SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This'evening, 5.47 SIGH WATER: This evening, 7.12

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING. Lady Bowen, at eight o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Keera, s.s., Andrew, from Wanganui Rita, brig, Edwards, from Newcastle. Margaret Campbell, schooner, Bauman, from Oamaru.

DEPARTURES.

xianganra, s.s., Itenner, for Southern ports Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga St. Kilda, s.s.. Flowerday. for Wanganui

IMPORTS.

Per Pi to, brig, from Newcastle. —107 tons coal, _T> do coke, 1>()S bags maize, 1000 spokes, consigned to .7. S. Macfarlance anil Co.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Fer Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, 3rd October For Napier and Southern ports: Nebraska, p.s.. this evening For Hobart Town c Bella Mary, barque, ISth instant For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, early For Sydney and Melbourne: liero, steamer, 10th instant; Wonga Wonga, s.s.. early For New York : Mary Nelson, Win. Prowse, an CoroMKlla, barques, early For .Southern ports: I'lnebe, steamer, IStli instant, Vor Cleveland Bay, Queensland: Hokitika, barque, to-day For Wanganui and Wellington: Keera, s.s, to to-morrow For Napier : Star of the South, s.s. Thursday For Sydney, Novelty, barque, Saturday.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed Marcli 2 Robert Henderson, ship, from London. Sailed 23rd •lune Glenhuntley, ship, from London. Sailed 7th July Queen Bee, ship, from London. Sailed, 19th .July Cladiateur, barque, from Liverpool. Loading Rita, brig, from Newcastle Union, bug, from Newcastle Energy, schooner, from Dunedin Derwent, brig, from Sydney Onward, schooner, from Lyttelton Laititia, schooner, for Napier Polar Star, ship, from New York. Sailed 10th July Hero, steamer, from Sydney Edith, schooner, from the South Seas Briton, barque, from Newcastle Kenilworth, schooner, from South Sea Islands Wonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Queen, schooner, from Rorotonga Julia Price, schooner, from Levuka Pakeha, brig, from Dunedin Flirt, schooner, from Timaru Rubicon, schooner, from La Trobe, Mersey River, Tasmania, witc Potatoes

The brig Jtita arrived in harbour this morning from Newcastle, after a passage of twelve days.

The p.s. Nebraska, Captaing Harding, has cleared outwards for Napier and Southern ports with part of her original cargo, and one case for Hon. .J. Vogel. The fine barque Kalahome, Captain McConnachy, has cleared outwai'ds for New castle.

The three - masted schooner Margaret Campbell, Captain Banman, arrived this afternoon from Oamaru, which port she left on the 18th instant, and experienced light variable winds on the passage up. Her cargo consists of 1200 bags oats, 370 bags wheat, 300 bags flour, consigned to G. W. Binney ; and 340 bags dour, B. Tonks & Co.—G. W. Binney, agent.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr G. W. Binney held an extensive sale of groceries, &c, at the Corn Exchange, to-day. There was an excellent attendance. The following are the quotations : — Bacon (McConnell's, 2nd quality), 4d to 4^d; marmalade, 6fd ; fruit (preserved), 12s ; castor oil, Os ; salad oil, 7s ; Price's Belmont candles, lid ; Kellier's confectionery, Hid to Is 4d ; groats, Ss 7id per doz. ; Morton's essences, 10s ; mixed spices, Is 5d ; black currant jellies, Bis ; ditto pints, 18s Gd ; curry, 8s ; potatoes, red (ex Isabella), £S 10s.

Mr B. Arthur held a sale of fruit, ex s.s. Hero, from Sydney. The following are tlie prices realized : —Oranges, 7s ; lemons, 10s 3d to 12s (id ; bananas, 3d to 3£d ; pine apples, 5s 9d to <>s (id per dozen : dates 44d : apples, 2gd to 4d.

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

MEETINGS TO COME.

