SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 6.56 HIGH WATER: This evening, 5.9; to-morrow, 5.32

STEAM TO THE THAMES.

This evening, Lady Bowen, at seven o'clock to-morrow morning, Royal Alfred, at eleven o'cleck

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, schooner, Jacobs, from Norfolk

Island Janet Grey, schooner, from Hokianga Swallow, schooner, from Mercury Bay Dawn, cutter, Harris, from Poverty Bay Comerang, p s., Chrisp, from Russell

DEPARTURE. Nebraska. Mail steamer, Harding, for San Francisco Poebe, s s., for Southern ports Flora McDonald, cutter, Kenny, from Raglan

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Northern ports: Comerang, p.s., to-morrow; Rowena, steamer, on Monday For Whitianga, Mercury Bay, and Tauranga Southern Cross, s.s., 2nd December For London: City of Auckland, ship, 7th Dec.; Queen Bee, ship, in December For Sydney and Melbourne: Wonga Wonga, s.s., 6th December ; Hero, s.s., 19th December For New York : Coronilla, barque, early For Southern ports, via Napier: Dacotah, mail steamer, about Ist prox

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Gladiateur, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed sth

August Polar Star, ship, from New York, via Melbourne,

Sailed 10th July July Norham Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 22nd August Dacotah, mail steamer, from Honolulu

EXPORTS.

Per Nebraska, p.s., from Honolulu : 41 bales wool, J. Roberton ancl Co. ; 100 empty barrels, 1 libd. malt, W. J. Cawkwell ; 2 cases fowls, Owen and Graham ; 40 bags oats, 4 packages, 25 kegs butter from Southern' ports.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

The schooner Southern Cross returned yesterday afternoon from Norfolk Island which place she left on the 18th instant. The. vessel encountered a strong gale on the 23rd and had to heave-to for eighteen hours. There were two whalers at Norfolk Island, the Sea Ranger and Onward. When the Southern Cross left Auckland on the 7th instant she took as passengers the Bishop of Auckland, Rev. G. Maunsell, Mr Yonge and Mr Jacobs. The same party have returned in her, also Mr A. Kenny. The schooner Edith has entered outwards at the Customs for Mangia, a South Sea island. , The ship Queen Bee has entered outwards at the Customs for London. The s.s. Wonga Wonga is now due from Sydney. The p.s. Royal. Alfred will again proceed to the Hot Springs on Saturday next return ing on Monday morning. The m.s. Nebraska, Capt. Harding, cleared outwards at the Custom, this morning for Honolulu with the following passengers : — Messrs W. G. Harrison, Manuel Joseph, Mrs Cameron and family, Messrs Walsh, Lee, Gubble and child, S. Simmons. The steamer sailed at two o'clock. The schooner Janet Grey has entered out at the customs with 16 tons bark, 8 tons gum, 4000 lbs wool from Hokianga. The schooner Swallow has reported at the Customs from Mercury Bay with 19,000 feet timber The schooner Merlin has reported at the Customs. The cutter Dawn has reported at the Customs from Poverty Bay with 66 bales and 6 bags wool, consigned to A. Buckland. The barque Glenhuntly has cleared out wards for Newcastle in ballast, and. will sail to-morrow. The schooner Wangarei has cleared out wards in ballast for Russell, also the schooner Effiie Meikle. The p.s. Comerang arrived this afternoon from Russell, and landed her passengers at the North Shore, when she proceeded to Kohimaramara to land her cattle. She brings 51 head cattle, 5 tons .gum, 6 horses, ancl 10 passengers. The cutter Flora McDonald left the Manakau for Raglan this morning, with a full general cargo.

COMMERCIAL.

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

MEETINGS.

