SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Alarm, cutter, Seymour, from Mangawai. Mahnrangi, cutter, 21 tons, Darrock, from Malvu> !rangi. Gazelle, cutter, 24 tons, Norris, from Russell. Eclair, cutter, 1 7 tons, Stephens, from Tairua,

CLEARED.

Merlin, schooner, 41 tons, Yates, for Levxika.

DEPARTURES.

Nautilus, cutter, 29 tons, McCVne, for Wangapoa. Frowning Beauty, barque, Stephens, for Newcastle.

EXPORTS.

Per schooner Merlin, for levuka: 30,000 feet sawn timber, M. Niccol (agent).

The cutter Alarm arrived this morning from Mangawai with a full cargo of produce, and a number of passengers. The barque Frowning Beauty is to leave for Newcastle this afternoon.

The. cutter Gazelle, from Russell, arrived this morning, bringing 30 tona coal, 2 tons gum, 1 ton bones, 20 hides, and sundries.

The barque Mary Russell Mitford is fast filling for New York.

Tl«e pa. Comerang, for Russell, takes her departure this afternoon.

The schooner Merlin sails for Levuka this afternoon "with a full cargo, and the following passengers : —Messrs. D. Oxley, J. Trent. The cutter Mahurangi, from Mahurangi, brings a cargo of 32 tons firewood.

The cutter Eclair, from Tararu, brings 10,000 feet timber, and 3 tons gum.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : — For Thames, this day, at 4.80 and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Newcastle, N.S.W., per Janet Dalgleish, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Opotiki, per Opotiki, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Mahurangi, etc., per Lady Bowen, to morrow, at 10 a.m. For Eussell and Kawakawa, per Gazelle, to morrow, at 3 p.m. For Sydney, per Kate, on Monday, at 11 a.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Lalla Eookh, on Mon day, at 10.30 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, etc., per Duke of Edin burgh, on Monday, at 3 p.m. For 'J'auranga, Napier, and the Southern Provinces, per Lord Ashley, immediately after ■ arrival of the Nebraska from Hono lulu. For Sydney and the Australian Colonies, per Nebraska, 10 hours after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, June 3, 1871: — Saturday, May 27 : Messrs. Gh P. Pierce and R. F. Porter. Monday, May 29: Messrs. J. Bitchie and A. K. Taylor. Tuesday, May 30, Petty Sessions: Messrs. J. O'Neill (chairman), Baber, Beetham, Buck land, A. Clarke, Daldy, Dargaville, Davis, Dilworth, J. A. Gilfillan, H, Gilffllan, T. Henderson, Home, Jervis, and Isaacs. Wednesday, May 31: Messrs. Wood and Baber. Thursday, June 1: _Mes3ers. Daldy and Dargaville. Friday, June 3: Messrs. Davis and Difworth. Saturday, June 3 : Messrs. J. A. Gilfillan and A. Beetham.

MARRIAGE.

Cleal—Hill.—On May 24, by the Rev. P. H Cornford, Mr. Charles Cleal, to Ko3a Elizabeth Hill, stepdaughter of Mr. D. Ryan, late of Hamilton, Waikato.

The Evening Star.

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1871.

We are greatly gratified to ]earn the success of tfte cidevmt " Hauraki Gold Mining Company," and now " Mutual Mining Investment Society." The first meeting of intending members was held last night, and it appears that one-half of the shares are already taken up. It is indicative of the pre sent state of the morals in connection with gold mining that this projected institution was at once met by the remark that it was another " swindle." Such has been the effect on our moral sense, of having come in contact with gold. In the proposal of the new society there is nothing to produce the impres laiontnat swindling should characterise it» proceedings; but on the contrary, the KMtfatution may De wovked in su^

a manner as to confer great benefit on ft multitude of people, who, From limited rneaus, are precluded from shar'.iig in. the advantages of the pre sent" state of our gold interests. For this wealth there are abundant other opportunities for profitable invest ment ; and for those whose spare cosh for investment h counted by shillings instead of pounds, the new society proposes by aggregating a multitude of small weekly instalments, to give them that position in the gold market which large sums of money only cau obtain. It will be for a time the day of small things with the new Society, and its position will probably be laughed at by men avTio have well lined their pockets with Thames gold ; but if the operations of the young Society are honestly and judiciously directed, its name may yet be honoured in mining circles. Inas much as it tends to benefit the poorer classes of the people, we wish the utmost success to the Mutual Mining Investment Society. And we hope that by a wise selection of directors, it will at once commend itself to the confidence of the public.

