SHIPPING.

POUT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET.—This evening, 5 30. HIO-H WATER—This evening, 1.55.

STEAMERS FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

■Royal Alfred, 5.3U o'clock. Challenger, 10 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Golden tale, schooner, Matzen, from Russell.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Southern Pouts.—Wellington, s.s., 29th inst. Svdsev.— James. Paterson, s.s., early; and Lord Ashley, 3. s. 16th. London.—Excelsior ami Beth Shan, early

VESSEKLS EXPECTED.

James Pateraon, s.s., from Sydney. Lord Ashley, s.s., from Southern Ports. Go-Ahead, s.s., from Taranaki. Hero, s.s., from Sydney* Countess of Kintore, ship, from London, BelU Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Ouv Hope, bi-ig, from Melbourne.

ARRIVAL OF THE GOLDEN ISLE.

The schooner Q-olden Isle arrived in har bour this afternoon, with a cargo of coals from Russell.

COMMERCIAL.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS,

The following are the current calls and divi dends payable in the companies named be low :—

THE MAILS.

Mails will clo3e as under ?=- — For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 am. and 5.30 p.m. > rli.l J •-' For Whltangi, per Mary Ellen, this (lay, at 5 p.m. For 51,8hiirangl, Craigeburn, Warkvrorth, etc., per

Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wansranui, per St. Kiida, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the WanK-mui station will be received at this office till 11.30 a.m , and at Onehunga till 0.30 p.m. For Hydney, per Novelty, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and the fjonthern Provinces, per s.s.

Wellington, on Monday, 28th inst., at 5 p.m. Kov Wangarel Heads, etc., per Duke of Edinburgh,

mi Monday, 28th instant, at 4 p.m. tfnila for tho undermentioned places, per s.s. James Paterapn, vill close at tins office on Monday,

23th instant, as under: — For India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports, and

Continent of Kurops, at 10 a.m. ■ • For -Vnatralian Colonies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom via Suez and Southampton {for

letters specially so addressed}, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom via Erindisi at 11.30 a.m. . { \ For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers,

at 9 a.m. Late letters for Sydney, Melbourne, and United King dom, via Southampton, bearing an additional fee of 3d and' Gel respectively, will bo received at this office till 11.30' a.'m.

S. B. Bins. Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 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."

It is a great pity that the members of the Domain Board are not compelled by their tenure of office to pay diurnal visits to the gardens on the lop of the hill, and each day to go by a sepnrate route. Perhaps they would then adopt some steps for improving the approaches. It is not too much to say, that at the present time the state of the roads under their control is utterly disgraceful. The points of consequence of the various tracks made by pedestrians in avoiding the so-called roads, are the worst of all. For at these points are situated the gates, and about these gates periodically congregate the borineandhippine quadrupeds of the ill-governed estates. The inevitable convergence is, that the 'ground in those localities is trampled and worked up into a glorious mess of porridge, which must be struggled through by those adventurous individuals who wish to visit the gardens. Surely the funds of the Board are nob so low but that they can afford a few loads of gravel. The rent and agistment they receive, must be something considerable, and there is literally nothing to show for it. It is all very well to say that in the summer time only, can work be advantageously performed j but let us ask what was done last summer. Two or three men crawling about the inner portion of the domain with spades and rakes, appeared to represent the energy of the Board, and noth ing whatever was done towards rendering the approaches passable, excopt the disposition of a line of rough stepping stones across the road between the inner domain and the fish ponds, and these are now almost useless, because the kind of cul-de-sac which they traverse, is turned into a stockyard in which to catch the animals grazing in the upper portion of the reserve. Only last Sunday we saw some young ladies, who wished to reach the garden leased by Mr. Brighton, actually compelled to sidle along the lower rail of the fenco, holding on by the upper, because the ground was, to all appearance, an unfathomable bog. The way in by the Hospital road is even worse ; and as tho entry from Stanley-street, to the short cut to Newmarket, the less said of it the better. It is ill to stir up mud. There is another thing which might be mentioned while we are on the subject, and that is, that the public would feel much better satisfied with the proceedings of the Board if poriodi cal returns of receipts nud expenditure were / published, and a detailed account of proceed ings now and then submitted to public scrutiny.

We are informed that the proprietors of the City Hull have it in contemplation to increase its width some fifteen or twenty feet, ...Xhis will make it a noblo room, and wiIT very ma terially improve its acoustic properties.

A. meeting of gas consumers was convened for this afternoon, at balf-past two o'clock, for the purpose of taking; steps to inaugurate a new gas company. The usual procrastination prevailed, and although on occasional burner of carburetted hydrogen dropped into the room, not sufficient had assembled up to the time of our going to press to warrant the originators of the movement in. propounding their scheme.

Colonel Balneavis, the Returning Officer for the City of Auckland West, gives notice that the nomination of candidates will take place at the Young Men's Cbristiun Associa tion at noon, on the Ist September, and the poll, if necessary, on. the 6th September, for the return of a duly qualified person to serve in the' House of Representatives for that district. - ■ - ' - ' '■

Tenders are required' fdr repairing and pninfing the Baptist Church, Wellesley- Btreiat. ;"

Yesterday's Advertiser says:—"Wo are glad to learn that the fears entertained with regard to the safety .of fjhe Denbigh Jjdss'and the two men, Welch' "and Williams, have proved groundless. The men were seen and spoken to-At Tapu on Tuesday by Mr. Alex. MuKeiizie. They were engaged in the usual occupation, selling fish."

