SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Jessie, schooner, McKenzie. from Waiapu. Nebraska, p.s., 2,000 tons, Harding, from Honolulu.

DEPARTURES.

Wild Duclc, ship, Eaillie, for London. Excelsior, schooner, Kean, for Tonga. Taranaki, s.s., 203 toii3, E. Wheeler, for Taranaki and Southern ports. St. Hilda, s.s., Flow.-rday, for "Wanganui. Frowning Beauty, barque, 305 tons, Harrison, for Newcastle, in ballast. Exceptor, sc.hoor.or, 82 tons, Kean, for Tonga.

SUNSET.—This evening, 5. HIGH WATER.—This evening, 9.12

STEAMERS FOR THE THAMES THIS

EVENING. Royal Alfred, 5 o'clock. Enterprise, 9 o'clock.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London.- —Alexandrina, early. llonot-ULU —Nebraska, August 10. Southebn Potits —Nebraska, to-morrow. Sydney—James Paterson, early. Napiek—Nebraska, to-morrow.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

James Paterson, s.s., from Sydney. Countess of Kintore, ship, from London. East Lothian, barque, from New York via

Sydney. Alice, barque, from London. Kate, barque, from Sydney Go-ahead, s.s., from Taranaki. Napier, s.s., from Napier. Novelty, barque, from Sydney. Saury Lass, schooner, from Lyttelton. E.iiry, schooner, from Kaiapoi. Colonist, schooner, from Kaipara. Lord Ashley, s.s., from Napier.

VESSELS IN HARBOUR.

Nebraska, p.s., from Honolulu. —Hen derson

and Macfarlane, agents. Keera, s.s., laid up. Samson, p.s., laid-up. Alexandrina, ship, from London, L. D

Nathan & Co., agents. Excelsior, ship, from London.—Brown,

Campbell & Co , agents. Albion, barque, from Russell, L. D. Nathan

aud Co, agents. Briton, barque, from Newcastle. —Hender

son and Macfarlane, agents. Na Noba, schooner, from Jjijia.—J. S. Mac-

furlane, agent. Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents. Moa, brig, from Sydney. J. S. Macfarlane,

agent. Tawern, schoonor, from Poverty Bay.—J.

S. Macfarlane, agent. Meteor, et-hooner, from Napier.—M. Niccol,

agent. Ooiueiang, p.s., from Russell. —W. J. Hurst, agent.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Taranaki:—For New Plymouth: 1 box, J. H. Barber ; 1 case, A. Barnes ; 1 keg, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.; 1 parcel, Eev. — Waters ; 1 bale corks, Cruickshank, Smart and Co.; 2 cases drapery, Sargood, Son and Co.; 1 ditto ditto, Clark and Son ; 1 package plants, Baird. For Hokitika: 10 cases fish, Cruickshank, Smart and Co; 3 packages, A. Barnes; 1 case, J. Solomon. For Nelson: 1 h°x> T. Barkey, 1 parcel, McLean ; 1 ditto, J. Camp ; 2 bales 19 bun dles skins, J. S. Macfarlane; 1 box, Fraser and Co. ; 3 packages, G. Williamson. For Pioton : 1 parcel, .Rattray ; 1 ditto, Upton and Co. For Wellington : 1 bundle, 5 coils wire, Bucholz and Co.; 2 boxes, T. McKay ; 1 aaxriaae, 1 pre.., P. ffiii, Bj.-.0W«..J ---____J__>S. y OT 'z-vtteltonV 34 packages lug gage, J. B. Way ; 3 casks seed, Jakins and Co.; 7 bags empty bags, G. W. Binney ; 4 cases stationery, J. Harris ; 1 parcel, Upton and Co, ; 1 ditto, Bank of New Zealand ; 1 case plants, A. Barnes.—Combes and Daldy, agents. Per s.s. St. Hilda, for VTanganui : —Under bond—ls cases old torn, 1 qr.-cask brandy, 4 ditto wine, 4 ditto rum, 1 hhd. ditto, 6 qr. casks wine, 10 caees brandy, 1 box tobacco, A. Barnes j 23 cases, Bucholz and Co. Free goods-1 case, Levy and Co.; 1 parcel, Barnes; 62 pieces skirting, 42 pieces archi traves, 3 packages, Sash and Door Company ; 2 sacks seed, Buckland;; 1 roll leather, Barnes: 1 package plants, Mason Bros.; 20 packages, A. Barnes.—A. Buckland, agent.

The p.s. Nebraska will leave for Napier and Southern ports to-morrow evening. The mails close at 3.30 p.m. , The s.s..St. Kilda took her departure for Wanganui this morning, witn general cargo. The ship Wild Duck took her departure this morning for London, leaving the harbour with a fine favorable wind. The schooner Leonidas cleared at the Cus toms for Russell to-day. ■ The s.s. James Paterson may be expected from Sydney this evening or to-morrov.. Tho Countess of Kintore, Captain Pether bridge, was to sail from London for this port on the 30th Juno.

The barque Alice, 627 tons, Captain Winder mere, sailed from London for this port on the 10 th May.

