SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

UNKNOWN.

SUN-SET; Tibevening, 7.4 SUN-ETSE! 'Xo- HltfT-t V/aTES ; This evsninj' 7.45 • . -.-Himrnw morning, 5.6 " «•»«», «■ ..-inurraw

ARRIVAL.

• ...ii. i...,i. «;.•_.__; oner, frcm Oaraaru n-uud, sunoonsr, from Lccka

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES For London : City of AucMand?TlS early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Ryno, schooner, from Lyttclton. Sailed Sent "7 S?wrth nb£& f,f° ln T h« m- Saile« Sember 2 0 Be e•• n,t ,? '_ from LI VCTPOG'; S:«!c(I August 10 ■Kale Brandon, schooner, from Napier ; Bailed Nov 15

IMPORTS.

Per schooner Fanny Hare, from. Oainaru : 210 tons flour, 2o tons pollard, G, W. Binney. Shipped at Dunedin for San Francisco : 20 tons old iron, master.

The schooner Tawera was offered at auction to-day by Messrs B. Touts & Co., but was passed at £930. The schooner Herald arrived in harbour yesterday from Levuka. She brings the following passengers : - Lieut. Cecil Home (H.M.s. Pearl), J) v Brown (of H.F.M forces). The schooner Rover entered inwards at the Customs to-day with 32 bales wool, ±srown, Campbell and Co. ; G4 pigs, 5 bags fungus, 2 bales wool, 5S sacks maize, Lewis Brothers ; 12 sacks maize, 3 do. wool, J. leachey, 2 casks tallow, 8 hides, Gittos, .Brothers. The schooner Herald, from Levuka, en tered inwards at the Customs to-day with a cargo of South Sea produce ; and the ketch forest Queen, from Napier, in ballast. Ahe following is a list of the passengers & 6r !S- S- ,v7 entw<wth y^terday .—Hon C J Taylor Mr and Mrs 'D. Levy, Miss K. John ston, Messrs A. McKay, J. Wood, G. Hen derson, A De Vere. Steerage: George Cameron, Henry Hall, William Yealand, -ben lnpp, John Tripp, J. Steeler, F. W Fowler A. Abbott, J. Cox, W. Thomas, Jillen ihomas.-H. M. Jervis, agent.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

mAiM will Close as Dkdrs :- For Ohames, this day, at 5.30 p.m , and to-morrow, at jj.ou a m. Fo^i r Tb\ lra," gi' «***»»•. Mangawai. AVainu, &c. per Lady Lowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. Ba m.nm' r°r Ja"ot Groy ' on Mondiiy next, at 1 and Sonera provinces,? per Taranaki, •on Monday next, at 0 a m °^r bor 1 ne ' -^i". a"d Wellington, per Paterson, on Monday next, at 11 a.m ' fttliaS aled°nia ' PG1* Mariner> on Tuesday next, PW-A& Br?' o?, S, atur'^y. 13th inst., as under: - lor Australian Colonies, at S p.m KrriZJa^'n Ban*wis}. Islands United States of SV* British Columbia. Central and Indie's, ttT; CmV aml BrUiPh antl F°rCign WeSt w rJ h* Y^f K!"^om and Continent of Europe, via fcan Francisco, at 8 p.m. D.^r.T« v °r<lers* rc 'Bist(-'l' c<l otters, and news papers, at 5 p.m.

(Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster

COMMERCIAL.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

-Business done this clay :— New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, £71 10b; sellers £80. Bank of New Zealand, Buyers £10 10a ■ sellers £1G 12a Od. National Bank, 53a ; sellera, 545. National Insurance, 19s 6d ; buyers 19s Od ; sellers 20s. Bay of Islands Coal Co.—Buyers 50s £ CaJ^onian, £12; buyers, £12; sellers, Middle Star, (second issue)— Buyers £2. Waitemata—ss ; buyers, 4a 6d. Queen of the May—buyers, 5a 9d. Alburnia (new issue) —buyera, 7a Od. Crown Prince—buyera, i4s Cd Peep o' Day—Sellers, 2s.

CALLS.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1873.

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

By pressure on our columns avc are obliged to hold over till to-morrow a letter signed '■Veritas odium parit," having reference to the action of our local contemporaries in rela tion to the Improvement Commission, also a leading article on the same subject.

We observe that our contemporary the Cross has corrected its geography this morn ing, and re-fixed* the position of Sing Sin» and San Francisco. Wo believe our com temporary consulted "one of Mr Moss's fourth form boys" on tho subject.

