SHIPPING.

POET OP AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS.

James Paterson, s.s., 29. tons, F. Moore, from Fijis. Willie "VVinkie, cutter, Abner, from Raglan.

DEPARTURES

Phoebe, s.s., 450 tons, K. Worsp, for Southern ports. Prince Alfred, schooner, 101 tons, Yo\mg, for Boro t.nga and Tahiti. Emma Jane, schooner, for Kaipara. Tauranga, schooner, Faulkner, for Tauranga.

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. James Paterson, from Fijis: 2 tons oil, D. Levy and Son; 13 cases, order; 1 parcel gold, order ; 1 case, Stevens and Co.; 7 bags bread, order.—H. M. Jervis, agent.

EXPORTS

Per s.s. Phoebe : For Taranaki—4 cases drapery, Saragood and Co.; 1 bale scrim, 1 case tacks, W. Phillipps and Son; 1 case drapery, A. Clark and Sons; 1 sack seed, T. and S. Morrin. For Nelson—l box ma chinery, A. and G. Price. For Wellington— 2 cases, 23 boxes oranges, 1 case arrowroot, R. Lusk.—Cruickshank, Smart and Co., agents.

The s.s. Phcebe took her departure from the Manuknu this morning with the English mail for the South. Passengers : —Capt. Hutton, Mrs. W.Russell, Mr. Calson, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. T. Clare, Mrs. Hogau, and W. Bennison. The cutler Willie Winl.ie arrived in the Manukau this morning with 30 bales flax, 2 bales sheepskins, 1 flax machine, Euekland; 1 boat,.Harrison. The schooner Argo arrived at the Fijis on the 12th ulfe.

ARRIVAL OF THE JAMES PATER SON.

The s.s. James Fatorson,-Captain F. Moore, arrived in harbour this morning from the Fiji Islands. She left LevuV.a on the 27th of April, at 11 a.m. ; called at the Rewa for passengers ; sailed on the 28th at 9 a;m., and arrived at the Bay of Islands at 1 p.m. on the 3rd instant. After loading, ship sailed for Auckland at noon on the 4th, and arrived at 4.30 a.m. on the sth. Throughout the passage she experienced fresh south-east and easterly winds and cloudy weather to the Bay of Islands, when the wind veered to the north east with incessant rain, which continued until 4 p.m. of the 4th. The remainder of the passage had light northerly breeze and cloudy weather, arriving as above.

Passengebs:—Saloon : Mrs. Jackson, Miss Burton, Mrs. Bailey, Miss Bailey, Mrs. Rolfe and. two children, Captain Smith, Captain Barrack, Messrs. Lloyd, Clay, Stevenson, Clarkson, Birkleigh, Jackson, Johnston, Levy, Jones, Egan, Corlett, -Russell, Ireland, Camp bell, Kiernan, Murray, and 20 in the steerage. From the Bay of Islands — Saloon: Miss Hunter, Messrs. Williams, Hargraves, Mat thews, Neill, Archer, Maston, and 3 in tlie steerage.

FIJIS.

Abbivals A_ Levttka.—April 1, Volun teer, from Auckland ; April 12,. Argo, from Auckland ; April 13, Strathnaver, from Auck-' land ; April 18, Duke of Edinburgh, from Sydney ; April 18, Dancing Wave, from Auckland ; April 18„ Harriet Armitage, from Sydney ; April 18, Young Australia, from Sydney ; April 22, James Paterson, from Auckland '; April 24, Norman, from Sydney ; April 24, Jeannie Duncan, from Auckland ; April 25, Eosamond, from Sydney ; April 25, America, from Sydney ; April 26, Kate Grant, from Auckland ; Lapwing, from Dunedin. Depabtubes.—April 4, Sarah Pile, for Syd ney ; April 22, Meteor, for Sydney ; April 20, Mary, for Starbuck Island.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE

Mails will close as under :— •For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m., and to morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, per Gk. Ahead, this day, at 5 p.m. For Napier, per Star of the South, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. Late lettera and telegrams for transmission from the Napier station, will be received at this office till 2.30 p.m. For Mahurangi, per Lady Bowcn, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Grisborne, per Tawera, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per s.s. James Paterson, will close at this office to morrow, as follows :'• — For India, China, Mauritius,* Mediterranean "Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Australian Colonies, at 3 p.m. / For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southamp ton (for letters specially so addressed), at 3 p.m. For United Kingdon, via Marseilles and Brindisi, at 3.30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1 p.m. Late letters for Sydney, Melbourne, and United Kingdom, via Suez, will be received at this office, till 3.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Napier, and the Southern pro vinces, per Lord Ashley, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Kapanga, etc., pe_ Lalla Eookh, on Monday, at 11 a.m. For Waugarei, & c# . per Duke of Edinburgh, on Monday, Bth inst., at 4 p.m. Note.—Post-offices have been opened at North Omauharo and Tryphena, Great Barrier. Note.—Correspondence for Belgium may in future be addressed to bo sent by the Suez route via Brindisi direct. Tho rates of post age collected in New Zealand on such correspondence-will pay for its conveyance as far only as Alexandria. These rates are as follow : —Letters, not exceeding half an ounce, 6d.; every additional half an ounce, 6d. Newspapers Id. each. Books and pattern parcels not exceeding four ounces, 4d.; four ounces to eight ounces, Bd. } . every additional eight ounces, Bd. The weight of pattern parcelt must not exceed eight ounces. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1871.

We observe from the files of the Fiji Times that Mr. Steers, formerly of the Cily Club, in Shortland-street, has recently died at Fiji, from dysentery. We desire to inform those interested in the Fijis that by the James Patei_on, arrived this morning from the Islands, we have received full files of the Fiji Times, to the date of de parture of the steamer. The papers are on sale at our office. A very interesting entertainment was given last night at Mr. Morrissey's School Room, in Hobson-street, being the second of the series in connection with that institution. There was a good attendance, and the following pro gramme was excellently performed :—Lec ture, " The Air we Breathe," Mr. Williams ; recitation, "The Death of Montrose" ; reid iug, "Modern Logic," Mr. C. 8.. Andrew ; reading, " The Raven," Mr. Halli well ; reading, "Escape from Wolves in Canada," Master H. Mason ; recitation, ." Burial of Sir John Moore," Master T. Shove ; reading, " Bashful Man," Mr. Morressy. At the con clusion, Mr. Morressy stated that at the enter tainment on Thursday nest he would intro duce the lime light and magic lantern as an additional source of enjoyment. His Honor the Superintendent, T. B. Gillie 3, Esq., will deliver the inaugural lec ture of the winter series before the Youn.r Men's Christian Association, this evening, in the City Hall, Queen-street. Mr. Gillies has chosen as his theme " Our Province," and we feel assured that it will receive ample justice at thehandsof one who has played no unimportant part in the administration of its affairs. The previous winter series of lectures was very successful, the attendance beinc lar> »c, and the proceeds resulting therefrom nearly double that of preceding years. Judging from the published programme, there is every reason to believe that the interest in the above course of lectures will be well sustained dining the coming winter. The terms of admission have been made sufficiently low to bring them within the reach of all, viz., three shillings for the ten lectures (ticket to admit bearer and lady)—about one penny three farthings a lec ture for each person ! The transfer books of the Long Drive Gold Mining Company (Registered), will be closed from 12 o'clock noon to-day until 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, when a dividend of £1 per share will be payable at the company's office. At the last moment we are enabled to state that the negotiations for the engagement of the Zavistowski Sisters, those far-famed in terpreters of burlesque, have be.-n consum mated. These Sisters will appear in the prin cipal cities of Australia and New Zealand, under Coppin's management. Negotiations are also pending with the Emerson Minstrels. The Zavistowkis will leave San Francisco on the nest steamer.— News of the World. ■■ » . i Southern journal is responsible for the following : —lt is rumored that on the expira tion of Sir George Bowen's term the Marquis of Normanby will be the next Governor of New Zealand—that is to say, if such things as Governors exist at all then. . ' • The News of ike World says :—Mr. Webb will remain in San Francisco for several months, giving every detail of the new line his most careful consideration, so that the line may be established on a basis worthy of its importance. Tenders for the right of erecting grand stand and booths for the sale of refreshments (except intoxicating liquors), and selling race cards, at the Auckland Rowing Club athletic sports, will be received at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, till 7 p.m. on Saturday, 6th instant.

