SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET.—This evening, 7A. HIG-H WATER.—This evening, 2.J1

STEAMERS FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Lady Bowen, 6 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Ivanhoe, schooner, McGregor, from Moßgcmui. Sunbeam, schooner, Lane, from Wangaroa. Briton, barque, Dyson, from le. Chary Mis, schooner, Lowrie, From Russell. Onward, schooner, Stuart, from Russell.

DEPARTURES.

Keera, s.s., Carey, for Southern Forts via W Magellan Cloud, schooner, Miller, for Chatham Islands. .. Keera, s.s., Carey, for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

LouDON.-Countess of Klntore. early. SotJTHEBK Ports.—Phoebe, s.s., early.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Albion, s.s., from Sydney. Hero, s.s., from Sydney. KevacU, p. s., from Honolulu. Xapier, *.s., from Napier. City of Auckln: 1, ship, from T.ondon. Ferndale, barq-u, ' om Liveu-01. Briton, barque, foi .Newcastle. Fritna Donna, schooner, from Sydney. Galatea, schooner, from Sydney.

IMPORTS.

Per barque Briton, from Newcastle :—670 tone coal, Henderson and Macfarlane (agents).

EXPORTS.

Per Keera, for Southern ports, yiaTauranga : —For Napier : 50 mats sugar, H. S. Meyers & Co. • 2 cases, Oruickshank, Smart & Co.; 8 cases pinkies, Tonks; 1 box, 1 parcel, Webster; 2 parcels, Dr. A. Brown ;1 roll leather, Ireland; 1 parcel, New Zealand Insurance Company; 1 case, Cruickshauk, Smart & Co.; 6 crates, 1 case, Kempthorne ; 1 case, 1 cask, 115 cases, 78 bags buscuit, 3 S. Macfarlane; 1 box, Peacock ; 3 cases, 8 pkgs, 1 bale, Kempthorne ; 7 coils rope, <T. S. Macfarlane; 8 cases fruit, 3 kegs, Partridge; 1 flax machine, Q-ibbons ; 3 pkgs Bashes, 1 ditto, doors, Sash and Door Co. ; 20 cases apples, 1 do confectionery; 3 bales hops, 15 boxes tea, 10 cases, H. S. Meyers ie Cof; 1 trunk, 1 bale, McArthur, Shera &Co ; 1 pkff leather, Gittos ; 1 box, Fendelow; 1 pkg. Hickley ; 1 case, Preece; 9 pkgs, 1 case, 1 cask, Phillipps & Son ; 1 parcel, Haughton ; 0 bags oysters, Wilby; 1 parcel, Jordan. for Tauranea : 1 bale tow, 1 case sarsapanlla, T. Macky ; 1 parcel, Haughton. For Poverty Bay: 24 pkgs.,|Owen & Graham ; 70 bags flour, Thornton & Co ; 3 cases, Kempthorne ; 1 parcel, T. &S. Morrin; 10 kegs, 2 cheese Tats, Quigley ; 2 pkgs., Owen & Graham. For Wellington (under Arms Act) : 80 kegs powder, Cruickshank, Smart & Co. Duty paid and free : 6 coils rope, 4 blocks, J. & D. Oxley; 3 boxes, Morgan; 4 coils rope, J. S. Macfarlane. For Lyttleton : 2 cas.-s, B. Lusk. For Dunedin: 14 empty casks.— Combes & Daldy, agents. The s.s. Keera, Captain Carey, took her iepartnre for Southern ports, via Taurausa. Passengers: Mrs. Williams and child, Mrs. Jordon, Mrs. Meyers, Mrs. Gardiner, Miss Walmsley, Mr. andMrs.Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Mr. Isaacs, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Wi;son, Bishop Williams, I 4". Millikan, Mr. Davw, Mr. Horuefall, and Mr. Floyd. The schooner Magellan Uloud left for the Ohathams last evening. Passengers: T. Wright, W. Hood, A. Finlay, and one native. —Master, agent. The Ivanhoe, from Mongonui, brings 6 ions flax 1 ton tow, 5000 feet timber, and 1 cask oil. Passengers : Mr. Yates, Mr. Patteson, Mr. Myles, and Mias Howess.—Cruickshank, Smart & Co , agents. The s.s. Albion was to leave Melbourne, lor Auckland, via the South, on the 11th inst. The echeoner Argo is announced to sail for the Fijis on Saturday next.

ACCIDENT TO THE LALLA ROOKH.

ACCIDENT The p.s. Lalla Bookh left here yesterday morning, for Coromandel, with passengers and cargo. "Whenbetween Brown's Island and the SantUpit, an accident occurred to the ma chinery, which prevented her from proceediug on her course. For several hours, we un derstand, she was drifting about, and when lihe Crown passed Captain Fernandez re quested Captain Ellis ;o tow his vessel up to Auckland. The Crown at once took the Lalla Eookh in tow, and arrired at the wharf put night about her usual tiuie^

COMMERCIAL.