Bavenstock, Company's office, Vailes Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m., 29th November Van, Vaile's Buildings, Wyndham street, Auckland, 3 p.m., 20th November Turn of the Tide, Company's office, 44, Queen street, Queen street, 29th November Christchurch, Grahamstown, 2nd December Mutual Mining Investment Company, Young Men's Christian Association Booms, 8 p.m., 6th December Pride of Tiki, Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 9th December Thames Gas, Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 9th December, 2 p.m. Golden Eagle, Star Hotel, Newton, 3 p.m., 10th Dec. Paul's Creek, Company's office, 44, Queen street, 3 p.m., 10th December City of Dunedin, Grahamstown, llth December Mary Ann, Grahamstown, 12th December Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building Society, Society's office, Wyndham street, 7.30 p.m., 17th December

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails -will Close as Under :— Por Thames, this day, at 5.15 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.15 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 10.15 a.m. For Eussell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Comerang, on Friday, 29th instant,~at noon For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, &c, per Lady Bowen, on Saturday, 30th inst., at 9.45 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Wellington, on Tuesday, December 3, at 8 a.m. N.8.-The Chief Post-office has been removed temporarily to Fort Britomart. Posting-boxes for the receipt of letters and papers have been erected at Mr. Sharland's, Chemist, Short land-street ; and at the Southern Cross office, where letters, etc., may be posted until permanent arrange ments are made for the accommodation of the depart ment. (Signed) S. B. Bisa. Chief Postmaster.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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 Provincial Council has pro nounced on the police question, and such a pronouncement! A majority of one obtained by the most discre ditable ruse in which a member of the G-overnment has been the chief parti cipant will not be accepted as of much value, and we have more faith in the firmness of the Superintendent than to believe that he will treat such a deci sion in any other way than with con tempt. It appears that Mr Hurst, according to parliamentary usage, when two members of opposite sides agree to absent themselves from a division " paired" with Mr Hamlin. He also according to very usage paired at the same time with Mr. Hay, and feeling no doubt that he might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb, he tried very hard and almost succeeded in pairing also with Mr Swan. Having, however, succeeded in inducing Messrs Hamlin and Hay to absent themselves the purpose intended was achieved, and it was resolved in Council by a majority of one that the Province should resume the control ofthe police. When so very dirty means are used to obtain ascendancy over the police force, we may rest perfectly assured that very dirty objects are contemplated. We care i not what may be the explanation of Mr ! Hurst's conduct. Whether or not the process of pairing was carried out according to recognised principles is beside the question; Mr Hay was placed under the impression that he was fairly pairing, and by that ruse which should be regarded as seriously compromising Mr Hurst's position as a member of the G-overnment, a reso lution was come to respecting the police in the very teeth of the public will.

The debate is one invested with considerable interest, and is deserving of comment. The part taken by the Government, excepting the by play of Mr Hurst is quite legitimate. They are the custodians of the Pro vincial power and interests, and reason ably sought to aggrandise the Provincial authority. But the arguments used by them and their supporters in this particular case are fair subject for comment. Mr Sheehan looked on it as a slur on Auckland that it the principal Province of New Zealand " was so full of corrup tion" that it could not be entrusted with the management of its own police. It may be a slur, but Auck land administration has itself been the

cause of it, and the " corruption" that characterised the conduct of the police a few years ago is the yerj reason