Junction, Mr Sommerville's Office, Shortland street, 2 p.m., 18th September Alhambra, Insurance Buildings, 3 p m, 20th Sept Pacific, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 23rd September Hand-and-Band, Grahamstown, 24th September Queen of the Thames, Grahamstown, 27th September Nonpareil, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 pm, 27th September Golden Spur, Grahamstown, 27th September "Watchman, Grahamstown, Ist October Beehive, Grahamstown, 4th October

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

Mails 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 Coromandel, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Wanganui, per Keera, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Phoebe, this day, at 5 p.m. For Napier and Southern provinces, per Nebraska, this day, at 5 p.m. For AVhitiangi, per Saucy Lass, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Oisborne and Napier, per Star of the South, on Thursday. 10th inst., at noon Per s.s. Hero, on Thursday, 10th inst., as follows:— For India, China, Mauritius. Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, at 2 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 2 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 2.30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at noon Late letters for Sydney, Melbourne, and United Kingdom, via Southampton, bearing a late fee of 3d and Od in addition to the postage, will be received till 2.30 p.m. Eor Gisbornu, per Tawera, on Friday, 20th inst., at noon. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

Wick. —On September 13, at her residence, Tararu,

Mrs 0. H. Wick of a daughter Porter. —On September 15, at Hobson street, the

wife of Mr Alex. Porter of a daughter "WARDS-.!.,—0n September 1:5, at her residence, Karaka Hill, Shortland, Mrs P. J. AVardell of a daughter Evans.—On September 15, at Bay View, Grahams town, Mrs E. H. Ev^ns of a daughter

MARRIAGES.

Morris —Webster. —On September 10, at St. (leorge's Church, by the Rev. Mr Lush, Cornelius Morris, to Susannah, youngest daughter of Mr Joseph AVebster, Bridge. Cornwall, England. James—Hodoe —On September 12, at the residence of tlie bride's father, by the ltev. J. Duller, Mr Henry James, to Elizabeth Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Martin Hodge, of Grahamstown Douolas —litwiN'.—On September 10, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Thomas Norrie, William Douglas, of Waipipi, to Margaret Ann, (laughter of Mr John Irwin, of Awitu.

DEATHS.

Denby.—On September 15, at her father's residence. Augustus street, Shortland, Alice Minnie Denby, aged 4j months Busskll. —On June 21, at Blackpool, near Dartmouth, Devonshire, England, Clara, the beloved wife of Mr John Bussell (formerly of Parne!l), aged 30 years

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1872.

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

As was anticipated the production of Mr Waymouth's report in the City Council yes terday was the cause of considerable excite ment both among the public aud the Council. Mr Isaacs in an especial maimer lashed him self into a condition of virtuous indignation at the references made to the Council by the Press. TheJEvening »S-„Tcameiiiforlrsoensure and his praise. He characterised our refer ences as " scurrilous," and then endeavoured to rub down the fur by stating that we had ; " pretty well acknowledged our error." If Aye have done so we beg now to recant; and if anything in our subsequent statements after having wrung the report from the Coun cil is capable of the interpretation of being an acknowledgment of error we beg to apologise for unintentional obscurity of language. In order to do away with any such impression we shall now endeavour to express ourselves in explicit terms. We distinctly assert that the intention was to burke Mr Waymouth's report ; that it had made a more scandalous revelation than had been expected, and as Mr Isaacs stated in his letter to us that the intention was that "the officers of the Corporation should have an opportunity of seeing the report and clear tip, if they were afAe," every thing that was not fit for the public eye, we believe that had the report not been dragged to light it would have been cooked. We hope this is intelligible, and that it will not he interpreted as an acknowledgment Of error. All praise to the councillors that in stigated the enquiry. But shame on the councillors that on discovering the truth tried to hush it up. All's well that ends well, and the report being now before the public in its entirety the people of the city know the worst, and the cloud of suspicion that has been gathering has been dissipated. We trust, however, that neither Mr Isaacs nor any other councillor will again attempt to shut the public eye or show factiousness when censured for it. <

The Insurance Companies' Fire Brigade had a practice last night at lower end of Queen-street. We sec that the engine lias been put into a thorough state of repair, alia fresli painted and decorated. The Northern engine has been termed a "squirt," but at the last practice when fully manned, it threw a stream of water to the height of tlie ridge of Thornton, Smith, & Firth's mill. A quantity of new hose has just arrived from England, per Countess of Kintore," also a powerful ship's engine for drawing water from Wells, which Superintendent Mathews is having fitted on a carriage for easy and quick dispatch to a fire, and it can be taken to back yards where a lire engine can not get to ; two hand engines on wheels have also been received, which can be taken into a house, and up\.fcaiir_ if required, and do good service in keeping walls and roofs wet.

Tlie monthly inspection of .the Scottish Volunteers will take place this evening.

Mr lieid, the well-known amateur singer, will give acoiicertattheOnehunga Choral I tall this evening. Jte will lie assisted by Mr and Madame Winter, Mrs Mitchell, Miss Sliortt, Mr Treuwith, and others. A very excellent programme is amuuineoil; ami wt> have no dodht there will be a large attendance. Con veyances will leave I lardington's yard for Onehunga this evening at six o'clock, return ing after the concert.

