SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : Thfs evening, 6.22 HIGH WATER: This evening, 9.42 : to-morrow morning, 10.6

STEAM TO-THE THAMES THIS EVENING Lady Bowen, at half-past ten o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Mary Ellen, schooner, Rawlings, from Mercury Bay Opotiki, schooner, Baker, from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, s.s., McGregor, for Mongonui Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, for Tauranga Wonga Wonga, s.s., Brown, for Sydney and Melbourne

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Napier and the South: Mail steamer Nebraska, shortly after arrival For Wanganui and Westport: St. Kilda, s.s., to morrow For Melbourne: Tower Hill, brig, early For New Caledonia • Ivanhoe, schooner, to-day For Norfolk Island : Southern Cross, Mission schooner, Thursday ' _ For Whitianga, Mercury Bay, and Tauranga; Southern Cross, s.s., Saturday next For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, / th instant; City of Auckland, ship, in November For New York : Coronilla, barque, early For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, s.s., loth inst.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Gladiateur, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed oth Helen Denny, ship, from Greenock.. Sailed 3rd Aug, Norham Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 22nd Polar Star, ship, from New York. Sailed 10th July Julia Price, sohooner, from Levnka Edith, schooner, from Tahiti Prosperity, schooner, from Melbourne Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu Hero, s.s., from Melbourne Agnes Muir, ship, from London. Sailed 4th Sept. Harvest Home, ship, from London. Loading Amateur, barque, from Sydney Ayr, barque, from the Mauritius

The s.s. Tararua was announced •to leave Melbourne for a Hokitika on the 2nd inst. The barque Coronilla has hauled alongside the wharf, and will commence' loading gum for New York as soon as her cargs of coal is discharged. The new-s.s. Rowena left yesterday after noon on her first trip to Mongonui. The 3.5. Southern Cross took,her departure for Tauranga last evening with several pas sengers. The p.s. Challenger will leave on Thursday evening for Wangarei and Mangapai. We believe it is contemplated .to make some improvements on board the s.s. Wonga Wonga. She is to have a rounded stern and flush deck, among other things. The ship Queen Bee has hauled alongside the wharf and taken a berth ahead of the City o£ Auckland. She has commenced to discharge her cargo.' The W.S.N. Company's s.s. St. Kilda will take her departure from the Manukau to morrow at noon for Wanganui and Westport. The schooner Coronet has arrived at Dun edin from Auckland. The s.s. Wonga Wonga took her depar ture for Sydney and Melbourne punctually at 8] o'clock this morning, with the following passengers:—Mr John Ward and three children, Dr. Gannon, Mr McEwan, Mr and Mrs J. Bentl«y and three children, *Capt. J. Bishop, Captain J. Braund, yUm. Easser. Geo. Kemp, T. Harris, W. Jamieson, G. Watkin, E. Aitken, T. Williams, Miss Palmer, J. T. Wilmot, W. Middieton, E. Kent, Pat. Webber, John C. Walker, G. Hamilton, John Wilmot. The schooner Sunbeam has cleared out wards for Mangawai with a general cargo. The schooner Mary Ellen has cleared out wards for Mercury Ray. The schooner Opotiki entered at the Cus toms this morning from Opotiki. She brought three passengers, but no cargo, with excep tion of two millstones. . The schooner Mary Ellen, reported at the Customs from Mercury Bay this morning, with 20 tons gum, H. D. Rolph and Co. ; 1,300 feet timber for Schapp and Ansenne.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs H. S. Meyers and Co. held a sale of fruit, &c, ex Bella Mary, to-day. The following prices were realized : —Apples, 2|d to 3£d ; Knight's jams tins, 9s ; ditto ditto, jars, 7id (trade parcels); flour, £16 10s to £17. Hops not sold. The barque Bella Mary is turning out her cargo of fruit in. first-class, condition.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends -parable in the companies named below :— £ s. d. DIVIDEND. * I Cure .. .. .. . _ — Nov.*-.6 CALLS Argo ..- .'.;:.. 0 0 3 Nov 5 Eureka Hill .... 0 10 Nov 7 Pride of Tokatea .. 0 0-6 Nov 11 Evening Star.. .. 0 2 0 Nov 12 Vulcan .. .. 0 6 6 Nov H Peep of Day & Daydawn 0 0 8 "v Nov 16 i . Una ~ .... 0 ,0 6 ,Nov 16 '" ■' City of Dunedin .. 05 0 Nov 18 Golden Bun.. .. 0 0 3 ' Nov 18 Bed. White, and Blue 0 0 .«_;-. Nov 20 Central Italy.. .. 0 10 Nov 20 Otago 0 10 Nov 20 South British Fire and Marine Insurance 0 6 0 Nov 20 MEETINGS. Juanita, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m., oth November Flagship, Golden Anchor, Shortland, 13th November Golden Point, Company's office, \yyndhaln' street, Auckland, noon, 25th November < Oriana, Company's office, Queen street, 3 p.m., 28th November New Golden Pah, Company's office, Queen street, Auokland, 2 p.m., 29th November I

