SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 5.7. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 2.10

STEAM TO THE THAMES TUTS EVENING. Enterprise No 2, 5 o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Sunbeam, schooner, from Wangarei __eera, Andrews, from Wanganui Prince Alfred, barquentine, Harrison, from Tahiti Mary Ellen, schooner, Pawling,, from Mercury Bay "Willie Winkie, cutter, Gundry, from Port Waikato African Maid, brig, from Tasmania

DEPARTURES.

Pheebe, steamer, Worsp, for Southern ports Comerang, steamer, Chrisp, for Northern ports Saucy Lass, schooner, Smith, for Napier "Willie Winkle, cutter, Ghmclry, for Port Waikato

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Waitara : Co-ahead, steamer, to-morrow For Wan.aroi: Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, this day For Newcastle : .Tol'ba, barque, early For Svdncv : Novelty, barque, 31st instant For New York: Thames, barque, 10th prox For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, Sth prox For Southern ports: Keera, steamer, to-eay For London : Tyrol, barque, early For Whitiangl, Tauranga, and Opotlki: Southern

Cross, steamer, to-day For Sydney and Melbourne : Hero, steamer, early Wonga Wonga, steamer, 12th prox

VESSELS EXPECTED. Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed March 2 Celestial Queen, ship, from London. Sailed April 25 Countess of Kintore, ship, from London City of Auckland, ship, from London. Sailed May 31

EXPORTS.

Per barque Tyrol, for London : 55 bags lead ore, Custis Brothers ; 3 cases old copper, H. B. Morton ; 165 caae3 gum, Stewart & Anderson ; 5 cases, .Tames Morton ; 3 bales wool, Brown, Campbell &Co ; 13 bale?, 2 cases, 21 bales ■wool, 2 cases sundries, L. D. Nathan &Co ; 3.558 horns, 3 bales sole leather, 1 bale wool, Benjamin Grittos ; 6 casks oil, 349 cases gum, 7 bale 3 cotton, Owen & Graham; 7 bales cotton, 466 bags cotton seed, 34 cases oil, 41 cases gum, 1 case plants, 1 case ferns, and a quantity of guano, Cruickshank &Co ; 9 pieces timber, A.° Wardrop; 13 bales wool, J. Scarrott ; 33 bags cobra, A. Clark & Son ; 51 cases tallow, and a quantity of bone, 172 bales flai, Must &Co ; 1 pkg effects, McArthur, Shera & Co ; 1,005 eases gum, Bolph, Sterry and Co ; 133 cases, Stewart & Anderson • 32 pkgi, G. Thomas & Co; 5 bundles skins, Thorne iCo; 79 ingots zinc, A Smart; 21 bales wool, Winter ; 1 case pictures, George Henderson; 358 cases gum, 43 ditto, 9 bales cotton, 1 bale wool, J. S. Macfarlane; 272 cases gum, 24 bales flax, a quantity of mats, Owen & Graham ; 7 case 3 ferns, B. Brown; 2 ditto ditto, Mason Brothers ; 121 cases gum, S. H. Laver3 ; 2 cases plants, T. Kirk. — Cruickshank & Co., agents.

By the arrival of the barquentine Prince Alfred -we hear of the fnll-ri.sred ship India man, -which was wrecked on Easter Island on the 25th March last, whilst on a voyage from Melbourne to Callao- The vessel was in ballast, and it was intended to load at Callao a cargo of guano for England. The Indiaman was 1,200 tons register, and was commanded by Capt Milter Pierce. She left Melbourne on the 4tb March. It is stated that the vessel was discoverf-d to be mating -water after leaving port, and the master decided to steer for Ea.rer Island ; a gale set in and she was driven ashore, where sho broke up in a few days. Tbe vessel is fully insured. Two sea men who were on board tbe Indiaman have come on to Auckland by tbe Prince Alfred. _ The barquentine Prince Alfred, Captain Harrison, arrived yesterday from Tahiti after a protracted passage of thirty-seven days. She brings as passengers Captain and Mrs Young, Messrs Goodman, Chester, Watson, Mr and Mrs Sunderland and family (2), Mr3 Watson and family (8). The favorite clipper barque Novelty is announced to be dispatched for Sydney direct on "Wednesday next. Intending passengers will find this a good opportunity, as her well known sailing qualities are sufficient to guarantee a quick passage. The Novelty made her last trip in six days. The schooner Kenilworth arrived at the Island of Eao after a passage of seven day 3 from Auckland.

