SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

[vanlioe, schooner, .0 lons. Mr<": ti-aov, from Mon gonnl. Tawera, schooner, .".."» tons, Kennedy, from Poverty Bay.

DEPARTURES.

Timaru, ship, S3O tons, Shaw, for r,o)Kl»n

The ship Timaru took her departure for London at noon to-day. The schooner Ivanhoe arrived this morning from Mongonui with cattle, gum, &c.

ARRIVAL OF THE TAWERA.

The schooner Tawera, Capt. Kennedy, arrived in harbour this morning, haviVig left Poverty Bay on Monday last. She called at Tologa Bay on Tuesday, and had fine weather up. Passengers : —Mr. Richardson and 2 prisoners. Cargo :—2GO bags grass seed, 180 cases apples, J. S. Maefarlane; 43 bales wool, Brown, Campbell & Co.

COMMERCIAL.

EvuxiyG Star Office,

Friday afternoon. Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son sold at their auction mart to-day a quantity of house hold furniture, &c. The following were the prices realised : —Drawing room suite, £30 ; ■window cornices and hangings, 34s ; walnut pianoforte, £20 ; sewing rcachine?, from £7 12s 6d to £4 ; English hams, 8d per lb.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : — For Kussell and Kawakawa, per Comer an g, to day, at 3 p.m. For Waugarei, &c, per Sam3oD, this day, at 3.30 p ni. For Thames, this day, at 4 and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. For Tauranga, via Thames, this dny, at <% p.m. For Russell and Tvawakawa, per Leonidas, to day, nt 5 p.m. For Mahnrangi, Craigeburn, and Warkworlh, per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Napier and Chatham Islands, per Ocean Wave, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For-.Norfolk Island, per Zephyr, to-morrow, at

2 p.m. For Kapanga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per

Lalla ftookb, to morrow, at 5 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per Wonga Wonga, will close at this oflice, on Tuesday, 7th February, as under : —

For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United Slates of America, British, Central, and South America, British aud Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 1 p.m.'

For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1.30 p.m. ITor money oi-ders, registered, letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for the United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of six pence in addition. to the postage, will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by the mail age"nt on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

TnE following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, February 4, 1871^ — Saturday, January 28 : Messrs. A. Beetham and A. Clark. Monday, January 30 : No sitting. Tuesdajr, January 31: Messrs. T. Macffar lane and A. Beetham. Wednesday, February 1 : Messrs. Daldy and Dargaville. Thursday, February 2 : Messrs. Davis and Dilwortli. Friday, February 3 : Messrs. J. A. Grilfillan and T. B. Gillies. Saturday, February 4 : Messrs. H. GilfiUan and W. A. Graham.

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1871.

As to the attempt to introduce a reign

of terror by incendiarism being made at the present time there does not ex ist a doubt. Aiid the three conflagra tions which we have had in our midst is unmistakably to coerce the public. We do sincerely express the hope that neither the Provincial Council nor the Provincial Government will now show a craven spirit in the face of this scoundrelly conduct by evinc ing any undue haste in starting public works. No one can starve,

and the lesson should be taught that acts of violence will have a directly contrary effect to that intended, by stifling: sympathy and nerving the community to defiance. Let the de serving be relieved by the Relieving Officer and by the stonebreaking as at present provided. But if the works on the Kaipara railway are now suddenly started, a premium will be held out to the perpetration of outrage and the authorities will show themselves afraid. We would also advise that neither of the buildings burued down be erected for at least a year. There are plenty of places which can be ap propriated to kerosene storage, and the Choral Society cau make arrange ments for the City Hall for their .purposes. And it is due to the public safety, .and to tho dignity of law and order, that not one result of the burn ings should be to the benefit of tho^e who in times of depression everywhere take revenge on society, and try to, provide themselves with work by ruining property and imperilling the lives of families.

