SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, G.'A HIGH "WATER: This afternoon. 3.25.

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES.

Enterprise No. 2, 7 o'clock this evening.

ARRIVALS.

Duke of Edinburgh, p.s., Farquhar, from Russell. Annie Moore, brigantine, from Sydney. Tauranga, schooner, Sellars, from Tauranga. Prince Rupert, schooner, Healand, from "Wangapoa. Ivanhoe, schooner, McGregor, from Mongonui. Alarm, cutter, Seymour, from Mangawai. Saucy Lass, schooner, J. Smith, from Napier. Flirti brigantine, McKenzie, from Dunedin via Lyttleton. Argo, schooner, from the Barrier. < iazelle, cutter, from Cabbage Bay.. . ... Clyde, schooner, from Wangarei. •. £&

DEPARTURES.

Amateur, schooner, Hughes, for Sydney

IMPORTS.

Per Flirt, from Dunedin via Lyttelton:—From Dunedin :37 half-chests tea, 5 do. do., IC4 bags oats, 2C casks beef, 12 half-chests tea, 30 hhds. ale, order ; 4 casks, 2 cases glassware, D. Woom ; 824 bags oats, 25 half-barrels apples, 2 cases, Broom ; 50 bags oat meal, S. Jones. From Lyttelton : G75 sacks oats, 100 cheeses, order.

Per Saucy Las 3, from Napier: 800 bushels maize, 160 hides, 4J- tons bacon, 1 quarter-cask ruin, 4 bags sugar, 80 bushels barley, order.

CARGO OF THE MACQUARIE, FROM MELBOURNE.

We are indebted to Messrs. Bucholz aud Co. for the following manifest of the cargo on board the schooner Macquarie, hourly expected from Melbourne :—ls bales and 5 tanks hops, H. S. Meyers and Co. : 20 cases vestas, Owen and Graham ; 30 i-chests tea, George Sibbin ; G hhds. beer, W. Wooley; 11 A-chests tea, order; 10 cases vestas, 25 half-chests tea, B. Tonks and Co. ; 200 bags rice, 241 pkgs sugar, Owen and Graham : 5 cases cocoa, 2 casks coffee, D' Stephenson; 5 case 3 vestas, H. B. Morton ;10 cases garsapaiilla. 1 case confectionery, Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co. : 5 barrels currants, 3 cases vestas, Stone Brothers; 5 cases vestas, 3 cases blacking, 3 cases cocoa, 2 cases chocolate, 100 cases kerosene, 75 i-chests tea, J. Buchanan; 10 tanks malt, R. Whitson and Son ; 30 i-chests tea, 10 cases vestas, 10 cases bitters, 5 cases mustard, 100 cases kerosene, 10 J-casks rum, Lewis Brothers ; 4 oases confectionery, 2 casks and 2 cases blacking, 10 boxes candles, 5 bags almonds, 1 bag carraway. ft cases milk, 2 cases mustard, 10 cases currants, 25 cases kerosene, 2 cases vestas, 1 case chocolate, 1 pkg pills, 2 cases anchovies, Close Brothers ; 5 cases vestas, 10 A-chests tea, 1 case cocpa, ; 10 cases currants, 1 bale paper bags, 1 case twine 2 cases confectionery, Barnett and Levy ; 5 cases sarsa parilla, 1 pkg capsules, 229 pockets hops, Ryan.Bell and Co. ; 50 cases sarsaparilla, and 5 do. bitters, Combes and Daldy; IS cases confectionery, 30 half-chests tea, Brown, Barrett 3nd Co. ; 3 bags split peas, 120 bags rice, 5 cases castor oil, ISO ditto Geneva, 5 tanks malt, 200 boxes candles, 150 cases brandy ; 23 ditto old torn, 25 ditto vestas, 40 ditto wine, 10 half-barrels herring, 51 pockets sugar, 5 tanks malt, 10 half-chests tea, 10 cases salad oil, 5 ditto ling, 10 ditto salmon, 5 ditto castor oil, 35 bags salt, Bucholz and Co. ; 3 cases mill goods, 1 do smut machine, 1 case copper ware, J. S. Macfarlane ; 5 cases vestas, J. C. Morrin ; 7 cases con fectionery, 5 cases mustard, !> ditto black lead, G. W. Owen ; 5 cases vestas,E. Compton ; 5 tanks malt, order ; 50 cases castor oil, order ; 1 case canister powder, T. and S. Morrin.—Bucholz and Co., agents. . -

