SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

DEPARTURES.

James Faterson, s.s., 200 tons, Saunders, for Sydney

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. James Paterson, for Sydney : —6l bales flax, E. Roberts ; 1 parcel, Lieutenant of H.M.S. Galatea; 1 valise, 1 tin box, H. A. Abbot; 1 parcel, L. D. Nathan; 1 parcel, H. M. Jervis; 1 case, MeArthur, Shera aud Co. ; 20 bags gum, Stewart and Anderson ; 1 parcel, Combes and Daldy ; 1 box, W. J. Hurst; 1 parcel, Pierce ; 100 bags coffee, L. D. Nathan and Co.—H. M. Jervis, agent.

The p.p. Comerang, for the Bay of Islands, has been detained till to-morrow at noon.

DEPARTURE OF THE JAMES PATER SON.

The A.S.N. Cos. s.s. James Paterson, Captain Saunders, took her departure for Sydney, via tbe Bay of Islands, this morning, leaving the wharf at half past ten 6'clock. Passengers :— Saloon : Mrs. Lord, Capt. Johnson, Mr. L. D. Nathan, Mr. Bull. Steerage: Messrs. McGiNin, Whitehsm, M. Brown, Hewa, Mrs, Dyer, Misses Dyer, (3).

COMMERCIAL.

Earning Star Office.

Friday afternoon

Messrs. S. Cochrane and Son held a sale at their mnrt this clay ; there was a good at, tendance, and the following prices were realised: —Cheese (inferior), 2_d lo2Jil per lb. ; fresh corned beef, ex James Patterson, 4id to 6id per lb.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at tbe Police Court for the week ending Salurdav, Dec-ember 31. Friday, December 30.—Messrs. G. B. Owen and G. P. Pierce. Saturday, December 31. -Messrs. R, F. Porter and T. Ritchie.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : — For Thames, this day at 5.30 p.m. and to morrow at 9 a.m., aid 5.30 p.m. For Warkworth, Craigeburne, and Mahurangi, per p.s. Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. For Mongonui, per Tvanhoe, to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. For Fiji, per Magellan Cloud, to-morrow, at 11.30 a m. For Gisborne, per Tsnvera, to-morrow, at 4.30 p.m. For Wangarei, &c, per Sanson, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. Mails for tbe undermentioned places per s.s City of Melbourne will clos-.> at this office on Saturday as follows: —For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central and South America., British and Foreign West InHies, and Centinent of Europe, via England at 12 30. For United King lorn via San Francisco at 1 p.m. For money orders Registered letters and newspapers at 11 a.m. Lato letters fen-United States of America, and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of sixpence in addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by tli3 Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1870.

As a good deal of needless irritation is often felt on the subject of the assessment of city property, it is well that it should be known that now is the time for the discontented to make their troubles known. As the Collector is the unhappy instru ment in bringing ihis form ot direct taxation to bear on the pockets of citizens, he naturally come 3in for a large share of unpleasant handling, and when, in addi tion to his functions as Collector, he bears the repute of being also the assessor, the fons et oriyo mali, he is accepted as a very proper person on whom a citizen dunned for rates, should pour forth the vials of his wrath, ilaving.it is said, a direct interest in augmenting the valua tion of property, because thereby his per centages are increased, any imagined wrong in over-valuation is at; once attri buted to him, and to a natural desire to benefit himself. It should be known, however, that it is the City Board, resolv ing itself into a Finance Committee of the whole, that values the property of the citizens ; that in that capacity and for that purpose the Commissioners are now sitting every evening ; that information as to alterations in property is afforded to them by the Collector, but that the members of the Board personally examine aud test the value of this infor mation, and take on their owd shoulders the entire responsibility. It i.s therefore to the Board, and not to Mr. Dkldams, that the dissatisfied should address their plaint; and as this enquiry is now pro ceeding in Canada Buildings,-we would recommend those who feel aggrieved, aud who consider that they have been ill treated in the past, to guard against dis satisfaction in the future. <j£ course there will be further opportunity for appealing after the Assessment List shall have been published ; but, now. before the rule ia actually struck, is the better time for reviewing past as sessment. We give thi;s timely advice confident that by many it will not be taken, and that the Press wi'l again be made the vehicle of unavailing grumbling, and the Police Court the sceue of profit less litigation, in consequence of the simple indolence of people in neglecting to take timely care. The most foolish course of all is to try to cherish ill feeling against the Collector, who, if he was not the most amiable ol mankind, and over flowing with the milk of human kindness, would be perpetually in a fever from the unreasonable complaints of neglectful citizens.

