SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 5.4. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 11.10

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Enterprise No 2, 11 o'clock Duke of Edinburgh; CS o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from Russell Saucy Lass, schooner, from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

Star of the South, steamer, Holmes, for Napier Jessie, schooner, Mckenzie, for Russell Speedwell, ketch, for Russell Aurora, schooner, Chapman, for Kaipara Merlin, schooner, for Russell Dauntless, schooner, for Tauranga Lady Emma, barque, for Newcastle

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney ; Novelty, barque, 31st instant For New York : Thames, barque, early For Russell and the North : Cornerang, p S. to-morrow For Mahurangi and Hot Springs: Lady Bowon, ps,

to-morrow For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, Sth prox For Southern ports: Phcebe & Keera, steamers, to

to-morrow For London : Tyrol, barque, early For Whltiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki: Southern Cross, steamer, 27th July For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, steamer, early ; WongaWonga, steamer, 12th prox For Kalpara : Cleopatra, schooner, to-day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed March 2 Celestial Queen, ship, from London, bailed April lo Countess of Kintore, ship, from London City of Auckland, ship, from London, bailed May i\ Edith, schooner, from the South Heas Hero, steamor, from Sydney Hercules, schooner, from Newcastle Camille, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Mary Grant, brig, from Warrnambool Queen, schooner, from Rorotonga Julia Price, schooner, from Levuka Lucy and Adelaide, from Warrnambool Flirt, schooner, from Ly'telton Mineheer, barque from Newcastle Albion, barque, from Newcastle Colonist, schooner, from Napier

The steamer Keera will sail from the Manukau for Wanganui and Wellington to-morrow, at 1 p.m. ThS ketch Speedwell will leave for Russell at five o'clock this evening. ~ . The schooner Saucy Lass arrived in harbom this morning from Wangarei in ballast. : • The Dauntless cleared at the Customs and left this morning for Tauranga with 15 tons coal, .1 horse, and a quantity of merchandize. ... In consequence of the weather the Comerang will not leave for Russell and Northern ports until to morrow at Ip.m. , The p.s. Comerang arrived in harbour this morning from Northern ports. She brings as cargo 000 leot timber, 116 sheep, 200 bags gum, and eight passengers. She will leave for Russell and the North to-morrow. The schooner Merlin has left for Russell. The barque Lady Emma has left for Newcastle. The Helenslee lias hauled into the stream to mako room [for one of the barques lately arrived without Jior foremast and main and mizen topmasts she has the appearance of a hulk. " . . .. The barque Coronilla has come up harbour, ana win be brought alongside the wharf as soon as wind and tide will permit. , The barque Thames has been brought up pit the whavf, and will be warped alongside, when she will load with a ca.co of gum for New York, shipped by her owners (Messrs R. Walker and Co).

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :—

MEETINGS TO COME.

Thames, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m., July 20 Nonpareil, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., July 30 , on Morning Star, Grahamstown, July 30 Durham Ox, arahamstown, July 30 American Eagle, Grahamstown, July 31 All Nations, Company's oitlce, Shortland street, 2 p.m.. July SI Waitomata, Grahamstown, July 81

POST OFFICE SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and to-movrow at 10.30 a.m. „ , For Russell, Mongonui, and Paiato, per Comerang, to to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For.Malmrangi, Matakana, Mangawai, etc., per p.s. Lady P.owen, to-morrow, at 10 a.in. For London, per Tyrol, on Monday next, at 9 a.m. For Wan<*anui, par Keera, ta-morrow, at 11 a.m. Per Phcebe, on Saturday, 27th inst, as follows :—■ For India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Forts, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, at 11 a.m. For Southern provinces, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton, for letters specially so addressed, at 11a.m. via Brindisi, at 11.30 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 9.30 a.m. iimiioA Late letters will be received till 11.30 a.m. Per p.s. Nebraska, on Thursday, Bth A\igust, as fOror VSandwlch Islands, British Columbia United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies and Continent of Europe, via England, at 10.30 a.m. For United Kingdom, via San. Francisco, at For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 9 a.m. Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of sixpence in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1872.