THE NEVADA

The pioneer steamer of the trans-Pacific mail service has been a great point of at traction duriug the whole of to-day.. The North fchore ferry steamers the Enterprise and Devonport, as also the pretty little steam launch Fairy, and 9 large number of boats have been busily engaged in conveying passengers to and from the Nevada ; and there has been a uniform expression of admiration at the capacious and excellent accommodation provided in the new service for the comfort of travellers. The mag nificent saloon, especially, is the theme of admiration, its proportions being so different from what wo have been accustomed to see ; while the capabilities for carrying on culinary operations for a multitude of passengers, and the tier on tier of stories all filled with berths, show the enormous numbers of people which the " big ship " is capable of transport ing from point to point along her route. A visit to the Nevada is really well re paid, and she seems the beau ideal of the ship in which a person, say a " Cale donian," would like to start on a tour to see the world.

It is an admitted characteristic of John Bull that he can only rejoice when his in ternal economy is in a state of repletion and consequent satisfaction. On a full stomach John looks forth benignantly, and is at peace with all mankind ; and in consequence of this physicopsychological peculiarity, he invariably prepares himself for gladness by offering sacrifice to his gastronomy. The form of celebration of welcome to the Nevada is therefore characteristic of the family, the two brauches of which this day fra ternise and rejoice together. The com plimentary luncheon to tho officers of the pioneer boat of the new trans pacific mail service was an unqualified success, whether we consider the substan tial basis provided in tho excellence of the viands, the representative character of the assembled guests, the harmony of feeling, or the gushing eloquence that testified to the warmth of Anglo-American friendship and the excellence of the wines. The coup -Tail presented on entering the large hall of the .New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings was beautiful in the extreme. The galleries were all liUDg around with flags of all nations, waving gracefully over the assembled guests, while over all a galaxy of female beauty lent a charm to the occasion, which nothing but the sweet smiles of pretty faces can supply. The tatles, though not giving expression to that ex cruciating agony described generally as " groaning under " the weight of luxu ries, were covered in profusion, but without doing violence to good taste, by all those substantialities and delicacies that can satisfy the most fastidious. To those who have heard but the distant clatter of knives and forks, and the hum of ft.''?faction that told how pleasantly tho _.\.ada was welcomed, it may afford so. 'c satisfaction to learn the substantia. n.sis for to-day's rejoicings as provided by Crssrs. Gray and Hale ; and even those v\ have participated in the ..'iijoyment m<.. Linda renewed pleasure iv perusing at 'eisure the catalogue of dainties, and " i\ hting their battles o'ei' again." At the c. Muencement of opera tions, there appear. 1 on the tables the following, which, at t.:e close, had for the most part vanished like snow before the sun. Tk.re was tho following menu: — Turkey, ro.i : ditto, bou'lli—dauphine— a l'ivorie ; chicken, roti ; ditto, a l'ivorie, bouilli ; ducks, a la provengale; hams, braised —a la Parisienne ; tongue, garni ; boar's head, aspic jelly; gelatines de poulards; pheasants, ala naturelle ; ditto, monglass ; ditto, dsuphine; raised pies, perigords; ditto, ala cerito; gelatines, de vaux ; souffle de perdrix—a Jaroyale ; lobsters, in aspic jelly ; entrees of lamb cutlets—a la belle vue ; mayonnaise of chicken ; lobster salad ; salad, a l'Fran gaise ; ditto, a I'Allemagne. Entremets. —Jellies, creams, pastry, &c.—Savoy cakes, ala vanille; eroquantes; baba cakes; Victorian cakes ; nougats of almonds ; almonds, a la chantilly ; gelee, a la Victorian; ditto, a la mareschino et vanille ; Charlotte, llussee ; Italian cream —mosaic tartlets ; les choix flours, pears ; les fonchenettes, Chantilly. Desert.— (Various in season.) Wines.—Cham pagne, hock, claret, Cawarra, sherry, port. Ale, porter.

