SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND

ARRIVALS.

Star of the South, s.s., Palmer, from Napier

DEPARTURES

Bella Mary, barque, 270 tons, McArthur, for New castle. City of Melbourne, s.s., 750 tons, H. Grainger, for Sydney.

IMPORTS

Per s.s. Star of the South from Napier :— 28 head cattle, 200 sheep.—J. S. Macfarlane, agent.

The 9.8. Go-Ahead -will leave the Queen street wharf for'tlre-Bay of Islands to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clocki" ' The p. 9. Luna arrived at Napier on the 9th instnnt.' Tli« barque Bella Marj took her departure for TToharb Town this morning. The s.s. James Pateraon will leare for the Fijis to-morrow. Jhe Howie's Bay Herald of the 10th inst., has the foPowinsr • —" Su»pioioua.—Capt. Preece telegraphs from Gain tea yesterday thai he saw fires in a gorge on the ranges, near TToron an^a, a spot' far remove! from any track. He was about t > Rtarb "with a pnrt.y to see who hud camped there " The p.s. Airedale took her depar'.ure frnra the Manukau yesterday, for the Southern ports, with the English mail. Passengers— Mr. Palmer, Mr. Thome, Mr. Marks, Mrs. Williams and infant, Mrs. STobrah, Mr. and Miss Gledheir, Messis. Harris, Watson, Bailey, and O'Snllivan. Fore cihin: Mrs. Gutnish nnd child, Mr. and Mrs. Welsui and two children, Messi-s. Ehyle, Glassford, Wick ham, O'Nei'l, Croolco, Wardlow, Haughton, and two natives. The s.s. Phcebe took her departure from the Manukau yesterday, at 2.45 p.m.. for Southern ports. Passengers—Mrs. Seccombo, Mr. A. Clark and child, Mr. James Clark, Master Beetham, Mrs. Green, Mr. Gardiner, Mr. Fred. Edwards, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Gavin. Fore cabin: Mrs. Holloway, Master J. Paraber, Miss R. Harrison, Miss Smith, W. Baker, —. Aitkin.

ARRIVAL OF THE STAR OF THE SOUTH.

The s.s. Star of the South arrived in harbor this morning from Napier via the Thames. She left Napier on Friday last, 10th inst., at 7 p.m., and rounded Portland Island on the 11th, passing East Onpe same day, at 9 p.m.; rounded Cape Colville at 1 a.m. on the 13th, and arrived at the Thames at; 10 a.m. same day. Discharged portion of her cargo, ami came to Auckland early this morning. Pas sengers :—Mr. Belharry, Mr. Pocock, and two steerage.

COMMERCIAL.

,_m . I I '' ''^7*^7 V'-*, k'j t^-v'tts* rti# "rndtm to (vhieh ':";'" *"tit;'^ :;|-: *■*■■»<>■ tHlmT*:*!1 of its etia its Aecumulpted and' In-veeud Fund ex- j *'""";'\,. J l ■ ■•• ... ... £700,000 -j fe.faceffiflMW?' t# . 200,000 ayea?. ■ Messrs. B. Tonks &' J£fot"TreTcTißr sale "of I groceries, oilmen's stores, &c., which was well' attended, and lair average prices were realised. Messrs. E. and H. Isaacs' anle or drapery to day was weli at.tend.cd by ike trade, but bid ding very slack and dispirited. Several-lots ■were for unreserved a ilr, but owing to the extremely low prices offered, hud to be with drawn. On the whole, the sale was not satis factory, only about £600 worth of »ooda bein» quitted,—out of about £1500 offerei, and to liuve been aoid had the prices been approach ing cost.