Tlie animal meeting of the Auckland Va-lit Club Was hclil last evening in tiie club room, Thames hotel. New members were en rolled and ollicers elected for the ensuing year. The coining yachting season will lie opened by a procession of yachts.

The Hon. James Farmer having resigned his seat for City West in the Provincial Conn cil, a writ has been issilod lor tlie return of a new member. The nomination will take place on Tuesday, the 24th instant, and the poll if demanded oil Friday, 27th instant.

Mr S. I_. Hughes, solicitor, has received from Her Majesty's Government the Ad miralty medal for Kert'iceS rendered at the Bay Ot' Island m IB4f>, in II.M. ship Hazard.

We learn from the Thame* Advertiser that "a meeting of Scotchmen was held at .Mr Carpenter's office on Saturday evening to take steps for the acceptance Jof the challenge issued by fifteen native-born New /_«alai'ders to lire a rifle match with a similiar team ot' any other nationality. Mr J. XV. Walker presided, and there was a very good at tendance. It was resolved to accept the challenge, and a committee Was appointed to carry out and make arrangements tor the match. The committee consists of Messrs Murray, Carpenter, Carnie, Small, and Scholield. A li.st of twenty-three names from which to select the team was handed in. We have no doubt but that the pre liniiiiaries will shortly be arranged, and there ii every reason to believe that the match will be an exciting one, and closely contested."

Mr Anthony Trollope Mas a passenger by the Southern Cross yesterday to Tauranga, en route for the Lake districts.

The Provincial Secretary, Mr H. 11. busk, P.sq., Mill deliver a lecture at the Devonport Literary Institute this evening on "•The I'se of History as a Means of Kducatioii, Culture, and Amusement.''

BANQUET TO CAPTAIN LOGAN.

It is unnecessary for us to add one word to ex cite an interest in the banquet to be given to morrow evening to the Commander of the Hero. It is sufficient to say that it will bo given, and that the many friends of Captain Logan will be present, and many too not personally acquainted with him, but Mho resent unfairness as a personal wrong.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We arc not responsible for tlie opinions expressed by our correspondents. I

SHAREBROKERS' QUOTATIONS.

To the Editor of the I.VKMNC Stai

—The quotations issued by Mr Lennox in his share reports have been a matter of notoriety for some time pastas regards their exceptional character ; but those which ap pear in this morning's Herald and Cross, in Avhicb Bismarck shares are quoted by him as having been sold at 37s (id, with buyers at the close of the market at 355, for cool impu dence puts to the blush any previous quota tions. How Mr Lennox can reconcile with his conscience the publishing in both morn ing papers prices which he kiicav to be in correct, M'hile at the same time transactions Avere being effected at market rates— £2 15s aud £2 17s Cd—l leave the public to deter mine. Perhaps Mr Lennox thinks "the end justifies the means ;" and the inspiration under which he did so may possibly be found in the telegraphic news under the heading of Coro mandel, in which it is stated "that the Bis marck has an excellent show after two hours' crushing, information of which he Avas doubt less aware at the time.—l am, &c, A Speculatob.

LECTURE ON OLIVER CROMWELL.

(To the Editor of the EVENING! S'l'AK.) SIR, —I am sure the J'ov. Mr WiPiams, who gave the lecture on Oliver Cromwell, has need to utter the Ave'l-kiow.i cry "Save me from my friends." A letter appeared the other day in the Herald complaining of the want of oomt-sy of the rev. chairman hi not ten dering the vote of thanks so cordially given by the audience. In to-day's Cross is another letter from "Alpha" to the same effect; as if Mr Bree had departed from an invari able rule iv the course he adopted. Now it will be remembered that Avlien Mr Bced lectured on "The Ridiculous," ill a similar mariner no vote of thanks was formally given by the chairman, and yet no one took umbrage ; and in the present case a vote of thanks was proposed but not seconded—at least I, sitting near the front seats, did not hear it seconded. The thanks were given by acclamation exactly as in the case quoted. If I am right it seems strange that none of Mr Williams' friends who hoav complain will come to the rescue, and that in complaining of Mr. Bree for want of courtesy they con demn themselves. —I am, &c, Omega.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sub, —In perusing the reports given by se veral sharebrokers in this morning's paper I was surprised to notice the folloAving in Mr J. M. Lennox's report : —"I have sold Bis marcks at 375. Od. :" and again, "at the close of the market there were buyers of Bismarcksat3ss." Ward and Cellion report exchanges—" Bisinarcks, £2 15s. and £2 Kis." Which of these reports is correct ? Charity led me to suppose that the composi tors were at fault, but on enquiry at the •dice of one of the morning papers I Avas told that the published report was according to Mr Lennox's manuscript. Of course Mr Lennox will say, " 0, it's a clerical error," but, as you may be aware, Mr Editor, the market has not been very lively in Bismarcks lately ; yesterday, however, shares changed hands at £2 17s. Gd. If you refer to Mr. Lennox's report, published in last night's Star, you will find that he does not quote Bismarcks at aM, but

