Winter Ji'as commenced in earnest. The I ire" nb Gv^nstadt is s0 frozen tll;ifc il is im' possible fo* ships of war to leave the harbor this year for the Black Sea. Subscriptions for the construction of a Black Sea fleet are prohibited. (Jortschakoff remains firm in hia deter irinaiion to regard the Treaty of Paris as abrogated. _ Madrid, Dec. B.—Prim cannot understand Grnnt's message, when it refers to redress for injuries. He says it is nothing but a political stratagem to secure the votes of the filibusters London, Dee. 13. Private advices from ■- Tientsin to November 28 contradict the report of Secretary Wade, and represent that serious disturbances have occurred in the Province of Ilonan. , London, Dec. 13.—Business is at a stand still in consequence of tho approach of the t Doc. 13.—The Lord Lieutenant of . Ireland declines to receive the deputations soliciting pardon for the Fenian convicts, on the ground that no good result is possible. London, Dec. 13.—The Russian forces are rapidly concentrating on the Turkish frontier. Wssels, Dec. 10.-The report is received that Havre is occupied by the Germans. Great excitement prevails, and troops were arriving in large numbers. Florence, Dec. 12.—Tho Royal decree, an nouncing the transfer of the capital to Rome within eight months has been announced in the Italian Chambers. A credit of seventeen million livres is re quested by the Government, with the demand that laws be enacted which will establish a basis of guarantee, and securing to the Pope the privileges connected with the Leonine City, and granting to the Pope full indepedence and the exercise of free spiritual authority. The Italian deficit is twenty-four million litres. . :. London, December 12.—There are reports of more fighting around Paris, but the result is not yet ascertained. Bismarck is believed to bo negotiating terms of peace with representa tives of Eugenic. The German papers insist on more oppressive terms than would have been given after Sedan. The archives and bacgogo of tho French Provisional Govern ment have arrived at Bordeaux. A feeling of despair is prevalent through France, and Irn \ perialist agents are making their appearance everywhere. LONDON,Dec. 13—The Luxembourg note has ' occasioned great excitement. Communications have already passed with Vienna on the sub ject ; but the determination of the British Cabinet is not known. The general feeling is that Prussia can hardly be resisted successfully, though a Prussian-Russian alliance for the dominance of Europe is already evident- All the Birmingham firms engaged in the manufacture of arms are running night and day. Every nation of Europe"^ in the market. New Yobk, Dee. 13.—The French Cable is working worse than before, and grave fears of a total suspension are entertained. A new cable is on the tapis, but it cannot be laid be fore midsummer.

THE EVENING BTAK, JANUARY 13, 18U



WANTED— A MAN for the country. One used to Gardening preferred. — Apply to Sciiapp and Ansenne. WANTED —A comfortable well situated Seven-roomed HOUSE.—Apply X.Y. Z., Stab Office. WANTED —The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Evening Star Office, with neatness and despatch. '. /COMFORTABLE BOARD and RESI • \J DENCE for one Gentleman. Terms reasonable.—Mrs. Jenkins, Pitt-street, house next the Chapel. ORROCK'S LONG CLOTH, afcgd. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. T)LEACHED SHEETING, 2 yards wide _D lid. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO.'S. TNSPECTION INVITED, Comparison _L challenged, Competition defied, at J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 OA A YAKDU of GOOD STOUT LONG 1/vUU CLOTH, nearly a yard wide, al 3Jd. a yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. r Q PIECES of BROWN HOLLAND, at 00 44<1. per yard. J. COL-GRAVE & CO. rA A PIECES of DRESS STUFF, 6|d. OUU per yard, worth Is. 6d. J. CCSGRAVE & CO. " KAA G^NTB STRAW and CHEAP HATS, OUU from Is. 6d. each. (J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 1 K(\ YARDS of CRIMEAN FLAN 110U NEL, 10£ d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. f)AA PIECES of WELCH' FLANNEL, I /s[)[) at 9£d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. rAA MEN'S BLACK SAC COATS, D\J\J Perfectly New, 13s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. jT A A PIECES of PRINT, warranted to ?JUU wash, at s£d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. QQ A PIECES of MAGNIFICENT DRESS . t)O\J STUFF, to be sold at 5-J-d. per yard, worth Is. % J. COSGRAVE & CO. ITX O R Tjrp RFOLK ISLAND. The Schooner 'SUCCESS,' 58 tons register, Geo. Short, master, will sail as above TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 14th instant. For freight or passage apply M. NICCOL, ' Agent. Auckland, January 13,1871.



