SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : Jihis evening, 4.45. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 1.8

ARRIVALS.

Kenilworth, schooner, McKenzie, from Friendly Islands and Levuka. Lady Emma, brigantine, from Sydney. Flirt, schooner, from the Coast.

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Duke of Edinburgh, C o'clock.

IMPORTS.

r Per Lady Emma, from Sydney: 945 bags maize, 51 bags guano, 160 bags bark, order; 391 bags guano, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 1 crate earthenware, D. Bloom ; 20 bags maize, Bell Bros, ; G cases acid, order ; 100 bags maize, J. Coupland : 205 pieces cedar, Winks and Hall; SS pieces shafts. H. B. Morton ;48 cases wine, J. Roberton and Co. ; 8 drays, J. S. Maofarlane; 100 cases keroaine, E. and H. Isaacs; 3 cases plants, G. Sibbin ; 800 felloes, H. B. Morton. — Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : Taranaki, early ; Phcebe, on arrival of Nevada. For Ahipara and Hokianga: Tauranga, schooner, to-day. For Sydney and Melbourne : City of Melbourne, s.s , on arrival of Nevada ; Hero, early. For London : Tyrol, barque, early For Levuka: Sea Gull, schooner, 17th inst. : Prima

Donna, schooner, 18th inst. For Bay of Islands : Comerang, p.s., this afternoon For Napier and Southern ports : Nevada, 18th inst. For Wangarei, &c : Clyde, schooner, this evening

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, s.s., from Sydney- Nevada, mail steamer (due June 17) Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Coronilla, ship, from London. Sailed March 22 Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle P.C.E., barque, from Newcastle Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed March 2

The schooner Kenilworth arrived in harbour late last night from Samoa Friendly Islands and Levuka, having left the latter port on the Ist instant. Mr. Albert Griffiths, late providore on board the p.s. Golden Crown, notifies that all accounts due by him must be sent in on or before the 18th instant.

The Lapwing, Capt. Gundry, has cleared outwards for Levuka with 30,000 feet timber, and the following passengers :— Ching Sing, J. McPherson, John Pulman, and James Young.

The Prima Donna has entered outwards for Levuka.

The schooner Lady Emma, 12S tons, Cap?. Mann, arrived in harbor this afternoon from Sydney, which port she left on the 4th inst.

COMMERCIAL.

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

"WTiakaroa, 25th inst. Lucky Digger, Darby's hotel, Shortland street,

Auckland, 2 p.m. June 29 Cure, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m. June 27 Messenger's, Grahamstown, July 1 United Pumping Co.. Kapanga, July 8 American Eagle, Grahamstown, July 3 Queen of May, Grahamstown, June 17 Goldfields Investment Company, Mr. Browne's office

Wyndham street, 4 p.m. June 17 Carnatic, Coromandel, June 18 Christchurch, Grahamstown, June 18 Harbour View, Coromandel, June 20 Abraham Lincoln, Grahamstown, June 21 Coromandel Mint, Company's office, 49, Queen street,

Auckland, 3 p.m. June 28 Golden Pah, at Mackay's office, at 4 o'clock June 20 Wood's Point, Coromandel, June 21 Golconda, Insurance Buildings, June 28 Wealth of Coromandel, Company's office, Queen street,

Auckland, June 21 Loyalty, Grahamstown, June 28 Nebraska, Grahamstown, June 28 Mary Ann, Grahamstown, June 26 Green Harp, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m., June 27 Last Resort, 44, Queen street, Auckland, 4 p.m., June 28 Alhambra, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., July 5 Italian, Grahanastown, June 29 Red, White, and Blue, Grahamstown, June 28 Fernroot, Coromandel, Julyl

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Matls will Close as Ukdbb For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and on Monday,

at 9 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Kapanga, on Monday, at 1 p. m. For Fiji Islands, per Prima Donna, on Tuesday, at

3 p.m. For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, on Monday, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per City of Melbourne, im mediately after arrival of p.s. Nevada from Hono lulu. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Phoebe, im

mediately after arrival of p.s. Nevada. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Nevada, six hours after her arrival.

S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Fkank. —On June 12, at her residence, Mackay street, Shortland, the wife of John Frank oi a son.

MARRIAGE.

