SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 4.59 SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, 6.62 HIGH WATER: This evening, 6.56; to-morrow morning, 7.17

ARRIVALS.

Rover, schooner, McCabe, from Mercury Bay Jane, s.s., Adams, from the Hot Springs Sunbeam, schooner, Brown, from Waipu Mary Ellen, schooner, Rawlings, from Mercury Bay Bowena, s.s., McGregor, from Northern ports Sunbeam, schooner, schooner, from Wangaroa Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

Surprise, brig, for the Kaipara Alert, schooner, for Russell :>' Fairy, schooner, for the East Coast Taranaki, s.s., Wheeler, for Southern ports Colonist, schooner, for East Coast

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Wangarei and Mangapai: Cambri^ g C hoon«.and Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, to-* norrow cven j ne For Newcastle: Briton, barq^ e , jutf Albion, brig early For New Bedford, IVlasa,; Lochnagar, barque (from the Bay of Islands), ear iy v For Sydney and Melbourne: Victoria, S.S., Wed nesrtay ; Hero, s.s., early For Northern ports : Rowena, s.s., this afternoon *or Hobart Town: Bella Mary, barque, this day

The barque Feronia, from Lyttelton, is alongside the wharf discharging cargo. Consignees are requested to present bills of landing, pay freight,. &c, without delay. The schooner Cambria and the cutter Sovereign of the Seas will leave for Wangarei to-morrow evening. The s.s. Southern Cross will leave for Tauranga to-morrow evening. The time fixed for the departure of the steamship Victoria ia Wednesday next, at noon.

The s.s. Rowena arrived on Saturday evening from Northern ports with several passengers, and 400 cases gum for Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. She will return this afternoon.

The s.s. Hero is expected to arrive on or about the 20th inst.

The Government steamer Luna arrived at Wellington on Saturday night from the Manukau.

A steamer coastwise is signalled. She will doubtless prove to be the Chalenger from the Hot Springs. Captain Tilly, agent for the Melanesian Mission, requests further tenders for build ing a vessel according to specification and model, to be seen at Captain Clayton's office, 49, Insurance Buildings. A Mystery of the Sea.—The Qilralter Chronicle relates a story which might have given a hint to Edgar Poe or Coleridge. The Dei Gratia, British ship, on sth of December, fell in with an American brigantine, the Mary Celeste, in lat. 38.20 N., and long. 17.15 W. The master boarded her, and found her abandoned, from no apparent cause. She was perfectly sound, had suffered from no storm, a small phial filled with oil being found perpendicular, and nothing what ever had been injured. A. sword which was in the cabin was found to be smeared with blood, the top-gallant rail had marks on it of blood, and both bows of the vessel had been cut with some sharp instrument. The captain's effects were of value, and there had been a lady and child on board. It is not men tioned whether the boats were gone, but the theory would seem to be that the crew, or part of them, murdered the captain, ran the vessel towards Azores, and escaped in the boats, carrying off the lady and child with them.

We understand that the paddle-wheel of the Lady Bowen steamer will shortly be fitted with Stevens' patent paddles, the in troduction of which is looked forward to with great interest amongst the shipping in terests. ■'• '

The schooner Mary Ellen has reported at the Customs from Mercury Bay with 146 cases gum and 40,000 feet timber.

The schooner Eover has reported at the Customs from Mercury Bay wiith 23,540 feet timber, for Sehapp and Ansenne. She has since cleared outwards in ballast for Eussell.

The ship Parsee hauled alongside the outer T of the wharf on Saturday. Her hatches were opened, and the usual survey made. Her cargo is in first rate condition. She will commence to discharge to-morrow morning. A sight entry was passed at one o'clock to day to clear the ship. We observe there were several parcel of goods remaining un cleared at the Customs. We would recom mend consignees to attend to the necessary formalities, or their goods will be stored at their expense and risk. :

The barques Feronia and Amateur are dis charging their cargoes of grain alongside the ■wharf.

The barque Bella Mary will leave for Hobart Town on Wednesday next. Several berths are already engaged, and persons seek ing passages should apply to Capt. McArthur without delay.

The captain of the ship Polar Star being unable to obtain bottomry on his ship, he ia compelled to take the only alternative re maining, namely, of selling her for the benefit of the underwriters. For this purpose Messrs. B. Tonks & Co. have received in structions to offer the vessel at public auction, when she will be sold as she lies, without reserve. To give an opportunity for compe tition the sale is announced to take place a month hence.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a sale to day of unredeemed pledges. There was a a good attendance, and fair prices were realised.

MINING. The following are the current call and dividends payable in the companies named below:— ■ ■ £ s. d.