IN pursuance of " The Eegulafcion of Elections Act, 1870," I, Hkniht C'oi.tn Bat. NKA.TIS, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of PAItN-ELIi, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ, bearing date the 30th cUy of December, 1870, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of one quali fied person to serve as a Member of thfi House of Representatives for the s;iicl Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Public Hall, Parnell, at noon, on the 20th day of January, 1871, and that Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the 23rd clay of January, 1871. H. C. BALNEA VIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling Place for the Electoral District of Parnell :— The Public Hall, Parnell. H. C. P.ALNEAVIS, Returning Ofllcer. IN pursuance of " The Eegulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Colin Bax- KEAVis, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of WAITEMATA, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ, bearing date the 30th day of December, 1870, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of one quali fied person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Devonport Hall, Flagstaff/ North Shore, at noon on the 24th day of January, 1871, and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the Bth day of February, 1871. H. C. BALNEAYIS. Returning Officer. The following are Polling Places for the Electoral District of Waitemata :— T»e Devonport Hall, Flagstaff, North Shore, Prin cipal Polling Place. Mr. Reid's Residence, Stokes' Point, North Shore. Mr. John McPike's Residence, Little Muddy Creek. Mr. Keogh's House, Pitoitoi, Riverhead. Henderson's Mill. The Store where the Court and Highway Board sit. > AVeiti. I The Court House, Helensville. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. XN pursuance of " The Eegulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henky Colin Bal- NEATIS, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of NEWTON, do hereby give notice that, by virtueof a writ, bearing date the 30t day of De cember, 1870, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Electionwill be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as a Member of the House of Repre sentatives for the said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Newton Academy, Newton, at noon, on the 25th day of January, 1871, and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the 23th day of January, 1871. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling Place for the Electoral District of Newton :— The Newton Academy, Newton. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. IN pursuance of " The Eegulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Colin Bal- NEAVIS. Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of CITY OF AUCKLAND EAST, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ, bearing date the 30th clay of December, 1870. under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as aMember of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral Dis trict, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Mechanics' Institute, at noon, on the 30th day of January, 1871, and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the 2nd day of Feb ruary,lß7l. H . C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling Place for the Electoral District of City of Auckland East :— The Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. IN pursuance of " The Eegulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Coun Bal neavis, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of CITY OF AUCKLAND WEST, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ, bearing date the 30th day of December, 1870, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of two qualified persons to serve as Members of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, at noon on the 3rd day of February, 1871, and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the Oth clay of February, 1871. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling Place for the Electoral District of City of Auckland West: — The Young Men's Christian Association Building. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. TO THE HONOEABLB JULIUS VOGEL. Sir,—We the undersigned, Electors of the City o Auckland East, request that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination to represent our district in the General Assembly, at the forthcoming General Elec tion, and we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to beeure your election.—We are, sir, your obedient servants, (Signed by about 290 Electors.) pi ENTLEMBN, — I have much \SK pleasure in complying with your nattering request. I will take an early opportunity of address ing you. I am, gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JULIUS VOGEL. Auckland, October 18,1870. TO THE ELECTORS OF AUCK LAND CITY EAST. Gentlemen,—l regret that I shall not be able to be present at the nomination ; but 1 feel confident you will recognise that my absence is solely owing to the necessity for my attending to important public busi ness out of the colony. I shall return in time to attend in the Assembly during the next session, and should you do me the honor of electing me, I shall take an early opportunity, after the close of that session, of addressing you. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, JULIUS VOGEL. rpHE FIJI TIMES. The Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the sale of the " Fiji Times" in Auckland. Advertisements received and forwarded by the earliest opportunity. Copies of the " Times" to December 21st have been received per ' Kauri.' REED AND BRETT, "EVENING STAR" OFIF CE, QUEEN-3XBEET.



