SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 5.16. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 8.G2,

ARRIVALS.

Rangatira, s.s., Renner, from boumern pons. Janet Grey, schooner, from Russell. Comerang, p,s., Chrisp, from Bay of Islands. Eagle, ketch, Willis, from Bay of Islands.

DEPARTURES.

Wellington, s.s., Kennedy, for Southern ports.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports via Napier: Nebraska, mau

steamer, on arrival. -a_T ma __ on For Sydney and Melbourne: AVonga Wonga, on arrival of Nebraska. ._, n - For London: Caduceus, ship, next week ; Wild Due*, FofHonolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, May 10. For Southern ports : Taranaki, early. ££££&SK& Wentworth,bar q ues, For Kaipara: Jessie Niccol, to-aay. _ ~ For Tauranga and Southern ports : Rangatira, s.s., _g*___h£9-Bttx&x*m.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

flelenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle H M S. Rosario, from Sydney Bulwark, ship, from London Lsetitia, schooner, from Lyttelton Taranaki, s.s., from the South _ Star of the South, s.s., from Napiei Flirt, schooner, from Wellington

The Nebraska, with the English mail, may be looked for in the course of to-morrow or Monday. She lia<i been away from Auckland 33 clays. The ss Rangatira arrived in harbour yesterday afternoon after we went to press. She will leave again ai-rive^at Russell from the whaling-grounds on the Hth rand the whaling ship Alaska, Cap am Fisher, from the Arctic, arrived on the following day. The.cutterlapwing was loading at Lyttelton for this P°4e"cto^Onwardlias cleared at the Customs for Maldan Island, one of the South Sea Islands, \v2 l ao, wc vicp SO baes flour, 30 cases biscuits. WlTlie 6bSeAV cSed for Newcastle in ballast. Pisseneers • Mr. and Mrs. Bagg and child. The ss Taranaki left Nelson last even ng for New Plymouth and the Manukau. She will probably took her departure from the Mamikauforloutfiern ports this afternoon wttht the following passengers:-Saloon : Messis Lo} u, s?7 Water louse Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian, Mr. and Mrs. BaUer, Mrs Convien and child ; and five steerage,

COMMERCIAL.

Evfnino Star Office, Saturday afternoon. Mr R Arthur reports having sold at his market dav sale Friday), at the following prices-Fowls Is Id to L6l each dticks, Is Od to 2s 2d : turkeys, 2s 9d to 4s 3d young turkeys, Is lOd ; Auckland onions, Id to lid Sydney onions,'jd per lb; job lots bacon and hams skl to Gd per lb. Household furniture at fair S Ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, 3-year Sticks, 14s Cd to 21sper thousand; 2-year quicks 10s 3d to 10s Gd; strawberry plants, 2s 2d to 3s Sd per 100 ; gooseberry trees, 2s Gd to 3s Id per dozen ; currant do, Is 6d to Is 9d per doz.

MINING.

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

Smiling Beauty, Grahamstown, April 29. Ha: Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 2 p.m. April 29 Golconda, Coromandel, April 29 Flagship, Shortland, April 30 J10 „„ nn A r,ril Otago, Mechanics'lnstitute, Auckland, 12 noon, April 30. Carn'atic, Coromandel, April 30 «„__-__ T c Auckland and Thames Steam Packet Company, J. 8. Macfarlane's office, 11 a.m. May 1. Britannia, Coromandel, May 1 _ Court-house Creek, Coromandel, May 0 St Lawrence, Grahamstown, May 6 Vori Tempsky, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 4 p.m. May 6 Dead Secret, Coromandel, May 6. Flower of the Hill, Coromandel, May 7 Oriano, Coromandel, May 9. Canadian, Coromandel, May 13 Flying Cloud. Grahamstown, May 16 Durham Ox, Grahamstown, May 14 Foresters, Coromandel, May 14 Foster's, Coromandel, May 16

POST OFFICE SHORTLAND-STREET.

•Mails will Close as Under For Thames, on Monday, 29th instant, at 10.30 a.m. ForVhitian^i,' per Mary Ellen, this day, at 4p.m. For Kapanga, per Royal Alfred, on Monday, 29th For S Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Come raner, on Monday, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Southern pro vinces, per Rangatira, on Tuesday, 30th instant, at FoVs'^d'neyandtheAuftraUan Colonies, per Wonga Wonga, immediately after the arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu. , _ . For Napier and Southern provinces per s.s. Nebraska six hours after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1872.