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

The suit Mohi v. Craig will ever rank among les causes celehres of New Zealand. Our columes have previously furnished extended details of its progress. la another column will to-day be found the correspondence which has taken place on an effort to bring it to some form of settlement. That effort has failed, and it will now, we understand, bo referred to that ultimate tribunal of a free country— Parliament. It needs no comment from us. It speaks for itself. A case of hardship, if not of cruelty, has just been brought under our notice on reliable authority. A poor old man be tween seventy and eighty years of age has been receiving Government rations from the relieving officer, Mr Graham. Being greatly debilitated and helpless, he was transferred to the Old Man's Kefuge, where he used every effort to recompense the kindness shown him by working in the garden and keeping everything as neat as possible about the place. Incessantly he kept himself moving as far as his strength would allow, and with such effect that his performances attracted attention, and he was discharged as being capable of earning his living. The poor old man being again abroad in the world tried and tried in vain to get work, but his feeble appearance of course prevented any one from employing him. In a starving state he applied again to the Relieving Officer for relief, and was greeted by Mr. Graham with : " What! you back here again ! Be out of this you old scoundrel, " At the same time, Mr Graham made a violent kick at him, and had the poor old fellow not caught hold of Mr Graham's leg,he would have been severely injured. Such is the account furnished to us on authority which we credit. If Mr Graham (or any friend for him) can show that the statement is in correct, we shall have very great satisfac tion in affording him an opportunity in our columns. If the statement is not contra dicted we shall have something further to say on the subject.

A meeting of the members of the Auck land Boating Club was held at the Thames hotel last evening, Mr Yon der Heyde in the chair. The rules of the club were passsd, and the election of office-bearers was postponed till the next meeting.

The enquiry at the Police Court in reference to the Green Harp scandal had not completed when the Court rose. The proceedings wero adjourned until to morrow.

We have received a letter from a Cadet in the Victoria (late No 5 Company) com plaining that his company is not to receive any capitation grant. He says .- " The only fault is that a fow of the recruits have not paid all moneys due by them to the company. If that is all why not give us our capitation, and keep back what they owe ?" We echo " why ?", and fair play re-echoes "why?" and we think our local military authorities should see that a satisfactory answer is afforded,

This evening tho Rev David Briico will deliver a lecture at tho Young Men's Christian Association Jiooms, being one of the winter course of lectures. The subject is " Stonewall Jackson." _ Some interesting particulars may be anticipated of the life of this gallant General, who fell in the war of secession between the Southern and Northern States of America.

Announcement is made that the Choral Society's new hall will be opened with an At Home on the Bth prox. The first concert will take place on the 13th prox., and Beethoven's "Mass in C." and Mendelssohn's "Love Song" will be performed. Persons desirous of joining the Society are requested to apply to the secretary or any of the committee. An allowance of one-half will bo made on the subscription for the remainder of the current year.

Notice is given that in consequence of the detention of the steamer the payment of the dividend in the Bismarck and French Republic Gold Mining Company has been postponed until to-morrow.

The annual meeting of shareholders in the El Dorado Gold Mining Company was held yesterday afternoon. Mr Sherawas elected director in the room of Mr Smart, resigned. Mr S Buchanan was re-elected auditor.

A meeting of master bakers was held last evening at the British hotel to consider the proposal of the journeymen to start work at four o'clock in the morning. Tho attendance was small, and it was agreed to adjourn the meeting pending further information from the journeymen.

Wo are requested to stato that Abel Fletcher's price for emptying tho boxes belonging to the earth closets is four pence each, and in instances whore the parties cannot afford to pay ho will make no charge whatever. Orders should be left at the Council offices, or at the British Hotel.

We arc exceedingly reluctant at any time to reflect on the police, knowing how much the legitimate performance of their duty exposes them to anger and abuse from the public. But the case of McCullough, recently fined for having an unregistered dog, furnishes an instance in which the zeal of the police has gone too far. McCullough had recently arrived from the South. A constable called on him at seven o'clock in the morning on the 9th of July, at his residence in Wake field street, and informing him of the law, of which McCulloagh was ignorant, took his name. Before nine o'clock on the same morning, and before the constable's report had been given in, McCullough came to the Police office and purchased a collar. Seven days after this, namely on the 16th of July, the constable laid infor mation and obtained and served a sum mons on the defendant for a breach of the Dog Nuisance Act in having an un registered dog. On the 23rd of July, or fourteen days after the collar had been taken out, McCullough appears in Court, is fined with costs, and told by the Magistrate that he " should have known the law." Of course there was no other course for the Bench, for the case being brought into Court the law must be up held. But wherp the Dog Nuisance Act is so habitually neglected, it seems a great stretch of zeal to have pressed this case to the end. McCullougb, we believe, will not pay the fine in circumstances of so peculiar severity, and will go to gaol if necessary. The police can put him there if they please, but if so he will certainly take with him general sympathy.