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, Wednesday, and City of Melbourne, 26 th inst. For Tahiti: Queen, schooner, to-morrow. For London : Cadueeus, ship, early. ... For Honolulu : Nevada, 22nd instant. For New York : Ferndale, barque, early ; Queensland, barque, early. For Southern ports ; Keera, early. For Wanganui: St. Kilda, s.s., to-day. For Napier : Star of the South, s.s., to-day: For Tauranga : Dauntless, schooner, this evening:.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Keera, s.s., from Napier. Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Chatham Islands Naomi, ship, from London, sailed lGth November. Maequarie, schooner, from Melbourne Wild Duck, ship, from London, sailed 10th December Phcebe, 5.3., from Southern Ports. Kalahome, barque, from Adelaide Moa, brig, from Melbourne. (Sailed Feb. 4.) City of Melbourne, 8.3., from Sydney. .

COMMERCIAL.

MINIXG. The following are the current calls and dividends ayable in the companies named below : —

MEETINGS TO COME. Flagship, Golden Anchor, Grahamstown, February 21. Pride of Tokatea, Company's office, Queen street, Auckland, 3 p.m. February 22 Masonic.'Coromandel, February 23 Cock-aDoodle-doo, 49 Queen street, Auckland, 4 p.m. February 23 Lowland Lass, Grahauistown, February 24 Margarett*; 33, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m. February 24. Argo; Coromandel, February 2-t. Nebraska, Grahamstown, February 26 Claremont, Grahamstown, February 27 South Lead,'Grahamstown, March 1. , , Crown Prince, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland,. 2 p.m. March 7 __________________

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails -will Close A3 Under : Tor Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow. at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. „,..,.. For Napier and Gisborne, per Star of the South, this day, at 3 p.m. For Gisborne, per Meteor, this day, at 4 p.m. For Kawau, Wangarei, Waiupu, and Mangapai, per Duke of Edinburgh/this day, at 5 p.m. Tor Kapanga, etc., per Eoyal Alfred to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. ; and per Challenger, at 0.30 p.m. j For Sydney and Australian Colonies, to-morrow, at at 2 p.m." Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, will be received till 2.30 p.m. ■ •'

For Tairua, per Janet Grey, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Great Barrier, per Glance, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Tahiti, per Queen, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Gisborne, per Tawera, on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, per Comerang, on Wednes day next, at 3 p.m. Per p.s. Nevada, on Thursday, 22 mst, as follows—. For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of -Vmerica, 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 Cd. in addi tion to the postage, will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer un till time of sailing. Note. —The post oiiice at Te Arai, Mangapai, and Pahi will be opened for the transaction of money order and savings bank business on and after the Ist March next. S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

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

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."

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1872.

It 'might seem a work of supereroga tion to counsel caution, in relation to the water supply of this city. It has been all caution together in days gone

by, and the length of time during which this subject has been before the public, almost makes one feel caution to be out of place, and impels to do something rash to see theories at last put to practical test But like the man who walked through all the wood and picked up the crooked stick at the end, it is quite possible that those interested in this important subject, may miss all the benefits of past discussion, and rushing frantically into the open arms of Mr. Brogden may act now in haste to re pent at leisure. Far from us be the intention of depreciating the importance of the opportunity afforded by Mr. Brogden for the construction of the water works. But there are some things about the proposals that should at least induce hesitancy. It appears that it is proposed that Mr. Brogden's en gineers should make all the necessary surveys bdth for the Nihotupu and Papakura schemes of water supply ; and that thereupon calculations should be based as to the amount at which Mr. Brogden should undertake the work. There is a twin brothership between the proposal and the system on which our railways are about to be constructed, that will commend it to many. The plan is handy and ex peditious but rather loose, and we think the City Council will be some what foolish if they fall in with it hastily. We have not the faintest suspicion that the firm of Brogden and Sons are not as strictly honorable in their transactions as it is possible for any firm to be; in fact, if it were not' so, we cannot conceive of their being entrusted with the extraordinary rights and powers committed to them under our railway policy ; nor have we the least suspicion that their engineers would lend themselves to anything but what is strictly honorable,- however much it might benefit their employers. But !we have a colonial habit that makes us reluctant to placing undue confidences in strangers ; and the bare possibility of double-dealing is generally precluded as far as possible in all our business transactions. "Without re flecting in the least degree on the high honor of either the firm of contractors or their engineers, we can conceive the possibility of engineers placed in such position being tempted to "cook " the survey: in fact, to add ten or twenty or thirty thousand pounds to what they consider the actual cost will be, which of course would be exactly so much more to come into the pockets of their principals; for it is admitted that in whatever form the negotiations are1 to shape themselves ultimately, the calculations are to be -based on the survey and estimates^ of the engineers. It cannot be denie i