We have received two letters Avith refer ence to our yesterday's paragraph on " He's come! ! He's come !!" The one is from Mr C. T. King—the other from Mr Edward Ledger, brother to Mr Frederick Ledger. They go into details in the domestic arrange ments of Mr Frederick Ledger, and Aye might possibly publish them if intending to bolt from the country, types and all. As avc have not this intention at present, and desire neither a residence of two years at Mount Eden, nor yet to make our readers suppose we had gone mad, we beg ourcorrespondents toexcuseus. We really can do much, very much, but thia would be too much. Wc merely felt repug nance to our columnajbeing madejtho vehicle, Avithout our knowledge of the circumstances, for one neighbour having it out Avith another ; but really we shall feel very much obliged if the 'Ledgers and the Kings will settle their little differences in Cat-street. The weather there seems a little too hot for us. .

We understand that an information has been laid against the doctor of the ship Chile, for assaulting and ill-treating one of the women passengers. Mr Brookfield has taken up the case on behalf of the Crown. The matter will come on for hearing at the Police Court to-morrow morning.

We- have received a letter from Mr H. Fuller, secretary to the Licensed Victuallers Association, repudiating having anything whatever to do with the persons who yester day attempted to shake over our heads the rod of the Licensed Victuallers. Wc aro glad of this, for although we may differ in our views at times Avith tho members of _ that Association our mutual re lations have always been those of courteay and respect. As we suspected and stated, so avc find, that these tAvo persons Avere " self-elected,", and speaking " without authority," when they shook the flag of the Association in our face. Mr Fuller speaks of our bounceable visitors as "the very same persons descended from manhood who caused the lirst letter to appear respecting Ded wood. Nothing, sir, that you could possibly think of in the shape of dirty meanness but that these people would be guilty of in order to throw odium on the publicans. No mem ber of _ the L.V. A. would have done as you say without first consulting the committee. That has not been done,-so lam sure it must have emanated from the .source mentioned." It is announced by advertisement that the " Hairless Horse " will only be on exhibition two days more, as the proprietors purpose visiting the Thames. Opportunity should be taken by those who have not seen this curiosity. The letter of Mr Lamb, to which as being held over till to day Aye referred yesterday, has been in type, but is withdrawn by request of Mr Lamb. By papers from Fiji, per schooner Herald, we learn that Capt. Simpson, of the Blanche, has forbidden the promulgation of the new Constitution for the present. A large number of rebels have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment for fighting against the Government. The missionary meeting this year amongst the natives of Bau, has been most successful, exceeding all expectations. The attendance was large, dresses and mekes good, and the donations most liberal. There were between eighty and ninety pounds collected, a sum con siderably in advance of the subscriptions of lastyear. This must be the more pleasing to the missionaries, as thegifts are entirely voluntary. A large party of police and soldiers Avent into the Lovoni hills for the purpose of seeking refugee foreign labourers who had taken refuge there. The party was under command of Mr Blackmore (adjutant), and Mr Senior (sub-inspector). Three refugees were found, one of whom was shot dead, the other two escaping. It is is stated that • one of his Majesty's Ministers will proceed under instructions, vifi Honolulu to Washing ton, and most likely on to Europe for the purpose of pressing upon the great Powors the claims of this kingdom to the fullest / recognition. }

A meeting of the Pioneer Lodge of Good j Templars was held hist, evening. There was | a numerous attendance, and fifty-four new members were admitted. The Good Temp lars are evidently ginning ground rapidly, and promise to be a power in the State here as elsewhere.

A very extensive sale of confiscated lands in. Tauranga and Waikato is advertised to take place on the 14th January next, at noon. ]

In reply to a deputation from the Auck land Temperance Society, asking the Superin tendent's advice and assistance in reference to the sale of the Temperance Hall site to the Auckland Improvement Commissioners, His Honor says that: "In the Act of the Provincial Legislature authorising the sale it may be provided in what manner and sub ject to what terms and conditions (if any), and whether in one or more blocks the said piece of land shall be sold, and whether by public auction or private contract." The Act under which the Improvement Com missioners are acting confers upon them certain powers and authority, but it does not interfere with the Act. However, lie would, consult with a legal gentleman on the subject before the preparation of a bill, to be sub mitted to the Council. The deputation having thanked His Honor for the informa tion afforded them, withdrew.

