SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 7.10. SUM-RISE : To morrow morning, 4.0 l HI(JH WATER : This evening, 0.18 ; to-morrow morning, 0.43

STEAM TO THE THAMES.

Golden Crown, this evening, at ten o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Taranaki, s.s., for Southern ports St. Kilda, s.s., for Wanganui

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Tauranga : Vincent, cutter, to-day For Napier, via East Coast: Colonist, schooner

to-morrow For Southern ports, via Napier: Dacotah, p.s., at ten o'clock to-morrow night For Kaipara : Agnes, cutter, this evening For San Francisco, calling at Honolulu: Nevada, mail steamer, Sunday For Northern ports : Eowena, s.s., Monday ; Come rang, p.s., to-morrow For Whitianga, Mercury Bay, and Tauranga Southern Cross, s.s., Saturday For London : Queen Bee, *\\Vp, early in January For Sydney and Melbourne: Wonga Wonga, s.s. 10th January ; Hero, s.s., 23rd January

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Laduceus, sJiip, from London. Loading Polar Star, ship, from Melbourne Southern Cross, schooner, from Sydney Prosperity, schooner, from Melbourne Harvest Home, ship, from London. Sailed 20th Sept. Lochnagar, ship, from London. Sailed 13th October Durham, ship, from London. Loading Warwick, ship, from London, Loading Lion, barque, from Sydney Moa, brig, from Melbourne Yara, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed 17th Nov. Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town Lretitia, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed Dec. 21

IMPORTS.

Per barque Ayr, from Lyttelton : 13,384 bags sugar, Owen and Graham (original cargo from Mauritius); 10 tons flour, J. and J. Soppett.

The p. s. Comerang arrived yesterday evening, from Russell and Northern ports, with several passengers and a full cargo. The ship Harvest Home, bound from Lon don to Auckland, passed Deal on the 4th of October, and the ship Lochnagar on the 17th October.

We beg to thank Mr C. Robertson, purser of the mail steamer Dakota, for the prompt delivery of our.files, report of passage, and other favours.

The ship aSTorham Castle hauled away from the wharf this morning, and will leave to morrow for Newcastle.

COMMERCIAL.

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

Sons of Justice, Mr E. Home's office, Shortland street. Auckland, 2 p.m., 3rd January. Young Queen, Grahamstown, 7th January tiueen of the May, Grahamstown, 2Sth December Windsor Castle, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland 3 < p.m., 19th December Scotty's Hill, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 11 a.m. 3rd January Carnatic, E. Home's office, Shortland street, Auck land, 8 p.m., 13th January

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— lor Napier and Southern provinces, per Dacotah tlus day, at 5 p.m. •?•"•■ Thames this <J*v .-1- •— • -~» -i— — nt * p.m. and ;i.3?rp.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. For Wanganui, to-morrow, at 12 noon For the undermentioned places, per p.s. Nevada, on Saturday, 4th January, as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States, British Cen tral, and South America, and the United Kingdom, at 8 p.m. For Newcastle, per ("41adiateur. on Friday, at 3 p.m. For Russell; Wangaroa, and Mongonui, to-morrow, at noon. Private box-holders are informed that new boxes will be allotted to them on application at this office. (Signed) S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1873.

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

_._„,.--..-.-.-._.-.-. i At the last meeting of the Board of ! Education a question was raised which should have immediate and definite settlement. It was introduced by an application from the School Com mittee, at Opotiki, that a cle^ named should be appoint- \ -sf mfu* thepuol^ school. mt^£f^ bchool Gop^^ it ft^,6arS) flm _ braces? representatives of the various denominational sections of the comm unity who, to their credit be it said, toerged their sectarian differences In the desire to have a highly-qualified teacher located among them. The application did not encounter any particular opposition at the Board, but opposition it did encounter, and it ia therefore, we assert, that a positive de liverance on this subject should at once be given by the Board. "We ad mit that from their conduct with reference to the establishment of a national system of education, clergymen j generally, throughout all the colonies, deserve some manifestation of public resentment. So fiercely have they, as a class, contended for retaining the control of Education in their own hands, and reducing the teacher to the position of a church beadle, that we can hardly wonder at a certain amount of jealousy with respect to their interference. But when a secular sys tem of education is by law established, it is simply puerile to'suppose that any member of their order accepting posi tion in connection with it would dis honestly attempt to divert it to sectarian purposes. The evidence of this narrow-minded fear is stamped on the Education Act itself in the exclu sion of clergymen from the office of Inspector, and it is really wonderful that there was no provision made com pelling that the Board should contain representatives of all the denomina tions as a protection against sectarian bias. The folly of excluding every member of the best educated class of the whole community from the work of inspecting schools which are pro fessedly and strictly for secular in- I struction alone, must bo apparent to any one. The Board of Education has the oversight and control of the Grammar School, and yet they have as Inspector a gentleman who is wholly incapable of offering the least opinion this out of any disrespect to the In spector, who is one of the moat pains taking and faithful officers in the public service, but the sphere of selection being so narrowed by this absurd and prejudiced prohibition the Board, we presume, felt so restricted as to be hardly able to help itself. Although the majority of the Board of Education consists of persons having but an elementary education, luckily there areoneortwoinit acquainted with classical learning; but in the changes that will from time to time occur, and the class of persons that by the popular choice that make up the Provincial Council, and in consequence become electors of the Board, so much classical knowledge cannot be expected to be always found within the Board room. In such circumstances it is altogether to be reprobated that any class ot the community, and especially that class which most excels in literary knowledge, should be told to stand aloof as having neither part nor lot in the important work of education. If the spirit of the clause excluding ministers of religion from the inspection of schools were carried out in the working of the system, no clergyman could occupy the position of teacher in connection with the system now established in the province, a circumstance that would result in unquestionable mischief to the cause of education