look a little higher up the same column and you will find in the telegrams —"Bismarck crushing showing first-rate on the plates." This niay only be a coincidence, but a review of the surrounding circumstances will lead wicked, uncharitable shareholders to exclaim "Thereby hangs a tale." It may interest Mr Lennox to know that shareholders can have an action at law against him for depreciating the value of their stock, and a repetition ot these misfakrs will provoke them to take It some day. —I am, &c, A SiLvkk lIOVJIER.

TENDERS.

To the Editor oi the EVENING StAE. Sin, —I beg to call your attention to a few facts connected with the management of the Bay of Islands Coal Company. A few days ago an advertisement appeared in your paper calling for tenders to build a steamer and some barges for the Company ; specifications, i.e., to be seen at the office. Accordingly, six or seven linns in Auckland tendered for the building of the vessels: Several days after tedder, were seiit iii several of the parties tendering called forj information, as usual, to know who was the successful man, and the price of the tenders, but not the slightest information could be got from the office ; but we hear from the " Man About Town" that a l>rotlicr of one of the directors lias' the job at his own figure. Of course the directors can do as they please ; but after calling publicly for tenders, without any reservation, and thereby inducing a number of men to waste their time in going into the cost of the work, they ought to give the work to the lowest tenderer, or at least to state the' reason why they have acted in such an un hiisiness-like maimer. — 1 am, Sec, CON-

TRACTOR

MOUNT EDEN STOCKADE.

The bad name that our gaol has borne for the past few years, owing to its insecurity, will soon be merely a matter of history. W re have lately had our attention drawn to the fact that slowly and steadily a massive wall of masonry is being erected around the place to which We consign our wvil-doers, and w hen finished the establishment will not be only a prison in name but also one in reality. Some time during the last session of the Provincial Ooiut>:il A aiini of £_7it) Mas voted for this purpose, and the amount Mas after wards increased to t' 1,000. Although this sum will go a great way towards the completion of this wall, more will undoubtedly be required. But it is decidedly a work of necessity, and the money so laid out will not have been spent iv vain so long as malefactors exist, and crime is in the ascendant. The Avail is being built lor the Provincial Covernment, by Sir fliirrell, stone mason, of Kast-street, Newton ; the work is being very creditably performed, with a due regard to economy. The stone is of course quarried and dressed on the spot by prison labour ; and in the work where skilled labour is not requisite prison labour is also made available. The wall Mas commenced on the Ist September last year, and about one-third of the work is now completed. Only three masons were at first employed, but ' these have now been increased to six, and before another twelve months have elapsed the structure it is believed will be completed. This only refers to the gaol proper, or what may be termed the hard-labour wards, as the enclosure of the new division, consisting of the female prison and debtors and trial wards, is reservts<l for a future period. The present wall when completed will have a frontage of 330 feet and a depth of 400 feet. It is 18 feet in height, and is two feet six broad at the base, but gradually tapers to two feet at the top. it is coped with half round coping of dressed stone, which oilers very poor facility for scaling by one bent on premature liberty. The four corners of this wall will be rounded on the inside to prevent escape, as nimble prisoners have been known to " wriggle " themselves up a coriier of a gaol wall built entirely square. The whole is formed of rubble masonry, and has the appearance of great strength, every stone being well and carefully laid and cemented. The foundation in some parts is from 10 to 15 feet deep. The only expense in the erection of the wall is ill the labour of the masons and the lime for the mortar. This latter is supplied by Messrs'Archard and Brown. The scoria ash screened forms a good substitute for sand or gravel in mixing the mortar, and of course is to be procured, like the stone, in any quantity in the vicinity. The principal entrance is in tho front right hand corner going in, or, more properly speaking, the north-west end. It is what is termed a half semi-arch, built of dressed stone, and has 10ft. 6 span. The gates M rill be made of wood four inches in thickness, and lined with iron. The archway above is to be close-boarded, and also lined with iron. A M'icket gate and porters lodge will be erected. There will also be a smaller side gate for the purpose of easy access to the stone quarry ; and when this work is finished, fresh regulations will be made in the discipline of the gaol. All stone breaking and stone dressing for building purposes will be per formed in the hard-labour yards, set apart for that purpose inside the gaol, the stone being brought in from the quarries by a gang of prisoners whose terms of sentences have nearly expired, or are only on short sentences. No convict or prisoner sentenced to hard labour for more than one month will be permitted to go outside the gaol under any pretence what ever. This will effect a great saving in the expenses of the gaol, as the services of half a-dozen warders, who now act solely as sentries, could be dispensed with, and the saving in that alone will recoup the outlay on the wall in course of a few years. Again the gaol with stricter discipline will become as it should be—a terror to evil-doers, as the Governor will be enabled to exact strict discipline from the worst and most hardened criminals, where now he is compelled by knowledge of the weak position ami the want of appliances at hand to exercise discretion, and perhaps laxity, in carrying out the regulation of the gaol. It is well known that a nimble prisoner, with the assist ance of a pole of ton or twelve feet in length, can easily vault over the wooden fence which at present surrounds the gaol, while by a preconcerted plan a dozen of men could push the whole structure down. If the completion of this wall and the conse quent better discipline of the prison will have the effect of reducing our police dockets aud criminal calendars the present work will not have been done in vain. When completed, the Government will probably consider whether they will continue to pay the province of Otago for the maintenance of the eight or nine convicts recently sent there for security, or whether it would lie better to fetch them back and give them some profitable employment.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MR LENNOX'S REPORT