His Honor ,was occupied the whole of yesterday with bankruptcy cases. Only four cases were set ;do>wn, but some,of .th'fli'e were of a kind to demand, a good deal p,f investiga tion of accounts, and matters'of detail. . Mr. S. H.; Smith passed, hia last examination/ and was discharged, there being no opposition. In the case of Biqhard Kelly, farme,r,\One hunga, theiurther hearing was adjourned for a week. The cases of J. P. Pilboro (deed of arrangement), and E. A. Wrigg, were further adjourned.

We understand that the Aackland Football Club have - received a challenge frorii the Thames Football i Club to play •*' friendly match - for * supper. The challenge has -been promptly accepted, and the match has been fixed for the 6th September.

An adjb'nrned meeting of the d-rafton Eoad Highway District will, be held ,in .St. David's Schoolroom, this eve6itigy afc yhalf-past seven o'clock. ■; . ,

The sixth of the winter series of lectures, delivered before *,he Young Men's Christian Association, will be given this evening, in the Booms, Wellesley-gtreet, by ■ the Eev., E. N. Bree,' M.A., President of the Association. Subject, " Modern. Scepticism."

We are requested to mention that the Right Eev. Bishop Cowie will conduct divine service at. Morningside Schoolroom, oh Sunday, :at half-past three o'clock. "

Too Yotjng !—Bessy (to pacify little sister, who keeps ihferrnptihg her perusal of that exciting " third volume"): Yes, yes, chatter box, the Princes Louise is■ married to-day; and if you're a good girl you shall be married, too, when you're old enough !" Chatterbox : " Then why isn't aunt Betsy married ? Isn't she a good girl—or isn't ihe old enough yet ?" [Suffocating rapture of maiden aunt.]

Succeeding.—A gentleman, stating that a person engaged in an extensive line of business had lately failed, was aaked by a lady if he knew whom he succeeded in business, to which the gentleman replied that " he did not know whom he succeeded but it was evident that he did not succeed himself."

"When a girl falls in love with an unlucky Irishman, her heart always goes pity Pat.

A gentleman one day indiscreetly asked a lady how old she was. " Let me see. I w«s eighteen when I was married, and my husband was thirty ; now he is twice thirty, that is sixty j so of course I am twice eighteen, thnt is thirty-six." •

THE "POUND OP FLESH." Some time since we felt it our duty to comment strongly on a savage kind of feeling evinced by certain persons at a meeting of creditors in the estate of a gentleman of this city. It was urged that there should " be taken from him all that the law would allow," and we regretted that the good old times Had .passed away when his wife.and children might have been sold as slaves'. We felt impelled to resent this Shy lock style of business, from the fact that, in consequence of the gentle man who had succumbed to circum stances having identified himself with religious movements in the city, there was a desire to sneer, at.him, and to make appear that liis indebtedness was worse than that of other people. The-bank ruptcy was made- the subject of many small jokes, and was burlesqued in one of our theatres under a regime that has happily passed away. The treatment seemed so unfair that we hit out, and we feel it due to ourselves to say that the end has justified the course we took. We were often told, " Wait till you see the revelations." We have waited, and we have seen tUetn ; and the discharge in in solvency having been yesterday obtained, we have been to the trouble of examining into the casß. The report shows that the insolvency was owing solely to the pre vious insolvency of others, and as for the " revelations" which were put forward as warranting the utmost bitterness of opposition, there is this significant state ment, " 'lhe supervisor, on behalf of; the creditors, desired me to place the bank rupt's books in the hands of Mr. B. J. Gunn, accountant, for his investigation and • assistance, • which I did ; the result of the investigation bc/'m/ the withdrawal of opposition." This is sufficiently expressive, and should be ac cepted as an answer to what we always regarded as conduct mean and cowardly in the extreme. We believe in the prin ciple of striking hard when hard hitting is required ; but to strike a man when he is down, and especially to wring his with ers, by dragging in circumstances of a private and sridred character, on which a man's feelings are most sensitive, is con temptible beyond expression.

BLACK BALL V. WHITE BALL.

An amusing incident occurred yesterday at the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce. Several uev members had. been proposed and as usual a ballot was taken, the form of voting being by black balls and. white ones,,; two black balls repre senting one-fifth of tliorso present, being sufficient to exclude a candidate. Of course the utmost secrecy was observed. As the ballot proceeded, one gentleman proceeded with covered hand to drop a ball into the hole. But as ill-luck would have it the ball faucibus liaexitl —• in other words it would not go ; and there it stuck in all its blackness. Again he tried, and again and yet again, till the fun, suppressed at first, swelled into a chorus of laughter, At length the gentleman, seeing that the fates willed it otherwise, quietly lifted out the black ball and dropped a n'hite one in, which, as it appeared from inves tigation of the contents of the box, secured the admission of the new mem ber. That member should hare a kindly feeling towards that ballot-box ; and in his capacity of member of the Chamber of Commerce he should reverence it as the author of his being.