Theke has been somewhat of a panic " on Change" to-day, and tke visages of those who at the corner do congre gate assumed for a while a doleful longitude. That such depressions will occur is to be expected, nor shall we wonder to see shares, sooner or later, come down by the run. However, the fright to-day does not seem to have had much to originate it ; and, probably, it was the occupation of the wires in transmitting the mail news to the Thames, and the conse quent withholding of telegrams that made believe that a cloud had come over the Thames. The atmosphere " on Change" is always in au elec tric state that produces much ner voua tension—very susceptible 'to panic ; and this condition of mind is not much modified by the general distrust regarding those who are supposed to have the power of raising and depressing shares at will, and to be the arbiters of fortune and ruin to investors. Such are the conditions on which people enter the scrip ring ; but while the panic of yesterday was but temporary, it should certainly serve as a caution to those who seem blinded and maddened by scrip.

A meeting of the Hauraki Goll Mining Company was held last evening, Mr. Stanni in the chair. A committee was appointed to draw up and amend the rules, which are to be submitted to a general meeting, to be held on Monday next. About 100 members hare taken shares.

An extraordinary meeting of the share holders of the Belfast Q-old Mining Com pan j is convened for Monday next. Business : To consider the terms of proposed amalgamation with adjoining claims, and other business connected therewith.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Total Abstinence Society will be held on Monday evening next, at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. Dr. Nicholson will preside.

The second lecture of the winter series, de livered before the Young Mcu'a Christian Association, will be given this evening, in the Rooms, Wellesley-street, by W. L. Rees, Esq. ; subject: " The Siege of Puris." Mr. Rees bears the reputation of beitm an able and effective speaker ; and as his thcmo consti tutes one of the most thrilling events of the war just concluded, we have uo doubt there will be a large attendance on the occasion. "His Honor the Chief Justice was occupied the whole of yesterday with bankruptcy busi ness. J. Dunnet passed hia last examination, and was discharged without opposition ; al-o, G-eorge Henry Evans. The principal case was that of W. S. Laurie, whose certificate was suspended for six months. The case of A. E. Cohen came on, but the accountant gave evidence that a large number of leaves had been removed from the journal, the ledger, and letter book, which leuves related to Must and Co.'s account,to Lipstine's account, and to the account of a person named Harris. A somewhat recriminatory cross-examiuation occasioned a little excitement. The Court adjourned shortly before six o'clock.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—Friday.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) Judgments foe Plaintiffs.—W. G-ourlay t. E. Jeffcoat, claim £5 6s. 3d.; John Pelley v. Jeffcoat, claim £3 9s. 4d.; J. Williama v. W. Burton, claim £2 ; Weaving v. J. Colgan; Wyatt v. Playter. Judgment summons war rant ordered to be issued. Defended Cases.—Mack v. Phillips.—Mr. Wynn for the defendant, and Mr. Thome for the plaintiff.—Plaintiff did not appear, and the -case was struck out. —Solomon Hart t. G-arrefct, claim £5, for damages done to. a cow.—Mr. J. B. Russell appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Wynn for the defen dant.—The facts of the case are shortly these : —The son of the plaintiff was driving a number of cows near Mount Eden, when the defendant, who was driving an express, ran over two of them. One of the cows was knocked down and run over, and plaintiff alleged that the supply of milk from the cow was afterwards stopped and tho cow injured to the extent of £5. Several witnesses were called on both sides, after which the learned gentle men engaged in the case addressed the Bench. —Judgment for the defendant, without costs. Foley v. Poetee.—Mr. Wjnn appeared for the plaintiff, arid Mr. Brookfield for the defendant.—On the motion of Mr. Brookfield the case was ordered to stand adjourned until next Court day, in order that the bill of par ticulars might be produced. This was all the business, and the Court rose.

MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COMPANY.

A meeting of intending shareholders ill this company was held last night, at the Army and Navy Hotel. There was a good attendance, and it was announced that already about 100 shares had been taken up. After some discussion it was resolved that the term "Hauraki" should be dropped, and that the association should bear the name of the " Mutual Mining Investment Company." It was further proposed that the shares, origin ally proposed to be valued for £20, should be made of the value- of £10, so as to bring them within the reach of a larger number, and that the shares should be paid up in weekly instalments of sg. each; the total number of shares being 200. A committee was appointed to consider the rules, and to bring up a report at a general meeting to be held on Monday evening, at which meeting the first directors will be chosen. Applications for shares can now be made to Mr. R. Williams, pro visional secretary, at his office in West Queen-street, first door from Queen street.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. 'PHŒBE.'

