SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 4.59. HIGH WATER : This evening, 10.4a

STEAM FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Enterprise No. 2, 11 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Star of the South, s.s., Holmes, from Napier, via the Thames. , Clyde, schooner, Anderson, from Wangarei. Alarm, cutter, Seymour, from Mangawai. Martha Ellen, Fleming, from Lyttelton. Ruby, schooner, Catchpole, from Rnssell. Janet Grey, schoonar, Luff, from Tairoa.

IMPORTS.

Per Martha Ellen, schooner, Fleming, from lyttelton :— CO sacks oats, 8G do barley, 40 do fowls' wheat, 50 do milling wheat, 14 bales oaten sheaves, James Coupland ;95 sacks sacks fowls' wheat, 10 do oatmeal, 20 do sharps, Jakins and Wilcox ; 504 sacks wheat, order : 13 cheese, G. W. Binney : 100 sacks flour, 140 }-do do, 120 J-do, 100 do do, 100 do oats, 80 bags oatmeal, John Koberton and Co. —John Roberton and Co., agents.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports via Napier: Nebraska, mail steamer, on arrival; Wellington, early. For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, 20th instant ; Hero, s.s., 24th May. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, May 16. For Tauranga: Tauranga, early. For Newcastle : Wild Duck, ship, to-day. For New York : Chattanooga early. For Hokianga : Herald, schooner, to-day. For Napier: Star of the South, s.s., 5 o'clook this

evening. For Wangarei: Clyde, schooner, to-morrow. For Russell; Comerang, p.s., this eveniug.

DEPARTURES.

Dauntless, schooner, Moller, for Tauranga

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Bulwark, ship, from London Flirt, schooner, from Wellington Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu Coronet, schooner, from Dunedin "Wellington, s.s., from the South Keera, s.s., from the South East Lothian, barque, from New York. flelenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Hero, s. s., from Sydney Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney Union, brig, from Newcastle. Sailed March 6 Martha Ellen, schooner, from Lyttelton Amherst, schooner, from Lyttleton. City of Melbourne, s. s., from Sydney Martha Ellen, schooner, from Lyttelton Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Nevada, mail •teamer, from Honolulu, due 20th inst.

' The wharf has for the past few days presented quite a deserted appearance owing to the scarcity of shipping in port. There are to-day only two barques and two fore-and-aft schooners moored alongside the wharf discharging and taking in cargo. The Saucy Lass, schooner, has cleared for Napier via Mercury Bay with 28,000 feet timber and 15,000 shingles, to be shipped at Mercury Bay, andj sundry cargo from Auckland. I The Martha Ellen, schooner, arrived in harbor this morning from Lyttelton, which port she left on the 18th inst.

The schooner Ruby arrived this morning from Russell with 61 tons coal (slack). The schooner Janet Grey, from Tairoa, brings 175 cases gum, consigned to B. "Walker and Co. Thes.s. Star of the South reported at the Customs this morning from the Thames in ballast.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— DIVIDEND Sons of Freedom ..100 May 14 CALLS "Working Miners ..006 May 13 Argo 0 0 3 May 14 Conquering Hero .. 0 0 3 May 16 Eureka Hill .. ..020 May 17 Flower of the Hill ..003 May 17 Tiki 0 0 6 May 18 Durham Ox .. ..006 May 18 Beehive 0 0 9 May 21 Number One .. ..003 May 23 VonTempsky .. ..006 May 23 Golden Calf .. ..010 May 24 North Devon .. ..010 May 25 Coromandel Harp ..004 May 25 Jtavenstock .. ..003 May 30 Emily 0 10 JunelO MEETINGS TO COME. Durham Ox, Grahamstown, May 14 Foresters, Coromandel, May 14 Foster's, Coromandel, May 16 Bass Bock, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland, 2 p.m. May

Wynyardton, Company's office," Shortland street, 10

a.m. May 20 Sapphire, Coromandel, May 20 Coromandel Beach, Coromandel, May 24. Golden Phcenix, Grahamstown, May 25 Pauline, 7, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m.,

May 27 Carnatic, Coromandel. May 27 Venus, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland, 4 p.m. May 27 Sobert Emmet, 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m: May 29 Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Ma.tls wili, Close as Under For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Napier and Gisborne, per Star of the South, this day, at 4 p.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, to-morrow at 9.30 a.m.; and per Challenger at 1 p.m. For Wangaroa, per Sunbeam, to-morrow at 3 p.m: For Tairua, per Janet Gray, to-morrow at 3 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wangarei and Mangapal per Clyde, to-morrow at 5 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wangarei: etc., per Sovereign of the Seas, at 5 p.m. Per p.s. Nebraska, on Thursday, 16th instant, as follows : For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia. United States of America, Britith, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9 a.m. Late letters for the United States or America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d. in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. Siss. Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

NICCOL.—On the 12th May, atDevonport, Mrs. M Niccol, of a daughter.