ACCIDENT AT THE NORTH SHORE.

An accident occurred yesterday after noon nt the North Shore, which, in the language of the penny-a-liners, might have been attended with more serious results. In fact, it is wonderful that very serious r< stilts did not occur, and the only reason we can assign i.s that the individual;* in question wen; not born to be drowned. Jiy the 4.8u p.m. trip of the fen-y steamer Jinterpri.se, a large Mifnjber 6rtl{ef residents', at: ths I^orth tihbfef 'finished" 'the* business of the day, departed from the Queen-street wharf, aa is their custom, hoping to spend the remiinder of the day in the peaceful retirement of the domestic hearth, and little anticipating that such a thrilling incident should occur after leaving the whirl o^ity^lif^ W& b^a|in£fhjßtaiselves to the seeluged-hataiefctoriithoother side. The sttftoej'had-;reaolied the wharf in safetyf4pcl the gangway had been placed, as usual', 'from the jetty'to tlie bridge, aud i a considerable number hadalreadycrossed. Captain McDougall was standing at the foot of the gangway, keeping Hint struc ture steady, and- Mr. Lock and Mr. Niccol essayed to nross, when, the stage slipping, these two gentlemen, Captain McJDougal, and the stage, all went into .th^-sea^ together.. , M \l^ a^iccpl and the captain' inaitwged t'&. seizfe the stage, "while Mr. Leek struck out manfully, iiis hat retaining its usual position on his head. As speedily as possible ropes were lowered, and Mr. JNiccol and the captain were pulled up on deck looking very wet and serious. By-and bye, M,r. Leokj having,returued from his cruise, l ;wa^ also^bJuibaUtip at-a? rope's end, when, placing his feet firmly on the deck, he shook the steamer from stem to stern with one loud guffaw. The infec tion caught. The serious lines relaxed on the countenances of his two brothers in misfortune, and soon spectators and. yjctims were making the Kelkin ring with •roar's •■of: 'laiigti'ter1.- All's 'well that ends well ; and we are glad to be able to congratulate our North Shore friends that this has ended in merriment; but,really these gangways: require more careful watching, or we fear: we shall have a different tale to tell.

GREAT WOULD CIRCUS.

This company, after a successful series of entertainments at the Thames, has re turned to Auckland, and intend re-com mencing their performances to-morrow evening. Prom our advertising columns, it will be perceived that the proposed, programme is altogether new, and is. calculated to impart great' pleasure to; visitors.

A lady was once declaring that Blie could not understand how gentlemen could smoke. "It certainly shortens their lives," said she. " i don't know that," replied a gentleman, " 1 here's my father, whu smokes eyfiy-hteßSrtl day) an.3l "he is now seventy years old." " Well," wns the reply, "if he had nevor smoked he might hove been eighty."

"MEN WHO HAVE RISEN."

[EXTEACT FBOIT A SHIP'S NEWSPAPEB.] Peehap3 the following account of a young man's rise and progress, may interest some of your readers, as showing to what a man, how ever humblo in his own estimation, may attain, and I think the public will allow that his name should be placed in the category of " Men wh3fhave risen."

William Stanians was borne of wealthy pai-ents, of good, not to say noble descent. They could trace their lineage back further than any family in England; two of his uncles were baronets, a fuct which speaks sufficiently well for both the jHiternal and maternal side, although his father was not fortunate enough to obtain even the honor of knighthood! We are not acquain ted with the name of his godfather, but the celebrated Miss F—r—o N—t—g—e, so well known since tho Crimean War, was his god mother. •' i ■

Mr. Stanians, senior, was the master of a : well known pack of harriers for upwards of 17 years, and this gave William, though still a boy, considerable insight into the ways and habits of the dog which qualified him to take a part in judging at some of the principal shows in the kingdom. The wholesome exercises which accompany the life of a country gentleman, embued Willinm with considerable muscular strength, which he wisely turned to good account. He excelled in all athletic sports, and his success as a rider was most brilliant. His name will ever be associated with that of "Fanny Drape," a mare on which ho beat a good field at Manchester. The finish was the admira tion of all who beheld it, and the P—e of W s being on the ground, was so pleased that he came up and congratulated him on the spot. He rode the same mare at the Manchester Agricultural Show, where the Pc again expressed himself pleased with the perfect manner in which William handled the-mare over a stiff steeplechase course, of which he was again a winner. i - It was at this time that he began to shine in another light; a flat race was arranged between our hero and a well-known professional, to be run over a mile course. Teddy Mills trained the former, and it is almost needless to say that Stanians was an easy winner in 4J minutes. Not satisfied with the feat, he turned Jiis attention for a time to aquatic sports. Here it was a case of Vent, Vidi, Vioi, for in<a four oared race he led his crew to victory in the shortest time in record.