The share market continues quiet. My sales comprise—Caledonian, £33 10s, £33 ; Thames, £0 10s ; Central Italy, 2(is ; Cure, 375. Closing buyers — Caledonian, £33; Thames, £G 7s Od. Sellers — Moanatairi, £4 17s 6d ; Caledonian, £33 10s ; Bismarck, £2 17s Od ; Cure, 38s,

CITY COUNCIL. -Yesterday.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon. Present: — The Mayor (in the chair), Councillors T. Williams, R. Hobbs, 11. Isaacs, Crime, J. Cosgrave, J. M. Dargaville, C. Holdship, S. Jones and W. J. Hurst. INTRODUCTION OK NEW MEMUEKS. Councillor Isaacs introduced tlie three new members, v!/.> Messrs VV. .). Hurst, J. M. Dargaville, and O. Hold-hip, each of whom signed the usual declaration, and took their seats in the Council. COUNCILLOR ISAAC'S AND THE PRESS. Councillor Isaacs said he would make a few rthiiarks upon the scurrilous articles which had lately appeared ill tbe TRreiiiiu) Star and Herald. The Star, in its articles of Friday and Saturday, had acknowledged its error," but it was time to protest against the manner in which the Herald had been writii)"'. He strongly condemned the manner adopted by these "papers of first Wilting upon a subject and afterwards making enquires as to the truth of their state ments. They had been called a " Tamany ring," dild it dumber of gross misrepresenta tions had been made by tile Fr.S.. The Mayor, in reply, referred to what had been done in reference to the Water Works Bill. He also referred to the letter of Mr A. Black, in which that gentleman had stated that iv consequence of the voting papers being numbered it was known to one of the Councillors how he had voted, and that he had lost certain works through it. The Mayor thought the matter should he inquired into. Councillor Cosgrave also thought the matter should bo inquired into, and moved, "That Mr Alexander Black he called itpon to State the name of the Councillor who knew how he had voted at the last election." This was seconded by Councillor Isaacs, and carried. The Mayor then referred to the statements made by ihe Pies* as ,o, the cost of furnishing his room. It had beeii .tided that £250 was the cost of furnishing the room ; but it was not so. The whole amount expended for alterations made in all parts of the Council did not exceed .£'2oo ; and the furnishing of the Mayors room had not cost more than between £70 or £80. COKUKSPONTIKNC'I'!/ A lar ,re amount of correspondence of no public importance was read and received. A letter was read from Mr Andrews, of the Protection League, relative to tlie erection ot a market house. On the motion of Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Cosgrave, it was decided that a special meeting should be held on Monday next to consider the plans for the erection of the market-bouse. A letter respecting tbe formation of a foot path adjoining tlie Parnell boundary was read, and it was agreed that the Council should carry out the work at a cost not exceeding £15. MX. WAVMOITII'.S REPORT. TllK Mayor said in reference to the report drawn Up by Mr Waymouth he regretted that the line' of action he suggested to be taken at the last sitting of the Council had not been adopted. The whole of the state ment should have gone forth to the public, and not a portion. The Press he said had asserted that a number of documents hail heen lost, and books burned. He could inform the Council that the only document not to be found was a list of arrears of rates. The books, however, from which tlie list had been taken were still in the office. With regard to the exaggerated .statements made by tbe Press he could say that they were malicious falsehoods. He said when he