DEPARTURE OF THE TARANAKI.

i The s.s. Taranaki, Captain Wheeler, left the \ Manukau this morning for Taranaki and J Southern ports, carrying the English mails for 5 the W< Rt Coast ports. Passengers—Mr. and fl Mrs.'J. B. Way and five children, Mr. Christy, °\ Mr. Collis, Mrs. Rankin and three children, 1 Mr. Macaulay, Mrs. Logan and child, Mr. 1 Carougb", Mr. Newbiggin, Mr. and Mrs. r Scurrab, Miss McMahon, Mr. Hill, Master w Seccomhe, and Mr. Isaacs.

COMMERCIAL

ETENUfQ Star Office, Friday afternoon * AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Alfred Buckland'b Rep ofli.^-At the Hay market on Saturday fodder baply maintained previous prices. The thorough-bred stock advertised met with a very indifferent' sale and the brood-mares were withdrawn. The two-year-old off colt Golden Crown brought £25; yearlings, from £16 to £20; a good draught gelding, £35; strong light-harness horses, £17 to £25; hooded buggies, £34 and £36 respectively. At Remuera on Thursday the yards were well filled with cattle of all j descriptions. Medium dairy cows were at lower values; good store cattle were in request at rather higher values; fat cattle were in usual numbers, and lower in price. Dairy cowb at calving, in low condition, were abundant, and brought from £4 5s to £7 10s each; a few good cows in condition, from £9 to £12 ; ;en months old calves, 37s 6d to 425; fifteen ;o eighteen months old, £2 15s to £2 17s 6d ; iwo-year-olds, from £3 10s j three years and >lder, from £5 to £6 10s; working oxen, from 810 15s each ; fat cattle, 20s to 25s the 1001b. So store sheep were penned, and fat sheep rerein short supply; they were at higher alues, fully 2b per head. Pigs were alao short f requirements, and an advance in price was btainod on all good animals brought forward.

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c.

This Evening. Prince of Wales Theatre, S. Theatre Royal. 8. Circus, Queen-street, 8.

THE MAILS.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames,^ this day, at 4.30 and 5.30 p.m., and to morrow, at 10.30 a.m., and 4 p.m. For Mahurangi, Warkworth, etc., per Lady Bowen,

to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Kawa-.v, per Tar, to-morrow at 11 a.m. • • For Napim- and Southern provinces, per Nebraska, to-morrow, at. 3.30 p.m. Late letters and tele gram., for transmission from the Napier station will be received at this office till 4 p.m., and by Mail Agent on board up to time of sailing. For Wangarei Heads, __c., per Duke of Edinburgh, on Monday, 24th inst., at 11 a ai. For Kapanga, etc., per Lalla Rookh, on Monday, 24th inst., at 11.30 a.m.

Note. Post-offices 'at Warkworth and Opotiki, are now Money Order and Saving Bank offices. A. 'Post-office has been opened at Ded wood. Mails leave chief office at 9 a.m., and arrive] at 3 p.m., C ll y7 S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster..

The Evening Star.

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 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."

We withhold a leader and various items of -1 0..J ic. «> «- *<» »■'- ""•"• — »~*.r «"»i mail as possible, in addition to that given by ; us in our Extra of last night.

The mails for New Zealand, from Honolulu, America, and Europe, brought by the Ne braska, in charge of Mr. Kayo, mail agent, consisted of 216 bags. Tho following are the dates of despatch: From London, Ist June; Liverpool, Ist June; Dublin, 2nd June; San Francisco, 23rd June ; and Honolulu, 3rd July.

The shareholders in the Una Gold Mining Company who will not be able to attend the meeting on the 4th August, are reqaested to send proxies.

The annual meeting of the Berkeley Castle Gold Mining Company will be held at the Queen's Ferry Hotel at 5 p.m. to-day.

The usual monthly meeting of No. 4 Com pany, A.8.V., will take place on Tuesday evening next.

The Carandinis gave a farewell concert on the 19th, which was a thorough success. The health of Madame Carandini has been bad, and she seeks to renew it among the Bcenes of her earlier triumphs. The family leaves by the City of Melbourne. — News of the World.

There was an excellent attendance, con sidering the weather last night, at tho Pavil lion, and tho performances, as usual, were highly successful. There will be fi daylight performance to-morrow afternoon, under the patronage of His Excellency.

The Prince of Wales Theatre was well at tended last night, and " The Contested Election " was repeated with excellent-effect.

The theatrical critic of the News of the World says : —" Now that the communications between our port, New Zealand, and Australia, are satisfactorily arranged, doubtless many of our stars will visit the colonies, and in addi tion to those I have already mentioned, it is more than probable that Lawrence Barrett, Lotta, Mrs. D. P. Bowers, and John Raymond will be among the voyagers at no distant date. They are all worthy of the highest recognition that can be awarded to artists of undoubted genius."

Mr. Walter Montgomery has sailed from San Francisco for England.

The usual weekly parade of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers took place at the Drill-shed last evening. There was a good muster con sidering the state of the weather. The men were put through the bayonet exercise, and a marked improvement was visible. After parade the members of No. 3 company ad journed to the orderly room for the purpose of discussing some important questions.