And now of " arms I sing ;" —after a few turns up with the small fry in the north, Staniias, after winning no less than five or six gold .medals, and three silvorcupi, went in for the champion amateur boxing of England, which, after a short encounter, he won*easily. He once had a very severe contest with an American gentleman of the ring, in which he showed immense pluck and determination, both the combatants in the last round or two being obliged to approach each other on their hands and knees; but the contest was at length decided in JWr. Stanian's favor.—He also once severely thrashed a justice of the peace for attempting to kiss his sister, a young and beauteous damsel, in a railway carriage. William was pursued by a policeman, but ha made good his es ape by springing with the agility of Robin Hood upon his horse, which soon boro him out of harm's way. Though; quite a youth, William kept a fine kennel of greyhounds, over which he had excellent mauagomonf. The breed was much Bought after, and ho made over a draft of a couple to a very celebrated greyhound runner ; but wo do not hear of hisfhaving " pulled off" any of the important prizes. After this, we do not hear much of him in England, ua ho went abroad for a few years to put g. .finishing touch to. his education. Although 'Stftnians tivas At in nearly all .English, sport*, lip"did not neglect his studies, as shortlyvafter %i£ arrival in Germany he came out first in an examination for a doctor's degree at the Leipsic University, much to the envy and admiration of his fellow students. Ho resided in Germany some time, and attained a perfent knowledge of that language, even to the exclusion of his native tongue ; for on his return home it was with difficulty he could make himself understood in plain Knglish. ■ lJnriqg hio travols in .Germany and Franco he huct frequent iutorviows with the g?nerais and officers of both armies; conse-" quently when the war broke out, his services were desired as lieutenant of transports, aud he served in a gallant manner iv some of the most important battles.

On liia coining m-ros* French prisoners of war his knowledge of French served him in good stead, nnd the intimacy which ho had formed with the German Chancellor's' son at college, proved of great benefit to him. In Tact this it was which procured liitn hie lieu tenancy, and which, coupled with his honorable conduct and knowledge of the languages, would have gained him the highest honors, had it not been for his recall home. '-

Whilst ou the Continent he travelled much ; he took,a trip I£-.Russia, calling at Malta-(?) ; ho visited Constantinople and Odessa, and made a stay of some little time at the hitter place. PJ, J j "

His gentle manner, sweet disposition, manly bearing, and soft, melodious voice, made, him a''geriefal-favourite wherever ho went— especially,'athoiigsfc the fair sex—witli' one of whom, alas ! he became acquainted, and not fulfilling his engagement to her, was sued for damages, but the affair. was ( satisfactorily hushed up. Space would fail us, if we attempted to. d,etaiJL ( all : the accomplishments of ,JVlr. William Stanians before he wa9 of the age of 22 years.

■■' We last heard of him as having left 'England-for Auckland, New Zealand^ in the •Exc'olsioiy for the- purpose'of investing1 part 'of his great wealth ; but still fond of study, •and- of proving of servioe- to his fellow ■Creatures'; :he has 'there acoepted an appoint ment of I" T'caoher in Foreign Languages." IWe wish ■ hitu every success ; he must be known to be appreciated, and must bo alone seen to be loved and honored.'

POLICE COURT.—Friday.

[.Before His Worship the Mayor, and F. N, ■ !■ ... G-eorgo, Esq., J.P.]

Dhunkenness.—One person'was punished in the customary manner for a Second offence.

Drunk- and JiisoßDEßirr.—Joseph Ales brook was accused of behaving in a disorderly manner while under the influence of liquor. " Assaulting the Poiioe;— The same'priso ner was charged ■ with assaulting Constable Brennan while in the execution of his duty. The two offences haying been proved, he was sentenced to imprisonment for. fourteen days, with Hard labour.

Eobeeey.—James McCullagh was charged with stealing from the Governor -Browne Hotel the sum of £18, and a cheque for £9, the property of Denis Sweeney. On. the application of Inspector Broham, the case was remandct till next Tuesday.

Threatening Language.—Ellen Whit aker; an old offender, pleaded guilty of threatening to take the life of Mary McManus. Mr. Bennett for 'prosecubrix, requested that prisoner might be bound over to keep the peace, as his client was afraid to leave her house. Sho was accordingly ordered to find two sureties of £25 each, to be of good behaviour for six months. ; :,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—Friday.

[Before Thonias Beckham, Esq., R.M.]

TnE usual weekly sitting for the recover of small debts was held to-day, and the follow ing cases disposed of :—

Kiekpatbick v. Mowbbat.—Mr. Hesketh for the plaintiff. This was a ease held over for judgment. The parties are sharebrokers, and the action was brought to recover £19 19s, the difference between an alleged coatract price and the market price on the day after the contract) and Which the piain^ tiff deposed he had to pay in order to keep faith, with his clients. The swearing was most positive on either side, and except that there appeared escape for a good deal of minute conversation of an indifferent kind, the investigation would have suggested that it " was" very hard as well as positive. His Worship said he had given the case very great attention. He did not think the case of the plaintiff was quite satisfactory, and directed a nonsuit.

