The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 203,]

AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



—v jl. C<TEAM between AUCK difei|sv fe LAND and THAMES.— ■sBHsiMM" WILLIAMS' will leave punctually at the advertised time, as follows : — Auckland : Saturday, 3rd September, at 10 o'clock a.m. Gbahamstown : Saturday, 3rd September, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. Return tickets issued for one week at re duced rates. The steamer ' Clyde' will tender the ' Williams.'—H. M. JERVIS, Agent. «. . QTEAM to the THAMES. f||||S^><DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. From Auckland: Friday, 2nd September, 3.30 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 3rd So jit ember, 4 o'clock afternoon. Fbom Gbahamstown : Saturday, 3rd September, 10 o'clock morning. ~V^ QTEAMTO THE THAMES. g4l|^ij|v O —The fast and powerful mmrWVm 'CHALLENGER,' Capt. H. Mabks, will leave the Queen-street Wharf for Grahamstown, THIS DAY (Friday), Sept. 2, at 3.30 p.m. Sunday Evening, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. Leave Gbahamstown : Saturday, September 3rd, at noon. For freight or passage, apply on board. — Fares : Cabin, 55.; Steerage, 3s. a^JW^i. 'LADY BOWEN,' ADAMS, will sail as under : Saturday, September 3, for Mahurangi, at —For freight or passage, apply to J. CASEY, Wharf. _o- jl QTEAM TO WANGAREI. gJbdS^Ja^V fe—The fast and favorite s.s. liiK^ ' GO-AHEAD' JHH^^^& Captain A. Fabqxtahab, will leave as under : Fbom Auckland— Saturday, 3rd September, 12 o'clock noon Thursday, Bth September, 5 o'clock evening Thursday, 15th September, 5 o'clock evening Thursday, 22nd September, 5 o'clock evening Thursday, 29th September, 5 o'clock evening Fbom Whanoabei — Friday, 9th September, 6 o'clock evening Friday, 16th September, 10 o'clock evening Friday, 23rd September, 6 o'clock evening Friday, 30th September, 10 o'clock evening —For freight or passage apply to S. HAGUE SMITH, Auckland; D. COLE, Mangapai; J. MONRO, Junr., Marsden; J. S. RUST, Wangarei. T7IOR OPO TIKI.—The "^ J- schooner Mtt gßi^ [ opotiki; Chab. Bakeb, Master, will sail for the above Port, THIS DAY, Septem ber 2,1870.— J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Agents. - T7IOR SYDNEY. %W^' CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Regular Trader ' KATE' .on WEDNESDAY, September 7. — For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE. -i A /CIRCULAR SAW LINE sM^II^N. \j OF STEAMERS.—FOR j|sfßi|^> TAURANG-A, NAPIER, ■fcl rtUJ'JJd- WELLINGTON, L* TTEL TON, AND OTAGO.—The s.s. • 'LORD ASHLEY' from Queen-street Wharf THIS DAY (Fri day), September 2, at 8 p.m. For Freight or Passage apply to HEN DERSON & MACFARLANE. STEAM TO THE FIJI ISLANDS. U^<=&^ A USTRALASIAN STEAM Wk&s£^J\- NAVIGATION CO.'S W™?Wl!£^ LINE 0F STEAMERS. MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, AND THE FIJIS.—The steamship 'AUCKLAND,' 850 tons, 150 horse power, F. Moobe, Com mander, is expected here on the 2nd Septemr ber ; from Sydney, and will be despatched fol the Fijis, landing passengers at the principa Islands of the Group, and allowing time for toiirtists to enjoy the trip, and for business fflfen to negotiate transactions for extension of ,Jtnr trade with these Islands. Yf On or about From To y» sth Sept. Auckland Fijis V 13th Sept. Fijis Auckland 20th Sept. Auckland Sydney and Melbourne. Return Tickets to Sydney during the Metropolitan Show, will be issued at one fare and ahalf. Fbeights.—All certified unsold exhibits conveyed to the Metropolitan Show will be returned freight free. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JEBVIS, Agent.