Coote—Harris. —On June 11, at St. George's Church, Shortland, by the Rev. V. Lush, James Might Coote, second son of Mr. James Coote, Cavan, Ireland, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. John Harris, Wendron, Cornwall, England.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 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.

We have been at the pains to obtain further information respecting the charge laid by Rev. Mr. Edger against Rev. Mr. Bigg of having signed a recommendation in favour of license to, a certain hotel, and we find that the following was the cer tificate afforded : —" I hereby certify that having resided for two years opposite the Naval hotel, and my duties causing me to be about at all hours, both day and night, I never saw the least disorder in connection with Mr. Markham's hotel, and never saw any low characters fre quenting the said hotel. Mr. Markham having asked me for a testimony, I feel that I am bound to state the above facts, even though they refer to a public-house." We do not hesitate to say that no man of honest and unprejudiced opinions could say that Mr. Rigg has acted otherwise than as he should have acted. There are hotels in this city the notorious haunts of prostitutes and the various classes that accompany them. If Mr. Edger and the TJ.K.A. had been content for the present with endeavoring to suppress these in the way the law allows, or in any other way, and had viewed even with favour and commendation the conduct of conscientious and respectable and well-doing hotel keepers, they would have ministered to the cause of morality as well as tem perance. Whatever may be Rev. Mr. Rigg's views on the movements of the U.K.A. we know not, nor is it material to the point. But we know that there are many sincerely religious people in this city, and who yield to none in pure, practical philanthropy, too, who regard the members of the U.K.A. as fools, and they are as entitled to their conscientious convictions as are the most zealous of the temperance reformers. We believe that the members of the TJ.K.A. are generally conscientious in their motives, that much of what they desire will yet be realised, and that if so it would go largely to make New Zealand a heaven on earth as compared with its present state. But they have a most blundering way of going about things, and they deter from their side those who should be their friends. We hold that it would be a duty in the present state of thing for every minister of religion in the city to make himself acquainted with the character of the hotels of the city, and while protesting against the infamous ones to honestly and honorably give his commendation and Irs help to any hotel-keeper who has tried his best to keep his hotel free from the evils so frequent in connection with the liquor traffic. We know that this is rank blasphemy if not atheism to those who have teetotalism as their gospel, and tako it as comprehending the whole duty of man; but we write for those whose intellect is not impaired by the teetotal craze. Bey.- M*. Rigg, in his certificate, simply expressed his own observation and experience as a neighbour respecting the hotel in question ; and, if under the influence of prejudice against the traffic he had written otherwise or even refused to write, he would have been either dishonest or a coward. We can assure Rev. Mr. Edger that virtue is not confined to his tabernacle, and that no tirades of envy, hatred, and uncharitableness, against legitimate ministers of religion will make him be regarded as the beau ideal of a Christian clergyman.

Our telegrams to-day announce the election of Sir David Munro, the late speaker of the House of Representatives for the district of Waikouaiti, It would appear that Mr Vogel's star must be declining in Otago, for he himself was long the representative of Waikouaiti, and had a large number of personal friends there. The electors have, how ever, returned a very able and for midable opponent to the present ministry.

The two boys Hughes were again brought up in the Police Court to-day on remand, and,, as will be seen from the report in another column, the police very properly withdrew the case, and Mr Beckham ordered the lads to be dis charged. We sincerely believe that the police meant only to do good to the boys, and we shall greatly regret if this occur rence should in any way discourage them from an effort to ameliorate the condition of the City arabs. But it must be seen that uneasiness in the public mind was naturally caused by lads being forcibly removed, who instead of loafing and idling about the streets were honestly earning good wages. As for Mrs Wilson her intervention in the affair was simply one of benevolence and philanthropy. She had heard of the lads being taken v p. and of the difficulty in disposing of such cases, and she volunteered to take them away from temptation and give thorn employ ment. We cannot allow the caso to pass away from public notice without recording the fact that Mr Joy, who was employed for the defence, generously handed over the whole of his fee to procure clothing, ; &c, for the two boys.

We shall feel obliged if Turner, who found the purse containing £25, and returned it without promise of reward, will call on us. There are two situations awaiting his choice.

