OTAGO.

Twenty-two sections have been taken up at Martins Bay under the settlement clansc. Some excellent rough scaly gold has been found at Big Bay, adjoining Martins Bay. Two men went out prospecting for three days and brought back three pennyweights, They then took another supply of provisions, and went out again. Good gold is also being »ot in a gorge further north. AU were weU at Martin's Bay when I left.— Daily Times, 3lst ult. _!_ A serious fire took place on Tuesday after noon, on the farm of MJv John Conlan, Otakia. It was discovered by the men en ffaeed in threshing, after their return from dinnor, and the fire had then made so great Droeress, that all efforts to check it were Unavailing. About 100 bags of gram were saved, but the remainder, amounting to some 1200 bushels was totally destroyed, as also was the threshing mill, which is said to have been quite new.— lbid. _.___.,. That the Gas Company have not the powei to tear up streets without authority from the Corporation, was decided m the Mayors Court yesterday, when the lessee, who 'as not represented, was fined 10s and costs.- Ibid, Ist instant. A new lodge, under the seal of the MD10.0.F., was inaugurated at Jralmer ston on the 24th ult., under the name of the Loyal Palmerston Lodge. A number of visiting brethren from Dunedin were present on the occasion, and about twenty members W ere enrolled. The following gentlemen were elected office-bearers for the ensuing 7 ear:—N.G., Bro. Arkle ; V.G., Bro. Lon gneb; E.S., Bro. Davidson; and Treasurer, Bro. Longuet. — Ibid.

WELLINGTON.

Dr. Featuerston. —Privato letters have been received by this mail from Dr. Feathers ton, dated the 28th January. After a journey to the North of England, for the purpose of visiting his family, he had returned to London on the 26th, and with his fellow-commissioner had an interview with Earl Granville on the following day.— lndependent, sth instant. New Steam Company.—A meeting was held at Barrett's Hotel last evening, J. E. Nathan, Esq., in the chair, for the purpose of forming a Limited Liability Company, for the purchase of the property and effects of the New Zealand Steam Navigation Company, which are now advertised to be disposed of. A general regret was expressed at the prospect of the early demise of the New Zealand Steam Navigation Company, and an earnest desire that a company should be formed for the pur pose of purchasing the property and effects of the N.Z.S.N. Company, and continuing the advantages of steam communication to the commercial interests of New Zealand, and Wellington in particular. Considerable dis cussion ensued, when it wa3 ultimately re eolved—"That a company be formed under the Joint Stock Company's Act, for the pur pose of purchasing the plant and effects of the N.Z.S.N. Company (Limited), and that the company's scrip be taken in lieu of cash in payment of shares." The meeting was then adjourned until this afternoon, at Barrett's Botel, at 4 o'clock, when persons interested in the establishment of a new company are in vited to attend. — Ibid. Legislative Council. —We are glad to learn that our respected townsman, Morgan S. Grace, Esq., M.D., is about to be called to the Legislative Council. — Ibid. Accident. —We regret to have to record a serious accident, which occurred to Mr. James Prosser, the well mown proprietor of the Crown and Anchor Hotel, on Saturday after noon. Mr. Prosser was driving a buggy slowly along Manners- street when one of the wheels came off, and a lady who was seated beside Mr. Prosser, getting frightened, jumped out. The horse, too, was frightened and bolted off. Mr. Prosser held on to the reins as long as he could, but was at length disabled by a kick, and on assistance arriving it was found that his left leg was broken about midway between the knee and the ankle. The lady was a good deal frightened, but not much hurt. The horse bolted down WUlis-street, round by the Post Office, and up WiUis-street again before it was caught. Mr. Prosser, we are glad to say, is getting on as satisfactorUy as can be expected. — Ibid.

TARANAKI.