mO WM. SWANSON, Esq., M.P.O. We, tho undersigned electors of Newton, request you to allow yourself to ba nominated as a represen tative of this district in Uio General Assembly at the ensiling election, and we engage to use our influence to secure your return. Thomas X. Mnsnfiola (And '214 others). mO THOMAS MA.BEFI ELD, Esq., I AJSD TIT'E OTHISR OENTLEMISN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. Gentlemen-,-- 1 thank you for the honor you have done me and in reply have to state that, if elected, 1 will do my best for your interests. SWANgON> mO E. GL~~W OO D, ESQ. g IB ._-\Ve, the undersigned Electors of Parnell, request that you -will allow yourself to be placed in nomination to represent tho interest of our con stituency in the forthcoming Parliament, and we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. J. C. Firth C. Alexander J M. Dargaville Henry Gilberd Barton Ireland W. A. Clarke Walter Ewen H, Brett Andrew Beveridge . S. Wilson E. Waymouth E. Bennett Johnßatger KWylde Browne George Eraser J- 0. MacG'ormick F. Whitson James Harris K. H. Stevenson S. Bright Win. McGregor Hay O. M. Qtuntall H. M. Nation ' Eobt. Cranwcll James AVrigley llobert Chfte J. N. Booker Henry Pearce William Hay Pearson Gardiner Octs. Smallfteld Robert Brown James Ferguson F. W. Stevens J W Preece John Abbot J. Winks 5■ W Ruck Xhos. M. King William North W. H. Davis J- V- Strange Thos. Phillipson G. M. llobertshaw Chas. Canning J. Home Harkness Hamilton Edward McGamgle AY Morrini Thos. Fordyce J W. Robinson Robert Patterson Robert Hale Richard Garlick Joseph Symons Robert Hiimpton John Davis I. W. Longdill William Vaughan V. Gorman AY. George N. Dorrington J. H. Diddams John Pee Thomas AVaters <; eorge Hay ter AVilliam Hale John Allender F. AY. Wright J- liusEcll William Cross John Rose T. AVarner Chnrlcs Sanders AVm. Cook Samuel J. Edmonds G H. Smith Henry Potter James AVilliams Chas. D. Thomson Frederick Archaril AY. IT. Steele G. B. Gilberd AY. E. Sadler John Brown John Wilson George Alderton l'redk. King Thomas Cross George Blotts C. Harding W. T. Blickland T Eade Rcubj-n Elley James AVatt A. Kirk wood Major James Gay Caleb Wood Thomas J. AVate'r 11. Mulling G. K. Mcßae 11. Shepherd James Bruce 0. C. Rookcs A. C. Lecky Auckland, October 27th, 1870. Genti.etukn-,—l have much pleasure in accepting your request that I should oli'or myself for re-olection for tho district of Parnell in the General Assembly. Your obedient servant, READER WOOD. To the Gentlemen signing the Requisition. GUINNESS'S XX DUBLIN STOUT. TEN Hogsheads of the above, just received direct from their celebrated Brewery, I now offer for sale at 4s per «allon (in quantities of two gallons or more), or 9s per dozen, by JAMES OLBIIAM, Wine and Spirit Merchant, lligb-stroct, Auckland. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard fc'uloou, with a new Aicock & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. CROWN DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY may bo obtained in quantities of two gallons and upwards for cash, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid, being the amount of import duty. Apply to W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. DR. C. E. FISCHER'S HOMOEOPATHIC INSTITUTE. DR. CHARLES W. SANDERS, HAVINGS- succeeded Dr. C. F. IfISOHEB in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Morning, from 9 till 1 ; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITY Hill, T O. O. F., M. 0., A. D DISPENSARY. T. FISH, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, (For five years Dispenser to Drs. Stratford and Wright, Parnell), opposite the Masonic Hotel, PRINCES-STREET, Auckland. Dr. Steatpoed in attendance for consulta tion from 10 to 11 a.m. Dr. Wbioujt, from II to 12 a.m NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEJTELD-STKEET. Opposite Me. Hopbs', Draper. NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY betweenthe WHAUand AUCKLAND —leaving the Whau nt 8 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 5 p.m. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. November 4, 1870.



