SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 4.4?. HIGH WATER : This evening, 12,

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

_uuKe ot JSctinburgh, 6 f> clo"k Enterprise No. 2,19, o'clock. '

ARRIVAL.

of Adelaide, s.s., from Sydney. Star of the South, «..s., Holmes, from Napier, via the Thames. Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from the Bay of Islands.

DEPARTURE.

Clyde, schooner, for "Wangarei. Jane, brig, for Newcastle.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : St, Kilda, to-day ; Keera, s.s.

to-morrow ; Phcebe, early For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Adelaide, Saturday For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer. June 13. For Ahipara and Hokianga : Mary Eliza, cutter, Saturday For Tauranga : Vincent, cutter, to-day.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Nevada, mail steamer (due June 17) Nebraska, mail steamer, from the South Coronilla, ship, from London. Sailed March 22 Rita, brig, from Melbourne City of Melbourne, s.s., from Sydney Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Charybdis, schooner, from Lyttelton Sea Gull, schooner, from Levuka Prima Donnajschooner, from Levuka Lapwing, cutter, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. City of Aelaide :—1 case, J Cosgrave; 2 cases, Government Inspector; 11 bales paper, Reed and Brett, Evening ■ Star ; 8 do do, proprietor of Southern Cross ;1 case, W Walker ; 4 do, Kempthorne; 2 casks, 1 coil lead, A Street: 4 casks, 4 drums turps, 1 case varnish, J Holland ; 2 cases, Phillips ; 840 bags, potatoes, Stannus Jones ; 25 cases. E Porter and Co; 6 do, 6 bars steel, T and S Morrin : 2 cases, M Kelcher; 14 cases, Frank Weston ; 4 cases, McArthur ; 1 sack aeed, Layers ; 1 do do, Burnelt; Ido do, H Lips combe ;1 do do, R Baird ; 130 mats sugar, J Hall; 2 cases, Campbell ; 1 pkg, Williamson : 2 boxes tobacco, Walker ; 1 case tobacco, Town; 6 trusses, 2 pkgs, Rattray ; 3 pkgs, Clark and Son ; 1 parcel, Banks ; 1 box tobacco, Dudley ; 50 cases, Brown & Campbell; 2 do, A Smart; 21 kegs nails.Fßeal; 1 case.F Beal; 50 cases castor oil, Bucholz and Son ; 1 parcel, Davney; 1 pkg, Seccombe : 1 case, Hill and Hudson ; 1 case, Manley ; 2 cases, Wayte ; 1 case, Turrell; 9 cases Upton and Co ; 1 parcel, J Hood ; 1 box type', Wilson ; 2 cases, J Harris ; 1 box, Stretton ; 60 cases schnapps, Nathan ; 50 bags maize, A Cunningham ; 51 do, J Coupland ; 2 bags maize, 3 bags seed, 8 bags onions, Lipscombe ; 8 cases, Shapper; 1 parcel, Weyergang ; 3 cases, Green ; 4 cases, Young Gay ; 1 case/Hill; 20 bags maize, Eaton ; 17 bags maize, Belcher ; 9 pkgs, A.S.N. Co 's agent; 1 parcel, Berghoff: 60 bags maize, J Roberton ; 1 case, Ireland Bros : 52 bags maize, G Sibbin ; 2 pkgs, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 8 pkgs type, Reed and Brett, Evening Star ; 1 parcel, A Cox ; 2 parcels, Peacock ; 4 cases, H Meyers ; 3 cases, Mark Mcßeod ; 259 bags potatoes, G Thome ; 63 bags do, Binney ; 1 case, Dr Hector ; 2 boxes, Haywood ; 5 casks, Martin ; 1 parcel, Parfit; 2 pkgs, Wiseman ; 1 parcel, Buchanan ; 1 case, Solomon and Magnet; 56 cases fruit, W Marshall; 155 cases fruit, H S Meyers ; 66 do do, Binney ; 63 do do, Edgar Walker ; 10 do do, Lipscombe; 360 do do, Arthur ;40 bags maize, J Robertson ; 8 cases fruit, Marshall; 78 bags maize, Coupland ; 144 do do, Synur; 54 do do, Binney ; 19 do do, Cunningham : lf> bags potatoes, Lipscombe ; 140 do do, 50 kegs butter, 60 chests tea, 83 bags maize, 5 cases, 4 vehicles, 2 tanks malt, 2 bags hops, 2 bales, order; and about 250 tons for through ports.—-H M Jervis agent.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF ADELAIDE.

The s.s. City of Adelaide, D. Walker, Esq. commander, left Sydney on Thursday, May 23, at 3 p.m.; rounded the North Cape at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 28tb, and arrived at Auckland at 6 a.m. Wednesday,-, after a passage of 135 hours; experienced light westerly winds the first day out, and after wards light head winds and fine weather until arriving in Auckland; passed s.s. Hero on Monday, at 7 a.m., in latitude 34° 14 south; and long, 167 ° 44 east.