The schooner Tawora, brought up from Poverty Bay a man named Donnelly, and another who have been sentenced to 4 months imprisonementj the former for giving a false alarm, and staling thatTelvooti was about to attack the settlers at Poverty Bay

1T.M.3. Virago, with hi* Excellency the Governor, railed at Tologa Bay on Tuesday last. iiis Excellency was well received by the natives. The Virago proceeded on her voyage the same evening.

We would remind our readers not only of the North Shore, but in the city, on Monday evening next, as noticed in another column, a soiree in connection with the North .Shore Presbyterian Chur.'h will be held at Mr. Nicol's patent slip building, North Shore. As a boat will be laid on especially to suit those in the city desirous of attending, we have no doubt that there will be a very large assemblage, and from what we have learned an exceedingly enjoyable evening may be ex pected.

We have no doubt that it will afford sincere gratification to a large number to learn that the Licensing Bill, with the permissive clause in tact, and unencumbered with the stultifying clause intended to apply the principle to wholesale licenses, has passed through the Pro vincial Council. The- measure will be one fraught with the deepest interest to society, and if gradually and prudently, but effectively put in force, will do more to advance the province industrially, socially, morally, and Qnancially, than any other that has ever passed the Council.

The usual weekly parade of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers took place last evening in the Albert Barracks, under the command of Major G-ordon. The members were put through squad drill, quick and slow marching, which was very creditably done. It was announced to the members that the monthly inspection parade would take place in the Albert Barracks on Thursday next, at 6.30 p.m.

A special meeting of the City Board of Commissioners was held at ] 1 o'clock to-day, to consider the advisability of offering a reward for the discovery of incendiaries. After a discussion, it was determined to offer a reward equal in amount to that offered by the Insurance companies, which meet this after noon to consider the matter.

An interesting match yesterday came off in the Albert Barracks, and to which a large number of persons were witness. It wns not a cricket match; neither was it a rowing, a shooting, nor a wrestling match ; but it was a match of throwing " boomerangs," between Mr. Perkins of the Occidental Hotel, aud Mr. Whitley of the Fijis. The sport was certainly a novel one, and a large number of people very soon collected to witness the gyrations of the wooden missle. Perkins certainly must have been born an Australian native; on no other hypothesis can we account for the extraordinarily perfect man ner in which he " topped his boom." He sent it Hying along the ground for fifty or sixty yards ; it then sped upwards for as many feet, and finally, after performing a variety of antics in the air, it descended grace fully at the thrower's feet, to the intense astonishment and admiration of the assem blage. Mr. Whitely had, however, had too much practice with the boomerang to be caught napping, and after a prolonged con test the game was declared to be drawn.

Mr. J. A. Gilfillan offers a reward of £3 for the apprehension of one John Evans, lately of the coal mines, Kawakawa.

The annual ball in connection with the A. O.F. and 1.0.0. F., M.U. will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, on the evening of the Regatta-day.

Mr. C. F. Mitchell, intends to address his constituents on Saturday evening, in re ference to the resignation of his seat in the Executive.

Donald Sutherland gives notice of his ina bility to meet his engagements with hiß creditors.

DISASTROUS FIRE.

TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE CHORAL SOCIETY'S HALL. Anothee has been added to the now swelling list of conflagrations, so that peo ple naturally ask, "What building next ?" The beautiful Music Hall, in Symonds street, is now a heap of charred cinders —a monument to the villainy that reigns in fiendish breasts. As to its beiDg the work of a deliberate incendiary there can be no doubt. The soiree in connection with St. Paul's Church, last night, was held there, and in that happy, festive scene there was little thought of such a picture as that presented by the same | spot this morning. JS o doubt remains that the place was free from anything to cause fire on shutting up of the Hall and re freshment room. The several persons present when the doors were locked are clear on this point. It may be that the large stock of provisions remaining from the soiree, stored in the refreshment room, and intended for the Orphan Home, tempted pillage, and then the place was fired to conceal robbery. Or the burning may have resulted from mere purposeless finishness. Mr. Bandmaster McComish and his family were asleep in their residence attached to the rear of the Hall when Mrs. McComish was awakened about three o'clock this morning by the smell of burning and other indications of fire, she aroused her husband who, on going through the passage observed flames bursting into the Hall through the door connected with the re freshment room, and so rapidly did the fire swoop through the building that he had barely time to rescue his family when the whole place was wrapped in flames. The fire brigades from Newton and the city, and the police, were rapidly on the spot, but effort was useless, and from the detached position of the Hall, attention to other buildings was unneces sary. The appearanco of the firo was exceedingly grand, and the vestibule and facade standing alone for a con siderable time, fringed with blaze, pre sented a picture that in other circum stances would have been considered strikingly beautiful. The bells all over the city kept up the tolling throughout,,

