SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 0.18 HIGH WATER: This evening, 10.39

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Lady Bowen, at eleven o'clock

ARRIVALS.

bea Gull, schooner, Oakes, from Russell. Golden Isle, schooner, Matzen, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Keera; s.s., Andrew, for Southern ports Southern Cross, s.s , Sellars, forTauranga Star Of the South, s.s., Holmes, for Napier Merlin, schooner1, for Levuka

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Kftipara: Prince Alfred and Energy, schooners, to-day . For Wanganui and Wellington : Wanganui, S.S., to-morrow For Whitianga, Mercury Bay, and Tauranga: Southern Cross, s.s., Saturday For Chatham Islands: Ocean Wave, schooner, to day For San Francisco : Nevada, mail steamer, 31st instant For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, 7th prox. ;

City of Auckland, ship, in November For New York :Coronilla, barque, early For Sydney and Melbourne: Wonga" Wonga, s.s., 2nd November For Tahiti: Amelie, schooner, to-day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Robert Henderson, ship, from London. Sailed 23rd .lime €H«nlmntley, ship, from London. Sailed 7th July Queen Bee, ship, from London. Sailed, 20th July Gladiatenr, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed sth August Helen Denny, ship, from Greenock. Sailed 3rd Aug, Morham Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 22nd

August Polar Star, ship, from New York. Sailed 10th July July Prosperity, schooner, from Melbourne; Bella' Mary, barque, from Hobart Town "Wonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Novelty, barque, from Sydney Ayr, barque, from the Mauritius Coronilla, barque, from Newcastle Joliba, barque, from Lyttelton. t Sailed 12th October Onward, schooner, from Lyttelton

At a Weyniouth regatta lately, an event occurred which has, perhaps, never been known in connection with yacht ■'. racing. Some of the crack racing craft of the day competed, amongst which were Mr Ashbury's cutter, lona, 63 tons, and Major Swing's cutter, Norman, 40 tons. A splendid race ensued between these craft over a 45 mile course, which resulted in a dead heat after time was allowed for Norman's tonnage. It is expected .that the owners of the.yachts will divide' the stakes of £60.' .

The schooner Sea Gull arrived this morning from Russell with 165 tons coal, J. S. Macfarlane and Co. ; also the following original cai-go from Fiji : 11 tins oil, 1 cask, do, 10 empty casks, 1 box shell, I do, gum, Robertson. She has reported at the Customs.

The jSchponer Golden Isle arrived this morning from Russell with a cargo of coal. .The !sch6oner Prince Alfred has cleared outwards for Kaipara, in ballast. She will leave this afternoon. •

The schooner Ocean "Wave has cleared out wards for Chatham Islands with the following cargo :^4- bags ilour, 12 mats aiigar, 15 pkgs merchandise, 2 cases geneva, 1 cask teer, 2 kegs ruin, 1 case brandy, 1 keg vinegar, 1 cask earthenware, .Cruickshank and Co. ;: 10 sacks salt, Macfarlane ; 3 bales leather, B. Gittqs ; 12 pkgs groceries, Brown, Campbell and Co. ; 3 parcels ditto, John Reed; 20 empty casks, Fisher and Co. ; 1 case drapery, A. Clark and Sons ; 100 Hobart. Town rails, 65 pieces timber, G. Hbldship ; 2 bags salt, 4 cases groceries, 10 pkgs ditto, J. C. Morrin; 6 barrels gun powder, 2,000 caps, 2Slbs. shot, 350 cart ridges, Morgan ; and one passenger—Mr W. Hood.—Cruickshank and Co., agent. She leaves this evening. ■

COMMERCIAL.

