SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

BTOrSBT: This evening, 5.3T>. SUN-BISE : To morrow morning, G 21 muH WATER: This evening, 3.33 ; to-monow morning, 4.20

ARRIVALS.

Berar, ship, 002 tons, Jas. Heigho, from London Ryno, schooner, McKenzie. from Lyttelton Wellington, s.s , Carey, from Southern ports

DEPARTURES.

"Wonga Wonga, 5.3., Shuttleworth, for Sydney Queen, schooner, for Russell Lalla Rookh, brig, Jackton, for Mongonui

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney: Alice Cameron, barque, to-morrow For Southern ports: Wellington, s.s. (from the Manukau), Monday For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, early For Sydney: Hero, s.s., Thursday For Wanganui and Southern ports: Wanganui, s.s., to-morrow

VESSELS EXPECTED.

uerar, ship, from London. Sailed 15th May Fontenaye, &hip, from London. Sailed City of Auckland, from London. Sailed 4th June Paterson, p s., from Sonthern parts St. Leonards, ship, from London. Sailed 19th June Skimmei of the Seas, ship, from New York Atalatite, French frigate, from Sydney Pakeha, brig, from Lyttelton Prince Alfred, barque, from Sydney Fawn, brig, from Lyttelton Byron, brig, from Lyttelten Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from Honolulu Jane Anderson. schooner, from Oamaru Restless, brig, from Sydney Excelsior, schooner, from Dunedin! Strathnaver, schooner, from Dnnedln Amaranth, schooner, from Lyttelton Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town Flirt, schooner, from Lyttelton iii«tfS

IMPORTS.

Per ship Berar, from London:—liparcel, J. Darron; 4 cases, order; 20 qr.-cask3, Ityan, Bell and Co.: 10 bales, J. 0. Stovin; 31 packages, Minister of Public Works: 7 bales. Low and Motion; 35 packages, J. T. Boy lan, 1 bale, AVinks and Hall; 4 packages, B. Gittos ; 101 cases, Stone Brothers : 4 trunks, J. Rout; 4 cases. Rev. H. H. Lawry; 24 bales, (>. E. Reid, 92 packages, Brown, Campbell and Co.; 10 qr.-casks, 1 case, order; 17 bales," Daily Southern Cross Company; 1 case, W. Boult; 1 case plant 3, AY. J. Palmer; 1 case, Rev. J. Buller; 1 box, H. P. Barbl; 1 case. Henderson and Macfarlan*: 23 packages. E. and H. Isaacs; 1 case, J. Richardson; 1 case, order: 1 case, Mrs. Rich; 1 case, Mrs. Williams; 10 cases, E. Porter and Co.; 6 cases, M. Levy; 1 case, 25 qr.-casks, order; 2 packages, T. Russell; 2 cases, W. F. Hammond; 1 case, Rev. J. R. Selwyn: 12 hhd., order; C packages, J. Smart and Co.: 14 packages, Henderson and Macfarlane; 1 case, Cruickshank and Co.; SO packages, S&rgood, Son and Bwen: 2 casks, order; 457 packages, Owen and Graham: 1 case, Feiraelavr, 1173 packages, Watt Brothers: 2 cases, M. Sherratt: 190 packages, 10 bales, 29 cases, order; 31 packages, Lewis Brothers; 5 cases, Supreme Court Library; 2 cases, Cruickshank and Co.; 1 case, E. Hesketh; 1 case, O. Jones and Co.; 5 packages, E. J. Norris; 1 c&se, Bishop Cowie: GO packages, order; 400 bags, H. S. Meyer* and Co.; 1549 packages, 1 bale, L. J>. Nathan and Co.; 5 bales, Owen and Graham; 10hhd«. order; 2 tanks, J. Roberton and Co.; 001 plates iron, 37 bnndlos. Minister of Public Works. To be tran shipped to Taranaki: 3 packages. To bo transhipped to Kapier: 3 packages.—J. Roberton and Co., agents.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Wonga Wonga-, for Sydney : 106 bales phormium tenax, J. R. Roberts ; 1 case printed paper, New Zealand Imsurance Co. ; 1 case effeers, Andrews ; 11 bales tow, 12 bales flax, J. Roberton & Co. For Mel bourne—3o casks lime juice, Nathan k. Co. ; 2 cases tree ferns, Mason Bros. ; 2 do do, R. BruncH; 1 package books, J. Coupland ; 1 box effects, Ruddock ; 11 casks hidea, A Dornwell. For Adelaide—lo cases tomato sauce, H. Olson. For Brisbane—2o cases tomato sauce, H. Olson. For Rockhampton —10 cases tomato sauce, H. Olson.

The s.B. Wellington arrived in the Manukau this morning, but not having been supplied by the purser with his usual report, we are unable to publish a list of passengers and cargo. #

The s.s. Jane, which we announced some days ago had been purchased by a Southern firm, will shortly be taken South by Captain Adams, after first being subjected to a thorough overhauling. The schooner Rynp arrived in harbor this aiternoon from Lyttelton. She brings a •argo of potatoes, cheese, butter, and bran,, consigned? to D. H. McKenzie & Co.

The e.s. Wonga Wonga cleared at the Customs to-day for Sydney. She takes the following passengers : —Messrs. ;McTavish; A. Cuppa, C. Harrison, H. Hiscott, Mrs. Allen, Miss McTavish, Miss Bafceman, Miss Young, and Mrs. Russell.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs. Tonka aad Co. held an extensive sale of tobaccos yesterday, at which biddings were far more animated than at late sales, but prices ruled low, though the auctioneers succeeded in placing some fair lineß. The following are the quotations : —Honeydew (10 s), 9fd to 13 2d ; twist, Is 4d : aromatic, 4's, 9d ; s's, lOd ; 6's, 9£d ; 12's (in twist), Is 4d". The same firm sold cobra at £9 10s per ton.

CA-LI.S.