MINING-.

The following are the current calls and divi dends payable in tLv. companies named be low:—

41EETIKGS TO COME. tfolden Diadem, Company's office, Grahams town, December 8 Tokatea, Company's office, Coromandol, Bth December Watchman, Company's office, Grahamstown, December 11 Black Angel, Company's office, GrabamstoWD, December 18 Queen of the May, Governor Bowen Hotel, Grahatnstown, December 19 Oremorne, Company's office, Grahamstown, December 19 Golden Lion, Governor Bowen Hotel, Gra hamatown, December 20 Vale of Avoca, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland, December 21 Few Caledonia, Company's Office, Grahams town, December 21. City of Dunedin, ."Governor Bowen Hotel, Q-rahamstown, j)^oember 22 Queensland, Coip^any's office, Grahamstown, ■. December 23/^r ? "Cookadoodle, flßfcftnyVoißce, Grahainsioivu, Pecember 23^r

THE MAILS.

Mails will close as under : For Thames, this day, at 5.50 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10 30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Russell, &c, per Challenger, this day, at 5 p.m. For Wangarei, &c, per Clyde, this day, at 5 p.m. For Wauganui, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Wanganui station will be received here till 11 30 a.m., and at Onehuiifja till 12.30 p.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at noon. , ,„, For London direct, per Countess of Kintore, to morrow, at 5 p.m. For Taraiaaki and Southern Provinces, per s.s. Phcebe, - immediately on arrival of Nevada. F>ir Sydney and Australian Colonie.;, per p.s. Nevada, six hours after arrival. ri. B. Bisk, Chief PoHmaster.

BIRTH.

White.—On December i, at her residence, Grafton Koad, Mrs. T. L. White, of a son.

DEATHS.

Wilson.—At the Provincial Hospital, Auckland, on Tuesday, the sth of December, Mr. John Hislop Wilson, son of Mr. Kobert Wilson, Dunse, Scotland, a8 NERNEY.—Mrs. Thomas Nerney, Baker-street, aged 36 years. Sydney papers please copy Hunter.—At Ruarangi, on the 17th November Thomas John Hunter, infant son of Tliomis and Sarah Hunter.

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c.

This K7*nino. Fancy Bizaar, Auckland College, 7. Theatre Royal, 8.

The Evening Star.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1871.

" For the causo that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do."

TO OUR JiKADKIIS

We have no doubt that the friends an.i supporters of the KvENING Stxh will feel pleasure in learning that the proprietors of this journal have acquired the prV'ny plant ami copyright oi' the Eveniiuj Ss'ews and the Morning News. J t has been often said that the conduct of the Sta« would be more satisfac rory if this journal was issued from a press disconnected: from either of the morning papers, and for some time past the .proprietors of this' Journal had in. contemplation the procuring of plant enabling them to gratify this natural feeling among their supporters. The plant and copyright of the News having been advertised for sale, it appeared that the proper opportunity was presented, and accordingly this properly has been puf chased, and the printing plant will be employed, after a few days, iv issuing the STAR. The Morning News has not been published this morning, and the last issue of the Evening News in its separate stale is made this afternoon. On to-morrow the Evening Stab will appear with the additional title, "with which are incor porated the Evening News and the Mommy News." It is desirable also to state that the proprietors of this journal have taken the very large and com modious premises in Wyndham-street, recently erected, nearly opposite the Herald office, and next to the estab lishment of Messrs. Harrison and Co., in which the printing and all the principal business in connoction with the MaR will be carried oh. The present office of the Star, in Queen street, will also be re tained as a publishing-office, and for the receipt of advertisements. Alterations are being made in the new premises, and the plant of the News will be removed in the course of a few days, so that it is expected that, on Monday next, the Evening Stab will be issued from its own press. The proprietors of this journal feel that they are called on to return their cordial and very sincere thanks to the people of Auckland. It seems but a very few months since it was the day of very small things with the Auckland " Evening stab." Less than fcwoyrars have elapsed since it essayed to compote with an even ing journal which had secured a firm hold in the district. Since that time various journals have lived and died in the city, but, through the kindness of our fellow citizens, the Stab luis steadily advanced until it has now taken the place occupied by its )ate opponent. The proprietors of this journal feel them selves under a debt of gratitude for this kindness, and will try to repay it by presenting an evening paper worthy of the commercial metropolis of New Zealand. It is quite unnecessary to s»y that there have been various disabilities in the past that have tended to operate against the influence of the Htak ; and «yen if, in the days of its minority, it may have exhibited an undue tendency to ■assert itself and make its presence ac ' knowledgcd, it does mot necessarily follow that the channel eristics of child hood should attend adolescence. In the conduct or the Star the aim will, bo the most complete independence from clique and patty, and the distinct expression ol opinion ; but the proprietors would have it clearly known that, except in so far as the exigencies of public duty will demand, 'the object of criticism will be " measures, not men."

