SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 5.30. HIGH WATER: Midnight.

STEAMER TO THE THAMES.

Enterprise No. 2, midnight.

ARRIVALS.

William Ackers, barque, Beer, from Newcastle. Duke of Edinburgh, p.s., Farquhar, from Russell. Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from Russell. St. Kilda, s.s., from Wanganui. Go-ahead, s.s., McGillivray, from AVaitara.

ARRIVAL OF THE ST. KILDA.

The W S N. Co.'s s.s. St. Kilda, Captain Flowerday, left Wanganui on the 11th, at 1 p.m. ; crossed the Manukau bar on the 14th, at 7 p.m. ; and arrived at Onehunga at 9 p.m. The passage up has lias been the worst ever experienced—nothing but a con tinual gale, and very heavy sea running. The safety of the vessel was frequently endangei-od. Passengers : Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Oliver and child, Miss Adams, Mrs. Levy; Messrs. Smith, Gregg, Drammond, Steele, Dalzicll, King. Cargo: 50 head cattle, 300 sheep, 20 kegs buttei, order.

ARRIVAL OF THE GO-AHEAD.

Tlip TSN^o'sss Go-ahead, Captain McGillivray, arrived in the Manukaxi to-day, at 12 noon. She reports leaving the Waitava with a full cargo of stock yester day at 1 p.m., .arriving in the Manuka* as above. Experienced heavy S. W. wind with heavy sea through °Upassengers: Messrs. W. D. Webster and W. Bayly. Cargo : 23 head cattlo, 350 sheep, 1 horse, W. Bayly.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Adelaide, s.s., 22nd instant; Hero, s.s., 21st instant. For London: Caduceus, ship, early ;Ka Moi, barque, and Wild Duck, ship, early. For Honolulu : Nevada, mail steamer, April IS. For Levuka: Nukulau, schooner, early ; &ea l*uu, and Prima Donna, schooner, to-morrow. For Southern ports : Go-ahead, s.s., to-flay. For Southern ports., via Tauranga, Napiei, &,c. . Star of the South, s.s., to-day. For Russell, &c. : Comerang, Monday.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Adelaide, from Sydney Hero, s.s., from Sydney. flelenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Amherst, schooner, from Sydney. Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle H.M.S. Kosario, from Sydney Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney Union, brig, from Newcastle. Lady Emma, barque, from Adelaide. Bulwark, ship, from London Napier, s.s., from Napier Luna, p.s., from Napier Phcebe, s.s., from Southern pons

The William Ackers entered at the Customs this morning with 400 tons coal, consigned to J. S. Macfar lane and Co. . The schooner Ariel, from Russell, brings 1G tons coal, 32 bags gum, and 7 packages, and a small quantity of iron.

COMMERCIAL.

MIXING. Tho following are the current calls and dividend, payable in the companies named below :—

George Stephenson, Grahamstown, April 16 Golden Spur, Grahamstown, April 16 Laura, Grahamstown, April 17 Van, Vaile's Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m. April 17 Smiling Beauty, Grahamstown, April 29. Otago, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 12 noon, April 30. Carnatic, Coromandel, April 30 Auckland and Thames Steam Packet Company, J. B. Macfarlane's office, 11 a.m. May 1. Britannia, Coromandel, May 1 Court-house Creek, Coromandel, May 0 Flower of the Hill, Coromandel, May 7

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under For Wangarei, Mangapai, etc., per Clyde, this day, at 4 p.m. , . For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow, P9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Kapauga, per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. . -~ For Wanganui and KSouthern provinces, per ot. Kilda, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Late letters will be received here till 11.30 a.m. For Fiji, per Prima Donna, to-morrow, at 10a.m. Per p.s. Nevada, on Friday, 19th inst., as follows— For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Con tinent of Europe via England at 4 p.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 4 p.m, . ~.,,, Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6dm addition to the postage will be received here till 4.30 a.m.,and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sail -IDg' S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

DIED.

Oi.PHEET.-On the 14th April, at Karangaliape Road Joseph, the son of David and Agnes Olphert, aged 3 years and 7 months. The funeral will take place to-morrow, 10th instant, at 3 o'clock. Friends wiil please accept this invitation.

UPROARIOUS PERMISSIVE BILL MEETING IN DEVONSHIRE.