QUEENSLAND GOLDFIELDS. FIRST VESSEL FOR GLADSTONE DIRECT. -—-h _► nn H E well-known favourite '/3j>&s^ JL Clipper Barque Jjlfig; 'KATE,' Capt. W. Ooopeb, will be despatched positively on WEDNESDAY, 7th September. Immediate application is necessary to secure berths. —Apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Auckland. LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown. FOE NEW YORK DIRECT, /tv^i nn H E Magnificent Clipper 'SANTON,' J. G-. Moobe, Commander, 511 tons register, AA 1 at Lloyd's, will sail for New York on the 15th September. This vessel has excellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to MUST and CO., Agents outwards. J^EW CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. SEWING MACHINES FOR SALE, OR LENT ON HIRE. SHOW ROOMS, UPSTAIRS. GENERAL DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, QUEEN-STREET. THE UNDERSIGNED has just received Shipments of— new black; and colored silks and satins new black silk & lace jackets new hats, feathers, flowers, &c. new hoods, satin hats, and baby- WARES LADIES' CLOTHING, CORSETS, &o. together with every description of GENERAL DRAPERY, including all the Latest Novelties in FANCY GOODS, PARASOLS, COLLARS, TIES, &c., «&c. The above Goods are now on Sale, and, on account of the present depression, I have determined to offer the whole of these New and Fashionable Goods at and under the WHOLESALE PRICES, and with confi dence respectfully solicit an inspection, E. W. DYSON, OPPOSITE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL. THE WAY TO OBTAIN SOUND HEALTH. Ist. Cleanse the Stomach from all offensive accumulations, which so usually produce fun ctional derangement, vitiating the food. 2nd. Purify the blood from acrid and cor rupt humors, and you will remove the causes of the greatest mass of the diseases which afflict so many of the human family. A REMEDY, proved by thirty years' ex _i\_ perience, capable of effecting such a desirable and important purpose, is still before the public in WHELPTON'S VEGETABLE PURIFYING PILLS. This famous Medicine has proved its value in Diseases of the Head, Chest, Bowls, liver, and Digestive Organs, Kidneys, &c.; also, in Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sores, and Skin Diseases, it beins a direct Purifier of the Blood and other fluids of the human body. See handbills given away by agents. Prepared and sold wholesale and retail in boxe?, Is, Is 6d, 2s 9A, and 3s 6d each, by G. WHELPTON & SON, 3, Crane Court, Fleet street, London; and may be had of all Chemists and Medicine Vendors in the Colony of New Zealand.



MESSRS. G. NASH & CO., DEAPEES ; AND CLOTHIEES, TT A£V E*lO N HAND A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK; OF id:r^:p:e]:r,"Y", MiILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, The whole of which they are now Selling at • GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. SIELLTIsTGI- OIF 1:^ 1! SELLING OFF!H SELLING OFF?!!! IN consequence of the extraordinary pressure of the times, and to meet the unusual depres sion in business, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, Has determined to CLEAR OUT his Stock at COST PRICES. The Stock in hand consisting of Watches, Bracelets, Earrings, Rings, Clocks, and every description of useful and ornamental Jewellery, to the value of several thonsands of pounds, is, therefore, offered to ths public at COST PRICES An early visit is invited. The Newest Patterns in Brooches, &c, expressly manufactured to (he order ot the advertiser for the Auckland Market. BROOCHES, EARRINGS, WEDDING RING?, LADIES' RINGS, SIGNET RINGS, JET JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, WATCHES, SCARF PINS, BRACELETS, STUDS, CHARMS, GREENSTONE ORNAMENTS, &c, &c. DIAMOND RINGS, DIAMOND BROOCHES, DIAMOND PINS, DIAMOND BRACELETS, DIAMOND SCARF RINGS, DIAMOND NECKLETS, LOOSE DIAMONDS. RICHARD BEC X, JEWELLER, QTJEEN-STEEET. NEIL CAMPBELL, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER QUEEN STEEET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. T)EGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he has added a large assortment of Winter Goods to his Stock, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. THE SALVAGE GOODS OF 1 PATTERSON, RAY, PALMER, & CO., OF MELBOURNE, DAMAGED DURING THE LATE FIRE AT WATSON, SCANLAN, & CO.'S STOBE, "WiLL BE OFFERED FOB SALE AT J. COSGRAVE & CO., DRAPERS, QUEIiN STREET, ON TOMORROW, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. NO OFFER REFUSED, AS THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD.