A very nice parcel of stone, taken from the Lowland Lass claim, Tararu, has just been shown to us. It was taken out of one of the two reefs now being worked in tho Vulcan claim. The indications of gold are very good. It*is on view at the legal manager's office, West Queen-street.

The greatest joiner—the lawyer. He can place a tenant, impannel a jury, box a witness, bore the Court, chisel a client, auger the gains, floor a witness, cut his beard, nail tbe case, hammer the desk, file his bill, and shave a whole community.

A certain Cockney, overcome by his sensi bilities, fainted at the grave of his fourth spouse. " What shall we do with him ?" asked a perplexed friend of his. " Let him alone," said a waggish bystander, " he'll soon re-wive."

Why does the gorilla prefer the tropics to any other part of tho world ? Because it is the only place he can call his zone. — Fun.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A very melancholy accident occurred this morning, between eight and nine o'clock, on the Kyber "Pass Road. A dray belonging to Mr. F. Gr. Clayton, the lessee of the Slaughter-house, was being driven down the Kyber Pass Road by a man in his employment, named li. Graham. In some way the horse took fright and bolted. A laboring man, named William Fotherington, was proceeding down the road on the way to his work, and Graham called out to him to look out. Apparently the unfortunate man was not aware of the danger in time, and being struck down, either by the horse or shaft, wa3 run over by the wheel of the dray and instantly killed. Dr. Philson was immediately in attendance, but life was extinct. The body was removed to the Queen's Hotel, where an inquest will be held to-morrow afternoon. The poor man, who was rather of a delicate constitution, has left a wife and two littlo children to lament their sudden loss.

AUCKLAND RIFLES.

MEETING OF NO. 3 COMPANY.

A WEIL-attended meeting of the members of No. 3 Company was heli at the Drill-shed last evening, Captain Clark in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting ha/ving been confirmed,

Ensign Habeison moved, " That tho thanks of the company be tendered to Mr. Alex. McConnell, late Color-Sergeant to the com pany, in appreciation of his valuable services rendered."

The motion was seconded by Volunteer BoAE-DMAN, and carried unanimously.

Volunteer Chtjhton moved the following resolutions, which were seconded by Volunteer Macintosh, and carried unanimously—

" That it is expedient that No. 3 Company Bhould secede from the Auckland Regiment of Rifle Volunteers, for the purpose of forming a new battalion in conjunction with No. 2, 4, and 6 Companies." " That the officers of the company be authorised to confer with the officers of the named companies, and, in concert with them, to take all necessary steps for carrying out the foregoing resolution." " That the officers of the associated com panies be requested to draw up a code of rules, to be submitted to a combined meeting of said companies as early as possible."

Carried unanimously. Proposed by Ensign Harrison, and se conded by Staff Sergt. Soal— "That with reference to two letters which appeared in the New Zealand Herald of the 18th and 20th instant, signed "An Old Vo lunteer," in which remarks are made reflect ing on Major Q-ordon and on his management of the battalion, the members of No. 3 Com pany consider it right to make known their entire disapproval of those remarks as tho roughly uncalled for, and not supported by facts, and desire officer commanding the. Com pany to convey to Major Gordon tho thanks of the Company for the very efficient manner manner in whioh ho has conducted his com mand."

Carried unanimously, with cheers for Major Gordon.

The meeting then adjourned

AUCKLAND CHAMBER OF COM MERCE.

The usual monthly meeting of the members of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon, at the temporary .office, at Mfigsrs. Combe* and D»M»''- «_-..--. ---'_....„..«. T-io'iniaum or tne previous meeting were road and confirmed. Tne Chairman (Mr. G. Yon der Heyde), stated that Mr. John Batger had been appointed secretary of the Chamber in the room of Mr. J. T. Garlick, resigned.—A letter wa9 read from tho Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, ouciosiii'» a report of a sub-committee of that Chamber recommending that a Chamber of Commerce should bo instituted in London, each of the colonies nominating one London gentleman to act upon that Chamber, and represent t he various Chambers.—The Chairman said tho matter had been considered by the sub-com mittee of the Auckland Chamber, and they had resolved to send the correspondence to Dunedin and Christchurch, and had recom mended, as their pastoral int rests were so much greater than those of Auckland, that .hoy should appoint one London gentleman to talco part in the London Chamber on behalf of New Zealand.—Mr. Tonks thought that the Auckland merchants ought not to play second fiddle in this matter.—Cap!ain Daldy and Mr. Cochrane said that the circular received had chiefly reference to the sales of wool, and therefore a gentle man oppointed by the South, would carry much more weight than one appointed by the North.—Mr. Tonks said that if this were done, the South would no doubt be represented but not the North. There wet c other interests beside wool to be considered. If it was to represent the colonies in general matters he certainly would move an amendment, but not as it was chiefly in reference to wool.—Mr. Shera and Mr. Tonks thought New Zealand ought to have two representatives.—Captain Daldy said that Queensland and the other colonies only had one representative—why should New Zealand, under those circum stances, have two ?—Captain Daldy moved that the report of the sub-committee be ( adopted.—Seconded by Mr S. Coehrane, and I adopted.