The meeting of the Early Closing Associ ation last night, at the Young Men's rooms, was well "attended. Mr Stanwix in the chair. Letters were read from the Draper's Association, Christchurch, the Auckland Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars, and the Independant Order of Rechabites. The first was a request for a copy of rules and regu lations, which the secretary was requested to send. The second enclosed the following resolution :—" That this lodge of Good Templars, sympathising with the early closing movement as tending greatly to pro mote the best interests of the young men, and all others engaged in business, sincerely trusts that the present attempt to shorten the hours of business will not bo frustrated by the obstructive conduct of any indi viduals, and earnestly asks of the general public not to make any purchases after six o'clock p.m." The third contained an expres sion of sympathy with the movement. Cordial votes of thanks were unanimously passed, to be recorded in the minutes. The conduct of Mr Friend, in relation to the association, was then discussed, that gentleman having expressed liis determination to keep open till a late hour, and take a resolute stand in opposition to the reasonable requirements of the association. On the motion of Mr Davis, seconded by Mr l.Manto, the following resolu tion was carried :—■ "That this meeting con siders the recent conduct of Mr Friend, jun., in endeavouring to extend the lafco-hour system, inconsistent, and that his name be struck od' the committee." A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

Mr D. Page, president of the Licensed Victuallers' Society, lias called at our ollicc to-day, and states that lie has been accused of having instigated a paragraph which appeared in our Wednesday's issue relatin" to the ball. We may state that neither Mr Page nor any other licensed victualler had anything whatever to do with the paragraph in question.

The Remuora District Board have applied to his Honor the Superintondant to hand over to them for a term of years the Mount Hobson Itescn-e, which at present was a nursery of weeds, briars, and thistles. If handed over to the board for live years they would clear it of weeds, and improve it. His Honor requested the applicants to reduce their requirements to writing, when he could further consider the matter, and see what could bo done to assist them.

At a meeting of the City Council and Harbour Board Committees yesterday the city boundaries avci-c fixed) and the con tinuation of Drake-street agreed upon.

A meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Association Committo will bo held on Tues day next to settle accounts in connection with the recent ball.

Tho Presbyterian Assembly will meet this evening at seven o'clock at St. Andrew's Church, when a sermon will be preached by the Rev. J. Elmslie, M.A. After the administration of the sacrament the new moderator will deliver an address. The Assembly will resume aitting on Monday at the Provincial Council Chambers.

Mr Jas. Plunkct gave some select readings from various leading authors last evening, at St. Patrick's Hall. The attendance was not very large owing probably to several of counter attractions elsewhere at the same time.

The museum of curiosities at the City Hall Avas again well attended last evening despite attractions elsewhere. Mrs and Miss Gourlay enlivened the entertainment by their render ing of several choice songs, that of "Little Noll" eliciting an encore. We understand that additional novelties are to be added to the exhibition next week, when Mr Gourlay will appear.

A novel seizure is reported from Hamilton. On Monday last the books and assessment rolls of the Kerikeriroa Highway Board, Hamilton East, were seized by Constable Haddock at the suit of Mr Hunt for costs awarded to him in an appeal case against their rating, and are to be sold by auction on the public square, Hamilton West, on Saturday, the 6th, at noon. The Rev. Mr Patterson, of Wellington, will be the preacher in the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, on Sabbath first, the 7 th inst.

DEATH IN THE HORRORS.

A shocking occurrence was reported to the police this morning, and formed the subject of a coroner's inquiry at the Star Hotel, Newton, to-day at two o'clock. A man named James Gordon had been lodging with his cousin, Mr James N. Lyall, of Spring Bank, since the 2nd instant. He had been drinking heavily, and was suffer ing from the horrors. Last night Mr Lyall was sitting up with him, and shortly after midnight, the patient falling asleep, his attendant retired to bed. He was subsequently awakened by the howling of cats, and went into tho sitting-room where Gordon was lying to see that he was all right. To his astonishment he found that deceased had gone out with only his drawers, night-shirt, and hat on. In the kitchen there were stains of blood, and de ceased's penknife, which was lying on the floor, had blood stains on the'blade. Mr Lyall, in company with a youn^ man named Short, proceeded towards Cox's Creek in search of the missing man. Near the bridge they found his hat floating in the water, andat once surmised what fate had befallen its owner. Short went back to Newton and reported the matter to Constable Clarke, who proceeded to the spot, and with the assistance of Alfred Verrall, dragged the creek at the place where tho hat was found. They were not long in discovering tho dead body of Gordon, which oxhibited three stabs on the left breast, evidently inflicted with the

penknife found in the ki-.cben. The body was removed to the Stat Hotel, Sewtnn, and on the coroner being informed of the fact he issued his warrant for ,■..._ inquesb at two o'clock, when the above facts v. ere deposed to bj Messrs Lyall, Short, and Constable ! Clark.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS.

