SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

S__CSKT : This .Tsainj, 6.1S HIGH WATER : This evaning, 10.55.

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES.

rise, 12 o'clock to-night

ARRIVALS.

Onward, schooner, from Russell. Ovr°ne barque. Flett, from Lytxelton. Tauranga, schooner, Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Fortune, schooner, for Bay of Plenty.

IMPORTS.

Per ha-, me Cvrene, irom Ly.teuon . __.._.-__•-." men 27"bales chaff. 40 sacks bacon, 00 bags wheat, 10 kegs butter. 3 cases cheese, 3 do. bacon, 4256 sacks wheat 1730 sacks oats, order ; 125 sacks malt J. H. Ward ; 27 sacks wheat, Jaldns and Wilcox ; 12 cases cheese 1 do. bacon, Dinney : 98 cheese, Go bags flour Thornton and Firth ; 538 sacks oats, 00 do malt, 438 do bran, Bmnev ; 4 cases bacon. 30 kegs butter, Jakins and Wilcox.—Thornton, Smith and Firth, agents.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, s.s., 23rd Inst. ; Citrof Adelaide, early. For Tahiti: Edith, schooner, to-day. For London : Caducous, ship, early ; Ka Moi, barque,

Tor Southern ports: Taranaki, tomorrow. , For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, 21st Mai eh. For Hobart Town : Bella Mary, barque 19th mat. For Rorotonga and Tahiti: Prince Alfred, three

masted schooner, to-day. For Kaipara: Coronet, early. For Tauranga : Dauntless, schooner, to-morrow.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Nebraska, p.-.. from Southern ports. Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu. Napier, s.s., from Napier. Wellington, s.s., from Southern ports. Hero, s.s., from Sydney. .._,., T1 _ Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Chatham Islands Wild Duck ship, from London, sailed 10th December flelenslec, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed February 14 Byron, bri?, from Sydney

Ella Gladstone, brig, from Adelaide. Maggie, brig, from Adelaide. Amherst, schooner, from Sydney. Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney Ka Moi, barque, for Honolulu

The s.s. Taranaki will leave the Manukau for Southern ports to-morrow morning. The Royal Alfred will make a trip to Coromandel and the Thames on Sunday next. ■ ■ The barque Cyrene, ;">27 tons, Captain Flett, arrived in harbour this morning from Lyttelton, which port she loft on the 7th instant. The captain reports meeting with favourable weather and N.E. winds to the Kaikai, thence southerly and S.E. winds to port. The schooner Mariner left Lyttelton for this port on the 7th instant - . The schooner Coronet has cleared outwards for Kaipara. , , . The Prince Alfred, three-masted schooner, has cleared outwards this morning at the Custom-house for Tahiti with a general cargo, consisting of 201 pkgs. shipped by Messrs. Owen and Graham. She takes one passenger, Mr. W. K. Graham. The schooner Tauranga arrived from Tauranga this morning. She reports that the Dauntless, which left here last Monday, had not arrived up to 4 p.m. yesterd.-v. :.-•_'_ The steamer Duke of Edinburgh remains in harbour weather-bound. She will leave for Russell this evening should the wind change.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Friday afternoon. There wa_ a large and respectable attendance at Mr. Sibbin's auction of City endowments to-day, bnt_ as many of the lots are within the limits of the Building Act. and the lessors would be obliged to build with brick stone, or iron, it was considered by all that the upset'price was fixed too high. Only one lot was dis posed of, situated in Wakefield street, at £43 pet-

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

MAILS WILL CLOSE A3 U_fDKR I For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Roro tonga and Tahiti, per Prince Alfred, this

day, at 5 p.m. For Malmrangi, Matakana, Mangawai, etc., per Lady Lowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 10 a.m., 0.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taranaki, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Late letters will be received here till 11.30 a.m., and at Onehunga till 0.30 p.m. For Wangarci, Mangapai, Kawau, etc., per Duke of Edinburgh, on Monday, 18th instant, at 1 p.m. Per ps. Nebraska, on Thursday. 21st instant, as

follows: — . For Sandwich Islands, Eritish 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 newspapers, at 9 a.m. ■ • •- Late letters for United States of America, and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d. in addition to the postage, will be received at this office until 11 a.m., and by the' Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 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."

A meeting of the Board of Health was held thi. afternoon at the Court-house, High-street, to consider the advisability of adopting some quarantine arrangements for the port of Auck land. Thomas Beckham, Esq., Resident Magistrate, occupied the chair. Messrs. W. C. Daldy, J. S. MacKellar, and Dr. Philson, new members of the Board, were present. The meeting was of a private nature, and the particulars will not be made public until sub mitted to the Provincial Government.

