SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER : This evening, 8.21 ; io-monow morning, 3 60 BUN-SKT : Thti eranlns, 4.47; STTN-EISJt: To morrow morning, 1 18 MOON'S AGE: Full moon, 80th, 6.27 a.m,

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS.

• . DEPARTURES. Florence, barque, for New York William Ackera, barque, for Wangaroa - and Newcastle

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

ForSydney—Victoria, s s., three days after arrival For London—Hylton Castle, barque, early For the South—Wellington, s.s , Saturday For Kandavu—Macgregor, s.s., (English Mail), 6th

July For Portland, Oregon—Huntly Castle, ship, early For New Caledonia — Dauntless, schooner,

(Hawaiian), early For Lyttelton—P.C.E.. barque, Flirt, brigantine, early For Wellington, via Mercury Bay—Kyno, brigantine,

early For Wellington—H M.S. Blanche, early For Newcastle—Glimpse, barque, early For Calcutta—Rooparell, ship, early

The brigantine Ryno has cleared out for Wellington via Mercury Bay with 60,000 ft. sawn kauritimber, and 150 kegs ©f powder. The timber will be shipped at Mercury Bay. The schooner Sunbeam has cleared for Waipu with a cargo of stores.

The barque P.C.E. has entered outwards for Lyttelton.

The s.s. Wellington leaves the wharf, Onehunga, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and the Bluff anchorage at 2 .p.m. The steamer Tarn - o' - Shantef takes passengers down to her at 1.30.

We bear by telegram that the Star of the South, which arrived at Wellington yester day, accidently fouled a coal-hulk alongside the wharf, and the anchor of the latter, coming into contact with her bow, pierced a hole close to the water's edge. She is to be beached and repaired. A Steamer Blown-up. — Twenty-two Lives lost. —A telegram from St. John's N.F., dated April 9, reports that the steamer Tigress, whose name had passed into the history of Polar research in consequence of her rescuing the unfortunate Polaris party on the " ice-flow " last year, and in her'later trip to the northern coast of Greenland, in the service of the United States Government in search of the remainder of Captain Hall's expedition, was blown up near here to-day. Amid the excitement consequent upon the disaster, I have been unable to ascertain the full details ; but I am informed that twenty two men were killed. That part of the history of the staunch little steamer, Tigress that has interest in this country, was made entirely during six months of last year. Throughout that time her doings were a topic of constant conversation. She was first heard of here in May last, having on the 30th of the previous month rescued Captain Tyson and eighteen other members of Captain Hall's Arctic Exploring party, who had been separ ated from their associates, and had floated for .months on an ice-floe. - The story of these rescued men, upon their arrival at Washing ton, induced the Government to send two vessels to tbe Arctic regions in search of the remainder of Captain Hall's party. The naval steamship the the Juanita was designated to take part in this search, and in June the Tigress was bought from her owners, in St. Johns, N.F., to act as her consort. ' She was brought on to this port to be*flEfced out at the Navy yard. On the 14th of July she left here under command of Commander James A. Greer to begin a search of the coasts of the Arctic Regions. That voyage is so recent, that its details must be yet fresh in all minds. Her officers settled it that Captain Buddington's party had lost the Polaris, and had started toward civilization, and then the Tigress returned to St. Johns, N.F. She never came again to this port.— Neto York.Herald, April

The s.s. Wellington, whose arrival from the South we announced last evening, brought the following passengers : Mr and Mr Chris tie, _ Miss Theodore, Captain Boyd, Eev. Archdeacon Maunsellj Miss Maunsell, and Master Maunsell, Mr and Mrs Manley and chiw, Messrs: Smith, Hamilton, Cutter. Hardy, Hay, Lock, Ritoth, and twenty-four ltt the steerage, including twenty-two natives.