Judgments foe Plaintiffs. — Holmes Brothers v. Bach and Son, claim £12 6s ; Vaile v. Clayworth, £15 8s 6d j Oollopy v. Price, £1 2s 6d ; Carey v. McDougal, £1 Is ; Mann v. Clare, £1 14s 6d; Hunter and Nolan v. Colgan, £4 4s; Elley v. Beach, and Christie, £13 3s sd> Defended Oases. Isaacs aitd Mace v. Dudiey.—Claim £7 10s.—Mr. Brookfield for the. plaintiffs, Mr. Beveridge for the defendant.—This was an action to recover the amount of commission upon the alleged sale of a public-house at the corner of Welleeley and Hobson-streets. The , plaintiffs are general commission agents, who said they introduced a Mr. Penningtoh to the defendant as a customer for his hotel. ; An agreement to sell wag drawn up/ and the buyer gave to the defendant a deposit of £50. The sale being virtually concluded, the plaintiffs, brought their action to obtain 5 per cent, on the purchase money.—The plaintiff Isaacs tes tified to the above faots, but in cross-examina tion it transpired that the plaintiffs had received a commission from Pennington on the transaction. He said that he had, as an agent, frequently received commission from 'both sides. He said that Dudley at first wanted £200 ior his hotel, but was induced by their representations to take less.—The plaintiff JMLauk gave evidence to the like effect, but there were some serious discrepancies as to the preliminary meetings.—Walter Dudley, pro prietoi- of the Prince Arthur Hotel, contra dicted the plaintiffs in a great number of minor particulars as to the places where tuo first conversations with the plaintiffs occurred. He saw them once on the morning of the 10th of August. Isaacs -was so far under the influence of liquor that witness gave orders not to serve him. He came a short time before, and had to be expelled, his com panion remonstrating with him for his bad language and conduct. He swore in the most positive manner that he never asked the plaintiffs to procure Mm. a customer. There was no necessity for it; his advertisement was in the newspapers, and Mr. John Mowbray was his agent in this matter. On the con trary, he remonstrated with Mr. Pennington for having to do witk " such characters," as the plaintiffs were well known.—ln cross examination the defendant said that a Mr. Adams and a Mr. Peuuiugton were iv his about the purchase. Mr. Adams was brought by Mr. Jno. Seccombe.—Mr. Pen nington, a eetUer at Whatuwhata, was called and declined to give evidence unless his expenses were paid. His attendance would bo at the loss, probably, of £40. The witness was subpoenaed by the plaintiffs. The Court decided, as the witness was in Court, lie must give evidence. His evidence was to the effect that he met Mack, who asked if he was open to a speculation in town. Witness aaid, '■< Yes, if he got it cheap." Mack refused, to say where it was unless witness would give him v commission. Mack never introduced witness to Mr. Dudley—there was no personal introduction, but witness went with Mack, daw Isaacs there under the influence of drink. He contradicted Mack as to going ovbr the house with him, and also as to the exact price paid for the hotel, which, was £170, and not £150.—His Worship having heard the counsel on either side, gave a verdict for the defendant.

Mills v. Sandall.—Claim £1 Is sd.— This was an action for wages.—The defendant put in a set-off.—Mr. Beveridge said there could be no set-off against wages.—The de fendant said the plaintiff agroed to make good certain breakages.—His Wor»hip ruled that there could be no sot-off against wages.—lt. waa arranged that execution should not issue for a week, so as to enable the defendant, if he pleased, to bring an action for the amount claimed for breakages, &c. ' Daltox v. McDonald.—Claim £4 4s.— l\fr. Thorne for the plaintiff, Mr. Beveridge for the defendant.—This was an action for the professional services of Mr. Dalton, being engineer and surveyor.—The plain tiff examined, said he was staying at Allowayfs, G-rahamstown, when the defeudant called upon him, and asked him to go and mark some ground on the Waiotahi. Plain tiff asked who was to pay, and the defendant said ihe would pay ; also that they would ,pay, mentioning Mr. Cunningham,. Newmar ket, Mr. Hannaford, Mr. Hay, ancL'oth'ers. Mr. Cunningham said he knew nothing about it. The ground to be surveyed formerly bo longed to the Hector Gold Mining Company. —Joseph Edmund Dalton, son t) the last witness, confirmed the above eyi; dence in every particular.—Colin :: Mc- Donald, the defendant, said he went to Mr. Dnllon's lodgings as described, •p.ad wjelied him to, go to the; piece; of groundl men tioned. But he told him, at the same time, that he came with instructions from. Mr. Cun ningham, Mr. Neal, and other gentlemen, who would pay for the service.—ln cross examination this witness explained, that he went for Mr. Dalfcm's >eon,. but that Mr. Dalton, son., volunteered to goto the ground. —His Worship gave judgment for the pliiin tiff. : „■ ... . ~

THE AMERICAN EXCELSIOR MINSTRES.

,The attendance at tlib City Hall yester day evening was far better than could have been expected from the ;appearance of1 the benches when the performance commenced. As usual in this city, pro crastination was, the order of the day, and the audience kept dropping in for half an ''hour after eight o'clock, to the great annoyance of those who had taken their seats in good time, and wished to hear and enjoy the melodies of the Minstrels. These were exceedingly well rendered, and the comical parts of the fbrmance, as usual, provocative of irre pressible mirth. Among the pieces specially deserving,of notice, we may particularize songs by Mr. Clarke, tenor, and Mr. Amery, bass; a violin solo by Mr. Her mann.;: and the; extraordinary dances by Mr. O'Brian. Wo Understand that the company is about to visit the I'hames next week, so that all lovers of this kind of entertainment ought to take advauta h;t of the two evenings still remaining.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THIS DAY.