We have received the following letter from Dr. Nicholson, with reference to our article of yesterday, on Vaccination :—" To the Editor of the Evening- Stab. —Sir, —You have made the report of the Public Vaccinator for the dis trict of Auckland, laid on the table of the Pro vincial Council, the subject of your leader in yesterday's issue. Portions of the report are professedly extracted, and made texts for ser mons on the duties of the officer. Your iirsfc " quotation" is totally at variance with any thing which appears in. the report; words aro altered, the meaning perverted, yet on your version you have not refrained from attri buting to the officer motives which would not have suggested themsplres to any one actuated by feelings ot gentlemanly courtesy, and desire for the public good, which should prevail with the Press when discussing questions of public interest, and the conduct of public officials. Members of Council have certainly good reason to com plain of the way in which their proceedings have been reported by the Press during thia session, though that might be excused ; but it is quite inexcusable that a public document should have been misquoted, and for the purposes which would seem to have influenced thia ; and that by dislocation of paragraphs and jumbling of sentences its tenor and intention have been practically falsified. I hare considerable doubt as to wher.h-T you have ever seen the document from which you profesa to give fcruo extracts. The effect — whether it is the intention or not —of such articles as that of yesterday is to bring vacci nation into unmerited disrepute, because the genera] public which roads them doesaoi

tho same time know the incompetoncy

writers, who deliver themselves in theii/i you have done, to discuss or evenosimin questions of the nature dealt with in tha article ; and at the lime when everything is being done to remove possible grounds of objectijn, without cost to the public or the province, it is surely slepping outside the iunctions of a public censor to stir up old prejudices against the operation which can have no possible application, under existing circumstances. Acs..redly, if the day come that an epidemic of small-pox slnill prevail in this province, it will not bo with satisfaction that the public will relor to this mid such like articles by which they have been consciously, or unconsciously, in- Jluenecd to withhold (h-ir children from the protective influence of vneoination. —I am, &c, John ii. Nicholson, M.D."— Dv. Nicholson is very severe on us, but it was not our intention to do him injustice. In the professed copy of his report which wo had seen, it appears there was a typographical error which gave a totally different aspect to his statement. By the substitution ot' ' in attention" for " alteration" the pn sent I'ublic Vaccinutoi' was made to appear as reflecting severely on his predecessor; and on tha! n-ror a portion of our remarks was based. \Va aiv, however, charged i>y him with " stirring up old prejudices that can have no pos sible application to present circumstances." But we did not urgo the possibility of loath some disease bom;/ concealed in the pure virus of cow-pox, but in the blood or other foreign matter which is so frequently con veyed by amateur va:cinnfors. liiat danger would arise from ar.n-to-uriu inoculation at the hands of Dr. Nicholson, or any other equally careful and skilful practitioner, we never imagined, but that danger attends arm to-arm inoculation in the manner in-

dicated, wo do ra assert. And so long as such danger esisis, and tho fear o( it ]>crvadcs I lie community, we feel not. • >nly warranted in referring to it, and seeking its removal, but we should look back with satisfaction to having done so, though small pox were devastating the ijountiy around us. We hold that Ihia natural 'four of 110- com inanity ia the greatest obstacle to general vaccination, and shutting our eyes to it >md to its consequences is the very way to prof are for the devastation of variola-.

The City Council have la'i-ly been in the habit of holding special meetings, of which no one, with the exception of Councillors, is even made aware ; consequently the Pivss are not always present, uutil sent for. If ilr. Brodie, in sending the usual letters round to the trcmborsof the Council, would also forward similar documents to the Press, it would prevent a deal of trouble at the last: moment, and ensure correct reports of their proceedings.

Now that the hot weather has fairly set in, it might reasonably be supposed that the authorities would give every facility to thirsty souls to quench their internal lire without being compelled to imbibe strong drink at the bar of a public-house, and that the water fouutuins would bo rut into working order. It seems otherwise, however, for all thut wo passed this morning were without drinking cups. As it is not everyone who likes to apply his nozzle to that of a public fountain in his search for liquid, we trust, the deficiency may be supplied without 10.-s of time.

Wynyard-street lias recently been supplied with ii good coating of (.ravel, and the eul bankinont completed. Tradesmen's carts will now be able to traverse it without the danger of either being bogged, or toppling over iuto the gully below.

