SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 6.6 HIGH WATER: This evening, 11.30

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING ■Enterprise No 2, at eleven o'clock

ARRIVALS.

P-lerang, p.s., Chrlsp, from Northern ports. "\llenger, p.s., Murray, from Wangarei.

DEPARTURES.

ii tne ooutn, s.s.. noimes, ioi rapier mci ______

TnK PROJECTED DEPARTURES, visicptd-hern ports: Pho.be. s.s., on arrival of the ada ~ outhern ports, via Napier; Nevada, p.s., 10th lit Socii ono -[vu] v . jf evaf ] a> raa ji steamer, 31st instant sessiy-hitian'. a and Tauranga : Southern Cross, s.s., avakt Saturday London : Countess of Kintore, ship, end of ■A-Sonth ; City of Auckland, ships, in November sfV New York : William Prowse, and Coronilla, early *>r Sydney and Melbourne : Hero, s.s., 17th instant

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Robert Henderson, ship, from London. Sailed 23rd

•tune Clenhuntlev, ship, from London. Sailed 7th July Queen Bee," ship, from London. Sailed, 19th July Hero, s.s., from Sydney Alma, barque, from Melbourne. Sailed 27th Sept. L;slie, schooner, from Melbourne. Sailed 25th Sept. Ayr, barque, from the Mauritius Coronilla. barque, from Newcastle Pdnce Alfred, schooner, from Sydney Sou-hern Cross, schooner, from Norfolk Island Onwa»d, schooner, from Lyttelton Gla liateur, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed sth August Chile, ship, from London. Loading Northam Castle, from London. Loading Agnes Muir. from London. Loading Helen Denny, from Glasgow. Sailed 3rd August Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu

The s.s. Phcebe will leave the Manakair not later than ten p.m. to-morrow. The p.s. Comerang arrived in harbour this in u-niiig from Russell and Northern ports with twenty-eight cattle, two tons gum, and tin passengers. She put into Kohimarama to land her cattle, after transferring her passengers to the Challenger for conveyance to the wharf.

The schooner Emilie has hauled alongside the Countess of Kintore, and is transhipping her cargo of cotton and cotton seed into her for shipment to England. The City of Auckland, not having com pleted the discharge of her radway iron, has not yet hauled into the stream. She will await the arrival of the new season's wool for shipment to England.

The ship Bulwark still lies in the stream, there being no berth vacant for sier. The barque Tell was sold to-day by i\J essrs B. Tonka & Co., by auction, and was knocked down to Mr Ross for £135, as she now lies.

■ The schooner Golden Isle has cleared outwards for Ruse.ll in ballast.

The schooner Ocean Wave has reported at the Customs from Chatham Islands with the following cargo :—4OO sheep, 30 tons potatoes, 20 hides, 20 tierces beef, 12 cwt. onions, 1 pkg drapery, order. Pa.sengers : Messrs R. J. La Manze, Wright, and W. Hood. — Cruickshank & Go., agents.

The barque Lady Emma has hauled into the stream, preparatory to taking her departure for Newcastle. - The brigantine Flirt has entered outwards for Levuka.

The barques Sylphide and Lady Emma, and schooner Hercules, have entered outwards for Newcastle..

The brig Lalla Rookh has cleared outwards for Newcastle in ballast.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— £ s. U. DIVIDEND Goldfields Investment 0 13 0 Due CALLS Bmk of Tokatea .. 0 0 3 Oct 9 Paul's Creek .. .. 0 0 _ Oct 9 Pride of Tiki .. .. 0 0 3 Oct .10 Golden Pah .. .. 0 0 C . Oct 12 Hand and Hand .. 0 2 0' J Oct' 14 Italian.. .. .. 0 10 Oct IS Fanny 0 0 4 Oct 19 Christchurch.. .. 0 0 3 Oct 21 Goldfinch .. .. 0 0 3 Oct -21 Sons of Freedom .. 0 5 0 Oct 21 American Eagle - .. 0 0 6 Oct 23 North Devon.. .. 0 1 ,0 Oct 24 Quebec .. .. 0 0 '." ' Oct 25 Preece's Point ..006 Oct 25 Queen of tlie May .. 0 10 Oct 20 Thames Gas .. .. 010 0 Nov S

THE SHAREMARKET.

ME. J. M. LE-TNOX'.S KEPOET.

There is very little improvement in business upon, the Exchange. Caledonians suffered* a considerable decline ; they were sold at from £26 to £24 j closing with buyers, £24. Sellers : £25 ; Cure, 25s ; Otago, 27s ; City of London, 16s ;.Thames, £6 2s 6d.