Peep o' Day.andDaydawn G.M. Co., extended time

September 3 Lucknow ill. Co. (Grahamstown), Is ; September 3 Key of Tokatea G.M. Co., 3d; September 10 Hope of Coromandel G.M. Co., 6d : September 10 alian G,M. Co., Od; Septomber 10

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND. Mails -wti/l Clohe 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 Friday, sth inst., at 1.30 p.m. For the Australian Colonies, per s s. Hero, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For registered letters, money orders, and newspapers, at noon For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, "Waipn, 4c,, per Lady Bowen, on Saturday, 6th Inst., at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Wellington, on Monday, Bth inst., at 10 a. m. (.Signed) S. B. Bisk. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

BroßEita.—On September 3, at her father's residence Edwardes street. Mary Ellen Broborg. infant daughter of F. and C. Broberg • aged five months. "

The funeral will leave to morrow, at 4 p.m. Friends are invited.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1873.

For the cause that locks assistance, For the wrong that needs renistanco, For the future in the distance, And tho good that wo can do

The opposition to the Provincial 3Loan Bill has evaporated in the sunshine of Ministerial lyuniflcence, and the second reading of the Bill was carried last night without division. Probably a good many of the members who

frowned portentously upon the Ministry when the Bill was announced have now—to quote,the happy expression used by Mr Bath gate—" got what they wanted," and they are satisfied. Wellington has found the best market for its rotes, and the war-note sounded by Mr Bunny has therefore been changed to a squeak by his leader Mr Fitzherbert. How much of corruption the result of last night's debate represents it ia impossible to estimate fairly, but we know sufficient to lead us to abandon all hope of legislative reform until the House W purified by a general election, and the poli tical atmosphere cleared by the thunder of electors' wrath. If the various constituencies

representatives, we should have fewer re petitions of the demoralizing scenes wit nessed every session in the lobby of tho House. The Provincial Loan Bill has yet to pass through the ordeal of committee, where members may give expression to their honest views without incurring the displeasure of the Government, and probably it will come out i]> a very different shape. The debate of last night veill probably end all important opposition to the Ministry for this session, and the Government will hurry through their business and close the session as early I as possible.

We believe that the people of Auckland entertain sufficiently broad views of mercan tile progress to recognise in the establish ment of new companies of a legitimate character, and on a sound foundation, an evidence of the growth of commerce «md increased self-reliance in the colony. We have much pleasure, therefore (while draw ing attention to the prospectus of the National Fire and Marine Insurance Com pany), in welcoming it as a vigorous institu tion likely to grow into importance and to rank itself with the most successful of our colonial ventures. The company has been started with a very influential provisional directory, and it is intended to seek support in all the various provinces, so as to make tho company a colonial one in every sense of the term. In aUoting the shares the directors pro pose to consider how far the applicants will be able to contribute towards the business of the company, and it is especially desired that property owners shall become shareholders. Forms of application may be obtained in Auokland*from Messrs Henderson and Mac farlane or at the National Bank. At the preliminary meeting in Dunedin a fourth of the originaljcapital was subscribed, and ap plications came in so rapidly that the direc - tors were impelled to float the company in the outset with a capital of one million sterling. The demand for shares in Auckland seems no less eager, and to-day, the first opportunity for obtaining forms, no less than ISOO shares were applied for. The Dunedin Guardian has a very sensible article relative to the new company, from which we make the following extract as expressing our views : —" We can not regard the National Insurance Company of New Zealand as in any sense a rival to the two colonial companies at present in exist ence. On the contrary it will be a valuable auxiliary to them. The revenue which is derived from the colony by British and and Australian comprnios is in itsolf so con siderable as to warrant the founding of the National, with the view of dividing that por tion of the profits on the general insurance business of the colony; but, quite apart from this consideration, the largely-increasing demand for insurance facilities holds out the certainty that the new company will be a financial success."

One of those melancholy episodes in social life in connection with excessive drinking was brought to light yesterday at the in quest at Newton Hotel, before Dr Philson, the District Coroner, on the infant Mary Ann Scudder. The story, with its hideous hues, has already been introduced to public notice, and no doubt will form a striking theme for Good Templars and Teetotallers for some time to come. Tho evidence of various witnesses having been taken the jury, after mature consideration, returned a verdict of man slaughter against the women. It ap pears that these deltfded women had been drinking hard at the close of the week, and Mrs Scudder awoke on Sunday morning burning "with thirst; the grog bottle was emptied to the last drop, literally sucked dry on tho previous evening, and she roared for water. Between six and seven on Sunday morning Elizabeth Kelly staggered in with the view, as she stated, of cleaning up the roomsjand dressing sheeps' heada for dinner ; Mrs Scudder still thirsted for more drink, and Mrs Kelly went on her pilgrimage from public-house to public-house, and at length found admittance at the side entrance of ihe Robert Burns, in Union-street, where she procured a shillings-worth of beer, and a shillings-worth, of rum, in which errand she acted rather dishonestly to Mrs Scudder (but she too was troubled with thirst) and drank half the rum on the way. These liquors were greedily devoured, and a second pilgri mage made for more. After knocking in vain at numerous houses without finding ad mittance, the barman of the York Hotel listened to the pitiful plaint of Elizabeth Kelly who wanted two shillings-worth for the life of a poor neighbour who could not get up. The fat young man supplied the drink, took the money, and with the ex ception of one slight Bwig on the road, Mrs Kelly took the liquor to Mrs Scudder's home in Karangahape-road, where the contents were duly swallowed, as Mrs Kelly expressively said, " flip by sip." The women then rolled on the unmade bed, and slept till eventide, when they again arose, mad with thirst; and just as the Sabbath evening Church bells had. ceased, a third pilgrimage was made, and after many disappointments three shillings-worth of rum was prooured at the "Criterion," Hobson - street. This quantity was swallowed without reserve, and .the women, dead drunk, lay down on the bed and literally snored. In tho morn ing Mrs Scudder was raving to her boy to fetch some . water to qnench her burning tongue. Mrs Kelly then opened her eyes and found that the infant, either from want of due nourishment or want of air, was dead. The boy, in order to clear the women, had evidently been tutored to say to Con stable Clarke that he had accidently smo thered the infant. The husbands of the were living apart, probably owing to thfeir intemperance,' and three of Kelly's children are supported in one of our public institutions, and! Mrs Scuddor's three boys hafe been committed to the Industrial School $o-day. We need not enlarge upon 'these disclosures,. | they convey their own lesson. Wo may add, however, that much creiditis due to Sergt.-Major Pardy for the able and temperate, manner in which ho con ducted the, enquiry. ; , v , ,

Mr Dargaville has announced his intention of addressing the electors of the Whau district, in the Whau Public Hall, this evening.