ISAACS.—On the 12th May, at Kennek Villa, Upper Queen street, Newton, Mrs. Moss Isaacs of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

DAVEY—HOOPER.—On th|,9th May, at All Saints' Church, by the Rev. Mr. Bree, Mr. Frederick J. Davey to Miss Robinah Hooper, daughter of Mr. J. J. Hooper, late of London.

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

MONDAY, MAY 13, 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 before us the issues of the WaiJcato Times, the latest aspirant in the field of journalism, and which made its debut before the Waikato community with the month current. Our youthful contemporary is calculated to produce a very pleasing im pression at first appearance, and we venture to predict that it has before it a lengthened career of usefulness and prosperity. Its articles and paragraphs, both on general and local subjects, are interesting and well written, the advertisement columns have a most attractive appearance, and to the commercial eye of journalism exhibit the signs not only of vitality but of vigorous robuit health. Mercenary as the idea may appear, there must be a weakness in the small of the back, and a newspaper will not and cannot hit straight out from the shoulder if its commercial position, so dependent on advertisements, is shown to be feeble in a beggarly array of duffer columns; In this particular our young contemporary foreshadows independent and vigorous action, and we do not hesitate to say that Waikato should be proud of their new exponent of ita public opinion. That district, under the operation of the colonising policy, with its rail way and its settlements, is perhaps the most promising, and will be the most rising in the colony, and ifc requires a journal of its own to make it known and to protect its interests. In the hands of Mr. Jones we believe the Times will thoroughly meet the requirements of an advancing district, and we are greatly pleased to be able to hail th« first appearance of our young contemporary as a complete success.

Our correspondent " H." must exouse us for declining to re-open the Licensing Bench and TJ.K'.A. controversy. The subject is interminable, and sufficient light has already been thrown on ifc for all practical purposes. A " Volunteer " complains of the uses to which the Albert Barrack reserve is devoted from time to time, to the exclusion of the public from the grounds. But until the reserve is fully handed over we cannot see how its temporary disposal can be interfered with.

Mr. J. Mowbray has on view some rery handsome specimens taken from the Bismarck claim. They are still getting out stuff; 2501b5. of specimens have been lodged at the bank, and a great deal more remain on hand.

Mr. James Ruasell applied at the District Court to-day to have a case Bet upon the list without notice. It wai one in which great difficulty had been experienced in serving the defendant —a native living fifteen miles further inland than Ohinemuri. The Court was unwilling to depart from the rules set down for its guidance, but would consider the case, and an answer would be given to-morrow.

The return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, May 11, 1872 :—Remained last return, 62; admitted since, 8 ; discharged, 5 ; died 0 ; remaining, 65 ; males, 55 ; females, 10 j Arrangement of cases: —Fever (convales), 1; cancer 3; scrofula, 2; rheumatism, 9; neu ralgia, 1; paralysis, S; epilepsy, 1; bron chitis, 1; pleurisy, 1; pneumonia, 2; aneurism, 1; amaurosis, 1; dyspepsia, 2 ; diarrhoea, 1; albuminuria, 1; cyst at is, 1; fistula, 2; fractures, 3 ; c wies and necrosis, 4|; abscess and ulcer, 8 ; cutaneous, 1; wounds and contusions, 4; puerperal monia 1 ; syphilis, 2 : phthsiis, 7. No deaths oocurred during the week The number of children Taooinated was 3,

Thanksare returned to hiaExeellency SirG. P. Bowen for five brace of pheasants for the use of patients; also to Mrs. Kinder for a bundle of old linen, and to Mr. Doull for a donation of the Christian Times.

The following schedules of contributories will be determined at the District Court to morrow (Tuesday) :—Mount Aurum, Success, Braganza, Southorn Enterprise, John o'Groats Extension, Wakatip, Scottish Crown, Lady Bird and Hand'of Friendship, Royal Exchange, Ickermann and Durham, and the Hokitika.

We are glad to observe that Sir. Hugh Craig, late purser of the mail steamer Nebraska, has been appointed manager of the Thames Steam Navigation Company. This is a sufficient; guarantee that the affairs of the company will be properly and efficiently managed.

It has been reported in town that alluvial gold has been discovered in small quantities on the beach at Coromandel in the neighborhood of the Green Harp claim.

The popularity of the minstrels at the Citj Hall is on the inoreaso. There was another large attendance on Saturday evening, and the entertainment passed off successfully. All who like wit, fun, and harmony should pay a yisit to the City Hall, and they will not go away dissatisfied. A ohange of programme takes place to-night.