A CROWDED meeting- was held at Exeter on Tuesday eveuing in support of the Permissive till. —Bishop Temple presided, and amidst the' utmost confusion declared that it was time that some such measure as the Permissive Bill should become law. His Lordship was greeted with the most offensive epithets, and the mob charged the platform. Severe fight ing took place. One person had his ribs broken, and several others were wounded. The aid of tho police was called in, and five Anti-Permissive Bill partisans were removed. The Bishop, resuming, said it was plain tnat all the friends of temperance should, rally round each, other and forget their differences. It was clear that the battle in Parliament would be a hard one, and that, do what they would, the promoters of temperance would not be able to do too much.—Mr. G. O. Trevelyan, M.P., and Sir Wilfred Lawson, M.P., attempted to speak, but were rendered almost inaudible by the mob singing, hooting, and yelling. Resolutions in favour of the Permissive bill were carried in dumb show. On the Bishop declaring one carried, a bag of flour was flung at his Lordship, covering him and Sir Wilfred Lawson.—The meeting broke •up in great confusion, the police at last clear ing the hall. — Lloyds.

A French Countess seized a philosopher at the supper table, and exclaimed, " While they are cutting up the fowls and we have got five minutes to spare, do tell me the history of the world, for I want to know it so much." A gentleman having just lost his wife, visited a friend, and being asked how long he would remain in town, answered, "Oh, for about a fortnight—long enough to apend the honeymoon 01 my widowhood."

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

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1872.

0 —■ For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do."

We have received the following communica tion with reference to the exceedingly annoying practico that is indulged in of rattling tins, and giving general annoyance on the occasion of a marriage : — "To the Editor of the Evening Star.—Sir,—You have proved your self useful in exposing and putting down the "rollicking ram" system in this city, but out" side there still exists a horde of uncivilized goats who have lost all self-respect and parental restraint, and have arrived at the unenviable position of tomfoolery ; that they think it is only a good lark to surround peaceful houses —shouting, beating kerosene tins, pulling up flowers, destroying shrubs, ) unhinging gates, abusing those that remonstrate with them, and throwing stones and broken glass at their dwellings. At home every Englishman'shouseis considered his castle, but in New Zealand things seem quite the reverse, and unless a stop be put to it at once, it may lead to very serious results; People through sheer timidity have endured the annoyance, and given both money and food to these tormentors to get rid of them, but they may possibly get to the wrong shop some day, and have to pay for their fun ; for if things are allowed passively to go on a3 they have the last few weeks, every time a friend calls to see you, or a cab drives to your door, or a few relatives have a social gathering, these lubber-, deloys, assisted by a brainless lot of fellows, who go about jackall-like to live on their prey, will surround, annoy, and intimidate all who dare to ask them to go about their business ; for let who ever will bo taken the others are sworn to say that they had nothing to do with the affair—that they were only passing by or mere lookers on. At any rate tho peaceful and well conducted portion of the community have a right to ask for the interference and protection of the police. Trusting that neither the insulted or police will be remiss in punishing the perpetrators, and thus putting a stop to this stupid and dangerous annoyance, I am, Sir, A Loveb op Good Obdee.'' This evil is one of which we have heard frequent and very strong complaints. No sooner has it become known that a marriage has taken placo, and night sets in, than a lot of young scoundrels make night hideous with their uproar, and by not merely noise, but violence and injury, levy black mail in the form of money and cake. A joke is a joke, and to be enjoyed, but this style of thing is no joke, and ought at once and per emptorily be put a stop to. Of course the legitimate way is through the agency of the police, but tho police cannot be everywhere, and it is a melancholy position of society if the most joyous occasions in people's lives is to be marred by irritation caused by such an outrage on domestic peace. We understand that some of the ringleaders in a recent cese of the sort are known to the police, and evidence being satisfactory, they are about to appear in the Police Court. We shall see in what way the Bench will view this intolerable nuisance. But if tho magis trates treat it in a namby-pamby way we certainly recommend those annoyed on future occasions to take the law into their own hands. One of the most effectual means would be a process well known for dispersing blacks in Australia, namely firing a charge of salt at their legs and hips. It won't kill, but it will make rioters feel excessively funny and pro duce some lively music and a hasty retreat. If this is tried a few times we venture to say that we shall soon hear no more of this form of nuptial celebration. Another process equally as effective and nearly as quick would be to dose the cakes with jalap. This will make them feel funny too. Give the rioters plenty of it, and abide by the result. This has the merit of making tho rioters be the instruments of their own punishment. But whatever process may be considered best, this unbearable nuisance must bo sup pressed—by law if the magistrates will have it so—by violence if they wont. We would recommend that the public should wait and see the result of the first appeal to Court. If the nuisance is there treated giDgerly wo do not hesitate to advise resort to salt and jalap.

