SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 6.44. HIGH WA.TER: This afternoon. 0.37.

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES.

Enterprise No, 2, 9 o'clock this evening.

ARRIVALS.

jgLOity of Melbourne, s.s., Moore, from Sydney, fvanlioe, schooner, McGregor, from Mongooui Kalahome, barque, from Adelaide.

DEPARTURES.

Rita, brig, for Melbourne.

IMPORTS.

Per City of Melbourne, s.s., from Melbourne: 11 bales Tpaper, Reed and Brett, Evening Star ; 5 trunks boots, 07 packages sugar, order ; 1 case, 3 kegs horse nails, 1 cask, 1 case iron, E. Porter and Co. ; 3 casks bolt ends, 10 casks galvanised iron, T. and S. Morrin ; 1 case, J. AVarmoll ; 1 do., W. Braston ; 2 bales paper, Reed and Brett, Evening Star ; 1 pkg. stationery, Smith ; 1 bale, W. Wilson ; 9 cases oilmen's stores, 3 do., onions, J. C. Morrin : 5 do. mustard, Owen and Graham; 180 cases kerosene oil, G. W. Owen ; 1 box, F. H. Lewisson ; 1 parcel, Harker ; 3 cases, Edwards. From Sydney—lSO sacks flour, 200 gunnies, 100 do., 100 do., 40 do. sugar, 520 sacks flour, 55 bags maize, 3 hhds. beer, 20 gunnies sugar, 1 case hats, 3 ditto ditto, 1 ditto ditto, 1 ditto ditto, C 92 bags sugar, 30 chests tea, order; 2 boxes silver coin, £300, 3 boxes copper coin, £20 ; Bank of New South Wales ; 1 box luggage, Miss Scrutton ; 1 parcel, J. Russell; 1 }-cask, B. Daveney ; 1 case, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. ; 330 ditto fruit, R. Arthur ; 1 parcel samples, Owen and Graham ; 1 case vestas, 6 boxes pipes, .7. Han-is ; 1 case boots, J. W. Hoare ; 103 cases fruit, W. Marshall; S cases soap powder, 25 do. pickles, 25 do salad oil, 125 mats sugar, G. W. Owen ; 30 bags potatoes, Jakins and Wil cox ;10 pkgs type, Evening Star ; 1 do., Herald ; 3 boxes do., Hamilton, Thames ; 63 cases fruit, 28 bags onions, Thomas Peake ; 50 do. maize, 3 bales hay Bell Bros. ; 485 bags potatoes, Thornton, Smith, and Firth ; 100 bags onions, G. W. Binney • 2 boxes nails, l pkg mercery, G. W. Hoare ; 2 bales, 1 case, R. Bennett, Wellington ; 1 bale, R. B. Lusk ; 58 j-chests tea, 00 chests tea, Must and Co. ; 100 cases maizena, B. Tonks and Co. ; 2 bales, Clark and Son ; 1 case seeds, Lipscoinbe ; 20 cases sundries, D. Bucho.nan ; 10 dn. do., .T. C. Mollison : 1 parcel, Wright ; 1 do., W. G. Harrison ; 1 case merchandise, H. Kohn ; 4 boxes boots ; Thomas Cosgrave ; 4 pkgs do., H. Fugate : 1 parcel, Colonial Secretary ; 2 cases, 1 bundle, A.CD. Hamiton ; 1 mariner's sextant, Chief Officer of the Nevada ; 1 case, .7. Buchanan ; 1 do. fruit, Cruick shank, Smart, and Co. ; 2 do. perfumery, M. Montague; 1 case.Stewart & Co. Cargo for transhipment per Nevada ;—1 case curiosities, 7 do. plants, 2 do. sundries, 72 bales wool, 1 box, 7 pkg leather, 1 truss, 1 case, 1 parcel cocoa matting, 1 small ciso, 1 pkg, -2 bales, 50 cases geneva, 1 qr.-cask wine, 2 do. brandy, 1 case opium, 3 do. chutney,, 1 parcel paper, various consignees.—ll. M. Jervis, agent.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE.