The schooner Strathnavar has cleared out' wardß for Russell in ballast.

The brig African Maid, Captain Fuller, entered at tbe Customs this morning with 180 tons potatoes from Launceston, consigned to Stone Brothers.

The schooner Sunbeam has arrived from Wangarei with a quantity of timber, 1 ton gum, and 4 cases fru't. The brigantine Prince Alfred has entered at Customs this morning from Tahiti, via, Roro tonga and Tahau. She brings 12 bales cotton, and 100 tons cotton seed in bulk, consigned to Owen and Graham.

COMMERCIAL.

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

MEETINGS to come.

Nonpareil, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., July 30 _ , „. Morning Star, Grahamstown, July 30 Durham Ox, Grahamstown, July 30 American Eagle, Grahamstown, July 31 All Nations, Company's office, Shortland street, 2 p.m.. July 31 , "Waitemata, Grahamstown, July 31 Bank of New Zealand, 31st inst Goldfinch, Grahamstown, sth prox GuildhaU, Grahamstown, 14th prox

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Russell, per Strathnaver, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki, per Go-ahead, to-morrow, at 16 a.m. For Wangaroa, per Sunbeam, to-morrow, at 11 urn. Per p.s. Nebraska, on Thursday, Bth August, as follows :— -..,.,„,_. TT •_ , 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, registered letters, and news papers, at 9 a.m. Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of sixpence in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and mail agent on board tho I l steamer up to the time of samng. ! Ifiteac. 6. JJ, Jim, £ osfcmastor,

BIRTHS.

S-M-RT.—On July 27, at her residence, Aioerisueut, "tlie wife of Mr Thomas Smart of a daughter. Na_er.- On July 19, at Kaglan, the wife of It. Nazer of a daughter

MARRIAGE.

BTfKKHK-Ro_«EJis.- On July 24, at tlieTiiamcs, _y the Key J. Buller, John, only son of Mr Ihckei-.s, of Longacre, London, to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr Joseph llodgers, Belmont, lokatoka.

DEATHS.

L.mb.-On July 29, at the residence of Mr J_ciwin Lee Albert Barracks, Ann, second daughter of Mr William Lamb, of Auckland, aged 24 The funeral will leave the Albert barracks lo morrow, 30th inst. Friends are requested to accept this invitation to attend the funeral. Mills.—On July 27, at his residence, Grey street, Samuel Mills, aged 72 years.

The Evening Star:

MONDAY, JULY 29, 1872.

wrrn wnicn are incorporates ©fie lEfwiing $etos an* the jttonung

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tlie distance, And the good that we can do.

We would call special notice to a public grievance jwhich asks for prompt action on the part of our City Council. For some years past a brick building, belong ing to a Mr Good, situated in Vincent street, has been in course of erection. It has been put up so far, a few bricks now and a few again, and from its present appearance we predict it will never be finished. It has been complained of by the residents again and again that the cellar adjoining the footpath was very dangerous to passengers. Wo notice or amendment was taken or made by the owner. On Friday night a poor little boy of the neighbourhood after dark fell into the trap, and in a most frightft.l way broke his leg. The boy is suffering con siderably, and raay never again have the proper use of his limb. We trust that the inspector of buildings will make his appearance before long, aud cause Mr Good to account for his negligence ; also the parents of the boy should inquire a little further about damages, which we think would not be out of place.

An entertainment will be given this evening at the Auckland Western Acad emy.

The Taranaki News, in a paragraph headed " Ourselves," says that the story that the King of Fiji takes the Taranaki News originated in the fact that one of his loving subjects sent him a leg and wing of roast missionary enclosed in an old copy- of the periodical mentioned, which was found in the missionary's hat box.

Miss Aitken gave a reading at the Whau Public Hall on Saturday evening. The entertainment was interspersed with song by the choir of the church.

An adjourned meeting of master black smiths' will be held to-morrow evening at th© British hotel.

