SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

BUNSET: Thin Hvoninp, 4.47 SUN-RISE: To ■oorrow morninn. 7.18 HTGrt 'VMTBR: This ovciing, 87 ; to-morrow morning, 8 25

ARRIVALS.

Victoria, s h., Moore, from Melbourne and Sydney Tower H'H, brig, flarl-ss, from Clarenrs River Star of the South, s.s , Address, from Levuka

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports: Wellington, s.s., early For Levuka -Star of the South, s.s., about Ist July For Napier : Cnmevanfr, p.s.. Saturday next ' For Levuka: Vivid, cutter, to-day For London : Woodlark. ship, and Thames, barque,

early For Sydney and Melbourne: Victoria, ss., about *2Gth'inst. For Northern rjorts : Rowena, s.s., Monday next

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Clanranald, ship, from London, bailed Endymion, ship, from London. Sailed City of Auckland, from London. Loading Berar, ship, from London. Loading Fontenaye, ship, from London. Loading Hero, s.s., Logan, from Sydney Phoebe, s s., from Sydney (in theManukau) Lyttelton, barque, from Dunedin. Sailed 23rd June Akbar, ship, from Boston, via Melbourne Velocldade, barque, from Lyttelton. Sailed 18th June Joliba, barque, from Lyttelton. Sailed 18th June Ocean Wave, schooner, from Lyttelton, via All-day

Bay Bella Mary, barque, from Bobart Town Florence, schooner, from Apia Elizabeth Curie, schooner, from Dunedin Emilio. brig, from Oamaru Western Star, brig, from Sydney. Sailed 14th June Strathnaver, schooner, from Dunndin.'Sailed Oth June Union, brig, from Lyttelton. Sailed 12th June Emelie, schooner, from Tahiti Success, schooner, from Levuka TTpolu, schooner, from Samoa Edith, schooner, from South Sea Islands Clematis, ketch, from Napier Lastitia, schooner, from Napier. Sailed 17th June Satellite, cutter, from Levuka Danntlers, schooner, from Melbourne