COMMERCIAL.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING

REPORT,

Business done this day:— Bank of New Zealand, £17 15s; sellers,

National Bank — Buyers, 665 ; sellers, 67s 6d. ' '■■■■■'■

South British Insurance, 495; buyers 48s 6d • sellers, 50s. ! Standard Insurance—Buyers, 12s. Inverness—Buyers, 2s 6d; sellers, 3s 6d. Old Whau-87s 6d, 90s, 85s ; sellers, 87s6d. Union Beach— Sellers, 17s 6d. Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, 2s. Cure—lls., 11s. 6d. (before call); sellers, 12s. 6d. (call paid). Queen of May—Buyers, lls. 3d. Queen of Thames—7s. ; buyers, 6s. 6d.: sellers; 7s. £• ■'■■• ■"■ ■- -'■ >■ ■ ■ Central Italy—3s. Alburnia (new)— Buyers, 40s. Moanatairi—Buyers, 365: Caledonian-£9 10s ; buyers, £9 ss: sel lers£9 12s6d. Crown Prince—Sellers, 19s 6d. „ Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, 4s 6d. Golden Calf (double)— Buyers, 10s. H

CALL AND DIVIDEND LIST.

The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below:— Calls. £ b. d. Date National Bank of N.Z... .•., 010 0 July 1 Bismarck and French Republic 0 10 July 6 White Rose G.M. Co. .. ..006 July 8 Whangapona G.M.00. .. .. 01 0* July 8

COLONIAL PRODUCE. BtrriKa Prices, Corrected 'by Auckland Dealers. s. d. s. d. s d. r. Butter,perlb. 1 9—2 0 I Ducks, pair.. 2 o—4 0 Cheese (new) 0 6—o 8 j Geese, each 2 6—4 0 Eggs, per doz. 0 o—2 0 I Turkeys .. 2 6—3 9 .! Lard, per lb 0 6—o 0 | Canterbury Bacon & Hams Fowls each ■■ 0 10—1 61 (bare) ..0 9— 10 Good Salt Butter Is—l 6I Do (in cloth) 10—0 11 tCanter. Cheese, 6—o 8£ | Auckland ; 0 6-0 7 0 8 .- Hams, lOd to 13d per IbJ Bktail Prices, Farm and Dairy Produce.

s. d. s. d. s. d s. d. Milk, perqt. 0 0-0 6 Ducks pair 5 0-6 0 Butter (fresh) 2 0-23 Geese, each 5 o—6 0 Cheese (new): 0 7—o 11 Turkeys, each 4 6—6 6 Eggs.per doz. 2 o—2 3 Bacon, per lb. 0 6—o lo Lard, per lb. 0 6—o 8 Hams .. .. 0 9-10 "Fowls, pair.. 3 6-5 0 Salt Butter.. 1 o—l 9 Botchers' Meat. Beef, per lb. 0 4—o 6 I Pork, per lb. 0 5-0 7 Mutton ... 0 4-4) 61 Veal.. .. 0 5-0 6 BEEADSTUFF3. FLOTTR. ' WHOLESALE. " Millers' Price, per ton—lst quality £16 Fine * Flour—household ... .... .. .. .. £14 Adelaide Flour ~ ~ £17 Canterbury -.. .. .. .. .... .. £12 to £13 ■;. t Seconds, £12. Sharps, £10 / ■- Bakers' Price, per lb .. .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 3d Bra.*t, 2s per bushel. „;- Bread, per 21b. loaf, 4d to 4M. -, Maize, crushed and whole, 7s BISCUIT. , Cabin Biscuit, per 1001b, r . .. itetail 22s ;y MAIZE, OATS, POTATOES, ETC. -, . . WHOLESALE. : Malzs, 6s 6d to 7s good v .'Oats, 6s 6d per bushel.,. . " . Potatoes, £5 to £6 10a Hay, £6 to £7 10s per ton.. Straw,'£3 to £3 10s per ton. „

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as TJnt>«k :—

For Thames, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 6 30 p m. For Cnromandel. to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Napier and Southern provinces, per City of A f'e'aide, six hours after arrival For Russell, per Onward, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For the undermentioned places, per Wellington, on Saturday, 27th instant, as under : — For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 6 a.m For Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies, at 6.30 a.m. For the United Kingdom, via Suez (for letters specially addressed), at 0 30 a.m. For the United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 6.30 a.m. For newspapers, at 7 a m. For money orders, and registered letters, on Friday, 26th instant, at 6 p.m. Should a later opportunity offer, Supplementary Mails will be forwarded. For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, Waipu, &c,

per lady Bowen. on Saturday noxt, at 10 a.m. For WhitUngi, Tairua, Opotiki, and Napier, via Taurangu, per Southern Cross, on Saturday next, at 1 p.m.