and thousands of spectators stood watch ing the scene, till roof and walls were tumbled together into n. mass of burning embers. From every source we find that the soiree of the previous evening can in no way be connected with tlie conflagra tion. The only fire besides the gas in connection with the soiree was that used tor boiling water at the rear, which had been thoroughly quenched, and which even had it continued burniug could not have caused the fire which first broke out at the opposite end of the building. The gas-lights had all been carefully extin guished, and the supply shut off at the meter. From one cause only can it have originated—the wilful firing of the re freshment-room.

We regret to learn the serious losses that have resulted. The building itself was insured for £1500, full cost of erec tion ; but all the contents are lost to the several owners. The society have lost tkeir library and music, valued at £300 or £400, and which can not be replaced for a long time ; so that all concerts for the time must be sus pended. rJhej have lost two double bass violins, value £15. Mr. Fenton (the Vice-President of the Society), has lost a piano, value £50, a violoncello, and a tenor violin well known to all frequenters of the Society's concerts, and for which H. B. H. the Duke of Edinburgh had offered £50.

Mr. McComisb, with tlie exception of a watch and two cornets saved by Mr. Provo, lost all his furniture and effects, his family barely escaping in a state of half undress. Mr. Joseph Brown, con ductor, lost a silver-mounted baton, mu sic, &c, Mr. H. Brown, a double base, value £15. Mr. Bonnington lost one violin, a very expensive instrument, lent by him to Mr. Jones for the soiree. Mr. Probert lost four dozen china cups, plates, &c, also lent. Mrs. Brett lost a bos con taining various articles of plate, linen, &c, left after the soiree. Mrs. Dr.Tassell al?o lost a silver service and china. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. JPyson, and Mrs. Hughes, had removed their property, and did not lose anything as currently reported. Colonel Balneavis lost a very valuable violin that had not been out of his possession more than twice in thirty years. Mr. Harker lost a valuable violoincello. St. Matthew's school lost four large tables. Her. Mr. Edger lost cloak, carpets, books, &c, belonging to the chapel, and au harmonium, value £40. Mr. Edger has been singularly unfortunate, having been burnt out equally suddenly a few years since, at Kaipara, where he lost everything. Wo regret to record the loss of the magnificent drop scene, repre senting Windsor Castle, presented to the Society by his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and valued at £100. But the heaviest loser of nil is Mr. John Cop land, who is a loser to the extent of about £30<), none of which is covered by in surance. We learn that Mr. Fen ton's piano, as well as his other instru ments, were covered by a policy in the jS'cw Zealand Insurance Company's office, which office is interested altogether to the extent of £1600. Of course, the enquiry which will bo held regarding the origin of Ibis as well as the other fires will elicit further items of information. But we think it will only confirm the im pression now so general, that the fire was the result of deliberate arson.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

In the Provincial Council, yesterday, a motion for making changes in the Turn pike Act was lost. An address was carried asking that a person be sent to arrange for the erection of bridges at Purapura, Maungatete, and Waicui, and the forma tion ot the road to Victoria Talley. Mr. Philips was added to the Library Com mittee. A Select Committee was ap pointed to consider the best way of laying out the Albert Barracks Keserve. The Hospital Bill was advanced in committee. The Mount St. John Bill was read a third time and passed. The Appropriation Bill was also read a third time and passed, as was the Highways Bill. The Licensing Bill was recommitted, and. on the motion of Mr. May, the clause making the permissive principle apply to wholesale licenses was rescinded, and the bill read a third time and passed. The Harbour Board Bill was finished in committee, reported, and tbe third reading fixed for to-day. Messages were read from His Honor, introducing the Registration of Boards Bill, Sheep Act Amendment Bill, and Grahamstown Fire rate Bill, which were read a first time, and the second reading fixed for to-day. The subject of the small railway at the Kawakawa mines was referred to a select committee, and the Council ad journed at 11 p.m.