POST-OFFICE, SHOETLAN^-STBEET. Maxcb wiiii. Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. . ~ For Wanganul, per St. Kilda. to-morrow, atlO a.m. For Coromandel, per Eoyal Alfred, to-marrow, at 2 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on Thursday, 7thinst., at 10 a.m. ■ > ■ For Opotiki, per Opotiki, on Thursday, 7th Inst., at 4 p.m. . For Kawau, Wangarei Heads, Mangapai, etc., pet ChaUenger, on Thursday,.7thinst., at.4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, Immediately on arrival of p.s. Nebraska from Honolulu. For Napier and Southern provincesi per p.s. Nebraska) six hours after arrival. N.B.—Mails for Australia will close at Greymouth at 10 a.m., and atj Hokitika at noon to-morrow. , S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1872.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

The good old homely custom of " rendering an account of his steward ship" should not be allowed to fall into desuetude. It is true that the only time when representatives really fear their constituents is when the shadow of the ballot-box is- on their souls. Still, seeing the lengthened duration of parliaments it js a wholesome practice for electors and the elected to come together face to face, from time to time, and have a little conversation over the affairs of state. From all that has transpired during the past session this practice is especially re quisite at the present hour. It is quite possible that our representatives are misunderstood or misrepresented. If they, are not they have certainly gone through some strange antics, but these may not be so strange if a, little light is thrown on them by the hands of the actor^ themselves. Honorable members as a rule do not like these renderings of reasons, questions lire often so awkward and embarrassing. But really there are no grounds for fearing such meetings unless in very extreme and exceptional cases. The very act of meeting one's constituents lias ■ a powerful effect in disarming hostility, and' thete .is astonishing power of persuasion in the presence pf a.. mm come fresh l from the

arena of legislation with the aroma of parliamentary life around him; and although the position tak.enby several, if not almost all our local representa tives, seems exceedingly puzzling and even questionable, we venture to say j that there is scarcely one of them hut i would obtain, even if a little modified, the conventional vote of confidence and thanks. We would strongly urge that our members should be trotted out in succession. There need be nothing hostile in the movement. We believe indeed that they, every one of them, deserve a certain amouDt of castigation. But after all no harm has been done, and Auckland people are not vindictive. But there are several points that require clearing up, and this should be done publicly and for the benefit of the whole community. We admit that our j members are working away indus triously at street corners, and in the i lanes and by-ways of the city. But these explanations are only directed to those who hold the political leading strings of the various little coteries in their hands. This is not right. The story ot the political campaign will have lost all its freshness before it reaches the ears of the public, and the oft-recited tale will have been so modified, and the members will have so often told so many little fibs, thai! if the public exposition is much longer deferred, our representatives will really themselves believe a multitude of things that have never taken place, and will render reasons for their conduct that have only been suggested to them by discussions at the corners of the streets, and in the lanes and by-ways as afore said. What constituency will lead the way ? Will it be City West, or Parnell, or Newton? Or must the consti tuencies force the members to the platform ? Mr Swanson we are con fident will step to the front. He is generally not afraid to meet people and say what he has to say right straight oft. We know that a good many have wondered how he could have voted as he did, but we are confident that he will give reasons which will show that at least he acted honestly and to the best of his judgment; and we are equally confident that he will get from his constituents a vote of confidence. We call on him to come forward and lead the way. The others will follow; at least if they do not they will be driven to it by requisition. But it will be incom parably better if they all come for ward willingly and show that they are not afraid nor ashamed of anything they have done. The time is passing ; interest in the session will soon have faded away. We trust there will be no longer delay. If requi sitions are required wo pledge our word that they will be forthcoming, in every one of our local constituencies; but we hope this will not be necessary, and to this end we very respectfully request Mr Swanson, as the least afraid, to lead the way, and show his brother legislators what they ought to do.