A very serious complaint has been made to us of the incautious me of fire-arms in Newton. A young man on Saturday morning last, whilst proceeding to his employment, felt a bullet whiz close past his ear ; another man had also a narrow escape. We know from which direction the shot came, but as the matter is in the hands of the police the parties will probably receive a sufficient caution when introduced to Captain Beckham, which they most assuredly will be in the course of a day or so.

A football match between the Volunteers and Civilians was played on Saturday after noon in the Albert Barracks, and after a spirited contest resulted in a victory to the Volunteers.

Passengers for the Thames should observe that Mr. Hugh Craig, the manager of Thames Steam Packet Company, announces that on and after to-day the time of the departure of the Golden Crown and Boyal Alfred steamers will be punctually adhered to according to the advertised time table. This is a step in the right direction.

The subscription list towards the establish* ment of an Auckland Band, in connection with the Artillery Band is published. The amount has already reached £66 7s. 6d. Further subscriptions for the object are solicited by Mr. Fenton, treasurer.

Butchers in the vicinity of Wakefield street cheerfully assert that since the detection and handing up to justice ef a juvenile delinquent who was caught in the act of robbing a till in participis jlagranto they have been enabled to accumulate comparative wealth. We con gratulate them on their prosperity.

Mr. A. Asher, fire inspector, gives notice to the members of the Insurance Companies' Fire Brigade against using the engines and working gear of the fire apparatus placed at the Karangahape road, Hobson street, and Fort street stations, the same having been placed in his charge by the trustee?. Notice is given that the annual genera meeting of the members of the Auckland Institute will be held in the museum buildings this evening at half-past seven o'clock.

Mr. J. South gave his concluding per formance on Saturday night. There was a good entertainment provided, but Mr. South lies had to labour under a great disadvantage, namely a novel counter»attraction.

An itinerant lecturer addressed the public on the Market Square last evening, and suc ceeded in drawing a large crowd. The purport of his lecture appeared to ba on the economical manufacture of wines and spirits, full direc tions for which were contained in a book of recipes on sale by him, price two shillings. He gave several illustrations during the evening by producing acy kind of spirits from one bottle by the application of a little sugar and water,

The Waikato Times, in a leader of Satur day, exposes the needless expenditure of money in the Government Printing Office, Wellington, it says that the wages paid in this establishment are 30 per cent, more than paid are by any other employer, and that if the work was let by contract among the printing offices of the colony it could bo done for little more than half the cost. It calls for a thorough investigation in the matter, and trusts that during'the coming session of the Assembly the death warrant of this expensivo and inefficient department will be signed.

We observe the following in the Waikato Times .—" Wanted— A Brickmaker. There is a large supply of earth suitable for brick making on the Waipa river. The Bteamers are now plying regularly on that and the Waikato river, and if bricks could be made and delivered at the different townships at a reasonable cost, our wooden buildings would soon give place to substantial brick erections. Our townships are fast growing in size, and if only for the sake of greater security from the ravages of fire it would be wise on the part of thosa who erect new buildings, to use bricks. The saving in fire insurance in the course of a few years would go far to compensate them for the extra cost."

Notice is given that a novel entertainment will take place at the Theatre Eoyal tq-morrow, Wednesday and Friday evenings by Mr. Frank Weston, the wizard oil prince. Ad mission free. If the audience are dissatisfied with the entertainment the price of admission will be refunded. The programme states also that Mr. Weston will "dig down" and " speak a piece," he will banjoiae and more too. Who will not go and see this wonderful benefactor and caterer ?

A Bevision Court for the purpose of revising the electoral roll for the district of Franklin and Eden will bo held on Wednesday, the 28th mat., at the Registrar's Chambers, Supreme Court.

The Waikato Times, says : —We are glad to record that another barge-load of 54 head of cattle passed here to-day, bound for Mercer. These are the largest beasts that have yet gone down by this means. They are from the herd of Mr. Scott, of Paterangi.