It is stated by the public vaccinator, Dr J. R. Nicholson, that he is attending two or three cases of small-pox. We believe the statement is incorrect.

At the K.M. Court, to day Dr Pollen was examined by Mr Hesketh with respect to an action brought by J. Thompson versus James and John Holmes, the damages being laid at £20.

It affords us great pleasure to publish the following telegram, which has been received from Wellington to-day from Mr John Williamson by a member of the committee of the Mechanics' Institute. As our readers are aware the Superinten dent and other Auckland representatives have been written to with reference to obtaining a bill to sell or lease the present site and buildings,preparatory to erecting a building worthy of the city. A petition to the Assembly in favour of this has been for the past few days going around the city, and has already received 250 signa tures, containing those of nearly all the principal people in the city. The follow ing is Mr. Williamson's telegram . — "Wellington, July 25th. To Mr, J. A. Pond, Lower Queen street, Auckland.—Your note received ; I quite approve of the proposal of the new com mittee as to the change of site. Mr Arch. Clarke and I many years ago, as members of the committee, then tried to accomplish what your committee now desire to have done,but we were prevented by one obsti nate surviving trustee. I have conferred with the Superintendent, who is in com munication with the Colonial Secretary, as to the best means to be taken to secure the objects of the Mechanics' Institution Committee—(Signed) J. Williamson.

An entertainment was given last night by Dr Carr at the Parnell Hall, There was a very good attendance, and the seance caused great amusement. Dr Carr will give one or two entertainments more at the City Hall previous to his departure for the South,

On Tuesday next a grand negro con cert will be given by Ward's Minatrels at the Catholic Institute. Full particulars will bo published in a few days.

.A very successful ball wa3 given last night at the City Hall by Mr and Mrs J. N. Crombie as a P.P.O. totheir friends, previous to leaving for Europe. The hall was beautifully decorated. The refresh ments were of Mr. Canning's best, the most kindly feelings were expressed and reciprocated on all sides, and the enjoy ment was kept up far into the morning.

G-enton, who was shot recently for his par ticipation in the murder of the Archbishop of Paris at La Eoquette, could not walk without crutches, with the aid of which he stumped resolutely up to the fatal post in front of tho firing party. He refused to allow his eyes to be bandaged. As soon as he saw the muskets levelled he tossed his hat high up in the air, shouted "Vive la Commune!" and the next instant dropped like a log with fivo bullets through bis chest,

THE MAIL FOR ENGLAND.

As will be observed by our telegrams from Wellington, the Nebraska is to bo quarantined for fifteen days, This will cause a delay in the despatch of the next outward mails via San Francisco, and we beg to call attention to the following tele gram received by Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. from the Hon. Julius Vogel :— " Wellington. July 20. The Suez mail steamer leaves Mel bourne on the. 14th August. The Alhambra will leave Wellington to-morrow. The Phoebe mietUt catch her at Nelson. The Rangitoto'is advertised to leave for Melbourne 'via the South on the 30th mst. The Phcebe leaves to-morrow for the South, and letters will be received up to ten o'clock a.m. We therefore recom mend our friends to dispatch their letters by her for the Suez route.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY.

(Before Thomas Bockhara, Esq., E.M.) The usual weekly sitting of the Resi dent Magistrate's Court was held this morning at 10.30. J. THOMPSON V. JAMES ANDJOHN HOLMES. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff". Brought to take evidence on an action for damages laid at £20. Dr. Pollen was called for that purpose. n. GILLIES V. J. JUGGINS. Mr H. H. Lusk for plaintiff, the debt being £7, far balance of bond ontered into by defendant. Judgment for plaintiff. SAVORY V. LAM 15. Claim, £1 Gs. ; rent. — Judgmenl for plaintiff, TONICS V. 80L0M0NS. Claim £16 2s 3d, goods Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff. The claim was proved in the absence of defendant, he not answering his name when " cried," and therefore a verdict with costs was declared for the claimant. EDMONDS V. lIAET, Claim £3 5s 6d. Mr E Meyer, solicitor, proved the amount to be due, and obtained a verdict for his client. HKNRY DUFFY V. It. HILL. Claim £2 Gs od, judgment summons. An order was issued for payment of the amount by weekly instalments, defendant promising to pay, W JAMIESON V. W GALLAGHKU. Claim £0 Ik.--This was a judgment summons ; and, in reply to the Bench, plaintiff said he was willing to take any thing at all. Defendant promised to pay a small amount per week ; and an order was made accordingly.

