SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 5.2?. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 6.17.

ARRIVALS.

Hero, s.s., Lo_ai\ frcm Sydney aid Melbourne. Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from Northern ports. Prairie, bri-*, M?o."arlrne, from Sydrey Onwa-d, schooner, Stewart, from KusseL 1. _ C'lvtle, schooner, Ander.-m. from Wan_arei. Bella Ma-T, barque, Lorn Ho .art Tow.i Excelsior, schooner, from Lytlelton, in the Manakav,

DEPARTURES.

Neva la, p.s., EVihen, for Honolulu. Nppkr. s.s., Benda 1!, for 'Sac South. BeFe, s^.ooner, Lam<"it, for Newer stl°. Dauutless, lc hooner, Mo ITer, for Tauranga. P.ince Rupert, schooner, for BiEsel). Sta _" ey, cchooner, for Newc- stle. S:.ucy Las~, cchooner, Smiih, for Napier.

IMPORTS.

Ter Austral!id, from Lyttelton: 491 sc-.-<i oa;s, 310 bags flour, SO chee.e, 4G sacks and 4 rises bacon, 11 ke_s of butter, con_;_ned to R. Avchur.

Theb '-Prairie from Sydrey ent»r-d lw "ds at ohe Cu.i.iins this morring. Tlie St Ki'da arrived at Wanganvi from the Manukau yesterday, at 7.30 a.m. The schooner Ri-by has beared outwr-ds iom Russe 1!. ____________________

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under For Sydney and the Australian Colonies, per Wonga Wo'oga, immediately after the arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu. For Napier and Southern provinces, per s.s. Nebraska six hours after her arrival from Honolulu. For Thames, t_-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Fiji Islands, per Nukulau; to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Tairaa, per Maud; to-morrow, at 3 p.m. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1872.

* — For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the f ature in the distance, And the good that we can do."

We cordially believe in the stringent regulation of the liquor traffic; and equally do we believe in the propriety of the Licensing Bench using its dis cretionary power in restricting the in crease of public-houses. But there are two ways of doing this. The right way will have with it the good wishes of all the well disposed, the wrong way will excite a prejudice amounting to an indignation that will tell against the cause of temperance. From several sincere friends of temperance, and members of the U.K. A., we have heard strong complaint respecting the action of the Licensing Bench at the last sitting, and specially with refer ence to the case of those whose hotel licenses have been refused on the grounds of single offences against the the Act. "We are neither the apologists nor defenders of those who sell intoxi cating drinks on Sunday; but if net the apologists we do admit a desire to be defenders of those whose real offence appears to have been not selling drink, but allowing themselves

to be caught in the act. Houses | otherwise as decently conducted as any others in the city have had their licenses refused, and the grounds alleged are that their owners have been guilty of a breach of the Act iv having each on a single occasion sold drink on Sunday. Does? the bench suppose or try to make believe that it has refused a license to every house that sells drink on a Sunday ? Was there any one there that does not kuow that with the ex ception of half a dozen houses all the bars in Auckland do a roaring trade on Sunday ? It is very well known to every one in the city that Sunday trading is the rule, and that closing the bar is the very rare exception. The bench does net officially knows this, but it knows it neverthe less ; and though its knowledge may not be of that character that would warrant the bench in refusing a license to almost every hotel in Auckland, it should certainly be sufficient to prevent the bench from unfairly treating those who only differ from the others in having been tripped up in the Act. If the ruin of these two or three houses would have any effect in stopping the rattling of glasses in bar parlours on Sunday then there would be reason in sacrificing them to the public good. But every one knows that it will have no such effect, and that it will require something far more than this to stop tbe whirr of Sunday business that can be heardthrough closed shutters and barred doors. By every possible means the houses that are distinguished as the resort of improper characters, or that are known to be the fountains of habitual drunkenness should be sup pressed by tbe vigorous action of tbe bench, but really in a case in which almost all the hotels equally offend, the singling out of one or two for ruin, on no distinctive principles, is as unfair as it is cruel. We have every confi dence that the decision in this case will not be like tbe laws of the Medes and Persians, and that until the Per missive principle is brought thoroughly to bear on the traffic the action of the law will not be capricious.