Passengers :—Saloon —Miss Walker, * Miss Docker, Miss Keating, Master Keating, Mr and Mrs Murray and servant, Mr and Mrs Crowthers, Mr and Mrs Davey, Mr and Mrs Dilworth, Mrs Walker, Mrs Shelton, Mrs Waters. Master Waters, Rev. R. Mitchell, Rev. T. Davis, Doctor A. De Negri, Doctor Austin, Messrs H R R Harrison, J E P Walker, H H J Baass, E Binny, L Sampson, J A Anderson, A J Caudly, T Rowatt, N Parker, Perrins, W Hall, J McDonald, and 35 in the steerage. Wo are indebted to the third officer for our files and report of passage.

WRECK OF THE CLARA SAVERS.

The following particulars respecting the loss of the Clara Savers, barque, bouni to Mauritius from this port appear in the Mauritius Commercial Gazette of the 4th April:—"Captain J. Robb, of the ship Pandora, from Calcutta to the Mauritius, reports that on the 29th March about 10" north, off Rodrigues, he was boarded by a boat from that island, reporting the total loss of the barque Clara Sayers, Middleton, master, from Sydney to Mauritius, on the reefs southward to the Rodrigues on the 21et March. One man was drowned when leaving the wreck, and another died shortly after landing; the rest of the crew and passengers are safe and well on shore, and proposed to leave for Mauritius in the schooner Wizard, which was shortly expected there. The Clara Sayers was owned by Messrs. J. Frazer and Co., of this city, and is insured for £3,000.

The barque Briton, hence, arrived at New castle on the 21st instant.

H.M. ships comprising the Flying Squadron are reported by Captain Bosastow, of the Lady St. Aubyn, as being in Simon's Bay, Cape of Good Hope, about the 15th February. The equadron consisted of the following vessels : —Narcissus (flagship), Rear Admiral Seymour; Immortalle, Cadmus, Inconstant, and Topaz. ... ' •

The cutter Mercury, from Mercury Bay, entered at the Customs this morning with 23,000 feet sawn timber. She has since cleared with a general cargo for Mercury Bay. The brig Jane took her departure for News castle this morning. The s.s. Star of the South arrived in habour at an early hour this morning from Napier, via the Thames. She left Napier at 6pm. on Saturday; rounded the East Cape on Sunday afternoon, at 3.30 ; arrived at the Thames at 9 a.m. on Monday. She experienced strong head winds and rough sea all the way. 50 head of cattle and 350 sheep, to the order of Mr Banks, were landed at Tararu. She brings six passengers.

The City of Adelaide is am.nounced to leave for Sydney on Saturday v;.ct.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr. George Sibbin reports a good atten dance at his mart to-day, and spirited bid ding. The following are quotations :—The ■mall house, sold for £52; potatoes, from £6 7s 6d to £6 10s ; maize, 4s 5d to 4s 6d ; ■ugar, 4fd to s_d ; tea, 2s 4d ; oats, 2s lid to 3s 2d ; cheese, 5d to 5_ ; beef, 42s per barrell; terosine, 2s B.d ; bran, la; flour, 16s; bone dust, £7 10s ; butter, 7d to Bd.

Adelaide, May 22. Wheat is dropping. An inferior sample sold at 5s s_d ; good samples are not worth more than 5s Bd. Flour, from £12 to £14.

Sydney, May 23. The Import Markets remain about the same as reported yesterday. The only noticeable transaction was the sale of a considerable portion. 0 f the carS° of sugar, ex Lady St. offilfed at awction by Messrs Stubbs and[Co., >ho, after passing nearly tha.w__ole, made large private ..rU. including one _____

or spirits. Sales of teas i n trade parcels at at^ rates.

May 22,

The foreign arrivals to-day comprise the Silver Eagle, from London, with a genera? cargo valued at £26,500. The Ceara, from Colombo, with 315 packages coffee, 2482 packages coir, 63 bales matting; and the Lady St. Aubyn, from Mauritius, 225 tons ■sugar. The latter vessel reports the Athena, sugar laden, for Sydney, as being ready to sail on April 1.

The import markets opened with less inquiry than there was last week. Dundee goods are firm. Cornsacks wanted at 14s. Candles remain steady ; five medal would be taken readily at 10fd; a line of a second brand was placed at lO^d. In liquors we heard of a parcel of Queensland rum being placed at 2s 6d- Martoll's dark brandy at 63 9d; for Hennessy's case 27s 6d to 28s is now asked. Metals unaltered ; £6 5s was paid for pig iron. Teas in good trade request at improving prices; sales to-day confined to few small lines.

MINING.