We clip the following exceedingly fair and sensible comment on political struggles from the Marlborough Express. . Tho great majority of people, we believe, feel exactly as tho Express speaks; a-ad reflecting minds view with contempt tho frantic and ostensibly honest efforts of those whose mission is to attack, because thoy are not themselves, neither is their party, in the enjoyment of the loaves and fishes. Government by party is probably a necessity in froe representative and responsible institutions, and. so loug as such institutions continue we must expect the head long race of needy, greedy politicians for the public plunder. But when they so run under the pretence of being impelled only by motives of public good, Oh wad the gods the giftie gie thorn to see thomsolves as ithors see thorn. The Marlborough. Express thus speaketh : — Our political institutions are based on tho principles of Responsible Government, and as soon as the Minis try is formed there springs into oxistence—we might say spontaneously—a certain body known as the Opposition. To this body all the fault-finders and malcontents immediately attach themselves, and, with the unserupulousness peculiar to their class, they i abuse everything the Government does or attempts to to do. If anything is done for which their own party has been clamoring, then forsooth they find fault with the execution. If the Government spends money, it is "extravagant;" if it reduces expenditure, "the reduction is unjust;" its economies are " parsimonious ;" if a public servant is discharged, it is " cruel;" if an appointment is made, it is "corrupt;" and so on through the whole administration of Public Service. Tho public is in the meantime dunned by the advocates of each party, and public opinion is too often misled by prejudice and party virulence. For ourselves we can honestly say that for neither party do we care a straw, being among those who at an early date pitched their tents in the wilds of a new country, and, having shared in its vicissitudes and struggles, it has become to us our home. Its real welfare and advancement means tlie future prosperity and worldly happiness of our sons and daughters, in whose minds we strive to inculcate the principles of the poet'sideal —"This Is my own, my native land." If there fore we defend the action of the Government to-day, it is not because it is the Government, but because we consider that action right. And by the same rule we should claim the right to condemn that which we believed was inimical to the public good. Feeling tho grave responsibility of our position, we endeavour to examine facts and analyse statements before we rush our saatementsintoprint. It would be well for tlie honour of some of ouv contemporaries if they would adopt such a rule as the guide of their conduct, as also a few public speakers we could narao, who set themselves upas "burning and shining lights."

On Saturday evening a highly amusing drama entitled the D Mount was per formed at the Princo of Wales Theatre, in which the clover acting of Mr. B. N. Jones and Mrs. Walter Hill kept tho houso in constant roars of laughter, and brought down an immense amount of applause. The piece is lively in tho extreme, and Mr. Walter Hill contributed greatly by his drollery towards its success. The scenery and mechanical arrange ments of the play are likowise deserving of especial notice. Enthusiastic applause followed the fall of the curtain, which had to be raised to the closing scene. The piece will bear repetition. Two acts of the drama " Under the Gaslight" was peformed. Thero was a great improvement in the Kailway scene, it having a very natural appearance and produced with great effect. Another sensation drama, now playing in London with great success, is announced for production to-Dight. It is entitled " Eocambole, or the Knaves of Hearts and tho Companions of Crime." The drama contains four acts, and a prologue, and tho scone is laid in France. We hope to see a. good an attendance as on Saturday evening.

There is nothing more contemptible than a canting hypocrite. The following extract from the Thames Advertiser speaks for itself: —E. M. Court, Saturday.—Before W. Eraser, Esq., X.M.— E. Binney v. M. Ccxijs.— Mr. Tyler for plaintiff. Claim £72 7s Bd, being goods supplied, which was reduced by set off and payment to £29 2s 4d. In tho examination of. the plaintiff Mr. Tyler read a note from the defendant to plaintiff which contained the phrase—" Kevenge is very sweet : the curse of the 109 th Psalm, from the 6th verse, bo upon you." Defendant said that some years ago he had to imprison a brother of plaintiff for mutiny at sea, and thi 9 was a matter of revenge. Plaintiff denied these statements, and the debt being already proved, judgment was given for the amount claimed.—Defendant wished for time, but Mr Tyler objected, pointing out that it was a long time since the debt was contracted, and that defendant had not behaved well. He would refer his Worship to tho Psalm. —Defendant said there could be nothing wrong in doing what such a holy man as David had done.— His Worship ordered execution to be stayed till defendant could communicato with plaintiff's brothers in Auckland.

