SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : TbL."cvening. 5.49 HIGH WATER: Tins evening, 8.13

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Lady Eowen, at nine o'clock Challenger, at ten o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Comr-rp-".'. p.-s.. f Viri-r>. from Northern ports Oft-Aiiwl. s 3., McGillivray, from Wanganui. Albion, wh.aliig barque, Hall, from a whaling cruise. tv^:"'-.v or ichooner, McKennie. from Tonga.

DEPARTURES.

Clyd?i ec wo nor. Anderson, for Wangarel h.uc, la 3 schooner, Smith for Whitianga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern port 3: Wellington, s.s., J.uesday J-or T.. oak' and Wanganui: Go-ahead, s.s,, to-

Fr*r Hon<:iila ■ Nebraska, mail steamer, 3rd October For Hob n To n : Bella Mary, barque, this day '•or T r.rv'on : Countess of Klntore, ship, early For Sydney and Melbourne: hero, steamer, to day; Wonga Wonga, 3.5., early For ' New York : Mary Nelson, Wm. Prowse, and

Coronilla, barques, early For Syilnuv, Novelty, barque, >aturday.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

•RnlwirV- ship from London, naueu iuarun z V, US Henderson, ship, from London. Sailed 23rd Glenhvntlcr p'niv> from London. Sailed 7th July a,,f.Vr : i;"e"'ship, from London. .Sailed, 19th July GLid'iatenr', barque, from Liverpool. Loading Union., bii?, from Adelaide Energy, schooner, from Dunedin Derwent, brig, fr.'irn Sydney Onward, schooner, from Lyttelton Polar Star ship, from New York, hailed 10th July Edith schooner, from the South Sea 3 Briton, barque, from Newcastle •\Vonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Q teen schooner, from Rorotonga Julia Price, schooner, f rom Levuka Pakeha, biig, from Dunedin I'li-t "srhooner, from Timaru Rubicon schooner, from La Trobe, Mersey Paver, T artvEmm barque, from Lyttelton. Sailed Sept. 18 KiiSarque^froTn Eyttelton. Sailed Sept. 13 LaAa llookh, brig, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per Kenilworth, from longa: la naies cotton 15 tons cotton seed, 5 tuns cocoanut oil 20' tons cobra, 1 ton coffee, 1 ton arrow roo'i, Cruicksshank and Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Hero for Sydney : 66 bales flax, j. i.. Roberta ; 515 casks oil, 85 kegs nails, L. D. Nathan & Co. ; 10 tons flax, R. Bavrd ; 7 pLs merchandise, Henderson & Macfarlane; 1 Lcale leather; 1 truss, H. M. Jervis ;42 pkga and a quantity of loose metal A. Smart •20 bales tow, Bucholz & Go ; 10 do flax Stone Bros. For Melbourne—loo casks quicksilver, 7 pkga merchandise, Hen derson & Macfarlane ; 5 boxes gold, Bank of New Zealand; 2 do, Bank of Australasia; 29 bales tow Stone Bros.; 1 case fire kindlers, Williams — Cruckshank & Co., agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE GO-AHEAD.

The TS X Co.'s s.s. Go-aaead, Oapcam McGillivray, arrived in the Manukau| this ™m-im" at ha^-pasfc eleven. She left X;" anmi'c eleven p.m. on the 17th with a full load of stock ; croseed the Manukau bar at 10 ./clock this morning, arriving asi above. Experienced fine weather with smooth water SSSs^ Messrs W, Brewer and D. T X Cargo •—- CJ sacks bacon, Combes n,S Daldv"' 22 head cattle, 500 sheep, 1 horse, 19 sacks potatoes, W. Brewer.

rpi „ clipper schooner Kenilworth, (.'apt. Mr-Kenzie arrived in harbour this afternoon from Tonga, after a capital passage of nine rlavs She has had a continuance of fine weather sine;© leaving Auckland and brings S passengers from Tonga, Mr Coombes and Messrs McKenzie (2). Captain McKenzie re ports "the American whalers Milton and Mser at Tonga when he left " The barque Hokitika has cleared outwards for Newcastle. . . The cutter Vincent has cleared for Tauraiva with a general cargo. The Mary Ellen has cleared for Mercury Bay with a general cargo. She will "ThetS^Colonist from Poverty Bay, brinr/s 12 casks oil, 25 sack:-, maize, McArthur, Shefa & Co. ; 235 sacks maize, 19 pigs, Lewis Bros. ; 50 pigs, 94 bags maize, A. B^t4ow^arTS'pagers by the ■a ™ fVntain Lo^an, for Melbourne:— Son t and Mrs Hyde, Mr Reid, Mr W Keosev Mrs Kent, the lion. J S Farmer and fin ly and Mr, Reid, Mrs Kemp, Mr and A Swanwick, Mr Tangye, Mr and Mrs Ashton and two children. Steerage: Mr W Ssey, Mr Strathean! For Sydney: Mr and Mrs Pollock, Mr Cater Captain and MraKrappner, Mr and Miss Nelson, Mr E Shell M • Bryco, Captain Braund, Mrs Overton,' and 63 in the steerage. The steamer will sail this evening at five. The B.s. Star of; the South has cleared for Napier via, Poverty P>ay.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MR LENNOX'S REPORT

