SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 5.1 SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, 6.51 HIGH WATER: This evening, 5.40: to-morrow morning, 5.58

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, s.s., from Tauranga Mercuryj cutter, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Challenger, p.s., for Mahurangi Jpne, s.s., for the Hot Springs Clyde, ,■ chooser, Andeion, for Wangarei Virc3nt, cutter, for Taiiranga H.M.S. Ro a:lo, Challis, for We!Tington

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : Taranaki, s.s., Monday next For Newp- tie : Briton, barque, early for Kaipara: Surprise, brig, to-day For New Bedford, Mass. : Lochnagar, barque (from

the Bay of Islands), early For Sydney and Melbourne: Victoria, s.s., 13th

May ; Hero, s.s., early Por Northern ports: Rowenp, s.s., Monday next For Hobart Town: Bella Maiy, barque, on Monday

IMPORTS.

Per p.s. Paterson, from the Sout^ ( s hort landed at New Plymouth)—B ram, 7 i-casks wine. Transhin^cl at Wellington, ex Claud Hamilton—sf cases, 1 cask, 11 bundles pipes, 1 uo tubes, 2 boxes tin plates, 5 kegs nails, i bundle shovels, 1 canvas pg, 1 case hardware, Coombes and Daldy. Shipped at Wellington—l parcel, Kirker ; 94 sacks barley, Seccombe ; 20 £-casks vine gar ; Bucholz and Co ; 5 cases arms, Tisdall ; 1 tin box, Collector of Customs; 3 cases, Government Storekeeper ; 1 box, Bank of Australasia. Shipped at Wanganui—looo sheep, Brewer ; 4 gunnies bacon, 2 cases, 4 kegs butter, G. W. Binney. Shipped at New Plymouth—3 kegs butter, Close Bros, j 5 kegs butter, Barnes ; 1 parcel, Owen.— Morton Jones, agent.

The paddle steamer Paterson. Capt Alex. Kennedy arrived in the Manukau this morning. She left Auckland wharf at 11. 15 a.m. on the 23rd, and arrived at Wellington on the Ist of May after a stormy passage. Left Wellington on 2nd of May, and arrived in Wanganui river next day. The steamer was detained their tiii the Gth; sailed on the 7th, anchoring off $ew Plymouth at noon of Bth; proceeded from thence at 2 p.m. of 9th. Light •winds, and fine weather throughout from Wellington. Crossed the Manukau bar at 7 this morning, but had to stop the engines for three hours the fog being so dense. Passengers :—From Napier—Mr E. Bree. From Wellington—Miss Smith, MissFulloon, Mr Henderson, Mr J. G. Dees, Mr Coleridge, Mr Ford, Mr Nation, Mr Ware, Mr Sherwin. From Wanganui—Mr Brewer, Mr Marks, Mr Duncan, Mr Pearson, Mr Knopp. From New Plymouth—Mr Mudie and Mr Me Vicar. We are indebted to Mr Pringle, purser, for files and other favours.

Consignees of goods per schooner Coronet, from Lyttelton, are requested to present their bills of lading to the agent (Mr D. H. McKenzie), and pay freight without delay. The Chief Harbourmaster has given notice, for the information of masters of vessels, of the erection of beacons on the south side of the Waitemata, near Kauri Point.

The favourite barque Bella Mary will leave for Hobart Town on Monday next. Her cargo is being discharged with great celerity. The barque has good accommodation for passengers, both saloon and steerage. The s.s. Taranaki will leave the Manakau at nine o'clock on Monday morning for Sbthern ports.

The steamship Victoria is discharging her cargo with %reat dispatch, and will leave for Sydney o,nd Melbourne on Tuesday next. H.M.S. Blanche arrived at Sydney on the 28th ultimo. She brought sixty men and four officers, who have come out from England to Melbourne, in the steamer Northumber land. They are a contingent intended to man the war schooners recently constructed at Sydney, for the suppression of the Polynesian slave trade.

The Inspector of Steamers has surveyed'the s.s. Jane, and found everything satisfactory. The steamer left for the Hot Springs this morning.

The cutter Mercury, from Mercury bay, brings 24, COO feet of timber.

The barque East Lothian is discharging her cargo at the outer T of the wharf.

The barque Amateur hauled alongside the outer T of the wharf this afternoon and will commence to discharge on Monday.

