SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET.—This evening, 5.23, HIGH WATER.—This evening, 7.43

ARRIVALS.

Roseband, ketch, Gxindry, from Fijis.

DEPARTURES.

Taranaki, s.s., Wheeler, for Southern Ports. Opotiki, schooner, Baker, for Opotikl. Hero, cutter, 30 tons, Moller, for Xaxiranga.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Southern Ports.—TaranaM, s.s., to-day. Sydney.—James Paterson, s.s., early. London.—Excelsior, early. Napier.—Nevada, to-morrow. Fijib.—Merlin, 17th. Kaipari.—Coronet, Saturday. ; i •;

VESSELS EXPECTED.

.Tamos Paterson, s.s., from Sydney. Phcebe, s,s., from Southern ports. Napier, s.s., from Napier. Lord Ashley, s.a., from Southern Ports. Go-Ahead, 8.5., from Taranaki. Countess of Kintore, ship, from London. Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Alice, barque, from London, (sailed May 11.) Novelty, barque, from Sydney. Our Hope, brig, from Melbourne. Wave, brig, from Omarn. Fairy, schooner, from Canterbury, • Aurora, schooner, from Kaipara. ....-,.

IMPORTS

Per p.s. N«vada, from Honolulu : 13 bags pea-nuts, 1 box buckwheat, W. S. liqnde ; 1 box merchandise, 35 barrels salmon, 13 boxes yeast) powders, 78 mats sugar, Hondersbn and Macfarlane j 298 mats Bugar, J. S. Mac-far lane; 1 ..bale clothing, Q#on and Graham ; 357 kegs and bags sugar, order ; 1 box plants, C. T. Wren.—Henderson and Hacfarlauo, agents.

EXPORTS.

Per.,».s. Tarauaki—l3o gunnies sugar, 2 CBSes, Henderson and Macfarlarie ; 1 parcel/ 3 cases lemons, Cruickshank, Smart, and'"Co.; 1 case, A. Clark and Son j 14 packages sashes, Sash and Door Company; 1 bale paper, It. Lusk ; 1 box, Barnes ; 8 ca3es saiice, Ohlson ; 1 case, Peacock; 1 parcel, A. Barnes ; 15 packages, Sargood ami Go.; 3 parcels, A. Barnes j 1 ease, Kempthorno and Co.; 1 cask porter, Combes and Duldy. For Dunedin— 10 half-chests tea, Vance and Co. For Nelson —95 piece»> machinery, 2 cases, TTraser and Tinne; 1 parcel, .Upton; 1 package trees, Mason Bros.; 1 case press, 24. lithographic stones, Bucliolz and Co.; 1 case, Royal In surance Company. For Westport—3 cases, 4 coils rope, Brown, Barrett, and Co. For HokitikaV- V box, A5 —Combes' and Daldy, agents. Per s s. St. Kilda, for Wanganui,—B6 sacks grass seed, Owen ; 1 Case, D. James ; 1 truss, M. Gruinn;. 1 grate, J. L. Stephenson ; 2 packages saslios, J." Duthie j 1 package, Scott; 1 package, Mr. Taylor ; 1 package, Mr. Jones. - -A. Buckland, agent.

The s.s. St. Kilda took her departure from the Manakau, for Wauganui, at 12.30 p.m. yesterday. Passengers—Miss Ritchie, Messrs. Adnum, Banbury, and Nicliolson.

The p.s. Nevada will leave for Napier and Southern ports at 6 a.m. to-morrow.

The p.s. Comerang will leave for the Bay of Islands at 4 o'clock this day. .

The English clipper ship Napier, of Liver pool, and last from Melbourne, went ashore at Baker's Island on the morning of April 21 We understand that she waß insured. It :s probable that the value, of vessel and cargo (Bhehad nearfy' completed loading) will not fall short o£ 100,000 dollars. The ere .v, together with what articles were saved from the wreck, arrived in the Ward.— Hawaii': i Gazette, July 12.

The ketch Roseband, Capt. Oundry, arrived in barboiir yesterday. '. . left Lovu a on the same day as tho Merlin, ami conse quently brings no later news.

DEPASTURE OF THE TARANAKI.

Tha' s.s.- Taranaii, Captain Wheeler, left the Manuka.v this morning for TarnnrJd and Southern ports. Passengers—Mrs. 11. 'V'rigg, Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, Mr. hiliner, Mr] and Mrs. Clow, Mr. Clark, Mr. ii. Curleton.

ENGLISH.

The ship City.of Auckland had not arrived at London when the mail steamer left.

The Ferndule was loading at Liverpool on the 20th June. . . . :

The Santiago, from Napier, arrived at Lon don on the 4th July. The Beautiful Star, from Neison, has also arrived. ... ~

COMMERCIAL.