We are obliged to hold over till Monday a letter from Mr PI. P. Hay ward on the case McCulsky v. Westwood. The letter signed " Conformist" with reference to Rev Mr Edgar is too personal, and in part libellous, and no good purpose would be served by its publication. We have received a letter signed " Common Sense" in reply to " Inquisitor," whose letter on the Burgess Roll appeared in our yester day's issue. Our correspondent says : — " Inquisitor seems to imply that there must be some foul play about the Burgess Roll if every one is not reminded of his rates due. But if a man really cares anything about the franchise surely he can take the trouble to call at the office of the Rate Collector, who every one knows will very courteously give him information as to his indebtedness. It is not the business of the Council to urge a man to qualify himself for voting. If he wants to vote let him enquire, and if requisite pay his rates due."

The library in connection /vrifch the Young Men's Christian Association was never in such a prosperous position as at the present moment. The committee are working wonders to make this department of the institution meet the requirements of the public. Former apathy has passed away, and, as will be seen by another column, a quantity of new works have found their way to the shelves. It is pleasing to learn that this augmentation will be repeated on the arrival of each mail from England. The subscribers to ihe library and reading-room are daily increasing, and no effort or expense will be spared to restore this once eminent association to its former standing among us.

We have been waited upon, this morning by William Cruse, who was last night arrestod for drunkenness and bailed out on his depositing one pound one as security with the police for his appearance at Court this morning. He came accompanied by four persons who corroborate his statement. They tell us that they were waiting at the door of the Police Court from twenty minutes past ten o'clock, and on the door being opened they all entered. They positively declare that William Cruses name wa» not called, which means of course that they did not hear it called, for we do not suppose that such an irregularity occurred as that implied by them. At the close of the proceeding; Cruse applied to the Clerk of the Court for his money, and was in formed that he had forfeited bail for non-appearance. It seems to us that the case is simple of explanation. The names of the drunkards are hurriedly and in distinctly called at times by the police, and a man, even in waiting, is very liable to miss the sound of his name. We do not say this as any reflection on the police or on the conduct of the proceedings of the Court. But those in constant at tendance in Court afe so famliar with the routine that what appears to them lesiure, order and method, seems railroad travel ling to a man caught outside and brought into the sacred atmosphere of the temple of Themis, and especially if his brain is bemuddied with last night's drink. If Cruses tale is true we think it would not be unreasonable to expect that the money less the fine should be returned to him, and we think that without sym pathising in the least with the drunkards, the fuddled state of their brains should be kindly considered in calling out their names in Court.

The Auckland Alliance will hold a committee meeting this evening at 7.30, in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association.

A correspondent wishes to know whether there is any likelihood of a crew being sent from Auckland to compete at the Wellington regatta, to come off on February next. We have heard nothing at present, but presume that the oppor tunity will not be lost sight of by our rowing men. If it is it will be a standing disgrace to Auckland, The legal manager of the Coromandel Excelsior Company gives notice that all forfeited shares in that Company will be refunded to the shareholders on payment of back calls.

The performance of the marionettes at the Parnell Hall to-night will be under the distinguished patronage of Captain Challis and Officers of H.M.S. ftosario. The lilliputian donkey is a clever con trivance and worth seeing. The prizes won at the late Rifle Association meeting were presented last night at the Drill-shed. There was a good attendance of Volunteers and friends. His Honor T. B. Gillies, Esq., as president of the Association, pre*ented the prizes to the winners,

The third of a series of lectures was delivered last night in the lecture-room of the Young Men's Christian Association. There was a very large attendance. The chairman was the Eev Mr Bree, president of the association, who introduced the lecturer, Mr H. H. Lusk, to the meeting. The subject of the lecture was, " How to read History," which was extremely in teresting throughout. At its close the lecturer recommended the study of history as the best source of political experience to guide the efficient government of new states.

A meeting was held on Thursday of the shareholders of the Pride of the Tiki, when it was determined to 'form a com pany under the Joint Stock Companies Act. The company is to consist of 7000 shares of £1 each, 10s paid up, 1200 of the shares being held in trust for the com pany. Mr W. G. Harrison was appointed legal manager.

A meeting of shareholders in the Wyn yardton Gold mining Company was held this morning at 11 o'clock afr the offices, Shortland street. The business was of a private nature.

FIJI.

