SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND

ARRIVALS

W. C. "Wentworth, barque, 100 tons, McDonald, from Bay of Islands.

"Wangarei, cutter, 30 tons, Anderson, from Tau ranga. ■Speedwell, ketch, 35 tons, Bewicke, from Wianga roa.

The Speedwell brings the following cargo : 8 spars, 10,000 feet baulk timber, 40,000 shingles, and 1 passenger.

The barque W. C. Wentworth arrived in harbour yesterday afternoon from the Bay of Islands, with 100 tons coal.

The brig Moa took her departure for Star buck Island yesterday morning. The schooner Zephyr will leave for Norfolk Island to-morrow.

The schooner Emerald, 40 tons, Capt. Whitby, sailed from Lyttelton for this port on the 18th inst.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— Mails for the undermentioned places, per Wonga Wonga, will close at this office, on Tuesday, 7th February, as under : —

For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 1 p.m.

For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1.30 p.m. For money orders, registered, letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for the United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, February 4, 1871: — Tuesday, January 31: Messrs. T. Macffar lane and A. Beetham. Wednesday, February 1 : Messrs. Daldy and Dargaville. Thursday, February 2 : Messrs. Davis and Dilworth. Friday, February 3 : Messrs. J. A. Gilfillan and T. B. Gillies. Saturday, February 4 : Messrs. H. Gilfillan and W. A. Graham.

BIRTH.

Waterman.—On 20th January, at Komokoriki, the wife of Captain Waterman, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Heath—Gentles.—On the 25th January, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Bey. P. H. Comford, Theophilus B. Heath, New North Boad, to Christina, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Gentles, St. George's Bay, Parnell. .

The Evening Star. MONDAY, JANUARY 30. 1871.

After what has now been so clearly revealed of the principles and inten tions of the so-called " Working Men's Protection Society," it wTill be well to take note of those whose names are on~the list of subscribers to this house-burning association. The name of his Honor the Superintendent is not to be regarded as that of a sup porter, as his position compels him to put his name to every list presented to him for the support of any move ment, good, bad, or indifferent ; and at the time the character of the gang was not revealed ; while from the slashing exposure of " Mr." Wetton, so characteristic of Mr. Gillies' ener getic mind, the Superintendent de serves the thanks of the public. But now that the real character of the con spiracy is known, —that its " presi dent" has boasted, of what he styles " terror, striking the city from end to end ;" when, in one of their meetings, the credit of the recent incendiarism was publicly claimed, and by the tacit acquiescence of the association en dorsed, any name now added to the list of contributors must be regarded as that of an accessory, aiding and abet ting in crime. More than this, weasssrt that any person, having already given his name and contribution to the society, should either publicly repudiate his connection and withdraw his name, or be held accountable. It is stated that the names of subscri bers will be published in one of our local contemporaries. We shall also publish them gratis, as the names of the old wives into whom" Mr." Wetton has " struck terror," and who have paid " black mail" to the ex-light house-keeper of Tararu. We observe that the manager of our contemporary the Evening News has been appointed Treasurer to the Society; but much as we differ from our contemporary .we do not think so meanly of that gentleman as to suppose that he will retain the honor, now that he sees the purpose to which the funds are to be devoted. And we trust that instead of any longer pandering to the low passions of the mob, he will rise to the dignity of journalism, and join with all honest men in stamping' out the vile and contemptible conspiracy. And it is surprising that the good men and true of Auckland who pride themselves in the name of " working men " do not publicly repudiate con nection with the set of loafers who

have enrolled themselves under a man who could not be trusted even with the charge of colza oil ; and who presume to speak in the name oi working men. We know that there are straitened circumstances in Aucklaud, and have invariably advocated tho opening up of public works. But the cause of the unemployed is being ruined, and prejudice created by the unlawful acts that are now gloried in as the acts of the " unemployed." We call on the working men of Auckland to show the spirit of true men in utterly scorning complicity with the gang of sneaking house-burners. And w re trust that but a few days will elapse till the police have obtained all the informa tion wanted, and all the most turbu lent of the gangwillbe chipping scoria nuggets at Mount Eden.