The City of Melbourne arrived in harbour early this morning from Melbourne and Sydney. She left the latter port on the evening of the IOLh instant. We are indebted to Mr. Woods, chief officer, and the second ofiicer for files aud other favours. The follow ing are the passengers :—

Pal-wen.: Ens.— W. C. Greenfield, E. W. Walker, H. L. Smith, H. H. GilUot, Matthews, Mrs. Blake and two children. Miss K. Ryan, Mr. C. Nees, Mrs. E. J. Neiil, Mr. J. G-. Clarke, Mrs. Clarke and child, Miss Clarke, Mr. Whyne Smith, Mr. Le Roy, Madame Duret, Mr. C. Maddock, Mrs. Maddock, two children, and nurse ; Mr. C. Maynard, Mr. " George Lucas, Captain .sfarkham, Mr. aud Mrs. J. ATolyneux, two children, and servant ; Mr. A. Molmeux, Rev. .1. Buller, Rev. C. W. Rigg, Mrs. Weston and infant, Mrs. Binne7, Mr. Bradbury, Mr. J. W. Bethshan, Mr. Dean ; and 20 steerage.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, 20th

inst. For Tahiti: Queen, schooner, Monday. For London : Caduceus, ship, early. For Honolulu : Nevada, to-morrow. For New York : Ferndale, barque, early ; Queensland,

barque, early. For Southern ports : Keer.a and Phoebe, early; Wei lington, s.s., on arrival of the Nebraska.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Keer.a, s.s., from Napier. Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Chatham Islands Naomi, ship, from London, sailed Kith November. Wild Duck, ship, from London, sailed 10th December Phrebe, s.s., from Southern Ports. Moa, brig, from Melbourne. (Sailed Feb. 1.) Nevada, mail steamer, from the South Heleuslee, ship, from London Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed

February 14 Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Coronet, schooner, from Tahiti Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu, due 27th

instant Cyrene, barque, from Lyttelton Whynot, ketch, from Napier Nukulau, schooner, from Levuka Byron, brig, from Sydney

The City of Adelaide arrived in Sydney from Auckland on on the 13th instant. She left Auckland on the 7th, but, in consequence of a N.E. gale, with rain and thick fog, was obliged to anchor under Rangitoto Island until next day. The schooner Ivanhoe arrived from Mongonui this morning with 5 tons gum, 1,100 feet timber, 2_t tons gum, and the following passengers : —Mr. Bowman and child, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Collyer and two children.— Cruickshank, Smart, and Co.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Friday afternoon.

Messrs. B. Tonks and Co. sold to-day a consignment of fruit from the South. Apples sold at from 2d. to 2Jd. per lb. ; bacon brought reasonable prices.

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Matls will Close as Under

Eor Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at

10.30 a.m. For AVhitangi, per Mercury, this day, at 5 p.m.

Per p. s. Nevada, this day, as follows :—

For Sandwich islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and

Continent of Europe via London, at 4.30 p.m. For United Kingdom via San Francisco, at 4.30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for United States of America, and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d. in addi tion to the postage, will be received at this office till 5p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up till time of sailing. For Mahurangi, Warkworth, etc., per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Oisborne, per Tawera, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Tahiti, per Queen, on Monday, 20th inst> For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, on Monday, 20th instant, at 9 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per s.s. Wellington, immediately after arrival of the p.s. Nebraska. Note.—A post office will be opened at Kiri Kiriwa, near Hamilton, on Ist March next. Mails will be made up on same day as for Hamilton. S. B. Bi.ss, Postmaster.

BIRTH.

WATTS.—On the 23rd January, at her residence Wellesley street, the wife of Mr. George Watts, of a daughter.

DIED.

CANN.—On the 20th February, at Hobson street, Auckland, George Edward Yeandle, the beloved and only child of George and Helena Cann, aged one year and three months.

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

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."

