SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 0 HIGH WATER: This evening, a43

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING. Enterprise No 2, at eight o'ciock

ARRIVALS.

j»K«_u,».!., tvneeier, ironi the South Ivanhoe, schooner, Williams, from Mongonui Rubicon, schooner, Griffiths, from Tasmania

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, 3rd October For London : Countess of Kintore and City of Auck : land, ships, early for Sydney and Melbo\irne: Wonga Wonga, s.s., Saturday For New York : Mary Nelson, 3rd October; Wm. Prowse, and Coronilla, barques, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Robert Henderson, ship, from London. Sailed 23rd .lune Glenhuntley, ship, from London. Sailed 7th July Queen Bee, ship, from London. Sailed, 19th July Gladiateur, barque, from Liverpool. Loading Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu Wonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Ayr, barque, from tlie Mauritius Coronilla. barque, from Newcastle Prince Alfred, schooner, from Sydney Albion, brig, from Newcastle Southern Cross, schooner, from Norfolk Island Lady Anna, barque, from Lyttelton. Sailed Sept 20 Union, brig, from Adelaide Onward, schooner, from Lyttelton Polar Star, ship, from New York. Sailed 10th July Edith, schooner, from tlie South Seas Briton, barque, from Newcastle •Wonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Queen, schooner, from Rorotonga Julia Price, schooner, from Levuka Pakeha, brig, trom Dunedin

ARRIVAL OF THE TARANAKI.

The s.s. Taranaki, Capt. Wheeler, arrived this afternoon. Passengers—Mrs Green,, the Misses' Pea.cock (2), Mrs Murphy, Mrs Trim ble, Miss E. Brent, Mr Hursthouse, Mr Harker, Mr Salamon, Mr Koch, Mr Bayley, Mr Alexander, Mr Outfield, Mr Bastard, Mr Tonks, Mr Weniyss, and eight in the steerage.

The schooner Rubicon has entered at the Customs' from Torquay, Launceston, with 93 tons potatoes to B. Tonks and Co. The schooner Magellan Cloud has cleared outwards for Russell. The schooner Ivanhoe has entered at the Customs with 20 tons flax, _} ton gum, 4 packages sundries, and 20,000 feet timber, and the following passengers : John Christie and Son, Miss Christie.

The ship Bulwark is lying at the powder ground waiting to discharge her powder, when she will come up harbour. She will report at the Customs in the morning.

COMMERCIAL.

MJNING. { The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :—

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

MAILS WILL' ULOSE AS UNDER For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 0.30 p.m. For Kawau, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Challenger to-morrow, at 9 a.m. Per p.s. Nebraska, October 3, asunder : — . 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 10.30 a.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. For money orders and registered letters and newspapers, at 9 a.m. **» Late letters for United States of America and_ United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of Cd in addition to the postage, will be received at this ofiice till 11 a.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. For Opotiki, per Opotiki, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Comerang on Friday, 4th instant, at n00n.,, For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taranaki, on Saturday, stb instant, at 8 a.m. For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, Waipu, etc. per Lady Bowen, on Saturday, sth inst., at 10 a.m S. B. Bias. Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

Miles.—On October 1, at her residence, Drake street, the wife of Robert Miles of a son Dickey.—On October 1, at City Road, Auckland, th« wife of James Dickey of a daughter

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1872.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tlie wrongs that need resistance, For the future in tho distance, And the good that we can do.

The settlement of the question of the private streets of the city affords an illustra tion of the utter impossibility of persevering in the perpetration of wrong in things of

public concern. Sooner or later injustice must yield to public pressure, and the public love of fair play will, in some form or another, assert itself. This question has been long unsolved. At one time the ex postulations of the residents in private streets were treated almost with ridicule,