Last evening the Rev. Mr. Backhouse delivered a lecture in tho High-street Wesleyan Church o» the operations of the British and Foreign Bible Society ; the yen. Archdeacon Maunsell occupied the chair. At the close of the address a collection was made in aid of the funds of the Society, and £5 10s 4d was contributed. The Rev. Mr. Backhouse will deliver an address at the publio hall, North Shore, this evening ; the subject will be on the oparation* of the British and Foreign Bible Society in various parts of the world.

The business at the Police Court this morn ing was particularly light, and almost amounted to a maiden sitting. Only one solitary case was brought forward, and that was for a breach of tho by-laws of the Corporation. The defendant, who by his act, had " dona" hi* worship out of a pair of white kid gloves, pleaded in extenuation of his offence against the by-laws that although 72 years of years of age, thi* was his " maiden trip" to the Police Court. Tho court, with wonderful magnanimity under the circumstance, fiaed the old fellow one shilling (in rifle practice parlance) out of a possible forty.

Tho Auckland*' Artillery Volunteer Band will perform on the lawn in front of Govern ment House to-mojjjow (Saturday) afternoon, from 4 till 6 o'dSc*, —weather permitting. Programme : —l. Quick march, " Daughter of Israel," P. Simpson ; 2. grand anarch, " The Review," W. J. Wade.; 3. pollaoo,from "Tan credi," Kossini; 4. selection, " Maritana,"- V. Wallace; 5. waltz, "Italian Bouquet,' J. Rivirere ; 6. polka mazurka, " Edith," A. Ducrott; 7. galop, ''The Little Wanzar,'' Mueller; final, God save the Queen.

His Honor the Chief Justice sat in banco yesterday. At the conclusion of tho hearing of bankruptcy cases Mr. Rees, on behalf of Mr. Henry Keesing, applied for an injunction to restrain certain miners from working on his land at Wynyardton, Coromandel. The application was adjourned for proof of of facts by additional affidavits.

Tho Resident Magistrate was engaged yes terday in hearing further evidence in the claim of Mr. John Kelly for compensation, The evidence in tho case is not yet closed.

The programme of the horse racing to take place on Ist April, at the Auckland Aulumn Meeting, is published.

The eighth annual soiree in conneotion with St. Jamos Presbyterian Church, Wellington-street, will take place on Thursday evening next.

We yesterday when going to press received a letter from " A Dupe," couched in strong terms respecting incidents in tho management of a recent entertainment. We are unwilling to give it publication as it is too directly personal, however merited.

It will he seen by advertisement that tho Gemini will leave the Queen-street wharf for Kaipara on Sunday, at eleven o'clock.

A woman of mental derangement was con» veyed to the Lunatic Asylum upon the evidence of Drs- E. B. Nicholson and Hooper, sworn to before hia Worship the Mayor, at the Police Court this morning.

A meeting of the Harbour Boardy convened for this afternoon to further consider the correspondence with His Honor the Superin. tennent, in regard to the repeal of the Harbors Loan Act, was proceeding when we went to press.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before Hie Worship the Mayor,

BBEACH O-" MUNICIPAL OOBPOBATION ACT.

William Higgins was charged with having left his horse and cart unattended in the public thoroughfare, to wit Victoria street, without attaching a chain to the wheel of the cart to prevent its rotation. He pleaded guilty, and made an elaborate statement, from which it appeared he had for gotten to tako the precaution to comply with tho act. He said he wa* 72 years of age, but this was his "maiden trip" to the Police Court.

The Court ordered him to pay a fine of Is, mid tho costs of the summons, for which he he^-Hy thanked his Worship, paid the amouat, and left the Court.

This was all the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY.

Bafore Thomas Beckham, Esq., Reiident

Magistrate. JUDGMENT FOB PLAINTIFFS. E. Porter y. Thoi. Moora, £2 7». ADJOUBNED JOB A WEEK.

G«orge. J. Rooko v. Alaxander Erskine; claim, £3 6i. This case wai adjourned to enable defendant to make sure that he was corractin stating that a " party at the Thames" had paid the debt.

THOMAS KOHLEB V. JAMIS LEWI, Claim £10, w_g»»

Mr. J. B. Ruisoll, for defendant, applied for an adjournment, m his chant w»» away from the harbour. He wa§ a matter mariner, and owned to a claim of £5, which ho was willing to pay. Plaintiff w&i uurepreganted, but appeared in parson, and after some hesitation agreed to accept tha offar of the othar iida, with balance due.

The ease was settled accordingly. WM. KENNEDY V. W. H. MABTIN, Claim £8, price of a cow.

Mr. E. H. Lu_k for plaintiff; Mr. J. B Russell for defendant.

In this case defendant .old plaintiff a cow in tho middla of February last, giving the purchaser to understand that if ho did not like it he could have another oaa. Tho animal was worth £8, defendant laying ha could have got that amount from another parson at tho time of sale.