The following were amongst those pre sent : —His Excellency the Govornor, Sir Geo. F. Boy. en ; Major Heaphy, Messrs. Bees, D. Burn, P. Darby, J. Williamson, G. M. O'Borke, H.Morton, M. Niccol, T. Dacre, B. Tonks, E. J. Creighton, Colonel Harrington, W. Swansoh, S. Jackson, Marks, Perkins, D. Nathan, L. D. Nathan, G. .Ritchie, Louis A. Nathan, T. Bussell, W. Morrin, J. Smart, J. Bo berton, J. 0. Firth, Moore, Colonel Bell, J. O'Neill, C. Taylor, Hon. D. McLean, McLeod, Colonel Balneavis, A. Board maa, Chas. O'Neill, A. Buoholz, Captain Maehell, Captain Smith, Mr. S. Cochrane, Mr. Williams, J. M. Dargaville, Dr. Goldsboro', Mr. T. Macfarlane, Abbott, Mr. R. Graham, Mr. G. P. Pierce, J, Dv Moulin, Captain Casey, Stewart, Capt Kobets, Capta.-in Brewer, Mr. J. Soppett. Mr. W. G. Harrison, H. Chapman, J. Allen, J. Heather, T. B. Whytehead, T. Morrin, P. S. Scherft', A. G. Millor, B. P. Barber, J. Carifian, —- Mclntyre, J. Drake, Capt. Bannister, B. Cass, 11. Brett, H. E. Williams, J. Brissenden, T. S. Weston, Thomas Whitson, E. Isaacs, J. Williamson, M.G.A., Kennedy, P. A. Philips, W. Hay, Charles Burton, Stobo, 8. Jones, Brodie, Leßoy, Ebborn, How ard, S. Browning. Punctually at one o'clock, His Excel lency the Governor entered the room, and the band struck up " God v save the, Queen." After His Excellency had taken his place, presiding, the chief guest of the occasion, Captain Blethen, Commander of the Nevada, being on his right hand, and Thomas Henderson, Esq., occupying the vice-chair, the preliminary, but not the least important portion of the celebration began, and Auckland feasting made itself merry and was glad. After this opera tion had been satisfactorily completed, His Excellency arose, and in brief and fitting words proposed the health of .Her Majesty tho Queen, which was drank with all the honors, the Band play ing according to usage. Next His Excel

lenoy, in highly complimentary terms, proposed the health of General Grant, President of the "United States of Ame rica, the mention of which was received with loud applause, the Band playing the Star Spangled Banner. Sir George re marked that the President had deservedly won the respect of all foreign nations byhis wise administration in trying circumstan ces,resultingfromawar of such magnitude, and stated that of him it might be said, as of the great first President of the Republic, that he is first in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of his country men.—The health of " His Excellency the Governor" was then proposed by the Vice-Chairman in complimentary terms, and cordially received, with three cheers for the Governor, Lady Bowen, and family.—His Excellency replied, referring ■to the tour which he had recently made through New Zealand, and in very com plimentary terms to the city of Auckland. ( The next toast, " The Mercantile Ma rine," coupled with the name of Captain Blethen, was given by the Governor, and cordially received. He spoke of the ad vantages of a union between the two great branches of the 4.ng10-Saxon race, and the effect of such a union on the pro gress of arts and sciences, and the welfare of the whole human race. After the ap plause had subsided, Captain Blethen re plied.

Captain Blethen rose, amid prolonged applause, and begged to be excused from making a speech, but thanked them for the toast, and proposed " The New Postal Service."

The Hon. D. McLean said it was very gratifying to be present on an occasion when the citizens showed such approval of the new service. He considered it marked a date in the history of the colony. He compared the early history of New Zealand with that of America, and commended Mr. Vogel for his enterprise in inaugurating the service, which had fairly been established beyond all contradiction. Mr. G-rey had also assisted materially in establishing the service. Without impugning loyalty"*to England, it was a matter of great import ance to be linked to such a vast country. He trusted the present difficulties be tween England and America would soon be adjusted. Mr. L. had been first to establish the great mail routes, and he hoped her efforts would benefit future generations. He did not think the service would have any rival in the Southern hemisphere. D. Bitbn, Esq., rose amid much ap plause, and said that he was glad that the toast of the members of the General Assembly had fallen into his hands, as it was a New Zealand toast, and could not have been except for the gentlemen who gave the supplies. As an old iden tity he looked with pride upon that day. They had appealed to the world, and America had come forward. Look at the Nevada! there was a bridge to join the two countries. "We had always hoped that prosperity wonld dawn upon Auck land, and now it was come. They appealed to England, and Lord Granville had cut thepainter. They had appealed to America) and she had taken us in tow. He hoped that the Assembly would adopt the motto of the United States, M pluripus unium. J. Williamson, M.G.A., replied in an eloquent speech lasting over fifteen minutes. I _ J. Cbighton, Esq., also replied. Mr. Webb then proposed the Ladies," which was heartily responded to.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT Friday.

[Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., E.M.] J.OGMENT3 cob Plainti_?_._.—James Bloom field v. D. T. Chapman, £2 145., execution to be stayed until the result of a cross action ; Hale v. Clark ; Marriott v. P. Dono van, £15 ; James Eose v. E. D. Lawrence, £58, money owing ; Weston v. F. Motion ; Dr. Lee v. Wm. Ye Hand, £12 125., profes sional services ; David Bloom v. Cray, £3 2s. 4d. ; Linwood v. Linsay, £1 10s. ; Hurst and Co. v. John McLeod, £13 195.; J. W. Clklbrough v. Butler, £10 14s. 6d. j trustees Cameron v. Marney, £1 Bs. 2d. Cases Adjoubned.— Berry v. Treeby ; Woods v. Freer ; Partington v. Nolan ; Pace v. Anderson ; McCaul v. Cochrane. Defended Cases. Or. W. FBIi_NI. V. MICUAISL COECOEAN.- Claim £1 16s.—Mr. Joy for the plaintiff, and Mr. Brookfield for the defendant.—The facts of the case are briefly-these :—The plaintiff is a draper, occupying premises in Queen-street, immediately under the upper rooms of the Greyhound Hotel, and he alleged that tho damage for which he claimed had been done to his goods through beer and water coming through his roof from the bar above, and in juring his goods. There was also another count in the declaration, claiming special damage through the defendant's alleged tres pass of a certain closet,, in the occupation oi the plaintiff. This portion of the case, how ever, broke down. With regard to the dam age done to -the goods, tho Court, gave a judgment for £1 155., each party to pay their own costs.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE

Tire usual weekly parade of the Auckland Jtifle Volunteers was held, at the drill-shed, last evening. There was a very good muster. After the parade, a meeting of the member* of No. 6 company was held in reference to tho forrnatiou of a Volunteer Club, when the rules and regulations wer*. agreed to. A meeting of the members of No. 4 com pany Auckland Eogiment Kifio Volunteers was held, in the drill-shed, last evening', f Q v the election of officers, when Lieutenant Morrow was elected Captain and C. P. Phil lips Lieutenant. The meeting then separated.

LATEST ENGLISH NEWS.