MEETINGS. Bright Smile, Grahamstown, 13th May Lincoln Castle, Sceats' Hotel, Auckland, 2 p.m., 14th May Young Queen, Grahamstown, 15th May Durham Ox, Grahamstown, 19th May Eureka Hill, Mechanics'lnstitute, Auckland, 2 p.m.,

19th May Hand and Band, Graliamstown, 21st May South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company Company's Office, Qu«en street, Auckland, 21st May Foresters, Coroniandel, 30th May Trig Hill, Coromandel, 2nd June i ~ « Quebec, Mr B. Home's office, Shortland street, Auck land, 2 p.m., 6th June

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 Coromandel, on Wednesday, 14th inst., at 1. SO p. ni. For Eussell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Whitlanga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 1 p m. For Wangarei Heads. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Sovereign of the Seas, to morrow, at 5 p.m. For the Australian Colonies, per Victoria, on Wed nesday, Uth inst., at 11 a.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. For London direct (containing specially addressed letters, per Northumberland, from MelbottnieY on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. ■-•■ (Signed) s. B, Biss, Cbj„ PoitmMter.

DEATHS.

Bbaknak.—On May 11, Mary, relict of the late Peter Brannan ; aged 82 years. The funeral will leave her late residence at 3 p.m. to-morrow. Friends please accept this invitation. Williams.— On the 11th May, at her residence, Ono hunga, Mrs Ann Williams, in her 09th year.

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

MONDAY, MAY 11, 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.

It seems evident that war is inevit able. The tidings transmitted by wire from Waikato are not of the character to lead us to expect much good result from negotiation. The definite reply from Tawhiao's advisers must of course be awaited, but if while " waiting for an answer" the Government do not act on the seasonable advice of Mr Mackay, they will in all probability find that the delay was simply a strategic ruse the benefit of which will be fully enjoyed by the Hauhaus. It is evident that those nearest to the scene of disturbance anticipate the imminence of danger, and although no aggression or provocation of any kind has as yet been given by the pakeha, the murder of Sullivan is being followed up by the organization of murderous gangs, and other overt manifestations of intended hostilities. The most ardent de sirerof peace can hardly pierce through the dark cloud that has now begun to gather over the Upper Waikato, and whether we will it or will it not, it seems now apparent that that cloud is rolling onward towards us. Whether we are lor peace or war appears of very little moment unless the Govern ment not only abandon the intention of pursuing and arresting the mur derers of Sullivan, but give assurances and guarantees to the king party that we shall not again be angry at the in dulgence of their little weakness for disembowelling white men. In no other way have we offended so far; and it has come to this that the mere prospect of the discontinuance of the sugar, implied in our being annoyed at the murder of Sullivan, is sufficient to cause the defiant explosion of firearms, and the driving in of settlers. We j observe that our contemporary the Cross to-day complains that " Those who advocate hostilities imply selfish ness or cowardice against others who j perceive the grave responsibility. But nay! it is those who have* been advocating the " peace at any price " who have been " implying ;" and it was the Gross itself that first icsinuated that the " country papers " in exhibit ing v little of the irresistible national pluck, were doing so for the sake of advertisements, "and the sale of' papers, the Cross has beea charged

with " selfishness and cowardice " the charge is far more defensible than the charge laid against other papers of selfishness in giving vent to feelings that throb in the bosom of every white man that is a man between the North Cape and Tongariro. There is no one that should, or perb^- A " desire war if honors 1 n - aalt T y*B£ • 4-o,v a ' —f.e peace can be maintained- .^ whofiß ,^»ngs are Worth considering who will Willingly tolerate the humbugging farce of the pursuit of Todd's murder ers being repeated. Colonists have year after year paid an enormous sub sidy to continue a peace in which aggression and murder are accepted ' with impunity, and now as the result, when it is felt that settlers are at last

annoyed at murder, the murderers are

prepared to tell us that we must have this and worse. That this war, if war comes, will have but one result there is no 'doubt. Ihe finest country in New Zealand cleared of the vermin by which it is infested will be opened up to unharasscd settlement, the colony will present attractions such as it never did before, and will enter on an era of uninterrupted prosperity.

