SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND

ARRIVALS

Centaur, brig, 188 tons, Hilton, from Lyttelton Samsoß, p.s., Mundle, from Russell.

IMPORTS

Per barque Esirella, from Liverpool: 14 bundles piper, order; 1 case, 29 bundles, 12 cases, 4 casks, 1 bundle, order ; 100 cases beer, order; 4 enses, 35 pieces machinery, J. S. Macfarlane; 50ke^s bicurbonntosoda, Harrison and Co.; 10 drums'caustic soda, 100 barrels soda ; 6 bundles paper-hangings, J. Ward ; 2 bundles, Brigcs ; 70 tons pig iron. 25 tons coke, 2 trusses leather, ,1 piano, l_box g-niges, 1 bag nails, 1250 bricks, 2 cases wine, 2 cases, Fraser and Tinne ; 50 barrels rum, order ; 20 drums caustic ?oda, order; 1 case, 60 casks, order; 25 quarter-casks, O. Jones and Co.; 150 cases stout, 200 cases beer, order ; 6 cases bedsteads, Cooley ; 2 cases machinery, 18 pieces ditto, Brown, Campbell and Co.; 1 case, 9 pieces, F. Sherff; 20 qr.-casks vinegar, Owen & Graham ; 1 case, J. H. Bouker; 1 box, R. C. Barstole ; 21 cases merchandise, 8 bales, Sargood,Son & Co.; 5 cases, 2 bales, A. Clark & Son ; 13 ditto, 57 cases, 200 boxes, 201 cases, 14 bales, Owen & Graham ; 59 ditto, 2 bales, W. G. Harrison & Co.; 30 cases, 20 kegs, 80 boxes, 20 barrels, 19 trunks, 13 bales, Owen A Graham; 553 package?, 50 bottles quicksilver, 390 ke"gs nails, 135 grindstones, 55 quarter-casks wine, 323 packages, T. and S. Morrin ; 40 barrels tar, 20 ditto pitch, 20,000 slates, 5000 fire bricks, 21 casks resin, "43 barrels soda, Owen and Graham (agents). Per brig Ceniasur, from Ljttelton. —495 sacks barley, 1130 ditto oats, 650 ditto beans, 109 ditto flour, 480 bafjs flour, 35 sacks sharps, 80 ditto bran, 27 bags floui-, 14 cases Lams and bauon, 2 kegs lard, 655 sacks wheat, G. Hutchinson, jun.—L. D. Nathan and Co., agents.

The s.s. Auckland, expected here about the 30th instant, will be dispatched for the Fijis on the sfeh prox. The Auckland will leave immediately on the arrival of the steamers Airedale and Phoebe from the South, expected here on that day. The favorite new schooner Merlin is adver tised to leave for the Fijis to-morrow. We understand that most t)f her cargo is await ing shipment, and that several passengers are already offering. The p.s. Samson arrived from Rnssell to-day, with a few tons gum and nine passengers. She reports the arrival of the whaling barque Live Oak.

The brig C< ntaur has just arrived ia har bour from Lyttelton, with grain. A schooner, supposed to be the Hebe, is signalled as we go to press.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office,

