The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 308.]

AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NOKTH SHOEE PERKY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. •LALLA EOOKBL* From From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7 0 am. 730 a.m. For Auckland 8*.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 980 a 10.0 „ H-30 „ 10.30 ,> 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.40 „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ 12.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. 1.30 „ 20 „ 2.30 „ 30 „ IFroniAuckland S3O „ 415 ~ i 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 530 „ 415 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ I At low spring tides the old wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat, from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mitndle, will leave— Fob Whanoabei Every Friday. Leaves Whangarei fob Auckland Every Saturday. Foe T attban&a Tuesday next, at noon. Leayes Tattbanga fob Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEOKGE 1 HORN'S, Jto., Agent, Shortland-street; or, E. CAF*LER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. FOR TARANAKI, WANGANUI, AND WELLINGTON. Forwarding Passengers to West Coast Port 3. THE s.s. 'STORMBIRD,' P. Doyle, Commander, from Manukau, on THURSDAY J*EXT, sth inst., at 10 a.m. For Freight or Passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. BAKNEy, Onehunga. T7l O R SYDNEY. CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader •CONSTANCE' will sail oa SATURDAY next, 7th January 1871. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MaCFaRLANE. Tji O E LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trador * COUNTESS OP KINI'OBE.' Leaves on the sth January, 1871. She has-accomodation for'three Baloon passengers only. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. TjiOß LONDON DIRECT. rJ?he fine new composite Clipper Ship __lfalTY OP AUCKLAND/ L K/ r- y register, William Ashby, Esq., | ..gander, having just made one of the • '-7^--voyages from London, will receive 9>tf6i!2^i despatch. L "!•; is fitted with every modern improve j. merit, and offers more than usual inducement I to all classes of passengers. I For freight or passage apply to I CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., fk - Agents. Hj. High-street, Auckland, *.v December 12,1870.



SAN FRANCISCO, AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN M*lfj LINE OF STEAM PACKETS, Under Contract with the Government of New Zealand for a Monthly Service, carrying tbe European & American Mails. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OP MELBOURNE,' IjSSO tons, H. Ghatngeb. Esq., Commander, TV-ill leave the Queen street VVliarf, parrying the English Ma 1. at 2 p.m , on SATURDAY, the 7th January, 1871. For full particulars of the throtigh route, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Auckland, December 24, 1870. A USTRALASIAN STEAM NAYIGA- J\. TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies). The s. s. 'WONGA WONGA,' due on the 11th January, 1871. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of Ban Francisco having entered into a contract vith the Honorable the Postmaster-Gt-neral of New Zealand for tbe conveyance of Maila between Man Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Port Chalmers, and vice versa, the dates of sailing »7ill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an 2 from Auckland on the 7th of every month, I com mence from Port Chalmers on the lßt of April next. The Service will be performs! by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the < N E B R A S X A,' 2143 Tons Register, ' N E V A D A, 5 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 18G5, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Llojds. For Passenger accomir.oclatioa these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been -made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent Hues of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. Firsc-dass fare, from all ports iv New Zealand to England, including the use of the celebrated Silvc-r Palace Cars over the American Coniinerit, will not exceed £sb. Second and third-class passengers will be taken at proportionately low rates. Return tickets at v reduced rale will be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations called at. The contract time between San. Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire (o proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this, the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chkf for New Zealand afc Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line ; DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870.