Mr It. Arthur's sale of land and house property yesterday was largely attended, and competition was brisk. The first property brought forward was that of Mr F. A. Gilfillan's, at the corner of Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, in 31 allotments. Twenty five of these were sold" to the City Council for the sum of 1,400 Z. The remaining six were made into three allotments, with a frontage to Kyber Pass of 148 ft., wifh a depth of about 197 ft. One only of these was sold at 31. per foot. Newton Road, allotments Nos. 13, 15. and 16, subdivision of allotment No. sof section No. 7, having a frontage to Newton Road oif 100' links, and Randolph-street 50 links, together with three cottages erected thereon, said for 215/. Newton Road, allot ment No. 17, subdivision of allotment No. 5 of section No. 7, having a frontage of 33ft. by a depth of 95ft., with a five-roomed cottage, brought 1551. Newton Road, an allotment adjoining the above, brought 501. Randolph-street, allotment No. 11, at the back of the properties in Newton Road, having a frontage of 33ft. by a depth, of 95ft., brought 91?. 320 acres oit land at Wainui, an allotment in Coromandel township and Drury, sold for SOI. Sale-street, allotment No. 32, 50 by 300 links, together with a four rbbmed cottage, sold, for 801. Wellington street properties were withdrawn, the' mortgager having paid the amoudt due.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies n^med below: — & a, fi. •■,. i,:. DIVIDEND. Bright Smile .. ': .. 0 6 0 Oct 24 CALLS American Eagle .. 0 0 6 Oct 23 North Devon.. .. 0 10 Oct 24 Quebec i . 0 0 6 Oct 25 Preece's Point .. 0 0 6 Oct 25 Queen of the May .. 0 10 Oct 20 Coromandel Excelsior 0 0 6 , Oct 26 Colonial .. .. 0 0 2 Oct 28 Golden Eagle.. .. 0 0 1 ' Oct 29 West Coast .. .. 0 16 Nov 1 Working Miners .. 0 0 3 Nov 1 Thames Gas .. .. 010 0 Not 4 Eureka Hill .. ..010 Nov 7 South British Fire.and Marine Insurance 0 6 0 Nov 20 .:' : .MEETINGS. *: >.'■' '.■:<: Mill Imperial Crown, Mr Tothill's office, Auckland. 2pm 31st October : • • ! ■ '■- • "

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

Mails will Close as TJndeb:— ~<-.• Bor Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. " ' For Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch, andODune din, per Wanganui, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Cpromandel, per Eoyal Alfred, to-morrow, at 1 30 p.m. For Fiji, per Merlin, to-morrow, at 3 p m. For Russell, Wangaroa and Mongonui, per Comerang 'on'yridfiy, 25tK inst.y at noon. ..i .■ / *■■ Per Nevada, oii Thursday, 31st inst!, as under:— 8 For Sandwich Islands, British. Columbia, Uniteft States of America,' British Central,. and South America, British and Foreign West Indies and Continent of Europe via England, 10.30 at' a.m For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. For money orders and registered letters and newspapers, at 9a. m. , . ' . i - .; *** Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of "6d in addition to the postage, will Ibe received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. ' * ■:. S. B. Bisg. Postmaster.

DEATHS.

Wilson.— On October 21, at Lake Takapuna, after a protracted illness, Mrs J. G. Wilson, aged 26 years. Rose.—On October 21, Sarah, the wife of William Rose, aged .60 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, Seafield View, Kyber Pass, at four o'clock on Wednesday. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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 Annual Exhibition,of the New Zea land Agricultural Society is now at hand ■It is fixed for to-morrow fortnight, and the scene as before is to be the Albert Barracks. We have so .few things^ among ua .of character tending to promote our. provincial and local industries that we feel impelled to urge this Exhibition on the very special atten tion of our fellow citizens. We hold that it is capable of being made one of our most, valu able industrial agencies, and as such is deserving of no ordinary encouragement. Th 6 day1 is close at hind, the entries closing on Saturday evening next at six p.m. Forms of entry can be had from Messrs Hunter [and , Nolan^and'Mr A; Bucklarid-in Auckland, and

from Mr Jolm Hall, and the secretary, Mr John Gordon, at Otalmlm. It is sincerely to be desired that this means for eliciting the extent of, and developing our industrial interests will be earnestly takeji up. The Exhibition bears the title of "Agricultural/ but to the credit of the promoters it is by no means restricted in its operations, and is in tended to embrace exhibits of every kind that have any bearing on our industrial pro gress. Besides cattle, horses, and sheep, agricultural implements, whether imported or locally manufactured, will be welcomed, while samples of glass jnanufacture, black ing, rope, soap, candles, sauce ; in fact every or anything that employs labour or assists in developing production or means of enjoy ment and comfort will be regarded as find ing an appropriate place in the Agi'icultural Society's Show. The last Show held by this Society, we believe, took almost every one by surprise, and with a little kindly foster ing, which we believe [is due to this enter prise at the hands of our citizens, these an. nnal exhibitions may not only constitute one of the pleas antest incidents of the year, but directly and indirectly become among our most valuable agencies for furthering the progress of the country. The prizes, as announced, though far from being all that is desirable, are as large as the present means of the committee will admit, and we still 'urge, and we confidently feel, that the City Council will yet in time reconsider their former unbecoming resolution, and grant a hundred pounds, or at least iifty pounds in aid of this Exhibition. We do not hesitate to say that we know of no one in the city who in speaking on this subject has expressed himself otherwise than with censure on the parsimonious spirit exhibited by the Council. And it really

