SPECIAL UNPUBLISHED AMERI CAN TELEGRAMS.

(Per Java Cable.)

THE OPPOSITION LINE TO WEBB.

GENERAL BURNSIDE'S RESOLUTIONS

REJECTED BY CONGRESS

NEW YORK

yf—^ February 0. despatch states that a series oi resolutions prepared by General Burnside, and founded on the basis laid down in cor respondence with Sir Charles Cowper, to provide a San Francisco mail service, have been submitted to Congress, and throw out. The resolutions proposed to establish a service between England and Australia with the Inman line of first-class steamers, and an annual subsidy of 100,000 dollars, >as re quired from Congress. General Burnside and Tom Scott were the chief movers and used their utmost influence to secure the passing of the resolutions which were opposed by the supporters of Mr Webb. The resolutions, after a warm debate, were defeated on division.

THE NEW GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND.

LONDON,

February 0

Sir James Fergusson will arrive in New Zealand to assume the Governorship in June next.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A SUGGESTION TO THE CHARITABLE,

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—Will you kindly permit me to lay before you an idea that frequently has occurred to me when a subscription was being raised to assist some family in distress,—viz.: That if a society was formed for the relief of such persons it would be a greater benefit than subscription lists. If all who were able and wiViing were to unite in supporting such a society many an honest person, I think, mj.ght be put in the way of well doing. I Vill give you an instance of what I mean. There is a family I am acquainted with who have come through much private suffering and struggles ; their bodily strength is well nigh wore out—do what they will they find themselves falling into debt. One way seems open for them, and that is to start a small shop. They know a seemingly good position, where some acquaintances have promised custom if they could begin ; but where are the means to come from ? They know no one they could borrow from, and would be afraid to do so if they could, in case they did not succeed ; —of course no one thinks of a sub scription for them, as outwardly everything seems well enough, besides they would shrink from the thought of it themselves. Now if there was a society that they could borrow from it Avould just meet their case, as, being formed for the relief of such people, it would not press heavily in cases of non-success.— Yours, &c., H.R,

MANGERE BRIDGE.

'{To the Editor of the Evening Star.)

SlB, —It is said of the people of Auckland, the first article in their code of laws is every man for himself. A pointed illustration that it is so, as far as Otahuhu is concerned, is certain from the advertisement in to-day's paper convening a meeting of those persons only that are opposed to Mangere Bridge. Surely a greater amount of selfishness could not be surpassed by any community. That a few people in Otahuhu, for the merest pit tance of advantage to themselves, should try to prevent the larger number of inhabitants of Mangere obtaining such a great benefit. It is nothing to the few at Otahuhu that the Mangere people should have 8 or 10 miles more to travel to find a market for their produce ; nothing to them that they should have to cart their hay, corn, potatoes, &c. 16 or 18 miles instead of 7 or 8 miles ; nothing to them that the land at Mangere should be increased in value, some £4 or £5 per acre, amounting to some £20,000 or £30,000, a greater amount than the cost of of the bridge,—so long as they can obtain the slightest advantage they seem to forget the money the Government is now spending on the bridge and roads leading to Otahuhu. As to the opening of the bridge for vessels to get up to Otahuhu, it is well known to those acquainted with the Manukau Harbour —the portion a little above the wharf at the termination of the scoria projections that narrow the channel at those parts—that all above is mud flats, and that no vessel can ever get to Otahuhu unless she be like the Yankee skipper's steamer on the Mississippi, able to sail on dry land as long as there was dew on the grass.—Yours, &c, Onehunga.

THE RUSSIAN BUSINESS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—l wish you would not let that Southern Cross go and frighten our wives and children in the morning after we go to work when they get hold of a newspaper and read in it about the Russians and go half mad ; they f' ' \ want very bad to sell their paper, %,j-^' any of us working men take in the confounded paper again we ought to be kicked, as it is all humbug from beginning to end.—l am, yours, &c, Working Man.— P.S.—lf my wife gets ill through it I will bring an action for doctor's expenses against the Southern Cross.

[We have no control over our contemporary movements. If he cannot take a pattern from onr veracious and exemplary example he must be left to his fate.—Ed. E.S.]

A WOULD-BE COLONIAL MAYOR.