THERE is no improvement in business upon the Exchange. Caledonian shares remain firm at yesterday's quotations My sales com pJLe-Caledonian, £32 10s £83 ;. Ago**, £3 • Moanatairi were sold at £4 12s 6d , Thames £6 7s-6d. There are buyers of Cale cto at £H2 10s. Sellers, £33. There is very little change in other stocks.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— £ a, d, 'V-ott^sHill .. .. 00 0 Sept 19 HopeofCoromandol 00 3 Sept 20 Christchurch.. A 00 3 Sep 20 "Number One.. ■. 0 0 d Sept 2.6 Qu^n of the Thames 01 0 Sept 23 (WcringHcro ... 00 0 Sept 23 Pride of Moanatairi.. 00 4 Sept 24 Royal Standard .. ■0 0 0 .Sept 24 S&Sr 1:: :: !S I »:■■*

MEETINGS TO COME.

Alhambra Insurance BuUdingS, 3 P m, aotli bept pS, insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 23rd HandSland, Grahamstown, 24th September OneeV of the Thames, Giahamstown 27th September Smreil, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 pm, r^SrSamstown, 27th September ?Sco taPorUl! Irtrance BnHdinss,. Auckland, Beenir,,, Grahamßtown. 4th." ct™" Californ'an, Grahamstown, 4th October

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

Matls wim- (Jlo.sk. as Under ™« ITiamos, tliisday, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 1O.';O a. m., and 5.30 p. m. For Coromandcl, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Taranaki and Wanganui, per Go-Ahead, this day, Fo'ritUHseli, War)garoa, and MongomuJperComerang,

to- rovro.v, at noon For ftiaborjio, per Tawera, to-morrow, au noon j<'or Vim■. roa, per .Sunbeam, io-monovr, at 4 p.m. For Ki-'nrvur'i, Mal^.kana, Man^awai, etc., per Lady Boto. S iturday, 21si ?nstant, at 10 a.m For T«anakl andKouthe.n Provinces, per Wellington, on Inesday, 21th instant, at noon. S. B. Bxss, Postmaster.

DEATH.

Patuone. —At "Waiwarariki, Xorth Shore, Era Patuone, elder surviving brother of the late Tamati Waka Xene, in the OCth year of his a^e.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1872.

For the cause that lack 3 assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Tiie news received respecting the riots in the principal town of the iSorth of Ireland presents one of the darkest and most inscrutable chapters in the modern history of the Empire. That there have been grounds for political ( and sectarian hatreds in days gone by must be admitted, but that these should have been handed down with all the hereditary fiendishness of the vendetta after the cause of variance Las been long removed seems to pass all under standing. It may be attributable to the ingenium perfervidum of the Hibernian character, but to those of cooler blood and more methodical impulses it must seem strange thatthese periodical outbursts of fanaticism should take place among people who, on other occasions, are good enough friends and neighbours. On ordinary occasions Sandy Row and Smithfield, and the regions round about in the heart of that disorderly town, are peaceable and well behaved, and the people go in and out and pay to one another the compliments of the season. But when the hot weather sets in, and the month of July draws near, there is a gather ing of the clouds .of human — or, rather, diabolical—passions, and either then or in the month succeeding the frenzy culminates in broken heads. The scenes recently enacted in the streets of Belfast have surpassed anything that preceded them for a long term of years, and we may express the hope that at length the G-overnment, and those interested in social reform, will awake to the necessity of having these fatal ebullitions of popular frenzy for ever suppressed. If any good could possibly arise from the perpetuation of this chronic variance, indulgence might be given to what is an idiosyn cracy in the Irish pharacter. But the conflict between William of Orange and King James of England was de cided long ago, and the riots of unruly mobs can serve neither to consolidate or weaken the dynasty, and the order of things introduced by the defeat at the Boyne. Perhaps never in the history of the world has any other battle been succeeded by 'such a long continued guerilla ; and transmitted from sire to son the feud has all the appearances of duration for indefinite years to come. It may indeed appear a species of necessity to the Irish character to have such a standing subject for quarrelling. An Irishman is said to never be at peace unless when he is at war, and as a safety valve to the belligerent impulses of the national character this standing feud may serve great purposes of national safety. It is possible that to very farseeing statesmen, this aspect of the subject may pre sent itself, and " Divide and govern" may have been the secret policy in the government of the Green Isle. But it should surely be a subject of grave consideration to Irishmen themselves whether this is a policy to which they should lend countenance in their rela tions with one another. We are happily to a large extent free from these national and sectarian strifes in this the land of our adoption. But we are at times not without evidence that i the old feeling slumbers in the breasts of some, and that a little fostering would develop among us the rancorous hatred which has been the ruin of Ireland. In such circumstances it is not unprofitable to contemplate the bitter ' contest that has been recently pro ceeding, and may be yet proceeding in Belfast. The constabulary and the dragoons from all the surrounding