why the best classes of our community so earnestly deprecate a return to ■what may result in similar corruption. It may be a slur on Auckland, but we are willing to bear it as a penalty for the past, and as a protection for the future. Mr. Sheehan insinuates that in consenting to the central control of the police, Auckland has been eating the proverbial " peck of dirt," but we would assure him that so far as the police is concerned the peck was eaten some years ago, when the police were not only used as dangerous elec tioneering agents but were de graded to tbe most abject toady ism to local influence. The state of things then existing was thoroughly disgraceful, and any symptoms of re turn to it cannot be other than re pugnant to the decent classes of the community. In supporting the views of the Government in this particular case, Mr Cadman appears to have attained to an extraordinary degree of hilarity, for every thing relating to the history of this police question was " truly laughable." It was " truly laughable" that the present Superin tendent was the only man in the pro vince who felt unable to manage thirty or forty men ; the correspondence between the two Governments on the subject of the police transference was "most laughable" and " What were thettrms? They were really laughable;" and as for the petition sent down to the Council, it was " a laughable affair." .Now, if we felt disposed to pass a remark as to the ridiculous in con nection with the debate, we should point to an ignorant old man, in the intensity of his pig-headed mess, and utter inability to com prehend anything cf the nature of a State question, endeavouring to screw up his face into a semblance of amuse ment at the simplicity of others, while the effort only results in a grin of im becility and dotage. Mr Cadman smiles like a crocodile at the idea of 80 citizens presuming to speak for public opinion. We point to the list of petitioners in another column, and we ask the opinion of our readers on representative institutions that have placed Mr. Cadman in a posi tion to reject with a sneer the petition of citizens whose boots he should feel it an honor for him to polish. Earely, if ever, has a more influential petition been presented in the Council, but moses, not intellect and influence, count with men of the calibre of Mr. Cadman. As for Mr. Swanson, whose honesty of purpose no one can doubt, he appears to have seen such horrible sights " down yonder" that he is haunted by a phantom ; and every thing he does is influenced by the terrible memory of what he has seen " down yonder." Under the pressure of the fearful hob goblin which fastened on him in the city of shakes, Mr Swanson opposes the centralising of the police, seem ingly from tho belief that they must become corrupt if they have any thing to do with "down yonder." Major Stoney "as a military man" with all the hauteur of a British officer "could not look upon Inspector Broham in any other light than as a subaltern," and would no doubt hare much pleasure in accepting the position now occupied by Mr. Broham, who in all the qualities that , constitute a man a gentleman and an officer is as superior to this " superior officer" as inspecting the police is superior to letter-carrying or keeping a sly grog-shop. Every one understands the grounds of Major IStoney's desire to place the police under provincial control; but his motives are quite as creditable as those of most of the othei-s who have been agi tating in the same direction. All eyes will now turn to Mr Gillies. He has the credit of being actuated by honour and honesty, and of standing with firmness when he feels he is right. Ho is now in the position to show those qualities. A majority of ODe has been obtained through the discreditable trick perpetrated by one of his lieutenants — Mr Hurst. By that majority the Council has decided in face of the earnest petition of all our represen tative leading citizens The decision is not the fair decision of the Council, and it can and should be reversed. To the Superintendent the whole province will now look to see if he is a living reality, or a cipher, and we are confident that the province will not look in vain.

We believe we are only expressing the very general feeling of the musical portion »of the community when we point out to the spirited conductors ofthe Lyster and Cagli Opei-a Com pany what we believe tobeanerrorof judgment on their part in reproducing L'Africaine on Saturday night. Not but that the piece is one of high order, and possesses many in trinsic merits oyer others we could mention ; looking, however, to the fact that from its length it would necessarily be close upon midnight before it could be got through, and that many other favorite operas have not yet been ■ produced—ll Trovatore for instance, which is an especial favorite with the Auck land public —we think that a change in the programme would be hailed with pleasure, and that we. might with safety predict an overflowing houce on Saturday night. The Provincial Council will be in commit tee to-night on the Education Bill. There will also be moved for a recognition of the services of Dr Philson in the suppression of small-pox. If ever a man for unwearied, self-sacrificing devotion, to the public inter ests in the hour of trial and of danger de served such recognition from the Council, that man is Dr Philson. Every one knows the circumstances, so that further reference to the subject is not called for. We understand that the new ferry steamer —the Takapuna—-wiU be launched on Satur day evening at about five o'clock from Mr. Niccol's yards at the North Shore. We shall refer more particularly to the subject 1 to-morrow,

Monday next being St. Andrew's Day the ' Banks will be closed on that day, and will be opened instead on Saturday.

The manager of the Bank of Otago, Oamaru (Mr Christie), has met with a gig accident which caused a compound fracture of the leg.

A brother of the poet Longfellow is likely to settle in Melbourne as a Unitarian min ister. This is the brother to whom the poet's pathetic verses refer in one of his earlier volumes.

At a meeting of Masons, held yesterday in the Insurance Buildings, it was arranged to hold a Masonic ball on St.. John's Day, and a Avorking committee was formed for the carry out of the necessary arrangements.

At Mr Alfred Bnckland's wool and flax sales yesterday nearly 700 bales of wool were sold, amounting to nearly £14,000, of which £12,000 worth were bought by one house on foreign account. The highest price realised was Is 9d. The flax business was dull.