Friday afternoon

Messes. Cabey, Gilles, Hunter and Co.'s Report.—There has been a marked depression in the market, particularly in inferior stock. For good stamps there ha 3 been renewed en quiry. On Saturday, at aiiction, there was a good muster, but of inferior descriptions. Buyers of draught horses from the Thames were in attendance, but were indisposed to purchase on the terms offered by vendors, Hacks sold at from £7 to £10 ; draught horses, from £10 5s to £20. Cattle have again been brought forward in considerable numbers. The demand for, and value of, really well-bred is still sustained, but coarse and weedy stock it is almost impossible to quit, and sales, conse quently, nominah Good dairj cows are in better request, although still slow of sale, at from £10 to £12 15s; yearlings and calves sold at from £2 5s to £3 15s ; eighteen months' old heifers and steers, £4 5s to £5 ; two-year old steers, £6 2s 6d to £6 10s; three-year old, from £7 5s to £7 17b 6d. Pat beasts have been penned in ample numbers and of first-rate quality, but an evident disinclination to purchase except for im nediate requirement was exhibited by the trade, 32s 6d per 100lbs. being the maximum price. Sheep—The mar ket was moderately supplied, and met fair demand, but prices have receded, particularly for ship borne ; half-breds selling at from 13s 6d to 17s 6d. Pigs in short supply, and in good request, at 4d per Ib. Maetin Sholl's Report.—l have sold Bank of New Zealand shares at £15 ; Long Drives at £11 15s; Dauntless and Sink-to-Kise at 4s 6d ; Thames Gold Mining Company, £2 12s 6d • Shotovera, 103 to 10s 6d ; Moanatairis at 12s 9d ; and AH Nations, £2 17s. Demand for the following at quo'ations: —Bank of New Zealand, old or new, at a slight advance; New Zealand Insurance, £19 ; Shotovers, 10s ; Moanatairis, 11s 6d ; Dauntless and Sink-to- Rise, 4s ; Caledonians.at £9 10s. I have for sale—Long Drives at £11; Shotovers at 10s 6d ; Young Americans at 10s ; Inverness at 4s 3d ; Thames Gold Mining Company at £2 17s 6d ; and Caledonians at £11 10§.

Vickeksi and Ohoiiakd'b Report.—Busi ness this week has been unusually dull, and void of interest, and with the exception of small parcels of Bank shares at £14 6s, cum div., and Insurance shares at £19, our trans actions have been almost nominal. The fol lowing are about the prices prevailing in gold mining shares :— Long Drives, £11; Shotovers, 10s 6d ; Young Americans, 10a ; Inverness, 4s 3d; Belfast, 4s; Thames, £2 17s 6d ; Caledonians, £11; Junctions, 15s ; All Nations, £2 15s.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : —

For Thames, this day, at 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10 a.m and 4 p.m. For Mahurangi Heads, Central Mahurangi, and Mahurangi, per Lady Bowen, to-mor row, at 9 a.m. For Eussell and Kawakawa, per s.s. Go- Ahead, on Monday, 24th inst, at 2.30 p.m.; and per Samson, on Tuesday, 25th inst., at 3.30 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places per s.s. Hero, will close at this office on Tuesday, 25th inst., as -under :—For India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports, and Con tinent of Europe* at 1 p.m. For Aus tralian Colonies, at 2 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 2 p.m. For United Kingdom via Marseilles and Brindisi, at 2.30 p.m. For Money Orders, Registered Letters, and Newspapers, at noon. Late letters for Sydney and the United Kingdom via Southampton, bearing a fee of 3d and 6d in addition to the postage will be received till 2.30 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per s.s. City of Melbourne, will close at this office on Monday, 7th November, as follows : — For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United Sta'es of America, British Central nnd South America, British and foreign ! West Indies, and Continent of Europe via England, at 12.30 p.m. For United King dom, via San Francisco, at 1 p.m. For Money Orders, Registered Letters, and Newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for United States of America and United King dom, bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 1.31> p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing.

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The Evening Star.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1870.

The retirement of Mr. Clark from the candidature for City East has, we pre sume, left a " walk-over " for the Colonial Treasurer. But in the strong desire evinced by the constituents for having Mr. Vogel as their representative in Parliament, there is no expression of dis respect to the late member who Las so long and faithfully served this city. Mr. Clark's voice may not have been heard so often in debate as other members of tlje House, but even his enemies, if he have any, must acknowledge that in those influences which are often more potent than the wranglings of debate, he has done the work of a good and faithful member. Hard working on committees, interested and intelligent on every question that came under consideration, he has in that quiet, unobtrusive way, not in public, but in private debate, the influence of which is known to Parliament men, impressed his views on the legislation of the country ; and many a member on whose eloquence the listening house has waited, has got the credit of ideas not his own, derived from this source. A good aad faithful citizen of Auckland, and ever wakeful to the interest of the city, Mr. Clark has lost none of the esteem and confidence of those friends who have stood by him in previous election times. But the oppor tunity of having an influential Executive Minister was irresistible, and constituen cies are invariably selfish. And we have no hesitation in saying that a large number who signedjthat overwhelming requisition to Mr. Vogel did so with a feeling of pain, and sincere regret that it must seem like a reflection on Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark appears to have previously enter tained desires of retiring from public life, so that m his withdrawal from a contest he experiences no pain. But we believe it would be a source of general regret iv the city should he carry those desires into effect. His experience, and faithfulness, and general worth in all relating to parliamentary proceedings, cannot -'be spared in the new House of Re