appears grotesque to see a body of represen tatives who have without a moment's hesita tion spent £1400 on purchasing the site for a water hole to aid in keeping a regular supply of water flowing into the houses of citizens^ declining £10 in recognition of the most stable and reliable interest and pursuit on which this or any other colony cg.n hope to build up permanent prosperity. Far be it from us to say that the purchase of

a site for a reservoir was improper, and we refer to it only as a case of liberality that makes to stand out in bold relief the very childish idea that the: Council could not afford to subsidise alocal Exhibition with such a trivial amount. We still believe that the Council will realise its duty in this regard, and we feel happy in saying that several members of the City Council have already, after a perusal of the powers conferred by the Corporations' Act, expressed their wil lingness to reconsider the late decision, and deal in a very liberal manner with the Society's Exhibition.

What has become of the Harbour Board ; regulations with respect to the Perry service is a question that is often put ? There was commendable promptness and zeal manifested in preparing and having enacted a series of by-laws admirably adapted to the Ferry service. Some little error appears to have been discovered in the amount of fine speci fied, which probably ten minutes' work would have altered, but owing to this the subject appears to have passed out of sight of the Harbour Board, and the regulations have not been gazetted. They are consequently of no force, and passengers are subjected to the annoyance and the danger which they were intended to obviate. For example, the carrying of cattle on the bridge, with all the accompaniments of filth and risk, is still persisted in; and the remonstrances of the public with reference to this, and to the irregularity of hours, or anything else, are simply accepted as impertinence. It is really very discreditable to the Harbour Board that this neglect should be allowed to continue. But it is not for the mere incon venience or annoyance to the public that we make this plaint. But there is a great and a positive danger to which passengers on this ferry may any day be exposed. Alterations have been for some time proceeding on; the ferry steamer Enter prise. These nave evidently been designed by the rule of thumb, and the result will be that this boat, '• which was at all times exceedingly crank, will now be absolutely unsafe. This opinion is not hazarded on mere conjecture ; but we have it on scientific and official authority. And yet, as things are now, no power is available to prevent the Enterprise being placed on the ferry, and made the only means for passengers to get across. If it had been some six weeks later than this, when the new ferry boat will be on the berth, it will bo of his own choice that any one would go on board an unsafe jboat j but, in the meantime,, if the Devonport is taken off, and the Enterprise substituted, there will be nothing for it but for passengers to stay at home, or risk being drowned. We do not hesitate to say that if an accident occurs the Harbour Board, for their neglect, will be chargeable with manslaughter. Enquiry will satisfy any one that this ferry boat, in her altered state, is exceedingly unsafe, and if there is no means available' by which she can be prevented • from being put on the ferry service an accident of an appalling character is very likely to occur. We warn the Harbour Board that the re sponsibility will rest on them. If the boat is pronounced safe, and the Harbour-master gives her license to carry passengers, then the Board will not be to blame if mischief happens ; but, in the interest of the public, and especially of those who usually travel by this ferry, we protest against the grave danger that may here attend official negli gence.

The Parriell Juvenile Troupe gave an en tertadnment last night in. the Parnell Hall, which Was crowded, and was a great success as fa,r as the merits, of .the performers were concerned, and we trust it was equally so in •financial respects for the sake of the Orphans' Home, the immediate of the night's gather ingli The programme was strictly adhered to, and, according to announcement, consisted of overtures, choruses, duets, songs, etc. The Minstrels gave " Let's be gay" very cF9dit3,bly, while the younger members did honor to the troupe by their sentimental and humorous songs, and laughable pieces, and concluded with the sensational comedietta entitled 16,000 years ago. I The Waitakerei East Highway Board requires tenders for certain work in,: that district which must be sent in by the 7th of November,-' ' ■■•••■■•■■■ ■ • ■■^'■■- ■■■-■■■> '■■ ■ ■•■ ■■•::■