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

land, 3 o'clock May 31 Tambaroora, West Queen street, 2pm June 1 Virginia City, Grahamstown, June 3 Burra Burra, G. S. O'Halloran's office, Insurance Buildings. Auckland, opm., June 3 Guildhall, Grahamstown, June 4 Occidental, 44, Queen street, Auckland, 4 p.m. June 5 Conquering Hero, Insurance Buildings, Auckland

June 7 Foster's, Coromandel, June 7 Pride of Moanataiari, Grahamstown, June 8 Golden Spur, Company's office, West Queen street, 3

pm June 10 Number One, Grahamstown, June 10 Taumatawahine, Company's office.Queen street, 4 p.m.

June 10 New Rakaia, Coromandel, June 11 Specimen, Waverley Hotel, Auckland, 3 p.m. June 15 Carnatic, Coromandel, June 18

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under

For Thames, this day, atj.5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

For Kapanga, &c, per Golden Crown, to-morrow, at 9.30 am ; and per Southern Cross, at 11.30 am For Wanganui and Southern provinces, per s.s.

Keera, to-morrow, at 10 a m For Napier and Gisborne, per Star of the South, on

Friday, 31st instant, at 1 p m For Russell, Wangaroa,and Mongonui, per Comerang,

on Friday, 31st instant, at 3 p.m. Per s s City of Adelaide, on Saturday, Ist June, as under : —

For India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports,and

Continent of Europe, at 10 a m For Australian Colonies, at 11 am For United Kingdom via Suez and Southampton (for

letters specially so addressed), at 11 am For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 11.30 am

For newspapers, at 9 a m For money orders and registered letters, at 9.30 a m Late letters for Sydney, Melbourne, and United Kingdom, via Southampton, bearing 3d and Od in addition to the postage "will be received till 11.30 am ForWanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago, per St. Kilda, this day, at 5 p.m. JST.B. —Telegrams for Australia will be received at the Bluff till 4pm to-morrow. On and after Monday, 3rd June, the mails for Hamilton, Waikato, leaving this office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, will arrive at Hamilton same day at 8 p m S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1872.

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.

C. Napiek Bet/c, member of the Insti tute of Civil Engineers, Confidential Agent of the " eminent English Con " tracting firm," and Consulting En gineer to the Auckland City Council, has given his report on the long con tested subject of water supply. That he should have taken the wind out of the sails of the local engineers was only what was to be expected, but that at one wave of his pen he should have thrown them all on their beam ends, and made the public lift their hands in ecstacy at his entbusiastic advocacy of a particular scheme that is what we did not expect. Coming as Mr. C. Napier Bell, M.1.C.E., C.A.B. & S., C.E.A. ! C.C., &c, &c, does so recently from home we would not insinuate that his report is based on any thing but the j most reliable and unbiassed observa tion. It is true that he has sniffed afar off the corruption that rankles in j the conduct of public interests in the | colonies, for he saya of the compensa. '

sacrificing the rights of the community to those of the individual, might assign such an amount of compensation as would turn the balance." But the pious horror with which he turns up the white of his eyes at such abomination con vinces us that however it may be with others he at least has not been tainted with colonial leprosy, and is only actuated by considerations of public interest. Thestar of the western springs is now in the ascendant, and that of Ni hotupulias set in Cimmerian darkness. Notwithstanding the junkettings and festivities that are associated in civic history with the various sparkling alpine streams of the province, the City Council is said to sigh for the waters that flow darkly in subterranean caverns. Low may be their motion now, but through the agency of steam engines that will consume no coal, and will not cease to work day and night for thirty years without a breakage, they are destined yet to surmount our hills and burst with terrific force over the tops of our highest houses. They are also destined to grind the corn of the City Council, and give a cheap loaf to hungry citizens. The report, a copy of which appears in the morning papers, should bo perused by every one that feels an interest in the welfare of the city, or that can ap preciate the little shuffling of the cards that takes place in public affairs. Mr. Bell has evidently been drinking Low and Motion's water till his head is a little dizzy; and we entirely exonerate him from any intention to mislead. But it is at the same time very well known that among certain of our own citizens and older residents a "ring" has been formed in the city—we could give the names if we wished — and that in the bright anticipation of fervid imaginations the water supply of Aucklaud has been suddenly cloched in the halo of immortal glory that invested the New York Court House, to the prophetic eye of Boas Tweed and the Tammany brotherhood. The tenderness with which the western springs are touched, now by some who once scorned their dark mysterious streams, is the theme of considerable commenb, and we shall ask the public to come with us and peep in from time to time and watch the changes in the civic kaleidoscope.

HARBOUR BOARD.

APPOINTMENT OF MR. HEATHER.

It will afford gratiGcation to the mercantile community and the public generally to learn, as we find in the Gazette published to-day, that the Superintendent has nominated Mr. Arthur Heather to be a member of the Harbour Board in place of Mr. Nathan resigned.