The contract held by Messrs. Jagger and Parker for the formation of Wellesley street to Fueman's biy has at length been com pleted with the excoption of a little " trim ming," and it is to be hoped that the City Board will lose no time in having at once laid down on the pathways a good coating of scoria, as at present the clayish nature of the soil renders traffic over it by pedestrians almost an impossibility after a shower of rain. This work, without doubt, is one of the most serrice-ble and necessary that has bc3n un dertaken by the City Board, as it affo -ds a means of direct communication with one of our most important suburbs, and opens up what will doubtless prove the chief highway of tralle to the Bay. Not only is the gradient of Wellesley street west considerably less than that of the old route (Victoria street), but a considerable saving in distance is effected, two very important items. Before, however, much traffic can take place the road will have to be macadamised to render it available during the winter months, a work which should be atoncetakea in hand.

There ivas a very good attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday night, when the drama of "The Knave of Hearts" was produced and very creditably perfo.med. This evening Mr. and Madame Simonsen will make their debut at this theatre. We under stand that Mr. R. A. R. Owen's service 8 have been retained as a pianist, and that Madame M. Moller will also appear. To all lovers of music a great treat is in store. The performance will commence with the comedy " Valet de Sham," to be followed by Madame Simonsen, prima donna, and Mr. Martin Simonsen, the great violinist, in their elegant operatic and instrumental solos, assisted by Mr. Owen, pianist, and Madame Moller in her grand vocal and instrumental concert, to con clude with a drama entitled " The Female Bluebeard." No one should miss the oppor tunity of hearing these great artistes.

To-morrow some good sport may be expected at the Albert barracks judging from the entries that have been made for the various races. The fact that St. George's day will ha set apart as a holiday by tho banks and a large number of places of business will be sufficient to draw a crowd to the bar_acks to see the different events, the most noticeable of which will be Frank Barry's perilous ascent and per formances on the tight rope at an immense height, together with Mddlo. Victoire. An evening gala will also take place with rope ascent amidst a grand display of fireworks. A large room will also be set apart for dancing the ; services of an efficient brass band has been retained, and an able and proficient M. C. engaged, so that those who are fond of a good dance may be well gratified to-morrow evening.

A meeting of the Whau brickmakers wa held on Saturday afternoon at the office of Mr. Rodgers, solicitor, High street. Present: — Messrs. Malan, Archibald, Minay, J. and D. Hepburn ; Mr. Malan occupied the chair. The object of the meeting was to fix a standard price for bricks. This wa3 agreed to at forty shillings per thousand at the kiln, or fifty shillings delivered at the Wharf. The price is believed to be cheap.r thin in any other part of the colony. It was stated at the meeting that Brogden and Sons had not applied to the brickmakers for a quotation, but had made application to jobbers and middle men, from whom they had obtained inaccurate information. It was agr:ed to hold periodical meetings and regulate the price of bricks according to the cost of manufacture.

An application was made before the Chief Justice in chambers on Saturday by Mrs. White, through her attorney, the respondent in the divorce case of White v. White and Benrett, for further time to plead. The appplication was granted, and the trial is postponed until Friday next.

A case at the Police Court exhibited a very over-zealous act of one of our city constables. A young man was urgently pressing a friend in the middle of Queen street on Saturday even ing to adjourn to a neighbouring public house to imbibe when a constable, mistaking his motive, ruthlessly apprehended him for in tending to provoke a breach of the peace. Sergeant Pardy, however, learning the circum stances withdrew tho charge, and the young fellow was discharged. He had previously beea liberated on bail, and had engaged pro fessional services, thus being put to expense and annoyance through an apparently un warrantable interference with the liberty of the subject.

The police have been fortunate in apprehend^ jnga would-be absconder by the Nevada. From information received Detective Jeffrey was on tho look oat on Saturday evening, and succeeded in caging bis bird just as he was about to take his departure to the vessel that was to convey him to the land of liberty, a„d safely conveyed him to the lock«up. He was charged this morning at the Police Court with obtaining money under false pretences, and it was intimated that there would be other charges of a similar nature. A remand was accordingly granted to enable the police to obtain the necessary evidence. We understand that the young gentleman's operations have been in fraudulent scrip transactions.

We desire to keep our readers in remem brance that Willie Steele will to-morrow evening give his inimitable concert at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Associ ation. This cannot be regarded as a rival in any sense to the other musical treats provided during the week. It stands unique; the kindness and considerate aud even merciful feelings of the people of Auckland being appealed to rather than the aesthetic. The following have kindly undertaken to sell tickets for Willie ; and those willing to do a genuine kindness are invited to call and purchase : —-Messrs. Clarke and Sons, Rattray, Canning, Niccol, Barnett and Levy, Robertson (Queen's Ferry hotel), Wayte, Combe?, Vaile, Cosgrave, Upton and Co., Glanvillo and Ellyett, Loggie, P. Darby, Montague, and Dickey Brothers, besides tho publishing offices of the Cross, Herald, and Star.