.We hare received further letters on the ; subject of "Bank Rates" from " J. P.," ' "An Aucklaiider," ' 'Audi .Alteram Partein," "Foreign Institution," and "Fair Play." None of them, however, throw any ad ditional light on the subject, and seem rather to express the personal predilections of the writers. The subject lias, besides, been pretty well ventilated, and is not of much further interest to the general reader. —We have received a letter from '' Justice" J with reference to the " Maori abduc- j tion case." We do wish that that Maori j and his wifo would settle their domestic i differences less publicly; but without investi gating the merits of the case, or the peculiari ties of Maori social and domestic institutions, it seems highly reasonable to think that if the woman does not wish to go home to her husband no law will, or can, or should compel her. That she'does not wish to live with Makoare, whether he is her legal husband, or divorced, or a pretender, is as clear as the noonday. That was evident from the incident on the wharf, and it seems a very maudlin sympathy that sheds tears over the obliquity of that black woman's moral vision, or her non-recognition of con jugal duty. "Justice to many but friend ship to few " sends us a letter attacking the conduct of Mount Eden Gaol. The writer appears to be actuated by so strong personal fueling against Captain Eyre that we cannot rely sufliciently on the bona fides of his asser tions to publish them. We do not know that we have seen a more vindictive letter for many a day, and the '' Hell upon earth " which the writer sees in Mount Eden is very evidently in his own mind. " Oliver Brinseley, or Mars the| Colloniall," sends us another poetic effusion. This time the theme is ourselves. We cannot but appreciate the flattering estimate which must have inspired our poetical admirer, but as our space is limited we shall request him to send his further productions to our morning con temporaries. Tn order, however, to give our readers a specimen of the exquisite coinminiica tionswhich sometimes lie on the editorial table we give the opening stanza. It will be ad mitted that its rhythmical beauty clearly points out its author as the future poet laureate of New Zealand. It is intituled, " The King, of Papers":— "In Auckland theres a little paper both poor and rich docs favour and known through Auckland both wide and fur and its name I'll give to you its the little Evening Star and bought from those by many who nightly call Evening Star price one penny And of all the Auckland papers its the one that can cut the most capers, Etc.. etc.. etc." A lecture was delivered last evening in the school-room connected with the Rev. Mr Hamer's Church, at Onehunga. The subject was Mary; Queen of Scots, her Life, Trial and Execution ; and the lecturer was Mr W. Eastwood. There was a very good attend ance, and the lecture was listened to with much attendance. The career of the proud, and beautiful, but unhappy queen, is known to most readers of history, and h.vi been lengthily commented upon by Hume, Fronde, and other historical writers. Poets also, especially Robert Burns and Henry G. Bell, have given sympathetic voices to her laments and miseries. That the queen had faults, and great ones too, we fully believe ; but whether these errors merited the awful destiny which overtook her is another question. Mr Eastwood has evidently studied tho life of the Scottish Queen to advantage. Almost every incident connected with that wonderful story was touched upon ; her stay in France ; her return to Scotland, and assumption of the anna of England ; her correspondence with Elizabeth, who hated and feared her Scottish cousin ; her marriage with Darnley, and afterwards with Bothwell ; her resolutions, sufferings and humiliations ; her imprisonments in the famous old castlea of Lockleven, Tutbury and Fotheringhay ; and finally, her trial, condemnation and death, scenes which have been effectively described by Mr Froude, were reviewed with necessarily brief but graphic force. At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Mr Eastwood for his able and instructive lecture.

We call attention to the annual soiree announced for this evening in Edwardes street Sabbath-school. An excellent tea will be provided, and after the repast the visitors and friends will be addressed by the Rev. Mr Turner, Mr Ewington, and other well known public speakers.

Tenders are required for the erection of cattle yards for the proposed cattle show which is to take place in the Albert Barracks.

It ia becoming a growing practice for a species of fast lads La Auckland to attend amateur performances, and act in an offensive manner both towards the audience who go to listen to the performance and to the performers who do their best to entertain. These rowdies, evidently possessing some sense of shame at their own disgraceful con duct, generally hound themselves together in the back seats, where they hope to escape observation. Armed with thick sticks, evidently carried for the purpose of resisting a chastisement their behaviour so richly deserves, they keep up a tattoo on the floor during the whole of the performance, and otherwise rmisbehave themselves. In their own estimation this is considered "fast," but if these lads could bo made to understand the contempt in which they arc held by other people ' they would probably shrink from making themselves so conspicuously con temptible. At last night's performance at Parnell there was no exception to the rule, and rowdyism reigned supreme. The names of the delinquents have been furnished us, but we refrain from publishing them this time. We promise that if the conduct is repeated at any future performance we shall do our best to hold the perpetrators up to public scorn.

