SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND. | ARRIVALS. Comorang, p.s., Chrisp, from Bay of Islands. W. C. Wentworth, barbie, McDonald, from Mci- Taur'anga, schooner, 80 tons, Moller, from Tau r*Dulce of Edinburgh, p.s., Farquhar, from Wangarei. Three Sisters, cntter. from Great Barrier. Hero, outter, Moller, from Tauranga.

DEPARTURES.

Golden Isle, schooner, for Russell. Wellington, s.s., Kennedy, for Southern Ports.

SUNSET.—This evening, 6.10. HIGH WATER.—This evening, 8,

STEAMERS FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Royal Alfred, 5 o'clock Enterprise, 10 o'clock.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London. —Alexandra™ and Excelsior, early. JIONOXUXTT —Nebraska, August 10. SoITKEEN Pop.T3—Wellington, 31st inst.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, p.s., from Sydney. Co-Ahead, s.s., from Tavanaki. Countess of Kintore, ship, from London. Alice, barque, from London. . East Lothian, barque, from New York via

Sydney. . Kate, osrque, from Sydney /.lice Cameron, barque, from Sydney. \V. C. W entwortb, barque, from Melbourne. Jonefc-Dnlglcish, barque, from Newcastle. Saucy Lass, schooner, from Lyttelton. Entry, ffliooner, from Kaiapoi. Colonist, schooner, from Kaipara. Aurora, schooner, from Knipnra.

VESSELS IN HARBOUR

Kerva, is., laid up. Summon, p.s., laid-up. AlnsA'Mlrin*, ship, from London, L. D

Nathan & Co., agents. F.\t.e!.■■iir, ship, from London. —Brown.

Campbell Ac Co , ngen'.s. Albion, "jerque, from Russell, L. D. Nathan

and Co , agents. Na froba, schooner, from Fijis.—J. 8. Mac-

ftr'nue, agent,

EXPORTS

"Per s.°. Wellington, for Southern ports : For Tnrannki— 2 cases, 1 cask, order ; 15 pack «gf>s iuiidvi'9, Vcalo ; 1 bale paper, Westley ; 1 Z.ifp riranery, Hone well ; 3 trunks boots, Cunningham;, 2 cas-es, Ford; 1 cose fruit, Coleshy; 15 package?, Wells ; 6 packages sundries, C. Callaghnn ; 6 ditto, C. Cnllaghan ; 2 hhcls. beer, order ; 20 [jnckages sundries, J.II; 1 case ditto, Rnell ; 1 ditto ditto, Jfniiphries ; 1 truss, Young ; 1 box, Wright. For Nelson—l parcel, Byers; 1 package ]i eil.ev, order ; 1 box, Kelly ; 1 parcel, Curtis ; 2 fuses, Flliott; 1 box, Badlcy ; 2 packages tashrs, 12 doors, Curtis, Bros. For Picton—l hale leather, Wriglev; 1 roll ditto, Melfnrd. For Wellington—l parcel, Bank of New Zea- J-oirl : 1 rr.se plants, Harrison; 147 trunks boots, order.

ARRIVAL OF THE COMERANG.

Tho p.s. Corr.erang Csptain Chrisp, arrived from the Bay of Islands this morning, with 89 tons coal, 13 tons gum, and a quantity of sundri. s. Passeng -rJ>.—Messrs. Stevenson, Greenanay, Martin, Cotton, Captain Hall, and two in the steerage:

The schooner Tauranga and the cutter Hero arrived in harbour this morning from

Tauranga.' Tho p.s. Duke of Edinburgh arrived from Wangarei this afternoon with a cargo of settlers' produce. • The following vessels were loading; coals nt Rasseil when the Comerang sailed : —Clio, Maud, and Eagle. The s.s. Wellington, A. Kennedy, com mander, loft the wharf this morning for Southern ports, with the following passengers : —Mr. Hay' and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Hook, Miss Thompson, Captain Carey, Miss Cox, Messrs. Matthews, Levi, Joel, Harrison, Gillies, Tame, Veal, Rabins, Ellis, Jones, Samuels, Seymour, Camell, and Raine. The cutter Flora McDonald cleared for RaglaD to-day with the following passengers : —Mrs. Vause, Mrs. A'cDonald, Poull, Stub bins. Phillips, Luse, Chirk. Cargo :40 haTi-s flax, 15 boles tow, 40 sacks bacon, 4 box. -4 bacon, 9 pigs, 4 casks pork, 2 boxes bifcun, 12 pigs, 4 kits, 1 bag bacon, 3 kits bacon, B»rnes; 1 eosk, 1 box, 5 sacks bacon, 2 boxes Kumlries, Vause. —A. Barnes, agent.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS LIST.