The s.s. Phoebe arrived in the Manukau this morning, from Turanaki and Southern ports..

Passengers :—Misses Alexander (2), Mrs. Lodge, Messrs. Alexander, Mahoney, Myers, Neville, Berkley, Dingnll, Mrs. Liggett, Messrs; Burney, Eusscll, Fish, and Sparks.

IMPORTS.

Per s s. Phcebe, from Dunedin: 200 boxes and 6 bundles iron, 1\ and S. Morrin ; 4 bags popper, Brown, Barret and Co.; 4 cases 2 kegs arsenic, 3 pkgs, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.; 2 boxes gold coin (£10,000) Union Bank. From Lylteltou—2o2 sacks wheat, order. From Nelson—l box, Cruickshank, Smart mid Co. ; 1 crate plants, "Wren ; 1 package, 1 ense, T. Eussell. From Tamnaki—s cases butter, Dowden; 8 ditto, Hood; G empty hogsheads, Seccombe ; G cases butter, Veale ; IG2 sheep, Dignall. —Cruickshauk, Smart and Co., agents.

WANGANUI.

May 20.—A destructive fire occurred here at one o'clock this morning. Kena!!, baker ; Owen, druggist ; and Keon, the barrister's premises were burnt.—Most of Oneu's and all Ki-au's goods were saved. Heavy rain at the lime saved the adjoining preiuiies.

DUNEDIN.

May 22.— The General Government have intimated that they do not intend to prefer the indictment against iiurlon at the ap proaching session, "on account of Must on declining to give evidence. The Government intend asking the Home authorities to extend the Governor's powers to pardon in such euscs if found necessarr.

NELSON.

May 22.—Telegrams in the Melbourne Argus, of the 10th instant, state that the New Zealand £1,200,000 loan has been negotiated at an average of £98 15s. 6d.—The Rangitoto leaves to-night /'or the South.

GREYMOUTH.

May 18.—A man, nuine unknown, was drowned yesterday whilst crossing tire Ahaura river.— A miner from South lie;ich, named Daniel Enriglit, fell off the Groymouth wharf and was drowned. His budy has not yet been recovered.—George Baker, miner, of Topsy Gully, GreyrnouUi district, has been smothered in his cluim. He was dug out in three hours, and was found with his head covered with drainage water. Verdict: " Accidental death."

AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE.

May 13. —In Parliament the opposition are baiting the Government with reference to the management of the mining department and the land administration, but obtained no ad vantage.—The cheap railway constiuction party are making demonstrations.—Mr.Purkes, of Sydney, had an interview with Sir James M'Culloch relative to the mail route via Cali fornia.—There has been an extensive robbery of opium. Six hundred pounds worth has been stolen from a bonded store.—The Governor is suffering from sciatica. —The' breads tuffs market is rising. Flour has been sold at £16 10s to £17. Sugar firmer.

SYDNEY.

May 12.—The Legislative Council haa signi fied its intention of altering the tariff, so as to allow a drawback in iavour of colonial manufacturers.—Claridge has been acquitted, and Griffin has been sentenced to death for the murder of Namburckra.—Sugars are firmer.—The following are the winners at the races : —Handicap—Lottery, 1; Baron, 2 ; Clifden, 3. Maiden —Eomula, 1 j Pyrrhus, 2 ; Count, 3. Produce—Hamlet, 1; Prophet, 2. Cup—Mermaid, 1; Little Dick, 2 ; Bo mula, 3. Time, 3 mm. 40 sec. Waverly— Pyrrhus, 1; Challenger, 2; Comedian 3. All aged Stakes—Whifller, 1 ; Clifden, 2 ; Beatrice, 3. Time, 1 mm. 49 sees. Freo Handicap—Spy, 1; Stumpy, 2; Quack, 3. Prince Stakes—Farmer's Daughter, 1; Dane, 2 ; Vista, 3. City Plato-Mermaid, 1 5 Titus, 2 ; Pearl, 3. Cumberland Stakes—Count, 1; Challenger, 2 ; Stock well, 3.

ADELAIDE.

The revenue returns for the quarter bliow a considerable increase.—"W heat is very firm at 6s.

POLICE COURT.—Friday.

[Before T. Bitchie, Esq., J. P.]

Dbunkenness.—W. Knox, P. Lynch, Matilda Morgan, Mary Knowley, and R. Bridgman were fined each 5s and costs or to be impri soned 24 hours with hard labor. This waa all the business.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

TlltS BAY.