An inquest was held on the body of Robert Halroyd, who was drowned in tho Wairoa river on the 2Gth March, in conse. quence of scuffling in the boat with a comrade. Tho jury returned a verdict of accidentally drowned while in a state of intoxication.

The Bay of, Islands Coal Company are prepared to supply unscreened coal at twelve shillings, and slack coal at seven shillings per ton. The regular monthly meeting of Lodge Waitemata, 689, E.C, will take place this evening. A gentleman in Essex, England, borrowed an envelope of a friend to enclose a paper to the surveyor of taxes. The envelope bore the lender's crest, and the borrower was summoned before the Magistrates, and fined £5 for using a crest without a license. This is an interpretation of the law with a ven geance. A new lease has been taken up at Coroman del called tho Scottish Hill Gold Mining Company, consisting of 32 men's ground. Mr. D. B. Wallace has been appointed lega manager. The prospects of the company are said to be good, several known leaders of richness running through the ground. Opera. tions are being carried on actively.

Austin is on a visit to Auckland, but is open to combine business with pleasure. He states his willi»gnesß to run Skellie "or any other man" for the sum of £50 a side. He " bars" no one from a match, from a " super" to a shoeblack. Is there no response ?

The members of the 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D., are requested to assemble at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook street, at half-past two to-morrow, for the purpose of attending the funeral of tho late Abel Goldsworthy, of the Loyal Waikato Lodge, Thames.

Tho Town Clerk gives notice to owners Of prsporty in Chapel and Wyndham Btreets respecting tho making of private drains, &c.

Tho Provincial Government workshops at the foot of Gray street are in process of demolition to make way for tho market, Thoy aro being re-erected on the waste land on Barrack hill facing the back of the City Hall. The City Council anticipated also erecting woikshops on the same site attached to those belonging to the Provincial Govern ment, but we understand that the Superin dent haa refused to give his consent to their erection. The Council must, therefore, select sorno other site. Considering that the work shops have hitherto stood upon city land the refusal appears ungracious.

Wo understand that the men of the new Fire Brigade are so far satisfied with the arrangements that five out of twelve of them have left in disgust. Wo are rather surprised that tho proposed new superintendent has not made a better show to the public of his capa bilities after his threo weeks' practice.

We have just been shown a well executed and we believe correct plan of tho Wynyard ton Township. The publication of this map is most opportune, as a considerable amount of intorcst is now being felt in the locality in consequence of a large portion of the township having boon taken up for auriferous purposes. It is published by Messrs. Davies and Roberts, lithographers, and can be obtained at Mr. Wayte's, stationer.

Some amusements will take place at the Albert Barracks on St. George's Day, 23rd inst., consisting of races, dances, and high-rope performances. Jn the evening there will be a grand pyrotechnic display, during which there will be some daring feats on the high B ropo a la Vauxhall and Cremorne.

A printer's error occurred in our Police re port on Saturday. For "it is such a smal mattress" read •' it is such a small matter."

A lecture will bo delivered by Mr. F. G. Ewington, in tho Edwardes-street Sabbath School, to-morrow evening, commencing at 7.30.

The lease and goodwill of tho United Servico Hotel will be sold by auction on Thursday next by Mr. Stannus Jones.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

Before His Honor .Sir George A. Arney, Chief Justice. BAIL FOBI'EITED. The case of the Queen against Henry G-eorge Collett was called on for hearing. No answer was made to his name whon called on by tho Registrar. Mr. Brookfield applied that the recogni zances and bail entered into bo forfeited to the Crown in terms of the -4th sectioa of tho Act. Tho order applied for was granted.

Sittings in Nisi Prius.

The civil sittings of tho Supremo Court were commenced immediately subsequent to the above. The jurors were empannelled, and with one exception made answer to their names. The exception was one Richard Norria Clarke; and his Honor having informed the jury what penalty an absenting juror laid himself open to, deaired them if any could to make the absentee acquainted with tho serious conse quences that might ensue should it bo dealt with as contempt of Court. HULL V. BAY-ON. On the application of Mr. MacCormick this case was withdrawn. WILLIAMS V. SIES-ENOEE. This cose was also withdrawn on the application of the same counsel. BEAD V. nOESFALI. Mr.Whitaker for plaintiff, Mr. MacCormick for the defence.