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

THE MAILS.

Mails wiU closq as undier :— - ' -■' - For Thames, this day, at 4.30, and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 10 30 a.m., and 4.30 p.m. For -Wanganili, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. Late letters and telegiams for transmission from the Wanganui station will be received at this office till 9 30 a.m., and at Onehunga till 10.30 a.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Lalla Rookh, to-morrow, at

at 10.30 a.m. For Tairua, per Janet Gray, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Uusgell, etc., per Duke of Edinburgh, to-morrow,

at 3 p.m. ...... t> _i For Tauranga, papier, and the Southern Province*, per 8.8. Lord ABhley, on Saturday, 6th instant, at 5 P-m- . , -XT Mail* for the undermentioned places, per p.s. .Ne braska, will close at this office on Thursday, 10th of August, as follows :— ' ' For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 10.80 a.m. For United Kingdom via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m For money orders and registered letters, at 9.30 a.m. For newspapers, at 9 a.m. Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d In addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing.

BIRTHS.

OARTJB.—On July 31st, at Seafteld View, the wife of Bdward Carte, Esq., of a son, _ ~ ' Kisslino.—On the Ist August, 1871, at St. Stephen s Road, Parnell, Mrs. G. Schwartz Klsßling of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Oawlkb—Renwick—On the 28th July, 187J,by special licence, at Wellington, Charles Edward Gawler, eldest son to Wm. Gawler, to Mary Ann, second daughter of John Renwick, both of Auckland. Home papers please copy.

Out in lowa, fishing parties of 20 or 40 couples take along a brass band to play on one side of the stream and drive the fish to the hooks on the other.

The Evening Star.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 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 desire to offer our very sincere congratulations to the shareholders of the Nonpareil Gold Mining Company. They have made a complete sweep of the 'Board of Directors, and therein have conferred a public benefit for which they are deserving of public re cognition and thanks. Not that the Nonpareil Directors were anything worse than other directors, and in this consists the public character of the benefit that has been conferred. If the Nonpareil Directors were excep tionally bad, and had been exception ally distinguished for actions not above board in connection with the working of the mine,, then in sweeping out their own Augean stables, the share holders would have conferred a benefit rather upon themselves than on the public. But the Nonpareil Directors, so far as we have known, have been even respectable,aass s directors go; they have not been publicly charged with holding back returns, and then rushing them so as to bear and bull the market ; the indict ment has not been laid against them that they were in league with the mining manager, and: used their privileged information so as to guide their actions on 'Change; in fact they were not iharged with in structing the miuing manager in ways cf dishonesty towards the outside public ; which he should be sure to practice for his own benefit in his dealings with specimens, and as be tween him and his employers ; a prac tice which is exceedingly common in othor mines. Not one of these grave charges was laid against the directors ; and herein consists, as we have said, the public value' of the lesson taught. The shareholders had their own thoughts on things. A vague unde finable idea that there was tiddley winking somewhere-. They had in deed the evidence that there had been specimen stealing in the mine, for a man had been convicted ; and they had we understand, the statement of the detectives that a multitude of similar convictions would have been obtained had this case not been rushed and spoiled. They had also the little sub. Rosa arrangement, by which a director was being quietly shelved nolens volens; t showing that at least the directors liked the late state of thiugs to continue. But not one of the graver charges which are laid against the direction of other mines, and which we are reluctantly com pelled to admit, are believed by every body, not one of these was laid against the late directors of the Nonpareil. But the shareholders have expelled them, and they have done well. We will put it that the proprietors believed that their property might yield more gold than it has been in the habit of yielding. But this is not the only claim respecting which there is the same conviction in the minds of share holders, but other shareholders are not so brave as the Nonpareil people, and are afraid to take the bull by the horns. We do not say that all directors of all the companies do the little tiddley-winking business, but most of them do; and if shareholders would generally borrow the besom of the Nonpareil shareholders they would do well, and we do uot hesitate, to state that the yield of the Thames goldfield, and that portion of it that reaches share holders' pockets would be consider ably increased thereby. Everyone