On Friday we gave insertion to a letter signed "_N rew Chum," complaining of the existence of a nuisance in Shortland street. The subject of complaint was " a boxful of fast decaying vegetable matter —■ cabbage-leaves, &c, emitting a fearful stench." It appears that the box in question is simply the dust-box of an adjoining house, which is removed twice a week, viz., on Tuesdays and Fridays. No filth in the ordinary sense as we are informed is ever deposited in it, nor could the Inspector of Nuisances fairly be expected to interfere with it. But we desire on the present occasion to refer not so much to the individual case in question as to the general practice of writing complaints to the newspapers. The Star is regarded we know as the channel through which all complaints can reach the public ear, and as the redresser of all wrongs in the city. We plead guilty to the soft impeachment. 13ut the line must be drawn somewhere. We have repeatedly urged that complaints respect ing neglect of duty on the part of officials should be first lodged with the proper authorities, and then if redress is not obtained, and the case appears deserving of it, we shall cheerfully lay the fact before the public. This becomes especially necessary in the case of complaints res pecting nuisances. In future any letter complaining of the existence of a nuisance which does not bear on tho face of it the statement that the case was brought before the Inspector, and that he refused redress, will be consigned direct to the waste paper basket without acknowledg ment. Wo regard Mr, Goldie in tho performance of his somewhat unpleasant duties as one of the most attentive and faithful officers in the province, and we are quite confident, so far as we can judge; from experience, that a complaint which will not receive immediate attention from him is undeserving of the attention of the Star, The address of Mr Goldie, In spector of Nuisances, is at the City Coun cil Chambers.

A very good thing is told respecting a trial proceeding in one of the cities of 2STew Zealand respecting alleged mining frauds. Two of the parties immediately interested in pressing on the prosecution were waited upon by a sharebroker, and informed that he could obtain for them £300 cash if they would only induce the prosecutor to quash proceedings. As this was about tho amount which these two gentleman had lost by the mine, they hearkened to the seductive voice of the charmer, especially, as he added " Just come down to my office. Mr. Blank is there, and has the three hundred in his pocket." Armed with a letter from tlie prosecutor stating that he withdrew from the case they came to the office, drew up and signed an undertaking that they would stop evidence, and otherwise quash proceedings, and handed this document together with the prosecutor's letter, to Mr Blank. On asking Mr Blank for the £300 he didn't seem to see it, but buttoning up his fob which contained the fatal papers, and we may suppose—for the sharebroker said so —tbe £300, quietly remarked " No, no, you have had one of me, new we're equal." We under stand that the documents in question will appear as e.Yhibit. in th. enap, and will no little contribute to the peculiar litera ture in this most remarkable narrative of mining morality.

A new billiard table, by Alcock, of Melbourne, will be offered for sale at public auction to-morrow morning by Messrs B Tonks & Co.

By special request Mis. Aitken will appear at the hall of the Onehunga Insti tute this evening, assisted by Madame Moller and Mr Reid.

A copy of the Burgess list for 1572-3, is open to inspection at the ofiieo of tho Town Clerk.

The time for receiving tenders for a supply of iron work, timber, and the con struction of a gridiron for the Harbour Board is extended until to-morrow, at half past two o'clock.

Ratepayers of various highway districts arc informed by advertisement that they can save their rates by purchasing their garments of Samuel Coombes, of 80, Queen-street.

An emergency meeting of Lodge Ara No. 318, 1.C., will be held this evening at the Masonic hotel.

In compliance with a numerously signed requisition Mr J M Dargaville, the chair man of the Parnell Highway Board, has convened a meeting of ratepayers of that district to be held on Thursday, the loth prox., for the purpose of considering a lighting rate.

We have been requested to draw special attention to the sale of city and suburban properties by Mr R. Arthur to morrow, at his mart. They are tho pro perty of a gentleman resident in England, and as the sale is absolute, speculators will find this a first-class opportunity for investment.

The Rev. D. Bruce is announced to give a lecture to-morrow evening, at half past seven o'clock, at the Devonport Literary Society. The subject chosen is " Stonewall Jackson," which cannot fail but prove interesting.

A plan which the London Times in elegantly calls " a third alternative" scheme for relieving the terrors of the Channel passage, is beginning to attract attention. Captain Dicey's proposal is to take an ordinary steamer, and cut her into two halves across the middle. These two halves would be subsequently connected by iron girders, the paddle-boxes being placed in the middle, and a spacious deck laid over the girders. This plan would,he thinks, give us a very buoyant, and at the same time a very steady vessel. Of course, that latter point is the one to be aimed at, as the ordinary steamers are buoyant enough; Some such device as that which Captain Dicey proposes to adopt is found to have the effect of neutralizing the action of the surf upon little vessels employed on the Indian coasts. Captain Dicey's experiment, says the Echo, might as well be tried, for if it should be successful the line between Dover and Calais is not the only one on which it would be employed, and its adoption now need not prejudice more complete schemes in the future,

In our Police report of Saturday Mr Ferguson is stated to have sold 50 shares for a consideration of £74. The amount should have been £374. .