As will be seen from another column, the Enterprise No. 2 has been delayed in conse quence of the tempestuous weather, and will not leave for the Thames till midnight. A cheap lot of 4000 yards of white book muslin, at 6d. per yard, and wholesale price by the piece to dressmakers. The felt carpets, at Is. Gd. per yard, are also a great bargain, as the quality is good.—R. Hobiis, Queen and Wakefield-slreets. —(Advt.) An amateur performance, by the officers and men of H.M.S. Galatea, in aid of the Captain Relief Fund, will be given on Wed nesday, the 4th January, at the Choral Society's Hall, at 8 p.m. The performance will be under the immediate supervision of i H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and under the patronage of His Excellency the Gover nor, Lady Bowen, and Commodore Stirling. The Banks will close on Monday and Tuesday next.

HERALD ALMANAC.

■^"c have to acknowledge receipt of the Sheet Almanac published at the New Zealand Jltraltl office. Besides the usual contents it has a very valuable feature, in giving the new local signals, which come into force with tho new year, the flags giving place to cones and parallelo grams. This, with other items of commercial interest, condensed into small space, makes the sheet invaluable for office reference.

THE OCEAN EXPRESS.

We have had the pleasure of perusing a copy of the " Ocean Express," being the journal of the ship City of Auckland during her recent voyage to our coasts. The contents, which partake of the character of ship's newspapers, are exceedingly readable, and at times pi quant, having of course a special interest in the eyes of the voyagers by the good ship. The " get up " is considerably neater than usually characterises publications of the kind, and in a tasteful cover bearing the figure of the favorite ship, it will be a pleasant sou veneir of the past in many a settler's home. The purpose of the publication is sacred, the proceeds being devoted to the Royal Alfred Aged Merchant Seamen's Institution. It has been printed at the Herald Office, and we presume is published at the same place.

THE BAZAAR.

It is exceedingly gratifying to record that the greatest success attended the bazaar last night in aid of the funds of All Saints' Church. There was a perfect throng, and we believe the sum of a hundred pounds has been the handsome result of the open ing night. The young ladies were inde fatigable in their efforts, and their persuasive powers absolutely irresistible. Of course, the evening was very pleasant to all. The air filled with harmony float ing from the stage screed to hush the sweet nothings that had such potent influence over the purse-strings of the gentlemen present, while the ex citement of the throng and the fervour of doing good was ample apology for the flashing of the bright eyes, that spake love to eyes that spake again, and all went merry as a marriage bell. Everyone seemed happy, even the poor victims, who seemed to pay so pleasantly. We do not hesitate to say that of all the forms of direct taxation there is none so endurable as that extorted by the

sweet face and the soft pleadings of a pretty girl, a view which we hare formed from the happy Acquiescence in the most outrageous ex tortions which we occasionally observed last night beaming from the face of many contributors to the funds of All Saints' Church. We understand His Loyal Highness and the Vice-Regal family will lend additional eclat to the proceedings to night.

THE JAPANESE TROUPE.

As will be seen from another column, the Osaka Troup of contortionists, jugglers, &c, reappear in the City Hall on Monday next. We are sure that ihe troupe will be welcomed back, and that this as one of the most astonishing exhibitions ever seen iv Auckland, will be greeted by well filled aud delighted houses during its contin uance in the city.

THEATRE ROYAL.