knows that this is true ; but.it ir ndt everyone that will act on the Belief of it. In some cases the conduct in con nection with the claim is simply bare faced ; and there are more than work men that steal specimens. In others, it is more carefully veiled, but the re sult is pretty much tLe same. There are those indeed on the direction of mines who are sincerely and thoroughly honest, and have not abused their position on the boards of direction for prirate.ends. But this is not necessary ;. there are quite enough who do it, to give rise to the present deep-seated distrust existing in the minds of the people. And though, by making a clean sweep of all the boards of directors in connec tion with the more important claims at the Thames, a reflection might sesm to be cast on the undeserv ing and the thoroughly honest, great public advantage would accrue. The action of the Nonpareil share holders deserves careful attention. We are not to suppose that the directors of the Nonpareil company, on whom popular indignation has fallen and destroyed them, arewickeder than all other directors that now dwell in the province. We say nay, but unless they repent they Bhould all likewise perish. And while we give the guerdon of praise to the share holders of the Nonpareil for their brave and wise conduct, we would say to all shareholders of all claims around which suspicions cluster thick as bees, " go ye and do likewise."

We are obliged to hold over till to morrow a leader on the interpretation of the word " Magistrate," as made on the authority of the "Vice-Chancellor of the New Zealand University, Hugh Carleton, Esq.

We are glad to observe that the Map of New 55euland and the Postal Guide, which has been got up in such a coloe°a! but tasteful form by Messrs. Jones and Tombs, has rapidly filled up in its advertisement columns, and is likely to prove a great succoss.

There is only one stimulent that never fails, and yet never intoxicates—duty. Duty puts a blue sky over every man—up to his heart may be —into which the skylark, happiness, always goes singing.

Some attempt is being made to produce uniformity, in the verandahs in Queen-street ; and we aro happy to see that further improve meues are being made in the pavements of the lower end of the thoroughfare.

A curious instance of the manner in which prisoners convict themselves when foolish enough to cross-examine witnesses, occurred this morning at the Polico Court. A man charged with burglarious entry, in examining the detectivo, s.iid, " but when you appre hended me you didn't know I hud broken into the house." It is an old saying that "he who conducts his own case has a fool for his client;" and the above abundantly proves its truth.

We have seen a singularly beautiful piece of illuminated work, prepared by Mr. E. B. Dick son of Vulcan Lane, and intended as a present to the bazaar about to be held in the new Choral Hall. It contains the 150 th Psalm en tire, and the chasteness and beauty of tho illu mination could hardly be surpassed. It will bo exhibited for a few days at Mr. Wayto's.

An accident happened this morning at Tararti, by which a man named Thomas Stead hud his leg brok.m. Stead was working the night shift in a chiim next the large battery, and whilst engaged in a drive a portion of the roof and side (some hundredweights of earth) feil in upon him, the blow causing a simple fracture of the leg a little above tho ankle. He was immediately conveyed to tho hospital, where his injuries were attended to.—Thames Star, August 1.

The assessment list of the Mount Albert Highway District has been posted up at the Post-oflice, Eden Terrace; and a meeting of trustees to hear objections (if any) will bo held on Monday, tho 4th August.

A special general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will bo held on the 3rd inst., to reconsider the resolution lately arrived at with reference to the appointment of a delegate in London.

One of the series of winter evening enter tainments, given under the auspices of the Auckland Sunday-school Union, was held last evening in the room of the Wellesley-street Sunday-school. There was a full attendance ; the chair was taken by Mr- Ellyett. The programme consisted of readings, given by several teachers in connection with the Union, interspersed with pieces of music sung by a select choir from the vari ous schools of the Union. These enter tainments, provided especially for the children of the Sunday-schools in connection with the Union, have so far given entire satisfaction, having been highly appreciated by all who have attended them.

All claims against Kelly's Gold Mining Company must be sent in to the office of Mr. Thos. Leigh White by the 9th August, or they, will not be recognised.

.._• ■ . •:• ■ g r ■_,-,■. ._ „...,■.■ -.v. ,4>A m , If Welikve often drawn attention to the diffi culties in the path of duty experienced by the Volunteers in making their way to the Drill shed. We are glad to see that the authorities have at last moved in the matter, and that the big holes are being filled, inequalities levelled, and the way generaUy put in a re spectable condition.

It will be observed that His Honor the Superintendent left by the Wellington to-day for the South, and not by the Luna yesterday as expected. At last the official trial of the traction en gine will be made, and to-morrow at noon the public will be invited to pass judgment on its performances. It will proceed through Queen-street and various other places, and all horses and other timorous animals are offi cially warned to look-out.