(Signed) S. B T!ths<, Chief Pontmarter.

DEATH.

Cowia— On Thursday, June 25, at Bishop's Court, Auckland, the wife of the Bishop of Auckland, o) a son.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1874.

For the causo that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs reslHtanoo, Kor tho future in tho distance, And tv«t good that we can do

Despite the characteristic efforts of the Cross to "sit upon" the public buildings about to be erected on the Supreme Court site, the idea seems to bo ad vancing towards realization. It appears that the Commissioners appointed under the recently passed Public Buildings Act held their first meeting to-day, and proceeded at once to work in a practical and vigorous way. There were present be sides the Superintendent and his Executive Messrs Philips, Swanson and Boy lan. It was resolved that the City Surveyor, together with Mr Watson, builder, should bo in structed to examine the ground in respect of its capabilities for affording foundation to a massive pile of buildings, and to report to next meeting of Commission. It was also resolved to convey to Mr Darby the resolu tion of Council with reference to his claim to a roadway from Queen to Elliott-street, and to invite him to make a proposal on the subject if he is desirous of making any arrangements with the Commissioners. Notice was given of a resolution to be pro posed at next meeting for offering a premium for competitive designs for the buildings. With reference to the new Hospital and the enlargement of the Lunatic Asylum it was resolved that a report should be prepared and submitted at, next meet ing shewing the position and best means of utilising the various endowments pertain ing to these institutions preparatory to raising on them sufficient money to proceed with the buildings. We are confident that there are few in the community, Bave those soured in their dispositions, who will not rejoice at evidence of vitality in this Pub lic Buildings Commission. The existing hospital as ,a bulding is a disgrace to the pro vince ; the limited accommodation at the Lunatic Asylum is positive cruelty, while the necessity for public offices in the city for provincial, civic and general purposes, and for their erection on the site of the old Supreme "Court House, has been in the creed of every good citizen for years past. The mournful piping of the "Cross " on this sign of progress is sadly out of place, but for any effect which it is likely to have we would respectfully say that our contem porary w.ould be as profitably employed in whistling jigs to a milestone.

» We have a few words to say to Dr Wallis, but they will keep till to-morrow. We think it is now time for him to go in again.

Trial by jury will fast degenerate into a senseless farce if such proceedings are per mitted as that advised by telegram from Dunedin relative to the action brought by "Mr Macassey against the Dunedin "Star" for libel. It will be remembered that the jury then gave a verdict on alltbe issues for defendant. Subsequently an application for a rule nisi for new trial was refused by the judge, yet we now learn that a rule has been granted to enter up. judgment for the plain tiff in spite of the verdict for the defendant. The members of the legal profession engaged on the case remitted ia Mr Macassey's favour the customary fees, and so he is able at a cheaper rate than any private individual to set the law in motion, and with the assistance of our judges-who individually possess more uncontrolled power than any English judge, to keep defendants who have, as they fondly believed, wonjtheir cases, constantly in • the legal meshes, and harassed by legal processes. It is full time that a Banco .Court of several judges should be established. Fortunately for Auckland the wisdom and consideration of the learned judge who presides over our Banco Court has saved litigants from an experience of ruinous and, disheartening interferences with the verdicts of juries except in extreme cases, and not experiencing the evil, they cannot so well appreciate the necessity for the agitation which is being commenced in the South for a radical alteration in the constitution of our highest courts of justice We have no doubt, however, the matter will be brought before the General Assembly during its ap proaching session..