The Engineer Company ancl the Auckland Cavalry Troop met last evening at the Drill-shed and went through their usual ex ercises. After the parade of the Engineer Company Captain Dargaville informed the men that Sub-Lieut. Anderson had offered a prize of £5, and that Dr. Dawson had promised a like sum to be fired for at an early date. Lieut. Kitchen had given £7 to be distributed in sums of £2 and £1 to those of the members who attend drill regularly. Sergeant Saunders, the secretary, also pro mised the winner of the first prize a new black coat.

We understand that his Honor the Super intendent and Sir George Grey will be solicited to act as stewards at the forth coming Mason's ball.

The Right Rev. Dr. Cowie's visit to Nor folk Island on the 18th has been, attended with much interest. His time has been engaged chiefly in examining candidates for ordination and confirmation in the Church of All Saints. In the afternoon of the same day, the 18th instant, the con firmation of twenty young persons took place, two of tlie young men being from Pitcairn's Island. The Bishop delivered an address to the young persons which was remarkable for its clearness and simplicity. The Bishop took tea at the mission at six o'clock in the even when he coniirined the six Melanesians, Benjamin Taro, San Cristoval, supported by St. Sepulchre's parish; Renata Semwelgen Motlav, Banks' Island ; Mark Wilt, Banks' Island ; George Dudley Matagoro, Mota; and Thomas Stevenson Ulgau, Mota.

The shareholders of the New Golden Pah Gold Mining Company hei d an extraordinary meeting yesterday in Mr Home's office, Queen-street. The business of the meeting consisted in electing directors and auditors, and the appointment of a legal manager. Messrs Woollams, McGregor, Grey, Layers, and Black were elected to act as directors, and Messrs Manning and Henderson were appointed auditors.

A fisherman a few days since hauled in about 250 kawai at Wanganui, amounting in weight to I,ooolbs.

Tenders for the purchase of the hay crop on Ellerslie racecourse will be received by the lessee of the Domain stables, to the 2nd December, at noon.

We hear that the lad Moore, who was kicked by a horse at tlie Thames a few days ago, is recovering from the injuries he received.

Themeetingof the Seamen's Mutual Benefit and Protection Society will be held this even ing, at the Thames Hotel.

Mr Reader Wood will meet his constituents this evening in the Parnell Hall.

An emergency meeting of the Royal Arch Chapter, 348, 1.C., will be held this evening, at half-past seven.

Tenders will be received up to Monday next, for the works on section 2, Mahurangi and Port Albert Road.

The engineer-in-chief requires tenders at the Public Works Office, Wellington, for the supply of 150,000 sleepers for the Canterbury railway.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. request the par ticular attention of the public to the sale of the steamer Enterprise No. 2, on Tuesday next, 3rd proximo. They also inform the public that the sale of the steamer is not a mere formal, but a bona fide one, as she must be sold to the highest ancl best bidder.

It is notified that tenders will be received at the Superintendent's office until Monday, the 7th December, for the lease of the Education Reserves, as per advertisement. The half-yearly general meeting of the Mutual Mining Investment Company will be held in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on Thursday next, the sth proximo.

A miner named lloss fell off the landing of the Pumping Association's shaft at the Thames on Monday night. The fall, a distance of 3 0 feet, fortunately caused no other injuries to Ross excepting a sprain of Ins left arm.

A special meeting of the members of the Itoyal Company was held on Tuesday evening in the Drill-shed, after the parade, Captain J. H. Burns in the chair. After some dis cussion it was decided that the resolutions passed at the last meeting should not be carried into effect at present ; it was also re solved that until further notice the parades should be held every Tuesday evening at seven o'clock in the Albert Barracks. The list of prizes given by the General Govern ment for the district was then read, which amount to thirty-three in the first set and twenty-three in the second set. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the me eting to a close.

News from the Green Harp Conspirators at Fiji.