and the provisions of a clause in an Act of Parliament which gave perfect ability to the authorities to adopt these streets were tortured so as to appear like prohibitions. It signified nothing that these streets were used by the public quite as freely as the so-called public streets ; that every improve, ment made by the owners of property in them was duly assessed, and that rates were exacted as rigorously as in Queen-street, — the remonstrances of the plundered resi dents who asked for a small portion of the rates to be expended on the streets in return were treated with indifference and even scorn ; and for years a system of treat ment has been followed in respect of these streets that was nothing more or less than simple robbery. It is gratifying to see tha t the civic authority, with new blood infused, has realised the force of the claims of justice' and, that at least some measure of justice will be shown to the private streets. We trust that that measure of justice will bo complete. It should be borne in mind that for many years this system of robbing the private streets has been going on, and it is now the duty of the Council to make reparation, not as for a single year's wrong, doing ; but now that honesty is in the ascendant, amends should be made for the long years of injustice, and in proportion to the sums actually paid in rates. Those sums have been expended on the so-called public streets; then in justice, if it is necessary, those public streets should forego further im provement until they have repaid the debt. At all events account should be made of the amount of money extorted from the rate payers in private streets, and, to the utmost extent requisite in properly making these streets, the Council should deal with no nig gardly hand. Next to the winding up of the confused jumble of accounts inherited from the days of muddle, the Council have done nothing more becoming than this reparation of the injustice of their predecessors, and both the one and the other we accept as an augury of good, and an indication of fair sailing in the future of the City Council.

Poor Staines 1 He had not a large audi ence yesterday, but he spoke bravely. The three reporters, the other candidate, and the Returning Officer were alone present to re ceive in sympathetic ears his sorrowful lament. Not even one Ragamuffin out of the 138 appeared to pat him oii the back. Yet he is a brave man, and he annihilated the Evening Star. No less than 78 persons have sworn a vow that they shall no more take the Evening Star. We are not in a position to lose such a number as this off our sub scribers' list, and we contemplate putting up the shutters. But George is not content with this, he is going to start an evening paper, thoroughly independent, well oon-i

ducted, aud in accordance with the purest principles of Ragamuffmism. George is to be editor, and we believe stakeholder j at least, we would suggest that tho contributors should place the funds in his hands in trust. He will take good care of them, as he has takeu good care of Cheap John's bequests' The elevated tone of George Staines' journal will be such that it will be received into every household, and tend to the elevation of the moral and social characterof the community [twill be tlie organ of Ragamuffinism, and wil go in for running George Staines for the siiperiiiteiulency. It is even said that it will

have the countenance of the " Richest man in New Zealand," and that it will uphold the right of every man to use a pole on rainy days for the jmrjiosc of relieving the pressure within his private establishments. It Avill denounce tho lamentable change that has

come over civic institutions, and will labour for the return of the good old times when

Dr. Lee had charge of the civic chest, and Georgo Staines was chief almoner. Clean linen, as emblematic of the degeneracy of the times, will bo suppressed ; anil Canada Buildings, swept of that abominable thing called respectability, will once more

become the scene for free expression of opinion, into which the bobby shall never be allowed to intrude or drag away the beastly drunk to the cool shades of the lockup. Then will lie the time when no impertinent scribe shall call in question the acts of those entrusted) whether with the rates of the living or the

bequests of the dead ; and the poor ami the absent when presenting their humble claim to their own shall be treated as impostors, nor shall a linger be raised or a goosequill wag in denunciation of the wrong. Wo hail the advent of the new light of Ragamuflinism as

introducing a new era in journalism. Never before was journal founded on such a basis. We have often observed what an unhealthy

clinic this is for journalism, and have spoken feelingly of the decease one after another of some ten or twelve journals that have lived and died during the short.space of time since the Evening Slur first shone on a benighted world. But a journal that will

deserve and win the countenance of George Staines will be sure to flourish, especially if the control of the ex chequer is committed to his hands. We

await with interest the appearance of tint new phenomenon in literature, and hope that it was not a mere jeu d'esprit on the part of George when labouring under the pent-up emotions of a last appearance on the public stage. Poor George !We feel like the uncle that fell upon his neck and wept, and we never shall forgive the 138 Ragamufiins, not one of whom appeared at the declaration of the poll to weep over the fall of the "Champion of the People" aud the "Poor Man's Friend."