THE SHARE MARKET

There has been considerable activity in the sharemarket today. Thames Gold Minint' shares have changed hands at £7 (ex dividend) ; Belfast?, 15*; Cures, 2s 6d ; Non pareils, 2 s; Moaiwtairi*, 20s. There hu.ve been but few transactions in . aledonians; we believe a few changed li iiids at £40.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames,' this day, at 5 30 p.m., and to morrow, at 10 a.m. and 5 30 p.m. For Taurangtt, via Thames, this day, at 5.30 p »n. For Fiji, per James Paterson, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, to-morrow, afc 1 p.m. For Kussell and Kawakawa, per Go-Ahead, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For I auranga, Napier, and the Southern Pro vinces, per Lord Ashley, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei, &c, per Samson, on Saturday, 18th instant, at 2.30 p.m. For Kapanga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per Lalla Rookh, on Thursday, 16th instant, at 9 a,m. S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

0. MA JOB, TTTHOLESALE AND EMAIL VY • GEOCER, Corner of Weli/esley and Chaiijsi,-sxbeet3. GEOPvGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer & Commission Agent, CORNER OF QTJEEtf & WIND HAM-STREETS. M4RTTN H. BURRETL, Worth Shore, will give instruction to Masters of fessels dp-irr>ns of learning NAVIGATION. Terms. £5 ss. for the course of study. N.B.—A free passage will bo given in the I p.s. ' Devonporfc.'

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Vfaeristrates at the Police Coirrt for the vr£?k ending Saturday, Feh" . — Wednesday, February £ v ir1 iv">-fr"'a .T.'Ritchie

and A. K. Tarloi'. Thursday, February'l6 : Messrs. H. H. Tur ton and E. i.=ancs.

Friday, February 17 : Messrs. James Wil liamson and R. G-. W?od. Saturday. February 18 : M> irs. G. Wynyard and W. Young.

BIRTH.

Bach.—On the 6th January, at Sealey-street, Shortland, Mrs. Alfred Bach, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

CaSidjto.—Suddenly, at Edinburgh, on 6th Decem ber last, Peter Cavdno, of Glasgow, late of Aberdeen, father of Wm. H. and E. R. Cardno, of this city, in the 53rd year of his age. Evtox.—On November 26, IS7O, at Hatton Grange, Shropshire, Mrs. Eyton, wife of T. C. Eyton. Esq., aged 57 years. ■ '■•'■.;

The Evening Star. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1871.

It ia impossible to arise from a per usal of the European news without a sensation of amazement at the ur.par alleled fafality that seems to attend the cause of France. There appears an intensity of patriotism, and a de spairing energy in the efforts being made by the people to repel the inva der ; but in some way their strength seems paralysed, and. their blows are as feeble as if they were conscious that they were fighting against des •tiny. It is becoming only too clear that the power of resistance is dimiu ishing ; and the complete discomfiture of the army of the I-oire has left Paris apparently to the slow but sure doom of falling by exhaustion. The Russian question is still in stafu quo, the expected conference ; having been postponed, as it is supposed, in order that the fall of Paris may enable the high contracting powers to Jay a broader basis for a permanent peace. Meantime the abrogation of the more stringent clauses of the treaty of Paris has been effected by the Czar in the exercise of that right which we presume an autocrat claims—the right of his own will ; and the great ques tion which the conference is supposed to be about to discuss has been settled by him in a summary way, doubtless ro his personal satisfaction. In Italy the " People's King" has entered the city of the Caesars as the future capital of the renovated Italian power; and it has been proposed that the Holy Father should take up his residence in Ireland, where, under a generous G-overnment and surrounded, by an attached people, he vould perhaps enjoy a more happy and undisturbed exercise of his ecclesiastical functions than in any other nation of Europe. It would be of the strange things of the 19th century, but quite in accord ance with the spirit of the age, to see the Protestant Government of Eng land affording protection and support and honor to the head of the millions of Catholics throughout the world. Spain has suffered a heavy blow in the fall of General Prim, who, murdered by the mercenary assassins of a great political party, has fallen a martyr for the cause of Spanish peace and order. From America there is no indication that the peace of the great Anglo- Saxon family will be disturbed, and the generous spirit which England is showing to the wounded pride of America in the various questions that hang around the " Alabama claims," is a guarantee of future permanently peaceful relations, when once this cause of discord shall have been re moved. And as a bond between us, as colonists and our cousins over the Pacific, we have the gratification of observing that the new postal con

tract is hailed wltli pleasure in America, and that a subsidy has been recommended for the contractors that will place them in a position to establish one of the most powerful and efficient postal lines in the world.