IWe might instance the case of the • present Principal of the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street. Eev. Mr Taylor is one of the most experi enced and successful teachers in the province, as well as a thoroughly edu cated man. Will the educational system of the province be so worked as to exclude him and his establish ment—in all respects as good as the Grammar School—from participation in the benefits ? We would not won der, seeing the protection that is thrown around the Grammar School, if the Auckland College may be treated as a dangerous rival. But, apart from this, we should like to know in case of there being a general comprehension of schools, if the Principal of this* establishment will be tapu because he belongs to the dreaded caste? We have now got a magnificent system of education, reflecting the highest credit on its parent—Mr.' £usk—and on the Provincial Council that sanctioned it. It remains now to be seen whether it will be administered in a liberal, generous manner, such as will attract I to it fhe most learned and cultivated I minds,* or whether small grovelling I instincts will put their stamp on the I system from the first. We know | nothing whatever of the merits of the I applications from Opotiki, but we I fancy that a teacher who has received I the education qf. a clergyman must be

a boon to such, a place. But on the general principle there ought to remain not a shadow of doubt, and as religious instruction is to form no part of the cur riculum of the schools, the Board should welcome to the ranks of its teachers every one, whether lay or clerical, who intellectually, morally, and by training is best fitted to train the mental powers of our children. So far as sectarian bias is concerned we do iiot

I hesitate to say that out of the conven-

j tional restraints of office the aver- I age educated clergyman will exhibit less narrow-minded bigotry -' pears in the sentimf"^ J v «nan aP* j layman, wh^ ' --*«*« of the average j ra |i.r _„ m such things is gene .j actuated only by stupid and vii- I reasoning instincts-.

The members of the Colonists' Protection League will hold their first meeting in the new year on Friday, the 1 Oth ms>t;tmV.

We learn £1*011). tlie latest news that Mrs Many ftoiiler'ville died on the Ist of Decem ber. Tliis lady was one of the most remark able women of the age. She was considered one of its best mathematicians, and her work on " Physical (Geography," in two volumes, is a text book in all the leading English schools.

There was a very fair attendance last night both at the O'ity Hall and the Prince of Wales Theatre. At the former place the diorama of the Avar scenes was produced with its entertaining and instructive results, and at the latter place the remarkable feats of the Japanese and the entertaining monkeys met with general approval.

The new mail steamer Dakota, Captain Ingersoll, was thrown open this morning for public inspection. Large numbers of people availed themselves of the opportunity of going ovei1 the steamer. Great admiration was expressed at the perfection of the internal arrangements of the steamer, which has by her performance proved herself to be a fast vessel. The Dakota is announced to leave for the South to-morrow at noon,

Wo have received a letter from Captain Lowe complaining that the steamer Challenger did not go to Lake Takapuna yesterday, as advertised. He says there were at least 33G people waiting to takV passage by her, and who were dissapointc- ! He remarks that the steamer was ashore o 1 a mudbank in Wangarei harbour, andtha* 8"^ could not get out owing to the waiv °fa pilot, which, he thinks Captain Edwads had better get. It is only fair to state f^t if the Challenger had proceeded to the Like the passengers could not have lauded owing to ■^he strong wind that prevailed yesterday.