TO-DAF.

The notice paper having been cleared of most of the important business, the prin cipal business for to-day is the Education Bill, Harbour Board Bill, Hospital Bill, and the resolutions as to the railways to be recommended to the General Govern ment. It is possible that the business of the session maybe to-day brought to a close.

THEATRE ROYAL.

This place of amusement was well at tended last evening, when the play of "Alice Gray, or the Moral 13rand," was produced. Mrs. Walter Hill su&taiued the character of Alice Gray with groat taste. Mr. Ryan, as Cadger Collins the Highwayman, played in a very creditable manner. The Bellringers concluded the entertainment. This evening the Lanca shire Bellriugers .will take their first benefit, and we hope to see a crowded house.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

[from otju own correspondent.]

THE THAMES.

THIS DAT

THE OHINEMUEI MAIL QUESTION.

MINING NEWS

G-EAHAMSTOWN, 3 p.m. The Ohinemuri mail is to be allowed to pass, pending a native meeting at Piako on the subject. The dispute between the Cock-a- Doodle and the California claims has been settled out of Court, the former to paj tribute on crushing.

THE WAIKATO.

NOMINATION OE MESSES. Me PHEESON AND KIEKWOOD.

Newcastle, 2 p.in

At the nomination to-day Messrs. McPherson and Kirk-wood were nomi nated. The show of hands being in favor of Mr. Kirkwood. Mr. McPher son demanded a poll.

SHOTOVER. No. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders was held this forenoon, Arhen the Direc tors' report andbalance sheet for the six months'ending 31st December,slß7O, were read, and adopted unanimously. It ap peared that, after providing for all outstanding accounts, a balance remains to the credit of the Company of £2,252 19s. 2d.

The mine manager's|report was also read, and satisfaction was expressed at the increased economy and efficiency of mining operations under the present management. During the six months there have been crushed 7663 tons of stone, producing 5940 ounces of gold, or an average of 15 dwts. 12 grs. per ton, the whole of which has come from surface workings.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, Friday.

[Before Thomas Eeckhani, Esq., E.M.] iTUDGJIEXTS FOR PtAlNTrFF3.—Cromwell V. MoLellan, £18 ; Trial v. T. Chiller, £1 2s 2id ; Jonson v. John A. ltussell; Wynn v. McGre gor, £;i. Cases Adjottened.—Baker t. J. Joues ; ditto v. Bruce ; Trustees of Dudley v. J. Lynch ; North Island Gold Mining Company v. Burtt. (The judgment in this case was still further adjourned on the application of counsel.

Coojibes and Johnson t. T.L. Bewbtthv. —This was an unsatisfied judgment. —On the application of counsel, the Court ordered a warrant to issue if tbe money was not paid by Monday next. — Mr. Hill appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Rees for the defence. Depended Cases.—R.Cameron v. F.Titnesa. —This was a claim of £7 for board and lodg ing. Mr. Wynn for tbe defendant. The case was a peculiar one. The plaintiff claimed for the keep of a young -woman who was confined at his place. He kept her and the child for seven weeks. The defendant was the putative father of the child by his own confession. He declined, however, to pay moie than £3 10s. Defendant was in Court, and had a broad grin on his face throughout the proceedings. His Honor made him stand up and gave him a most scathing lecture upon the immo rality and heartlessness of his conduct. Ulti mately it was agreed to adjourn the case in orcer to see if any settlement could be come to. ■

Tuttt V. WniSKEß.—This was a claim for £B.—Mr. Beveridge for the plaintiff.—Mr. Wynn for the defendant.—This was a dis puted case about the ownership of a horse. Judgment was given for the defendant. . Tuoan v. Lynch. — Mr. Kees for the plaintiff.—Mr. Wynn for the defendant.—The action was to recover the amount of £10 7s. 6d. for the sale of a cow. Witness having been examined, judgment was passed for the plaintiff. [Left sitting.]