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1872

We will be pardoned for sincerely con gratulating ourselves, and the citizens generally, on the result of last night's meeting, in connection with the Me chanics' Institute. Thatthoseinterested in reforming the Institute, should have carried the election of nine out of the twelve members of committee, was a result that was notanticipatedby them selves. So many difficulties lay in toe way of effecting a radical change in the Institute, that the most expected at a first meeting, was that steps should be taken for a revision of the rules, by which any evils perpetrated last night, might in !a few months bo repaired. It was even felt that, if compatible with the present absurd rules, the existing committee might have been continued in office till preparations were com pleted. Instead of this, the scrutiny of the voting papers, and such a scrutiny! showed to bo returned nine of the names deliberately selected, and voted for, by those agitating for radical changes; and in addition, although it might now seem unnecessary, a pledge was obtained that the rules should be revised, under which if required, the present committee might be removed, and a totally new list of office-bearers elected. The three elected who were not supported by the party of reform, were Messrs. Burns, W. Whyte, and Siveright. The first of these is, and has always been, an advocate for altera tions and progress, and is probably as good a member as there is on the committee. We are informed that Mr Whyte will also be a valuable member, while Mr. Siveright, who is of the old set in views and principles, is happily not likely to exercise much moral influence in such a committee as the present one. Dr. Nicholson has been elected President, and Mr. Philips and Mr. George Vice-presidents, the latter securing his place by a majority of one over Mr. Rees, whose absence from the meeting sufficiently accounted for | sucb a result. That sucli a return should have come through the hands of such scrutineers almost surpasses belief. The one was Mr. Field, an active partisan of the old state of things, the other was Mr. Thomas Macfarlane, who in the most meek and docile spirit received his instructions from Mr. Field and the Secretary, as to the right of members to vote. As Mr. Macfarlane had taken the place of Mr. Kirby, a man with a mind of his own, and force of character, \ his conduct was most reprehensible. As lit was, members with their cards of ; full membership were refused the right to vote, or at least their votes were not counted, merely on the ipse dixit of the partisans of the old regune. Mr. Macfarlane likes a bit of honour, and we hope he enjoys the glory which last night's proceedings reflect on his mental independence. The question so treated by him was the point at issue, and shouldf have been decided by the meeting. However, in spite of Mr. Thomas Macfarlane's amiable docility, a great victory has been- won, , and it is now to be followed up until the constitution of the Institute is so modified that inducements may be held out to every one in Auckland even" the humblest, to share in its benefits. The battle it is true has been fought and won, but the work has only been commenced. Citizens may feel confidence in the new com mittee, that the Institute will now be worked as satisfactorily as its stupid rules allow ; and an opportunity will soon be afforded to the outside public to manifest their practical interest in the welfare of the institution. Its abuse's will now be repaired and the possibility of further abuses prevented. An institution that with 415 subscrib ing members, allows but 78 to take part in its control, of whom only 27 last night voted in a meeting of .four or five hundred, might well have been regarded as calling loudly for reform. Of the total revenue of the year more than three-fourths are contributed by those 337 subscribers who by the rules have been precluded from exercising any voice in the control of the insti tution. It is unnecessary to comment further on the past. A new loaf is turned in the history of the Institute, and there will be now, we trust, nothing < to prevent its friends from making it one of the most successful institutions : in the colonies, *

We are obliged to hold over a quantity of jocal matter, Volunteer intelligence, and letter?, to make room for our European news.

An emergency meeting of Lodge United Service, 4-21, 1.C., will be held this evening, in the Masonic Hotel.

The business at the Resident Magistrates' Court, this morning, was very light. One or two petty cases were disposed of, and others adjourned till next Court day.

Accidents have been numerous late. Another occurred this morning, which might have had fatal results had it not been for the presence of mind amd pluck of a seaman of the Fern-lale, now lying alongside the wharf. One of the men belonging to the barque missed his footing toppled over the stage into the water. His mate plunged in and succeeded in holding his head above water till the boat was lowered and both rescued from their perilous position—none too soon, for both were almost exhausted.

We would call particular attention of buyers to the sale of Warrambool potatoes, ex City of Melbourne, to be held at Jones's auction mart to-morrow, at 11 a. iq. The samples are really very fine and new, and will be sold in small lots. This is an opportunity which might not occur again, of obtaining first-class potatoes at a reasonable price.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent.)

Wreck of the Cutter George.

Supposed Loss of All Hands

Sale of Ail Nations Tailings.

Pride of Pokatca Looking

Well

Grahamstown, 3.5 p.m

The Pride of Tokatea manager brought up lOloz., and 10 cwt. speci mens, 21 tons of stuff are crushed. 250 lbs. specimens will be retorted to morrow.