Robbery at Bell Block.—On Wednesday night, a case of tobacco, valued at £28, was stolen from the Waiiti carrier's cart, which was left standing opposite Mr. Goddard's inn, at Bell Block. About a week since, the same party had a cask of vinegar taken in the same way. Concealment oe Child Birth. —Annie Greenway was brought up yesterday, charged with this offence, but was remanded untU Monday next, to enable the witnesses for the prosecution to be summoned. — Herald, April 2.

POLICE COURT—This Day.

(Before G. M. Mitfprd, EBq., and M. D, Morpeth, Esq., J.P.'s.) Drunkenness.

James Parr and Annie MarshaU being severally charged with this offence, and not appearing, the bail in each case was forfeited. Onihire (a native woman), charged with the same offence, was sentenced to a fine of 5s and costs or 24 hours' imprisonment. Agnes Cowell, a second time charged with the same offence was sentenced to a fine of 10s and costs or to be imprisoned 48 hours. LIBEL. James DeHirsch was charged on the com plaint of F. A. Whitaker with the publication of certain malicious libels relative to the lands at Kaueranga in the Thames Advertiser news paper. By arguement of counsel the case was adjourned to Wednesday, 20th AprU. The Coßrt then rose.

THE EVENING STAR, APRIL 11,1870.



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18. i NEW AND CHOICE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. B. TONKS Ufas received Instructions to Sell by Auc tion, on Wednesday next, AprU • 13, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE CHOICE AND VALUABLE FURNITURE, PIC TURES, &c, at the residence of Mr. Smith, who is leaving for England by the 'Anne Main.' m PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessees ... Messrs. Stuart O'Brien, and J. M. Lord. Scenic Artist Mr; Frank Varley. rnEIS EVENING (MONDAY), 1 April 11, First Appearance of the World Renowned Artiste, MADAME MARIE DURET, FOR FIVE NIGBTS ONLY. Tho Curtain will rise precisely at 8 o'clock upon the Historical Drama of LITCRETIA BORGIA. Lucretia Borgia - Madame Marie Duret. Duke Alponso D'Este, Mr. Stuart O'Brien. Concluding with the Sparkling Comedy of the YOUNG WIDOW. TO-MORROW, THE GREEN BUSHES. WEDNESDAY, MR. CONNOR ROACH, The Celebrated Irish Comedian, from the Prince of Wales Opera House, Sydney, wUI make his First Appearance. EXCURSION TO THE KAWAU. Jlfefe^ ' WILLIAMS' wiU leave the Queen-street Wharf for the above Island on EASTER MONDAY, the 18th instant, at 10 a.m. Tickets fo and fro Seven Shillings. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. EXCURSION TO THE HOT SPRINGS. fk^." HPHE Steamer fl__:4_2s» 'WILLIAMS' WUI leave the Queen-street Wharf on FRI DAY MORNING next, at 9 o'clock, for the Waiwera, Hot Springs. Fares, To and Fro : SEVEN SHILLINGS. H. JERVIS, Agent. FOR LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE ' SEATOLLER.' WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON MAY 23. AJT**r- r? HE beantifuiCUpper Ship Captain W. Andrew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, having three-quarters of her cargo engaged and going on board, will be despatched punctually as above. Has first class Saloon accomodation for Passengers. Apply to Jj. D. NATHAN & CO.



AUCKLAND NAVAL ARTILLERY ' VOLUNTEERS. THE Yearly Inspection of the Battery will take place on TUESDAY, 12th, when every Member on tho Roll must be present, or will bo fined according to the Volunteer Act. The Battery will parade at 8 a.m. in Fort Uritomart, in full dress uniform. E. H. FEATON, Leiut.-Oommanding Battery, A.N.A.V. APril 7,1870.



NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS AT et^o-lisiei prices. HA.V <Sc HONE YMA^N, NOT having SUCCEEDED for the present in satisfactorily maturing their arrangements for RETIRING from BUSINESS, and being in receipt of Large Shipments of AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS, have determined to OPEN OUT and SELL the same at a HEAVY DISCOUNT. The Goods are specially selected for H. & H. by their Home Buyer, comprising every Novelty, and their Patrons will have the opportunity of buying FIRST-CLASS GOODS at ENGLISH PRICES, and an Immense Stock to choose from. SPLENDID DRESS MATERIAL IN ENDLESS VARIETY, All at Cost Price. BLACK SILKS, ALL NEW MAKES, English Prices. ______________ COLORED AND FANCY SILKS, AN IMMENSE STOCK, Under Cost. 300 PIECES OE WINCEYS TO BE CLEARED OUT At Cost. 150 PIECES OE TWEED, BOUGHT AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, English Invoice. COLONIAL-MADE CLOTHING, IN GREAT VARIETY, At Cost Price. HAT & HONETMAN. stb April, 1870. . ■ ■



STEAM TO THE THAMES. 'nUKB OF EDIN ®|^KT^ BURGH.' Leave Auckland : Monday, llth April, 9 o'clock evening Tuesday, 12th April, at 9 o'clock night. Wednesday, 13th April, at 9 o'clock night. Thursday, 14th April, at 10 o'clock night. Friday, 15th April, at 10.30 o'clock night. Saturday, 16th AprU, at 4 o'clock afternoon. From Grahamstown: Tuesday, 12th April, at 1 o'clock afternoon. , Wednesday, 13th April, at 7.30 o'clock morn ing. Thursday, 14th April, at 8 o'clock morning. Friday, 15th April, at 8 o'clock morning. Saturday, 16th April, at 9.30 o'clock morn ing. Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and avaUable for the Royal Alfred' S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES. 'pOYAL ALFRED,* fJPmjfe^. from AUCKLAND to SHORT TIME TABLE. From Auckland : Tuesday, 12th April, 12 o'clock noon Wednesday, 13th April, 12 o'clock noon Thursday, 14th April, 11 o'clock morning From Grahamstown: Monday, llth April, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 12th AprU, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 13th AprU, 5 o'clock afternoon Thursday, 14th April, 4 o'clock afternoon Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' „,„_ B S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 1 THE THAMES. «i - ft HE Steamer 'WILLIAMS' Leaves Auckland : Tuesday morning, 12th April, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, 13th April, 11 o'clock Thursday, morning 14th April, lLo'clock. Leaves Grahamstow^ : Tuesday sfternoon; 12th April.TftaS o'clock Wednesday afternoon, 13th April,* at 4o'clock Thursday afternoon, 14th ApnLjgj 5 o'clock. Return Tickets issued for one week at Reduced Rates. «_—,-—. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND SHORT LAND. ft HE p.s. ' ENTERPRISE No. 2 ' wUI leave the Queen-street Wharf, on Monday, AprU 11, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 11 p.m. AU unclaimed Goods to be found at Clay ton's Parcel DeUvery Office, High-street.



STEAM TO RIVERHEAD., -,"■ SOLDIERS TO LET AT £40 A-HEAD ! God Save the Queen and the Governor, Having no Soldiers to let, Hke worn-out na tions, I can only intimate to the traveUing Public that *\uk ''THE Twin Screw Steamer 'GEMINI' has been provided with a New Boiler, and is again on her legs. . Fares :— Parliamentary Rates of One Penny per Mile to pleasure-seekers. -~ Leaving Auckland daily at 11 o'clock a.'m. Arriving at Riverhead at 1 p.m. Leaving Riverhead at 3 o'clock p.m., and Returning to Auckland at 5 p.m. J.. CASEY. January 7, 1870. ' CIRCULAR SAW LINE. FOR SYDNEY. vjj4 npHE favourite regular trader Wml& 'NOVELTY' Will saU pn SATURDAY, the 16th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. NOTICE TO INTENDING PASSENGERS FOR LONDON. i&L T HE Wjmk . ' A^NE .MAIN' Has extremely comfortable cabin accommoda tion for a family or a few passengers. Appy to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO. . Queen-street, Auckland, April 6, 1870. REGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. \ ,aL*__. mHEs.s. . $||&Ilj£; 'HERO,' Captain LoOAN, is expected here about the 26th of April, and wUI leave again for Sydney and Melbourne five days after her arrival. For Freight or Passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents, Auci« land'; Or to, LEDGER & FRANCIS, Agents, Grahamstown, Thames. Queen-street, Auckland, April 4, 1870. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. .- - , t STEAM TO SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA^ NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. rpHE Splendid Steam Packet sJSj^ ' City of Melbourne,' T. Grainger, Esq., Commander, wiU leave Auckland, carrying the English MaU, on WEDNESDAY, 4th May, 1870, at 2 p.m. For full particulars of the through route apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART A CO., Agents. Queen-street, • Auckland, AprU 4,1870.