THE CALEDONIAN

THE ALBURNIA

THE CURB,

THE MOA.NAT4IIEI.-A NEW

BEEF,

[mom a correspondent,]

GrKAHAarsTowtf, 2.30 p.m.

The Alburnia is still producing mag ■ mficent stone, and the crushing is showing splendid. Another lot of rich specimens have been, taken out of ihe Caledonian. They have now nearly 24,000 ounces lodged in the bank. During last evening the Cure struck gold in the winze. Shares advanced to £2, but have again receded to £1 10s. The IVloanatairi is looking splendid. Last evening a new reef was uncovered in the mine, and this morning some good stone has been taken out. The Nonpareil crushing is looking well. They have taken no specimens out since my last.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'LORD ASHLEY WITH THE ENGLISH NEWS.

VIA SUEZ

HoKiTriCA, May 20. The Rangit.oto left llobson's Buy at 2.30 p.m., on the 13th, and arrived at Hokitika at 8 p m., on the 18th. The.heavy sea prevented her being tendered till this morning. Pas sengers : Mrs. John Cargill, infant and ser vant, Misses Cargill (4), Messrs. Ella, W. Jones, Eilgour, Johnston, Osgood, Miss Evans, Mr. und Mrs. W. Forsyth, Mrs. Le France, Mr. G. S. Bryant, Miss Gibbs,.and Mrs. Somerset.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

Discount, 3 per cent. Consols, for money 92 to 92i. The next series of wool sales commence on the 13th April. The total arrived, up to date, is 117,430 bales, including 4,891 bales from New Zealand. Business is brisk between England and Germany. Prices show no tendency to im prove, in consequence of the French political difficulties. In Parliament, hard fighting is expected in committee on the army scheme. It is doubtful if the Ministry will be victor ious in it. A fierce debate is expected on the Black Sea conference. If England is declared humiliated as a xesult of the debate, it is expected that Gladstone will retire from office. Shipments to all colonies aro low. Wheat mode firm with upward tendency, owing to the steady demand for France and Bel j gium. New Zealand flax trade dull. 4000 bales were sold from 151 to 36^. Good medium ' from 22/ to 2GL Arrived from New Zealand : —Aboukir, and Asterope.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

London, April 11. The revolution is spreading to the pro vinces.

The insurgents have taken possession of the Palace of the Louvre.

A revolutionary proclamation has been issued, justifying insurrections.

Thiers denies any intention to up3et the republic.

The Bank pf France lias advanced 500,000 francs to the insurgents. The Central Committee have condemned Fonvielle to death.

The Versailles Government prohibits the entry of horses and provisions into Paris.

The insurgents have elected Meuotti Gari baldi their commander. Blanqui Floureus and Felix Pvatt have been elected members of the Commune.

All the insurgent prisoners have been shot as rebels.

100,000 insurgents, under Cluserel and Flourens, marched on Versailles.

McMahon has been appointed Commander in-Chief by the Versailles Q-overnment.

_ A severe engagement ensued at Fort Yale rien. The fort opened a cannonade, cutting ofF tho insurgents. " They afterwards effected a disorderly re treat towards Chatillon. Flourens arid General Duval were killed. Foiir redoubts were captured at Chatiilon, with 2000 prisoners, including the insurgent; General Henry. The fighting continued on the 4th and s;h. The insurgents were everywhere repulsed. The Government troops are gaining ground near Bicetre and Montrouge. The insurgents batteries on the ramparts have been silenced. The levy at Paris has been extended to the married men. A Communal decree orders the arrest of persons accused of complicity Trith the Ver sailles Government. Those found guilty will be kept as hostages, and for every one execu ted at Versailles three hostages will be executed. The German batteries have arrived again before Paris, and their troops are being con centrated. In the House, Dilke attacked Gladstone for agreeing to the "conference on the Elack Sea question. A motion to pass a vote of censure on the Government has been withdrawn. Telegraphic communication between Lon don and Hong Kong and Shanghai, via Galle, has been established. ' . ~ April 17. Serious disturbances occurred at Odessa, where the Christians attacked the Jews. Thousands of the former have been arrested. A German battery has been erected at St. Denis, pointing towards Paris. Obstinate fighting between the Versailles troops and the insurgents continue. Both sides claim to be victorious. General Cluseret, announced that a battle had been fought at Neuilly on the night of the 16th, when the Pontifical Zouaves surren dered to the Communes. Dumbroski, on the other hand, asserts that he occupied the whole of the new quarter of Neuilly, and that the Bridge is still warmly contested. It is rumoured that England, Italy, and America, are trying to bring about a truce.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Colonial wool animated ; washed, un changed ; greasy lias advanced |d. London, April 16. Copper, f"7i, and advancing ; wheat, 2s higher since last mail. Arrivals.—Punjaub, George Thompson, Wave of Life, Wm. Duthie, John Duthio, and Jason. April 18. A decree has been issued by the Versailles Government, fixing the municipal elections for the 30th April. It hns been asserted that after a brilliant encounter on the 17th, ihe Versailles troops occupied the Chateau de Con, overlooking Asnires. A rumour is current in England that Italy and America are trying to bring about a truce. Menotti Garibaldi has been elected a mem ber of the Commune. The elections gener ally were a failure, owing to so few electors beingjable to vote.