Business was again almost entirely sus pended to-day, and the streets were crowded with pleasure-seekers. The races were, as on the previous day, the chi&f centre of attrac tion, and every horse and! buggy in town had been engaged days before to convey parties to the Ellerslie course. Other amusements, however, were not by any means neglected, from early in the morning family-parties were on the move along the various streets in the city towards the wharf, the domain, and other spots suitable for picknicking. The steamer Golden Crown proceeded to Tararu at G'SOa.m. for the convenience of persons on the goldfields who desired to attend the races, and returned at eleven o'clock with about eighty passengers. This Hue steamer was announced to go to the Hot Springs, and her decks were soon crowded with excursionists, excursion, and no doubt all on board thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The school feasts at the Domain, Motatapu, and North Shore attracted a large number of adults and hundreds of children. There was also a fall complement of passengers on board the Gemini, which proceeded to Riverhead. The Christmas and New Year holidays have passed off most successfully, and no doubt those who have taken part in the merry proceedings will return to their ordinary vocations to morrow with renewed vigour.

The following account of the Sir George Grey Cadet camp, Kawau, has been furnished us :—" Left Queen-street wharf at 2.30 p.m. on Monday last; very rough passage ; all hands very sick, great fun over it; arrived at Kawau at 7.30 p.m. Met on wharf by Sir George Grey, who placed at our disposal a large new empty building, as it was too late to pitch camp; after getting all baggage ashore lit fire, made tea, and got to bed by 11 o'clock ; up early next morning ; unable to pitch camp until middle of day on account of bad weather. Camp pitched in afternoon about half mile from Sir George's house, Sir George superintending pitching of camp. In afternoon all hands out fishing, boating, &c. Sir George kindly supplied all necessary wants, boys invited to his library ; life-boat and others offered for their use : permission to shoot wild cattle given. Tuesday night as sembly sounded at 11 '45; all hands turned out; several volleys of blank cartridge fired previous to turning in; heavy rain after 12; tents well secured ; all comfortable. Up at 5.30 next morning ; drill at (>; bathing ; parade put off on account of rain ; place appointed for bathing by Sir George. Parade forall hands at 10.30, in uniform, for Sir George's inspection. Fired ten rounds of blank cartridge by companies, half-companies, and in square and file-tiring, after which had some companies' drill. Sir George highly complimented the corps, saying that he had seldom seen such good drilling, even in the Cadets at Sandhurst, where he was trained; marched back to camp; dinner at 12 ; guard mounted on Sir George's gardens all the afternoon. Our boat's crew landed passengers from Golden Crown.

The debtors in Mount Eden Gaol have addressed the following petition to his Honor the Superintendent:—" The memorial of the undersigned persons at present confined in her Majesty's Prison (Debtors'), Mount Eden, respectfully sheweth that by the mis fortunes arising from the general depression of trade occasioned by mining speculations your petitioners have become inmates of this prison, and not by any fraud or dishonest acts. That by the 31st clause of the Bankruptcy Act, 1867, every detaining creditor is bound to pay a weekly sum of 12s for the support of each debtor, that such money being paid to the Government, they, under present provincial regulations, supply the debtor with food at the cost of about 4s per w^ek. That the prices paid for such rations of itseff explains the quality of ] the article supplied, and which, are such that your' petitioners have not hitherto been accustomed to, and therefore feel that, in. addition to their detention to satisfy private feelings of unfeeling creditors, they are undergoing, by the present arrangement, an undeserving punishment, and which your petitioners most respectfully submit is not the intention of the Act before recited. Your petitioners therefore respectfully pray that your Honor will be graciously pleased to give the siibject your favorable considera tion, and be pleased* to direct that such maintenance money may be handed over to us to enable our obtaining aucb. food and of such, quality as we have hitherto been accustomed to, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.—T. Polagrove, ' and fourteen other signatures." '

TV c have received, per steaiship Dakota, for review, brand volumes of lie "Scientific American," "Gardening fo. the South," " Reports? of the United State Commissioner of Agriculture for ISGB, ISO, and 1870," '' Hinte to Horse Keepers," avork on paper manufacture, and 'Wilson's Headers" for the use of schools. We shal notice these works at greater length on an arly day.