It will be seen by advertisement elsewhere that the s.s. Lord Ashley will leave the wharf for Tauranga, Napier, and Southern Pores, to-morrow, at 8 p.m. The monthly inspection of the Artillery Volunteers wiil take place at 7 o'clock I his evening. The monthly inspection of the Navals will also take pxace this evening. Tenders are required by the City Board for the extension of the sewer in Albert-Btreet. The transfer books of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company will be olosed until noon, to-morrow, when a dividend of £5 per share will be payable. A meeting of creditors in the estate of Abel Fletcher was held yesterday, in the office of the official trustee. In consequence of no attend ance the meeting was adjourned for a week . The meeting will be held at twelve o'clock noon on the 20th inst. We understand that Mr. John Sheehan will proceed to the Kaipara district on behalf of the Provincial Government, to make certain arrangements with regard to the Kaipara Railway. A call of two shillings and sixpence has been made in the Imperial Crown Lm^re Mining Company. The C"jn of 15 acres, which are of gold minine ->"°a 2rass- There is an excellent send in » , efCeMiafT 0'" ° " StaWe ' cowsheds < on _. .. '' 490 acres, at Awitu, with deep water front- A W>-- i re! s,,? six-roomed house on the pro- A nor; ( a i so stables, garden, stockyard py „ - ', , *es in grass. There is a large rur> be. ... ia, A f y? v,; f V4vedFARMof ■ *■<; were attacked at night m t> j by «*•-* by a former lover of the wife. E: " V/--them to their bed and then set flre to the house. The two victims were drawn from the flame 3 only when the husband was dead, and the wife was expiring. The poor woman disclosed the deed of horror in her last moments'. A seai'ch was immediately instituted for the inhuman fiend, but he had fled into the mountains.

RODNEY ELECTION.

The polling for this district took place yester day. As yet the onjy returns are from the Hot Springs (Waiwera), whore at the close of the poll the numbers wore— J Farnall ... ... ... Shepherd ... ... _^e**S Majority for^f^n ... 70 have been received from Mahurangi, we art informed that n, gentleman from the Heads, Lower Mahurangi, yesterday afternoon reported at the Hot Springs that. up to noon some twenty-three votes had been polled Earnall, dfid about five for Shepherd. There is little doubt as to Mr. Famuli's return.

DISTRICT COURT.— Tuesday.

[Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., District Judge.] An adjourned sitting of this Court was held to-diiy, and the following cases were heard : — Gregory t. Maurice Kelly. — Claim, £100. Mr. Brooktteld for plaintiff. Mr. Wynn for the defendant. This was a claim for damages on account of alleged breach of contract. Tho plaintiff contracted with do fendant to cut timber at 3s. per 100 feet, under taking to draw tho timber so cut to the beach. 9339 feet were cut and drawn to the beach, .^oirie words arose between tho parties, and the defendant refused plaintiff to remove certain wood for the erection of a whare. Plaintiff deposed that he obtained a guarantee from Mr. Craig, but defendant would not allow the timber to be removed until it was paid for. The timber was valued in the market afc 12s the 100 feet. Ttio plaintiff said he was loser in actual loss of over £f>o, besides the damage arising from the non-ful filment of the contract into which defendant I had entered. Thu defendant gave a very dif ferent account of the alleged contrao . He said three men named Donnelly, Pcmberton, and the plaintiff came to him and wanted to saw limber. He directed them where they might get a job. He saw they were " a bit] knocked about," and he allowed them to go' into the bush. Ho would . charge them for1 the carting, and gave them the timber " free gratis." All the men were each for himself. Never refused to cart the tim ber. Gregory's share was still on the ground, aud defendant was ready to deliver it at any time.—Mr. Brookfield said he would take a nonsuit.

POLICE COURT.—TUESDAY

[Before K. F. Pouter, Esq. and Ot. P. Pierce.

Esq., Justices.]