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Maixs -will Close as Under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. , - . For ■ Tarariaki and Southern provinces, per Phoebe, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Comerang, on Friday, 11th inst., at noon. For Napier and Southern provinces, per p.... Nevada, six hours after arrival. For Wangarei and Mangapai, per Challenger, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1872.

For the cause that lucks assistance, For the wrongs that need resistance. For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

At last Mr. Stafford and his confeder ates have retired from office. They clung to tho position with a despera tion that moves almost to tears ; and it seems cruel to laugh, although the ludicrous struggles violently with the pathetic. It could only have been the clutching of the drowning man at the floating straw when Mr Stafford desired a dissolution. What his own position might have been among his Timaru constituency in case of a dissolution we have not the means of knowing. Probably among the hinds and shep herds of that rural district simple minded admiration for Mr Stafford's ability so dazzles and intoxicates that they will adhere to him no matter to how violent extremes of inconsistency he may have gone; and stern cen tralist, or surrounded by a galaxy of Superintendents, he may still be Mr. Stafford to the people of Timaru. But he should have had some consideration for his lieutenants and supporters, for by a dissolution he would certainly have wrought disaster in the camp. Of those misrepresenting "our province" in the late divisions, Mr. Gillies and Mr. Eeader, Wood at least would not have met him on the re-opening of the Assembly, and the country mem bers who "raised their hands against the Highway Boards would have been consigned to.athe seclusion of private life. As if the ruin of the Highway Boards has not been enough for Mr. Gillies, to have attempted during his short term of office, he has, as it appears, also raised his hand against thie Harbour Board. At yesterday's meeting of that Corporation it ap peared that the tyranny shown to the Harbour Board in the squaring of accounts with the province has been repeated on Mr.' Gillies attaining aj higher seat in Wellington. The Harbour Board had found shelter, and protection on the former occasion, behind the powers of the central Go rernment; but as a member of the central Government -Mr Gillies was enabled7to put his thumb upon the Harbour Board, - and he showed what he would have done had time only allowed. We presume it would have come to this, that not a spike could have, been, driven or a plank laid on the wharf without sanction and ap proval first obtained from Wellington. Everything that : appears to show symptoms of life and energy seems to be a bogie to the Superintendent, and his continuance in high power would3 have stamped out municipal life in the province. The Highway Boards would, have died of starvation, the Har bour Board would have-resigned in dis giist, and we. have no, doubt,the City Council would have been in some manner ; or another brought unjer the [ heel of autocracy. It is really greatly Ho be regretted that a dissolution of the Assembly, is \ prevented., The reason^ so abiy, giten by his v Excel- - lency why a dissolution could not be allowed are conclusive as against a dissolution asked for by Mr Stafford ; but if difficulties are thrown in the ' | wayll of 7 the transaction of public i I business at the hands of the re stored we venture to say that his Excellency w iH no t see the be' equally applicable. The - Colonisation policy is the I clearly pronounced policy of the country, and before it is reversed the constituencies may fairly be asked to confirm orwthdr&w their former ap

proval. Young though the Parliament Is, we believe it would be the interest, as it would be the desire of the country, to have a general election, and so put through the purifying process of the hustings fire, those who have

been corrupted by contact with two political crises in asiugle month. But it is probable that the House, knowing that a dissolution, like a thunder cloud, ishanging over, willbe very circumspect, and we shall not be surprised to hear a multitude of members generously and magnanimously declaring that they " shall not give a factious opposition," but on the contrary they will give a " candid consideration " to the proposals of the new Ministry. Wo shall attribute these generous sentiments to patriotic motives, and a desire to " not delay the business of the country;" but we shall also be at liberty to attribute them to any other motives which may suggest themselves to the suspicious proclivities of wicked human nature. As a rule, members of Parliament do not like general elections, and if such a contingency is dependent on good behavour, we may naturally anticipate that our represen tatives will curb their impetuosity, and making wry faces in the dark, be pre pared to put up with a good deal from King Vogel.

A soiree will be held to-morrow eyeing in the Remuera Congregational Church in re cognition of tlie Rev. Thomas Davis, when tea will be provided at half-past live, after which, iat seven o'clock, the public meeting will commence. The chair will be occupied by Captain Daldy. The gentlemen announced to take part in the proceedings of the evening are the Rev. Messrs Hamer, Warlow Davies, Butland, Rigg, and J. C. Firth, Esq. various selections of music will enliven the soiree. The ratepayers in the Newmarket High way District will hold a meeting to-morrow at twelve o'clock in the Captain Cook hotel, for the purpose of hearing appeals against the assessment.