OBEY \. CA.HI: Claim, £20.— Judgment for plaintiff, who was represented by Mr Kissling. (Left sitting.)

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

[Before P. A Philips, Esq , R.M.] CHARGE OF nORSE-STEALING. John Pox was brought up on remand on a charge of horse stealing at Taranaki. At the request of Acting Inspector Pardy, the prisouor was remanded to New Plymouth. WANDEUIXG COW. William Kennedy appeared in the person of his son. a small "boy, to answer to a charge of permitting his cow to wander in Parnoll, A fine of five shillings and costs was inflicted. This was all the business.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. I

MASTER BAKERS AND ALTERATION OF HOURS.

To the Editor of theEvKNisra Stab. _ Sin,—l think that all well-meaning colonists should express thei? view 3on this most im portant question, and show that they shut their eyes against the continuation of white slaver}', viz., by at once declaring that they will not patronise any baker who compels his men to work unearthly hours. I shall be glad to take thi3 determined step. —I am, &c,, Henry Isaacs. Waterloo Quadrant, 26th July, 1872.

To tho Editor of the Evening Btab. Sir, —Knowing the great interest you take in everything connected with the real advance ment of the country, I have beon induced to lay before you some of the inconveniences and hindrances experienced by settlers in tho Northern Wairoa district and their friends in town through tho very defective mail aervice at present existing between Auckland and that place, in the hope that by the advocacy of your able pen some of tho grievances referred to may be removed. By the present arrangement the mail for the above place closes at Auckland at eight a.hi. on Monday, and generally arrives at Whakahara or Toka Toka on the Wednesday inorniug, and leaves there again on Thursday morning, and is supposed to arrive in Auckland again on Saturday afternoon, but through tho miserable cheese-paring of our paternal Go vernment (the contract being taken at such an admittedly low figure that they have not the heart to enforce punctuality) they soldoin or never arrivo before five or six p.m., either hour being too late for delivery, consequently the unfortunate expectants of letters have to wait till eleven or twelve at noon on Mon day again before they can possibly got a letter, when the return mail has been closed two hours, and as a matter of course have to wait till Monday again before the letter can bo answered however important the corres pondence may be. Such a state of things may have been very well seven or eight years ago when the district referred to was inhabited chiefly by wild pigs and Maoris, but it is hardly compatible with tho much-vaunted magnificent schemes of colonisation and pub lic works of the present day. Enclosed I give you a sketch of my experience in tho coloni« sation line. —I am, &c, A. IT. A.

To the Editor of the EVENING STAR

Sic, —Notwithstanding the painful snubbing in your issue of Monday to several would-be correspondents I make so bold as fco send you a few lines on a subject which ought to be of interest to all good citizens. For several days past there has boon standing between two houses, not far from Mrs. Hardens seminary for young ladies, in Shortland street, a box full of fast-decaying vegetable matter —cabbage learea, &c, &c,

emitting a fearful stench, which is not only objectionable to the nasal organ but injurious to the health of all oompeUod from ciwiun itancas to live in the neighbourhood. Now, sir, will you kindly bring this matter through the medium of your valuable little paper under the attention of the proper authorities, it there be any ? and inform us whether we have such an officer as an "Inspector ot Nuisances ;" if so, does he receive his salary from the pocket of tho taxpayer ? and who is Tesponsiblo to the taxpayer, that he per forms his duties ?—I am, &c, New Cntra.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FTiOM OUR OWN COHRSSPONDSNT.]

Caledonian Commenced Crush ings Specimens.

The Cure Crushing.

G-EAHAMSTOWN.

3 p.m

The Caledonian has sent eight trucks of picked stuff, including four cvvts of good specimens, to the mill to day. They will be put through at once. The manager reports that the new leader is not looking quite as well The Dauntless and Sink-to-Kise tribute have obtained from 10 tons 8 ounces of gold. The Cure crushing is showing up for about IV ounces to the ton.

