SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

STJK--SBT: This evening, 6.57 SUN-RISE: To morrow mocniug, 4.40 HTftH "WATER : This evening, 2.32 ; to-movrov. morning, 3.0

ARRIVALS.

Eowena, s.s., from Northern ports

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPAItTURES.

For London: City of Auckland, ship, early L Sonllicrn ports: Wellington and Paterson, on Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

wentworth, s.s., from Sydney Kpo, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed Sept. 27 Hinrtnstan. ship, from London. Sailed September 2fl -Nawoith, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed August 19 Dannie Hare, schoor.er, from Dunedin ; sailed Nov. 5 .Belle Brandon, schooner, from Napier ; sailed 1C ov. 15

The Rowena returned from her usual trip morning. She left Russell last evening, and brings 11 passengers and the following cargo :—l3 bales wool, 7 ba^a gum, and 9 head cattle. ' '

The barque Briton left Wangaroa on Thursday for Sydney, with 200,000 feet timber.

The whaling barque Addison arrived at Mongonui on Wednesday. The Paterson had not arrived in harbour when we went press.

COMMERCIAL.

Galls. _ , ' £ s. d. Date. Tookey (3rd issue) .. ..050 Dec. 5 Peep o' Day and Daydawn ..010 Dec. 10 Crown Prince 0 0 0 Dec. 10 Christchurch 0 0 3 Dec. 10 Golden Calf (2nd issue).. ..010 Dec. 10 Hope of Coromandel .. ..010 Dec 10 J an •• ,» 0 0 G Dec. 12 South British Insurance ..050 Dec. 10 New Zealand Shipping Co. .. 010 3 Jan. 7 Albion Coal Co 015 0 Fob. 1

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— National Bank, 54s Gd ; sellers, 555. South British Insurance—Buyers, 45a. National Insurance, 10s. ISs 9cl; buyers, 18s ; sellers, 19s. Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £9 Bright Smile-Sellers, £G 15s. Black Angel—Sellers, 25s fld. Bismarck—Buyers, 33s Gd. Caledonian—Sellers, £13. City of London—Buyers, 25s Gd. Crown Prince—Sellers, 18s. Queen of May—Buyers, ss. .Royal Oak, 17s ; buyers, lGs Gd. Thames G.M. Co.—Sellers, £3 15s. Union Beach—Sellers, lGs. Cure—Sellers, 4s Cd. J. Friar Clarke, Hon. Sec.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames on Monday at 8.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, on Monday, at 12.30 p.m. For Wangarei, Wangarei Beads, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Olyde on Monday, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per "Welling ton on Monday next, at 2 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowona, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Ocean "Wave, on Monday, at 5 p.m. For "Whitianga, Tairvia, Tauranga, Opotiki, and Napier (via Tauranga), per Southern Cross, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. ■ N.B.—From Ist December next, the office at Mangawhare will be constituted a Money Order and Saving's Banks Office. A Post-office will be oponed at "Wairau Creek on ■Ist December next. (Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

FURNISHED APARTMENTS.

"OTTRNTSHBD APARTMENTS for J- two orthree Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy situation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this effloo.

DEATH.

BALMTW.-On the 28th inst., at Onehnnga, John Buhner; aged 62 yearn.

The funeral will take place on Sunday, at 5 p.m. Friends willpleate accept this invitation.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For'the wrong that needs resistanco, For the future in the distance, And the cood that we can do

It is pitiable to see the difficulties that are made to surround the movements of the

Early Closing Association. While efforts are being made that will, we have no doubt,

result in the ultimate establishment of the early closing principle ; while the resistance of the few remaining objectors will in all probability yield to the earnest wishes of the promoters of the move ment, the greatest and most treacherous difficulty appears to come from the ranks of the association itself. That there are those within the ranks that .are only half-hearted and half-consenting soldiers in this crusade is quite possible, but we really cannot, understand how, having once joined

in such a movement, any one could exhibit treason in the very hour of final conflict. There is something so unmanly in such a course that we are loth to believe that any of our drapers arc capable of it. We can under stand a man refusing point blank to join

in such a movement; we can understand him even bidding defiance to the Association, but

for any one to be in the ranks in this crusade against long hours and needless drudgery, and when difficulties interpose, to take

advantage of the struggle to desert, this is so like soldiers going over to tho enemy in the midst of an engagement that we should really bo ashamed to acknowledge him as a fellow citizen. Nothing great or good ever was effected without a struggle ; and a strug gle surely was anticipated when this move ment was commenced. We do not hesitate to say that the action of Messrs I'earse and Levy is only made an excuse to cover the treason if there is now any desertion from the Early Closing Association ; and not on Messrs Pearso and Levy, who have been throughout in opposition, but on tho traitors to the cause -who throw away their arms and run Avill the public odium attach if this move ment collapse. We reassert that the per sistence of these two objectors is only made