Drunkenness.—W. McLeod, G-. G. Williams, and J. Morris, for first offences, were fined 5s and costs; and H. Turles, J. McCarthy, and Annie Swift, for second of fences, were each fined 10s and costs, or in de fault the U3ual alternative. Larceny.—J. Tackabury was charged by T. Sergeant with having stolen a looking glass, value 12s 6d.—T. Sergeant deposed fchat on the 12th in3t., on leaving his house for about fifteen minutus, ho missed the looking glass produced.—Mary Bedford deposed lhab prisoner came to Mrs. Carrol's and ofiered the glass for sale, and said the glass was his own private property. Gave him a shilling for it. Gave the glass to Detective Ternahan. Detective Ternahan deposed to his having arrested prisoner, who said he had got the glass from another person.—For the de fence W. Dick gave evidence of no importance. —The prisoner, who is a very frequent of fender in pelty larceny, was sent to gaol for six months. Threatening- Lang-uage.—Mary Elcock was charged by Mary Knox with this offence. —Mr. Brock for the defendant.—Complainant not being prepared to go on with the case, it was dismissed. Assault.—J. Gray was charged by Mary Dempsey with having struck her little b.oy with'a riding whip, on the 11th February.— Mary Dempsey deposed to having had her at tention called to her child by next witness, and : then seen him lifting the boy over the fence into her yard.—Elizabeth Skinner deposed to having seen the assault, which was of a very ! trumpery nature.—Fined 5s and costs,

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[fbom ovs, own Oobeespondent.]

THE THAMES.

THIS DAY

THE BELFAST CRUSHING

THE TARARU RUSH

OBAKAMSTOWIT, 3 p.m. The Belfast will finish retorting this evening. .About seventy tons have been put through, which it is antici pated will run about two ounces tv the ton. Another lot of rich specimens have been brought in this" morning from Tararu. Shares in several of the mines have been enquired for to-day. Thames Gold Mining have been sold at £(i 10s., and Belfasts at 17s. ' There is nothing new from the Caledonian since yesterday. Mr. Sargent sold by auction this morning at his sale room? *-'hf- 4' " 1: n ff-}, o p vr^.—oix-roomecl house, with fine freehold Ul L'kiiotrtient, 06 x 100; price £i.50- 57a EDINBURGH-STREET, Auckland.—Cottage "on e ne Ttonr rooms> with freehold allotment: price '• RESIDE?!CE at Epsom, with 10 acres of good volcanic soil; price £450—39a. RESIDENCE (5 rooms), in Vincent-street, all newly I- SoS t , and Pal3ered> and pleasantly situated; price #SfiO-82a yJx i. jj.^ ov^vJ , a6

LATE NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.

By the s.s. Star of the South we have received ETawkes1 Bay papers to the evening of the ICth. We take the following fron the Daily Telegraph: —

DUNEDIN.

February 10.—The election for the Super intendent took place .to-day. Both 6ides working hard. Reid's party published a letter, purporting to be written by Driver to Treewick referring to Macandrew. Damaging, if true. Driver denies writing the letter, and com printer. The case camo on to-day, Macassey arid Smith prosecuting; Barton defending. Adjourned for a week. The Telegraph says : —" We very much regret to state that the telegrams concerning the insanity of Mr. Commissioner Branigan have been confirmed. "While wo sympathise deeply with the unfortunate gentleman, and hope for him a speedy recovery, we trust that the Government will use no delay in appoint ing hia successor. These are not the times for false delicacy, aud, in view of the threatening state of affairs in the Waikato, and certainty of any complications there extending to Taupo, it behoves the ruling powers to have a com petent man at the head of the Constabulary. Luckily both Colonel Lyon and Colonel Moule are available.

THE SOUTH

BRADSHAW ELECTED FOR WAIKIA,

[Per Greville'h Telegram Company, Reutjsr'h

Agents.]

DUNRDIN

February 11.—The Waikia election has re sulted thus : Bradßha\v, 242 ; Deans, 106.— lago opposes Macandrew for Port Chalmers. —The Taranaki has sailed for the north.— There is no alteration in the grain market, aud none is expected as the crops are delivered.— Flour is scarce—Wheat,, good qualities, £13 ; inferior, £9 to £l 2 man, name unknown, died from eating tutu berries in Southland.

AUSTRALIA

LATEST MARKET.

[Per Gruvti.TjE's Teuccibam Company, Tleutkr's

Agents.]

HOKITIKA.

FEBRUARY 11. — Melbourne, February 4. Wheat, 6s 4d to 6s 5d ; oats, New Zealand, 3s 9d to 3s lid ; maize, 4a lid, quiet; Ade laide flour, £14 5s to £14 10s. Country brands, wheat, 6s 4d to 6s sd. Great excite ment exists in the sugar trade. The Alhain bra has 6000 gunnies for Dntaedin.