Finance.—The Chairman informed the Chamber that there was £79 Os. Bd. balance it hand, and he thought thoy could count upon £20 more. —It was resolved that the names of members whose subscriptions were not paid by the 31st of the present month, should be struck off the rolls.

O-ETiCE Accommodation.—The Chairman said an office had been offered to the Chamber in the same building in which the Harbour Board was, the office to bo a front room up stairs. —A letter was read from the Chairman of the Harbour Board, explaining the terms on which the Chamber could have" the office in question.—The Chairman c fated that it would cost £40 to fit up a convenient room, for which they would have to pay. £15 a year, the Acclimatisation Society paying £10 a year for the use of the same room.—lt wasrosolved to accept the offer of the Harbour Board, and to fit up the room in the proper manner.

New Member.—Mr. B. Tonks proposed Mr. G. Harrison as a member of the Board. A vote of thanks was proposed to Captain Daldy for the use of his office.-r-Mr. Batger thanked the Chamber for having appointed him secretary, and said he would do his best to carry out the duties efficiently.

A secretary and collector is required by the Mount Albert Highway Board.

At the opening of the London International Exhibition, a number of persons, owing to a mistake of the police, were kept prisoners in the Conservatory until tho Prince of Wales left. One of them a Fellow of the Horticu tural Society, thinking he had the " Open Se same," exclaimed, "I'm a Fellow, I'm a Fellow j" and all he gained by his motion was the rejoinder from a grim sergeant, " You are, and a very noisy fellow too."

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THIS DAT.

-J-sL

[prom our own cobrespondent.]

THE CALEDONIAN.—3362 OZS.

LODGED

NONPAREIL—SPECIMENS,

THE ALBUENIA.

Grahamstown, 3 p.m. The weather, is still very unsettled, and but little business doing.

"The Caledonian have lodged this morning about 2000 ounces of gold from general stuff, making the total in Bank 3,362 ounces melted gold.

The Nonpareil and Alburnia mines are looking very well, good stone being constantly met with.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

[Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., Resident Magistrate.]

The usual weekly sitting for tho recovery of small debts was held to-day, when the follow ing business was disposed of : — Administrators of Frazer t. Carlton. —Claim, tl2.—This was an action brought to recover the amount of an 1.0. U. given to the deceased Captain Frazer by the defendant. The plea was that the debt claimed was a gambling debt. An application was made for a re-hearing. The evidence of the defendant had been taken by commission, and the ques tion arose whether these should be read by the Clerk of the Court without being called upon by plaintiff and defendant to do so.— His Honor granted the-re-hearing. Judgments for Plaintiffs. —Wilkins v. Taylor, £8 12s. ; Fort v. Feltus, 17s. ; Cooper v. Debar, £1 4s. ; Caf_Tp v. Pearson, £5 Is. ; Fort v. Eaton, £3 17s. 9d. ; Burtt v. Bice (by consent), £7. Adjouuned.—Munro v. Cousins, £5 ; Lyons v. Taylor, £9 ;-_Fort v. Eaton, £3 17s. 9d. ; Hale v. BradshaV., £9 19s. 9d. Leers v. .Freer.—ol'aim, £20. Mr. Kiss ling for the plaintiff ; Mr. Beveridge for the defendant.—This was^an action to recover brokers' commission upon an alleged agreement for the sale of the goodwill and stock of the well-known tavern Q.C.E. The plain tiff carries on business, it appeared, as a " publican's broker," ~and agreed to procure for the defendant a customor for his business. The plaintiff requested an inventory. The inventory was read, and a memorandum containing some extraordinary items. After enumerating the property for sale, the glass ware, chinaware miscellaneous, it comprised as extraordinary items, among which were in cluded "two barmaids, bed, and bedding." The plaintiff was oxamined at great length, and was cross-examined at equal longth upon tho numerous details which formed the subject of the agreement. —The plaintiff said that the defendant had instructed bun to find a-cus tomor for his house, -and a valuation was to he made. Su.baaauonl'M' fcl»«rd»/'-»"*»«fc•* ---cSstoiner. Witness charged five per cent, commission. Mr. Bright was called to corro borate tho customary rates of brokerage charges.—Mr. James Dunnelt was called, who spoke to conversations at which he was present. The defendant said that ho had refused to allow th» plaintiff five per cent. He described what took place at his house about the valuation, and said ho would not, certainly, give plaintiff the valuation in consequence of certain conduct which he described. — Messrs. Haliiday and King gave evidence. Mr. Haliiday said ho introduced the present occupier of the Q.C.E. to tho defendant, .and the sale was negotiated in consequence. Witness received a commission for that. — A great number of witnesses were called to prove conversations, or parts of conversations, at which they were present. —After some time, tho plaintiff ac cepted a nonsuit.

STORY OF A WEDDING CAKE.

