The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 331.]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NORTH SHORE TERRY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'LALLA ROOKH.' C From From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf, New Wharf. 7 oam. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland 8 ; 3 0 „ 9-0 „ 9-20 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11-30 „ 10.30 „ 11-0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.40 „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ 12.40 p.m. 10 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.10 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.0 „ 6.80 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. j from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. FOE GRAHAMSTOWN AND TARARU. fMHE p.s. I ' GOLDEN CROWN ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf, Auckland, TO-MORROW MORNING, at 10.30 o'clock (sharp), and will leave the Thames at 4 o'clock, AFTERNOON, for Auckland, and will continue to run regularly EVEEY DAY at the same hours until further notice. Fares ;—Cabin, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, 4s. Reton tickets (Cabin), 12s. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. HTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED. TIME TABLE. FROM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Tuesday, January 31, 7.30 o'clock evening Wednesday, February 1, 8.30 o'clock evening Thurßday, February 2, 9.30 o'clock evening FBOM GBAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Wednesday, February 1, 1 o'clock afternoon Thursday, February 2, 1.30 ©'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POUT CHALMERS. The favorite s.s. 'TARANAKI,' E. Wheeler, Commander, from the Wharf, Onehunga, on TUESDAY NEXT, 31st inst., at 4 p.m. COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. January 17,1871. FOR FIJI. A OSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA ii. TION COM?ANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. The i.s. 'JAMES PATERSON' will leave Auokland for 3Tiji on or about the Vth prox. For Freight or Pasage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. ) t. • "nOR SYDNE^AND MELBOURNE. /^%shipping to ai port in the Australian by tbiA. S. N. Co.'s Line of Steamships. The California, N«Zealand, and Australian Maiteamship • CITY OFIELEOURNE,' 1550 tons, H. GbJgee, Esq., Commander, expected here on tilth February, and will leave SIX HOURgFTER ARRIVAL. For Freight or Ifege apply to H. M. JEK.YIS, Agent.



THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract vith the Honorable the Postmaster-General of New Zealand for the conveyance of Mails between San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Port Chalmers, and vice versa, the dates of sailing will be from Port Chalmers on the Ist and from Auckland on the 7th of every month, to com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performer! by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA, 1 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Lloyds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent lines of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. First-class fare, from all ports in New Zealand to England, including the use of the celebrated Silver Palace Cars over the American Continent, will not exceed £85. Second and third-class passengers will be taken at proportionately low rates. Return tickets at a reduced rate will be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations called at. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire lo proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck ltind. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a future advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line; DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. MUNN'S MAIZENA, mHE finest preparation of CORN FLOUR manufactured. Far superior to any English make, which it has entirely superseded in Australia. Fresh Shipments just landed. B. TONES & CO., Sole Wholesale Agents. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, rnHAT FIBST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, X Hawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL j" splendid Billiard Room, Sample Rooms, and every convenience for carrying on a first-rate Hotel business. The present Pro prietor is retiring from the business. The Hotel docs the largest business in the Province. For particulars, apply to the Proprietor, G. H. SWAN, .Napier; or, to c. & h. Isaacs, Fort-street. THORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S PJttICES CURRENT. s. d. CJUPERFINE FLOUR, SLk- J^ Dressed (Crown Brand), per ton of 2000 lbs 16 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed (TSF Brand,) per ton 14 0 0 Seconds, per ton ... ... ... 10 0 0 Sharps, per ton 6 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201bs 0 10 Oats, do. do 04 0



CASH ' PALACE. The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove ! Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll goon find That quality and cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. So if our list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christmas, to the Poor Man's Friene*. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE ?JS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for l£d ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 23 9d ? Yes ; ap the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Meat Dishes from 6d each ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s 6d per dozen ? Yea ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s 6d per dozen ? Yea ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6d per dozen ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) foi' 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all wool, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a, bottle of Pickles for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Cocoa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb P Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to make Ghaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you oan buy a box o Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN T>EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it ia possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to ; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale Buyers. NOTE THE ADDRESS— OA.SH F^ILAOE QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie, the JButQhei\