A shocking gun accident has happened at the Northern "Wairoa, which unfortunately proved fatal. From e<?counts to hand it appears that a shoemaker named Patrick Murphy, in the employ of Mr. John Dennin, went out in the bash last Sunday morning to shoot pigeons, accompanied by a little boy of 12 years of age, son of Mr. William Q-ear. The boy was ahead following up some pigeons, with Murphy close behind him. On coming to a creek the lad turned round and said " Here is a creek to cross," when Murphy's gun went off and lodged the contents of the barrel into the lower part of the poor little fellow's head, completely blowing away the skull and brains. Death was of course instantaneous. Murphy went for assistance, leaving the dog and gun beside the corpse, but on returning was so beside himself with grief that ho could not find the spot. After some time, however, the body was found covered with the tide, it being high water. It was removed to Maagawhare, where an inquest

was held before Mr. Webb, coroner. A verdtot of accidental shooting was returned, with a rider censuring Murphy for the careless" way in which he had carried the loaded gun. The lovers of good eating will be glad to see that Mr. E. Boach has resumed the Q.C.E. Dining rooms in Shortland street, and as the place has been wholly renovated, we are sure he will meet with all the old faces. From a speoial telegram received yesterday by Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. we learn that the barque Bast Lothin arrived at Adelaide from New York on the 4th instant. She may be expected to arrive in Auckland about the end of the present month. Madame Moller's concert, advertised for Thursday next, ia postponed till further notice. We have been informed that some ill natured and malicious person has given currency to a report that the letter f igned " Junius " in our issue of Saturday last was written by a member of the committee of the Young Men's Christian Association. For the information of " the man in the street " we may state, once for all, that the report alluded to is wholly without foundation ; and we do not think that the management of that institim tion is at all likely to intermeddle in matters with which it has no concern. We can give the positive assurance that the writer of the letter in qustion is in no way directly or indirectly connected with the Young Men's Christian Association. Our Onehunga friends have an unusual treat in store for them oa Thursday, Mr. Winter and Madame Winter, as notified in another column, giving a coucert there on that evening. We have no doubt that Mr. Winter, who by the way is a pupil of Balfe, the gre at musical composer, and Madame Winter, whoso musical talents have made her so popular on every occasion of her public appearance in Auckland, will meet with a crowd of enthu siastic auditors, and that the utmost satisfao tion will be afforded. Wo have just been informed that in conse quence of the high premiums charged by the several Insurance Companies Mr. Asher, Fire Inspector, proposes forming a Volunteer Fire Brigade to protect uninsured property only, having the sole control of three of the best engines in his possession. There cannot be a doubt that satisfaction will be felt at such an intimation, as the more fire brigades there are in the city the better for the public safety. We have further learned that the local agont of one of the best and most flourishing Insurance Companies has offered a most liberal assistance to Mr. Asher in furtherance of the object.

TELEGRAPHIC.

THE WAIKATO GOLDFIELDS.— REPORT.

NAPIEE. This day. Captain Morrison, of the Armed Constabulary, accompanied by two experienced diggers, has returned to Taupo from the prospecting expedition to Tuhua, sent by the Government. They report having found small particles of gold in the pan after each washing. NELSON. This day. The s.s. Phrobe arrived at 9 a.m., from the North.

TAURANGA.

This day. The s.s. Keora left at 9 a.m. for Auckland.

CHRISTCHURCH.

Saturday.

All the immigrants per Dover Castle, except four families, were engaged at good salaries the first day they wero open for engagement. The Superintendent and his Executive are at variance. It is rumoured that the Superintendent has applied to the Governor to dissolve the Council, but ha 3 been refused.

DUNEDIN.

Captain Macfarland was presented with a massive service of plate by the Artillery Corps as a parting gift, last night.

GOLD PROSPECTING.

We are informed that Mr. James Mackay, junr., has received a letter from the Chief Tahou (formerly known in connection with Te Kooti) asking him on behalf of the native chiefs at Taupo to send down some Europeans to prospect the ground in that district, gold having been seen on several occasions. We believe that Mr. Mackay has communicated with his Honor the Superintendent on the matter. This morning Messrs. Barry and Nolan were despatched to the Waikato, from which they will proceed to Tahua to pros pect the land in that district.

CITY COUNCIL

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present: P. A. Phillips, Esq. Mayor (in the chair), Co\ancillors George, Hobbs, S. Jones, Macready, Prime, Bugden, Isaacs, Hampton. The correspondence was read and considered, also a petition from inhabitants of Field Lane. Sundry reports were brought up and passed, there were several motions standing on the list, amongst which was one^from Councillor Isaacs," That a committee be formed consisting of Councillors Jones, George, and Isaac* to make full enquiry, and report at next meeting on the right of Councillor* Smart to have a seat in the Council." This resolution was about to bo discussed when we went to press. —A motion by Councillor George, to the effect that the election of Councillor Isaacs to the Harbour Board is informal in ■ consequence of some of the councillors not voting, also stood on the list for discussion. [Left sitting.]

WINDSOR CASTLE.

To tbe Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —I have frequently noticed, and again observe this morning from accounts in the mining news of the Thames given by your contemporary the Cross, that in writing of the Windsor Oaatle Gold Mining Company the report states : " Crush ing was commenced thia morning at Clarkson's machine." Now, sir, may I ask you why the directors still adhere to the old name when it is well known that the machine is the property of four of the directors of the Windsor Castle, one the four being manager of the same. I think thia should be made known to the out side public. By inserting the same in your wide spread journal.—'Yours, &0., A lA.TE SHABEBOEDBB.