TUESDAY, APRIL 12. SOLDIERS' HUTS, AT THE ALBERT BARRACKS. The subscribers have received instructions from Major Tisdall, to seU, at the Albert Barracks, on Tuesday, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, 1Q SOLDIERS* HUTS, now standing in O the Albert Barracks, containing from One to Four Ropms each. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13- UNDER DISTRAINT FOE RENT, AT THE NORTH SHORE. The subscribers have received instructions to sell at the PubUc Pound, Devonport, North Shore, on Wednesday, 13th inst., at ten o'clock, -f BLACK HORSE J. 2 Cows. Seized under Distraint for Rent. ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, ON BEHALF OF THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES AND STORES JN FORT-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CUSTOM HOUSE. The subscribers are instructed by L. O'Brien Esq., Registrar of the Supreme Court, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th April, at 12 o'clock, on behalf of the Mortgagee, ALL the term yet to come and unexpired . of all that piece of LAND in Fort street, being part of Lot 1, section 2, of the City of Auckland, having a frontage of 98 feet to Fort-street, and 66 feet to a lane, on which have been erected those valuable Business Premises, now in the occupation of Messrs. Bacholz and Co., F. Scherff, T. H. Hall, and S. H..Webb, and known as "Webb's Budd ings." The lease has. upwards of 40 years to run, at the low rental of one hundred and fifty pounds (£150) sterling-. _ For further particulars apply to Messrs. Jackson & Russell, Solicitors, Fort-street, or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ; '. TUESDAY, APRIL 12. TO DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, WAREHOUSEMEN, AND OTHERS. BY ORDER OF J, M. MOWBRAY, ESQ., TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE, OF MR. SIMON LIPSTINE. CHARLES DAVIS '. Has been instructed to seU by pubhc auction at his Rooms, Queen-street, on the', above date, at 11 o'clock, Casel "I O PIECES CRIMEAN SHIRT _LO ING, Nol. 4 pieces Crimean Shirting,, No 3 24 pairs Bedford Cord Trousers Case 2—16 pieces 72 to 80in. Croydon: Sheet ing , : ••, 2 pieces Brown HoUand 3 pieces Book Muslm i .A , 3 pairs Trousers i, Jv : Case 3— 8 pieces 72 to 80in. Croyden- Sheet ing - oi.iL f: 9 doz. Brown Cotton J-Hose 61 Shepherd and Rob Roy Shawls 5 pieces Dress Material 2 dozen Cricketing Flannels 3 pairs Red Blankets ,' 40 White Cop.ts . ... < ■ 4 pairs Trousers and Vests. 1 piece Muslin Case 4— 4 pieces Scotch Tweed A 2 pieces Black Doeskin 56 Books 13 dozen Braces, No. 1 2 dozen Braces, No. 37 15 dozen T. T. Ties ■ 17 Roan Skins 75 dozen Cambric Handkerchiefs 6 Ladies' Skirts ,;;.; 19 gross Pens ry :',,, :•■ 19 pairs Trousers Case 5-152 dozen Brown Cotton i-Hose 1 dozen Women's Hose. \ Case 6— 5 pieces American Cloth . . ,". 23 pieces Mosquito Net Case 7 —17 dozen French Felt Hats Case B^-5 dozen French Felt Hatsi • 56 dozen Brown Cotton _ rHose Case 9—12 4 cases French Felt Hats Case 20—1 case Stays -I j i Case 21—1 case Mole Trousers Case 22—1 case Mole Trousers Case 23 —1 case Mole Trousers Case 25—1 case Children's Boots. - : ■> i .._._> i -.■.. :Terms:—C»sh.