This is one of tlie last bits we have seen from Tuapeka lately, though it is uot quite original. "Sally," said a young man to a damsel, who had red hair, "keep away from me or you will set me a fire." "No danger of that," was the answer, you are too green to burn."

An emergency meeting of Lodge United Service, No. 421, !.(.'., will lie held this evening at the iMaaimic hotel.

Notice is given of dissolution of partner ship between Messrs J. T. E. Rogan and Fred A. Cooper.

We learn that Zuila, the Fearless, and Loyal, the Miraculous, who arrived herefrom Sydney by the Alexandra, will open at the Theatre Royal, Grahamstown, on Saturday next, previous to their perfoimiu^ in Auck land.

An aged man, John Peacock, was seized w'th an apoplectic lit on Monday afternoon while walk:ig in Shoi .laud Crescent. A constable who was near at band at the time, had hi in conveyed to the hospital, where he died yesterday morning. It was not con sidered necessary to hold an inquest on the body, as the poor man had been suffering for some months, and the cau.e of death was

known

At the adjourned annual meeting of the Multum-in-Parvo Goldmining Company held this afternoon the report and balance sheet were adopted, and Messrs Banbury and J. Walker elected in the place of the retiring directors. __, _.„ .

The u.ual weekly drill of the Victoria Company and Cadets was held a!; the Drill shed last evening. There was a good muster. At a meeting held afterwards it was agreed to lire a match with the Artillery on Monday Morning next, at six o'clock.

The Energetic Troupe and AVard's M'i strels will give a grand concert this evening, at the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street. The concert should be well patronised, as it will be in favour of the School of Lulustry. The programme is attractive, and promises a musical treat. Such sentimental ballads as "Happy be thy Dreams," and " EJlen Bayne " are always acceptable. The comic sketch, "Jimmy Jumbles Adventures" is sure to please, while the difficulties of the "Practical Darkie" will set the audience "in a roar " of laughter. In addition to the vocal and instrumental part of the per foimance the Energetic Troupe will give some of their clever perf oi mances on the horizontal bar, double and single trapeze, and ground tumbling. This troupe have always fovor with the public, and the entertamment bids fair to give satisfaction. Wa.-d's Minstrels need no word of praise to re commend .hem ; their many performances for charitable purpo.es have always been successful, and they never fail to meet with a hearty reception, and to-night's performance wiilfoimno exception. We hope to ceea large attendance to night.

At the foi fcnightly meeting _f the Harbour Board yesterday the following tenders were received for the reclamation of Mechanics' Bay:—Archard and Brown, £3,549; John Taylor, £3,356 ; Owen Jones and Co. ; £3,876 ; Martin Donagher, £3,533 ; Pierce Lannigan, £3,258 ; Jerome Cadman, £5,320 ; R. R. Watson,! £3,291 ; Eugene O'Reilly, .£3,756 12s 6d ; and William Blewdon, '£3,78,9. ! After some discussion Upon the subject it was finally resolved that an inter view be held with the directors of the Sash and Door Company tp try to come to some arrangement on the subject under notice.;

The .learned Professor Carr is of opinion that insanity is a disease peculiar to fleas, as they invariably die cracked.

Some flax that was sent home from Wan ganui in the Malay, althoiigh damaged by rain before being shipped, brought £37 per ton at auction.

We regret to have to record, says the Coromandel .Mail, -the particulars of a fatal accident which has occurred to a resident in the Upper Township, Mr Chii;man, carrying on business as a dairyman. It appears that Mr Chitman was seen last on Saturday even'-1 ing at Mr Ratzen's hotel on the Tokatea Range, which place he left about six o'clock. Yesterday afternoon, about three o'clock, His body was found lying in the race which feeds, the.Nil Desperandum battery. There were, we are told, bruises on the deceased's fore head and stomach, though in falling into the race he had struck himself heavily against some object. Deceased was a married man, and leaves a large family.

Mr J. Browne's concert will take place iv the Choral Hall on Monday evening next.

Always something new to be seen at Lewisson's factory, High street. Now finishing twelve pairs of colonial gold leaf earrings. These are made from gold abstracted from quartz, and Mill be sold at 35s to 40s ; also finishing, three snake rings. Look in as you go up High street, and see what is going on.—"What man can make we can unclortake.—F. H. Lewisson,

The Essay and Discussion Class; .Young Men's Christian Association, met last even ing at the rooms, Wellesley-street, Avhen a very ingenious and clever paper was read by Mr B. Cass on "Spritism." The "reve lations" of the " Powkeepsie Seer" were referred to at some length in detailing the leading characteriaties of the system which now numbers its disciples at some twenty millions, embracing all classes, from the peasant to the ex-King of Hanover. Mr Cass's comments were unfavourable in their tendency, as to either the morality or sin cerity of "Spiritism." There was a very good attendance of members on the occasion. The next discussion, on the 22nd inst., will be oh the question "Are Trades' Unions benefi cial ?"