Dunedin like Auckland is afflicted with an illiterate stump orator. The following extract from a Dunedin paper will bring to mind scenes that have been witnessed in this city :— Councillor John Barnes called a meeting of the citizens to be held in the Octagon at seven on Saturday evening, " to consider the action of the Mayor." At about half-past seven he was descried coming down from the direction of Princes-street cutting towards the Octagon, and soon the people who lined the footpaths began to gather round him. Mr Barnes, referring tojthe Governor s visit, aid :— A place was put up to hold ladies, and

another to hold the Council, the Town Clerk and Surveyor. Most of the Councillors got eight tickets; but Mr Barnes, who was work ing hard could only get six Well, I went with the children to the Octagon. I had forgotten to give my old woman her ticket to get in. (Laughter) Well you know that's my rough way of talking. But I saw Mr Bain, and I said, "Have you seen my old woman?" And he said, "Lean let her inside till you come" (meaning inside the railed platform). Well, gentlemen, Mr Bain also said to me, " You had better give your ticket up too." Now, Mr Bain had no right to talk like that; perhaps some of these days I will teach Mr Bain better. (Hear, hear and laughter.) Well, the place that was for the Council was half full of ladies. I said, " Who's done this ?" and Bain fsaid. " By the Mayors orders," I said, " Well he's no right to do it." I gave up my seat to a lady. Mi- Fish asked about it, and said that if Mr Barnes had a mind to give up his seat he must stand. But Mr Fish did not know then that all the Councillors had refused to go in after the manner he had treated us. After a bit it was found that the phepherd had left and that there was nothing but the lambs. It was said that tho shepherd had gone to meet Sir George Bowen on the water. A Voice : That's because he was a fish. (Laughter.) Mr Barnes : Now, that's what bothered me ; if the shepherd received Sir George Bowen on the water, how could he receive him on land ? (Hear, hear.) Well, presently, His Worship was seen coming a-puffing and a-blowing towards the arch as if he was a-hursting himself with loyalty, and then up come Sir George Bowen and his '' suit." A Voice : Did he wear it? (Laughter). Mr Barnes : Well, we lambs were drawn up in a row. We stood in rotation, and we had to shake hands with Sir George as one gentleman does to another, you know. A Voice : Well done, Barnes ; that's the best yet. (Hear, hear, and great laughter). Mr Barnes : Well, we did, any how ; and he seemed pleased. Then, when the c^ mony was all over, the Mayor w- ' , -~1. e* the carriage with Sir G- M , ~r°** to f m said "" No •" he - , r"'2 c ' Lut Macandrew ~ ' gave him the cold shoulder, tnere was tQ to j stake about that . and didn > t 1 '.ugh ! —(more laughter)—and— A Voice : Well, what next, Barnes ? Mr Barnes : Well, the Mayor takes the first carriage, and would have led us in the procession, but when he got alongside the Government Buildings, one of the horses commenced to kick up, and I said to our driver "Come, you mustn't stop, you know, it is said that the first shall be last and the last first. Don't you see his Worship has been going it so strong to-day that even the horses won't put up with it any longer 5 (Roars of laughter.) "Don't you see," I said, " that his Worship has been doing it so very high that the hand of Provi dence has stepped in and stopped him in the pride of his career ? (Great laughter.) But I dare say the other gentlemen present will tell you the same. Well then he got in with the Governor's "suit." (A Voice: Did it fit him? Laughter.) Mi- Barnes : And then afterwards away went the splinter bar of the carriage, and away went his Worship. It was rather queer, too, that the splinter bar gave way opposite Guthrie and Asher's, just as if it wanted to get itself repaired in the timber yard— (More laughter.) On he went, and when we arrived, up comes his Worship with the Surveyor, a-puffiing and a-blowing again in a state hot enough to melt any quantity of the toughest iron if there had been any in the neighborhood. I don't know whether his Worship was pleased ; I don't know who was pleased. I was vexed at the beginning, but I was pleased at the end because that day a check was properly put "upon the career of a man who had done what I consider he ought not to have done. How ever, I'm afraid I'm getting into deep water, and as I can't swim, perhaps I should be getting into trouble, so I won't say any more on that subject. A Voice : Yes, do Barnes ; go on. Mr Barnes : Well, I'll tell you this. I mean to come out for Mayor ; mind that. And if you put me in you won't see my name figuring to two guineas to a poor widow. I should be more likely to give ten guineas than two. (Applause and laughter.) A vote of thanks to Mr Barnes was pro posed, seconded and carried—'' for his manly independence in protesting against jobbery, and also endorsing his action in the City Council."