By oversight we neglected to notice the

twelfth number of the Presbyterian Church News issued three days ago. It is sufficient to say that it is equal to its predecessors, and that the success of this periodical ia now acknowledged to be assured. It con tains a well-written article on " Assist ance from the Homo Churches ;" Rev. Neil McCallum contributes a sermon on " Your Fathers, where are they?" There is a continuation of Rev. Mr. Brace's ai tides on " A Sustentation Fund for the North Island ;" a review article on " Philosophy and Prayer," by a contributor signing <; M. ;" correspondence from New Hebrides and elsewhere, and a large amount of Church news. We are much gratified to learn from a leaderette under the heading of "Ourselves" that there is a cordial recog nition of success. This denomination appears to have waked up to the necessity now ex isting for the press as an auxiliary to the pul pit for the promotion of the objects of every religious organization. That " its circula tion has been considerably beyond the expectations formed " is a proof of this, and that the conductors intend to immediately and largely increase its amount of reading matter without any alteration of the price is a tangible evidence that this expression of satisfaction is not pull' but real. That for 3d per copy such a quantity of well-written, instructive, and interesting matter should issue from the press from month to month, shows that this is in verity a labour of love, and not for mercenary objects, and as the new volume begins "with its lirst number on the lirst of next month we trust that every Presbyterian in the province with a drop of true blue Preabyterianisminjhis veins will rally around this banner of the covenant.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH.

Tiif. supreme judicature of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, which holds its annual meetings in the capitals of the various provinces in succession, opens its session to night in St. Andrew's Church, Alton Road, Hey. Mr Brucc's, at seven o'clock. The very Reveren d, the Moderator, Mr Klmslie, will preach his official sermon, and as he has the reputation of being a very eloquent preacher Aye have no doubt St. Andrew's will present a very crowded auditory. As the heart of every Presbyterian warms up with old and fond associations connected with the name of the " General Assembly," the rare occurrence of a meeting of this Court in Auckland will be invested with unusual interest; and as the present session Avill be signalised by the presentation of various " overtures," having a very important bear ing on the organization and future proceed ings of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand, great value must attach, in tho eyes of Presbyterians, to the deliberations approaching. To-night, after the Modera tor's sermon, the Assembly Avill be consti tuted and the new moderator chosen, who Avill deliver an address, and the Assembly Avill adjourn probably till Monday, on and after which day the meetings Avill be held in the Provincial Council Chambers, kindly lent to the Assembly for the occasion by his Honor the Superintendent.

THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE.

This oxcellent troupe opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night before a good house, including a comfortably-filled dress circle. The performances did not belie the reputation that preceded the troupe to this city, livery member is, without doubt, per fect in his line, and with the assistance of a good orchestra a capital evening's entertain ment is provided. Mat Eiley opened with | one of his admirable Irish character songs, in which he appeared to advantage, and was warmly applauded. Harry Braham followed, ami was encored in his admirable swell im personations. He is not at all unlike Rickards in his style, and he at once established , himself in the favour of his audience. Miss i Lizzie Watson was greeted with an ovation i on entering, indicating that her merits were I not unknown to her audience. She sang with her famous freshness and pleasant j vivacity. Her rendering of "Larry Doolan " I was especially successful. Alick O'Brien, the I negro melodist and contortionist, was at j home again on the Auckland boards, and the applause of the audience showed that he j was not forgotten. His side-splitting per j formances kept up a continual roar of j laughter. _ The first part closed shortly I before nine, after systematic encores, '■ (which seemed to have been calculated on), | with a comic duet by •Mr and j Mrs Braham, which was undoubtedly the j best thing of the evening. In the second j part Mr C. T. Baker made his debut with j considerable success. The other performers ', appeared to advantage, and tho gymnastic : performances by Madame Blanche and Mons_ ; Hamew excited wonder and admiration. j The company is, without doubt, all that it i professes to be—a first-class A rariety Troupe.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