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Victoria, from Sydney and Mel bourne : 1 case, Owen and Graham; 1 jcase, E. Brophy; 1 case, H. Lee; 6 pgs, H. M. Jervis ; 1 case, Solomon ; 3 cases, T. Turrell ; 1 <hhd., I cask, 5 cases, J. Harris ; 1 case, M. Somerville; 4 cases, 1 box, E. and R. Potter ; 1 case, J. Macpherson ; 1 case, M. Levy and Co.; 1 case, J. Harris ; 1 case, M. Montague; 8 cases, H. Taylor; 2 cases, Combes and Daldy ; 1 case, Solomon ; 1 case, Thomas Frase ; 2 cases, 1 pge, A. G. Bart lett; 3 cases, 1 pge, 1 case, J. Macpherson ; 2 pgs, Hill & Hulbert; 2 pgs, J. Williamson ; 1 pge, 1 case, J. Macready ; 1 pge, J. Cos grave ; 2 pgs, Stewart; 30 barrels, Owen and Graham ; 2 cases, Norton and Co.; 140 pieces railway material, Owen and Graham ; 9 slabs, E. Porter and Co.; 20 boxes, 5 bags, 100 cases, H. Meyers & Co.; 8 casks, 8 kegs, Stone Bros.; 1 case, J. Alexander ; 1 do, M. Montague ; 1 do, J. Stewart; 7 do, M. Montague;,; 4; casks, 1 case, X. and J. Dickey ; 2 cases, 1 pge, J. Wiseman ; 2 casks, 4 trucks, 3 pgs, 4 cases, J. Smart and Co; 4 cases, 1 parcel, S. Shappere ; 7 cases, J. Trail; 2 cases, 2 casks, T. Fish ; 2 cases, 1 coil rope, J: & P. i Oxley,; 3 cases, M. Levy and Co ;■ 5 .do,,,Jv i Alexandra; 3 do, 1 pge, 1 cask. M. Hay man ;2 cases, J. and J. Dickey ; I ■pkgYMrs* Mrs Fitzgerald; 1 parcel, G. Cocks,; 1 do, j ;H. Keesiag ; 4 cases, Geo. Gibbin ; 7 drays, G. Thome; 100 bags maize, G. Dacre ; a quantity railway iron, Messrs Masefiold ; 2 ; 2 bales, M. Jervis ; 1 case, T. W. C. Bluox ; : 3 do, T. Cooper ; 1 bundle, H. M. Jervis ; 1 do, C. T. Wren ; 81 bags maize, Wrigley and Co ; 160 do do, J. Copland ; 266 do do, B. Tonks & Co ; 4 cases, J. W. Hoare ; 2 cases, J. Ellison.; 1 case, Garrebt Bros.; 4 pgs, Key. J. Hill; 40 bags rice, Brown, Barrrettand Co.; 3 cases, Brackenbury; 1 box type, 1 case, 2 parcels, Pteed and Brett {Evening Star)'; 4 kegs ditto, 1 case, rparriel; W. C. Wilson {New Zealand Herald); 42 cases fruit, C. Arthur; 1 case, D.E. McDon ald ; 25 bags maize, order; 1 sack seed, 1 case, H. Keesing ; 95 half-chests tea, 30 chests, H. B. Morton; 1 case, H. H. Lusk ; 3 pges, 6 baskets, 4 boxes, 2 cases, James Ah Rew ; 5 cases, R. Lusk ; 1 box, E. T. Wildman ; 31 cases, 1 pg, ASN Co's agent ; 1 bark iron, A. and J. Price ; 40 peases fruit; - Arthur and Son ; 3 cases, J. H. Hoare, 1 case, Bank N.S. W. ; 1 cask, T. & & Morrio; 7 cases ditto, 5 boxes, Owen & Graham;. 18 pkgs. ditto, 12 coils, J. R. Roberts ; 1 case, J. Beymount; 1 case, J. Turrell; 3 bags i «eed, 1 case, H. Lipscombe; 2 tanks r malt, 4 pkgs,., .matting,, ; Owen & Graham,; 1 case, W. Reardon • 4 cases, ditto, 1 pge, Naale and Close ; 1 case, Potter; 2: cases, Bank of New South Wales;. .1 case, Ireland Bros.; GO cases .fruit, L. W. ,Eaton,j 1 parcel, Ryan. Bell and Co. ;T parcel;' J. Ellis; 1 parcel, Mrs Palmer; C7l bags maize, order; 10 pieces cedar, G. Dacre ; 155 bags maize, Jakins and Wilcox; 55 bags maize, order ; 100 bags-maize, J. S. Meyers and Co. ; 81 bags maize, order ; 1 case, F. Quick;- 1 case, I. Alexander; 5 cases, R. Beck ; ,l;ca?e,, A: G. Bartlett--; 1000 fire bricks, R. Seccombe. and Sons; 38 bundles wire;- 48 bundles, wire, 220b.undiesr ■wire, J. Eoberton frnd Co. ; 3 cases, Stewart and Co.; 160 bags sugar, order; 1 parcels J. and J. J. Soppett; 1 box, J. A. Luistoom ; 1. parcel, H. Keesing ji; 307 bag* maize, J. Hort and Co.; 102 bags maize, . order.;__ 9 pgs, Rev J. R. Selwyn;6s cases, jam, 'J/ Roberton'and Co. ; 6 bales, 6 sacks, order ; 60 cases jams} J.Roberton and Co*'; 1! parcel,- J. B. Gillies ; 1 box, C- G. Quick ; 2 tanks, order ; 3 tanks, order ; 12 bales, order ; 100, boxes tea, order; s£-chests. tea, order ; 10\ chests tea, order; 6 cases vestes, Bucholz and Co. ; 1 case vestas, Cruickshank and Co.; 3 casks of coffee, Brown", Barrett 'arid Co. ; 3 barrels, Brown-, Barrett. and. Co. ; 6 cases ■ago, Brown, Barrett and Co.; 1 case, txre^ory Watt and Co.; 2 cases tea, J. Roberton & Co.; 5 pgs. boots, 1 mattress,' J. Roberton and Co.; 1 parcel, i J.-and J. JJickey ; 1 box,.;^. L. Robertson ; 3 trunks bpots,,T, H. Hall and Co. ; 2 cases, E. and H. Isaacs; 1 truss mouldings,""6"'firkins white lead, 3-casks color, 1 case, 1 bale paper,- Holland and Butler ; 6 drums, order ; 1 case, McArthur, Shera and Co.; 4 pgs., 1-truss, J. Offer; 1 bale, McArthtirjr;,rShera < and .rCo.'j;. 1 bale, Owen and Graham; 1 case, G. Walker; 2 cases, Mcßoberts and Co. ; 1 case, G. Williamson; 1 case, W. Adams; 1 case, order ; 2 cases, Winks & Hall; 8 cases, J. B. Brown & Co.; 3 cases, Ramama G.M, Co. ; 1 truss, G. Wilson ; 3 bales, Southern Cross; 40 half-chests tea, Stone & Co > 30 half-chests tea, D. Stevenson & Co. ; 43half clwstetea, G. W. Owen ; 75 half-chests '30 boxes tea, Close Bros. ; 10 cases, B. Tonks and Co. ; 33 mats dates, H. S. Webb ; 40 bags sago, 50 cases jams, J. Reid ; 2 qr— casks whiskey, 5 hhds. stout, Must & Co. ; 30 barrels currants, 4 bags figs, 50 boxes raisins, 19 cases brandy, 5 bales, 50pgs raisins,- Owen and Graham ; 5 cases brandy, 16 J>gß sugar, 2J casks, R. McGurro; 205 cases ruit, G. W. Binney; 2 pg,s boots, 1 pkg; boots, J. W. Hoare; 3 pgs boots, Gittos; 32 cases fruit, G. W. Binney ; 2 cases fruit,' M. Nichols ; 144 bars iron, 1 bale, 33 plates, 2 bales paper, T. and S. Morrin ; 1 case, 5 keg 3 rivets, 20 boxea tin plates, T. »nd S. Morrin ; 182 bars iron, B. Porter and Co. ; 1 case, 1 bale, Pierce; 24 pieces of brass tubing, G. Holdship & Co.; 40 cases brandy, ! Ryan, Bell & Co.; 17 bags oats, 1 bundle r brooms, W. J. Hunt; 58 bags maize, L. W. Eaton; 400 bags maize, order; 5 cases «andleaj

3 bales1 wieking, PaymastervH.M.C.; 1 parcel' | Owen & Graham; 30 half-cases fruit, H. tips* combe; 15 btfxes tobacco,. Owen & Grajham,; 1 ca^ej' A.S.N. Co. agent; 45 half-cases fruit, 3 cases pines, W. Marshall; 1 parcel, H. B. Mor ton ; 2 cases, Owen and Graham ; 101 fruit, R. Arthur; 1 case boots, .7. W. Hoare ; 1 case boots, T. Ellison; 3 cases boots. J. Bennett ; 1 condenser, Capt. A. Kennedy ; 1 parcel, T. Watters j 2 bundles, 38 coils wire, 200 sacks flour, J. Roberton ; 1 pgs, J. P. Sloman; 6 pgs, J. Stewart; 22 fruit, order ; 73 bags maize, G39 bags maize, G. W. Binney ; 200 bags flour, E. Thorne ; 10 tanks malt, 270 bales hay, J. Roberton & Co. —H. M. Jervisand Co., agents. I Per s.s. Ladybird from Southern ports :— 5 qr.-casks, 50 cases, Lewis Bros. ; 2 cases Miss Williams ; 10 bags, 1 trunk, order; 1 sack, Stephenson ; 2 trunks, Hoare ; 1 pkg, T. ;Watson; 1 bale, Hampton ; 3 cases, Barnett and Levy ; 1 case, Barnes ; 1 truss, Arthur & Co. ;24 cases, Bucholz; 2 pkgs., Jeffpry ; 2 boxes, Osborn ; 4 cases, G kegs, j Veale; 3 cases, A. Barnes ;27 hides, Gittos ; I 1 case, L. D. Nathan ; 40 sacks, Binney ; 3 I cases, Kempthorne ; 11 pkgs., B.Tonks; 1 ! cask, Montgomery ; 2 pkgs., Luckie ; 1 case, Townsend ; 1 pkg., Combes and Daldy ; 1 pkg., Upton ;1 case, Collector H.M.C. ; 2 1 cases, Kirk ; 1 case, Mason ; 2 kegs, Clow ; 1 4 cases, Hood; 177 sheep, Buckland. — Combes and Daldy, agent.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. VICTORIA.