Evenim; Stab Office, •Xjr 'i h-ursday afternoon. Messrs'." IS.1 andili. iuaacs held a sale, of tweeds, drapery, Ac, at their stores, to-day. There was a good attendance,, but the prices realised were very unsatisfactory, owing no doubt to thd market being overstocked with soft goods by late arrivals.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

The following are the current calls and divi dends payable in the companies named bo low :~- j ~'

THE MAILS.

Mails will close as under :— For Tairua, per .Janet "ray, this day, at 4 p.M For Whitangi, per Mary J'Ulen, this day, at 5 p.m. For Napier and Southern Provinces, put p.s. Nevada,

tliis day, at 5 p.m. For l-'iji, per Merlin, Saturday, at 0 (l.m. S. B. Bins, (Jhiof Postmaster

DEATHS.

Oxi.rv".—Cn the 17th instant, at her resilience, Hardingc-strcct, Isabella, the wite of J. P. Oxley, aged 52.

• The funeral will leave her lato residence on Satur day, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

Seymour.—On August 10th, at her mother's resi dence, Abercrombic-strcct, Jane, the beloved wife oi Mr. Il'. Seymour, aged 28 years.

The funeral will leave Abercrombie-street to morrow, at 3.30 p.m.

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c.

This Evening. American Excelsior Minstrels, City Hall, 8 Prince of Wales. Theatre, 8. Theatre Royal, 8.

The Evening Star.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1871.

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

A " devil-devil" of some kind has been caught iv the Mamrkau, and, we are informed, is about to be exhibited in the city. The animal was found at Huia, off Gibbons's Saw mill, on Tuesday, by Mr. John Harris, having rushed op '.mi-mouthed at its cuptor, who adroitly oscipcd the ugly jaws, and seizing it, placed it in durance vile. As described to us liic anin.al must be a most extraordinary one, itbotit throo feet sis inches long, and progresses in Hie most uncouth manner by the aid o: flappers or fins. Our informant states that ho never saw anything of the kind before, which we admit may be attributed to his utiiravelled experience as much as to the extraurdiuary qualities of the brute. WebeJieve the thing has been purchased by a few gentle men in the city, anil will make its bow to au Auckland assembly for the first time on briJiiy or Saturday.

The Cadets of No. 1 Company of Naval Yoluutcer3 mustered in good, force last even ing in Fort Brilomart, and went through their drill in a very satisfactory manner.

The usual weekly parade of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers will be held this evening in the Drill-shed, at half-past seven o'clock. If the weather keeps fine we shall-expect to see a good muster.

A very large consignment of Tasmanian fruits and preserves, Sydney oranges, and other articles, will bo submitted to tho hammer to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, by Messrs. H. S. MoyersJ& Co.

Princes-street has lately received some small attention at the bauds of the officers of the. Borough Council, tho large holes which had been worn in it having been filled with metal. It 13 a pity that the Borough Council do noti take into consideration tho question of gravel ling the short c"t from Victoria-stree to the end of Princes-street. : Although tho track leads across one of the military reserves, (ho public have long maintained a kind of right of-way over it, and much loss of time iv thus avoided by those whose business \ takes them to the centre part of the city. At present, from the long continuauco of rainy weather", it is absolutely -impassable. We notice, with pleasure, that a'good coating of. scoria bus been laid on the crossing of Welles ley ' und Queen-streets. A similar improve ment is Iniich needed at many other crossings in the town, and as the expense is very trifling, wo trust to see the matter attended to.

Thero is hope for the country. " Tommy the Shingler'Mias got married. At tho mature age of seventy-five Tommy has all the warmth of his early days, and has takeu a wifo unto his bosom. The sober joys of matrimony have a charm for Tommy, and he has bet an example to his younger fellow-colonists which they would dd weli to lay-to heart. Tommy means well—may he be happy.

At a-mocting of tho.directors of the Red Queen G«id Mining Company (registered), held on Tuesday, tile : report of Messrs. Bright (Mining Engineer), and Dewar, of the Tookey Gold Mining .Company,-, was laid before them, 'lheso gentiemen. recommend obtaining permission from the Caledonian Gold Mining Company to continue a drive in their mine to cut the No. 1 Golden Crowii reef, which course they had been following. They also recommend a connection to be made with the Otago shaft, to obtain air, and other works for the economical working of the mine, as detailed in their able report, which is open ■ for the inspection of the shareholders at, the office of the company in Auckland.