I country are massed in tho streets, ) standing between armed bands of i fellow - citizens, arrayed in. hostile ! camps. The forces on the side of law | and order fire from time to time into I > both camps; the hospitals are crowded | witli the wounded, and even the dying; ■ homes are made desolate and mourning, j and ail for what ? The utmost that ; i can be given as the object is to show ' ! which are the " better men" —that is I to say, whether the bearers of the ! orange or the green shall succeed in '

I beating their opponents, and thu3 we presume, confirm or annul the victory at the Boyne. It is hardly possible to conceive any thing more childish. And f yet it is in the gratification of this I desire that Irishmen themselves have contributed to degrade their native land and national character, and make them both a by-word. From such devilish hatreds may this young land of ours be for ever kept free. And looking at the terrible scenes that have just been witnessed in Belfast, we do not hesitate to say that the man, whether Protestant or Catholic, that would say or do anything tending to re produce such a state of things in New Zealand, or in any colony, should be branded as the enemy of the country.

In reply to the question in yesterday's issue, respecting the partnership of the well known firm of Broun, Jones, and Robinson, we have been furnished with the following solution by A. A.: — Brown, Jones, ana Robinson's share of the £18,000 gain are respectively— £ 8. I). Brown ... 9,520 8 2 14-17ths Jones ... 0,352 18 9 15-17ths Robinson ... 2,117 12 11 0-17ths Total—£lßooo 0 0 C.N. gives the same solution, P. H. Wilson wriles ;— Jn answer to your question in JasS nighL's S/ar I find that Brown's share o: the profit would amount to £9329 8s 2yd and 5-17ths; Jones' to £0352 18s S);,!d and 'J-17ths ; and Uobinjon's to £2117 12s 11 $d and :M7tlis. A. B. writes: —Brown receives oue-hdl f, £9,000 ; Jones, one-tl'ird, £6,750; Uob'nson, one-ninth, £2,'2.-><); total, £18,000.

We learn this morning that the aged Maori, Patuone, died last night at Lake Taka puna. The deceased was brother to Tamati Waka, and it is believed had reached the mature age of over 100 years, ft is an in teresting circumstance in relation to him that till his death he distinctly remembered the visit of Captain Cook to New Zealand, having been when a very little child taken out to see the ship of the great navigator.

As will be seen from another column Mr (I. M. Reed Avill lecture this evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute "On the Ridiculous."

"We take the following notice of the launch of the new yacht Shamrock, designed by Mr Bernard Wayinouth (a brother of Mr John Waymouth, public accountant, of this city), from the Pall Mull Gazelle, of June 24, 1872:

—"On Saturday last a large company as sembled at the shipbuilding yard oi Messrs Walker ami Co., at Deptford Green, to see tlie launch of a schooner yacht which rturiug her building lias attracted considerable at tention among yachting men. The vessel has been built for .Sir Edward Sullivan, and was designed by -Mr Bernard Wayinouth, of Lloyd's, who.se name is wc-11 known among shipowners as the designer of some of the fastest sailing ships in the world, among which may be mentioned the China clipper Leauder, and the still more celebrated Australian clipper Thermopylae The new yacht, is to bo jiamod the .Shamrock, anil not the Arethusa, as stated on different occasions by some of the papers. She is 100 ft. long between the perpendiculars, her extreme breadth is -'•"> ft. 4 in., and her depth amidships fnun the upper part of the deck beams to the top of the keelson is 11 ft. 6 in. Her builder's tonnage is 289 tons and her register tonnage about 121 tons. It will thus be seen that in size she is very nearly the same as the Guinevere, Livonia, and the largest of our first-class yachts. She differs from those vessels chiefly in having more beam, and more round in her side both longi tudinally and vertically, and in having her greatest breadth as far forward as the middle of length and rather above the waterline. She was admitted on all sides to be an ex ceedingly graceful looking vessel. She was successfully launched a few minutes before half-past two p.m., and will probably be completed in time for the autumn races. If so she will sail under the command of Cap tain Poland."

The following appointments in the Volunteer service have been made : — Thames Naval Volunteers, James Duncan Grant, to be Captain. No. 1 (Victoria) Company Auck land Rifle Volunteer Cadets, Walter Miller, Honorary Lieutenant ; Archibald, Bruce, Honorary Sub-Lieutenant. No. 2 (Victoria) Company Auckland Rifle Volunteer Cadets, William Patrick Sheehan, Honorary Lieut enant ; John Connolly, Honorary Lieutenant.