Hale V. Bradsiiaw.—Claim £9 19s. 9d.— This was an action brought by Mr. Kale, a baker and oonfectioner at Parnell, to recover tho above sum for a wedding cake supplied upon the occa sion of the defendant's marriage. From the statemout of the plaintiff's counsel, it appeared that the defendant was a member of the General Assembly, and while on a visit to Auckland married a lady of great personal attraction and good position in society. The ornamental bakery which formed the sub ject of tho present inquiry was supplied upon that interesting occasion. The learned gentleman said that Mr. Bradshaw proceeded to Duuedin shortly after his marriage. It was only right however to say that the plain tiff himself was in some uncertainty to whom ttiis elegant piece of confectionery should be charged, whether to the friends of the bride or otherwise. After mature deliberation, how ever, he came to the conclusion that whoever might have eaten the cake, he had it not, and the bridegroom was responsible. In this par ticular it. appeared as if " women's rights " were waived, and whoever may have ordered tho cake the defendant must have tha right to pay for it. —His Worship : I do not think when the gentleman sees what the charge is made for he will repudiate the claim.—Mr. James Russell :It is not thought so. The defendant might not know anything about it. But the plaintiff brings his action for tho re covery of the sum claimed, as the goods were supplied for the defendant's use. The defend ant never had a bill. There was no objection to an adjournment of the case.—His Worship : To what time ? Would six weeks be a period long enough ?•—■ Mr. Lusk assented to the ad journment.—There was not the usual account of "conversion" in trover, i'or wedding cake is ! subject to infinitesimal -ana tomy, and the smallest portion of of it is said to have extraordinary power in bringing visions of beautificatiou before the mind's eye of the sleeper. The wedding cake in this case was studded with ornamental borders in silver paper, and the statues of gods and goddesses "who preside over the destinies of men. Diana strode over its frosted covering, watched by Aoteon and his dogs, behind a "sugar" cane, while the Divinity that watches over progonitur.e was engaged counting her " chickens," in the shape of a brood of young eagles (little Bradshaws), which she was bringing up for the use of Jupiter. These were not charged for, as it would appear^ that a good deal more than " sugar" enters into their composition, and for anything that appeared in tho evidence, may still be found in the bakery of the defendant, if they have not with mer cenary versatility passed over the frost of some" other wedding cake.—The further hear ing was adjourned for six weeks. .;••

ENGLISH MAIL.

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Londok, June 22.—Count Paris goes to Paris on Friday, and then with D'Aumale Joinville visits' Chambord. The Post says there is an understanding between Germany, Austria, and Russia to preserve the peace of Europe. Paeis, June 22.— Les Debats proposes an election of the second Chamber by Conscils generaux, like the late Senate. The Assembly sits during the elections. Gunboats left yes terday. Mortality is increasing, in conse quence of the arrival of immigrants. Cholera or typhus is not prevalent. Madrid, June 22.—Cortes, Minister of the Colonies, has declared that Spain would pre serve the integrity of Cuba as long as men were forthcoming. Ho admitted the Minis terial crisis, but added that the Cabinet re signs after approval of tho message amend ments. The message was withdrawn, and the discussion proceeded. Paris, June 22. —The review is re-fixed for Sunday. It is said Gambetta refuses to ac knowledge the mandate of the Assembly, declaring that it ceased to exist when the treaty was voted. Subscriptions for the loan open on Monday. Florence, June 22.—The Chambers ad journed this week. The idea of holding a short session at Rome is abandoned. The Minister of the Interior orders the dissolution of the Internationals. The King goes to Naples. New York, Juno 23.—A special despatch from Dayton Bays that Mrs. Vallandighane is still unconscious. Physicians who are in constant attendance are reticent as to her. recovery. She fails to recognise her most intimate friends watching by her bedside. By many it is feared she has lost, or will lose, her reason, while others declare that the domble shock Bhe has encountered during the laßt few days, in the loss of both brother and husband, threatens most fatal consequences, and that her death is merely a matter of time.

The subscriptions to the new loan are gradually falling off every day. Secretary Boutwell will not change his financial pro gramme until he hears definitely from Judge Kiehardsou in regard to the views of Euro pean bankers and financiers. The Secretary will shortly order the payment, semi-annually, of the interest on the public debt. The amount is about twenty-eight million.

A recent dispatch to the Navy Department regarding the Corean expedition, was sent by telegraph from Hongkong, China, and cost the Government a large sum of money. Tho next news is expected by next regular mail from China, by way of San Francisco. Paris, June 22. —Prince Napoleon has declined nomination to the Assembly from the department of Charents in favor of Bouher. A letter from Guisot on the* state of France, is published. It counsels the maintenance of Thiers in power, aud approves of his policy, and desires ajspeedy solution of the monarchial question. Gambetta is in Malta; and many Com munist refugees from Paris have arrived in Malta, among them members of the Central Committee of the International Society.

London, June 23. —There is news that the American members of the deputation from the Society promoting religious liberty in Russia will shortly arrive in England.

On Tuesday there will be a soiree at the National Club, and on Wednesday a banquet at Bichmond. Among the visitors are Bishop Mcllvaine and the Hon. Peter Parker. Paris, Juno 23—Morning.—An ranlaaifln occurred in a store-room of ««> roiyfoffVm cennra ; nouoay was Injured.