Speaking of Mr. Vogel's visit to England, the New "Zealand JLoiin and Mercantile Agency Company's Circular" saya : — " Owing to the shortness of Ms stay in this country,; an amount of hard work /had to.beigot.through which will effectually redeem his visit from the character of a pleasure strip, even 'though no railway contracts had been entered into ; but we are informed, that within ari hour or two of his departure from London a,most' important contract with Messrs. Brogdeh and Sons was signed for the construction of rail ways in the colony cither upon a system of direct guarantee, or by guarantees in connec tion with a system of land grants and with emigration, tke Government being at liberty to elect between the two systems. The de tails of these contraots are as yet necessarily private, but the engineering- stiiil'prooocdi to the colony by the 'preaopfc nuii),"" arid; the Messrs. Brogdon, in proof of tlicir buna Jidos, 'have deposited with the.Government bankers in London securities to the value ,of £25,000." A meeting of the shareholders df ;the iChrist mas Box Gold Mining Company jk convened for the let proximo. ' \ ■''■ C: : :'-;/'■; v t I

Notice is given of the forfeiture of certain shares in the Red Queen Gold Mining Com pany.

A competent teacher is required for the Devonport District School.

A meeting of the creditors of J James Frederick Cobb will be held at (he Supreme Court on the 23rd instant.—Charles Grey

gives notice that he intends to apply to pass his last examination at the Supreme Court on the 31st instant.

Chueoh Sibepino-.—O'er their devoted heads, while tho law thundered, snugly and heedlessly snored the six hundred. Great was the preacher's theme, screwed on was all the steam, neither with shout nor scream could he disturb tho dream of the six hun dred. Terrors to right of them, terrors to left of them, terrors in front of them—hell it self plundered of its most awful things, weak minded preacher flings—kindly ho spoke and well all on deaf ears it fell, vain was the loudest yell, volleyed and thundered ; for caring, the truth to tell,' neither for Heaven or hell, snored tho six hundred. Slill, with redoubled zeal, still lie spoke onward, and in hia wild appeal, striking with hand and heel, makiug the pulpit reel, shaken and sundered ; called them the church's foes, threatened with endless woes ; faintly the answer roso — (proof of their sweet repose) from the unite:] nojo of tho bi'x hundred.

Tlio transfer books of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company will bo closed from one o'clock on Saturday, and remain elosod until tho following Friday, whoa a dividend will bo payable.

We learn that Mr. Webb, the steam mail contractor, and Mr. Brogdcn, the railway contractor under agreement with the New Zealand Government, are expected to arrive by the next mail boat from San Francisco.

THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.

NO. XXI.

We are a happy people—at least we ought to be, for has not the-Right Honor able Julius Vogol returned from England with the fifty billions of pounds in his waistcoat pocket. There's no mistake about Julius ; he's one of the right sort, lie is; he looks straight before him, goes slap at his object, collars it, and returns triumphantly. And what will the Even ing Kag say nuw ? It was always prog nosticating evil of all kinds iv connection with this loan—that Mr. Vogel only wanted to serve his own ends, that he had shaken the dust of New Zealand from his feet with great delight, to become an English Commissioner at £1500 a-year, &c.; and yet, after all, my old friend lias turned up safe and soutd with the coin in his pocket. (Some people have quarUonthe brain. There is one man in this city who has Vogcl on the brain, who only lives to think, dream, and talk of Vogel ; and upon my word I think that man should make the liight Honorable Julius a very handsome present, for what the readers of the Evening Hag would have done without their daily dose of Vogel it is hard to say, though there are people who affirm that the daily dose has been ex ceedingly nauseous of late. Yesterday was a great day for Auck land, a proud day for JL'ick, and a glorious day for the people. The magnificent sixteen paddle steamer Neverdue, Captaia Bcatem, was fully expected to arrive and bring with her billions of untold gold iv the care of the Kight Hon. Julius and his efficient Secretary. At 12 o'clock Dick came run ning to me, and told me that our Oceanic correspondent had just sent him a special telegram that the JN rcverdue was in sight from the Devil's Peak at Coromandel. The news soon spread about the town, and shortly after one o'clock the mail steamer was signalled. Two hours later she rounded the .North Head in the presence of a multitude of capitalists, contractors, plebeians, harpies, &c, who thronged the Queen-st. Wharf, while watermen's boats were employed by the hundreds, and Dr. Hollen, of the Native Department, and Mr. Settler, of the Caledonian, led the van, closely followed by the Inspector of Police who kept his eye on 'em. The steamer was seen to be deeply laden, and visions of tons and tons of gold floated before the fervid and fertile imaginations of the assembled liundreds of thousands who, upon that cheerful afternoon/••waited patiently on the Queen street '.wharf:: to give Hho great man a welcome upon his return to the land ol Smells. Julius, with his usual usability, and as if uuconscious of the mighty in terest which his advent had caused, stood with his back to the fire and his thumbs in his waistcoat sleeves, and received his guests most kindly as they arrived, never omitting to wish them to take some thing, and I will do them the justice to say that they liberally availed themselves of the invitation on the distinct under standing that the drinks were paid for out of the loau fund. Numerous addresses of welcome were presented to the Great Borrower. 1 have not space to mention one quarter of them, but they were all received in a gracious spirit. The saloon was thronged:with njijne^rousfcleputalions, who threw their eyes around the splendid cabin, expecting- to see a coin of the realm staring at them from every chink. But it didn't. The first address presented was from Dr. Hollen, on behalf of the General Government. It was as follo>vs :. —" Illustrious Vogcl, allow the un worthy 'subscribers to greet you,5 and hope you have enjoyed yourself during your trip to the old country. That you have befm successful in raising/the fifty million billion pounds, is to us a source of great satisfaction ; and I iiopo when you get in your place in the House you will see your way to double my screw, for the work is getting oppressively slow. We "trust the:. General Government won't be bamboozled with giving the wretched little provinces any of the cash, —the idea i 3 insane and idiotic; but it is just possible that having to repay this money they may expect a small share of it. If there's any chance of Johnny getting the dirty kick out below as member for City West, settle a million a-year on him, so that he can give up that wretched billet he holds.—Dr. Hoilen, on behalf of him self and the rest of the General Govern ment officers." The next address was from the Deputy Superintendent, and was pithy and to the, point: " Julius, you are a brick, and you(knowit. It is quite truo that our Superintendent was Hat enough to oppose tiio loan altogether; but we assure you that we, his lovingjand faithful Executive, arc of a very -jdif ferent opinion, and never omit* an opportunity of borrowing half-a-crown from a deserving friend. We | are