The A.S.N. Company's steamship Victoria, 998 tons, Capfc. F. Moore, arrived in harbour this morning; She left Sydney at 6.15 a.m. on the 20th, cleared the Heads at 7.15 the same day, rounded the North Cape of New Zealand at 10.30 a.m. on the 25th, and ar rived in Auckland at 7.30 a.m. this morning. The Victoria experienced favourable winds with unsettled weather throughout the pas sage. The following-isa list of her passengers: —Saloon : Mrs Selwyn and nurse, Miss Clay ton, Messrs Quartennan, P. Presgrave, H. S. Eeadea, Gilles, Wilson, J. Connoly, Michael Madden, Murray, Ellis, T. W. A hues, U. Shand, W. Quiggain, and twenty in the steerage. We are indebted to Mr Cox, purser (late of the Wonga Wonga), for files of Australian papers, re port of passage, copy of ship's manifest, anil M.uiy other favors.

WRECK OF THE BARQUE LEONIDAS.

The schooner Ceara .arrived at Sydney on June 12, after a fine run of six days from Noumea, New Caledonia, and brings the tidings* of a marine disaster involving the total wreck of the barque Leonidas, 270 tons register, of Sydney, when in charge of Capt. Fleck, who has arrived here with the ship's crewi in the Ceara. The Leonidas was owned by Broomfield and Whittaker, of Sydney, and left Newcastle on the 24th May, hav ing onI.board. 320 tons coaY snuVlOO sheep. After a good passage she inailu Noumea, and was sailing in through the'Bi'lliri Puss when she struck on a sunken reel. ;ui !_ t-h'j milder was knocked out. '''The vess<-t Vifiiti"ii«-<l her course, but commenced leakin •, * j.i»• I struck on another reef further in, where she re mainfed hard and fast with six feet of water in her hofd,' 'and, as there was no possibility of getting her off, Capt. Fleck and his crew abandoned her. ' The1 barque's Hull ii insured with the Australasian Company for £1,200, of.which sum £800 is r^ririaured.''/ The cargo was insured with the Australian Albion Com pany for £290.: -X ~' ■

Messrs Cruickshank and Co. received to day a message confirming the tele gram published by us yesterday to the effect that (the s.s. Hero left Melbourne on the 20th. She was announced to leave Sydney for Auckland'orTttie 25th instant. The Government steamer Luna left Napier for Auckland at 8 o'clock this morning . The following is a list of the cargo on board the Western Star, which left Sydney for this port on the 15th inst. :—360 pgs brandy, 10 ,pgs tobacco, :50 pgs tea, 6 cases turps, 20 kegs Dufctejr, 10 hhds. rum, 2 pgs hops, 10 cases matches, 60 cases vestas, )9. case?, confection ery, 8 bales paper, 60 cases vinegar, 165 cases oil stores, 25 cases candles, 12 cases chairs, 35 cases *soda, 44 pgs hardware, 100 cases kero sene, 724 bags bonedust, 66 pgs. The p.s. Comeran</ left Napier yesterday afternoon., for, Auckland. The schooner Clyde wilile'ave'at six o'clock this evening for Wangarei. The barque Hylton~Castle "lias reported at the Customs from London. Consignees are requested to pass their entries and pay freight. ; wilhout delay. The. barque is dis charging her powder into lighters, and will come jup harbour to-morrow when she will /receive a quay berth. ' The p.s. Golden Crown is on the gridiron undergoing repairs. Her place has been taken by the Royal1 Alfred. ■ :; The p.s. Lady Bowen is beginning to show her good qualities ; she came up from the Thames last night in .seven, hours, notwith standing a tienvy sea running,' arid kept time' .with .Enterprise No. 2. Considering she only used SO lbs of steam this is a great perform ance. I With Stevens' patent floats she is as easy as a cradle, no vibration or concussion be^ngl perceptible. Th 6 mail steamer Star of-the South,. .Oa.pt. •Andrews, arrived in harbour last evening from {Levuka after a smart passage of seven days.; The passage down was made in six days four hours.: She brings following passengers :-- Saloon : Messrs M. Niccol, Brewer, and Perkins. Steerage: Messrs Smith, Mcßeady, arid' Cumberland. Cargo : —30 bags pea nuts, 1 bale wool, A. Buck lafidi;, 1 bale cotton, order. We are indebted to Capt. Chrisp, purser, for files of Fiji papers, J&c;-' White'at; -!Levuka{ 'an excursion was given by the A.S.N. Company to a large number of ladies and gentleman, during which! the guests were very hospitably en tertamed. Great satisfaction was expressed ■ in the] Fijis with the steamer//jv*'. ' H.M.S. Blanche is lying at Farm Cove, Sydne y. The brig Tower Hill, Capt. Harless, arrived :this/ morning.: fr.o;m..;:Clarence River, <J*Tew South Wales, which place she left on the 25th ult. Her cargo consists,,of ,2000 bags maize j consigned to G. W. Binney.

DEPARTURES.

Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, for Tauranga

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Matt,B iwill Close as Ukdkb :—. •, For ThKmes, this day, at 6liso p.tri., and to-morrow at 10.30 a m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Giqborne, per Start, to-morrow, at noon For "Wttitianga, per Mercury, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Mahurangji, 'Matakana./ Mangawai, and AVaipu, p.er liady !Bowen, on Saturday, 28th inst., at 10 a.m. ,For thb undermentioned places, per Ladybird, on Monday, SOth inst., as underY- '.. " ',-., ---" • For India, China, Mediterranean ports, Continent of Europe, America, &c, at 0 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies and United' Kingdom, via Southampton, at 10 a.m. 1 *Fo* United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern provinces, Sydney, and Mel bourne, at 10.30 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, on Satur day, 28th inst., at 6 p. m. For Sydney and A«stialian Colonies, per Victoria, on Monday, 30th'inst!,: atlp.m* (Signed) S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

COMMERCIAL.

Sydney. — The Herald of the 19th June reports :—Business in the Import markets, though very slack again to-day, was better than it has been previously this week. Bread. stuff* werQ firm' at th# recent advance.

Maize in large demand at improving prices. There was some enquiry for candles and sales of De Koubaix Jenar's at IOJd. Bulk and bottled beer easier. There is more doing in twist tobacco, and agents for. Cable and Raven have advanced their quotation's'to-Is (sid and Is 7-|d respectively.

PROVISION MARKET COLONIAL PRODUCE.

Buyino Prices, Corrected by Auckland Dealers.

s. d. s. d. s d. s. d Butter,perlb. 13-00 Ducks .. .. 3 C—s 0 Cheese (new) 0 (i—o 7.V Geese .... 4 o—s 0 Egg 3, per doz. 2 o—o 0 Turkeys .. 4 o—s 0 Lard, per lb. 0 7—o 0 Canterbury Bacon Fowls, pair.. 3 0—. r > <> (in cloth).. O 3-0 9.V Good S? It Butter, 7—o 11 | Auckland do 0 5-0 8 Hams, Is 2d Retail Prices, Farm and Dairy Produce. s. d. s. d. s. d s. d. Milk, per >t. 0 OtoO 5 1 Ducks, per pr. 5 0—« 0 Butter (fresh) 1 6-0 f> | Geese, each T> 0- 0 0 Cheese (new) 0 B—l 01 Turkeys, cadi r, 0-7 0 Eggs, per doz. 2 3—o 0 I Bacon, per lb. i> 10—1 0 Lard; per lb. 0 9—o 0 Hams .. .. 1 2-1 4 Fowls, pair.. 5 0-00 Salt BuHe.r.. 010—1 9 Butchers' M^a > Beef, per lb. 0 4—o 7 I Po-k, per ib 0 C Mutton .. 0 4—o 6|Veal 0 6 BRFA.DSTUFI'.-:, FLOUR. WHOLESALE. Millers' Price, per ton—lst quality .£lO Fine Flour—household £14 Seconds, £12. Sharps, £7. Bakers' Price, per lb '. 3d. Bkan, Is Cd per bushel. Brkad, per 21b. loaf, 4d to 4Jd. BISCUIT. Cabin Biscuit, per 1001b Betall. 22s MAIZB, OATS, POTATOES, ETC. WDOIiKMA UV. Maize, Cs per bushel, 5s 6d to Ga Oals, 5s Cd per bushel. Potatoes, £6 to £5 10s per ton. Hay, '£5 to £C per ton. Straw, £4 perton. Chaff, £0 10s per ton. RETAIL. Maize, fio per per bushel; crushed, Cs'Cd. O:itN. •<•■ !>■■■ 'ni»neL !'■.talus, f■ - o-l I" r cwt. Hay. pwt. fis to 7s. «i>nw| 4« to ">■< "f" cwt. tJliiiif. ~s c, | ..I jjs i..«r cwt. KAUKI GUM AMD FLAX MARKET. The following are the prices in the Auckland market :— Gum—Well scraped, best quality .. .. £20 to £23 Ordinary sorts £20 to £22 Flax.—Finest quality £23 Second ditto £18 to £21 Tow £7 to £H. BUILDING MATERIALS. Timiier.—Boards and scantling, 100 ft , 3s to los ; planed, tongued, and grooved, 11s to 15s. New Zealand palings, fi-feet, 1Q:<; (i-foet, 123 ; ti ree rails, £216s to £!5 per 100 : puriri posl s, .C 5 por 100 ; shingles, 8s to 13s per 1000; Hooart Town palings, sft., ICs; «ft., 18s ; Hobartown rails, 70s COAL AND FIREWOOD MARKET. Coax.—Newcastle, 45s per ton: Bay of Islands on board ships in p«rt, 2(is per ton, delivered 35s ; ditto ;tt tin1 mines, ICs ]HH r ton Fiiii'Wi>ni>. •■ I'nriit., Ms ]>er ton,-delivered ; cut, 17s pcl1 toil, <X liyi!i»-.1. 'MIKINO. The following no the current call and dividends payable in the companies named below :— L 8. d. DIVIDEND. Bright Smile .. 0 7 C June 20 CAI.LH. Lucknow .. .. 0 0 6 June 3d Bird in Hand .. 0 10 July 7 Middle .Star.. .. 0 10 0 July 9 White Rose.. .. 0 0 0 July !> Golden Point .. 0 0 C July !) Pride of Tdkirtea .. 0 0 0 July 9 Central Italy (new issue) 0 10 July 0 Lincoln Castlo .„ 0 2 0 July <) ■■ • New Golden Pah ..0 0 3 .Inly 0 Golden Calf .. ... . 0 0 G July 1) Twenty-third of June 0 10 July !) Van .. .. .. 0 0 0 July !) El Dorado .. .. 0 10 July 9 Bismarck & French Republic .. .. 010 July !) MKKTTNOH. Cure, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, noon, 27th June ■' . ■ : Royal Oak, Coromandel, 28th June Coronet. No. I, Vaile'B Buildings, Auckland, nooon, 30th June Coromandel Excelsior, Mr A. A. Browne's ofllce, Wyndhani street, Auckland, .'{ p.m., 30th June White Rose, -Mr R. Home's offlcc, Shortland htrcct, Auckland, 2 p.m.,'3oth June Queen of the May, Gralmmstown, 30th June Albion, Mr Tot'hill's office, Shortland street, Auck land, 2 p.m., 30th June Watchman, Orahamstown, 7th July Messeng'-r's, Grahamstown, 7th July Windfall. Grahamstown, 14th Jnlv Morning Light, Orahamstown, ICth July Bee, Graharastown, 17th July

DEATH.