Mrs Ryan takes her complimentary benefit this evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The Featic Troupe will assist. The pro gramme is an attractive one.

A social entertainment will take place this evening in the Music Hall.

In the sitting in banco yesterday, in the case of Mohi Maungakahia versus J. S. Macfarlane, noticed in our last issue, His Honor said he would, frame the minutes of his decree and read them in open court.

We observe that. Miss Aitken will give one of her popular readings from Tennyson and other favourite authors on Saturday next, at Mr Mason's school-room, Western Academy, Hobson street. Those who have heard this talented lady will need no commendation from us, and those who have not heard her will do well to embrace this, possibly the last opportunity, of listening to her musical and recitative powers.

There was a fair attendance at the City Hall last evening on the occasion of Mr Rickards' benefit. A number of new songs were introduced in a pleasing manner; while the several comic solos of Mr Rickards put the audience in thorough good humour. ■ Mrs Mitchell and Mr Hallam as usual were well received, and deservedly so; their efforts being marked by judgment and ex cellent taste. The full programme will be repeated this evening under the patronage of Major Gordan and the Volunteer officers, for the benefit of Mr Enderby Jackson.

Mr Jackson entertained the young people of Newton, last evening, with his panorama of the " Holy Land," and descriptive lecture thereon. The entertainment was given in the Newton Congregational Chapel, and was for the benefit of the Chapel school. Mi- Enoch Wood and the choir filled up brief pauses with music and singing. The attend ance was very large, there being upwards of four hundred and fifty persons present.

We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Nos, 15 and 16 of Hansard.

SUPREME COURT.

IN BANKRUPTCY

THIS DAY

(Before Sir Geo. A. Arney, Chief Justice.) The usual sitting in bankruptcy was held to day, and the business as follows was dis posed off. RE LOOS KAHN. Mr Hay appeared for the bankrupt, a storekeeper of Mauku. The liabilities in this case were £133 17s 4d ; assets, £9G 11s Od, made up of books debts. A horse and dray, which though valued at £41 15s Od, only realized £12. There being no opposition, the bankrupt passed his final examination, and was discharged. RE C. U. ANDREWS. Mr Madden appeared for the bankrupt, described as a teacher. The liabilities were £r>7, which the bankrupt attributed to a falling off of fees. His Honor said this appeared to be a very small matter. The bankrupt stated that time had not been given. He had been forced to seek the relief of the Court. His Honor said he supposed a-s long as there shall be imprisonment for debt persons will be forced through the Court ;on account of small sums. He considered the expense of going through the Court would absorb the greater portion of the £57. The bankrupt passed his last examination and was discharged.

RE C. A. ADAMS

The bankrupt was master of one of the coasting steamers, but had embarked in mining speculations, aiul lost nearly £S0 by one tribute. He passed his last examination and was discharged.

RE JOSEPH ROGERS

Mr Keetley appeared for the bankrupt, described as a dealer in colonial produce. The notice to the creditors only appeared on the previous day. His Honor did not consider this notice sufficient, and consequently adjourned the case for a week.

DOMAIN BOARD.

A MEETISO of the Domain Board was held tlrs day at eleven o'clock ; Joseph May, Esq., in the chair. Present: The Mayor. MecsrsHeald, Fenton, KissHng, Mitford, and Pierce. The chief bus'uess of the meeting consisted of tbe follow *uj proposition by Mr Fenton, seconded by tl»e Mayor, and cr-rricd: "That a sub-committee be appointed, consisting of the Super! a ten dent, the Mayor, Capt. Heald, and the mover, to prepare a plan for laying out the whole of the luiHtary reserves, and preparing a Bill authorising the execution of the same, to be submitted to the adjourned meeting lo be held on Tuesday next, at 2..50 p.m." Several letters were read respecting al'ot nienv« ; alco one frcun Mr Brighton respecting his rent, which was deferred in order that Mr Brighton may state specifically what he requves.

The Board then adjourned

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

(Before T. Beckhain, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS

Nine drunkards were dealt with as the law directs ; and Mary Ann O'Brien, for habitual drunkenness, was .sentenced to seven days,

KEEPING SWINE IN THE CITY

Richard SandaU was charged with keeping swine on his premises in Wakefield-street. The defendant pleaded that the swine were only on his premises a couple of hours. The Court, while not condemning Mr Goldie for bringing the case into Court, asked him why he did not look after the nuisance iv the neighbourhood of the Police Court, the stench arising from which was unbearable. The case was adjourned for defendant to prove his statement. MR GItEKNAWAY AGAIN. Christopher Greenaway was charged by Inspector Goldie, B with failing to comply with a written notice from the City Council, dated August 23rd, ordering him to remove certain privies in Wakefield-street, and replace them by earth-closets. There was a second charge of a similar nature in reference to his property in Wellington-street. Mr Joy was prepared to plead if a spe cific charge were made. He would apply that before the case proceeded the information should be amended. There was no by-law named.