an excuse. At tho worst the amount of damage done to other traders by both, even if they kept their doors and windows wide open, and their gas jets flaring, would be really unappreciable and unworthy of notice ; and the amount of damage done when the Association's terms aro half complied with by half closed doors and gas put down need scarcely be mentioned. That Messrs Poarse and Levy will eventually concede the point we are perfectly confident ; in fact for tho past few nights the former has observed the terms of the Early-Closing Association, and the latter has again and again de clared that he will follow whatevor course is taken by Mr Pearse. For any one then to desert the Association at this juncture will only show that lie was all the time a traitor in disguise, and thiit it is the near approach of victory that has roused him to action bo as to subvert the early-closing movement. We trust the public will fully understand this, and will lay the failui-e of the cause, if failure comes, at tho door of the real culprits. But we would entreat another short trial. We ask that any contemplating such a course will forbear for a longer. In the name of philanthropy and in the cause of mercy we plead, and we do hope that no one will desire the honor of having by one cruel stroke stricken down the hopes that have been for months so earnestly cherished by the young men and young ladies of our various business establishments. At the present moment the action of the Association is spreading in its influences. Other business places have found the effects of the early closing of the drapers ; and sales after six o'clock are fast becoming the exception instead of the rule. A little for bearance and a little perseverance and every establishment in tho city will reap tho benefits. Surely a little sacrifice might be made in the cause of so much good* Thus we plead, and thus wo hope that tho still small voice of mercy will be heard. But we do not hesi tate to say that the time has come when tho aid of legislation might be evoked in this humane movement. As it is, one objoctor in business arrangements such as this can become the social tyrant, and compel all his fellow-traders and their employe's to cruel and purposeless drudgery. And it surely would not be without tho bounds of humane legislation to enact that when three-fourths of the traders in a particular class of business in a particular placo agree to a certain liuo of conduct in relation to their business a small minority should bo precluded from exercising social tyranny, and oompolling tho majority to submit. Wo appre hend that tho same hand of morcy which legislation stretches forth foij tho pro tection of females and children againfjt unscrupulous and selfish cmployorw might be equally stretched forth for protect ing tho helpless from those who, aa in tho opposition to this early closing, study only their own selfish convenience in utter disregard of the feelings and tho wclfaro of their fellow men. |

To the Editor : Sir,—Your papev of November 25th has; just come into my hands. According to your leader of that date, re garding the Ram-mama election, you have not acted with you iisual enlightened per ception, but taken an ex parfr statement, and that from the disappointed side. Yon have formed a sound judgment of Mr Crispe's " ability" and " experience" fitting him for a "usefulmember of the Provincial Council;" but the " questionable things" spoken of are very questionable indeed—in fact will be found not to exist. All present at Pukekehoe on the polling day will give me the credit of knowing as much as moat as to the details of this election, and T am bold to say Dr. Corbett, duly impressed with his responsi bility, both to the candidates and the f!o ---vernmcut whom he represented, acted in a perfectly fair and honorable manner as a gentleman and a scholar always will. As to the defective roll, it tells on one side as well as the other ; and if by it Mr. Harris lost eight votes, [ can certify to twelve on Mi- Crispe's side who ought to have been on the roll, and would have been recorded them for Mr Crispe. Asto Mr Orispe being present in the polling-booth, 1 saw Mr Harris there also, and he was invited to stay if he liked, when ho could have " overawed" his neigh bours if his physiognomy was sufficiently powerful. But, sir, Mr Harris did not re quire any more powerful help than lie had in his indefatigable friend "the Major Com manding the District," who was untiring from the Jlrst to obtain the votes tor his Volunteer Captain. Then, again, it should be taken into account the great disadvantage Mr Crispo laboured under by having no poll ing-place at Patinnahoe, involving1 to some thirty or forty of his supporters a loss of a day and a journey of seven or eight miles of rough road to vote for him, which they did cheerfully, and I am happy to say, triumphantly returned their neighbour and friend. Am\ shall ho iimilt them by resigning the proud position in which they have placed him because fot sooth the disappointed candidate is wrath. Such cowardice would display neither " fine feel ing or honor," and I can answer Mr Crispo will do no such thing although his friends are ready, if needs be, to fight the battle over again, and return him too with a much larger majority, A " spirit of fairness " has impelled me to write this latter, and as it is the same that guides and gives light to the Eventnci Star, I make no apology.— T am, Your.3, JAMKS FINLAV. [Very good, Mr [''inlay. <! ranted our information was ex ;w/<?, wefoavenow hoard from the other pnr/a, and it confirms our impressions. We give all credit to you for "knowing as much as most as to the details of this election," and we think there may be much of this which it might not bo convenient to say much about. You are "bold to say" that Dr Cor bett " acted in a perfectly fair and honorable manner," but your illustrations are equally "bold" to show the contrary. You "saw Mr Harris" in the polling booth, you did, where we presume lie had the common right of an elector to go and record his vote. But you do not venture to say that he was so "bold " as to take his seat beside the ballot box and act as scrutineer in contravention of the act ; and your statement that ho was so invited by Dr Corbett and declined, merely shows that he was incapable of that indecency exhibited by the Returning Officer and his protege of which wo have com plained. Your statement as to the round dozen votes lost to Mr Crispo, is simple assertion of the ci in quot/nr class, and we venture to say that the " dozen " is a myth. Your fears of Mr Crispe's "insulting his friends by resigning his proud position l: may bo allayed by the fact that ho will probably be relieved of the honor without such volun tary act of self-negation.—Ed. JS.S.]