The habitues of the Prince of Wales Theatre will be glad to hear that the theatre is again to be opened. Mdme. Therese and Mons. Schmidt, French dancers of some celebrity, are announced to appear shortly, under the lesseeship_ of Signor Pietro Vraganza. Considering the dearth of amusement for some time past, and the attraction offered, we predict for the spirited lessee a successful season

The North Shore Ferry is improving. To-day one of the boats has been taken off, one being considered in future sufficient for the convenience of the public. The new arrangement commenced also in a characteristic fashion. The first boat was advertised to leave the new wharf at seven in the morning, but did not, and there was no boat from that wharf before half-past eight. Of course any one in convenienced by this could have brought an action for damages, but nobody seems to have pluck enough. The residents in our marine suburb are a long suffering people, and the Harbour Board, which is supposed to regulate the ferry service, to which it gives a license, is the most easy minded of public corporations.

A man at Exeter has, says a lot a! paper, gold his wife for £50. It appears that the purchaser was smitten with the charms of his friend's wife, who did not live on tho best of terms with her husband, having too much " dash " for him. Negotiations were entored into, an offer of £50 was accepted, and the man took the woman to Plymouth, where the couple are now residing.

The meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. There was a large amount of business on the list which would occupy the Council until late in the afternoon.

Wc are obliged to hold over till to morrow a lengthened and, as we believe, the true statement with respect to tho harshness said to have been shown to an applicant for relief at the office of the Believing Officer.

NOTES ON PARLIAMENT.

[Feom oub Special Eefoetee.]

WELLINGTON.

July 19, MABSnALLINO THE FOBCES.

The session has now fairly commenced. Each of the doughty champioas has buckled on his armour and marshalled his forces, and their followers scont the coming battle. Of course yesterday's business was mostly of a formal character, but still tbere was a pat shot or two at long range by the Opposition in tho Lower, and a small volley from the enemy in the Upper House. It appears that notwithstanding the strenuous exertions made by the Government to secure a representative in the Council, the gentle men for whoso services bids have been made have fought shy of the honor ; whether it be an excess of modesty or of prudence that has actuated them it is not for me to say. But rumour pointed to the Hon. John Hall as the coining man, and yesterday there were some polite refer ence, to I_im \>y the Lorda, one of whom alleged that it was the uncertain health of the lion, gentleman that precluded his jumping at the Government bait; but another noble Lord suggested that it was more probably the uncertain health of the Grovernment that formed the obstacle, while a third suggested that the vacancies on the Government benches should be put up at auction and knocked down to the highest bidder. The Independent, the Government organ, is of course highly indignant at the temerity of the Lords. The old lady flounced about a little in a state of hysterical surprise, but finally subsided into the usual doze.

THE FIEST SHOT.

When Messieurs the Lords met yester day there was a stern ominous look upon each aristocratic face that betokened dire and awful things. When tho few formal matters had beeu despatched, Captain Baillie, in a straightforward speech, moved a resolution that the committee appointed to prepare the address in reply be re commended to embody a respectful expression of regret that the Go vernor should not have been advised to adopt the constitutional usage by securing the presence of a member of the Ministry to represent the Government in the Council. And, after a discussion in which no opposition was offered to the motion, it was agreed to. THE LOWER HOUSE. The congratulatory address to the Queen on the recovery of the Prince of Wales was, of course, carried. The usual sessional committees were then appointed, and several bills were introduced and read a first time. On a motion by Mr Ormond, Minister of Public Works for the North Island, for the appointment of a select com mittee "to consider and report upon all matters affecting public works and immi gration during the session," there was some discussion. Mr Stafford pointed out that the proposed step appeared very like an attempt to shift the responsibilities, usually and constitutionally discharged by tho Executive, upon the House. Sir David Monro followed, contrasting the two different methods adopted of making public works in Victoria and New Zea land. He referred to the fact that whilo in "Victoria the utmost care had been ex ercised in procuring complete data preli minary to deciding upon borrowing, hero in New Zealand wo had begun at the wrong end by borrowing first, and that after two years we still found ourselves discussing what those public works should be. After these expressions of opinion the committee was agreed to. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Mr Luckie (Nelson) moved the address in reply. His speech was a mere re-echo of the Governor's, butit contained a seasoning of the Ministry, and an occasional weak attempt at oratory. However useful Mr Luckie may be as the editor of a Govern ment organ, he is not likely to add much strength to the Ministry beyond the weight of his vote, and the dignity im parted by tho bran-new evening costume in which he shone resplendent on this ! occasion, as a moth newly emerged from a ; chrysalis state. His speech was weak and common-place. Most of it he had acquired by note, and all of it he delivered in a stiff, constrained attitude, and with a funereal expression of countenance. Bu j he self-satisfaction aud egotism wer« unt

mistakable. It was evident that the funereal expression of countenance, like the evening costume, was only worn lor the occasion