The Wahapu, cutter, lias brought in portions of a wreck wh'ch are recog nized as belonging to the cutter

George, owned by Captain Souter. They were picked up on che Sandspit, and there is no trace of Peter Harold, the master, or the man with him. 200 tons of the All Nations tailings were sold this morning at lis Gd per ton.

LATER.

3.55 p.m

lOOlhs. more specimens from Pride of Tokatea. Over half ton now on hand. 101 ounces retorted gold banked on account of general stuff.

THE SHARE MARKET.

J. M. LENNOX'S EEPOITF.

The shai'emarket is rather quiet. Cale donians have a slight downward tendency. My sales comprise : —Caledonians, £L 7, £16 10s ; Central Italy, £2 17s Od ; Golden Calf, £2 15s ; Pride of Tokatea, 7s 9d, Bs. Closing sellers —Caledonians, ;£l7 ; Thames. £5 10s ; Tookey, £10. Buyers —Caledonian, £16 10s ; Thames, £5 ss.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

Ihe annual meeting in connection with the Mechanics' Institute was held last night. Never before have the proceedings of this establishment excited so much interest in the city. Instead of the ten or twenty attending on previous occasions, the hall was crowied to the door; and the interest continued unabated till the close of the meeting, after midnight. It was evident that a determination had been come to for effecting alterations, and that determination was shown in the way usual with excited public meetings.

Mr. F. Whitaker, president of the Institute, occupied the chair ; and the secretary, Mr. R. T. Talbot read the minutes of the last general meeting, which were confirmed; us also was the balance-sheet, which was as follows :—

Assbts.—Balance last year, £5 10s, 43. ; subscriptions, £172 19s. 6d. ; hall charges, £30 7s. ; waste paper, £4 18s. sd. ; catalogues, £1 2s. ; books condemned aud sold, £3 12s. 9d. ; fines for detention of books, £1 lis. 3d. Total, £220 Is. 3d.

Expendituee.—Newspapers, magazines, £40 6s. 7d. ; secretary, £87 ; incidental, £3 18.'. 5d.; gas, £28 5.. ; firewood, &c, £9 9s. 6d. ; bookbinding, £114-3, 3d. ; insurance, £10 10s. ; map of New Zealand, £1 15s. ; mount« ing map 3, £L 4s. ; printing, &c., £14 15s. ; painting, £1 13s; carpenters, £6 9s. ; regis tration of building, £1 Is. ; Faulder's account, £1 10s. ; law expenses, £1 os. 6d. Total, £220 Is. 3d.

The report showod a deficiency of £49 18s. Bd. as regarded the amount received during tho previous twelve months. The principal proportion, of this difference was occasioned by the smaller amount received for rent of tho hall, and there had been no special entertainments and no donations. The subscriptions, however, showod an increase of £9 lis. 6d., although the number of sub scribes had been reduced by eight. Tho liablitie3 on the 31st January were £83 9?. 5d., showing an increase of £4 13s. lid. The number of members was 415, as against 423, members last year.

Mr. Eecd said ho would like to have a more accurate definition of the word "member." There was somo misunderstanding as to who were membors and who wero not. He asked what was the number of members ?

The Secretary said " thero are four hundred and twenty-three memburs."

The Chairman stated that a distinction was made between "members" and "full members." Those who paid the full annual subscription of £1 came under the latter denomination, while those who paid 10s for the use of the library or reading-room, were designated " members " in the leport.

A motion made by Mr. Sivorright, with the view of the insertion in the report of the words "and subscribers," fell through for want of a seconder.

Mr. J. H. Field moved, and Mr. J. H. Burns seconded the adoption of the report. Mi. Reed moved, as an amendment, that the report show how many are full members, and who are considered merely subscribers, without the right of taking part in the pro ceedings.