Plaintiff, a brawer at Hancock'., dauied that the bargain was a good one, and had therefore brought the claim into Court to get back the purcha.e money.

Defendant alleged that siuoe the bargain was made tho cow had calved; but. when plaintiff returned the cow it* calf wa* dead. Still witness wa* agreeable to give plaintiff the option of either baring the cow in dispute or another of the same value, as he (defendant) wished to keep up his good name.

At tho suggestion of the Court the case was withdrawn; plaintiff to pay the costs and keep to his bargain. A nonsuit was recorded. JOHN MULLALLY V. KDWAHD BEADY. Mr. Kiasling for plaintiff; Mr. Re_s for defendant. At the reque.t of Mr. Brookfield (for Mr. Ree*) thi* ca»e was adjourne*! till next Friday.

HENBY TKOBEHT V. FItANCIS BETHELL.

This was the first of three Highway Board "cases, and at the suggestion of Mr. Brookfield it was consented to by the Court that Mr. Lusk and Mr. lieverid^o sottle the facts between them, and hare the points of law argued on Tuesday, at half-past ton o'clock.

NICHOLAS BCOTTIE V. ACOSTINA COPILA.

Claim, £-!• Is Gd, goods sold

Mr. Brookfield for plaintiff; defendant was not represented by counsel, but had engaged an interpreter, though he could understand English well enough to speak it and know what was said to him.

Judgment for plaintiff, with costs

Defendant inquired why plaintiff should get the judgment and received tho answer, " because tho evidence, was agaiust you, of course," which however did not seem to enlighten him much.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

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(PROM OUR OWN COURESPONDEKT.)

Vixen Capsized—Crew Saved.

Nonpariel 47 ozs. from 10 tons.

Unicorn —Splendid Ec turn.

Moanataira Crushing Looking

Well.

Grahamstown,

March 15, 3.15 p.in

Tho cutter Vixen was capsized off Tararu whilst proceeding to Auckland. Her crew were picked up by a fishing smack.

Ten tons, including picked stuff, from the Nonpareil, have resulted in 47 ozs. The Unicorn tributera have obtained 104 ozb from 6 tons.

Ben Lomond has obtained 59 ounces from 80 tons.

The Moanataiari crushing is looking well.

Tho Golden Calf crushing is going on satisfactorily. They will clear up on Monday.

IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH.

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Via Kati Kati

Small Pox at Wellington.

The Mail Contract.

WELLINGTON

* March 14. There are only two caies of small-pox no wton board the ship England, and they are progressing favorably. The passengers are provided for on Soames Island.

NAPIER.

March 14. There is no appearance of the steamers Zeera or Star of th. South. Tfee schooner Saucy Lass and steamer Napier lailed for Auckland yesterday.

HOKITIKA.

March 13

The steamer Claud Hamilton arrived to-day. She brings Melbourne news to the 6th instant.

Messrs Vogel aud Webb have had another interview with Mr Duffy, and ♦some arrangement will likely be made. ~ The Newcastle Company have reduced ''the price of coal to 7s per ton. i?i __: _. .

COROMANDEL.

(FBOM PVR OWN COEEBIPONDINT.) Thuriday evening: The G-olconda are still crushing ; at noon to-day they had 480 ounces amalgam after two days' crushing with four head. The Golden Pah are crushing 9 tons. It will run i_oi}t an ounce to the ton,

FIRE AT NEWTON.

DESTRUCTION OF MR. F. LEE'S STORE

An alarm of fire was given at half-past two this morning. Tha fire was discovered to be at Newton, on tho premises of Sydenham store, belonging to Mr. F. Lee, and adjoining the Newton station. The Newton engine kept opposite was speedily brought out, and tho hose inserted down a well at the rear of the premises, and a good supply of watar was thrown upon the burning house and upon the Police station, which from its close proximity was in jeopardy. Constable Clarke had already taken the precaution to remove all his furniture to a spot across the road. The store, a detached building, containing three rooms, Was entirely bitrnt down, and nothing whatever was saved as the fire had such a hold oa the building befora it was discovered. Constable Clarke asserts that ha had only returned home one hour previous from tha fire at Remuera, and observed no light whatever in the premises as he passed. A son of Mr. Lee s was in the habit of sleeping tharo, but in con sequence of his father being absent at tha Thames he had gone home to their house in Wakefield-street to sleep, and the foars that were entertained for his safety during the progress of the firo were afterwards dispelled as he turned up shortly after tha fire bells rang. He states that ho loft tho store at 0 o'clock tho previous even ing, and left no light whatever on tho premises. Tbe fire in the kitchen he had extinguished by throwing water over it, and he is entirely at a loss to account for tha firo breaking out. Two tins of kerosene, some bacon, and other inflammables were on the promises, and helped to feed the flames. Tho probability is that a match falling on tho floor had become ignited, and the fire had smouldered on until it had broken out. The building, as well as the adjacent one, belonged to Mr Y. Warren, of Shortland Crosent, and is insured. Tha policies are asitmatad to cover tho loss.