It should afford general satisfaction to all those who really wish the welfare of the country to learn that Mr. Yogel has been to-day returned, without opposition, as the representative in the General Assem bly for Auckland City East. In this, Auckland, in honoring Mr. Vogel, has done itself honor, for it cannot be denied that the Colonial Treasurer is one of the ablest, most advanced in his ideas, bold in conception, and determined in action, to be found in the House of Representa tives. As Mr. Voxel's ability and posi tion would have secured him a choice of constituencies, we congratulate the elec tors of City East on the influence and abil ity they have secured to their interests. And now that this has been satisfac torily accomplished we sincerely tmst that" the electors of City West will do themselves equal honor in the selection as their representative of the best Super intendent that Auckland has ever pos sessed. We know that the electorate of City West has been regarded by many as the " Superintendent's constitu ency," and after the forbearance shown, for it has been forbearance, in bringing forward no opposition to Mr. Yogel, it will be exceedingly un gracious if opposition is made to Mr. Gillies. The Superinten dent will have a seat in the House of Representatives, and constituencies will jump at the chance of securing his ability and influence in Parliament. It is simply a question, will the City of Auckland be represented by two of the ablest men in the Legislature, and will it be so repre sented by unanimous choice ? We have no doubt that Mr. Gillies will head the poll against any competitor, but it will be becoming to the dignity of the most im portant city in New" Zealand to have shown such an appreciation of brains as to have selected two such men to repre present her. And it will be with no little pride that we shall see the most progres sive and liberal measures in Parliament associated prominently with the "Honor able member for Auckland City East" and tne 7" JUuuuia via —~w- c~» -OLuranand City West."

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

Yesterday having been the 31st anniversary of the foundation of the colony, to-day has been kept in celebration of the birth-day of New Zealand with all the honors. Nothing could be more suitable for the right enjoyment of the holiday than the style of weather with which we have beeu favored. A heavy canopy of clouds extending from horizon to horizon kept away the glare, indeed so dark were the masses of clouds that one would almost have feared a downpour were it not that there was something good tempered looking about them that showed they did not meau mischief. A light refreshing breeze from the south pleasantly fanned the faces of holiday keepers, and filled the sails of the racing craft. The day ha 3 been kept as a close holiday, and all Auckland with sandwiches in one hand and lorgnette in the other, has been abroad. The houses and flagstaffs have becu gay with bunting, and the streets and wharves with ribbons and muslins and pretty faces, and everyone was in good temper aud high spirits ; and enjoyment has been fi.st and furi ous. Several excusions have been carried out. The Devonport went crowded with a cargo of life to Motutapu. North Shore has been liter ally alive, and its noble heights presented at times very pretty sights from the numbers of people who crowded there to have a full view of the yachts and trading vessels on their way to and from the island of Tiri Tiri and Drunken Bay, and to have a bird's-cyo view of the Eegatta generally as proceeding in the harbour below. The Domain was not without its patrons, and many a pleasant little flirtation and love-making was enjoyed in its sequestered walks and shady retreats. Cre morne was in fulljblast, and had a fair propor tion of the holiday-keepers.

THE EEGATTA. But the great event of the day has been, as on all previous occasions, the Regatta, which was carried out in circumstances that could not do otherwise than ensure success. The Government steamer Luna, kindly lent as flagship by the Defence Minister, was a per fect blaze of bunting, and moored out in mid stream, her decks crowded with the "beauty and chivalry" of Auckland, presented really a lovely sight, while the surface of our unrivalled harbour was all in motion with steamers, yachts, cutters, smacks, and craft of low degree. The wharves, Breakwater, and Fort Britomart, were crowded with people ; and the interest in our annual games never was surpassed in this city. The Royal Alfred, Lalla Eookh, Enterprise, and various other steamers were making periodical cruises round the harbour, and to and from the Flagship. On board the Luna were most of the principal people of Auckland, the ladies mustering in great force, and by the waving of cambric handkerchiefs and the glances of bright eyes nerving the competitors in the races to redoubled effort. His Honor the Superintendent came on board about 11 o'clock, and appeared to take a great interost in the progress of the regatta. The Eegatta Committee was present on board, and had made arrangements of the