ENGLISH MAIL.

ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL. Calakice, Sicily, December 16 — Her Majesty's steamer Psyche, of the British Expedition, foundered in the Mediterranean. All on board were safely landed, and the scientific instruments saved.

London, December, 19. — A Protestant meeting will be held iv London soon, to denounce Gladstone's recent declarations con cerning the Pope. Parliament will meet on the 2nd of February. Eight Hon. Jno. Evelyn Uennison will be reelected Speaker. London, December 20—[Special to the World."} —Mr. Bright has resigned, with the pension due to a Minister for two years' service; liis two years ended on the 16th

instant. Londont, December 27. — [World Cable.] — The ManoA&ste)' Guardian to morrow will contain a statement that Eing William and the Princess Royal of Prussia wrote to the Queen that they were opposed to the marriage of the Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lome. The Queen replied with vehemence, aHvising them to mind their own business. The incident has materially changed the feelings of the Court towards Germany.

There is a report that Dr. Livingston has

•ived at Mozambique, and was waiting a isel bound for England. A~ matico-^aSSS aitow^. Where all other medicines have failed, these preparations will always effect a cure. They insure rapid and extraordinary cure of severe, recent, and chronic cases of private disease. 1 hey are found greatly superior to all hitherto known mineral remedies, and to copaiba and cubeb. Require the signature : Secretary iov ireianii. Martinglon's gitccessor will be a member of Parl amenfc without having a place in the Cabinet; by this arrangement, which is sure to create extreme dissatisfaction among the Liberal party, the Radicals already threaten to split. The resignation of the Right Honorable Jumes Stonsfleld ia certain, either immediately or during the session." London, January 2.—[World Special]— The Q-overniuent at Bordeaux has designated Jules Favre to represent France at the Conference

London, January 2.— [Herald Special.]— The Right Honorable Mr. Cardwell, Minister o£ War, in a speech at Oiford^ f c evi«y,"euTogized Mr. Bright fop^is services to the country. He refuted^-tYie reports of the inefficiency of tuo"Wmy, and contrasted the armaments of England, Prussia, and the United States. The British Government he declared was resolved to transmit to its successors an unsullied inheritance, and uphold the honor ol England and the Queen. London. January 2. \_lterald cable.] —The Empress Eugenic gave a reception on New Year's Duy to the French exiles. Among the guests were the Duke de Persigny, Marquu de Lavallet.te, M. Eouher, and many other distinguished men of the Empire. Losdon, January 2. — \JVorlcl Special.]— The ooustituents of Mr. Gladstone have signed a petition asking him to resign, because his policy has reduced them to pauperism. 'I/he Anglo-American Commission, of which Thomas Hughes, M.P., is Chairman, has commenced its sittings for the purpose of ai'iiug in the establishment of a lasting peace between England and America. Vernon Elarcount, M. T. Oc?>umougb, Torrens, and Lords Lich&eld and Fitzmnurice are among the members.

Londov, January 3.—The appointment of Marquis Hurtington, Secretary for Ireland, i* likely to be popular in that country, as the Marquis's friends nre of mixed education.

London, January s.—Tho Times says : " General Schenck, representing the best and most honorable section of the dominant party iv the United Stales, is one of the most useful representatives that America could send, and will press for a settlement, without cotnpro nming Kngland's ho or, that will satisfy he claims of the United States. In respect to the Alabama claims, and all national irritabilities they are now numbered, after which only in ternational interests remain."

The London 'limes this morning has an article on the Alabama claims question, in whici it says : " England only desires by fair concessions and frank allowance to bring about a settlement, ibis is a foolish quarrel in which two great nations are engaged."

London, January 6.— The British Govern ment has ordered eighty thousand Ivoper rifles.

Batatia (Java), January s.—via London, January 6.—A plot has been discovered araontj the Swiss troops in the Dutch Indian army to assassinate the Governor-General and seize the island.

London, January 6.—The British Govern ment, it is said pays the expenses of the released Fenian convicts to the United States.