The return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, April 20, 1872 :—Remained last return, G9 ; admitted since, 9 ; discharged, 3 ; died 2 ; remaining, 73 ; males, 6_ ; females, 9; Arrangement of cases:—Fever, convalescent, 1 ; cancer 2 ; scrofula, 2 ; syphilis, 3 ; phthisis, S; rheumatism, 13 ; ne. ralgia, 1; paralysis, 5 ; epilepsy, 2 ; bronchitis, 3 ; pleurisy, 1 ; pneumonia, 2 ; heart disease, 1 ; aneurism, 1 ; amaurosis, 1 ; deafness, 1; diarrhoea, 1; fistula, 2 ; abscess and ulcer, 6 ; cutaneous, 1 ; wounds and contusions, 7; caries and necrosis, 5 ; f.acture, 2 ; prostrate disease, 1 ; debility, 1. Two men died, ono on the 14th of heart disease, and the other on tho 18th of phthisis. Number of children vaccinated during the week, 20.

The slight error in our Saturday's issue in overlooking the fact of Captaiu Macpherson hav° _g recently passed over his parliamentary responsibilities into the hands of his brother-in arms, Major Jackson, does not affect the main question. They belong to the same family that appear to have found a paradise in New Zealand, and we have no doubt an esprit de corps will enable the gallant and urbane militia officer who has won this position during his short parliamentaiy career to maintain through the present M.H.R. the position of small military despot in tho Waikato.

A sad and fatal accident took place at Russell, on the 15th instant, to a young gentle man, 15 years of age, named Edward Michael Hutton, wbi'st out duck shooting. It appears that his gun went off accidentally and shot him in the breast, and he died from the effects of the wound almost instantly. The deceased was the son of tho Rev. T. B. Hutton, now in England, and a grandson of the late Yen. Archdeacon Henry Williams, Pakuraka.

We are requested by Inspector Goldie to state that there is at present no contractor to the City Council for the removal of night-soil, and that any person so representing himself has no authority for so doing. And we are further requested to state that if any person represents himself as authorised by Mr. Goldie for the performance of any such work he is not to be accepted as authorised without Mr. Goldio's written authority.

As we anticipated we now leara that it was not considered by the Provincial Government that sufficient irregularities in tho conduct of the Manukau Pilot Seryice had been proved against. Captain Wing to warrant his dis missal. But we believe he has got a sufficient " scare " to make him more cautious for the future. We have to request that all persons favor ing us with correspondence will cut down their letters to the shortest limits possible. We have not spece for long letters even on subjects of the greatest possible public interest. We find that every one thinks that his letter is one ofthis class, and we fear that we shall be obliged to make an inflexible rule that every letter ex ceeding a certain number of linos will be rejected. Short, crisp, telling letters wo greatly like, tut we have beside us a great bundle of long communications on which we look with horror. We trust this hint will be sufficient, and that all letters that the writers think can not be condensed without impairing their force may be taken to our morning contemporaries. Complaints have been made to us of the reck less manner in which passengers are allowed to land from the Golden Crown of an evening without due caution being taken that the landing stage is secure. Last week it fell down on two occasions, on one of which a large and valuable dog was precipitated into the water, and it was only rescued by lowering one of the steamers boats It is time those iv authority began to see that due caution is exercised before any more seri.us mishap occurs. The time for the closing of tenders called by Messrs. W. 0. Harrison & Co for the ereotion of a building at Coromandel has been ex tended tp Friday next, April 26, at noon.

Notice is given in to-day's Gazette of a sitting of the Native Lands Court to be held at Hokianga on the 3rd June next, at which a claim of Timoti Puli'pi will be heard relating to a block of land situated at Kaitaia, ; and lately belonging to Huitara deceased. The first concert of the Onehunga Choral Society will take place to-morrow evening at the lus.itute. The performance will consist of selections from the Messiah, miscellaneous glees, choruses, &c. The Pride of "vv yndyarton claim has been registered as a company, and Mr. Henry Wright, a gentleman of "Victorian experience, has been appointed manager. A Bchool i 9 to be opened at Coromandel this week for the instruction of the children of miners. The regular monthly meeting of Lodge St. Andrew, No. 418, 8.C., will be held at the Star hotel this evening. A grand concert will bo given afc the City Hall on Wednesday next by the Auckland Ethiopian Trou^i. The Hon. Julius Vogel returned from Australia by tho Hero yesterday morning. To-morrow his Honor the District Court Judge will sit at 10.30, to determine schodule s of contributories. Mr. Thomas Forgham has been gacetted as auditor for the North Shore Highway District in the room of Mr. J. i. C. Petloy, deceased. Tbe by-law of the City Council to repair pavements is gazetted. The dissolution of partnership between Edward Perkins and John Griffiths, of tho Occidental, is gazetted. Several notices of registration appears in to-day's Provincial Gazette relating to gold mining companies at Coromande).