The usual monthly inspection will take place on Tuesday evening next of the follow ing companies : —Engineers, Artillery, No. 1 Navals, victoria and Royal. After the in spection there will be a march-out.

The Scottish Company held their usual weekly drill last evening iv the Drill-shed,

The Artillery met last evening in front of the Drill-shod for their usual weekly practice. There was a fair muster,

The contractors have commenced the repairing of another section of the wharf, and promenaders should avoid the outer T at night while the repairs are going on.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT SHOAL BAY.

Ax accident of a very serious nature hap pened to a lad at Shoal Bay tins morning. whereby serious appprehensions are felt for his recovery. From what we can gather it appears that tlie lad is aged fifteen, and is in the employ of Mr Holland, a settler at Shoal Bay. He was driving a dray this morning, when going to the horses head to turn him, his foot caught against the stump of a tree which threw him down, and before he could recover himself the near wheel passed over both of his thighs, breaking, it is believed, the bones. His cries attracted attention, and he was speedily placed in a boat and conveyed across the harbour to tho waterman's stairs, where a call was procured, and he was taken to the hospital. He lies there in a ilangerons condition. We have heard from Dr Philson that the injuries are not so series as was expected.

ANOTHER ACCIDENT.

We regret to learn that an accident hap pened to a lad named Heafy, a member (if tlie Energetic Troupe, last evening. He was engaged in fixing tlie trapeze bar for a per formance to-nigh, at the Catholic Institute,' and it appears -hat he lost his hold and fell to tlie ground, striking the gas-burner in his fall. This inflicted a wound in his sidef breaking three of his ribs. He became in sensible, but was carried home to hia father's house in Union street, Freeman's Bay, and Dr Baynton was sent for. The doctor, hav ing arrived, dressed the wounds, aud tlie sufferer appears to be progressing favourably. The accident will, of course, prevent him from perforni'iig to-night, as announced, at the Catholic Institute. We understand that Healy is a member of No. 1 Naval Cadels.

ST. JAMES' CHOIR.

The members of the Choir of St. James' I'resbyterian Church gave a eoiioerfc last evening on the occasion of a presentation of portraits of the Choir to Thomas Macky, Esq. The chair was occupied by the Rev. R. P. Macnicol. Tlie entertainment was very successfnl, and there was a good attendance. The entertainment opened with a fantasia on tlie piano, and the "Last Rose of Sun-'ner" was sung very effectively by Madame Winter. The choir performed "See Our Oars." Mr Reid gave, with his usual ability, "Ire member the house where I was born." The Misses Manna and Morpeth rendered very touohiogly " List to the Convent Be"." Mr ami Miss Winter were al. o excellent in " When Other Lips" and " The Sunshine of My Heart. " The address, as followj, was then presented to Mr Macky by the Rev. It. F. Macnicciol :— "To Thomas Macky, E.g. Dear Sir, — We, tlie members of the Choir of St. James's Presbyterian Church, Auckland, conscious of the many valuable services rendered by you to us, desire to express our united ap probation aud esteem of your labours in that behalf. Your connection with the Choir, from the foundation of the Church, and your kind and Christian demeanour, have endeared you to all with whom you have come in con tact ; indeed it would be invidious to mention all the benefits you have conferred upon us as a Choir. The serviceable aid you gave in originating and forming our musical library, anil your wise counsel and help in eveiy object for the improvement of the Psalmody, show the a\ ai.n liit-v. 3st you ever take in the success of the sacred music of our Church. In expressing our desire that you may be spared long to as. ociate with us in the good work, we are animated with sentiments of the deepest respect and affection to you ; and -we ardently hope that the Lord vi IV abundantly bless j-ou in this life, and when your .earthly r|ice is run pre. ent you with an everlasting reward. —On behalf of the Choir, Adam Brock." This address was illuminated by Mr Richard Morrow, draughtsman, of New ton road, and is one of the most |beautiful pieces of workmanship yet produced in the city. The emblems of faith hope and charity — the anchor cross and heart —a1 so the harp and other devices symbolise at once the musical and tlie sacred character of the institution, while the photographs (by Mr Bartlett) of the twenty-three members of the Choir surrounding that of the minister, con stituted altogether one of the most beautiful and appropriate presentation, that could be made. Mr Macky acknowledged the com pliment in suitable terms, and said that any services tliat he had given had been prompted by the interest he personally felt in the im provement of church psalmody, and he trusted the friendly relations, between hhn self and the choir would long continue. Many other songs and selections of music were givenin the course of the evening much to tlie credit of the vocalists and professionals,' anicl to the evident delight of the audience. ■: •/ : 1 . . ■ .1 ■