London, March 20.—Sir Henry Bulwer is elevated to the peerage as Baron Dalling and A distinct shook of earthquake was felt in all the northern counties of England on Friday night. .?.,. London, March 20.—The steamer Himalaya sank the barque Cornwall. Eleven persons were drowned. ■ London, March 29—Napoleon left Wil helmshoe at noon ,on the 19th. Two com panies acted as a guard. o_ honour. Napoleon arrived at Dover at 11 a.m. An ; immense crowd cheered him, including French i refugees. London, March 28.—1 n the House- of Commons, to-night, Mr. Lowe gave notice that; tho Budget would be laid before the. House immediately after the Easter holidays Mr. Trevellyan moved the abolition of honorary colonelcies, which, he said, cost the country £300,000 a year. ' The motion excited debate. The Govern ment, in view of its measure for the reorgani sation of the army, was sustained in a vote on adjournment, by 93 majority. The House voted £53,000 . for the relief of Paris, and passed a resolution for the purchase of Peel's pictures. Windsob, March 21 The weather is charming, and the marriage of Princess Louise has been celebrated with brilliancy. At eleven o'clock the ministers, ambassadors, nobility, clergy, and bridegroom's family, were admitted to the royal chapel. At twelve o'clock ten royal carriages, with all the members of the Queen's family, and other royal personages, left the Queen's gate and proceeded to the south entrance of the chapel, where they were received by tho Lord Chamberlain and con ducted to places in the Haut Pas. At 12,5 the bridegroom arrived, accompanied by Earl Percy and Lord Oower, and were conducted to a seat the Haut Pas. At 12.15, the bride, the Queen, and suite, in five carriages arrived at the west entrance of the chapel, and were joined by the brides maids, in carriages, which arrived at the west entrance of the chapel, and moved up the nave to the choir, the bride supported by the Queen, Prince of Wales, and Duke of Saxe-Co burg. The bridesmaids were Ladies Campbell, Cecil, Butler, Montague, Q-ower, Lenoir, Gordon, Seymour and Fitzgerald. The bride was seated on the left side of the altar, the Q.ueen being near. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of London in choral style, the Queen giving the bride away. At the last prayer, a royal salute was fired from artillery in Windsor Park. The guests repaired to table for luncheon. The bride and bridegroom departed at three o'clock for Claremont for their honeymoon. Thousands of guests witnessed the cere mony. The grounds of the Castle were filled with immense crowds, and Windsor is en fete. The Marquis of Lome wore the uniform of the Argyleshire Artillery, and not the High laud costume. -f- The Bishop of London was assisted by the Bishops of Oxford, Winchester, and Wor cester. To-night there will be a grand banquet, and the Castle will be illuminated. The festivities continue five days. London, March 21. —Granville denied, in the House of Lords to-night, that there was any truth whatever in the statement described to Baron yon Geratt, that Russian influence alone prevented the recognition of the Southern Confederacy during the war in the United States. He declared that, as a mem- i ber of the Palmerston and Russell Cabinets, he could say that the proposition to recog nise the South was never even entertained. Duke Somerset affirms Granville's statement. London, March 21.—The marriage of Prin cess Louise was everywhere celebrated by dinners, balls, and illuminations. In Lou don the pair received an address and passed under triumphal arches. The newspapers were enthusiastic over Louise's .marriage. There are general rejoicings of many simul taneous marriages in England. There wereil luminations at London.

The chapel at Windsor was gorgeous. The bride was dressed in white satin, laced with orange wreaths. -The. Queen was dressed in black satin. •»

THE SHAREMARKET.

Mr. J."Newmatf'rfeports hating sold Caledonian; £115r Thames, £22 10s.; Moanatairi, £3 55.; Otago, £1 17s. 6d. ; Kelly, £2 155.; Cure, £1 55.: Central Italy, £1.

.Mr. Samuel Yiok<?rs reports having done a heavy business in Thames and Caledonian. Thames, £22 to £22 10s; • Caledonian, £112 10s*. to £115, witb buyers for both plentiful^bought a large parcel of Imperial Crown at £3; Otago, 355.: Kelly, £2 155.;, sold Bank of New Zea land at £16, and Insurance shares &% £28 ; is a buyer of Bank, Insurance, Steam, Gas, and Union Sash and Door shares. Mr. Saunders reports Caledonians in demand, buyers offering £115, few sel lers ; Thames; £22- All Nations, £s'';•' Kellys, £2 15s. ; Prinqe Imperials,' £4 10s.; Moanatairis, £3 55;,. buyers, _£3 7s. 6d. ; Otagos, £3, ,7s. 61, few sellers ; Back and Insurance shares in demand.

The Seat op Was.—A camp-stool. . . BACKGAMMON.—A lady's chignon. I A Co-Efficient—A comrade in the Volun teers. ■' .. '. .. i .. i Extraction of Ciibo Boot—Taking out a back tooth. ... .. ;.■ . . . . . ~ Geometrical Progression—Acting on the square. ... A CuABMrKo- Ditty.—A poet of the time has just sung a charming ditty :— "Lake Laman or Como, wliat care I for them When Maine has theWoosehead and Pongokwa'hem • And sweet as the dews in the violet's kiss ' YV allahgosquegamook and Telesimis ; And when I can share in the fisherman's bank'"" On the Moosetuckmaguntick or Mol'tunkanuwk t ■ ■-.„■■ 'amunk, 'arnunk J" OrMoltunkamuijk, ' v:" > • .On the Mobsetitckmaguntick, . < Mol'tunkumunk i"

THE THAMES.