The Chairman then explained that it was | intended in the report to point out that there | were4ls subscribers including 78 full members. The Chairman read the tenth rule, which defines the terms of membership ; and pointed out that it most clearly shewed that parties could not have a vote unless they were full members to the extent of £1 a year. Mr. Reed then moved, " that the report be amended by the insertion of the following words: "that the number of subscribers on the roll at the present time is 415, viz., 78 at £1, 20 at 12s, and the rest at 10s. per annum,' in lieu of the paragraph referring to mem bers." The Chairman pointed out that by the rules no one could be a "member" by paying less than £1 a year. However, on the recom mendation of a former committee, it had been decided to allow "subscribers" the use of the library or reading room on payment of 10s. per annum. Mr. Carson would like to know who were entitled to take part in general meetings. The Chairman read the rule, which clearly pointed out that only those paying the full amount of subscription could claim the right. Mr. Edwards was of opinion that the sub stitution of the words, as proposed by Mr. Reed, should be made in the report. Mr. Field concurred in this view, as he considered the public would derive more information by the amendment. Other gentlemen also spoke in favor of the alteration, which was consequently made. Mr. Reed then requested to be allowed an inspection of the list of members. On being shewn it, he remarked that many names had been left out, and enquired who had had the preparation of the list. Mr. Field called upon Mr. Reed to shew the names, when Mr. Cooper said that he would save Mr. Reed the trouble. His name for one had been omitted. (Uproar.) Mr. Reed re-produced the list, and said hia own name had been omitted by the Secre tary, and although the report set forth that there were 78 names, he could only count 75 on the list appended to the report. Mr. Moss thought it would be well to improve the occasion by making a few remarks as to the management of the institution gene rally. He, for one, felt great dissatisfaction at it. Distinctions of privilege were drawn between members of committee, full member.', and general subscribers, which wero most invidious, and had given rise to immense dis satisfaction. Subscribers even had a difficulty in obtaining books, and wero not allowed inside the counter. Why such diffieulries should be imposed he could not surmise, for he had never seen an institution where the books were in a worse state. The committee pat inside at their ease, while the general body of the subscribers were not allowed so much u3 to handle the books. There was a spirit of exclusivencss which required to bo thoroughly eradicated before the Institute could become prosperous. The laws were of an exclusive character, and the manner of their dispensa tian likewise required reform. Mr. Swanson explained that the library was the only place where the eommitteß could meet and transact business. He altogether deprecated the notion of allowing a number of people to go to the shelves and handle tho books as they pleased. It had been said that the books were in bad order. Was it likely they would be improved if pulled about by any ona who chose to do so ?

Mr. Field followed to the same effect.

Mr. Reed instanced the public library in Melbourne as an example to tho contrary. There were more readers there than in the library of the British Museum, and every one was allowed free access to the shelves and permitted to take down and turn over any books he required. For all that, there had only been three volumes missed in many years. The members of an Institute of this kind should not bo treated as if they were a set of thieves.

Mr. Field here rose to reply; but the feeling of the meeting was with Mr. Reed, and he was hissod down. Ho contrived however to say that his intentions had been miscon strued.

Mr. W. Cr Harrison said that it must bo evident there was something radically wrong with the management ef the Institute. There seemed to be* no interest taken in it. The very fact of there being so many present on this occasion shewed that the members con sidered there wis some defect. This ought to be enquired into and remedied. He would suggest that every subscriber now present should be allowed to vote on this occasion. Surely a man who paid 10s. was entitled to 10s. worth of representation. A member thought that if a fee of ss. instead of 2s. 6d. were insisted on there would soon be a different state of things.

The Chairman remarked that the rules were framed for specific purposes, and it was simply his duty to see that they were carried out. They must be followed in their integrity, otherwise they might as well be burned.

After further discussion, the report was passed as amended. Mr. James Browne then moved, "That the subscribers are of opinion that tho present laws and bye»laws of tho Auckland Mechanics' Institute require revision and alteration, and that a committee of subscribers be appointed from those now present at the meeting, to draw up a revised code of rules, to be sub mitted to a general meeting to be convened for that purpose. And, further, that tho President, Vico-Presidents, Treasurer, Secre tary, Auditors, and Committee be appointed under the rules bo revised and approved of, at the general meeting." Mr. Browne ex plained his reasons for considering the adjourn ment desirable.

Mr. Moss seconded the motion ; and after some discussion it was withdrawn on the undertaking being signed and handed to tho chairman : —" We, the undersigned, pledge ourselves to sign a requisition, calling a special meeting to revise the laws of tho Mechanics' Institute.—(Signed) James Geoboe and 20 members."

Some discussion occurred as to the rig ht of cc rtain persons to speak.

Mr. Macpherson pointed out that, in accordance with rule 3, member 3 must be of three months' standing before they could take part in any proceedings; and Mr. Reed said that it really appeared to him that the rules were framed with the view of obstructing business as much as possible No one could, make head or tail of them, and people were actually ashamed of belonging to an institution conducted in such a manner.