HERR AND MRS. BANDMANN. Last evening, these higlily gifted artistes again appeared at the Theatre Royal be fore a very large and highly appreciative audience. The piece selected for repre sentation was the play of the " Stranger," in which Mr. Baudmaun of course sus tained the leading character. His make up and general appearance was perfection, while his acting was of the very highest order of finished elocution, and at once stamped him as belonging to the rank composed of men of true genius—the his trionic ability displayed by him being of a marvellously and wondrously effe-ctive character. Mr. Bandmann is one of those meu who does not play to his audience, he devotes the whole of his energy, and concentrates the whole of his powers upon the impersonation, which, for the time claims him, and in which he sinks his own identity. This was notably the case last evening, when the woes of the unfortunate stranger were depicted with a power, pathos, and fidelity that did not fail to leave their impress upon the audience. The last scene of all, where he meets his wife and a partial reconcili ation is effected, his heart is laid bare, and its terrible anguish is open to the sympathies of all. .Mrs. Bandmann as Mrs. Haller ably seconded the efforts of her husband, anil sustained her part with great dramatic ability. Both Mr. nnd Mrs. Bandmann were repeatedly called before the curtain, and loudly applauded. Mr. Ryan aud Mrs. Mill played their parts carefully and effectively, and the other members of the company supported their chiefs tolerably well. Tnis evening Shakespeare's fine play of " The Merchant of Venice" will be pro duced, in which Mr. Bandmann will sus tain the part of Shylock, Mrs. Bandmann that of Portia. In these characters both are said lo excel, and we should strongly advise every play-goer not to miss the opportunity of seeing this sublime creation of Shakespeare, the more especially as it is the last night but one of the appearance of these talented artistes.

POLICE COURT.—Friday.

[Before IT. Gilfillan and J. Newman, Esqs., Justices.] DRUNKENNESS. —Two drunkards were pun ished in the usual manner. Vaghaxcy.—Mary Lilly pleaded guilty to having used obscene language in Chancery street, was fined £5, or lo be imprisoned one month. Ann Young, an old offender, was charged with having no Jlawful means of support. Remanded till to-morrow. Burglary. — David Williams, Charles M'Carthy, John Broughton, aud David Mor gan, were charged with having feloniously entered and stolen from the store of John Lamb, 4 bags of gum, valuo £9, on or about, the 12th November. Thomas Henley deposed I trade in the cutter Blue Bell, trading from Kaipara, and emjiloyed by John Lamb. On the l.th Nov., 39 sacks of gum were placed in his store, by me. I nailed tho store up, locking the door, and gave the key to another. I left, Helens ville immediately after. I returned on the loth. Found the back door forced open, and the middle stud of the window knocked out, Found 4 sacks of gum, marked B, missiug. I know the prisoners. Broughton was 4 monl lis in the boat with me. They were living at the time within half a- mile. They were ostensibly gum-digging. On the 16t.1i inst., I was again at Helemville ; about 9 o'clock, I heard M'Carihy's voice, Broughton was with him, I followeel them, they sat down on ti-tree and I sat down behind them. M'Carthy was blackguarding Brough ton because he had been such a fool as to tell Williams about Lamb's store beiug broken open. Broughton said d Lamb's store and you too, if I had never had anything to do with you I would not have the bobbies after mo now. Broughton said Lamb had been a good master to him, and if he had not been a confounded fool he would not have had anything to do with the store. M'Carthy said if they had kept it to them selves they could have gone on and nobody would have missed the gum ; he said that Christinas times were coiniug on and they would have to make a raise somehow. (It was on the 29th of October that the store was first broken open). 1 went to fetch Detective Murphy to hear the conversation; when I i returned the prisoners were gone. About an hour and a half afterwards I was at M'Clelland's hotel; Detective Murphy was with me. Broughton came in ; he asked me for a passage to Shelly Beach. Mr. Marphy spoke to him about the store, and cautioned him. Broughton said he saw a man come out of the store, and that he knew hira. The sack now produced, branded B, was marked by mo. The fonr sacks «^tolen in November were marked similarly, 'this sack was found in M'Carthv's wharo on 17th December; M'Carthy was asleep. When I picked the bag up, I said that's Lamb's property. — Detectivo Murphy, deposed :On the 161.1 i instant I was at Helensville. I arrested Broughton, who told me ho knew who had broken into the store. Ho refused to givo me the names of the parties ; said he had seen the man enter the store. I found Williams and Morgan in an unoccupied house. Mor

gan said he was drunk on the night in ques tion. Williams said he did not break into the store but he knew who did. He said be would not say anything about it till he got to Auckland. I arrested McCarthy soon atte-r ---wards. He was asleep in a whare. W hen preparing to come with me he picked up a bag which Stanley identified.-This concluded the case for tho prosecution.—The Bench con sidered there was not sufficient evidence to commit, and dismissed the case.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

THIS EVENING.