Wc yesterday stated that a remonstrance had been forwarded by certain citizens to Mr Stafford, expostulating with the Government for its abandonmentjof the prosecution of the Green Harp conspiracy case. A reply has been received from the Premier to the Mayor of Auckland, which we publish herewith, and we question if we have ever seen more con temptible shuffling in high places. The Honorable the Premier telegraphs thus :— "Government Buildings, October Ist.—To P. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor.—Your telegram of yesterday, re Green Harp case, has been received. The position of the Government appears to have been misapprehended. The Government has not in any way pre vented or thrown obstacles in the way of those who have got the committal from going on with the case. It has merely declined to interfere. No Government has recognised the duty of interfering in such prosecution. The persons aggrieved are bound to prosecnte ; you have not said whether those urging the prosecution will become liable for expenses in case of failure to convict.—E. W. Stafford." With an affectation of simplicity which is sim ply insulting, Mr Stafford thinks that the public of Auckland misunderstand the Government, and takes the trouble to ex plain that the Government has no intention of throwing obstacles in the way of the people of Auckland if they desire to prose_ cute. For this gratuitous impertinence we have no doubt we shall all feel duly thankful, though it is perhaps a little too fast for Mr Stafford to begin to ride the high horse when his saddle-girths are so very loose. Nice en couragement indeed this is for persons who may suffer at the hands of the lawless. The Government will not throw obstacles in their way, oh dear no. The sufferers are bound, he does not say how, to prosecute, but they must do it at their own costs. New Zealand certainly does stand at the head of all the colonies in its illustrations of|political corruption; but when the taint begins to affect the administration of justice we are approaching to the way of working of American institutions to an extent that pro duces an uneasy feeling. We are glad to see that Mr Vogel has felt it his duty to give expression in the House to the feelings of his constituents, and we shall be interested in observing how Mr Gillies and Mr Williamson will demean themselves on tbe occasion of a motion regretting the de cision of the Government of which Mr Vogel has given notice. The former appears to have become mollified by attaining the ob ject of his ambition to such an

extent as to be quite enervated ; and as for Mr Williamson, his mouth is already shut by the big sop. We can hardly think that all the members for the province will keep silence, so that wo shall have probably elicited the true grounds of Mr Stafford's action and his honeyed insolence.

With reference to a letter some time ago which we declined to publish, relative to some matters in the Provincial Hospital, we hear that the authorship of that letter has been attributed to Mr Aldritlge, and we beg to say that such was not the case, .and that we never received any communication from that gentleman about tlie hospital, or any one in or about it ; nor did that gentleman know anything about tlie said letter, we believe, till just before calling on us, having just then been informed of the fact of its being attributed to him, when he directly called upon us, and we at once offered to contradict it, as we have now done. We would suggest, in a friendly way, that those who have thus been slandering Mr A. should at once make the amende honorable to him.

The following is from the Wellington Evening Tost: —" During the passing through committee of the Wellington College Bill last night Mr Swanson expressed his inability to understand why a man's becoming a bankrupt should incapacitate him from performing, as fully as before his misfortune, the duties of a governor of the College. The member for Newton went into the question generally, and failed to see that under any circumstances a man was worse after gointf through the Insolvent Court, a view in which the Minister for Lands coin cided, stating, at the same time, his belief that a man was often better after it. Poor Richards aphorism, that ' three removes are as bad as a fire,' might have been parodied by Mr Fitzherbert, 'three bankruptcies are as good as a fortune.' "

The fortnightly meeting of the members of the City Council was held yesterday at two p.m. Present : Tho Mayor (in the chair), Councillors H. Isaacs, W. J. Hurst, J. Cosgrave, F. L. Prime, 1!. Hobbs, T, Williams, and S. Jones. The Mayor laid a list of those who had not paid their arrears of rates upon the table for the first five rates that were struck ; also copies of the Auckland ami Municipal Corporations' Water Loan Bills. Councillor Isaacs drew attention to the notice in the papers calling fur tenders for filling in the market place and erecting tlie market house. He thought that £200 as a deposit from each tenderer was an extraordinary demand, and prevented many persons from sending in tenders. Tlie Mayor explained that ac cording to rule ten per cent, cash deposit was required from tenderers upon the esti mated value of tlie contemplated work. After a debate upon the subject it was finally moved, to be discussed at the next sitting of the Council:—"When any tenders are asked for by the Council no sum . larger than £50 in cash shall be required to be deposited as security, but that tlie tenderer may be required to send in with the tender the names of two securities to the extent of the sum named by tlie Mayor as requisite security for the per formance of the said work should he become the successful tenderer, such security to be approved of by the Council." A variety of other business was discussed, and the meet ing adjourned.

The Prince of Wales Theatre to-night, by particular request of the ladies, will open) with " Quite Alone," in which Miss Rose Evans will appear as Olive Garth ; Mrs Walter Hill as Eleanor Ward and Lady Blanche ; Mr B. N. Jones as Lord Avondale ; Mr W. Ryan as Lord Haughton ; and Mr Joyce asSkinall.