most complete kind for the right conduct of of the various events. The Volunteer Baud was on board, and under the skilful guidance of Mr. Bandmaster McComish, contributed, by its enlivening strains, to the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. John Copland atced as hereto fore as starter, and his old fanihar voice, ringing out like the tones of a speaking trumpet, was a guarantee to all that no lack in the office of starter would mar the satisfac tory progress of the Regatta. The following office-bearers were present on board the Luna :-Coramitte : Yon cler Heyde, Esq., (Chairman), Captain Anderson, Mr. H. Brett, Captain Casey, Captain Clayton, Mr. J. Copland. Messrs. D. B. Cruickshank, G-. H. Fletcher, George Henderson, T. Niccol, M. Niccol, J. Waymouth, Captain Williams. Umpire: Captain Clayton. Starter: Mr. J. Copland. The following were the events proceeding up to the time of oar going to press : — First Pace, 9.30 a.m.: Trading Vessels, over 25 tons. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup,, presented by Messrs. Shaw, Saville and Co., value 25 guineas, and £10 added ; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £5. Course : From south side of Flagship, round Tiri Tiri, passing from west to east, keeping Tiri Tiri on starboard hand, coming in on south side of Flagship. Four vessels started in this race, the Sove reign of the Seas, Saucy Lass; Nautilus, and Mary Eliza. All vessels got well away to gether, when rounding the Heads the Sove reign had a considerable lead, the schooner Saucy Lnss second, Mary Eliza third, and Nautilus fourth. The vessels had not re turned when we went to press. Second Pace, 10 a.m.: Trading Vessels, 15 to 25 tons. Prizes : Ist, .-£2O; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd. £.*>. Course: From south side of Flagship, round a black buoy off "Drunken Bay, thence round ilagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flag ship. Eleven boats started for this race, the Wanderer aDd Avon taking the lead, closely followed by the Kolarua, Bowerdalc. The other vessels left- in a cluster, and they pre sented a very pretty sight, The race re sulted as follows :— Avon, 10 tons, (Warm) ... ... 1 Third Pace, 10.30 a.m.: Sailing Boats or Yachts of any class, under 7 tons. Prizes : Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £3. Course : From south side of Flagship, round flagboat moored off Stokes' Point, thence round chequered buoy in Pangitoto Channel, coming in on south side of Flagship. Centre-boards (if any) will be sealed up or down. This was decidedly the best race of the day. A capital start was made, unci the ves sel's stood away up harbour. One of the best scenes we have witnessed at ony regatta was presented. The Lily, a boat built by Mr. Clare, was the first to round the flag-boat, closely followed by the Ripple. In running down*they maintained their position, but in beating up, the Foam, which was considerably behind, headed nearly all her competitors, aiid a pretty race ensued between the Lily and Ripple. The Lily maintained her ground, and would have won the race, only that she passed on the wrong side of the ship. The other boats passed the flagship in the fol lowing order : — Ripple, 7 tons, White 1 Foam, 4?r tons, San ford ... ... 2 G-alatea, 5 tons, Smydon ... ... 3 Lilly, 6£• tons, Hunt 4 Fourth Race, 11 a.m.: Licensed Cargo Boats. Prizes: Ist, £12 ; 2nd, £0; 3rd, £2. Course : Same as second race. The Albert took the lead in this race, fol lowed by the Sumpter; a pose entry, the Annie and Diamond, followed close in their wake, and the race resulted as follows : — OumDtcr 1 Fifth Pace, 11.30 a.m. : Amateur Scullers Match. Prize : Ist, Silver Cup, value eight guineas. Course : From south side of Flagship, round flag boat off Cooper's Bay, coming in on south side of Flagship. Once round. Three boats started, two from the Auckland Rowing Club, and one named the Colonial Tiger. The latter wont away with the lead, but was soon collared. The Mosquito unfor tunately met with an accident and upset. The race was then left to the other two, and Ama teur, rowed by Fletcher, continued to pull on the Colonial Tiger, and shortly before arriving at the Flagship took the lead. The race ended thus :— Amateur (Fletcher) ... ... 1 Colonial Tiger... ... ... ... 2 Sixth Pace, 12 noon: Licensed• Watermen's Boats, pair-oared. Prizes: Ist, £S ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, save stakes. Course : Same as fifth race. Prince Alfred, Pellinger ... ... 1 Helen, Hunt 2 Blonde 3 Seventh Pace, 2 p.m.: Four-oared Gigs, the property of any recognised club in Auckland, rowed by members. Prizes : Ist, £15 ; 2nd, £5. Course : Same as fifth race, twice round. Spitfire ... ... ... ... 1 Manukau Maid 2 Sons of Colonists ... ... ... 3 Eighth Pace, 2.30 p.m.: Merchant Ships' Gigs. Prizes: Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5. Course : Same as fifth race. G-olden Crown ... ... ... 1 Kenilworth ... ... ... ... 2 Royal Alfred ... ... .... 3