The members of the Auckland Choral Society are reminded that the performance of Gounod's Ma« will take place this even ing, at the Society's HaU. Symonds street. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock.

THAMES.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

T HIS D A. V

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DIS MISSED.

SHIPMENT OF GOLD

Grahamstown, 3 p.m. The Grahamstown branch of the Union Bank of Australia shipped 5,500 ozs. per steamer for Auckland. The Government officials have all been dismissed.

NATIVE HUMOURS.

The 'Herald's' Nganiawaliii correspondent writes :— Rumors reached us, through Maori channels, on Saturday, of a murder at Taranaki, and on Monday further news of another at Putea, and one at some place on the East Coast. Native intelligence often turns out to be too t.-uo ; bub I hope it is nothing but a rumour.

AN AMERICAN INDIAN WEDDING.

A New York paper describes a wedding, which recently took place in the neighbourhood of New York, of two members ot the Iroquois tribe of [ndians. After dinner, which com menced at two p.m., the ceremony took place, and a brave of the Iroquois tribe named Blow was united to a bright-looking but dusky bride, with the sweetly simple name of Serik Kasilsaavowkwas, which means " _ aid with the Merry Eyes," nnd she was very appro priately called, as her pair of orbs beamed-like beads, and her smiling lips displayed a set of very white teeth. The nuptial knot wa< to be tied by Chief Ancient Tangie, but owing to his absence the ceicmony was performed by F. Thiozbow, Prince of the Iroquois, and son of King Anishentuane or White Cloud. Their matrimonial proceedings were opened by tho courting dance, which was per formed in the following manner:— Three warriors of the tribe, headed by a chief, beating a drum, named Karcnishcn, sat in a row on their haune-hes, while the intending bride and bridegroom re mained in a tent, Thoy chanted a sort of melancholy ditty, the burden of which is to the effect that if the pair have really serious intentions Lhey hud better nuke known their engagement and enler the state of wedlock. As.°soon aa the song ceased, the bridegroom issued from the tent, bowed and danced once round the warriors. The bride then ap peared on the scene, and ns the young lady had evidently determined to tako a chance in the matrimonial lottery, she showed her preference for the objeet'of her affection, hy tapping him on the shoulder and presenting him with a marriage present, in the shape of a headband of elegant beadwoik. This he took in triumph and showed as a plenge of love to his companions, who pretended to be jealous, and feigned to snatch it away. The three warriors, after he kissed her, arose, and all the contracting parties entered the tent, when the marriage settlements were made, and the young people admonished not to enter into an alliance if not inter taining a mutual affection. Tho three warriors who were the witnesses then came out of the tent, and spread a blanket, around which the whole tribe walked, singing again the courting song. The young people then came out of the "tent, and sat back to back on the blanket, and nudged each other with their elbows in a sort of accompaniment to the rude chant of the tribe, who danced and capered around them in a ridiculously solemn manner, occasionally grinning through their red paint like playful pok-cats. The happy pair seemed to bo a little shy, and felt relieved when this courting business was ended. After qbe song and dance was finished they repaired again to the tent to prepare for the wedding, and then a ceremony of a secret nature was performed iv the presence of the three warriors. When all was ready, the head chief opened the door of the tent, and, in a solemn manner, headed the procession to the blanket, which served as an altar. The tribe then walked around again, and sang a marriage song, signifying that both swere glad to get married, as now oue lv.d omebody to care for him, aud the other was sure of being supported. The bridegroom appeared, followed by the bride, on the ending of the song, and both standing side by side, faced the tribe. The prince of the Iroquois tribe then stepped before them, and in a formula much resembling that of the whites, asked the bridegroom if he took the woman to be his wedded wife. The prince then put a similar question to the bride, and both gave the affirmative answer, " Hon hon." He had ordered him to join hands, and during the questioning waved his tomahawk over their clasped hands. When the bride said " Hon hon," he separated them ' with the tomahawk, and the tribe then took another walk around, after which the prince called the the bridegroom, and ordered him to kiss the bride. This completed the ceremony, and newly married pair then walked round the tribe, and entered the tent.

