SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SITVSEIV Th!'! evening, 5. 3UN-P.ISE: To narrow morning, 7.12 Ttnyj w «.TEi:: This afternoon, 2.59; to-morrow, Tio^nh.7. 3 S3

ARRIVALS.

Adieu, brigantine, Roe. from Sydney

DKPAP.TTTRES. Bella Mary, bvqne. for Hoba:: Town Lady Bowen, o *~ for M3btr«iti: Hero, cutter, for Kaipara (from the Msnukau)

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Poverty Bay, Napier, and Wellington : Mana watu. p.s., Wednesday For Kafptra : Hercules, schooner. Monday For Navigators' Islands, Dauntless, schooner, early ForSontheYn ports: Ladybird, s.s.. Monday For T.«_vrifca : Sfarv Fllza. citter, this afternoon For Hohirt Town : Bella Marr. barque, this afternoon For Sydney and Melbonrne : Victoria, a.s., about2srd inst. : "Hm-n. as., about 2nd August For London: Thames, barque. Monday; Woodlark, shin. 2fifch inst. : Hrlton Castle, barque early For Northern r.orts : Rower, i. s.s., Monday nest For New York': Lyttelton, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Clanranald. shin, from London. Sailed Countess of Kiiitore, ship, from London Sailed 23th

Atiril City of Anckland, from London. Loading Berar, ship, from London. Sailed 15t_h May Fontenave, ship, from London. Loading "Wonga Wonga, s s., Brown, from Sydney ' Hero, ss., Loaan, from Sidney Phrebe. s s.. from Sydney (ba the Manukau) Akbar, ship, from Boston, via Mellwurae Rtarof the South, si., from Levuka Belle Brandon, schooner, from Donedin Briton, barque, from Newcastle Upolu, schooner, from Samoa

IMPORTS.

Per Jane, brig, from Hobart Town : 573 bags potatoes, 3fio do ground bark, 5,0C0 palings, 25 pair cart shafts, 100 rails, 84 pieces timber, 43 cases jam, 30 do green fruit, 30 do apples, 2 bags peas, order ; 100 cases apples, 8 bales hops. 1 do rugs, 708 bags potatoes, 50 do onions. 363 cases green fruit, 60 do jams, H. S. Meyers & Co.; 09 bags potatoes, L. Lowe, 22 cases green fruit, Wiseman ; 45 bags potatoes, 145 cases green fruit. R. Arthur.—H. S. 'Meyers & Co., agent.

IMPORTS.

Per brigantine Adieu, from Sydney—l,lo9 bags maize, order ; 100 do onions, 603 do maize, 5,412 spokes. G. W. Binney ; 5 cases salmon, Owen and Graham ; 150 bags maize, Hurst.—G. W. Binney, agent 3.

EXPORTS

Per Thames, barque, for London : 9 bales wool, 500 cases gum, 4 casks do., Brown, Campbell, and Co. ; 8 cases gum, W. Per kins, 105 cases preserved meat, A. Dornwell; 104 casks tallow. 6 cask.s glue pieces, 3 bales leather, quantity of shank bones, 30 bags cobra, 108 bales wool, L. D. Nathan and Co.; 8 tons 12 cwt bark. Brown and ; 14G cases tjum, 127 bags do., 1,445 cases do., 44 bales wool. R. Walker and Co.; 2 cases planks, R. Brewin; 6| bales wool, McArthur, Shera, and Co.; 4 cases sauces, H. Olson ; 2 boxes ferns, L. D. Nathan and Co.; 1 box ron sand, quantity of tow lashings, W. Abraham ; 239 bales phormium, J. Roberton and Co.; 8 packages composite sheathing, H. B. Morton.—R. Walker and Co., agents. Per Mary Eliza, cutter, for Levuka— 15 00^> feet timber, 2 pekgs sashes, 10 pieces mouldings, 1 bundle, M. Niccol £sJpekgs case ments, 12 bdls mouldings, J. S. Macfarlane and Co.— M. Niccol, agents.