The p.s. Eoyal Alfred will leave the Wharf at 7 o'clock this (Monday) evening, for the Thames. We would remind our readers that a very pleasing entertainment will take place this evening at Mr. _liccol's Patent Slip Building, North Shore, being the annual soiree of the Presbyterian Church there. As the p.s. Lalla Eookh is laid on to convey passen gers from the city and back at single fares, we have no doubt that a very large number will avail, themselves of the opportunity of having a pleasant trip and a pleasant evening's enter tainment ; and that such a success will attend the soiree as to give general satisfaction, and also wipe off the small debt remaining on the building of the North Shore Presbyterian Church. Tho anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Sheridan street, were held yesterday. Collections were made at the close of each service. The annual tea-meeting will be held this evening. We are very glad to see that Olson's tomato sauce is making headway amongst all classes of Auckland society.. Wo know of no sauce so agreeable and piquant, and always give if a preference, and the testimonials Mr. Olson has received from leading residents in Auckland speak well for tho position the condiment has taken on the table. " A person called Felix McCarthy," says the Wanrjaraii Herald, " was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, for a wanton and unprovoked assault on Colonel McDonnell, in his own grounds on Monday evening. McCarthy's only motive for the assault was because the Colonel refused to recommend him for tho Colonial Crosß."

THE WAIKATO.

DETHRONEMENT OF TAWHIAO

THE HAUHAUS AGAIN

(FltOM THE " HEBALD.")

Alexandra, Saturday, 2.25 p.m. Tawhtao has been dethroned, and his son is to be made Ring in his place.

Eewi has left for Taupo with 150 men, to stop the telegraph and roads, Whitmore and 60 armed natives are at Hautoru.

One To One's men at Aotea are pulling up the whares inside their pa, having been threat ened by Manuwhiri of Kawhia that they may expect the Hauhaus down on them. One Te One is using every precaution.

THE SOUTH.

[Greville's Telegram: Company, Eeuter's AOENTS.'I

TIMES LIBEL CASE ADJOURNED.

DUNEDIN".

Jant/ABY 2(5. —At the election for Caversham district Cantrell, an opponent of the Govern ment, defeated Mclndoe thus, Cantrell, 165 ; Mclndoe,"lo7. —For the Lakes, Ilaughton has polled 147. and Shepherd 77. The returns of two small districts have to come in, but they cannot influence the result.—The Times libel case has been adjourned for a week to enable the attendance of Mr. Gisborno and other officers of the telegraph department. —Mr. Burns' funeral was attended by 1000 persons, and the day was kept a close holiday—There is a report of an attempt to upset Mr. Mac lean's election on the ground of bribery. The final numbers are :—Haughtou, 211 ; Shepherd, 192. Shepherd intends resisting on account of an alleged refusal to allow votes to holders of miners' rights who had not actually held them for six months.

