The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 366.]

AUCKLAND, MONDAY, MARCH 13, 187)

[Price One Penny..



NOETH SHORE FEERY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'ENTERPRISE No. I.' i From From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland 8.30 „ 9.0 „ 0.20 a.m. 9.30 „ 10.0 „ 11-30 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.40 „ 12.0 noon fi.O „ 12.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.10 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.10 p.m. 6.0 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is a,t 9.30 a.m. j from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with the Honorable the Postmaster-Genei'al 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 performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA,' 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 tho 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 to proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make ibis the popular passenger route. Arrangements will bo made to connect in New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, bo 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., A.gents-in-Cbief 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. /■JL THOE LONDON DIRECT. The New Composite Clipper Ship 'CITY OF AUCKLAND,' Al 16 years at Lloyd's, Captain Wm, Asiiby, will leave Auckland for London on THURS DAY, 30th March. For Freight or Passago apply to Captain Ashby, or board j or, to CiIUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Auckland, February 27,1871.



QTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAIT ALFRED. TIME TABLE. KiOM AXTCKTiAjSTD TO GRAITAMSTOWN ; Monday, March 13, 5 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, March 14, 5.30 o'clock afternoon FliOM GKAITAMSTOVnST TO ATTCKTjAKD : Tuesday, March 14, 10.30 o'clock ltiorning S. HAGUE SMITH. -T7IOR LONDON. The Al 13 years Clipper Ship 'QUEEN BEE,' Captain E. G. Dent, is now receiving Cargo, and will have immediate despatch. Has first-rate accommodation for twenty passengers in the saloon. BEOWN, CAMPBELL, & CO., Agents. REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICA TION WITH FIJI. SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI, Transhipping to any Port in the Australian Colonies by the A.S.N. Co.'s steamers. The s.s. 'JAMES PATERSON' F. Moore, Commander, will leave Auckland fnr Fiji on or about Bth April. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, ,» Agent. CROMWELL'S LUNCHEON & CHOP BOOMS, NEXT THE DUKE OF MARYBOROUGH. rfIHE Proprietor begs to inform the public J_ of Auckland, that he has THIS DAY OPENED the abovo Rooms, where every article supplied will be of first-class quality, and at moderate prices. CEOWN DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid. Also FINE PALE BRANDY, at 15s. per proof gallon, duty paid. Can be obtained, in quantities of two gal lons and. upwards, at the Store, High-street. Terms —Cash on delivery. Kegs charged for until returned. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, mHAT FIKST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, J_ Hawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL;" 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 does the largest business in the Province. For particulai s, apply to the Proprietor, G. H. SWAN, Napier; or, to E. & H. ISAACS, Fort-street. FOR SALE. THE STOCK and FIXTURES of my Tobacconist Shop. F. H. LEWISSON. Auckland, March 8, 1871. DR. C. F. FISCHER'S HOMOEOPATHIC INSTITUTE. MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS, HAVING succeeded Dr. C. F. Fischee in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —MorniDg, from 9 till 1; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. NOTICE. MR. W. M. CHAPPELL is authorised to CANVAS for ADVERTISEMENTS for the Evening- Stab. REED & BRETT, Prqvi.t^.



QUEEN-STREET WHAKF. R B MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. THE PUBLIC AND SHIPPING SUP PLIED WITH WINES AND SPIRITS OE FIRST QUALITY. MA lIT EL L' S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curacoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pint a and quarts Australian While and Red Wir.c BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon ; in botttle, 9s Gd per dozen The Trade supplied with Lhds. and qr.-casks. R. M. lias on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. CROWN DISTILLERY! COLONIAL INDUSTRY!! Cawkwell's AUCKLAND DISTILLERY. mHE following are SOLD ONLY IN BOTTLE :— WHISKEY 3s. per bottle BRANDY 3s. Gd. „ ENGLISH ALE Is. „ ENGLISH PORTER... Is. „ gSg° Every article guaranteed genuine at the PRINCE AETHUII HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. WALTER DUDLEY, PROPRIETOR. LOCAL INDUSTRY INSTITUTION. VENETIANS" HOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. rrA VENETIAN BLINDS, 340 Gauze 001/ Wire Blinds, 270 Perforated Zinc Blinds, for which orders are wanted imme diately. Wire Work also made when the MEN are UNEMPLOYED. Apply to the MANAGER, . M. HOETON BUSBY. AUCKLAND CEMETERY AND GENE RAL STONE WORKS. JAMES H. BUCHANAN/having resumed the trade, is prepared to execute orders for every kind of STONE WORK. Designs and prices forwarded to the country and ad joining provinces on application. Address:-~ . . AUCKLAND STONE WORKS, Corner of Victoria nnd Barrack-streets.



