a female infant, «.v.w.i. ]..wi u»~~ s^ixnd last, in .a house m the occupation ~oT "Atlffle Grcemvay.

The jury after hearing the evidence retired and after an absence of about half-an-hour rturned with the following verdict: —

" That the infant female child now lying dead at the Hau Village, was the child of Annie Green way, and that the death was caused by suffocation ; but there is no evi dence before the jury, to show how or by what means the suffocation look place."

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

HEAVY FLOODS.

LOSS OF LIFE.

WINDSOR. March 9, 4 p.m. It has been raining heavily since last night. The river has risen several feet, and fears are entertained of a flood. 6 p.m. The river is now ten feet above highwater mark, and rising about, a foot an hour. The rain continues. March 10. Raining heavily. River rose about live feet during the night. It is now .fifteen feet above the usual level, but seems to be slowly going down. Low lands around South Oreck are under water.

URALLA.

March 9

Mr- G-eorge Western, storekeeper and gold buyer, at the Rocky River, had his store broken into lust night, and was robbed of gold to the value of £150, besides some valuable papers.

TUMUT.

March 9,

Another rich quartz reef has been disco vered east of Turnut. Three and a half tons, crushsd at Adelong, realised 30 ozs. 5 dwts. 12 grs. Much excitement prevails.

POET MACQUARIE.

March 9

With the exception of two days, it has been raining since Saturday vvec-k. Rivers and creeks flooded, and a fresh in the Hastings.

WEST MAITLAND.

I 17th Incessant rain all night and this morning. At 8.30 this morning river twenty feet four inches above high water rnork and still rising. Flood-gates standing well 10.53 a.m. The rain is decending steadily. The river is nearly bank high, and it is feared a heavy flood is impanding The flood-gates at Wallis Creek at present stand the force of the water ■ bravely. The river up here has risen 22 feet 4 i inches. | Dr. Liddell's groom fell from a balcony and was killed. The body of a man was found drowned in the creek. The flood gates across Wallis Creek are entirely washed away. The Victoria bridge is also much injured, and likely to be destroyed.

At Muswellbrook river bank high. At Murrurundi district all round flooded. At Tamworth river rising. _ g At Gunnedah river bank high; raining. At Armidale country flooded. March 12. At 9 a.m. the river was 27 feet 11 inches above the ordinary level, and up to the East Maitland bar, oozing through the embank ment. It is level with the embankment at Horseshoe Bend, and is rising fast in Louth Park and other places. 4 p. m. The embankment at the Horseshoe Bend has been swept away, and the river is rushing in furionssy ; several houses are submerged, but no lives have been lost. The river is still slowly rising. The destruction of pro perty is terrible. The weather is now fine, but all business is suspended. „ . . March 13. It has been raining since daybreak. The river is up 28 feet 2 inches, and it is still rising slowly The remains of the floodgates prevent vast quantities of water from flowing up the creek, hence there is a slow rise of lock water. The water is two feet deep on the East Maitland road, and everything looks very serious.

MELBOURNE.

February 9th. ■ ■ A Supply Bill to the extent of half a mil lion lias been passed. The estimates contain items of £1200 for marking the boundary between Victoria and New South Wales, £4,000 for clearing the Murray, and £5,000 for new industries. The' Dane is the great favorite for the Cup. Mauritius advices speak favorably of the crops. The budget debate is on. and will probably last all night. In the case of Messrs- Bowman & Co., tea merchants whose liabilities are £9000, the creditors decided upon sending the estate into the Insolvent Court, which will necessi tate the resignation of Mr. Bowman's seat fox- Maryborough. The Board o£ Trade recommend that all obnoxious trades should be removed to Fishermen's Bend, Hobson's Bay. A co-operative company is being organised for the purchase of Williams's Coach Factory. Maize, 3s. 4d. to 3s. 5d.; flour, £11; wheat, 4s. 9d. to 55., but few transactions. There were some sales of country Hour at £10 15s. Arrived. —HM.S. Virago. Charon is dead. Mr. Grant has given notice of motion to the effect that Victoria shall communicate with the other colonies with a view to the construction of a railway to the Gulf of Car pentaria. The last returns show that there are 100,000 scabby sheep in Victoria. The mission vessel Dayspring has been overhauled ami. relaunched. A post mortem examination of the race horse Charon shows that the vertebrae were shattered. Amongst the rumours of failures, malting firms are spoken of ; but it is stated arrange ments have been made to prevent suspension. It is considered the worst is now over. An agent of English capitalists is now offering to lend money for Government re productive works.