Messrs. T. Maffarlano and J. H. Fiold were then appointed scrutineers; and after they had examined the papers, and before the result was known, Mr. W. G. Harrison lodged a protest against their conduct in totally ignoring Rule XI. in the execution of their work.

Mr. F. J. Moss and Mr. Thomas Macffarlane wero elected auditors, and the following office bearers for the following year were declared elected : —President: Dr. J. R. Nicholson, M.P.C. Vice-Presidents: Mr. P.A.Philips (Mayor), Mr. Jas. George. Treasurer : Mr. R. McKay. Committee : Messrs. J. B own, F. J. Farrell, J. H. Jagger, T. L. White, J. W. Cawkwell, 0. H. Mcintosh, J. Sieve wright, R. Cranwell, J. Diddams, J. H. Burns, W. Whyte, J. Wilcox.

Mr. W. G. Harrison then proposed a vote of thanks to (he chairman, which was carriod by acclamation and suitably acknowledged; after which the meeting dispersed,

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE, WITH THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS VIA SUEZ.

The Rev. Watson Sentenced to be Hanged.

The Prince of Wales Con valescent.

Progress of the Strikes.

The Tichborne Trials;

Opening of the Defence

The Brighton Murder.

A portion of the following appeared in our Extra of this morning:—

FURTHER TELEGRAMS.

London, January 5 At the installation of the Conser vative Mayor of Limerick, a disorderly mob hissed the name of the Prince 6$ Wales. * An important "Home Rule" de monstration took place at Liverpool, aud also at Leeds. The Democrats are organising a demonstration in support of Sir Charles Dilke, of which Mr Odger is to be chairman. Sir Charles Dilke announces a Re publican demonstration for the 30th December. The nine hours movement is pro gressing throughout the country. 8,000 small-pox fatalities occurred in London last year, against GOO aver age for 31 years. The Eev. J. S. Watson, wife mur derer, was found guilty, aud sentenced to death.

A Prussian soldier was assassinated at Linedill. The Germans demanded tho murderer, and afterwards arrested him with some opposition. The Dutch fish claim was adopted by 29 to G The treaty ceding African Guinea to England was afterwards unanimously adopted. Trade disputes aro extensively pre valent. The Prince of Wales' recovery is slightly retarded by an affection of the hip. London, December 30. A great impetus has been given to the preserved meats' question by two influential gatherings at the Cannon street Hotel last week. The first, promoted by Edward Wilson, was called to discuss the best means of popularising Australian meat, and extending the use of it to all classes, the poor especially; Mr. Wilson took the question up earnestly on philan thropic ground. Among the speakers were merchants, squatters, importers, clergymen, and working men. No formal resolutions wero proposed. The directors of a preserving company availed themselves of tho favorable opportunity to invite all to a repast on the following day, of meats preserved by the vacuum process. The attendance was large. The game, fish, poultry, and joints were unexceptionable, and gave entire satisfaction. A valuable pratical dis cussion followed the luncheon. Nume rous shares were taken. The leading idea of both gatherings was to establish depots and shops in populous neigh borhoods retailing meat in small quantities.

Parliament is prorogued till Feb ruary Gth.

Mr. Denison retires from ill-health, takieg the title of Baron Ossington.

The steamer Delaware, from Liver pool to Calcutta, was totally wrecked in a gale off Scilly: -13 lives were lost. Two mates were saved.

The Geographical Society offer 100 guineas to any messenger who brings a letter from Livingstone's inland expedition.

Oxford has accepted the Cambridge challenge. The race takes place on March 23.

The Madagascar Bishopric scheme has revived.

Societies arc addressing remon strances to the Government of Victoria against the protective tariff; they at tract little public notice; tho general conviction is that the colony will be the greatest sufferer ; and a speedy repeal will follow. A petition to establish a great peni tentiary in New Caledonia has been referred to the French Colonial Mini ster.

The Eastern mails via Southampton leave two days earlier. Newspaper postage via Brindisi is to be 3d.

The last British regiment has been withdrawn from Quebec.