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

"True wit is nature to advantage dressed," and of this true wit the author of " Savourneen Deei;sh" gives us a plentiful supply. No drama placed before us has fur : rushed us with a richer crop of Irish humour, fun, and devilry, with a due admixture of that pathos which appeals to and touches all hearts, than this. has. Nothing better has wrung from us, now a smile, now a tear, and now both at once, than "Savourneen Deelish." There is no denying that the bill of fare presented to us in this drama is a uipst acceptable one, and we have little, doubt, judging by the enthusiasm with which it j was last night received, that the public will rest content without further change for sojne nights at least. From the rise to the fall of the curtain the audience became thoroughly interested in the story. They follow with an eagerness which grudges the loss of a sentence the touching history of Arthur Clanstone (Mr G. Claremont) and his faithful sweetheart, Eilleeu O'Connor

(Mrs Walter Hill), and they greet with the I most demonstrative applause the many effective situations introduced. Mr B. N. ■Tone 3, as Mick Muldoon, kept his auditors in continual laughter by Irs droll speech and gesture. It was a capital impersonation. The lion's share of the praise is decidedly due to Mies Rose Evans, who represented tho Irish lass Molly O'Flaherty. Her volu bility Avas .omethiuj wonderful, and she imitated the brogue well. Mr Claremont played very ereidy and well. Mr J. O'Neill was veiy amusing as Jim the Penman. Mr Ryan and Mr Keogh ably sustained their parts. The scenery was very pretty and effective, especially the hay-making scene, indeed we do not remember to have seen a piece so well placed upon the stage. \V c understand that the management can only re-produce this drama to-nighfc and to morrow, as "Hamlet" is decided on for Friday evening, and the fine drama of "Tngomar" on Saturday.

THE BISMARCK.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sib,—The notoriety this claim acquired some time since has not yet been forgotten, and the shareholders who reside in Auckland (nine-tenths of them are resident here) have been looking forward to the general meeting of shareholders to be held this month. To my surprise, however, I find that the directors have convened the meeting at Coromandel instead of Auckland. If the shareholders are not content with a hole and comer meet ing, at which they cannot he present, they must be up and doing. — I am, &c., A Shareholder.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS

(Before His Honor Sir Geo. A. Arney, Chief Justice.) Yesterday.— Continued. RAPE. Rowland Hill Bryant pleaded guilty, to a charge of rape upon a little girl at Parnell, in September last. Sentence deferred. THE HOLD STEALING CASE. Mr Brookfield, the Crown Prosecutor, in the case of Mark Sheehy, asked that the in dictment might be preferred before a special jury, which was granted.

THIS DAY RAPE.

Rowland Hill Bryaut, who pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of rape upon a child of tender years, living with her parents in Par -1 nell, was brought up for sentence this morn- A gentleman who had employed the prisoner, and had known him for six months, spoke of him as a quiet, steady young man, of apparently inoffensive habits. His Honor remarked upon the awful character of the crime of which the prisoner was charged, and sentenced him to two years' imprisonment with hard labour. EMBKZZI.EMENT. Henry Cuthbertson, late a clerk in the Post Office, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with stealuig a letter contain ing half-a-sovereign, the property of her Majesty's Postmaster General for New Zea land, in July last. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Hesketh appeared for the defence. Mr Brookfield stated the case, showing that the prisoner was a post-officer, and that he did embezzle a post letter which came into his possession. This letter had been put into the box as a test letter, as several robberies of the kind had been committed. Tlie said letter was missed, and the prisoner upon being interrogated at first denied it, and then took the letter from his pocket, and gave it to Mr Biss. Mr Brookfield shewed from various cases that the letter was a post letter within the meaning of the term ; the prisoners duty was to sort and stamp the letters ; and tikis test letter, which was insufficiently stamped, he should have handed to the post-master, which he did not do. . ~.-.. Mr James Schrader, a clerk in the post office, proved that on the 24th July he saw a letter addressed to Mrs John Stokes, of Mel bourne, in the post-office, and that the said test letter was directed aud posted by order of the Post-master, in consequence of the prisoner's honesty being suspected, and a marked half sovereign placed by himself in side the letter; put a twopeuny stampinstead of a threepenny stamp on the letter, in order that it might be the more easily traced.