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

On Monday next the position which Mr. Smart occupies in the City Council will be brought under review by an enquiry into the alteration which has been made in the Burgess Eoll. So far as we can understand no blame attaches in this matter to those by whom the alteration of the names was made, it having been done at the request of Mr. Smart, and according to the usage when application is made by any ratepayer. It will devolve there fore on Mr. Smart .to show on what grounds he based his claim to have tho name of the Bank of New South Wales effaced, and his own name substituted in connection with the property in Shortland street at present occupied by that banking establishment. It is not known that Mr. Smart had ever any ownership in that property, and it certainly is not believed that that ownership has been acquired by him so recently as the date of the alteration in the Burge3S Eoll. The manager of the bank it appears has claimed and exercised the right to vote on that qualification as being the person paying rates for it, and unless by some ruse, which would not at the best be very creditable, it seems scarcely pos sible that Mr. Smart can be shown to have a valid right to his seat at the Council Board, at least on that qualifi cation. The little cottage in High street to which we previously referred as being assessed at £15 per annum, it appears is the property of the firm of Cruickshank, Smart and Co., and as it is generally known tbat Mr. Smart has long since ceased to be a partner of that firm, even this cottage cannot be brought to bear on the subject. It is generally under stood that an effort will be made to stay proceedings till the next valua tion and assessment are made, and that then the cottage will be valued at £25 per annum, so as to reach the minimum allowed in qualification under the Corporations' Act. But this is on the supposition that the Messrs. Cruick shank will enter into collusion, and that tbey will represent Mr. Smart as being still a member of the firm. But those dreaming of such a ruse must know little of the character of those of whom they speak, for we venture to say the general belief in this city is, that the Messrs. Cruickshank would each cut off. his right hand sooner than lend it to a questionable transaction. The public will await with interest the upshot of this affair; not that per sonally there is much feeling either for or against Mr. Smart. He has not done much harm in the Council if he has not done much good, and his place might be occupied by one in finitely worse. But really it does appear outrageous that one whose property is all outside the city, and who has not a rateable sixpence-worth within the municipal boundaries, should cling to his seat at the City Council Board with such persistence. Can he blame the public if they think that he must have ulterior objects in view, and that he will not give'his valuable time to the public in such an humble sphere as the City Council without his per sonal interests being in some way benefitted ? We trust that the City Council will show no desire to hush up this thing, or it will "be thought that they are all tarred with the same brush. If Mr. Smart has any valid qualification for his seat in the Municipal Council then perish all his

enemies. But if Lis connection with the city is only one formed of defunct interests, or through relationships re moved to the ninety-ninth degree, then the common sense of decency might induce him to retire before he is com pelled by a " Quo Warranto," or some other process not dependent on the good nature of the Councillors or the pliability of their officials.

We are most thoroughly sick of the con troversy about the Licensing Bench and the Widow's Son. We published many letters thinking they would exhaust the subject; but judging from the pile of correspondence now lying before us it appears that each ■ letter on either side inserted in our column 3 produces three or four others. It is therefore a matter of necessity either that we publish a supplement for cor respondence on the subject or ruthlessly stop it. The lattor course we take. We pass no opiuion on the merits of the letters, or of the controversy; but we ask the Licensing Bench, and " The Widow's Son, and all the others to let us have a little rest. We are much obliged to all our correspondents, but to make any selection among them is no longer pos» sible. The Onehunga Choral Society's concert last night was a groat success. The hall was crowded, and the Onehunga people are to be congratulated on tho establishment of this society. The concert opened with the new " Thanksgiving Hymn " on the recovery of the I Prince of Wales. The Messiah was performed, j and considering the strength of the chorus j was exceedingly well rendered. The solo," He I was despised," was given in a manner that I deserves especial, notice. The " Hallelujah '> having been well practised was well given, and to Mr. Beale, son., the conductor, great credit is due for the success of tho concert. We look forward to great treats being given by this society. The annual meeting of the Orphan Home wis held last evening at the Young Meu' 9 rooms, his Honor tho Superintendent pre siding. The Rev. Dr. Maunsell and other reverend and lay gentlemen addressed the meeting. The report and financial position of the Home appear of a Tory satisfactory nature. j At the inquost on the body of tha child I James Storey, held yesterday afternoon, on tho conclusion of the ovidetico the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death," ! adding a rider that parents should provide ' fondors or fireguards to prevent the possibility | of siaiilar catastrophes.