"With purpose to be dressed in an opinion Of wisdom, gravity, profound conceit." I once saw the late G. V. Brooke in " O'Callaghan on his Last Legs." I never see Mr D. M. Luekie but I am reminded of it. . . Very different in quality and in tone was the speech of your member, Mr J. Sheehan. Clear, self-possessive, and in telligent; far above mediocrity in style and matter ; straight-forward, candid, modest, and independent—he favourably impressed the House at once. His speech was listened to with great attention; his apology for his somewhat lengthy remarks was waived with a unani mous cry of "go on," and at the close he was greeted with a perfect " burst of applause" as theatrical critics have it. He spoke sensibly, and to the point, and here and there with genuine humour. Very carefully at the opening of his remarks he guarded himself against being supposed as seconder of the speech to commit himself to support the Govern- i meat. He said if such was implied by • his seconding the speech he must decline ; the honor, because he would reserve to j himself tho right to vote for or against | the Government as his conscience would dictate, a sentiment that was cheered by both sides of tbe House. And then he went on in an original and independent way to give utterance to his thoughts | with reference to the matters referred to j in the speech. He referred rather ; humorously to the recent movement in Wellington to declare Auckland an in fected port, aud to the hospitable re ception that was designed for the Auckland members by placing them in quarantine for fourteen days. He said fourteen days on Soames Island would have enabled them to con template the picturesque beauties of Wellington at a distance, and would have prepared them for the dazzling effect of its magnificent public buildings when they obtained a nearer inspection. After a telling speech he concluded with a few felicitous and modest observations on his own election to the House as the first native-born European member, He spoke eloquently of the wretched legislation, the bungling of the past, the load of debt, the disastrous wars, and the reckless ignorance of men who had governed the country without any true or patriotic motives, and he said the time would come a few years hence when the native-born representatives would pour into the House in numbers, and that theD, and not till then, would there be hope of the affairs of the country being ad ministered with honest patriotism and true knowledge of its requirements. Mr Sheehan's ipeech was as different from Mr Luckies' as light from darkness, as gold is to brass, as sterling ability to shoddy and fustian, and impudence. Mr Stafford spoke little. —He said the speech had been evidently so studiously framed with a desire to commit the Government to nothing, to aroid all questions which could provoke dis cussion, that, of course no issue would be raised upou it, but that he nfiver felt more confident in his life that an early opportunity would be afforded for giving expression to the disappoint ment and dissatisfaction which existed lv the minds of many. The address in reply was then agreed to. Second Day—July 19th. ax apostate feom the banks. The all absorbing topic of speculation in political circles since the House rose yesterday has been Mr. John Hall— " Will he join the Ministry." It was known that the Ministry was straining Heaven and earth to secure Mr Hall, and to induce him to accept the going-a-begging leadership of the Upper House, and the question was " Is he proof againt Ministerial blandish ments ?" Therefore the announcement of his resignation took no one by surprise, and his apostacy was not regretted by his former colleagues. The honourable gentle man's value has of late been much over rated, and now his political career has practically closed, and closed ingloriously. He has gone down into the grave of political oblivion, buried beneath the prosy dignities appropriate to used-up politicians. "De nwrluis nil nisi bonum." THE ENTHUSIASM OF HUMANITY. Mr Gillies has obtained leave to intro duce a bill abolishing imprisonment for debt. Hurrah! Both in and out of the House the measure will be welcomed.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., P.M.)

DRUNKENNESS.