We observe that Mr Hayes, for two years second officer of the barque Bella Mary, has been appointed chief officer of the brig Sur prise. "We wish him success in his new sphere. The barque Feronia, from Lyttelton, has hauled alongside the wharf and will commence discharging on Monday. The schooner Alert has cleared for Russell in ballast.

The schooner Fairy has cleared for the East Coast with timber &c.

The schooner.Colonist has cleared for the East Coast in ballast.

The barques Amateur from Adelaide, and Feronia from Lyttelton have reported at the Customs.

We understand that Messrs Elliott and Anderson have obtained the contract to dis charge the ship Parsee by steam. She will haul alongside the wharf on Monday next. The brig Surprise will haul away from the wharf this afternoon, and leaves at an early opportunity for Kaipara, where she will load timber Lyttelton. She then returns to Auck land with a cargo of grain. The steamers Challenger and Jane left simultaneously this morning for the Hot Springs. They both rounded the North Head together, and so far the race lay be tween them.

H.M.S. Eosario, Captain Challis, left this morning for Wellington.

COMMERCIAL.

At the produce sale of Mr E. Arthur's yesterday, low prices were realised in conse quence of the large fruit sale. A greater portion of the goods were held over until Tuesday.

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

Bright Smile, Grahamstown, 13th May Lincoln Castle, Sceats' Hotel, Auckland, 2pm, 14th May Young Queen, Grahamstown, 15th May Durham Ox, Grahamstown, 19th May ■™™fllDi Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 2 p.m., Trig Hill, Coiowaadel, Sad Jun«

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, on Monday, 12th inst., at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, on Monday, 12th inst., at 12.30 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taranaki, on Monday, 12th inst., at 7 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, on Monday. 12thinst., at 3 p.m. For the Australian Colonies, per Victoria, on Tues day, 13th inst., at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. For London direct (cont jniDg specially addressed letters, per Northumberland, from Melbourne), on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. For Whitianßa, Tauranga, and Opotik', per Southern Crosg, ou Tuerday, 13thinst., at 1 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

Olivee.—On May 8, Alexander OMver; aged, 08 ye:*rs.

The funeral u.'ll leave the Provincial Hospital To-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m.

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

SATURDAY. MAY 10, 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.

Mb. Mackay it appears has failed. We have confidence in believing that every thing that it was possible to do by prudence, persuasion, firmness, and thorough skill in Maori doctoring has been done by him, and he has not only come away without obtaining conces sions from Tawhiao, but his own life has been placed in jeopardy to show the contempt entertained by the Maori braves for any pakeha reaching out the hand of peace. Thanks and honor are due to the Government for the noble effort they have made to stay the avenging sword, but contempt and distrust will be their lot if now, having firmly demanded the murderers, they shirk the responsibility of thunder ing vengeance into the murderers' strongholds. "We can perfectly un derstand the difficulty felt by the head centre of Hauhauism in face of such demand. This surrendering the murderers would be the annihila tion of the principle on which his ' power is based. For once he ceased to afford asylum to those giving practical effect to the hatred against the pakeha, his followers would natu rally ask themselves for what purpose was the king principle any longer cherished. It is only as a shelter to murderers that the king has hitherto been of any appreciable value to Maoris, and if his power can not be converted from this dia bolical purpose to the conserving of law and order among his followers, and of peaceful relations with colonists, there is but one course open for those who wish to see settlement and colo nisation in the country. These re peated murders show that the inherent propensities of the Hauhaus are un