An association has been formed at Tauranga for the purposa of prospecting the district. A letter hat boen forwarded by the chairman to the native chiefs, aikiog their permission to a party prospecting their lands. A protection order was applied for under the Married Women's Property Act this morning at the Police Court by Mrs. M. A. Martin. The order was granted. Tandcra aro required by the Harbour Board for 35,000 superficial feet of heart of kauri timber. "VYe have received from the Government printer a journal of the House of Representa* tives for the year 1871. The sale of the United Service hotel ha& been withdrawn for the present, pending the title being perfected. A meeting of the trustees of the Auckland Savings' Bank will be held on Tuesday after noon next, at three o'clock. Wo aro requested to state that the mails received by the Hero wore all delivered last Monday. Our correspondent "M.'s" news paper probably came to hand via the South. A serious accident occurred this morning to one of Mr. Butcher's horses, in Wellesley Btroet. The horse fell whilst drawing a heavy load, and a wound was inflicted in his chesfr by the fall. We cordially recommend to the notice of all correspondents the following lines as a recipe for confining the most interostingandimportant subjects within the limits of thirty lines ; — Whatever you have to say, my friend, Whether witty, or grave, or gay, Condense as much as ever you can, And say in the readiest way ; And whether you write of rural affairs, Or particular tilings in town, Jiut take a word of friendly advice — Boil it down. For if you go spluttering over a page When a couple of lines would do. Your butter is spread so much, you see, That the bread looks plainly through. So when you have got a story to tell, And would like a little renown, To make quite sure of your wish my friend- Boil it down. When writing an article for the press, Whether prose or verse, just try To utter your thoughts in the fewest words, And let them be crisp and dry. And when it is finished, and you suppose It is done exactly brown, Just look it over again, and then Boil it down. For editors do not like to print An article lazily long, And the general reader does not care For a couple of yards of song. So gather your wits in the smallest space If you'd win the author's crown, And ev«ry time you write, my friend, Boil it down.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M. DRUNKENNESS.

Four drunkards were fined 10s. and costs j and one of them having been admitted to bail, had again got drunk, and fell into the hands of the police a second time. He, however, received no extra punishment for the second offence. VAGKBANCV. Annie Hamilton was charged under the Vagrant Act with having no lawful means of support. . The prisoner pleaded guilty, and the Court sentenced her to throe months' imprisonment with hard labour. Maria Lilly was charged with being a rogue and a vagabond, a common prostitute, and behaving in a riotoun manner, also with having been previously convicted as an idle and disorderly person. She pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three moßths' imprisonment with hard labor. ASSAULT. Thomas Mahoney was charged with having committed a violent assault uphn Robert Condon, by striking him with a tomahawk,

The assault was deposed" to by the prosecu tor, and was corroborated by a witness; tbe prisoner appeared to have been under tho influence of liquor at the time of his com mitting the assault. He called a witness for the defence, but ho did not appear to do him much good. The Court sentenced him to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. This concluded tho business.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The mail steamer Nebraska is now due. Should she make her appearance this evening, we shall issue an extra. The News of the World will also be obtainable from our run boys. If, however, she arrives in course of to-morrow, our subscribers will be able to obtain copies of the News of the World-at our publishing office.

TELEGRAPHIC.

SPECIAL TO THE STAR.

(FEOM ODE. OWN COBEESPONDENT.)

SPLENDID YIELD FROM THE MOANATAIRI.

Golden Crown Tribute —Pine

Crushing.

More Specimens from the Twenty-third of June.

Sale of Cure Tailings.

Serious Charge of Quartz Stealing at Coromandel.

Breach of the Licensing Act.

Grahamstown, 3 p.m

The Moanatairi has obtained tho enormous yield of 1,126 ozs. for the week. The total yield for the fort night is 2,100 ozs. This amount was obtained from 580 tons. The Golden Crown tribute crushing has resulted in 119 ozs. from GO tons stone. One hundred and sixty - eight ounces have been obtained from 250 tons of stone crushed by the Kuranui. ThoTwenty-Third June has obtained 25 lbs. rich specimens. Eifty tons of tailings from the Cure were sold by auction at 20s. per ton. At the Police Court this morning William Rose, publican, was fined £5 for selling liquor after licensing hours. A man named Charles Smith, alias Henry Marley. has been charged with stealing five pieces of golc« bearing quartz from Mr. John Sweeney, at Coromandel. Evidence was adduced in support, and at the request bf the prosecution the case was ultimately remanded until next Thursday.