Three men were fined 10s, two were fined 20s and costs, for getting drunk, two men forfeited their bail. Samuel A. Weston, in addition to a charge of drunkenness, was charged with being a rogue and a vagabond, and with having been previously convicted as a .disorderly and an idle man. The Court sentenced him to seven days imprisonment for the drunkenness, and three months' imprisonment with hard labour for the other offences. ASSAULT. Thomas Cardvus was charged with assaulting one Thomas Pamsay on Satur day last. The prosecutor intimated that he wished to withdraw the charge, and the case was dismissed. ANOTHER CASE OP FORGERY. William Eace, otherwise William Pose, was charged with having forged the name of Dr T. B. Kenderdine to a cheque upon the Bank of New Zealand for £3 17s 6d, and with uttering the same with intent thereby to defraud F. Hammond. At the application of Mr Broham the accused was remanded until Friday next. ASSAULT. John Holmes, owner of the North Shore Ferry steamers, was charged with unlawfully assaulting Geo. M Peed, editor of the Evening Star, by shaking his fist in his face and using threatening and provok ing language on the 24th inst., whereby the complainant fears that if such conduct is repeated it will tend to provoke a breach of the peace. Mr W L Eees appeared for the com plainant ; Mr Hesketh for the defendant. On Mr Holmes promising not to offend again the case was withdrawn, '

The Green Harp Case. The eigbt defendants charged with con spiracy again appeared to answer to the ° M? e'Hesketh and Mr Brookfield ap peared to prosecute ; Mr W. L. Rees and Mr Joy, L.L.8., defended X R Hunt, settler of the Waikato, deposed': I am brother of Mr Hunt, sharebroker. Came from Waikatoon 10th July On my arrival in Auckland 1 learned that my brother had laid informa tion against the Green Harp directors. I went to see a person of the name ot Pidgeon. I went with him and saw O'Reilly and Howe at the Victoria hotel. This was on the 19th. I had conversation with them. Howe said he wanted to settle the matter. . Mr Rees objected to the evidence, as it was not in the presence of the other defendants. ~,_,_ • -p Mr Brookfield replied that in a case ot conspiracy the evidence must be circum stantial. He quoted authority to bear out his arguments. Mr Joy made a further objection that the subject matter endeavoured to be brought' forward was alleged to have taken place on the 19th July, whereas the information was laid on the 9th inst. He held it was not fair to bring forward evidence of an endeavour to compromise in order to prove a case of conspiracy. Mr Rees followed, and urged that any statement made by Howe, however criminating, cannot be evidence of con spiracy against the other parties in tho month of April. A long argument en sued, and examination continued, the Court holding that it could only be evidence against the parties themselves. Witness : I arranged to meet Howe and O'Reilly an hour afterwards. We met accordingly, I told them that my brother had laid It ii information against them (Mr Ree3 gave notice of objection to the evidence). I said that as Mr Pidgeon had said he would like to see the matter settled, we had come tosee what arrangement could be come to ; this I did irrespective of my brother. I then asked them, as they all seemed willing to settle it, what they would do. They did not seem inclined to offer terms, so by way of opening I said, will you take back the shares bought by my brother from O'Reilly, and give him back what I understand he had paid for them. (This was £500 cash, and a bill for £275.) If so I would do my part to induce my brother to withdraw from the prosecution; also to give me a letter of indemnity not to take proceedings again 3t him for having prosecuted. They would not agree to this, and I asked them what terms they would offer. Mr Rees again interposed, and urged that the evidence was inadmissible, no caution having been given. He quoted copiously from " Roscoe on Evidence " in support of his argument. Mr Brookfield held that these views had been very nearly exploded now. The Court ruled that any statement made by the accused had been voluntary. 1 Witness : Mr Pidgeon suggested that the bill for £275 should be given up, and Mr O'Reilly said he would agree to that provided that the other men charged would each pay to him a sixth share of the amount of the promissory note of £275. Howe said he was willing to that arrangement, and he could answer for his mate. O'Reilly «aid that he could answer for hlo t_at« also. I told the defendants at first that I came irrespective of my brother. Howe said he could almost answer for the other men, Pidgeon offered to give £25 out of his own pocket besides the bill. I left them then to con sult my solicitor (Mr Hay). I saw them again the same night. Mr Pidgeon was with me, and the same offer was repeated.

Cross-examined by Mr Pees: I was introduced to Mr Pidgeon by my brother. My brother told me he had met Mr Pidgeon in the street, and he had told him that he would like to get the case settled. I was introduced to Pidgeon possibly to settle the case. I was not introduced for the purpose of opening negotiations with Howe and O'Peilly, because my brother told me he would not settle the case. I don't know when his mind changed. 1 was aw .re that he had changed his mind on the eve of the new prosecution being opened. It was because the police had taken it up. I know no other reason. He told me that an indem nity had been signed by Mr S. Jones and Mr Morrin in relation to these proceed ings, My brother said that it had been got away from him again by the persons signing the indemnity. It had been got away from him before I came from the Waikato

Mr Pees : Did he not tell you that as these people had got away the indemnity from him he would settle the case if he could ?