not proud, Julius, and pur wants are small. Among the works, itkieh. will have to be undertaken by our portion of the money, we might briefly mention the underground railway from Auckland city to the top of Mount Rangitoto, an over ground railway from here to the Thames, Waikato, Kaipara, and to Mount Eden — the latter is.of special importance—with a branch line to our Super's private dwelling at Epsom, telegraphy- over the entire province, and last, but not least, a patent pneumatic tube from here to the moon, fqr the purposes of scientific research, it having been confidently. stated to this Government that the prospects there are decidedly payable—and a few other minor works which need not be specially referred to now. Your loving subjects, Joseph ■Bay, Hughey:'Musk, Johnny Ileean, and Johnny Thirst." This depu tation was received with special favor and " liquored up" with great liberality. The next was from the Mayor and Corporation,,and was perhaps the most sensible of the whole," We, your dutiful and worshipful Mayor and Corporation trust, that, before you leave this city on your perilous journey to Wellington, you will at least leave a few millions for the temporary uso of the Corporation. Wo can recommend Mr. piddlcuma as treasurer, ho understands pickings as well as any other public man this side the line. We must have water works at once, the Qa'een-street sewer must be sent away—to Wellington, ff you will —and we wish an opposition Gas Company started without delay. [The other wants were numerous, but we havo not space to insert them.] In conclusion, let us re commend to your notico the following princely merchants as worthy of the patronage of the General Government in the matter of supplies generally : Mr. Fillips, purveyor of soup tureens and ar ticles for the cuisine generally; Mr. Hadkin, our local coach-builder; iVI r. Jorge, purveyor of bread aud biscuits ; Mr. Hasher, a vendor, of slops, now and old; Mr. Macrcady, a dispensor of aqua vittc and other little luxuries of a similar kind ; Mr. danipding, the emineut tailor; Mr. Tongs, the prince of auctioneers; Mr. ißuggins, a good job-liand iv the brick and mortar line; and lnst, but by no means least, our future Mayor—the people's champion—George Brains, pro prietor of the emporium for the disposal of general marine stores, old iron, bones, rags, and butlles —

Thri urbane Town Clerk had read thus far, : when .Julius suddenly interrupted Lira and usked the deputation if they'd take a liquor. The next instant they were crowded togothor in a heap in the bar-room, and the next deputation was " going on." But 1 cannot nrention all the addresses, and will con clude with one which allowed how truly grateful Auckland ig foragood turn done to-her. "From the members of the Southern Ulub to the V rery liight Hon. Julius Vogel, Ksq. As a mark of our great appreciation of your public services, we invite you this -evening to an Al feed of oysters, lobster salad, and champagne, at our fashionable hostelry in King street, in order that you may give us a full, true, and particular account of whai 's been doing, and,, whether there is any chance of uny of us fellows getting a good contract. The- only stipulation we make is, that no low press fellows be admitted. On behalf of the Club, Captain Have any." Julius replied that he'd see them— blowed first, for that he had done nothing since he left jN'ew Zealand which would not bear the light of day. The deputa tion then withdrow, with its tail between its legs, and without even having a drink. The Great Borrower then ascended to the deck, and descended into the vice-regal barge, amid a general salute from tiie battery, and the enthusinslic cheers of the people. The carriage of tho town was waiting for him; and Ec drove in great state to Government ilouse. In the evening he sent a special invitation to myself and Dick, and made us tho most handsome promises if we would go to Wellington, where ho said ho would at once place me at the head of a now department which should be specially created for me. But having, Mr. Editor, made a positive engagement with you for the next ten years, I could not of course accept the kind offer, but I think I shall let Dick go. Dick says lie shall bo glad to gut away, for that lately, since his dis appointment in love, his life has become ti burden to him. But more of this anon. Nathaniel Beuswing.