WANGANUI.

January 27. —Mr. Fox was returned fo-day for Rangitikei without opposition.

TARANAKI.

January 26.—The report respecting Mr. Commissioner Parris, published in the New Zealand Herald, on the 17th instant, is untrue. The Taranalci 'Herald says, that the name of the " gentleman " who gave the infor mation should be published.—The Supreme Court has been postponed till Monday next, in consequence of tho non-arrival of the Chief Justice. There are two cases for trial, one for horse-stealing, and the other for stealing old iron at Patea.—Mr. Gisborne has been returned without opposition for Egmont district; Carrington for Grey and Bell.

January 27, 2 p.m.—The nomination for the town took place to-day, at noon. Messrs. Kelly and Whitcombe were proposed. Mr. Kelly's speech was favourable to the Govern ment, whom he would support. Mr. Whit combe's was a romance, in which he pictured the deplorable condition of the country should -money D"c borrowed. It was n. lm_-u]> of Mr. J. C. Richmond's speech. He also made statements which were not according to facts. —The first load of timber for the new Court house, at Wanganui, was laid on the Market place on the 24th.

AUSTRALIA.

SYDNEY,

January 15. —During a thunderstorm at Bathurst on Friday, the lightning struck a house near the town and kmed a father and his two sons. —The schooners Fox and Walrus, timber laden, have been totally wrecked at tho bar of the Richmond River. The crews were saved.—Tho French Government have chartered the steamer Havilah to run as a mail boat to New Caledonia.

January 16. —The General Assurance Company have declared a dividend at the rale of ten per cent. per an num. The Exchange Company have declared no dividend for the past half-year.— A severe storm bus partially destroyed the lighthouse on Lady Elliot Island, and the light is now shown eighteen feet below its former height, and will bo exhibited until the repairs are completed.—The thoroughbred horse New Warrior died suddenly to-day.— The market for sugars has advanced, and a good deal has been purchased on speculation, but the bulk of stocks is held by the Sugar Company.—The William Turner, from Neiv York, brings a general cargo of American goods, 5600 cases kerosene, and 118 packages of tobacco.

January 17. —Some rich discoveries of lead and silver are reported to have been discovered in the Jingera Mountains. —Mr. Charles Mat thews w;is enthusiastically welcomed last night, on tho occasion of the first night of his farewell performances.—The sum of £2250 has been already subscribed to the Eobertson Testimonial Fund. —The mail news is con sidered satisfactory. January 18 -The Government intend pro ceeding with the harbour defences accord ing to the plans originally adopted, not withstanding the pacific tone of the European news brought by the present mail. The actual deficit in the year's revenue is found tobo only £86,000, and not £150,000, as previously reported. The Treasurer's statement anticipated a deficit of £10,000. The Customs revenue for the past mouth shows a small increase.—The mail news has checked tho upward tendency of breadstnfTs, aud holders are more anxious to sell.—A small portion of the Victory's teas were sold by auction to-day at up to 13 9_—- Honolulu sugars sold at £37 ss.—Tho Mary Edith has brought a cargo of GOO tons of sugar.—The wool sales to-day were firmer, and sheepskins realised slightly higher prices.—The ship Patriarch, from London, brings 12 members of tho French Catholic mission.

ADELAIDE.

January 16.—The ships White Eagle and Collingrovo, both of which sailed from Ply mouth on the 2nd of November, arrived here together this morning; the White Enp-lc beiu^ about three hours a-head. Great in terest was felt in the ocean race between tho two vessels.—The corn market is very firm, and holders now ask 4s. lOd. for good sam

pies of wheat, while buyers are offering 4s 9d. No transactions, however, are reported to-day. January 17. —The commercial news brought by the Avoca is considered on the whole satis factory, and although the state of the English corn market is likely to check operations here, the shipments to England are likely to be con tinued.