COROMANDEL.

[fsom otto owjst correspondent.] Some more fine specimens were taken out of Golden Pa leader last night. Nothing further will be done until mining manager has been appointed, when in all probability a shaft will be sunk from surface to follow the leader down.

Bismarck took out some splendid stone last night from bottom of winze. Other claims much the same as usual.

Great outcry everywhere as to the want of powder, which has much retarded the works in many parts. Severe comments among managers as to the want of enter prise on part of Auckland merchants, and their shortsightedness in not foreseeing the requirements of the district. Weather very fine ; light W.S.W. wind. New buildings springing up everywhere like mushrooms after a rainy day.

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., District Court Judge). Tnß bi-monthly sitting of this Court was held in Eden street this morning. The following causes were cried out: — CHABLES MOLLEB T. JEREMIAH CASEY AND OTHEBS.—JUDGMENT. His Honor gave judgment as follows in tbis now famous suit: —"On behalf of the defendants it has been urged that the plaintiff must either take a nonsuit or that judgment must pass for the defendants, ' because he has not proved the registered tonnage of the Na Noba;' but it will be at once apparent how untenable that point is when it is borne in mind that the Court has already given judg ment on that very issue on the admitted ton nage of defendants' solicitor. Without that fact being ascertained, either by admission or upon beidg proved in the usual way, the Court could not have entertained the point sub mitted for it 3 consideration during the hearing of the case on tho 25th March, and on which judgment was delivered on the Bfh of April. With reference to the other objection —that Conroy's name should have been joined with plaintiff's—his evidence appears to me conclusive that such a course was unnecessary. We now come to the question really at issue : — 1 Is theumpire's award final ?' As I have before atated in the judgment delivered on this issue raised in a somewhat different form, ' in all cases where parties have agreed that the result of a race or any other subject matter of wages shall be determined by the decision of a particular judge chosen by themselves, they must abide by the decision of the person whom they constituted judge—that iB, in all cases •where the event was under the jurisdiction of the umpire.' By the programme it appears the race in which the vessels, the subject of the present action, comoeted, was for 'trading vessels registered in Auckland over 30 tons.' It has been admitted that the Na Noba was much under the ' registered tonnage,' and on that admission the Court has ruled that she was disqualified, and could not be in the race ; but it has been since argued on behalf of the defendants that 'as the umpire was aware that she was under the required tonnage at the time of making his award, his decision must be final.' The umpire in his evidence states ' I built both vessels (that is the Daunt less and Na Noba) ; the Na Noba's registered tonnage is 30 tons; 1 but he says ' I did not adjudicate on that point. I made my award on the question whether the Na Noba was a trading vessel or not.' It further appears that the award was made without the plaintiff being heard. Had the umpire given his decision on the question of tonnage, how ever erroneous it might have been, it would have been final; but he did not do so. It therefore appears to me that what would have been the foundation of the umpire's authority to award the stakes has failed— that he awarded the stakes without jurisdic tion, the condition precedent upon which it would attach. lam therefore of opinion that judgment must be recorded for the plaintiff. I think the ruling in the case of Sadler v. Smith fully bears out my opinion." Costs were declared to be £9 Bs.

JOHN ROBERTON ANiJ CO. V. JOSEPH MASLEN. Claim £35 17s. 6d., promissory notes. Mr. J. B. Ru&sell for plaintiff. Judgment passed for the amount claimed with costs. MATTHEW HENDERSON V. THOJfAS MAC FARLANE. Claim £100, services. Mr. Rees (for plaintiff) stated that the questions in dispute between the parties had been referred to arbitration. Mr. Beveridge ■was defendant's so!icitoi\ Withdiawn accord ingly. MCARTHUR, BHERA AND CO. V. 10TTI8 KATM. Claim, £22 ss. 4:1., goods. Mr. Thome for plaintiffs. The debt was proved, and the verdict passed for plaintiffs. JOHN NEALE AND CO. V. HEOTOB MACKENZIE. Claim, £100, goods. By request of Mr. Sheehan an adjournment till to-morrow was granted. IIXEWJIiL AND RATTRIY V. nENRY MORGAN. Claim, £86 13s. 2d., bill of exchange. Evidence was produced, and judgment given for the amouut named with costs. THOMAS JENKINS V. P. DIGNA"NT. This was a claim for highway rates to the tune of £47 6s. against defendant in his capacity of executor of one J. Campbell. Mr. Hesketh for plaintiff; Mr. Sheehan for defendant. By consent of his Honor proceedings wero adjourned till next Court-day. SAMUEL CAMMZCK V. WM. GEORGE CONNOIiLY. Claim, £100, damages. Mr. MacCormick informed the Court that a judgment for £50 with costshad bean agreed i to by Mr. Hesketh (for defer danfc) ; and this would be considered satisfactory by the parties j concerned. Judgmeut for £50, with £8 Is. costs. EDWARD BRADY T. JOHN MOT.I/ATIjY Claim, £90, damages. Mr. Rees for plaintiff; Mr. W, EL Kissling for defendant. After a short consultation it was arranged'in this suit that a certain horse in dispute should be returned by defendant, and that he should pay £fi 6s. costs. WM. HYDER V. RONAT/O THOMAS GTTNN. Claim, £50 ; damages alleged to have been sustainad by defendant having sold 100 shares of Red Queen Gold Mining Company without plaintiff's authority. The shares were valued at 10s. each.