POLICE COURT.—Friday.

[Before J. Baber and H. D. Morpeth, Esqs., Justices.] Drunkenness. — Three persons were punished in the usual way for drunkenness. Stealing- froh a Dwelling.—John Colnne was charged by John Chase "with hav ing stolen from his tent at Woikomiti, en or about the 16th inst., various articles, valued,. ■t'l 15s 7d.—John Chase deposed that on the day in question he left hi 3 tent closed and /on entering in the evening found (lie dooivtfpen and the boy standing outside. Missed various articles enumerated. Nextday wentto Thomas's store and received the bag which was stolen from him. The land on which he was digging was in his charge.—Jane Thomas, wife of John Thomas, deposed: I remember the pro secutor coming to our store, inquiring if a boy had sold gum. Told him that two boys had been there that morning, and sold about 20 lbs. I had paid them for it. Gave a bag like that produced. I had got it from the boys that morning. I said to Chase that ene of the boys was like the lad mentioned by him. Dc not know the prisoner. Said to Detective Ternahan that if I did not know the boy I woiild not identify him. I also told him I would not attend the Court. Ido not know that 1 ever s*w the prisoner before. This deponent was evidently a very reluctant witness.—Prosecutor re-called, related again the interview between him and last witness. —The case was dismissed.

CITY BOARD.

SPECIAL MEETING.—THIS DAY. The Chairman stated the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the advisability of offering a reward lor the discovery of the origin of the fire at the kerosene store in Mechanics' Bay, and whether it would be desirable to join, with the Insurance Companies in offering a reward.—lt was stated that, probably, the Insurance Companies would offer a reward, and the City Board were competent to do the same. — Mr. Staines objected to a reward being offered until an inquest had been held.— Mr. Atkins remarked that (his case was very different from the fact that neither the store or its contents were insured.— Mr. George was of opinion, that the Board had not met too soon in the matter, and recommended that the reward be taken from the money received feoni the Dangerous Goods Act.—A motion was passed to co-operate with the isnurance companies. It was considered desirable by the mem bers of the Board to bring under the no tice of Mis Honor the Superintendent the small police force on duty at night. Messrs. Staines and Atkins spoke in fa vour of having a special constabulary force established. It was finally agreed that a deputation, consisting of the Chairman, Messrs. Smart, Atkins, and George, wait on His Honor in reference to this and other matters.

SOIREE AT THE MUSIC HALL.