WAIKATO.

Important Native News.

Te Kooti Joined by Ecwi.

Newcastle, July 2G.

It is reported on reliable authority that Bewi and Ngatimaniapoto have joined Te Kooti. Te Kooti has gone to Haiainia, at Makau, to build a pah. Eewi and all the Ngatimaniapoto have gone to support him. Eowi and the people have turned from the Hauhau faith, and embraced To Kooti's new faith. They have left the King's karakia. The Hauhaus are very unsettled owing to Revvi's journey to join Te Kooti. It is not known how matters will end.

TAURANGA.

Friday, 11 a.m

Tho steamer Southern Cross arrived here at 9.30 a.m. The wind is now westerly, with line weather.

[Prom Gbeville's Telegram Company

The Nebraska.

WELLINGTON,

July 2G

The Health Officer has ascertained that several cases of small-pox had occurred during the Nebraska's passage from Auckland to Honolulu.

The clothes and bedding of the in fected persons arc still on board the steamer, and are ordered to be des troyed. The vessel is to be thoroughly fumigated.

Another Death from Small- Pox.

Three Cases Discovered on

Nebraska.

The Patients Convalescent.

WELLINGTON

Friday, 3 p.m. A child at .Soames' Island died from small-pox this morning. The Health Officer has discovered three cases /m board the Nebraska. The patients arc convalescent. It is supposed that the authorities at Auckland did not discover the disease.

Arrival of the Rangitoto.

Hokitika Grain Market.

HOKITIKA. Friday, 2 p.m.

The markets are dull. Adelaide flour £20; provincial, £15; bran, Is 3d; oats, 2s lOd to 3s; cheese, 6id; butter scarce.

26fch July, 2.55 p.m. The Rangitoto has just arrived in the offing from Melbourne. The County Council agreed unani mously last night that it was disirable to continue in tho present form of go vernment, annexing all the West Coast Groldfields.

(From the Herald.)

WELLINGTON.

Thursday. Gisborno has just stated in the House that Dr Johnstone's onquiries aboard the Nebraska provo that three or four cases of undoubted small-pox occurred aboard her during her voyage from Auckland to Honolulu. She, therefore, would not be allowed to proceed till thoroughly fumigated and cleaned.

Tho following oontract have been entered into between Brogden and the Govcrraont: — Napier to Port of Napier, 2 miles 10 chains, £13,732 ; Napier to Pakipahi, 1G miles 10 chains, £37,075.

NELSON.

Thursday. Floods have been serious. A man called Harding was drowned at Motukea. Nearly fifteen inches of rain fell during the month, and upwards of forty-one inches since the beginning of April.

DUNEDIN.

Permisgive Bill petitions are being largoly signed in the country district*,

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Notices of Motion and Petitions.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR, PER OUEVILLKH (SI LUAU * SL]iaR JJM COMPANY.)

WELLINGTON

July 25, 3.40 p.m. _ Mr G-illies presented a petition this afternoon from the. master ship-owners in Auckland, praying for an enquiry to be made into the mode of levying the shipping and port charges. Mr Sheehan presented a petition from a number of ratepayers in the matter of the Highways Act. Mr O'Neill gave notice ot motion tor a return of the water supply to the G-oldfields. MrStewartgave notice that lie would apply for a bill to alter the present system in reference to grand juries ; also asked the Government to legalize marriage with deceased wife's sister. Mr McLean gave notice of motion asking leave to introduce a bill to con tinue°tho Maori Representation Act, ISG7. , , Mr Kenny gave notice of motion lor immigration returns. In reply to a question from Mr Stafford, Mr Fox saidthatthe Nebraska would bo allowed to proceed South to-day.

Highways Amendment Act.

Larceny Act.

Public Trust Office Bill

Debate on the Life Assurance Bill.

The Nebraska.

WELLINGTON

July 2G, 8.-10 a.m. Mr. Shcehan collected £25 in the House in aid of the sufferers from the Shorthand fire. There is more coming in.

In the House last night Mr. Grillie3 moved tho second reading of the Aucldaud Highway Boards Empower ing Act, the object of which is to repeal the proviso clause (six) of the present Act. Mr Grillies said that two-thirds of the boards in the Pro vince of Auckland had declared that if the proviso clause was not repealed it would amount to the virtual abolition of the boards in the North, and im provements in the North would be thrown back considerably, and local effect of the provincial instutions would be destroyed.