that committing such a work as the preliminary survey to the hands of the proposed contractors themselves, would be a very striking mark of confidence, and would argue an amount of verdancy on the. part of the City Council for which we had not previously credited them. We believe that the Messrs. Brogden and Sons are as deserving of confidence as any men or any firm in the whole world, but this is an extent of confidence which, by all the rules of business, and by all the motive principles ofhiunannature, isforbidden. It is understood, we believe, in this proposal, that if, after the surveys and estimates arc made and submitted, the City Couucil conclude a contract with the' Messrs. Brogden, then in such cir cumstances the cost of the survey is not to bo charged to the Couucil; whereas, if the Council are pleased to make other arrangements, the sum of a thousand pounds or so is to be paid by the Couucil for the survey. Such an arrangement is absurdly puerile. Of course it would bo but a subterfuge in the former ease, to profess that the survey would not bo charged to the Council. It might not indeed appear as a spocific charge, but com mon sense tells us that it would be in cluded in the cost of construction. Messrs. Broaden have seen too much of the world to do anything so gush ingly kind as to survey a great public work out of pure love and affection. Such an alternate arrangement as this, would only serve to tie the hands of the Council, and leave the work at the mercy of the Messrs. Brogden. Un questionably the first thing that should be done by the Council, if the work is to bo done at nil, is to have a proper and cxhav.stive survey effected by surveyors of their own, and at their own exclusive cost. If it costs a thousand pounds or two thousand pounds at the outset, it is all the same in the end, and must be paid sooner or later, under whatsoever dis guise Messrs. Broaden and feons may, or may not bo the contractors for the works subsequntly. The pre sence and the competition of the firm, if nothing else, will be a benefit, though if there are any others in the province, capable either of undertaking to furnish the water supply altogether, or to effect the necessary works as con tactors, we cannat see why they should be shut out by any close and one-sided arrangement. This kind of thing may be all very well in making railways, but the City Council have not uulimted resources, and as the burthen must sooner' or later rest on the shoulders of ratepayers, the Council cannot afford to make ducks and drakes of their limited means.

The saddest institution among civilized people is the Lunatic Asylum, and if there is one more than another that pleads for exemption from stern criticism, it is the hospital where they minister to the mind diseased. But if the report is true respecting the ne glect shown to the young woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Witten.f we must feel com pelled to waive ceremony and call at tention to abuse. It appears that Mrs. Witten was admitted to the Lunatic Asylum suffering from puerperal mania. Eive days after this she died. Then only, it was discovered she had inflicted previous to her admission, a severe wound on her arm and two others on another portion of her person. These wounds had not previously been known to the keepers, nurses and attendants. How was this? During those five days had she never been undressed ? And had she been allowed to die as a dog dies ? The wound in her arm we learn was such as must have obtruded itself on attention, had the least attention been shown to the unhappy woman. Has there, been scandalous neglect here? "We ask itjn the name of out raged humanity.

A. correspondent, "A Navvy," complains of the class of men appointed by, Mr Brogden as his overseers, but thia-is a matter in which the public have no right to interfere. JHe classifies them as "Pawnshop Keepers, Go verntnent House Loafers, Billiard-markers, and men with red no«es." The division is not a logical one, but may be correct for aught we know to the contrary. He adds: —•"One other important observation ere I lay down my pen, viz.—the present style of paying these men, —a style that is far from giving universal satisfaction,- —for to pay some^ men £2, some 30s, while others only receive 25s per fortnight, is sinmly ridiculous ;• such payment being termed subbing. Thiskind of subbing doss not suit the working mail, and theSo-ner it is altered the better. If Alessrs Brogden and Sons mu>.tkeep in hand so much of the men's money let ifc be no more than 5s in the £, then a man may be able to pay for his board as it becomes due."

The bathing nuisance in Mechanics' Bay is becoming a positive disgrace, especially on Sundays. Men without the least decency are to be seen in a state of nudity going in and out of the water by people on Wynyard Pier, and by the residents in the neighbourhood) It is high time some stop was put to this disgraceful practice, and we would advise the police to take a turn round there some Sunday morning and make an example of one or two of the ras cals.