By the arrvial of the Merlin schooner yester day, from Levuka, we have received infor mation that the five Green Harp conspirators —Howe, Walsh, O'Reilly, Cummins, and Sheehan — had arrived at Levuka from Auckland. Captain Urquhart, of the Merlin, met them several times there, ancl before the Merlin sailed for Auckland, oue of them had left iri a small schooner for one of the neighbouring islands. From in quiries made by Captain Urquhart in Le vuka he gathered that the conspirators had arrived there on the 9th instant in the schooner Sea Gull, Captain Oakes. Upon reference to the Customs papers here we find that the Sea Gull cleared outwards on Ist November without any passengers, and we observe that her arrival is reported at Levuka in the Fiji Times of the 13th inst. as conveying six passengers. This confirms Capt. Urquhart's statement. We understand that there was no concealment as to tlieir identity at Levuka, the men boldly declaring they were picked up outside the harbour on the Sunday morning, and had a fine run of seven days to Fiji. It is reported here that they have left a sum of £250 each for the benefit of their less fortunate con spirator, Sheehy, who is now scoria-reefing at Mount Eden, and is likely to be so occupied for three or four years to come,

f As will be seen in another column a meet ing of citizens is invited by the Ratepayers' Association, to be held to-morrow evening, relative to the proposed water works. What ever may be the views entertained on the subject, no one will deny that this important project should be most thoroughly ventilated. Such ventilation will dispel a good many misapprehensions and misrepresentations, and enable citizens to determine wisely when called on to record their opinions for or against the proposal. The important question is not whether ratepayers should or should not consent to the imposition of a new rate, but the preliminary question whether by so expending sixpence they may not gain a shilling. That there are teeth watering for the pickings of the water works loan no one will deny, but ratepayers should think twice before cutting off their nose to spite then face. We hope there will be a large, at tendance to-morrow evening at the Mechanics Institute, and that the subject will be treated with reason, not clap-trap.

We observe that a benefit will be given by the Featic Troupe in the Otahuhu Hall on Tuesday next for the benefit of the widow and children of the late John Ford, A great treat is in progress for the occasion, consist ing of songs, recitations and gymnastic feats, and we liave no doubt of the success of so praiseworthy an undertaking.

Members of the Auckland Quoit Club are informed that the first competition for Capt. Johnson's prize medal will take place on Saturday next at the Albert Barracks.

TELEGRAPHIC

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This Day. The Black Angel has come upon some more rich gold to-day, and broke. out 50 lbs. of specimens. This is the richest show ever seen in the mine. There are now three stopes giving gold in all. Th c Una has come across some nice gold in the old Loyalty run. The Criterion Battery started a new portion of their splendid works to-day. It was christened by Mrs. Rawdon amidst cheers. At a luncheon afterwards the cus tomary toasts were given. ' .. ' pj _A new leader has been struck in the Italian mine. ■ .

TAURANGA.

This day, 11.30 a.m. The s.s. Southern Cross weighed anchor ast night at seven o'clock; and broke ma chinery. The passengers were then landed, vi z ._Mr Jackson (for Whitanga), Messrs Cook, Simpson, Sharp, Harrison, A. Sellars, Dalziel Curtis, Keel, Moffatt (prisoner), and a native woman. The Cross will sail at six this evening for Auckland. The Rangatira is expected here on Satur day.

CROMWELLL.

This day. Mr Harding's cottage was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. The occupants barely escaped with their lives. Nothing was saved, and the premises were uninsured.

HOKITIKA.

This day. Beef, 25s per 1001b. No sheep in the market.

PICTON.

Thia day. At an inquest on the body of a man found by a sailor on board the schooner Elizabeth, the body was identified as that of Burrows, the cook of the City of Newcastle. A verdict of found drowned was returned.

The Coroner expressed his surprise at the verdict, and suggested that the jury should re-consider the matter, as further important evidence might be obtained from Wellington. The jury did not think it necessary to ask for further evidence, and confirmed thei» verdict.

TIMARU.

This day.

The adjourned inquest on the body of George Blackall, deceased, was held yester day. Drs. Hammond and Mclntyre gave result of post.-mortem examination of the exhumed body. They state that they found a wound over the left ear. The coroner twice directed the jury to return an open verdict. The jury, however, after consultation, persisted in their determination to return a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown. The coroner strongly dissented against the verdict, but of course was bound to accept it. The decision of the jury has given great satisfaction.

DETENTION OF THE NEBRASKA.