A meeting of the Central Board of Educa tion was held yesterday afternoon, at which it was determined to hold a special meeting next Monday to tako into consideration the basis of a new Education Bill about to be submitted to the Council.

Miss Stothard will again lecture on botany to-morrow afternoon at the Provincial Council Chambers.

Tenders are required by the General Go vernment for the supply of coal and firewood from the Ist May to the 30th September.

An entertainment will be given at Parnell Hall on Tuesday evening next by the blue jackets of H.M.S. Rosario, in aid of the funds of the Orphan Home. The proceeds are to be applied towards the purchase of a library.

The second annual meeting of the Society for providing the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children was held last night in the lecture room of the Young Men's Christian Association. His Honor the Superintendent occupied the chair. The hon. secretary (Mr. Glanville, read the report, which was of a very encouraging nature. There were 51 inmates at the Home nearly double the number having been received during the past year than in the preceding one. Six of the children had been sent to service. The expenditure for maintenance had been £786 7s 3d, including a sum of about £160 laid out in furniture and repairs. The total receipts had been £870 lQs Bd, thus leaving a balance of £85 3s sd. It will, how ever, bo necessary to make a special appeal for funds to enable them to carry out the benevolent designs of the institution. Several reverend and lay gentlemen addressed the meeting on the subject of the Home; and the following officers were appointed for the ensuing year, with power to add to their number: —"Patron: His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. President: The Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. Vice-Presidents: The Hon. T. B. Gillies, Superintendent; P. A. Philips, Esq. Mayor. Committee : Rev. Dr. Maunsell, Rev. P. H. Cornford, Rev. Mr. Rigg, Rev. Mr. Macniccol, Rev. Warlow Davies, Rev. Mr. Waters, Messrs. J. S. Wilson, T. Macffarlane, Wayte, Dyer, Coupland, Rattray, Captain Daldy, W. 0. ' Kensington, G. Thome, jun., G. W. Owen, E. Glanville."

This morning, at the District Court, the cases still on the list being likely to last all week, an application was made by Mr Hesketh that the schedules of contributories might be adjourned till Monday, at 10,30. This was granted by the Court. The list comprises the Mount Aurum, John O'Groats Extension, Wakatip, Royal Exchange, Golden Crown Extended, Band of Hope, and Colleen Bawn Gold Mining Companies. Even with this relief it is probable that his Honor will be engaged up till to-morrow evening. The day following is already disposed of, that being the Resident Magistrate's Court weekly sitting.

We sincerely congratulate the members of the Mutual Mining Investment Company on the faot that a 10s dividend declared by the directors on Monday evening last, is payable to-morrow. It is pleasanter still to see that a dividend in Caledonians, in which the Mutual Mining Investment Company are considerable holders, affords the prospect of another dividend at a very early date. We venture to say that this little Company will shortly show about as satisfactory results as any with more pretentious character in the city.

A dividend of £3 per share has been declared in the Caledonian Gold Mining Company. b

At a meeting of creditors of Mr. W.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF ADELAIDE.

The City of Melbourne.

Fearful Hurricane at Mauritius.

Supposed Loss of Six Ships.

The Copper unci Tin Mines in

New South "Wales.

By the arrival of the s.s. City of Ade laide we have received Sydney papers to the 23rd instant, from which we take the following i—

SYDNEY.

May 23. The City of Melbourne returned to port on Sunday the 19th, after being out 10 days from Sydney. On the third day out she was about 600 miles from Sydney when the logs of the driving wheel stripped, and the vessel had to return to port under canvass. The City of Adelaide arrived from Melbourne the same day, and was immediately placed on the berth for Auckland. The cargo was despatched with great dispatch, and the City will leave to-day. Mr George Lane, brother to Mr Lane, ship chandler, of Newcastle, while out shooting yesterday at Lake Macquarie, accidentally shot himself. The ship Silver Eagle has arrived. Three of the crew were lost on the passage. Amongst the passengers are : —The Right Rev J. Quinn, Roman Catholic Bishop of Brisbane; the Venerable Archdeacon Rigney, and the Revß Capra and Antoine, Signor Simmonetto ; also, the following Sisters of Charity; Stanislus, Gorgigan, Gabriell, Xavier, Elizabeth, Emelian, Frances, Mary Kate, Mary, Bridget; also, Miss O'Reilly and Miss Walder. The schooner Lady St. Aubyn arrived from Mauritius yesterday. Captain Bosastow reports a severe hurricane as having passed to the northward of Mauritius on the 16th February; six ships are reported as having had to put to sea from Bourbon, and haro not since been heard of, and an Italian barquo had been struck by a sea during the storm, carrying away the deck-house and ten of the crew, who were drowned. The ship Staffordshire, bound from Calcutta to England, had lost her three topmasts, and was repairing damages at Mauritus ; and the James' Eairburn, bound to Cal cutta with a cargo of coal, had been totally dismantled and had her decks swept, carrying away the boats from the skids and completely gutting the cabin. Copper and tin shares commanded as much attention to-day as gold. Holders of shares in tin companies whose ground has been properly prospected and re ported upon are looking for an advance on fate rates. Sydney and Pioneer are wanted at 5s ; Ruby are also in great request, without finding any sellers ; Elsmoro wore taken at 7s. 6d. to 8s ; and New Cornwall are said to have been done at 3s 6d. In copper we note a firm market for Peak Downs, owing to reports from the mine ef heavy shipments of copper 6_ to 7 was paid this morning, and sellers not numerous. The highest price obtained for Mount Perry was 385., and Drummond changed hands at 3s 6d. It i_i rumoured that one of the recently opened mines in the Bourke district will shortly V ' ->d on this market. Go. .___ were naMij^ so active. ICrohmann's dropped from 45s to 423, and 69s to 70s were the current rates for Band and Albion Consols, closing rather firmer, 1-168 share in Rapp's changed hands at 600, and the first sale of Great Western Undaunted (20s paid), ' reported on 'Change, was made at 15s. No transactions reported in any other of the Tambaroora mines; sellers had the market to themselves. Mitchell's Creek have advanced 5s on both issues; pre ferential sold at sj, and non-preferential at ss.