THE SHARE MARKET.

BIKSSRB. SCOTT A.KD C«'s KKi'OKT.

Wo have lo report a very inactive market, consequent on the arrival of the mail," and the auction sale of scrip. Otatfß, Bj>s to 87s (id ; Contrul Italy, (55s ; Albion, '£10 85s to 875,6 d; Moauatairi, 72s Cd to 755. Sellers: Golden Calf, 65s ; Una, 24s ; Brunswick, 7s 6d.

MB. SAMUEL VICKEHS' JIEPOUT,

The market has been very quiet to-day. I have sold : —Thames, £35; .Qtago, £4 5s ; I'okatea, £4, 2s 6d ; Green Harp, £3 ; Central Italy, £3 2s 6d ; Albion, £10 10s and £11.

( JttUvV., m,' Lennox's, shake deport. ,i.The sharp market continues most in active, .but leading . stocks still maintain yesterday's quotations. I have sold Ca ledonian, £1.80 ; Thames, £35 to £34 10s; Otago, £4os; Central Italy, £3 2s Gd. Closnig sellers : Caledonian, £180; Thames, £35. Closing buyers : Caledo nian, .6175 ; Thames, £3di 10s. Lending stocks lnivo a slight downward tendency. Jilt. J. NEWMAN'S BEPOHT. The share market remains dull, and sali's difficult to effect. Caledonians are a little lower. My sales comprise— 'I hames, £35 ; Central Italy, £3 to £2 17s 6d; Moauatairi, £3 15s ; Nonpareil, £4 lOu ; sellers of Caledonian, £178 ;' Thames, £35 ; Tookey, £33.

AMERICAN EXCELSIOR MINSTRELS.

The City Hall was well filled again last evening with an audience who thoroughly appreciated the superior singing and ex traordinary comicalities of this highly talented party of musicians. A new pro gramme was performed to the intense satisfaction of those present, and was even more successful than that which preceded it. This evening there will be a repetition of last night's pieces.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THIS DAT.

MOANATAIEI.—SEVEN CWT.

SPECIMENS.

[fbom ofb own cobeespondent]

Q-BAHAMSTOWN, 3.20 p.m. The Shotover.— The tributers have lodged 48 ounces.

The Middle .Star 70 ounces

The Berkeley Castle have taken out 45 lbs. of good picked si:oue; gold visible.

The Moanatain have taken out 7 ewfc. specimens.

Tlie Caledonian have taken out i cwfc. specimens Lhis morning.

THE CALEDONIAN—I 7 CWT SPECIMENS.

CENTKAL ITALY—W ATE Li IN

CREASING-.

[fiIOJI ANOTnEB CORRESPONDENT,]

Gjiauamstown, noon

The Caledonia took out 17 c\v specimens during last night; 10 cwi were taken from the Otago run.

The Central Italy have been bailing out all night.

THE SOUTH.

[Gevillk's Teleorvm Comfany, Reutkh's Agents.]

[Via. Tauranga.]

WELLINGTON,

August 10.—The Dunedin University Coun cil havo resolved to admit lady Btudonts. — Bathgate's meeting was stormy. A vote of confidence wna passed.—The Ohristehurcb Council have votod £2000 for the erection oi a school of art and acience.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The star of this fashionable place of amusement is still ill the ascendant, and last night it was most brilliant. " Formosa" still attracts large numbers to all parts of tho house, the dress circle being specially attended by the ilite of Auckland. The piece was very success fully performed.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

A JtElAN'dlOLr aucidont took place afOnm bridgo on the afternoon of tho 7th instant. A young lad of about 15 years of ago named Wil limn Johnstono got into a canoo on the lagoon. After getting some- distunco from the side, he foil out and was drowned. The Constabulary found tho body the sumo night about twelve o'clock.

MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.

A mkktiiVO of tho shareholders in the Waite - mata Gold Alining Company was held, yester day afternoon, at three o'clock, at Mr. Sceals's British Hotel. Mr. Luke occupied tho chair. There waa a full attendance, a majority in number and value being present. A motion was unanimously adopted in favour of the amalgamation of the Waitcmata and Sedan claims.

POLICE COURT.—Thursday.

[Beforo Thomas Beckham, Esq., B.M.]