This was an action from Napier j and five issues were put before the jury, setting out in detail the grounds of action. The fifth issue put to thejury was, —" What damages, if any, is plaintiff entitled to recover from tho defendant." Witnesses not being examined were ordered to withdraw till called.

Mr. Whitaker stated tho case to the jury, and called ovidence. George Edward Read, settler, Gisborne, Poverty Bay, sworu, said he knew defendant who resided in the same place. He recollected an action tried there in December, 1870, in which Horßfall wis plaintiff, and deponent was defendant. Ho (witness) gave evidence then which he believed was true, being sworn to by several other witnesses. Deponent was afterwards arrested on a warrant for perjury. The charge was made by Horsfall. That charge was read over at tho Police Court; there was a hearing and the case was dis missed. Horsfall was there, but could not tell whether or not ho was examined. After the action witness thought no more about it; but Horsfall said he would either have back tho money or have him " on the Hill," (the Napier technicality for "prison.") He also chQilenged witness to fight; but wit ness did not take up the challenge. Witness paid either £10 or £10 10s., he forgot which, for his defence before the local magistrates. Mr. MacCormick cross-examined. It was in July, 1870, that the conversion of the goods took place as alleged. I was then owner of a vessel named tho Moudewai, which vessel brought to Poverty Bay from Napier certain goods consigned to, Blair. I didn't know Horßfall in tho mattor. Thesa goods lay in my store to be taken away when paid for, and my orders were that if not duly claimed the goods were to be tak'en back to Napier: It was a misapprehension if any one understood me to say at the trial that these goods were shipped back to Napier by order of Mr. Kennedy, of the firm of Routledge and Kennedy. When my captain presoated the goods after re«ahipment from Poverty Bay to Napier Mr. Kennedy refused to receive i them.

A clerk in the employ of last witness was next called, and examined with respect to a conversation between present plaintiff and Mr. Kennedy. He was cross-examined by Mr. MacCormick.

[Left sitting.]

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M. DBTOKENNESS. Eight drunkards were punished as usual. VAGBANCY. Ellen McLean, charged with a breach of the Vagrant Act, by having no lawful means of support, pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for three months with hard labor. ASSAULT. Sarah Annie Kelly failed to appear to answer a charge of assault on her husband. Mr. Joy, for the complainant, stated that his client had no wish to proceed to harsh measures, and the charge was withdrawn.

KEEPING- SWINE IN THE CITY. Joseph Abbott was charged with a breach of a City Council by-law by keeping swine on his premises iv Victoria-street. The defendant pleaded not guilty, as the swine did not belong to him. He afterwards re tracted his plea as he found that ib would not avail him. Fined five shillings and costs. ATjI/EO-ED BBEACHE3 OE THE CITY COUNCIL BY-LAWS. Robert Howie was charged with a breach of the City Council by-laws by btanding or plying ior hire elsewhere than the stand appointed for that purpose with his licensed cart on the Ist inst. Six other persons wore also summoned for the same offence, namely Malachi, Monaghan, Robert Moore, Patrick Doran, John Sime, John Sheppherd and H. S. Garrett. Mr. J. B. Russell appeared for tho Inspector of Carriages. . Mr. Joy and Mr. Bennett defended in the whole of the cases. Mr. Russell explained to tho Court that these cases hud been called on last Friday, and adjourned until to-day. In the meantime the Inspector of Nuisances had intimated to the defendants that he would not proceed further in the charges, but had requested them to select one of their number that he might take other proceedings to test a principle. . Mr. Joy applied for coats, and urged Ins claim at considerable length. Mr. Bennett followed in the same strain. Mr. Russell replied, and opposed the application, and grounded his opposition on the fact on former occasions solicitors costs were not allowed against defendants. In addition to this intimation had been given to the defendants that the cases would not be proceeded with to-day, and they had no necessity to have instructed counsel. His Worship considered that a public officer should be careful and particular before he laid his information ; but in consequence of his intimated to defendants that the charges would be withdrawn, the Court would not, in this instance, order costs. ABSENTING!- SEAMEN. Eour seamen belonging to the ship Caduceus,namodThomas Trotter, R.T.Gibson, Thomas Haven, John Blake, were charged under the Merchant Shipping Act with being absent from their vessel without leave. Mr. J. B. Russell prosecuted. The whole of the prisoners pleaded not guilty. They complained that they had not received leave of absence for an hour since the Bhip had been in port. Thoy, however, ad mitted that they took French leave this morn ing, and met the Captain in the street on their return to the ship, and told him what they had done. Captain Roberts deposed to the offence, and * particularised two of tho prisoners as the worst of the lot. Ho had given these two in charge and the others voluutarily gave tlaemselvos up His Worship sentenced them all to seven days' imprisonment with hard labor, a sen ! tenco which greatly astonished tho prisoners. This concluded the business.