Mr Brodie proposed to read the by-law to regulate privies and cesspools. Mr Joy objected until the charge was amended.

M r Brodie said that if his Worship would look at the information

His Worship said there was no informa tion.

Mr Brodie said the defendant was charged with failing to comply with a notice. His Worship : But what is the notice ? Mr Brodie : To coinj)ly with the by-law— His Worship : But where is the by-law ? Mr Brodie : If your Worship will allow me I will read the by-law.

The by-law was read. Mr Joy again objected that the defendant was not charged as either occupier or owner. There was no locus in quo.

Mr Broclie urged thai the by-law provided. His Worship said that it was impossible for the Court to know by papers before it what Mr Greenaway was charged with. Mr Brodie said he did not prepare the summons.

His Worship thought that everything should be clear and distinct that the Court should know the particulars of the case it was trying, and would suggest an adjourn ment to enable the information tobe amended. In the meantime, if a nuisance existed, Mr Greenaway would have time to alter it. If he had done wrong he had better now do right. Mr Joy : Just so, your Worship; but let Mr Greenaway know what is required of him, and what premises are referred to. He will then see to the matter and alter it. . Mr Brodie said it was required that Mr Greenaway should substitute earth-closets for the privies on his property in Wakefield street. His Worship : Let the cases be adjourned until next Thursday ; and in the meantime, Mr Brodie had better amend the infor mations. Mr Joy : Yes, and serve me with a bill of particulars. The case was adjourned until next Thurs day. the pia case. A few minutes after the Court had been cleared Mr Sandall rushed into Court and said he had his witness at hand if the Court would continue his case. His Worship consented, and Mr Sandall's man was put in the box. He proved placing the pigs in the cart, and they were driven away, but not by him. The Court said that the defendant must prove where the pigs went to. Mr Sandall said that he drove them away himself. The Court said that was not enough. Th« case must be adjourned until Saturday. This concluded the business,

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.!

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, 12.57 p.m. The Caledonian shows gold in the Otago stopes, over No. 1 level. The Junction tributers obtained nine ounceß of gold. The Central Italy is through the reef, which i 3 fully nine feet thick, and gold is seen through it. .Some nice specimens from the centre of the reef. The Cure shews good gold in the face.

WELLINGTON.

11.33 a.m

I have been authorised by Mr Stafford to flatly contradict the statement which has originated from the Soulherii Cross office that Mr Vogel was asked to join the Cabinet.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR, PER GKEVILLE'S

TELEGRAM COMPANY. I

NAPIER.

2 p.m

Mr Dolbell, M.P.C., has been severely gored by a bull, but is now convalescent. At the cattle sale, to-day, steers brought from £5 to £6 10s ; calves, 30s to 40s. The steamers Rangatira aii<l Nebraska arrived from Auckland this morning, and sailed again for Wellington at 1 p.m. The Government have bought-88 acres of land at Awanui, near Waiapu, for a town ship. Mr Ormond was a passenger by the Ne braska for Wellington.

WELLINGTON.

This day, 1.5 p.m

The Auckland Mechanics' Institute Site Sale Bill, and the Auckland Temperance Hall Site Sale Bill were read a second time. The Drainage Bill was read a second time for affirmation of its principle, but it was afterwards withdrawn as the Premier promised to consider the measure during the recess. Mr Sheehan considered the measure as premature. Mr Williamson spoke in favor of the Bill. The Limited Liability Joint Stock Com panies Amendment Bi?l was read a second time. The Otago Waste Lands BUI 47th clause passed, ami progress reported. 2.30 p.m. The annual meeting of the Governor's New Zealand Institute was held to-day, presided over by Sir Oesrge Bowen. Dr. Hector's report on Museum, Laboratory, Meteorological, and other branches of the Institute was read and adopted. Accounts were also passed. The Government are making arrangements for the representation of the Colony at the coming Vienna exhibition.

TIMARU.

The cargo of the Flirt for Auckland con sista of I.4GG sacks oats.

DUNEDIN.

3.3.1 p.m. At the SnpreTje Court yesterday it was decided that the proclamations cancelling a portion of lease at Bellamy Station was illegal. This will govern a number of sin:liar cases.

RETURN OF THE WHALING BARQUE ALBION.