MELBOURNE.

May 20.. An increase in the yield of wheat, shown in agricultural statistics, is equal to 35,000 tons. Doubts are expressed whether that quantity is equal to the increased con sumption, as it is'said we imported 40,000 tons from Adelaide last year.

May 21. When the Assembly met, this after noon, Mr Duffy announced Mr. Berry's resignation of the Treasurership, and said that Mr Berry would himself state the reasons which had induced him to resign. A progress report of the select committee was brought up. It stated the investi gation of the question would occupy two or three more days, and an adjournment has been granted to complete evidence. Mr Berry then addressed the House from the back of the Ministerial bench. Ho denied the allegation contained in the charge, and said that, as it was entirely a personal matter, he would rather it should be dealt with apart from political complications and from those with whom he had been associated. The subject then dropped. The mining conspiracy case resulted in an acquittal of the defendants. A testimonial and purse containing ninety-five sovereigns have been presented to Captain King, of the ship Calcutta, by members of the insurance companies. There is little business doing. Wool packs, 5s 2d to 5s 3d; Brandon's candles, llf d ; Eleme raisins, 4d in bond. Medium congous are in demand. Java sugars have been &old at auction at prices sup porting late rates. There is good inquiry for white crystals; sales, £42 to £42 10s; good yellows, £36 10s to £37 10s.

May 22. A large meeting convened by the Mayor has been held with reference to the reported starvation in Persia. It was resolved to open iubscriptions to assist in alleviating the distress. Flour of sluphur, £16 15s for fine. There is a strong demand for Oregon timber. A shipment of sheet lead has been been taken up at an advance. Band and Albion Consols are slightly improved, and in request. Large parcels of oats sold at from 2s 9d to 3s 2d. Rice com-

Attacked by a Tasmania^ Tigee.— A correspondent writes from Jericho in forming the Sob art Town Mercury that on Saturday, 11th instant, Mr. James Jones was proceeding along the road towards the lakes, and when on a run known as the Poclmarch he was attacked by a large tiger which came out of the scrub. Mr. Jones had a large stick in his hand, and succeeded in keeping the animal off, but he was followed by it for a distance of about half a mile. Mr. Jones says the tiger was the largest he ever saw, standing about five feet high. He was a dark colour, and was of a different species to the common tiger, which has white marks across its back, and a very yellow colour.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.

This Day,

A painful case of sudden death occurred this morning shortly after the hour of noon, at the bottom of Queen street, close to Copland's hotel. Mr Robert Pollock, carter, was standing at the spot mentioned when he was seen suddenly to fall to the ground in the middle of the road. Assist ance was promptly at hand, and Dr. Hooper happening to be near, examined him and pronounced life to be extinct. He was carried to the footpath, and a carriage procured, into which he was placed. The deceased was then conveyed to his late residence in Drake street, ac companied by Mr Butcher (carter,) and Dr Hooper. The cause of death is be lieved to be heart disease. The deceased was respected by all who knew him, and the news of this sudden death will be received with general and sincere regret. He was one of our oldest colonists, having been about 30 years in the colony.

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., District Court Judge.)

The sittings were continued this morning, when the jury cage was once more called on. GEOEGE GLEXNY V. IEONAED MOEEISON.

Claim, £100 ; damages. Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff; Mr Brook field and Mr W. H. Kissling for the defence.

The jury of four gentlemen were present, and answered to their names.