Fifteen thousand men were sent to_Foutain bleau, where two courtsmartial were held. Douay shortly goes to Lyons. The Verite Courts commence on Wednesday. Thiers presented all the regiments with a copy of tho history of tho revolution and Empire.

BiH73SEI__, June 23.—A letter from the Burgomaster congratulates the Civil Guards for their patience and energy during the dis turbance.

Paris, June 23 —Morning.—A Free-trade League has been established at Versailles, with M. Leon Lay President. Flotard, the Secretary, objects to modification of treaty without tho assent of the Assembly. The Gaulois says tho elections for the Councils Genoraux will be on the 16th July, and the loan issued will bo 2 francs 50 centimes, payable by seventeen instalments ; subscriptions received to 26th.

Florence, June 23.—The deputies approve of the Army Organization Bill, and arc dis cussing the safety measures.

Madrid, June 23. —The Cortes vote flnnlly on the message to-morrow, when tho Ministry will be arranged.

Paris, June 23.—McMahon lias issued an order abrogating the provision against the sale of inflammables. Retailers are forbidden to keep over two hundred letres. Disobeyers are to be court-martialled. Manufacturers and dealers in arms aud ammunition are re quired to submit to restrictions. London, June 23.—The mails to India and China will be re-established in July, leaving Marseilles every other Sunday. Paris, June 23.—The Officiel Journal pub lishes a plan for putting out new loans, treasurers, receivers, and collectors to receive subscriptions to loan. An official publication gives immense lists of amounts received by consuls and ambassadors elsewhere, to aid war victims. Berlin, June 23.—Bi.marck writes that if members of the Reichstag while Catholics, opposo the union, he is assured that Antonelli and the Pope disapprove their course. Washington, Juue 22.—Geo. \W. Curtis has accepted the appointment on the Civil Service Commission. Tho final action on the application of Bowen for pardon is deferred until the return of Attorney-General Akerman from Georgia. South Carolina Politicians are working both for and against the release of Bowen; espe cially is this true in regard to Republicans in the district of that state formerly repre sented by Bowen.

The New York Arctic steamer Polar is ready to leave for the North Polo on Tuesday next. Capt. Hall succeeded in getting a scientific staff and crew to suit him.

The leading operator in the Rock Islaud speculation offered to settle some of his con tracts at fifty per cent, cash, or in full, with his notes at twelve months. The brokers were engaged yesterday in unravelling the tangled thread of their confused accounts. Woodward is alleged to havo deliberately plundered the street of from five hundred to a million dollars, and in doing so to have remorselessly broken down a dozen or more smaller firms dependent upon him. He was pronounced a confidence man of- the first magnitude.

Chicago, June 22.—The extra session of the Illinois Legislature at Springfield ad journed sine die yesterday. The adjourned regular session meets in this cit; in .Novem ber, but it is doubtful if it will do'nny business, as believed. The Constitution makes illecal any sitting of the Assembly at any other point than the State capital. A young man giving the name of Jacobs surrendered himself to tho police yesterday charging himself with the murder of a inau six weeks ago. He is believed to bo insane

The weather for the past ten days remark- harvest within Illlinois about over ; crop excellent. noon.— San Francisco, June 22, W ™°" The steamship Moses Taylor, of Webb■ line, arrived from Honolulu this morning with 106' passengers. Detention^ of ij >*[• in her arrival caused by the expio flue on her outward trip, when onlyMjgg miles of San Francisco, by "^*™ ™ engineer, five firemen and coal P«»» WJJJ killed. She made the round trip withibu one boiler. A boiler was sent by the Ajax which vessel is despatched in her J^-"» Moses Taylor will be repaired in time for tne "TheXand Duke Alexis of Russia, accom panied by the new-Governor of Eastern Siberia and Commander of the North Pacific squadron, is expected at San * ranci.co next September or first of October. San Francisco, June 23, 12 noon.—lie steamer Moses Taylor requiring repairs, to*a boiler damaged by the collapsing of aflue, and the greatly inferior steamer Ajax having been substituted, a delay was necessary, and her sailing was postponed until noon to-day. The approaching Gubernatorial election is the principal topic of interest in California, at this time. The contest promises to oca warm one between the Democrats and re publicans. The former have adopted essen tially the platform of the latter, and an out sider would find it hard to decide what ques tion, if any, was at issue. . The "Miners' League," an organization ot foreign born miners, aiming at the complete control of mining interests, in opposition to the mine owners and employees, having resorted to violence to enforce a strike, and stopped all work on the gold quartz mines of Amada County, California,-the most important in the State, with the exception of those of .Ne vada County,—even compelling the proprie tors to allow the mines to fill up with water, the Governor of the State has ordered out the ■ National Guard to preserve the peace and protect the mine owners. Two com panies of infantry, 150 men, with Henry re peating rifles and 10,000 rounds of ball car triges, left here last evening, and at Sacra mento they will be joined by a battery of artillery. There is little real danger that the strikers will attempt to fight the troops, though they are 400 strong ond well armed. Several thousand well drilled troops can be sent if necessary.