Has it ever occurred to those engaged in forming the embankment across Mechanics' Bay that tho first N;E. gale will carry away all the stuff forming the said em bankment ? Unless a protective wall is built, or a strong wooden structure erected in front of the earthwork, the whole will be washed away by the first rough weather that we have from N.E., and all the labour spent upon the work rendered useless.

In consequence of the inclemency of the weather, the Duke of Edinburgh will not leave for Wangarei till noon to-morrow.

Au unpremeditated pyrotechnic display took place on Saturday afternoon, in Queen street, contrary to the Statute in that case made and provided. It appears that a son of Mr Adams, fancy goods dealer, incautiously let a lighted match fall into an open box of fireworks under the counter. la an instant they began to explode, and ihe young maii ) with admirable presence of mind, immediately dragged the bos into the road. Fortunately no harm was done excepting by]the loss of the fireworks, although the Ho man candles vomited forth their balls of fire in every direc tion, and the rockets dashing about the street, scattered the passengers, who at first thought that some kind of infernal machine had exploded. The greatest danger wa3 from terrified horses, several of which could scarcely be restrained in their flight. Had it not been for the prompt action of the lad, an immense amount of damage must have been done, and indeed the whole of the block would have been in great jeopardy. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the entertainment announced to take place this evening tt the Theatre Roval under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor, in aid of purchase of scenery, &c. t for the Lunatic Asylum entertainments. The performances will consist of a drama in two acts, entitled " The Emigrant's Daughter, or the Neutral Ground," in which, in addition to members of the Auckland Garrick Amateur Dramatic Club, Mrs. Joyce will appear; a sword dance by Mr. White 1 aw ; and an amusing farce entitled " The Blighted Being."

A young and respectable married woman named Elizabeth Witten, resident at Mr. Taylor's farm at Henderson's Mills, was ad mitted into the Lunatic. Asylum on the 10th inetant, suffering from mental derangement, brought on by puerperal fever. She died on the IGth instant. The child surviving her. After death, severe self-inflicted wounds were found on her, one a deep gash on her arm and two on the abdomen, the existence of which was not known at the time of her admssion. A Coroner's inquest was held on Saturday, before Dr. Goldsboro' and a respectable jury, and, after a careful examination, a verdict was returned to the effect that deceased had died from natural causes.

We have to acknowledge receipt of the Slates Journal, a journal devoted entirely to the interests of the States Opera Troupe. By it we observe that the troupe is highly appreciated in Australia, where they have been patronised on an extensive scale, no le3s than 8000 attending at one time in the Exhibition Buildings, in Sydney, to a grand concert. Should they favor Auckland with a visit, which, we understand, they contemplate, we have no doubt the/ will be well patronis 'd, as they deserve to be.

We wish to call the attention of the Harbor Board to the dangerous state of Wynyard Pier. Some time ago a schooner came in col" lision with the pier and carried away a portion of it. No attempts have been made to repair the damage, and no warning light is exhibited, at night to warn the unwary. This pier is getting a positive disgrace to Auckland. From the delapidateil state of the balustrade?, it has long been unsafe for nursemaids and children or even anyone to promenade thereon, but now it is even in a worse condition than ever with the aperture left in the flooring by th c schooner. It should either be repaired or closed before any a 'cidenfc happens.

The regular monthly meeting of Lodge Waiteuiata 689, E.C., will take place this evening. At the yacht race on Saturday the Energy, belonging to Mr. Way mouth, won the race, having returned to thd wharf at 9h. llm. ; the Calypso second, lOh. 2min. The Kipple Sabrina, and Lilly returned some time after wards. The nomination of candidates for the Waikato electoral district will not take place to-day at Ngaruawahia, aa announced, owing to unavoidable circumstances. A number coal miners have arrived in Auck land from the Kawa Kawa coal mines: having been discargei in consequence of the mino being flooded. The tenders for the repair of Qaeen street wharf and for the extension of the outer T will bo received by the Harbour Board up till Tuesday the 27th inst. An entertainment, consisting of vocal .and instrumental musio will take place on Monday evening next, at the Morningside schoolroom. Several foot races came off at Epsom on Saturday afternoon.