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq. Mayor, R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS,

George McDuffy, Hugh Thompson, and William Fisher, were brought up on a charge of being drunk last night, and were dealt with in the usual way. THREATENING WORDS. William Francis Crow was charged with using threatening language toward John Brock on the evening of the Kith inst. John Brock expressed a wish to settle the matter, as he did not desire to press the charge. Mr Joy, on the part of defendant, denied the charge, and called upon Mr Brock to give his statement of the case. John Brock then said Mr Crow was a neighbour, and kept pigs and fowls, and on Friday last the pigs took the pig-like liberty of getting into his garden, where they made pretty free with his cabbage, &c. Mr Crow paid him £1 for the damage done, but on Sunday last, while he was standing at his gate, defendant complained that he had paid too much to witness, and called him a mean fellow, and threatened to put his paws upon him and do for him. He then walked away, and from what defendant said he went in bodily fear of him. ~ - . To Mr Joy : Mr Crow did not strike him, but shook his fist at him in a most determined manner ; but he could not reach him, as he was behind his garden hedge. He paid a pound without seeing what damage the pigs had done. George Baker, who was very deaf, stated that he was at the fence on Sunday morning, discoursing on the best way of making peach wine, when, though very deaf, he heard Mr Crow says, " I'll do for you," and thats all he heard. The defendant stated that complainant had over estimated the damage, and done him out of 15s. as ss. would have covered the damage; he never threatened to take Brock's life. He could not have taken a mean advantage of a little man. , His Worship dismissed the case, ordering each person to pay an equal share ofthe costs. This was all the business.

LATER AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE GO-AHEAD

LATER AUSTRALIAN NEWS

A.S.N. COMPANY'S STEAMERS FOR NEW ZEALAND TRADE.

SERIOUS FIRE AT TOWNSVILLLE,

THREE MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED

GREAT FLOODS AT NORMANTON.

NEW PLYMOUTH

This day. The s.s. Go-Ahead has arrived from New castle, and sailed again for Wanganui. She brings later Sydney papars.

NEWCASTLE

There are 73 vessels now awaiting their turn for cargoes of coals, including the Nor ham Castle, Bulwark, and other vessels from Auckland. Two vessels have sailed for Auckland and three for Southern ports. The export of coal for one week endin^ February 7 was 55(55 tons from Lambton and 1,000 from Anvil Creek.

The lock-out is at an end bojbh masters and men having agreed to a compromise. Masters accept the 10.\ hours as a day's work, the men being quite agreeable.

Elizabeth Day has been committed to take her trial for murdering her infant child.

SYDNEY

February 13. The A.S.N. Co. intend to run steamers to the Southern ports of New Zealand, making New Plymouth the first port of call. The Victoria will be the first vessel on the line, and will leave in March. The Ladybird is to 7' „. n. 1 *«. ~ at, % an.l ti^ atersou on toe j 6thj for _v*.iand. The Parliamentary banquet given to the Intercolonial delegates was a great success. Several friendly speeches were made.

Scource has been fully committed for trial for the wilful murder of Mrs Lee in Sydney harbour. He received the verdict very jeer in s]y- ....

The termination of the collieries' striko has given general satisfaction.

The inquest on the body of Mrs Crook, who was found hanging to a door in her house, has been adjourned. The evidence given strongly criminates her husband as being guilty of the murder.

MELBOURNE.

February 13

Tenders called for £500,000 four per cent. Stock were opened this morning, at the Treasury. Only thirteen thousand were taken up. The majority of the tenders were for £97 15s. Some were as low as £85. The Government minimum was at par. The amount tendered for was £11S, 15(5 ; the amount accepted is £13,100 at par. One tenderer agreed to take 15,000 more at par. The Bank of Victoria has declared a divi dend of 10 per cent., with £13,700 carried forward.

The Australian Meat Preserving Company shows a credit balance of £1720.