Last evening the annual soiree in connec tion with St. Paul's Sunday School was held at the Symonds-street Music Hall. Between two hundred and three hundred persons sat down to a very excellent tea at half-past six o'clock. There were no less than fourteen tables ranged down the room, and these were presided orer by the following ladies : Mrs. Whitaker, Miss Coafes, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Payne, Mrs, Lewis, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Dyson, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Fenton, Miss Lysnar, Miss Flower, Mrs. Brett, Mrs. Tassell, and Mrs. Watling. Besides being presided over, the tables were furnished by the above-mentioned ladies with great liberality, and to these great thanks are due, as well as to all of those who contributed in any way to the supply. _ Mr. Copland deserves special mention for kindly providing the crockery, tables, &c. The Rev. M. Nelson occupied the chair. — After tea, Mr. Hammond, Superinten dent of the Sunday-school, read a statement of the progress of the school during the past year, from ■which it appeared that there was great cause for congi-atulation. The report was not formally seconded or adopted.—The musical portion of the evening was divided into two portions, and the only fault, if fault it were, was, that the entertainment was too prolonged. —Before coi_nmencing the second parr, the Rev. Mr. Xelsou came forward, and said that at a meeting of the Vestry, after the retirement of Mr. H. Lewis from the position of Churchwarden, it. was resolved that an address should be drawn up and presented to him on the first favorable opportunity. The present was considered a very fitting time. It was true the testimonial was not a very valuable one, but it was, at least, expressive of the good feeling entertained towards Mr. Lewis by his fellow parishioners, who were certainly under deep obligations to him. They must excuse Mr. Lewis from making any reply, on account of the state of his health, which did not allow of his speaking in public. Mr. Nelson then concluded his remarks amidst loud and prolonged applause. The following Js a copy of the address, which was \ery handsomely illuminated by Mr. Thos. Hall : — " Dear sir, —The minister aad parishioners of St. Paul's, Aucklaud, desire, on the occasion of your retirement from the office of chair man, to convey lo you the expression of the high esteem in which you are personally held by by them, and to place upon record their sense of the deep obligation they are under to you for the very valuable services rendered to the parish in discharge of the duties of a position which you have for a long period of nine years so ably and honorably Jilled. —Signed on behalf of all, Chas. M. Nelson, Incumbent St. Paul's, Auckland, Jauuary 20lh, 1871."— The musical portion of the pvogramme was then proceeded with. The follow ing is the complete programme : —Overture, " Tancredi;" Tramp Chorus ; song, " You and I," Mr. Newbury ; trio, " Blow gentle gales," Mrs. Flower, Miss Coates, and Mr. Brett ; reading, by Rev. C. M. Nelson ; song, "Fisherman's Daughter," Madame Moller; part song, "Reineinbranee;" song, "England," composed for occasion by Mr. Livingstone ; overture, " Maseniello ;" duet, " Gipsey Countess," Miss Coates and Mr. Brett ; pianoforte solo; reading, by Mr. Tinne ; trio, " Mynheer Yon Dunck ;" comic song, Mr. Hampton; part song, " Sweet and low;" '• God Save the Queen." The whole .evening was very pleasantly passed, and as we said before, the only fault was that the peaformance was somewhat prolonged. We should not' omit to nieritiou that to Mr. Livingstone, who ably presided at the piano, much oj^the success of the performance was due, .jid to all those ladies and gentlemen who/so kindly gave their services, we have been requesle.l to convey the best thanks of those connected with the Sunday-school.

AUCKLAND REGATTA CLUB.

A meeting of the committee of the Auckland Regatta Club was held last evening-, at the Club-room, Thames Hotel. Yon der Heyde, Esq., iv the chair. It was resolved that all yachts in the third race, having centre boards, shall have them sealed up or down, at the option of the owners. Mr. Yon der Heyde informed the meeting that the Superinten dent hud consented to allow the committee to enclose in the end of the Queen-street wharf for the Regatta day, in the event, of there be ing no vessel available as flagship. It was resolved that should no vessel arrive suitable for a flagship, by 9 a.m., on Saturday moiling, that seats, &c, shall be erected on "the wharf for the use of the members of the club. Any persons who are subscribers to the Regatta Club, to the extent of £1, will bo entitled to addmittanee to the enclosed space, or on board the flagship in the event of there being one. To-morrow night, from 7 till 10, the committee will be in attendance, at the club room, to receive the entries for the Re gatta, &c.