The National Bank has established hranches at Hamilton, Waikato, and at (Jufoniandel. Mr Hendry will have charge of the Coromandelbranch.

■ Wo have |to acknowledge the receipt of five shillings towards, Mrs Craneh from Mr J. Eraser.

TJhe Diamond Troupe will give a capital entertainment this evening in the Onohunga Chdral Hall. ' The programme ia one of speciaL, jnterest, arid calculated-to < gratify every tasie. Wo truat the efforts of the Troppe will meet with that encouragement at Onehmiga. which in unquestionably due to its energetic and talented mombors.

I ijhe .piistrict Oddfellows will hold their usual monthly meeting this evening in tho Cook-atrecfc Hall. A member, aaid to bo tin elocutionist, will give some reading from the | inimitable pages of Charles Diokam ; but 'whether from the doings of tho immortal Pickwick, or the scholastic habits of old Squeers, or the sweet thought of tho bettatlful Agnfes, we are not at liberty to «taU>. We Are Igfyartooed, however, that the aeleotionw will;be L pf tho spicest quality.

Yesterday three years ago an event Occurred which fell like a thunder-bolt in the political organization of Europe, and which, as its tidings spread, caused wonder, pity, admira tion, and alarm to be felt more or iess by the inhabitants of every portion of the civilised worid. On the 2nd of September, IS7O, Napoleon 111. was taken prisoner at Sedan. That event was the first beginning of the end in that stupendous melo - drama of history which resulted in the downfall of the proud Empire of France to the position of a sup pliant at the feet of Germany. How rapidly catastrophe followed catastrophe in that rushinw torrent of events; how the nation whom he had governed with parental solici tude, whatever his faults may have been, rejected him in his fallen condition; how anarchy followed defeat, and intestinal bloodshed trod upon the heels of decimation by the enemy; all these things are well known to even us on the opposite side of thff world, — those of us who were in London at the time of the intelligence of Napoleon's capture will recollect the credulousness with which the news was received. The boys who were selling the special editions of the papers, giving the news, had actually a difficulty in selling their sheets owing to the almost universal belief that the affair was a hoax. When the asserted fact became a certainty it was then with difficulty realised. The Standard, daily paper, which had stuck per tinaciously to the side of France during the struggle, had so glossed over her defeats and misrepresented the actual course of events that people, in spite of themselves, looked for at least a long protracted contest, if not for a reversion of the tide of victory. The battle of Sedan and the capture of Napoleon were realities which could not but shew the desperate condition of the French, and the shock of the intelligence was the greater from its total unexpectedness. A fertile subject for a moral is the subsequent brief history of this remarkable man ; but our readers are quite as well able to draw it as we are to point it out, and merely suggesting the sub ject we^leave it in their hands.

H. H. Lusk, Esq., will deliver his lecture on " Tho Claims of Sciense" this evening in the Otahuhu Hall, at half-past seven.

The contract for rebuilding the premises a short time ago pulled down opposite the old Post Office in Shortland-street, has been taken by Mr Watson, and tho preliminary work of reconstruction began this morning.

Dr Hobbs will deliver his lecture this evening in the Edwardes-strect Chapel (Key. Mr Watcrs's), on " Health Reform," at half past seven o'clock. The subject is interest ing and instructive, and Dr Hobbd should have a large attendance.

The monthly meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and In vestment Society was held last night at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion. Dr J. K. Nicholson took the chair. There was a full attendance of members of the com mittee. Advances were authorised to the extent of £SBO, and the accounts for the past quarter were passed. The Secretary read his report of the operations of the Society during the past month. This showed that IS3 new shares had been issued, that the amount of deposits was on the increase, and that the repayments on account of loans were being steadily kept up. Tho auditors had examined the accounts, and expressed themselves satisfied with the manner they were kept. Mr Garland proposed, and it was seconded, and carried, that in future tho ordinary meetings of tho committee bo hold on the last Tuesday of every month instead of on the first Tuesday as hitherto. Tho meeting was adjournod till Tuesday, 30 th September.

One of the most instructive and interesting lectures of the course, it is anticipated, will be delivered on Friday evening in tho large room of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion by Rev. Eobert Kidd, L.L.D., entitled, "A Popular Aspect of the Science of Reasoning.'' In the hands of so ablo a scholar and logician as Dr. Kidd tho subject will be clearly explained. In addition to the lecture the Orpheus Glee Club will give some of their choicest glees, consequently a most agreeable entertainment will be" experienced. Ticket holders' seats will be reserved until 7.20, after that time persona without a course ticket will be admitted on payment of one shilling, to admit a lady and gentleman.

The Prince of Wales Theatre was again well attended last night by a large number of citizens anxious to see the last performance of " Kathleen Mavourneen, or St. Patrick* Eve." The representation was as successful aa the previous efforts of the company, and provoked great applause. We are glad to notice considerable improvement in the ren dering of the minor characters. The curtain was obliged to be raised at the end of the last act in. answer to the acclamations of- the au dience.! To-night the company announce the production of "The Man of the World." in which Mr Collier will take the part of Sir Pertinax'Macsycophant; and the farco of "The Widow's Victim." Imitations of several well-known actors will in addition be given by Mr Collier.

We learn that the members of the Garriok Club are preparing to give an entertainment for tho benefit of Mrs Cranch, shortly after that announoed by the Temperance Drum and Fife Band.