The renowned Auckland Kxcelsior Min strels will give tlieir unique negro concert, for the benefit of Mrs Cazaly, on Monday next, at the City Hall.

There was a very fair attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening to witness " Quite Alone." The various cha racters were fully sustained by the per formers. Miss Kvans was evidently '.'at home " in Olive Garth, and .Mrs Walter Hill delineated the peculiarities of Eleanor Ward with her known skill and graces. We need scarcely say a word in favour of Messrs Jones, Ryan, and Joyce. We may inform our readers that Miss Rose Evans has pro mised to take a leading part in Shakespere's " Hamlet, " which will shortly be pro duced.

The Waikato Times has the following remarks upon Road Boards:—"The state ment that the Government intend to cease granting aid to Road Boards will not be accepted with very good grace by new districts. In them the burden of taxation to be borne in consequence would be small compared with the permanent advantages they would derive ; in fact, without the assistance of Covernment it is impossible, in in this district for instance, that works absolutely necessary to the welfare of the settlers can bo carried out. In older districts, where the money so obtained is being spent in what may be termed luxuries, the argument probably holds good, but that is very doubtful. The settlers themselves are the best judges of what they require, and as they have to contribute a sum in proportion to that given by the Government, it is fair to presume that the funds so obtained are honestly and judiciously expended."

The Waikato Times says :-*-" John McCann was brought before W. N. Searancke, Esq., yesterday morning, charged with stealing a pair of boots belonging to Mr Harris, of the Delta hotel, Ngaruawahia, .at which hotel he has until lately been officiating as cook. The case was clearly proved, and the prisoner sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. This is another of the many cases which have gone to prove the necessity of establishing a gaol in the Waikato for short sentence prisoners. As we have before pointed out there is a building suited to the purpose at Ngaruawahia. The cost of send ing the prisoner to Auckland will be about £5, as it will, of course, be necessary for a constable to accompany him. The cost of establishing the gaol would be nothing, as the building would require nothing to be done to it, and the police force on pay would not have to be re-inforced.

We have been credibly informed that a number of the Volunteers corps are to have a night march, a phase of discipline in which they have hitherto had no experience. We are of opinion that such a course of physical exercise will be of great advantage ; and the whole of our Volunteers should be thus paraded. They might also have a sham fight by moonlight, and be taught to move on uneven ground, instead of parading oil a level plain as is generally done. The majo rity of the men would be put to no incon venience by loosing a day's work.

Always something new to be seen at Lewisson's factory, JHJigh street. Now finish ing 12 pairs of colonial gold, leaf earrings. These are made from gold abstracted. from quartz, and wiU be sold at 35s to 40s ; also finishing 3 snake rings. Look in as you go up High street, and see what is going on. What man can make we can undertake.— F. H, Lewisson,

We observe that Mr W. JL. Roland, of the market reserve, is the only authorized Auck land agent for the sale of Dr J. P. Fit/.her bert's remedies for the cure of warts, corns, bunions, toothache, and other of tho ills of the fiesh.

Mr W. G. P. O'Callaghan lias been ap pointed to the office of clerk to the Resident Magistrate's Court at Papakura.

Mr E. H. Power, of Grahamstown, has resigned his appointment of Justice of the Peace for the Thames.

The Rev. W. J. Williams repeated his excellont lecture on "Oliver Cromwell" on Monday, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Grahams town. There was a good attendance. The proceeds, we hoar, are to be devoted to the building fund of the contemplated new chui'chin the increasing district of Tararu.

The Minister of the Public Works depart ment, in reply to Mr Sheehan, writes :— " Tho offer which has been received from an English company was of rather a vague character, but the Government were dis posed to consider favourably any proposal of the kind. The matter had been referred to the agent at Auckland in order to ascer tain the exact nature of the conditions pro posed before they entered into negotiations with the company. As soon as these par ticulars were received the Government would be in a position to enter into consideration of the matter."

We are exceedingly glad to find, says the Coromandel Mail, that the suggestions we lately made for the establishment of an institute and reading-room for the Tokatea have been acted upon, and that on Friday evening last a meeting was held at the Bismarck Inn for the purpose of establishing such an institution. A provisional committee was formed ; a secretary and treasurer ap pointed, and it was resolved that printed subscription lists be circulated throughout the province for obtaining the necessary funds for building purposes.

The Coromandel Harmonic Society met for the first practice last evening at the Wesleyan Chapel. The class was well attended, fully twenty persons being present. The society will meet every Monday evening.