By the arrival of the schooner 'Kenilworfch from Levuka, last night, we have receive later files of Fiji papers^ from which we take the following account of an EXTRAORDINARY SCENE AT AN EXECUTION. The Fiji Gazette of J"00, 1 f/J :~7 " The dreadful event of the early part of the week, through we are bound to say unforseen circumstances which no living man could have foreseen, offers oppor tunity for an illustration of the horrors of capital punishment. It had been deter mined by the Government that Antonio Francs, convicted. of the murder of Mmr onboard the Marion Benny, should die. May 27, at 7 o'clock, was fixed upon as the day and hour for the execution ; but owing to the inability of the sheriff to at tend the execution it was deferred until the next day, May 28, At 6 a.m. on that day an inquiring crowd assembled, and as the wretched convict, attended by Mr. Nettle ton, Inspector Martin, and the executioner, appeared upon the scaffold, his immediate death seemed imminent. He was pinioned, and had on his head a white cap. The executioner (Latham) had a black crape on his face, and he proceeded to manipu late the rope, which it was quite apparent was not adapted for the purpoge, as he could not make the knot render, —not when he tried with all his might. Never theless he adjusted it loosely round the ne«k of the culprit, who kept his position with a stoic indifference, and at a given signal drew the bolt the sufferer falling at least six feet, and remaining suspended for the first minute or two quiescent. At the end of that time there was a convul sive motion of one foot, then some horrid groans were heard, and then in an un earthly noise, Francs cried out, " Oh God, kill me, shoot me, or cut me down, I cannot die this way !" This was heard by those near—some actually fainting as the horrid sounds greeted their ears. Panic-stricken Sergeant Harding at once complied with the request of the culprit, ascended the scaffold, cut him down, and he fell with great force to the ground. He was then put on his feet, and advanced a couple of steps as the cap was removed from his face, saying, ' I wish to die ; I have seen Heaven ! For God's sake hang me ; but not that way. I cannot die that way!' He was then carried into the gaol and laid down on a stretcher. He has since recovered, suffering little from the effect of the terrible wrench his neck must have had. We understand that the King has now reprieved him, and that he will be kept to some close punishment for life. Previous to his suspension he made a written confession, stating that he was prepared to die, and attributing his sin to drink,"

LAUGHING GAS.

We were present yesterday afternoon at r private exhibition of the administration of "Laughing Gas" to several gentlemen by Dr. Carr, the eminent mesmerist. The process of manufacturing the gas was conducted in the laboratory of Mr. King, chemist, of Queen street, and transferred into air-tight bags ; of the process and distillation, or the properties of the gas, it is needless to dwell as it would not in terest our readers. The gas was first inhaled by the Doctor himself, after wards by other gentlemen present. The subjects appearing to be in a trance for a few moments, and on recovery all spoke of the enjoyment and intensely pleasur able feelings in the head whilst tinder its influence. "We are assured that it contains no injurious properties, and partially as a proof of this a lighted match was inserted into a glass vessel containing some of the gas, and the flame immediately became intensified and burnt brilliantly until the gas was consumed. As far as we could judge, and from what we are informed, there is no fear of any reactionary influence after inhaling the gas, the feeling being almost one of regret that its power of action is spent. We understand that Dr. Carr is about to proceed to the Thames, where he intends holding stances. On his return to Auckland the " Laughing Gas " will bo administered in public, and will doubtless cause both wonder and amusement.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

The very creditable performances of tho two act drama of Jenny Poster, and xhe burlesque of the " Three Bears" were again given last night. For the care and taste which has been displayed in the getting up of these pieces too much praise cannot be awarded the manage ment, and we would like to see them meet with the public favour they deserve. Of the qualifications of the artists engaged it is unnecessary to enlarge upon. Mrs Walter Hill still keeps up her prestige as a highly accomplished and graceful actreas ; and the aoting of Mr Hill continues in popular favour. Mr Joyce always acqaits hims«lf with ability, nor must we omit a word of praise to Mr B. N. Jones, who can efficiently perform an arduous part. Mrs B. N. Jones never fails to provoke a laugh in whatever character she may take. Mr and Mrs Keogh are, if possible increesing in public favour; Mr Aveling is also a rising young actor; altogether the company is a most efficient one, and it is one of which we ought to feel proud. This evening the performance will consist of the

thrilling nautical drama of " The Lost Ship," combining the most terrific sensations ever produced, and the amusing burlesque of tbe "Three Bears."