.Another of Mr Browne's series of popular concerts for the people will take piaco this evening in the Choral Hall. The selections are from the choicest works of the great English, Italian, and German com posers, and to those who can admire and 'appreciate first-class fmusic this con cert will prove a special treat. Several ladies and gentlemen will appear for the first time. The programme, which is a well arranged one, appears in our advertising columns. We would again remind our readers of the total eclipse of the moon which takes place to-night. The evening promises to be clear, and to afford full opportunity for viewing the phenomenon to advantage; As mentioned in our last issue there will be no observable obscuration before nine o'clock, the contact with the penumbra only serving to diminish the moons light. At 9h. Om. 4s. the eclipse will iirst become noticeable, and the shadow of the earth will steadily advance upon the moon until six minutes after ten o'clock, when the whole of the moon's disc will be obscured. The moon will remain obscured for an hour and twenty-eight minutes, when it will begin to emerge from the shadow, and will be clear of the shadow at 12h. 40rn. 385., and of the penumbra at lh. 43m. 335. A correspondent informs us in reply to " Enquirer " of Saturday, respecting ttie new market, that there are sixty stalls in all, forty-six are to be let by auction at an upset price of only 2s Gd per week, thus twelve are to be reserved specially to please farmers and producers for daily or hourly hire irora the Inspector, and that the other two are for weigh house, inspector's office, store room, &c. ; that as soon as the asphalting and ap proaches are finished the stalls will be offered at the market, and that the market will possibly be opened about the Ist of June. Our informant adds that these particulars have been repeatedly made public, but he thinks some of the country folks are inclined to growl about everything. lie hopes, how ever, when it is opened they will also keep faith with the public, and do something be sides fault finding. We have receved four letters with the noms de plume severally of " Lex," " Con sistency," " Lickspittle," and " Query," fol lowing up our references in a late issue to the accuser of the workmen of the Alburnia mine, but we think the subject has been sufficiently treated, an<l we think justice should ever he tempered with mercy. Several of the mat ters are at present under investigation, and we think it hardly fair to interfere lite pen dente, "Query" asks, "Is it so that Mr. Woodward is at present here from Welling ton enquiring into serious charges against the administration of bankrupt estates ? Is it so that he is trotted round by the gentle man in question to Carandini concerts, &c, toadied, flattered, followed so that he cannot even without being smiled on by his obsequious attendant ? Is it so that even when Mr. Woodward preached in the Inde pendent Chapel on Sunday evening week his shadow and humble follower occupied the front pew for the first time in his life, and was the most demonstrative in the responses?" We really cannot inform " Query," but he is at least in error as to the responses, for there are no responses in the Congregational ser vice. We think, however, there has been

enough on the subject for the present. Some statements in the letters, and especially in that of "Lex," are, we apprehend, libellous. We must therefore be excused from their publication.

A clerk named Marks, formerly employed by the Mercury Bay Saw-mill Co ropany, is missing. He had been drinking in Carini's hotel, Mercury Bay, and proceeded to Ferguson's hotel, about 800 yards distant, where he was lodging. He has not since been seen, and no trace can be found of his body.

Mr. R. Arthur will hold an extensive sale of fruit, onions, potatoes, &c., ex late arrivals, including a large quantity of apples of splen did quality from Hobart Town.

Mount Hobson public school was opened last week, when eighteen boys and about the same number of girls, together with a number of their friends, were present. Amongst the visitors were the Rev Archdeacon Pritt, Mr A. Clark, M.G.A. and Messrs King, J. Wrigley and Angus members of the school committee. Mr A. Clark occupied the chair, and gave a very interesting address to the children, which was listened to with much attention. Mr Wrigley requested the child ren to inform their neighbours that the school is now open. Mr. C. Smith, the teacher, proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, and in doing so ex pressed a hope that the boys would conduct themselves properly. He hoped the girls' school would soon be separated from the boys', as he strongly objected to the two sexes being taught in the same school. We understand a large number of girls who in tended to become pupils at the district school have been deterred from doing so owing to the fact that the Education Board has not yet made any grant towards a girl's school. A good, deal of the manual labor at the African diamond fields is performed by the native Kaffirs for a low rate of pay. They work in a state of nudity, and when they have found a stone of high value, it is said they sometimes receive the extra reward of a cast off paper shirt collar, in which, on the Saturday half - holiday and the suc ceeding Sunday, they appear in a proud pre eminence amongst their fellows.

One of the moat arnoying practices perpe trated in public reading-rooms is that of re moving journals from the table. A few days ago some one took from off the table of the Mechanics' Institute reading-room the month's numbers of the Scientijie American. This Act not only deprives other members of the oppor tunity for seeing that publication, but spoils a volume, as the numbers are kept for bind ing. V The secretary of the Institute hopes they .will bo at wee returned,

A book very much required by the mer cantile community is about to be issued from thepress and an early CO py now lies before us. hiff* iThe Customs Gui^,"audi S a K,t formation for persons transact conramir gene Var f oua Act 9 ep it om ised. The woipilex1 of the work is Mr Alexander' Itdde; landing surveyor, &d.; of, H.M: GiiStdrns at Auckland; jvb,d has . Had fldatiy years experience of the forking of the Cuatoma apartment in New Zealand, and in the " Customs Guide " he has placed before the public in a concise form all that is required for the conduct of Custom-house business to the best of his knowledge. The instructions for passing entries, filling in bonds, warehousing, and clearing from ware house, will no doubt be most generally acceptable. The bond forms especially have formed a source of mystification and errbr to persons transacting customs business, and great care has been taken to give such detailed instructions as will enable any junior clerk to fill in the most complicated forms. The bonds are printed in full, the blank portions being filled in with italics. The regulations in relation to shipping fees, and the Arms Act are important, and will be found of great service. The compiler, however, has not confined himself wholly to Customs' regulations, but gives a synopsis of the most important of the postal and telegraph regula tions, a list of the telegraph stations in the colony, and plain rules for the guidance of persons desirous of insuring their lives of purchasing Government annuities. He has also, added a table shewing the value of foreign moneys, weights and measures as ap proved by the Board of Trade, and the work in eludes a number of interesting scientific facts affecting mercantile affair 3. We have not space even to enumerate all the subjects explained inthebook, but conspicuous amongst them, in addition to those we have already referred to, are the modes of procedure under the new Drawbacks Act, analysis of the Stamp Duties Act, 1872, and the Gold Duties Act. The book bears the date 1873, but it is not intended to be annual, the author having compiled it in such a way as to make it a lasting work of reference at least for some years to come. The com piler is deserving of the thanks of the public, and we trust his work will meet witli the support it deserves. The publication of the work was undertaken by Messrs Fergusson and Mitchell, the enterprising Dunedin printers and publishers, and it reflects great credit upon their establishment. The typography is well executed, and the book is strongly bound in cloth. An adver tisement appears elsewhere intimating that the publishers intend to issue advertising sheets with the book, and are willing to re ceive business announcements from Auck land. The work will be circulated throughout the colony and therefore forms an excellent medium for the publication of commercial announcements.

The report of the Warder of the Wellington gaol shows a revenue of £351 9s Sd in excess of the cost of the establishment.

The verdict of the jury, touching the death of Alexander Oliver, on Saturday evening, was " Accidental death," and, after due caution, the young man Fail was dis charged. The jury added as a rider that " seven miles an hour is too fast a pace to drive or ride in the city, as it was dangerous to pedestrians." The jury also expressed their opinion that Mr Dornwell, the pro prietor of the horse, ought to have been present at the inquest.

Complaints are constantly being made of petty robberies in the suburbs of the town. It is impossible for the police to be every where both day and night, and the only remedy is for householders to be cautious that they have nothing tempting outside or underneath their houses. This rule is generally complied with as far as silver tea pots and plate baskets are concerned, but when it comes to four-gallon boilers and wash-tuba, housewives object to having the limited space in their kitchen blocked up with such cumbersome things. One night last week a laundry woinau, residing not a great many yards from the Newton Police-station, was re lieved by some light-fingered person of the tools whereby she earns her livelihood, thus leaving her in a helpless condition. How such a robbery could be effected with out detection appears strange, but is no less true. Other robberies are reported in the same neighbourhood, and it is to be hoped that before long the thief or thieves will be found out. While on the subject we would remark that invariably the people charged at the Police Court with criminal offences are old offenders, thiib showing that the hard labour system as adopted in the gaol has no deterrent influence. It is probable that the introduction of the tread-wheel at Mount Eden, by which aportion of the prisoners could be set to grind the corn for the establishment, might have a wholesome effect on some of the gentry who now look upon the Stockade as their country seat, and who invariably speak of it as such.

The University Latin class will meet this evening in the Auckland College, Albert Barracks, for the pursuance of the study of this useful language.

The New Zealand versus the World foot" ball match was resumed on Saturday, in the Albert Barracks, when twenty-four of the World's citizens made their appearance for the purpose of kicking out a niche in the world's history. The match was vigorous, and continued till the going down of the sun, when it was proposed to resume leg-exercise on Saturday next. The leader on the New Zealand side expresses an opinion that if members attend regularly once a week the match may be concluded by Christmas next.

Another very successful concert was given by the Carandini's on Saturday evening. Madame Carandini sang "The Girl Emigrant," " Annie Laurie," and " Coming thro' the Rye." Mr Henry Gordon gave the "King Storm," " The Sexton, and " Mark, the Blacksmith's Son." Miss Fannie sweetly sang " Jessie's Dream," "Kathleen Mavour neen," and two encore songs. Miss Rosina sang "Emeralda," and " Father come Home," with a chorus from behind the curtain, which gave a beautiful effect to the song. It was loudlk redemanded. Very pretty operatic selections, part songs, and quartettes, by the company made up the entertainment. Madame Winter gave a brilliant solo on the piano, entitled " Golop de Bravoura," which was a splendid piece of instrumentation, and elicited loud applause. The concert concluded shortly after ten o'clock. This evening a new programme will be submitted. This is a great feature in the entertainment as the pro grammes are changed nightly, and each con cert offers fresh attractions.

On Wednesday evening next the settlers of Papakura may expect to share a pleasure I new to their district, but which is frequently i enjoyed in more populated places. An en | tertainmeut, vocal and instrumental is an nounced to take place in their Court House, *the proceeds to be used for the repairs of the church. The young people, too, are promised a dance at the close of the concert, Two ex pert fiddlers will be in attendance to set the feet of the lasses and lads in motion. The young ladies of Papakura are already on the tiptoe of expectation. We hope the enter tainment will be but the forerunner of others, and that this will be eminently successful,

In 1872 the Victorian alluvial mines paid ( dividends to the amount of £180,000, while the dividends from quartz reached the enor mous sum of one million and sixty - nine thousand pounds, having increased to that amount from £470,802 in 1870;

A great irnprtiyeineiifc tfas1 dbServed in the lighting iff the City Hall on Saturday even ing. This was caused by the introduction of two new gasoliers suspended from the two ventilators in the ceiling. One of these was lighted in addition to the ordinary burners in the middle of the room. The effect of the addition to the light was wonderful, and a vast improvement on the former system. When all the burners are lit up a still more powerful light will be obtained, but this will be reserved for balls arid bazaars, when the stage is not required.

The regular monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1, will be held this even ing in the hall, Karangahape road.

The News Letter, referring to a lecture on the subject of tight corsets, given at the Chz-istian Young MeD's Association, says : — Let every man now present, young and old, married and single, make this resolution: Never to marry a girl that wears corsets ! Tell her, "Stays off, or she stays on in single cussedness !" Make light of her taper waist. Then this wretched custom of aping the fashion, now happily confined to the ladies, will die out altogether. The Speaker then occupied two minutes in settling Dar winism. He seized the monster by the scruff of the neck, as he does his refractory school girls, and slew it with a ferocious text out of the Bible. It will never wriggle more. While we saw Jemima home that balmy evening our feelings were considerably " ris " about this corset business. Can it be, we wondered, that our own adorable Jemima Wears them? Are we nestling a scorpion in our bosom while she nestles a pair of corsets in hers ? We determined to investi gate. Stealthily winding our arm round her lissom waist we ventured a gentle pinch in the region of the left armpit. She gave a screech, grabbed a fistful of our hair, and disappeared with it in a street car. We still mourn the faithless Jemima. Next day, full of the nice lecturer's advice, we callea on a few girls we were acquainted with, to ascer tain if they concealed these machines under their clothing. They did not press upon us to call again. Their big brothers assisted us down the front steps. The investigations of a truly scientific mind are not to be thus balked. Perseverance was at last rewarded by the discovery of a young woman who sub mitted to our investigations in the cause of science. After a hurried examination of some fifteen minutes, we said : " Fair damsel, is it possible ! Can it be that what we feel is a corset?" " Course it ain't," said she smiling, "them's my ribs !"

Why is there no poor-box at the Police Court ? The introduction of one would assist, however little, in maintaining the Old Men's Refuge or other charitable establishment. How often in matters of complaint would a complainant say that he would be satisfied if the defendant would contribute something to the poor-box. Again, how often it occurs that a person has un wittingly broken one of the many by-laws with which the city is blessed ; and while it would appear a hardship to be fined, how ever trifling, the defendant would, with the consent of the Court, willingly expiate his offence by a contribution to the poor-box ; in fact, many circumstances might arise during the yeai by which the funds of the poor-box would be benefited. For instance, when a man comes to Court prepared to pay a fine of forty shillings, finds the justices look lightly on his offence, and fine him a shilling, would he not in the bountifulness of his heart rush to the poor-box, which we will suppose fixed in front of Mr Cunningham's desk, and make a thankoffering of the remaining thirty-nine shillings (after deduc ting the cost of the suit). The public re quire a poor-box ; the magistrate would be glad to have a poor-box ; the poor would rejoice at a poor-box ; and lastly, the reporters want a poor-box. Let a poor-box be provided.

The Indian papers report a shocking mur der at Cochin. la the house of Captain liomain Rodriguez, situated in Napier-street, there have been residing for some time now the orphan children of the late Captain Eomain Rodriguez, young men and young women ; and with the young ladies there boarded and lodged a Miss Wilhelmina D'Cruz, cousin of the Misses Rodriguez, and sister of the well known and widley respected Rev Father Benjamin D'Cruz. The Misses Rodriguez, with Miss D'Cruz had been in vited to dine at the house of a friend, and all were busy in preparations for the coming dinner. All was peace, love, and harmony. Miss D'Cruz left her cousin up stairs, and made her way into the lavatory on the lower floor, when suddenly one cry of agony and the bark of a dog were heard. Miss Wilhe mina D'Cruz was found lying dead, and almost immersed in a pool of blood. Mr Platel, the sub-magistrate, proceeded to make search for the weapon which had caused death, when he was accosted from behind by a young man of sailorly mien, with a deep bronzed complexion, and thick-set limbs, who asked the sub-magistrate what he was looking for. Being told the knife was the object of the search, the young man, with a flash of rest lessness in his bloodshot eyes, answered, " The knife is in my room. I put it there. I killed her, and here I am." The knife was produced by the young man himself, and the police were forthwith ordered to arrest the self-convicted murderer, and convey him to the station-house. On being asked by the sub-magistrate what had prompted him to commit the foul deed, he declined to disclose his motive, adding that he would do so when put upon his trial. This young man turns oat to be Romain Rodriguez, a brother of the Misses Rodriguez, and a cousin of the victim, Wilhelmina D'Cruz. He is about seventeen years of age, has a quick impatient leer in his eye, and an air of determination sits on his lip. About' two years ago he joined the sea as a common seaman in the ship Nicobar, Captain Lafrenais; and about two months ago he left his vessel at Bombay, and obtained leave to come to Cochin to spend his Christ mas holidays with his family.

If you have occasion to use a wheelbarrow leave it, when you are done with it, in front of the house with the handles toward the door. A wheelbarrow is the most compli cated thing to fall over on the face of the earth. A man will fall over one when lie would never th: nk of falling over anything else; he never knows when he has got through falling over it either, for it will taugle his legs and his arms, turn over with him, and rear up in front of him, and just as he pauses in his profanity to congratulate him self, it takes a new turn, and scoops more skin off of him, and he commences to evolute anew, and bump himself on fresh places. A man never ceases to fall over a wheelbarrow until it is completely on its back or brings up against something it cannot upset. It is the most inoffensive looking object there is, but it is more dangerous than a locomotive, and no man is secure with one unless he has a tight hold of its handles, and is sitting down on something. A wheelbarrow has its uses without doubt, but in its movements it ia the great blighting curse on true dignity.

Important Native Intelligence.

The Natives of Roturua Determined to Survey Lands.

Purukutu's Intentions known before SUllivan's Murder*

We have been favoured by Mr Charles De Thierry with the following important letter, which shows that Purukutu's intentions were known to the natives before Sullivan was murdered. It i 8 also satisfactory as shewing the feeling of the Rotorua natives in relation to the leasing of land:—

"Horo Horo. " To Charles Baron De Thierry, Auckland.

"Friend Te Thierry: Bring your sur veyors up as soon as possible, and let them commence the surtey-=-Upper Patetera— thence running on to NgautUku j thence to Whangapoa; then back again, round to Horo Horo. These boundaries take in upwards of 300,000 acres of land. Sufficient, friend ; here is another word to you. We have received a letter from Ngati rukaua. Parukutu is hiding with his ope (meaning regiment or gang), numbering about 100 men, to kill the Maoris who are allowing their landß to be surveyed. This native is a strict king native. Sufficient to tell you that we have all risen fully armed to protect our surveyors against this fellow. Sufficient from your friends, "Pare Motunau, "Nate Honiana, "And from all our tribe." In the Eotorua district, fifty miles_ below Paterere, the natives are also determined to open up the lands and have sent word to that effect. The lands, which it is intended to throw open at once are those belonging to Tuhoa Eangis, Kgatiwhakane, Ngatipikiao, and Arekatera Puni, and his trible. These tribes have always been considered loyal, and have done all they could towards opening up the country. The natives, in the letters which have been shewn us, express their intention of dealing with no one but Mr De Thierry, who first opened up negotiations with them. Mr De Thierry is also leasing land from the JSTgatimanana and Ngatirangitihi tribes,which are large landholders in| the Taupo district.

MOONLIGHT TRIP TO NORTH SHORE.

The young and middle-aged members of the Temperance Entertainment Club are coming out strongly to-night at the Devon port Hall, North Shore. The trial of John Barleycorn in his ancient garb is somewhat stale, but to-night John will be presented in a new and more acceptable suit. The drum and fife band will play, among other pieces, " The Green Hills of Tyrol," and that old but very charming song, "Sweet Home." The locally-famed Marden Good, will sing in goodly style, the good old song of " The Good Old English Gentleman." An original piece will also be given by an Auckland amateur, entitled the " Tailor and his Goose," a bit of local history shewing how John Brown escaped the Education rate and settled at the North Shore. The entertainment is said to be one of rare excellence, and, as the object is to benefit the funds of the district school, those attending will be combining the utile cum dulci. As will be seen from ad vertisement the directors of the Ferry Com pany have placed the Takapuna on the service at special hours to-night for the entertainment, giving a free passage to and fro to the performers and band, while the charge will be the usual night fare of sixpence each way to persons desirous of seeing John Barleycorn subjected to new and severer tests as to his criminality, or who may wish for a moonlight stroll on the sands, or for viewing the eclipse of the moon from the North Head or the Flagstaff. We should add that in returning to Auckland all will have a splendid opportunity of viewing the total eclipse from the deck of the Takapuna without any extra charge, and with the accompaniment of music enhancing the charms of the phenomenon.-

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Beckham.) HILL BROS. V. H. LAYERS. Claim, witnesses' expenses. In this case, which had been previously heard, the Court was of opinion that costs, £3 6s, should be allowed. JOHN LUNDON V. M. KAKATT. Claim, £92 13s 6d. This case, which has been before the Court in several forms duringthe past six months, is in respect of goods and horses, for which the plaintiff claimed the amount specified. The Court was of opinion from the circum stances which had been adduced that the plaintiff was not entitled ; one small portion of the claim, £8 10s, was admitted by the defendant, but it had also been shewn that the native had paid £10 on account. The plaintiff, therefore, must either accept a non suit, or judgment must be for the defendant. Mr J. B. Russell accepted a nonsuit for his client, Mr Lundon. FRANCIS QUICK V. JOHN WILLIAMSON, JUN. Claim, £32 12s 6d. John Thompson, irianagerfor Messrs Quick, proved the claim, which was for carriage and horse hire. Judgment for plaintiff. H. AND A. ASHTON W JAMES WILLIAMSON. Claim, £100. Mr Hesketh appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Whitaker for the defendant.

This claim was for highway rates made in July 1872, which the defendant objected to settle on account of certain informalities in the form and time of application. Herbert Ashton, collector of the Newton highway rates, deposed that the claim was for rates on certain lands held by defendant within the bounds of the Newton district; that he had made several demands for the same, personally and by letter. The rate was a penny rate. The defendant still re fused to pay. Thomas Faulder, chairman of the Board, proved to the making of the rate, and the correctness of the assessment list, which was duly advertised, and posted for a month at Newton Toll-house.

11 |Mr. Whitaker argued in defence that proof 'of trustees' signatures were wanted; that the assessment roll had not been complied with as the law requires ; that the roll produced was not the original one; and that the present supposed late-book was but a copy of a former b>.>ok, and thah the one in Court ought to be knpt in tho Superintendent's office.

Mr. Heskcth contended that uo ntte-book was needed until the present year, ami that the book before the Court was bought for the purpose of eiiteriug the rates, and iiito that book the names of the ratepayers were copied. He submitted that there was nothing in the objections raised by his friend to exonerate the defendant from paying his rates, and he contended that the rate had been properly levied, well made, and it was too late for making an appeal, and that the rate is amply sufficient for all purposes. The Court reserved judgment until next Court-day.

MATTHEW HENDERSON V. ALLAN K. TAYLOR Claim L 93. Mr Joy, instructed by Mr Greenway, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for the defendant. In thie.oase a special jury was empannelled.

His Honor thought that this was decidedly a case for arbitration, an opinion in which Mr Hesketh f ulljconcurred ; in fact he had never before met with ajcase more fit forarbi tration.

Mr Joy said that his client objected to such a course, as Mr Taylor had not given him a fair opportunity for this mode of settlement. Hif Honor strongly urged that the case might be arranged by arbitration. [Left sitting.]

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Three drunkards were fined 10s and costs ; and one for being drunk and disorderly was fined 20s and costs. VAGRANCY. John McDonald was charged under the Vagrancy Act with behaving in a public street with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, to wit fi>hting. The prisoner pleaded that he acted in self defence. . Fined 20s and costs, or forty-eight hours' incarceration. William Lee was charged with being found at night on the property of James Blackie, Victoria-street. He was also charged with assaulting Constable Sheels whilst in the execution of his duty. The prisoner pleaded drunkenness as an excuse. Sergeant-Major Pardy complained that he had bitten the constable's finger nearly off, and he would be incapacitated from duty for some time. Sentenced to three month s imprisonment with hard labour. MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY. James Kennedy was charged under the Malicious Injury to Property Act with breaking a lock, valued at five shillings, the property of Frank Pascoe, on the 10th in' stant.

The prisoner pleaded guilty. He was described as having been very violent, and even threatened to take his father's life. Ordered to pay for the damage and fined 20s and costs, or an alternative of fourteen days. Richard Wilson, in addition to being drunk, was charged with damaging a gate in Lome-street, the property of Mr Greenway. The prisoner denied the offence. Sergt. Walker deposed that he saw the prisoner break down the wicket gate belong ing to the back premises of the Pacific hotel, yesterday evening. He followed him into the yard, and found him endeavouring to gain an entrance to the hotel. Jame Gleeson, landlord of the Pacific hotel, proved that the gate was fastened be fore the prisoner broke it down. He esti mated the damage at 10s. The Court fined him 10s. and costs and to pay for the damage, or in default seven days in gaol. LARCEXY. Hugh Sullivan was charged with stealing a pint measure, valued at 45,, from the Anchor Hotel.

The prisoner pleaded drunkenness as an excuse.

F. Williams, landlord of the house, iden tified the pot, and deposed that a man named Measures brought the prisoner back to the bar, and accused him of stealing the pot. Measures was called, but did not answer, and the case was remanded until to-morrow for his attendance.

Peter Ward, seaman, was charged on re mand with stealing a box containing ten silver-mounted scent bottles valued at £2 ss, a pair of ladies' boots worth 15s, and a lady's muff estimated at 30s, from the cabin of Misa Emily Beven, on board the ship Parsee, on the Ist March, whilst on the voyage from London to Auckland.

Sergeant-Major Pardy stated that the pro secutrix wished to withdraw the charge, which was allowed by the Court.

The prisoner was t*hen charged with wilful disobedience to the commands of the captain on the voyage. To this offence he pleaded guilty.

Captain Nelson described the prisoner a3 a very bad character. He had set the officers of the ship at defiance, and quarrelled with the crew. He had refused to work on several occasions. Had been obliged to put him in confinement for nineteen days in consequence of his endeavouring to cause a mutiny on board.

Wm, Park, chief officer, corroborated the captain's evidence, and stated that the man had used violence towards him.

The Court sentenced him to twelve weeks imprisonment with hard labor, and to forfeit fourteen days pay. UNLICENSED SPORTSMEN. Wright Lindsay was charged with a breach of the Protection of Animals Act, 1867, by shooting game without a license on the Ist May. Mr. Bennett appeared for the defendant, and pleaded extenuating circumstances. He was under the impression that he could kill game on his own land without a license, and was not aware he could not pursue it on to other people's land. The Court fined the defendant 10s and costs. James Russell was charged with a similar offence. Mr. Bennett, for the defendant, explained that he had taken out a licence regularly year after year, and had subscribed to the funds of the Acclimatization Society, but on this occasion he had left town on the Satur day evening, and was unable to procure a license until his return. Unfortunately De tective Jeffrey met him gun in hand prior to the taking out of the license. The Court did not think tho case an aggra vated one, and fined the defendant 10s and costs. This concluded the business.

HARBOUR BOARD—This Day.

An adjourned meeting of the Harbour. Board was held this afternoon. Present; Messrs. H. Isaacs, T. Williams, T. Niccol, J. Casey, H. S McKellar, G. Yon der Heyrfe, P. A. Philips, W. H. Kissline. On the motion of Captain Casey, Mr. P. A. Philins took the chair in tho absence of Captain Daldy. ;, THK POLAR STAR. A letter from Captain Stetson was read, ft«skni'jfor a reduction of wharfage dues to the ship Polar Star in consequence of the distressed condition of the vessel, and also asking to be allowed to remain in the present berth. The Board refused to entertain the appli cation. IRON SHEDS. A letter from Dr Pollen was read stating that the Government would accept the offer of one hundred and fifty pounds for the iron buildings in Fort Britomart. APPOINTMENT OF HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR. A letter from the Town Clerk was read, apprising the Board of the election of His Worship the Mayor to the Board. FERRY STEAMERS TIME-TABLE. A petition, signed by a number of persons, was read, neking fov an alteration m the time-tables nf Mossrs Holmes Brothers'honia, The Chairman held that the standing

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pOPU LA E CONCEPT, at the CHORAL HALL, TO-NIGHT. Admission-ONE SHILLING. GREAT KEDUCTIONS for THREE MONTHS ONLY AT THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 194, queen street, Next Door to Savings' v -j A N K. Cartes-de-visiU reduced f* r Maori Celebrities - -«? 16s per dozen to 13s 6d. to select *■ - largest steck In New Zealand •»om), reduced from 12s per dozen Yjp- to Bs. ,«#s from all parts of New Zealand reduced from 12s per dozen to 6s. Enlargements from Cartes-de-visite to Life-size, plain or beautifully finished in Oil or Water Colors, also reduced in price. Large Stock of Photographic Goods and Apparatus, Magic Lantern Slides, Stereoscopic Slides, &c, greatly reduced. J. McGAKRIGLE, Manures. pAUTION.—OLSON'S TOMATO vy SAUCE. —Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the best for general use in Households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, 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, I860," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK KOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrap ped round with his well-known label. OL E T S & CO. • GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Wyndham street, Next the Evening Star Office. [Established 1864.] T\ STEPHENSON & CO.'s celebrated coffees, "EXHIBITION BRAND" "EAGLE BRAND" "CROWN BRAN D," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auck land. D. STEPHENSON & CO., wyndham street, Auckland. "P XP E CT E D DAILY "^ EX JANET GRAY, IN THE MANUKAU A CARGO OF GREY COALS. FOR SALE in lots to suit buyers ; delivered from vessel's side. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant, Custom house-street, and Government Wharf, Onehunga. TjiAVOUfiITE Songs, Glee and Duets, CHORAL HALL TO-NIGHT. Admission— ONE SHILLING.