presentatives. And, in an Assembly where there will neces arily be such a large proportion of raw recruits practising the" goose-step in debate, the influence of experience and prudence will be invaluable. We believe we but give expression to a general feeling when we hope that a movement may be set on foot for returning Mr. Clark to Parliament The district of Eden has been represented by a gentleman whose interests and resi dence are now in a Southern Province, and the Auckland Province cannot afford to commit its interests to the care of other than the true sons of Auckland. In the Eden district, and with those having in terests there, Mr. Clark is exceedingly esteemed, and we are confident that a requisition to him would, in that elccto rate, receive such an amount of support as would ensure his return.

At the Prince of Wales Theatre, last night, '' Romeo and Juliet" was successfully pro duced. There was a good house. To-night will be acted the comedy of " She Stoops to Conquer." No small interest is manifested by a crowd around the window of Mr. Henrich Kolm, jeweller, Queen-street, excited by the mons trous silver watch and chain of the giant Chang The machine, the gift of Queen Vic toria, is as big as a small clock, and must re quire a rather strong material in Chang's vest pocket to bear its weight. The giant's boots are to be exhibited to-day, at Mr. Fu gate's, and it,is rumored that his breeches and

other articles of personal adornment are to be shown somewhere else ; while the giant him self will soon make his appearance on the boards of the Prince of Wales.

As will be seen from another column, Mr. John Williamson seeks re-election as repre sentative of Auckland, City West. As there are rumours of Mr. Gillies and other candi dates being in the field, we shall defer remarks on the represantation of the distric-t till a fu ture occasion.

A nasty accident occurred yesterday in Syinonds-street. About half-past five o'clock Mr. Macready was driving in a buggy near the Roman Catholic burying-ground, accompanied by Mis. Macready and Mrs. Home and child, when the boll came out of the shaft and the buggy capsized, throwing out the whole of the occupants. The child was the only member of the parly who escaped unhurt, the others being all much shaken and bruised, and the trap was smashed to pieces. We have frequently called attention to the dangerous condition of the road about this point, and cannot but think it most extraordinary that a road carry ing so much traffic should be left in such a state.

'! he usual weekly parade of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers was held last evening, at the Drill-shed. There was a very godd attend ance, and the evolutions of the members were creditably performed.

A meeting of the creditors of William Hume is advertised to be held at the Supreme Court on the 27th inst.

There were 39 applications for the office of Inspector of Mines at the Thames. Yesterday was the la3t day for sending in applications.

AUCKLAND NAVAL VOLUN TEERS.

The first practice of this corps took place this morning at 5 o'clock, in Fort Britomart. Present : Captain Guilding (in command), Dr. Wyatt Watling, Lieutenants Le Eoy und L. D. Nathan, Acting Sub-Lieutenant T Whitaon, and thirty-five petty officers and men, with Instructor Broughton. Major Tisdall was present during the firing. Eleven rounds of shot and shell were fired at a dis tance of 1400 yards, and with excellent effect, every shot being well directed ; and it was evident that, if tho men progress as they have commenced, they will stand a good chanoe for the colonial prizes. Part only of the battery was engaged, but the whole battery will be at work on next practice day. After drill, the men were warned to attend a drill every Wednesday evening at half-past seven, and every Friday morning at five o'clock. We cv sre to strongly urge, not only on members but on the public, the wisdom of showing an intei'est in encouraging the practice of gunnery. This is the branch of service of which Auckland will stand most in need should we become in volved in hostilities ; and a time may come, we know not how soon, when our hopes and anxieties may center in our Naval Volunteers.

ESSAY AND DISCUSSION CLASS, V.M.C.A.