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY

Beforo Thomas Beckham, Esq., District Court Judge. The usual forl-Hghtly sitting of the District Court was hoiden at 10.30 this morning. The list was not a heavy one, orly four defended causes being set downfor hearing ; and about seven undefended actions. SAMUEL STEVENSON V. WIEEMU WATENE TATJTAUr. Mr. Hesketh for plaintiff; Mr. Sheeb.n for defendant. This was a claim on the part of plaintiff for £100 damages, and at last sitting it occupied a large portion of the time of the Court. To-day judgment was given for plaintiff for £34, with interest. Mr. Hesketh informed tho Court that on each side it had been agreed that should judgment be in'favour of the suit the amount should be for £80. After considerable argument, or rather^ ex planation, the judgment and costs were fixed according to arrangement. EYAN, B^LT., A>'D CO. V. H_h_. BUSH. Claim £32 13?., goods. Mr. W. H. Kissling for plaintiff. Judgment passed for the balance remaining unpaid—£27 13s.—with costs, £5 9*. F. M. P. BEOOKFIELD V. J. H. HOENE AND H. M. JEBYIS. Mr. W. H. Kissling for plaintiff. Judgment was given for the amount claimed, £29 ss. 6d., as per bill of particulars. No defence was put in. SAMUEL CAMM.C* V. OEOEOE CONNOLLY. Damages, £ICO. On behalf of defendant Mr. Hesketh applied for an adjournment. This was opposed by Mr. MacCormick (counsel for pluintiff) unless full costs were paid by the parties seeking time. Reasons were assigned for this demand. Uutimately it was agreed to allow the aDplication, Mr. Hesketh guaranteeing that if there was the slightest doubt of the defen« dant's ability to meet tho demands of plaintiff should judgment go against him immediate execution _':orld be granted. Adjourned fourteen days. WM. HVDES V. EONALD THOMAS OCNN. Claim for £50 damage?. This case Was adjourned till next Court day. MATTHEW HENDEESON V THOMAS MAC PAELANE. Claim £100, services. Mr. Rees for plaintiff; Mr. Beveridge for defendant. It was arranged botween counsel, and the Court allowed it, that this action should stand adjourned till next sitting, each side to pay half the costs. Ad.touened foe One Month. Joseph Masefield v. George Daere (claim, £103, for damages), was adjourned till the fourth Monday in May, at the instance of Mr. MacCormick. Jurors who had been summoned were dismissed. Mr. J. B. Russell understood that the case would be settled out of Court, and had so informed the jurors before the opening of the proceedings. CHAELES MOLf.EB V. JEEEMTAH CASEY AND OTHEEI. Claim £36 os. Mr. Hesketh for plaintiff j for the defence, Mr. Rees and Mr. J. B. Russell. The ease against the Regatta Committee was resumed, having been adjourned from last sitting. To-day the case for the plaintiff was concluded,and thatfor tho defence commenced. Only one witness was called.John Waymouth, sen.; then both Mr. Russell and Mr. Rees iv able speeches addressed the Court on the whole case for the defence. His Honor reserved judgment. (Left sitting.)

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before J. Holt, Esq., J.P. DRUNKENNESS. Five persons were fined for drunkenness. VAGRINCV. Henry Evan was charged with a breach of the Vagrancy Act by behaving himself in Queen street with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. Mr. Brock defended. <_*' The charge not being pressed, the ca.e was dismissed. Thomas Stapl .ton, for a similar charge of a more aggravated nature, was fined 40s. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment with hard labor. CHARGE OE OBTAINING HONEY TJND-IR EAT.SE PRETENCES. (George Prince was charged with obtaining the sum of £15 from John Mowbray under false pretences on the 16th instant. Sergeant Pardy informed the Court that the prisoner had been apprehended while attempt ing to abscond by the Nevada. A remand was required to obtain necessary evidence from Coromandel. There were other charges against him him of a, similar nature. Remanded until Monday next. BAD HOCSB. Selina Miller and Robert Sargent wero charged with b&cg occupiers of a house in '

Barrack Btreet which is frequented by persons who have no visible lawful means of support.