Mr Gisborne supported the motion

Mr Buckland referred to the dif ferent qualities of land in the province of Auckland, and moved an adjourn ment of tho debate until next Thurs day. This was agreed to. The Larceny Act was read a second time. The object of this bill is to simplify the present Act in the matter of convictions.

Mr Curtis, member for Nelson, made a strong attack upon the gen tlemen in the legal profession, and Mr Gillies, followed by Mr Sheehau, re plied and defended them against the attack.

The Public Trust Office Bill was brought up for a second reading. There was considerable opposition to its being read, but it was carried on a division —ayes, 23 ; noes, 14. Several of the known opposition members voted with the Government, the ques tion not being a trial of strength.

The debate on the Life Assurance Bill was resumed. Mr Brandou de fended the Mutual Provident Society and completely refuted Mr Yogel's statement against the society, and also Greville's jigeucy.

Mr Fitzherberfc severely condemned Mr Yogel's attempts to disparage private companies. He also condemned the system of touting by means of Government lectures.

Mr Yogel replied, lauding the Go vernment scheme, after which the bill passed through a second reading.

The second reading of the Drawbacks Bill was adjourned.

The House went into a committee of supply, and granted an Impi'est Bill for £100,000 out of the Consoli dated Fund, and £30,000 out of the Defence Xioan Act.

In reply to Mr Holies ton, Mr Yogel said that the Board of Health at Wellington had decided to quarantine the Nebraska for 15 days. A debate on the reduction of the gold duty took place yesterday. Mr G-illies said that the expenditure on the Thames and Coromaudel goldiields exceeded the revenue.

Mr Creighton severely attacked this statement, and said it was only correct as regards the time when Mr William son was Superintendent. The opposition will not try their strength on Mr. Gillies' motion.

The supporters of provincial institu tions are reserving their strength for the fiuancial question, also the immigra tion and public works. The Provincial Council Act em powers the Councils to appoint tri bunals here to determine the matters prescribed, increasing the jurisdiction of magistrates and justices, and regu lating the procedure of ditto.

Subjects: Scab iv sheep, sale of liquors, cattle trespass and impound ing, branding, prevention of thistles, making and repairing highways, valu ation, assessment, levying and recovery of rates, construction, maintenance and boundary fences,

The provincial legislature) is to fe empowered to attach penalties to the extent of five hundred pounds.

[From the Herald.']

WELLINGTON.

Thursday, 8 p.m. A comriTTEE has bsan appointed, on the mo. tion of Mr. O'Neill, to enquire into the sub ject of the construction of a submarine tele graph to Australia. Vogel supported the idea of the colony incurring pecuniary respond, bility to secure the establishment of the cable as it could not otherwise be done. The Go! vernment had a bill ready to introduce if the House approved. Luckie opposed incurring any liability for what was really nothing b\xt% luxury.

In the Legislative Council, Waterhouse hag given notice of motion in favour of amending the Constitution Act, by making the Counci}' l\ an elective body, and making provision <^. \ avoid the occurrence of any deadlock thrown any lengthened difference of opinion betweau the two branches of the Legislature.

[From the Cross]

Thursday. "^ Mr C. O'Neill ha 3 introduced plans of the Town Regulations Bill.

Mr Gillies has given notice to move for a return of money expended towards develop, ing coalfields since the last session of tha Assembly. Mr John Sheehan ha 3 given notice to more that the Attorney-General bo a member of the Ministry, with a soat in the House ; and that the Government be requested to carry out the object proposed in the motion without delay. Mr Reader Wojd has a petition for pre3en tation to the House from Mr J. B. Russell, barrister, of -Auckland, complaining of "the manner in which he, as a professional man, is always treated by District Judge Beckham. The petition is supported by letters previously addressed to the Government complaining of Mr Beckham's conduct on various occasion*, and enclosing newspaper report.? of the Court proceedings on the day 3 when these differences occurred. Mr Russell alleges tiiat the cqp« duct of Mr Beckham is such as ii likely to injure him in the practice of his profession, A determined effort will prob ably be made to prevent any further expenditure upon the Government buildings in Wellington; and to secure the removal of the seat of Govern ment.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MR. J. HEXDEY'S BEPOET,

The share market has been very unsettled to* day. Caledonians were sold in the morning at £-10, but afterwards receded to £33 ICs ; they are now firm at £3i 10s; Moanatairi and Thames are firm at yesterday's quotations Sales—Caledonians, £±0, £39 10s, £36, £37 £35, and £33 10s ; iVloanatairi, £6 7s 6d.