The Essay and Discussion Class, V.M.C.A., met at the Booms, Wellesley-street, last even ing—Mr. G. M. Main in the chair—when a paper was read by Mr. F. G. Ewingtoa, on " Demonology." The essayist laid down three propositions—(l.) That demons were the spirits of deceased wicked men ; (2) that de monaical possession arose from such spirits re visiting the earth, and becoming embodied in living men ; (3) that having fulfilled the pur pose intended —the exhibition of the lucar nate's power, and the divinity of His teaching, in the early days of Christianity—they are now located in ethereal space, immediately ad joining the earth's atmosphere. The above somewhat startling propositions Mr. Ewing ton elaborated in an interesting and inge nious paper, bristling with authorities, in the shape of • extracts from Scripture, the Fa thers, and from the works of modern divines.

Judging from the discussion which ensued, the essayist was accredited with greater ability in " raising" ghosts than in " laying" them ; and the accuracy of his third proposition was unquestionable, as under the ordeal of trenchant criticism the improvised "demons" faded into " thin air." After all said and done, there can be no doubt that the conviction in the heart of man, that there are unseen spiritual agencies ever around him, influencing his weal or woe, is aa old as the raco itself. In our mental and spiritual nature, there are depths not yet soundei mysteries not yet explained ; and in the relation of cause and effect evolved from the " tangled skeiu" of human life, there is much which bears out the theory of the great dramatist, " There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt, of in our philosophy "

The attendance was largo, indeed the whole sitting accommodation of the class-roo v. was absorbed on the occasion. The eritidsm on the paper was well sustained until an advanced hour, a number of the visitors, by suspension of rules, being permitted to take part in the debate.— Herald.

SUPREME COURT.—Bankruptcy

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

[Before His Honor Sir GL A. Arney, Knight,

Chief Justice.]

Re Simon Lipstine.—His Honor held to day an adjourned special sitting, for. the purpose of examining the accounts between Mr. Cohen and the bankrupt. On the last examination Mr. Cohen was directed to fur nish a detailed list of the several classes of goods received and sold on behalf of Lipstine. —Mr. Hesketh, as on the previous, days, ap peared for the creditors. Mr. Rces appeared for the bankrupt. —Mr. Hesketh informed the Court that he had gone through the accounts with Mi\ Cohen, and found several deficien cies. Some of these were admitted, but they were accounted for as mistakes. But there was alfo a la^ge quantity of goods miss ing, of which Lipstiue had, he be lieved, disposed of. Is appeared that the amount of goods so disposed of was much greater than at first expected. He would, therefore, with the permission of the Court, examine Lipstine. He believed he would be able to make out a good case to justify the Court in giving its certificate that the bank ru])t came within the penal clauses of the Act as a misdemeanant.

(Left sUting.)

POLICE COURT.— Friday.

[Before Janus Naughton and L. D. Nathan,

Esqs., Justices.]

Drunkenness.—Thomas Brown and David Kelly were each fined ss. and costs, or to b imprisoned 2-4 hours with hard labor.

Vagrancy.—John Stewart pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent exposure in a public thoroughfare on Thursday afternoon, and was sentenced to be imprisoned three months with hard labor. —David Kelly, charged with a similar offence, was, on the evidence of Sei geant MeCafferty, proved to have been guilty, and was sentenced to a similar penalty.—The Court then rose.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM

THIS DAY

THE BELFAST CRUSHING

THE NATIVE LANDS COURT.

Giahamstown, 3 p.m. The Belfast hare had a most successful crushing. From 40 tons of stone they hare obtained 310 ounces of gold.

Tookey's tributers have lodged 35 ounces'from 25 tons.

The Native Lands Court is sitting to* day. Queehites present: the Hauhaus being represented by Te Hira's party.

The Rev. F. J. Carden will lecture at the Syinonds-street Music Hall on Wednesday .next. Subject : " Poetry, and the British and Irish Poets."