The case was adjouimed at the request of defendants, to enable them to procure legal assistance. I Before His Worship the Mayor and J. Holt, Esquire. STAMP DUTY EVASION. Andrew Scott was summoned for a breach of the Stamp Act, and evading the stamp duty by omitting to sign a receipt on the 6th December last on a paper duly stamp'd. Mr Brookfield appeared for the Collector of Stamp Duties. Mr James Russell defended, and applied for an adjournment in consequence of the sum mons having only been served late on Satur day afternoon. Adjourned accordingly until Monday next. This concluded the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

SPECIAL TO THE STAR.

(from our own correspondent.)

Assault Case.

George Stephenson Crushing.

Moanatairis Rising.

Lima Aground

Grahamstown,

22nd April, 3 p.m

Eobert Bruce has been fined £5 and costs, or four months' imprisonment, for assaulting two policemen in tbe dis charge of their duty.

The crushing of the George Stephenson has resulted in 158 ounces amalgam lodged to-day.

The Pukehinau case is progressing Market brisk. Moanatairis rising, Nonpareils enquired for.

Tlie Luna with the Governor and Mr. McLean on board stuck on the mud on the Ohinemuri River return ing. Expected to get off to-day,

WELLINGTON.

Saturday. A public meeting has been called to arrauge for the fnext Inter-provincial Boat Race, to be held here. The Superintendent will take the chair.

The Evening TPost charges Colonel Harington with arbitrary and offensive conduct towards the representatives at tbe recent Christ-church meeting.

WANGANUI.

Saturday. Michael Madden attempted suicide by jumping off tho bridge. He fell in shallow water, severely injuring his back.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. M. LENNOX'S EEPOET,

The sharemaket is active. My sales com prise—Caledonians, £18, ex div ; Alburnias, £4 55.; Tokatea, £3 17s. 6d. ; Moanatairi, £5 4s ; John T?ull, 8.. ; Ruby, Bs.; Cure, 30s. ; Nonpareils, £4. Closing sellers —Caledonian, £18 ; Moanatairis, £5 2s. fid. ; Cures, 295. fid. ; dago, £255. Buyers—Caledonian, £17 10s ; Thames, £5 ; Pacific, 6s. 6d.

ARRIVAL OF THE "HERO."

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELE GRAMS.

MELBOURNE

April 13

A brutal outrage has been committed near Avoca. A young German attempted to murder a girl because she refused his addresses. He was only captured after nearly murdering three men. Nicholas, who is charged with the Parramatta River murders, was married here some time back to a lady residing at Emerald Hill. He afterwards deserted her; She recognised his portrait.

News from Maryborough has been received stating that a wealthy farmer gave a girl £3000 to murder his illegiti mate child or to procure abortion.

April 15. A new South Pacific Steam Navigation Company has been launched, with the object of buying MeMeckan's steamers, to establish them into the Pacific service.

Scofct declares that the evidence given at tho trial of Bauhn, the bank clerk, for tho Egerton bank robbery, is false. Some curious revelations are expected in the

case

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

ONEHUNGA RIFLE VOLUNTEERS

The following promotions in this corps have taken place since Ist April:—Sergeant W. H. Bates to be Color-Sergeant, vice Murdoch, resigned, in consequence of removal to Tapu; Sergeant Heenan to be senior Sergeant; Corporal M. Foley to be junior Sergeant; Corporal John MacMabon to be Lance-Ser geant. Two Corporals will be elected at the annual meeting.— [_Oion correspondent."]

We take the following from the Wellington Post: —The value of Colonel Harrington's services as Inspector of Volunteers, and the necessity for either him or his office, are questions upon which most men who pay any attention to the matter are fully agreed. But be he useful or not when performing his duties impartially, should he show gross partiality, and favor one man or one set of men above others, he immediately becomes an officer to be got rid of at any sacrifice. In the Canterbury Press writers have plainly charged Colonel Harrington with showing ! partiality for the southern representatives at the colonial meeting, and this charge Mr. T. D. Cummins, the winner of the Cavalry : : Champion Belt, reiterates. He concludes his letter of accusation by saying that the sooner the General Government can find a more honourable and impartial man to look after ' i the interests of volunteers than Colonel I Harrington the better. After such plain i speaking the sooner the Government in- I stilutes a strict enquiry into Colonel Harring- 1 ton's conduct the better it will be for al) i parties concerned, (

ARRIVAL OF THE BELLA MARY.