This morning Messrs Brogden and Son's navvies struck work on the Auckland and Waikato railway works, at Parnell, for higher wages. Their demand is seven shillings per diem and eight hours work.

We are requested to state that the enter tainment lately given by the Energetic Troupe, assisted by Ward's Minstrels, in aid of the funds of the Industrial School,;was not so successful, ;in a pecuniary point of view, as might be wished. The proceeds barely cleared expenses, and it is intended to endea vour to augment the small balance that remains on hand by another performance at a future date.

Some months ago, when the Steele arid Howard Troupe were at Wellington, Mrs Steele lost a watch, chain, and trinkets, from her bedroom in the Post Office Hotel. Damages for the loss were recovered from the landlord by Mr Steele ; and though he offered a reward of £20 for the recovery of the. articles and conviction of the thief, nothing wag elicited that threw any light on ithe affair. ■We learn by the Wellington Independent that on Saturday night, hoWever, the nightman engaged iii cleaning out the • drain where the slops of the premises are :thrown, discovered the missing jewellery, complete as when taken away,. though the Watch was rather the "worse for lying so many months in the sink. The property is ndw in, the possession of the police. .. :,

The publicans ,of Auckland are requested to attend the adjourned meeting at Sceats's British Hotel, on Thursday afternoon, at half -past two o'clock, on urgent business,

THE SCHOOLMASTER.

As bearing on the subject of our recent remarks as to the relation of school teachers to district committees, we take the following extract from a debate in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria which took place on the 2nd inst. We venture to say that the experience of the speaker is borne out by many in this province. He (Mr Walker) thought it most objectionable to subject gentlemen, who were not only educated but trained for the position of teachers, to the criticism and the discipline of the local population—the baker, the storekeeper, and the three or four diggers who went to make up the local committee—well-meaning honest men in their proper positions, and perfectly capable of doing what the present Ministry proposed they should do, viz., take care of the building and raise money for its require ments, but wholly unqualified to criticise the organisation and discipline of the teacher, and to enter the results of their observations in the school books. The following were a few samples of the entries made by local committeemen : —

'' Visted this school and found present 25* things in a ordley manner and to the satis faction of all Avith whom I here conv^rst with."

111 on of the local comtee visited this Bchool and found pasent 27 children and to all appierenco everything goninging on all wright and Mr given all satiation to all partis." (The reading of the entries, which the lion, member spelled for the information of the House, created much laughter.) "I have this day visited this scholl. Found the children greatly improved both in disciplen and education." "I have this day visitied the school, well concercted, great improvement/ " Viseted the school, roods verey heVvey, small attendance." (Laughter.)

'' Visetecl the school, found all in good oarder, and geting on weel." " Visited the school, which I found In Terry effecient state." '' Mo a visit to school, everything in good order, but a terable storm raging out Side." (Much laughter.) " Visited the school, onganicasion very in diferent pensills to short." (Laughter.) " Beging in nayborhood went to school, found master asslep, scolars playing." (Renewed laughter.)

THE LOYALS.

We were quite prepared to witness a clever performance last night at the City Hall, but were certainly taken aback on seeing the astonishing feats performed by both Mademoiselle Znila and M. Loyal, and can only say that nothing in this world could be more elegant, more strong, more apparently hazardous, more graceful, more glorious. They perform feats on the flying trapeze the aerial ladder, and double trapeze, and we have never seen more graceful or daring feats. They set all laws of nature at defiance, and overshadow everything ever dared or performed by any other gymnast. We have seen Airec in his world-renowned aerial act, entitled " Aerevolante," the De Colinars, described as the most daring and graceful flying trapeze performers of the day, the (ierards, Mons. Artois, the Gilleno troupe, Lo-10, the beautiful, the graceful and the daring, and the Brothers Glorian, Solan, De Volas, Mons. Orion and Mdlle. Flora, whose feats on the trapeze are truly wonder ful, the French gymnasts, Eugene and Elvino, otherwise the comets (at the Alcazar Mans,) the brothers Mino in the double flying trapeze, La Petite Tom and young England, the gymnastic phenomena, in their marvellous flying performance ; Oleo, the flying gymnast, and champion of mid-air ; Sillo, the ceiling walker, and a host of others; —but were never more astonished than last night at the per formances of both Mademoiselle Zuila and M. Loyal. Of the latter we may say that his are more than gymnastic feats ; they realize an ideal of the human form and poetry of motion. Of Zuila we have only to follow the words of the popular comic song to give an idea of her performance—

Sho skimmed through the air withf|the greatest of ease, And performed like a bird on the flying trapeze..