The Volunteer Cadets have now been sup plied with a good kind o r earbino, and were to be seen yesterday strutting about the streets in fill the pomp and circumstance of war, and evidently faking immense pride in their new acquisitions. Two things, howevor, suggest themselves. One is,—Would it not have been better to have issued these new weapons to the adults in the Artillery Corps, and give the old ones to tho youngsters, who could learn their j drill quite as well by unrig them ? The other j ßj —Could not some bettor arrangement bo j made than suffering these lads to lug along . with them the immensely heavy sword bay onets, which hang from their waistbelts and drag heavily upon the right side of the waist ? It is not at all unlikely that the pressure on that region may sow the seeds of future liver complaints. Possi ly some contrivance, iv shape of a cross-belt or baldrick, might be sub stituted for the waist-belt. Tho high reputation Olson s tomato sauce as obtained as a household condiment, has brought many inferior articles into the market The public are therefore warned not to be im posed upon with rubbish, but ask for Olson's genuine tomato sauce, and see that hi* name is on the bottle. "To Mr. Hans Olson.— Dear Sir,—By some mistake a bottle of your tomato sauce was put away in my house, and remained uncorked for upwards of fcwelvo 'months. The same bottle of sauce was after wards used at my own table, and I found it was equally as good as when first made. —T. W. Doonin, wholesale and retail grocer, 218, Queen-streefcj Auckland."—[Abvt.] The transfer books of tho Thames Q-old Mining Company will be closed from noon ou Saturday until noon on Wednesday, when a dividend will bo payable to the shareholders. A programme of the various events to be competed for at the Caledonian G-ames to take place iv the Albert .Barracks on the Ist ami 2nd of January, appears in our adver tising columns, nnd, judging from the names of the patrons and management, tlie gathering promises to be a great success. Tho usual weekly pavaele of the Engineer Volunteers took place last evening. There was a capital attendance, and a number, of evolutions were gone through very creditably.

THE AN COUNCIL.

[by oeoffrey softsawder, esq.] I .vi v. Benjamin Tones has moved for a ' piece of land to be reserved far a public ' hall aLlhe top of Parnell Rise. The pro -1 posed site is somewhere near the firebell. |He expatiated eloquently upon the op -1 portunity afforded lo the Kxecutive of [ having statues erected iv honor of the i Provincial Ministers. Fancy the classic appearance of the pediment surrounded Iby the likenesses of these great men. ! The Provincial Secretary should have the I spear and shield of Pallas, Minerva, and | stand upon the Abncus; Mr. Sheehan, j with mere, and draped in ornamental flax mat, would be set on the western corner; Mr. Hurst, with the Estimates in his right, would be placed gazing fondly at the country of his adoption; Mr. Tonks and Mephistophiles would adorn the vestibule with contemplative fingers upon solemn cheek—the " Two Dromios" of the time. Admirable design ! This happy thought was, at the suggestion of the Government, referred to be consi dered with all the other " reserves." Dr. Sam, of the Goldfields, turned up yesterday. He came into the Council jubilant. The light of his countenance was shed over the hon. Q.C.E. The latter senator thought to take the wind out of Mr Gordon's bagpipe by making a tremendous butt at the turnpikes. He failed. Mr. Gordon rebuked, wHhayard measure of dignity, the six feet height of insolence that would trespass upon his political presence. Terriblo was the re buke! Mr. Gordon protested he never meant that the turnpikes should bo thrown down. He only wanted Pro vincial Councillors to go through free gratis. They say Mr. Mitchell means to have the capital of the province on the banks of the Waihau. Mr. Jieveudge is pre- ! pared to plant St. Andrew's Cross upon ■ the heights of Te Aroha. Mr Mackay : is to be the first coachman on tin1 new , road from Cambridge, in the Waikato, to ; the Kotea, at the head of the 1 hanies. j Quick Brothers have made a proposition, j bit on this occasion arc behind time i An honorable member said that he passed that way a tew days ago, and found the Maori women busily engaged in planting " spuds" and kumeras. Mr. Bucklaud is to put a number of bullock-teams on the road fur heavy traffic. Ihe province will then go so much ahead. What is \o become of Auckland I cannot tell, unless its state of congestion should induce Dr. Nicholson to bleed it a little more. But j the Council won't have it, and, as an hon. i member for llowick says, " that's flat." Mr. Lundon wants a sum of money to clolhe the Onehunga Cadets. A great i many of these young soldiers arc the lineal descendants of the Irish Brigade. .VI r. Sheehan acknowledged, in suitable terms, the patriotism of this ever green corps, and told the lion, member that he j could not promise " a full suit," but he might be able to find each a " pair of suspenders.' i Mr. Bucklaud has placed a motion on the table of Council in effect that the Chairman of the House Committee — J. C. E. Freer, conmonly known as "Captain,"—.shall provide members with " hot coffee" during the hours of sitting. He was aware that the hon. gentleman had a much more familiar acquaintance j with " hot grog." The coffee they got was only supplied at one particular hour. All the rest of the time was "cold with out." It was intimated that it would nit be in harmony with the dignity of the Council to see "a cup and saucer" before each member, liesides it would interfere with the freedom of discussion. The hou. members "on their legs" would be in terrupted by : " Will the hou. A. pass the sugar—thanks." '' Waiter, a spoon if you please." " More bread nnd butier." Air. Buckland himself would find these inter polations inconvenient when he should be expatiating upon " ancient history." He would run a chance, when he became exceedingly animated, of having some of the scalding decootion spilt upon his trousers.