FIRE AT ONEHUNGA.

A eikb was discovered at Onehunga this morning at twenty minutes past one in a small cottage belonging to Mr. William Davis, a ship chandler at Grahams town, who formerly resided at Onehunga. Tho house was in a good state of repair, but was unoocupied, and had been for some time. The fire was first observed by Wm. Brierly, a carter, who gave the alarm. Constable Groene assisted by the neighbours, endeavoured to extinguish the lira, but only succeeded in saving a stable that stood near and was in danger. The premises are insured in tho Victoria for £150. Tho owner is at present in Grahams town. Mrs. Davis has been in Onehunga on on a visit, but returned aday or two age. The origin of tha fire is a mystery.

FIRE AT OTAHUHU.

A fire broke out in an unoccupied hou»o in the lower part of the settlement on Wednesday night. The house bolongtd to Mr. William Frost, a pensioner, residing close by, and was insured by hin_ in tha New Zealand office for £60. The fire apparently originated in tho canvas ceiling in one of the hick rooms. It was discovered by Mr. James Miller, who, with the neighbours, assisted by the owner, succeeded and arresting the progress of tho flames before tho fire had extended. No clue has been obtained as to how tho premises took fire.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

" Pygmalion" and " Mr. and Mrs. Petor White" were again repeated last night at the abovotheatre ; and as on their previous parfor mance wore well receivod. Abounding as they do in song and danoo, with a fair sprinkling of jokes and repartee, great scope was afforded tho Sister* for the display of their several specialties, of which it need scarcely be said they improved tho occasion. Mr. South, as usual, was irresistibly droll. Miss Grainger sang with very good taste " Little Footstep*," and received an enthusiastic encore. Mils Alice also gave several of her popular song* with thi usual result —a demand for their repetition. In the farce of " Mr. and Mrs. Peter White," wc must not omit specially to notice Mr. B. N. Jone*. who gave a capital per*onation of tho jealous but fond husband, and the intensely ludicrous "get-up" of Miss Emmelino as Mrs. Petor White drew forth much laughter. To-night "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Pretty Horsebreakers" are announced, on which occasion Miss Emmeline is to take her benefit. In addition to the "bill," which is an attractive one in itself, her admirers will be presented with a carte-de-visile of the lady herself.

CORRESPONDENCE

iSTW* do not hold oursslvc* responsible foe tli» opinions expr»_**d by our correspondent*.

To the Editor of the Etining. Stab.

Sib, —Knowing the free and independent principles of your valuable journal, aud the fact thatyts columns are open to all, I hope that you will kindly insert thi* letter in order that tho public may learn how ju»tice (?) i» administered in H.M. Gaol, Mount Eden.

Any warder disobeying any of the gaol regulations, or in any other way committing himself, is, in tho irst place, brought before tho gaoler and governor, and *hould the charge be of a serious nature remanded for the visit ing justice, who pays weekly visits. On his arrival, after the governor (who ii the prosecutor in these cases) hat had somo con* vorsation with him, the accused i* marched, by the chief warder into the office, and there confronted with the Magistrate and Governor, tho charge read over to him, and evidence heard ; he is then directed to retire, leaving the Magistrate and prosecutor to censider the verdict and to determine what punishment shall be awarded. Mr. Editor, is this justice ? Such being the course pur»ued with the officer* of the prison I leave you to guess what chance an unfortunate prisoner has when brought before the same tribunal. The Gaoler and Governor has lately been invented with tho authority of dealing with minor charges ; in that case combining in himself the offices of judge, jury, prosecutor, and sometimes even that of witness.

Yours faithfully, Oni of thim.

THE SHARE MARKET.

KB. J. m. lii_o__'« xvromr

Thebh was a goed demand for Moanatairi shares during the day; shares have still an upward tendency. My sales comprise; Cale donians, £18 ; Thames, £5 5a ; Moanatairi, £3 ss, £3 7s 6d. Closing sellers: Cale donian, £15 10s; Thames, £5 7s 6d; Moanatairi, £3 10s. Buyers : Caledonian, £15 j Thames, £5 ss; Moanatairi, £3 7» 6d.

An American authur has reason to believe that when the wages of the mechanics are raised to eight or ten dollars a-day the workmen will not come at all —they will merely send|their cards,

DEATH TO THE GOATS!