The case then proceeded, the first witness being defendant, plaintiff's witness having been finished with yesterday. Leonard Morrison, residing at Three Kings, farmer and defendant in this action, said he did enter into a lease in April, 1869, and insured for two years—up to December last. Mr J. B. Russell here took objection to witness using notes to refresh his memory.

Continued : The insurance was effected in the Northern. Mr Macky, the agent, would not re-innuro the property, and witness endeavoured to insure in the New Zealand Company. That company also refused; witness was ready to pay the premium. In terms of the lease he was not to break up more than twenty acres, nor had he done bo. Ho had not before the commencement of the third year laid down half of the land in grass in terms of the lease, as Mr GHenny told him not to do so, desiring him to cultivate the land in order to keep down the docks. It was contended by counsel for plaintiff that no evidence could be given of this nature that would relievo defendant from the obliga tions to fulfil the terms of the lease. At the end of arguments on both sides the evidence proceeded.

Witness said ho had cut down the docks twice each year ; the crops he had taken from the ground consisted of oats and potatoes. Oats sown thickly would havo the effect of choking young docks. In the second year docks growing among the oats were pulled up, and were gathered every time the land was ploughed. In the third year the land was partly cropped, and during the dry season cattle were put on it. After deposing .tt&_the willow trees, the out-buildings, gates, eiiz-jrigitness said that taking the gates, fence, and buildings altogether they were in a better condition than when he took them. Before the expiration of his lease plaintiff wished him to take the farm for three years more. Witness refused; he had already taken another farm. Before this conversation no claim for damages had been made, but witness heard through Mr. May that plaintiff was going to enter an action. When witness took possession there was no drain in the swamp; he paid £10 to have one made; without this the whole paddock would have been flooded in heavy weather. He left the door of the dairy in as good a state as he had got it; in the stockyard some stones had fallen from the walls.

Witness was subjected to a severe cross examination.

[Left sitting.]

POLICE COUTT.

THIS DAY.

Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M. DRUNKENNESS. Three drunken people -were punished as usual. A YOUTHEUX DELINQUENT George Lee, an intelligent little boy of eight years of age, was brought up charged with obtaining tho sum of three shillings from John Lindley by false and fraudulent pretences.

The case was not gone into owing to the youth of the prisoner. Sergeant Pardy applied to his Worship for permission to withdraw the charge on condition that the lad remain in the care of the police until tbey have succeeded in obtaining a situation in the country for him. Mr Beveridge appeared on behalf of the boy, and endorsed Sergeant Pardy's applica tion, which was at once ao3eded to. CHAEG.E OE FURIOUS BIDING. Henry Elley, butcher, was charged with furious riding in the Strand, Mechanics' Bay. He pleaded that the horse had taken fright at a truck on the railway overhead while going under the bridge.

After a severe reprimand the Court ordered him to pay 20s and costs. This finished the business.

CITY HALL.

This elegant place of amusement continues to be a source of great attraction during the performance of the combination company. Last night Madame Simonsen sang in con junction with Mr B. Clark a grand duet from the third act of Marifcana ; it was the gem of the evening, and of course was loudly applauded. Madame's rich and powerful voice never appeared to better advantage 5 and Mr Clark is an exceedingly pleasing tenor. Barry O'Neil's songs were very welcome, and warmly encored. He sang "Fashionable Fred," a song of the " Most and Chandon " type. On being re called he substituted another comic song, " That's where you've made the mistake." Harry Kelly was as amusing as ever. Mr

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FEOM OUR OWN" CORRESPONDENT.] West Coast. —Two Cwt. Speci mens.

Nonpareil Crushing.

The Indecent Assault Case,

GEAHAMSTOWN.

Wednesday, 3 p.m

The West Coast has commenced crushing. There is already a splendid show. They have got two cwt. of specimens to hand. The Nonpareil has 69 ounces amal gam for 24 hours' run. Henry Loved ay was brought up this morning charged with assaulting Selina Smith, a girl of eight years of age, with intent.

The prisoner was further remanded. The child was the principal witness, and not understanding the nature of an oath the magistrate remanded the prisoner until Court obtained advice how to act under the circumstances.

(from our own correspondent.)

TAURANGA.

Wednesday, 2.30 p.m.

Hugh Campbell, of Taurauga, has been committed to take his trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court for larceny as bailee of Faulkner's house.

The s.s, Rangatira» is expected to ar rive here this afternoon.

WANGANUI.

This day. The Keera left at midnight for the Manukau.

Fire in Picton.

Destruction of Clarke's Hotel.

PICTON.

Wednesday, 1 p.m

A fire occurred here this morning by which Clarke's hotel was totally destroyed. The five was discovered in the hotel at 1 a.m., and is supposed to be accidental.

Everything in the house was con sumed.

The damage sustained is £2,300. The hotel was insured in the Victoria for £660.

WELLINGTON.

Wednesday, 12.55. The s.s. Tavanaki arrived from the North this morning.