The Bella Mary, birque, Captain McArthur, arrived in harbor th:s afternoon from Hobart Town, which port she left on 10th inst., at 6.30 p.m., experienced fresh fc.W. winds, passed Three Kings on the 20th inst., down coast light N.W. and N.E. winds. The quickest passage on record, having been only 32 days from Auckland, 9 of which was passed in port. Passengers —Cabin: Messrs. S. Hales. A. Johnson, J. Gr. Hale, and stesrage Mr. Hart. Caego :—2O bales hops, Henderson and Macfarlane; 24 cases fruit, Salter; 27 eases jam, Salter ; 27 cases jam, order ; 30 cases fruit, order; 21 cases apples, order; 47 do, Thos. Lowe ; 1 case apples. Clarke; 2 cases, Dyer ; 9 bales hops, H. Meyers ; 97 cases apples, 64 cases apples, 39 bags potatoes, 40 cases fruit, 20 do, 2 crates trees, 1 case apple?, 2do jam, H. Lipscombe; 520 cases jam, G. W. Binney; 9 bags seed, 1 case curry, 8 baos onions, 5 bags seed potatoes, 6 cashes fruit, H. Lipscombe; 237 do, 50 packets fruit, Cruickshank, Smart and Co. ; 174 cases fruit, 31. cases ditto, 160 cases onions, 31 cas.s fruit, McArthur; 4 bags potatoes, Dennett; 6 sacks seed, 34 cases fruit, McArthur; 1. case ditto, Brownell; 1 ditto, ditto, Clarke; 1 ditto, Bank of New Zealand; 1 ditto, ditto, C. W. Hall; li cases seed, Hibblewhit-3; 58 bags onions, 14 do potatoes, 7 sacks seed, 20 cases fruit, H. Lipscombe; 2 sacks seed, 1 small bag, Cinney; [50 cases, order ; 228 cases fruit, order; 413 cases, 1 _ case fruit, 8 kegs ale, Arthur and Son; 126 cases, fruit, McArthur ; 110 cases, jam, 100 small ditto ditto, 680 case? fruit, 80 half-caces ditto, 82 bags onions, 37 cases ditto, Meyers ; 2 sacks seed, 5 bags potatoes, 2 cases jam, 21 ditto fruit, H. Lipscombe. —Stone Brothers, agents.

THE WINTER CONCERT.

As will be seen from another column Mr. and Madame "Winter's concert fixed for this even ing is at the last moment unavoidably post poned owing to an accident to the ceiling of the City Hall. This will be a great disappoint ment, but a few days will suffi.e to set all things right, when the concert will be given with, we have no doubt, the utmost eclat.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

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OGILVIE V. CAMPBELL.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab,

Sia, —As you have in your local paragraph given the substance of what took place between my solicitor and the Resident Magistrate yesterday in the Court, I ask your space for the following facts and statement: — In 1869 1 was in co-partnership with Mr. John Ogilvie (the present plaintiff) in business in Auckland, during which time heavy losses were made, and Mr. Cgilvie retired from the firm, assigning to me by deed on the 24th January, 1870, the whole of the partnership estate, and by the same deed I covenanted to pay all claims upon the co-partnership. A portion of the estate consisted of mining shares, and as the companies only recognised transfers on the approved form Mr. Ogilvie transferred to me the shares in the Mclsaacs' Gold Mining Company, the subject of this action. This transfer was never stamped and wa3 never registered. Some calls were due by the partnership, aud I gave th« manager of the company a promissory note for the amount in my own name, and went to Australia to arrange for carrying on my business. I re» turned in about a month, and found that I could not carry out my contract with Ogihie, or pay the creditors of the firm. Mr. Ogilvie aud myself then arranged with our creditors for an assignment, and on the 28th March, two months after the transfer to me from Ogilvie, we assigned our joint and separate estates to trustees, the whole of our creditors releasing us, and Mr Ogilvie and myself releasing each other in the following words : —"And the said Hugh Campbell end John Ogilvie hereby mutually remise, releas., and for ever discharge the one the other of them of and from all cause or causes of action, or suit, specialties, costs, contracts, claims and de mands what, .ever which they have or had or which they may have the one against the other of them, for upon or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing to the day of thedate of thisdeed." On the 11th July, 1870, the M.cl.aacs' Gold Mining Company was placed in liquidation, and Mr. Ogilvie being still on the Register tad notice of the claim, but never informed me. And on 11th January, 1871, he wes fixed as a contributor in respect of our joint shares, and some we held jointly with Mr. Macready. Mr. Ogilvie admitted upon oath that he had never informed me of my liability until the official agent threatened him with an execution.