January 18.—The Governor's despatches are merely confirmatory of the press despatches as to the position of the question between Eng land and Russia, and they state that all fears of further complications were allayed. The corn market has been paralysed since the receipt of the mail news, and both buyers and sellers arc holding off. There is very little business doing, and 4s 7d is the highest price offering for good samples of wheat.

HOBART TOWN.

January 14.—A fire broke out last night on board the barque Eunnymede, but through the exertions of the two local fire-brigades and the fire-brigads of H.M.S. Blanche it was got under about. 9 p.m. Several bales of wool were partly burned at the ends. Tho cargo is now being discharged. January 17. —All the damaged wool has been discharged from the Runnymede, and a survey is to be made on behalf of the shippers and insurance agents.—Messrs. Guesdon and Westbrookc sold by action, yesterday, 2000 bugs sugar, ex 'Janet Holt, at prices ranging from £38 to £48 per ton. January 18. — Captain Montgomery, of H.M.S. Blanche, has decided to remain here „\ after the regatta on Tuesday next.

FURTHER ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

[Geeville's Telegram Company, (Reuters Agents).] The battles on the 7th and Bth between Chancey's Sixteenth and Seventeenth Corp3, and the army of the Duke of Mecklenburg were extremely severe, the French retreating only inch by inch. The 1033 of the gunners in the sorties amount to over 800 killed, wounded, and prisoners. The loss of the Germans iv the battles of the Loire exceed 7,000 killed, wounded, and prisoners. .

By the arrival otfthe Taranaki from the South we arc in receipt of further English telegrams, containing fuller particulars than those already published by us : —

Fresh bodies of Prussian Landwehrs, 15,000 strong, were marching to the scene of opera tions.

The French army of the North was being pursued by Monteuffcl. Dijon was occupied by 24,000 Prussians on the 18th December after a severe battle. It was afterwards re-occupied by the French ; but was again taken by the Prussians on the 19th, when Prince William of Baden was wounded.

Garibaldi is reported to have resigned his command after gaining several small battles. Tho North German Loan of eight millions is being readily subscribed in England. Bright has resigned office 01 account of ill health. Government has released Fenian prisoners on condition that they live abroad. Tim WcLlng journals condemn tha sugges tion that the colonies be neutral in time of war. Fresh European complications were likely to arise from the Prussian note, stating that Luxembourg had violated the treaty, and that Prussia no longer recognised its neutrality. An explanation followed, and matters were arranged after England had claimed that the matter should be submitted to the guarantee ing powers. Rumours have been prevalent .since 10th December to the effect that the neutral powers arc askuig for an armistice.

Bordeaux advices to the 23rd, state that General Do Croix had occupied a position towards Valerian, and that General Pinoy had captured Villanoy and Maison Blanche.

M. Thiers will represent France in the London Conference, on the Russian question.

A victory for the French army in the north was reported in London on December 27th, after seven hours'fighting, and that fresh opera tions were eminent. The Germans, however, declare that the so-called victory was a defeat.

The Indo-European telegraph is working badly, and messages are delayed. The Ba tavia cable is all right. Numerous passenger steamer for India are arriving by the Suez Canal.

THE SIEGE OF PARIS.

The Germans announce that at a council of war they decided to bombard when their re inforcements arrived. Large supplies of siege ammunition and guns were daily arriving. The forts of Paris commenced heavy firing on the night of the 20th, and tho garrison next morning made an attack but were repulsed after several hours' fighting.

The bombardment of Paris is delayed, be cause famine was beginning to pinch the be sieged. Eats, cats, donkeys, and other animals were being eaten ; whilst hundreds of waggon loads of provisions were arriving from Ger many to provision the city when they sur render.