Bismarck was in the habit of visiting some of Iho fashionable beer saloons in the e;ipit >1 to smoke a cigar, drink a glass of Berlin beer, and discuss politics, as occasion served. One day he hud a rather extraordinary adventure, which may serve to illustrate the impetuous diameter of the man. 'ihe historian says : — " He had just taken a seat, when a particu larly offensive expression concerning a member of the Royal family was used at the next table. Bismarck immediately rose to his full height, turned to the speaker, and thundered forth —' Out of the house, sir! If you are not off when I driuk this glass of beer, I will break this glass on your head.' Afc this there ensued a fierce commotion, and threatening outcries resounded in all directions. Without the slightest notice Bismarck finished his draught, and then brought down the measure upun the offender's pate with such effect that the glass flow into fragments, and the man fell down howling with anguish. There was a deep silence, during which Bismarck's voice was heard to say, in the quietest tone, as if nothing had taken place—' Waiter, what is to pay for this glass ?'"

Mr. G-ougli, the celebrated temperance lecturei', tells the following racey incident which came under his notice whilst upon a coasting voyage : —" We had a man on board so notoriously wicked that we gave him the name of the Algerine. His profanity was frightful. Utterly ignorant, all he knew of prayer or Scripture was the first verse of the. first chapter of Genesis, aid the first clause of the Lord's prayer. During fair weather he \va9 a great braggart and bully ; when the gale so increased that we were really in danger, lie bo^au to show signs of fear, and soon we heard him muttering, 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth oh! oh! —our Father shart in heaven —oh! —we're going down —d the luck — oh! oh! oh!—-In the beginning —oh! —mur- der !—d the lock —our Father shart in heaven.' When the jib blew away, he was ordered by the captain to go out with another man on the bowsprit. 'Nj ! I won't —our Father shart in heaven — no! I won't— d dif I do!' and there lay poor Jack prone upon the deck. ' G-et up, you lubber,' 3aid the captain.' 'Our Father shart in heaven,' said Jack. ' You need to be started with a rope's end,' said the captain. 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.' ' You fool! get up ! you'll be washed overboard,' said the captain 'Oh ! oh!—our Father shart in heaven,' said Jack, as he crawled to one of the rings of the hatchway and clung to it with both hands.

While Lopez was struggling for his last mo ments in this world, a most extraordinary scene was going on at a short distance. Hound a cart, in which was Mrs. Lynch with four of her children, some Paraguayan officers were still making a desperate defence. Lieut.- Colonel Martins, in guarding himself against the blind strokes of Colonel Puuchito Lopez (the ex-Dictator's eldest son), called out to him to surrender, and from her cart Mrs. Lynch also cried out, " Surrender, Panchito— do surrender." The youth, however, would not hear her entreaties, and again fell upon Martins, who--patience being finally exhausted and overpowered With emotion at the boy's bravery—cub Panchito down with a tremulous hand. The other children were crying, and Mrs. Lynch declared herself and children to be ; English subjects, and as such under Brazilian protection. Colonel Martin i ordered a squadron of his Lancers to guai'd the cart and'its contents against the unbounded fury of the Paraguayan women. Panchito was buried at the side of his father. Mrs, Lynch

and her children, Lopez's mother and sisters, were conveyed to Ascuncion, and there, at their own request, Mrs. Lynch and her children were taken on board of the Princeza de Joinville, which was to cqnvey them to Brazil.

THE WAR.