Immense applause greeted each feat... A great feature in the entertainment was the singing of Mr and Madame Winter, and Mrs Mitchell. The latter sang several songs in her usual sweet style ; and was loudly applauded. Madame Winter sang "The Skipper and his Boy" in a very superb manner. She also sang with Mrs Mitchell in the duet '\I Know a Bank," her genuine contralto, and Mrs Mitchell's rich soprano voice blending very sweetly. Mr Winter gave "Thou art so Near" extremely well. He sang in the duet "Harps Angelical," with Mrs Mitchell ; 'loud applause greeted the execution. In the third part he gave " Phcebe Dearest," in which he was rapturously applauded, and an encore demanded. He substituted " I'll Meet Thee in the Lane," and it is difficult to tell which pleased the audience most. We have only to add that a first-class entertainment was given, and that it met with great satisfaction. A very efficient orchestra has been engaged. The hall was crowded.

MADAME STATES AND SIGNOR OR LANDINI.

The public will have but few other oppor tunities of| listening to those eminent artistes now performing at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Madame Agatha States and Signor Orlandini. We attended last night, and must confess that we have rarely listened to a concert with greater interest. The music and singing were all that could be desired, and the performances of the Artillery Band were excellent, and displayed a proficiency only to be acqiiired by close, application. We congratulate the members of this band on their musical successes. The " Gli Itali ana in Algieri," "Norma," and the several selections were highly effective, and very pleasing to lovers of true harmony. The extraordinary compass of voice shown in the singing of Signor Orlandini was truly mar vellous, while the ' pathetic rendering' of. "Kathleen Mavourneen" by Madame States was natural, and' appreciated, as the applause which followed evinced, by every listener. We have frequently heard this touching Irish ballad in other lands, but never, on any previous occasion; to such exquisite perfection. These accomplished singers have been accustomed to sing in the largest halls, and before thbusand-fold audiences, and it was apparent ; that the theatre was too limited for the extent of their I powers. The duets from Verdi's '' Rigoletto " and Rossini's Barbiere di Sevjglia, were given with a finish and conception whiph attest the highest culture—the xesult of. constant study and daily practice. We would say to'those' who have not heard these first-class vocalists, and who possess a taste: for the beautiful and refining influences of music and song, go and hear Madame Agatha States, the soprano operatic prima donna, ;and. ;Signor Orlandini, ere they pass from this city, to the next station of their • musical' pilgrimage!

SUPREME COURT.

CIRMIN-AL SESSIONS.

Yesterday.— Co ntimied. \ -('Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Chief , . Justice.) i

THE GREEN HARP CASE. Mr J. C. Davis : The prisoner ■ further stated, according to this witness, that it was a very rich mine, and he was sure they would get good gold. Witness subsequently had another conversation with Sheehy as to what he had done with the specimens which witness had seen in the prisoner's hut. He said they had been put through the machine. The men who were employed as feeders to the machine were then separately questioned about the specimens, and stated that they had not seen them. Sheehy then said the men know nothing of the matter; they had been put through without their knowledge. In consequence of certain contradictory state ments in the newspapers the public had become dissatisfied, and witness was deputed by two directors to proceed to Coromandel to ascertain the truth of the matter He then found that the amalgam was much less than had been represented to the directors •and shareholders by the prisoner's report at their general meeting which was held on .Tune 27 ; his object was to learn whether the specimens had been crushed or not, but could get no satisfactory answer either from the prisoner or the feeders. Joseph Bennett, mine inspector, deposed that he had been connected with mines m New Zealand and Australia for twenty years. He had heard a great deal about the rich specimens in the Green Harp mine, and at prisoner's request he went and saw them in the prisoner's hut ; he should think there was about one cwt. of very rich stone. Charles Wallace Hall confirmed the statement of Bennett as to seeing the speci mens 'in the prisoner's possession. James Thomas also, who had large experience m mining matters, recollected the crushing at the Green Harp in Junel and July, and he was of opinion that the stuff which he saw in the prisoner's possession would yield an ounce to the ton. He could not affirm, how eTer, that a true estimate could be given as to the quantity of gold that any quantity of quartz would yield. Mr George Blackman, mining engineer,' had seen the specimens, which he thought would produce about one ounce to the pound. The Court then rose, and the jury were locked up for the night.