INDIA, CHINA, AND CEYLON.

A proposal for the opening of a channel between India and Ceylon is referred to a committee of the Imperial Parliament.

The Ceylon Government are considering a proposal for the construction of docks, and a harbour at Colombo.

Ching How, a Chinese plenipotentiary, going to Europe, passed with his suite on the 23rd instant. Numbers of Chinese and Japanese are going to Europe for education. Tho Germans are expelled from Sargong, they expressed a hope that the Colony will be transferred at the conclusion of peace. Serious disturbances have taken place in Java.

Calcutta, Dec. 19. Tho Countess of Mayo has arrived. Gaicowar chief of Baroda is dead. Eice and grain crops are good. Thirty-four persons were killed by tigers during last year.

Considerable disturbances amongst native chiefs in Aracia.

The telegraph to Burmah will be laid soon. That to Bombay and Madras is nearly com pleted, and opens in February.

Tho French Minister lias accepted the indemnity for the massacre at Tientsin. Mr. Seward was properly received at Pekin.

CITY EAST ELECTION.

The nomination of candidates to represe f the City East in the General Assembly cam off to-day in the Mechanics' Institute.'' •_*_ J. S. Macfarlane proposed and Mr. W. Sw son seconded the nomination of the Honorahl Julius Vogel. There was no other candi, date, and Mr. Yogel was elected without opposition.

POLICE COURT.—Monday

(Before J. S. Macfarlane and H. GilfiU an Esqs., Justices.) ' Drunkenness. —William Blyth, Bernard David, and Francis Crowe were each fined 5s —John Leonard, for drunkenuess, after twenty-one convictions, was fined 20s. and costs or seven days' additional.

Vagrancy.—Cornelius Scholan being found on the premises of Messrs. Cater and Co. Queen-street, was sentenced to one montli's imprisonment.

Larceny.—Eobcrt Mcc pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of boots the property of Samuel Harrison. —The Bench sentenced the prisoner to six weeks' imprisonment. Conspiracy.—John H. Evans, charg-d by the Bay of Islands Coal Company with the above offence, was remanded until Tuesday. The Court then rose.

A CASE FOR THE CUSTOMS.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab,

Sir, —Such was the heading of an article in (he Evening Star, evidently written to injure the schooner Leonidas. For the writer's information I may state that the Leonidas will always bear n favourable contrast with the Cornering. Should the Customs authorities think it necessary to give the matter their consideration, I do think that there is is more need of the Customs exercising a vigilaut supervision over such vessels as the Comeraug. The trip referred to, the Leonidas had not her usual complement of cargo, and I have no doubt the writer of " A Case for the Customs" expressed his spleen becausu the Leonidas was apparently monopolising the passenger traffic, whereas it wag only a few. distressed men who could not raise the fhcans to pay their passage, and brought by the Leonidas as an act of charity, which privilege the Comerang could have had with the grateful thanks of the distressed men, but declined the honor, evidently preferring money to charity.—l am, Sir, Marines.

To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.

Sir, —Iv your report of District Court on Thursday, you gave it Coombes '& Johnston v. Beubury. It should read Coombes and Johnston v. Newbury.—We are, Sir, Yours &c. x Coombes & Johnston-

ORIGINAL POETRY.

MY INFANT DAUGHTER. Hail, sweetest, dearest, living gem, Welcome, welcome home ; Just mamma in every feature. Whence hast thou come ? Was it from a world of darkness, Known to thee alone ? Then, sweet sacred spot of light, Welcome, welcome home. Who was it, in that drear abode, That watched thee to the last ? ■ Who was it that, 'mong strangers here, Thy lot on earth hath cast f Ah, dearest of thy sex, 'Twas God that watched thee there, And placed thee in this world of light, A living gem so fair. To cheer our hearts midst social cares. And point our path to heaven. • This is the reason thou art here— The reason thou art given. T.F.

THE EVENING STAR, JANUARY SO, 1871.



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