TO EXCURSIONISTS. ASTKAMER can be obtained at any time, on the shortest notice, prepared to take excursionists to any place in the har bour, on application to HOLMES BROS., North Shore. AMAZING PACT! o£lo,ooo ■WOBTK OF BOOTS & SHOES NOW SACRIFICING FOE ONE MONTH, AT T. ELLISON'S. T ELLISON has determined—on account , of the great depression that prevails, and in order to meet sueh —to hold a GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, at such enormous low prices never bi ijro heard of in Auckland : — 5,000 Pairs Ladies' Kid Boots, from 5 0 per pair 500 Pairs Men's Elastic sido Boois, from 9 0 per pair 500 Pairs ttulf-Wellingtons, from ... ... -..12 0 per pair 200 Pairs Men's Bluchcrc, from ... ... ... 5 6 per pair 5,000 Piiirs Assorted Children's Boots, from 1 G per pah- Ball Boots—\\ hite Kid and Marsalla reduced 25 per cent. T. ELLISON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER. 78, QUEEN-STREET, Next door to F. H. LEWIS3ON. N.B.—All description of Boots and Shoes made 1 o order on the premises, at the bhoktkst notice by first-class Workmen, at EQUALLY LOW PBtCES. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MAEINEIiS. ROLL UP, and see your old friend JAMES, at No. 2 West Queen-street, »ho has commenced business as FAMILY BU rCHKR. Families and shipping supplied on the most reasonable terms by J. JAMES, late Harbour- Master at Kaipara. Give your old friend a trial. Note the address :— JOHN JAMES, Lower Queen-street. EDUCATIONAL. WELLING OV ACADEMY, HEPBURff- STEEET, FREEMAN'S BAY. SCHOLASTIC DUTIES will be RE SUME on MONDAY, 9th January, 1871, in the above new and commodious Academy. An KVENING CLASS, in connexion w<th *he above, will be OPENED every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, at half-past seven o'clock, closing at nine. Navigation taught in all its branches. T. J. PENNALL, Principal, Late of Sheridan-street Academy. BfOTICE OF REMOVAL. HERBERT H." SMITH, Patent Portable, Smoke-consuming Oven Maker, has KiiMOVED to those more convenient pre mises at the back of Mr. J. C. Moekin's, Grocer, and opposite Mr. J. Jiotjt's Store. Persons applying at Mr. J. C. Morrin's will be shown through. N.B. —All kinds of Ovens made and re paired Gas-fitting and Spouting fixed, and Machinery repaired. BILLIARDS. f>( ENTLKMEN wishing for a qniet Game \Jf should visit th- Billiard Room attached, to the VI TOi.IA HOTEL, Victoria-street. FH. LEWISSON has received a new . MAOHINE for nuttinn tobacco, it cuts as fine as English Shag, cannot be beat tor cigarettes.



OAS II PALACE. :■ The {treat secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of. and call it. absurd ; jN ow the mystery I'll reveal, and lime will soon prove What. I advertise is trut'<, and the whole truth, by Jove ! Make your way to the CASH P 'LACK, and there you 11 soon find That, quality and c eapness are fnirly combined ; IVom a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; W c defy co petition, 'c"S we don't gve any tick. Po i/ our li«t of priors ynu will for a moment, peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I wi'l give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christinas, to the Poor Alan's Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALaCE Is it possible to buy a large bai- of Soap for 7d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? 1 3 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint? * ' Yes 5 at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen hack for Is 6d ? F J b Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for lid ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? F ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d? * * l Yes; tit the CA c Ty PALACE Is it possible to buy Meat Dishe3 from 6d each ? v J Yb ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s 6d per dozen ? 1 " Yes; at <c CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy Dinner Pliites at 3s 6d per dozen ? c Ye? ; ni .he CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? J Yer ;. at the CASH PALACE Is ft possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6J per dozen ? 1 ' ttb * ? jat the CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s? * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy tootl Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at thr CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s Gi doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy While & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6tl uoz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy cood Colouiul Cheese for 6J lb ? v J h Ye, 5 at the CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy good Tweed, all woo!, for Is 4d per yard ? ' Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Ii it possible to buy iro-jd lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pickles for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; afc the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy 1 lb Cocoa and Chocolate for Is Gd ? Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2* 6d per set ? V cs; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d perlb ? Yes ; nt the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bot t les at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoos at 9d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? Yes : at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? . Yes ; at the CASH PALACE fa it possible to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s ea h ? Yes ; at the CASU PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d psr bottle ? Yes ; at the CA3U PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee afc Is per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to make Chaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN T)EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it in possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale Buyers. NOTE THE ADDRESS— O A. S H J? A L A O "G QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's "Fancy Bazaar^ and three doors above Jjoygie, the Butcher.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE * BETAIL WINE AND &PHtIT"~ STORE. OTJE-ENu:ST RE ET, . TWO DOUS3 FEOil ' WELLESLEY-STKEET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PHE MI*\E3: —London and Pjmouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old loin. Old Jamaica Rum," Jainieson's Pure Mall; Dublin Whiskey, .)• unville's Old Irish \\ hi Key, Greenless & Calrt well's Campbehion \\ hiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Biandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or42a per dozen, assorted ; half-bottlesj 2s. Maxell's or Hennessey's case "| . Brandy ... -. 5 fi |Jj Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 4 61 o Eernavd's.caseOldTom ... ... 4 fi ,'« Gin, JOKZ ... 5 0| S Ditto (small) ... 3 0J Wines— Per botfc c. Per dozen. E. d. c. d. Amontillado Sherry ... 5 0 ... GO 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 ... 5 0 ... 69 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and 5-.lurry ... 2 0 , . • No. 2 Champagne... : ...6, 0 ••■'■"■'•■ No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Clar3t 4 0 case 86 0 Ginger Wine 8 0 All Cordials ...... 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 .. Biood &Dawßon'sSiout ... 1 3_.. ; 14 0 Tennant's & Bias's Ale ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle.pntsl 0 ... 11 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & BETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOBE, CORNER OF SYMOtfib-STIOSEL 1 AND KAIIAN^-AUAPEEUAD. PRIVATE ENTEANCE : SYMOND STKEEI. LIST OF PRICESj - ■ SriRITS AND WINE 3 BOTTLED .ON Tn.K Pebmises. MAETELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRAND Y, 4s. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. „: ..._;■ 7 ■"■•"• '" •• !Martell and Hennessey's Dailc Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Ca'mubelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6J. per battle ; small-bottle, Us. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle ; small botlle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Wliisl- ey, 4w nricl 4s. 6d. per bottle; small boitle, 22^ Bum, 3s. per bottle ; siitull b'oitled, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Huni, 4>. p« r botlle. Amontillado Shern , bs. per bottle ; 6 s. per dozen Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s pcl1 bot tle; 445. per dozen; snnili b- ti Ic*, 2a. Old Tawny Port, 5.«. per bottle ; 5Ss per dozuu. Port \\ "me (very ouperior), 45." per hot lie ; 44-. per dozen ; small boitlcs, t!i, Poit and Sherry Wive, 33. per bottle; 3-Jid. per doz«in. Ix Cask— Gen pink Brands. Hennessey's, Ma tell's, uud lime & Co.'s ss. Od. per botilo. Three Daj.'gpr Absopiuted Vineyard Brandy, op. ycr buttle. Geneva, J.U.K..Z., 4n. G '.. per bottJe. Geucva, J.D.K.Z (emull)i 3* per buttle. • Old Tom, 4s. 0.1 per befcile. Dunviiie's Whiskry, 4s. Od. per bottle. Cliftinpuin^ (,\o. 2), 6s. p"er boi.tle. Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 3(w. per dozen. English Qin«iT Wine, St. per bottle •30s. per dozen. TowiistMid's Sars-aptiHlla, ss. pjpr botlle. Auslrnliiin ' Wine,.,3s. (id. and 4s. per . bottle (8 diu'eivnt brands). Ale and l Joitefj London and Dublin « bottled, 15.,3 d, pirbo'.ilo; I4a. : pvr dozen. Tf-rms :—SrsxoxJA-. Cash.—No- Exception. SAht t E Jt; .;E Y.I^S'ON, PKOFBJ£XdR.