SUDDEN DEATH.

A distressing case of sudden death occurred yesterday shortly after noon in Queen street, at the corner of Victoria street. A man named Abel Goldsworthy, aged 32, a Cornish miner, and one of the tributers of the Inverness Gold Mining Company, has been staying in town for the last few days at the Clanricarde hotel, in Wyndham street. He was known to be subject to fits, one of which overtook him on Saturday in the Greyhound hotel, otherwise he enjoyed good health. He was out yesterday morning in company with a mate named Stephen Catran, and had only a few minutes proviously asked his mate to keep close to him as he felt that another fit was imminent. The fit came on as he expected, and was of such a severe nature that he did not recover from its effects. He died in the street in spite of the endeavours of the by standers to restore him to consciousness. Dr. Hooper was sent for, but his services were unavailing. "When all attempts at his recovery were found unsuccessful the body of the deceased was removed to the Clanricarde hotel. A sum of £345 was found on him. The deceased was a single man. An inquest was ordered by the Coroner (Dr. Philson). the inquest. The following jurymen were empanelled: —Messrs. S. M. Green (foreman), M. Levy, C. Grey, H. W. Stebbing, W. A. Clarke, E. Hill, J. Sceats, W. H. Fenton, T. Jones, J. Leonard, W. Stimpson, T. E. Edwards. The jury proceeded to view the body, after which the following evidence was taken :— Stepcn Catran, a miner, deposed on oath as follows. I have known the deceased about six years. He was a single man, about 33 years of age, and a miner by occupation. Tho witness then deposed to the circumstances by which the deceased met his death. ££A. post-mortem examination was being made by Dr. Hooper, at the request of the jury, during the progress of tho inquest. [Left sitting.]

OPERATIONS AT PORT BRITO MART.

Another mine was sprung at Fort Brito mart on Saturday afternoon to enable the contractor the more effectually to carry out his contract of reducing that pro minence, to make the land available for tho Auckland and Waikato Eailway terminus. A drive was put in on the north-east of the fort, a distance of 42 feet in a straight direction; a cross drive five feet in length was then put in. Eight hundredweight of blasting powder was inserted to form the charge; a train was laid, and at five o'clock the slow match ignited. It was a few seconds under fifteen minutes, the time anticipated to fire the train, when the explosion took place. The effect of the shot was to drive the earth out from the vicinity of the drive towards the water, thus assisting in some measure the work of filling in, while the mass of earth above toppled over, and came tumbling down to the extent of several hundred tons. The part where the shot was applied was of a converse descrip tion, and by the operation was re duced to a concave. The blast more than met the most sanguine expectations of Mr. Owen Jones, the contractor, and those engaged in carrying it out. A large fissure was made iv the summit of the fort, and for some time after the mine had exploded tons of earth kept breaking loose, and rolling down. Only a little more than half the quantity of powder was used to that on the former occasion, and the effect has been more than successful. As soon as the loose earth is cleared away it is probable that the

fort will be further reduced by simila operations, from which no danger to sur rounding property need be apprehended, as the shock a short distance off was almost imperceptible. We must congra tulate the contractor on the success of his exploit, which appeared to be carried out with every amount of care and caution. A large number of gentlemen had as sembled to witness the process, and were highly pleased with tho result.

BANK OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY.

An ordinary general meeting of the share holders in this company was held on Saturday, at two o'clock, at the Metro politan hotel, Dr. Lee in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The balance-sheet was adopted, which showed to the com pany's credit £38 13s. lid. On the motion of Mr. Friend the director's were authorised to sell all shares that may he legally forfeited. It was decided to have the mine surveyed to see whether it could be worked without waiting for the Great Tunnel Company reaching to the com pany's ground. After a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting separated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

SPECIAL TO THE STAR.

(PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Alburnia Crushing.

City of London Crushing.

Moanataiari. —Splendid

He turn.

G-RAnA__STOWN, 3 p.m

The Alburnia tributers have had a crushing of twenty-five tons. The result is 32 ounces. The City of London has obtained 93 ounces from plates after 137 tons had been crushed. The Moanataiari has obtained al together 1600 ozs. 11 dwts. melted gold.

The Governor's Progress.

NAPIER

Monday, 12- 55 p.m. His Excellency the Governor arrived at Arakeikoraka on Saturday, and was met there by the Ngatiraukawas. He is to meet the Luna at Tauranga on Wednesday. The Rangatira leaves Wellington to-morrow for Napier aud Auckland.

The wife of Major Withers died this morning.

PORT CHALMERS.

Monday,

The Wellington arrived at Welling ton at G'4s p.m. on Saturday from Lyttelton.

A Maori Highwayman Charged with Murder.

Affiliation of Auckland College and Grammar School to tlie _New Zealand University.

WELLINGTON.

Saturday.

The ship England has undergone her term of quarantine, and hauled alongside the wharf to-day.

Karai-iana Te Ceona, one of a gang of highwaymen, has been charged with the murder of a man named. Bob, in January 1870. He has been remanded.

The Auckland College and Grammar School Christchurch Collegiate Union and. Nelson College have been affiliated to the New Zealand Univer sity.

Sunday.

Tho s.s. Pho.be sailed at 6 a.m. to-day for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki. and Manukau.

LYTTELTON.

Saturday.

The s.s. Wellington arrived last evening with the mails via California, and after a detention of only two hours proceeded on to Dunedin.

CHRISTCHURCH.

Monday morning. On Saturday the prizes won by the representatives were presented in the drill shed by Mrs. Eolleston. There was a large attendance of Volunteers and citizens, notwithstanding the weather being very unfavorable.

A complimentary dinner was given on Saturday evening to Major "Wilson. There were about 100 present, includ ing His Honor the Superintendent, Mr. Eeeves, Mayor of Christchurch, Colonel Brett, Colonel Harrington, Colonel Cargill, Colonel Packe, Majors Atkinson and Stapp, and a number of officers and volunteers.

Professor Haselmayer has given five guineas for the benefit of Eugene Beda, who broke his leg whilst per forming at Murray's Circus.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MB. J. M. LENMOX'S BEPOBT.

Thb share market is very quiet. My gales comprise—Caledonian, £20 10s, £20 ; Thames, £5 ss; Moanatairi, £4 2s 6d; Golconda, £112s 6d ; Trig Hill, 12s 6d, lis ; Excelsior' 4s. Closing buyers : Caledonian, £20; Thames, £5 ss. Sellers : Caledonian, £2010s ; Thames, £5 7s 6d. Tokateas are offering at £4; Bis marck, 355; All Nations, £4, Buyers at lower rates,

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the City Council took place at 2 p.m. Members present: —Tho Mayor, P. A. Philips ; Messrs G-eorge, Hobbs, Isaacs, S. Jones, Macready, Prime, Smart, Bugden, and Hampton ___, The minutes of last meetii\ confirmed. TELEGRAM. , The Mayor said he had received tho following telegram from his Excellency the Governor: — TO HIS WOESHIP THE .lAYOE OF AUCKLAND. I congratulate the citizens of Auckland on the completion of the telegraph. lam on my way to Auckland across the centre of the island. Two ways are equally open and safe from here. I can go by Cambridge and the Waikato, or by the Hot Lakes and Tauranga. I shall choose the latter, as I wish to see the lakes again. I shall revisit tho Waikato from Auckland, where I hope to arrive about the 20th inst. I believe that in twelve months from this time a coach may be running from Auckland to Wel lington. The roads in the interior are progressing fast, chiefly by native labour. . G. F. Bowen, Governor.