RAGGED SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The committee appointed at the public meeting held on Monday evening last, to inaugurate a Ragged School Society, met yesterday afc the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wellesley street. 'ihe Bishop of Auckland pre sided, and there was a full attendance of members of the committee. Discussion ensued as to the name and objects of the Society, and the necessity for obtaining correct information of the extent of the evil to be remedied, preparatory to deciding upon any precise form of action, or asking the public for funds. With this view a resolution was carried, that it is necessary to obtain an account of the number of children within the city of Auckland between the ages of six and twelve who do not attend any day school, together with the occupation of their parents. We print the resolutions below. It was resolved to request his Honor the Superintendent to aid in ob taining this information, and to become one of the vice-presidents of the Society.

Proposed by Mr. A. Boabdman, and seconded by the Rev. J. T. W. Davies, 'That steps betaken to obtain a census of the children within the city of Auckland, above six and under twelve years of age, such information to include the occupation of parents, showing whether either or both parents are dead, the number of boy 3 being distinguished from the number of girl?, whe ther they attend day schools, and if any be criminals, and that his Honor the Superin tendent be requested to give the aid ot the police in obtaining this census.' Proposed by Mr. W. Rattray, and seconded by the Rev. J. W. Deane, ' That information bo requested from his Honor the Superintendent as to whether there are any endowments available for the purposes of founding and maintaining an Industrial School and Reformatories.'

Proposed by Mr. Upton, seconded by Mr. Boabdman, • Thai the Secretaries be re quested to invite his Honor the Superin tendent to become Vice-President of the Association.'

Proposed by the Rev. J. W. Deane, and seconded by Mr. Q-. W. Owen, ' That Messrs. W. C. Daldy and Archibald Clark, with W. Ball anl G-. Thome, be requested to become members of the committee.'

Moved by the Eev. W. J. Deane, seconded by Mr. W. Ratxijay, ' That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr. Sommervell for his kind offer in reference to the building in Durham-street, and that he be requested to defer action in the matter for the present.1

Proposed by the Key. J. T. W. Davies, seconded by Mr. W. Rattray, 'That the Secretary be requested to undertake all necessary expenses on behalf of the Com mittee.'

The meeting then separated

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. "HERO," WITH THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

The powerful s.s. Hero arrived in harbour this morning from Sydney bringing the Eng lish telegrams.

[FTtOM THE " S. M. HEBALD's" KING- G-EOBQE's

SOUND SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

Adelaide, Tuesday, March 15. The branch steamer Rangatira, Captain Fitzsiinmons, arrived at Glenelg at 6 30 a.m. The down passage to the Sound occupied 97 hours, and the upward passage 120 hours. The E.M.S. Geelong arrived at the Sound at 2 a.m. on the 10th instant, and would leave for Melbourne at noon.

The Avoca arrived at the Sound on the 7th, and sailed at 3 p.m. for Galle. Passed g-ebs.—For Sydney : Mr. and Mrs, Murray, Mr. and Mrs. M.Lean, Mr. and Mrs. Pinche'ay, Mr. Hedzer, Colonel Rutherford. M. Apelin, Rev. J. Collombo, M. Messieux, Messrs. J. C. Whilly, D. M'lntyre, P. L. Howiston, Martin, Roche, Hennessy, Manton, and Skeine. For Melbourne : Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Miss Orylls, Mr. and Mrs. Sturt, Messrs. C. W. Maithews, H. Watsford, Lazarus, Inglis, Hare, Prior, Jas. M:Farlane, John M'Farlane, A. Mitclielson, Sherry, Burton, Whitehouse, West, Kavanagh, J. King, P. Gough, William Dowle, P. Leckle, Gunner Tomlinson, Sergt. Murray, privates Raifer and Miller. For Adelaide : Messss. Prankerd and Green.

LATEST TELEGRAMS

London, February 16th.

The Times, February 2, publishes -a letter from Captain Coehrane, of the war steamer Petrel, dated January 9 th, stating that Dr. Livingstone had been killed. The report is sent by the inhabitants of a native town ninety days' journey from Congo River. The people accused Dr. Livingstone with bewitching their king, who died three days after Livingstone passed. They pursued Livingstone, captured him, and burned him. The news was brought by a Portuguese from Congo, where Living stone intended to emerge. Next day Sir Roderick Murchison wrote to the Times, dis crediting the report. Mr. Peabody's remains have arrived in America.