Miss Clara Sfcephenson, and a company of comedians, have been performing in Greytown and Maaterton with much bucccss.

We understand that complaints have been formally laid against the surgeon superintendent of the Loch Awe by a number of the single girls, passengers by that vessel. These complaints are of a varied nature, some of them showing a deep, in fact an unusual interest in the affairs of these sweet young creatures, and othera ex hibiting that stern sense of virtuous disap proval of past impropriety which becomes an officer charged with such grave responsi bilities. It is alleged, we believe, that on one occasion when one of the young ladies was confined to her berth by indisposition, he pre scribed a particular kind of treatment as that which her case required, but to which she asserted her decided objection. As this, however, is a question of professional know ledge, we really cannot see how the doctor s prescription can be called in question. It appears to us to be simply a matter of opinion, and unless it can be proved that the remedy was not adapted to the particular case we think it would be exceedingly hard to cen sure the doctor for what after all may have been but an error of judgment. Another very absurd charge, we believe, is that his professional zeal prompted him to enquiring as to the physical condition of the " under standings " of one of the young ladies, and that for this purpose in order to inconvenience her the least pos sible he took opportunity when she was ascending a ladder or staircase to measure the girth of her ancles. Now, we hold that it is of the first importance that a surgeon superintendent of a passenger ship should know how the food and general treeat ment on board agree with his passen gers, and probably the means taken ■was as good as any other. We know that in our own case any physical exhaustion fromwant of food or want of sleep, becomes immediately apparent in our calves, and to us our surest assurance of our own robust physical health is found in that rotundity of form and firmness of muscle which usually adorns the rearward portion of our hind leg. Besides it is an ascertained fact that the pulsations of the ankle, equally with those of the -wrist, may be accepted as indicative of the move ments of the heart. Indeed we have heard it asserted that in the case of young ladies they are more reliable, an being more remote from the crntre of emotion, and consequently loss susceptible to tliopc Slid don gushings of fcnling so characteristic of their impulsive and emotional nature. It is quite possible that tbo surgeon - superintendent of the Loch Awe may be a disciple of this theory, and if he really bclievt-d that this was the best means of arriving at a correct knowledge of the robustness and general physical health of his patient, the local Immigration Commissioners Rhould be very cautious in dealing with this case. Residing in these remote parts we are not aware of the vast strides which the healing art has been making in the old country, and while from time to time we are given-es pecially by young surgeon-superintendents of passenger ships fresh from the schools of medical science — intimations of this advancement, we should be loth to allow any old-fashioned ideas on the subject to blind us to the advanced theories of therapeutics. We have no doubt that the charges will be carefully investiga ted by the local officers, and we sincerely hope that no nonsensical ideas of the old school will be allowed to prejudice against what, even if proved, may, for all we know, be the method of medical treatment now accepted at our antipodes by the most philo-

sophic followers of Esculapius

Our contemporary the Herald this morning on the authority of Capfc. Law, of the barque P.C.E., publishes the following with reference to the man Follett, who supplied us with certain information relative to the escape of "Rochefort : — " The man in question was shipper! at Newcastle on the vessel leaving for this port as assistant-steward, Captain Law inking him simply for the purpose of giving him a passage. He wns not, Capta'n Law informs us, on board the barque at the time of her voyage from New Caledonia nn<l back, when Rochefort and others escaped by her, and tho only facts the man was in pos session of were such as ho gleaned while waiting at the Captain's table diiring the voyage from Newcastle to Auckland." This we can prove to be false. We had Captain Law's authority for stating that Follet was shipped m Noumea, the captain, however, then alleging, in order to throw doubt on his credibility, that Follett had undergone a term of imprisonment in a French gaol there for vagrancy. The false statement, which the Herald asserts it is requested by Captain Law to make, will lead people to believe that there is an overweening desire to cash doubt on the man's statement, but in this instance it has over-reached itself. Moreover, we have also Captain Law's authority for the statement that Follet came to Auckland from Newcastle as steward, not as assistant steward.