changed, and the action of the King beiug, in whatever aspect viewed, protection to the murderers shows that hope of any benefit from his authority need not be longer enter tained. We do not hesitate to say that half measures should be no longer thought of, and the speediest and most effectual way of annihilating the gangs of murderous savages that produce chronic unrest, and com« pel colonists to keep up a vast defence force and an unlimited expenditure on flour and sugar, should be now the most popular. If the Ngapuhis under take the clearing of J c 'ne country for its posse^ lon> according to ancient Maori usage, and according to the laws on which the greatest nations of the World—even respectable England —made a start in the world, they should certainly be invited to come on. If the Arawas or other tribes are desirous of a new slice of country, or the settlement of ancestral accounts, they should be encouraged to make their proposals on the principle no cure no pay. Nor do we think that our settlers themselves should be deprived of a share in the settlement of the native question, or be compelled to bottle up the indignation caused by such a daring murder. "We cannot see how any feelings of humanity should be allowed to interpose between a righteous public indignation and an organization of savages whose bond of union is the defence of murder; and just as the Ngapuhis and other native tribes might be legitimately rewarded by the land of the Kingites, so settlers might be encouraged to bring in heads. Our expenditure for the preservation of peace is in round numbers from £250,000 to -6300,000 per annum ; and we do not hoaitate to say that if one year's quota wore offered to settlers at the rate of a hundred pounds for every head taken off the shoulders of Maoris found without a particular boundary after a fixed date, and four or fko hundred pounds for the head of each chief of any distinction, we should not only provide useful and pleasant and lucra tive employment for the settlors during the period of disturbance, but " settle" the question for all time in a single year. The plan has suc ceeded in the treatment of wolves and snakes, and by all tho laws of humanity outlawed murderers are deserving of no gentler treatment. If the Govern ment will simply content Themselves with offering such rewards, instead of getting up an organization to provide billets for the hungry swarm of broken down military men with which, as with rats, the colony is infested; and if they will leave tho settlers to make their own arrangements, either hv considerate joint stock companies or small guerilla bands, we do not hesi tate to say that there will "be peace in our time." Mr Maclean should be ever held in remembrance for the suc cess with which he has carried out for so long the policy of conciliation in the hope that bettor counsels would ulti mately prevail among the disaffected natives. But Mr Maclean should now be content with the consciousness of having performed his duty. The true character of the king party is now pretty manifest, and while the colony will probably never again think of sanctioning the continuance of an enormous annual expenditure for such profitless results as syste matic and recognised murders, the settlers may be fairly entitled to at least the amount of one year's "peace" expenditure for practically settling the native question for ever. If we are to have war, and in the cir cumstances this seems unavoidable, may Heaven save us from a war with red tape for leading strings. In such case we should have unbounded lavish ing of blood and treasure te have the work cut short justat the moment when we can see the beginning of the end. But if we are to have peace, and peace ful settlement for ever, the Govern ment should simply fix a date and fix a line, and point to the Hauhaus, and say to the settlers, there they are, a hundred pounds a scalp—up and atj them !

We have been obligingly furnished by Mr Weetman, of the Sub-Inspector of Survey's office, with the times of the phases of the total eclipse of the moon, visible here on Monday next, the 12th instant. The time is reckoned according to New Zealand statute time : —First contact with the pen umbra, 7h. 57m. Bs. p.m. ; first contact with the earth's shadow, 9h. Om. 4s ; totality begins, lOh. 6m. 9s. ; middle of eclipse, lOh. 50m. 21s. ; totality ends, llh. 34m. 335. ; last|contaet with the earth's shadow, 12h. 40ra. 38s. ; last contact with the penumbra, lh. 43m. 345. a.m. on the 13fch. Until the moon begins to enter the earth's shadow, after nine o'clock, the only phenomenon will be a gradual diminution of her light.

Mr Woodward last evening made a very humorous speech, and in the course of his remarks referred to the unprogressive nature of the animal creation, excepting man, who alone could read his past history. Occasion ally, however, as Mr Woodward stated, there appears, a wonderful deviation from the uni versal sameness. We witnessed one such deviation this morning in the form of a Blondin cock, which was walking most orderly along a clothes-line, extending from pole to pole in a green enclosure by the side of Cook-street. We paused by the high road to watch the performance of this feathered performer. It was a triumph ; and when he reached the wooden goal of ambition he crowed vociferously, and the hens and chickens beneath clucked in admiration at the success of their chief.

"" The officers of the Volunteer force are invited to attend the funeral of the late Veterinary Surgeon Fooks, Otahuhu troop of R.C.V., to-morrow, at three o'clock, at Otahuhu. The members of the Auckland troop are also in.Yi.tucl to Attend.