UNITED SERVICE JWHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOBB FEOM WELLESLEY-STBEET. A MONTILLADO SHERRY, first Quality OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 1861 BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENED GIN •JAMIESON'S PURE MALT DUBLIN WHISKY DUNVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY POMERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS- A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands. BASS' BURTON ALE ALWAYS ONDEAUGHT. G. HOLDSHIP & CO/S CUSTOM-HOUSE STEEET, AUCKLAND. /■^ H. & CO. having completed the erec \JC, tion of their Machinery, can with confidence invite the attention of intending purchasers to the following articles, viz., Timber of various qualities, lengths and sizes, from 6s. per 100 ft. upwards Half-inch Lining, Ceiling and Boat Boards Matched Flooring, lining and Ceiling Rusticated Weatherboards Moulded Architraves and Skirtings Mouldings of various sizes Sashes, Doors, Shop Fronts, Shutters, &c. AH kinds of Joiner's work made to order House Blocks, Shingles, Palings, &c. Materials complete, supplied for Houses to any given dimensions for country _ settlers, shipment, or otherwise. Cash Purchasers will be liberally dealt with. HOBSON'S BRIDGE BEEWEEY LYELL BROTHERS /"lAN now supply their SUPERIOR BEER in any quantity to Hotels and Private Families. Orders left at the Brewery, or their OFFICE, DURHAM-STREET Will be promptly attended to BAZAAR OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga —Onehunga and Auckland Station. Time Table. Leave Auckland for Onohunga—B a.m., 9 am., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, at 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland—B a.m., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. A 'bus will leave Auckland for Onehunga every Sunday at 8.30 p.m. Howick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland for Howiek, 3 p. m. * Livkby and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Field a and others desirous of visiting the diffe; sjj. .places of amusement, a Night Omnibus T&HI leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return af. 11 o'clock the same night. Return Tickets fireaaa Onehunga. N.B. Special Om libuses will be alfrayf ready at the Onehunga Wharf for the accor t«# dation of passengers arriving by the di^ IPTE i steamers and other vessels.



GREYHOUND HOTEL, COBNEB OT QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. AUCKLAND. michaelTcorwran, PROPRIETOR, IN returning thanks to his friends, visitors, and the public cenerally for their past sup port, begs leave to draw attention to the "^lmprovements recently effected in the premises by the hands of the most experienced designers and decorators in Auckland, which hare rendered this well-known Hotel FAR SUPERIOR to any other in this city, and equal to the best of the far-famed Hotels of Melbourne and Ballarat. THE BAR Has been fitted up in a gorgeous manner, and in size and convenience is unrivalled; and visitors calling there will find themselves, as heretofore, waited upon with the utmpit civility and attention, and will be lupplied with articles of the very best and choicest qualities and descriptions; N.B. Hot Water aiways ih Readiness. TiiE PARLODRS AND BEDROOMS Require only to ye visited to be appreciated; and M. 0. caa appeal with confidence to tha testimony of previous visitors, who will bear him out in asserting that the arrangements cannot be excelled. THE BILLIARD-ROOM AND THE ADJACENT BAR Are fitted up with the best Tables and th« most approved appliances, and are unde» skilful management, which has always afforded satisfaction. M. 0. trusts by a continuance of attention and civility, combined with care in supplying none but First-class Goods, to merit an in crease in the favours . hitherto liberally bestowed on him, and hopes that the GREYHOUND HOTEL , . May be recognised as THE FIRST HOUSE IN AUCKLAND* To which pre-eminence it shall be bis •«.* deavour to raise it. MOURNING. J. M. M CLACHLAN 214, QUEENrSTEEET, (Neab Theatbe Royai), HAS now FOR SALE at PEIOES MUCH BELOW the regular figure, for CASH, a Splendid Assortment of BOUGHT CHEAP AT AUCTION. Blaok Silk, 3s. lid., worth 6s. Black French Merino, 2s. 6d., worth. 4s. Black Crape Cloth, 25., -vrorth. 3s. Black Coburg, Is., worth' Is. 6d. Black Alpaca Lustre,;«a,, worth Is. 6d. Black Crape, an assortment "% Black Crape Trimmings, ditto f|" g Black Crape Bonnets, ditto \ £• o Black Crape Falls, ditto J w Black Josephine Kid Gloves, 3s. 6d. Colored Kid ditto, stitched, 1». lljd. And every other article necessary for • complete Mourning Outfit. N.B. —Mourning orders made up on th« premises, at the SHORTEST SOTICI. J. HOWDEN, WATCHMAKER, &c, QUEEN-STREET, HAS just received per s.s ' Hero' a magnii cent assortment of WATCHES AND JEWELLERY of every description and make. The Advertiser specially draws attention U the New »• VISIBLE ESCAPEMENT WATOH, requiring no key to either wind op or safe Mm hands : price, £4i 10s. ■ A fine selection of Silver Watch*, suitable for Youths, from 50s. upwards. _ . p The latest designs in Brooches Earrings, and Nic^-Nacks. _ Everj *^,jription of Watches, Jewellery and saffl Machinery Repaired on th« Premises.. , " H O W D B N , JEWELLER, &c., ' 86," BN-3TRBET, AUCKLANP.