Among tho passengers from the South yesterday by the Nebraska was Mr James Mackay, jun., but we do not know whether or not he has accepted offico under the new Government.

At the Chelmsford summer assizes, in July last, a prisoner who pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a church to steal, delivered to the judge, Mr Barom Martin, a brief written address, which commenced with this appeal : "My Lord, —1 have been over eighteen weeks a prisoner waiting for my trial. If it impresses your kind judgment in my favour 1 shall be over thankful, and I will bring you as fine a bird for a present as ever was brought from India next voyage." Tlie reading of this excited, of course, much merriment. The learned judge sentenced the prisoner to three months' imprisonment, ob serving, " But, mind, you must not bring me that bird."

The following appears in the Post: —"It is difficult to see what the Auckland members have gained by carrying in a very thin House this morning, at nearly two o'clock, three out of five of Mr O'Porke's resolutions in favour of the establishment of the New Zealand University in Auckland. As. Mr Stafford pointed out, the opinion of the majority of a full House was opposed to the resolutions, and further, that at this late period of the session there was little chance of a bill to give effect to the resolutions being 2>roperly considered and carried, in the face of these reasons, and the fact that the resolutions of themselves must be ineffec tive, we fail to see the object of the late de bate, and the forced division*'. That any Government could consider resolutions of the House so passed, and on which members of the Ministry voted on opposite sides, binding, would be out of the question. As Mr Staf ford said, in reply to Mr Vogel, the question was not a Government one, and if a bill was desired, it must be introduced by a private member. ' Very well, sir,' said Mr Rey nolds in dreadful tones, ' then a private member must take it up ;' but his words, evidently intended to produce a marked effect, fell fiat.

The City Band of Hope held its usual fortnightly meeting last evening in the large room of the V.M.C.A. The attendance was good. Mr Carr occupied the chair. Readings and recitations were given by Messrs 0. Robinson, Wallis, ";D. Goldie and several other gentlemen.

Mr Anthony Trollope leaves for Honolulu to-morrow by the Nebraska. We expected that something like a public recognition would be made, so that his numerous Auck land readers might have seen and heard the man whose writings have been the innocent means of beguiling their quiet evening hours. But Mr Trollope has no taste for the lionizing business, and the noiseless reception he has met with in this colony is, we believe, more in harmony with his wishes..

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Lincoln Castle Gold Mining Company will be held this evening, at seven o'clock, at the British Hotel.

JProspectuses and forms of application for shares in the Auckland and North Shore Steam Ferry Company (limited) may be had of the secretary, Mr M. Niccol.

Tenders will be received for the earth works in the Karangahape district, by Mr Joseph Warren, until Monday, the 7th inst

lii a work recently issued by Longman's on "Leaders of public opinion in Ireland," the author, Mr Lecky, thus refers to the present condition of the Irish people:— "Probably no country in Europe has ad vanced so rapidly as Ireland within the last ten years, and the tone of general cheer fulness, the improvement of the houses, the dress, and the general condition of the people must have struck every observer. Ireland is no doubt still very poor if com pared with England, or even with Scotland ; but its poverty consists much more in the absence of great wealth than in the presence of great misery. It has been recently stated that while paupers are in England as one to twenty, and in 'Scotland as one to twenty three of the population. In Ireland they are only as one to seventy-four. At the same time industrial habits have been rapidly spreading. The custom of early marriages,-, which lay at the root of the economical evils of Ireland, has, according to recent statistics, been seriously chocked, and the standard of comfort is far higher and the spirit of industrial progress far more active than in any previous portion of the century. If industrial improvement, if the rapid increase of material comforts among the poor, could allay political dis content Ireland should never have been so loyal as at present.ls? Nor can it be said that ignorance is at the root of the discontent. The Irish people have always, even hi- the darkest period of the penal laws, been greedy for knowledge, and few races show more quickness in acquiring it. The admirable system of national education established in the present century is beginning to bear abundant fruit, and among the younger generationat least, the level of knowledge is quite as high as in England. Indeed one of tke most alarming features of Irish disloyalty

is its close and evident connection with edu cation. It is sustained by a cheap literature, \ written often with no mean literary skill, which penetrates into every village, gives the people their first political impressions, forms and directs their enthusiasm, and seems likely in the long leisure of the pastoral life to exercise an increasing power. Close observers of the Irish character will hardly have failed to notice the great change which since the famine has passed over the amusements ot the people. The old love of boisterous out of-door sports has almost disappeared, and those who would have once sought their pleasures in the market or the fair now gather in groups in the publichouse, where one of their number reads out a Fenian news paper. Whatever else this change may portend, it is certainly of no good omen for the future loyalty of the people.