Great Floods in the South.

NELSON

Saturday.

The s.s. Taranaki sailed for the Manukau via New Plymouth late last evening.

WELLINGTON.

Saturday morning

Heavy floods at Blenheim and all Southern ports. Telegraph poles down.

There are heavy floods at Blenheim and all the Southern ports in conse quence of the late severe aud heavy rains. Various districts are flooded, and the telegraph poles in some places have been washed down by the force of the water; there is consequently no communica tion at present beyond Wellington, and cannot be until the waters have subsided and tho drainage repaired. A proclamation is out appointing the oth May as a Thanksgiving-day for the Prince of Wales' recovery. The Lunatic Asylum enquiry is com pleted. The evidence partially supports the charges, and shows that the master and matron are totally unfitted for their posts. A storeman in town, who has been two years in the Asylum, offers to give evidence of a similar character to the charges made.

NAPIER.

Eriday

Colonel Whitmore was brought before the Resident Magistrate to-day on a- warrant issued at Wanganui, upon an information laid by Benjamin Peyman, calling upon Whitmore to show why he should not pay a sum not exceeding £20, for failing to appear before tho Wairoa Com missioners. Mr. Wilson applied to have the place of hearing removed to Napier. After considerable argument, the Resident Magistrate acceded to the request, and fixed Friday, 21th May, at 11 a.m., when, if informant can show reason, the case can be further adjourned to Wanganui.

DUNEDIN.

Eriday

Arrangements are being made to procure a shipload of immigrants from the Shetlands for settlement on Stewart's Island.

KATIKATI.

The telegraph line has a great civilising effect on the native mind.

Rewi is favorable to the opening up of the alluvial goldfields with Tuhua mountains as the base of operations. The King's executive is divided. Waikato subjects are to be discussed at the grand meeting on the Governor's arrival there.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The following Cadets mustered yesterday afternoon at the Albert Barracks for the monthly inspection : —Nos. 1 and 2 Companies Grammar School, Auckland College, St. John's College, and Blue School, iv all five companies. The inspection, which gave great satisfaction, was rnado by Major Gordon. Tho lads wore exercised in feu de joi and saluting practice by Sergeant-major Hasloui, Sergts. Cassels and Wainhouse. It is intended that a parade of these cadets will be hold a few days before the 24th May, for practice in blank cartridge firing, for the review on tho Queen's birtbday. There are now a number of companies of Volunteer cadets in Auckland the wholo of whom are in a very creditable state of efficiency as far as company drill is concerned. -It has Leon suggested that these compaiiies shall form, themselves into two battalions, consisting respectively of the School cadets and the company cadets ; they could then bo practised in battalion drill, and brought to a proper state of efficiency in all j branches of the Bervice. . The members of the Artillery Rifle Club will meet at the raDgo at 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning to compete with carbines for a star and money prizes. We understand that the Enginoers have challenged the Dobson Company to fire a return match. The Riflo Brigade mustered in force last evening in the Drill shed for battalion drill, Major Gordon in command. The practice wub very satisfactory. At the conclusion of the parade the new busbies were distributed to all those members whose subscriptions are not in arrear. Since the dismantling of Eorb Britomart, and other alterations, the want of a guard* room for keeping a stand of arms for the various Volunteer companies has been felt. Endeavours are now being made to pro cure the use of the vacant magazine in the Albert Barracks for this purpose, and it is to 'v be hoped that the use of the building will be allowed by the authorities, as it will be an advantage to both tho Government and a convenience to the Volunteers.

"SPHINX" ON THE LATE BREWSTER SESSION.