The rifle range at Mount Eden is rapidly approaching completion, and we understand that the beautiful silver cup, presented by His Worship the Mayor, will be the first prize, the competition for which will muster the Volun teers at the new range. Great credit is due to tho contractors for the range, tho fearful state of the weather having interposed extra ordinary obstacles to progress in the work.

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is convened for to-morrow evening, for the purpose of reconsidering the mad vised action ef the Chamber with reference to the in tended Colonial Association in London. It will be remembered that the Melbourne Chamber requested the Auckland merchants to nominate a representative of the commer cial interests of New Zealand, and the Cham ber here waived the honor in favor of the Southern Provinces. We are glad to see that this aotion will probably be recalled.

CONCERT AT THE CITY HALL.

We need scarcely remind our readers of the great treat provided to-night for all in the city who have music in their souls. If sacred and noble objects could produce a crowded house, the City Hall should to-night be crowded, for two more de serving than the " Old Women's Refuge" and the " Lying-in-Hospital, " could scarcely be conjoined. It needs not one word from us to commend either the one or the other to public sympathy. " Age and want, an ill matched pair, " receive asylum and succour in the former ; and woman's " hour of sorrow," combined in too many cases with circumstances of keen distress, is alleviated, so far as it can be alleviated by kind tending in the latter. No man with the feelings of a man, and no woman either could avoid feeling a tender sympathy with such a cause, and we have no doubt that the object of itself will secure a crowded hall. But the bill of fare provided is unusually good, and a glance at the programme will show not only judgment and taste in the selection, but thorough skill in the performers. We should add that there are several gems and several performers to bo produced which do not appear in the programme. A really delightful musical evening may be antici pated, and wo sincerely trust that the citizens will turn out in crowds, and make it a bumper benefit.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

This fashionable place of amusement still continues to attract largo audiences. The theatre, last night, bad again a good at tendance to all parts of the house. The piece de resistance being Sh&kespere's comedy of" Much Ado About Nothing," which was even more successful than on its first representation. Mr. Hoskins and Miss Uolville keeping their audience in good humour from first to last by their wit and railery. They received a per emptory call at the end of the second act which was well deserved ; and a general deraund at the conclusion. 'Che rest of the characters being in good hands, were successfully performed. We thiuk the management have done wrong in taking this piece out of their bill, for we do not remember to have seen the comedy done such justice to; and from the tone of the house, the piece should have had a longer run. Wo, however, hope to see it repeated on some further occasion. To-night the "Game of Specula tion" and the ".Ladies Club." Those who have not seen Mr. Hoskius as Affable Hawk, should not miss to-night. We specially recomond Sh irebrokers generally who desire a lesson in " bulling the market," to attend.

THAMES GOLD MINING COM PANY.

Fhom the wide diffusion of shares in this Compnny, we know that much interest is felt in seeing the correct list of shares held by the Company in the various claims. We have, therefore, much pleasure in meeting this feel ing by submitting the following list of shares as held by the company at the present date. SHAKES. Albion Quartz Mining Co. ... 668 All Nations 849 Alburnia 416 Caledonian 948 El Dorado 600 Eureka ... ... ... ••• 899 Golden Age ... 435 Imperial Crown 100 Inverness 476 Junction ... ... ... ... 1210 Kuranui ... ... ... ... 656 Long Drivo 4 Moanatairi ... ... ... ... 250 Nonpareil ... ... ... ••• 100 Otago 403 Point Russell 2000 Ued Queen 105 Shotover ... 200 Shamrock ... .. ... ... 133 Thames 66 Una 80 Wild Missouri 322

THE MUTUAL MINING INVEST MENT COMPANY.

A meeting of shareholders in this com pany i« convened for to-morrow at 8 o'clock to receive report of proceedings. A statement was made out last night, at a meeting of directors, from which it ap pears that if the stock of the company was all sold at present prices, there would be realised 12£ per cent, over tho amount of investments. As these investments have been paid in weekly sums during the past two months, seme being received only on Saturday kst, tho average of the age of the investments is but one month, showing a profit if the stock was sold at present prices, at the rate of 150 per cent, per annum. It must be admitted that this is a rather satisfactory position for the young society to present. We believe shares can yet be taken up with- ] out premium. . I

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THIS DAY.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT..]

THE CALEDONIAN—SPECIMEN

CRUSHING COMMENCED,

MAGNIFICENT STONE FROM

THE WINZE AND LEADER UN

CHAMBER

CROWN PRINCE CRUSHING.