There was a caucus in the Library yesterday. The business of this secret meeting was enveloped in mystery. I enquired somewhat importunately as to the meaning of it. i was a long time before I could get the slightest clue. I have made a discovery. I do not sco why so creditable a wish should have been so mysteriously covered. But it turns out that ivlr. Oarleton has resolved to dignify his political retirement by opening an evening clas3 in political economy, and occasional lectures upon Machiarolli and tlte office of the " Chief Magistrate." The terms are not slated, but the late hard experience of the lion. gentleman wi'l make them liberal.

The arrival of the barque Chile yester day produced a sensation. I observed about that time some of the benches without tlieir best-looking occupants. One or two elderly members had also left the chamber. I heard afterwards that thoy were all gone to meet the "one young woman" that had come from Eng land. Dr. Sam was despatched on a special mission io inspect the supercargo. A motion was made to put the fee for this purpose Upon the supplementary esti mates.

THE COMING BOAT RACE.- AMATEUR PERFORMANCE.

WJS are pleased to sco that the members of the Auckland Bowing Club are determined to do all that lies iv their power towards sondiug a boat and crew to Lytteltonj and at the same time we are sorry to see the great apathy shown by our leading citizens in not coining forward to assist the few who take such an interest in aquatic and athletic sports. The riieiiibera of the above club intend giving an amateur dramatic performance shortly ; and wo wish thorn a bumper house, as the proceeds are to go to tub "Lytteltdn Crew Fund." AVo understand the whole of the members of the club will appear iii rowing costume, in ft ploco urrnnged expressly for tLe occasion. Tim following gentlemen ama'eurs will lake par!, in the performance : —Messrs. Henderson, isaacs, Duunetbj Brnssey, T. Henderson, Nathan, and a host of others.

Ropata lias been paid £1000 for the capture of Kereopa. A young man of tbe name of Neck wa9 recently rpavriecl to a Miss Heels ; they are now, therefore, tied Neck and Heels together. A man in Davenport, lowa, offers through the columns of a local paper to give 50 dollars to any man who will elope with his wife.

SUPREME COURT.— Bankruptcy.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. [Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight, Chief Justice.] The usual weekly sitting in brtnkruptoy was held this day, and the following business dis posed of: — Re J. Rbnshaw, Tripe-dbkssek. — Mr. MaeCortniok moved for an adjudication in bankruptcy upon the petition of Albert Dorn well. The petition set out that the petitioner obtained a judgment against tienehaw, in the Supreme Court, the effect of which was that Renshaw 3ought an arrangement with Ins creditors. The petitioner alleged that the procf-edinga taken by the arranging debtor were 3aluu!ated to defeat his obtaining the fruit of his judgment, and petitioned the Court that Renshaw mi^ht be made a bank rupt.-—llis Honor granted the application.

POLICE COURT.— Thursday.

[Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.]

Dkunkjgnness.—Two persons were punished in the usual manner for first offences, and Eilis Jones, an old offender, was sent to gaol for seven days. Lunacy.—On the evidence of two duly qu;ihtie:l medical practitioners, a pnraonof un sound mind was ordered to be sent to the hospital for the insane. JJHUACii oi? Vaokant Act.—Eliza Price, Maria Yeomans, Sarah B. Yuovnuns, and Kebesca Culbort, who pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of being without visible legal means of support, were brought forward. Mr. Joy, on behalf ot prisoners, suggested that as the men were acquitted yesterday and the girls had been locked up since, whether they might not be dismissed and another chance given them of reforming their lives. They had promissed to do so if they had an opportunity. His Worship then addressed the unfortunate girls and gave them some excellent advice. They all promised to endeavour to do better, and His Worship discharged them.

Bkkaohes op AiUNiciPAL Police Act. — G-eorge Watts, for allowing his handcart to remain in a public thoroughfare so as loca-uso an obstruction, was fined Is and costs. —H. Euird was charged with allowing a scaffold lo remain on the public footpath without being lighted. He said he kuew nothing at ail about it. —Sergeant Walker deposed that on the night of the 30th November he passed the place ; there was no light on the scaffolding. Defendant admitted that he acted for the contractor in obtaining permission to ei'eet the scaffolding. — Mr. Bt-verHge suggested, on behalf ..of defendant, that the contractor was the responsible party. The case was with drawn, the defendant beir.g ordered to pny tha costs.—F. Ireland pleaded not guilty to a charge of allowing offensive matter to flow from his premises on to a public thoroughfare, to wit the Alien Road. Mr. Bio.lie conducted the cuse for the city corpora!ion, and Air. Beveridge appeared for the defence. George G-oldie, Inspector of Nuisances, proved the existence of the nuisance, but at the same time acknowledged that he himself had caused one by pouring water in the closet to see where it would run to. He could not swear that the locality was in the city. He would not say whether tt'e drain from which the offensive matter flo%ved was not also one used by the adjoining house. It might havo come from the houses above, but lie thought it could not have flowed up from those below. Witness could not swear that defendant caused it to flow on the lnt December. (This witness fenced with learned counsel in an extraordinary way, and it was found impossible to obtain B'raightforward answers, as ho answered every question by auother or an equivocation). Constable Clarke deposed that on the Ist of this month ho went with the Inspector to defendant's premises. He watched the embochure of the drain in the Alton B>oad, and tho Inspector went oti the promises, and when ho lifted the valve the offensive matter fljwed down. He did not previously observe any in the drain. ilia Worship considered that it had not been proved that any nuisance existed, that if it had, it was not shown that it ran lroin Mr. Ireland's property, and tint the locality was not proved to be within the limits of the city. He thought the nuisence had certainly been caused by tho Inspector him sslf, who was young in his business. In point of fact there was no evidence whatever of the existence of a nuisance. He could not do otherwise, therefore than dismiss the case.— Mr. Boveridge then applied for costs. —Mr. Brodie replied.—His Worship thought that the costs ought to be allowed. Cxxr Katjjs.—P. Heath was, on the evi deuce of Mr. J. W. Diddams, collector of city ratea, ordered to pay the sum of £3. — William Parker summoned for £3 15s, said he did noi owe the rates, as he did not reside on the premises for which he was rated. Mr. Diddam. proved that when the rate was struck defendant resided on the premises. The matter was adjourned until Saturday, in order that the present occupant might be communicated with.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE BAZAAR.