Monday being- St. Andrew's day will no doubt bo observed as a partial holiday, and those from theland o' cakes should especially, if they have a spa'k of patriotic ,lire in their bosoms, eschew for a day tho pursuit of bawbees, and do honor to the patron saint. [n these circumstances the inauguration of the new ferry service with Stokes' Point has been well fixed for that day, and wo have no doubt that many will take the op portunity of the holiday and of tho stoamer to have a quiet saunter in these com paratively new and unfrequented scenes. Not only are there pleasant walks available, but we are told that in all profusion will visitors be regaled with that most delicious of the delicacies of the season, so lusciously described by the bard as " a dish of ripe strawberries smothered in cream." As will bo seen from the advertise ment in another column tho trips of the steamer are so arranged that a party can have the whole day of it around Shoal Bay and the Lake by going over by tlio eight morning boat, and returning by six in the evening — a glorious opportunity for pic nickers. Or those whoso hampers require longer time for packing can leave Queen atreet wharf at a quarter-past eleven; or should any be desirous of an afternoon trip alone the steamer leaving Queen strcet wharf at two o'clock will afford them a stroll on the other sido of three and a-half hours, and take them again on board at six, and convey them safely back to Queen-street wharf in time for tea. If the weather is at all favourable we have no doubt that the excursionists by this new route to the Lake and Shoal Bay and the regions round about will on Monday bo both numerous and jolly, and one only advice or request wo shall tender. We hope that no one will mention the name, " Stokes' Point." That is voted vulgar, decidedly so ; and all visitors, if they would win tho favour of tho residents and enjoy their strawberries and cream, must only use the moreatistoseratchit term " JVoodside."

A deputation of citizens waited upon Mr Macrcady this morning asking him if he would allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for tho district of Newton, to which request Mr Macready acceded. A committee was at once formed for the purpose of secur ing his return, and an active canvass among the electors is in progress. Dr J. R. Nichol son has declined to accede to the requisition made to him owing to indisposition.

Oa Monday tho p.s. Golden Crown will make an excursion trip to tho Thames find back at single fares.

A valuable prize is announced to bo given to the highest scorer at American bowls, between the 29th November and 13th Dec ombe, by the spirited proprietor of tho Duke of M arlborough Hotel.

The We&leyan Missionary anniveisary sermons will be preached to-morrow in the Wosleyan Churches of tho oity and suburbs, and the annual missionary meeting will be conducted on Monday evening, in Pitt-street Chapel, at half-pa3t seven o'clock. Collec tions, of course, in aid of tho cause after each service.

In an address delivered by him at Oamaru last week, Mr Mackune asserted that in England the Good Templars were increasing at the rate oE 7300 weekly. Mr Mackune also stated (wo quote from the North Otago Times) that " in one of tho American Lodges a female domestic servant was the head, and in anothor tho chief officer was a Red Indian."

It will bo seen by advertisement that Messrs 'Blair and Lambert have removed to their new promises, corner of entrance to the Market-houao, and open to-day with a splendid stock of general groceries, &c.

The annual soiree at the Otahuhu Public Hall will take place on Wednesday next. An excellent piano has been lately added to the attractions possessed by this institution, and we anticipate a very successful meeting on Wednesday. The Otahuhu concerts are known as the most cordial and pleasant gatherings of the season. The hall is of great benefit to the whole district, and de serves the hearty support of all settlers with in easy drive of it.