THIS DAY.

I His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock, precisely. i . T Mr Samuel S. Rapson, assayer, on being examined, deposed to receiving a quantity "of amalgam in two lots, in July last ; one por tion he received from Mr Davies, and the other from Mr Pickett, which amalgam he found to be adulterated; the base metals found therein, he considered, had been done by hand, and were mixed with mercury, which must have been done after the crush ing or it would not hjfe amalgamated. Edward Thomas, of Grahamstown, knew Mr William Rowe, formerly of the Caledo nian. Saw him two days before he went to Sydney, but was unable to furnish any im portant evidence in the case. John 0. Scott knew Mr Rowe ; saw him last on board the Novelty, in the stream ; saw her pass away ; had not seen nor heard of him since. ; he could not say that Mr Rowe actually went to Sydney ; he might have been landed on the shore of New Zealand for all he knew.

Detective Jeffery stated that the Novelty left on the 23rd of September last, and had not returned since. He made enquiries of the agents of the vessel, and found that Mr Rowe had taken a ticket for Sydney ; he had also seen several of his friends, who fully believed that he had gone to Sydney. His Honor said that there was sufficient evidence to show that the witness had left the colony, but not evidence to show that Mr Rowe had returned.

The depositions were then read, descriptive of the specimens found in the prisoner's possession. ■ ; Henry Lewis Pickett, melter in the Bank of 'New Zealand, proved that, in July; last, he ■was in the branch bank at Coroinandel, and remembered the amalgam brought to the 'bank from the Green Harp, which he took, Ifrom thence to the bank in Auckland.:; .

'■■ This closed the case for the prosecution. ! Mr Joy, for the defence, contended that no ievidence had been adduced to show that the [prisoner had been guilty of embezzlement, and Ithat he never received the goods on behalf of !the company. . . . i , His Honor said he must hear the other sside before Mr Joy could proceed with the jdefence. ■ ' (Left sitting.) • ■■■■/ ■-^ ■

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.

THIS DAY,

;[Before Joseph May, Esq. (Chairman), T. Cheeseman, Esq., and Dr. Kenderdine, Justices of the Peace.] DRUNKENNESS. Three drunkards were fined five shillings i each and costs. A man named Kelly was charged with iin j proper behaviour. On being found guilty She was sentenced to 24 hours' imprisonment. ! THE ROSARIO'S DESERTER. I William Qsborne appeared for the seven teenth remand, charged with deserting from jH.M.S. Itosario. Sergeant Pardy made the usual application for a further remand. The prisoner urged that he had been promised release by both the Resident i Magistrate and the Mayor. j The Court again remanded the accused. CHARGE OF ROBBERY. j John Richard Black, late cook on board the s.s. Star of the South, was charged with stealing the sum of £7 from the cabin of the steamer, the property of G. H. Johnson, the i steward. Sergfc. Pardy requested a remand for one week, as the steamer had sailed. t . ,| „ ; The accused asked to be admitted, to bail, ! which was allowed. Himself in £50, and two sureties of £25 each. PETTY OFFENCES. Noel Lincoln allowed his horse to wander. jThe Bench ordered him to pay five shillings ;and costs. .., ~ I Elizabeth Stephen's chimney caught fire, i For not preventing this she was dragged up ;to the Police Court, and the magistrates made iher pay one shilling and costs., ,-r ■v* T. H. Smith failed to send any one after his iwandering horse, and admitted the offence. He was fined five shillings and costs, i A horsey-looking character named Brown ipleaded guilty to furious riding. He pleaded jthat the "hoss" was a " young un" rising ifour years, and he was breaking him in. He ■shied !at a door-knocker, or something else.' Fined* five shillings and costs. ; Daniel Keane contradicted the constable's? statement that his lamp had gone out, and5 produced .evidence to show that it was an impossibility. i ■ The Court believed the police, and fined the defendant 10s and costs. Henry Oxley, charged with furious riding, w : as called once. He did ! not answer. KSk pica of. guilty was recorded, and a fine of'ss , shillings and costs was inflicted. " -; •< Jolux Jezama also did not appear to a

charge of discharging fire-arms in the city of Auckland, although called four times. The case was proved in his absence, and he was fined 10s and costs.

George Chapman, for negligently driving, was fined 10s and costs.

James O'Connor, a shoeblack by trade, was summoned for not registering a dog. ' He denied the ownership, and.the dog followed him because he was a soldier. He had sent the dog away. The Court asked him where the dog was now.

He said earnestly that for the life of him * he could not tell. It was no use asking him, as it was impossible to tell where the dog really, was. He oross-examined the constable as to the sex of the dog, but could get no 3k7 reply, which seemed to please him. ' jO The Court to Defendant : " You are lEtsd Is. and costs."

Defendant : " What ! your Worship ?" Usher : "Sit down." The defendant sat down bewildered. Two other men, named Wilson and O'Brien^ were fined Is. each for similar offences. James McGrath was charged with leaving his cart unattended without a chain attached. • He pleaded that his cart was on the stand and not in a public street. Charge withdrawn, but the defendant was cautioned. ASSAULT AND BATTERY. John J. Keen was charged with assaulting , and battering Thomas May. He failed to appear in answer to the charge, and a fresh summons was ordered to ' be issued. MARRIED WOMAN'S PROTECTION ORDER. Mr James Russell made an application to the Bench under the provisions of the Married . Woman's Protection and Property Act of 1860 and 1870, for a protection order on a j behalf of Mrs Jessie McFarlane against her' husband, Duncan McFarlane, a farmer, or his' creditors, on account of his desertion. The usual evidence in support of the application was adduced, and the order was granted as ; dated from May 30, 1870.

This concluded the business

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, 2.59 p.m. ' Body of a man found in the harbour. Not ' identified. In the Caledonian there is no change. The men are stripping down quartz in the low level. Pixon's No. 1 200 tons gave 138 ounces. Alburnia specimen leader enlarging. Crushing commences next week. The Cure took 160 lbs. of specimens last night. There is still an excellent show. Mr Daykin, manager of the Black Angel,< was struck by a falling stone, but not dangerously.

COROMANDEL.

. This «iay. §, The Venus, Beach claim, re-commenced work yesterday, also the Invincible claim. John McVilley has been committed for

trial for arson,

TAURANGA.

This day, 2 p.ni,

The s.g. Rangatira arrived from the South, at ten o'clock this morning. She was unable to take in cattle at Poverty Bay, a severe gale blowing when, she passed.

The Rangatira sailed for Auckland at 12.45 with the following passengers : —Messrs T. Clark, Watts, Tierney, Miss Clayton, Mrs Woods. tie The s.s. Southern, Cross arrived from!, Auckland at one p.m.

/SPECIAL TO THE STAB, PER GREVILLES TELEGRAM COMPANY. /

RETURN OF THE LUNA FROM THE CHATHAM ISLANDS.

CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT,

GREAT EXCITEMENT,

SCENE IN THE HOUSE ON WAKE FIELD'S MOTION. •■

DEBATE ON UNAUTHORISED t EXPENDITURE. , '! •

REPORTDD STRIKE OF BROGDEN'S

NAVVIES

THE PRESS CONFERENCE.

WELLINGTON.

10 a.m^ u : The Legislative Council negatived the second reading of the Railway Bill by 13 to 12 last night. ■ ■ fTT Great excitement. dl The prorogation of the Assembly must fee 1 delayed. | ......\ . uj-.-jj, . t\ lla.tn.CT ] There was a scene last night in the Houjje on the motion of Mr Wakefield asking for definite information as to the intentions of Government regarding the -filling* up . vacanies in the Ministry. §Mr Wakefield , said that the Government was dangling bunches of carrots before mem bers. Mr Vogelsaid the other .day Mf* ; Wakefield came into the House and said b-* ------iwas ill, but something else besides bun* I* of carrots had disagreed with him.'*e Wakefield called the attention of the S*" p* to these remarks, and called Mr Vog&l'8 language coarse and vulgar. The Speaker condemned ;Mr Vogel.' mm «•»-., mil ",,',..' 11.40 a.m. | The Post authoritatively denies the state iment made by the Independent, and says that jßrogden's nawiea.never struck..: I I '■ A deputation of the Press,, Conference ■waited on the Premier to urge the views of the Conference. The Premier expressed \hiin| self favourably towards the reduction of thai i wire charges, the benefit of which would be ;felt by the public. Ha promised that the rates should ,be reduced to the lowest possibly figures, though he would not pledge Ministers to every specific reduction, but he intimated tfc*t the matter should receive tie fatou^f;

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1872



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