The following important notice has been is sued in London by the Postmaster-general: — "The time required for the journey from Calais to Brindisi having been muoh shortened fey arrangements consequent on the opening of the tunnel under Mount Oenis, it is found that the India, China, and Australia mails, may now be forwarded most expeditiously by way of France. Commencing, therefore, with the mails for Bombay, appointed to leave London on Friday, the sth of January next the Brindisi portion of the Overland mails will in future be forwarded via Calais and Mount Cenis. The postage of letters, book packets will remain unaltered; but owing to an im portant reduction which the French Governs tnent have, with great liberality conceded in the French transit rate on the newspapers contained in these mails, the charge on news* papera not exceeding four ounces in weight ad dressed to the East ladies, Ceylon, the Straits settlements, China, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand, forwarded via Brindisi, will be re» duced from fourpence to threepence.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUB OW> t CORRESPONDENT.)

All Nations Crushing.

574 Ounces Lodged.

GIUIIA.MSTO.WIf,

2.45. p.m

The All Nations have retorted 450 lbs. of specimens, and a week's general stuff from the plates alone has enabled them to lodge 574 ounces. The Golden Age tributers have got 44 ozs. from 40 tons stone. The Beehive tributers have crushed 30 tons, and the result is 19 ounces. A crushing of 10 tons for the Standard gave 7 ozs. of gold.

THE CALEDONIAN.—MINE MANAGER'S REPORT.

" 19fch February, 9.55 a.m. " North drive reef turned eastward with more quartz. No. land 2.stopes showing a little gold. "8. E. Etciiards."

ANOTHER TELEGRAM.

1.30 p.m. While visiting mine, Tookey level, contractor picked up a specimen con taining gold. On examining it on top I found it was different to reef in level. Went below; could not fiud stone re sembling it in drive. If genuine more gold may be expected soon. Will search. Alex. Dewar.

SPECIMENS FROM! THE PRIDE OF TOKATEA & HARBOR VIEW.

COItOM.A.>-.DEL, Fel) 17

The manager of the Pride of Tokatea reports having taken out another 10 lbs of specimens from the winze, and that they have now 101(5 lbs. in all. The tables at the mill are looking about the same as last crushing. The crushing will be completed this evening. The Harbour View have cut the golden leader in the lower level. The leader is equal in size and richness to what it was in the upper workings. The find has caused considerable ex citement and shares arc in demand. Very rich specimens out to-day. .

THE SHARE MARKET.

J. it. LEXNOX'3 BEPOKT,

The sharemarket is dull. lily sales comprise —Thainps. £5 ss. ; Moanatairi, £2 55.; Bank of Now Zealand shires, £10 15s. Caledonian shares have been sold at £15 ; All Nations, £6. Closing sellers —Caledonian, £15 ; Thames, £5 5s ; All Nations, £6. Bayers—Caledonian, £14 10s. ; Thames, £5 2s 6d ; Moanatairi, £2 ss. ; Insurance shares, £10.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before T. Beekham, Esq., E.M. DRUNKENNESS. Seven persons were punished in the customary manner for this oflence. STBAY CATTLE. Sarah Jane Lepper, for allowing a cow to stray on the Jiaraogahape Eoad, was fined one shilling and costs, amounting to 21s. Gd. ASSAULTS G THE POLICE. Eobert A.tkinson, charged by Constable Andrt>w Clarke with assaulting him on the right ear with his clenched fist, was defended by Mr Joy. The assaulted party, however, did not wish to press the charge, and defendant was dismissed with an admonition to be more careful in future. MALICIOUS INJUBY TO PKOrEKTY. William F. Crow was charged with wil fully tearing a pair of trowsers, value 15s, the property of Constable Andrew Clarke ; and having pleaded guilty, was ordered to pay Is and the amount of damage, and warned that ho had rendered himself liable to imprigonment for two months. LAKCENY. William Beadle was brought up on remand, charged with stealing from the Star Hotel, Newton, the sum of £44 17s, the property of F. Wallis. F. Wallis deposed that he left the house of 16th instant, in charge of a boy. He left £42 10s in a cash box behind the till. He found the money in the cash box when he returned at 3 o'clock. Some, however, had been taken from the till.