PFThe barque Thames has cleared at the Customs for London with the following passengers—Saloon: Mr J. R. Morris, Mrs F. Fookes, and 4 children, Mrs Couvres, Steerage : Messrs R. Price, Rees, F. Hamley, Mr and Mrs Mann, Mrs E. Watson and 2 chihtren, Mr B. Lewis, L. Ogden. Tho Thames will take her departure on Monday morning. , , . The cutter Wanderer has cleared for Hokiange with a full general cargo. The s.s. Go-Ahead arrived early this morn ing at Wonganui from the Manukau. The schooner Sunbeam has cleared for Waipu with a general-cargo. ' The schooner Queen has cleared for Piusaell in ballast. The ketch Mary Eliza has cleared for Levuka with the following passengers—Mrs John Connely, T. -S. Green W. Davis. G. Fryer, and J. Johnstone. She will leave this afternoon. J. ■ The brigantine Adieu arrived this morning from Sydney with a full cargo of maize, &c. She left Sydney on the Oth inst.', and is consigned to Mr G. W. Binney. . The schooner Hercules will leave for Kai para, Wairoa River, on Monday next. She will load there with timber for N.b. W. v The ship Endymion has repot-ed at tne Customs from London. Consignees are re quested to attend to the delivery of their goods without delay. The s.s. Hero may be expected to arrive from Sydney on or about the 27th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Mel bourne on the Ist August, carrying the out ward English mail. __ The ketch Mary Ann, Captain N. Stewart, left harbour in ballast for Omaha, on the 10th May last, since which time she has not been heard of. There were two men on board the vessel besides Captain Stewart, namely, —. Martin and J. West. The ketch never reached Omaha, and there is great fear that ihe has been lost with all hands. J We learn by telegram from Hokitika that the steamer Wonga. Wonga left Melbourne for Sydney and Auckland on the 15th inst., and the s.s. Hero on the 17th. The Victoria had left Sydney for Newcastle on the 9tb. We cannot therefore expect a steamer before the 25th inst.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. ' The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— T»rVTDENE. . Bright Smile.. •• A*l? ZiJ Windfku' ..-' — 0° 6 Au« 1S VonTempsky .. 00 3 Aug 13 Queen of the May .. 00 6 Aug 13 !* MEETINGS. ; Union Beach, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m. InvemSV T. L White's office Canada.Buildings, Oueen street, Auckland, noon, 25th July I Bsal Standard, Mr A. A. Browne's office, Wyndham street Auckland, 2t>.m.. 28th July • ■ ■ 'El Dorad^Mr F. A. White's office, Shortland street, ' Auckland, 2 U.m., 28th July <■'. ■ All Xtions, V. A. Whim's office, Shortland street, Auckland.' noon, 28th July i Middle Star Mechanics' Institute 3 p.m., 29th July Hew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Company's office, Auckland, noon, 29th July , Durham Ox, Grahamstown, 30th July I I SS oSeen, Mr Garland's office VaUe's Buildings, Wyndham street, 2.30 p.m., 30th July Una Quartz, Grahamstown, 3 ist July Mary Ann, Grahamstown, 31st July Morning Star, Grahamstown, 7th August

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ah Undeh. :—' For Thames, on Monday, 21st inst., at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. _~„ „a For Coromandel, on Monday, 21st inst, at 12.30 p.m. Por London direct, per Thames, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Ladybird,

on Monday, 21st inst., at 11 am. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, por Rowena, i on Monday, 21st iust, at 3 p.m. n For Whitianga, Taurauga, and OpotiH, por Southern , Cro_.s, on Tuesday, 22nd inst, at 3 p.m. (Signed) 3. B. liias, Chief Postmaster■

DEATHS

Huntek.—The funeral of Patrick Hunter will leave

the Provincial Hospital at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends will please accept this invitation. Havwood.—At his father's residence, Grey-street, Edgar Alfred, son of Thomas Haywood, aged 17 years The funeral will leave his late residence to-morrow (Sunday), at 3.30 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1873.

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

Statistics are not usually popular with newspaper readers, but those furnished us by J. M. Wayland, registrar, are interesting to all, the gentle sex not excepted. We 'alludeto his carefully compiled returns of the births,, marriages, and deaths, registered in this district during the quarter ending June 30. We gather from these returns that the total number of births registered was 327, and deaths 170, leaving a gain to the population of 157 souls. In the pre ceding quarter there were 313 births, and 136 deaths, giving a majority of 177 births over deaths. The mortality amongst infants is the indaUlarming feature disclosed in these