We are greatly gratified at the perusal of a telegram just received from the Govemmont by his Worship the Mayor, with reference to the police. It is worded thus : "Police transfer arrangements postponed until end of present month." This will afford an opportunity for the Provincial Council to deal with the question, and we do not hesitate to say that unless the Council desires to treat with defiance and contempt the whole views and feelings of the people, it will confirm the control of the police in the hands of the General Government. We look on it as a fortunate thing that this alarm was given. There seemed an indifference on the subject, and the various expressions of a desire on the part of the Council to resume control of the police were regarded as un deserving of consideration in face of the expressed determination of • the General Government, and the strong views known to be held by his Honor the Superintendent. But when the actual prospect or a return to the abuses of the old regime dawned on the public mind, there has been a unanimity and a force of feeling shown that was not expected. So strong is that feeling that we venture to say, that a resolution of the Council, demanding back the police would be defeated by a resolution from constituencies calling on representatives to resign ; and, after the marked disapprobation spontaneously shown, there will be no difiiculty in moving the public to such a course. Even irrespective of such an abrupt pulling up of councillors the general election is not remote, and we do not hesitate to say that the councillor who votes for such an act of retrogression will be a marked man, and will receive his certificate from the ballot-box. But such an extreme course will not be requisite. The Council really does not hold with the decentralization of the police. The members had got up their backs at what they supposed to be rather cavalier treatment at the hands of the Superintendent when he first, on his individual responsibility, and without consulting anybody, handed over the police. But now, when the possibility of ruining the present admirable force is placed within their reach the Council will pause in the work. It is not for us to know what is wise or unwise for the Executive, but we certainly think it would be prudent for the Provincial Government to not be committed very particularly to the movement for the resumption of the police ; in fact prudence •would dictate that the Government should rather lead in what we believe will be found the direction of the general feeling of mem bers of Council. At all events we trust that during the coming session the question will be settled for all time, and if the Council insists on taking over the police we earnestly pray that the General Government will put the screw down, down, down, down, till the Provincialists scream put for mercy. If the Provincial Council Will insist on keeping what it is utterly incompetent, to manage with safety to the orderly and law-abiding, we trust that under some excuse or another the money requisite for the payment of the police will be found not forthcoming. There is no power on earth for taming man or beast like starvation, and if the Provincial Council will not act in a manner according with the public will and the public welfare, our only hope will be in the starving process, which we have no doubt can be pleasantly applied by the General Govtrnment,

Tenders are required for the building of the proposed new Presbyterian Church at Howick. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr Wrigley's office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland-street. Mr Hoyte, lion, secretary of the Society of the Auckland Artists, advertises that the ! committee have.determined upon holding an exhibition in February next. We trust they will meet with sufficient patronage to enable them to realise their views. Auckland has within it boundaries several artists of considerable |talent who should not be per mitted to remain in the shadow for want of that fostering aid which citizens might reasonably give. The members of the Methodist Free Church will hold their inaugural tea meeting to morrow evening, in the large room of the V.M.C.A. After tea a public meeting will he held, and selections of music given by the Choral Union. A grand Volunteer review is announced for Monday next, at eleven o'clock, in the ! Domain, on the occasion of the birthday of j the Prince of Wales. I An elementary singing class has been j formed on the Tonic ,Sol-fa system in connec- I tion with the Auckland Choral Union, in j Edwardes-street School-room. The class will meet for practice ou Thursday evenings. The object of the class is to inspire a taste for music, to teach singing by sight, and' to improve singing generally in congregations. The last discussion of the season will take place this evening in the Young Men's Eooms, Wellesley-street, at half-past seven. The subject of to-night is an essay by Mr William Eastwood, of Onehunga, entitled, '' Literarjr* Pursuits and Pleasures," whi«h will, we have careful manner. We would suggest to the Discussion Class the desirability of calling a preliminary meeting before the re-organization of the class, for the