BELFAST ' HOTEL, P It INC E S - S T E E E T. JSTEWAET begs to announce that he has OPENED a BOTTLE DEPART MENT in connection with the above hotel, ■where families can be supplied with single bottles of the beeb Brands'at wholesale prices. LOCAL INDUSTRY. J. Stewart having secured the agency for the sale of Mr. Albert's Wine, manufactured by himself from grapes grown on his farm, and which has been so highly recommended for its purity, being entirely free from adul teration, is now prepared to supply it at per dozen ... ... ... 30s. per single bottle ... ... 33. BELFAST HOTEL BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, PBINCES.3TREET. JOHN GREY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFEC TIONER, Qiteen-Stiieet. LARGIC Assortment of English and Co lonial Confectionery always on hand. Storekeepers and the trade supplied on liberal terms. Koto the oddress : — JOHN GREY, Three doors below the United Service Hotel, Qupen-slreet. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MARINEHS. BOLL UP, and see your old friend j ~ JAMES, at No. 2 West Queen-street, who lias commenced business as FAMILY BUTCHER. Families »nd shipping supplied cv the most reasonable terms by J. JAMES, late Harboir - Muster at Kaipaia. Give your old friend a trial. Note the address : — JOHN JAMES Lower Queen-street. TO HE LET, ON LEASE, THAT FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, Jfawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL;" splendid Billiard Room, Sample Rooms, and every convenience for carrying on a first-rate Hotel business. The present Pro prietor is retiring from the business. The Hotel does the largest business in the Province. For particulars, npply to the Proprietor, G. H. SWAN, Napier; or, to E. &H. ISAACS, , Fort-street. SHORTLAND HOUSE BOARDING AND DAY-SCHOOL POE YOUNG LADIES, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. MRS. LEWIS will resume the Pupils' Studies, Monday, 23rd instant. AUCKLAND NAVAL VOLUNTEERS. mHE WEEKLY DRILL of the above JL Company will be held in Fort Britomart, on TUESDAY Evening next, at 7.15. T. E. GUILDING, Commandant. NOTICE. MR W M. CHAPPELL is authorised to CANVAS for ADVERTISEMENTS for the Evening Stab. REED & BRETT, Proprietors. CHEAP FOWL FEED. Q£A SACKS WHEAT at 4s per bushel. t)OV/ 3s 9d per bushel by the sack; at Coupland's Produce Store, corner of Queen-, and Victoria-streets. FOR SALE, CHEAP, AQOOD SECOND-HAND . BILLIARD TABLE, with Lamps, &c.—Apply to " J.M," Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga.



O P E C 1 A L SALE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF AUCKLAND • \ ' '. : . ', ' i. ' . i i' ■ : DUiIING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS^ J. COSGKRAVE & CO. Beg to inform the public that from this date to the 17th of January every article in their Warehouse will BE SOLD AT COST PRICE. It will be, perhaps, surprising to many that we should adopt the present course of giving Goods at Cost Price but we do so on principle alone. , First—To counteract the influences brought to bear on the public in these extraordinary times ; second—To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very large and advantageous pur cHases made a few days ago, and also at auction ; and Third—To let the people of Auckland see where they can get best value for their money. . , • : It may be necessary, in the present crisis of Trade, to remind the Public that we are not'offering an old and moulded worn-out stock, that&has been lying in i,ho fixtures for years ; but we are giving them FIRST-CLASS GOODS, purchased under unprecedented circumstances, and all perfectly new. '■ ; Inspect : Invited! Comparison Challenged! Competition Defied! :' ■ : : ' CJHfMU-MAS PRESENTS ! SI^GIAL NOTICE. * HEINRICH KOHN, JEWELLEIV&c, i■ "i■. i.,!> ;i ■ . ' . QTJEEIT-STBEBT, T>EGS to draw tho attention' of the public to a quantity of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! (received ex mail), specially selected for this season of the year. ■These Goods will be found unsurpassed, in beauty, design, and workmanship. To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making presents, U.K. has determined to dispose of these goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. KOTE'THE ADDBESS— \ \ HEINRICH KOHN, I ■ QUEEN-STREET.