THIS DAY,

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) W. SHERSON V. PERCIVAL AND JACKMAN. In this case, which was a claim for a claim for work and labour, and stood over from the previous Court day, the Resident Magis trate now gave judgment for plaintiff for £5 19s 4d and costs. Mr Laishley appeared for plaintiff. .TUOGMENT.S FOR PLAINTIFFS. T. and H. Cook v. W. Nightingale, jun., £3 15s, for goods ; T. B. Hannaford v. w' i Nightingale, jun., £2 10s, work and labour done and cash lent. (Mr C. Madden for the plaintiff.) R. Graham v. E. Thomas, £9 10s, for a horse sold and delivered' ■F. O^Brien v. W. J. Clarke, £5, on a pro missory note; J. F. Stewart v. W. S. Smith, £2 10s, balance of a cheque. (Judg i ment by confession.) Mr Laishley for plaintiff. T. Watters v. T. H. Mabin • this was a claim for £9 13s Id, £5 were paid into Court, which the plaintiff agreed to , accept, and the case was settled on those 1 terms. C. H. WITHERBY V. DUNNINCIIIAM AND ICING. This was an action to recover the sum of £9 4s Id for work and labor. On the case being called on Mr Devoro stated that the matter had been settled, and it was accordinelv struck off the Hat. by J. KELLY V. G. KITCHEN. This was a claim for L 4 2s 7, for goods. The defendent paid L 2 9s into Court, and pleaded not indebted as to tho balance. Mr Joy appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Thome for defendant. Tho Court gave judgment for plaintiff with *i> 5s Gd costs. _ C SPRANCE V. H. M'KINNON. This was a claim for £4 8s for work labour and wages—in digging post-holes. «„ i\ c ,rt gave Wgmtmt for plaintiff for £3 Sd and costs. Mr Coleman for plaintiff, and Mr Keetlev for defendant. *

The plaintiff claimed at the rate of Gape? day, and the defence set up was that a lessei amount was agreed upon. Part o: the won was said to have been done for three-half pence per post-hole.

Mr Coleman made an application "or a cer tificate under the Contractors' D^hts Act, so as lo enable the plaintiff to avail himself of any funds owing by the original contractor to the defendant.

The Court granted the application. His Worship observed that the practice of contracts being taken by men who could not carry them out for want of means or other causes was most reprehensible, and caused much trouble to the Courts and suffering to poor working men, who were kept out of their wages.

The Court rose at one p.m.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor.)

DRUNKENNESS. I Philip Brady was fined 5a and costs for j this offence. VAGRANCY. Margaret McCann, who had also been charged with diunkenness, was brought up for a breach of the Vagrancy Act, ISGG, by being a habitual drunkard, and having been thrice convicted of drunknesss within the preceding twelve [months, was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment. LUNACY. Charles Weston Avas a 'judged a lunatic on the testimony of Drs Goldsbro and Bayntun, and was committed to the Lunatic Asylum. This was all the business.

THE TRIANGLE ON THE CHILE.

We have much pleasure in giving insertion to the following letter from a seaman on board the Chile, who appeara to have been an impartial witness and a fair narrator of tho incidents on board that vessel, which are now the subject of investigation. The writer thinks we " have received a very distorted vieAV of the transaction," and we are very glad to have the testimony of an eye-witness, although we must say that a very careful perusal of his communication has not enabled us to see anything "distorted" in the account which Aye have giA'en. That the doctor was labouring under intense provocation and great difficulties we feel quite confident ; and as illustrative of that fact our correspondent's letter is valu able. But the Avriter does not deny, and of course admits, that the woman in question was slung up by the hands, and left in this position heavily ironed for twelve hours exposed to a broiling sun. This we ventured to think Avas at least an unusual proceeding among English people in these days, but feeling confident that the matter would be judicially investigated Aye refrained from any extreme remark, and carefully abstained from that style Avhich is usual with the SxAJt- when treating of anything " unusual " in the assertion of the power of strength over weakness. Our correspondent desires to place the matter in a "more favourable light." His success in that respect will be estimated by our readers. For obvious reasons we suppress the names of the females of whom he Avrites in so strong terms, substituting numbers for the sui> names.