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOEE, QUEEN -STREET, TWO DUUBS FEOM WELLESLEY-STREET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE MISES :•—London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Ruin, Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Dunville's Old Irish Whiskey, G-reenless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, MarteH's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case "1 . Brandy 5 6 J Dunville's case-Whiskey ... ... 461 ■© Eernard's case Old Tom 4 6[ W Gin, JDKZ 5 0 §3 Ditto (small) 3 0J Wines— Per bottle. Per dozen. s. d. s. d. Amontillado Sherry ... 5 0 ... 60 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 5 0 ... 60 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and Sherry ... 2 0 No. 2 Champagne... ... 6 0 No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Clarat 4 0 case 36 0 Ginger Wine 3 0 All Cordials 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Biood &Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's & Bass's Ale ... 1 3 .. 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... 11 . 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOKE, CORNER OF SYMOND-STREET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spieits and Wine 3 Bottled on the Pbemises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4c. and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. Amontillado Sherry, ss. per bottle ; 60s. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, ss. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4a. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. In Case—Genuine Bbands. Hennessey's, Martell's, and Hine & Co.'s ss. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. ' . Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend'a Sarsaparilla, ss. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. 6d. and 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle j 14s. per dozen. ' Tebm9 :—Strictly Cash. —No Exception SAMUEL EVIN/SON PR@PRIETOB. *



CRITERION HOTEL, COENEE OF HOBSON AND COOK-BTBEETS. DANIEL PAGE (Late oi? the N.Z.B.N. Company,) tjAS much pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken the above favorite Hotel. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMI LIES. N.B.—The Bottling Department in con» neption with the above establishment is now open. BRANDS—AI. NOTT E, TRE BLUE POST DINING-ROOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A LL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING C. DTONINGHAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel, EXTRAORDINARY SALE AT M E S. F O ED ' S PARIS MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT. ss. IN THE POUND RETURNED FOR CASH, Foe Foubteen Days Only. /CONSISTING of all the Ltrtest Styles in \_J Bonnets, Hats, and Caps ; also, achoioe assortment of Untrimmed Hats, Floweri, Feathers, Jackets, Stays, Ruches, Boys' Hats, Josephine Gloves, &c. This is a real bona fide Sale. No deception N.B.—All Goods mnrkedin plain figures. Please Note the Address :— M E S. FOBD'S PARIS MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT COMMENCING THIS DAY, JANUARY 19th, FOR 14 DAYS ONLY. PETJIT! EEUIT!! FETJIT!!! THE Undersigned has for Sale, ex • James Paterson,' from Sydney, 195 CA.SES CHOICE APPLES & PEARS Also, First-class POTATOES on hand, at the lowest market prices. N.B.—All Goods delivered free of charge. Teems : Cash. H. CANH AM, HiaH-STEBBT. THE EAT-KILLEE! ! THE EAT KILLEE ! ! THE only sure REMEDY for destroying RATS in Auckland is WHITLAW'S AMERICAN RAT DESTROYER. This Paste is Poison to Rats and Mice without fail. One trial will satisfy anyone who is troubled with such vermin. To be had ONL3? at my Establishment, Pitt-street. The Poisons imported from Home are use less on account of the Eea voyage. My RAT DESTROYER does NOT contain any PHOS PHOROUS. Manufactured at my Laboratory, Pitt-stbebt, Auckland. ljgp° Note the Address— THE EED GLOBE LIGHT. Sold in boxes at 6d., Is., Is. 6d., 2s. 6d. Sold wholesale at the above prices less 25 per cent, for cash. I\/rR. T. R. GILMAN, Chemist, One hunga, has been appointed AGENT for th» Sale of this Paper. November 5,1*70.