JOHN O' GROATS CASE.

WAKATIP JUMPING CASE

WITHDRAWN,

Grahamstown, 3.15 p.m.

The John O'Groat's case is now pro-

ceeding. The "Wakatip jumping case has beon withdrawn by Macdonald, the solicitor, who has given the transfer to the company. The Central Italy have struck a new leader this morning, and good gold has been obtained, but there is not sufficient to warrant the present rise in shares. The Caledonian commenced speci men-crushing this morning with seven heads. They have nearly six tons of rich stuff on hand, and this morning about 5 cwt. of rich specimens were taken out from the face of the winze. Some very good specimens have been taken out from the lode in the lower chamber. The Bright Smile and adjoining Bird-in-Hand lease are attracting notice from the specimens coming out of the former's leader, only thirty feet from the surface of the flat. The Middle Star have lodged 170 ounces for the month. The prospects of the mine are good. The Crown Prince have crushed 10 tons, which yielded 12£ ozs. They have a quantity of stuff ready for the machine, but cannot proceed for the want of coals. The Ashley .have crushed 70 tons, which gave 56 ozs. 3.30 p.m. The coal for the Caledonian has arrived. A number of the batteries are idle for the want of coals.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MB. I. PHIIiIIPS' BEPOBT.

The share market has been quiet to-day in leading stocks; a fair demand for outside claims. Caledonian, £190, £191; Thames, £36 10s, £37; Central Italy, £2 7s 6d ; Cure, lis ; Tookoy, £36 ; Tokatea No. 2, ls6d. MB. SAMUEL VICKEBS' BEPOBX. The market is very quiet. I have sold Bank of New Zealand shares at £18 5s ; New Zealand Insurance Company, £40. Buyers of Bank of New Zealand and New Zealand Insurance Company shares. jib. j. m. lennox's bkpoet. The share market continues quiet. My sales comprise—Caledoniau, £190; Thames, £37 10s to £37 ; Shotover, 7s ; Tokatea No.' 2, 2s ; Central Italy, £2 10s; Long Drivo, £12. Sellers : Caledo nian, £192 10s ; Thames, £36 15s.

ARRIVAL OF THE W. C. WENTWORTH.

The barque W. C. Wentworth, Captain McDonald, has just arrived in harbour from Melbourne. She has a quantity of blasting powder on board, and a general cargo. « *

NONPAREIL GOLD MINING COM PANY.

The adjourned meeting of the shareholders of the Nonpareil Gold Mining Company was held this morning, at the Mechanics' Institute, when the following gentlemen were elected directors, subject to the resig nation of the Thames directors: — Mr. Warmoll, 2839; JMr. Wrigley, 2709; Mc- Roberts, 2661; Ring, 2598.

" 'Tis strange," muttered a young man as he staggered home from a supper party, "how evil communications corrupt good manners. I've been surrounded by tumblers all the evening and now I'm a tumbler.myself."

PBOGBESS AND PEAOfI. The French borne back from cutting German throats, forthwith set to cutting one another's ; , Indeed all recent history denotes

At what a rate are men becoming brothers.

It.is said a New York gentleman offered the Commune 2,000 francs to be allowed to make the last ascent of the' Column Yen dome. The Commune, in spite of the state of its finances, refused to consent.

A woman who went into a photograph establishment in Broadway, the other day, to have a picture of her baby taken, gae tho child a preliminary spanking, in order, as she said, "to bring a healthy bloom into its cheoks, so it would make a pretty pic-, ture."

A Washington paper says that disappoint ment in love is making drunkards of many womon in that city.

POLICE COURT.—Wednesday.