" Ship Chile, "Auckland, Decembersth, 1873. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) " Sir, —Will you be kind enough to insert in the next issue of your valuable paper the following article:—While reading your edition of Thursday evening, December 4. my atten tion was directed to the paragraph which treats of the " horrible depravity" practised by the surgeon of the Chile to one of the female emigrants. Being an eye-witness of the affair 1 am compelled to admit that it was one of the moat disgusting and revolting spectacles I have ever beheld, and it is greatly to be deplored that such extreme measures had to be resorted to. But inferring from the tone of the paragraph in question that you haA-e received a very dis torted view of the transaction I Avill give it you in a true and more favourable light. Not being a party interested on either side I am only animated to do this from a sense of justice to those who may—although unin tentionally—be wronged by any mis representation. And here allow1 me to remark that if the married emi grants who came here in the Chile are a fair specimen of all Avho arrive in these colonies I cannot congratulate the colonists on the acquisition. A more debased or more degraded lot it is impossible to conceive. Lost to all sense of moral responsibility, even before their own children, their open vice and immorality Avas too horrible to be described. The language in common use among them was such as would degrade the loAvest blackguard, and if there was any difference in this respect between the males and females it Avas certainly in favour of the former, as the females seemed lost entirely to any aenae of modestyorevencommondecency. Quarrels between men and their wives, and general quarrels in which all the passengers took one side or the other, were very preva lent, and called for the continual interference of the doctor. His desire was to be as kind to thorn aa possible, but his remonstrances were unavailing, and his leniency Avas very frequently the cause of his being actually affronted. Hia deA'otion to duty could not be surpassed, and by day or night he was ever ready to attend to any case, no matter how trivial. At length a dispute arose from a very small matter, the real anger being the product of those depreciatory reflections Avhich provoked females of the lower class are accustomed to make upon each other's appearance, antecedents, and morals. One of them, Mrs (1), no worse than the rest, but more demonstrative dis played a spirit of insubordination, and the doctor Avas compelled against his will to make an example of her, though the rough usage she received was owing to the despe rate resistance she made. The woman (1) had been greatly aggravated by a Mrs (2) and her partisans, Mrs (2) being without doubt the most depraved woman in the ship and Ayho made it a daily boast that she would rid herself of her husband on their arrival in New Zealand. Thus was Mrs (1) the scape goat for others, and thus far only is she to be pitied. The others, more sly and cun ning, escaped by becoming her accusers, the doctor not being aware of any under-current 1 believe there is to be an examination of this affair to-day by the authorities, who will doubtless soon sift truth from falsehood. Ihere Avill be more witnesses in favour of the surgeon than for the other party • but I can assure yon that not one of them is worthy of credence. The exaggerated state ments on both sides, and the venom which will be displayed, will doubtless convince all that no reliance is to be placed in any state ment they make. Two of the most notable profligate characters are a Mrs (3) and the Mis (2) before mentioned, who will be for the doctor, only actuated by the hatred they bear Mrs (1), Avho is at least superior to these. They sowed dissension aboard, pro mulgate it ashore, and Avill do the same wheresoever they go. In fact there is little choice among them, and their presence will contaminate any society to which they may gam an entrance. The doctor, lam pei suaded, has always acted from the best of motives He has always conducted himself as a gentleman, and he had no alternative

■>ufc to act aa he did, otherwise all discipline among s-» degraded a set would have been at !■ cu<l.—l am, &c, , seaman on !....„.d the Chili.

DECLARATION OF POLLS.

PARNELL,

The official declaration of the poll taken at Parnell on the 29th November was made at noun to-day at the Public Hall by Colonel Balneavis, Returning Officer. There were very few persons present. The numbers were deciared as follows :— Tonka, .• 22(5. R. Wood, 224. C. Wood, 122. He (the Returning Officer) therefore declared Mr Benjamin Tonka and Mr Reader Wood duly elected. Mr Tonka briefly thanked the electors for the proud position in Avhich they had placed him, and assured them that he would do all he could to promote their interests and that of the province generally. Mr Reader Wood thanked the electors, and said it would have been unnecessary for him to add one word more except that he observed from reading the Southern Cross that Mr Bojdan had done him the honor to comment on a speech made by him at a meet ing. This he did not object to, but he did object to having words put into bis mouth which he had never made use of. He had never said Auckland Avas "a wretched place." He had only used one of those words, and that in reference to pro- A'incial institutions, and not referring to Auckland as a city or a province. He had said he did not see why a wretched poverty stricken concern like the Provincial Govern ment of Auckland should be surrounded with an Executive and officers like great States and Colonies. He had never spoken of Auckland itself as a Avretched little place. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, moved by Mr Tonka, and seconded by Mr 11. Wood, terminated the pro ceedinga.

NEWTON.