A correspondent of the Westport Times states that at the cutting of the White Bluff, on the Buller Road contract, strong indica tions of kerosene are apparent. The odour is perceptible to passers by, and he avers that the oil may be seen oozing out of the crevices in the rock.

We record with pleasure the establishment of a new industry in Auckland, Mr E. Waters, confectioner, Queen-street, having commenced the manufacture of chocolate. The paste is made from the purest materials, and Mr Waters has been at considerable expense in importing the necessary machinery for manufacturing it into a good marketable article. A sample of the chocolate submitted to ua was of fine aromatic flavour, readily dissoluble, and is in other respects au article which should meet the approval of consumers of this beverage.

A most interesting aerio3 of pictures illus trative of rustic and marine life is now on sale at Messrs Phillips and Son's, Wynd ham-street, which are worthy the attention of lovers of the fine arts. The names of the artists, including Penley, Birket, Foster, Mole, and others are a sufficient guarantee of their genuineness and worth. Among the rustic scenes by Foster we were delighted with "A Sunny Dream in Spring" and "The Hedge-sparrow's.Nest," which are true to nature. The "Fisher Boys" and "Crab catchers" form a beautiful pair for the draw ing-room. "Scenes in Venice," embracing the city and Grand Canal, are a very interesting pair. The view of Zante, noted for its famous currants and petroleum springs, is also a capital sketch. Then there is a view of an English winter in the country and the child carrying "daddy's breakfast across the snow," rind others of a similar character. The pictures are recently from England, and are chiefly by artists of known repute.

Mr Theophilus Heale will deliver a lecture to-morrow evening "On the approaching Event—Transit of Venus," in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association. The subject is an interesting one, and should command attention.

The members of the amalgamated lodges of Good Templars, originally distinguished as the Pioneers and Fraternal Home, will bold an open meeting to-morrow evening in the Albert-street Temperance Hall, where they intend to give recitations, make speeches, and sing a few songs, including the "Templars' Battle Cry," the anthem of the order.''

We notice that a start has been made to build on the site of the late fire between the office of the Southern Gross and Messrs Vailes' shop. It is the intention of the owners of the land to erect five good shops here, with premises above suitable either for dwelling houses or offices. The design of the superstructures is not yet determined on. but pending the selection out of several prepared by Mr R. Keals, the foundations are being laid by Mr Dixon

By the complete census returns we learn that the total number of Chinese in the colony is 4,796, as comrared with 2,640 in 1871 The present population is thus distri bted .—ln Auckland G, in Wellington 3, id Nelson 320, in Westland 898, in Canterbury 11, and in Otago 3,558. There isi only 1 Chinese woman in the colony ; in 1871 there were 3.

The friends of the Church of England are about to make temporary church provision for Church of England settlers in the growing district of the Whau. Divine service will be conducted in future on Sunday afternoons in the Whau Public Hall. On Sunday after noon next the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, will conduct the service.

''■ The nourishing musical society of Ponsonby announce a grand secular concert to take place on the 3rd proximo. We learn that the members are preparing carefully for the occasion in order that it may be a success.

The half-caste population of the Colony seems to have slightly increased since 1871. Then the number was 1,455, now it is 1840. Of these 944 are males and 901 females. They are thus distributed : -In Auckland 158, in Taranaki 39, in Wellington 82, m Hawke's Bay 147. in Marlborough 89, in Nelson 28, in Westlaud 4, in Canterbury 46, and in Otago 552.

The estimates submitted for departmenta expenditure to the Provincial Council o Nelson amounted to £30,G53, and the amount passed in the Appropriation Act was £29,657. A reduction of £990, therefore, would appear to have been effected. This has been accomplished while the votejor charitable institution was raised from £1700 to £2000, and among the appropriations is one of £200 as a retiring allowance to the late Provincial Secretary, Mr Greenfield,

A number of ladies connected with the Church of AH Saints' and residents in the airy district of Ponsonby have formed, them selves into a committee, and are busily en gaged both in needle-work and in gathering subscriptions for tho projected All Saints' Bazaar.