We wish to speak in plain and intolligiblo term* to all our friends who keep goats. We mean nothing disrespectful to tho goat; _in faot we hare a very great esteem approaching to veneration for that animal. Its useful pro> perties as a purveyor of milk and its venerable beard both command respect. But the goat must move on or die. We have not said it but the City Council havo, and lacerated though our fooling* be at parting with our pots, tha decroo has gone forth, and within tho limits of the city of Auckland it is com manded that tho goat shall die. Wa do not say whether it is a good law or a bad law, but it is the law. In fact it seenli a hardship that within tho bounds of a man's own paddock or back yard a goat may not bleat in peace ; but not avan within tha limits of his bedroom, drawing-room, or kitchen will tharo be now an asylum for unhappy Nanny. It alio doea saem hard that the animal which has given milk, perhaps to tha sick child, while nothing but filthy poisonous stuff was to be had from tho dairymen, should be sacrific-d at tho fiat of the.City Council. Still tha peculiar habits of tha animal, harmlesa enough in a stats of nature} but disastrous to gardens, and offen sive to verandahs have oleitod the determined ire of tha City Council, and all goata in the city muat die. We do not of course moan twodegged goats, for wa are not to suppose that tha City Council would act in a manner so suicidal, or seek to decimate the population, but tho Nannie* and the Billiaa must migrate to the suburbs and tho country, or resign their tkroats to the executioner. Tho by-law on the subject has been in existence for some months, but as the shadow of impending doom has not frightened our bearded friends from within tha civic bound*, nor their patrons and prot.ctor. into attention to tha law, thora it nextweelc to be hurled destruction at the goats. Har follows tha authority : Municipal bylaw No. 6. " Any person guilty of any of tho following offonces,o_aissions or neglects with tho OitT of Auckland shall on being convictad of any such offence neglect or omissions ba liable to pay any penally not oxeoeding fiva pounds. Clause 7. Keeping any goat or goats within tha limits of tho City of Auckland." And now for the manner of its sipplieat ion. It it felt absolutely futile to try to put clown the nuisance by partial measures; accordingly during next w_ek Mr. Inipacror Goldie, and a kenchman armed with ropos and other in struments, will procead on tho work of law and death through every portion of the city. Tho*eacknowlodging relationship of their beardad friends will, without any exception, bo brought up before tho Polico Court in one fell sweep, and the highest ponalty will if possible in every case be onforced; and the ■ animals disowned in tho hour of danger and trial will bo attached to a rope's end, and— we spare the emotions of our readers, but Mr. Goldie swears by his Worship* mice that ere another wook has run it course there will not be a living goat within thecity of Auckland. Whether tho goats will tako this warning: we cannot toll. It may be with them that they may feel that

"The sunset of life gives them mystical lore, And coming events cut their shadows before." But if not we warn thoir friends of wh-it is coming, and if their pets aro not reinovod beyond the bound* of the city, and them selves beyond the gra.p of the Police Court, let them not say that we at least have not uttered distinctly enough the word* of warn-" ing—Doatb to the goats!

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE

The members of tho Royal Company Rifle Volunteer* assembled at the Mount Eden Rang* this morning, to fire for a serio* of prizes presented by S. Evinson, E»q., one of the hoaorarary members of the company. Capt. J. H. Burns wa* in command. Ensign Morgan wa* also on the ground. Tho follow ing is the seven highest *core» made, the first five being the winners at 300, 400, and 500 yards : — Points. Prize. £ s. d. S*rgo*nt Littla .. .. 4S Ist 2 0 0 Private Dv Ann ~ .. 44 2nd 110 0 Sergeant Ansell .. .. 44 3rd 10 0 Private Finlay .. .. 39 4th 010 0 Private Robinson ~ .. 32 sth 0 7 0 Sergeant Ramsay .. .. 31 Private Hall 31 The remainder were under 30 point*. The liberality of Mr. Evinson in endeavoring to stimulate competition in rifle practice, is deserving of all praise.

The firing for the watch presented to the members of No. 4 Company, by Capt. Morrow, will take place to«morrow morning, at the Rifle range.

Sergeant-Major Haslem has received instruc tions by telegram to proceed to Chrutchurch, to superintend the Colonial Prize firing, which will commence on Tue»day, the 2nd April.

Any member of the A.R.B. desiring to compete for Captain Clark'* Champion Bolt must enter hi* name as a competitor to-night. Th« firing for it will take placo on Monday.

There wa* a good muster of the Royal, Victoria, Hobton, and Scottish Companies last evening, at the Drill Shed, and the men were put through the battalion drill and other evolutions, which were creditably prformeed.

The monthly inspection of tho Rifle Bat talion and Cadet* will take piece at the Drill Shod on the 22nd March.