Harrison's meat freezing process is exciting a good deal of attention. A boy met with a serious accident at the Model School Gymnasium. A splinter nearly a fo_t long ran into his body. He is now progressing favourably.

The sister of Mr A mess, late Mayor of Mcl bourne, has committed suicide.

The Master Masons resolved at last night's meeting to ask the Grand Lodges of England Ireland, and Scotland, to grant a dispensation for the establishment of a Victorian Grand

Lodge,

QUEENSLAND

The premises of Shaw and Higsou, ship chandlers, have been destroyed by tire at Rockhampton. They were insured in the Liverpool and London Oilice for £1345. At the enquiry into the cause of the wreck of the Polmaise, Captain Seaward said that on getting to sea he found his own chrono meter ninety miles out, and the ship's twenty miles. TOWNSVILLE. February 13. A large fire took place in Thoder-street. It originated in Clayton's chemist shop, through an explosion which set the premises and stock in (lames. The estimated losses are Clayton, £700 ; Parker, £100 ; Knapp, £120; Searton, £50; Havran (through de struction in removing property mostly), £200; real {property, £1000. Total loss, £2170.

Three men were seriously injured; an office boy and an assistant were badly hurt.

NORMANTON

February 13.

There have been heavy rains in the interior. The rivers are all flooded. The Norman is overflowing its banks, and the adjacent country is inundated. It has been raining for the last three weeks. The river is still rising.

Charles Murphy, late publican on the Norman, was drowned in the river.

HOBART TOWN.

February 13

At Launceston a number of navvies, en gaged on the main line railway, have struck work. They demand 7s. a day.

J-Bfc EVJ-KIKO B^AB, WEDNESDAY, EEBBtTAEY 1$ 1873.



There is a perpendicular ledge one hun dred and fifty feet high on the shore of a nond in Maine, from the brink of which it is difficult to throw stones into the pond on account of a powerful attraction drawing the stone to the base of the ledge. To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco and cigars, if they would only visit Mrs Sharpe's neat little American Tobacco and Ci"ar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any ether house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not 'purchase such for the public at any price. One trial is suffl oient to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call.—Advt.



Special Advertisements. CHEAP LINES OF DRESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7_d White Marcella, from __d per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, Gd per yard Superior Batistes, lOid per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, Cd per yard Plain Alpacas, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. HAT. —Two Ricks Prime Hay, close to town, for Sale.—Domain Yard 3, Abercrombie street. SHEEP. —Eirst-class Grazing on the Ellerslie Race-course. —C. Cook, Lessee, Aber crombie street. NOTICE. ALL Accounts due to the late firm of Drs. Stratford and Wright not settled by the 28th February, 1873, will be placed in a Solicitor's hands to enforce immediate payment. E. BARKER, Parnell, February 17. Collector. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Baric, and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &o, &o, at the lowest market prices, a a Yards, Custom-house street,