The annual meeting of the Parnell rate, payers takes place on Thursday next, not to. night as stated erroneously in our last issue

To the Editor : Sir, — Being a constant reader of the Star I was surprised to see by your corespondent's letter that he denied having ever seen grammatical mistakes in our local papers. If the gentleman (whoso ever he may be) had adjusted his spectacles properly he would have noticed mistakes as well as others unless he was blind, in which case I beg to call the attention of hjs wife or daughter (should he be fortunate enough to have either) to the second leading article in this day's Herald (23rd inst.), near the end. Here it is :—" To put one's notice in such a place that those whom it is desired should read it, must see it, and as a consequence read it."—Yours truly, Lizzie.

A young man has for some months been most attentive in visiting a young lady in Wellington-street, and into whose susceptible ears he has frequently breathed pretty verses by the light of the moon, until Luna has exercised a baleful and contrary influence over the lovely pair.' The marriage day was fixed, parents consented to the union, and nothing seemed wanting to consummate the blissful ideal at the alter of Hymen. "Love, however," in this case "did not run smooth," and last week the young lady suddenly told Mr W that she had made up her mind"—W clapped his hands in ecstacy, and looked to Heaven with silent expressions of gratitude, when she continued—" not to have anything more to say to you." The close of tho sentence had such a -withering effect upon the nerves of the young man that fears are now enter tained for his mental safety. Eve after eve he walks to and fro past the home of the faithless fair one, with his eyes towards her window ; and last night he was heard to mutter the words of the poet, " Frailty, thy name is woman," and immediately gave vent to a torrent of tears,

PARLIAMENTARY.

FORECASTINGS OF THE SESSION.

ACQUISITION OF NATIVE LANDS,

(From our Special Reporter.)

WELLINGTON,

This day.

There is no chance of predicting the future political action of the Government. All are silent as the dead.

The main feature of interest to the North Island is the Maori determination to lease instead of selling Maori lands. Few people have a full knowledge of how deep and thorough this determination is. Natives drawing Government pay say they will get more money by leasing their lands than what the Government will dole out to them as subsidy to induce them to sell. The Native Land Bill, passed last session, is the main cause of this resolve. Had not the Crown resumed the right of pre-emption no difficulty would have occurred in obtaining a landed estate for the North Island. Debar red from going into the open market the chiefs say "We will lease only not sell." I know a case now transpiring where the Go vernment would wish to buy, but land will be leased to private parties in consequence of the Native Lands Bill.

Thera is no chance of the session lasting less than eighty days.j

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCJB OF WALES THEATRE.

"Formosa" was performed for the last time last evening at this theatre. There was a large attendance, and the parts were sus tained with the usual ability.* This evening the comedy of " Still Waters Run Deep," a dramatic piece of a higher tone, will be pre sented,, in aid of the funds of the Orphan Asylum. We notice that the officers of H.M. ship Blanche will take part in this performance, assisted by Mr H. N. Douglas, Mr Collier, and the ladies associated with the Collier Company. After the comedy a farce, "A Most Unwarrantable Intrusion," will be introduced. The band will play a series of musical selections during the even ing from the works of Rossini, Bulwer, and others.

bachelder's pantascope,

We remind our readers that this series of paintings will be exhibited to-night for the last time in Auckland previous to the pro prietor's departure for America. There was a large number of persons in attendance last night, who evidently enjoyed the scenes as they moved in graceful succession before the spectators. Mr Verten was highly amusing with his songs and comicalities, and the silent acrobat went through his daring feats with wonderful self-possession. ■

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., E..M.) THE MORNING BATCH. The following drunkards were fined, viz., John Morrin, 10s ; Edward Cairns, 10s ; Agnes Conlon, 10s ; and Catherine Maxwell, 10s. INDECJ4NT EXPOSURE. James McCable was charged with indecent exposure in Durham street yesterday while in a state of drunkenness. Prisoner, a stonemason, pleaded guilty. Mr Alexander said he was instructed to say that this was not an aggravated case. The prisoner had never been convicted before and evidently feels his position keenly. His Worship : So he should, and expe rience a little stone-breaking. To prisoner : What do you earn at your trade ? Prisoner : Ten shillings a day. His Worship : If you will put £2 into that poor box I will discharge you this time. Prisoner said he would willingly do that, and immediately handed the money to the Court. He left the Court in tears. A VAGRANT. Samuel Glencross, known as a loafer, who has been many times convicted, was again introduced to the Court as a vagrant without lawful visible means of obtaining a liveli hood.

Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Broham said the prisoner was drunk and tugging at ladies' shawls, and kicking up other capers. Pined 10s for being drank, and 403 for im proper conduct, or 14 days' imprisonment. A BAD FATHER. David Mills was charged with wilfully smashing a pane of glass, the property of William Redshaw, on the 24th inst. Prisoner, it appeared, was a bad character, and had been in the habit of ill-using his wife and family. Prisoner promised amendment ; he would be good and drink water in future. Fined 20s. and costs, with the damage. ALARMING ATTITUDES.

Garrett Cotter was charged with assault int' Cornelius Fitzharst on board the ship Loch Awe. Complainant said that defendant put him self in a terrible attitude, and gave him three blows. The mate having proved the assault, the prisoner was fined 20s. and costs or fourteen days. Cornelius O'Shea was charged with assault ing Stephen Rout yesterday in the Immigra tion Barracks. Prisoner said he was drunk and could not remember the circumstance.

Stephen Rout deposed that he was a new comer, and prisoner was very drunk yester day, and after asking witness about some rations, gave him. without provocation, two tremendous blows on the head. Several witnesses were prepared to support the evidence of complainant. _ Prisoner said he was an Irishman, born at Liverpool, and he drank more beer than was good for him. His Worship rebuked prisoner's conduct, and ordered him to pay a fine of twenty shillings, or seven days' imprisonment. FAILING TO SUPPORT A WIFE AND FAMILY. Charles Otto Montrose was (summoned to show cause why he had failed to provide for hia wife and three children within the last six months past. The case was remanded until Saturday. Attempted Incendiarism. Alexander Brown, on remand, again appeared on a charge of wilfully and mali ciously setting fire to a warehouse in Short land-atreet, withintent to injure the property of J. M. Dargaville and Thomas Must, trad ing tinder the name of Must and Co., on the 11th June. Mr Bronfcfield appeared for the Crown. Mr Hesketh for the Insurance Companies, and Mr Joy and Mr Eees for the prisoner. The Court was crowded to excess, so crowded indeed that the Court windows were opened to admit the fresh air. Brook field having opened the case at length, Mr James Baber was the first witness, who deposed : I am a surveyor, and have made a plan of the Post-office and adjacent buildings. It is a correct plan within a few inches. I know the hand rail round the hoarding, which is about thirteen feet from Must's door. Ebenezer Had rill, Shipping reporter tolihe Herald, deposed :J recollect the night of the llth inst. I was in the office in Wyndham street when the fire bell rang. I immediately went to the spot in less than two minutes. There were about a dozen people around the door ; not sufficient for a man to be lost in the crowd. I saw the prisoner there, who touched me on the shoulder from be hind. I took him on one side and asked him for particulars, as he had told me that he saw the man do it. He said "I was coming up the street when I saw a man stoop down at Must's door and strike a light when suddenly a flame shot up. I could smell the kerosene. The man immediately ran away, and slouched his hat as he passed me. I ran after him and shouted fire, when the fire-bell rang, and several people ran up the street. The man had got as far as Philip's corner when he returned and mingled with the crowd.g I then lost sight of "him." Witness enquired what sort of a man it was. Prisoner said " The man was just like the Serald shipping reporter (meaning me), when he added "he was a little shorter than you." That was all that passed then as far as I can remember. Next morning I me* him in Queen-street, and asked him if he had been able to find out the man. He said "No ; he was afraid he should not be able again to" recognise him." He then said, "Will you recommend that a good reward should be paid to Doran, Btitterworth, and myself." I said that in giving my account of the fire in the Herald that morning I had already done so in effect. He said, " I know you have stated that praise was due to Doran and Butterwortb, but not to myself." I re plied, " You have made such a fool of your self in letting the man slip." Ho said, "I could have tripped him up had I liked." I replied, "Itis a pity you did not. Where were you when you saw the occur rence." He replied "I was coming up from Queen-street, when I saw the man set a light to the place." I said "there is ahoardinground, howcouldyou in coming up Shortland-street see all you have stated, without the man observing you." He said it was all done in a moment, and directly the man had don*» he ran down Shortland-atreet, and passed him closely by the hoarding. 1 asked for a description of tho man. He. said he was a young man with light whiskers, but I fear I shall not be able to identify him. He again wished me to advocate in the Serald that a reward should be paid to him and the others, adding that by their joint action the Insurance Companies had saved a large amount of money. I told him that Jp had some more to write aboub the fire and I would mention his name. He replied, "Mind you do, and I shall look in the Herald to-morrow morning to see what you have said." That is about all that passed between us.