My solicitor informed me I was not legally liable on several grounds, principally the re? lease and the fact that the transfer of the scrip wa3 not Btamped. Notwithstanding this I offered as an equitable arrangement t_ pay .35, half the amount claimed _y Mr. Ogilvie, which offer was repeated on the day of trial.

My solicitor urged on. the magistrate that he could have no evidence of transfer when once it was brought to his knowledge that it was not stamped, until the stamp duty was paid, and supposing that were done the release exonerated me. I challenge denial or refutation of the foregoing, and ask the public to say wherein consist tbe want of "honour, honesty, or morality" on my p_rt. If to be unfortunate is to be dishonorable, dishonest, and immoral then I adtrit it, but not other* wise.

I cannot conceive why the Resident Magi strate should go out of his way to make the charge he has, merely because my solicitor in the discharge of his duty civilly asks his permission to take the opinion of the Chief Justice on the law laid down by him.

I have been thus careful in giving the par ticulars, as the matter haa become so public, and tho charge is so grave, and the judiciel character of him who makes it prevents me from obtaining any redress from him ; but, on public grounds, it is cause for regret that one occupying his position should make use of expressions calculated to injure the reputation of a private individual.

I am, <te., Hugh Campbell,

THE LICENSING BENCH.

To the Editor of the Evening- Star. Sib, —In your leader of Friday, or at least in the place of your leader, I noticed a letter signed "Teetotaller." Now, sir, I only wish to draw your kind attention to the case of the poor widow at Newton who lost her license at the last meeting of the justices, who on that occasion were commanded by the gentle men of the TJ.K.A. to take the bread out the mouths of the poor widow and her orphans ; and for what crime, just because a servant in the absence of the widow tvho was at church, supplied a low scoundrel with a glass of spirits, for which this poor lone woman was fined £10 and costs. Is it right or just that any Bench of magistrate, at the prompting of a lot of fanatics should cooly and deliberately

deprive a poor and helpless widow of the means of providing her orphans with bread.

In passing I must say that our worthy In spector of Police is about the only outspoken man among the crowd who composed the late Bench. He did his duty in a manly and upright way, for which I say Cod bless him. In conclusion I must t.ll you that I am a member of the U.K.A., and an annual sub .-jriber to its funds, but in consequence of the outrageous hypo..isy carried on by some of my brother U.K. _.. men I am determined to with draw from a society tha'; would stoop ct l_f_7 as to inju-e a poor widow and deprive ton t) children of their dc.rly bread. lam a teetotallu a for many years. lam so not like many of the U.K. A. men, who I am aware are composed nf old and inveterate drunkp-xW. I used to take my glass-and let it alone, and I still l:ke to sre a m._ take his glass, that is if he can take it without abusing it. Trusting, sir, that you wi'l tt.se your manly voice in behalf of the poor widow.

I am, &c, A Wrcow 's Soy Myself

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1872.

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■pi NAL NOTICE. RELINQUISHING 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 Winceys, 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 MERINOEB And French Thibett Cloths, at very low prices. BLACK COBTJRGS And Alpacas, 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 Remnants cleared out at nominal prices. WHITE AND GREY CALICOES, Sheetings, Damask and Damask Cloths, Linens, and Furnishing Goods of the best description at clearing-out prices. THE STOCK Must and will be sold ; and as all kinds of AVoo^en and Cotton Goods are advancing cons'de-ably in England, Goods arriving in Auckland after this date will be much dearer. ALL THE NEW GOODS, Ex AVild Duck, will be nuv-ked-ofF at prices to ensure a ready sale, R. H. preferring to do this than selling them by auction.; N.B.—A CASE OF 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 soon 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-pilca. R. HOBBS, HOLESALE AND RETA IL , I Upper Queen and Wakefield stbeets. QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. The mmense success attending the introduction of this new local industry will alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the large demand, and has in consequence made extensive alteraUo-is and additions to his Factory, so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. No one who values health and app3tite should be without a supply of this really health-restoring and agreeable condiment. Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and per. Auckland, 10th February, 1872. ___ T CATER (late Crombie's) ROYAL O • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the pubic generally that he has purchased the P_.otograT,b-'c Business so long carried on by Mr. Cromb'e ; and having secured the services of M.. C.'s late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civiUty and attention, as well as flrst-cla.3 and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satis faction. J. C. begs to announce that his arrangement j for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, ex Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &c. ; also, New Hats.—S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S TTTHOLESLE PRICES CURRENT: Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown Brand," per ton of 2,0001bs 16 0 0 Adelaide, per ton of 2,0001bs 16 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton 14 0 0 Seconds, per ton 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 6 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201b 0 10 Oats, per bushel 0 3 6 Auckland, January 9, 1872