PARLIAMENTARY AND GENE RAL ENGLISH NEWS.

London, June 15.—A marriage is arranged between Princess Thyra, of Denmark, and the Duke of Edinburgh. London, June 16.—The Tramway from Is lington to Moorgate is opened. Others are building. There was an accident at Moray Firth, by which fourteen persons were drowned.

AMERICAN NEWS.

Washington, June 16; —A despatch from Admiral Rogers, of which this is the sub stance, was received at the Navy' Department, dated Borsee Island, Corea, June 3, sent from Shaughae : — " Our Minister and the Corean Envoys ex changed professions of amicable intentions. The Coreans made no objections to survey their waters. Tbe Monocacy, tho Polos, and four steam launches, under Commander Blake, were sent on the first of-June to examine the table at the point called " Difficult Passage," on French Chart No. 2,750, at a point where hi... .- .i g -. li. ■■ ■_■ imr )M rfl"TT^j —masKecl batteries, manned by several thousand Coreans, were unmasked, and opened a heavy fire, without warning to our people.

" The French ship in advance fought gallantly ; our vessels bearing up, drove the enemy from their works ; the tide swept all the vessels past the batteries, I hey anchored and threw three shells among the retreating enemy. Eight-inch shells were evidently not expected.

" The Monocaey was slightly injured by knocking against a sunken rock, but is now temporarily repaired. The vessel returning received no tire, the enemy having been driven from the forts. Our people displayed great gallantry. Only two were Blightly wounded.

"A communication was received to-day, which may open negotiations; otherwise, since the Coreans have met peaceful overtures with unprovoked war, our forces will land, and after destroying the forts will take such other measures as the interests of civilisation demand."

MR. VOGEL IN LONDON.

Mr. Vogel is still in town, and very much occupied. It is said that, having so success fully completed the negotiation of the loan, he is now endeavouring to negotiate with the great contractor, Mr. A. Brogden, for the construction of railways in New Zealand. About Whitehall they say that Mr. Vogel fc very energetic in trying to persuade the Colonial Office and the Admiralty that certain things might be beneficially done with a view to the naval defence of the colony, witho.ut imposing additional taxation upon this country. I should think he will have to charm wisely if he is to succeed in convincing Mr. Goschcn that ships may profitably be stationed upon the New Zealaud coasts. Ido not hear that much is being done in the matter of flax com petition, about whioh the colonial papers spoke some months ago ; but inquiries as to the most profitable uses of the fibre, and also as to various kinds of machinery, are said to be afoet, under Mr. Vogel's direction. He was presented at the last Levee, hold by the Prince of Wales for the Queen, at St. James's Palace. The presentation was made by Lord Kimberley. At a Drawing Room held by the Queen the other day, Mrs. Vogel had the honor of being presented by Countess Gmu ville, on behalf of ihe Countess of Kimberley ; and at the same Drawing Room Lady Chute and Mrs. Lambert were presented. I must add that Mr. Vogel has beeu elected an honorary member of the Refoim Club, and generally in official and political circle jhe is receiving much attention.—Letter in European Mail, May 19.

COLONIAL CONFEDERATION.

An article on " Confederation of tho Empire,'' signed " J. V.," occupying a column aud a-hal'f of closely printed type, appeared in the Londou Standard, of May 15. Its authorship will be readily recognised in New Zealand. The writer, in tho most exhaustive uinnnor dis cusses the project of a Federal Union between -j-reat Britain and the colonies. The. Standard remarks, in this connection, editorially.— "Every other great nation is employed in cementing and consolidating tho connection between its members. Why should Great Britain be the one exception? Is it the deli berate opinion of the British people that they are better for being .« disestablished" as a Great Powej, that their magnificent dominion ought to bo resolved into its constituent ele ments ? Surely the time is como when Groat Britain should decide what she is to be-^an insular kingdom, sunk necessarily into a third rate power, or the central member of a ereat Anglo-Saxon Oonfederaiiou. 'Ihe choice will not be always hers. That which can be done

easily and happily to-day will be impossible to-morrow. All the wild and foolish talk which we hear from Ministers in Parliament —all those loose suggestions about separation —may bear fruit earlier than any of us expect. Is it then 'decided that the British dominion is to be broken up as soon as it pleases any one of our outlyiug possessions to declare its independence ? Of course, if one colony goes, other colonies will follow. There is a con tagion in disloyalty, as in loyalty, and the day may come when the colonists will beh'eve what is so frequently preached to them." The Standard, in the sama tenor, speaks very stsongly in favor of the ideas advattaed by " J. V." A

UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDINS, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY.

SASH, AND DOOli COMPANY. The half-yearly meeting was held at the office of Mr. F. A. White, Shortland-street, yester day afternoon, G. S. Kissling, Esq., in the chair. The directors' report and balance-sheet was read, from which it appears that a net profit of £1,342 6s. 4d. has been made during the half, year ended 30th June last. Messrs. Stone and Howard, retiring directors, were re-elected, and Mr. John Buchanan was re-appointed auditor. Votes of thanks were .tendered to the manager and secretary for their valuable services. A dividend at the rate of 20 per cent, per annum is declared payable at the office of the company on and after the 22nd inst.