1 pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LOO X OUT TOR MR TOM MARGETT'S BENEFIT Tendered to him by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, ON FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 21. GREAT ATTRACTION. npENDEES are required for Cutting -A- the Ti-tree off the road between Little Muddy Creek and Big Muddy Creek, ten feet wide; also, Erecting a Bridge across Cartwright's Creek ; also ! Tenders for Lowering Titirangi Hill, Clearing Stumps, ! &c, <fee. Tenders to be sent to Mr Punti's, Titirangi | on or before the 25th February, before four o'clock! Specifications to be seen at Mr Pumi's. The lowest I or any tender need not be accepted. BILLIARDS. BILLIARDS. BILLIARDS. n HAPWOQD, having taken the jY* Auckland Hotel Billiard-rooms, solioita the I patronage of his friends and the public, and hopes tliey will interview him pretty frequently. I N 0 T I QBE. HPHE public are informed that I have JL obtained a License from the City Council Office tor tile Removal of Rubbish or Night Soil. The lowest price charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders may he left it the City Council Office ; or at Mr Sceats British Hotel. ABEL FLETCHER. XJALE - BttED Brahma Eggs for -*-*- Sale at :3s (id per dozen, at Mr Walter Graham's wueen street. For early spring Chickens they are recommended, * " a " MISSING FRIENDS. IF this should meet the eye of any person— name unknown—who is in want of an; kind of Ovens or Ranges, he will do well to call anil see the Stock of Hjuibkut H. Smith's Wrought Iroi. Range : also his new Portable Economist Ship Stove made of Wrought Iron : also a first-class Second-hand Colnbrook Dale Range.—Address, Auckland lroi Works, Durham-street, East. NOTICE. ARCH. CLARK & SONS hereby give notice that Mr. AnonnsAT.D Clark, Jux. was admitted a Partner in their firm on Ist January. 187:1. The business will be conducted as, heretofore undei the style of ARCH. CLARK & SONS. N 0 T I C E. OAMT7EL COOMBES intimates to *-J his customers and the general public that hi will, on and after the Ist March proximo, close hi? establishment at 0 p m. S. COOMBES. Wanted. TX^ANTED, a Second Cook for the ™ s.s. Wellington.—Apply at Messrs Combes and Daldy, at :i p.m. to-morrow. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, a first class Second-hand Colnbrook Dale Range : also, Wrought-iron Ranges, Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens : also, a new kind of Wrought-iron Ship Stove, guaranteed not to break or crack.— Adnress : Herbert H. Smith, Auckland Iron Works. Durham street East. WA NT E D, a respectable Girl, about 14 years old. - Apply to Mrs AY. J, Yandle, Taxidermist, IS, Grey street. WANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful. - Apply to Mr iVaters, Con fectioner, Queen street. WA.NTRD, a few Men to Contract " for Cutting 1,000 tons Firewood; also, to Clear 100 acres Bush Land.—Apply to E. Gibbons, Onehunga ; or, at the Mills, Huia. WANTED, Masters of Ships, Ac, to know that Herbert H. Smith has made a new kind of Ship's Stove of Wrought-iron, which for economy and durability cannot be surpassed, as they will not crabk with the water.—Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East. WANTED, two good Painters.— Apply to C. Laßoche. Kyber Pass. WANTED, two Boys, about 14 or 15.-Apply to MrGledhlll, Wellesley street. WANTED, a good General Smith. Apply to N. McMillan, Vulcan lane. WANTED, a good Hand for the Wholesale Drapery ; references required.— Post-oflico, Box 117. WANTED, a respectable Girl in a small family ; none other need apply.—Sirs J. Stevenson, Wellington-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about lft years of age.— Apply toJMrs deal, Karangahape road, Hear the Windmill. References required. WANTED TO BE KNOWN, that the London Dining Rooms will be OPENED on SATURDAY NEXT.—Fred. Marter <fc Son. Pro. rietors. Meals, Cd. WANTED, a Shepherd, to proceed to San Francisco in charge of Sheep. Profit able employment given on arrival there.—Apply to Henderson <_ Macfarlane. WILLIAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England ; arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED K_N OWN, that the un derslgned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at tho Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. , WANTED, an intelligent Lad, about 15 years of acre, to serve in a Tobacconist's Shop.—Apply to Mr Hyman, Queen street. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines of their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, immediately, a good . General Servant in a family residing within five miles of Auckland ; references required and good wages given.—Apply at the office of Mr H. H. Lusk, Shortland-street, Auckland. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom. house-street. Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandol Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all 1 ports, and deep water for loading.



Drapery. JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK OF SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance on Woollen and Cotton Goods) at LESS THAN THE t OLD PRICES. H. ATKINS. TIIIE BALANCE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. TN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. A JiFEW CASES OP HATS STILL ON SALE Al THE JOB PRICES. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN



Miscellaneous. T3OARD OF EDUCATION. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of Competency as Teachers will be held at the Educa tion Oriice, Auckland, towards the end of March, 1373. Further information may be obtained at the Educa tion Office, Wyndham street. TVTORTH SHORE.—To Let, a spien -i-1 did Family Residence of Ten Booms.—Oliver Mays. BEACH ROAD, North Shore.— Handsome Cottage To Let.-Oliver Mays. ■PRIVATE BOARD AND RESI JL DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen street, BOARD & RESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.-—Apply, for address, office of this paper. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Loan of One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1573. TENDERS are invited for a Loan of £100,000, to be raised upon the Securities named in and under the provisions of "The Auckland Harbour Docks Act, 1871," on bive per Cent. Debentures. The Securities are Freehold Harbour Endowments held under Crown Grants, Debentures, Interest, and Sinking Fund being a first charge upon, the Revenue of the Board. The Debentures will be issued as follows:—£2s,ooo on the 10th day of July 1573 1874, 1575. 1870. to be re-paid by Sinking Fund of One per Cent. Interest and principal payable either in London, Australia, or New Zealand. Tenders to be sent to this office not later than the Ist day of July, 1873, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed -" Tender for Auckland Harbour Board Debentures." Further information, together with copies of Acts and Lithograph Plan of Auckland Harbour, shewing Endowments, may be obtained on application to this office. DALDY, Chairman. Protected by Royal Letters Patent. Dated October ___~ T_6&i UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, A Chemical Preparation of Phosphorous, with the Vegetable Alkaloids :Qimiia, Cyprtpeden, Xanthoxylin, die., Discovered, introduced, and extensively prescribed by Cuaiu.es Leslie Bright, M.D., Resident Surgeon to St. Mary's Hospital London. This Phosphatic combination is pronounced by the most eminent members of the Medical Profession to be unequalled for its power in replenishing the vitality of the body, by its supplying all the essential con stituents of the blood and nerve substance and foi developing all the powers and functions of the system to the highest degree. It is agreeable to the palate and innocent in its action, while retaining all its extraordinary properties, and as a specific surpassing all the known therapeutic agents of the day for the speedy and permanent cure Nervous Prostration Trembling of the hands and Liver Complaints limbs Palpitation of the heart Impaired nutrition Dizziness Mental and physical de- Noises in the head and ears pression . . Loss of energy and appetite Consumption (in its mci Hypochondria pient or first stages only) Female complaints Eruptions of the skin General debility Impairedsight and memory Indigestion Nervous fancies Flatulence Impoverished fancies Incapacity for study or Impoverished blood business Nervous debility in all its Sick headache stages Lassitude Premature decline Shortness of the breath and all morbid conditions of the system, arising from whatever cause. The action of the Phosphodyne is twofold—on the one hand increasing the principle which constitutes nervous energy, and on the other, the most powerful blood and flesh generating agent known ; therefore, a marvellous medicine for re novating impaired and broken-down constitutions. It quickly improves the function of assimilation to such a degree that where for years an emaciated, anxious, cadaverous, and semi-vital condition has existed, the flesh will rapidly increase in quantity and firmness, and the whole system return to a state of robust health. . „ „ . The Phosphodyne acts electrically upon the organi sation ; for instance, it assists nature to generate that human electricity which renews and rebuilds the the osseous, muscular, nervous, membranous, and organic systems. It operates on the system without exciting care or thought upon the individual as to the process. It moves the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, stomach, and intestines, with a harmony, vigour, yet mildness, unparalleled in medicine. The Phosphodydne gives back to the human struc ture, in suitable" form, the phosphoric or animating element of life which lias been wasted, and exerts an important influence directly on the spinal marrow and nervous system, of a nutritive, tonic, and invigorating character; maintaining that buoyant energy of the brain and muscular system which renders the mind cheerful, brilliant, and energetic, entirely overcoming that dull, inactive and sluggish disposition which many persons experience in all their actions. Tke beneficial effects of the Phosphodyne are fre quently shown from the first day of its administration by a remarkable increase of nervous power, with a feeling of vigour and comfort to which the patient has long been unaccustomed. Digestion is improved ; the appetite increases wonderfully; . the bowels become regular; the eyes brighter; the skin clear and healthy ; and the hair acquires strength, showing the importance of the action of the Phosphodyne on the organs of nutrition. Finally, the Phosphodyne maintains a certain degree of activity in the previously debilitated nervous system ; its use enables all delibilated organs to return to their sound state and perform their natural func tions. Persons suffering from Nervous Debility, or any of the hundred symptoms which this distressing disease assumes, may rest assured of an effectual and even speedy cure by the judicious use of this most invaluable remedy, DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold only in cases at £1 Is, containing two bottles ; and £2 2s, containing five bottles. Also in family cases at £5, containing sixteen bottles. To be had of all Chemists and Up-Country Storekeepers throughout the Colonies. FULL DIRECTIONS FOR" USE IN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERM AM LANGUAGES AC COMPANY EACH CASE. SELECT MEDICAL OPINIONS. Sir Charles Locock, Physical Accoucheur to Her Majesty the Queen, stated at a meeting of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society that in thirteen cases of deDility and nervous prostration he had effected permanent cures by the use of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne. Sir Wm. Ferguson, Bart., F.R.S., Surgeon to Her Majesty the Queen, says:—"l have repeatedly pre; scribed Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, and found it an agreeable and beneficial remedy. I have but one ob jection regarding it, and that is the elaborate process required in the preparation will not allow of the retail prices being within the reach of all classes." Dr. Lancaster, the eminent Coroner, says:—"Dr Bright's Phosphodyne is calculated to entirely super sede iron, mercury, sarsaparilla, quinine, and cod-liver oil." Dr. R. Quain, F.R.C.P., Physician to the Hospital for Consumption, Brompton, remarks:— " Itcannot be doubted that this Phosphatic preparation will hence forth rank foremost in therapeutics ; it generates all the important elements of the human frame, the peculiar character of this substance fitting it for vital Sir T. Lawrence says:—" I have found Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne an excellent remedy in skin diseases. I presume it is by oxydisation." Professor Syme says :—" The effects of the Phos phodyne in obstinate cases of disease are as astonish ing as perplexing." . Dr. Hanfield Tones, F.R.C.P., F.R.S.. Physician to St. Mary's Hospital, says, in Athropy and General Debility Phosphodyne is" a most admirable remedy ; it invigorates the nutritive functions, and increases the vital energy—"it not only acts as an absorbent," but retards or repairs the waste of tissue, and restores I the nutritive functions to their normal condition. The Lancet considers the Phosphodyne one of the most important contributions made to Materia Medica during the last century. Pamphlets containing Testimonials may be obtained from all Chemists and Up-Country Storekeepers. j jt3T Caution. —Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's I Phosphodyne, as Imitations are abroad ; and avoid j purchasing Single Bottles, the Genuine Article being I sold in cases only. I Wholesale Agents for New Zealand ;— . KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, &Co., I DUNEDIN.