LONDON, January B.—Lord Derby, in a speech at Preston, urged the Go eminent to provide the volunteers with field artillery, and divide the country into districts, each of which is to furnish a quota of miiitia. The released Fenian Generals, Rosa, O'Connnt^l, Devez, McClure, and Mulloy, left for New York per Cuba. They were taken on board under guard, who refused to allow them to have communication with anybody.

London, January 10. —The Right Honor able W. Monsell, member of Parliament for Limerick, has offered the Pope a residence on his estate in Ireland.

M\\ Shaw Lefevre has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department.

NEW ZEALAND TO THE RESCOE. William Jesskr (Joope, formerly Captain 7th Fusiliers, sends the following to the Standard: —" I see by your paper that, ' though the standard of the army lias been reduced to five feet four inches and a half, and medical examination is practically dispensed with, recruits cannot be had to fill up the gap caused by the dismissal of some -23,000 good and seasoned soldiers.' I may be able to suggest a means of adding a considerable number to the British army. I have just landed from New Zealand, which, in eoinmou with our other Australian colonies, is just now suffering from great depression. At the beginning of the. year I could have raised on the Thames goldfield, in the Province oi Auckland, for service against the Maoris, 1,000 men who had seen service in the field, either in the regular army or the colonial forces. If a regiment were raised in Wow Zealand under thesaine conditions as the 100 th, or Royal Canadians, was raided in Canada,

and called the New Zealand Regiment, no/ only should we secure 1,200 picked 'and seasoned mew, but a great denl would be don* towards healing the sore which New Zealand' undoubtedly fe^ls at the treatment she receired from the mother country inner late rliffioulti eg and towards binding to us instead of sererine a limb of the Empire, which the new doctrine of nationalities shows will some day be valuable. I hare no doubt, frnm what I hare heard, that Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide,and Brisbane would each furnish a regiment, bin I can only speak positively of New Zealand having personally ascertained what I state to be the case. Indeed there would be no diffi. culty in raising more than one regiment."

-icnerco so liberally reposed m him --fort J on his part promises, that, while conit' ■to supply a discriminating public withl 8 vine article, it will be his constantV 6?" civility of manner and bJert^S^ profits to still further merit a oSEX&. their generous favors. ""«rooe of j AT For Freight or Passage, apply to 9. iff. SMITH.

A UCKLA^D NAVAL VOLTJN 2\. . TEEES. The MONTHLY INSPECTION will take place THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at Fort Britomart, at 7.80 o'clock. E. LEROY, Lieut. A.N.V. February 14, 1871.

THE EVENING STAB, FEBRUAEY U t 1871.



WHO has kept constantly at work all through tho bid times Two Working Jewellers making up Colonial Jewellery ?— Why, F. H. LEWISSON. WHO has kept constantly at work two Workmen cutting Greenstone and Thames Quartz ?—Why, F. H. LEWISSON. WHO has the largest and only assoitment of Quartz Brooches, Earrings, Pins. Studs, and Sleeve Links ?—Whv F H WHO has always on hand Quartz Speci mens for sale ? — Why, F H LEWISSON. WHO has the largest assortment of Green stone Drops, Earrings, Breast Pins, Sfcuid, Sleeve Links, &c, &o\, &c ?— Why F. H. LE.VISSOy, Munufaoturer of Green stone and Quartz Jewellery. WHO can't pay. his debts, having over stocked himself with Colonial Jew eller ?-Why, P. H. LEWISSON. Then come and help him out and give him a tura it you have any money. Highest price charged and abatement made. ■ :



,JuK<^v T7IOR TATJRANGA, Jj NAPIKR, WELLING. pftTO&liN^ TON, LYTTELTON, TIMARTJ, •MsmMsis&zs oamaeu, and pokt Chal mers. Booking throtigh to Melbourne The s.s. 'LOTiD ASHT.EY,' Prom Auckland punctually TO-MORROW (Wednes day), 15th inst, at 3 p.m. For Freight or Pa9sago apply to HENDERSON & MA.CFARLANE, Agents, Qneen-street. Auckland: Or, to Ji. S. LEDGER, Agents, Grahamstown, Thames.