The cricket match between he Auckland United and Eoclney Clubs was oncluded til" morning in favour of the latter >^ -' *° The play of several of J' \^ eight runs, was excellent. p=" ' .- tne Tnited Eleven and hf 1 '" specially of Coton andYates, .~* cne latter made his apearauce this morning, and finished his gamt the' scale of success might hitve been tin tb side of the Auckland (Hub: We gave the score of the first innings of the -Rodney tean yesterday, which was 7S. The United tien took the bat, with the following reult : — First innings—Clifton Ibw by Day, I; Jackson b Wilson, 3; Cotton c E. H. Vhitaker, 14; Yates b Brookes, 6 ; Mumford > Wilson, 2 Buckland b Wilson, 0; Aldertdn(not out), 1 A; Whitttker b Brodkes,. 1 ; Jdnnell, ruj oiit, 0 • F. Whitake'r b Wilson, 0; Lincol' run out, 0 ; byes, &c, 5 : total, ;5. Eod'^ Cricket (Jlub (second innings)— i. Wils>\ Buckland, 23 ; G. H. Brookes b luckla^* ' W. Day b Buckland, 0 ; E. H. I. wf^ 61. c Yates, 6; J. B. Jordan c Coj*e A r.' W. Shaw b Buckland. 0; Marcr.% b f u°,' land, 0 ; King, run ouif 0 ; w4ef^V" n out, 0; Denham b Buckland, gL^Srt not out ; byes, G ; total, 61). Ul^- leriTl fi Club (second innings)-Clifton I £} ™^ n ' %'. Jackson, run out, 0 ; Cotton ', .^"?S V Yates, not out, 55 ; A mSaker c Buckland, 5 ; Alderton, pw: i ! . 17 Marcroft, 0; Council *-• il wV Whitaker c Jordan, 13 \f nG. oh]>. l '' »**> M.+'+ni mo An -<cellent (Inner was 14 ; total 02 An Govemol Browne provided last ni'nit o r , ~ , ? +110 Hotel of winch abo- Sf ltle™l °f clnb and frien.lh feo f f r\ ckf P^*o.k. ihc dinner in its detf ">s«*? much Z the host. Mr' ollu Sheeban occupied the chair

INTER-STING NATIVE RE-UNION.

A~,. ~ rox was given on Tuesday e'omng in v^ii Place to certain distinguished native A .-"a in honor of the New Yea-. We nerved among the number our wel-known fiends Paul Tuhaere and Wiremu TtWhero, the former acting as president, and Mr Cotter as vice-president, on the occasion. There were also present a lady visitor of raik with her husband, just arrived from the Island of. Rorotonga. Having done ample justice to the good tilings provided, and the cloth being removed, Paul Tuhaere (a host in himself) proposed " The health of the Queen of England and her Royal Children," and in doing so, said that she was as great as shewas good, aid that it was the pride and boast of Englishmen that her power and dominion knew nobound. Drank with cheers, all rising. •2. Then followed "The Governor far Geo. Bowen," of whom it might truly >c said that, as representing Her Majesty, he had during his otiice as Governor done all things well ; and now on the eve of his departure he could say that |his genial and kindl; bear ing had endeared him to the people of this country. _ 3. "The Ministers, coupled wuh the name of William Fox, who we all kno.v, and who retires with honour from his wo-k as a first Minister of New Zealand. 4. "The Minister of our Native lepart ment, and with him all officers of (fovern ment." lie had only to give the nameof Mr McLean and they would join him in wishing that he iu»y-!<•"£ be spared for the peace . - L ,. ...jij^ilLy or Tj\jv,\. -i Mr Commissioner Kemp felt sorrr that the reply was not in butter hands. It had fallen to his lot to do so as a member cf that department, but he felt pleasure neverthe less, as having some little knowledge «f the rise and progress of the colony, in express ing his conviction that the present Native Minister had been specially raised ip to draw together the two races by the ciords of friendship and justice, and that through his great success the prevailing sentinent now was, "Peace and goodwill towards each other." He thanked them also in the lame of the absent officers for the toast just given. 5. "Ihe native members, and the num bers forming the great Parliament of New Zealand." Te Hemara replied by saying that if the native members would faithfully do their duty he had but little doubtthat through their knowledge and assistance many of tho clouds which had hung ruind about their horizon would be steadilyancl surely dispelled.

G. " Our friends now living far away torn us at Tokangarnutu." Paul remarked " Tley, too, have drawn a little nearer to us, hv I notice with satisfaction that the King's twn messenger is now pitting at this our Beard and is one with us."

Wi Te Wheoro, in reply, said that it vas right for him to say a word to this toist. They were one family divided in opirion only ; but his elder brethren would ere lmg shake the hand of fellowship together, md come in and out as they used to do. '' The memory of Tamati Waka and Patuona.'' (Drank in silence.)

Finally, "All the ladies (of white aid Maori), the lady guest from the island, coupbd with the name of Mrs Brown, who had male for them so many good things." Given i>y Te Hemara, and responded to by that gallant young man Wiremu Te Wheoro.

The remainder of the evening was spent :n witnessing an exhibition of a purely Poly nesian style of dancing, affording an ample fund of amusement until 'the old year passed out and the new one was ushered in with cheeia and rejoicings.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before H. C. Balneavis, Esq., J.P.)

DHUNKENNKSS.