EARTH CLOSETS.

To the Editor of the Evening S*a *- 818.-1B your issue of the l^S paragraph respecting- the ab o c apparently, giving Mr J. CaseJ rf H as the originator of the-jetfjJJ* J P ]f Hv P ed as applied to them Hargf J &n several years in Yankee* , Englishman s xdeas aw v PP inmate, I wuh in .*J* Ac first the paragraph stJ the se if. ac ting earth closet made P other laCO principle m AuoU-« J J,' w/ s,.™Jf. f 5 y<>moil, Mr Stanton, and !i flf.acting principle I suggested UT nISS* t0 h™- J Presume he ana expid^ pa^ernSj etc>> , n the su P p o f bas iness for making the bit of iron- W&^i r re quired as the present smith doing The *°rk for the 9 ifcyCounciL' So far. as Tarn aware °^ any improvement emanating f rO m Mr Case's capacity of brain is his gU bstitutm£ a woodec case as a receiver in place of a more costly one of galvanised iron. The iron work required for them is so plain and simple that any smith's apprentice or tinker could make it at a cost under 10s. The woodwork can be made by an ordinary carpenter who can make a wooden caao or ordinary closet.—Yours, &c, C. Heighton, smith, machinist, &c, Pitt street,

ASSERTION.

To the Editor of the EVENING Stab. g lE> _lf Mr E. B. Shalders did not twice sign the late petition to the Justices as he alleges, all I can say is that it is a remarkably clever imitation of his handwriting. Before that gentleman reiterates his denial I would recom mend him to'step over to the Police Court and ask the Magistrate's clerk to allow him to see the petition, and if he then turns to sheets 1 and 25 he will coincide with my remark. —I am, &c, One who ius seen the Petition.

BACHELDER'S DIORAMA

This grand diorama, now on exhibition at the City Hall, succeeds in nightly attracting large audiences. The first part of the pro gramme comprises views of NewTork, Niagara, Chicago, and other places of interest. The second part contains some very interesting pictures illustrating prairie scenes, &0., with a view of the city of Mormons, Salt Lake. Section third comprises majestic views in the Far West, and the far-famed valley of the Yosemite, and sundry water-falls, which cannot fail to excite admiration. The last section opens with a grand view of Mont gomery street, the " Broadway" of Frisco ; views on the sea-board of California and incidents on the steamer's passage across, together with vessel approaching New Zea land ; there is then a very faithful view of Auckland harbour as seen from Mount Eden, closing with views of Sydney Heads and harbour. The entertainment closes with a wonderful performance on the slack rope by an automaton figure, the wonder being how mechanism can be brought to bear on the object to make it porform the astoundiug feats it does. There was an afternoon's per formance to-day, and the exhibition will be open Bgain thia evening. The band is very efficient.

LOCAL INDUSTRY.

EDGEE'S DTE WOKKS, COxs CREEK. Owing to the increase of business and general inconvenience, more especially the want of water, Mr Edger, the dyer, was a short time ago compelled to seek other premises than those he occupied in Grey street. His dye-vrorks, since the last five months, have been removed to Cox's creek, where he has been steadily erect ing buildings and drying-rooms for the more speedy carrying on of his trade as a dyer. There is no lack of dying work, the only difficulty has been to get it finished in as short a time as is agreeable to the wishes of his customers. With this view he has been adding appliances to appliances, and will no doubt shortly be rewarded with the fruits of his labour. The advan tages of the premises at Cox's creek for the process of dyeing and scouring are many, the chief of which is the abun dance of clean water running through his spacious grounds into the creek below. The facility for drying is also a great benefit. We have often heard folks complain of the difference in the price of dyeing in this and the old country, but when it is remembered that every species of dye has to be imported, and in many instances is 500 per cent, more costly here, it is sufficient to account for any extra cost. One object struck us on our visit to the Richmond Dye Works besides the numberof silk-dressing machines scattered about, and that was the quantity of blankets sent out to be scoured, which are afterwards quickly dried owing to the exposed position of the grounds to the sun and winds. The cost of this process we understand to be considerably below the value of a laundry- woman's soap, leaving labour out of the question. In the dye works different days of the week are selected for using different coloured dyeg. There is no doubt that this is a largely increasing branch of local industry.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before Thomas Beokham, Esq., R. M, DBTTNKENNBSS.