APPREHENSON OP AN ABSCOND-

ING DEBTOR,

Information having been given this morn ing that a man named Fox, who, with his wife and child, had booked to San Francisco as intermediate passengers, Messrs E. & H. Isaacs procured a sheriffs warrant for his arrest. Captain Harding was apprised of the circumstances, and consented to detain the steamer for a short time to enable process to be issued. It appears that the peraon had, a short time ago, left Melbourne after con tracting a liability with a firm there, to the extent of £800. It is believed he arrived at Hokitika in the Alhambra, and came to Auckland by the Wellington, steamer, yesterday. During the time that Messrs Isaacs' were obtaining the capias at the Supreme Court the party named remained under the surveillance of Detectives Ternahan and Jeffrey. The time Captain Harding had agreed to wait had nearly expired when an officer of the Sheriff proceeded on board, and easily earned his caption fee. The debtor. was brought ashore amidst great excitement on the wharf, and conveyed to the debtors' gaol, Mount Eden. His wife accompanied him ashore voluntarily, bringing witlj her all their baggage,

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before Thomas Beckham and Joseph May,

Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. William Hart, who promised His Worship yesterday that if dismissed he would at once turn teetotal, was brought up again this morning charged with a repetition of the old offence; also with being an habitual drunkard. He pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to gaol for twenty-one days with hard labour ; and His Worship hoped at the expiration of that term that he would be prepared to lead a better life. ASSAULT In the case of Andrew Heavy, charged with assaulting John Ryan on the night of the 12th inst, by striking him on the head with an iron barj Mr Broham stated that as the prosecutor was still unable to attend he woukl ask for a further remand. His Worship remanded the case until Monday next..

PUBLIC NUISANCE. » Christopher Greenaway, gentleman, of Symond-street, appeared in answer to the charge, upon the information of Mr Goldie, the Inspector of Public Nuisances, of per mitting certain nuisances to exist in connec tion with his property, the particulars of which have already appeared and are suffi ciently known to the public. Mr J. B. Russell prosecuted, and Mr Joy appeared for the defendant. Mr Joy continued his argument in refer ence to the jurisdiction of the Court, and urged that if the bench entertained this case the Court would be literaly flooded with cases of a similar kind. Mr Russell replied that the onus rested on the defendant to show that the Court had no jurisdiction. His Worship said it was necessary for the prosecution to show that it was an indict able offence. Mr Joy explained that he did say the Court had no jurisdiction, but he merely asked the prosecution to show why they brought the proceedings forward at common law while a Municipal Corporation Act was in existence. The Bench thought the best way would have been to have taken the case direct to the Supreme Court. Mr Russell was prepared to show that Mr Greenaway had thrown down the gauntlet, and had utterly defied the Council. Mr Joy dissented to these remarks. The Bench was extremely sceptical whether it was an indictable offence or not. Mr Russell would quote cases to the Bench. Mr Joy said that all these cases had been before the Supreme Court. He would still urge that the usual remedy for an offence against common law was by indictment, or, if before the magistrates, under a local act. He wished his friend to show the Court the modus operandi under which these proceed ings, were brought before this Court at common law. Mr Russell replied that he had a choice to take the proceedings under which form he thought proper. He would prove to the Court that this was an indictable off ence by quoting various authorities from a number of cases. This having been done, > His Worship replied that proceedings ' should be taken against the tenant. Mr Russell said that in one instance in this case there was no tenant. His Worship replied that in that case the landlord would be liable. Mr RusseU pointed out that Mr Justice Johnson had laid down to the magistrates that where no statutes were in existence against nuisances, proceedings must be taken at common law. He further showed that the magistrates had no discretion in the matter ; they must commit where the offence is proved. The Court was now satisfied that the case could proceed, but the next difficulty that lay in the way was that the Court would be engaged a. twelve o'clock to hear a civil cause, and it would be impossible to hear two cases at one time. Could Mr Russe 1! suggest a remedy ? Mr Russell was prepared to consent to an adjournment. Mr Joy was also willing. The Court then adjourned the case until Tuesday next. This concluded the business.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