fEEPLY.] I am in receipt of your telegram, and shall take steps to make public the valuable information therein conveyed. The citizens of Aueklaud will be very glad to welcome your Excellency again to Auckland. The interest your Excellency manifests in the prosperity of the colony will bo very pleasing to all good colonists. P. A. Philips, Mayor. Ordered to be laid on the table. CORRESPONDENCE. Various letters were read and care fully considered. One from Mr. H. Q-ilfillan, in reference to the cuttings near his property, was referred to the G-rafton Eoad Highway Board. STAND PIPES. The Mayor entered into an explana tion as to the stand pipes and the water supply for the city ; what action had been taken by the city autho. rities, expenss incurred during the dry season, &c. The matter was allowed to stand over till next meet ing. [Left sitting.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

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PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab. Sib, —I am a stranger in Auckland, having arrived here but a few days since. Naturally knowing no ono I have gone to the only place of public amusement open in the evenings— the Prince of Wales Theatre. It has struck me that the piece I have seen represented— "Not Guilty"—was well placed upon the boards aud well represented (and I write in comparison to what I have lately seen in many colonial theatres). Well, sir, under these circumstances, and the piece itself being one of high interest and good purpose, I would wish to learn from you why it is that the lower portion of the house has been, I have re marked, very inadequately patronised, but not so the upper. This puzzles me. Your highly respectable people who, when they go to a theatre, always patronise the boxes, are I find these who frequently say " a theatre is not respectable." Why, may I ask, do thoy not make it so by their presence. I am, &c, Enquires.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab. SIE, —Can you tell me what is the penalty for being an Irishman ? Is it an offence against tho City Council by-laws ? There are so many, and. they are so conglomerated that I cannot find out. The other day a deputation of express-men met one of the City Councillors and consulted with him on the alleged in fringement of their laws, and his answer to one of them was " Oh, you're an Irishman, that is enough for me," at the same time accompanying the remark with a push. Now, sir, if the penalty is within our means, we must leave the province. Only let us know how we stand, as we are unfortunately, yours truly, Irishman.

" Cut off my curls with your scissors, mamma, is the foundation of the latest morsel. It is expected to be succeeded by " Rip my chignon with your jack-knife, papa."

A cargo of ninety tons of ice from the Alps, which was despatched to India by the Sue- Canal route, had melted away to four tons when it reached its destination.

A Pennsylvenia jury found two men " not guilty" in spite of their plea of "guilty.' The jury couldn't beliove their word, It willinterestsmokers of " real Havannahs" to learn that the Connecticut tobacco crop is of unusually good quality this year.

Boucicault thinks of dramatizing the Tioh borne case.

THE EVENING STAB. MONDAY, APEIL 15, 1872.

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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 tho large demand, and has in consequence made extensive alterations and additions to his Factory so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. No one who values health and appetite should- be without a supply of this really health-restoring and agreeable condiment. TT Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of il. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and per. Auckland, 10th February, IS i 2. T CATER (late OroniDie's) EOYAL _J • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the public generally that he has pin-chased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of M.. C.'s late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civility and attention, as well as first-class 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 arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S XTf HOLESLE PRICES CURRENT: Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown Brand," per ton of 2,00011 m W 0 0 Adelaide, per ton of 2,0001b5... .. 10 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, TS & I Brand," per ton Vo n o Seconds, per ton ? „ o Sharps, per ton „ V n Bran, per bushel of 201b 0 1 0 Oats, per bushel 0 3 0 Auckland, January 9, 1572 WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, ex Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &P. ; also, New Hats.-S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street.



WANTED, a Nurse Girl, about 10 or 12 years, to mind a baby 5 months old.— Apply to Mrs. Watts, corner of Albert and Durham streets. . WANTED, a Cook.--Apply at the AbmY A¥P Navy Hotel. ______ WANTED, two Boys, about 14 years of age.—Apply to G. Gumma, Wellesley street. ■__ WANTED, a good Servant.—App." Flag-state Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, a General Servant.—Appli J. Levy, Clothier, &c., next Theatu Roval, Queen street. . WANTED, a Cooper.—Apply at owe, Seccombe & Son, Brewers, Kyber Pass. — ANTED, Employment as Charwoman. —Address, R. H., office of thu paper. - WANTED, by a Lady and Gentleman, permanent Board and Residence near St. Matthew's Church.—Apply Alpha, orbce of this paper. - WANTED," a Situation for a Boy, 12 years old.—Apply W.H.,offiae of thispager- W' ANTED, for a Store at Napier, a Drapers' Assistant.—Apply a* JJJ office of Abch, Ciabk & Sons, bhortlaw i street,