Mr James Coney, chief clerk, was next ex amined, and stated in evidence that he re membered the circumstance of the purloined letter. He was not aware of a rule to post test letters, but it is a common practice. He saw the coin placed inside the letier, and he posted it in the receiving box at half-past eight in the evening. Knew the prisoner as a supernuinery clerk; and his duty was to clear the receiving boxes every hour or as often as necessary. His next duty was to sort and stamp the letters, and to place any letters insufficiently stamped upon his (Mr Coney's) table. TJie test letter not being on bistable, its it should have been, he com menced inquiries and searched the boxes, but could not find the letter. He then re* ported the circumstance to Mr Bics. The; Postmaster the cent for Mr Lodge, another clerk, ancl for prisoner. Mr Biss inquired of the prisoner if he knew anything of the lost letter ; the prisoner said he did not, he had not _een it; lie also denied clear ing the box, although he had been seennto do so by Mr Morrow. The prisoner's drawer was then searched, but the letter was tt.t found. The prisoner was then requested by the Postmaster to make a confescion. Wit ness then left the room.

George Morrow, clerk«an the post-office, deposed that the test letter :was shown to him by Mr Shrader before it was posted ; he saw Mr Coney put the letter, into the foreign box, and saw the prisoner take the letter out and double in a way which witness described. He believed that it must have been the same letter, as there was no other letterjin the box. He watched the prisoner's movements because he was under suspicion. ~ Mr Biss, Chief Postmaster, recollected the 24th July, when Mr Coney reported to .iijq.;' in reference to the test letter, and i.stated i that he informed tlie prisoner that such -a letter was missing, and inquired if prisoner had received it. Prisoner denied having. seen it. He. then requested the key* that his drawer might be searched. The prisoner then asked to ccc witness alone, when he produced the letter, i stating that he had taken it, and was very sorry for so doing- He was immediately suspended. ' aind ordered out 6i the office. Sergeant Jeffrey remembered the prisoner being committed for trial on the 6th August ; was on bail, but tried onthe-4th- October, by the Nebraska, ixaving made arrangements with the mate to assist him in making his escape. He saw.a young man put the prisoner's carpet bag on board. Mr Hesketh, on the'• part of- the prisoner, submitted that the letter in question was not a bona fide post letter, it not having been written to any persbii; that it did not reach the prisoner's hands in the ordinary way,' and was not therefore a post letter within the meaning of the statute. He quoted similar cases to show that it was only a case of, larceny, and not a cjase of stealing a po_t letter. ■"';' ~ ";.''•' i ' -i

(Left sitting.;]

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

Thi& day.

7The nomination of candidates for the Pro vincial Council took place to-day. There was a curious contretemps. It had been arranged that Mr Mackay was to propose Mr Swan, and Mr] Mitchell to second him, but when the writ was read a man named Lehert jumped up and briefly proposed Mr Swan. ■■,■" MeCloughen, also belonging to the op position party, seconded Kirn as briefly. Mr .Bagnall and Mr Macdonald were after wards duly proposed, Mr Mitchelljsaying that he had a candidate to propose, and made a speech in favour of Mr Swan, and then pro posed Mr J. M. Perrier amidst loud laughter. J_Mr Mackey seconded the nomination," and made a speech in favour of Mr Swan.

Mr Swan in his speech denounced the trick played on him. Mr Bagnall and Mr McDonald spoke for some time, and a show of hands was then taken with the following result: —Swan 172, Bagnall 49, McDonald 97. The West Coast has had a crushing of 30 tons which gave 48 ounces. The Bright Smile crushing of 50 tons realised 00 ounces.

TAURANGA.

This day, 1.28 p.m. The Southern Cross arrived at eight this morning. She will sail for Auckland to morrow.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR, PER GREVILLE'S TELEGRAM COMPANY.)

NELSON

Tuesday, 1.5 p.m

The Mail and Arr/us both say that if a coalition Ministry is impossible, a dissolution of Parliament is inevitable. The Colonist says that the Government, if it includes Messrs Vogel, Waterhouse, McLean, and Ormond, will be quite strong enough to carry on the business of the country. . This day, 2.30 p.m. The Examiner to-day scarcely attacks Mr J. Shepherd ; but considers the doOr open reconciliation between the leaders on each __de. . .. , ...;-, nrr

WELLINGTON.