People tell me that there are no children I now-a-days, and shake their heads ruefully as they assure me that miniaturo men and! women have replaced the joys, innocent children of bygone epochs. Have they? Then for my part, lam glad of it. A real, unmiti gated, uncivilised child is a nuisance not to be passively endured. It is a brat. It daubs its face and clothes, smashes tbe windows, tears lace curtaius, mounts on silken damask furniture with muddy boots, tortures cats, tenzes pigeons, and is a compound of noise, dirt, and bad behaviour generally. Enter the miniature lady and gentleman, whose exis tence fills the conservative breast with horror. They are prettily and carefully dressed. They extend kid-gloved hands, and say sweetly, " Good morning " They speak when they are spoken to, and have sometimes to say beyond '• Lemme be !" and " I dunno ! ' If you give a children's ball, the child of (he period (aged eight) will grace it. She w.ll come elegantly dressed, and well mannered. She will dance with all possible science and -avoir faire, will flirt a very little and very discreetly, and will partake modestly of the ladylike sufficiency of supper. Her brother (aged 10) is an accomplished cavalier. He engages Ids dancing partners early in the evening, escort' tlie chosen of his heart to the supper room, waits on her with assiduity, beslows on ber all the bou-bons and flowers lie receives, and re fuses to be tempted even by biscuit, glace, or crystallised fruits till all ber wants are well supplied. The innocent, unsophislicated child would bolt into the room, pull down the pyramids of bon-bons, and the bouquets of flowers, throw ice cream into his neighbour's face, and end by gorging himself to repletion and by spilling all spillable and sticky viands over ills clothes. And I must say that I have seen far more real enjoyment among the daintily-dressed and well-mannered couples who bounded through tho gallop and flew through the mazes of the quadrille, than 1 ever witnessed among a whooping, yelling crowd of those dreadful little savages, natural, unrestrained children. Children are naturally imitative, and it is ns easy to persuade them to consider themselves refined, rational beings—ladies and gentlemen, in short —as it is to work them up to that pitch of excre ment and unrestraint when they cease to be small specimens of humanity, and become horrid little pigs. — Treasury of Literature. A farewell soiree, in connection with the departure of the Rev. W. J. Dean from Auck land to Wellington, will take place on Tuesday evening next, at the Edwardes-streot School room.

THE EVENING JTAR, DEOEMBER 30, 1870



TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, PERFORMANCE of GOUNOL'S MASS WILL take place THIS (Friday) EVEN ING. Doors open at half-past 7 ; to commence at ■8 o'clock. JUST ARRIVED, AT THE CASH PALA CE, -jAA CASES RAISINS, at s_. per lb. 11. P. COHEN, CASH PALACE, QUEEN-STREET. GEOEGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT, corner oj QUEEN & WTNDHAM-STREETS. EVENING STAR PUBLISHING OEEICE, QUEEN-STREET, NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER. Advertisements receive! till 3 p.m.



W ANTED—A WAITER,-Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. HOUSE. WANTED TO PURCHASE-A Small HOUSE of 5 or 0 Apartments, in Parnell or Neighbourhood.—George Sibbin, Auctioneer. WAN TED-A GENERAL SERVANT, in a small family.—Apply at this office. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). WANTED— COAL MINERS. Expe rienced and steady men only need apply. J J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen-street, December 23, 1870. WANTED.— A Smart. YOUTH of about 14.—Apply at J. Henderson's, Vic toria-street, between the hours of 6 and 8 this evening. WANTED TO PURCHASE, an Eight, horse power portable STEAM EN GINE and BOlLEß.—Address X., care of Samuel Cochrane & Son. 1 OA A YARDS of GOOD STOUT LONG 1/jUU CLOTH, nearly a yard Avide, at 3 kl. a yard. J. COSGRAVE <_ CO. r A PIECES of BROWN HOLLAND, at 01/ 41, d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED, a Situation as COOK, by a respectable person recently arrived. — Apply at tho Evening Star Ofllce. 9TA PIECES of DRESS STUFF, 6Jd. . ) _)\J per yard, worth Is. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. H A A &ENTS STRAW aud CHEAP HATS, f)UU from Is. 6d. each. J. COSGRAVE <fc CO. 1 1 r A YARDS of CRIMEAN FLAN 110U NEL, 10J-. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED -By a respectable person aged 40, a SITUATION as HOUSE KEEPER ; country preferred.—Address, Mrs. Hooper, Post Office, Onehunga. OQA PIECES of MAGNIFICENT DRESS OOU STUFF, to bo sold at 5Jd. per yard, worth Is. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED— Several good hands for Sewing Machine work; also, four Apprentices; good wages.—Apply C. De Leads Shirt Manufactory, Mount-street. OAA PIEOES of WELCH FLANNEL, 4i\J\j at 9£d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. £AA MEN'S BLACK SAC COATS, OUU Perfectly New, 13s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is J executed at tho Evening Star Office, with neatness and despatch. jr A A PIECES of PRINT, warranted to OUU wash, at s|d. per yard. I J. COSGRAVE & CO. j