As I have nothing in horse racing matters atpresont to bother my brain I will just give a little of my opinion in the matter of the late suspension of licenses to old established and respected licensed vic tuallers in this district. I will take first the case of Mr. Edgecombe, of the Northern hotel, Great" North road, an old colonist, and the first forest farmer that settled in New Zealand; a man who has conducted the Northern hotel for thirteen years without a solitary com plaint beiug made agaiust 3iim with the exception of one a few months ago, and which, against law and justice, as I shall show was decided against him, and a £20 penalty inflicted, the highest allowed, with a further unjust penalty of a suspension of license to a house that he has relied on for support and comfort in'his old age. The case stood in this way: A woman, whoso character is not irreproachable as her neighbours can testify, lays an information agaiust Mr. Edgecombe for Sunday trading ; tbe case is tried before Mr. Beckham; the woman deposes that on a Sunday she went to the defendant's house, and was supplied with a glass of port wive ; but she admitted haviug travelled six miles or more, consequently was a bon fide traveller, therefore, where the offence ? She says she was treated by a young man who was in the houso, but this man was proved to be a lodger ; therefore'again, where was the offence, I ask ? Now this woman with great volubility of tongue, which so easily gulled the Resident Magis trate, said that her husband was in the house, drunk. Her only pretext for such a statement was that she looked into the tap-room and there saw him asleep, which she construed into drunkenness. Again, she sees actually another man lying there drunk, as she calls it; but this man lived in the house, was the defendant's farm servant, and was taking bis rest (on the day of rest) after the week's toil. The woman's husband was in Court and came forward to contradict his wife's falsehoods, but Mr. Beckham said " take him away, why he's drunk now !" he would not listen to such a " vile wretch," as he termed him. The woman's statement was sufficient for the E.M., who immediately began to imagine the wife's beseeching appeals, her heart rending entreaties, her earnest solicitations to the vilknous landlord not to poison her husband any more witl* his vile trash. Our R.M. then went on with his imagina tions of vile compounds and tearful be wailings as he alone can do, and without this woman's 3tatcmcntsbeing corroborated or listening to one word of dofonce from a respectable man, ho contrary to all " law, morality, and justice," fined him the full penalty the law allowed. Whereas the prosecution had proved that tbe defen dant bad not broken the law in supplying drink to a person not & bond fide traveller, or a lodger, an offence with which he was charged. Mr. Beckham was entirely led away by this wicked woman's uncorro borated and false statement. I have not the least hesitation in saying that, had Mr. Edgecombe appealed to a higher Court, tbe decision would have been reversed. If he had made men drunk in spite of a wife's appeal or protestation his conduct was reprehensible, but with this ho was not charged, nor was it proved, and the statement was simply made by this artful woman to give effect to her vindictive talc. So much for the conviction against Mr. Edgecombe for which he had to pay dearly; but this is not all. On his apply ing for a renewal of his license last licensing day Mr. Beckham "spotted" him in a moment,"' and flew at him directly, giving, him an amount of abuse commonly known as " tongue thrashing," which so ill be comes a man in his position as an im partial magistrate, forgetful entirely of the legal maxim, Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa, a wise aad just principle of the British law that" Nobody ought to be twice harassed for the same cause." He proceeds most unfairly and unjustly to bias his brother magistrate's against this unfortunate publican without giving him the ghost of ah opportunity of defending himself. Why Mr. Beck ham had such a " down" on Edgecombe is to the outside public unaccountable,; but for which he no doubt had other reasons to which I could perhaps give a clue. The consequence of Mr. Beckham's conduct was that the magistrates by a majority refused the application, at which the worthy magistrate took occasion to delight