tables, and is a subject -which we would earn estly urge upon the consideration of all medical men iv the city. Out of the HOpersonS -who died during the last quarter SS were children under five years of age, of these 51 -were infants under one year. Fifty-three per cent of the deaths amongst children during the quarter -were caused by hooping cough^ and 19 per cent of the deaths of persons over ten years were of consumption. The mar riage statistics show that out of a total of 91 certificates issued, the clergyman by whom the marriages were to be solemnised belonged to the following denominations :— Church of England, 19; Roman Catholic, 1G; Presbyterian, 2 ; Independent, 1 ; Primitive Methodist, 1 ; in dwelling-houses by minis ters of various denominations, including 2 in private chapels, 3S ; by Registrar at his office, 14. Of the persona intending marriage TS were bachelors, 71 spinsters, 13 widowers, and 13 widows. Under 21 years of age there were 4 bachelors, 20 spinsters. The 4 bache lors married 4 spinsters under 21. Of the 26 spinsters 4 were married to bachelors under 21, 7 to bachelors of 21 and under 25, 10 to bachelors of 25 and under 30, and 5 to bache lors of 30 and under 40. There were married over the age of 21 and under 2.5, 16 bachelors, 30 spinsters, 3 widows. Of the 16 bachelors 7 married spinsters under 21 and 7 spinsters of 21 and under 2o; 1 a spinster of 25 and under 30, and 1 a widow of 25 and under 30. Of the 30 spinsters 7 married bachelors of the same age; 13 married bachelors be tween 2.0 and 30, 1 married a widower of 25 and under 30, 6 married bachelors of 30 and under 40, 1 married a widower of 40 and under 50, 1 of the widows married a "widower of 30 ?nd under 40, 2 married bachelors of 30 and under 40. Of the happy brides and bride groom aged 25 and under 30, 29 were bache lors, 16 spinsters, 2 widowers, and 4 widows Of the 29 bachelors 5 married spinsters of the same age, 10 married spinsters under 21, 13 married spinsters of 21 and under 25, and 1 a spinster of 30 and under 40. One of the widowers married a widow of same age ; and the other a spir^ter of 21 and under 25. Of the 16 spinsters 5 were married to bachelors of same age; one married a bachelor of 21 and under 25 ; two married widowers of 30 and under 40 ; seven bache lors of 30 and under 40 ; and one a bache lor of 40| and under 50. Of the 4 widows one married a widower of same age; one married a bachelor of 21 and under 25; and two bachelors of the same age as themselves. Of the persons over 30 and under 40 to whom certificates were issued 26 were bachelors and G spinsters ; 6 widowers, and 1 widow. Three of the 26 bachelors married spinsters of the same age ; one married a widow of 40 and under 50 ; six married spinsters of 21 and under 25 ; seven married spinsters of 25 and under 30 ; five married spinsters under 21 ; two married widows of 25 and under 30. Two of the six widowers married spinsters of 21 and under 25; one married a widow of 21 and under2s; two married spinsters of 21 and under 25; rndonemarriedawidowof 30andunder40. One of the six spinsters mariied a bachelor of 25 and under 30, three married bachelors of the same age, one a bachelor of 40 and under 50, and one a bachelor of 50 and upwards. The one widow was married to a widower of the same age. Of the candidates for con nubial bliss who had reached the mature age of 40, and were under 50, 3 were bachelors, 2 widowers, and 5 widows. One of the three bachelors married a spinster of 30 and under 40, one married a spinster of 25 md under 30, and one a spinster of 21 and under 25. The two widowers married widows of the same age. One of the five widows married a bachelor of 30 and under 40, two married widowers of their own age, and two married widows of 50 and upwards. There were only three persons over 50 who married, and these were all widowers. One married a spinster of HO and under 40, and the other two carried to the hymeneal altar forthe first time spinsters of over 40 and under 50.

In a spirit of " Fair Play " we give inser ion to the following vindication : Sir, —As your statement in the Star of the 17th, "that a friend had remarked that the lessee of the Domain had it overstocked," is likely to be highlj prejudicial to my interests, and is I am sorry to Lay quite averse to the facts, I am sure with your usual promptitude to aid any cause that lacks assistance you will allow me to state that it is now, and has been for some months, very considerably under stocked. There are now rurn;ng in the Domain only 9 horses and 23 cows, and it re quires not less than 40 head to pay the rent, the main item that supports the works of the Board. The Domain is well able to support that number of cattle, and the con dition of the stock is ample evidence of the fact.—Yours, &c, C. Cooke, Lessee.

We recommend young Green to refer to his classical dictionary for the origin of the name of the ship just arrived from England, and now lying in the stream. He will find, according to Greek mythology, that Endymion was a fair and very beautiful shep herd, who was much beloved by Diana, who perpetually smiled upon him as he slumbered on the flowery brow of Mount Latmos. Young Green may also consult the " Endy mion" of John Keats, the finest mythological poem in the language, where he will learn more than the Greek poets ever dreamed about "Endymion," and enjoy a splendid poetical treat besides.

An exciting encounter between two well, known gentlemen occurred at Vaile's Corner this morning. The combatants were Mr Peter McLeod, of Mr W. Thome's office, and Mr Lloyd, wine merchant, of Grahams town. It appears that Mr McLeod withdrew last night from certain bankruptcy proceed ings commenced by Mr Lloyd, and the latter this morning urged him to continue and carry the matter through. This Mr McLeod de clined to do, and hot words ensued, includ ing some very unparliamentary language and the use of terms which, although very expressive, are not deemed polite. In this amicable way the two gentle men proceeded down Queen - street, un til they reached Vaile's corner, when Mr Lloyd, who had before gesticulated pretty wildly with his umbrella, now made a blow with it at the head of Mr McLeod. The lat ter, an adept at fencing, warded it off, and two other attempts were similarly met, but at length one drive was got well in, and inflicted a nasty scalp wound on Mr McLeod. The latter seized the umbrella, and wrested it from the hands of his antagonist; and caught him by the collar. Finding matters going rather against him, Lloyd at once took refuge in Messrs S. & J. R. Vaile's shop, with his hat crushed over his eyes, and suffering other sundry damages. McLeod's wound bled profusely, and he left a pool of blood on tbe scene of the encounter, from whence he walked as far as Mr Aickin's shop, and from there to Dr Lee's residence, where the wound was drecsed. We shall probably hear something further of the occurrence in one of our law Courts. The umbrella with which the blow was inflicted, and which Mr McLeod managed to take from his antagonist, seems to have come out of the contest with the least general injury to its appearance.

The Bill, introduced in Tasmania by Mr Adye Douglas, for the purpose of legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister, was read a second time in the Assembly, and passed through all its stages, prior to its transmission to the Upper House. The divi sion showed a majority of twenty-two to four in favour of the second reading of tho Bill.