POLICE COURT.—Friday

[Before T. Ritchie and G. S. Graham, E S qg., Justices.] Drunkenness.—Six persons 'were punished in the usual manner for this offence. Vagrancy.—Summary Ejectment.-—Mary Ann Brady was brought up as a vagrant, charged with keeping a house of ill-fame. The case was brought at the instance of the land lord of the premises.—Sergeant Walker, John Wilks (the former landlord), and Frank Scarrott (the present owner), all deposed to the infamous character of the establishment. —The woman was sent to gaol for two months.—Mary McCorrnick andKateMcMan nus pleaded guilty to living with the last, prisoner, and having no lawful visible means of support. They were sent to gaol for the same time. Abusive Language.—George Bnshbridge was charged by Albert Dornwell with hating used abusive language towards Mm.—Mr. Joy for the complainant. —From the evidence of complainant, it appeared that Bushbridge had according to directions came in from the country for wages due to him by Dornwell, and on being put off, called Dornwell a " bloody pup."—The Bench probably con sidered that the term was justifiable in the circumstances, and dismissed the case.

TRANSFER OF LICENSES.

A Court was held at twelve o'clock for trans fer of licenses. Present —T. Ritchie and G. S. Graham, Esqs., Justices. A transfer of license was granted from —. Hanson to Michael Darwin, and the n ime of the hotel so transferred was altered from " Tstteraall's" to the " Nevada."

THE SHARE MARKET.

MS. J. M. LENNOX S REPORT,

Business in the share market to-day has been almost exclusively confined to Caledonian and Thames. Holders are not disposed to sell at present prices. My sales comprise—Caledonian, £126, cum div.: Thames^—^Sg-and_£2s JOs ,-

T-onparei_,-£lTT_os; Golden Calf, £2; buyers, Thames, at £25 ; Caledonian at £123, ex div.

■MR. I. PHILIPS' REPORT.

The market opened less firm than yes terday. Caledonian, £124 to £125 ; Thames, £24 10s to £25; Tookey, £22 10s to £23; Otago, £2 15s; -Nonpareil, £4 ss.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS LIST.

The following are the current calls and divi dends payable in the companies named be low: — CALLS. £ 8. d. BATE. Lord Cardigan ... 0 0 3 ... July 21 Mary Ann 0 0 3 ... July 21 Lion 0 0 6 ... July 22 Nebraska 0 0 3 ... Aug. 1 Beehive 0 0 6 ... July 22 Geelong 0 10 ... July 22 Just in Time ... 0 3 ... July 25 Excelsior (Coromandel) 0 6 ... July 26 Bright Smile ... 0 0 6 ... Aug. 11 DIVTDENDS. Caledonian ... ... 3 0 0 ... July 26 Thames 0 10 0 ... July 26

AN ECCENTRIC REVIVALIST PREACHER.

Concerning the eccentric revivalist Burehard, - whose peculiar and aggressive style of preach ing, the kingdom coming created SHcli excite ment in various parts of tha country years ago, many anecdotes have been told, and scores of others might be- related. We are informed - that at an inquiry meeting one evening a man seemed powerfully affected by the prevailing spirit, and rose to speak, but stood irresolute for a moment. "Goon, brother!" shouted * Burehard. Some one explained that the man wished to speak; but though he understood.. English, he could only communicate his ideas in German. " Well go on !" Burehard shouted again, '* I'll warrant you the Lord can under stand your Dutch lingo if we can't." Bur ehard was a man of great readiness, and would not take a rebuff if be could help it. To keep himself even with a class of " fellows of the baser sort," who came to hia meeting to scoff, he often used their own weapons. One night he observed a notorious reprobate sitting near the wall chewing tobacco. He was one of the hard cases of the village, and drank more drams and swore more oaths than any other - two in it. Burehard had no hope that ho came for any good purpose ; b;it, as was his wout, he.inado directly for bim. " Glad to see you here, Brother D ," he exclaimed heart ily. "Coming out on the Lord's side,,to?>, night?" "No." "O, don't say that," Bureh ard urged. " Tho Lo. d has need uf yotu Wont you come !" " Not by a d d sight:1' The surrounding scalawags' chuckled at £his bold shot ; but Burehard, not a bit dashed, asked again, " What, won't you join those who lbveyour soul!" " See here, old fellow,-' don't you bother me anymore," was tho'rude report," "I've told you ' no' plain enough, hain't I?"\$ " Well, then Brother, D ," said Burehard J| smiling, and lowering his voice to a ooufiden-V tiul tone, " just give me a chew of tobacco^A. will you!"— Neio Orleans limes.

What wedding present should the Queen have given her daughter, the Princess Louise ? A mowing machine, to keep her little lawn (Lorn) in order.

Froui a rocout home letter we learn that " the fashionable ladies in London are being vaccinated on their leg*, so that sors arms may not interfere with short sleeves."

• A western papor, describing the debut of a young orator, says :—" He broke the ice felicitously with his opening aud was almost immediately drowned with applause."

IHE EVENING STAR, AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1871.



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