In a lecture at Exeter, on our colonial and foreign relations, Sir Stafford Noathcote dwelt strongly on the necessity of a monarchy, as a centre and symbol of unity; republi canism would speedily disentegrate the Empire.

Orange celebrations in Derry were checked by the presence of soldiers and police. A bank manager and clerk were shot near Menagh.

Five hundred of the telegraphists in Liverpool and other large towns have resumed work after ten days' strike ; but gained nothing. Two thousand Midland employees of Derby struck work for a few days,

The threatened strike of iron-workers in Staffordshire is abandoned. The claimant's case in the Tichborne trial closed on the 70th sitting, claim ant's prospects improved since Bai o-ent's twelve days' examination. Com parison of Orton's and claimant's letter V ery damaging. Captain Burton de scribed claimant's condition in South America ; a Dublin barber recognised a scar on the back of Sir Roger's head ; medical men described the scars on the body. Photographers explained the mystery of the photographs. Cor respondence with Mr. Eadchffe was produced. An Australian witness de based to the claimant being known as Castro, and representing that he be longed to a high family. The Republicans propose citizen Dilke as the first President of the Re public, but meanwhile are quarrelling amongst themselves; Odger and Os borne quarrelled at a public meeting. Bradlaugh and the Communist refugees have broken.

Kelly's second trial, for firing at policeman Talbot, is postponed on the ground of the prejudice excited by the comments of the journals. "William Anthony, the fire-raiser, has been sentenced to twelve years' penal servitude.

A mother has poisoned three children. Mr. Childers addressed his consti tuents yesterday; he supports the House of Lords, but advocates a reform in the administrative deparments.

The Windsor Castle came into col lision with a French barque with emi grants for South America. The latter foundered ; several lives were lost.

Mr. William Purdy has again written to the Times on the Australian mail service, and advocates powerful steamers by the Suez route, and eco nomy in the time of coaling. Sir Daniel Cooper has received an address from the Agricultural Society of Queensland. The death of Bishop Pattcson has aroused public attention to the Poly nesian slave trade. London, January 11. Tho assassination of two Bavarian soldiers was attempted at Charlesville Barracks. It was reported a German squadron proceeds to Brazil, in consequence of the alleged ill-treatment of German naval officers ; the naval preparations afterwards stopped. The Empress Eugenic sold her jewels for £80,000. Mazzini is better. The French army voted for the Republic at the elections. A tax is imposed on raw silks — Q\ francs to 12 francs; gun-cotton, 35 francs to 40 francs; corded flax, 16^ francs. The drawback system will be admitted.

London, January 15. The Prince of Wales' convalescence is established; bulletins are discon tinued. The Queen is at Osborne. A great meeting of employers has been held to resist further encroach ments of workmen. The December trade returns are less favourable. A prospectus is issued of an Australian Oriental Coal Company, capital £300,000, in connection with the New Lambton collieries. A Compulsory Winding-up of the European Assurance Company is ordered. The French Chambers opposed the abrogation of the commercial treaty with England, and propose a prolonga tion to February, 1575. The French elections are favourable to the Government, Yautrian defeated Victor Hugo in Paris. James Fisk, of Erie notoriety, was assassinated.

The Union Bank dividend is 13 per cent.

Lord Carnarvon is ill. In the Windsor Castle collision case Captain Cargill was acquitted. January 2C, Afternoon.

Prince Arthur was present at the Berne anniversary, and received the Order of the Black Eagle. The French Assembly rejected Thiers' proposed tax on raw material, which is vehemently opposed through out France. England pledges itself not to raise the wine duty.

Eighty millions of francs have been paid to Germany ; French women are subscribing liberally towards the in demnity. Wool is firm. Wheat, sixty-four. Copper, £97. Tallow unchanged. London, January 19. The Attorney-Gereral opened the defence on the 15th January in the Tichborne case, stigmatising the claimant's knowledge of circumstances as shewing only a depth of wickedness unexampled; the story of the wreck was a tissue of absurdities. Sir Roger, he said, had never quarrelled with his father, and read letters proving that the real Sir Roger wss a refined gentleman. He will call the. young nobleman, himself tatooed, who had tatooed the real Sir Roger. The Attorney-General continued his speech on the lGth, contending that the claimant's own"story and letters showed he was not Roger Tichborne but Arthur Orton. The speech was con tinued on the 17th

At Brighton, a prisoner, Christiana Edmunds, was found guilty of murder; she pleaded pregnancy ; the plea was rejected by a jury of matrons.