The bazaar in aid of the funds of the Cadet Company and Athletic Sports Club, was opened this afternoons at the Auckland College. For some time past extensive pre parations were being wade for the occasion. We pnid the College a visit this afternoon,and were pleaßiugly surprised to find that every thing aeoined to be carried out with such organization. There was no clashing or disorder, as is sometimes noticed in bazaars, but everything was done with perfect ease, and the various stalls were so arranged as to greatly add to the effect of the whole. The articles offered for Bale wore of a costly and attractive description. The appearance of thu stalls spoke volumes lor the skill and industry of the ladies who had contributed. We cannot specify the number of articles with which the various stalls are furnished, cases of ferns, ship models, curi osities of every kind, smoking caps and slippers, gigantic wax dolls dressed in the niOßt fasbinnble attire, dolls' houses fitted up with all the latest improvements, pictures, embroidery of every description, and a thousand other little trifles, which do much to increase the comforts of a home. The stalls were presided over by a number of fair ladies, whoee graceful bearing and win; uing ways did good work in extracting from the pocket many a hidden sovereign, which, perhaps, never anticipated such an exchange. The Volunteer Band was there discoursing sweet sounds, which were supplemented by the sweet renderings of fair finders on the piano forte. Taken altogether, the buzaaris calculated to prove a very great success, and reflects the greatest credit on the interest taken by the respects!s?rinoipal and his staff of assistants.

THE SHARE MARKET.

Mu. J. M. Lbnnox's Re*obt.—The share market continues dull. My suies comprise : Caledonian X6O; Moanatairi, £4. Closing sellers : Oaledouian, £60 ; Thames, £16; Tookey, £41; Moanabairi, £4. There are very few buyers in the market. Mb. J. TONSON G-aeliok reports sales this day :—Caledoniau, £61, buyers £60 ; Thames, £16, sellers £16 10s j Tookey, buyers £10, sellers A.41 ; Inverness, 35s ; Tokatta, buyers 85»,

ONEHUNGA.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court, on Wed nesday, before C. Mellsop, Esq., R.M., the following cases were hoard : — BrRACII OF THE MUNICIPAL PoIICB Ad. —Charles Hill was brought, up, in custody, charged with fighting and creating a disturb ance in a public street. —Defendant did not appear to the summons, and was apprehended at - 'tahuhu. He now pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s, or one month. Larceny.—Jos-ph 01 arkson, a small boy, nine years of age, wus charged by Mrs. Dixon with stealing from her dwelling-house five penco, a penknife, ani an old watch. The boy admitted taking the money only. —After hearing evidence, and also as to the character of the boy's parents, which was not good, the Court convicted the boy, and sentenced him to twelve months' imprisonment, with a view to his being taken charge of in a reformatory. Civil Cask.—Thompson v. Bearer. —Claim £7 10s, on promissory note.—Judgment for plaintiff.

THAMES POLICE COURT.—Wed nesday.