ME J. M. IEJCNOX's BEPOET.

The shareinarket continues most unsettled. Caledonian shares are still fluctuating; they were sold this morning at £40, but declined to £35 ; closing with sellers -at £33 10s. -.jjlj sales comprise : Caledonian, £38, £37, £3-3, £33 10s ; Thames, £7 ; Inverness, 15s. Closing buyers : Caledonian,£32los ; Thames, £6 10s. Sellers : Caledonian, £33 ; Thames, £7.

MILITARY RE-INTERMENT.

We hare much pleasure in giving insertion to the following communication from an " Ex-" Grenadier of the 58th Regiment " as a supple ment to the article recently contributed through this journal with reference to the re-interment of the remains of the soldiers that fell in. title storming of the Ohaiawae Pah in 1816-J— •*

I have perused with great pleasure the highly interesting account published in youf* issue of the 17th instant of the re* inter-nent of the remains of the British troops who fell at the attempt to etorm the pah at Ohaiawae on the Ist July, ---1845, and feel grateful to the natives and all concerned for their kind and considerate thought of removing the bones of the dead to consecrated ground, as well as the solemn and impressive manner in which they per formed that duty ;—and I feel assured that I only express the feeling of admiration of the survivors of the war of 1845-6 in sajing that they will always recollect with gratitude the noble conduct of their former enemies for the manner in which they have honoured the re mains of their comrades who fell at the attack —especially after the lapse of upwards of quarter of a century (twenty-seven years).

1 Your correspondent, I see, has fallen inti) several errors relative to the actors in the Bay of Islands' war. Honi Heke was not the son of the famous warrior Hongi who visited Eng land when the first gentleman in Europe -was king, and returned with a large supply of arms and a suit of armour presented to him by that ! monarch, which enabled him (the warrior) "to | slaughter his countrymen by thousands, and to nearly depopulate the Northern Island. But Heke was married to that general's, daughter, Harriet. i Neither Heke nor his men were in the Ohaiawae Pah, nor did it belong to hisi; —it was the chief Kawiti's, who defended it and repulsed the'attack where our men sufferedjo. severely. Heke was at th's time recovering from a wound received in a skirmish with Waka Nene's men, near Lake Mawai, ou the 13th May, 1845. Relative to storming the Pali it may have . been unadvisedly, and against the wishe3 of the friendly chiefs—stiil it was always under stood amongst the troops, and is believed to the present day, that the attempt would not have been made till a breach was effected; but Colonel Despard was iufornied by a. European who had been in the pah some time before the investment, " That the pal- , I lisade could be easily pulled down by the hands." It was made, and failed j but no ropes were employed. The officer, whose name escapes your correspondent, was Lieut. Beattie, 99th Kegiment, who died of his wounds at Waimata, and is buried in the churchyard there, alongside Captain Q-rant, of the Grenadier Company, sStli Kegiment. Lieutenant Philpolt, of H.M.3. Hazard, i» buried in the same place. This officer was a «on of the celebrated Bishop of Exeter of that name ; and your correspondent's account of his scaling fcho outer and iuner fence.and'"' escaping several ahots by a miraslo, till shot dead inside the pah, can hardly be correct, as he was killed outside, fie was well known to the natives, and he was repeatedly told by them tc keep back—they shouting, " Keep back, Toby ; keep back." This was the cog uomen they had for him, as hi 3 ship was stationed for a long time in the Bay before Kororarika was burned. Although liked by ' the natives, his body as well as Captain Grant's was afterwards mutilated.

Your correspondent again states that the enemy next morning were nowhere to be seen, tie must suroly be mistaken, and be thinking of the L pah at Taranaki, as it was ten days after the attack before the place was evacuated. The natives having shown suoh honor to the dead, I consider that it would be only right that some testimonial should be erected t to point out vrhero tkepe men have at last

THE EVENING STAB,, ERIDAY, JULY 26, 18W.

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