Whiuaker and Lundon's case will be concluded to-day. Judgment will be given to-morrow.

Mr. Brogcen has leased the Central (?) for his staff.

BLUFF.

Wednesday, noon. The s.s. Alhambra sails for Mel bourne at 3 o'clock to-morrow.

THE SHARE MARKET.

he. j. ir. lennox's eepobt.

BUSINESS upon the exchange was tolerably active. In consequence of the dividend there was a good demand for Caledonian shares. My sales comprise : Caledonian, £19, £19 10s, £19 15s, and £20; Thames, £5 10s ; Coro mandel Beach, 15s j Tokatea shares were sold at £3 12s 6d ; Green Harp at £6 15 ; All Nations, £3 7s 6d. Closing buyers: Cale donian, £20; Thames, £5 7s 6d. Sellers : Caledonian, £20 10s ; Thames, £5 15s.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

Owing to their success the same pieces were repeated last night as on the preceding even ing. Mary Stuart was admirably played by Miss Aitken, supported by the company. The trial scene in "The Merchant of Venice" was also a success, Mr Perrier appearing as Shy lock, if possible, to better advantage. Owing to this gentleman's prolonged stay°in Auckland he has consented to play Rob Roy to-night. It is not the first time this clever amateur has essayed this difficult part, and we venture to predict that the performance will be a treat.

DANGER.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab. Sic, —Your correspondent D. H. Raes—the name looks very well in print—has evidently a becoming sense of the irreparable loss which the world would have sustained if the bullet that so shocked his nerves had deviated two inches from the" course which, according to his elaborated calculations, it took. I per fectly agree with him when there is possi bility of such valuable lives as his being sacrificed the police should take prompt measures to suppress the evil complained of. iDid it not occur to your correspondent, how ever, that the proper course for him to have adopted when he discovered who had fired the revolver, was not to have written a cock and-bull story to the newspaper about the narrow escape he had while "sitting upon the verandah of the house in which he resides," but to have laid an information with the police. Your correspondent is really too severe upon the police, who being in the dark, like myself, would liko to know from your learned correspondent under what law he would charge offenders for harmless shooting outside the city boundaries. I confess that I frequently indulge in Che practice of wander ing along the seashore, and, for want of a better mark, popping away at the sea gulls, but I do not usually disturb people on the verandah of the houses in which they reside. On this occasion, if your correspondent is to be believed, I must have done so, for it so happens that on Saturday I was in the vicinity of Shelly Beach with a revolver which I fired several times. No doubt your corres pondent heard the report of a pistol, and being of a nervous temDeramenti^^JjftjWv

even " upon the verandah of the house in which he resides."—l am, &v., Coir's Revolver. [It is rather a serious subject for joking, and tfie levity with which our correspondent treats it shows that he lias not a proper sense of the impropriety of his conduct. Wo would inform him that it is very pro perly regarded by the law as criminal even to cause apprehension of danger. We trust that Mr. Rees will take the hint and prosecute, and it will afford us much pleasure to see how our correspondent, who seems so brave under fire, will demean himself under the Are of Mr. Beckham's invective.—Ed. E.S.]

VOLUNTEER OFFICERS' BALL.

A ball was given in the Drill SheAh^J evening by a number of the Y6l~/ 7 officers to the citizens of AucklaT^, and can say without hesitation that it was one of the grandest affairs " in the way of hops" that have taken place in this city. A little before nine o'clock the rumbling of carriages was heard wending their way to the above place, and by half-past nine about five hundred guests had arrived. His Excellency the Governor was received by the officers and a guard of honor com posed of the Scottish Volunteers under Captain Charles Taylor and Lieutenant ' Mowbray. The corridor was tastefully decorated with flags, bayonets, &c, &c, , under the supervision of Captain Batger, Lieutenants Isaac and Harrison. Two breech-loading Armstrong guns and sundry piles of small arm added greatly to the appearance of the promenade, which was neatly covered with matting for the occasion. The floor of the dancing-room - was in splendid condition, and Captain Batger deserves great praise for the manner in which he carried out the duties allotted to him. Among the guests present we noticed his Excellency the I Governor, his Honor the Superintendent, his Worship the Mayor, Majors Gordon,. Tysdall, Taylor, Ropata, Colonels McDon-' nell and Haultain, Captains Dargaville, Johnson, Machell, Challis, R.N., Featon,, Hay, Smith', Batger, and Morrow, Lieutenants Harrison, Isaacs, Powley, Phillips, Nathan, Mowbray, Watson, R.N., Henderson, Commons, Alexander, May, Kitchen, and Anderson, Doctors Dawson, Hooper, Goldsbro, and Stockwell, and many others. The dancing and music were under the care of Lieutenant Isaacs, and we need scarcely remarked that this part of the affair went off in a very satisfactory mnnner. Mr. Canning, of Queen street, was .the caterer, and the refreshment and supper table did him great credit. The wines were of the choicest kind, having been selected by a committee ex pressly set apart for that purpose. Shortly after 12 o'clock the guests on the sound "of the roast beef of old England" proceeded to the supper table. Our want of space compels us to leave out the toasts were proposed and responded to. Dancing was kept up till a very early hour this morning, when all left, acknowledging that it was one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent in Auckland. , ....