Two men were fined a nominal penalty for drunkenness, and another was sent to gaol for seven days for his third offence.

THE KIDNAPPING CASE. Andrew Hughes and Henry Hughes, two lads, brothers, employed as run boys to the Evening- Star newspaper, were brought on a second remand charged by the police with a breach of the Vagrant Act by having insufficient lawful means of support. The lads had been apprehended a fort night ago by the police for the purpose, as alleged by them, of improving their condition in life by sending them to Mrs Wilson's flax mills, at Eaglan; the re mands had been applied for for the pur pose of retaining them in custody until the lady was ready to convey them to their intended future home.

On the case being called on the boys appeared in their own ordinary clothing, and not as on the former remand in the new suits kindly presented to them by Mrs Wilson. His Wprship asked what power the

police tad to send these boys away to Sergeant Pardy said that he did not now intend to proceed with the case after what had transpired. His Worship thought the Vagrant Act a marvrellous one, as according to it people were liable to be sent to gaol because they were poor. Mr Joy, who appeared for the boys, complained of the hardships they had undergone, and urged that the publicity of the case had tended to damage the boys' reputation in the public mind. His Worship thought they had been well cared for by the police while in custody, and lie did not think any harm would result.

The bojs were then discharged, ANOTHEB CASE.

George Lee, the lad who has been so repeatedly remanded pending the de parture of Mrs Wilson to her flax mills, was again brought up. The difference between this case and the preceding one consisted in the youthful prisoner being under a charge of obtaining the sum of three shillings by false and fraudulent pretences. Sergeant Pardy informed the Court that the boy's mother was perfectly willing that he should be sent to Mrs Wilson's. . . . His Worship did not thmk they had the power to compel the boy being sent Mr Beveridge informed the Court that the boy wished to go. His Worship said that if the boy was willing to stay with Sergeant Pardy until the vessel started, let him stop by all means, but it would not do to keep him in custody by compulsion. Mr Beveridge: It is only the Evening Stab that finds fault. (A laugh.) His Worship: I shall order his dis charge, but if he likes to stay of his own free will let him do so. The lad preferred this course, and remained \*ith the police.

ALLEGED LAKCENY. Maurice Walsh was charged by William Hastie with stealing an opera-glass from the Separation hotel, at the Wade. The prisoner, who had an abject ap pearance, pleaded guilty. His Worship could not conceive what he could require an opera-glass for (laugh ter). The Court then sentenced him to three months' hard labour in the common gaol of Auckland. A DISOBEDIENT SEAMAN. Dennis Finnigan, an A.B. seaman on board the ship Heleaslee, was charged with a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act by refusing to obey the lawful com mands of his captain. He pleaded guilty, and the Court sentenced him to seven days' imprison ment.

This concluded the business

TELEGRAPHIC.

(from otts own cobbespondent.)

Imperial Crown, Dauntless, Una, and Vulcan v Crusliings.

Grahamstown, Saturday, 2 p.m.

The Dauntless tributes have ob tained seventy-two ounces from fifty tons. The fortnight's retina from the Una is 147 ounces. Imperial Crown tribute—five ounces from ten tons. The Yankee Doodle broke through to-day to the Windsor workings, and gofe gold. The Vulcan hay lodged seventeen ounces from a small trial crushing from the large reef.

The Inverness has yielded eighty three ounces from fifty tons.

(Per Greville's Telegram Company)

The Brogden Contracts.

Judgment in Whitaker and Lundon's Case.

WAIKOUAITI.

Friday.

Sir David Munro has been elected to the General Assembly by a large majority.

WELLINGTON.

Friday.

The Independent of to-day says that the data for the Auckland and "Waikato Railway tenders have been placed in Brogden's hands, and tenders will be submitted in a few days

Saturday.

The Independent says that the terms of constructing the Manukau Bail way are settled. Brogden received £86,000, exclusive of rails and rolling stock, which are to be purchased jointly by Mr Brogden and the agent of the General G-overnment, Brogden receiving fire percent on the purchase. The Independent also says that the tenders for the Waikato Eailway will be in next week. . '

The Appeal Coiir-t yesterday gave judgment in the Whitaker and Lun don case.