The Sir George Grey's Cadets met last evening in the College for the purpose chiefly of taking preliminary steps towards a Clm'stinas excursion to the Kawau on a visit to their patron, the ex-Governor. Captain Taylor occupied the chair, and spoke some encouraging words to his rising company, who expressed their joy at the prospect of another campaign in the island domain of Sir G Grey. Tt was arranged that the trip should take place on Boxing Day, and the Thames Cadets will join the Sir George Grey's, and fire the return match on that day.

A scene from a domestic drama illustrative of the " perfidious husband" was enacted in town last evening The wife of a tradesman in lower Queen-street hearing that her hus band had taken a famished house atOnchiuiga for a lady who was to live there under liia protection, proceeded to the spot in com pany with her brother. The report was found to be correct. The husband, on coming to the fair lady's house, found not only her but his wife and brother-in-law on the scone. There was, of course, a dreadful matri monial "row." The wife is virtuously in dignant, and thr: husband nonplussed. It is possible " si xpennyworth of law" may be had recourse to in the matter. 3

Family feuds, says the Thames Advertiser, sometimes have disagreeable terminations even in this enlightened age and country. William James Alexander, proprietor of the Donegal Anns Hotel, had a dispute with his wife last evening while she was preparing the tea. She enforced her argument by striking him on the arm with a pickle bottle which she held in her hand with such effect that the bottle broke, and inflicted a severe wound on his arm, which bled profusely. ITe went to the Hospital, where the injury was sewn up and bandaged, but as the doctors considered ib might break out afresh at any moment, they detained him in Hospital. So far \V. .). Alexander has the worst of the argument ; but the fair combatant has been taken into custody, and will have to answer to the Bench for the method which she adopted for convincing her husband that she was right.

Wo invite special attention to the an nouncement of Air Joseph Browne's compli mentary concert on Monday evening next at the Choral Hall. Mr Browne is wel known amongst us as one of the leading musicians, and the Choral Society, cognizant of this fact, have resolved upon a concert of a superior order for the occasion—to consist of selections from " Stabat Mater" (Ros sini), the " Creation " (Haydcn), nitd Birch's interc-ting and truly musical operetta of " Robin Hood and his mcrrie men of Sher wood Forest."

A grand private subscription ball will be held in I'arnell Hall on Tuesday evening next, commencing at eight o'clock.

The United Methodist Free Church Bazaar promises to be a success in its financial re sults. The scene yesterday was of tl\e liveliest description, and numbers of persons availed themselves of the opportunity of visiting the fanciful flower-wreathed west-wing of the Market-house. Mr Lambert, at intervals, played some pretty airs on the harmonium ; anil in the evening the band of the I loyal Company blew out stirring martial and peace inspiring strains. The representations of scenes of China, tales of land and sea, were especially fine, and the affectionate meeting of Wellington and Blucher was pathetic beyond description, molting even to tears. The amount taken at tho door and various stalls amounted to £00.

A genuine treat is in store for those of the public who admire the higher phases of dramatic art at iho Prince of Wales Theatre this evening. Tho performances will be for the special benefit of the managers of the theatre, and will consist of that exceedingly beautiful play of the " Corsican Brothers," which was originally produced ab the Princess's, Oxford-street, London, by the late Charles Kean ; also, Douglas Jerrold's fine nautical drama of " Black-eyed Susan," founded upon Gay's immortal ballad of the same name ; to conclude with the "Chamber of Death, or the Gambler's Fate." As this is positively the last night of the season, and possibly the last of the legitimate drama in Auckland for some months to come, play-goers will do well to embrace the opportunity of seeing these really fine pieces. Messrs McGowan, Collier, and their co-actors have deserved well of citizens, and the subjects to be in troduced to night are unexceptionable in their literary character, and in all parts of the British empire have been patronised and commended ; and we are warranted in affirm ing from a knowledge of the talents of this compact company that these perfect gems of genius will be fully and satisfactory re presented.

We have received the following vindication of the " Dove:"—Sir, —ln your impression of Thursday was rather an ill-natured remark respecting the proprietress of ahouse formerly known as the "Dove Hotel," Wellington street. Now it so happens I know the lady in question, and believe she would be the last person in Auckland to allow any im proprieties to take place with her cognizance. I am yet to learn that music breathed either from a violin or by silver voices come within the category of Auckland nuisances, and what more innocent than a round dance? Now it so happened that I passed the house on Wednesday night about ten o'clock on my road home from the Sheridan-street Lodge of Good Templars, and was an outside witness of the gracaful gyrations of several well dressed dancers waltzing to the music of a well playod piano ; indeed so pleased was I with the beauty of tho scene that I was half inclined to step in and join them. The temper exhibited by the neighbour you montioned as getting* up a petition for its suppression is anything but an enviable one. Had ho lived in the days of David he would doubtless have endeavoured to have stopped that monarch in the ark dance, and denounced as a nuisance tho song of Miriam. I strongly advise him to undergo a course of Steedman's soothing powders.—l am, sir, yours truly, T. B. Hannaford.