The Auckland whaling barque Albion, in command of Captain Hall, arrived in har bour from a twelve months' whaling cruise this day—all well. The vessel comes in a very clean condition, and has 230 barrels (or 41 tuns) of hump-back oil, and 220 barrels sperm oil. Two seamen died during the voyage. The reason of returning was in consequence of the men knocking off work, as their time was up. We gather from the ship's report the following particulars :— Left Auckland 30th August, 1871; sighted first whale on 7th September, but missed it through boat steerers; 2Gth September again sighted whale, but line parted ; on sth Octo ber Kanaka, [man died of consumption; on 19th October saw whales again but too late to catch them ; saw number blacknsh off the Chatham Isles ; on 19th January took first whale, which gave G5 barrels only, in consequence of losing his head; on 15th February struck second whale,which yielded 90 barrels ; 11th March, took another, but lost it; 25th May, took three small whales and drew from another, in all G5 barrels oil. June 25, caught a whale which yielded G6 barrels. On the 10th April a Portuguese seaman, named Emanuel llounce, died of consumption. On the 10th July took two whales of the Tongua Islands, which gave 200 barrels.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A verY sad accident happened yesterday at Panmure,|whereby a little boy met with his death, and sad to relate, at the hand of his stepfather. No blame, however, can be attached to the latter. It appears that Mr Evans,' the tollgate-keeper at Panmure, was in the act of lowering the draw bridge over the river when somehow the [little fellow, a fine child of about three years of age, placed himself between the supports and the bridge; the consequence was that on it being lowered down the poor child was literally crushed to death. An inquest was held in the afternoon and a ver dict of accidental death returned. It is needless to say that both Mr and Mrs Evans are distracted over the sad event.

THE OPERA.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sib, —The utmost dissatisfaction exists at the opera house being removed from the Prince of Wales Theatre to the Choral Hall. No sufficient reason has been alleged for the contemplated change, and the public, whose servant the "management" is, have a right to know why they have not been consulted. Depend upon it they will show their disap roval in a manner not at all palatable to Messers Lyster and Cagli, who, if I am not mistaken, will find one week of the hall quite as much as they can put up with in a monetary point of view. I, for one, trust that the caterer for public amusement will pause before committing themselves to such an unwise, and in the face of it, unprofitable step.—I am, &c, Figaro. I

BANQUET TO CAPT. LOGAN.

The banquet given by the citizens of Auck- | land to Capt. Thos. Logan, of the steamship | Hero, took place last evening at the old Club Room, Shortland-street. The company numbering over 100—included Capt. Logan, his Worship the Mayor, Dr. Pollen (Agent- General), Capt. Beckharn (E.M. and District . Judge), W. J. Hurst, Esq. (Provincial Trea- \ surer), Messrs R. Graham, J. Cruickshank, | J. McCosh Clarke, W. C. Daldy, G. Yon der ' Heyde, T. Morrin, E. Isaacs, T. Macfarlane, i G. Lewis, Winks, Jakins, Stone, Tothill, j W. Grahame, S. Jonea, Capt. Daveney, W. j Cruickahank, L. A. Nathan, A. Nathan, E. Bennett, Motion, M. Niccol, Capt. Ashby, (City of Auckland), Capt. Casey, A. Ward rop, Hornsby, Miller, T. Whitson, T. L. White, Waymouth, Holmes, Moore, Patter son, Grattau, Beck, Edward Perkins, Kirk-wood, Cardno, Bridger, Frank Quick, P. Darby, Fisher, Stothard, Young, Fisher, Williams, Wilson, W. Anderson, Barnett, Ebborn, Elliott, Fletcher, Mowbray, Cogs well (purser, Hero), Bennett (chief engineer, Hero), Dr. Ascher (surgeon, Hero), Bartlett, Capt. Elliott, Messrs 11. Brett, J. Anderson, Holmes, Hay, Lewis. Committee : Messrs Whitson, Shera, Cosgrave, D. Burns, R. "Walker, Barbar, Beveridge, Stephenson, Capt. Anderson.

A letter of apology was received from Mr Joseph May, Deputy-Superintendent, ex plaining that he was compelled to leave town, or he would have been happy to have accepted the kind invitation to be present at the Logan banquet. All our readers are aware of the demonstration prepared for Captain Logan on his return to our shores with the good steamship Hero, of which he so honourably fills the post of commander. The result of the banquet has exceeded the expectations of all those gentlemen who interested themselves in getting it up. The arrangements were left in the hands of Mr Canning, and the association of his name alone was a sufficient guarantee that the bill of fare would be of a recherche description. The banquet embraced numbers of delicacies, and the wines were of very choice vintages. The room had been tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens, and the tables placed round the room in the form of a large letter E. They were spread with great taste. So large was the attend ance that after the bulk of the company were seated fresh tables had to be improvised. The dinner was commenced at about half past seven with His Worship the Mayor in the chair, supported on his right by the guest of the evening, Captain Thomas Logan, and Captain Beckham, R.M. ; on his left by Dr. Pollen, jand W. J. Hurst, Esq., Provincial Treasurer. D. Burns, Esq., occupied the post of vice-chairman. On the covei*s being removed the band of the Royal Company of Volunteers, under Bandmaster McComish, struck up a march ■' Put me in my little bed" (McComish). The following selections also were performed during the progress of the banquet:—Quadrille, "Gorilla" (D'Albert) ; selection from opera II Trovatore (Verdi) ; waltz, Loganiana (Professor Saunders). (This waltz was composed by the celebrated harpist while in quarantine, and dedicated to Captain Logan). Polka, " Ovington" (Levy) ; galop, "Garibaldi" (D'Albert). The follow ing is the bill of fare, the viands being dished up in Canning's best style :—