EUGENIE—MOTHER AND EMPRESS

Metz, July 29th.—The Emperor and the Prince Imperial came yesterday. Au individunl in regimentals (more or less) says I should have seen the patting at the St. Cloud station. The hour of it was unknown to Paris ; so Paris was absent; "but there was a goodly and cheerful crowd present nevertheless. The scene was one of rare and touching solemnity. The Empress acted the Einpi*ess throughout, and none the less for showing the mother liness as well as the patriotism of her noble nature. Pressing her boy to her breast, sha said: "Adieu, Louis. Above all things do your duty." The Emperor replied, loud enough for all present toheav. "We shall all do that." And immediately the little station rang with a ringing French cheer. Uhe Empress had be. n a lady-iu-waiting to her boy. She gently pushed aside the royal servants who, contended for the honor of packing the youth's trunks, and insisted upon having the honor all to herself. So she stowed away the changes of juvenile uniform with her own pretty white hands, and packed off his Imperial Highness with a quivering lip and a wet eye, but with a firm soul, and then re tired to her chapel, where she sank upon her knees to call upon Heaven to cover the head of son and father in battle, and to give victory to La Belle France. Indeed, you would love this woman even at tight. 1 am free to say that whioh ever side may be right or, which ever side may be wrong, there are none of us here in France, whether Gallic Celt or Saxon, but would fight for the Regent lady at St. Cloud. Her face is half the battle for her husband against his enemies in the rear, while her charities and graces soften the malice of the most uncharitable. She is shrewd as well as gentle, and can conciliate by the arts of magnanimity, as well as by the deeds of philan thropy. At a banquet she startled everybody by proposing for a toast the name of M. Thiers, and added that it was through his sagacious care for the Paris fortifications that 100,000 troops could be spared from the^capital. Then it was equally clever to'appear unex pectedly at Cherbom'g just as the fleet were about to set sail for the Baltic. She went in cog, as well as unforetold. The effect of her visit was all the more inspiring on that ac count. Sailors and officers, marines and in fantry, were ecstatic. Admiral Bouet was both gesticulatory and declamatory in his ad dress. He could hardly contain himself for excitement. Nor could his audience. They caught the Admiral's fervor and drowned his voice with shouts of exultation. Her Majesty replied in an address from the Emperor. Then the splendid array of war craft passed before her shaking with the acclamations that were echoed by the crowds which covered the jetting quay and the overlooking heights. France must see her ruler in the saddle? though he have gout so badly as to groau inwardly at every prance of the fiery steed. And here we have suggested the sadness of the war. Whether you have any sympathy with the remarkable man or not, and whether you care or not for his dynasty and family, you will have to be very unsusceptible not to be touched in some sort with the spectacle of this old man and his young son riding and bowing side by side in an open barcuehe along the streets of Metz. It is impossible to restrain melancholy emotions. You cannot but think within yourself: Well, well, what a way to support a throne, to continue a dynasty, to acquire or preserve the loyalty of a people ! And what a people, that they should rally up or fall away from their Government according is it wins or loses in the chance of war!

The father is three-score and two, and looks some years older, crowning a life of incompar able vicissitudes with the last perilous and tremendous adventure. He must suffer in body, if not in mind, as he smile 3 his own peculiarly stern hard smile upon the packed multitude and crowded windows. The son is fourteen and looks even younger. His long soft locks are gone. He distributed them among the Eoyal household, it is said. It seems to me as if we miss with the locks the countenance of the mothe . Still there is her amiability, if not her energy of expres sion. There is a certain paleness and yet animation in tUe boy's fare. Like the page upon the dais in the Senate, to whom Sen ator Seward so pathetically alluded in his great Union speech, the boy exhibits intense, but phased emotion, while the eyes of the aged, and thoughtful are filled with tears. The veterans understand it all; the young Prince is incapable of solving the awful crisis. Little may lie think that he must " wade through slaughter" to his throne, if he would ever reach it. I declare to you I never saw so pathetic a pageantry. Prince Napoleon was one of the royal group. He looks older than when I saw him last in America, and as much as ever like the Jerome of Baltimore, and was the only oue of the threo Napoleons present who had the slightest resemblance to the first of tlieir illustrious line. Is there something for effect, too, in his presence ? He is to keep near his august cousins. The Prince was given a com mand, but the officers protested, and the Emperor withdrew the commission. His Royal Highness 'is not as popular as his wife, and some say he knows no more than she about military Lffairs. The first shot of the war was fired by, and first death was died by a Frenchman. In the morning twilight of the 21st, near Saar-Louis, a French vidette fired at and missed a German sentinel, who, in turn, fired at and killed the Frenchman. So the chassepot sent the first bullet and the needle-gun drew the first blood of the war. But belore this the tragedy had begun, as far as the French are concerned, with a curious chapter of catastrophes. Several soldiers were killed in a railway collision. Two subordinate officers were killed on picket duty, accidentally, by their own men. During a thunder-storm, three captains were severely wounded by " Heaven's artillery."-^Correspondence to the Cincinnati Gazette.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, October 29.