[Before W. Frazer, Esq., "R M.J Stealing Q.uartz fhom the Calkdonj4n Golb Miking Company.—Timothy Dmiovan and Robfc. Gowlis were charged with stealing several auriferous stones, value 35., the property of the Caledonian Gold Mining : Company, on Monday, tlio .-Ith inst. — Mr. j Mi'ler appeared for ti.e company, and Mr. Dodd for the defendant?.—Constable Brennan deposed : I saw the prisoners in the police station, Grahamstown, on Monday last, about 11 a.m., when Ihey -were charged by Captain Richards with stealing stone from the Caledo nian Gold Mining Company's ground. The stone produced was given me by Captnin Richards. The prisoner Donovan said that lie had picked up the stone to look at, and never intended taking it. The ticket produced was also found upon Donovan', who stated that it was found with a plant of sp cimens, and had about 30 more, which ho had got in a similar way, by springing " plants" in a cntting in the rear of the company's office. —Cross examined i by Mr. Dodd : Can you swear to any of the | stone picked up by Donovan ?—No ; I re ceived them from Richards, in the presence of Rowe, jun.; Sanderson, aud Ibbotson. Dono van told me afterwards that the ticket pro duced was got with the specimens three months ago. — J.hn O'Meara, chief clerk in the Warden's office, produced the certificate of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company (Registered). A. triplicate of the lease was produced, which was objected to by Mr. Dodd.—After some discussion His Worship decided to remand the prisoners to Tuesday | next, to allow the necessary documents to be i produced. The Bench made some strong remarks on the inconvenience experienced by having documents lelative to a mine at a distance of 50 miles away.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE WES LEYAN SABBATH SCHOOLS.

Last evening an interesting gathering of the friends and teachers of the Auckland District Wesleyan Sabbath-schools was held in the Pitt-street school ■ room. There was a sumptuous tea provided; and, after the good tilings had been partakeu of, the public meeting was held. Mr. 3. L. Wilson occupied the chair ; an:i. in a i'ew appropriate remarks, called upon Mr. T. MeYlasfcer to read the report, which showed the several schools to bo in a most flourishing state. Some had been missed in the ranks in the past year, yet it was encouraging to know that they were removed from a world of grief and pain to one of eternal happiness and joy. Nurnbor of schools in the district, 6 ; scholars on the books, 952; average attendance, 680; teachers on the books, 100 ; average attendance, 83.—• Rev. J. Buller moved the adoption of the report. He gave an aecon™ f of his early labours. He had preaclu ■ ■' • iiiodist sermon in Auckland. i ..- congregation assembled in a saw pit, and from that spot, he was, by Q-od's grace, enabled to dispense the word of life to perishing souls. He gave some reminiscences of the early labours of Sabbath-school teachers ho had known in Auckland, which were pleasing to look bank to. Their efforts were crowned in the past, and would bo, if faithful, crowned still further in tho future. —Rev. Mr. Crump seconded the adoption of the report, which w ~ .i-.oi nem con. —Tho Reverend Messrs. Ui;! t atut Williams a d retard tm- mealing upon the adraift&igea of Sabbath-schools, showing that if the Church is to be successful it must work hand in hand with the Sabbath-school-—oue and all to feel that the interest is one, the cause is Christ's, and (lie work a great and noble one.—Messrs. Atkin, Welsuoan, and Hemus addressed tho meeting.—We cannot forget the children. We have not listened for some time to sweeter singing. If thoy had sung all the evening one could not have felt wearied. Mr. Culpan presided at the har monium, and Mr. Bridsou leader. The whole was a pleasnnt evening's entertainment. At the close, a vote of thanks was accorded to Messrs. Bridsou and Cuipan, also to the ladies who presided. The meeting closed with the benediction. -

THEATRE ROYAL.

There was a tolerably good attendance in this place of amusement last, evening, when Back stone's excellent drama, "The Flowers of the Forest," was produced with immense success. Mr. 0. Burford 113 the Wolf", and Miss Clara Stepheuson as Cynthia, the Zingara, performed their parts in a most satisfactory manner, and were frequently and loudly applauded. Miss Flora Anstead as Starlight Bess aoted with that vivacity for which that youug Ldy is famous. The other parts were well sustained, particularly tliat of the Kinchin by Mr. J. P. Hydes, whose comic powers as usual delighted the audience; and the scenery and other arrangements were good. This evening the performance will commence with a three-act drama, called " The Crime of Miriam," and will conclude with "La Sonnambula," for which an excellent cast has been arranged.

EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION.

The annual meoting or the above Association was held last evening at the rooms of the Young Mens' Christian Association. There was a small attendance. Mr. Pavies was iv the chair. The Secretary brought up the report; which was adopted. A-statement o' accounts was also passed. It shewed that during the year the sum of £22 was received and expended; A discussion ensued about the advisability of other trades besides drapers joining the Association; and it was ultimately resolved to ask the assistants in the various retail trades to join the Associa tion. The Secretary made a long statement about other trades receiving tha benefit of their agitation, they having received fie Saturday half-holiday, and then turned ilieu backs on the promoters. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers,'and the following gentlemen were elected for the ensuing year: — Chairman, Mr. Daviea ; Treasurer,' Mr. Linnbnry; Secretary, Mr. Cloonan; and Counnitte, MesSva. JUeonard, Clark, Bridger, Shaw, and Bridger. A vote of thanks to ilie Chairman anieHuU".! the meeting.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THIS DAY.