in apprising the victim, gloating at the | same time over his downfall. The effect of this decision is that not only is Mr. ( Edgecombe's property, consisting of 110 acres freehold, deteriorated in value £2000, but the settlers for miles round are to be sufferers for the want of proper hotel accommodation. The house contains 17 rooms, and although it is one large sfcone-bailding it is divided into two parts, with separate staircases for different class of customers. There are paddocks divided for cattle, which are extensively used by the settlers from Muddy Creek, Wai takerei, Riverbead, E!aipara, Albertland, Mahurangi, and the Wade ; good water, stabling for 18 or 20 horses, out-houses, cattle yards, &c, suitable-for resting cattle on the journey to or from market, and constantly used as such. The house—the best of its chss for a distance of 70 miles out of Auckland-depends on travellers for custom, there being no immediate neigh bourhood and no other hotel nearer than two and a half miles further down the road, another three and a half miles nearer town, and both of inferior accom modation. It also, from its proximity to the Asylum, is a resting-place for visitors and persons going to that Institution. By the license being removed from this house the large premises, out-buildings, and paddocks are rendered useless to the proprietor, and will far exceed the re quirements of his family. It is of no use as a Atovc, there being no neighbourhood ; and it is the only house in the Arch Hill district capable of holding any public meeting or inquest. So much for the bouse and tbe requirements of the public. It is to be hoped that the magistrates will re-consider this case and give it their most careful consideration, taking into account the old standing of the proprietor, who is now verging on " the sear and yellow leaf," being over three score years of age, and the heavy penalty he has already suffered for that, which at the most was no infringement of the Licensing Act, and which, according to English jurisprudence, he cannot be again harassed for. I will, when my time and your space will allow, review the case of the widow, who in such a " lawless " manner was also deprived of her license. Sphinx.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The performance at the Prince of Wales Thoatre last evening was honoured with the presence of his Excellency Sir Q-eorge Bowen, G.C.M.G. There was a large and fashionable audience. The petite comedy of " The Eton Boy" was again performed, in which Mrs. Walter Hill admirably distinguished herself. Tlie coucert was a decided success. In addition to a repetition of the previous evening's pro gramme Madame Simonsen sang the Irish ballad "Kathleen Mavourneen" in a sweet' and impressive manner, and met with a rapturous encore, when she substituted a song and dialogue ou "Woman's Rights." One of the most charming and genuine musical effectswaa produced by the really excellentduet "At Dawn of Day so Early," as sung by Mesdames Simonsen and Moller. Madame Moller sang " When the Quiet Moon is Beaming" with considerable effect. Mr. Simonsen did further marvels with his violin, and delighted his hearors with brilliant music. Nothing escaped a demand for an encore. Tho Jewel Scene from the opera of " Fautt" was given by Madame Simonsen iv character, and proved her dramatic powers of a very high order. We should like to seo^this lady in " The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein.". At the fall of the curtain there was an unanimous call for Madame Simonsen, and sho was showered with bouquets. .

TAURANGA.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] April 25. The Dauntless has just sailed, but tbe Rangatira is at tbe wharf, and will leave at four this evening. The principal event here of recent occurence is tbe formation of a prospecting association, which has met with almost unanimous support. A work ing committee has been formed, composed of Messrs. D. Graham (chairman), J. H. Harrison, li. McDonald, J. Maxwell, and J. Bodell. Tbe natives have been com municated with privately through Mr. Graham, and officially through Mr. Oom missioner Clarke. No obstruction is ap prehended. • It is proposed to try a place called ICaimai, fourteen miles from here, but the party may if they think proper cross tbe range. It is believed the best gold will be found on tbe western side. Of course we would rather find it on tbe eastern, as more convenient to ourselves, but any way tbe supplies to auy goldfield in that direc tion must come through Tauranga. Of the existence of gold in .tbe district there is no doubt. Specimens were shown to tbe Yea. Archdeacon and Mr. Commis sioner Clarke twenty years ago, and on the occasion of tbe expeditions to Irihanga, Whakamarama, &c, it is asserted by persons now residing at Te Papa that a militiaman after breakfast washed a handful of dirt in his tin plate, and ob tained five or six specks of gold.

LATEST MINING NEWS.

[From the Thames Advertiser."] THE BED QUEEN.

An examination of the mine yesterday showed that the prospects of this claim have been by no means over-rated. The lode is a fine compact one, varying from nine inches to a foot in width (being occa sionally much wider), and the cha racter of the lode is all that can be desired. There is every indication of gold, with patches of the pre cious metal distinguishable and the richness of tbe specimens which have been brought to the surface shows that the block of ground now being opened up will prove very valuable. Tbe crushing which is now going on at the Prince Alfred battery for this company is showing up in an excellent manner, and there was yes terday a show of gold on the plates sufficient to warrant the expectations of an average yield of 4ozs. to the ton. THE CENTBAL ITALY. The sinking of the main shaft is still continued, but the reef ia not yet to hand, although, judging from the underlie in the Golden Calf, it was expected before now. The sinking is still good. THE GOLDEN CALF. The contractors for the erection of the Golden Calf engine-house are making good progress. The framework is already jerected, and although the building will Inot be quite finished by Monday it ii .expected that it will be sufficiently advanced ito permit of the engine being set to work 'jso as to bail out the shaft.