RAISING OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

It is with no litfclo pleasure vre announce th successful raising of thi3 noble ship. D ur j ■Wednesday night and throughout jeßterds"^ Messrs. Niccol and thair gang of men sisted by Captain Ash by and bis crew, trJ' engaged working at the puqjps, keeping th* water as low as possible. It was found, hm* ever, that the appliances on board were not sufficient to float her before the flood eet i n agaiu, and Captain Asbby at once accepted the proposal of Mr. Greorge Ellis and Mean* Fraser and Tinne, to assist in the operations' Some time was occupied in placing the centri fugal pump on board, and it was after {fi Te o'clock before the pumps were in good^workino order. At this time tile tide was'making fast, and some doubts were entertained as ft whether she would float that tide. The centrifugal however did its work well, aada{ about 6 p.m. was throwing out about one:t©fl;. of water per minute, or reducing tue depth fe' the hold about sixteen inches an i hour. At 7 o'clock the water was considerably duced, and the knowing ones felt satisfied gfo, would very shortly float. At S p.m., half-tide, » the vessel began to rise aft, and in a very short time Captain Burgees, _ who had been working hard for two nights, ran out a line, and swung her stern on to the bank. A few minutes longer and tin j vessel was afloat. Another warp »m I then taken to the wharf, and the anchor,. ■ being lifted the City was brought into he'iip old berth at the outer T, to the great satii. 2 faction of all interested. We may mention that Captain Fairchild, with his customary • forethought, had steam up and everything ready in case his assistance was required, When the vessel was brought alongside, the pump, which had done so much service, was kept going. Early this morning Mr. P. Combes and his men eet to work, and at the time we go to press a large quantity of the cargo has been discharged.

THI EVENING STAR, JANUARY 27, 1871.



WANTED— The public to know tfi»t PRINTING- of every description « I executed at the Evening- Stab Office, with 1 neatness and despatch. WANTED —A Good General Servant.- I Apply to Mrs. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson- street, between the hours of 10 and 12. WANTED— An Experienced HOUSE MAID.—AppIy at the office of this paper. WANTED, by a Young Lady, an En gagement as Governess : country pre1 ferred. Good testimonials.—Address "Lei,'- ( oflice of this paper. ■VTTANTED— Twenty Experienced COAL MINEES, for the Collingwood (Nelson) Colliery.—Apply to the Manager, at the Mine. WANTED, TWO or three BOYS to run the Evbsiso Stab. Good boys can earn from Isifo,§ 25s a week. LOST— A Small Gold Trunk LOCKET ii;- Wyndham-street or Queen-street. TkejJ finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Mn,|^ Seniob's, Albert-street. WATSON'S BOOT & SHOE FACTOBIjf; (top op shobtland-stbebt). EVERY description of Ladies' and Q-ent'i Boots. Repairs promptly executed. ■p : - THREE POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS a "Warrant Las been issued h Mm for the apprehension of JOHN H. EVANS, I |: Coal Miner, from the Kawakawa Mine, paw | ger to Auckland per ' Leonidas :' The«boH reward will be paid to any pei-3on who will ;,. give such information to the police as -wiUleW to his apprehension. J. A. GILFILLAtf, j ! Secretary Bay of Islands Coal Co. (Limited). | 7, Queen-street, Auckland, January 26, 1871. CRBMORNE ANNIVERSAinr,?! MONDAY, 30th JANUARY, 1871. J. BOULTER, PROPRIETOR, pi HAND SWIMMING & ©lV2j-: VX MATCHES at the Auckland Salt-wa« rfJ(, Breakwater. The following Prizes will be, 0B!!S« competition on MONDAY, the 30tli inst-i»»j£ ■ permitting. The first race to commence at !.»> ; sharp. ~ j-rfi' ! Ist—Swimming; boys under 12 years; '"^iM yards; entry, 0d; first prize, l. r>s: secon^p 7s 6d. ■ xms\ 2nd-Swimming; boys under 10 years; «r$ 100 yards; entry, Is; first prize, J»». prize, Ins. rds'^'i 3rd—Swimming; all ages; distance, 150 y»" j 2s; first prize, 40s; second prize, 20s;, iojjH* 4th-Diving Longest Distance; boysuaaei* < entry, Cd; prize, 10s. , »» 16?*** sth-Diving Longest Distance; boys under* entry, Is; prize, 15s. , cn ttyr 6th - Diving Longest Distance; all ages, prize, 20s. . on- ■ 7th—Diving for Plate; entry, Is; P^Vrvliej';o1 * Bth- Walking a Greasy Polo for a1- at ' j to all comers; three to start or iioracc. ifi , Admittance to the Batta^ J