Edward Hill, Thomas Johnson, James Noakes, Anne Swift, Joseph Louis, James, Kinnehan, Donald McDonald, George McQuinne, and Michall Mullins, were fined for drunkenness, Mullins, for being dis orderly as well as drunk, was lined 20s

ASSAULTING THE i'OLICi;.

James Campbell was charged with using insulting language towards constable Naughton, and he was also charged, in con junction with Hector McKenzie, with assaulting the said constable, and damaging his Nothing to the value of 10s. Lite case was remanded until to-morrow. Mchael Carey was then charged with I assaulting Constable Walker, and damaging his clothing. Remanded unti} to-morrow. ■ MR. ANl> MRS. COUZENS. Mary Couzens j charged Joseph ' Couzens with threatening j;o Stab her, and smashing her windows to the number of thirty or ' forty. ' j Mr Couzens vas remanded until to morrow. ANOTHER WINDOW SMASHEft. Thomas Culler broke a large window, belonging to Mr San Young, at the Waverley hotel, and was baled up for the offence. He will have to mswer to-morrow. . '. This finished the morning's business,,

ACCIDENTS.

Ax accident winch caused grer exciteiileilt occurred yesterday opposite t\ f r™. stt"KH on the Ellerslie face-bbiirse'; ' * *Pf l? at while Mrs Allan Taylor' w Sltfcm§ m lie*' carriage, iwkiug out upor^ 1? sc. e"es arouud her, another vehicle cair in J orc*« c(mtaet with hers, by which 4>« lacY was .tow? from b- ani cntl J much injured. _ ,*;".' f! antl. a?mmediate attendance, Dr Wright TOU-, the lad had Buffeml and fouinl that al^hW nervous system no a severe shock en The hol . ge wag kiUed hones were to fovtunately f or Mrs by the encoiy^; beh in an Ulisound Oon laylor the^ gave ay and re ieased the dition at conse(luenCoß to the lady might horse, ori , , i , -i lcltclil. Have t)|' r acc i c i eil^ oCC u r red coming near ~ §-course through a buggy being driven ? f /cab- The consequences however were "serious beyond the buggy being over- Jrned. Mr Nicholson1,, of Albert-street, was thrown from liis horse while riding from the course, but happily received no injuries. A lady on horseback, on her way home from the races, hud a narrow escape. She was accompanied by another lady and two gentlemen all mounted, when in Karanga hape road her horse took fright and bolted down Grey-street. The lady, however, kept a tight rein and preserved her seat, and when the animal had winded himself was enabled to pull him up. As far as we can learn there were n o very serious accidents.

SCHOOL FEASTS.

NEWTON KIRK I'KESBYTKRIAN SCHOOL. About sixty of the eighty children belong ing to this school met in the Domain this morning at ten o'clock, for the purpose of enjoying themselves among the trees. A commodious tent was erected on the spot occupied yesterday by the Parnell branch of St. Andrew's School. Provisions and dainties of various descriptions were amply provided for the occasion much to the satis faction of the children who appeared in high spirits. Among the friends and teachers of the children we observed the minister, the Rev. L»r. Wallis, also Mrs Wallis, Miss Robinson and Miss M. Robinson, the Misses Munro, Dennison and Poole, and Messrs Reed, Bevan, Hamilton, Heath, and llobin son. The proceedings commenced with Milton's line paraphrase of the hymn— " Let us with a gladsome mind Praise the Lord for He is kind." which was delightfully sung by the children who stood in a circle with the shadows and sunshine about them. The singing was truly effective. The children then seated them selves on the greensward, and were served with refreshments, after which they amused themselves with cricket and football, and running for small prizes given by their friends and teachers. A considerable amount of interest was created upon Mrs Wallis offer ing a prize of a new kite for the best whistler, which was won by Miss Kate Maclean, who beat all the boys, this young lady also won a prize in the first race. There were no other schools present in the Domain so that the children of the Newton Kirk had the full and ■ free enjoyment of the place. Indeed were it not for this school, the gardens and glades of • the Domain would have been as solitary as on an ordinary week-day. Four o'clock was • announced as the hour for tea after which it ■ was proposed to form the homeward pro fession. ,St. sefulchke's school. 3 The Royal Alfred left at ten o'clock this j. Homing with tire ciiiio.i^«. — &*"■& *••" SSt. i iepulchre's school, accompanied by the t tight Rev. Bishop Cowie, the Rev. B. T. )udley, and the parents and friends of the " hildren, making in all a goodly company. " ?hey were bound to Motu Tapu, and left evidently with the determination to enjoy " hemselves. The party was well provided vith creature comforts.

ST. Matthew's school.

The children from St. Matthew's and St. ?aul's schools proceeded at an early hour his morning to the North Shore to enjoy heir annual school feast.