TKE EVENING STAE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1872.

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DIVIDEND. Moanatairi .. ..050 May 31 Caledonian- .. ..300 June 4 CALLS Ravenstock .. ..003 May SO Sir "Walter Scott ..010 June 1 Flagship 0 0 6 June 1 Golden Point .. ..006 June 1 Fern Root .. ..003 June 1 Celt 0 10 June 2 Siege of Paris .. ..003 June 3 Coromandel Mint ..006 June 4 Trig Hill 0 0 6 June 6 Unicorn 0 0 6 June 5 Sunbeam 0 10 June 5 Brunell 0 0 2 June 6 Hand and Band ..006 June 6 Lucky Digger .. .. 0 0 6 June 6 ' John Bull .. ..006 June 8 Emily 0 10 June 10 Pauline 0 0 6 June 15 Queen of May .. ..004 Jnnel5 Pride of Moanataiari ..006 June 18 Thames Gas .. ..030 June 22 Russell Battery.. ..020 July 1 Van 0 0 6 June 27 JIEETING8 TO COME. Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30 Kooringa, Grahamstown, May 30 Bay of Islands Coal Company, Company's office, Auck-



TjIINAL NOTICE RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. B. HOBBS Has still on hand between SIX and SEVEN THOU SAND POUNDS' WORTH of the VERY PICK of the STOCK, consisting of FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FRENCH MERINOES, WINCEYS, Calicoes and Sheeting, Dimity and Toilet Quilts, Woollen Hosiery, Waterproof Jackets and Mantles for Ladies, Girls, and Children ; and other new Winter Goods, in great variety, which are now being CLEARED OUT AT VERY LOW PRICES. . Ladies' and Children's New Black Straw Hats at about Half Value. The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD as R.H. has no intention whatever of remaining in the trade. Country customers, wholesale buyers, and small dealers, and buyers of job lots liberally dealt with. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING of the newest description, and Belts, Braces, Collars, Shirts, and Under Flannels, and all kind of Hosiery and Felt Hats, and Men's and Boys' Caps at a great reduction from regular prices. N. B.—THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER ONLY. R. HOBBS, JUNCTION DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, Upper Queen and Wakefield streets.



FOR WANGANUI DIRECT. <!.. "^i^mmmmmir The Wanganui Steam Naviga tion Co.'s s.s. ST. KILDA, Captain J. F. Flowebday, will leave the Onehunga Wharf To-mobbow (Thursday) Morning, the 30th instant, at 6 o'clock. For freigbt or passage apply to cruickshane:, smart & co., re Agents ; Or to A. BARNES, . ■ Onehunga. -. "CIOR NAPIER DIRECT £garaa«ft STAR OF THE SOUTH, Captain Holmes, will leave as above, on Fbiday, the 31st inst., at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFaRLANE. ~~" NOTICE! JOHN STREET, of the Exchange Hotel,' Queen street (late W. Nicol), begs to state that Refreshments will be supplied both at the Upper and Lower Bars. N.B. —Writing materials and all requisites for transaction of business. TO LET, a COTTAGE of five rooms, near the Wharf.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. p!f\ PIECES Obey Calico, 4|d. per *J\J Yard ; splendid value. J. COSGKRAVE & CO. WHERE can the COURT HOUSE CREEK plan be had ? At WaY-k's, ■ Queen street; or Chables Palheb's, Short- land Crescent. _ TO SPECULATORS, MINERS, ETC. FO R SAL E, at the Court-house Creek, Kapanga, TEN ACRES of LAND, having first class mining prospects; frontage to two creeks. —J. Bubtt, two doors below the Herald, office.



MESSRS. M. LEVY & CO. HAVE REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, No. 32, QUEEN STREET Adjoining Messrs. H. S. Meyers & Co. WANTED known, that I. Alexander has on hand and ready for execution large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour Board seal; old approved Lever. Presses, all sizes, with steel or brass disc j new i improved Spring Press, or ao called knocking down machines, different sizes j Dating and self-inking Presses, to arrive from San Francisco per Nevada; also Hand Printing Stamps and Seals of all descriptions.- IsinOH : Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service hotel. ANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, out, ex Naomi:-— «_» - New Hats — —~ > New Clothing New Under-clothing. Also, 5 cases Portmanteaus and Valiseß, At-S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. • . .*■■_ YTT ANTED KNOWN. — Just opened, - The New Shaped Hats The Brindisi The Grand Duke