Galoki —AtOilida, Italy, on the 28th February, 1873, tho Rev. Donr'iio (Vloii, O.>. F,

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 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

There is no use whatever iv railing against the suspicious practice of closing mines against the public, an represented by the preas, unless some practical actiwn is taken on the subject. Let it be distinctly understood that this is not a question merely affecting the press, and we cordially endorse the remarks of our contemporary the Coro ■mundcl Mail in a manly and spirited article ou the subject on Tuesday last:— As far as the closing of the mines all'eets the press we would not ourselves care a button if every mine in the district were closed to reporters. We have spoken out merely iv the interest of the public, as is our duty, and if the latter silently put up with the new state of things they alone will suffer. The Tokatea directory may be a very respect able one, and so even may that of the lloyal Oak, but if we accept the position in their ciiiso we can scarcely refuse it in that of uthcr.s, and if once the press consented to be the mere mouthpiece of directors and mana gers it would soon come to bo used as an instrument for the deception of the public and the robbery of shareholders.

Ah stated by our contemporary, it is the duty of tho press in the interests of the public to sound the note of warning, and faithfully and unani mously this duty has been fulfilled. But perfectly idlo will the effort bu unless bucked up by public feeling, and uuless shareholders themselves are faithful to their own interests, and take practical steps to suppress this shelter afforded to mine robbers. There is a very general belief among people in the South that'it is dangerous to invest their money in Auckland mining, and we are compelled to admit that this fear has had substantial grounds. But the only guarantee that either they or shareholders nigher to the mines have had has been in the publicity given to every change in the appearance of the claims through the unimpeded obser vations of the Press reporters. JNow that safeguard is being gradually re moved, and one after another the mines will,be closed against the public, and "rigging" the market will become1 the rule to an extent hitherto un approached unless the public demand that the shroud of secrecy be hence forth, tabooed. It is expected forsooth that because men are entrusted with the important position of directors, therefore they should be accepted as deserving of entire' confidence^ .But who is there, after all the exposures of the past, that has implicit con fidence in any director ? We do not hesitate to say that there is not, in connection with mining in the pro vince, one solitary directpr who is not regarded as likely to take advantage of his opportunities and special know ledge ; while by far the majority of directors have their'secret agents, to whom "they give the "tip" when opportunity serves In. such* circum-' stances it is the veriest cant and the hollowe^t sham to ,^ay...that I s i uek,and such, are honourable men.. All,, of course, are " honourable, men," but thea the term1 is a relative one,' and " honor," in the manipulation of min ing stock, as we know it, is made to cover what outside of mining rings would be scoundrelism deserving of the Stockade. In such circumstances the only safety to shareholders, and possible shareholders, is in the utmost publicity; and if this growing tendency to close the mines against the press is not suppressed by direct action on the part of those interested in the honest working of directors, then the public deserve that plundering which they will be compelled to endure. Be it under stood that we do not say or even in sinuate that those directors and legal managers who have closed the mines to the press have actually either stolen specimens or rigged the market, but they hare done that which enables them to plunder with impunity if they are so inclined, and to reap a rich harvest unquestioned from the gullibility of

those outside the''charmed circle of their several rings. We therefore call on the public to jo;n in a crusade against tnese plotters against the min-^ ing welfare of, the province* and let every general meeting of shareholders be the battle-field in defence of honesty and the l'ghts of shareholders. To morrow a general meeting of the shareholders of the "Cure" will be held. That claim has stood firmly against public opinion, and its opera tions have been conducted in secresy. Circumstances may have failed to give opportunity, or the principles of the directors may have been proof against temptation.; but if, as we assume, the mine has been honestly conducted it subverts not one of the arguments used by us when that mine was first closed against the press, nor repels one of the denunciations which we hurled at the directors ior the adoption of the vicious rule. As is customary, we were treated to the usual legal bounce, which had the same effect on our cuticle as had apparently our pills on the gizzards of the direc tors. However, the general meeting of the shareholders of that mine is now about to be held. It is said that a " ring" in the Cure Company hold the keys of the directorate, and that the rest may bite their nails and grin. If this is so, then be it so. But let us see the " n"ng," and let us SO3 if its members are found on other directorates, aud if they bring with them the leprosy that is now spreading from board-room to board-room. We observe, too, that the Royal O?k holds its annual meet ing on Saturday at Coromandel. We are told that in that claim also a " ring" controls the entire voting power, and that the rest may whistle. If there are. not enough of independent mem bers of the company to combine and purge the directorate, then be it bo ; but let ua at least see the " rirag," and let us compare it with the rings of the Cure and Tokatea, and any other claims that have become associated with tran -1 sact'ons that stink in the public nostrils, and let us see if we can not compile a " Black List" which may enable the public to rightly estimate our "honourable men." And for the press, if there is only loyalty there, the remedy is a simple one. If shareholders are content to play into the hands of directors, aud allow their interests to be manipulated in secret; if press reporters are excluded save when it suits the book of directors, and secretaries to give garbled informa tion, let such mines be ta-boo; let their names be not mentioned even iv a whisper ; let the sales and prices of their shares, the returns of their gold, the rise and falling of the market in relation to them be ignored ; and as the directors and the shareholders sanction secresy, let them have it ino9t profound, aud let at least the press be not made the medium of aiding in the transactions of their villainies. If our contemporaries in the city and on the goldiields will join us in a league to suppress this best aid to swindling in our Stock Exchange, and to purge the character of Auckland mining from the taint of scoundrelism, it can bo done. We are ready either to follow or to lead.