Discourses to-morrow (Sunday):—At New ton Kirk—Moraine;, "Water, A'l ilk, Wine;" evoning, on " St. Jnde." Choral Hall, by Samuel Edger (8.A.) — Morning, "The Disciples and Good Works ;" evening, "Good Templarism." Albert-street Chapel — Morning, by the llev. W. J. Williams of Coromandel; evening, by R,ev C. J. Crump, of the Thames. Discourses morning and evening as usual at Wellesley-street Eaptist Church, by P. A. Cornford, pastor-; Pitt street United Free Methodist, by Rev G. H. Turner; Cook-street Christians' Meeting house ; Edwardes-street Chapel, by Rev C. Waters ; Newton Hall and Sheridan-street Primitive Methodists by different ministers.

The NeAv Zealand Agricultural Society will meet at the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, on Tuesday next. Of late tire attendance of these gatherings h,as not been numerous.

The Rev. Dr. Wallis last Sunday evening, iii accordance with announcement through our columns, began a course of Sunday lectures on the Apostles, commencing with "Judas Iscariot." He observed, in intro ducing the subject, that although the names of the Apostles were familiar to all, yet little was generally known respecting their characters. These peasants, fishermen and tax-gathers, who had effected the greatest religious and social revolution the world ever saw, wereless familiar to our minds as per sonages than any other of the great men whose names are associated with the world's history. There were many interesting facts related by early writers with reference to the Apostles not known to his hearers, and these he would refer to in order to set before them the Apostles as men en gaged in a good work, and would endeavour to draw from their characters salutary prac tical lessons. The rev. doctor then gave an interesting discourse on the character of Judas and the motives that probably actuated him in the great crime which he was guilty of. ITc disclaimed the idea that Judas was an unusually wicked man, but main tained that he was merely a worldly-minded money-loving individual no worse than hun dreds of professing Christians of the present day. He held the opinion that Judas was a firm believer in the divine powers of Christ, and that he never for a moment contem plated the awful result of his treachciy, believing that his Master was able to deliver himself from his enemies, as he had fre quently done before, and that the exhibition of miraculous power would convince the leaders of the Jews of the reality of Christ's Me'siahshjp. Ho dwelt especially on the testimony Judas boie to the spotless charac ter of Christ at a time when the Jews were prepared to give any reward for evidence against Him. He looked upon this as the strongest testimony to the purity of Christ's life and the genuineness of Mis miracles. The second of these interesting lectures will be given to-morrow evening, on the Apostle Judo.

A meeting of sporting men was held last evening at the Occidental Hotel for the pur pose of forming an Auckland Tattersals to regulate matters appertaining to betting and horse-racing. A club was formed, and some twenty gentlemen subscribed their names. A committee was formed to prepare rules and regulations, and to report to a future meeting to be held at an early date. There is evidently an increasing interest felt in sport ing matters in Auckland, and the establish ment of such an institution as a local Tattersals, if properly conducted, may be productive of much benefit.

A dividend of ten shillings per share will bo paid by the Bright Smile G.M.Co. on the 3rd December.

With respect to the grain export from the Timaru district the Herald says:—"Last year, our grain exports were, in round num bers, estimated roughly at 250,000 bushels ; and this year, judging from the amount of land under plough, we may, with a good harvest, according to the opinions of those who are considered good authorities, calcu late on nearly doubling last year's yield, or at the lowest calculation, having probably about '150,000 bushels for export."

The following important information re garding the new Kan Francisco mail service has been officially made known :—"The Go vernment have arranged with the New Zea land Steam Shipping Company for the Plicebe to take the December outward mails for America and Europe, to connect with the Maegregor at Sydney. The Phoebe leaves Wellington on the 12th, and the Manukau on the 14th. The provincial connections will be made at Wellington in January. The out ward mail will also go via Sydney to connect with the Tartar. There will bo no inward mail via San Francisco until the Maegregor returns, The first direct outward mail from New Zealand will be in February, by the Mogul."