Diojnkenness. — Four persons, for; first oti'once were ordered each to pay a fine ot 10s. and costs, with tho usual alternative of im prisonment. One forfeited his bail j two", for second offences, woro fined 20s. and costs, or forty-eight hours', imprisonment; and one, for a third offeuoe,. was sent to gaol for seven days.

Assault.— James O'Connor was chargod by David Kelly with striking him on tho mouth with his clenched fist. — Prisoner pleaded guilty of " shoving" cpmplainant, but not of striking him.—As tho assault ''appeared tobe a trivial one, arising out of eomo difference between the parties, who wore both shoeblacks, defondant was ordered to pay a fine of one shilling and costs.

'Bnnxca of VaCUiant Acr.-^Chas. Bowdeu appoared, on remand, to answer a chnrgo; of being tho occupier of a bouse in Wakefield strcct frequented by persons having no visible and lawful means of support.—Mr. Inspector Broham informed His Worship that tho young man had but recently arrived in the colony, and had been more sinned against than Binning, and ho hnd no doubt that if the charge were withdrawn ho would bo more careful in future.—His Worship auquießeed in that view of the mutter, aud, informed defendant that if ho would find' two. sureties for £20 each, and enter into his own recog nizance for £40 to be of good behaviour; for three months, tho ease would bo struokoff tho list.

A Checkmate. —A wife. ....;. ~; The Science oi? Squeow.— Sigh'-cologj. Mit. Mabtin's " Goak."-—Mr. John Martin, M.P., the ropealoil, aud lately elected inenibor for Meath County, has, to usotbe words of the lato Artemus Ward, been guilty of a " goak." Tho editor of Debrotl's Heraldic and Biogra phical House of Commons and the Judiciul Bench, states that in reply to his customary inquiry as to the armorial distinctions borne by the new member, Mr. Martin replied— "I carry no arms! This is a proclaimed distriot."

An Inducement to Visitors.—A cheerful correspondent of the little Hominy Gall of Duluth, Minn., says it is a shame for a city with such magnificent future prospects not to have a beautiful and attractive burying-place, and that, from its poverty in this respect, invalids from abroad may well hesitate in making Duluth their temporary home. j The Union Literary Socioty will meet' this evening in the Eoome, Wellesley-street, when a debate will take place on the following ques tion :—" Can Morality bo enforced by Lav?." A meeting of tho shareholders of the Scan dinavian Gold Mining Company ia convened for the 19th instant. f

ENGLISH MAIL.

PARLIAMENTKY AND GENE EAL ENGLISH NEWS. .

London, June 23.—1 n the house of Com mons to-day, two fruitless attacks were made on'the royal privileges ; one was a proposition to build a mack-needed public "road through the grounds and by the side of Buckingham Palace ; the other was a proposition to sell the unoccupied palaces, such as St. James and Hampton Court, and apply the proceeds to the reduction of the public debt. Both were rejected.

Gladstone and the Whig members were con scientious in their devotion to the Crown and their antagonism to the measures proposed. New York, June 24.—A special despatch to the Herald, from Berlin, June 23, says : Serious complications have arisen between Germany and England, and several despatches aro passing between Bismarck and G-ranville. 'I'ho Government observes an impenetrable silence oh the subject of the present'diffi culty, but I am informed that- Bismarck has

iddressed a note to the German Keprosontu ,ivc3 in London, informing them that the Imperial Government desired to acquire Heligoland, and empowering him to make propositions to the British Government for

(lie purchase of the islami. rt Eavl. Grnnvi.Ue ijepliccl in. the same manner, saying thai. J£>:g- Innd will not part with Heligoland, and that the British Government could entertain no propositions looking to the cession of that island; upon which Bismarck again addressed the British Government, through Count Bernstoff, declaring that the acquisition of Heligoland was necessary for the protection of the German coast, reciting as an instance, the facilities for coaling, and immunity from attack, which the £ French ; fleet enjoyed, at Heligoland, by which'it waff enabled to block-

ado Hamburg and paralyze the commerce of [the German const. He looked upon Heli goland, on account of its close proximity, as German territory, and its possession by any :foreign power as a standing menace to Ger many. Earl G-ranville asjain replied that England was only bound to consider her own interest ; that the wish of the German power to acquire Heligoland did not constitute her right to it, as the island had never been under German rule. ■: 'London, June 24—An imperative demand has been made for immediate payment of the first instalment of the indemnity which was agreed should bo paid in thirty days after the re-establishment of the Versaillist authority. Qr/EENSTOWN, June 26.—The steamer City of Brooklyn, from New York, 17th instant, arrived here at one o'clock this morning, making the passage in eight days and six hours. She subsequently sailed for Liver pool.