NONPAEEIL-SPECIMENS. WAITEMATA.- NEW LODE. THE BJJIGHT SMILE CASE. STEAM COMMUNICATICffiBfio OHINEMUJJI. r»,

Gtrajiamstown, 3 p. m> The Nonpareil have obtained some specimens from a new vein. The new lode in the Waitemaia is turning out very rich stone. The Inverness have got some more specimens. Woods' tribute—lß tons crushed yielded 19 ounces. The natives assert right to Bright Smile ground, and that it should^be excluded from goldfields jurisdiction. Steam communication with Ohiue muri is much wanted, and Mr. C. I 1 Mitchell, M.P.C., is to move the Pro-' vincial Council for a subsidy.

THE NONPAREIL.

[fbom another correspondent.] The Nonpareil Lave cut another specimen vein in the shaft this mor ning. The vein reported on Monday has good gold in it, and ia now two feet thick. The lode on the Waitemata side ia three feet thick.

CITY COUNCIL.

A SPECUI. meeting of the City Council was held this morning, at 12 o'clock, at the offices of the Couucil. Present—His Worship the Mayor (chairman), Councillors George, Hobbs, Isaacs, Macready, Bugden, Hampton, and Smart.—The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Texdeks fob Dkainage in Victoria stkeet. —On the motion of Councillor Isaacs the tenders for this work were opened. The following tenders were opened : —E. J. Mat thews, £955; George Andrews, £600; Wni. Blewden, £450; James Dempsey, £443 14s; G-eorge Rhodes, £66D; Nelson Ireland, £538 j Martin Donagher, £547.—Coun cillor George moved, and Councillor Hampton seconded, that William Blewden's tender be accepted provided his securities proved satisfactory.—Motion carried.—This concluded the business.

THE ISLAND SLAVE TRADE.

The Thames Advertiser of yesterday publishes the following extract from a letter received by Mr. Lloyd, of Grahamstown, from Fiji: — " I send you some newspapers containing the accounts of the late most horrible murders. These murders are horrible, but most unfor tunately often the innocent suffer ; and I caa assure you that, although it scarce dare be whispered here, everyone of these crimes have been provoked by the tyranny and injustice of the white man. I could write whole pages of acts thit have been committed upon really innocent stolen men—which, had these acts been attempted to be committed on a white man, and the whits mau in defence had killed his assuiler, it would be held as a justifiable action. Slavery exists here in its very worst form ; and the sooner it is amended the better for the whites themselves. It used to be thought that if a row took place between the whites aad these aborigines, that the foreign laborers would assist the whites, but now they are more likely to turn upon the whites and assist the Fijiana. The murder of the fire whites and the Motorika man on board the j ilev&wAS provoked by the compelled separation ' of the male members of families, and the subse i quent half-starving on board of the Meva. | Wh.it is two biscuits from four o'clock one I day till five next evening. The! poor niggers ' saw the white men with plenty of food, and they starving; that accounts for one murder. The other was : These two men who are eaid |to have murdered the men on board the j Cambria, were told not to leave the hotel of the charterer, but, instead of obeying orders, they fell in with some countrymen and weuL with them, where they were staying at another hotel from 3ix o'clock at night till they were taken away at ten o'clock the secoud day after they were taken back, and received a brutal flogging and were taken on board the Cambria i and tied up in a most inhuman nianuer. Was it surprising that these two men or some of their fellow islanders wreaked their ven [ geance on the innocent boys who were placed |to guard ihem. There has not yet been a ! murder committed by any foreigners on any i planters j but I am very much afraid that if 1 these Solomon Islanders are not caugbt in the I Meva it will induce others to seize vessel to try to escape home. These matters hate be come much worse within the last six or nine months, and it is the Solomon Islanders whd are the worst."

A nephew of the poet Southey.who crossed Kolapobr some twenty-fire jea,rs» ago during the rains, wrote word that he had tried twenty four different modes of crossing swollen riter* during his journey of one hundred and forty miles; among which were:—l, Swimming with his clothes on; 2; with his clothes ott and upon his head; 3, on hdrseback; 4, on the ferryman's back; 5, on a basket; 6, on a door ; 7, on a ladder ; 8, on inflated skina;^ on a netful of hollowed pumpkins ; 10, holding a bullock's tail; 11, by: a buffalo 1" tail which is safer, inasmuch a3 he: swims better than ni» fellow-beast, but requires a more wary b*na upon him, since he is so fond of the water mm wlien he reaches the shore lie is <l uite*, {j^ turn round and swim back again. J-116 *a, item in the list was a suijar-boiling p^Q 5 a&a there was but one bridge aino'ug the 24 ways, which was not, after all, in t»o territory or Kolapoor, but in that of Sattara.—^ ■»<""» Indian Prince. \ , .... .. .i> A new definition of the *. d& " °lvll T lzatl°n iß reaches us from Japan. Laky, a Japane c visitor to the English Club induced to take some champagne, and on] putting away his third tumbler exclaimed witb great fervour, " I like civilization! I like civilization I • An Ohio woman was so amiable at b^g" Ibe other day that her husband took ihecottee to v ciiemißt for analysis. ■■-

THE EVENING STAB, AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1871.



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