The Thames Advertiser states that his Honor the Superintendent, Mr Williamson, intends to mccit the IFon D. McLean, Native Minister, at Ohinenwtu next week, when a very large gathering of natives will take place, and it is not improbable that im portant results may follow.

The Auckland Rifle Victoria Company will moot for drill in the Drill-shed on Tues day evenings, in future instead of Friday evenings as heretofore. Captain Derrom hopes that tho change of drill night will be more convenient to members, and enable them to attend regularly, and thus reflect credit upon the company by being efficient at the projected inspection of the Volunteers by his Excellency Sir James Fergusson.

The Presbyterian ministers at present in this city attending the General Assembly will preach to-morrow at St. Andrew's and St. James's Churches. In the morning the Rev. J. Elmslie, M.A., Moderate, will con duct the services at St. Andrew's Church, and tho Rev. J. Ross at St. James, the order being roversed at night. The Rev. U. P. Macnicol will conduct the service at North Shore. Wo understand that the Rev. J. Ross speaks the Gaelic, and might perhaps bo induced to give those acquainted with that language an opportunity of hearing him preach in. the Celtic tongue.

Mr T. Cheeseman addressed the electors of Newton last evening at the hall, Karanga hape-road. There was a full attendance, Mr Cherry in the chair. The candidate, who was very well received, reviewed his past political history, and challenged any one to say that he had been guilty of any impro per" act in connection with the railway, or any other matter, or of wilful neglect of the interests of the province during the eight years he sat for Parnell. There was no part of his past career of which he was ashamed, and, if elected, he should for the future pur sue the same course in the House he had hitherto done. He was opposed to the centralizing system of the present General Govei-nmcnt, and to their reckless borrowing and wholesale assumption of powor at the ex pense of the provinces. He was in favor of immigration on a largo scale of the right class of immigrants, of secular education, and of the present Act, except the rating clause, but considered the General Govern ment should lop off from the estimates £26,000 set down for militia and volunteers, and devote it to education, and do the samo with other items of public expenditure. Mr Cheeseman expressed it as his opinion that there was no reason why New Zealand should not attract a large proportion of the ©migration flowing from the old country to America, and that a career of prosperity, happiness, and glory was before us in the future under wise government. If elected he pledged himself to do his utmost to pro mote the interests of Newton and every other district of the province. At the re quest of an elector, Mr Cheeseman read a list of names on his requisition, which contained about 200. This seemed to surprise the ques tioner by its many influential signatures. In reply to a question, Mr Cheeseman said he was in favour of the police remaining as they are, and of the removal of toll gates at Newton, on the South-road and elsewhere. He was not in favour of opening public-houses on Sunday. For forty years he had advocated keeping the Sabbath holy, and should still do the same. At the conclusion of the meeting a vote of confidence in Mr Cheese man as a fit and proper person to represent the_ district was carried by a very large majority of those present. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, terminated, the proceedings.

Prince Albert's will has bo.en kept a secret to this day, and no one knows what it con tained. Tbo rnmour is that the Prince left everything to the Queen, and that he also laid injunctions upon her not to convert any of the properly into money for the purpose of giving the money to the Prince of Wales. That young gentleman, it may be remem bered, was in disgrace with his papa at the time of the latter's death—indeed the death itself was the consequence of a cold caught on a sudden journey to Oxford, whither Prince Albert had been summoned in haste to get his son out of a disgraceful and dangerous scrape in which he was involved. No one at the present day knows exactly what are " the private estates" of the Queen. The estate of Balmoral and the Osborne estate are known, and their value can be estimated ; but there are, in addi tion, the Kensington estates, of which no one but the Queen and her private agents knows anything. When the plan for the construction of the South Kensington Museum was first devised there were miles of un occupied land lying around, the spot chosen for the great collection of buildings now known as the Exhibition, the Museum, Albert Hall ; and there were other miles of streets only partly made, and having for the most part cheap and poor houses upon them. A little ring was formed —Prince Albert, Mr Bilko (afterwards Sir C. W. Dilke), and two are three other com posed it —and by this ring tho greater part of this property was quietly bought up before the plan for the museum, fee., was made public. That was more than twenty years ago. The whole of that region is now densely covered with fine houses, and what cost only a few hundred thousands is now worth many millions. Prince Albert's share of this is now the property of the Queen, and these Ken sington estates are in themselves a very large fortune. Altogether in money and landed property, to say nothing of the jewels, Her Majesty is supposed to possess something like £0,000,000, sterling, while no one really knows how much she has ; and tho amount may be £10,000,000, or even £00,000,000 for aupht any one can show to tho contrary.— N. Y. World.