A LBERT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL,

The Albert-street school also left at nine >'clock this morning for the North Shore for Qic purpose of proceeding to Capt, Daldy's )roperty, where it will not be his fault if hey do not spend a pleasant day. The reather has been splendid and highly suitable tor out-door amusements. I

FREEMASONRY.

Cn Monday evening last (30th. instant) ;he hstallation of the officers of Lodge Uated Service, No. 421, 1.C., took place at the ifosonic Hotel, Princes-street, when Bnther Walter Sloaue was duly installed "W.M., B-other James S.W., Brother McCtghey J.W., Brother Batt S.D., Brother Diftmar, J.D., Brother P. M. Brock, Treasurer, Brother Fa Secretary, Brother Adams, I.G, Bro thir Porter, Tyler ; while the retiring W.M. (B-other Lipstine) assumed the <ffice of Paymaster.

?he beautiful and impressive ceremonies comected with opening and closing the Boa*d of Installed Masters, and theinstallion of he new W. M., were conductei by Bro the: P.M. James Macready in a manner so corEct and workmanlike as tc elicit the comnendations of all present.

Tie labours of the Lodge beiig concluded the brethren adjourned to refreshment pre parel in Brother Avey's custonary elegant style after which the usual foyal and Ma sonicwere given and responded to, conspicu ous anongst them being that of the new W.M Brother Sloane, ably proposed by Brotbr Pierce, R.W.P.G.M.,1.C, for New Zealaid, to which Brother Sloane duly re spondid, thanking the Lodge very much for the caifidence it had reposed in him by placinj him in that high and honorable posi tion. As is usual in ail well-conducted lodges the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evenings enjoyment to a termination, the brethren dispersing at a reasonably early hour.

To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco and cigars, if they would only visit Mrs Sharpe's jneat little American Tobacco and Cigar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any other hoiiae in the city. • No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for the public at any price. One trial is suffi. cient to guarantee a continuance of custom- Give a call. —Advt '

The steataship Dakota brought only a portion of the English mail, the bulk of the letters arict papers sent by this route not having reached San Francisco when the Dakota leftj in consequence of the breaking • down of the steamer Atlantic, as before reported per Java cable.

The Rev. Gideon Smales, formerly a resident at the Thames, and whose remarks upon the colony in Britain have been re-printed here from time to rimo, was a passenger by the Dakota yesterday.

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN NEWS.

[PER STEAMSHIP DAKOTA.

GREAT BRITAIN.

LtTNixJX, December ;5. A Fenian leader, in the North of England, named O'Horon, who was killed >n a brawl with one Sweeney, was buried at Darlington. The funeral Was the occasion of an immense assemblage of Fenians, who made an exciting demonstration against the police. The insubordination of the police, m Lou don has caused much inconvenience. 280 were tended. For many nights the streets were left almost wholly unguarded A strike of the London gas. stokers has taken place. Gas lamps were put out, ami the streets left in darkness, treat excite ment and indignation was manifested by the PUFive hundred striking stokers, employed by the London gaS companies, were sum moned before the police court on charges of conspiracy. The companies are uriv>elding, and the stokers will hold out until trusr companions, whose discharge was the cause of the strike, are taken back. Meanwhile the absence of gas is severely felt. me theatres are compelled to omit performances, and underground railways are m darkness The gasworks in Newport, Monmouth shire, exploded, wounding several. Gales in the English Channel havejbeen very destructive in the vicinity of daven port The transport steamer Himalaya arrived there with the loss of eight of her crew Dispatches from all points describe the gales in the Channel, on Saturday last as terrific. Many vessels are wrecked, and the loss of life is considerable. Several English seaport towns are mach damaged. Reports of marine disasters *re constantly arriving. The ship Loch Leven Flower, from Russia for Falmouth, was lost at sea, and all on board perished. The Efectric, Captain Feyton, from New York, October 24, foi Hamburg, and the Chance, from Pensacola for Sutherland, are also lost at sea—tie captains and crews beinc rescued by tie Homestrand, from New York, for Queers town, and landed at thf latter port. Ine Royal Adelaide, hense several days since for Sydney, was lately wrecked off Portland, UHI several of the passenger* drowned. Eliza Cook, the Engl'sh poetess, is ill, and her recovery is regarded as impossible. One of the leading movers in the Hyde Park demonstration ii favour of the release of Fenian prisoners, Applied to Judge yumn for the withdrawal d the charge against him. O'Leary stated that ac contemplated emigra ting to America, wlere his prospects might be injured should the summons remain in in existence. The justice, in reply, assured him that he woild not be reproached in America for his acts here, but would be likely to be regarded as a martyr, and would be "{van public .tinners and other honours. The Justice refised the application.