To the Editor: Sir,—Some time since some excitement was caused by the appointment of a new committee for the Mechanics' Institute, and among other improve ments it was suggested that certain classes for elementary instruction should ibe formed, especially one for drawing, tor the benefit of the youth of this place. ; Can you inform me if anything has been or is I likely to be done in the establishment of these classes in connection with this insti tute. Is it in the power of the Education hoard to establish a School of Design in con nection with any of the institutions under their control, I know many youths who are desirous of joining such a class if the fees were such as would be within the means of apprentices generally.—l am, &c, Member A.M.I,

The lnaiigurai entertainment of the Young Men's Ghriatidii Assdciaiicfti aft the' City BaH was sufficiently SiiccessM to satisfy tiw modest expectations or its committee and patrons, The hall was immensely crowded, and the addresses and melodies listened to with thoughtful attention. It is estimated that nearly a thousand people were present, and if all that thousand, so charmed with the thought and melody of the few, were eminently and practically Christian, how sweet and genial would life's atmosphere become. The platform was filled with singers and speakers, and most of the reverend gentlemen of the city, including the Super intendent of the province, the venerable President of the Society, the Mayor of the city, the chief musician of the Choral Hall, and a nilmber of the laity stud gentle men of the suburbs. The Chairman read letters of apology from the Eev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, and Mr G. M. Reed, apologising for their unavoidable ab sence. He then delivered one of his char acteristic speeches on the usefulness of the society, and reviewed the subjects of the lecture programme, urging upon young men to get knowledge and to labour in a spirit of earnestness and zeal. Mrs Woolley then played selections from "La Somnambula " with much effect. The Eov. Mr Bruce then read his excellent essay on " The Duty of Young Men in relation to modern religious thought," which was followed by a paper from Mr Woodward, of Wellington. The choir then gave " Avo Sanctissime." Mr Luckie then rose and spoke briefly on the Chairman's text, " Prove all things ; hold fast to that which is good," for which he was evidently not prepared. We would rather that ho had given his favourite song, " A man's a man for a' that." The Rev. G. FT. Turner made an excellent oration on the " Triumphs of Christianity." Some music followed, and a voto of thanks to the Chair man, proposed by the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell and seconded by his Worship the Mayor, terminated the proceedings.

The following important queries in con nection with Waikato affairs we confess we are unable to answer. Probably some of our readers may be in a position to satisfy our correspondent's inquiring mind :—" Mr Editor, — Will you kindly answer us the following questions : ' Is it true that the detachment of Armed Constabulary, under a field officer, sent out to recover the body of the murdered man Sullivan, were ordered to draw their revolvers in case of an attack from the natives? Is it true that these revolvers were unloaded ? Is it true that this detachment of Armed Constabulary, at that time, had no revolver ammunition upon their persons ? Is it true that there was at that time no revolver ammunition in the Government store - houses in the Waikato district? If not, why not?'—lcs'oramus."

The result of the enquiry into the cause of the death of the seaman, John Reynish, was a verdict of " Found Drowned," with the. following rider : The jury are of opinion that a constable should be specially stationed on the wharf at night to prevent accidents. A discussion also ensued respecting the dead house, which is most inconveniently situated, and the jury recommended that a new dead house should be provided in amore accessible spot, and especially so as the present one was a continual nuisance to the residents of the immediately vicinity. Dr Philson had heard complaints of the dead-house, and he fully concurred in the sentiments of the jury. To the Editor :—Sir, —The opening of our new market will shortly take place. Ib will be one of the great events of our province, which will be handed down to posterity. So long as Auckland holds her position so long will the market remain, and show that in spite of every difficulty she will still pro gress ; but at the same time let us remember that when the auction takes place for the stalls, that every eye ■will be open, not only the promoters of the scheme—the merchants of our city, but also the country settlers who supply our city. The thought, therefore, comes into one's mind that all should be fair and above board ; but it does not appear so. According to the last meeting of the Board they determined that the stalls in the market should be sold by auction by Mr R. Arthur, at the upset price of 5s per week ; that would be very well and fair, but unfor tunately we have to look a little beyond, and what do we find ? Forty-six out of sixty are numbered, and are to be sold ! What becomes of the others ? At one corner the weigh-bridge is being erected ! What becomes of the other corners, and also the stalls not numbered ? Every one who has seen at all about the building knows that the four centres must be the best positions in the whole building for light, water, and every other thing. How is it ; that these are not numbered ? If there is to be a reserve on them, why not let the public ' know ? And if they are to be kept empty, why not say so ? Let the public know that every thing is fair and that there is no re serve; or if, why and wherefore, and our market will become a success. But on the other hand if you do not give all a fair chance our market will not only be a dis grace to our merchants, but to every one in the province. Our settlers are looking for ward to the opening anxiously ; but if they see things are to be all on one side they wiil not support what has cost a considerable amount to Auckland. Again, I should suggest that one and all should know the reason why all of the market is not put up to auction instead of the number agreed upon. I trust you will give a corner in your paper for An Enquirer.

