The Evening Star.

Vol. lI—No. 318.]

AUCKLAND, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NOETH SHORE FERRY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'LALLA ROOKH.' From From \orth Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland B^o „ 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 „ 4.15 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 415 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m.; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. HTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. PBOM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Monday, January 16, 12 o'clock noon Tuesday, January 17, 2 o'clock afternoon PBOM GBAHAMSJOWN TO AUCKLAND : g- Monday, January, 16, 5 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. mO EXCURSIONISTS. A Steamer can be obtained at any time on the shortest notice, prepared to take Ex cursionists to any place in the Harbour, on application to *v HOLMES, BROS., North Shore. /EAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE / BAY OF ISLANDS. i THE p.s. 'SAMSON,* '■•tain Mpndee, will leave — Fob Whang-aeei Every Friday. Leaves Whangabei fob Auckland Every Saturday. Fob Taubanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taeeanga eoe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Bhortland-6treet; or, E. OAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. H TEAM TO NAPIER. THE s.s. 'GO-AHEAD,' Will leave the Wharf, Auckland, for Napier, going inside the Iron Pot, a few hours after arrival. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMITH. -T7l Ogt LEVUKU, FIJI. TO SAIL ON MONDAY NEXT. The Favourite Clipper Schooner ' KAURI,' T. Shepheed, Master, will sail for the above on MONDAY next, 16th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to SHIRLkY W. HILL, Customhouse and Commission Agent. 1, Lower Queen-street, Jan. 2,1871.



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-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 be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an £ from Auckland on the 7th of every month, I 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, 5 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA/ of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1565, 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 an}' 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 this the popular passenger route. Arrangements wdl 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 futuae 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. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Port in the Australian Colonies. The A.S.N. Company's Steamship, ' JAMES PATERSON/ F. Saddees, Commander, will be despatched on Wednesday, the 25th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent, T7IOR LONDON DIRECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship * CITY OP AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having just made one of the fastest voyages from London, will receive prompt despatch. She is fitted with every modern improve ment, and offers more than usual inducement to all classes of passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART _ CO., Agents. Higli-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and ■ LCKLAND—leaving the Whau at 8 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 5 p.m. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps ha 3 been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. November 4, 1870.



CASH PALACE. The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, aud 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 soon 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 Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLES 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 j 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 Caudles 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 CASE" PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for lid ? 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 CASn PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d ? Yes ; at 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 ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE la it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s 6d per dozen ? Yes ; 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-cup 3at Is 6 1 per dozen ? * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) fo:* 3s ? * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each f Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucera at 10s 6J 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 Chceoe 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 Ib 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 ? - _es; 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 P 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 Ib 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 ? 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 por 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 Chaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN T)EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is 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— O i_ S EC PA.LAOE' QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie. the Butcher ■.



TELEGRAPHIC NEWS PROM THE CUSTOMHOUSE HOTEL, FORT-STREET. FAMILIES will find this Establishment the Cheapest and Best iv Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is 6d to 2s 6d best quality, 3s per bottle. Old Port, Is 6d to 2s Sd, best quality, 3s per bottle. Fine Flavored Sherry, Is 6d to _ -,* best • quality, 3s per bottle. English Ginger Wine, 2s 6d per bob. <-■• English Orange Wine, ditto ditto. Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s per bottle. Best Claret, 2s per bottle. Cherry Brandy, and Cherry Cordial, 3s 6d per bottle. Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle. Holland Square Gin, 2s 6d do do. Holland Full-size, 4s do do. Old Tom, best brands 3s 6d do do. Scotch Whisky and Duuville's Irish Whisky, 3s 6d do do. Hennessy's aud Martcll's Pale Brandies, 4s per bottle. Best Sparkling Champagne, 5s per bottle. English Bottled Stout, Is per bottle. English Bottled Ale, Is per bottle. A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasei s. The proprietor begs to assure his customers that all the goods are of the best quality, and t f not approved of, the money returned. NOTICE Gi 1 REMOVAL HERBERT _;. SMITH. P.itent Portable Smo .'on.snming Ovou Maker, has REMOVE to those more convenient pre mises at t i back of Mr. J. C. Mohein's, Grocer, id opposite Mr. J. l< out's Store. Person? pplying at Mr. J. C. Morris's wdl be sin a through. N .. —All kinds of Ovens made and re paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting fixed, and Machinery repaired. NOTICE. TUE BLUE POST DINING-ROOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A LL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING. C. DUNN IN GUAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel. GUINNESS'S XN DUBLIN STOUT. TEN Hogsheads of the above, just received direct from their celebrated Brewery, I now offer for sale at 4s per gallon (in quantities of two gallons or more), or 9s per dozen, by JAMES OLDHAM, Wine and Spirit Merchant, High-street, Auckland. 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. CHOWN DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY may be obtained in quantities of two gallons and upwards for cash, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid, being the amount of import duty. Apply to W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. Opposite Mb. Hobbs', Draper.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL ' WINE AND SPIRIT ■j ■ : -. ■-.* ■ i STO-RE, OUEEN-STREET,; V TWO ;DOt>BS- EEOM •.':': wellesley-stSetT^.^ -?. 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, Greenless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, Martell's.Pale or Dark Brandy.. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Marten's or Hennessey's case . Brandy 5 fi | ( j Dunville's case Whiskey 4 6! © Bernard's case Old Tom 4 ,6 f.Pf Gin, JDKZ 5 0; $ Ditto (small) ... ,3 Oj W Wines— Per bottle. Per dozen, a. 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 (smali) 3 0 A.-AA Clarat ... 4 0 caße 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,putsl 0 ....."11 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE _ RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT S__ Oi^'—ij, CORNER OE SYMOND-STREET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD, PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spibits and Wines Bottled on the . Peemises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDS", 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. " " * Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Campbeltpn Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. -yl-": Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle } small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Bum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. <"•''. Amontillado Sherrr, 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), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s.- •• « ,':.; Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. 1 ■ .-■■uii'i'i -A <:A In Case —Genuine BbanDsY V' u-l Hennessey's, Mart ell's, and Hide <&f C'ti.'a . ss. Oil. per bottle. V Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. GJ.per bottle. J' Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per hottfe. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. ."„ Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle; Champagne (Kb. 2), 6s. per bottle. t '_ Champagne (JS'o. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend's tfiiisaparilla, ss. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. (id. aud 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; .14s. per dozen. T_n„a: —SrnicTir Cask. —No Exception SAMUEL EV-INSOiV PROPRIETOR.; ,V < '• V*