Saturday, October 22 : Messrs. J. Newm^ and J. O'Neill. f Monday, October 24: Messrs. G. B. Owen and G. P. Pierce. Tuesday, October 25, Petty Sessions : Messrs. J. O'Neill (chairman), Otway, Owen" Pierce, Porter, Taylor, Thornton, Turton' James Williamson, John Williamson' Wood, Wynyard, and Young. Wednesday, October 26 : Messrs. R. F. Porter aivl A. K. Tajlor. Thursday, October 27 : Messrs. D. B. Thorn ton and H. H. Turton. Friday, October 28 : Messrs. James William son and John Williamson. Saturday, October 29: Messrs. R. G. Wood and G. W. Wjnyard. 0

THE EVENING STAR, OCTOBER 21,1870.



Names of Companies.

Capital.

Amt. per Share,

I '■ I

Amt. paid.

Last cjuotatn. # share.

Bank of New Zealand Ditto, new issue JS. Z. Insurance Auckland Gas Co. .. N. Z. Ii. it M. Co. .. U. S. and D. Co. ..

£500.000

1

£15 Hi 19 81 2} 3}

250,000 30,000 500,000

100 25

22 5 5 5

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61, Queen-sfcraet, October 21, 1870.



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AN ELDERLY LADY wishes an en gagement as a NURSE*TENDER or HOUSEKEEPER in a small family .—Apply at the office of this paper. LOST or STOLEN, on the Bth instant —A Newfoundland and Collie DOG, black, with white feet and marks, ■with collar and padlock attached, and answers to the name of " Tristan." If not at once liber* ated detainer will be prosecuted. The dog is known to the police. FOR LEVUKA AND NANDI BAY, FIJI. THE schooner ' SEA-GULL,' CAPTAIN LOWRIE, will sail for the above ports on WEDNESDAY next, the 2Cth inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. STEAM TO WANGAREI & MANGAPAI. THE s.s. ' GO-AHEAD,* CAPTAIN FARQUHAR, will leave the : Queen-street Wharf on THURSDAY next, the 27th inst., at 6 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMITH. KARANG AHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. mENDERS will be received up till 6 p.m. JL on TUESDAY, 25th inst., for putting up Two FOOT BRIDGES, Steps and Ap proaches to same, in Pitt-street. Also; a quantity of Stone CULVERTS. Specifications may be seen at Mr. R. Stevenson's Store, Newton Road. LODGE ST. ANDREWS, 418. THE Regular Monthly MEETING will.bt held in the Lodge Room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, on MONDAY next, 24th imt, | at 7.30 p.m. By order. R. W. M. Jg FIJI! FIJI! ~\TOW" READY, and to be had off all Book ie sellers, "A PLANrER'3 EXPE RIENCE IN FIJI," Illustrated with Maps. This work contains invaluable information to intending settlers. Price, Is. Bd. FOR SALE, oh . £.' re hJ.' _ l'&m Bank of Now Zealand, new issue Shotover Caledonian Company MAB^IN SHOLI/. JUST LANDING, Ex 'Agnes and Jes.-.ie,' f*(\[\ BAGS PRIME CANTERBURY OUU POTATOES, in lots to suit pur chasers. JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JP. HAMLIN, LICENSED INTBB PRKTER and NATIVE LAND AGENT; OFFICE, Shobtland - Street, Auckland. J. P. Uamlin is prepared to NEGOTIATE the LEASE and SALE of NAIIVE and other LANDS. J. ?. HAMLIN. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST,: a; 138, QIJEEN-STBEET, AUCKIASD, (OPPOSITE TTNION BASK). \ IN soliciting the patronage of the public, J. A. P. feeli justified in so doing from .... the coKfidence reposed in him duriug the period of nearly three years, while conducting the management of J)r. C. F. FischkkS Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Lower Queen-street. The purity of the medicines can be thoroughly, depended on, as they are prepared on the. , premises according to the rules laid down by the Pharmacopoeia. v Latest editions of Homoeopathic Worts, | and most approved assortments of Medicine, a Chests, on hand and to arrive. Tincture Cases in New Zealand woods, con taining from 12 to 40 remedies are especially adapted to the requirements of the climate: Tinctures for external me. ~' ■ Tincture of CampTior.—An invaluable remedy in the fir^t stages of cold, diarrhoea, _ &c, in bottles, at Is. and 2s. each. ■ _____ " '•. ! ADVICE GRATIS.