A resident in Parnell saya gentlemen re siding in that aristocratic suburb have during the last few weeks discovered an unpleasant suitability in the name given to the road leading from the foot of the Parnell hill city wards, inasmuch as they are stranded each morning in the mud, which lies thick where the road should be. He thinks it a shame that the member of the Cotincii whti lives in that direction does not follow the example of some of his brethren at the civic board, and put in a word for his own quarter of the town, which stands greatly in need of some such intercession. The marked absence of ladies in town during the past few days he attributes solely to the blocking up of this main avenue, down which the beauty and elegance of Auckland mttst pass before they can gladden the eyes of the working por tion of the citizens with their presence. If this plea fails to reach the hearts of our coun cillors we give the task up in despair.

A telegram has been received from the Go vernment to-day stating that the sentence passed on Fisher for aiding and abetting Eppwright in the murder of Garrity at the Bay of Islands, haa been commuted to penal servitude for ten years.

We greatly regret to observe that the North Shore Ferry Company have availed themselves of the opportunity, and raised the fares en the ferry. It is not only break ing faith with the public, but will Loyond a question prove a penny wke pnd'pound foolish policy, and v. ill go far to deter many who had thoughts of making home 3 for them selves at the Noith Shore. Time we believe will prove it.

We learn that Mr Upham, who for eight year 3 has held a confidential post in the share department of the Inspector's office at the Bank of New Zealand, has received an ap pointment in the head office of the National Bank of New Zealand at Wellington. We wish Mr Upham success in his new sphere.

A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday at 2 o'clock to nominate a returning officer, should a po" be necessary, forthe election of a councilor on the 29th.

The captain of the Endymion has called to correct a mis-statement which appeared in last evening's issue to the effect that an apprentice named John Richards was missing, and that it was assumed he must have fallen overboard. The* statement it appears was taken by our reporter from the captain's " log," an entry in which however afterwards stated " that the boy was subsequently found stowed away."

Mr Thomas Macready is nominatedjjto fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Cosgrave. The election will take place on the 2'Jth inst.

The search parties that went out to look for the Rev. D. Hamilton have returned un successful. A large section of country in the locality where the rev. gentleman's horse was found was carefully scoured, but without any further trace of him being discovered. There are several pr:cipices in the district, which i 3 wild and rugged, and such as any one not accustomed to buah travelling would be extremely apt to lose bis way ia. Many conjectures are hazarded regarding the fate of the missing gentleman. It is believed by some persons acqua;nted with the district that, having lost his way he dismounted, and walking on during the night had fallen over one of these precipices. Others think he has wandered into the dense parts of the bush, where he might now be found perhaps still alive ; but there is really at present no actual proof of the fate of the unfortunate gentleman. Some bushmen and natives assert that on Thurs day night they heard cries in the vicinity of where the horse was found, but they be lieved the sounds were simply the screeching of tuis. We appeal to the Presbyterians of Auckland to say whether the search should be permitted to lapse at the present time when there is still a possibility of the missing gentleman being found alive. The Bey. D. Bruce and Mr John Buchanan, of the Whau, proceeded to the search a few days ago, and have not, we believe, returned. It is the duty of every citizen, but especially of Presbyterians, to aid in this matter ; and as any delay may prove fatal to the greatest success of such an expedition, we| would urge that a party be at once organised and equipped in Auckland, and start for the district to-night, or early to-morrow morning. We are sure subscriptions to defray the cost of such an expedition would be readily forth coming. Our Onehunga correspondent writes: —" Mr Wm. Smith, who loft the Huia last nighty informs me that traces have been found of Mr Hamilton within 200 yards of an old rolling road, but the traces were lost; and although every search was made, the track was not picked up or anything seen of the missing gentleman. The Rev. D, Bruce and Mr Buchanan, who came dow n from town, offered a reward of £25 for the recovery of Mr Hamilton. Those searching some 40 or 50 in number, cannot conceive where he can have got to."

Peter Boylan, landlord of the Royal Hotel, Official Bay, has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter. The accused was summoned a few days ago for an assault on his wife. It seems that the poor woman was in a delicate state of health, and since the assault she has been confined to bed, her illness terminating fatally last evening. Boylan was brought up at the Police Court to-day, and remanded pending an inquest on the body of his late wife. An inquest was held this afternoon at the Railway Terminus Hotel, Official Bay, before T. M. Philson Esq., M.D., coroner. Mr Joy attended to watch the case on behalf of the deceased's husband- The jury having viewed the body, evidence of a formaljnature was given, after which the enquiry was adjourned until Monday, an order for burial being granted by the coroner.

"A Volunteer" writes complaining of the state of the road leading to the Drill-shed. Our correspondent's complaint is well grounded, and some measures should be taken to light the way thoroughly until the improvements now proceeding are completed.

Anniversary sermons will be preached to morrow (Sunday), in the City Hall, by the Rev. G. H. Turner in connection with the United Eree Church Sabbath-school. The usual address to parents and children will be delivered in the afternoon, at three o'clock, by Mr W. Cole. The friends of the above cause have chosen the City Hall.on account of the accommodation it affords, being capable of seating almost 10C0 persons. It is expected that these services will be a great success. The children of the schools have been preparing for weeks past their aDnUal songs. The public tea meeting will be held in the City Hall on Tuesday next, when addresses will be delivered on the occasion by minigters of the district and friends of the caused

Members of Volunteer corps should take a note to the following communication:— & Sir, —Peeling that your columns are always open for the benefit of the public I consider it my duty (if not too late) to draw the attention of my late Volunteer comrades in arms to the fact that a bill is before Parliament giving the holders of Volunteer scrip full value for their services. Certain land sharks are buy ing them up at the honest price of £5 10s, knowing full well they are worth, and given by the Government to the value of £30 or £35. I know the sharks— vide Busby.—l am, &c, A Volunteer." .

We protest against the Education Act, against education, school teachers, and the whole paraphernalia employed in teaching the infant mind how to shoot. Let profound ignorance prevail and ride rampant, and the children of the poor, as becometh aborigines, grow up free from the harassing cares of ABC and the intricacies of simple addition ; but give tis peice in our time, we beseech thee.° The depth of human eiidtiranee has been reached, and we claim a truce to sdve us from the constant stream of inquiries and expostulations regarding the education tax, written in every kind of caligraphy, which flows in upon our sanctum. One objector disposed of, another arises. It is sometimes the inequality of the tax, sometimes that there is no necessity for any educational system ; again it is because an indirect tax is bad, and the cost of education shoiild be paid by an extra duty on tea. Another says put it on the grog ; and another section, like the writer of the. letter before us, denounces all schools from which the Bible is excluded. Only a day or two ago a lady expressed her ignorance of the existence of the Act until the tax collector called upon her. At present we have in hand a letter from "An English Mother," inquiring, after all that has been said and written about the Act, ' ' What is the meaning of this Education tax ; you seem to think it is a good thing ; will you inform me in what way." This is too much. Are all the arguments that have been used pro. and con. to be re peated for the benefit of "An English Mother," who should have informed herself of them as they appeared, and protested when a protest might have had some weight. We will simply give one extract from the letter to show the kind of logic used against the Act. Our correspondent says: —" I know very well we want free schools. Have them by all means, but do not ask the poor to support them. I think the publicans are the right ones to tax. Let them school the drunkard's children, and we will school our own.

The gentleman who picked up the bullets on Custom House-street will greatly oblige by calling or by forwarding bis address to our office. The Colonists' Protection League has issued its annual report in a printed form. The pamphlet contains a synopsis of the objects and rules of the League, and a sate ment of the views of the central committee, which will serve to place the objects aimed at by the League in a plain light before the public. A more extended use of printer's ink, and a wide circulation of pamphlets advocating the principles which the members hold, would serve to enlist the public sympathy, and infuse new I'fe into the institutionfwhich at present fails to exercise anyspecial'irfiuencein the desired direction.

Tho great indignation meeting was held according to announcement last night in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. As soon the doors were opened in rushed the crowd, pushing, squeezing, struggling, howling, chatting, in their eagerness to havo a sight of the speakers, and catch their words of burn ing indignation. The hour othalf-past seven cjme, and above the crowd on the wooden elevation were seen conspicuously the well known forms the trio of tried reformers, Messrs Olpherk, Staines and Greenway, and a number of public characters, whose names are lower down on the list of public benefac tors. A round of cheer 3 appropriately greeted the appearance of the starry cluster, who, having duly bowed to the happy audience, took their seats with approving smiles play ing over their features. Mr George Staines, whose efforts in the cause of human freedom are universally appreciated by all think ing men, was vot;d to the chair. In opening the proceedings Mr Staines told the congregated listeners that their business on that evening was to enquire into certain statements made by Mr H. H. Lusk, and test, if possible, by their combined mental efforts the truth or falsehood of such state ments, and although he did not for one moment believe that the audience was com posed entirely of blacksmiths, or that its composition was entirely volcanic, he certainly should advise, in amy thy terms, the " strik ing of the iron while it is hot," advice with which every blacksmith will agree. He also believed, in volunteer phraseology,,that they were fighting in a good cause, and that they would not allow their swords to rust, and be cast aside into some second-hand shop until they had won a complete victory over their opponents. Mr Olphert, a gentleman well known and appreciated in commercial and political circles, came forward, bowed to the audience, and proposed the first [resolution, which Mr Westwood seconded, " That certain statements having been made by Mr Lusk at a public meeting of the electors, held in this hall last Tuesday, which are at direct variance with well-authenticated facts ascertained from official records, and were made with the intention to mislead the public, this meeting is of opinion that such conduct is not only personally disgraceful, but in a candidate for the highest and most honorable office of Superintendent^ is also an insult to the whole community." The speaker, with his wonted eloquence, com mented playfully on certain maladies and remedies in connection with humanity, and spoke of "gangrene" and "caustic" measures, and paid certain compliments to Messrs Lusk, Hurst, Dargaville, and others; and the efficiency of the Evening Star, as the organ of the people, who could not be expected to progress without such help. He was exceedingly pleased to see Dr Kidd amongst them. Dr Kidd, L.L.D., then stood forward, and was received with respectful applause. Dr Kidd's speech was chiefly a refutation of certain statements made by Mr Lusk. Mr William Aitken simply desired to aid in eliciting the truth. A brief controversy here ensued between the speakers, which the venerable chairman considered might be postponed without loss to the community. Mr Carr, with his usual prudence, urged the meeting to keep in mind the principles and exactitude of truth. If Mr Lusk shuffled, they should not shuffle. (A Voice : Only at whist). The meeting wound up in true Yankee fashion with groans, hisses, cheers, laughter, and crumpled hats. Whilst the rain was pelting down on the roof of the hall and over and above the heads of the multitude, the chairman, with open brows and sten torian voice, declared that the resolution was carried, and that the meeting was a triumph in the cause of liberty.

The Rev. J. J. Lewis delivered his pro mised lecture last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association on the "Puritans." The evening was uncomfortably wet, still a considerable number of persons attended for the purpose of listening to the old story of the sturdy men of the Stuart and Commonwealth times, who divided the people into a variety of religious and political sects. Mr Joseph Newman occupied the chair, and the Rev. B. Y. Ashwell offered prayer. Mr Lewis then delivered his lecture with much power and eloquence, illustrating his subject with anecdotes and lively descriptions of the Puiitan dress, and their general features. Mr Lewis's lecture was well received, and elicited a hearty vote of thanks from the audience.

It will be observed from our advertising j£m& a petition to his Excellency for columns wmy ■ £ sentence recorded the coXn^oLrEpSright, found guilty against the P™" cr f ~Jg d8 * w 3l Jay for sig- Zt^^An"^ t P§ M nDymuuu»; Turv and others. The members of the GratKl.Jury^ uetition originated with tne nev. jlu -""" » X? is vfsiting the prisoners) and other trial' evidence has come io light that avould tend to reduce the crime of ««**£/» slaughter. The petitioners attended on Mesfrs Bennett and Rogan yesterday, and instructed them to telegraph to the Cotaual Secretary and Superintendent on the matter and we believe those gentlemen received a feply. We are compelled to hold over a letter signed "TiueMercy," directed agam^t what the writer believes is false sentiment m the netition nravin" for the commutation of l:ppw.?gh?^entence. He says the evjdenoe shows clearly that the murder wns a wffol, de"berate, and cold-blooded one. The members of the X. h*™™*™™ teers held a meeting last night at the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street; Capt Burns, commander of the Company was in the chair The report and balance-sheet were read and favourably received. The latter shewed a balance in favour of the Company, which it was resolved should be paid over to the tieasurer, Mr Dfcian. Mr W G. Connolly was elected color-sergeant and Mr Vignz* sergeant, and Messrs Pickett and Taylor corporrls. It was proposed that Capt. Burns should represent this flourishing Company in the Volunteer Rifle Association.

The members of Court City of Anckland Foresters are desired to meet at the Court room, Cook-stieet, to-morrow (Sunday), at three o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of attending the funeral of the late Edward Taylor, a brother of the Order. Discourses will be delivered to-morrow at Newton Kirk, by the Rev, Dr Wallis- Moroing, "How to overcome the fear ot death ;" evening (lecture on Popery), " Re formation and Protestantism." At Cook street, services as usur 1 in the Christian Meeting-house.

INQUEST ON ROBERT HUNTER.

VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER.

As was held this afternoon at the Prov'ncW Hospital on the body of Robert Hunter who was stabbed at Queen's Redoubt by William Kinnison. The depo-ition of the deceased, as a^e? iy published by us,was read and the evidence of Robeii McMullen William Reid, S. J. Muivay, Dr. Herber;, Constable Walker, and Dr. Philson taken. A verdict of manslaughter against the pri soner was returned.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations of the Anckland Stock and Sharebrokers' Associa tion for July 19 :— Union Sash and Door—Sellers, £10. Thames Gas—Buyers, 435. Caledonian—Sellers, £19 10s. Pride of Tokatea, 4s. Red Queen, 3s. Royal Oak, 17s Od to ISs Gd ; sellers, 18s 6d. Bright Smile—Sellers, 60s. Black Angel—Buyers, 375. Eldorado—Buyers, 0s 6d. Bismarck, 35s ; buyers, 355. Otago, 17s ; sellers, ISs. Thames, G.M. Co.—Buyers, 112s 6d. City of London—Sellers, 275, D. B. Orcf\rd, Secretary.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[by telegraph.]

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Mr Beckham and Auckland Defences

Reconstruction of the Legislative

Council

Amendments in Licensing Laws

[Pee Aeolo-Acstraltan Telegram Company.]

WELLLNGTON.

Yesterday.

Mr Fox has given notice of motion ssking the intention of the Government regarding the petitions in favour of an amendment in the Licensing Laws. Mr Waterhou.e has g'.ven notice for the appointment of a committee to consider the best means of re-consti acting the Legislative Council.

Mr Luckie has given notice of motion for the production of correspondence from Mr Beckham on the subject of the defence of the North Island.

Mr Swan.on has given notice for the pro- i duction of correspondence between the Go vernment and the Bank of New Zealand * relative to the Government banking account. *

Mr Hart moved the address in reply in the Upper House.

Mr Waterhouse criticised it unfavourably, and said the system of administration was loose. He reflected on Sir George Bowen, and expressed pleasure at having a governor experienced in official life.

The address was agreed to. In reply to a question by Mr O'Connor, Mr Richardson stated that railway carriages were being locally made where possible. f The following bills were read a first time : —Extension of Miner's Franchise, Telegraph Cables Subsidy Agreement Ratification, Civil Service Act Amendment Act, Permanent Officers' Salary, Animals Importation Prohi bition, Provincial Councils Powers.

Mr Pitzherbert said that immediate action should be taken to prevent large tracts of land being bought up. Some of the lands were now being sold at fouipence an acre. The Native Minister promised to introduce • bill to meet the matter.

A BALLAD.

I know not, Harry, why it is Wnon walking by your side, , But there's a yearning in my heart For, something unsupplied. One thought keeps i arming th-ough my brain, And haunts me o'er and o'er ; 'Tis Hawy, "love;" oh, Haii7, love, Why don't you love me more ? When oft at eve you hold my hand, And whisper loving words ; I feel a music in my soul Like melodies of birds. Then that sad thought wiU come a^ain i To haunt me o'er and o'er ; 'Tin Han.', "love;" oh, Hai.-y, love, Why don't you love me more ? And yet I th'nk w 'thin your breast Some love responds to mine ; Because you've said so many times '' Dear Susy, thou art mine." ; Still, still, that shadow/ thought will come To haunt me o'er and o'er; 'Tis Harry, " lovef oh, Harry, love, Why don't you love me more ? Pitt-street.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., E.M.) A

I>RUNKENSE.S9. Two drunkard* were fined 10s and coats. Amii'e was charged with her third offence of drunkenness. His WtfrtWp': Now you see yon have made yourself eligible to three months' imprison ment with hard labour through your drunks propensities. You have Jt&fc qualified your self for that punishment. .N ow io think over your position, and try to amend ytm ways, for be snre that when once a woman bttotaes. adnmkard.Jthe crime in variably leads togeme thnig worse. I don't know how far yohare. steeped in dime, but I am perfectly sure that a woman can not- b& a drunkard without she is immoral. I shall .sentence you to seven days' imprisonment, and I htyo* yon. wiUpon der over what I have said. A LLK< UTO MANSI.ACGHTEK. Peter Boylan was charged with the maa slstfghter of his wife. Inspector Broham applied for a remand until Tuesday. His Worship remarked that this was a melancholy case. It was only two days ago that the accused called upon him and produ ced a certificate to the effect that fie had , singned the pledge, and promising to abstain from liquor for 12 months. Inspector Broham replied that the injuries were inflicted before that period. Mr Joy appeared for the accused, awl applied for bail. His Worship declined to grant the applica tion at this stage of the proceedings, alleging that it might be possible for the jury at the inquest to find a verdict of murder against the accused. Mr Joy intimated that he would not press the application until Monday. ALLEGED ASSAULT. _ Captain Scott was charged with an assault upon W. Taylor, an able seaman, upon the high seas on the 6th May. Mr Beveridge appeared for the complainant, and Mr Weston for the defendant. Thi3 case was adjourned from Thursday last for the production of documentary evi dence. The complainant complained that the cap tain struck him on the face at midnight on the day in question. All hands were ordered on deck to put the ship about, and complain ant admitted he was some time putting on his clothes, at which the captain found fault. One of the men was put in irons during the voyage, and the crew refused to work until he was released. Witness was one of the men who refused. Admitted that he was in the habit of making free use of his tongue to all hands. Did not want his discharge, and was prepared to go home in the ship, but meant to get the captain bound over te> 'keep the peace, as he did not think his life safe without. (Witness in giving hi 3 evidence on a previous occasion stat d that he was not - afraid of the captain.) , His Worship, referring to'the admission of the complaint that he had insisted on the release of the man from irons, said that it was simply an act of mutiny. No man-had a right to dictate to the captain of a vessel, and if the captain had had the means he would have been fully justified in tying up every man jack of them, and flogging them with the cat-o'-nine tails.

Mr Beveridge remarked that he thought the captain deserved flogging. .'. _ His Worship dissented, and said that had the affair happened on board of a man-of-war, they would have been tried by Court Martial, and would undoubtedly have been flogged for their mutinous conduct.^ He "believed this solely from what the wiijnesß had admitted with his own mouth. "The man had let the cat out of the bag. Another seaman was called to corroborate the complainant. He too refusing to do duty until Miller was liberated from irons. In fact all hands refused.

Mr Weston urged that these cases were brought for the purpose of coercing the master into granting the men's discharges, but the captain was determined not to be coerced by them. He was only too glad that this case had been brought forward, as it would give an insight into what the captain had had to put with. He was quite sure that the Court was convinced that the captain was not such a gross, wicked, cowardly man he had been painted by his learned friend. His Worship in giving judgment saidthe men on the Hylton Castle appeared to have been a mutinous lot. There was, however, no doubt that an assault had taken place, and he had no alternative but to inflict a fine ef 20s. and costs, bnt at the same time the Court had no doubt that the seaman is a very bad man, and that a good seaman wouldl be woi th half a dozen of such fellows.

This concluded the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Crushing Returns

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN

This day. Golden Grown. —A.crushing of 720tbns stone yielded 122 ounces of gold. Moanatairi.—3oo tons of stone have yielded 67ozs 13dwt. gold. Kuranui.—The crushing of 300 tons stone stone gave 3240z gold. The Bright Smde Company have declared a dividend of 7s 6d.

Robert McConnell, charged with stealing an Inverness cape from James Forgie on May 24th, was discharged. The opening of the Waiotahi school was celebrated by a soiree last night. About 300 persons were present, including 150 children Addresses were delivered by Mr W. Rowe, the Rev. J. Hill, Mr Carpenter, and others. The proceedings were of an enthusiastic character.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Compast.l

NAPIER. "., li This day. Messrs Brogden and Sons have sued' 80BW immigrants for payment of promissory notes for passage money. The notes uot being stamped with New Zealand stamps, 'the Court ordered that stamps be affixed,. $& which judgment was given in favor of«. th plaintiffs. The magistrate said if Messrs Brogden and Sons had not held the ljtptes themselves they would have made them selves liable to a penalty of £50, but as'they had not been negotiated, no penalty could be incurred. , JS LYTTELTON. 7_i This day- The Natal Queen sailed yesterday fo' Auckland, with BC3O bushels oats, 4000 ditto wheat, 100 cases provisions, 5 tons cheese, 40 kegs butter. Arrived—Taranaki, from Wellington, after a passage of 39 hours, during which she en countered a terrific gale. The ship Jubilee, from Wellington, is at the heads, i « Ws A heavy gale is blowing here., '■■ I

DUNEDIN.

This day.

The Superintendent stated, in reply to a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce,

T&A IVEHIIfS If AB, SATOIPAY, JULY 13, I»JK



WATERPROOF COATS AT COST. OLEASING0 LEASING- the remaining Stock of above at Cost Price Indiarubber Coat' and Capes Heavy Mole, Indiarubber-facd Real Macintoshes Leggings. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. GREAT SEDUCTIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AT TUT* AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 194, queen steeet, Next Doop. to Savings' Bank. CarUs-de-viitite reduced from 16s per dozen to 13« 6d. Maori Celebrities (largest stock in New Zealand to select from), reduced from 123 per dozen i to r?s. Views from aU parts of New Zealand reduced from 123 per dozen to 6s. Enlargements from Cartes-de-visite to Life-size, plain or beautifully finished in Oil or Water Colors, also reduced in price. Large Stock of Photographic Goods and Apparatus, QJlagic Lantern Slides, Stereoscopic Slides, &C, greatly reduced. J.T jM o G A R R I G L E, Manager.



/CAUTION. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoi3senr3 pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its hi^h reputation, some unprincipled persons have been induced to CoUect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off aa ''OLson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caui ed hia TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, ISGC," and proceedings wJI be taken against such persons a3 may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known label.



T COSGEAYE & CO' Are now holr"ng an EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP BALE ov DRAPERY AND CLOTHING At their Preir'ses, CANADA BUILDING-S, QUEEN STREET. # [Established 1864.] r\ STEPHENSON & CO.'b CELEBRATED COFFEES, " EXHIBITION" BRAND " *' EAGLE BRAND " " C X O W N BRAND," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers ancl S/lOaX&kzzpb&B throughout the Province of Auck land. D. STEPHENSON & CO., WYNDHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHED APARTMENTS. A LADY living in a pleasant and convenient locality would be glad to accom modate two or three Gentlemen with Board and Residence. A nice Drawing-room and Bed-room, with use of Piano, and every possible attention given to ensure the comfort of the boarders.—Apply for card of address to Star oflice.



NOTICE. THE undersigned having entered into Partnership as General Drapers, Clothiers, &c. the Business lately conducted by MR RUSH BROOK will in future be carried on under the style and Arm of " RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN." W. RUSHBROOK. AVILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN. KITSHBROOK & BTtIDGMAN RESPECTFULLY invite attention to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of NEW ANi> SEASONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Fancy Dres3 Materials, French Merinos, Winceys, ALL WOOL PLAIDS. Crimean Shirting! WHITE AND SCARLET" FLANNELS, Calicos, BLANKETS, HOSIF.RY. A LARGE LOT OF CHILDREN'S WINTER JACKETS to be sold CHEAP. Ladies', Maids, and Children's Waterproof Mantles, Black Straw Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING IN GREAT "VARIETY, Crimean Shirts, Men's, Boys', and Youths' O VERCOATS. Lambswool, Merino, Military Worsted, and Cotton Half-hose. Extra Heavy Mole Trousers, &c, &c. NB.—COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY EX ECUTED AND CAREFULLY PACKED. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opfosite Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND,



Coffee.-—Brown, Barrett and Cos. Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barret and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands' sold at almost every grocery establishment in town and province. — [Advt.]