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* *"" Qbahamstowit. f p.'gj"*"^ The' Caledonian are still taking '&s■'" good stone on the upper level, and ar g3| now working only about three feet from the Cure boundary. The reef [« improving. ' !"_.;_{ .' The Prince Imperial;'.is^o^fS splendid, and shares have advanced to •■ I £5.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'JAMES PATERSON.'

THE LITE MJEBICANE.

Bt the s.s. Jameß Paterson we have "Fiji papers to the 28th ult., from which we take the following :-— ~ ~

The. American brig Kentucky wa3 w'reoteV* *' during the recent gales, and all hands supposed to have been lost.

We have received two letters from Hadi on the subject of our report of the effects of the hurricane in that district. One of the writers considers it not only a " gross imper tinence but gratuitous calumny " because our - account stated that the men of the Auckland- j and Fiji Cotton Company, were seized witl_Js panic and ran outside to avoid a house fallin f about their ears. We.accept his statement that the men worked wifh "zeal atia;^ heroism;" but he himself say's the men left the, building when there was danger. Well, the letter from which we derived our infeisti/ tion did not say that thsy left before. "~'Ai to -J the "foohsh ambition to be cbngpicuous" dr'' the cacoztJies scribendi which he puts down.o . the gentleman from whose letter ;>e glean eft particulars, all we can lay-is that' it a simple nonsense ; for if Aneroid will We*il to the account he w_l see t_atit isan ex-;: tract from a letter, and not a communication from a correspondent. We may also state. that the letter was written from a gentleman to a friend, without any view to its publica .tion, and was handed to us as a favour, and we summarised its contents. We can only, regret that Aneroid did not himself furnish us' with particulars at the time. The other letter, which is calmer in tone, think* that^ft reflec tion has been cast upon the men who did their best to,^saye,property.. We can .assure him that" such was not the intention of the v_it_r; neither do we think, nor have we once heard an opinion expressed, that such has been un derstood by any of our readers. It was only ' reasonable and natural' that all whoiwel. there should get out of the way of danger from such a cause. We are glad to hear from this writer that things are looking »6 well in' Ifadi district, and that the injury to the c 0.,11 plants is so comparatively slight. . A .gentleman,gives us the following,infor mation from Bua:—ln reference to Mr. Tarte _ men who ran away from Taviuni, and which case wis alluded to in a late issue of the Fiji Times, they, have been ordered to return to their employers by the Buan au thorities. The next question was whether the Yasawans had not been induced to leave their homes .under false pretencqg. r . f Th_ wu the ground on which the runaways claimed to have a right to leave Tawuni at fche,fir_t fair upportunity; and this was the only ground on which*the Buan Court could claim any right to enquire into the particulars of the case. It was proved most clearly after a some what lengthy and tedious trial, through the evidence of a native teacher, belonging to the town whence the men had come, or N» ':.] Yiti, that . though persuasive language bad been used, the labourers understood the con tract to "be __ work ."for whites OnTivfoni. The Court was perfectly satisfied also that the men had no good cause of complaint against their employers, at the same tim* . affirming the , right of the. Taviuai.Court! j &16ne;to take cognizance of all purelyloo. j matta-B, such as the details attending the j treatment of the labourer's within thfeir-dii- | trict.' The time of thfe runaways a« 1»* f bourers, without pay, for Up. Tarte, will be extended, as some small compensation '"' the expense he has' been pufc uto, and ac» punishment to.,the men for their breach of contract. The Court decided that for w future suoh matters as the one' before» "could not be entertained, unless the mcv had beeen registered by the Bua government, | upon their entering into any engagement- J The Fiji labor question is one that the I planters will need to handle, ▼ery.jpdicioueljr I if they desire to reap any continued .bene» | therefrom. We leara that the ,employer «■■■ these men,, who has bdfen'some fiv^ we»k> *n i gaged in their pursuit, will progfajd to Bo» | to recover ihem v Acting' on Tui Bo*. »a«<*' | he will take thtfm before a judge at Tavij 1* | and then nrbbably the term of service w^W ; lengtlrened .13 a punishment. This will,1 * good warning to ■ 'labourers' who may 1* '"' ■ c_jaed to be refractory; and will prove toll" | that an engagement o. c« eptered into w * v obligation which o&hnot bo broken Without »• currtig apenalty, '.■.,'._. '•'' ...1

fHB EVENING STAR, MAY 5, 1871.



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