piTY HALLJ POSTPONEMENT OP MR. WINTER'S CONCERT. We publish (by raquest) the following cor respondence : — Vulcan Lane, Auckland, 22nd April, 1872. Me. T. W. Winteb. Dear Sir, —Herewith I enclose you the copy of a letter which I have just received from the architect who conducted the altera tions lately made in the City Hall, and from which you w'l observe that it wi'l be impos sible for you to have the use of the hall this evening. I greatly regret that it is so, but it would not be safe for tne public. I am, &c, dear sir, Yours fru Iy, w. j. cawkwell. [copy.] 21st April, 1872. Dear Sir, —I regret an accident has occurred to the ceiling of the City HaU. Until the ceiling can be repaired it will be unsafe to open the Hall to the public. I hope in a few days to have all right again, and much regret the Concert to-night must be put off. Believe me, faithfully yours, (Signed) Edwaed Mahonbt, Architect. W. J. Cawewell, Esq. WANTED, a First-class Cook,—Apply at the G\Beyhoo_,"d Hotel. WANTED, two good Servants; one as General Servant, the other to take charge of the Nursery ; good wages will b_ given to experienced Servant; references required. —Apply to Mrs. W. L. Ebbs, North Head, North Shore. PRIVATE BOARD and RESIDENCE can be obtained two doors below the Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson street. LOST, a Bunch of Coins.—A liberal reward if left at the Heeald Office. JL © >fc LODGE ST. ANDREWS, No. 418, S.O THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the abova Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert street, This (Monday) Evening, at 7.30 o'clock. By order of the R.W.M. JOHN MARSHAL!., Secretary. MR. TTNDALL wishes to call the atten tion of patients who have worn Artificial Teeth, and have received no comfort from them, to the fact that he will remodel the cases of other Dentists at a 1 rifling: ex pense, and will guarantee perfect comfort, mastication, and durability. Note address- Mr. Txndall (Surgeon Dentist), top of Shortland Btreet. WHO WANT THEIR CttETAINS RE-DRESSED IN THE MOST EXCELLENT STYLE? SEND them to Mrs. E. Dot. gas, of Hobson's Park, Parcel., who, with her Notingham Patent Lace Dressing Machine, Re-dresses all kinds of Lace and Muslin, Bed and Window Curtains, in a manner to make them appear like new. All Curt-fas must be sent clean, but not starched ; and may be left with MrHardwicke, Grocer, top of Short-land sireet, and with Mrs Ferguson, corne:-of Chapel and Victoria street. Prices : Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair. J. HARRIS, CAVENDISH HOUSE, Queen Steeet, WISHES to direct attention to the Large aDd Vavied Stock of Sewinj Machines at present on hand, and to the cheapness of the same; and the Sewing Machine D.parfcm.iit be.:r_3ivider the dirsc lion of Mr Featon par ties canraly upon all Mp.hines cent out being in p.i.ect working order, and kep bin repair twelve months fres of c_ar_e. La Sfenceuse Lock-siit.h and s.:.nd. The Germania Lock-stitch at £515. Hand S swing Machines, with or without stands, from .__. Mashine Needles of every maker ; Machine CoOton, Oil, Silk, etc: Sewing- Machines Cleaned and Repateed on the Pp^__i.rs. Please note th. addre.s— J. HARRIS, Stationer, Bookse 1!.., and Tobacwnist, Importer of Toys, Fancy Goods, et_, Cavendish Houm, Queen and Shortland .j.eeis; (Bsi.blishsi 1859:) SPECIAL SALE OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATE, G-LASS AND EARTHENWARE GOODS, AND GENERAL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. 10 TO 25 PER CENT. REDUCTION- FO3 CASH ONLY. 7i <7, pHE Balance of St.ck will bs Soot bT ; Auction without EE.rEVE, commencing ON THE 30th INSTANT, MESSRS; TONES & 00. NEWMAN & EWEN, 132, QUEEN STREET.