(Before Joseph May and J. M. Dargaville' Esqs., Justices.) Drunkenness.—Five persons, having been convicted of this offence, were:-.punished in the usual manner. '•" - Bbeaoii inr Mt/nicipai Police Act.— John Turner, for having conducted hi» dray across the footpath, was fined twenty shillings .andcdsts, with the alternative of seven days imprisonment.—lsaac Taylor was finod five shillings flind costs for allowing J two goats to stray at large. \.. . Ji J Breach of Impounding Act, 1867.— David Hay, for allowing two cows to stray, was fined five shillings and costs; and Fred erick Ewen, for suffering a goat to wander, was mulated in the penalty of 10s., with costs. Laeoent.—Alexander Graham was brought up on remand, charged with breaking and entering into the dwelling-house of Dora Mayne, at Parnell, and stealing there from a quantity of wearing apparel, valued at £8 14s.—Dora Mayne deposed that on Sunday evening, the 23rd ultimo, she left hothouse to go toj Church. Before leaving, she »aw that the plarie was locked up and everything made fast. -On returning, she found the place had been broken in toj and the articles now pro duced stolen. She had seen prisoner passing the house on the previous day.—Frances Mayne, sister of the above witness, gave similar evidence. — Jane Richards deposed that a person named Turner came to her house on the 24th of.last month to 'dispose of a quantity of clothing, .whioh he saicl alady was desirous of selling. He afterwards brought them, and she was looking at them when Sergeant Walker came into my shop and took them away with the prisoner. —Sergeant Walker deposed to the arrest of Turner, who was subsequently committed to take his trial for the robbery. He said he had often seen Turner and prisoner together before the robbery.—W. 0. Autridge deposed that on the 24th of last month Turner and prisoner came to his hotel on the Karangahape Boad, each of them oarrying a'" swag." They left them by permission of witness. Turner afterwards returned for one of them, and' Detective Ternahan and Constable Clarke came and took away the other, together with prisoner.—Martha Lamb deposed that on the 24th ultimo prisoner' came to her shop and sold her the rug now produced.—Detective Ternahan detailed the circumstances of pri soner's apprehension, and identified the arti cles in Court as those he had taken out of prisoner's " swag."—Prisoner was fully com mitted to take his trial at the next criminal sessions of the Supreme Court.

ECCLESIASTICAL.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, ALBERT STREET. On Sunday evening lust, the Bey. Warlow Davies, M.A., pastor loci, delivered an impres sive discourse on " Becent Events in France," taking as his text, Leviticus, chapter xxvi., v. 31—33. " And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries into desola tion, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours. And I will bring the land into desolation, and your enemies which dwell therein shall be astonished at it. And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a sword after you, and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste." After sketching in graphic out line, the present position of afflicted and unhappy Prance—which seemed to have suffered all the woes described in the text, as impending over ancient Israel—the reverend, speaker proceeded to point out the sources" of national degradation and disaster, as viewed by the light of history, and the Divine record. When a nation was continually vacillating be tween fanaticism and superstition, it needed no prophet to foretell the result. Superstition dwarfed and cramped the human intellect, and its natural reaction, Atheism, was equally in jurious. Wherever superstition brooded like a nightmare over a country, there its people would be the victims of priestcraft) *or 'politi cal puppets in the hands of designing men. National vanity, frivolity, and impiety, had all contributed to fill up the cup of Divine vengeance. How could they ex pect a nation to be otherwise; than frivolous on whose path the shadow of eternal things never fell? Nations were ,.gc&ve and sober when fully impressed with the belief that "In Him they lived and moved, and had their being," and sadness and" weeping had their times and uses equally with mirth and feasting. A nation whose political and social life was immoral could not, in the long run, endure—" if history was to bo credited, or God believed. France was learning this truth by bitter experience. It remained for them to pity, rather than condemn. There were more than seven thousand in Franco who " had'not bowed the knee to Baal." She was not without her noblepatriots—her self-devoted, self-sacrificing citizens —even amid all her misfortunes. Above all, let them sympathise with their brethren of the Reformed Churches there, who had striven to avert the war, but had been overtaken by'tho great national calamity, and had Buffered for the sins of others. The. lessons which these great events taught were brought home to the heart of every thoughtfuljand, reflecting man, and the finger of Divine Providence had in scribed upon> the wall no doubtful moral in such mighty national "vicissitudes. On Sabbath evening next will be given the second of a series of discourses on " The Miracles of Our Lord,"—a subject well worthy of earnest thought and attention^ considering that one modern preacher has not thought it unworthy of his fame to declare, that " the Miracles have killed more than they have cured."

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We are not responsible for our Correspondents' opinions.]

TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT. To the Editor of tho Evening Star,

SIR,—I wish to bring under the notice of the public a case?of gross carelessness on the part of the officials connected "with the Thames branch of the telegraph department. On the 24th ult. I tellegraphed to a broker at the Thames to ascertain the price of Caledonians, to which inoßsage I received no reply. I subsequently saw the gentleman in Auokland, when I ascer tained from him that one had JB.een handed in ut the branoh office the same day. On inquiry by him at the Thames office as to what had become of the message, it was fouud, after a little search, to have adhered-to the back of a copy of one that had been forwarded to Auck land. Setting aside the personal loss sustained in consequence of my not having received the reply, does not the fact show great laxity in the coaduct of the office ?—I remain, &c, "" W. H JctaVs.'