purpose of arranging a series of essays and debates, which the society might afford to print. By these means the class would become known beyond the confines of the institute, and the difficulties which frequently arise in getting subject-matter for debate would be removed. We suggest these hints, to Mr Main, who may justly be regarded as the main-stay and main-spring of the Discussion Class, and whose pithy remarks are among the main pleasures of the little coterie, and go far towards the main-tainance of the spirit of the class. The unfortunate man James Smith, who* a short time ago met with such a severe accident at the Kuranui battery, died yester day from the effects of the injuries he then sustained. Ho was engineer in charge of the battery, and while engaged at work was caught in the machinery by the foot, and had his leg torn of below the knee, while he sustained his entire weight and prevented his body from being drawn in by the strength of his arms alone. He was taken to the Hospital, aud the leg was amputated above the knee. A few days ago dangerous symptons set in, and medical apistance proved unavailing. The inquest on the body at the Star Hotel is proceeding as we go to press. Messrs Cosgrave and Co. inform the public that they have GOO pairs of damaged blankets to sell at their mart at half the . English cost price. Messrs Brogden are asking for tenders for the supply of heart of kauri telegraph posts, to be delivered along the line of railway between Newmarket and Mercer. "We hear," says the Advertiser, >'that the members of the Sir Walter Scott (Masonic) Lodge purpose celebrating the festival of St. Andrew's Day by a grand pic-nic. They have made arrangements for the use of the Elysium gardens at Tararu for that day. A large number of Masonic brethren and their friends are expected from Auckland to participate in the festivity." The Blue School Cadets mustered strongly this morning at six o'clock in the Barracks for skirmishing drill, which on the whole was fairly done. After parade a letter was read from Colonel Balneavis, on behalf of Sir George Grey, X.C.8., expressing his willingness to allow the corps to be called after him, as follows :—-"Sir George Grey's Rifle Volunteer Cadet Corps." Three cheers were then heartily given for Sir George, and the parade dismissed. , Intended passengers by steamers are apt to think that eight or any other hour of the clock means half-past, an idea that "often causes them to remain as " intended" passen; gers, as steamers sometimes take theirdepar r ture punctually at the time advertised, leaving the intended passengers behind. Such was the case with the Wonga Wonga this morning, and such nearly was the case with several of her passengers, as true to the old idea they did not make their appear ance until the steamer had cast away from the wharf and was on the point of steaming down harbour. Fortunately watermen's boats were at hand, and they were conveyed on board. Mrs Partington used to Siay " That it is better to be two hours too soon than one moment too late." A deputation from the Archill and Karangahape Highway Boards waited upon his Honor the Superintendent yesterday on behalf of the ratepayers of those districts, in order to get permission to have the Karan gahape toll-bar removed to Edgecombe's; His Honor patiently heard the deputation; and promised to lay the matter before tlie Executive. The deputation thanked his Honor and withdrew. The usual monthly parade of the Auckland Rifle Brigade and its Cadets will take place on Thursday next at the Drill-shed. We would advise all members to attend as this is the last parade preparatory to the review. The Volunteer Review, in commemoration of the Prince of Wales' birthday, is post poned until Monday, when it will take place m the Domain. Mr Henry N. Abbott, late proprietor of the Waitemata Hotel, f has taken the City Club Hotel in Shortland street, formerly known as " Campion's." Mr Abbott, who was forced to relinquish business on account of failing health, has now sufficiently recovered to enabfe him to again take active part in the management of an hotel. His long colonial experience in the wine and spirit trade is a sufficient guarantee that he will retail nothing but the best brews, choicest vintages, and finest brands obtainable. Under his able proprietorship the City Club ibids fair to increase its already extensive business. Among the attractions of the house are one of the finest billiard tables in the colonies, and a news-room containing files of all the principal Australian, New Zealand and other papers. The s.s. Gemini brought into Auckland last evening the body of George. Cane,, a young man of 20 years of age. Cane had been engaged as a bullock-driver in the Kai para, near Messrs Brogdens' flax mill, and on Tuesday evening he complained of a severe pain in his right thigh. In the night he be came so ill that two of his mates took him home to his parents who reside close by. His mother immediately put him into a hot bath, and fomented the part affected, but he gradually grew worse, and in the course:of the succeeding day he became delirious. From this time he slowly sank, and on Sun day morning, at two o'clock, death terminated his sufferings,

A meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon.

We are informed that a number of person have been invited to-day to share the hospitality of the Messrs. Holmes on board the Enterprise ferry steamer, and to ac company her on a trip in the harbour. As the water is as still as a pond the occasion has been well selected, and we- have no doubt that these gentlemen also having been selected for the purpose, and subjected to the genial influences of tho occasion—as visitors to mines see gold through the bottoms of glasses —will pro nounce the boat unequalled in the realms of steam. But really this farce is played out long enough. Mr Stewart has been brought over to give a character to the boat, now a company has been selected and invited to give a character. What next? How many of these one-sided and silly arrangements to no effect in the world will take place ? Why will the Harbour Board not employ competent and impartial men to tell passengers if they will really be safe, or if they are in danger of a watery grave. This is too serious a matter to be trifled with in this way, and we do not hesitate to repeat, that if disaster occurs, they will answer for it at the bar of public opinion.

A dividend of seven shillings and sixpence has been declared payable in the Cure Gold mining Company.

FINE ART EXHIBITION.

We have been privileged through the cour tesy of the owner—Mr Diethlem—to inspect his really choice specimens of artistic ex cellence and various paintings in the lar»e upper-room of the City Hall. These works of art were brought over by the Bulwark, under the care of Captain Kelly. We had previously been familiar with a few of the subjects, especially those of Landseer, and a few other English artists. The beautiful paintings of Krauze are very attractive to lovers of the fine arts. We would draw attention especially to " The Fishermen of Brittany," "Both Puzzled," and the " First Cigar," for truthfulness of conception and colouring. We notice also "Two Fruit Pieces," illustrative of strawberries and tomatoes (by Granberg),. and the four pictures numbered 195 to 198 forming a complete series of life-like sketches of quails, a poultry yard, hen and chickens, and "A First Thought," which will be treasured by the fortunate possessor. Lovers of the rural and romantic in nature will fix upon "Lock Fay" (198)*-and the "Water Mill," which have stirred poets into song, and millers into wealth. Other works of the genius of Krauze will surely arrest the eye ; particularly noticeable are his "Godesberg on the Rhine," the " Dutch Port," " Castle Milch,'' and '' St Pierre.'' Other pictures, and we would point to the "Wayside Inn," set like a rustic home in the sunny glow of an autumn evening, and the " Windmill," both by the same artist, Hilly. The view of Berne, in Switzerland is true to the living scene, and is not without considerable merit. We observed further, a large number of plain and coloured photographs, and a variety of of animals' heads, especially those of the bull terrier and King Charles's. The two illustra tions of "Wine and Water" (172 and 180) were exceedingly good. A large number of oleographs and fancy heads; also, lithographic drawings of sacred subjects, formed Mr Diethelm's gallery of art. These pictures are all in excellent condition, and to-morrow (Wednesday) they will be ex hibited free of charge from eleven till four to the holiday makers and to the public, previ ous to their being sold by public auction in the course of next week as will be duly an nounced by public advertisement in a few day 8.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. A man named Bargin was charged with getting drunk off Chancery-street. He admitted that he was drunk, but. said it was off whiskey. "• The Court thought it was immaterial, and fined the prisoner 10s and costs. Another was fined 20s and costs for having been drunk and disorderly in the aristocratic neighbourhood of Parnell. , . A TRUMPERY CASE. j X Mrs George Hart was charged with-us^ng insulting and provoking language ■ towams Annie McDonald. t ,... *- ,'. j Mr A. E. Devore, instructed by^Mr Joy, appeared for the complainant, and applied for an adjournment on the following grounds : —"Mr Joy, who was retained on the case, had been suddenly called away to Wangarei. Dr Lee, who was a witness, was absent on medical attendance, and one of the -witnesses refused to attend, and a warrant would be applied for to compel him to do so. Mr Sheehan appeared for the defendant, and did not oppose the adjournment. ~ ' His Worship said that the case appeared a very trumpery one. On looking at the information he observed that the defendant was charged with calling the complainant a "blind-eyed b——h," and she feared the conduct would lie repeated, and result in a breach of the peace. There, were now two counsel engaged to appear for the parties, and he hoped they were each receiving a five guinea fee ; but it-was very disgraceful that the time of the Court should be occupied by two silly women about three silly words. Counsel concurred in the remarks, but the case was adjourned for a week. A similar charge against Mrs Moran was also adjourned on the same grounds. A MAORI CHARGED WITH A BREACH .OF CUSTOMS REGULATION. A young Maori, rejoicing in the name of Kereopa, was charged with having 121bs. weight of tobacco in his possession without being able to give, a satisfactory account of the same to the Collector of Customs. He was further charged with stealing, taking and carrying away from the premises of Alfred Reynolds a quantity of tobacco*, to.the value of sixty-shillings, the property of the said Alfred Reynolds. Inspector Broham intimated that he was not prepared to go into the latter case to-day. The alleged offences were committed at the Thames. Mr Lundon, Collector of Customs at the; Thames, attended to prosecute, and explained to his Worship the nature of the charge that the prisoner had been detected in offering the tobacco for sale at a less price than ihe duty amounted to, which was an offence against the 163 rd clause of the Customs Regulations Act. The presumption was that ho duty had ever been paid upon it. ; On the charge being interpreted to the prisoner by Mr Brown, he said that he; had only just come out,of gaol and had bought the tobacco from a European. This, ]spas not deemed satisfactory and the case proceeded, ". : I ,: Detective Murphy proved.that.he saw the prisonerl enter a tobacconist's shop in' Gra hamstown, and offer the tobatco for 6'iile.at the same, amount as,the duty. On .being inteiTogated prisoner^ said that he bought the tobacco from a European at 255, which is '5s less than the duty. Mr Lundon also,gave evidence. The case was adjourned for inquiry into th*' truth of the prisoner's statement;. This? concluded the business, ... i

SABBATH PROFANATION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) g IR Allow me in the name of this Christian community to protest against the proposal made by Judge Fenton to have the bands play ing in the Domain on Sundays. If Mr Fenton cannot appreciate the quiet and sanctity of the Sabbath, he oan, if he likes, retire among the Maories, or some others whose tastes and practices may be more congenial to his mind. As for Mr Philips, being a Jew, his sympathies with the proposal are reasonable and ex cusable, but he should not forget that to the sacred influences of the Christian Sabbath in England the wisest largely attribute that civil and religious liberty which Mr Philips and his fellow-religionists enjoy,—l am, &c, A Christian.

FAIRPLAY TO THE ABSENT.