Witness : No, he did not. He told me he would not settle tho case. He intro duced me to Mr Pidgeon because Mr Pidgeon would like to see it settled. I cannot explain this beyond that I thought my brother was in a mess, and I wished to see it settled, and so he intro duced me to Mr Pidgeon, I having said that I would like to settle the case.

Mr Ress: I hope that the Crown will take notice of the witness having admitted that he has been guilty of a misdemeanor.

[Left sitting.]

MEETING OF JOURNEYMEN BAKERS.

A meeting of journeymen bakers was held on Saturday evening last afc the British Hotel, Mr Bell occupying the chair. There were twenty-five persons interested in a change in the working hours present.—The Chairman stated that afc a previous meeting a deputation had been appointed to wait upon the master bakers to obtain their consent to an alteration in the hours of labour. Mr Todd, on being called upon to state tho result of the interview of the journeyman with the employers, said that with oaly one exception the whole of the master bakers were quite agreeable to a re duction in the hours of labour.—lt was then moved, seconded, and carried unanimously. "That this meeting of journeymen bakers agree thafc the hours of the journeymen bakers be from four o'clock a.m. t. two o'clock p.m., and one hour for sponging, and that the journeymen bakers hereby agree under signa ture to abide by the hours herein named." The motion was signed by 24 out of the 25 present, and it was agreed thafc the master bakers should be waited on and acquainted with the resolution. The meeting was very unanimoua/and the best feelings appeared to prevail on the pirfc of journeymen towards their employers: It was consumers who were blamed for the present long hours which journeymen had to work. The meeting ter minated with a vote of thanks to the chairman

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN.

2.25 p. m . The winze from the Shamrock has broken through into the Eising Sun. The main level of the .West Coast has opened communication between the winze and the main drive by a shot. The whole will break through to-night. The All Nations has crushed 240 tons during the month for 202

ounces.

The Poverty tribute has a total of 109 ounces from 60 tons of stuff. The Victory has obtained 20 ounces from 30 tons stone, '«W The Moanataiari has a spleu-teTahovr good gold in No. 1 reef.

Captain Harding's Statement.

fSPECIAL TO THE STAR, PEP GREVILLES TELEGRAM COMPANY.) WELLINGTON. Monday, 11.40. The ship Halcione brings a large cargo and about 280 passengers; all well. A large proportion are married couples and single women. Four births oc curred during the voyage, and four death; all infants. Captain Harding, of the Nebraska, has written a letter to the Press, in which he says : "lam made to say that there was no small-pox at Hono lulu. What I did say, Ido .say still, there was no small small-pox in the city, but there were twenty-six cases among the natives at the hospital on the reef, a mile and a half to leeward of the city. I assert positively there has been no case of small-pox on board the Ne braska. I say so on the authority of my own surgeon, and that of a surgeon who was a passenger with me to Hono lulu and back; a man of experience, and surgeon to on 3 of the Grovernment hospitals in New South Wales. What your learned Dr Johnson called small pox on board the Nebraska occurred during the previous voyage. There has not been a vestige seen of small pox except by those who deter mined to see small-pox in every pimple. Prom the 7th of June hundreds of persons, passengers and labourers, have been on the ship, yet not a single case has occurred among them, lam sorry to be forced to state this, but my conviction is that the Nebraska is being made the victim of provincial political, jealousy."

July 29, 12.45 p.m. _ Arnott, the proprietor of tbe Wat rarapa Mercury, has been committed for trial for embezzlement. He is charged with appropriating £10 10s the funds of the Wairarapa Institute. Bail was accepted. There are other defalcations.

The body of David Sim has "been found in the river.

NELSON.

July 29. The Phcebe arrived early .hie morn ing from Auckland

2 p.m. The ship William Prowse, from London, arrived this morning. The barque St. Maguus, from New castle, with coals, has also arrived.

POET CHALMERS.

July 29.

The Wellington with the San Fran cisco mails arrived at 10.15 a.m. from Lyttelton.

WANGANUI.

July 29. The G-o-a-Head left early this morn ing for the Manukau.

CHRISTCHURCH.

July 29, 1.52 p.m. Mr. E. Packer, an old colonist of twenty-one years' standiag, died on Saturday

Mr. Wynn Williams opposes Mr. Cracroft Wilson for the seat in the G-eneral Assembly for the Heathcote district.