THE. CALEDONIO

MOA.NATAIEI— i CWT. SPECI^

MBlt'S-.

NONPAREIL—IOO LBS. SPEOI-

MBNS.

25 CWT. IN HAND

SPECIMENS FEOM COMMEB-

CIAL CLiIM.

0-ea.hlmstown, 3 p.m.

The Caledonian is not looking so well. A deal of work has yet to be done be fore they can make any show for divi dends, j t % i<, y i i i q

The Moauafcairi have taken out another two cwt. of specimens this morning.

The Nonpareil, have taken out 100 lbs. specimens, having now 25 cwt. on hand ; 1100 ozs. of amalgam on hand. They cleau up next week.

The Commercial (old Earl of Erin) have taken out specimen stone, >

The Vale of Avoca commence crush ing on Monday next.

There is considerable damage to shippiug, through want of wharf ac commodation, during the late gale.

ANOTHER TELEGRAM.

The reef in the Caledonian cut in the lower level is only fourteen inches. It cannot be the main reef. The golden belt (specimen run) and mine improving. Looks well for Tookeys.

THE SHAKE MARKET.

MESSES. SCOTT AND Co's BEPOIJT.

Share market rather depressed. Cale donian £130, and Thames £25 10s, rising; Tokatea, £4 15s; Central Italy, 45s ; Golden Calf, 60s ; Otago, 80s. Seilers: Mary Ann ; Brunswick, 7s 6d : Cock-a- Doodle, 20s.

Mr. J. M. LRNNOX,S REPORT.

, 'J here was a decided improvement in the share market this morning. 1 sold Caledonians as low as £117 10s, but they are now selling at £135. My sales com prise : —Caledonian, £117 10s to £125j Thames, £26, £23, £24, £25; 'held: for £26 ; VI oanatairi, £5 12s 6d ; Tokatea, £4 12s 6d. Caledonian and Thames stock have an upward tendency. , ~,,.,;.;•_

MR. J. NEWMAN'S REPORT.

The market started dull, but became very active tabards noon. ; JCaledoniuir, rising from L ll7 to £130, and now held, for ii'l4o. Thames advanced from £22 to | £26; sellers £26 10s. My sales comprise —Caledonian, £120; Thames, < £24, £2& to £26; Nonpareil, £5 15s; Central Italy, £2 2s 6d to £2 6s; Moanatairi, £5 15s. ME. I. PHILLIPS* EBPOHT. The shareinarket has "beencdulll,'an|l prices of Caledonians ; an,d '-at lower rates. Afternoon price improving. Caledonians,, £120,, £121^,^124, ; £^.25 ; Thames, £24, £25, risinij; Nonpareil, £5; 15s; Moanatairi, 3s, large parcel. MEBSE3. CLARKijBBpTgRB^J &s£Offl. There has been a great improvement in the share market to-day/i especially in principal stocks. Caledonian have been aS 16w:as; £115ji bufc'-aretiio-rf- £135,' and rising; Thames, £25, £23, to £26; lokatea, £4 12s 6d ; Central'ltaly, 42s ; Coronet, Bs.

CITY WEST ELECTION.

A meeting of electors favorable to the return of Mr., Williamson po the vacant seat fdr" City West was held last evening, at the New Zea land Insurance Compahyi's,..building. There was a numerous attendance, and Mr. J. Cad man was: Toted., toithe: cWiiftJ 'ili^hl^tpatis factory accounts were received from several gentlemen present,ot tho success with which they had met in canvassing' the electorate. A deputation was elected frpui the, mttjubora of the committee to wait on'Mr.'WililanisoYi and present him with a requisition to stand, and proposers and seconders wei-e appointed for ,tlie |( npmi^atiou day. , It was, arr^a^cd^that the deputation should present the requisition at half-past two o'clock on Saturday. We .understand that .(Upwards, •of M fotii;j;huiidi;etl electors have signed the requisition. It is not expected that any opposition will bo offered'to Mr:- WilfiaVnson's'canlfidtiture?^ ™

There has bee* a terrible 'huvrickne'ln"tlie Fiji lilauds. So great-wns the force of the wind that heavy substances were blown more than a hundred miles. A ship was sailing along with a light breoze off lh,s coast of Aus tralia, when something "descended upon her deck with a dull thump. The boatswain step ped forward and picked it up. It was a piece of cut meat, weighing.. half a jjcund. The boatswaiu, ,who was iin olii ; resident of' Fiji, tasted it and prpnounce'd it Missionary. Most singular to relate, there was a rail set of false teeth imbedded in the tissue, with a grip like that of a steel trap. The boatswain examined these, and recognised them as. belonging to Mann JYleateat, a ; well inowjn- "B^jVchief. It was vallier cvklont that Uiero had been a high wind in Fiji.— American Paper. A learned clergyman was accosted in the following manner by au .praacher who despised education": .''Sir, youJiiVi^beeu to college, I suppose ?" " Yea\ sir," was the reply. "I am tliankful," rejoined the former, " that the Lord opened my mouth without any learning." " A similar event," rotorted tho clergyman, " took place In Baalam's time ; but such tilings aw of rare ofcuiToi.ce at the present day."