London, June 27.—The striking miners- of, South : Wales now number 9000, and there seems to be-no prospect of a settlement, of, the difficulty with the companies. A subterranean fire is known to be raging in Sheffield, and fears are entertained that it is an old colliery which extends to the very centre of the town.

Loxdon; Juno 28.-r-The Foreign Office has received a despatch from ShatiKhae to-day, announcing the victory of the Americans over the Coreans. London, June 28.—The Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia are expected in England this autumn.

Lokdon, June 28.—The gazette announces that ratifications of the treaty of Washington were exchanged on the 17th. It says comr missioners will shortly be named to carry-rout ihe stipulations, and asks ' all persons having claims against the United States to prefer them within six months from the first meeting. •_,,'• London, June 29.—The late historian, Grote, bequeathed his library to the London University. London, June 29.—1 n the House of' Lords to-night Lord Oranmoro moved a resolve ex pressing regret that the Queen had been advised to sign the treaty of Washington—a bargain so unbecoming to the honor and dignity of the country. Its conditions were in conflict with instructions given, 'anil, were abject and humiliating, and irritated -Canada without conciliating America. l -' ; , Earl Aertie defended and praised;the treaty. Earl Londerdale said it gave everything to the United States, without securing an equi valent for England. ' " '■ *( I Lord Houghtpn was satisfied with the com pact, because it would prevent' future quar rels, i

Granvillo closed the debate with a vigorous defences of the action of the Government. • The motion eff Lord Orannidre.-was defeated with decision. In the House of Commons Gladstone laopdd that an enrly day would be fixed for the dis cussion of the treaty of Washington. Sir Charles Dilke opened the question fof ballot; :H6-aemediithat voting by ballot had proved a failure in the United States. r The debatetvas ,continued by Sir -Stafford Northcoto, Foster, Gladstone, and' kisraali until adjournment. ;., ; , v . -j ■ Tho Emperor and Empress of Brazil ar rived m London:to-day.- •,:,.;> >, ■- London, June 80.—Tho statemont is offi cially conarmed : that the : treaty of Washinfr mgfcon has been ratified. , Canadian ports will, soon ..cease to be honoured by the British North American fleet and the fleet m Canadian waters will be re duced to a Commodore's ship , London, July .3.-The French loan is high, becauso the elections have been quiet London, July 3.-It is reported that Lord: Bloomfield.rehres^rom the Austriaumipaion;" and^that Sir Alex. Buchanan succeeds him Lord Loftus goes to.St. Petersburgh, Odo "loSlSa l : a"dL<"a "-*Ai *

of Germany, accompanied by the Princess Victoria, arrived in London this evening and were received at the station by the See md Prmoess of Wales. The Crown Pr£i™ h -1 with him the O^r 6o?Zß™fe which, he will confer B^nstoff London, July G._[Spocial to,,the Wo,kdl conyiaoed; Hhaf.:> uSv^Whliff d W°re imp&far, and ttiey werf %feal ? S »*" mSMM The emall-pox is on the inowwe.' '™ I i

London, July 10. — Gladstone exnkin a that the delay in the arrival of Kg Schenck had postponed the negotiations Z the reduction of American postage %£ negotiations will soon proceed. ' ne London, July 10.-The miners in Lan™ shire have pledged their assistance £ £ strikers m South Wales. Ue Burt, the released Fenian convict »,. arrived in Cork. ">nvict, has

AMERICA.

SEEIOUS RIOT IN NEW YORK.

Governor Hoffman Revokes the 0bd1& or Superintendent Kelso.—The Obam* men Parade.— Tim Mob Dbive the Pm" FLE FROM THE STREETS.—THE TeOOPS FIBE ON THE MOB.

New Yobk, July 12. — Governor Hoff. man issued the following proclamation last night :—

1" By John T. Hoffman, Governor.— A Pro. clamation : Having been only this day an* prised, while at the Capital, of the actual condition of things hero with reference to tho proposed procession to-morrow, and hay. ing; in the belief that my presence was needed repaired hither immediately, I do make this proclamation : The order heretofore issued by tlto police authorities in reference to said procession, having been duly. revoked I hereby give notice that any and all bodiei' of men desiring to assemble and march in peace, ful procession in this city,-to-morrow the 12th, will .be permitted to do so,' and they will be protected to" the ut. most extent possible by the military and police. An escort will be fiirniahed to any body of men desiringit, on application to me at my head-quarters, which wiU be at the P.olice Head-quarters in this city, at any time during the day. I warn all persons to abstain from interference with such assem blage or procession, except by authority from me, and I give notice that all powers at my command, civil and military, will be used to :preserve the public peace, to put down, at all hazards, all attempts at' disturbance; "and I call upon all .citizens, of every race and religion, to unite .with me and the legal authorities in £his determination to preserve the peace and honor of the city and State." Signed,—John T. Hoffman.