At two p.m. the official declaration of the poll, taken at NeAvton on the 2nd instant, was declared by the Returning Officer (Col. Balneavis), There was amorenumerousattend ance than at Parnell, though by no means a large one. Shortly before the hour named Mr Maeready, accompanied by his friends, arrived on the scene in a trap drawn by four of Quick's greys, and was cheered as he came up. Immediately after him followed in a hansom cab Mr Cheeseman, who also was well received ; and the same may be said of Mr McElwain, who was on foot. Mr Shanaghan did not present himself on the occasion. The numbers were announced as folloAvs : Maeready 3CS Cheeseman ... ... 270 McElwain ... ~. 251 Shanaghan ... ... 203 The Returning Officer therefore declared Messra T. Maeready and T. Cheesman duly elected. Mr Maeready said he cordially thanked them for the honor they had done him in putting him at the head of the poll. He did not think a Aveek ago that he should have been in such a position. He had been re jected for City West, and NeAvton was the only place he could look to for a seat, but he felt that perhaps he should be looked upon as a tresspasser if he came forward. His friends, howeA-er, told him he Avas sure to be returned if he came out, and there fore he consented to stand. The Licensed Victuallers' Asaoeiation promised to assist him, and had done so. He knew that there Avas another society hard at work in another direction—the Good Templars. He did not know Avhat the name meant, and so long as he had his senses did not suppose he should know much about them. He was a man who drank his glass of beer and enjoyed himself in moderation. He did not approve of drunkenness, but objected to any man dictating to him Avhat he should eat or drink. He looked upon the Good Templars as a political Society, of which they had had many. There was an Alliance got up by Dr Purchase 19 years ago. Then there was a Temperance Alliance started by a broken down Waikato doctor, and now they had got to Good Templars—whatever that meant. He knew the landlady of an hotel, Avho Avhen asked if business had fallen off lately because of these Templars, replied, " Oh no ; on the contrary it haa improved); these Templars come up to Newton and have their meetings ; and as they go home at night they feel cold, and come in and have their glass of hot grog." He did not say all Templare did like that; he knew some who did. A gentleman in the body of the room— Mr Turk—said this was an insult and a lie. Mr Maeready said he believed it was true. He should not like to let a glass of greg pass Mr Turk for fear he should be tempted. (Laughter.) He (Mr Maeready) Avas proud at having been placed at the head of the poll by the Licensed Victuallers and other friends, and he thought the time Avas come Arhen the. Licensed Victuallers should be up andfdoing and see that their rights were not trampled on. There was a large amount of capital laid out on the trade, and much valuable property in the shape of houses not fit for any other purpose than that of hotels. (Mr Maeready was cheered as he resumed his seat.) Mr Cheeseman then came forward to return thanks, saying that he regretted the course taken by Mr Maeready to-day. He did not think it was good taste to set the Good Templars and Licensed Victuallers against each other. He thanked those Avho had elected him, and should not have referred to the Good Templars unless Mr Maeready had brought the questions forward. The Licensed Victuallers might have re turned Mr Maeready, but they did not return him . (Mr C). He had not spent a sixpence in their houses. He had been returned by the sober portion of the community. He had never been tipsy in his life and hoped he never should. Drink had no temptation for him, but to some men it had, and some men did get drunk. Was it not well that they should be shielded from temptation ? He assured them that if any efforts of his Avould promote the welfare of the district he would not fail to use them in any way that an honest and faith ful representative could possibly do. He Avould endeavour to get the toll-gates re moved, and to obtain increased representation for the district, which was' insufficiently re presented compared with City West* City East, and Parnell. Newton ought, in pro portion to its area, population, and electors, to return more than two members.

: Having again thanked the electors Mr ' Cheeseman sat down amid the cheers of I those present. Mr McElwaine thanked those who had voted for him. He thought this election had really been a fight between grog and cold water. He did not think the advocates iof cold water need be ashamed. They had got one good member and lost one. They were pretty even with the others, but h believed this would be the last victory of th brewers and publicans over them at Newto fl " (Mr McElwaine remarks were received with a considerable amount of applause.) A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer terminated the proceedings. Mr Maeready and his friends then drove off to the cricket ground in their carriage and four.

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LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

ACTION FOR LIBEL AT NAPIER.^

(From Our Own Correspondent)

TAURANGA

The Government p.s. Luna is hourw! pected, but is not yet visible.

NAPIER.

A criminal action for libel against the four proprietors, editor, and publisher of the Napier 'Telegraph,hy Mr Scaly, is now beino heard before the Bench of Magistrates The defendants are trying to get the case re nutted to the Supreme Court in order to get sifting enquiry into the Lands Department as conducted here.

The four proprietors, editor, and publisher of the Daily Telegraph have been committed for trial at the Supreme Court. Bail Avas accepted.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

PRESBYTERIAN MOVEMENT AGAINST SUNDAY TRAINS.

HOKITIKA.

This day. Yesterday SOO school children assembled at Government-house grounds to present addresses to the Governor. The National Anthem was sung. The Governor held a levee in the Supreme Court house, when about 50 gentlemen were presented. He subsequently visited the gaol, hospital, and lunatic asylum. A ban. quet was held in the evening. The Governor goes to Greymouth to-day.

DUNEDIN.