Eve had some advantages that no other married woman ever enjoyed, chief among which was tho fact that her husband cou'd never lacerate her heart by telling " how his mother used to cook." Why do girls kiss each other and men do not? Because girls have^nothing bettor to kiss, and men have, • ■■ ' fO Ot 'ji)

TO A LITTLE GIRL ON COMPLERTING HER FIRST TEAR.

This is Harriett's birthday, her first birthday | " Wee" Harriet is now a year old. A laughing dear babe little Harriett is. Worth more than her weight In bright gold. A year old to-day! Just a year old to-day 1 ';."■■ The first of a long life, I pray: So be merry and glad and heartily wish ." Many happy returns of the day." ' A year old to-day I Just a year old to-day 1 Little baby beginning to walk, - i ■ ' B Laughing and crowing and looking so knowing, And prattling in fine baby-talk. A year old to-day 1 Just a year old to-day I How much hope there is in the sound 1 ./ :.., - Hope of bright ruddy health, far better than ffft > And joy as the seasons go round. ' **"''■. S A year old to-day 1 Just a year old to-day ! Round mother's neck tiuy arms fold: Then round father's they twine, like living woodkin I And will when those parents are old,- A year old to-day! Just a year old to-d f Sweet child, may your pure young life Ne'er be marred by a wrong, nor bruised la the thw«» In this world's contentions and strife. » A year old to-day I Just a year eld to-day t When all joys and sorrows are past, May sweet be your smile, and your heart free from guile— m Your first year is pure, so yam last, L.B.

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illi - LOCAL MAILS.—TIME " TABLE. A MOST EFFICIENT ADVERTISING- MEDnTM. Size 6 feet by 3 feet. IT will penetrate into every Town through out the Province ; and will contain a table of tho ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OE MAILS for the Province of Auckland. Also a largo Photograph of a newly com piled and authentic MAP OE AUCKLAND PROVINCE, with all the Postal Towns and distance of the same from Auckland marked thereon. Advertisers (who will receive copies gratui tously) will he waited upon by our Agent during tho ensuing week, when their favors will be received for JONES AND TOMBS, Publishers of Local Mail Time-table. A TJCTION BUSINESS. The subscriber, In addition to his usual Sales at th© CORNER MART, QUEEN-STREET, Is now prepared'to CONDUCT- OUT-DOOR SALES of GENERAL MERCHANDISE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Commission advantageous to Vendors, and prompt settlement. __„ „,,,,,.,■«• v GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer, j



AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, fro. This Evening. Promenade Concert in the City Hall, 8. P.ince of Wales Theatre, 8. Theatre Royal, 8.



The gem of the season is to be seen at F. H. Lewisson's, and the finest piece of work ever yet turned out in quartz und greenstone mosaic work. It is a pair of solitaire, inlaid with the square and compass, and is the first masonic omblem ever mado in quartz and greenstone,—-[Advt.]



R. Beck desires to inform his friends, and tho public generally, that he has just received per s.s. James Paterson, from "'yduey, a choice and magnificent assortment of jewellery, watches, and silver plate, comprising all the latest designs, and selected specially to his order, for which he solicits an early inspec tion. — R. Beck, Jeweller, Queen-street. — [Advt.]



Members of the " Board of green cloth" would do well to look in at the billiard-room of host Mill, of the Q.0.E., in Shortland Crescent. The enterprising proprietor has imported by the Excelsior one of the best tables of those celebrated manufacturers, Burroughes and Watts, whioh will be fully adjusted and ready for operation this evening. Having inspected it, we can safely say that it is one of the best in Auckland, and is sure to give .satisfaction to all who may venture to play matohes upon it. —[Advt.]



Mr. H. Kohn begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has just re ceived a very choice consignment of jewellery of the chastest and moec elegant descrip tion, and the latest designs. He solicits an early inspection, as the bijouterie is of such a character and at such prices as to suit all tastes and purchasers.—[Advt.]