The firing by the member* of the Hobson, and No*. 1 and 2 Naval Companies, in the second set of District Prizes, took place yester day at the range. Major Gordon, assisted by Lieutenant Matthews, was in charge. The following are the total scores at 200, 400, and 500 yards distances :—

Private Henderson, No. 1 Navali 37 " Taylor, Hobson 28 *' Walker, No 1 Nav»li 28 " Oliver, Hobson.. 26 " F. Lamb, No. 1 Navals .. .. ..25 Corp. Dign»n, Hobson .. .. .. .. .. 24 Privato Pickett, Hobson .. 24 " Geyde, No. 2 Navalg 18 " McKwen, No. 2 Navals 18 " Keene, No 1 Navali .. 16 '* Miller, Hobson.. '..j., .. .. .. 14 Corp. Connolly, Hob»on .. 9 Privato Vesty, No. 1 Naval* ~ .. .. .. 9 " Lamb, No. Navals -.. L .. .. ..5

A RIVAL TO LIVERPOOL.

A numbeb of heavy British capitalists have undertaken tho task of building up a port in North Lancashire as a rival to Liverpool. The place is called Barrow-in- Furness, and is the location of the famous Bessemer Steel Works. The projectors, it is said, have already determined to start a new line of steamers to the United States and Canada. At present the place is not suitable for a great commercial port, for though it has docks and warehouses, it yet requires graving docks and many other works indispensable to the order and safety of a great steamship line. But that these will shortly be provided on the grandest scale is said not to be doubted by those who are acquainted with what has already been done there.

A Kansas man sent for a clergyman to preach his wife's funeral sermon, and inciden tally to marry him at the close of the discourse to a young woman whom he bad selected on tho death of his spouse.

CONFESSIONS OF A BOROUGH COUNCILLOR.

"Some three years ago I was a Wry man. I kept a general shop, and the general shop comfortably kept me. W hen I had put up my shutters for the night 1 revelled in the domestic happiness ol "Lome, sweet home." My wife was happy and content, and no ambitious dr-ams of greatness disturbed my sere nity. I sold my pots and pans with peace and profit, was happy in my little way, and found existence sweet, until one fatal day a requisition was sent me to become a candidate for the Council. I felt flattered. I consulted my wife, bhe urged me to stand ; it was all I wanted to give me a status. The title of ' Mr, Councillor' was an introduction to any society, and who knew but what I might become a Mayor and hereself a Mayoress. I wa? to think of that. Besides I had talent. Look how I had spoken at tea fights—almost as good as a minister. I consented, and was returned. From that moment my misery commenced. One clique of Councillors made a tool of mo, and another a butt of me. The Town Clerk pulled me like a piippet, and the Press made public my ignorance, which I might have kept concealed had I not by blind infatuation emerged from that obscurity which so well became me. The Municipal Act to me was a wil derness of words in which I became be wildered and lost, and the way I con strued its clauses provoked the jeers and jibes of my opponents. I was not slow in resenting. I would have been sar castic had I the wit, but having it not, I shewed my temper, and any man possess ing one of ordinary warmth won't be long in a Borough Council without his little points cropping out. I got personal in my remarks. ' The retorts I evoked generally soothed me, and in place of of obtaining the honour and respect I anticipated I got nothing but contumely and derision. My wife was harder on me than my opponents. What was I thinking about to let men like those ridicule me ? I had even grown smaller in her eyes, I must redeem myself at any cost. Determined thus, next night I went to the Council, there was a debate on ' cutting a gutter. Councillor Jones said I wanted to improve my own property at tho expense of the Corporation. 1 replied that Jones's great g.admother was not lawfully married. He retorted that he never was a shop-boy and robbed his employer's till of half-a-crown. There i upon I said that I had never been guilty \of arson. He moved that the words of ! the mendacious miscreant be taken down. ; I shook my fist in his face. The Council | broke up. I was struck for damages and j costs in both actions —for slander and assault. My customers deserted me. My wife upbraided me. The public I derided mo and the Bank squashed me. My un-christian resignation followed, [ and the sands of my (public) life are run | out." — Gregmouth Star.

SCENE FROM THE GREAT TICH BORNE TRIAL.

From the Pall Mall Gazette.

William Davis.—l was in the Cara bineers from 1849 to 1861, and went through the Crimean and Indian mutiny campaigns. I knew Mr. Tichborne in the regiment, aud I was in his company for four hours to four hours and a-half a day for twelve month. I have seen the plaintiff1 aud told him that if he would answer two questions I put he must be the man or the deril. [Laughter.] One was about a young donkey being put into his bed. [Laughter.] I asked him if he could tell me the man who fetched the young donkey out of his bed. He said " William Davis, I believe." That is me. I did fetch the donkey out. I asked him what he gave me three days' drill for. He said he did not recollect, but afterwards he said he had given me three days' drill for rubbing an oil rag over my horse's leg to make it shine. I had done it to hide the dirt. It was the Sergeant Major who found it out, and brought me before Mr. Tichborne.- It was Sergeant Major Till. He was killed in the Indian mutiny.