The annual gathering of the children, friends, and teachers of all the Wesleyan Sabbath-schools of the city and suburbs will be held to-morrow, at three p.m., in High street Wesleyan Chapel. Several rev. gen tlemen will give addresses.

The attendance at the City Hall was un usually numerous last evening in response to the special programme provided, and this afternoon the hall was thronged with children from the various schools, and young people generally for whose special advantage the ex hibition is opened on Saturday afternoons. To-night, Mrs and Miss Gourlay will give their exquisite characteristic concert, consisting of novel and musical sketches, and her much ad mired "Military Style.'" Among the songs will be sung "Who'll buy my pretty flowers?" and "I'm glad to see you boys," &c. This entertainment has given great satisfaction, and those who have been prevented from attending will now have an opportunity of doing so.

THE HAIRLESS HORSE.

Tins wonderful hunts naturee is holding luvee to-day in the building at the corner of Queen and West Queen street. He is creating quite a sensation.

TURKISH BATHS.

It affords us great satisfaction to announce that a movement, originated by Dr Purchas, for the establishment of a Turkish Bath at Onehunga, has attained to such a position that it may be described as a success. The project takes the form of a joint stock company with a capital of £2,000, in 200 shares of £10 each ; whereof the one-half has boeu applied for within the past two days. It is calculated that by calling U[y the half of the capital within six months a very complete establish ment, adequ;.t; \o all tl.e requirements for years to como, e;ui be supplied ; and as the site of the building is exactly opposite the Railway station at Onehunga, it will be very convenient and available for residents in the city. Than the Turkish bath it is admitted there is not in the whole circle of therapeutics any rnorelienlth-giving agency in cases of rheu matism especiall}', while for pulmonary disease and various other ailments it is a remedial means of most extraordinary efficacy. To those that know the Turkish bath it is needless for us to speak of its delightfully cleansing power, and that it will become as popular here as it is in Sydney and elsewhere is beyond a doubt. On public grounds we exceedingly rejoice at this important addi« tion to our institutions, while we have not the least doubt that as an investment it will give a most excellent return to those who embark their money in the enterprise. On both grounds we very cordially commend the project to general acceptance.

ONEHUNGA ELECTION.—DECLARA TION OF POLL.

The poll for Onehunga was declared to-day by the Returning Ollicer (Mr Barstow) as follows :— G. M. O'Rourke 17S J. Lundon 134 C. C. Fleming 120 The first two were declared duly elected. Thanks were given by the successful candi dates for their election, and by Mr Fleming for the support given to him by those who had voted for him, he stating that if it had not been for the member of Auckland voters ho would have then stood before them as theirre presentative, the people of Onehunga having shewn their desire that he should be their man. Thanks were given also to the Return ing Officer for his impartiality and urbanity in conducting the election.

ENGLISH NEWS.

[Per Java Cable.]

ENGLAND AND AMERICA DEMAND SATISFACTION FROM SPAIN.

DESTRUCTION OF ASHANTEE VIL-

LAGES

LONDON,

November 19. The Spanish forces in Cuba have shot 57 more persons belonging to tho American filibustering expedition captured at Cuba. The American Government demand satisfac tion, threatening decisive action if refused. Twenty-six of the men connected with the expedition were English, and 10 of them were shot. England has therefore intimated to Spain that she will hold that Government re sponsible for further executions irrespective of any action the Government may take with respect to the shooting of the sixteen men. The British squadron has been ordered to Cuba. Senor Castellar, President of the Spanish Republic, telegraphs that he will uphold Spanish honaur, but will telegraph the satisfaction required by international law for the executions.

The following appointments are announced : Sir Henry James, Attorney-General ; Mr Vernon Harcourt, Solicitor-General ; Dr. Lyoa Playfaii-j Postmaster-GeneraU

The British forces on the African Cc " under Major-General Welseley, attacked'? Ashanteos at Elmina and defeated tW burning five villages. Twenty-eight ~A tl' English were wounded. The Enrich Zl pursuing the retreating Ashantees towar,-! Cooraasie, their capital. The committee of the French AssemhW recommend five years' extension of McM hon's term as President of the Bepubfc McMahon demands seven years unconfl! tional extension.