first entered the Council he was dissatisfied with the manner in which the accounts had been kept and rates collected, and had dune all in his power to have them remedied, and in doing so he had been told that he was making himself too conspicuous, and was trying to do more than any previous chairman had done. Mr Way mouth had made out the statement himself, and had found things not as they should be ; but Mr Waymouth had never ;iskcd the officers why they were so ; had he done this probably he Mould have been sat isfactory answered. As to the arrears he knew nothing of them whatever. It was generally given out that out of every £0,000 of rates £.">OO could not be collected. He did not know how this was, but such was the general opinion. It might perhaps be owing t_ the number of insolvencies and the number of allotments unoccupied, and from which they could receive no rates. Councillor Cosgrave suggested that Mr Diddams be asked to explain about the endowments. Councillor J ones said that the Council had appointed the Finance Committee to draw up the report, but it was impossible for three councillors to go over the accounts for so many years, even if they had the ability to do so. They therefore had appointed Mr Wey mouth (an excellent accountant) to draw up a statement —it was in fact the Finance Com mittee's statement, not Mr Waymouth's. The Finance Committee were responsible, although the credit of the report should be given to Mr Waymouth. In moving the adoption of the report he said the cash book has never been totted up, which was disgraceful. Mr Way mouth had now suggested a way to make up the books, so that there would be no diffi culty in ratepayers coming to the office and paying their rates there. The officers were not to blame ; the Council had given them bad tools to Avork with. He moved " That the report be adopted, and the suggestions of Mr AVaymouth carried into effect with as little delay as possible." Councillor Isaacs had much pleasure in seconding the resolution ; he quite agreed with the statement of Councillor Jones. After considerable discussion Councillor Hurst moved " That the report be held over till Monday next." He moved this because there were members who had not had time to peruse the report. It would give the officers; time to make such remarks as they could upon the matter. Councillor Jones expressed his willingness to withdraw his resolution. He did not object to time being given so long as things were done in a business-like manner. Councillor Cosgrave had much pleasure in supx>ortiiig the adjournment. He said he cared not how clever a man might be it would be impossible for him to wade through the whole of the books of the Council from twelve years back without consulting any of the officers. Councillor Isaacs suggested that the Mayor should ask the officers as to whether Mr Waymouth had asked them for any informa tion. • The Mayor said, speaking for himself as first officer, he could inform the Council he had not been asked a single question. The Town Clerk said Mr Waymouth had asked him for information on several j occasions, and he (the Clerk) had told | him anything he wanted to know, but there ', was plenty of information he could have given him had he asked. j The City Treasurer said Mr Waymouth had I every facility for inquiring into the financial position of the Council. He (Mr Waymouth) had promised to show him (the speaker) the report before it was sent in, but had failed to do so. He would like to have a postpone ment so that an answer could be given to the report. Mr. Diddams said he did all he could to furnish Mr Waymouth with information,