New STork, July 24..—The day opens cloudy and sultry. A dense fog overhangs the city. At 7 o'clock tlie streets presented amoving appearance, not unlike the days of the draft riots of 1863.. Soldiers in fatigue.uniform aro hastening' in every direction to report for duty at the; armories of the .respective regi ments. Mounted police patrol the:streets. Heavy squads of police are moving to desig nated points in the city. Extraordinary pre cautions are being taken to preserve the peace, and the authorities appear to.be work ing with harmony and energy. Printed secret circulars containing the plau of the proposed attack on the Orangemen, have fallen into the hands of the police, and they have a perfect knowledge of the intentions of the rioters.

11 a.m.—The Catholic laborers on the Boulevards have suspended work, and- are marching down iv a body. Inspector Jameson, with 250 men, has been »ent to intercept them. The National Guard are out in full force, each regiment stationed at its

own armory. A battery from Castle Garden Park has gone up town. Another battery of twelve-pounders is now crossing from Brook lyn. The marines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard are under arms. ; 11.30 a.m.—All the streets of the up-town districts have the appearance of a holiday. ■Groups, of loungers were on nearly ever/ corner. : Squads of men are seen, going tovkid the western,part of the city. The aspect of affairs is very threatening. The men of the marble and stone yards along the East Bhrer have nearly all left work, it is supposed for the purpose of opposing the Orange parade. 12.15 p.m.—A riot has commenced at last. The mob began in the vicinity of Eighty-third street and Third avenue, and are driving the people from the streets. Two hundred and fifty picked men, under Captain Hedden of the fifteenth Precinct, have been sent then, Prince-street .is alive with men speaking, in whispers,' whe, when they see any stranger coming, keep silent. There was a report of a fi<;ht at Hibernia Hall, but before the police .reached | there it ( was stopped, and all wu quiet.

12.40 p.m.—Fighting is now going on fa the Tenth and.Eleventh Precincts and along •Blßepker-street. The militia hare been or dered to Eighth avenue.and Forty-setfmd street, where an attack 'lids been made -ipon Judge Heisen's house. Large bodies of police have, left hi sjages a150... •!« . ~ 1.50 p.m. —Severe fighting is going on. Two Ribbonnien were" killed. The mob have pressed^ tjie conductors of. street cars on the Eighth aveuue into iheir service. : •■ ;y'*--

Several soldiers are-wounded. The tele graph wires up towUihave been cut. - , The troops are said/ to be firing on the mob in avenue A, and two soldiers have been MjUed. Harper's building was attacked by the moVi who were'repiilsed^ - '*■<• - •'-■ - ■- )mo L I

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[Greville's Telegram' Company, ReOTBS's > j : ' ."■• ••; Aajnres.j -5 • London, July" 20.—A meeting of Democmto ;^aa Ueld it iu; Hyde Patfc on jSunday,.tlieati < 'laytmkvf 'of■ fclio BbForW demonstrations.— Tho Germans wjll evacuate Buxineit, allow ing invalids to visit,the baths. —Leßliewill unquestionably bq: elected; nieinbrir 'of Pailiar: rueni: from' Mouagliau. 7" The voting is jpro ceeding..' niob of'tfrree thousand lias just entered Jtije town. ■ TA>op» were hastily des patched; '"Some Canadians have won prizes at W,iinbledon.. . Princess Louise will distribute the. various prizes. '~;>r'L'"(- "r; ' Pabis, July: 20.—The Siecle is favoraMo to an income ' tax.—Gainbetta authorised _ the opening of private letters -during the Dicta torship.—Tho budget of 1871 shows a'reduc lion/of one hundred and twenty four million!. The war budget is unaltered. \The budget proposes-a stamp duty of ten centimes on Will beyond ten francs.—The explosions at Via* cennes continue.—Tho Minister of iTustiw demands :;the resignation, of tho DerienMj mobilisation mob. tj J London, July 20. —Xli© Monaghan | ei«o* tion!. ia very: close. . A dbturfcftn^l 1 threatened. m^' New Yoee, July 20.—At a meeting (W* Q-ideon Loyal Lodge of Orangemen last l j|p(r a.resolution was adopted thanking Gore pi* Hoffman, the military, and the police, for Art* tectioii afforded during the parade last WW* nesday.—At an indignation raeetiag of w" Irish Americans of the 19th Ward last night, Stephen J. Meany, in a speech, said :—"Hoff can we avenge the blood of men which u« been shed ? How are we to seoure propef protoctiou iv this country for men of our own race? Shall Orangcism and Kno"" idothingisni rule this country ?■" Never I never! said the speaker, shall scenes suoh M those on Wednesday last be porinittid agun- When he saw the dead on WednwdV w

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