T O LE^tT^* 322^ THE OFFICE lately occupied v v Evening Star, next Bank Ti^ land. y* -tiea. TO LEl\ ' l - A BEAUTIFULLY-SITUATED *l v _t\ roomed HOUSE in WelWon-ff ' ' with detached Kitchen. Rent • £60 , b| num.-Apply to M.MqKerras, QueenXj T3LEACHED SHEE^GTT^^r JL> Ud. per yard. mi J. COSGRAVE & CO.'S, JJORROOK'S LONG CLOTH, £ J- COSGRAVE & CO. \ EDUCATIONAL I WELLING O ' ACADEMY, HBPBTTRw STREET, FREEMAN'S BAY. I SCHOLASTIC DUTIES will be _xt i O SUMGD on MONDAY, 9th JamS" 1871, in the above new aud eommodiouj l Academy. An EVENING CLASS, in connexion with Ihe above, will be OPENED every Monday Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evei.ings at half-past seven o'clock, closing at nine. ' Navigation taught in all its branches T. J. PENNALL, Principal, Late of Sheridan-street Academy. CREMOBNK. CIIEMORNR. ON MONDAY and TUESDAY, 2nd and 3kd January, 1871. These beautiful Grounds will be OPENED [ on the above days for all kinds of amusements, Dancing in the fine pavillion. Tea and Refreshments of all kinds. INSPECTION INVITED, Comparison challenged, Competition defied, at J. COSGRAVE _ CO. STEAM TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'COMERANG' Will be detained on account of the weather till TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). 31st inst., at noon. W.J. HURST AND CO, Agents, -, ~v *& «s_****k2/ yV •/' 0, ■*** . __! V_#« S-aMSSSSigSS The steamer 'ENTERPRISE No. 2' WILL sail for tho Thames IHIS (Friday) NIGHT, at midnight. T. SBOK. mRIP TO H.M.S. 'GALATEJ,' The steamers ' ENTERPRISE No. 1' & 'LALLAROOKH' will leave the wharf EVERY HALF-HOUB for H.M.S. ' GALATEA,' when opened for visitors. HOLMES BROS. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MARINERS. I>OLL UP, and see your old friend \j JAMES, at No. 2 West Queen-street, who has commenced business ns FAMILY BUTCHER, Families and shipping supplied on the most reasonable terms by J. JAMES, late Harbour- Master at Kaipara. Give your old friend a trial. Note the address : — JOHN JAMES, Lower Queen-street. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcock _ Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. . BILLIARDS. GENTLEMEN wishing for a quiet flame should visit the Billiard Room attar-Ma to the VICTORIA HOTEL, Victoria-street;. , TO BOOT AND SHOE MAKE US, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. "T W. HO ARE begs to'inform the above fj . that he receives shipments by ere j steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOH and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPfiKS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, etc. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. ___, FH. LEWISSON bas received a. Jj MACHINE for cutting tobacco, W B» as fine as English Shag, cannot be baN cigarettes. ju- THORNTON, SMITH & FIRT#! S PRICES CURRENT. ', SUPERFINE FLOUR, Si-k- Dressed (Crown Brand), per fl ton of 2000 lbs ,m_w Fine Flour, Silk Dres.ed (1»* „ o Brand,) per ton ••• iq V) 0 Seconds, per ton ..' '*' g |) 0 Shams, per ton ... ... •" n i 3 Bran, per bushel of 2dlbs .- - ... Q Oats, do. do.