The robbery by Kate Burford is thus commented on by the Sydney Empire : — " Will the case of the man Williams' oyster saloon now under process of mal-odourons ! investigation at the police court induce an inquiry into certain other similar establish ments where oysters are about the last f things thought about ? It is notorious that in certain very prominent quarters there are perfect nests of these"abominations where 1 scenes little different from that in which the ! girl Burford was the leading actress are of ] almost nightly occurrence. Perhaps the | police are too moral characters to know any thing about them personally, but even so their noses must be of very peculiar construc tion to carry them safely through their nightly rambles without offence. If our principal streets rejoiced in open drains there would be a fine outcry, and any number of indignant epistles from " Paterfamilias" and his tribe. But they may be flushed it seems with the moral sewage of the city from night to morn, and not so much as a moral pocket handkerchief raised in protest against the nuisance. But then perhaps it may be that i we Are all so fond of oysters,'^ 1

A man named Marks has tte'efl Missing from Mercury Bay for the last ten day's. He left the bay to proceed to some new diggings in that district, and has not been seen or heard of since.

There was a large attendance at the Devonport Hall last night on the occasion of the visit of the Carandini concert party. A well-selected programme was gone through. This evening the company will again appear at the City Hall. The pro gramme, as announced, contains some very choice selections,

A revision court will be held at the Beg istrar's.'office, Supreme Court, on Monday, the 26th inst., for the purpose of revising the list of voters for the electoral district of Waite tnat&4

An indiscreet youth in Cairo has been fined for violently kissing the school ma'am. She ##s so homely that the judge said there was absolutely flo1 e^onse for him.

There are to be seen h&ngfali •* *be door of Mr Marshall's fruit shop iwd W «»ee bunches of Auckland grown pea-nuts. *.P" branches of the plants are covered with nuts.

We hear that Mr Severn, who is winning tavor by his popular lectures, has been ap pointed assayer to the Grahamstown branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

The through rates of freight to various parts of the Waikato are announced in our advertising columns by Mr Franz Scherff, Waikato transport office.

The inhabitants of the North Shore will have an opportunity of witnessing the per formances of the Auckland Temperance entertainment on Monday evening next, in the Devonport Hall. Various songs and recitations will be given in the course of the evening ; a new edition of John Barleycorn will be performed, and the fife and drum1 band will play several airs and popular com positions. The proceeds of the entertain ment will be given to the funds of the Devonport District School.

To-morrow (Sunday) discourses will be delivered at Newton Kirk. Morning : "Christ in our Hearts;" evening: Eev. Mr Oliver." At City Hall, by Samuel Edgar, B. A. ; morning : " Humility ;" evening : "The Doctrine of Eternal Torment." Albert-street Congregational Church, morning, by Rev. G. H. Turner, evening, Rev Dr. Wallis.

In a recent issue of the San Francisco Neios Letter a contrast is drawn between the rate at which America is borrowing money and the rate at which it is obtained by Australia. The fact is to the Australians both gratifying and instructive. It is not worth our whiie to inquire why it is so, and to consider on what conditions the Australian colonies may hope to retain their advantage ous position in this respect. The Californian journalist referred to says : " United States 0 per cents are selling at 95, while the 6 per cents of a young country like Australia are telling at 115. Massachusetts 5 per cents, sell at 8 per cent, discount, while thoce of New Zealand are at 2 per cent, premium. The city of Melbourne borrows all she wants at from 4 to 5 per cent; the city of San Francisco has to pay 11.

We have received a copy of the Australian Skeleher, a new illustrated journal published in Melbourne. The frontispiece is a well executed engraving of Sir George and Lady Bowen. The typography is quite equal to that of the Illustrated London News or the Graphic, and the engravings are very little inferior. The paper is without exception the best illustrated journal published in any of England's colonies. It is issued from the Argus office, and is worthy of that well known printing and publishing firm.

Mr James Smith, of Melbourne, who delivered lectuaes on spiritualism some time since, in Dunedin, has renounced the belief. In a letter to the Dunedin Star he says that spiritualism has been shown to me to be that " strong delusion and lie " spoken of by Paul in his Second Epistle to the Thessa lonians, and is therefore just as odious in the sight of the Father as are the various reli gions which man ha3invented and substituted for the law of obedience to tbe Most High.

A Bendigo paper reports that a man named Hugh Watson, who was preaching there re cently in the Camp Reserve, created some excitement at the conclusion of his services by rushing about and embracing the females present. After he had kissed four or five of them very fairly on the lips, the ladies of his congregation took generally to flight, while the men jeered at and threatened him, but he managed to get away without getting kicked, as seemed likely at one time.

The ' heart' is the best card in the chance game of matrimony; nevertheless, it is some times overcome by diamonds and knaves, often won by tricks, occasionally treated in a shuffling manner, and then cut altogether.

The somewhat unusual circumstance of the committal of a female witness for prevari cation occurred at the Insolvency Court, Mel bourne, lately. Rebecca Frankel, the wife of an insolvent, was under examination touching the share she had in the disposition of various portions of her husband's estate after his departure from Bairnsdale. With some difficulty it was elicited that she sold £7 worth of furniture to a man named Eichards, and that she gave him a receipt for the money, but she strenuously denied having sold him anything else. Unfortunately for herself two receipts were produced, one for £7 as stated, and the other for £68 for cattle sold to him. As she could not or would not give a satisfactory explanation of the matter, Judge Noel committed her to Melbourne gaol for three days, and adjourned the ex amination.

Some sensation was created in Walworth road and its neighbourhood on the 18th February in consequence of the discovery on the previous evening of a number of dead bodies of newly-born children in a disused dead-house attached to the former buryin'-' ---ground of St Peter's Church, Walworth-road, and opinions were very freely expressed that a wholesale infanticide had been going on. Constable John Creasey, 61 P, lives in Tra falgar-street, Walworth-road, and the yard attached to his house abuts on St. Peter's churchyard wall. In this yard he kept a quantity of fowls, and on Monday evening one of them was missing. He afterwards as certained that a fowl answering the descrip tion of the one lost had been offered to a dealer in Camden-street by a boy who was employed about the churchyard, and the policeman upon this returned to his house and made hia way over the churchyard wall, thinking to find his missing fowl there ; but very differ ent objects met his view. He opened the floor of the dead-house, and there, partly covered over with timber and stones, he found six small coffins, each containing the body of a child, and an open box containing two others, all in a high state of decomposition ; so much so that the sex of only three of them could be determined. The whole of them, with one exception, appeared to be newly born infanta, but one was about twelve months old.

ST. MARK'S CHURCH, REMUERA.

The pedestrian in his way from the slum brous locality of Newmarket to Remuera, after crossing the1 Mercer line of railway, must have noticed on his right the pleasantly situated Church of the settlement, dedicated to St. Mark, with its adjacent lawn-like plots of grass, native trees and smooth, intersecting paths. This suburban church iff outwardly different in design and architecture to all the other district churches that we, in our peregrinations, have witnessed. _ The church has recently undergone an inner transformation, has been thoroughly re paired, renovated, and enlarged in order that it may accommodate the requirements of an increasing population, and on Tuesday next St. Mark's will be re-opened in the presence of the Bishop of the Diocese and the leading inhabitants of Eemuera and neighbouring districts. On this occasion the splendid new organ will be played by a com petent organist, accompanied in sacred psalmody by the many voices of St. Mark's uhoir and the choirs of other churches who have kindly proffered their strengthening assistaScU Divine service will commence exactly at sev^i o'clock, and a suitable ser mon will be preacied by the Bishop. The recent alterations consist' <* *&c removal of the organ gallery from the tfSSt-md to a chamber on the east side of the south tran sept ; and the erection of a new chancel the same width as the nave, and extending twenty-two feet eastward. The old chancel has been removed and converted into an organ-chamber. Another entrance has been made to the church for the convenience of the organist and choir, so that the congregation might not be in terrupted "by the entrance of any member of the choir- The altar will beraised two feet from the floor to the nave, which will be made up of three steps in height, vary ing in width from the east side of the transept. The most striking feature in the present al terations is the mads of treatment of the ohancel arches and screen, including the organ chamber. The mairi chancel arch, which is equilatoral in curve, has on either side two smaller arches, lancet-shaped, and is filled in with richly carved Gothic tracery. The txreen consists of three equilatoral arches, also filled with beautifully carved tracery and finished with an elaborate cornice; the spandrils of the screen arches on both sides are wrought with carved foliage in high relief; the screen is surmounted with a cornice tastefully ornamented with Tudor flowers. The communion rail is of a massive character, richly polished, and the spaces between the columns are filled in with hum mered scroll iron-work richly bronzed ; the columns of the rail are ornamented with a spiral band, imparting a rich effect. Accommodation for a choir of twenty has been provided in the new chancel. This accommodation consists of two massive go thic benches on either side, with cut and carved ends, and commodio«3 book-boards. The benches also are enclosed from the central portion of the chancel with two fronts, the ends of which are richly carved in high relief, and finished with splendidly carved poppy-heads. The organ front is of an ornate character, the panels being pierced with quatre and trefoils, with crimson-silk at the back, the whole presenting a very chaste appearance to the eye. It was in tended, and the drawings were prepared, to have erected a tower and spire eighty feet in height, the lower part of which would have formed the organ chamber. This would have greatly improved the appear ance of the structure when seen_ from the south ; but for the present this has been omitted. The contractors for the work are Messrs Page and Lerwell ; the drawings were prepared by, and the works executed under the superintendence of Mr P. Hera path, of Queen-street, Auckland, who designed and superintended the Pitt-street Wesleyan Chapel, and many other buildings of this city and its suburbs.

THE ALSAGER ENQUIRY CASE.

Judgment in this case was given last Satur day, but the question of costs being raised by the Collector of Customs, His Honor re served the point for further consideration. The parties concerned attended the Police Court this morning to hear the result. His Honor, in giving his decision, said that on taking the matter into consideration the judgment of the Court was virtually one for the defendant. As the captain of the Alsagar had been held absolutely blameless by the Court in the matter of the loss of his vessel, it would not be fair nor just to saddle him with the costs of the late enquiry. Had the Court have had reason to think that the captain's conduct was not blameless in the matter it would, without hesitation, have awarded costs against him; but the judgment was in point of fact a verdict for the defend ant, and as such defendant's counsel would be in a position to argue against costs. The Court would therefore not order the captain to pay costs of the enquiry. Captain Rea thanked the Court and with drew.

THE MURDER OF SULLIVAN.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —The labored attempts of the morning papers to make it appear that Tawhaio (so often and fulsomely called the King) has no sympathy with the murderers of Todd and Sullivan must end. Hargreave's inter view with Tawhaio will set the question — "Has this man, Tawhaio, anything to do with the murderers ?"—at rest. As the murderers of Todd escaped so will Sullivan's unless we face the " King party," and show them that they are not beyond the reach of the law. More murders will follow. Mackay had a narrow escape, not so much from the miscreant Ruru as from the whole '' King party." As a matter of course the papers tried to make out " there is no political sig nificance in the act," but how little writers must know of Maoii tikanga when they write thus. Had Pokurutu a personal griev ance with Sullivan ? I believe'not. And then talking of isolating the King party. Why one would suppose the writer was writing in London ! Isolating Maoris is simply impos sible. We all know how, during the war, the natives in open rebellion were supplied with necessaries. It is a well-known fact that while the Ngatiruanui, etc., were besieging the New Plymouth garrison, and murdering the settlers, all their supplies were freely got from Wanganui. A great deal is made of the king, but after all who and what is he ? — merely one of the legion of New Zealand chiefs, who for the sake of resistance to British authority was made a "King" by his own tribe, and a few malcontents of other tribes. We must now face the difficulty and root out the nest of murderers under Taw haio's protection. You will say how ? My answer is, employ loyal tribes to do it. I am sir, yours, &c, Ko Au.

THE EDUCATION RATE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stae.) Sir, —I received a "final notice" to-day to pay the education rate. Now as this is the first and only notice I have received, and have only been in the city of Auckland three weeks, can you inform me, Mr Editor, if I am really liable to pay this rate ? The notice is dated May 6th, 1873, and I am informed "to avoid being summoned immediate payment must be made, &o." Cm you tell me when

the half year ends, and whether this rate ia paid'in advance or not.—l am, &c, 0. A. Givey. , . ~ rit i* VCT7 doubtful whetherany one who arrived in the nrovi^ce mib;cquent to the Ist of January ia liable for'this v cr's t:.x. At any n.te * person arriving subsequent to the Ofch Ol February, when SSltw m.de, clear'y oranot.be sued for the rate, as he is not a defaulter. - As. -E S.J

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) KRtTNKENNESS. William Lestrange pleaded not gnilty to having been drunk and incapable. Ha declared that he had not tasted liquor, but was very weak. Sergeant Walker and Constable Connor both swore positively that he was drunk. Fined twenty shillings and costs. Matilda Morgan was fined ten shillings tor getting drnnk. John Shiers was also charged with drunkenness. He pleaded guilty, and was ordered to be imprisoned for seven days. THE MAN WHO MAKES THE GAOL HIS HOME. John Shiers, a man who makes regular periodical visits to tbis Court on charges of drunkenness, vagrancy, etc, and who has suffered over four years' imprisonment for a-cumulated sentences, was again brought up on the usnal chain of charges—drunken ness-, habitual drunkenness, having been previously convicted of drunkenness, and with being an incorrigible rogue. ( The Court ordered him to be imprisoned for three months aiid kept to hard labour. This was all the business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations of the above for to-day : —

Bank of New Zealand—buyers, £16 15s; sellers, £16 17s 6d. National Bank—sellers, 2Gs. South British Insurance—buyers, JGs. Buffalo, 3s, 3s Gd. Moanataiil, 35s ; buyers, 3Gs ; sellers, 398. Central Italy, 7s. Otago, 18s Gd All Nations, los. Bismarck, 295. Caledonian, £16 5s ; buyers, £16 j sellers, £16 103. Sons ol Freedom, £10 10s. Cure—buyers, 19s. Tookey—buyers, 100s. D. B. Orchard, Secretary.

TELEGRAPHIC.

THE WAIKATO MURDER.

Opinions of the Tauranga Natives.

Tribes Ready to Fight for the Queen.

(FK.031 OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TAUBANGA

This day. Te Kooti was at Te Uira whenMr Mackay was there, .and was anxious to cultivate a friendship with him. The friendly natives of the JNgae terangi tribe, and the Hauhaus, say all the Tauranga natives are indignant at the murder of Sullivan. Enoka says that it was a cowardly and brutal action. He hoped Ac mur derer wonld be given up. No such crime was ever committed in Tauranga, and never would be. The Hauhau chief Whakamairama Pene Taka says the Hauhaus are not murderers. The only honest blood shed was in open fight at Gate Pa and Te Kanga. The Hauhaus here do not sympathize with the murderers. The friendlies will fight for the Queen. The Southern Cross sailed last night. At the great meeting1 of the loyal natives at Whareroa to commemorate the opening of the meeting house, the speakers denounced the Waikato mur derers. Ngatoi, Enoka and Tenekaha were the principal speakers.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

Attempt at Suicide with Aconite.

Crushing Returns.

QRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

At the Police Court, to-day, William Beatly Totenham, alias Bice, was charged with attempting to poison him self with aconite. The case was adjourned till Monday. Golden" Crown. —A crushing of 80 tons of stone yielded 163 ounces of gold. A crushing of 70 tons for the tributers gave a return of 76 ounces of gold. Litle Angel.—Ten tons of stone was crushed, with a yield of sozs. 15 dwls. of gold. Black Angel.—The yield from 250 tons of stone crushed was 226 ounces of gold. Ktjranui,—The fortnight's yield is 206 ounces of gold. Windsor Castle Tribute. —The crushing of 2£ tons of stone gave 4 ounces of gold.

Bessy Tkieute.—Fifty tons of stone have been crushed with a yield of 37 ozs. 15 dwts. of gold. Moanataiei.— The fortnight's re turn is not yet in. A heavy yield is expected.

Bright Smile.—The retorting will not commence until Monday. A yield of 800 ounces is expected.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

197 Ounces of Gold from th® Buffalo.

COROMANDEL.

This day. Buffalo. —The lump when it came out of the oven weighed 16^1bs./ which being interpreted means that the Baffalo specimens yielded 197 QUUC6S retorted gold,

THE EVEyiyQ BTAU, SATU&DAf. MAY 10, 1873.



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