Tuesday, 2.30 p.m

- Mr Sewell announced to the House, to-day, the resignation of the Ministry, and laid on the t^ble the memoranda that had passed between the Governmeutand the Minis ters on the subject. The first was a letter from Mr Stafford to his Excellency the Governor, asking'for a dissolution on the grouiuithat there' was no working majority .on either side of the House. . The Governor has replied—Not uidess sup plies be granted.. • • Mr Stafford's reply was that Parliament would follow the constitutional practice and vote supplies. _ , To this the Governor said there was a doubt. ' '' Mr Stafford then asked if the Governor would give a dissolution if the supplies were obtained. , • . -, j r ~i The Governor refused to give any promise^ and the resignation of the Ministry has ac cordingly been sent in. Tuesday, 6.15 p.m. ; Mr Stafford, in the House to-day, read the . correspondence between Ministei-s and the Governor. Mr Stafford first informed the Governor, who was adverse to the vote, and believed the majority would have been reduced to one had the member for Eginont arrived in time. He also referred to special circumstances, such as the defeat of the late Government, and the late division thus proving that neither party in the House were strong enough to command a working majority, -fher-fore, this-was a sufficient reason for aUowing the electors to determine to whom the conduct of public affairs shallb. \ entrusted. He referred to the gradual de- , crease in the majority of the l&te ,Goyem inent, and the great change in the political feeling of the country. Mr Hall, on resigning, was succeeded by an opponent of the late Government. Egrnont had also returned an opponent to the late Government. The bare majority did not fairly represent the opinion or wishes of the country.-5 Such questions wiould very properly be tested by a dissolu tion of Parliament. ■ From test information received he had every reason to believe that an election would result in a decided majority in favour of the present Government. -.. r> I The Governor, in reply, promised'1 to give | the matter the fullest consideratioh, but' in the first instance desired to be informed Ml there were sure grounds for believing that Parliament was ready to grant the neces sary supplies to carry on the public service uitil the new Parliament met. ... v ,vj

i Mr Stafford, In reply, said that according t6 etiquette and constitutional usage ■it was tlie recognised duty of Parliament iii case of* impending dissolution to grant the requisite supplies limited to the shortest period which 'will enable the new Parliament to meet.

'The Governor replied, stating that he had given the case full and earnest consideration/ arid had arrived at the following conplusion : Frequent dissolutions were injurious, and caused members to be regarded as mere delegates ,of constituencies, i and not represen tatives of the country at large. Parliament wjw now barely eighteen months old, iind a frfcsh election in so short a period could be' justified only by the gravest neceissity. ! Secondly, it was probable the country was as much divided $9 the Legislature: there was no strong or universal expression of opinion in favour of either party. The country ,was evidently disposed .to regard the differences between most of its leading men as of a personal rathet than political character, and as concerned with matters of detail rather than of principle. Thirdly. There was absolutely no question of magni tude to refer to the cxmktituenoies. Both sides of Parliament supported the policy of public works ;!»nd;; immigration, which I had been adopted by Parliament. ' Both sides approved of. the policy; of peace and reconciliation towards : the Maoris. There were no measures of urgent importance respecting which any material difference ,ol opinion exists or appears to be pending. Fourthly, if the nearly balanced state of the parties be taken into account it appeared that Mr Staffo.d may be too sanguine -inJ deeming it, beyond dpiibt that, either those at'"'present constituting the Govern ment, would, t tind ; no difficulty in getting, supplies,- or in' Securing, the passing of an Appropriation Act with a view to immediate dissolution. Fifthly, it appeared to be morally, certain that a majority of the Parliament and people agreed in desiring, that a way be found on a Wider basis under a new administration Strong enough to carry on the Government Without further interruption of the public business. It was confidently expected that a practical effect can be givqj. to that desire,

mmmmmmtmmmmmmm mmaaaaaaammaamoaaaamaaoaaaa On the whole the Governor believes that a fresh appeal to the country would be pre mature until all proper endeavours in the direction indicated in the last paragraph have failed ; consequently, he feels that duty com pels him to decline to accede to Mr Stafford's recommendation of immediate dissolution. In a postscript, having reference more par ticularly to the paragraph mentioned, the Governor wishes to add that he does not intend any part of this memoranda to be understood to imply, that he would make any objection to a dissolution if the Ministers still differ from the views expressed in that .paragraph, and desired to test the opinion of Parliament upon the point at issue ; in that case the Governor expects that this corres pondence shall be laid before both Houses with the object of preventing any possible misapprehension that the passing of a necessary Appropriation Act shaU be regarded as evidence that the Legislature agrees with the Ministry' in deeming it expedieijt a^-T^ make an early appeal to their constu? t _ e wi i Mi- Stafforcl,.; in reply, admitted the neces sity of obtaining the sanction of Parliament for the requisite supply for public expen diture before a dissolution. There was no reason to doubt that Parliament would perform its constitutional duty to enable the Public Service to be carried on before submitting to Parliament the proposals founded on the contemplated dissolution. 'Mr Stafford submits that he should be enabled to announce that on supplies being granted Parliament would be dis solved. By adopting any other course the duty of determining whether Par liament shaU be dissolved or not would be delegated to the House of Represen tatives, instead of their resigning in a con stitutional manner. Mr Stafforcl also submits that a dissolution is never advis.d except where the Government is unable to com mand a reliable majority. The Governor's reply, on the Bth inst., said that, looking at all the circumstances, he had decided that it would not be right for him to give such a pledge beforehand as that which Mr Stafford asked for. If the existing Parliament were older, and if there was auy large question to submit, to the country, or if there were good grounds for expecting a material change in public opinion respecting the policy of the Colonial Government, if all , proper attempts to form a strong and united administration had been exhausted, if these and other circumstances had failed the case would be different, and then the action of the Governor would also be dif ferent. Mr Stafford, in reply, placed the resignation of the Ministers before the Governor, and said that they had no desire \to combat with the views expressed by the Governor, with whom, however, they were compelled to disagree. The Governor, in acknowledging the receipt of this, expressed the sense of respect and courtesy received from Mr Stafford and his coUeague^, and requested them to hold office in the customary way until the ap pointment of their successors. Mr Fox, in the House to-day, said that Mr Stafford should have recommended the Governor to send for some one.