Soups.—Potage a la Reine, Potage Printaniere Fish. —I'iLLets of Sole a la Normande, Mullet a la Maitre de irorel. Extrees.—Vol au Vent a la Financier, Sweet Braads au Champignon, Supreme Fillets of Chicken au Eoyale, Lamb Cutlets, Italian Sauce, Salmi of Pigeons, Port Wine Sauce, Quenelles of Rabbit. Joints. —Boiled Turkey a la Chipolata, Roast Lamb and Mint Sauce, Ham Braisee au Madeira, Roast Chicken and Water Cress. Boiled Tongue Decore, Roast Ducks and Green Peas, Boiled Fowls and Celery Sauce, Roast .Sirloin of Beef. Sweets.—Cabinet Pudding, Plum Pudding, Apple Pine and Custard, Gooseberry Pie a la Creme, Trifle, Cherry and Currant Pie, Gelee a la Thames, Gelee a la Reine, Gelee au Maraschine, Creme au Vanilla, Raspberry Cream, Lemon Cream. Lobster Salad. —Creese. Vi:<; stables. —Cauliflower, Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Nevr Potatoes. Dkssert. After the cloth was cleared, and the loving cnp was passed round, the Mayor rose to propose the first toast, " The health of our Sovereign Lady the Queen." The toast was drunk with due loyalty, the band playiug " God Save the Queen." The Mayor then rose to propose, " The health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family." He was sure no words from him were required to induce the company to drink this toast with the sincerest enthusiasm. The Princess, he said, was second only to the Queen in the estimation of all Englishmen. They all rejoiced over the happy recovery of the Prince, of Wales, and though they hoped and trusted that the time was far distant when his Royal Highness would be called upon to ascend the British throne, they might confidently expect from his training and his antecedents that when that time did arrive he would prove himself in every respect equal to the discharge of the duties attached to that high position. It was as much a source of congratulation to people in the colonies that he had recovered from his illness as it was to Her Majesty's subjects in the United Kingdom. With regard to Her Majesty he would say that she had always identified herself with the insti tutions of the country, and her subjects had always rejoiced when she rejoiced, and mourned when she mourned. He had great pleasure in proposing the toast. The toast was drunk with cheers, the band playing " God bless thePjtince of Wales." Mr JD. Burns rose to propose the next toast, viz.: the "Health of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Bowen." In doing bo he explained to the company that he filled the seat of Vice-Chairman in consequence of the indisposition of Captain Daldy. The toast was drunk with all honours. Band, " National Anthem."

The Vice-Chairman also proposed "The Army and Navy and Colonial Forces." In proposing this toast he said that it was con genial to his feelings, yet he was sure it needed nothing to urge upon them the toast. They all knew what these branches of the services had done for them in times gone by. (Cheers.) Band, " The British Grenadier."

Captain Beckham rose to reply on behalf of the Army. He was greeted with immense cheering, and it was some minutes before he could obtain a hearing. He said thftt he could hardly? see why he should be galled upon to respond to the toast, seeing thut he was now a civilian to all intents and, purposes. Captahv'lhirns had coupled both branche^f the service, and he coold not see why he could not reply himself, as, he had belonged to one of them, i Laughter.) However, as an old soldier he 'still liked the pipe-day. (Hear, hear.) He would leave others to speak for the local forces, and would content himself Avith saying that they had seen what the Imperial troops had done, what they could do, and what they would do again upon an emergency. (Immense cheering). Captain Johnstone returned thanka in a short speech for the Navy. Captain James McCosh Clark, _ upon being I called upon, said that the position he occu- i pied to-night reminded him of an admonition he had received from an old schoolmaster, . namely, never to speak unless he had some thing to say, and when he hadianything to say he should always stop when he had said I

it. (Laughter.) He intended to follow on this now. He recognised a number of gentle men present who in some way or another were connected with the volunteers and militia—in fact, the colonial forces. It therefore looked very like toasting their noble selves to drink the toast ; nevertheless in the name of the Colonial forces he thanked them for the cordial manner in which they had drank the toast. (Cheers.)

The Mayor then called upon Captain Beckham to propose the next toast.