Political affars in Paris cause uneasiness in London, a rupture is feared Marshal Mahon contros the army, but will act only in obedience to the Assembly and not to Queen Victoria has sent £400 to Italy for the benefit of the sufferers by the recent inundation A confia^-ation occurred at the City V lour Mills, Thanes-street, London., on November 11 The.nills were entirely destroyed. The loss will -xceed £500,000. One fireman Avas killed aid several injured. The fire is the mwO L>-»«'^ ""-a j;»««4-,, nns which London has suffred since ISGI.

FRANCE.

Pakis, December 3

Priice Napoleon who was ordered to leave France where he had gone on a visit to M. Bland, has determined to commence civil suits to recover 40,000 francs damages frorr the Prefect and Commissary of Police, who served him with the order for expulsion. I the present political differences result in (ivil war, German re-occupation is certain. Correspondence has recently passed between Bpmarck and Napoleon, ard the German re- Ofcupation will resiilt.in tlu re-establishment o: the Empire.

GERMANY.

Bkkitn, December 3,

A committee is beina formed under the direction of the various German Geographical Societies to explore Cental Africa. The German Government have instructed their consuls in Africj to place all their means at the disposal of the expedition now fitting out in England fir the suppression of the African slave trade

Owing to the disturbed condition of politicaf affairs in Europe the German Minister of War has issued strict orders to the proprietors of all German ships leaving harbours on the coastof that country to at once increase the rate of fare to emigrants going to any foreign country, in order that Germany may lose lime of her soldiers, and be fully prepared fon military surprise from France.

The Governmen' officially denies the report that General Mautenffel, commander of the German foces in France, had been ordered to concentnte his forces in certain contingencies. The peers receitly created in order to carry measures of reform through the Haren haus were recruitgl from the ranks of Go vernment official, generals, and land owners.

ITALY.

Extended accoints of the recent destruc tive hurricane a Sicily show the storm to have been unrecedented. The town of Palazzuolo was Completely destroyed. The scene of the lurricane was an extraordi nary one. Thee are houses ruined ; houses fallen to the giiund ; walls cleft from end to end ; walls hanging outward so as to rest on adjoining houss ; roofs wholly swept away; sunken balco:ies torn from their places : windows andihutters either entirely carried off', or hanginploosefrom the walls; lamp-posts forced from'lieir sockets; uprooted trees. And this is f I one sees along the nm-th-east side of the tfwn. Not one hou.^e remained in which th I whole roof and wfhdows do not require thoypgh repairs. The streets are a mass of frainents and rubbish. The inci dents of thldisaster are so strange as to be almost Credible. Thirty-two persons were killei and many wounded. In one place was frand the body of a man holding close to hi/ heart a child—probably his own child—th^skulla of both shattered. There are two yoinij men in each other's arms—prob- ably brahers—the chests and backs of both crushed. Near them is another youth co vered wth blood. He was a clerk in a Govermisnt office. He had his eyeglass still stud in his right eye, and was probably reading <r writing when struck. One thou sand pe»jons fchave been rendered homeless. The Sinisterial statement shows the rela tions d the Government with foreign powers ;o be on a sound Tooting. It its reported .that a'second Ecclesiastical Provin.se of -the Roman Catholic Church is to be vitablished in England with Liverpool as the-Metropolitan See. -:

The Pope has declined to accept th© annuity voted him by the Italian Govern-

ment. . The King of Italy gave Barae I'rere, 01 the African exploration party, a gold modal to "resent to Dr. Livingstone.

SPAIN.

Mauhr o, December ;l

The insurgents approached the citj of Malaga on Friday; and attacked the troops posted in the suburbs, but were repulsed arid -pursued several miles wills heavy loss. ■ The insurrection has been completely crushed. The Carlists were defeated in a fight with the troops in the province of Toledo, with a loss of eight killed, including two leaders and. twenty-three prisoners. A shar>ly-eontested battle was fought in Murcia tetween the Government troops and insurgent The latter were routed with creation. The insurgents were also beaten m Lenajes, Alusius, and Arcos dela Fontera, with loss of prisoners, horses, and material. The Government forces have driven the Repub'icans from Bajar.

DENMARK.

Several villages in Schleswig-Holstein were destr<yed, and a number of towns in Pome'ailia were seriously damaged. At inanv ports tho sea embankments and drain ing vorks are demolished, and the loss is verygreat. The damage in the Island of Fairer, known for its fertility as the orchard of Denmark, will exceed one million nx dolars. Many wrecks are reported.

TURKEY.