It affords us extreme satisfaction to observe by advertisement in the morn ing papers that the promoters of the " Union Beach " have withdrawn from the false position taken up. They announce their intention "so soon as the share list of the Oompany is com pleted to call a meeting of share holders for the purpose of resigning their position as directors, together with the shares held by them qualifying them as such into the hands of the Company." This is as it should be, and it is only what we should expect from most of the gentlemen whose names were connected with the pro eeediug. We believe' they will not regret the course taken, and if our remarks on the subject have given any of them unnecessary pain we. nios't willingly 'apologise -and express our

A fir© broke out at the Waitemata pottery workis, Hobsonville, owned by Messrs Carder j Brothers, on Wednesday morning, and had it not bee.n for the promptness wjth which, the flames were got under they would un doubtedly have extended" to the "whole works.- The lire occurred in 'this wise •" ,Spme eight or ten tons of coal were piled up; in a cotner of the kiln, shed near the chim ney, iwhich is constructed with three feet oft solid jbrickwork. This coal was observed to be iii a blaze just before breakfast. The 1 sec'oqd storey of the building soon caught. All the hands turned out, and a constant stream of water was'broiight to bear on the flames, which were extinguished .with a loss of only £40 or £50. Had it broken out during the night the whole works would have gone. The coal, which was from the Bay of Islands, was damp when stored, I and how it caught fire is unknowfijfct present. The recently formed band, • compKed of the employes of Messrs Carder Bros., made their i first debut amongst the settlers on Tuesday evening last. They quite astonished the quiet settlement, which did not expect such a serenading, and great credit is due to the bandmaster, Mr Cooke, together with the sergeant, Mr George Andrews, for the effi cient manner in which the affair was con ducted. The band hopes at an early date to gives its Auckland friends a treat for some charitable purpose.

The gentlemen of the bar, with that keen appreciation of chai-actei1 and liberality which belong generally to the profession, will en tertain His Honor the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Johnston at a dinner, at the Star Hotel, on Saturday next. His Honor leaves for Napier on Saturday evening in the Go vernment steamer Luna.

There was no bankruptcy business at the Supreme Court to-day there being no cases down for heai"ing.

The Lottie Magnet Troupe attracted a full house la«t evening at the Choral Hall, and the varied performances gavegeneral pleasure. The scenes opened with a magnificent over ture, when the inimitable Joe Small, whose comic Sdnps are so much.admired* sang an original parody on "X.C.8.," when the as semblage called loudly for an eniiorev and the singer "re-appeared with ''Just behind the battle" in his characteristic and laughterl- stirring way. Messrs Buckley and Holly were successful with the golden shoe dance, which is always acceptable. Lottie next appeared in the single trapeze, and the " Descent of Mercury," a most exciting scene, but which she performed with won derful alacrity. Mr k. Phillips made his first debut in this oity in the character of a vocalist, and sang very pathetically '' Little footsteps," which was charmingly rendered. He \ next came forward with a pretty motto song, " While I live I'll crow." Other songs and music followed in due order, and the entertainment must be pronounced a decided success. Mr Munyard was ex cellent with his several airs on the violin and flageolet. Before the close of the performance Mr Joe Small came forward and announced that, owing to the success of the entertain ment, the Company had decided to give two more performances at the Choral Hall before leaving—namely, on Friday: and .Saturday. | He also wished to exi>ress the satisfaction, of the company with the accommodation provided at the Choral Hall, both for the pubjic and professionals. Owing to their \ being shut out of the other places of amuse-' ment they had determined tojapijear at this : hall in spite of the assurances of friends that they would be unable to draM an audience in that buil.diiig. The large assemblage that night entirely disproved this.assertion, and he°could only state on behalf of the company that it wan the finest hall thej had appeared in New Zealand, and if ever he met with a musical or ether company inquiring where they should gp to.in Auckland, he should say i_" Go to the Choral Hall." Loud ap plause greeted the remarks. The following giacsful acknowledgment harj been for warned by the Town Clerk to the Choral Society :—" Sir, lam requested by the Mayor on behalf o!: the Corporation to thank the Choral Society very heartily for the services so k:ndly and efficiently rendered by them on the occasion of the opening of the new Market. —1 hare, &c, F. IfcoDTB, Town clerk. To F. D. FcntoU, E:q., I'resident of the Auckland Cho-al Society." We are sure the public w'P. warm y endorse the sentimentT expressed in the letter. Weave indebted to the Choral Society for the cultivation of a musical taste and proi'.ciency in Auckland excelled by no other city in the Australasian colonies, and their elfoits of late to extend and popularise high class music are deserving of all praise and support. The evening concerts at the opening of the mar ket formed the leading feature of the cele bration, although the building was uxifortu nately too densly crowded to permit oC th( proper enjoyment of the musical treat pro vided.

At the Supreme Court yesterday the appeal against the assessment of the C&ledon ian Company's property for highway rates ■was dismissed on the ground th::t where an appeal to the trustees against a rate is allowed by the Highways Act it should be taken advantage of, which the Company hrrt failed to do. They had neglected to raise their ob jection at their rght time, and so deprived themselves of the opportunity for objecting.

The carpenters and joiners held a large meeting last evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, Mr Pooley in the chair. Several practical speeches were made by the Chairman and Messrs Smith, Harkins, McCaul Bennett, ond Holdsworth. The following resolutions were put and un animously carried : " That as several of the employers are willing to give 9s a day we hereby agree to accsept that sum as the current rate of wages until the Ist September next, when we shall expect 10s a day ; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to each of the employers in Auckland." "That in order to carry out the foregoing resolution, it is desirable to forma Carpenters' and Joiners' Society, which shall have for its object the regulating of rates and prices of labour, ani giving temporary assistance to men who are out of employment, or who may lose their tools by fire, or otherwise become destitute." Thirty-rive persons gave in their naiies with the view of joining the proposed Society. Mr Wright suggested the formation of a Working Man's Club in preference, to the Society. The Chairman, however, considered it advisable to establish the Society first, and leave the Club for after-consideration. Mr Warren then proposed, "That Messrs Murphy, Holdsworth, Tudehops, McCaul,' and, Pooley be elected as a committee to draw up a code of rules to be submitted to the members at the next meeting." Mr Hood seconded the motion, which, was agreed to. This concluded the busuess of the meeting.