John Dean, a lad of about 13 or 14 years of age, deposed that on the 16th of of this month he was in charge of the bar from about 11 to half-past 3. He saw prisoner sleeping in the yard about 9 in the morning. About half-past 12 he was in the bar with a man named Biley. Prisoner asked for some bread and cheese, and witness told him he could not leave the bar. He then asked Keilly to get it for him. Eiloy went out to do so, and prisoner wateherl him out of sight. He then immediately ran into the bar parlour and thence to the bar. He took a pint measure and began to draw beer. Wit ness took the pint measure from him and told him to go out of the bar. He then went to the till and took two fire shilling pieces, and two half-crowns. lie raised his hand to strike witness, and told him to go out. Witness ran into a corner of the bar, and prisoner took 17s and thirty sixpences. After that lie took the cashbox produced, and took it about two yards, when he caught sight of Eiley coming across the road, when he threw it into the till, and a sovorign and a half sovereign; rollel out on to the floor. There were between £30 and £40 in the cash-box. Prisoner then ran out to the back door, and, being unable to open it, went into the side parlour and opened the window. Eiley came in juat as prisoner was geting out, and witness told Eiley prisoner had robbed the till. Witness and Eiley went outside and caught him by the legs as he was' coming through. He said he would give the money up if Eiley would let him alone. The latter then took two five shillings pieces and two half crown from him and brought him inside,

and found iv his light hand two shillings and 30 sixpences. Wifcnes then went for Constable Clarke. William liiley corroborated the evi dence of last witness in every particular. Constable Andrew Clarke deposed^ that when he apprehended prisoner he said he was not the man, but that Eiley was the person who got the money. Prisoner had nothing to say, and was committed to take his trial at the next criminal sessions of the Suprema Court. This concluded the business.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at Canada Buildings : His Wor ship the Mayor in the chair. Present: Councillors Prime, Hobbs, Bugdea, Smart, George, Macready. The Minutes of the last meeting were and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. From Messrs Draper and Sons, of Melbourne, stating that they had for warded a sample earth closet, and enclosr ing photographs of others with lists of prices. From H. Reid, reporting that the run of water at Waitakerei was 1,794716 iD 21 hours. From Henry Wrigg, also reporting on water supply. From Highway Board, Grafton .Road, applying for £250, on account of works at the embankment. It was decided that as soon as the work was completed, the bal ance due should be paid. From Inspectorßroham, asking whether the Council would pay the expense of carting dead dogs to the Mount Eden reserve. Left sitting.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE

A rifle match took place at the range on Saturday afternoon, between eight engineers under Lieutenant Anderson, and eight under Lieutenant Kitchen, for a keg of ammunition. Lieutenant Anderson's batch won, having scored 214, to Lieut. Kitchen's 213.

The Auckland Riile Brigade, together with the Cadet company, will assemble for company drill to-morrow evening, at 7 p.m., in the Drill-shed.

ACCIDENT ON BOARD THE LAPWING.

A SEAMAN DEOWNED

We regret to stale that an accident occurred this afternoon, by which a fine young seaman named Joshua Storey, aged about 25 years, lost his life. It appears that the cutter Lapwing was lying to the eastward of the wharf, when a stiff breeze having sprung up, with signs of dirty weather, the master determined on shifting his berth to leeward of the jetty. Accordingly he got his anchor up and made sail, On rounding to, off the west side of the wharf, the mainsail jibed rather unexpectedly, and the main boom struck deceased who was standing close by the starboard bul warks, knocking him overboard. He sunk at once, and did not come to the surface again. It is thought, from the manner in which he fell, that his back was broken. The Police arc now dragging for the bodjl".

DEATH BY DROWNING.

DISCOVERY OB" THE BODY

A fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon in Freeman's Bay. by which a young man named Edward McGlone lost his life. It appears that about one o'clock, when the tide was high, deceased and his brother-in-law went to the bluff at the entrance to the bay," for the purpose of bathing. Deceased swam out towards a small cutter which was anchored at some distance. When within fifty or sixty yards of it, he was seen to throw his arms up over his head, and instantly sink. In a short time he rose to the surface, gave a shriek, and again disappeared. A num ber of boats immediately put off, but too late to be of any use, and the Water Police having arrived, the drags were employed and a good many young men dived for the body, but without success. In the evening, however, a person named Chap pell saw it floating close by the cutter, and immediately swam off and brought it in, when it was conveyed to Jagger's Hotel, where an inquest is being held on it as we go to press. Deceased was un married, and a native of the colony.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWN ING IN A WELL.