To the Editor of the Evening Statj. Sir,—l apply to you for permission to reply to a cruel and untruthful attack on an absent man which appeared in the Herald on Thursday last, I was in that paper, after I had left the harbour, described as having been guilty of great cruelty to one Richard Barrett, and the editor, without knowing anything of the case only by hearsay, adds " If the state ment we hear is oorreot the conduct of the Master of the Mary Ellen has been of the most cruel and unfeeling character." Would you be kind enough to insert the following explanation of my conduct in landing Richard Barrett on the Wynyard Pier. He asked me the day previous if I would let him go with us the trip to get him off drink, and he pro mised to do any light work he could ; to this I agreed, but on the following morning when I came on board to go away he was beastly drunk, and I was told he had fallen between the vessel and the wharf getting on board overnight, intoxicated. He told me he had hurt his- back. I got and persuaded him to go the hospital, andtf or this purpose I brought the vessel up off the Wyn yard pier, and directed my mate to take him on shore and get an express and send him up. When he got on the pier he refused to go, and said if an express was brought they should not take him. He told the mate to go to "hell," and let him alone. As he was detaining, the vessel, and I had passengers on board, my mate walked up to the hotel and asked the landlord, who was very busy at the time, to send some one down and look after him, he becoming answerable for a week's board. He promised to do so, and the mate returned on board, and we sailed directly. When I arrived this morning the first news I heard was my unfeeling conduct. But the passengers and crew can bear witness he had every indulgence. . I would not troubl^ you with this, but I do not like to be condemned unjustly.—l am, &c, John Rawlings, master schooner Mary Ellen.

PUBLIC TENDERING.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—ln your recent issue a letter appeared from Mr John McColl reflecting upon myself for having taken a contract to erect a building for Mr Ireland. Thefacts are simply these: —l with others tendered for the work. When the tender were opened the contract was offered to the highest tenderer. He did not care to accept it for other reasons quite diverse; from those stated by Mr McColl. The work was then offered tome at the amount of my tender; and knowing that the proprietor had re served to himself the right to accept or. reject any. or every tender I at once accspted it. Your own remarks relating to the secret 2| per cent, were certainly uncalled for in the present ease, and I am not aware of such a practice! being ever resorted to by _ any respectable, architect or builder. For my own part I should scornfully rejeot 'any such ijroposals. —I am, &0., JOHN W. JAMES, milder, Hobson-street. [We regret to say that this letter has been .unfortu nately excluded frota several Issues by press of matter. —Ed. E.S.I

FERRY STEAMER ENTERPRISE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —I have been in the1 habit of taking my family for an occasional sail in these steamers, but since you drew attention to the Enterprise in her new form I told my wife that sh« must .be content to remain at home—at least until' I had an opportunity of judging for myself as to the grounds for your assertion that the bdat in question is, or may be, what you, have .been ?' leased to term it—" a coffin." Accordingly took a trip to the North Shore in the Devonport, and examined the Enterprise, and really, sir, there is only one thing wanting in her to perfect one's idea of a coffin—she should be paijited black instead of white. I was satisfied, Mr Editor, you were quite correct. I would not have cared had the Devonport been ruhhing, but I am told she is to be taken off and the coffin put on the service until the former is repaired,' thus J am to be deprived of the pleasure of airing my family by a sail in the North Shore ferry boats. I would hot allow them to put afoot on board the.Enterprise. Mr Stewart's report is nothing to me; in fact if it had any effect upon me it was to increase my appre hensions, for that dignitary reports that by the alterations the centre of gravity will be lowered, while my common sense tells me that the cabin floor-having been raised the centre of gravity will be raised likewise, and the boat made more liable to '' coup." .The wisdom of giving a eertficate to- a boat that requires ballast to keep her straight up and down to receive her living freight I do not question ; it is enough for me that she i gets none of my sixpences. It is a pity, how ever, that the Messrs Holmes, who; have served the public so well in the ferry service, 'should now lose the confidence of the public by thrusting upon them a boat which seems to have death written on its sponsons.—l am. Ac., J. W. M.

THE GREEN HARP SURETIES.

. (Tp the Editor of the Evening Star.)

Sir, —As it is now certain that the Green Harp conspirators haye fled, and as their sureties have thus become liable ..for the various amounts in which they became re sponsible for the due appearance of the accused when required, and which I presume it is the intention of Government to compel them to pay, would it not be possible, if the matter were properly represented to the Ministry, to induce them to hand .over the funds so accruing to the Green Harp Com pany? and thuß enable the present directory to properly prospect the mine, which the present unfortunate shareholders, having already paid so dearly for their interest in, are nnable to do so.—l am, &c, Inquirer. IThe idea is both original and ingenious, and if carried out by the Government will,' we have no doubt, meet the approval of the company. Unluckily, however, the bonds as well as the accused have < disappeared.—Ed. E.S.]

We believe that it is definitely arranged for the Mayor to lay the founditiofaTf tone of the u.ew Market on Monday next, atUialf- East three. The Volunteers and' B&nd will c on the ground, and some seats -provided for ladies. | Invitations to the j Committees of the Agricultural Society; Farmers' Pro tection League, his Honor the Superintendent and Provincial Executive,; . Chairman, and niembers of .the Harbour Board, Chairman of the Chamber of -Commerce, &c, to take part in the proceedings, and the dey miner, for which Mr Canning is caterer, are feeing issued.