Atlanta, Georgia, young Lidiesaro uanmto cratio that they make their mothers pat mouiv grams ou tho dougliuals.

THE ALLEGED MURDER AT OHINEMURI.

Mr. PtCKBT, Native Agent, and Mr a i. Inspector Bullen, returned from CftlnJir; last evening, whither they had gone t,?- tigate the statements that had been mS™ to the murder of a native woman. An ;„ ** gation had been made by the Native Ar.?' 11' of the district, who nt for four dim "! heard a large number of witnesses It»*?!! appear, however, that the Haub.au part*, opposed to the Government Asse»sor& suming any jurisdiction at Ohinemuril«i said that Te Hira was the man who ouiM have held the inquiry. The Haiihaiis £A vented several witnesses from appearing bJSifc the assessors, but they offered no obstruct; Wl to the inquiries made by Mr. BuUen and wl^- Puckey. . . ua-*r.^ It appears froni the statement-irfim Whanaur the husband of the • deceJl Matonu, that on Thursday, the 2?th of Jn] he and hia wife ,were on the rangei at the hS of Hikuteia. digging-.gum.' theiiut"of =S Hauhau and his wife was close to, but tt most of the natives engaged at the enin * digging were at about-ten chains off.. Qnt?" morning of .the 27th, i;Te Htauhau sid'hiSr left to go to Te Komoto for potatoes,' inffi Whanau and the other natives left forth, gum-digging place, which was about ttromiU off. -Aboy named Heta was left not&ftfcJL Te Whanau's hut. When the latter wt3 S about sundown, he found his wife crouching by the fire, terribly cut on the face ' head, neok, :and shoulders.- gpino )0 f,.«.' wounds were long cuts as ijf by a etaM implement; other wounds are desoribedy being round, and of such a form that it v difficult to think of any weapon: which could have caused them. When asked who had inflicted the wounds, the deceased replied that she did not kno^r j that. t]be:only period ehe had seen was Hefaj who had cotrielo' fetch some gum belonging to Te Hanha(j. Some time after, she was' sitting at the door looking into the hut, putting gum~m a basket, and whilst in that ■ portion:! she was struck from behind. Several (jnuj S Te Whanau pressed his wife to telThta who hod wounded her4, but she always replied that she didnot.inow. Te Whanau went for the other natives, and to them deceased made the same statement. She lingered all that night., and died neit morning. :An axe belonging to" 'Te Hiu« hau had been found in; fern, but there were no marks of blood"upon it. Both Heta I and Te Whanau declare that they were neTet near deceased's hut, and their statementa «« borne out by other natives. -■ The whole-affair is very mysterious. Itii difficult to conceive that deceased Jcould not seethe nerson who,struck.her SQnjanyJJlojrj. when she able 'td come from the.uoo^i'lxj the fireplace, and sit dowii for bo long.*{ra the other hand, it is difficult to believe that j the. wouuds wer<? inHicted by ■ deceased her self.—Advertiser i August 24. ;

CORRESPONDENCE.

[Vfe art not responsible for our" Correspondents'. opinions.] ''■_ •' '■ • ' "W^g

To the Editor of the Evening Stab.

Sic, —Having ventured across tHe tture*- hold of public life, I suppose I must submit to what appears to'be the inevitable* result,* viz., to have my actions misjudged, my words misinterpreted, mj motives questioned, and to be attacked by anonymous writers, bat on I one point I am determined, and that is never to be dragged-'- into a newspapeKtJkmtrovewv, or to answer those who, sheltered under a norn de plume, attack me. Let this suffice once and for all. I am, however, always willing to answer any questions "or afford any infor mation to those who wish it, my place of business being quite as conveniently sitiulttal' and as well known us any newspaper offices,— I am, &c,