Councillor Cosgrave said that if it was | true, there had been gross neglect on tbe i part of the officers, and they Bhould be allowed time to refute them. Councillor Dargaville would also vote for the adjournment, but suggested that Mr Hurst would add to his resolution, " That a list of defaulters be made out." He said if a week was too short a time, say a fort night. The Mayor said there were certain reasons why it would not be advisable to be too eager to sue for arrears of rates. It would take quite a month to make out a list of defaulters. Councillor Isaacs Said the public ought to know the state of affairs. Councillor Hobbs was in favour ot having a list of defaulters published. Tho Mayor then put the resolution ot adjournment to tho meeting, which was carried. _ Councillor Dargaville then moved. lhat the Collector be instructed to prepare at once a list of defaulting ratepayers from the time of striking tbe first rate under the old City Board, on the 3rd November, 1803, down to the end of 1871, and that ft be pub lished." Councillor Cosgrave seconded the motion, which was carried nan. con. NUIHANC'E. The Inspector of Nuisances brought up a report as to the nusiance caused by earth closets, and suggested that a contractor , should be employed to empty them fort nightly, under a bond Referral to the Nuisance Committee to report thereon. ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts Mere read and ordered to be paid. BY-LAWS. The amended by-law respecting goats was brought up, and agreed to without discussion. The by-law to regulate tbe erection of sign-boards -was then read, viz :— "That any person erecting signboards extending over the footpaths, or lamps, gas-pipes (except approved of by the Council) ; ov any person placing goods or wares on the footpaths would be liable to a fine not exceeding £5. Councillor Jones moved, seconded by Councillor Williams, that the by-law' be '(Councillor Holdship did not exactly agree with that by-law. He thought it just possi ble for the Council to make to many by laws. Councillor Cosgrave opposed tbe adoption. Councillor Jones said Auckland Mas like a Chinese camp, and with the exception of New Plymouth had the worst appearance of any place in the colony. Councillor Holdship proposed as an amend ment—"That the consideration of this by law be adjourned until next meeting."— Carried. The Mayor iie#t moved, "That the by law respecting the smoke nuisance be referred to a select committee ; a report to be brought Up next month." —Carried. Messrs Cosgrave, Hurst, and Dargaville were appointed as the committee. FIXING LEVELS. Councillor J onos moved, '' That the Hobson street levels be prepared. Seconded by Councillor Hobbs, and carried. Councillor Isaacs moved that the Barrack street levels be prepared.—Carried. Th» Mayor then moved, "That on after the first November all rates be made payable at the office of the Corporation between the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m. on ordinary days, and between the hours of ten a.m. and one p.m. on Saturdays, the usual notice of the amount due and" time for payment being served personally or left at the resi dence of the ratepayers ; the said rates to be payable fourteen days after notice of the alteration of the mode of payment, to be inserted in each newspaper."

This Avas seconded by Councillor Cosgrave, and carried unanimously.

This closed the business, and the Council adjourned.

MR. ENDERBY JACKSON'S ENTER TAINMENT.

Sixce the advent of Mr Eiulerby Jackson's London Star Comique Combination Company in Auckland the City Hall bas been tbe most attractive place of resort for play-goers, and those who love a good song and wish to enjoy a hearty laugb. The company has been very popular since its first appearance, and has met with as great success as any that has been before, or is likely to follow in its wake. Last night the hall Avas Avell filled on the occasion of Miss Carrie Richards' benefit. A change in the programme took place. Mr Harry Rickards sang a great many songs during the evening, all of which the audience seemed to enjoy. He is " irresistible" in all his songs, and never fails to draw from his hearers a hearty round of applause. Mr. Harry and Miss Carrie Bickards sang several comic duets, the best of Avhich Avas "The Grecian Bend and Roman Fall." This (to use a rather hack neyed expression) fairly " brought down" the house. In this class of song good acting is as much required as good singing, but Miss Carrie Richards has proved herself equal to both from the beginning, and consquently she is noAV an establised favourite. Mi- Henry Mallam appeared in several select and favourite songs Avhich Avere rendered in a masterly manner. He has a clear voice and good delivery, and has earned for himself here, as elscAvhere, a hrst-class reputation as a vocalist. Mrs Mitchell delighted the au dience Avith some airs, Avhich she sang very SAveetly. This evening a capital entertain ment may be expected, and to-morroAv Mi- Harry Bickards takes his fareAvell benefit.

POLICE COURT

THIS DAY

(Before T. Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS.

Seven inebriates were lined ten shillings each and costs or the usual forty-eight hours' alternative. HEM AN BED. William Osborne, the deserter from H.M.S. Bosario, was again remanded for eight days. SKIUOUS CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. Arthur Whittley Fleming, legal manager, having oliices in the Insurance Buildings, appeared in discharge of his recognizances to answer tAvo charges of embezzlement of six sums of money, viz., £4 lis 3d, £3 8s Sd, £9 2s Gd, £10 lis Sd, £4 4s 2d, and £4452 d, the property of the Mutual Life Association of Australasia, of which he was appointed agent. In this case Mr Brookfield, the Crown Prosecutor, intimated to the Court that he ! was instructed on behalf of the prosecutors : to offer no evidence against the accused. I The case Avas consequently dismissed with- ! out any further remarks. PETTY OFFENCES. James Rush, Henry Nugal, and Frederick Brown, were each fined 10s. and costs for leaving their carts unattended in various parts of the city. A case against E. McCrowy, for a similar offence, was adjourned for a week. Sarah Hart was charged with omitting to place a registered collar round the neck of her pet dog.