The judgment is that Whitaker and Lundon possess no rights at law or in equity which are taken away or affected by passing the Native Lauds Court in pursuance to that Act.

DUNEDIN.

There is heavy snow falling here and up country. Several coach accidents have occurred in the province The G-overnment finally refuse to reinstate the police who struck.

TIMARU.

There was a snow-storm this morn ing. The weather is very rough. (Shipping got safely to sea,

HOKITIKA.

-n , ~ ~ Saturday. Barber, the late Postmaster and Receiver of Revenue at Hokitika, is charged with embezzling two sums of money from the G-overnment. Ha was brought up and remanded.

WANGANUI.

The charge of perjury against Dr. Clarence Hooper is withdrawn; pro secution no evidence.

INVERCARGILL, Heavy snow storms.

AUSTRALIA.

Discoveries of osjfi3^

Burning of a Colonial Barque.

Shocking Scene at an Execution.

The Missing Ship Matoaka.

Further Advance in Iron.

The Wheat Market.

MELBOUBNE,

June 7. Arrived. —Byron, from Hokianga; Tower Hill, from Wangaroa.

June 8,

The coming operations at the Mint commenced yesterday in presence of the Governor.

Arthur Hunt (chemist), son of Bruns wick, has been killed while hunting. The new Ministry will probably be strongly opposed in re-election. Haworth's collection of water-colour drawings of scenery in New Zealand is open and attracts great attention. The Government of New South Wales are making overtures for arranging the Border Customs question eventually with Adelaide. The Opera company are very popular and meet with great success. The subscriptions on behalf of the family of the Key. Maku amounts already to £1,588. This is intended to be enjoyed by the widow during her life time, and afterwards to go to the two daughters. Preshaw and Westly, two clerks in the employment of the Victoria .Rail way Company, have been dismissed for irregular conduct. A valuable discovery of native copper has been made at ITootscray, Victoria.

The proprietors of the Hobart Town Mercury have been mulcted in damages of £150 for a libel on Mr. Kocher, a member of Parliament.

WARNAMBOOL.

Arrived. —Lizzie Guy, from Auck land. SYDNEY. The rumour of the murder of the Eev. Mr. Gordon, at Erromanga,_ is confirmed. He was sent for to visit the sick children of a native, found "both dead. The natives killed him, under the idea that he had bewitched them. Arrived.—City of Adelaide, from Auckland. June 8. News of the destruction by fire of the colonial barque Ellen Lewis, at Singapore, is to hand. The murderers Nichols and Lester have received their death warrants. The former has admitted his guilt. A shocking affair has occurred in the execution of Conn, the Bathurst murderer. On the drop falling the culpirts head became seporated from the body. A rich copper mine has been found at Braidwood. A bottle has been found washed ashore, stating that the first mate and part of the crew of Matoaka had reached the coast of New G-uinea in a boat. The iron dealers have advanced their prices £2 per ton. Wool sales are dull. The reports of an an American subsidy in favor of Webb's line of steamers are contradicted.

ADELAIDE.

Lewis, publisher of the Protestant Advocate, was charged with libelling Miss Wood, sister of Joseph Wood. He pleaded justification, and was sentenced to six months' imprison ment, and a fine of £50. Encouraging news is to hand from the Northern Telegraphic party.

The "Westcott gold prospecting party speak favorably of the country. It is the intention of the Govern ment to amend tho law relating to property of married women, to make it assimilate with the law in England. Mr Bayless, the husband of Miss Gladstone, actress, has quarrelled with the Press, and the admission to the theatre by the Press has been stopped. A large sale of. wheat has taken place; 20,000 bushels were sold at 5s 9d.' '

THE SHARE MARKET.

its. j. uewman's bepobt. if-L^fi There has been a steady demand fyfj^B^' marcks at an advance. Other stocks ljßf' about the same as yesterday. Myf™s comprise—OalH"-ian f £1710s to £17 I** Gd; sellers, £18 j Ration «;k, £5 10a to £5 *g> bd ; buyers £6 • pQ5?a& tt-1£»~:'tti 18s ; 6foSden Calf, 34s ; sel^^-'^'B Bed Queen and Cure. " . vW* r*J ME J. HENDBY'S BEPOET. 1 Market improving. Baak of New Zealag, £1910s ; Caledonians,'.*^; Bismarck,£s lfc, to £5 12s 6d; Tokatea, £3 5s 5 Wmcfor Castle, 17s 6d to 18s; Thames, £5 ljj Moanatiri, £5 to £5 2s. 6d; Buby, 8s 6dto 9s; Central Italy, 355; Watchman, VI Red Queen, 5s 6d, Buyerß-Npnpanel,os.