CORRESPONDENCE.

#3TWe do not hold ourselves responsible for tha opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE MOUNT EDEN MOUSE.

To the Editor of the Evening Sxae. SIE, —This littlo monitor may squeak till he be hoarse ; the poor helpless women who have had tbe misfortune to get into the Mount Eden gaol may suffer on, for the Government has no money to apply to any such purpose as improving the arrangements in that insti tute for the propagation of crime and^. morality. They could spare the matter oi Si a thousand pounds or so to- help to build a s museum; but for adequate improvaments in Mount Eden gaol, No. Mr. Gladstone some twelve year 3 ago published certain sensational reports on the cruelties endured by prisoners in Italian gaols. These reports, ifc is believed, very much forwarded, as they were meant to do, the cause of revolutionary reform on the continent of Europe. Suppose a diitinguished foreigner were to visit our Mount Eden gaol, some Italian Gladstone for instance, what kind of report could he carry home to Europe, and what effect would probably ensue from, the publication of that report ? What would our English reformers and radicals say on reading it ? These are not times when the interests of the humbler ranks of society can be safely treated with indifference, or cruelly disregarded. There are some things we want even more urgently than railroads, tele graph wires, and Scandinavian immigrants. There may be such a thing as a colony,noles3 than an individual,making too much haste to become great and rich, aud thereby bringing dishonour on themselves. In a young colony j like this if it were well governed we ought to have neither criminals nor paupers among our population, or none worth speaking about. It would be well if our statesmen would set them selves to inquire hoiv we came to have so many of both, with the maintenance of whom we are so grievously burdened. w.

GAOL DISCIPLINE.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. . .Sib, —There seems at prosont to be a contro versy in the public press with regard to the escape of Robinson from Mount Eden gaol. The circumstances of his escape are kept dark from the public. Robinson was a soldier in H.M. service, uneducated. In the old«n days there was a sort of temptation to deserters to leave " shouldering arms," and instead of drawing 9d. per diem he thought proper to go in the bush and gain an honest livelihood at Waiheke. In those dark days saw millt were idle for the want of labor, aud deserters I were harboured by the proprietors. Wheu asked for their wages, ah! replied the " bos 3," you are a deserter, and at once gave informa tion to the police, who got their blood-money. Tho present occupant of the office of Governor (gaoler I would call him) knew full well that Robinson was promised his release by Edward W. Stafford, Esq., the then Premier of th« colony (whom I hope to see in office again)—that he should be released on th« 7th March last. Another Government comes in and breaks faith with Robinson. Who is to blame ? The Government or Robinson. I am, See.., Heavy Metal.

THE REVIEW.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab.

Sic, —In to-day's Cross appears a letter signed " A Voice from the Ranks," calling the attention of the authorities to the North Shore as a suitable place to hold th» review on the 24th May. Can " A Voice from the Ranks" inform me who is to pay the expenses of conveying, say 1000 men, across the water ? Will the Government —will the public of Auokland —or are the Volunteers themselves to pay ? Have not the ladies of Auckland been asked to set their delicate fingers to work a set of colors, but have they done so —No ! It is all very well for the Volunteers to please the public by holding their reviews to suit their convenience, and so they would if the public would become honorary members and do their best to support them. . I am, &c., Snap Cap.

THE SHARE MARKET.

JOSEPH NEWMAN BEPOBTS.

There has been a fair amount of business doing to-day. Moanatairis are slightly higher; Caledonians rather lower. My sales com prise Caledonians, £22 to £22 103. ; Moana triri, £5 ss. Buyers—£s ss. Golconda, £2 ; Otago, 265. Buyers—27s. 6d. Buffalo, lis. Sellers—Thames, £5 ss. ; Albion, £4 2s. 6d. ; Nonpariel, £4 ss. ; Caledonians, £22 10s. Buyers—Tokatea, £3 17s. 6d. HAGUTE SMITH AUD WALEEB'S REPOBT. The sharemarket has been brisk. A larg* amount of business done in Moanataiari and Coromandel stocks. We have sold Thames, £5 2s. 6d. ; Otago, £1 7s. 6d. ; Long Drive, £8 10s. ; Moanatairi, £5 55., £5 ss. 6d., and £5 7s. 6d. ; Bismarck and French Republic, £i 125., £L 135., and £1 145.; Coromandel Excelsior, ss.