The money market is easier. Wool marW firmer ; tallow flat ; wheat inactive • New Zealand flax (heavily stocked), dull •' kauW gum, quiet. '

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

November 22 The North-eastern line is open to Wo. donga. The Presbyterian Assembly declares against marriage with the deceased wife's sister. Parliament prorogued on the 25th. A farthing damages has been given against Dr. Haddon for giving a certificate whereby a sane man was sent to the lunatic asylum The All England cricket match comes off on Boxing day. The special projected match between the New South Wales and the New Zealand teams, for the Victorian small-bore match fell through. They were unable to agree as to terms. On Wednesday eight New Zealand men proceeded to Ballarafc for a match with the local club, at 500 yards aud 000 yards. The New Zealand team, with the Enfield rifle, made a score of 395 points • and the Ballarat team, with the Hay rifle' made a score of 324 points, the New Zealand team thus winning by 71 points. They after wards changed weapons in a scratch match, when the Ballarat team was successful. The Auckland, Thames, and Taranaki representatives have left via Sydney. Mr Walker and another remain for the present.

SYDNEY.

November 22. Sir James A. Martin has been sworn in Chief Justice.

ADELAIDE.

November 22. Old wheat 5s 7d per bushel. Reaping has commenced. The Java Cable is again interrupted. The Education Bill has passed the Assem bly.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R,M.)

DRUNKENK ESS.

Mary Walton, a woman of seventy, was fined 10s for this offence, and Edward Burns 10s or 48 hours.

Alice Mills, with dishevelled hair, and who appeared in a state of insanity, was re manded until Monday to ascertain the state of her mind.

Jane Kelly, about fifty, pleaded guilty to the same offence, and was fined 10s.

VAGRANCY,

Ilonora Fowler was charged with being drunk and behaving indecently in Bacon's Lane last evening with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.

She pleaded guilty also to biting a neighbour's arm very severely.

Mi* Broham stated that the woman Fowler was the mother of the miserable children who had been committed to the Home for Destitute Children, and she was reduced to her present deplorable condition through continual drunkenness.

The Court sentenced her to pay a fine of £5, or one month's imprisonment.

David Kelly, was charged with being drunk, dirordur'.y, idle, and a rogue and vagabond.

Prisoner said he was neither a rogue nor a vagabond, but ho took his drops very re gularly, and got drunk every day. J3ut if his Worship would look over his offence this time he would become a Good Templar without further delay.

His Worship : You will have to undergo six months' imprisonment with, hard labour, and when the term of your imprisonment expires you will be in a tit condition to be came a Good Templar.

WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL.

Henry Kelly, a stern looking fellow, was charged with stealing a shirt, value 4s, from the Greyhound Hotel, on the 26th insi, the property of Charles Sengry ; also, with steal ing on the same day, seventeen waistcoats from the shop of Messrs Vaile, drapers, of Queen and Wyndham-streets, value £5, the property of the said firm ; and George Thomas was charged with receiving five of the said waistcoats, knowing them to have been stolen.

Mr Broham conducted the case,

Robert Henry Robinson was examined, and deposed that he was assistant to Messrs Vaile, and that on the 26th he placed seven teen waistcoats by the doorway, and on the following morning, upon enquiries being made by the police he missed the waist coats. Walter Long, another assistant in the same house, identified the waistcoats as the property of his employers by the tickets and damage marks. The waistcoats were worth £5 10s. Mrs Mary Bates, lodging-house keeper, deposed that the prisoner Kelly occasionally lodged at her house, and that she remembered prisoner and bis companion, Thomas, bring ing the waistcoats in on Wednesday. Andrew Heavy, pawnbroker, deposed to prisoner pledging two of the waistcoats at his shop. He suspected they were stolen goods, and accordingly handed them over to the police. : His Worship complimented Mr Heavy on bis conduct, and expressed a wish that all pawnbrokers would act in the same consistent manner.

Prisoners had nothing to say in defence, and were both sentenced to six months' im prisonment with hard labor. Kelly was then charged with stealing » shirt value 4s, but said he knew nothing about it ; he had never seen the shirt be fore.

Charles Sengry deposed that he was employed at the Greyhound Hotel, that he hung his shirt up in his room, and upon missing it suspected the prisoner, who was frequently loitering about the place. Benjamin Levy, assistantto Mr Neumegen, proved that the accused pawned the shirt for Is Gel, for which he made out the ticket, and paid the money. The Court sentenced Kelly to two months' imprisonment, making together eight months.

X FUGITIVE GIRL. A woman named Carroll, whose children are in St. Mary's Orphanage, appeared^ Court a few days ago with one of 'IP'r:ri7^-ir» who had run away from the 0? H'phauage' complaining that the girl Lad beei'elii7/-usef/' and that she wished to take the G^jildaw// His Worship then directed {that , Broham should make enquiries at t*e Orphanage respecting the charge. Mr Broham stated that he had made en quiries, and learned that the sisters baa treated the child kindly, and the gi»

THIS. EVENING-BTAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 18Y&



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