Cross-examined —I am living at Hanley, in Staffordshire, and work 509 yards below the surface of the earth.

After witness' cross-examination the Lord Chief Justice asked, What did you do with the doukey ?' " When Mr Tich borne went in he dropped the candle, I suppose in his fright—and ran out, calling to me, " Sentry, sentry (I was the sentry), the devil is in my bed !" (Laughter.) I said to him, " I don't want to see the devil, sir." (Renewed laughter.) But he says, "You must fetch him out of my bed." I said, " Sir, it is death for a soldier to desert his post until he is properly re lieved ; you must get mo relieved." I did not want to go, for I was no hero then, and I did not want to see the donkey or devil, as he called it. (Laughter.) He told me he would be answerable for my post, and I had to obey him. When I went in I poked up the candlestick and the candle fell out, and I was expecting every moment the devil would take hold of me. (Loud laughter.) He shouted to me, " D n you, you have let the candle out." (Laugh ter.)

The Lord Chief Justice.—What did you do with the donkey ? [Renewed laugh ter.] Witness.—The donkey was tied down to the bed. I undid the fore legs first; there was a nightcap on the donkey. [Laughter.] I undid the fore legs of the donkey and he sat up, and Sir Roger looked in and bolted again. [Laughter.] I shouted to him, " It is a young donkey, sir," and when he came a second time the little donkey was going about the room and he said, " D you, don't let him kick up a row there ; let us carry him down." I said, " take the fore part, it is the lightest." [A laugh.] But he said, " No, I will take the hind part." The Lord Chief Justice.—But what did you do with the donkey? [Laughter.] A.^-We carried it down and put it into the barrack yard to run about.

AN UNFAITHFUL WIFE FOILED IN MELBOURNE.

" A curious scene," says the Argus, " was witnessed at the departure of the steamer Dandenong for Sydney on the 2nd Feb. Alexander M'Crea, the Sydney store keeper whose wife eloped with a young squatter named Cass, proceeded down to the vessel &t the wharf, and went

on board with his luggage, being accompanied by his wife, who, he believed, intended to return with him, but who it appears had taken her boxes, containing dummy luggage, to the wharf, leaving her real property behind, as she purposed to leave vessel at the last moment, and reman pn Melbourne. She accordingly induced her husband to go below to look after hi. berth just as the vessel was about to haul off; but apparently her intention sud denly flashed across her husband's mind, as he anxiously called her to come below for a minute to look at his bunk. Unsuspectingly she went below to the amusement of a number of spectators who knew the relations be« tween the two, and saw both sides of the game ; but when she attempted to come up again her husband prevented her, and a considerable commotion was heard. At last she broke loose, rushed upon deck and to the side of the vessel; but here she was foiled, for there was a large gap of water between the steamer and the wharf. See ing a lighter moored near her, she wasabout jumping upon it, but hesitated, and in a moment it was too late. Finding she could not get ashoro, she turned her attention to her husband, who was the least amused of any of the passengers, while the vessel went down the river, as the woman had to revenge not only her disappointment but the loss of her bona fide luggage, which remained stowed away in Melbourne.

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY AND RECENT CONFLAGRATIONS.

A Washington journalist who has made himself acquainted with the operations and character of the International Workingmen's Association, speaking of the horrible story set afloat by the Chicago 'Times, charging that the great fire was the work of incendiaries belonging to that powerful Association, declares that its utter falsehood is shown by the misstatements of tie facts, which are easily accessible to an inquirer. He adds these statements : The International Society Was organized inLondon, during September, 1864, by a public meeting held at St. Martin's Hull. Its General Council always has and still sits ia London. The place of its meeting is well known, and the London dailies frequently report the proceedings of its meetings. The International is not a secret organization. On the contrary all such societies are re pudiated, and at a recent conference of its European leaders, held in London some weeks ago, the chief dis2us3ion had was over a rule repudiating all such affiliations. The rule was adopted unanimously. No oath was ever exacted; the only obligation asked being adherence to the programme of principJei laid down by its Geneva Congress, held ia 1866. There were two German sections, composed maiuly of mechanics, whose organ ization was also public.

A SCENE NOT ON THE BILLS.