We have much pleasure in giving insertion to the following letter with reference to the statement respecting the Rangatira in our yesterday's issue: — "The Editor of the Erening Star.—Dear Sir,—Please oblige by contradicting in your issue of this day the statement in yesterday's having reference to the steamer Rangitira, as tho spot where the accident so nearly happened is quite out of the Rangitira's course, and she would be at the least fifty miles from there at the time mentioned, she having left here at 0.15 p.m. the previous day. You will, lam sure, at once see that unless explained it might do the master, Captain Renuer (one of the most careful men on the coast), a serious injury. —Yours truly, F. COMBES. P. S. — The steamer, I hear, was the Challenger."

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before P. A. Philips, Esq,, R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Six drunkards were convicted. PETTY LARCENY. J. D. Slack was sent to gaol for one month for stealing a blanket. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. A young man named John Comiell was charged with attempting to put an end to his existence by drowning himself in the harbour. $ Inspector Broham applied for a remand to enable the accused to recover. He appeared in a much better state of mind this morning, and he hoped to-morrow he would be well. A remand until the morning was granted accordingly. A WANDERING GOAT. Francis J. Brien was fined one shilling and costs for permitting his goat to wander in Auburn-street. This Avasall the business.

CAPTAIN CASEY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —A letter appears in your issue of yes terday contradicting statements made in reference to Captain Casey's refusal to con tribute to the Cazali fund. It is a matter of regret that any controversy should arise where there is such a laudable object in view, especially when so many persons are interesting themselves in behalf of the family of the late worthy and respected gentleman, whose short sojourn amongst the community of Auckland has been so unfortunate in, a pecuniary point of view, and whose melancholy fate we all alike deplore. It should be our duty now, as far as it lies in our power, to endeavour to assuage the sorrow of Mrs Cazali's family than bringmg their names forward as subjects of newspaper disputes. Perhaps it should be also borne in mind by those who are disposed to further a good object if an individual appears un decided as to the sum he is willing to subscribe, and is then annoyed by unnecessary suggestions made to him in reference to the amount, it is not to be wondered at that an aburpt answer should be given, although not intended for the object, but caused by the undue pertinacity of the collector. However, it was not the most judicious course to pursue to proclaim to the public through the columns of a newspaper that Captain Casey refused to subscribe, when in reality, according to the writer's versibh, one pound was offered ; and from the well known character that Captain Casey bears for honesty and integrity in all his transac tions I have no doubt that his assertions to me were perfectly true. —I am, &c, J. COS GRAVE.

PRESBYTERY OF AUCKLAND.

The usual quarterly meeting of the Pres bytery waa held to-day in St. Andrew's Church, commencing at eleven o'clock.

The JRev. T. JNorrie, Moderator, opened the meeting by prayer; alters which the minutes pf the last meeting were read, commented upon, and confirmed.'

The Eev Thomas Norrie then rose to resign his position as Moderator, and as it was not necessary in resigning to make a closing address he would simply thank the brethren for their kindness in aiding him in the performance of Lis duties. These he had fulfilled as efficiently as circum stances permitted, having been absent only when other engagements had hindered. He would now give way with much plea sure to his successorthe EevE. McJKJinney, who delivered a very eloquent address upon the state of the churches in the colonies, with remarks upon the attacks upon Presbyterians by Mr Buckle and Matthew Arnold; he also referred to the development theory of Darwin and to Pantheism, but none of these systems displace Christianity, which fell into the order of things, and met every contingency. JHe concluded his long and interesting address by exhorting them to zealous action in all good works. It was sixteen years since that court had beenestablished, and they had great reason to be thankful for the Lord had helped them. Eev Mr. Wallace, of Wangarei, then read an excellent paper oh religion and morals in connection with district churches whioh was of a very cheering nature. He gave a carefully gathered account of the average number in attendance at their churches, and stated that a growing interest in Divine|things was observable in the districts of their labours, and he believed their efforts would be greatly blessed and greatly rewarded. The two greatest evils with which as Christians they had to contend were Sabbath break ing and intemperance. These reports he thought were valuable as a means of keep ing ministers up to their duty, and seeing to the moral and spiritual well-being of the people under their charge. Eev J Mackay moved that the thanks of the Presbytery be given to Mr Wallace for his report, which he considered to be full and satisfactory, which was seconded by Mr Sommerville. A letter was read from Dr Cruickshank respecting a site of land at Watakana given by Dr Mitchell, where a school had been erected which is also used as a church, about which there is some dispute. [Left sitting.]