WANTED-A SMART LAD, to~wdTfo the Dining Room.—Apply Q, o. E, ~'■' Hotel, Shortland-street. WANTED.— A GIRL to attend to two children (4 and s).—Apply WmtEnb House, Wakefield-street. WANTED- EMPLOYMENT for a BOY who has been two years, at the boot making trade.—Apply at Dbttmmond's Pro. vision Store, Market Place, Queen-street. WANTED— A General SERVANT— Apply to Mrs. Edwards, 37, Gbsy. street. WANTED— A Good Strong YOUTH.- Apply to W. Messen&ee, Victoria. street. i WANTED —FUBNISHED APPART MENTS for Married Couple, whew there are no Other lodgers.—J.D., office of this paper. WANTED— In a small family, where good wages are given, a trustworthy NUR. SEBY GOVERNESS} also a respectable Plain Cook.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED— A Good General Female SERVANT. -Apply at the New Cale donia Hotel, Symondi-street. WANTED— A SHOP and DWELLING. HOUSE, in business part of Parnell- i —•Apply by letter to 8.C., office of this paper \jrr ANTED— A RESPECTABE BOY that YY can read and write, suitable for a shop. Will be boarded and lodged.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED— 100 Bona Fide Travellers, to become Lodgers every Saturday night, to drink Beer all day on Sunday, Dunvitle'i Whiskey not excepted, at the Oriental Hotel WANTED— To PURCHASE a Seven or Eight-roomed HOUSE, with Stable, &c, and five or six acres of Land, within five miles south of Auckland. —Address, Box No. 75, Post Office, Auckland. WANTED— A First-olass General SEE ■*VANT for the Thames.—Apply at the Star Office. WANTED TO BENT—A Comfortable Five or Six-roomed Cottage; within fifteen minutes' walk of the Post-office.—Ap ply G-i office of this paper. .- ~ - .. MONEY to Lend on Mining Shares.—Ap ply to H. V. Stevens, Sharebroker, Queen-street. . . TEN SHILLINGS BEWABD. LOST— Between Quick's Stables, and Pitt street, a small SILVER MOUNTED CANE.—Apply George Thobni, 'in Fort street. /CHAMBER OP COMMERCE. NOl7c-I. ' la compliance with a requisition signed by fivt members of the Chamber, as provided by Ride No. 4. a Special General MEETING of Members will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, No. 9, Queen street (orer the offices of the Harbour Board;, on THURSDAY, the 3rd Instant, it 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To reconsider the resolution lately arrived at, with reference to the appointment of a Delegate in Louden. • : V JOHN BATGER, a ' ' _ __ S» cretary. August, 11871. THR MUTUAL MINING ' In vestment COMPANY (LIMITED). ' . Monthly MEETING of Shareholders, on THURS DAY, August 3, at 8 p.m., at the Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms. '.■■'* 1 RICHARD WILLIAMS, , Mana er. /CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J. •■ COMPANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED at 12 o clock noon, on FRIDAY, August 4, and remain closed until 12 o'clock noon, WEDNESDAY, August 0, when a DIVIDEND will be payable, at the Com pany's office, Shortland-street, Auckland. CHARLES TOTHILL, Manager. Auckland, 2nd August, 1871. THAMES GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS wiU be CLOSED at 12 ; o clock noon, FRIDAY, August 4, and will remain Closed until 12 o'clock noon, WEDNESDAY, August 9, when a DIVIDEND will be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. ~ ROBT. SOMJMERVILLE, Secretary. Auckland, August 2,1871. i BATH FREESTONE. i? ■ ■ *» THIS STONE, from its durability, the" larj?e dimensions of blocks*obtainable (tho rock being very sound), and the moderate cost at which it ci>u t be worked, is now being largoly used in Australia-, New Zealand, and other British Colonies. ,IT HAS ALSO BEEN ADOPTED at Rio do Janeiro, for Publio Buildings, Bridges, and other • works connected with the Rio improvements; also for the Government Offices at Aackland, New Zealand. THE COST OF LABOR on it in London is as under: Per foot super., sawing, ljd.; plain work, 3d. ; plain circular, 4\a. ; straight moulded, Sd. ; circular moulded, Is.; plain sunk, 6d.; circular sunk, Bd. ; straight moulded sunk, Is.; circular moulded sunk. Is. 4d. THE MODERATE COST at which it can be supplied, its desirable color, regular quality, fineness of texture, and tho small expense at which it is worked, render it an effective and economical Building material. TESTIMONIALS relative to the quality of the Stone, from the most eminent Architects, Builders, and Contractors, and the prices at which it can bs delivered alongside at any Port, will be furnished on application to Messrs. 'RANDELL & SAUNDERS, STONE QUARBIES, BATH.