Aideputation, headed by His Worship the Mayor of the city, waited upon His Honor the Superintendent yesterday with the view of obtaining, by special permit, an auctioneer's license for Mr Greenwood, Inspector of the Auckland Market. His Honor declinid to grant the license.

The annual examination of the scholars of the Parnell Convent Schools was lied on ■Tuesday, when the prizes were distributed to the most successful of the scholars. His Lordship, Bishpp Croke, presided. A nuflber of ladies were present to witness the interest ing proceedings,1 and about seventy pupiij of St Joseph's school examined in an adjoiiing building. The result of the general exanina tions in the elementary and higher branthes of knowledge was pronouced satisfactory. .The youmg ladies of the school were : hijhly BucScessful with their Berlin work, *slijper tops, and various samples of fancy ■nbrk wrcfught by their skilful fingers. An addiess to H s Lordship was read by Miss McGairy, whic' 1 drew forth from His Lordship sane excellent' remarks upon the general progites of this scholars with many words of encourage ment very kindly expressed. Bank of New Zealand shares were soldiW Sydney on the 17th. at £17. Madame Cora's entertainment -w^s. numerously- patronised last night, and t|e performances were frequently greeted with rounds of applause. Her quick springing flowers, productive hat, and transformation screen were prominent among her many magical attractions. The gifts were distri buted with Madame Cora's liberality by Master Walter amid roars of laughter. That young gentlman is evidently equal to his position. The programme will be repeated this evening. The annual Cadet prize firing will comr mence to-morrow morning at the Mount Eden Range. The first squad will take the lead at nine o'clock. A match is partly ar ranged between the Sir George Grey. Cadets aed the Cadets of the Grammar School, whicli probably will take place in the course of a fortnight. ■ ; ■"-' ■ '

We are requested to point out to the ap plicants for licenses at the Provincial Trea sury the advantage it would be to themselves, and the facility given for the isssue of the licenses in the rush which always occurs on the last days of application, if they provide themselves with either marked cheques or large notes, instead of the miscellaneous coin and notes sometimes presented

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[From our own Correspoostobnt;!

Ljevuka, June 18, 1S87&-

ABBIYAI/ OF THE STAR OF THE SOUTO._ Thk New Zealand and Fiji mail steamer Stew of the Sotitli arrived at Levuka on Friday, 'ttine IS, after a splendid tun of six days and thretf h&tttsu which speaks well for the new service. $W some time p.iHt the arrival of a steamer from Auckland had been expected,- , and we had almost; 'began to despair of her arrival when the vessel made onr port. From a hasty glimpse at the Star of the Sonfch she appears admirably suited to the require ments of the trade, combining the accommo* . dation for passengers, . cargo and live stock, and with all maintaining a fair rate ot speed. Little time has been lost in discharging cargo, and although detained one day by a little; excursion yesterday, 3he leaves this afternoon for your port. PICNIC ON BOARD. The directors of the Compauy, through ;heir agent, invited a number of ladies and jentlemen on Tuesday to an excursion to (Vaykai—the beautiful country seat of Br Bromer, -American Consul. The vessel left Levuka harbor at about noon with one lundred ladies and gentlemen ; and after.one rad a half hour's steaming arrived at the say of Waykai, about ten miles distant. There the excursionists disembarked ; and ifter rambling about tho park, and inspect ing the plantations, assembled to partake of i cold collation on the lawn, *vhich was bountifully provided by the director of the Company. At about four o'clock all aboard" was the cry, and the vessel tutted homewards with h"T happy crowd of passen gers. On arrival at Levuka the ladies were landed, and the gentlemen retired to the saloon, where the hearty good wishes for the company were duly echoed in various toasts, including " The King," " The Legislature," " The mercantile interests." " The judicial," "The directors of the company," " The merchants of Auckland," and "The Press," and were responded to chiefly by the Premier, the Speaker, Sir Charles St. Julian (Chief Jus tice), F. W. Pfennings, Esq., P. Jockey, Esq., and G. L. Griffiths, Esq. After a really enjoyable day the entertainment was brought to a close at about 8 o'clock. I had almost forgotten to allude to the extreme kindness exhibited throughout the day by Captain Andrews, which was duly acknowledged by drinking the old salt's health in flowing bumpers. . ... PROSPECTS OF THE SERVICE;-; There can be little doubt' as to the ulti mate .surcess of the steam service, although jit will take some time to create a remune rative trade in an almost new market At present New South Wales possesses our trade, and we have not sent less than £30,000 worth of produce to Sydney during the last month, and tho day the steamer arrived:* vessel left direct for-London' with a cargo valued at £10,000. The great drawback, to doing business with Auckland is the want of some banking facilities whereby all could extend our transactions to other countries. There is little or no coin in the country, and our business is confined to paper, which, is chiefly payable in Sydney, as against pro duce sent there.

TRADE IN FIJI. v , Where it not that cotton'is at the, very r Ipwest price in the home markets Jfiji would be tolerably prosperous at the present time. The planters are now turning their,attention i . to sugar, and there can be little doubt'that in less than twelve months New Zealand will > ■'. J be exchanging her produce for our sugar, &o. DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT. The Parliament jof Fiji, after ashort session <;-<'■ of ten days, was dissolved by the King's proclamation. Members could not and would not endure the expensive policy of the Wood administration. The Ministry was defeated, and members would not agree,, hence the dissolution. It is confidently ex pected that the new Parliament when elected will restore confidence in the country. The late Parliament never represented the people, having been returned soon after Cakobau UL proclaimed himself King, or rather Premie? -. " Woods did Eio for him. ... ...-:'

The Schooner Florence.