This day. A fire broke out early yesterday morning at McLeod's soap manufactory, Cumberland street. It was quickly extinguished, with little damage done. At a meeting of the Presbytery it was resolved to present a memorial to Govern ment to prevent trains running to and from Port Chalmers on Sunday. Go\'ernment are about to put up a boat house for the RoAving Club. The Gazette contains an offer from Govern ment of a bonus of £250 for the first whaling vessel leaving any port within the province fully equipped. The same amount to be paid to the same vessel if she returns, with a cargo of oil. The Caledonian sports this year promise to be a great success—prizea are to be given amounting to £260. The Governor will be present. gj.The Governor haa intimated to the Super intendent that he will not be able to reach Dunedin earlier than the 22nd or 23rd. He will travel overland from Canterbury. Hfe Excellency expresses a desire that no exten sive preparations shall be made, as he con siders -the welcome as hearty without as with them, and particularly asks that he may not be expected to move through Dunedin in procession, which he thinks inexpedient. He will be happy to meet, or be received by any represen tatives or public body, or the general public at any point or points that may he agreeable to persons concerned. He regrets being so unavoidably late in arriving at Dunedin, but did not purpose on that account to shorten his visit. He will make Dunedin his head quarters for the month, and intends, visiting Invercargill, The Presbyterian Fast Day will be on the 18th instant. The Hon. Major Richardson has resigned his seat in the Provincial Council. It is expected that a junction will be made to-niorrow betAveen the Clutha and Port Chalmers Railway. The Times advocates a system of signal at Port Chalmers, so that vessels can come in at night. Au influential deputation will wait on the Government next Aveek Avith the memorial adopted by the Presbytery re Sunday.trains. The master bakers have conceded eight hours to the men. The price of gold has been reduced by the Banks at Cromwell to £3 15s.

INVERCARGILL.

This day.

The Immigration Agents report that they are sending 224 applications under the nomi nated system by the San Francisco mail, making Avith those sent Ada Suez last week 503.

WELLINGTON.

- This day.

A Bill for the reclamation of land will be introduced at'a special session of the Coun cil.

Mr Blackett proceeds to Wanganui for the purpose of making a thorough survey of the Wanganui River, and collect data for protective and reclamation works. It is rumored that Dr Knight, auditor general, is about to retire, the vacancy to be filled by Mr Seed, Secretary of Customs. _. Flour is overstocked and unsaleable at £12 j for Canterbury ; £13 10s for Oamaru ; Ade laide (slow of sale), £18 to £19. Oats have a downward tendency; they sold at 4s 9d at auction. Good milling wheat fetches ss*2d to 5s 4d. Potatoes (old), 35s to 40s. All colonial produce is more than usually de- Di'GSSGQ '*:- King,',late chief officer of the William Tapscott, has sued the Consular Agent, ,Capt Mclntyre, for the valub of a revolvergiven in his charge when the ship arrived. Fuller, the carpenter, will probably also sue for the value of a kit of tools of his taken away in the vessel.

THE INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE CON TEST.

The following scores made in the late contest, additional to those already pub lished, will be read with interest:— ; MATCH NO. S—ALL COMERS. T' , 209, 500, and GOO yards. Five rounds as each. Any bona fide large bore rilio- Open to all comers. Entry, ss. . .The prizd takers at 200 yards were :— '19 Colour-sergeant West, N.S.W., £5 .»• Corporal Gorr, E., £3 ... •• • •'•■' flB Gunner Herman, W.A., £2 _••■ J Private Earrington 80. R., ~£l •••" "" [18 SergeanTait, M,R., £1 ... .■■..'•'. "f' " Sergeant Stephens, S.G. A., £1. - ;■• 18 Sergeant Matthews, NZ., £1 ••■ «b> .- Maddosks, N.S.W.,£I ... . :....- •- fi^ Ties to be decided by shooting at w yards. _ a ttt '. Thirkettle, 2nd C.R. ; BusheUe, N-»• '•' Chapman, N.Z.; Stone, N.Z. ; and Matthew. N.Z. all scored 18 at thi3 range. , ~«s At the 500 yards range the winners Sergeant Tompleton, 10., £5 ... 15 Slade, N.5.W.,£3 - — ; 15 Baldwin, Staff, L 2•• ""' ]J Partington, N.Z., LI .'..'' ••• "- jj Newenham, M.R., LI ... \<] Stone, N. Z., LI ••• ; »T 17 Rice, N.S.W., LI ... ••• -' 17 Alderton, N.Z ,LI ... •• 7* , Kellow, E.H.A., also made 17.

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