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, 1.30 p.m

The Bright Smile Company has discon tinued crushing at the Prince Alfred Battery Cleaning up takes place to-day. Forty tons were put through, and forty-seven ounces obtained. They are now sending quarta^o the Imperial' Crown Battery. \ The Moanataiari struck a fine ree. v^.-..

cross-cut from the main tunnel. It i| i_y^2 feet thick of promising quartz. Gold not yet

visible

COROMANDEL.

This day,

The Bismarck crushing was completed to day. The yield is 250 ounces.

3.30 p.m. The Tokatea is taking out golden stone from stopes in the low level. The Bismarck is getting good general stone. Preece's Point crushing has given lO^ozs. from 10 tons of stone.

A complimentary ball was given last night to Mr H. Browne by the Musical Society here. It was a great success.

TAURANGA.

This day

The Southern Cross sailed for Auckland at 3 p.m. Passengers : Messrs Naden, Rus- Bell, Bennett, Rogers, Millar, Hamlin, Saun ders, Robert Shaw, Orapp, Edgcumbe, Chad wick, Gillfillan, McAlister, AUom, Brown, Faulknor, Salt, CoUier (prisoner), and ten Natives.

WELLINGTON.

The new clause in the JMaori Representa tive Bill, giving another member, was carried on a division by thirty to seventeen.

Mr. Vogel asked a question whether the Government intended making a reduction in press telegrams, and suggested that the news papers be allowed to receive telegrams after office hours at greatly reduced rates.

Mr Curtis replied that the Government were considering a question of reduction.

In reply to Mr Yogel Mr Gillies said that the Government recognised the value of sub sidising mails, not only to Fiji, but elsewhere, but the means must be considered.

Mr Yogel said he would introduce the subject later in the session, and take the sense of the House on it. The Estimates were passed without amendment from Class 2 to vote at Resi dent Magistrates' Courts. The Education Board have jiassed a reso ■ lution asking for amendments in the Educa tion Act, also requesting the Governor to hand over certain blocks of land described in the Wellington' Educational Reserves Act, 1871, which have not yet been granted by the Crown. A committee has been formed for the pur pose of preparing regulations for the conduct of the business and meetings of the Board. The Chairman has been requested to apply the bequest of the late Dr. Rice, of Wanga nui, for educational rjurposes, to the town of Wanganui. The carters are still on strike, and have announced their determination to hold out. This day, 1.20 p.m. It is rumouredJ;hat Mr T.|L. Shepherd will move a direct vote of want of confidence in the Ministry as at present constituted. It was originally intended to table the motion to night, immediately after the Public Works Statement, but it probably wiU be delayed until the result of the Egmont election is known, the Opposition calculating on Mr Moorhotise's return. If a Government can didate is returned probably the motion will not be tabled as the Opposition would "be hopeless of a victory. 4

DUNEDIN.

This day. The fire yesterday occurred at Duncan's flour-mill. The Granary and the Well Park Brewery were destroyed. The mill was saved. Both are insured; and the loss is heavy. The origin of the fire is ,unknown. t The Customs' revenue for the quarter amounts to £2,491. . * The Criminal calendar is light, only six cases down for trial.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. Canterbury lands sold last month realized £22,030 ; there were 11,015 acres sold. The cabmen have thrown up their licenses owing to a reduction of fares having been made. They are renting a private stand., A deep sea fishery company has ..been started, with a capital of £1,000.

TARANAKI.

Msssrs Moorhouse and Atkinson have gone to Patea. ' After the nomination JMr Mooads house addressed a meeting at Hawera. There was.one-band held up in his favour.

Mr Atkinson was incapacitated from being present by an injury. : Mr Mbdrhouse has declined to ask for an. additional polling place, although pressed by Atkinson to do so.

There is a good majority for Atkinson in the district.

We observe that the Pacific and National Insurance Companies, with their accustomed promptitude, are prepared to advance to the policy holders any contribution to the average, per Bullwark, that may be payable in pursuance of the ship's claim.

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