THE EVENING STAB., SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1872.

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Tjl I N A L N. 0 T I C E. •RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. R. HOBBS Having disposed of the greater part of his Summer Stock of Drapery and Clothing will now, for a few weeks longerf offer the whole of his Large Stock of Whiter Goods, consisting of Winceys, French Mermoes Flannels, Blankets, Alloa and Fingering Yarns, Wool, Scarfs, and Woollen Hosiery in great variety. WATERPROOF MANTLES And Jackets for Ladies and Girls, of the very newest shapes, at extraordinary low prices. BLACK FRENCH MERINOES And French Thihett Cloths, at very low prices. BLACK COBURGS And Alpacas, also under value. A VERY CHEAP LOT Of New Corsets. A SPLENDID STOCK ' ...',, Of Gent's Clothing of every description, far under regular prices - JOB LOTS , ■ , ... And Remnants cleared out at nominal prices. WHITE AND GREY CALICOES, Sheetings, Damask and Damask Cloths, Linens, and Furnishing Goods of the best description at clearing-out prices. TTfE STOCK Must and will be sold ; and as all kinds of Woollen and Cotton Goods are advancing considerably in England, Goods arriving in Auckland after this date will be much dearer. ALL THE NEW GOODS, . . . Ex Wild Duck, wUI be marked-off at prices to ensure a ready sale, R. H. preferring to do this than selling them by auction. N.B.—A CASE OF . ~ . . ... Weir's Celebrated Hand-sewing Machines, with all the latest improvements, at reduced prices. A CASE OF ,' , „ . __ . Ladies', Children's, and Maids' New and Choice Black Hats at prices at which they will soon sell. Also a New'and Choice lot of Boys Caps. A LARGE LOT OF ,„ , , Children's and Girls' Black Cloth and Velveteen Jackets for the Season, at Half-price. R. HOBBS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Upper Qoeen and Wakefield streets. J- CATER (late Cromhie's) ROYAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the public generally that he has purchased 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. j complete, j



Olson'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 the 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. _ ... ~, .1 , tr Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of ±1. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and Auckland, 10th February, 1872.



WANTED KNOWN. —Just opened, ex Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &o. ; also, New Hats.—S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. IVTOW PUBLISHED, THE APRIL NUMBER OE THE NEW ZEALAND " PRESBYTERIAN MAGAZINE." E. Wayte, Publisher, Queen-street. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TT is requested that all advertisements, except those of only a few lines, tvill be sent in not later than 2.30 p.m., and shor advertisements, " Wanteds," Sfe., not later than 3 p.m. TO CORRESPONDENTS. NO LETTER EXCEEDING THIRTY LINES IN LENGTH will in future be inserted in the Star UNLESS AS AH ADVERTISE MENT.



A brave Kentuckianess slew a bear with her little shot-gun. It is scarce!/ necessary to add that she was a bruimette.



R. B. SHALDERS RESPECTFULLY invites a call to INSPECT his NEW WINTER GOODS, which will be found to admit of favourable comparison in rII VARIETY, STYLE, and PRICE, a with any other respectable house in the city. A "n'nTni'SSJ ' — * 200, & 202, QURIEN STREET, (NEAR THE SAVINGS' BANK). NOTICE. AN Adjourned Meeting of the Prompters of the Auckland Ice Company (Limited) will be held at the Company' Office, 74, Queen street, on MONDAY, the 29th instant, at 3 p.m. M.S. LEERS, 51 Sec. pro. tern. : T7IOR SALE, a Portable Greenhouse, 10 x JD 10, with choice collection of Plants and fittings complete. —Apply at the office of this papor. . ■ _ ' '_■ FOUND —left some time since at the shop of R. B. Shah>ebs—a peir of Child s; Boots ; can be had on application at 200 afld 202, Queen-street. ANTED, a Boy; also, an Apprenfcioe.' —Apply at H. H. Smith's Ironworks, High street. ' a ANTED, a respectable Youth, jjjSg customed to driv« a donkey engine.— Apply on Monday morning on board the p.».^ COMEBANG. ____—— WANTED, a good General Servant.^ Apply to Mrs. G. M. Reed, City; Road. f . - - .j j TTT ANTED, a General Servant. -Apply U ,YV Mrs. Greenwood, Parnell, '• -*■ ■■■■'''