ALL WHO DESIRE PENEEA'L GEOCEEIES Of the best quality, at tlio lowest price, should call at THE JUNCTION STORE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. In consequence of the present depression, the proprietors of the People's Tea Warehouse, lave re solved to supply as under, for cash :— Rest Oatmeal, 3d. lb. I Sonp, from 7d. per Bar Host Rice, Sid lb. | Salad Oil, Od. per bottle Stiftar, from ."ill. Hi. Matches, 9(3. lier dozen Mould Candles, r^d. lb. Blue, Is. per lb. Starcli, Gd. lb. Sperm, F. W., Is. per lb. Tobacco, 4d. per cake, or 3s>. lOd. per lb., and other articles too numerous to mention. COFFEE GROUND ON THE PREMISES, and packed In air-tight canisters, from 1 lb. upwards at Is. 4d. lb. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. Good Useful Tea, Ib. Grl. No. 3 Rich Pekoe, full- Ib. flavoured, 3s, lb. No. 1 Concou Tea, 2sl lb. No. 4, finest quality, 3s. No. 2 Fine Tea, 2s 6d. lb. Gd. lb. F. nnd Co. never hart a better Relection of first-class Teas, imported expressly for their retail trade, which will give satisfaction in price and quality to all who favour them with their orders. 2d. per lb. discount on the G lbs. of No. 2 Tea, and 3d. per lb. on the Gibs. of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. Flour and Bran at Mit-l Prices. Quality of all articles guaranteed. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. Remember the Address— 3? EEN CII & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, Corner of VTa k c f ielp-stkeet. establi ii ed 180 0. CRITERION HOTEL, COENEE OF HOBSON AXD COOK-STREETS. DANIEL PAGE (Late op the N.Z.S.N. Company,) TXAS much pleasure in announcing to hi friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken the above favorite Hotel. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOB FAMI LIES. N.B. —The Bottling Department in con nection with the above establishment is now open. BRANDS—AI. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EOYAI HIGHNESS THE DUKE OP EDINBURGH AND HIS EXCELLENCY SIR G. F. BOWEN. T) IT. B A R T L E T T, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLES LEY-STREETS, Auckland. PATRONISE LOCAL INDUSTRY. OVENS! OVENS! OVENS! BEEBEBT H. SMITH'S 13ATENT PORTABLE SMOKE-CON SUMING- OVENS are acknowledged by all to be the best and cheapest in the colony. Prices from 30s upwards. {^r Note the Address—HlGH-STREET, opposite Rout's Store, and back of J. C. Morrin's, Grocer, Q.ueen-strect. Parties visiting the manufactory can inspect every article. N.B. —All kinds of Ovens made and re paired, Gasfltting and Spouting fixed, nfid machinery repaired. 10th February, 1871.



THE UTTIE^DUSTPAM, NOTICE. SELLIN G OPE ! SELLING- OFF! GIVING UP BUSINESS. TO THE NOBILITY, GENTRY, HOTEL PROPRIETORS, PRIVATE FAMILIES, AND PEOPLE ABOUT TO FURNISH. ITENEY PEOEEET Begs most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland nnd its vicinity that he has decided upon giving up business, and go into the Country for the purpose of Farming : therefore, ho submits the whole of his Large and Well-selected Stock of CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, AT COST He does this, believing that it will be better for parties to select the goods they may require at Auction Prices, without the incon venience of attending an Auction Sale. H. P. takes this opportunity of again thanking his numerous friends and the public generally for the very liberal support received during the nine years he has been in business in Auckland. The Premises to Let, oe foe Sale. Auckland, February 10, 1871. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. CLEANING- OUT SALE OF SUMMER DRAPERY. R, B. SHALDERS & GO. Have determined to CLEAR OUT their STOCK of STTMMEE DEAPEET AND CLOTHING, AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. No Sham ! No Ptjtf !! REAL BARGAINS TO BE HAD. A Quantity op EEADT-MADE CLOTHING adapted to the Season, MUST BE CLEARED OFF. An Early Call is Invited. Country Obdees promptly attended to. Observe the A.ddress— E. B. SHALDEES & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. NEIL CAMPBELL Tailor and Clothier, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. BEGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he ha 3 received a large assort ment of SUMMEE GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. NOTICE. NIGHTMAN. A. FLETCHER BEGS to inform the Public that he if prepared, on the shortest notice, to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen-street j Mr. Everson, Cale donian Hotel, Symonds-street.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, O U E EN-STREET, TWO .TJOOBS FROM WELLESLET-STBEET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE MISES :—London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Eooi.li's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Ruin, Jfunieson's Pure Mall; Dublin Whiskey, Dunville's Old Irish Whiskey, Greenless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The abovo at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case ") . Brandy 5 6N§ Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 46' "o Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6(PI Gin, JDKZ 5 0 8 Ditto (small) 3 Oj « 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 Claret 4 0 case 36 0 Ginger Wine ... ... 3 0 All Cordials 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Blood &Dawsons Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's & Bass's Ale ... 1 3 .. 14 C Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... HO BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NOTICE. THE BLUE POST DINING-ROOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A LL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING 0. CUNNINGHAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel. FRUIT! FRUIT!! FRUIT!!! THE Undersigned has for Sale, ex Late Arrivals from Sydney, 95 CASES CHOICE APPLES & PEARS Also, First-class POTATOES on hand, at the lowest market prices. N.B.—All Goods delivered free of charge Teems : Gash. H. CAN HAM, HIGH-STEEET. THE RAT-KILLER! ! THE RAT KILLER ! ! THE only sure REMEDY for destroying RATS in Auckland is WHITLAW'S AMERICAN RAT DESTROYER. This Paste is Poison to Rats and Mice without pah. One trial will satisfy anyone who is troubled with such vermin. To be had ONLST at my Establishment, Pitt-street. The Poisons imported from Home are ure less on account of the sea voyage. My RAT DESTROYER does NOT contain any PHOS PHOROUS. . Manufactured at my Laboratory, Pitt-stbebt Auckland. gjr Note the Address— THE RED GLOBE LIGHT. Sold in boxes at 6d., Is., Is. M, 2s Gd. Sold wholesale at the above prices less 25 per cent, for cash. "H if P. T. R. GILMAN, Chemist, One- Jtiunga, has been appointed AGENT for tbo Sale of this Paper. November 5,1870.