On Saturday afternoon some little children .were playing on, some ground at the rear qT Mr Fort's premises in Shortland street, in which there is an old well covered over with some planks. The children were amusing themselves by jumping and dancing on these boards, when they were warned by a woman of the danger and told to go away. Childlike, one of the children, a little boy two years old, son of Mr Fort, determined to hare another and final jump, when the boards gave way and he disappeared down the well —a deep one and containing about 10 feet of water. There was no windlass attached to the well, and the bystanders, who on an alarm being given, hurried to the spot, were at a loss how to save the little fellow's life. However, a plan was hit upon, which happily succeeded. A rope was lowered, to which was attached a clothes' prop; and to this the child fortunately clutched and clung to, A long ladder was then' procured and lowered down the well, and the little fellow rescued from his perilous position. On being brought to the surface, his face and body were quite blue, and means were resorted to restore animation. The escape from drowning, of so young a child, was most miraculous; but the ac cident should act as a caution to property holders to see to their well covers, as. should any fatal accident happen through the dilapidated condition of the protection to a well, they would certainly be held both morally and legally liable for the consequences.

PROFESSOR HASELMAYER.

This evening Professor Hasclraayer will commence his serier^of entertainments at the Prince ofWa'es Theatre, and judging from the reports that have reached us from all parts, of this gentleman's talei t and abilities, we may safely say that his . Kter tainment will be well worthy of a visit. -We observe that to facilitate tho Profe: sor's operations a carpeted stage has been erected on each side of the dress circle outside the balustrade. The programme for this evening will comprise music on the Goblin drum/and the Stylocarfe invented, mad and played by the Professor, which must be heard to be appreciated; The Professor has had the honour of performing on the Goblin drum before the Emperor of Austria by whom he was presented with a magnificent decoration. Magic with cards and a medley Escamotage, concluding with the performance of the educated birds, in which some astonishing acts may be expected, As some slight idea of the manner in whhh Profeessor Hauelmayer's entertainments have been appreciated in the "States" we abstract the following from the Memphis Daily Appiahf*\

" Last night Professor S-xselmayer, the world-renowned, magician, gave one of ,liis pleasing entoi^ainraent? at the Opsra House. He is the artist who taught Herrmann, and excels the accomplished Holler. Kis feats have never been equalled in this country. Some! of the most unique features of the entertain* menta ate the mysterious " G-oblin Drum." This drum will answer any question asked by the Professor or any of the audience. Itr will tell who are in love, or answer any other question that may ba askeJ, and wi!l do any question in mathematics. It is without exception, the most wonderful means of mak ing known any secret that any one may possess, and it is worth the prtQ3 of admission alone. His performance on the " Stylooarfe," an instrument of his own invention, and the most singular in construction, send 3 forth sweet strains, under -the skilful hands of this accomplished gentleman-. The wonderful adven» tures of lifetle " Ail Eight" created the greatest enthusiasm, and the A lladain —like garden of roses —demonstrates that the Professor s^ood at the head of his profession. His card tricks are the best ever witnessed in this city. Last; but not least of all, was the magic coffee made and drank by a portion of the audience. "We had the pleasure of a cup, and we are compelled to say that it was the best we ever drank, for which the Professor will accept our thanks. We advise every one to be present to«nighfc, at) this is a rare opportunity of witnessing the greatest magician of the nine teenth century. Go early and got a good seat, ml, our word for it, you will never regret it. It is one of the most pleasing entertainments we have ever witnessed, Take your wires and little ones, and you will return to your homes highly pleased, as the Professor is a perfect gentleman, and will do all in his power to render the entertainment pleasing through out."

PRINCE OR WALES THEATER.

The Zavistowski Sisters appeared at this theatre on Saturday for the last time, prior to their departure for the Thames. " The French Spy" was performed, and the burlesque " Kenilworth." This evening Professor Haselmayer will give his first entertainment as prestidigitator, bird charmer, and musician, The Pro fessor bears a good reputation.

CORRESPONDENCE.

jTST'.Ve do not hold ourselves responsible for tha opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE VOLUNTEER GAZETTE.

To the Kditor of the Evening Stab.