The rock obstructions in the Suez Canal are now entirely l'emoved, and large ships can pass wilh a depth of 25 feet, available through out. The transit dues on steamers are charged only for official tonnage, excluding engine-

Disturbances Have ucuui-rttO. iirriiaiis.' 3?ro parations were made to rescue Rochefort from prison 5 eight barricades were erected, and a gunsmith's shop pillaged ; many persons were injured; 200 arrests have been made ; 300 persons have been since arrested for plotting against the Government.

A conspiracy was discovered to assassinate the Emperor. Parliament was opened on February Btk. The Queen in the Royal Speech regretted her indisposition and inability to open Parliament in person; regarded the present period as one of remarkable public interest. Friendly rela tions are everywhere entertained towards Eng land, and are cordially reciprocated. There is a growing disposition to resort to mediation in case of international difference; the con ciliatory spirit displayed in recent cases encouraged confidence and the maintenance of general tranquility. The Revenue answered expectations, and a diminished charge on it would be imposed. Her Majesty trusted that inquiry would be made in regard to conducting Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, so as to provide useful materials for early legislation. Parliament would be in vited to amend the law relating to the occupa tion of land in Ireland in a manner calculated to produce good relations between different classes, and tend further to the consolidation of the Empire. Bills would be introduced for the enlargement of National Education, and provide for the naturalisation of foreigners, for dealing with the University tests at Oxford, for rating, for the transfer of land, and other subjects demanding legislation. The extend on of agrarian crime in Ireland filled Her Majesty with painful concern. Her Majesty mainly relies upon the permanent operation of wise and necessary changes of the law ; but will not hesitate to recommend special provisions if requisite for the maintenance of order. In the House of Lords, Lord Cairns criticised the Speech, and condenimed the Q-overnment policy towards Ireland as unsound, and calcu lated to excite discontent and disorder. Earl Granville replied.

In the Commons Mr. Gladstone announced that an Irish Land Bill would be introduced on the 15th February.

Mr. Disraeli affirmed that the Government were responsible for the agitations and excesses in Ireland. Mr. Gladstone defended the policy of the Government, and believed the real remedy for discontent in Ireland must be sought in devising remedial laws.

The address in reply to the Speech from the Throne was moved by Captain Egerton, and seconded by Mr. Wentworth Dilke.

The Address in reply was adopted by both Houses.

Mr. Gladstone, in introducing the Irish Land Bill on the 15th February, explained the basis Government proposed to legislate on, and denounced the perpetuity ot' tenure in land. It proposed the facilitating of prompt sules between landlord and tenant by giving the landlord the power of selling the fee simple, and advancing money to tenants to be repayable by annual instalments. It proposed the establishment of two courts, one for the arbitratijn of civil bills, and the other for the settlement of differences between landlord and tenant. When landlords evict tenants without their jurisdiction they will be compelled to pay compensation to the extent of from two to seven years rent. The tenants will be en titled to claim compensation for improvements. Landlords granting leases to tenants for 31 yeard, at rents approved of by the court, will

be exempted from claims for cono^eniation f The second reading of the bill is fi Xe j»' | March 7. Mr. Gathorne Hardy, in the absence of if, I Disraeli, from indisposition, promised to dJ. : with the measure iv a candid and concilia^ ' spirit. Mr. Cardwell introduced a bill for the p^, •! tial re-organisation of the War Office, a n j ■ took occasioa to deny that the army wasuntU a Dual Government, stating that no one ao. knowledged more explicitly than the Duke of } Cambridge that the Horse Guards was subor, ii dinate to the War Office. 1 Mr. Bright has been seriously ill, but i 8 u OTt recovered. Mr. Gladstone has anuounced his intention to introduce a separate bill regarding the ao quisition of land in Ireland, to be also ap. ' pJicable to England and Scotland. On the motion of Mr. Gladstone, the elec* tion of the convict Donovan Rossa was an* nulled. Mr. Magnire proposed to refer tli ß matter to a committee, but the original motion was carried by 301 against 8. Lord Napier of Magdala has been finally || appointed Oommauder-in-Chief of India. \ \ The cold in England is intense. Destructive gales have occurred. A prospectus has been issued by a companj '; for laying a submarine cable to Hongkong and Manila. Governor Darling is dead. The French Legislature, by 211 votes against 32, declared against giving notice of the abro. gation of the commercial treaty, pending Par> liamentary inquiry. The Government affirmed that it desired,. |: peace and considered the present friendly re lations with England as the best guarantee. !

It is proposed to reconstruct the Albert Assurance Company, aud to compromise claims.