It is rumoured that Namyk Pasha, Governor of Dijiddah at the tune of the missacre of 1859, will probably be appointed (rand Vizier of Turkey.

AMERICAN NEWS.

San Fbancisco, December 6. Horace Greeley's funeral at New York was attended by thousands of citizens, and was a most imposing spectacle. President Grant in his presidential message, alluding to Cuba, said he doubted whether the abolition of slavery in that island would end the trouble between the Cubans and the Spaniards. The arrest of Jay Gould, late treasurer of the Erie railway, for fraudulent detention, embezzlement, and misapplication of 9 720,541 dollars, the property of the Erie Railway Company, has caused a considerable sensation. a The horse-disease has not extended to ban Francisco.

HONOLULU.

King Kamehama V. died at the palace Honolulu on December 11, of dropsy in the chest. He was 42 years of age, and reigned nine years eleven months. He left no

successor.

LANDING OF CHIARINI'S ROYAL CIRCUS HORSES.

The task of landing the circus horses from the Dakota was satisfactorily performed this morning in the presence of a large concourse of people who had assembled on the wharf to witness the disembarkation. The Chief Harbour Master decided that in consequence of the direction of the wind it would be unwise to bring the Dakota alongside the wharf, and consequently the p.s. Comerang was chartered to convey the horses and circus paraphanalia ashore. The whole were safely transhipped on board the steamer, and she was then brought up alongside the Thames steamer T ; but here an unexpected _ and apparently formidable difficulty awaited Signor Chiarini. The Customs authorities, in view of the horse disease prevailing in various parts of America, refused to allow the hoi-sos to b®*, landed until they had been examined ancT passed by a veterinary surgeon as free from disorder. The animals, scattered over the steamer's deck, were subjected to the full rays of a broiling sun; the tide was falling rapidly, which would have rendered the landing, if delayed, dangerous to accomplish. Considering these circumstances, and being satisfied with the healthy appearance of the horses, Capt. Chrisp made up his mind to land the animals at all risk. They were accordingly brought ashore in safety. One fine looking steed toppled over the gangway on to the deck ; but he appeared none the worse for his mishap. The horses numbered twenty-five in all, and are without exception a fine-looking set of animals, and in a very good condition notwithstanding their long sea voyage. The Guanaco was an object oi « great attraction, and caused immense amuse- ■ ment by his refusing to leave the steamer. He had to be carried bodily ashore, when he made a bound, dragging his keeper several yards after. The Customs' restriction having been rescinded, the whole of the stud ? in cluding dogs and monkeys, were conveyed to . their various quarters in the town, as pre viously arranged by their indefatigable agent, Mr Snyder. The cavalcade in passing "up Queen-street attracted much attention and elicited general admiration. The Cii'cus Company will open on Saturday evening according to announcement. \

SUPREME COURT.

THIS DAY. Sittings ts Bankruptcy. ." (Before His Honor Chief Justice Sir .C. A Amey). IN RE W. H. PHILP, 01' WHANGAPOA. The liabilities in tliis case amounted to £126 7s, attd the assets £S. The case was unopposed. Mr Brock appeared, on behalf of iu'r J. B. Russell, for the bankrupt. The Trustees' report showed that bankrupt was a contractor, and had undertaken to convey certain logs down to the Whanga poa mill for Mr "Hairis. The creek being dry he was unable to fulfil his contract, aiid not being able to pay Iris workmen he had to file his schedule. Bankrupt passed his last examination, and an order of discharge was granted. IN RE JOHN MULLALLY. • Mr Keetley applied for an adjournment on the ground that a new statement of bhe bank- . rupt's accounts had only just beei. :; , *v ■.'. his hands, and he had not had time if •-;.:/.: :; them. ■ '.-',. ii ■:':' Mr Hughes, who appeared for thi • ■ -••:! ;■. opposed the adjournment. His Honor declined to grant the appl ■ • | The Trustees'report was; then reaa, ... showed that the bankrupt was a eal'i|jr ! contractor, and had kept no book. ■ v ;v ---impossible for his statement of a d be checked. There could be no v.;. . : .r. his statement was very incorrect -■.. :>.;•' items, in which bankrupt's stats:?-' i ■'>. fered from hia actual receipts,' Were .-i, - . tioned. The liabilities in the esftne amo\xnted to £126 4s 9d, ' &&§. I*: there were no available assets, ivu..'.' ~ had before appealed to that Court ior n£- ,. Bankrupt was them, examined; afe leiigfit regarding the state of his aftair.!., •.',;» .:'! aeemed to be i^a very confused siai;:, [Left sitting. ].

I Agitation has begun for the abolition of ; flogging at Newgate prison, London., « si p«ualty for crime.

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