Mr Williams' politics are in favour of the present Grovernment. The polling (city) for the Provincial Council is now on. It is believed Andrews will be returned against Cracroft Wilson.

The Cathedral Commission is said to want £12,000 for the site required by the Provincial Grovernment for public offices.

Public opinion is much against the proposed bill brought forward by Mr Buckley for making the Superintend ent elective to the Provincial Council.

A meeting is to be convened shortly on the subject. The question of vaccination largely continues to occupy the public mind. Full particulars of the damage done to the Zelandia, ship, are to hand by the mail.

THE SHARE MARKET.

—■ • . -as'lfc-- ME. J. HENDBY'B BEt.^ol^- The share market is not so a.-ire. Cale donian havo suffered a decline ; they weeded from £30 to £26 15a, but are now firm with buyers afc £28. c_ ales—Caledonian., £30, £29, £28, aud £27 ; Moanatairi, £6 12$ 6d J Thames, £6 10s; All Nations, £2 l^3? Coromandel Beaob, 2s ; Otago, £1. me. j. ji. lennox's bepobt. There was a large amount of basines done on the Exehanga to day—maiuly in Caledonian shares. I sold as low as £26 15s ; they again advanced, and closed firm with buyers at £30. My sales comprise — Caledonian, £27, £26 15s, £28, £29, and £30 ; Golden Calf, £2 sa} Thames, £6. Closing sellers — Caledonian, £31 j Thames, £7 ; Moanatairi, £6 °is Golden Calf, £2 7a 6d. Buyers—Caledonian, £30 j Thames, £6 ; Moanatairi, £6 2s 6d,

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QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. This Sauce has now been sufficiently long in the market to stand the test of public opinion, and it is gratifying to the manufacturer to be enabled to state that he is constantly receiving testimonials as to its worth. It is an excellent tonic, and for persons of delicate appetite a wineglass-full before meals is of immense benefit; and for children, when used in the place of sugar or jam. it is invalvable in many ways. Sold everywhere. Please observe that the maker s name is on label, and stamped on bottle and stopper. One shilling per dozen paid for returned bott.es. NEAL'S SAUCES, PICKLES. CHUTNEY.— These preparations are highly recommended on account of their perfect freedom from adulteration, and the zest they impart to the appetite They are most extensively consumed in the South, and a 'number of testimonials have been re ceived' from Medical men and others testifying to their perfect wholesomeness. Neal's Oriental Pickles Neal's Chutney' Neal's New Zealand Sauce Purely local manufactures. Retail of all Grocers: Wholesale Agents, "8. TONKS & CO. T CATEE (late Crombie's) ROYAL tP • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in lnform iag his friends and the public generally that lie has purchased tho Photographic Business so long camel on by Mr. Crombie : and having secured the services ot an Experienced Operator, feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civility and attention, as well as 'first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfac tion J C begs to announce that his arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete Tjl I N A L N^O T I C E Relinquishing Business. E. HOBBS' LAST SHIPMENT OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING (with the exception of 3 cases Horrocks' Long-cloth the Celestial Queen) having arrived in the Helenslee are now being marked off At Clearing-out Prices. THE BLANKETS (slightly damaged, but no worse) are being sold at a sacrifice and are worthy of atten tion. The Choicest and Cheapest Assortment of Boys' and Youths' Clothing That we have ever opened, from the celebr cd house of R. & H. PabnaMi & Co., London. Also, Gents' and Boys' aid. Youths' Water proot Cloth Overcoats and Pilot and Winter Coats, In all the Newest Shapes. R. HOBBS THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S TTTHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT:— Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown Brand," per ton of 2,0001bs 17 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton Jj> « J> Seconds, per ton n n n Sharps, per ton < J {) " Bran, per bushel of 201b 0 1 2 Oats, per bushel • 3s to 8s Gel. Fowl Wheat.. .. ■• 3s Cd per bushel. j Wharf Mills, July 5, 1872. Australian Mutual Provident Society- THE Members of this Society are informed that the Local Board of Directors have made the necessary arrangements with the Medical Referees ot me au.iotv i_ ___r_l_nrl ana its neiguoour hcod for tlie Re-vaccination by these gentlemen ot any member who m.y desire to submit to the operation. Engagements may be made on application to the ■V»ent Mr Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Brorder of the Board. Resident Secretary.