Mr. Joy for plaintiff; Mr. Hesketh for defendant.

[Left sitting]

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before His Worship the Mayor, DBTTNKENNESS.

Several men were fined as usual for drunken ness and disorderly conduct; and a man charged with being drunk and disorderly denied the charge, and called a witness to disprove the constable's assertion. He was, however, fined twenty shillings and costs, or twenty-four hours' hard labour,

DISOBDEBXY BEHAYIOTTB. William Redmund was charged with behaving in a disorderly manner in a public street, to wife, Drake street, with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, on the 12th instant. . , , Mr. E, Meyer, for the prisoner, pleaded guilty, and explained that the disturbance arose out of domestic differences. The case was dismissed. LAECENY. John G-eorge was brought up on remand charged with atealing three pieces of timber from Fenton's yard, in Durham street, the property of S. A. Wilson. As there appeared some doubt in the case, the Court gave the prisoner the bensfit of it considering the time the prisoner had been in custody. The prisoner was discharged. OMITTING TO CHAIN A CAST WHEEL S. Finoh was charged with leaving his cart unattended in Cook street, without passing a chain through the near wheel thereof. The defendant was a milkman, and stated that he was under the impression that the by law did not apply to people of his craft before 8 o'clock in the morning. The Court fined him ss. and oosts. This concluded the business.

"THE GRAND DUCHESS."

Wb would draw attention to the announce ment from Mr. B. N. Jones that Offenbach's ever pleasing comic extravaganza "La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein" will be produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre this evening. The heroine will of course be sustained by Madame Simonsen, and we prophecy a treat to all who honour the theatre with their presence to hear this popular opera. Great care has been devoted to the production of " The Grand Duchess," and in addition to the ordinary company a number of amateurs will appear." The drama illustrates the whims j>nd fancies of a high born lady, who in the end makes up her mind that as she cannot have what she likes she must like what she has. The play is believed to be a satire upon Isabella, ex-Queen of Spain, who while oc cupying the throne was conspicuous for her passion for those much beneath her in rank. Mr. Simonsen will conduct the orchestra,which has also been strengthened.

CORRESPONDENCE.

gSTWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

ROLLICKING RAMS.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —By giving publicity to the following you will not only be doing myself but many others in the neighbourhood a great service. For eeveral nights (generally after midnight) a lot of rollicking rams (or rowdies, would methinks, be a better name) travel from house to hou9e knocking at doors, and creating a disturbance, and otherwise annoying the inhabitants. I trust that the attention of the police will be called to the above and make some attempt to put a stop to it. I am, &c, SCTFEBEB.

THE POLICE.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab. Sib,—Can you through the medium of your wide spreading journal give me any infor* mation concerning the way that the police of Auckland do their duty ? How is it that we never see any of them in Albert street, where they are so often wanted ? It is a shame. Don't we pay our rents and taxes as well as the people of Queen street, and ought we or not to have the benefit of the police as well aa the people of Queen street ? or are the police told off to guard Queen street only ? Here we are night after night ourselves and little ones aroused out of our sleep by the cries and shouts of one and another of the rowdies; some beating there mothers through drink, others fighting, and next there is a lot of boys that collect at the top of the Durham street steps, and what with, their swearing and noise from about seven p.m. to abouteleven there is no rest or peace for the wicked in Albert street. No longer ago than last night there was a woman holding her husband, the father of her children, for their eldest son, a most dutiful and his mother's own boy, to beat a father, the author of his being. I say again Mr. Editor, where are the police, are they all in Queen street ? Inform me if you can, and you will oblige, your &c, a Resident in Albert stbeet.