Captain Beckham, who Mas again received with cheers, said that in proposing "the health of the members of the General Assembly" he could scarcely see why he had been deputed to propose this toast, as by the nature of his office he was precluded from taking any part in politics. Still he thought they must be deeply indebted, to those gentleman who^fijp left their business and gone forth ibtigfo their political battles—not with the swora, which he hoped was for ever buried, but with fair argument. Every colonist must be deeply indebted to them for what they had done, seeing they left their homes for the purpose of securing for its inhabitants peace and prosperity in this beautiful island. They had "had great difficulty to contend against, but he hoped that before the close of the session political matters would be fixed on a substantial basis, so that the members would possess the approval of then fellow countrymen. It was not for him to speak of those under whom he served, but he would content himself with proposing the toast " The Members of the General Assem bly." Band, "Put your shoulder to the wheel." Mr T. Macfarlane returned thanks on behalf of gentlemen who were not present During his speech he was interrupted, at almost every sentence with laughter and applause, that it. was difficult to hear his remarks. He was understood to say that the General Assembly had been acknowledged to have conducted its discussions with, courtesy and good feeling. It had been looked upon in all parts of the world as a model Parliament, and he hoped it would continue to maintain its proud position.

The Chairman requested the company to charge their glasses with bumpers, for the next toast he had to propose was the toast of the evening, "The health of their old and esteemed friend Captain Thomas Logan." He had had the pleasure of Captain Logan's acquaintance from almost the first time of his coming to Auckland. He Avas a passenger by the Hero to Sydney upon one of her first trips ; and from what he had seen of Captain Logan he had come to the conclusion that he° was one of the kindest and most considerate and courteous of men to his passengers — especially to the ladies. (Great laughter and applause.) He felt that it was a blessing under Divine care that they had such a man in command of so fine a steamer, in whom confidence could be placed. He was pleased to see the cleanliness of the vessel, and would call attention to the remarkable regularity in her trips; the promptitude in delivery of her cargo, and the competency of her commander. These were important advantages expe rienced by those who travelled with Captain Logan. For nine years he had ; been in charge of his vessel, four of which had been engaged in trading to this port. During that time he had made forty trips, and no one who had ever travelled with him had a bad word to say against him ; the only complaint that had ever been made was on one occasion, and that was of the weather, over which they had no control. Without entering into the jealousies that had emanated from certain parties, he could not help saying that tlie conduct of the ISTew South Wales Govern ment in detaining the vessel in quaran tine longer than was necessary was both arbitrary and cruel. It had been the cause of a loss to the owners of between £1,200 to £1,400 ; but he trusted that these losses would be turned to advantage in the long run by the largely increased trade she would command, and he hoped she would con tinue to maintain a good opinion. He was pleased to see the warm and kindly feeling shown Captain Logan that evening, and hoped the same cordiality would continue; and he but expressed the wish of the company when he wished Captain Logan every prosperity and health. (Loud cheers.) But while they Avere doing honour to Captain Logan they must not forget Mrs Logan (hear, hear), a lady who had endeared hereself to many, and he hoped that she would still make a wider circle of friends. Those who kiiow this lady could testify to her excellent qualities ; and those who did not, the loss was theirs. He would there fore call on all to most heartily drink to the health of their friends, Captain Thomas Logan, Mrs Logan and their vessel. (Immense cheers). Band : " For he's a jolly good fellow," and " See the conquering hero comes." Cheers three times three; the band striking up the Loganiana Valse. Captain Logan rose to respond, and was received with loud and prolonged cheering. He said that on rising to thank the company for the kind manner in which they had proposed and drank his health, and that of .his wife, he felt somewhat at a loss to find utterance to his feelings on such an occasion. He hoped the company would therefore excuse him if he broke down. It was. nearly three months since he had the pleasure of looking around and seeing that he was amongst friends. Since he had last been at these shores he had been in quarantine. (Laughter). While there he had thought of the words of his countryman, Robert Bums—

" Man's inhumanity to man Makes countless thousands mourn." He had mourned very much, until one day a white face came to him from a white settle ment, and cheered him in his troubles. He alluded to his friend David Cruickshank, who told him of the kind sympathy that was felt for him by the people of Auckland. (Cheers) He then ceased to mourn, and began to look forward to the time when he should have the the opportunity of shaking hands with all, his Auckland friends. He was quite surprised to see so large an assembly to greet him. He felt,- however, he was amongst friends. He was pleased to receive so handsome a tes-'; timonial, but thought there were others who deserved it better. (No, no, no.) During the' four years of his connection with this port he^ was thankful to see that he had given satisfac tion, and hoped that if spared to continue amongst friends he would never abuse their confidence. He thanked the worthy^ m Mayorforthe manneriii which he had proposed-^, the health of his wife, and he only regretfcri^*^ that she was not present herself, as he was sure she would have replied better than he could. (Cheers.) Before he sat down he would propose a toast, viz. : "The Mercantile interests of Auckland." He had once thought of retiring from the sea and becoming a commercial man himself in this city. He,. thought of becoming a large landed proprietor he had lots of money and plenty of credit at the Bank, he thought he could have bought up all the coast of New Zealand. (Laughter.) He had now an interest in a flax mill ; he believed in llax ; he had not succeeded so Avell as he wished, but still he had a strong belief in flax, and would still spend more money \ipon ilax. He still hoped to have a stake in the province of Auckland, and to become a resident amongst them. He must however tell them that his first speculation was a failure. It was only this morning a gentleman whom he

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