Mr Stafford demurred to this. 11; is rumquredthat the: Governor has sent for Mr"VVaterhouse to form a Ministry. This day.

Mr Vogel is with the Governor. A Press conference met to-day to consider matters affecting the Press, more particularly the desirability of requesting the Governmeut to reduce the tariff for Press telegrams. The Provincial Council opens to-day. The Superintendent, in his opening speech of the Council said that when the Fox-Vogel 'Ministry were defeated a meetinj of the Wellington members was held, and he was unanimously requested to join the Stafford Ministry, j j ; .

VERY LATEST.

VOGEL UNABLE TO FORM A

MINISTRY.

■ In the House to-day Mr Stafford said that Mr 'Vogel had requested him to move an adjournment of the Hou.e until Friday next. \r Mr Vogel said that the Governor had sent for him, and.he had undertaken to endeavour to form a Ministry..... "- Mr Waterhouse had been offered the Premiership ; but refuses to act unle_s he is allowed to select his own colleagues.

- Mr Vogel's party* met, and refused to con sent to any such' arrangement. The Governor, to-day, consulted with Mr Fox, who declines to undertake the formation of a Ministry. The. House has adjourned until Friday. Mr TRollestonhas moved for all vouchers for Mr Vogel's travelling expenses, togetherwith any memoranda by auditor or other officer of the Genenal Government.

PORT CHALMERS.

I Sailed : Helena, with a cargo of produce; Claude Hamilton, North.

CHRISTCHURCH.

'The Press considers that Mr Vogel's majorityJhas be#nlgaiued by the treachery of kdme of some of,Mr Stafford's supporters, #_d advocates a general election. T <y.\-\ yy°;t < _i____i .• ::- :-»

DUNEDIN.

j The Times, of to-day, says that the Governor's refusal to grant a dissolution will be received j with satisfaction by the colony. . 1 There is nothing in the present aspect of affairs to render a dissolution desirable. Tlie leaders ought to settle their party differences.

I JThe Star expresses no opinion. ,The,,railway from Waihola to Tarera is being energetically pushed forward.

POLICE COURT.

, , j THIS DAY. ; ' I (Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) , DRUNKENNESS. lOne mini was' fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. BREACHES OF CITY BY-LAWS. [James Gonnan was charged with not keep ing alight suspended from the right or off-side ofia cart drawn by him in Queen-street after ! sunset, on the 3rd instant. ;Mr= ißeveridge defended, and denied the charge. {The constable proved the offence. Mr Beveridge urged that the defendant .. was driving a vehicle: which did no^sonw within the meaning of the43§fiiT M Csr»,-^ : described in the by-lawl' He also allegßo._> thlat the vehicle was usedfor the conveyance of; mails.' His Worship thought the Act did not go far enough. A sprinj cart driven at night wjthtmt; a/ light was; just as dangerous as a heiavy 6iie. [Sergeant Pardy. in withdrawing the case, said this was an example of how the City Council by-laws could be broken with im punity. !• I , Sarah Maud waisr charged with permitting the chimney of her house to tg-ke fire. The defendant was ordered to pay the costs of the case. . The adjourned case against Walter Paul was proceeded with, the defendant having denied that the dog was his property. „ His Worship, after reading the by-law to the defendant, and he admitted that his lad had encouraged the dog on the premises. The Opurfc inflicted » fine ol 5a and costs,

THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, OOTOBER 9, 1892



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