[The force is exceedingly limited, and is often censured for not doing impossibilities. "We fully admit the evil under which our correspondent and his neighbours labour ; but the advantage that arises from the small available force being stationed in Queen street is that there may be one central place to which persons may come for assistance if necessity arises. — Ed. E. S.]

DANGER.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —Sergeant Pardy of the Police has lately done good service to the public by prosecuting the City Contraptors for making man traps for her "Majesty's liege subjects. If that zealous officer would extend his operations to the Graf ton road, and lay informations against the " Boa& Board" of that district for not keeping lights during the night in the dangerous cutting they have made in the above-mentioned rbad, he would confer a favor on the residents of that neighbourhood. —Yours, &c, Sudden Death.

LOCAL INDUSTRY.

Me. S. Ooombe3' Tailobing- Department. To say to a man " who's your hatter" is con% sidered by many to be a rude and impertinent remark, bat to ask an acquaintance who might be his tailor is generally construed into a sort of compliment as to the taste of the wearer and tbe cut or fit of the tailor. We have put the question lately to many, and the reply given is becoming to us as household words, "Why Coombes, of Queen street." We now And that this worthy individual, to meet the growing increase of trade in his bespoke department, has taken premises in High street for the pur pose of executing orders for clothing made to measurement. The establishment is a perfect beehive, there being no less than two or three cutters, ten tailors, and twenty tailoresses constantly at work in the premises making up goods t@ order, in addition to a quantity of work put out. Mr. Ooombes therefore finds em ployment for a great many hands, all of which are apparently earning good wages; indeed we are informed that on an average 250 measure ment orders are executed monthly in addition to his extensive trade in ready-made goods at faia emporium in Queen street. With regard to the fabrics used we have had the satisfaction of inspecting his stock of clothe, the most noticeable of which is the Gteelong tweed made from Victorian wool—an article that for durability and quality excels the far-famed West of England cloth. We reoommed all those who wear the breeches to pay a visit to Mr. Ooombes 1 establishment, and judge for themselyes as to the truth of pur remarks.

LETTER FROM ROPATA.

Wje have much pleasure in giving publicity to the following letter from Major Eopata, forwarded to us by him with a request for its insertion in the Evening Star: —

To the Edifcer of the Jtyismo St.au, Auckland, «. m ,. '■ May 10th, 1872. Sir, —This is to inform you of the reason of my coming here. It was to put an end to the troubles of JSTgati porous who are living in fclieie parts; that nto say, at Mataora and at Kennedy's Bay. Ist. I came to insist upon their giving up their adherence to the Hauhau faction, as that is the cause of the destruction of the people. They have now consented to renounce their evil ways in consequence of my request to them, and they have agreed to be seen by the Government. 2. I also came to settle a land,, dispute between Ngatiporou and Ngatitamateraj which has been peaceably arranged. • 3. The feud between Ngatiporou and Mohi Mangakahia and others about the woman has also terminated peaceably. I have been able to settle these and other troubles satisfactorily. The reason of my taking these matters in hand wag through the wishes of the Government, who are my friends, so that I might put an end to all the troubles of my tribe (Ngatiporou), although this portion of my people were living separate from me. If any dispute arises between Ngatiporou and the Europeans, or Ngatiporou and, any other Maori tribe, I am instructed by the Government to put an end to them. lam always obedient to the will of the Government. I have never dis obeyed them. (Signed) Majoe Ropata Wahawaha, Of Ngatiporcu.

[Translation.] Akarana, 10 Mci, 1872. . He whakaatu tenei i te take i haere mai ai ahau ki raro nei Xi te Pehi i nga rarnraru c Ngatiporu c noho ana i tenei wahi, ara, i Mataora i Haratanga hoTri. Te Tuatahi. Mo to ratou Hauhautanga, he whakainatu i taua mahi kino wiiaka mate tangata. Inaianei kua whakamutua rawatia fcaua mahi Eiatan, kua whakarongo hoki ratou ki taku kupn atu kia haere mai kia kitea ratou Etc Kawanatanga. Te tuarua. Ko te raruraru a Ngati yorou ratou ko Ngatimatea ma mo o ratou kaiiiga. Ako tenei raruraru kua muitu ano hoki, kua tukua noatia ho ki raro. Te Tuatoru. Ko te raruru ano a Nga tiporou ratou ko nohi Mangaaahia ma mo ta ratou wahine. Kua oti ano tena te tuku ki ranga kite pai. Ko ruri raruraru katoa kua oti to whakamuta rau, me etatei atre hoki, he kupu mai hoki na oku hoa, na te kawanatanga, kia kaha tomu ahau kite prlei inga raruraru o toku iwi, no reira ka kaha a hau kite korero ki a IsTgatiporou, ahakoa i tetahi wahi atu ratou c uoho aua Ahako he raruraru Xi te Pakeha na Ngatiporou, kite* Maori rauri, ka nera mai a ku hoa, ara, te Kawauatanga, kia tahuri ahau kia Whakamutua a ratou mahi raruraru, whaka rongo torue ahau ki a ratou kupu katoa, kaore ano he kupu ate Kawanatanga kia kapea c au. (Signed) Meiha Ropata "Wahawaha.

EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

Richard Tbotjnce, an elderly man, was indicted for a criminal assault upon Annie Lyons.—The case was one of an extra ordinary character. The prisoner was proprietor of Trounces hotel and coffee house, Tottenham-court-road, and the complainant was a domestic servant, 28 years of age. In the month of December ■he was living in the Servants' Home, Port man-streefc, I?itzroy-3quare, and she was engaged to take a place on the Ist of January. On the 27th of December she went to Leicester to visit her friends, and on her return she was too late to get admission to the Home, and asked a policeman to direct her to a respectable hotel where she could get a bed. He directed her to the priioner's house, and she went there. Her statement of what took place subsequently was that she locked the door of her bed-room, but that it was forced open by the prisoner, and that he then committed the assault complained of, and remained in the room four or five hours. She stated that during that time some one tapped at the door, but that she could not get up. Next day she obtained a warrant against the prisoner, and according to the medical evidence there were slight marks upon her. She admitted that five or six years ago she had given birth to an illegitimate child. —On the uartof the defence, evidence was given with the view of showing that complainant was under the influence of liquor, and that no noise or screaming was heard during the night by persons who were in the next room, and whß only heard some whispering: It was also deposed that the prisoner's wife accused the complainant ©f improper conduct with her husband, and that she replied that he had not touched her. Before leaving the house she laid she was " sorry for the lady (the wife), but she would make him pajr for it."—The jury, after a few moments' hesitation, returned a verdict of "Not guilty."

LAY OF THE SPINSTER.

Tell us not, in idle jingle, " marriage is an empty dream;" for the girl is dead i that's single, and things are not what they seem. Life is real, life is earnest, single blessedness a fib; " Man thou art, to man returneth," has been spoken of the rib. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, is our destined end or way, but to act that each to-morrow finds us nearer marriage-day; Life is long, and youth is fleeting, and our j hearts, though light and gay, still like pleasant drums are beating wedding marches all the day. In the world's broad field of battle, in the bivouac obi VOx» be not like dumb, driven cattle —be \s_., heroine—a wife*! Trust no future, how- *_ e'er pleasant; let the dead past bury its dead; act—act in the living present, hoping for a spouse ahead. Lives of married folks remind us we can live our lives as well, and, departing, leavebehind us such examples as will "tell"—such examples that another, wasting time m idle sport, a forlorn, unmarried brother seeing, shall take heart and court. Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart on triumph set; still contriving, still purauiagi and each one a husband get.

THE EVENING STAB, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1872.

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"pINAL NOTICE. EELINQTJISHING BUSINESS. R. HOBBS Having disposed of the greater part of his Summer Stock of Drapery and Clothing, will now, for a few weeks longer, offer the whole of his Large Stock of Winter Goods, consisting of Winceyo, French Merinoes. Flannels, Blankets, Alloa and Fingering Yarns, Wool Scarfs, and Woollen Hosiery in great variety. WATERPROOF MANTLES And Jackets for Ladies and Girls, of the very newest shapes, at extraordinary low prices. BLACK FRENCH MERINOES And French Thibett Cloths, at very low prices. BLACK COBURGS And Alpaca 3, also under value. A VERY CHEAP LOT Of New Corsets. A SPLENDID STOCK Of Gent's Clothing of every description, far under regular prices JOB LOTS And Remnantii cleared out at nominal prices. WHITE AND GREY CALICOES, Sheetings, Damask and Damask Cloths, Linens, and Furnishing Goods of the best description at clearing-cut prices. THE STOCK Must and will be sold ; and as all kinds of Woollen and Cotton Goods are advancing considerably in England, Goods arriving in Auckland afte this date will be much dearer. ALL THE NEW GOODS, Ex Wild Duck, will be marked-off at prices to ensure a ready sale, R. H. preferring to do this than selling, them by auction. N.8.-A CASE OV Weir's Celebrated Hand-sewing Machines, with all the latest improvements, at reduced prices. A CASE OF Ladies', Children's, and Maids' New and Choice Black Hats at prices at which they will goon selL Also a New and Choice lot of Boys Caps. A LARGE LOT OF Children's and Girls' Black Cloth and Velveteen Jackets for the Season, at Half-price. E. HOBBS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VrVKB QUEBN AND WAKEFIEiD STEINS.



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