BRTLLIANT PROSPECTS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIF LINE. It is now a foregoing conclusion that the United States Government will grant a large subsidy to the Australian and JN'ew Zealand Steamship Line running from San Francisco. Elsewhere we have given the important action of the United States Senate Committeo on postal matters in regard to this subject, re commending the award of an annual subsidy of $500,000 (over £90,000), for twelve years ; whiln a second telegraphic despatch from Washington, dated tho 12th of January, shows that the report had been laid before tho House. It directs the Postmaster General " to '■ contract with William H. Webb, Ben Holladay and associates, for carrying the mails monthly at the above named compensation. The news brought up from New Zealand by Mr. Neilson, in regard to the terms obtained through Mr. Vogel's contract, delights every one here. The enlightened liberality of the New Zealand Government, in granting a sub sidy of nearly §300,000 g Id (£60,000), has been fully appreciated here, and the terms granted were certainly much better than could have been expected. New Zealand will reap the full advantage in the establishment of a line of really first-class steamships to her leading port. The steamers are now hera, and no delay need be anticipated. Doubtless the leading Australian colonies will come into this arrangement, and subsidize the line. Meantime, Mr. Neilson has left for Washing lon, to lay Mr. Vogel's contract before Messrs Webb and Holladay The action of Congress in regard to the subsidy will not be delayed, for it is fully understood that the bill would ' have been passed last session but for the late hour it was introduced, The steamers will oertainly start by the stipulated time.



THE S.s, ' STA.-R OF THE SOUTH' « expected from NA.PIER this day, the 14th instant, and will sail on or about FRIDAY, the 17th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to J. 8. MACFAELANE.



-T7[ OR MERCURY B: £ "5^ The regular trading Cutter 'WHITBY, 1 Capt. Dottghtt, -will sail us above TO-MOE» T&OTfJf Wednesday}, at 12 o'clockaooj], ■ .JSM • ''^ M. NICOOL, :



"AT O T I C E. Artillery Volunteers MONTHLY INSPECTION1 TfflS EVENING, at 7 p.m. sharp. Band will attend for a march "but. Absentees will be fined. E. H. FEATON, Capt. Commanding Battery. pH AMBER OF COMMERCE. The MONTHLY MEETING of Members will be held in the Chamber, Shortland Crescent, on THtTES DAY, 16th Instant, at 3 p.m. J. TONSON GAELICK, Secretary. Auckland, Feb. 14,1871. I? IKA AIND £}°° T0 LEND > on fic?" db LOU hold property.—Apply, by letter, to E. A. 0., office of this paper. WANTED— A Few Small Lots of Young American Gold Mining Company Sliares, for cash.—Mabtin Snoii, Shaie-' broker, Queen-streefc. WANTRD TO PURCHABE-A Good SEWING- MACHlNE.—Address 8., Stab Office. '^]J. -VTTANTKD-APPRENTICES at O.Dk W L'eatt's Shirt Manufactory, Mount street. WAN : ED—By a Young man, a SITUA TION in a Store.-Apply, " W. W," •Stab Office. . ___ WANTED— By a New Arrival, a Situa tion as BOOK KEEPER.-AddreM, ' Queen Bee," Stak Office. ".___.: WANTED -A Young GIRL, to nurse, and make herself naeful.— AppV at Mrs. Tomlins', OneKunga. WANTED -A Good COOKy-Apply »' the Evening- Stab Office. WANTED— A General SERVANT.-^' ply at the Star Office. WANTED— A. Situation. m-HOTJJ MAID in a gentleman's family--^ ply at the Stab Office. ____—- WANTED— An Engagement as GOVK ' NESS by a ySung lady.-Addre* " J. M.," Stab Office. | WANTED KNOWN that Comfor^ BOARD and RESIDENCE *» J procured at Mrs. Eluson's, BrospeoP^ Hobson-street, within two doors o!B& thew's Church. *-* WANTED— The public *« kn?^|ti« PRINTING of every descnp^j executed at the EVENING Stab OMT neatness and despatch. _^J-^



WANTED, M TWO or three BOYS to run the M w « Stab. Good boys can earn from S 25s a week. —^"^m TO LET. A HOUSE in Oook-street, wwM^, 1 A. taining Seven Rooms and it«tn*r |j Enquire at Xo. 71*