Sir, —Under the above distinctive title has been published for a few weeks past a journal, the proprietors of which have endeavoured to invest it with a serni-oflicial character, professing to devote its columns exclusively to volunteer matters, and yet I find in last Saturday's issue, among other extraneous matter, apuffing notice to the effect that " The Editor had been invited by the enterprising proprietor of the Occi j dental Hotel to inspect his establishment," in which, to his great surprise, he (the editor) discovered for the first time " that I the outward appearance of the premises j would le id one to believe the accommoda tion to be on a comparatively limited scale, yet the internal arrangements are so 1 admirably apportioned that every inch of ; room is taken advantage of." Then follows jan enumeration of the contents of the j rooms, not forgetting the " museum," from | the number of curiosities in it, the editor, !no doubt, included. • As the wines and spirits are next eulogised. I presume the accustomed libations on the occasion took place. On reading the paragraph referred to, my first impression was that it has been furnished to the wrong paper, until I dis covered in the advertising columns of the Gazette the quid pro quo. Now, sir, apart from the catchpenny notice, I wish to point out that the Volunteer Gazette has failed ia its mission as a " representative" organ under the present management, besides being in itself a subject of ridicule to every intelligent volunteer through the nunciation of ideas in its leading articles I that the veriest novice in military tactics I knows to be unsound, and an exposure of i which appeared in a letter in an issue of i the Stab, of last week. The schoolmaster i is abroad to such an extent in his grammar j'aud spelling that a copy of it in the hands | of cadets is calculated to undo and stultify I all preconceived notions of Lindlay Murray, or any other heretofore accepted authority in such matters. Yours, &c, A VoiuNTEEE.

To the Editor of the Evening* Stab. Sib, —A letter appeared in thej.JEvENiN'G Stab on Saturday, the 17th instant, styled " Death in , the Pot," reflecting on the butchers of Parnell for exposing for sale meat which was unfit for human food. In justice to myself I beg to state to the public of Parnell that I have always sold none but the very best meat procurable in the province. 1 think the Editor of the Stab should have ascertained who was the guilty party previous to inserting so indiscriminate a charge : then the public would have known who was that dishonest tradesman who sacrifices their health and lives to his gains. , Uodgeb Kay, .Butcher, Parnell. ~^ .

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, PEBTMJARY 19, 1872.

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OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. \JJ THE immense Success attending the intro duction of this new local industry tvill alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the largo demand, and baa in consequence made extensivo alterations and additions to hia 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 ererywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLtiON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and Btopper. . - Auckland, 10th February, 1872. TT OOS&EAVE & CO.'S U 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. • • #\ :



RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. Sill 0 FLN'AL NOTICE. E. IICJBBS \¥f]LL offer for the next .Eight Weeks, Vv (unless disposed of during that time), the Whole of his very Urge Stock of Genera and Household Drapery anc? Men's and Boys Clothing, at very low prices. February 12, 18/2. .^ J" CA.TER (late CEO^Bra's), EOYAL • PHOTO&RAPHIC O ALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in in forming his friends and the public generally that h*e has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Crombie ; and having secured the services of Mr iCrombie's lute Manager, he feels warranted in stating thats they will receive every cirilty and attention, as well as first-class and artistic- portraits at -his hands, atid that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction. J C. also wishes to inform the Ladies that arrangements are being made for taking nstantaneous Portraits of Children. f*)KC\f\ WORTH of MUSIC and sbOUU SO^GS set to MUSIC to be given away by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, Queen street. For each £1 worth of Jewellery purchases! at Establishment, !he same amount of Songs or Music given in.—F. F. Lewisson, Queen street. Jfck. '\S: PUBLISHED THIS DAY, ■ THE FEBRUARY NUMBER OF TITE NSW ZEALAND £fi PBESBYTERIAH IMQAZiNE,"" E. Watte, Publisher, Queen-street. TEOHNTON, SMITH. & FIRTH'S WHOLESALE PRICES CUEEEXT:- V s. d. Fino Flour, Silk Dressed, " Crown Brand," per ton of 2,oo'Jlbs 1C 0 0 Adelaide, per ton of 2,0001k 10 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton 14 0 0 Seconds, per ton ' ~ 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. .. .. .. 7 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201b , 0 1 C Oats, per bushel 0 3 9 Auckland, January 9, 1872.



To any one who will show a larger stock of Auck land-made Quartz, Greenstone, and Mosaic Jewellery, within six months, I will give a rewardof fifty pounds. I also challenge New Zealand for style and beauty. Two thousand pound worth of Colonial-made Jewellery always on hand.—F. H. Lbwisson, Qneen street. -lAdvt.l We observe by advertisements that Mr. K. \V. Dyson, so long and favourably known in the drapery trade, i 3 about to relinquish the business, and conse quent upon the expiration of his lease, will, for the remainder of term, hold an unusually cheap sale, and solicits an early call to secure bargains: [Advt.]