THURSDAY, APRIL 14. BY ORDER OF THE SUPEBIN- TfiNDENT,' THOMAS B. GILLIES, ESQUIRE. The subscriber wiU seU by public auptipn, af his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next, the 14th instant, at 12 o'clock poon, rpHE SEVERAL LEASES of the under mentioned HARBOUR ENDOW MENTS for the term commencing on the 19th AprU instant, and ending on the 31st December, 1870. The FOURTEEN ALLOTMENTS on the Cußtom-house-street Wharf, between Queen-street Wharf and the Gore-street Jetty, known as the Timber Wharves. ! The TEN ALLOTMENTS in Custom-house street, situate Westward ef Albert-street Cenditions and other particulars to be ascer tainedatthe Office of the undersigned, - .and at the Superintendent's Office, Emily Placp, CHARLES DAVIS, Auctioneer TUESDAY, APRIL 12. IN THE ESTATE OE OGILYIE, CAMPBELL AND CO. TO WINE ANi) SPIRTT MER CHANTS, PUBLICANS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS, LEWIS BROTHERS Have received instructioils from the Trustee* in the Estate of Meßsrs. Oghlvie, Campbell and Co., to seUby auction, on the above date, I HE BONDED STOCK OF THE I ABOVE, comprising some of the Finest PORT and SHERRY ever Imported into this market: — P605 2 hhds Hennessy's Palo Brandy R429 1 qr.-cask MarteU's Dark Brandy R724 15 caseS MarteU's Brandy ILTIM R694 5 cases Hennessy's ditto R341 15 cases Beehive ditto R285 1 qr.-cask ditto ditto M 307 5 easeß Hennessy's ditto R692 1 hhd Lownde's Rum , , ~,f P313 4 boxes Tobacco P790 3 cases Ginger Wine PBIB 5 casks Jeffrey's AkT Jl - P867 9 cases AustraUan Wine P255 15.casks Stout Ijim: - M 420 10 casks Dawson's Stout P574 2 qr.-casks very fine Sherry 1849 4 ditto extra Pale .Sherry 4-6 3 ditto extra Golden Sherry 0.720 5 cases Sherry R689 5 cases Geneva D 2 2 qr.-casks-Fine Old Port D3l 3 ditto ditto ditto 0153 1 ditto ditto Sherry 1 ditto ditto Extra Pale 2 ditto ditto Very Superior :_D 29 I__ ditto.._ ditto. ditto P827 2 ditto ditto ditto L 779 15-Waesßottled Sherry-•'■ • 0153 1 qr.-cask Old Port Wine 4 .qr.casks 'Extra Port Wine &c„ &?., .#c The Auctioneers beg to caU particular atteh tion to consumers of the above Wines, "being selected for Private Trade. '" ;. A,/ : " Also, -. , - 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy 80 cases MarteU's Brandy., -, 100 cases Geneva ' 25 cases Brandy, Pascand ■ 10 cases Ginger Brandy, very fine 10 cases Moselle r :.!. 10 qr.-casks Hennessy's Pale Brandy 5 ditto Port Wine, treble diamond 20 cases Sarsapftrilla, one doten ca»« 10 cases Old Tom. Terms:—Cash. T LEWIS BROTHERS/ o* Auctioneers.