From the Hartford Times, December 10. The drama of "The Streets of New York" was presented at the Opera House last evening, uudor the management of Morris Simmonds, who, to give greater effect to the fire scene, which occurs at the close of the fifth act, had a large and costly back ground painted in New York. This was transparent and supposed to be fireproof. It was suspended back of the scene, which represented several houses in flames. Back of the " fireproof" was a pan. of red, fire, under the charge of a boy, who in the excitement of the moment put the fire too near the front scene, which caught fire and blazed up to a considerable height. The audience ignorant of the cause, enjoyed the scene and applauded the natural effect. The curtain dropped quietly, and immediately the water ws» turned on from the hydrants back of the stage, and the burning scene being pulled down, two streams of water soon drenched the i fire and flooded the boardi. The audience, hearing the noise of the water, imagined the cause, and immediately a rush was made for the door, but a few sensible Ones cried "order," and in a few minutes quite was restored. The play was finished without further trouble.

ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH.

A demure looking chap hailed a char coal pedlar with the query, " Have you got charcoal in your wagon ?" " Ye_, sir," said the expectant driver, stopping his horses. " That's right," said the demure looking chap, with an approving nod, " always tell the truth and people will respect you !" And he hurried on, much.to the regret of the pedlar, who was getting out of his wagon to look for a brick:

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

From the Coromandel Mail.

The energetic industry with which the Gol conda shareholders aro prosecuting their mining operations is worthy of all praise, and well deserves the rich reward they are now receiving. The company have purchased the freehold of a large portion of Wynyardton, especially that part in which they are most interested. The sale was made in person by Major Heaphy, V.C., and the liberality of the terms reflects credit upon him. We would re commend other proprietors to follow the example set to them by the gallant Major, and let the miners have the ground upon paying to them the original purchase money with ten per cent, thereon from the date of tale by Mr.

Keven

There was great excitement in our towtt* ship yesterday caused by the foreslwwfr containing the run of the Green Harp lode having been taken up as a claim by and with the consent of the native chief, Te Ara KurL The ground has been secured for the proi pectors of the Green Harp claim and the miners in the employment of the company. The necessary deeds have been duly executed under the supervision of Mr. Leary, ihe solicitor, with Mr. Davis as interpreter. We aro heartily glad that the present owners b\„ got this valuable claim, as none in the L'.B so well deserve it.

The Golconda miners have had the good luck to go further and fare better. They left off working their first lode to try another, which ran into it. On Friday last when sinking a few feet, about enough for a cellar door, to their great surprise they came upon a run of golden stone that astonished them. On Saturday morning 62 lbs. of specimene were crushed at the Providence battery, be longing to Messrs- Morris and Evans, and through the careful and skilful manner in which the stone was treated 85 ounces of gold were obtained. Had Sunday's rain fallen oh Friday the specimens would hare been trebled; but it matters not much as the balanco of stone was sent yesterday to the au Desperandum battery, where it is certain to give a good accouut of itself in our next

issue.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1872

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RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. ffgjp 0 FINAL NOTICE. -JE^ R. HOBBS ■YTKJILL offer for the next EIGHT WEEKS * * (unless disposed of during that time), the whole of his very large Stock of GENE RAL and HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY, anc 1 MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, at very low prices. Also (now opening) ex 'NAOMI,' a Largo Assortment of Ladies' and Girls' WATERPROOF TWEED JACKETS and MANTLES from the same House in London as those which R.H. had last season, and which gave such universal satisfaction. A Large and Choice lot at 12s. fid. each, and Girls ditto at low prices, as the whole must bo cleared out within the next few weeks. French Merinoes, Flannels, Blankets, and all WINTER GOODS at clearing-out prices. Country orders promptly attended to. March 12, 1872. MS J CATER (late Ceombib's), ROYAL # FINE ART PHOT. O GRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public generally that he bias purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie; and having Secured the services of Mr. C.'s late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they!iwill receive every civilly anf^attention.^.-.wel] as first-class and artistic poi- lj "<& a* »•*£ uid_, Sand that no pains will be spa: Cf^ftj. J' _.irp Satisfaction J C.beg 3 toan r un-^^ b^y - e^meu for taking mstantaneou_-Por - »lf **v * are now complete. if%~{,, -.__._. OLSON'S TOMATO SA _"&__. THE immense Success attending the intro duction of this new local industry will alone testify to the high estimation in which it it held During the last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the largo demand, and has in consequence made extensive alterations and additions to his Factory, so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. No one who values health and appetite should be without a supply of this really health-restor ing and agreeable condiment. ■ _ Sold every* here in Bottles with the name fH. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on i bottle and stopper. . Auckland, 10th February, 18/2.



T. COSGRAYE & CO.'SS eJ MONSTER SALE of DRAPERY and CLOTHING is now on. They have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer to the public. The Largest Stock in New Zealand to choose from. TO OUR COUNTRY SUBSCRIBERS. MR. SAMUEL MORGAN, Alexandra, Waikato, has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the EVENING STAB. AU Advertisements or Printing will receive prompt attention. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TT is requested that all advertisements, except those of only a few lines, will be sent in not later than 2.30 p.m., and short advertisements, " Wanteds," Sfe., not later than 3 p.m.