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUP. OWN COP.RESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, J. 20 p.m.

The Cure has lodged 485 ounces more making a total of 1,424 ounces. They are now melting, and the yield will be rather better than 1,400 ounces when finished. There is no change in the mine, and no speci mens have been sent up to-day. | The Bright Smile has-cut through No. 1 reef, which is 3ft. thick, and looks well for gold. A singular accident happened to-day at the Pumping Association's works. Th^-^/.^ of the lifting column parted just ui^«*> y^ flange, and the whole column dropper seven feet. There has evidently been a* flaw in the casting. A new joint will have to be fitted. It is not known whether the wind •bore is injured Gold continues to be met with in the winze of the Golden Calf. . i;*?^* :

COROMANDEL.

This day. The Oriana took out to-day 221bs. rich specimens. The Harbor View leader is lookiijg splendid. At a race meeting last night it was announced that £ 100 were in hand. Mr Thoray's race-course has been adopted. At the Hospital meeting it was deteftnined to ask for a subsidy of thirty-six pi^ds a month in aid of the Hospltaf. ' ' i.

WELLINGTON.

This day, noon. MrPearce Hunter will meet his congfi. 11 tuents to-night. g ■__ laH Naseby Coxhead's photographic gallery and house have been destroyed by fire. The i premises were uninsured. Peeress is the favorite for the Canterbury The Hawera and Natangara men, women, and children, went yesterday to Nataiigaia with the view to a permanent settlement They ordered one settler to remove Ms cattle from the reserve or they would shoot him.

NELSON.

The Wellington left for New Plymouth late last night.

HOKITIKA.

. At the Cattle sales to-day prime: .beef realized 32s 6d. No sheep offered. '

MATAKANA.

Life Assurance. —Mr W. A. Thomson, lecturer to the Australian MutuaLPrSvident Society, gave a very interesting lecture at the school-room, advocating the co-bperatavef| and mutual system. He represented that this society has invested »over £1,000,000 in approved security, naving started ; with empty tills twenty-three years I ago; and that the reversionary profits-, declared were £485,000. He described** the society as having done the second largest new business in the world last year, and that it was the 'duty of every member toinf^jLuce as many"policy-holders as possible, so that this society might be the greatest example of co-operation in the world. The farmert approved of the' system very much, and invited Mr Thomson to visit them.— [Correspondent.]

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

We trust that to-morrow's sun will shine gijiciously - upon our side of the earth, and I sniile brightly upon the expectant citizens df Ahckland, .So that they may not be dig appointed in their ardent anticipations of a joyous, general holiday. The numerous entries both for the Agricultural and Horti cultural Shows are far beyond the t ex- | pectationa of the committee, which evidence that a great amount of interest has Seen excited in favour of these useful and pleasing exhibitions. The success of to-morrow's pro- ■ ceedings will to a certain extent form the ■ guide to similar shows in the future. ...,Ai home > the Agricultural fehows have grown with such rapidity that most of them extend over several days, and some . over a week. ~ Ample preparations arte made in the Barrack ground for incoming sheep and cattle. Sheds have been erected for the different classes of horSes, bulls and .cows, and a long range of pens for sheep, with' in- i . tervening. Walks artistically formed for the I accommodation of spectators. The horses are divided into classes, according to standing J and breed, such as thoroughbred^ heavy A draughts, roadsters, apd geldings, and prizes range from £1 to £5. The cattle will be W divided in like manner; also the sheep, and | sWine. ' The champion prize for the best ram i will be £7 10s. A prize will be given by | P. A. Philips, Esq., (Mayor of Auckland) in 9 the shape ola silver medal for the most use- i ful and best SMe article ih Auckland; Messrs Henderson and McLeod will give> f silver cup, value £5, for the best yearling by I ii Northern Hero;" MrH. Kohn, acupforthe best collection of draining tiles; Mr John Fisher £5 for the best fat ox, and Mr Dom- | well £5 for the best fat.cow, fattened and | bred in the province; Prizes varying fronl £2 10s to £10 will be also awaKttd for j different agricultural machines, W"*|. £5 for the best hajf-ton of flax in'bales. Those \isitors who may desire a change ofß scene may witness, under the influence of; musical sounds (for the military band will be I in attendance), the neighbouring Horbcul- _5 tural Society's Exhibition, and ramble among B potted plants, fragrant shrubs, feraa, nibtt■ plaits, fruits, cut flowers and vegetables oi ■ all descriptions. We are glad to $ser*«i that in this section of the general enfceSF n t ment there has also been a desire tota rfm<» x the natural improvement of the »«? W garden. Many citizens WiU exhibit \^_ft bia show; and ladies have taken a special pl&wre • inadding to this department of the exhibition' Sir George Grey, who lives a kind of » . Crusoe life at the Kauwan, in cJbsSwom-,: munion with nature, exhibits? a collection or basket willows, limes, lemony Seville OIWJgWj | citrons, sainplesof Bohemerianivea, andsevew H species of the bamboo. The fruits, ami other j productions of Auckland growth, weP ej?^f' 1 will form: very considerable and cre^^-f j additions. No wandering vendor of«'"*• or other articles of sale will be aUowedfP**;?; groiirid', Mr Sceats having purchasedthes»» |; right bf sub-letting and catering for vttjtp» ;g There will be a fruit-stall, a temporal! temperance' hotel, and two reft*_^^-: booths, and Messrs Porter and Co. willh»*? i a Stand for tools under a marquee, so_ tn» | nothing will be wanting to make these** 18; exhibitions orderly and successful,