ADDITIONAL TELEGRAMS.

London, March 24. The Tichborne baronotcy case proceedings were postponed till June 12. Disraeli is' confident that he is able to pro duce the terms of the secret treaty between Russia and Prussia. The G-latton, a coast defence turret ship, carrying two six hundred pounders, was suc cessfully launched at Chatham. A grand review of the whole navy is to take place in the summer. Prince Meisena and eleven Japanese nobles ai*e visiting England on a mission of observa tion. Ed ;vard Wilson is endeavoring to promote a Colonial reunion. N. Chevalier is preparing pictures of the scenes of the Duke of Edinburgh's tour. Anthony Trollope visits Australia shortly. The Marquis of Normandy presided at a meeting of the Colonial Institute on the 20th, and read a paper on Australian food exporta tion. The London School Board decided to allow scriptural instruction, but refused to sanction the use of the Douay version. The Puke of Devonshire's seat at Holder Hall was very nearly destroyed by fire. More agrarian murders are reported in Ireland. Extenive strikes have taken place amongst thajjcolliers. The Mansion House relief fund now amounts to £123,000. The distress is still great. The Budget is expected to show a deficit of three millions. [Che Marquis of Salisbury made an im portant speech on England's Continental policy, and argued that she should either with draw altogether from Continental interference or agumeut her military power and regain her prestige. Correspondence has been published showing that Grauvillo interposed to reduce German demands for the war indemnity. Myall's disestablishment motion comes on after Easter. The Lectionary Bill lias passed the House of Lords. The Anathema Creed is retained, notwith standing stroug condemnation. The Ecclesiastical Titles Bill is referred to a select committee. The Trades Union Bill was lead a second time, despite unionist protests against the penal clauses.

FRANCE.

General Vinoy marched loyal troops out of the city.

The members of the Government escaped (o Versailles.

The insurgents have occupied the whole city, and erected barricades armed with niit railleurs.

The hostile newspapers have been all sup pressed.

The Journal Offic.iel has adopted an extreme republican tone. '

The insurgents occupied the Bank of France, and compelled the payment of a million francs on treasury bills, and requisi tioned Kothsohild ibr five millions.

General Clmnzy was captured, but after wards released.

The insurgent ringleaders are obscure men or criminals.

Tho Paris deputies disavow the revolution ary movement. Admiral Tahset has been appointed Com mandant ot tho National Guards Thiers desires to subdue Paris', but is afraid to trust the troops. «*"«uu Canrobert and other loyal, officers h aTe offered their swords to re-establish drde* The fa-st sitting of the National Assembly was held at Versailles on the 20th The assassination .of the Generals was severely reprobated General Lo Coaipte's sis children have been adopted by the state. General Thomas' death was declared a cause of public mourning at the second sitting. Jules Favre 'said he repented retaining the armies of the National Guards after the capi tulation to the Prussians. Thiers expressed his confidence that the passive attitude of the Assembly would pacify Paris, but the English papers condemn that view.

GERMANY.

Great preparations are proceeding for public rejoicings for victory and peace. An enthusiastic reception was given to the Emperor Imperial, Princes, Yon Moltke, and Bismarck on their return.

SWITZERLAND.

There have been serious disturbances be tween the French and German residents at Zurich on accouut of the coming peace cele bration. The Federal troops restored order.

AUSTRIA.

The Government are prohibiting peace celebvalions, alleging the interests of neutrality, and denies that Russia prevented Austria from helping France.

ITALY.

The revenue of Italy show 3 a heavy deficit. The commercial treaty with America has been finally arranged.

The Pope repudiates the Papal guarantee Bull. Clerical agitation continues at Rome.