THE EVENING STA.E, SATTJEDAT, JUNE 18, IOTI



DIVIDEND West Coast .. ..010 CAI.LS Pauline 0 0 6 Brunei 0 0 2 Otago 0 10 Tauinatawahine .. 0 0 3 "Watchman .. ..010 Lady Bowen .. .. 0 0 1} Flower Hill .. ..003 Queen of May .. .. 0 0 4 Pride of Moanataiari ..006 Robert Emmet .. ..010 "Wealth of Coromandel 0 2 0 Thames C4as .. ..030 Virginia 0 0 6 Centra] Italy .. ..010 Van 0 0 6 Pacific 0 0 6 Ballarat and Rising Sun 0 0 6 Icussell Battery.. .. 0 2 0 Point Russell .. .. 0 10 0 Sir Walter Scott ..010

June 17 June 15 June 27 July 4 July 1 July 2 June 20 July 1 June15 June 18 June 19 June 21- June 22 June 24 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 28 July 1 July 1 July 1

MEETINGS TO COME.



WANTED the following important fact communicated to the Ladies:—R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, has just received another and very Choice Assortment of Ladies' Under-clothing, Corsets, Nightcaps, and Baby Wares, including Hoods, Hats, Robes, Frocks, and every requisite for Infants, which he is selling at cost price, on account of his premises being let, and therefore necessitating his clearing out for the new tenant. jtS"R. W. Dyson, opposite the United Service Hotel. QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE The immense success attending the introduction of this nw local industry wiU alone testify to the high estimf tion in which it is held. During the last yef.rthe proprietor was scarcely able to supply the large demand, and has in consequence made extensive Iterations 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-restoring and agreeable condiment. Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and paper. Auckland, 10th February. 1872. "PINAL NOTICE RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. R. HOBBS Has ill 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 OOT AT VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies' and Children's] New' Black [Straw Hats at About Half Value. I The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD as R H Has no intention whatever of remaining in the trad c Country customers, wholesale buyers, and small i tw™-*ll^ i£? ers of J°b lots liberally dealt with. A^SL^* ?> OYS> NOTHING of the newest T?^i rP li ' a^ d Belte' Braces > Collars, Shirts, and wft % ne!S> a5 d -o•a.Maa of Hosiery and Felt SS'rS epricT S d BOyS ° aPS at •««•*»*«*« " N. B.—THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR A. PEW WEEKS LONGER ONLY. «*■ *• E. HOBBS, jtftfCTION DRAPERY WARE k * HOUSE, ' •i lUH?*at Queen and Wakefuld streets, .. . M ■■■. ■ f ■•■■-■



YOUNG MEN'S CHEISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, WELLESLEY ST. New Books added to the Library.' By the Mail— " Character " (Smiles) " The Paris Commune," illustrated, with map " Inside Paris during the Siege " " The Vicar of Bulhampton " (Anthony Trollope) - Just Purchased— " Adam and the Adamite " (McCausland) " The Prince of the House of David " "Old Japan," 2 vols., illustrated (Mitford) " Free Russia,', 2 vols., (Hepworth Dixon) " The Land of the Sun" (Lieut. Low) '.' Life of Father Matthew " (McGuire) Miscellaneous (Standard Works) 20 volumes. Terms or Subscription :—Library and Reading Room, 2s. Cd. each, per Quarter, (open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) T CATEE (late Oombie's) EOYAL O • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform iag his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried ! on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of Mr. C.'s late Managef he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civility and attention, as well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. J.C. begs to announce that bis arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete.



T\/'E AEE NOW LANDlNG seventy-six PACKAGES OF DEAPEEY AND CLOTHINQ, PER HELENSLEE. They are all SEASONABLE GOODS, and were pcirchased by our Home Buyer previous to the un precedented advance in Wollen and Cotton Goods, and will be disposed of at UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. J. COSGEA.VE & CO.