TOT EVENING mx% TUESDAY, NOVEMftBft 5, 187S



BYDN E V T WEE D, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. A PARCEL of the ibove just received, and no# being Sold at ; 2s. 11_d. PER YARD, ~ Also, A DOUBLE-MILLED SYDNEY TWEED, VERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, AT 4s 6D; i : Very Choice | Patterns; '/. i : AT No. 18 0, QUEEN STREET, (Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel.) SAMUEL CO ; 0 M; BE S. The damageis so slight as to be hardly noticeable. CATER (late Crombie's) ROYAL • fine* Art photographic gakleky- Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform g his friends", and tho public generally that he has * purchased-the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of an Experienced Operator, feels Warranted,in stating that they wttl receive every civility and attention, as • well as flrst-class and article portraits at his hands, and that no pains -will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. J.C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now ctmplete, . , ' :"' 1~. .



QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. This Sauce has now been sufficiently long in the ; market to stand the test of public opinion, and it is gratifying to the manufacturer to be enabled to state that he is constantly receiving testimonials as to its worth. It is an excellent tonic, and for persons of delicate appetite a wineglass-fuU before meals is of immense benefit; and for children, when used In tne place of sugar or jam, it is invaluable in many ways. ( Sold everywhere. Please observe that the matter s name is on label, and stamped on bottle and stopper. NEAL'S GENUINE TOMATO SAUCE, prepared from the finest ripe fruit NEAL'S ORIENTAL PICKLE, a delicious com- . pound of Sweets and Sours NEAL'S NEW ZEALAND SAUCE, equal to , Worcester Sauce NEAL'S CHUTNEY, a most agreeable condiment supersedes Mustard and more wholesome. B. TONKS & CO. WHOLESALE AGENTS. SPECIAL CIRCULAR LASTand CLEAJRING--OUT SALE of DRAPERY and CLOTHING before the Final Closing of our premises, will continue during the month of November. A Large and Well-assorted Stock to choose from, and the whole will be offered at an immense reduction from former prices. „«,,»««», , *, N B —The Stock has been REMOVED from the Wakefield-street Shop into the Queen-street Shop for convenience of sale. ~,,,_. ,-, .. White and Grey Calicoes, Flannels, White Cotton Hose, and a very large assortment of Children's Boys' and Men's Clothing, AVhite Shirts, Under Vests, Socks, Braces, Ties, &c, at a Great Sacrifice. B, HOBBS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. 600 r A I E 8 or DAMAGED BLANKETS TO BE SOLD AT HALF ENGLISH COST. J. COSG-B4VE & CO. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, &c, &.c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. NOTICE. ME J. C. STOTT is no longer authorised to collect advertisements or receive money for the Waikato Times. GEO. JONES. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT:— £ s d Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crpwn 0 0 Brand," per ton of 2,0001bs 18 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton 10 0 0 Seconds, per ton 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 0 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201b Oil Oats, per bushel 030 Fowl Wheat per bushel 0 3 0 Wharf Mills, November 5, 1872. LOW & MOTION'S PEICES CURRENT. ' WHOLESALE. £ 8. d. Superfine Flour, Silk-dressed, per ton of 2,000 lb .. .. 18 0 0 New Mills Brand, Silk-dressed, per ton 2,0001b 15 0 0 Wheat Meal, per ton of 2,000 lb .. 10 0 0 Seconds Flour, per ton of 2,003 lb ..10 0 0 Sharps, per ton of 2,000 lb .. .. 6 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 20 lb.. .. .. 0 1 -J. Maize, per bushel of COlb 0 4 0 Oats, per bushel of4o lb ........ .. 0 3 6 METHODIST FREE CHURCH. THE Inaugural Tea Meeting of the above Society will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, in the Hall of the Young Men's Rooms. Admission, ls. 6d. Tea at half-past 6 o'clock. A'ter Tea a PUBLIC MEETING will be held, at which several ministers and friends will give addresses, and a varied selection of music will be rendered by t he Chobai Unioit. "'