She disowned the animal in Court. This did not avail her ; but it transpiring that she was a married woman, she took the hintjof the' Bench, and pleaded coverture, and the ease was dismissed. TWO "PUBLICANS TN COURT. A charge was brought aganst Mr Roland (lampion, the landlord of the City (.'lull, for selling liquor during prohibited hours on the 7th inst., to which he joined issue. Mr Bennett appeared for the defendant. Sergeant Walker proved enteringthe house, and saw half a glass of porter on the counter opposite a customer who was standing at the bar. The defence was that the customer had been served before tM'elve o'clock, but bein» slightly the worse for liquor some difficulty was experienced in persuading him to drink his beverage and go, hence the police finding the drink on the counter. The case was consequently dismissed. Mr Williams, of the Anchor .&£_____ was then charged with a similar ofFe_i>^7' 17 v Mr Joy, instructed by Mr Brock, de fended. Sergeant Pardy intimated that this was a similar ease to the last, and after his Wor ship's decision he would offer no evidence. After a few remarks from hi* Worship, in which he hoped that publicans would not take advantage of this morning's proceed ings, but would exercise caution in conduct ing their houses, the ease was dismissed. CULMIN-A 1. ASSAULT. A young man named Rom land Hill Bryant, described as a sailmaker, was charged with committing an offence on a child eleven years of age, the daughter of James Mahon. The evidence in this case is entirely unfit for publication. At the commencement of the case his Worship made some very strong remarks at the body of the Court being so densely packed during the hearing of such a case, and a general clearing out took'place ; others hoM-ever, came in and took their places, and appeared deeply interested in the proceed ings. The prisoner, when called on to interrogate the witness, made statements partially ad mitting his guilt, but urging that she was a consenting party. The father of the child and Dr. Goldsboro were examined, and the evidence left no doubt that a capital offence had been com mitted. The prisoner was committed for trial. FAMILY QUARREL. A charge against John Swete White was called on for threatening to shoot his brother, James George White, on the 13th instant. Mr Bees intimated that a cross-summons had also been taken out for using insulting language towards the defendant. Counsel ' (Mr Joy) was also engaged in the case, and as there were some very delicate family mat ters concerned with it they had agreed to withdraw both cases from the Court. The case was consequently dismissed. ASSAULT. A charge of wife assault against J. B. Smyth was dismissed on his promising neve. to do so any more. This concluded the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, 1.5 p.m

The reef in the Central Italy low level has been driven into eight feet. There is no appearance of the hanging wall as yet. It is a tine solid reef with gold visible.

The Lady Bird's crushing for the fortnight has resulted in sixty-eight ounces.

Sixty-seven ounces have been obtained for three Aveeks' crushing from the California.

The Bumping Association stopped Avork ast night. The pumps Avere started again

to-day.

COROMANDEL.

3 p.m

Argo uncovered yesterday a line reef near the mouth of the drive. It is large and full of mineral indications. A leader six inches thick was also cut a feAv days ago. The drive is in 100 feet in very likely looking

country

TAURANGA.

This day, 11 a.m.

Mr Oakley, of Maketu, has been committed on tAVO charges of repairing and selling arms, and is now charged with forging a permit.

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WELLINGTON

This day, 10.45 a.m. The report that Mr Mackay Avill be th«

Native Minister is untrue

It is expected that Mr Vogel will announce the formation of a constitutional opposition

to-day.

John Kreshner attempted suicide by cut ting his throat. He is recovering.

A Wellington Trust and Loan Investment Company, limited, is being formed Avith a capital of £100,000 in shares of £10 each. It is proposed to take up the business of the Number One Series Mutual Investment Company. A man named RobertshaAv has been charged with committing a rape upon Elizabeth Gregory, at Waipawa, in August last. He was apprehended at Rangitikei to-day.

NAPIER.

The Hawke's Bay Agricultural Pastoral Society's slioav will take place on Oatrj the 17th.

NELSON.

The Wellington arrived from the North

last night

TIMARU.

This day. The Flirt sailed last night for Auckland.

A course of lectures in connection with the Mechanics' Institute will be given in the hall of the Institute on Thursday even ing next. Mr G. M. Reed will be the lecturer, and the subject will be "On the Ridiculous,"

THE EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1872.



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