Attacks were made on English visitors, but the troops gave them protection.

The Pope threatens to excommunicate Pro fessor Dollinger. unless he accepts the dogma of infallibility. /

SPAIN.

The election for the Cortes resulted in favor of the Ministerialists.

The Duke De Montpensier refused the oath. The King is a prisoner afc Gravoli.

GREECE.

Granville has decided on a renewed investi gation respecting the Marathon murders.

TURKEY.

It is reported that Turkey is about to con stitute Sinope and Batoum first-class. for tresses.

G-alle, April 9,

Several now companies are entering into the Suez Canal trade, and special steamers are building for the purpose.

Seward arrived afc Bombay after bis grand tour through India. He was everywhere well received. Cholera rages in Persia. The New Zealand loan of £1,200,000 was negotiated at an average of £98155. 6d. Arrived.—Halcione, from Wellington. Sailed. —From G-lasgovv, March 21st, Wild Deer, for Otago.

SHAKE MARKET.

There has been very little business done to-day. Alburnia have sold at £12 to £14 ; Thames, £38 and £39 ; Cure, 32s 6d to 30s ; Moanatairi, £5 10s.

Mr. Stevens reports the market a shade easier : Caledonians, £190, £195 ; Thames, £38 to £4 0; Tokatea, £5; Inverness, £2 10s ; Waitemata, 17s 6d to £1; Belfast, £8 10s, £9 ; Cure, 32s 6d,305; Ked Queen, 12s, 13s ; Otago, £3 10s ; Albur nia, £13, £14; North Devon, £3. De mand for Golden Calf, Red Queen, Long. Drive, Belfast, and Tokatea.

Mr. Sholl reports the following sales : Thames, £38; Kelfasts, £8; Tokateas, £5; Otagos, £3 ss; Junctions, £3 ss; lied Queens, 12s 6d; Cures, £1 12s; Alburnias, £13 ; Bass Kock, 8s; Ballarat and Rising fcun, 9s and 10s.

ANCIENT TRACKS OF THE MOA.

By the kindness of Mr. G-. Wovgan we are enabled to lay before our readers some account of the interesting discovery of footprints of the nioa impressed on sandstone laying in the bed of the VVaikauae creek. As many of our readers may bell ware, this creek falls into the Turanganui river a little be* low Q-isborne. At the mouth of the Waikanae, which is atidal creek,and oil its left bank, there is a co nsiderable extent of stratified sandstone lying beneath a deposit of mud some four or five feet in depth. The sand-stone, which in many places has been exposed by the action of the tides, is seen running in layers of about nine inches in thickness. On removing tbe top layer and brushingaway an intervening loose dry sand deposit of about an inch in depth, between the topmost and second layers of sand stone, Mr. Worgan and his companions dis covered the imprint of a ruoa's feet very painly indonted and following each other in succes sion. On either aide of this track were dents here and there, as though made by the birds beuk in picking up food as he walked—the shortness of the stride favouring this belief. Close by this spot Mr. Worgan picked up an old stone hatchet, which, frcm the signs of age it bears is doubtless as ancient as the tracks of the moa. Mr. Gillies, the Superintendent of Auck land, caused a portion of the flag-stone bear ing these marks to be removed and has for warded ib to the Auckland Museum. Mr. Worgan also succeeded in securing a simil|ft~ block which 113 has kindly presented to ts* Napier Athenaeum, together with the hatcheW and which cannot but be viewed with mucf interest, and these articles no doubt will opefr up a useful field of enquiry. Without ven turing upon an explanation as to how these foot prints became impressed and found in (heir present condition, Mr. Worgan slates that the appearance generally of tbe strata would seem to indicate submergence and subsequent upheaval. 'Dr. Hector may .pro bablyij bo able to throw some light upon the subject and furnish a theory for our geolo gists.

DHE EVENING STAR, MAY 2,6 1871.



FOR PRTVATE SALE.—An in come of £120 on Five Houses, in good order, and 1 Freehold Allotment, in Hobson-street, upset price, £700; half cash, half at 8 per cent.—Apply to Geobge Sibbijt. T K. HARRIS & CO, * STOCK & SHAREBROKERS,. 72, QUEEN-STREET, Next door to Southern Cross Office, Auckland. fj\ B. RILL Has for sale, Houses, Building Allotments, and Es ates in all parts of the City, the Suburbs and Pro. vince, and Shares in all the leading Claims on the GoldfleldS. , Also, money to lend on good freehold security, and various properties to be exchanged for mining shares.