Mr Yon der Heyde yesterday waited upon his Honor the Deputy-Superintendent with referenoe to the state of the Great North road. Mr Von^der Heyde was the bearer of a petition from the residents in the Whau and Waitakere^, districts, beseeching his Honor to make arrangements for having the road put into a proper state of repair. The deputation stated that unless some altera tions were very soon made the broken and rutty state of the roadway would be pro ductive of a serious accident. Mr May said that his attention had already been called to the necessity which existed for re pairing the road, and Mr Allwright whom he had consulted on the subject suggested tha fascinea shonhi be put down on the dangert ova places. Mr Yon der Heyde stated that he did not think more temporary repaira would be effective in rendering the road fit to travel over. . His Honor having promised to give the matter his consideration the de putation withdrew.

THE FANCY BAZAAR.

The long expected bazaar in aid of the funds for! erecting manses, liquidating existing debts, and rendering substantial assistance to tho Presbyteririh churches of this province, was opened this afternoon at two o'clock. Tho weather waa favorable with the excep tion of tlie'du'sfc, which was blown about in fitful gusts. The interior of tho hall pre sented'o moat attractive appearance, every thiifg being arranged with thuj} utmost laHto and| order. These ornamental and useful articles wore mostly made by tho liugora of tho ladies of tbo congregations of tho churches of St. Audrow and St. Jamon', who for many wocltH past liave boon busily ungagud in preparing for the T)i6Uß.«b,f«cto- which tho untlortakii^g 1h ii» trtMrlod to promote. Wo Jiavo lil,l,hi doubt, jii'laing from tho infcoroet ami <m fcbufliaHm tVtHiiltiywl iwumy tits promoters, and oHptidirily among l.lm likllhh who ant forcmrmb 'in ma vo/II,UM, hul; I, I tut kjwill )u\ & minmitiy mwamnUtl, AUiumh «v«?iy mum- '

able article is to bo seen on ono or other of the stalls. We saw ottomans, artifical flowers, albums, bracelets, writing desks, jewellery, baby cloths, littlo rod and j pink shoes, slippers, smoking caps, copeys, tea-trays, pin-cushions, pictures, poetry books —in fact every conceivable article calculated to minister to home fancy, .im agination and love. Among the first things which attracted us on entering this temple of beauty was the finely worked rug, oy Mrs Macnicool, of St. James', which was most skilfully and artistically wrought by that lady's hands ; also an album containing over 500 engravings, to be raffled for by forty members at 5s eaoh. The Prince of Wales's feather was vory tastefully set in a wreath of wild flowers. On the left the leather-worked brackets, made and presented by Mesdames Stockwell and Leech, were exquisite in design and finish; as was also the prettily-worked lace cushion given by Miss Aitken. In various parts of the hall were flags, and several St George ensigns, 27 feet in length, the work of Mr Leßoy. of Parnell. There were also dolls innumerable, and toys comparatively endless. Among the pictures were several very good engravings after the originals by Wilkie and other famous painters. One painting struck us as new, viz., that of Robinson Crusoe reading the Bible on his lonely island—the original by Leslie. The lady attendants were Mesdames Rattray, McNiccol, Stevenson, Stewart, Gil fillan, Stockwell, Hay, Beveridge, Leech, Gorrie, and Macfarlane, and all appeared in excellent spirits. We would not willingly miss one name among the ladies who have laboured so long and so well in this excellent cause. Mrs Sommerville will attend at the refreshment stall. The secretary, who has devoted much time and labour in order to make the bazaar a success, is Mr Brock, solicitor. The doors were opened exactly at two o'clock, and before three the hall was crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and a considerable number of purchases made. A band will be in attendance this evening. As there are many things inadvertently omitted in this notice, we will make other remarks on interesting articles of domestic utility to-morrow.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

Sittings ix Banco. (Before his Honor Geo. A. Arncy, Xt, Chief Justice.) HARRIS V. MAC'FAKLANE. Application for rule of attachment. Mr llees appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketli for the defendant. Mr Rees applied for leave to pnt in an affidavit answering the affidavit put in l>y defendant denying that James Young had interfered with plaintiff's servants. Mr Hesketh objected to the affidavit being read. The affidavit on behalf of Young had been filed more than a week, and notice of the fresh affidavit had only been filed the previous day. His Honor said if the affidavit was intended to be'pnt in to show that the former affidavit relied upon other occasion? than those met by the other side it might be admitted ; but that if it was to supplement the formor affidavit it could not bo admitted.

Mr Hesketh maintained that the fresh affidavit came under the latter head.

His Honor decided that the affidavit could not be admitted.

Mr Hesketh then proceeded to show cause why a rule of attachment should not issue against James Young, the manager, for de fondant. Tho rule nisi had been obtained upon the affidavits of James Wright and another, whicli set forth four acts of contempt dono by the said James Young. These were—

First : That he trespassed upon the land at Hikutawatawa, on the 9th August.

Secondly : That on the same day he inter fered with tho plaintiffs workmen, and threatened thorn.

Thirdly : That in addition to trespissiug on tbo said land the fsaid TTamos Young worked upon the land by getting logs from the bod of the creek.

Fourthly : That on several occasions since the 25th June last he had caused tho creek to be dammed up, and then to flow down swiftly. The learned counsel then answered each clause in detail. He contended that the dis puted state of tho boundary of the canal left it an open quoswon whether tho whole of it was on the plaintiffs land, and read an affidayit of Janiea Young that he had not dammed the creek, and that he had only removed logs which were mutually regarded as an obstruction by (both plaintiffs and defendant's servants. There was no inten tion to violate the injunction of the Court. Hiß Honor said that it might be taken for granted that if no intent waa evidenced the injunction could not be be said to have been infringed. Mr Rees replied at some length, after which his Honor decided that an infringe ment of the injunction had been committed by Young, and directed the rule of attaoh ment to be made absolute. v .