Auction Sales TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. TR-ADE 'SALE OP TnORTY TRUNKS OF LADIES', MEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, all of Superior Quality. Particulars in to-morrow's issue, LTLWJS BEOTHEES Auctioneer?, TO-MORROW. AT NOON. BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. POULTRY — Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, ; Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pigs, Dogs, &c, &c. PRODUCE-Potatoes, Onions, Bran, 2 tons Good Flour, Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Oatmeal, &c, &c. GROCERIES (Assorted)—l2case3 Wangarei HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (New and Second-hand). —Handsome Mahogany- Bedstead, Mattresses, Palliasses, Box Mangle, &c, &c. LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT, CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN FOlt GOOD COLONIAL PEGGED BOOTS. JUST arrived, a large quantity of Ladies' Bc3t Kid Boots, from Bs. 6d. Maids' Kid Boots, from 4s. Gd. A Large and Well-assorted Stock of Chil dren's Boots, from 2s. Easy Style of Boots and Shoes Made to Oi'der on "the Premises. Repairs Neatly Executed, at a Price to Meet the Times. Note the Address : — BLUE BOOT, 203, QUEEN-STREET, Two Doous peoji Macks' Ldan Office, anb Opposite J. and J. Dickey's. 0. BROOKES. BATH FREESTONE. My X THiTv STONE, from Us durability, the Jui^o dimu sl^ns of blucks"*ol:tainable (the rock beh;g very to.Did), and the moclor&to cost at which it etui 1)0 worked, is now being largely used in Australia, tib\v Zealand, and oilier .Hri'ish Colonies^;•■'■" '■■ IT HAS ALEO SEKN ADOPTED HJ£ Rio do Janeiro, for Public Buildings, Bridges, and oiliM;. works connected with t,he liio improvements ; alVo for the Government Oißcos at Auckland, New " THE COST OF lABOS on it in London is as under: Tor foot super., sawing, l|d. ; plain woiir, 3d. ; plain circular, 4'd. ; straight moulded, Bd. ; circular moulded. Is. ; plain sunk, 6d.; circular sunk, Ed. ; Kifiigkfc moulded sunk, Is. j circular moulded sunk, Is. 4d. THE MODBBAXE COST at wliich it can bo supplied, its desir.iblo color,, regular q«r.lily, flnoness o" texturo, and the small expense at v.-kich it :a ' worked, render it an effective and economical Building material. TESTIMONIALS relative to tna quality of tha Stone, from the most eminent A rckitcols, liuildors. arid Contractors, and tlao prices at wliiek it cun be delivered alongside at ajiy Fort, will bo furnished on applicetion to Mc-sers. RAND ELL- & SAUNDERS 5 bTOKE QT7AKEIES, BATH. rpHB "THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE " EYENINGr STAR," Qr/EEN- STREET, (Next to Sibbins' Corner), [mmcdiutely on tho arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Ei:ed &■ P-Binn*, Agecta for Auckland. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW. HOARE legs to inform the above iliat ho receives shipments by every steau.cr of MIOLBOUENE-MADE BOOTS and SHOKS, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &o. Melbourne Agency, ]2, High-sU-eet, Auckland. TEIOENTOM, SMITtf & FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT. s. d. SUPERFINE FLOUR, SLk- Dressed (Crown Brand), per .ton of 2000 \b» ... ... ■■■ 15 O U Fine Flour, Silk Dres.ed (T3F Brand,) per ton 10 OO Seconds, per ton ••• I" " « Shams, per ton >PI n in Bran, per bushel oC2olbs 0 1 O Oats, do. do 04 Q