B. Toxig,

Queenrstreet, August 25,! 1871

It seems to be nearly impossible iriTfot York to punish-anybody if he belong* to me ruling fraternity of. roughs.,, The, omuibns£cos ductors are now said to be in league with des peradoes who enter the cars, insult women, steal watches, and beat passengers wjtij. impunity. Kecently one of those ruffiani, named'F6Bt4riinsulted'aJ young iKay-ia'ailir, 'and Mr. Putmaji, ,iBI nierchanjj standing : iatertered. Thereupon Foster waited*'till lie was getting out, and killed him by a_ bloir : from behind. By a miracle ItoslelTwai arrested, but it is doubted he will be hanged, iThe papers iflifeed pointing ou.Oready that the indictment has been so drawn up that he I can'billy.-"be obnvfc|t«d Tof mj.nriangijterqFoitjer will probably be condemned td1 aMimitied I ' period of iinprieonineiit,, and .then,-let out as »' useful agent for thejruhng iiing.^ Tk begins to be clear that nothing short of a Vigilance Committee -Will save New Y6rk^ud:'-ft(& ' greatly ;tb .be regretted tfcafr the''rongh»'4o m* kill a inbrdhanfr a day; In about #• fortßight the city would be inth'ffiiauds of iijjje respect ables, backed .i§r,^h«.;.taJ3ii(SAtW» or three judges would have been-shot, and file astound ing stateiijerit ofja." most Mpectable paper that a man who walked' dowa ' Broadway ]>ft\* gold watch-chain would take his"life*"in K» hand would be falsehood instead of an exag geration.—Spectator. The ninth annual meeting of the London and I&nciiahire £<ife. AiSuranc* CqB)P»WOVF held in London on the 18th April. *&« report stated :—" Tjhelpl'&ppaals received dnr* ing the y ar numbered 626 for £194,064; of .these 16(4, for,£4fi|,663, vere either declined or' not'completed ; and 462,'f0r £144,414, were the policies issued, giving a new premium income of £5,047 43*§n." The average of the lives assured .under all the policies .is about 37, and' the average period for which these polici* have been in force is under four years.' lhe meeting of the Fire: Company was held st Liverpool on the 19th of April. IV report showed; that-the nefci premiiiiaSifoiTiheiTeW were £123,570, and the losses £79,050. H» mc ease of business-oxar-the preceding year amounted to £18,138. Among the numerous: marriage presents re cieved by Princes* Louise, was a cushion m»a» by a native la y in Calcutta. It has. caM forth a special and courteous letter of aciiiW' ledgment iroin Colonel Ponsonby, the Queen« Private Secretary, who ' writes to say ttiatlier Royal Highness has been extremely pleased with it, and offers her best thanks to the donor for her kindness in thinking of her and seuding the presents ' . . A correspondent say* that the best thin; Mm* can be used for sore shoulders, &c., of UOlS<;** is dry earth, which he has nerer known-to■faux. He was told to used! » boy in Ireland—> between thirty and.&r.byjr<e»is ago—and sinw I then he has ahvay* used « & preference to all I balsams.- i - rt-r/1 >.■• ' ■''. . ' The^Justices'of the i'ace for the district o| Auckland are requested,,to-:^attend at tll« Police Court on Alonshy, .^he 2Sth instant, ;for thb purpose 6( eletin? a' chairman ot I petty seasious, viej Jauijj, O,'jN,eill| ,li*q->;l^*t signed. ' A novelty in attraction; offered ia a bazaar, ito entice-rtsitdH/ is uotied in the Ballarat ■ Courier. At the bazaar lid in aid of the iuntt lof St.• Jonu'sr'-Clitirch', ajdiOr's Hill, one ( ot !the prizes, was ,!>..proinij to niarry ? sans ieet, at any 4 date within tw'elvjjiiontnf.-•

•THE EVENING STAR, AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1871.



UAliJ.M. of the May Jily of London ... Bon a Venture ... All Nations Brighton Sunbeam V rale of Avoca Ballarat & Kising Sun ... .'.'. ...' Bright Smile" Brunawidj; .'.. DIVIDENDS. ?iiledonian ... riinmes

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AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c. Tma Evening. American Excelsior Minstrels, City Hall, 8. Prince of Wales Theatre, S. ' ' " Slap bang, tier a lyre are again!" 1 — Wordsworth. IN a few days will be published another and greatly enlarged series of Comicalities by the " Lunatic 3," entitled— RHYMES WITHOUT _KEASON. Words by the Idiotic Poet,. Pictures by the Insane Artist, and Yells of "taughter by the Hilarious Hauhan. vi Contents; —TherJovial Polywogsj a legend of th'd Domaiiij iJTHe'Carte de "Visits, a nmni cipal ditty; The Kiaiipomaniac, a ballad of the primeval bush V'Whqi killed the Share holder ? a nurge^y rhyme for baby brokers ; Bide a Cock Horse, a rhyme in time ; Ode to Polly Plum iJX^ice^regal Verses ; De Lunaticis Inquisitio ; Locus Sigilli ; Stanzas, in/ Strait^ ■Waistcoats, * - ' ; • ' • '- -* .. ke., | i t &®'t ■', ■ - ■ Illustrated excruciatingly and profusely. Peice One Shilling.



NOTICE! M.' jlfKlE V (Late in the employ of P. Dabby, Thistle Hotel), "T)EGS to intimate to his friends and the public generally that having taken over the t -: ' A J. .. ALEXANDER HOTEL ? . CHAPEL-STEEBT, it frill be his endeavour, by strict attention to business,and kseping the best Liquors, to merit their patronage, . . Comfortable a«commodatioh for Board and Eeaidence. TBItMS MODERATE.



RUCTION BUSINESS Th« nubscriber, in addition 'to his usual Salts at the COKNEE MAE.T r -QUEEN-STEEET, Is now prepared to CONDUCT OU T-D 0 OR' "SA LE S : Of GENERAL MERCHANDI9Z, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Commisaion advantageous to Vendors, and prompt settlement. GEOKGKH SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



TO-MORROW. The subscriber will bold, To-morrow (Saturday), at 11 o'clock, his usual Weekly Sale of T>EODTJCE, GROCERIES, ETTB -17 NITURE, WINES, SPIRITS, AND SUN DRIES. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.