Re 3. C. BBOWK, DECEASED. This waj an application for probate against whioh a caveat had been entered by Mr Samuel Brown. ; Mr Hesketh now said that the caveat was withdrawn, and his Honor granted probate. Mr MacCormick appeared on behalf of the executors. Be ALEX. M'DONALD, A BANKRUPT. This was an application by Mr Heaketh for the release of the bankrupt from gaol. Prom the statement of the case it appeared that the judgment upou which the bankrupt had been committed was obtained prior to his bankruptcy, and that Mr Slater, at whose suit the judgment was siren, had proved with the other creditors. Mr McCormick opposed the application. His Honor held that Mr Slater had for feited his right to issue execution by proving with the creditors, and also that tho with holding of bankrupt's discbarge did not take away protection. Order for release granted. il ' ! [Left aitting.] ■; r

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Ibq., lt.M.)

, DKUXKENNES3. Ann; Finn; a poor wretched-looking being, and Martin Dwyor, a grey-headed decrepid man, wcro fined 10s oaeh for being drunk lost night. A SAILOIt AT LIBEHTY. Thomas Stephenson, a soaman belonging to the Alice Cameron, was chargod with boing druuk last night on tho wharf, aud with bit in;,' two of the fingorH of Conatftblo Shiols win]ll ill the uvocation of ln« duty, botvvoon twolvu and ono thiu luoruiug. I'rinonor said ho was ho drunk that ha know, nothing about tho mattdr liuymul having a vory bad lmulc, OonMtablo Hhiala proved the naniwlt, wvd Murgtifinti Connor eUted that priaonar hiul }/\ y<m a gi'tmt lunoimt of tri)ul)lt>, us lu> wonlll DQti wulli, The Oouvb JudlijM a lln« of 10m Iw tliutwk' nim«)«M, Hiul 40ti i)) 1 himlunm il«y« (<»•■ iwatuilti iiif/ IJik iumul.ti.|ilri,

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accused was unable to give a satisfactory account as to how it came into his posses sion. . , . , Mr Broham asked that the case might be remanded till to-morrow in order that en quiries may be made into Thompson's char acter. A hope was expressed that the per son who lost tho axe will apply at once to the police and identify it. DESTITUTE CHILDREN. Three destitute boys, Robert, George, and William, sons of the mother of the child who was found dead on Sunday morning, were brought into Court charged under the Neglected Criminal Childrens' Act with being destitute, their mother being in Mount Eden on a charge of manslaughter. It was stated that their father was away in consequence of the mother's evil habits. The children were commitied to the In dustrial School, the elder for two years, the next for four years, and the youngest for six years, to be brought up in the religion of their parents. Should the father be found an order will bo made upon him to contribute towards their support. This was all the business.

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[300 IMMIGRANTS

PARTICULARS OF THE VOYAGE,

The fine powerful ship Berar, in command of Captain James Heigho, dropped anchor off the wharf at three o'clock this afternoon. She was boarded off the North Head by Dr. Philson, Health Officer, Captain Greon, Immigration Agent, and Captain Bur gess, who inspected the ship, and reported her to be in a very cleanly condition, and the immigrants in first-rate health. The Berar sailed from London on the 22nd of May last with 301 emigrants on board, including 49 married couples, 51 single men, 54 single women, and 108 children. The ship took her final departure from Land's End on the 29th of May, crossed the equator on the 25 bh June, passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on the 23rd July, was abreest of tho'Lowin on the 17th August; sighted the Three Kings at bix a.m. on the Slat, and finally dropped anchor as above. Her run has not only been a quick, but a modt pleasant and calm one, with very tri fling del cation from head winds when oil" the Cape of Good Hope. The immigrants appear to be of a superior class, and have conducted themselves upon the whole very properly. Their health, especially amongst the adults has been unusually satisfactory. Three infants only have died since leaving land. One has been born during the passage out. The captain and doctor have both exerted themselves to the uttermost to secure health, comfort, and rational amuse ment for2all on board, whilst the monotony of a sea {passage has occasionally been en livened by amateur theatricals (characters capitally sustained), readings, lectures, &c, to such an extent as to secure for the officers of the ship, one and all, the heartiest good will and congratulations of those on board. Prior to the ship's arrival the passengers erected a neat platform, decorated it with flags, and calling Captain J. Heigho and Dr C. L. Cunningham to the main-deck pre sented them both with gratifying and highly eulogistic testimonials, copies of which will be found below. The matron, Mrs Hawkins, reeoived a similar favour. Wo must not omit to mention that an extremely well ap pointed volunteer corps has been brought together on board, called " The Berar Hangers," composed of officer and men from other corps in the Mother Country. They have been daily drilled by Sergeant Nash, formerly of the 85th Regiment, and late Instructor of the 13th Middlesex V.R. Nash has a twenty-one-years' good-service pension. Captain J. Heigho was elected Honouary Captain, Dr C. L. Cunningham late R.N., Lieutenant and Commanding officer. Mr J. Nisbet and Mr Nash, Corporals. Sporting gentlemen, and lovers of the cauine species, should pay the Berar a visit, and see the doctor's pack of beagles. The parents, Fuddler and Cloudy were selected from one of tho most noted paoks in the South o England, duly entered we presumed on tho passenger list. They started for a trip to the antipodes about a month after leaving. Cloudy gave birth to ten puppies, ono gand'all of whom under the considerate care and nursing bestowed ou them by the worthy men in the forecastle, may now be seen alive and hearty, and will in a short time be ready with their parents to afford us a good day's sport. The sailors were not even forgotten by the passengers. On Saturday the married ladies gave Jack a treat —a regular tea-light for the sailors. The tables literally groaned under the weight of plumcake and tarts that these worthy hostesses had provided for the occa sion. Jack felt supremely happy under tho circumstances, and in more ways than one testified his happiness by being for the time aatiified with himself in particular and every body else in general. The health of the captain and doctor and officers was drunk in that cup that cheers but does not inebri ate, and so passed off one of the best and, j oiliest cookie shines on record. The Barar brings no saloon passengers. She is a fine iron ship of nearly 1000 tons register, and is about ten years off the stocks. She has come into port in fine condition, reflecting the highest credit on those in command.