I PURITANI

The opera produced last evening was Bellini's " I Puritani." This opera was S'ven for the first time in Auckland, ancl •ew a large audience. Signor ancl Signora Coy had possession of the two principal characters, Arturo and Elvira, and it is almost impossible to imagine anything better. Signora Coy's personation has all the charm of mingled gaiety ancl pathos that can never be resisted. In the first act, the piquancy of her singing ancl acting in the couplets " Piangio fi-glia sul mio se-no," was delight ful. Again, in the aria, " Sou vergine vezzosa," in which she throws her bridal veil over Enrichetta, was sung with admirable spirit. She sang the aria, "Ah, rendetemi la speme," splendidly. The lady's pro ficiency as a vocalist is unquestionable. She sings in a purely legitimate style ; there'is no apparent effort about her singing, ancl all was given with a smoothness and finish rarely equalled. We forget how many times Signora Coy was encored, but it would be easy to make the reckoning, for she was encored when ever it was possible to encore ;her. Signor Tournerie was Ricardo. The charming quality of his voice, and the admirable use he makes of it, secured him last evening another triumph. He sang "Ah per sempre io ti perdei" magnificently, and was loudly applauded. Signor Dondi was the Giorgio. He was very effective in the character, and rendered the music Avell. A tremendous ovation awaited these two last mentioned artistes at the conclusion of the duet " Suoni la tromba intrepido." They were completely showered with bouquets, and were again re-called, and the song re demanded. Again the applause was tre mendous, and a repetition of bouquet-pelting ensued. They eacb carried away a whole garden of flowers in the bouquet form, and it was some time before the applause subsided. Their duet was decidedly the gem of the evening. Signor Coy as Arturo was as usual faultless. He sang and apted with expression. Signora Tounerie made a capital Enrichetta, ancl both sang and acted in her usual accomplished manner. The chorus was good ancl quite up to the requisite standard of efficiency, amongst those who particularly distinguished them selves may be mentioned Mr Lester. The opera; gave very general satisfaction to the largPand select audience aasembled in the hall. This avening Pacini's grand classical opera of " Saffo" will be produced. The cast includes Signora Zenoni as Saffo, ancl Signora Riboldi asvClimene.

We have received most urgent and per sistent appeals respecting the utterly dis graceful state of Pitt-street owiug to the cutting going on there: What has come over the officers of the City Council, or are they in no way amenable to shame, if a desire to contribute to public comfort is dead in them ? Surely at least the footpath n»ight be made passable. We hope this matter will not require to be further referred to.

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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., SHOETLAND STEEET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. NEAL'S GENUINE TOMATO SAUCE, prepared from the finest ripe fruit only. NEAL'S OEIENTAL PICKLE, a delicious com pound of Sweets and Sours NEtSLeE?ffi^ a "J" 1 a^eeable condiment supe._ec.eß Mustard and more wholesome. B. TONKS & CO. A VEO^HU AGENTS,



T COSGEAVE & CO. * Are now Selling- Good Stout Grey Calico, at 3id Best Scarlet Flannel, lightly damaged, at Is 43 dozen Towels, at 4_d each j 72in. Grey Sheeting, at 10id I 72in. White Sheeting, at ls j Heavy Welsh Flannel, at ls .Marl Grenadines, at Sid Printed Delains, at old White Toilet Quilts, from Cs lid Linen Huck Towling, at 6}d 20 dozen Ladies' Stays, at Is 6d White Cotton Hose, from 3-jd White Marsella, 9Jd Long Lace Curtains, from 4s 9d 50 dozen Parasols, from Is 3d each Musin Curtains, 6 yards, from 4s lid per pair. TO THE WO R X ING MEN OF AUCKLAND. rpHE BEST MOLE TEOUSEES in New Zealand can be bought at J. COSGRAVE AND CO.'S at Cs. Ud. OPECIAL CIECULAE. Last and Clearing-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 Wakefleld-street Shop into the Queen-street Shop for convenience of sale. White and Grey Calicoes, Flannels, hite Cotton Hose, and a very large assortment of Children's Socks. Boys' and Men's Clothing, White Shirts, Under Vests, Socks, Braces, Ties, &c, at a Great Sacrifice. E. HOBBS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel.