SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 6.2 SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, 6.51 ittoh WATER: This evening, 5.1 j to-morrow morning, 5.20

ARRIVALS.

Feronia, barque, from Lyttelton Eclipse, steam launch, from the Thames Amateur, barque, from Adelaide Colonist, schooner, Lewis, from East Coast Vincent, cutter, Austin, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Luna, p.s., Fairchild, for Wellington R^JETIP Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, for Wangarei Garaldine, schooner, for Tongatabu

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : Taranaki, s.s., monaay next, For Wangarei: Clyde, schooner, th,is afternoon For Newcaetle : Briton, barque, early For Kaipara: Surprise, brig, Saturday For New Bedford, Mass.: Lochnagar, barque (from the Bay of Islands), early For Sydney and Melbourne: Victoria, s.s., 13th May ; 'Hero, s.s., early Por Northern ports: Rowena, s.s., Monday next

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Edinburgh Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 24th January. Countess of Kintore, ship, from London. Sailed Woodlark, ship, from London. Sailed 2i_nd February Hylton Castle, barque, from London. Sailed City of Auckland, from London. Loading Zanga, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed 23rd January Thames, barque, from New York, via Sydney. Sailed Akbar, ship, from Boston, via Melbourne Satellite, cutter, from Levuka Upolu, schooner, from Samoa Emulous, schooner, from Dunedin. Sailed 28th April Success, schooner, from Levuka Emelie, schooner, from Tahiti Ivanhoe, schooner, from New Caledonia Margaret Campbell, schooner, from Dunedin Nile, brig, from Lyttelton. Sailed 29th April. Rangatira, s.s., from Wellington Edith, schooner, from South Sea Islands Fiery Cross, schooner, from South Sea Islands Esther, brig, from Newcastle. Sailed 30th March Prima Donna, schooner, from Levuka Southern Cross, Mission schooner, from Norfolk Islands Prince Alfred, barque, from Sydney Scotsman, brig, from Sydney

THE SHIP EDINBURGH CASTLE SPOKEN AT SEA.

The ship Edinburgh Castle, now clue from London, may be expected to give her num ber at any moment. The ship British King, which arrived in Sydney on the 30th ult., reports :—" We spoke on February 23rd latitude 2' north and 22" west, ship Edin burgh Castle, from London for Auckland, March 13, in latitude 3755., longitude 9-W. The Wild Deer, from Greenock for Otago ; saw her again off Tasmania on April 17." The Wild Deer arrived at Otago on Tuesday last. It will be seen that the Edinburgh Castle made a good run to the Equator, after taking her final departure from Portland, and supposing she has met with the same weather as the Wild Deer she must be close to our port. She is almost certain to make her appearance during the next few days.

The schooner Colonist arrived this after noon from Poverty Bay. She brings a cargo of horses, sheep, pigs, and grass seed, for Messrs Lewis Bros. Captain Lewis reports the cutter Dido off the East Cape on Tuesday, bound South. The brig Rita entered inwards at Onehunga to-day from Lyttelton with 2,250 sacks of wheat, and 13 sacks of grass seed. The brigantine Mary Webster cleared out wards at Onehunga to-day for Kaipara in ballast. The barque Amateur arrived this afternoon from Adelaide, after a tedious passage, having left on the twenty-seventh March.J She is consigned to Mr G. W. Binney, and brings the following cargo: — 2180 sacks wheat, 40 tons bark, 71 packages fruit, 2 cases sundries. Tenders are invited by the manager of the Auckland Steam Packet Company for the providoring he company's steamers Star of the South and Comerang. The barque Feronia arrived this afternoon from Lyttelton. She left the latter port on the 26th of April, and brings the following cargo : —1743 sacks wheat, 1406 sacks oats, 396 sacks bran, 336 sacks potatoes. The splendid steamship Victoria, Captain Moore, is appointed to sail for Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday next. She will tranship to Brisbane and all other Queens land ports, Adelaide and King George's Sound. Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. announce that a sight entry to clear the ship Parsee will be passed at the Customs at eleven o'clock on Monday next. All goods impeding ship's discharge will be stored at the con signee's risk and expense. Consignees by the barque East Lothian are requested to pass entries without delay, pay freight, and take delivery of their goods. Messrs Robert Walker and Co. are the agents of the vessel. Newcastle Freight.—The following are latest Newcastle freights : —Dunedin, 23s ; Auckland, 22s ; Wellington, 22s ; Lyttelton, 22s 6d ; Nelson, 22s ; Adelaide, 15s.

The cutter Vincent has cleared outwards for Tauranga.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs H. S. Meyers and Co.I held a sale of choice fruit, jams, onions, etc., ex Bella Mary. There was a large attendance and good prices realized. The following are the quotations :— 250 cases apples, 3d to 4^d ; 50 cases choice pears, 2|d to 4d ; 10 bales (1872) Tasmanian hops, ls per lb ; 50 bags onions, £9 per ton ; 150 cases Knight's lib jams, 8s per case; 50 cases Knight's jar jams, 7s per case.

MINING. ' The following are the current call and dividends payable in the companies named below :— & a. d.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 10.30 a. m. and 5.30 p. m. For Tauranga, per Vincent, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, and Waipu per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taranaki on Monday, 12th inst., at 7 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, vid Mongonui, per Eowena. on Monday. 12th inst .t3p.ro. For the Australian Colonies, per Victoria on Tues- ? aZ\ Bts ,*?!*•' ftt n am- For money orders ■ktl^™ , letters. and newspapers, at 10 a m is__^ Mails foL4i us I tralia and United Kingdom, via Melbourne, will close at Hokitika, to-morrow at v 6 p.m and at Greymouth, at 7 p.m. morrow ' at i (Signed) s. B.Bisb, Chief Portmaater.

DEATH

Fooks.—On the Oth inst.. at Otahuhu, Walter Pem berton Fooks, M.R.C.V.S., and V.S. of Otahuhu, Howick, and Drury Troops. R.C.V., second son of WiP'am Cracroft Fooks, Esq., Q.C., of Bowman's Lod^e, Dartford, Kent; aged, 31.

The funeral wi". take place at Otahuhu on Sunday next, at 3.30 o'clock p.m. Friends wJU kindly accept this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 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.

The storms that have so long raged among the forests of Whangapoa have developed many phases of social and legal questions, the benefits of which must be felt by the general public. We are not about to frighten our readers by plunging into the discussion of a subject which has been so long under the public eye, but without pre judice to the cause of either disputant we feel warranted in commenting on the circumstance on which was based the latest decision in this long con tinued and many-sided law suit. It appears that the law is that the owner of the land on either side of a creek is the owner of the portion of creek contained, and can debar the passage. We do not question the propriety of the decision, nor do we question the perfect propriety fof a man's protecting all the rights which are conferred by law. But entirely apart from the position of either party in this question this power to debar the passage in time of.' flood of creeks not ordinarilynavigable j is one that might in certain circum- ! stances be used in a manner that would greatly retard the development of the resources of the country. In the particular case in question the j difficulty is of course created by the unfriendly relations long existing between the disputants. But we can readily understand how the difficulty might bave a far wider range, and the

state of the law being now known how speculators might lay their plans for acquiring a few acres of land on eitherside of numbers of creeks which afforded the only means of exit for rafts from vast forests on their upper streams; and how, in this way, by the cautious investment of a few pounds, our kauri forests and tracts of other valuable timbers might be ab solutely sealed by the hand of monopoly. This we need hardly say is to the public a question of wider interest than ever the thrilling incidents of the struggle over Whangapoa. It is easy to understand the propriety of such a law in England, where no such evils could arise as those which will present themselves to the mind of any colonist in the least degree conversant with the circumstances of our timber supply. But if it becomes known, as it must now be known, that the possession of a por tion of land, however small, on the banks of a creek virtually secures the posses sion of all the timber land above, or at least makes it valueless to another, we are warranted in expecting si sys tem applied to our forests that will sooner or later demand legislation. It is clear that in such circumstances prevention is better than cure, and before vested interests are extensively created it will be wise to bring the law into harmony with the peculiari ties and the exigencies of life in the colonies. It is true that many years might have elapsed without such a difficulty having arisen had it not grown up out of circumstances of a hostile kind, wholly independent of the question itself. In war a Voutrance we can scarcely feel surprised at any turn which hostilities may take ; and it is not in relation to this particular case we speak. But, viewed as a matter affecting the public interest, we do not hesitate to say that the state of the law in relation to non navigable creeks subject to floods, and draining forest lands, is one wholly unsuited to tho condition of the colony, and requires revision at the hands of the Colonial Legislature.

Tlie Hon. J. Vogel and the Hon. Dr. Pollen left for Wellington in the Govern ment steamer Luna this morning.

The .Young Men's Christian Association will open its winter proceedings this evening in tho City Hall, and the intellectual feast provided is one which appeals to the minds of the people of this city. It comprises mental viands of the choicest description. The Superintendent, with his keen northern humour, will speak from the chair, and ad dresses will be given by fitting persons on such subjects as Religious Thought, Christi anity, Advantages, the Genius of the Cross, and Women's Rights and Wrongs. These interesting subjects will no doubt be handled in a manner which will be at once pleasing and instructive. The intervals between these several addresses will be occuped by the sweet and gentle voices of young men and ladies, who will warble forth with all the charms of melody such ballads as "Soft and Low," "The Robin," "Down in a flowery vale, and the pretty part song, "Sweet Echo." The noble song of the " Bell-ringer "will also be perfectly rendered by a gentleman amateur ; also the part song "Aye Sanctissime," by several vocalists. To inspire confidence in the minds of the scep tical we need but state the fact that the whole of the musical arrangements of the inaugural concert will be under the manage ment of Mr Joseph Browne.

As will be seen from another column the p.s. ferry steamer Takapuna is laid on the service to-night. The hours are such as will afford a double convenience. They will enable the residents on the North Shore to attend the inaugural proceedings of the Young Men's Christian Association, at the City Hall, and they will afford the devoted admirers of the Carandini family, resident in Auckland, the opportunity of following the fair songstresses to the Devonport Hall at the North Shore. To the Editor : Sir, —Having left Mount Eden Gaol this morning, after receiving a very severe punishment—to wit, six months' hard labour for being tipsy, —at the time I was in a good situation, and obtaining £2 per week. Now, Mr Editor, I should be glad of your advice. What am Itodo ? No one will employ me, knowing I have been imprisoned, and tell me that I have lost caste. Will you be kind enough to instruct me what I had better do in this case.—l am, &c, An Unfortunate. A number of gentlemen, including several members of the City Council, will make an excursion on horseback to the Nihotapu river, Waitakerei, to-morrow. They will be accompanied by the engineer of the Dunedin waterworks, who is at present in Auckland. The party will start from the Greyhound Hotel at eight o'clock to-morrow morning, and we are requested to state that any gentleman desirous of joining them may do so by providing himself with a horse and a sandwich, and being at the rendezvous at the time appointed. The principal business of the Education Board yesterday consisted in attending to applications from outlying settlements, and deputations from Otahuhu and Devonport schools, and the following resolutions were carried :—'' That a deputation be appointed to confer with the Improvement Commis sioners, and with authority to make an arrangement for relinquishing the portion of the Grammar School site required for the con tinuation of Domain-street, and for leasing from the Commissioners the buiding, with adjacent allotments, now occupied by the Grammar School. Deputation to be Mr Clarke, Mr Beveridge and Col. Haultain."— " That the Provincial Scholarships for the present year be reported upon by the College Apparatus Committee to the Board at the special meeting on Thursday next. In the case which came before the Police 1 Court yesterday before Mr Beckham, the R.M., in connection with the Education Rate, in which Mr Christopher Green way aprjeared as defendant, we must say that his counsel, Mr W. L. Rees, stated the case for the defence in an eloquent and masterly manner. It was in truth a triumph of | oratory, and we never heard Mr Rees to greater advantage. The Rifle Brigade Company and Cadets met in goodly numbers last evening in the Princes-street Drill-shed, under the com mand of Major Gordon. The men went through their battalion movements success fully, and their bayonet exercises with much credit. Our citizens soldiers should attend regularly to their drill, for they may be wanted ere long to exhibit their arms and | activities beyond the realms of fancy.

A stranger on landing in our city and lei surely pacing our public thoroughfares must be struck with the warlike names of our streets, and should he witness the perform ances of our volunteers he must conclude that we are a formidable people. Custom-house street will remind him that we look after our dues and have an eye upon number one, while Queen street in the centre, and Albert and Princes-streets to the right and left, inspire the belief that we are loyally disposed towards the Sovereign. Vulcan-lane would indicate that we can forge the implements as well as use the sinews of war. Vulcan, according to the teachings of mythology, was the son of Jupiter and Juno, and the bro ther of Mars (the god of war), who was lamed by being kicked from Mount Olympus by Jupiter, and who subsequently became the god of fire, probably a black smith ; for it is said he forged the thunder bolts of his father in the forges of /Etria. At one end of Vulcan-lane may still be seen a huge smith, the modern Vulcan at his forge by the consuming fire. Bacchus is also well represented in this classical land j then we have Wellington and Wellesley streets, in honour of the iron Duke, the antagonist of the first Napoleon ; and Nelson street, in memory of the diminutive admiral who fought at Trafalgar. Generals Elliott and Wyndham are also remembered by the wayside as well as General Wolfe, the hero of Quebec. Admiral Drake, the Devonshire worthy, Avho earned his laurels in Queen Elizabeth's time, and whose deeds and character are chronicled in Kingsley's "Westward Ho," give a name to a good broad street. Admiral Sir Charles Napier might also refresh himself on the green sward of Napier - street after being scorched in the burning light of an Indian sun. Earls St. Vincent and Ponsonby, Lords Howe and ColHngwood, General Picton of Waterloo, and Edwardes of Kars, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, and Sir Robert Sale, of the Passein river expedition, might also feel a childish pleasure in reading their historical names at the corners of some of Auckland's muddiest streets, and voting for William Swanson ; and Sir Henry Hardinge, and Sir Henry Havelock, the christian soldier, might be induced to smile could they witness the simple mis - named streets associated with their known name?. The new chum might pause in Paget - street, and think of the one-armed warrior, and if ho be an Englishman, he might find ample food for reflection along the streets of this city, and summarise the immense advan tages which the heroes of battle-fields have conferred upon civilization, and feel how poor are the victories of peace in comparison with the righteous wars of China and India ; hew insignificant beside the names of Wel lington and Napoleon are the names of Howard, the philanthropist, and Stephenson tlie engineer, and Hill the author of the penny postal system. " Ah, the stranger would naturally exclaim, the early settlers who christened these streets were sensible people, with a keen knowledge of tho value of gunpowder, and the civilising play of oon noii balls, which cleared the wild hills of barbarism for the planting of the pretty churches of Christianity, and the rose trel lised cottages of industry. By-and-bye, when the final cannon-sweep shall have been made, and the Waikato murderers ex tinguished, the names of warriors may pass from the corners of our streets, and the names of the heroes of peace fill their spaces, for, "Peace hath her victories as well as war." "But listen, now," says our friend from Skilligilligan, "we are for pace, and the genius of ould Ireland being represented in Moore, Sheridan and Gratton streets, makes it sartin that New Zealand will shnrly become the Erin of the South."

The logic class under the superintendence of Dr Kidd commenced last evening in the Provincial Council building with every promise of success. This is a mo3t useful branch of study, and -we are glad to know that twenty-two names were entered on the list of members. The class will meet for ex ercise on Thursday evenings.

Notice of dissolution of partnership between Messrs A. Mackie and W. E. Basten is given. Mr Alexander Mackie intends to continue the business of coach maker at the factory in Durham-street, where he has also added a smithy for shoeing horses and general smith ing in all its branches.

A Revision Court for the purpose of re vising the list of voters for the Electoral District of Parnell will be held on the 23rd jnst. in the Registrar's oflice, Supreme Court.

The time for receiving tenders for the purchase of a quarter of million pounds' worth of Government debentures is extended until noon of Wednesday next.

The Carandinis had a full audience last night in the City Hall, and performed with equal success to the delight of the crowded listeners. The musical portions of the con cert were selections judiciously made from the works of the best masters. Madame Winter proved a great acquisition to the company by playing a pianoforte solo. The company will visit the North Shore this evening, and appear at the Devonport Hall.

We notice that several of our old settlers, namely, David Nathan, Esq., and Mr W. Hunt, the discoverer of the first remunera tive gold claim on the Thames, have returned to Auckland by the Victoria, and are likely to pitch permanent tents amongst us.

We have received the following from a cor respondent signed "Verbum Sap," with reference to the action of the Domain Board in relation to the water supply from the domain: —" To the Editor of the Star. Sir, —You will observe it is contemplated by the Domain Board to grant a lease to the Pro vincial Government of the domain water. Seeing that this is purely a city supply, and that it is plainly stated by thoce who know that nearly the whole of the outlay by the Provincial Government on the domain has been taken from money votes for city pur poses, I think it is hardly just to the city to grant a right in this property to enable the Provincial Government to make a revenue from such a source, and impart an addi tional value to their claims. The Govern ment may disclaim any such intentions, but their time is short, and they cannot bind their successors. Let them pay, as thej' ought, a proportion of their revenue to the Domain Board, for the purpose of improving the domain so long as they retain the man agement of a supply which ought to be in the hands of the Corporation, and the sur plus revenue of which should be devoted purely and solely to increasing the facilities for supply, and reducing the charges for water, and not merely to be expended in claims and departmental expenses. It should be also borne in mind that a sum of £45,000 was originally intended to be set aside out of the half-million loan for a water supply, but was mostly diverted to provincial purposes by the Superintendent and Council of the I time.

A number of the mounted constabulary, lately arrived from Wellington, proceeded this morning to the Waikato.

Separate tenders are advertised for by His Honor the Superintendent for the erection of bridges over Mangawai river, Waiuku creek and Warehine creek. Tuesday, the 27th instant, is the last day for receiving tenders,

The usually quiet settlement of Otahuhu was disturbed a short time ago by an attempt at self-destruction by John Shea, who ap peared to be labouring under certain mental delusions. The case was heard on Wednesday, before Mr Barstow, R.M., in the Onehunga Court of Justice. Hugh Knox, the principal witness, deposed that Shea had slept in an out-building at Camp Farm, Otahuhu, within the hearing of witness. He heard the ac cused making a noise in the night as though he was weeping. He went to him, and found him in the '' horrors," with his throat cut and his hands covered with blood. Witness also discovered a pen knife lying beside the bed. Shea had been drinking excessively for a fortnight previous to the rash act. The prisoner here made a long rambling statement about money and strange people who had resolved to have his life, anda variety of other matters, which clearly shewedthatthe man's mind was in an unsettled state. Dr Elinslie deposed to the nature of the wound, and ex pressed an opinion that it was self inflicted. Shea was evidently suffering from the effect of strong drink. Constable Gamble, who conducted the case, gave evidence as to Shea's wild expressions, when the Court committed him to prison to await his trial at the next Criminal Sittings at the Supreme, Court.

Mrs Steele (late Miss Adelaide Bowring), the well-known actress, has arrived in Sydney from Melbourne, being under an engagement to Mr John Bennett, of the Victoria theatre, Mrs Steele played with considerable success in New Zealand, and has recently finished an engagement at the Theatre Royal, Mel bourne. ______...._

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) The following cases were heard this morn ing, and disposed off as follows : — F. W. CULLIMOKE V. THOMAS MARGETTS. Claim, £4 12s Od. The plaintiff in this case is a musician, and the defendant a comedian. The claim was for £4, one week's wages, and 12s Od, money lent. Judgment for plaintiff. JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS. Judgment for plaintiff's were found in the following cases :—E. H. Marshall v. W. Horcey, claim, £2 16s, professional services ; J. S. Macfarlane and others: v. Daniel Sellers — claim,|goods, £19 5s 2d; Thompson v. Humby, claim, £3 10s 7d, by instalments of 6s a week. E. 11. MARSHALL V. GEORGE CAMERON. Claim, £4 12s 6d. Mr Joy appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. B. Russell for the defendant. This was a claim for professional services. Mr Russell argued that as the defendant was a bankrupt, and the plaintiff knowing this fact had brought this case forward and put the defendant to the expense of employing counsel, he was not entitled to the consider ation of the Court, and that the defendant was entitled to costs.

His Worship considered that by granting costs be should place the plaintiff in a worse position than now. He could not under stand why the plaintiff should take so much trouble in bringing the case under the cir cumstances. Mr Joy said the plaintiff was willing to withdraw the case. The case was accordingly withdrawn. F. LOVEROCK V. J. D. FENTON. Claim, £4 7s fid. Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for the defendant. Mr. Hesketh on the part of defendant denied the claim. He had not received the goods. Mr Russell stated that his client was a draper, and not a wealthy man, and that he supplied seventy yards of grey calico to the Music Hall at the time of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh on the understanding that Mr Fenton would pay for it. Mr Loverock was now willing to accept £3 5s for the calico if Mr Fenton would pay the costs. His Worship wished to know if the counsel for plaintiff was a member of the dramatic company. If so he might be induced to forego his fee, and the case might be settled. After hearing evidence his Worship ordered a nonsuit. E. H. MARSHALL V. RALPH LEVOI. Claim, 15s. His Worship suggested that defendant should settle the case, but defendant refused to do this as he was satisfied in his own mind upon the matter, and he was not dis posed to suffer an injustice. Mr Joy appeared for plaintiff, and de fendant for himself.

Dr. Marshall proved that he waited upon the defendant in his illness and supplied him with a twenty-live ounce bottle of medicine. He supplied a large bottle to save defendant expense, and the charge tor the same was fair and reasonable.

CrobS-examined by Mr Levoi. He did not remember a conversation with him in Queen street. (Here the Court called Mr Levoi to order for using violent and abusive language, and threatened to commit him.)

Mr Levoi then addressed the Court at great length on doctors and their prices, and the unsafe condition of their memory. He had been charged too much. Judgment for the plaintiff, with costs L 2 0s Gd.

SHERA, BASTIN AND CO., V. RALPH LEVOI. Claim, L 3 12s 6d. Judgment for plaintiff, and costs L2los Gd His Worship hoped the defendant would profit by his experience in litigation. C MARKS AND CO., V. THOMAS BACH. Claim 16s.

This was a claim of 16s, for a pair of boots which defendant said he did not order. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

Before P. A. Philips, Esq. (Mayor), R.M DRUNKENNESS. A man named Smith was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. insulting language. Robert Gardner was charged on a warrant with disobeying a summons of the Court, charging him with using insulting and pro voking language towards Harriet Roberts. Mr Leary appeared for the accused, and stated that the case was settled. The complainant appeared, however, to have changed her mind, and wished the case to proceed. She said she had instructed Sergeant-Major Pardy to go on with the case. She afterwards said that she was not particu larly anxious to go on with the case, but she would not withdraw it. At the same time she only wanted to caution him. On being examined she complained that he opened her door without knocking, and called her names because she objected. She considered her life was in danger. She believed he came to look for a young lady friend of hers. In cross-examination she admitted that the defendant had given her five shillings to settle the matter, and she would be very sorry to punish him. Ihe Court, under the circumstances, dis missed the case with a caution. LARCENY. Samuel Lyle was charged with stealing a coat from Michael Hogan yesterday. The garment was valued at 30s. The prosecutor proved missing the coat from off the stack of wood on the Break water,

Mrs Burke proved purchasing the coat from the prisoner for 4s. His Worship considered that she had purchased the coat too cheaply, as the prosecutor had valued it at 30s. He advised her to conduct her business in a better man ner in future.

The police described the accused as a suspected thief. The prisoner told the usual tale, viz., that a strange man gave him the coat to sell. The Court sent him to gaol for two month's with hard labour, which the prisoner urged was very "hard." This, however, was what His Worship intended it to be. FIRE-ARMS George Little was charged with dis charging fire-arms in a public thoroughfare in Remuera. Inspector Broham wished to withdraw the charge, as he found that the act was committed on private land, and not in a public thoroughfare. The cace was withdrawn. WANDERING CATTLE. John Davis was charged with permitting three cows to wander in Vincent-street. The defendant pleaded that his wife was driving the cows. Constable Melville proved that the cows were wandering. The wife was in Court, and endeavoured to cross-examine the witness, and was with difficulty made to sit down. Fined ls and costs. John Jones pleaded guilty to allowing a horse to wander on Barrack hill. Fined ls. and costs. CITY RATES. Alexander Bruce was condemned in £3 and costs for city rates. On the case being called on no one appeared on either side. Some time afterwards the Town Clerk and Collector entered the Court, and the case was recalled.

His Worship complained of the delay j occasioned by the absence of the parties, but Mr Brodie explained that he was not aware the summons had been served. CHARGE OF DESERTION. H. M. Richards was charged by Alice, his wife, with deserting her, contrary to the provisions of the Destitute Persons' Relief Ordinance. Mr Leary appeared for the complainant, who did not have the appearance of being destitute. The defendant applied for an adjournment for the purpose of having the assistance of counsel. He had retained Mr Joy, who was engaged elsewhere to-day. The Court did not see why its time should be taken up because solicitors choose to be engaged elsewhere. An adjournment was however granted. LUNACY. A woman of weak intellect was ordered to be conveyed to the Lunatic Asylum upon the medical testimony of Drs. M. E. B. Nicholson and Lee. DOG REGISTRATION. Patrick O'Hare, John Chambers, and William Oit were all fined on shilling each and costs lor allowing their dogs to be at large without collars. They all vehemently protested that the dogs did not belong to them, but the plea was of no avail, as the dogs were found on their premises. William Jones failed to appear in answer to the summons, and was fined 5s and costs in his absence. Dennis Brett, Thomas Fegan, .Charles Massey, and James Walsh had all taken collars out since the service of their summonses, and the cases were withdrawn.

The charge against John Winne was ad journed. This concluded the business.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Kate Burford Committed for Trial

Death of Arthur Orton Affirmed

(Special to the " Star.")

SYDNEY,

May 1. Kate Burford, daughter of an actor who played in Auckland for some time, has been committed for trial for robbing a digger of £25 in a house of ill-fame. The keeper Williams, an oyster man, was committed for receiving it. There was only one transaction in the mining market yesterday. The Alexandra Times' correnpondent says that Power, the bushranger, now undergoing sentence, affirms that he is in a position to prove the death of Arthur Orton, Sir Roger Tichbourne's friend. He affirms that Orton, was shot down by the police whilst engaged in carrying off a mob of cattle. The remains of the late Honorable W. C. Wentworth arrived by the ship British King, on Sunday last. Great preparations are being made for the interment on May 6th, which will be at Vaucluse, the late residence of deceased. The Government have undertaken the funeral arrangements. The dead body of a newly-born female infant was found at Marrickville yesterday. The dead body of a man named Patrick Lyons was found, at Petersham, a few miles out of Sydney. From memorandums found on him it appears he had been engaged as shepherd in New Zealand. It is presumed he committed suicide whilst in a state of in sanity. There were no marks of violence found on him.

Crowds still attend the Exhibition, which, taken in a pecuniary view, is the greatest success ever achieved here.

On the 12th May next a total eclipse of the moon will take place, visible here The first contact of the earth's shadow with the surface of the lunar orb will be a few minutes past seven, and the last at ten past eleven in the day.

The Rev. Robert Lewers, Presbyterian minister, has been presented with a purse containing one hundred sovereigns on his retirement from the Sydney Presbytery. Seventy-five pounds reward is offered by the Government for information relative to the whereabouts of Patrick Donohue, of Orange; last heard of in Orange in 1871. He is described as about thirty years old, jix feet and half-inch high, about thirteen stone weight, sandy complexion, grey eye 3, light brown hair, sandy beard worn all round—an Irishman. It is presumed he has met with foul play.

Governor Robinson, of Queensland, and Governor Da Cane, of Hobart Town, are paying a visit to the Western districts.

There is no sign of the Hero, from Auck land.

A hawker named Henry Giles, who had his goods seized some days previously by the police because he h%d no license, hung him self in the Moonta mines. At the inquest a verdict oi felo-de-se was returned.

MELBOURNE.

May 1. The Duke of Genoa, with the Governor, attended the opera last night. He proceeds to-day to the Murray kangarooing. Arrived—Albion, from New Zealand. Great dissatisfaction is felt in consequence of the want of accord between Messrs Parkes and Francis relative to border duties. After all gratulations had passed upon the supposed settlement the bill em bodies conditions which were not contem plated by the Victorian Government

Martin, a chemist, of Prahran, has com mitted suicide.

Governor Bowen attends a parliamentary banquet to-morrow. The Government has called for tenders for sinking a coal shaft at Cape Paterson. H. M. Murphy, member of the Upper House, has been summoned, for cruelty to a dog. The Colonial Bank declared a dividend of eight per cent. The action, Slaleder v. Mayall, a photo grapher, for stating that a Mrs Smart had set fire to certain premises, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff; damages one farthing. Perre Borhum was sentenced to death for the Kangaroo Flat murder. Thompson, one of the principal witnesses in the Dynan case, left Kelso yesterday morning to attend the trial. He was not in attendance, and his bail was forfeited. His friends became alarmed, and a search was made. He was found in a paddock at Here ford, convulsed by spasms, through a dose of strychnine he had taken. He was brought in and medical attendance (Dr Machattie) procured. In his pocket was a statement declaring that he believed the eight prisoners in the Dynan case totally innocent. It went on to say that he had made a mistake in his evidence, and concluded thus : " I die for my mistake." He is now thought to be out of danger. The fact of his having to give evidence has lately preyed upon his mind. He purchased the poison in Bathurst. Mr Davis is engaged with Mr Butler in the Dynan case.

The armless boy is exhibiting to-day to a fair audience. He is an intelligent and sprightly child. In addition to one hg he has a foot growing from a short stump. MrsM'Aveeny, charge with the wilful mur der of her husband, at Kanimbla, was brought up to-day and pleaded guilty. The unhappy woman was accordingly sentenced to death. Thomas Nolan, charged with poisoning his wife, was foand not guilty. Murray, charged with the murder of Rarey, at Kangarooby, was found guilty, and sentenced to death by the Chief Justice, who held out no hope of mercy. The scene in Court was an awfully impressive one, but prisoner, who seemed unmoved, declared his innocence of the crime.

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The Point Russell Crushing

Meeting to Consider Sullivan's

Murder,

GRAHAMSTOWN

This day.

PorNT Etjssell.—The cleaning-up took place to-day. They crushed 73 tons, and the yield is 88 ozs.

Albion (Kelly's tribute) is now retorting, after the crushing of 50 tons. It will average about an ounce to the ton.

A preliminary meeting is to be held this evening to discuss Sullivan's murder, and the necessity for reform in the Native Department.

TAURANGA

This day.

The Southern Cross started this morning, but took ground, it being low water. She will sail for Auckland at six this evening. Passengers: Messrs Robertshaw, Shaughnessy, Early, Asher, Morseman, Mrs Gilmore, and two others.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

The Stranding of the Moa and Mary Ogilvie.

Meeting of the Coal Company,

Defeat of the Otago Executive

[Per Anglo-Austealian Telegram Company!

PORT CHALMERS

This day.

The Mary Ogilvie, stranded a few days since at Oamaru, has been abandoned.

There is no appearance of the Storm bird, which is now two days out from the Bluff.

The brig Moa is ashore at All Day bay, ten miles south of Oamaru. The position is a good one on Sandy Beach She was loading for Auckland, and had only forty-eight bags of wheat on board.

WELLINGTON.

This day. _ The journeymen tailors' strike is over.

The New Zealand Coal Company meets to-day to discuss the amalga mation with the Albion Coal Company to work the Ngakawau mine.

Commercial Intelligence.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. The Cattle Board, at their next meeting, will consider the whole sub ject of cattle importation, and invite the co-operation of the Australian colonies.

The Provincial Council last night postponed the vote of £50,000 for immigration in consequence of the receipt of an important telegram from the Agent-General.

The ova at the Gardens shows signs of vitality. It is expected that a fair per centage will be hatched.

Royse, Stead and Co. quote bread stuffs without alteration. Wheat is bought readily at 4s 4d to 4s 6d; flour is in moderate demand at £11 ; oats continue to meet with active in quiry. Sales have been effected' at 4s 6d f.0.b.; barley, none offering j demand quiet; butter, 10^d j cheese, 8d per lb. f.o.b.

DUNEDIN.

Mr Reid's motion of want of confi dence in tKk Provincial Council was carried on thb voices last night. The (3-overmnent tendered its resignation!

This day.

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