The following is a copy of the testimonials referred to in the above report:— "To Captain James Heigho, and officers of the ship Berar.

" We, the undersigned, passengers of the good ship Berar, being kindly assisted from England to Auckland by our beloved Queen and the New Zealand Government (for whom we 'shall always pray that God will bless in prosperity and peace), do tender our most sincere and warmest-thanks for the kindness akd courtesy you have shown us during the passage. Yon have not only conveyed us here in a most able and efficient manner,' but have, in con juction with your kind and worthy officers, allowed amusements and entertain* ments for our gratification and enjoyment; We most respectfully beg to say that at all times we have noticed, with admiration, the order and regularity of every one you had to command. We have found in you not only a most able seaman, perfect gentleman, but a most kind sympathising friend. We regret we are not in a position to^preßeht you with something more substantial that would express in some degree the great respect aud esteem, we entertain for " you, but be assured gentlemen that our sincere and earnest wishes will be your health, happiness, and prosperity."—(Signed by all tho adult passengers.)

"To 0. L. Cunningham, Esq.—We, the untlbraignad passengers of the good ship Uorftr, hiring'kindly assisted from England to An olt land by our bolovod Queen and the New Zealand Oovavniaont (for whom we shall Always pray fchttt God will blesa in prosperity and vwaoo), tU> luwby take this opportunity of i oi.uriuny to you om% mast aincoroand heart felt; tlu'uik« t\)V Mio grant kindness you have lllOWn u» In wtviahiua W***1 °v»r health and eonifftrtS, imvilty tulum ijiwt.iutimwt ingivinS tin honlMtl'iil lumimmwmii for t)n< mind an woli m tttt-oH»Hi>j| to our bodily \\vd\fo> >Yo beg

to state that <rar unusual good state of health is under a kind providence owing to your vigilance and untiring zeal in the execu tion of your onerous duties as medical officer of this ship, and as such we think yotir qualifications cannot he excelled. We regret we are not now in a position to present you with something more substantial, that wouM express, in some degree, the great respect and esteem we entertain for you But be assured, sir, that our sincere and earnest wishes will be for your health, happiness, and prosperity." (Signed by all the passen gers.) The passengers will probably be landed to-morrow. Tlio following is a complete list of the emigrants on board:-Families: Barber: WilUam 20. Anne 29, Lney 6: HuglicsT James 88, Jane 33, Alire 8 Fllen 0 James 4, Frederick 1: Bailey: Edward C?eoVgina 3C WiUiam 1: Paterson: Robert 80, Helen 27 Manon 3, Agnes 1: Butler: Frederick SO, Emma 23 Frederick C, William 2; Potterlou: Charles 29, Sarah 31 Charles 6, Mary 4: Smith: Thomas 30, Ohva 29 William 8, Ernest fl, Caroline 3 Walter 1; Bravnbly: AVilliam 82, Sarah 22, Martha 8 William 0 .Tames i : Price: William Charles SO. Janet 30: *orth: Nathan 43, Jane 33, Kowland 9, Joseph 0, Ellen 2; Skndder: Charles 38. Harriet 40, Charles 5; Mills: Joseph 32. Sarah 32, Joseph 4, Mary 2: Walding: John 40 Muia 33; Williams: William 52, Temperance 62; Wright: Thomas 29, Elizabeth 34, Esther 2, Charles 1; Whit ford: John 23, Mary Ann 23: Sergeant: Henry_3B, Janot 35, Edmund 11, Janet 9, Eliza 7, Alfred 4, Her bert 2, Caroline 1; Crook: George 31 A ice 24 George C Alice f., Jamos 2, Ada 3: Stanford: William 30, Emma 28, Charloa 0, Annie 7: Brocklebank: George S3, Mary SO, Georgo 8, William 1; Cox: James 25, Maria 23, James t, George 1; Blestowo: William 31, Jano 20, A. W ra . 3, Win. O. 1; Collins: Will.am4o, Eliza 30 Mary Anne a. William 4, Charles 1: Strahan: George 40, Julia 30, Margaret 11, Alice 9; kirwin: James 37. Mary 30, Thomas 3, Catherine 1; Preston: George 20, Annie 30; Shepherd: Henry W Susanan S2, Henry 7: Hyde: Henry 28, Sarah 23, Esther 1, Harry 1: Smith: John 27, Eebecca 22, Margaret 1; Moore: Patrick 30, Ellen 28, Mary 3, Julia 2; I>eets; W. George 24, Clara 22, Henry 3, Emily Alice. 1; Wilson: Nicholas 25. Helen 20: Mills: John 40, Km ma 37, Edgar 10, Thomas 8, George C, Isaac 4, Harriett 2, Elizabeth 1 ; Willoughby: Henry 48 Jane 42, Sxissan 1 Henry 9, Mary 1; Willoughby: William 18, Elizabeth 18: Mills: Henry 38, Betsey 30 ; Lock: William 32, Jane 34; Lowe: William 30, Ellen 40, Elizabeth 10, Thomas 8, Mary 5, Mary 3, Joseph 1; Mitchell: Eichard 2.1, Sarah 27, William 2 Sarah 1, John Thomas 1: Morrisby: Michael 39, Anne 34, John 10. Martin 7: Bowles: Thomas 44, Catherine 40, Anne 9, George 11; Page: William 31 Mary 20 Re becca 0; Prince: Albert 35, Anne 23; Williams: John 80 Nanny SO, Win. P. 9, Ellen 7. Harry C, Hannah 4, John 1: May: George 28, Ann 28; Cox: George 26. Sarah 23 George 1; Barry: David 50, Julia 37, Patrick 10, John T; Andrews: Richard 42, Mary 38, La vena 9, Katie 7, Louisa 5 Georgina 3, Eliza 2. Richard 1; Verrau: James 10 Emily 9, Elizabeth 1, Thomas 6, John 5, William 3.—Single Men: Walding: John 18, George 17; AVilliams: William 20, Austin 16; Serjeant: Henry C. D". 10, Frederick 14: Moore: Wm. 13, Patrick 12: Mills: John Hy. 17, James 14; Willoushby, John 13; Lowe, Abraham 12: Bole.s: James 21, Thos. 13; Page, Ja>. 10; Beggs, George 24; Harvey, George 30; Davie Wm. Edward 24; Barrow, William 32; Smith, Charles Henry 21; James, Bazley 19: Gay, Goorgo 20: Nash: James 45, Richard 20, Charles 14, Albert 10; Cunningham, Lawrence 23; Rice: Peter 22, Edward 20; Fitzpatrlck, Patrick 21: Ryan, Thomas 21; Vosyer, Augustas 19; Molloy, Charles John 21: Wright, Charles 24; Xisbet, Thomas C. 21; Howes William 21; Johns, Thomas A. 21; Patient, Henrr W.«. 20; Walker, Ernest M. 20; Faull, AVilliam John 22: Markwell, Samuel 27; Clarke: AVilliam 10, Jarne* 11- Chapman, Charles 22: Matthews, John 15; Barry AVilliam 15, Michael IS; Bearsley, AVilliam 21; Leyder, Edward 17; Casey, John 18; Elwin: Enoch 21 AVilliam 19; Thompson, AVilliam 18.—Single Women: Firth, Eliza 14; AValding, Eliza 10: AVilliams, Mary 14- Shepherd: Annie 13, Sarah 12; Mills: Emily 10 Sarah 12; Willonghby, Sarah 15: Mills, Fanny 17; Lowa Alice 14, Boles: Charlotte 23, Eliza 18, Sarah 14- Crart, Margaret 20: May, Eliza 18; Rogers, Sarah 22: Giles, Emily 20; Burniston, Martha 19- Stanford, Louisa 21; Jones, Mary 23; Mit cheson, Elizabeth 22; McCarthy, Mary 24; Murphy, Elizabeth 20; Cripps, Fanny 23; Clarke: Margaret 36, Mary 14, Jane 5; Fanning, Margaret 10, Harton, Mary 22; Spaight, Charlotte 17: Ree3, Emma 20- Taylor, Ann 29; Doherty, Margaret 24: Inohy: Mary 20: Maxwell, Catherine 19; Mitchell, Mary 22; NUbet, Catherine ID; Patient, Alice 19; Kavanagh, Bridget—: Kearns, Ann 35; Matthews: Grace 85, Mary 19, Ellen 17: Faull, Elizabeth 24; Hawkins, Mrs. 60- Monrath: Julio 54, Clementine 23, Odena 3, Carl 1; Gow, Isabella, 24: Hardinv: Elizabeth 27, Martin George's; Cronin, Mary IS: Herbert: Jano 38, Sydney 1; Donnelly, Mary 27: Andrews: Elizabeth 14, Mary 13; Montagu. Catherine 18.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.]