The American Senate has authorised the ' issue of forty-five millions additional currency, " Congress has adopted the report of the Foreign Committee on the expediency of re. cognising the beligereut rights of Cuba. The Marquis of Hartington stated in the ) House of Commons that he had no control : ■■■ overrates for telegraphs to the East, but would urge on the companies that every faci lity should be giveu to the public. The Queen has appointed the Duke of ■ Edinburgh an extra Knight Grand Commander *■ of the Star of India. The Red River rebellion is becoming settled,;

Mons. Rochfort has refused to surrender to the judgment of the Court, and the Govern nient ordered his arrest. The Legislature re jected the motion, deferring his arrest till the end of the session. M. Rochefort was quitely ' arrested while going to a public meeting, which was dispersed. Mr. .burster introduced the Education Bill ; on the 16th j the bill divides England into dis tricts, aud will not interfere where education ij already sufficient; Government grants will be given to schools of all denominations on eon' dition of attaining a certain standard of efficiency; it admits a conscience clause. Districts 'will be supplied with schools by local compulsory taxation under local management, supplemented by Government grants, with central supervision and inspection. Free admission to be given to destitute children. The school boards will be empowered to frame' by-laws compelling the attendance of children of between five and twelve years of age. The ■Second. x-oa<Ung isj-flXod- for March." 14. \ .

GENERAL SUMMARY.

London, Jan. 28. The Australian mail was punctually deli vered. The Queen was suffering severely from neu ralgia, but has now recovered. The Prince of Wales had an attack of influenza. The Princess Teck was safely delivered of a son on the 9th.. The Duke of Edinburgh is receiving a magnificent reception in India. Prince Arthur is paying a visit to the United States. Parliament will assemble on February Bth. Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Disraeli issued cir culars to their followers, urging a full attend ance. Owing to the impossibility of agreement as to the appointment of a new Conservative leader, Lord Cairns holds the post at present. A final meeting of the colonists was held iv Cannon-street, January Ist, when Mr. Beau mont's resolutions were adopted. They as serted the right of the colonies to protection, and the importance of encouraging emigration, and finally that the separation of the colonies would be a capital injury to the British Em pire, to be prevented by every legitimate menus within the policy of statesmanship. The Times expresses strong opposition to the abandonment of any of the colonies. The .National Colonial Leagu *is formed on the basis of Beaumont's resolutions. The promotion of emigration will engage its attention, together with other matters. The Committee of Colonists has addressed another letter to the various colonies; they rduiit Earl Gl-ranville's despatch us fatal to the London Conference, and suggest on appointment of colonial envoyß, who might act seperately when their own colony alone is concerned, and jointly in matters of common interests. An article by Froude, iv the January num ber of Eraser's Magazine, on " England and her Colonies," contends for Government aid to emigration. Three important letters on the Colonial Question appeared in the Times, by a Cana dian writer, contending that the English position in relation to Canada is stronger than is generally imagined, and suggests an inquiry under Parliamentary sanction on the alleged causes of dissatisfaction. _ - At a meeting on the subject of the Colonial . Question and Emigration, letters were read from Mr. Carlyle, Mr. Tennyson, and Mr. Froude, forwardiug their signatures to the petition against the break-up of the British Empire. 'ike Emigration Memorial movemen^Bl* ceives earnest attention, ami eoatvibutioi?^Bc pouring in towards the fund, which ainoß^ to £20,000. Mr. Goschen gives £I<WJ Messrs. Fruliling, £1000; Mr. Margarel, £1,000; Mr. Peck, £500. Numerous large meetiugs were held, at which Government co-operation was demanded, and another large meeting was held at the Mansion House, which appointed a deputation to wait on the Queen. Professor Ga;ngee proposes to have solved the question of meftt preservation. The aui m Is are killed by inhaling carbonic oxide, and then bled ; the carcase is then dreseed as usual, and when cold placed in an air-tight chswflk6ll »

THE EVENING STAB, MARCH 25,1870.



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Accident at Kennedy's Bay.—The unfortunate man Donald Nicholson, who met with an accident by the falling of a tree a few days since at Kennedy's Bay, ! was brought up by the Keniiworth yester- ' day morning, and conveyed to the hospital,



Bankruptcy.—Mr. Shaw was examined at length yesterday. The Court was of opinion that no such fraud had been proved as would justify it iv declaring that the execution of the deed of arrange ment by the debtor was an act of bank ruptcy. His Honor declared the deed duly executed. The other business wa3 of no interest.