The Captain to be sent to Auckland in Irons-

Intelligence Was brought by the Meteu£a^t/*|,;* from Samoa; tha% the schooner Flqrtowj]*^ » * which was made away with by the Captaiii" and taken to Tahiti, has been seized by Mr Consul Williams, and the persons implicated in the crime of barratry have been duly arrested. By the opportune arrival at. Apia.,..-i nil of H.M.S. Cameleon, Commander KarPHiA. Mainwaring, on May 26 th, detached from the Pacific Squadron by AdmiraJ... Farquhar to visit several of the South Sea Islands. Her Majesty's Consul at that port was enabled to bring the offenders to justice. Accordingly a naval court was held, of which Mr Consul Williams was the Presi dent, and consisting of Commander Main waring, Lieut. Procter, Capt. Lyons, and Mr Collie, an English merchant; Paymaster de Kidder acted as Secretary. This inquiry commenced on May 29, and lasted three days, resulting in {the committal, in irons, of Neil Beaton and a man named Peterson to Auck land, in order to be there dealt with by tha New Zealand authorities. Peterson, it ap pears, had acted in the capacity of a seaman on board the Florence. This vessel had first visited Tahiti from New Zea land, and only escaped the vigilance of Mr Consul Miller by departing hur riedly from Papete without a clearance and j an irregular crew, for she was towed put to. , |T sea by a steamer uponjthe,arrival, at that port of a New Zealand vessel which contained the intelligence, of the wrongful disappearance WOJ of the Florence. The happy manner in which the majesty, of the law has been asserted in,this1 instance should r act. as a useful warn- V" ing to evildoers, and affords a-gratifying • ..; illustration of the beneficent results which ' accrule from having Her Majesty's'1 Cbhsuls,' ' n Jocatedan tHe'sejseas,;.',The" Metanaf-departed- . -«i; from -Samoa oii June i), and it was anflonnced"^ that the Florence.'with' a fresh^rew^WQ^d t^ .^depart fd'r Auckland 'oil the following day, ,' L taking Beaton and Peterson as clo,se,.pri- „_ soners to that port. ~u* t&i"^ *"'

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The Tichborne Case

LONDON.

June 16. . In the Tichborne trial. .112 witnesses have been examined.; 10 testify that Sir -Roger Tichborne was tattooed; 39 identify the ' claimant as Arthur Ortpn; and 22 of the Carr ; bineers repudiate him.; The new Spanish Ministry have made a conciliatory declaration at Madrid with a view to bring about tranquillity.> ''■'< <"t'W A firman of the Sultan grants to the Khe dive independence in regard jto': internal kdi-! E I ministration,, the, right ~-,tov.; .-conclude commercial treaties; and to increase the f oroes1 •' ;' m the tributary states, undsr hjs rale.: ';';;'.; \.{!ua

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ri A V T I 0 JS . OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to ho thu BKST for general use In households, uml, in con sequence of its high roimtation, some unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the '" Trade Marks Act, ISCG," and pr6ceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. Tho public are cautioned to ASK KOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stoppnr, and wrapped round with his well-known label. ' GREAT KEDUCTIONS FOR o THE.EE MONTHS ONLY AT THK AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, ' 194, queen street, Next Door to Savings' Bank. Cartes-de-visite reduced from 16s per dozen to 13s Gd. Maori Celebrities (largest steck in New Zealand to select from), reduced from 12s per dozen to 6s. Views from all parts of Now Zealand reduced from ' 128 per dozen to 6s. Enlargements from Cartes-de-visite to Ufa-size, plain or beautifully finished in Oil or Water Colors, ■ -also reduced in price. Large Stock of Photographic Goods and Apparatus, Magic Lantern Slides, Stereoscopic Slides, &c, ~ greatly reduced. J. MoGARRIGLE, *«-j Manager. [Established TS64.] V\ STE^H^NSON & CO.'a CELEBRATED COFFEES, " EXHIBITION" BRAND" " EAGLE BRAND " "CROWN BEAND," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekbbpers throughout the Province of Auck d., j / j\ n "if d/ Wep hen son & co., i I . WYN.DHAJV( STREET,-, ... ." A" if 0K L A i>T D. NOTICE. riIHE undersigned having entered -L into Partnership as Generr.l Drapers, Clothiers, &C. tlie Business lately condncted by MR RUSH- BitOOK will in future be carried' on under the style and firm of " RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN." W. RUSHBROOK. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN. KITSHBROOK & BTtIDGMAN T> ESPECTFTTLLY invite attention Jl\) to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of NEW ANu SEASONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Fancy Dress Materials, French Merinos, Winceys, ALL WOOL, PLAIDS, Crimean Shirting. WHITE AND SCARLET FLANNELS, Calicos, BLANKETS, HOSIERY. A LARGE LOT OP CHILDREN'S WINTER JACKETS to be sold CHEAP. Ladies', Maids, and Children's Waterproof Mantles, Black Straw Hata, FJowers, 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. N.B.—COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY EX ECUTED AND CAREFULLY PACKED. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite Army and Navy Hotel), I UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND,



0 ■•-■•.. L E V S & CO. • , Have on Sale — 200 boxes Jielmont Sperms , ; • 25 tons Fine and Coarse Sr'.t 20 barrels American Prime Mess Pork. OKQ PAXES OP DAMAGED BLANKETS F OR SALE. J. COSGEAVB & CO. YO 0 JS Q MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 3873, In the Hall of the Institution. June 27— " Darwin's ' Evolution Theory' of the Origin of Man"—Rev. Dr. WaTs, j u ly 4 —"A Free Press, its Qua^'fications and its Mission"—H. Ellis, Esq. 1 July 13-" Tim Puritans"— Kev.'J J.Lewis. I Aug. 8—" On Sham"- G. M. Reed, Ecq., B.A. ' Aug. 22— " Spiritualism"—Rev. James Hill. Sept. b—" Prophecy and Modern '''irnes"—Ee\. Dr. Kidd, L.L:B. Sept. 12 -(To be advertised)-R3V. Alex. Reid(Otago). Oct. 24—" Our .Laws, their Administrators and Ad niinistration"—TJisHOTortheSuporiuten- deut (T. B. Gillies,- Esq.) \* Seats reserved for ticket-holders unt'l 7.20 o'clock; after which time, single r 'inssion, One Shilling, save when a Gentleman is accompanied by a Lady, when the one charge shall cover both.