(FltOM OUtt SPKCIAL COEKESrONDEXT.)

WELLINGTON.

This day.

rr.OVIXCTAL LOA>'S BILU

The Provincial Loans Bill passed its second reading at half-past two this morning with out division.

Besides Messrs Collins, Reid, and Andrew the subject was spoken to by Mr Richard son in a very feeble'defence, and Mr T. \L. Shephard, who of course supported, his reasons being such as inclined all others moro against it. By Mr Steward, who in an abl« speech showed strong reasons against the Bill and his great repugnance to it.| But he was reluctantj to turn out the Ministry. By Mr Johnson who showed no help for it By Mr llollcston, who bitterly denounced it, but accepted it as preparing for separation. By Mr Fox, who, in a speech of silly witti cisms without point or effect, but at which he himself laughed heartily, " abused plain - tiff's attorney," and showed unmistakably the failing of his powers and the spitefulness of senility; and by Mr Fitzherbert, who scathed Mr Fox, but in the main supported the Bill.

Mr Vogel replied for two and a-half hours with great ability. ; .

Wellington had sold the Opposition, and and as there will'be two or three vacant portfolios in the Ministry after the session, now promised to at least twelve members, it would be unsafe to press for a division. Judging from the opinions expressed the Bill will be torn to shreds in committee.

[P«R XXQLO-JLXJ&TB.XI.UX TkLHQBJLK COMPAMY.]

- In the House, last night, on the second reading of the Provincial Loans Bill, Mr Andrew said' the equilibrium sought by ministers reminded him of top-spinning, for all their ideas respecting the provinces seem In a whirl. The peace of the colony was necessary for th© completion of the pub- I liip works policy, and peace might be rendered more likely by making Kawhia a portof entry, and collecting duty on armß and ammunition imported there. He advocated the construc tion of a railway from Taranaki to Welling tonj andpaymentmland. Hesupportedthe Bill because, aa he saw no direct chance of destroy ing the provinces by a direct blow, he would try a side wind. He agreed with the mem ber ;who said the ministers had no backbone. He doubted if they belonged to vertebra from the difficulty of drawing them out of their shell. They must be crustaceous. If the Government had no vertebra the Opposi tion had no head.

The Minister of Works said the loans asked for by the provinces, if allowed, would prevent the Government from raising sufficient money to complete railways. The Bill would not prevent the provinces from borrowing. He defended himself from the imputation of being merely Mr Vogel's clerk. He gave a flat contradiction to the statements of Mr Murray respecting the Clutha railway. Mr Murray said he would substantiate the statements at an early opportunity. Mr Steward supported the Bill. He hoped it would be altered in committee.

Mr T. L. Shepherd hoped the Government would introduce a clause limiting the interest the Provinces were to pay on loans to six per oont,

Mr Johnston argued that the interest loans would absorb the Customs reven The Financial Statement was deceiving the subject of contingent guarantee t? V province could not provide "the interest ■*' loans. Provincial works were of grc^ .^ portancc, and if the colony could not c struct them the provinces must b y di?" I taxation. < It was evident that rigid econn was required, yet they heard that two a isters had conferred on themselves lncraH 11* and permanent appointments. He support!!? the Bill. He hoped certain clauses Wuldt erased. De

Mr Bolleston said the House had been gagged by a threat, and by the introduetim into the debate of extraneous matter, qi tariff was the first warning note thatin'crtaswj revenue was required. The abandonment of railway reserves would shake the confi dence of the South. Natives should be al lowed to sell their land in the open market The Bill before the House was not what it professed to be. Its object was to cast on the provinces the odium of imposing direct taxation. It was evident the Premier's policy had broken down. The power of General and Provincial Governments requiredi defiif: ' ing their functions. The House slionld attend to its proper duties, BecuriDß to the provinces their land, necesgarf to harmonious working together. Tfo money of the colony was better spent on roads and bridges than on purchasing land* for the Northern provinces.

Mr Fox defended the Bill, described Messrs T. B. Gillies and Wood as "night birds " apparently seeking recreation in debt, ors' prisons. Mr Webster was a "funnyman" attempting painfully to be witty. Mr Reid he said, no one could accuse of wit. He mimicked Mr Stafford's attitude when speaking.

Mr Fitzherbert regretted to hear Mr Pox administering rebukes all round couched in personalities. His remarks respectingMj Gillies were contradicted by the faetthatthe people of Auckland desired him to accept office for another term. Mr Fox's statement respecting no limit to the borrowing power of the colony was the boldest assertion of policy he had ever favoured the'-* House with, but it differed from thai enunciated by him on his return from Jericho when he hoped the colony would some day be unable to borrow sixpence. It was in consistent, and lessened the value of Mr Fox's opinions. The point at issue before the House was complicated by its treatment as a ministerial question. But for that a" useful measure might have resulted. If the Government had, when proposing 15 per cent, duties, said boldly we want money, the House would have supported them ; but the, Government changed the tariff, then tiie» reversal of policy and proposals to boy native hind for the North. If the Government ■ were Responsible Government the change would have made , them lose their) seats. But the House was demoralized;:*

Ministers were kept in by a majority of votes, and not by argument. The Bill jeminded him ot brimstone and treacie doies atDothe-

boys Hall ! He had frequently attempted to get the principle of provinces only borrowing in the Australian market recognised, and was

glad to see it introduced ; also that Pro vincial Councils should decide the amount of

provincial loans. Still he objected to the Bill because under the pretence of giving • the provinces borrowing power lit impeded : them. It might suit the Middle Island),! but not the North. He objected to the attempt to remove the colonial;!; liability by framing conditions. He. proved the liability. The rating clauses were specially inapplicable to parts of the j colony where works through unoccupied;,!;, land were required. Mr White read a draft of a Bill he wished";1 might be introduced, entitled the Provincial* Borrowing Mania Extinction Bill. . £' ~;■ The Premier, in replying, said the objec tions to the Bill were so various he could not; reply to all. The Bill appeared to meet tie extreme views of many. He devoted onehoaf; tQ a refutation of the attack by MrJ.3;'>' Gillies, and adverse remarks on his ad ministration of Auckland affairs. He^ was the only Superintendent in the Colonial Government who he could not work with. .All the provinces were rich or in fair circumstances except Auckland. The re^. r turns of the railways under construction/! showed that the Government had no predii-^ lections for any particular province. He considered the Bill would remove the Colonial liability for loans mentioned in it. He would introduce in committee a clause prohibiting loans being floated at higher rates of interest than six per cent. For a long -time he wondered how Messrs Gillies and Wood always went together. At length* he dis covered that Mr Wood, when he spoke, looked on Mr Gillies as a frightful example, much as Mr Fox would view a drunk ard when lecturing on teetotalism. Mr Webster he considered a fearful case 6f : self-deception. Mr Stafford's views on pro vincial borrowing had changed. Was the ': construction of trunk railways to be aban- » doned to make branches ? Mr Stafford's ob-1| jection merely meant that the Government' were unable to do everything at once. _ The charge of shifting policy came with a bad grace from Mr Stafford, who had rarely carried through a budget as intro- . duced. He admitted that Mr Stafford, was no office seeker, but he never could initiate m a policy. He always spoke of others, and on State occasions always talked of the people of New Zealand, while others thought of them. Some mem bers appeared to forget the proposed difference between colonial and provincial borrowing. The latter would be in Australia at short dates, and the former in England at long. The rumour of the appointment of Ministers to permanent; offices lie denied. Not one member who roted with the Government j last year had changed sides, but many of the Opposition hacl without pledge, promise, or invitation. Some members had used the debate to run down the credit of the colony. In doing this they had attacked the colony, not the Government. Their statement was unfounded. He dwelt at length on the value of his colleagues, aDd said the Minister j of Justice was engaged over the reform of the law of the colony. Not a dozen members of the House were elected as opposition mem-: bers. He believed the opinion was general,: throughout the colony that the Ministry■ , having initiated the policy should carry it through even to the bitter end. The second reading of tho Bill was carried . at. 2.30 a.m. in a thin house, with no dis sentient voices.

AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT BILL.

111 the Legislative Council, yesterday, Dr. Pollen proposed, and Mr Taylor seconded, the second reading of the Auckland Improve ment Bill.

It was opposed by Mr Chamberlain, wflP if characterised it as a job aiid a swindle. He said one of the Commissioners was a commis sion agent, and would get a large commission on the transaction, speciOcally mentioning Brown, Campbell & Co. 's property. _, |^ Dr Pollen replied, and warmly repudiatedvy/ the charge. He said the Commissioners were m giving time and trouble gratuitously, and had ij no pecuniary interest -whatever. ( Mr Chamberlain's opposition has no syni- | pathy or support. \. The Bill was referred to aselect committee, at which certain charges which are made against Mr Chamberlain, to the effootWtf

fHi svgynm m?ab. webnesday> September 3, im.