I Drapery. i —-—-■-- —■ —~ T COSGRAVE & CO., * CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions now making to the present premises, and to make room for the largely increased Winter Importations now purchased in the Home markets, will, from and after SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In order to Clear. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena dines, Paris Organdies and Jaconets, Travelling Dress Materials, Printed Cambrics, Calicoe Carpets, Mattings, Marseilles and Toilet Quilts, All-wool Damasks, Blankets and Flannels, Gloves and Hosiery, Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, and a Magnificent Assortment of Millinery, Shawls, Mantles, and fancy goods. THE GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY AND OUT FITTING DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF All the Novelties in Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hand kerchiefs, Silk, Merino, and Cotton Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Dressing Gowns, Coats, Trousers, and Vests, Bags and Portmanteaux, Black Silk, Drab Shell, Felt, and Straw Hats. N.B.—Purchasers are respectfully requested to i inspect these Goods, as the reductions will be found on examination to be genuine. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER IN FREEMAN'S BAY. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at two o'clock p.m., for the Extension of Freemans Bay Sewer, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at this office. _ Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Sewer in Freeman's Bay." _ Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SILT BASINS FOR QUEEN-STBEET SEWER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. TENDERS will be received at this* office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at two o'clock p.m.. for the Construction of Silt Basins for Queen-street Sewer, in terms of plans and specmca tions to be seen at this office. _„„«„,, » Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Silt Basins. W. C. DADDx, Chairman. TO BE LET, for a term of years, an Island within ten miles of Auckland, 400 acres good soil and Residence. Apply to g JOHN ROBERTON & CO., Durham street. Auctions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24. FURNITURE SALE AT PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON STREET. B. TONKS&CO. HATE been instructed to sell on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE- Consisting of-Drawing and Dining-room Fur niture, Bedsteads, Bedding, Kitchen Utensils &c., &c FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell, at tbe Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 21st inst., at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Couch and Six Chairs, Hair-seated Chairs, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21. I BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, | A NUMBER OF BOOKS, consisting chiefly of first-class light Literature, 1 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.