An explosion occurred in a cartridge factory at Greenwich. The girls caught Sice, and rushed shrieking into the

marshes.

The Republicans invaded a loyalist meeting at Wellington Barracks, Knightsbridge, expelling the chairo « and smashing the platform. They re tired singing the Marseillaise. Tho police afterwards interfered. Dr. .Tenner is created a Knight Com mander of the Bath ; and Dr. Gull a baronet.

It is rumoured that the Prince of Wales will go to Ventnor, Isle of Wight. The Queen hopes to attend St Paul's Cathedral on the 20th February, for special public thanks given for the recovery of. the Prince of Wales.

Paris, January 21

Consequent to an adverse vote in the Assembly respecting the tax on raw material, which is only to be allowed if o.her resoaTCes failed, the Thiers ministry resigned, and only resumed office very unwillingly after the Assembly carried a resolution asking time. It is feared that another majority and aualagous disputes with the Goverment will arise on the questions appertaining to military instruction for the army. London, January 22. The Prince's progress is most satis factory. The Queen revisits Sandringhatn short! v. A grand festival is contemplated at the Crystal Palace. Mr." Disraeli visits Liverpool at Easter. Consols, 92f. The reserve of notes in the Bauk of England is fourteen millions; total bullion, twenty-live millions.. The Queen opened Paaliament on February 27, with State ceremonials. Public thanksgivings for the Prince of Wales' recovery took place about February 20, at St. Paul's ; and Crystal Palace Festival in May. Owing to a vote in the Assembly M. Theirs and his Ministry resigned, but at the urgent resolution of Deputies resumed office.

It is rumoured that negotiations with the leading financiers are on foot, pledging a tobacco monoply for thirty years, if they guarantee the indemnity and evacuation of France by April next. The new trial in the Firebrace case has been refused. The English and Scottish Bank dividend is 7 per cent. The accouchement of the Princess Alexandra is expected in February. Further action in the Mordaunt divorce case is expected to be taken. London, January 23. ' Llewellin Dawson, leader of the Livingstone expedition, will detail plans before the Geographical Society to-night; the Chancellor of the Ex cheque refuses aid. The Volunteer review is fixed for Brighton.

Obituary.—Canon Mosely Living stone, of Glasgow.

INDIA AND THE EAST.

Galle, January 24.

The Behar id replaced by the Baroda on the Australian line. Henceforward, the steamers will turn round after eight days' stay at Sydney, and on dis charging cargo, mails at Galle will leave for Bombay —calling at Colombo if inducement offers.

Bombay will be the great terminus for the P. and O. steamers in future.

A quantity of cargo and baggage from the Rangoon is on board the Baroda. Difficulties aud expense are likely to interfere with further re coveries.

A small steamer left Galle yesterday via Singapore, for the Western Aus tralia pearl shell fisheries. She came out by the Suez Canal.

Sir Hercules Robinson left for Eng land, and is expected to start for Syd-». ney by the overland route in May. fj

Heller, after a successful tour iv India; will leave by this mail for China.

CONTINENTAL.

FRANCE.

M. Thior's elaborate message on the 7th is disappointing.

The International re-organisation is progressing. The army is to be increased by reserves to 800,000 men, and 110 millions is fixed yearly for the expendi ture.

The Orleans princes took their scats on the 19th; the excitement thereat is sub siding, i, The Government is censured for pardon ing Kane, an active member of the Com mune.

M, Thiers promises full religious liberty to Protestants.

Tho Due de Grammont was summoned before a Court of Inquiry. Rcnan is restored to the chair of the College of France. Napoleon is said to bo willing to su*' %orfc the Due d'Aumale in his patriotic cc*/rse as President of tho Republi©.

SPAIN.

• There is great excitement about Cuba. The United States is assuming a threaten ing attitude for the protection of Ameri can citizens. Six war vessels have been dispatched from Spain, sending 10,000 additional troops. A reign of terror ex ists in the Island, consequent on the atrocities of Volunteers. America is likely to interfere.

ITALY.

The Pope refuses to compromise with the Government. The King retired temporarily to Flor ence.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1872.

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