To Mr Rees : I am not certain whether he said he was coming from his music lesson or not. When I met him the next morning he wag coming down the street with another

youn^ fellow, Walter Hunter w},,!^^ recognise in Court. The convert a i»»\ had with him occupied SStS*. I**^ I don't think Hunter heard *£*<?*«*• ' I only saw Hunter with prisoner oS^ Mr Broham, Inspector of Police, S" sworn, andjdeposed: I remembertW,nex* the fire at Must and Co.'b store t^ol prisoner. I saw him in Fori>at«i* morning of the 12thinut Ihad? *-*• tion with him, and asked him to deSfr me the circumstances and the man* "•, te seen in connection with the fire m? had replied, within the hearing of ffif 6 Jeffrey, '< I was go ng horn! up sS? street about ten o'clock, and i^W' round the hoarding fy%£ Po^fr? observed a man kwclinn »fwnee I Must's door. I-J&SVgM something, as he was moving ffC to and fro. I watched fcSfr minute or so, and was just going xm ti&a * to ask him what he had lost when tS? a match took off his hat to .ffita Kg and applied the match to something S I found was paper. Ablaze flewS gunpowder had exploded. I nut JsL? knelt down where the man had kneHS found my hands covered with kerS? After setting fire to the paper the mauS between the hoarding and mvselfT» Sbortland-street" ft was buf fire from the spot where Brown stood to tluS where he said he had seen the man kneelm? according to prisoner's own statement was standing at inner corner., of £! hoarding on Must's side. He described th man as from twenty to twenty-two, and fi™ feet nine in height. His Worship said then he was taller than Mr Hadrill. ■ Mr Hadrill replied that he stood at least five feet six and a-half inches. Mr Broham proceeded : Prisoner sUted the man had on a hard round hat and a * full-fronted shirt, and resembled-yonna Mr. Clark, of Shortland-street. He 4Tof a dark complexion. He had no beardon his face, but a small patch on his cli^^He appeared a very respectable young man. He walked slowly at firsthand then raB;;Md i he was a very fast runner. I think I afterward/ saw him return to the crowd. I subsequently saw prieoner in my office; it was on^the fol lowing day. I then told him that I'heard contradictory statement .regarding thejfire Give me some idea as to how far the Ban was in front of you running down Shorfland. street. He said: "I will tell yon. "When I reached the end of the hoarding the man was under the verandah by Langford'gj'the tailor. He then ran hard round Philip's corner into Queen-street. I asked if he saw anyone in - Sh or Hand-street at the time. He said I did not. I told Km that three young men had said that they g»w him in the centre of the street, between Must's and Darby's, where wai the offenders then? Oh, he replied, he wu then round the corner into Queen-street I said how could that be, when he was only as far as Langford's when you were at the end of the bank.' He then said, I saw the young men and spoke to them ; the name of one of them was Fitz, they were at the door of

the Q.C.E. hotel. I said "If you had wen the man as you say lie must have been teen by the three young men." To. this.he jnide no reply. I then said " Have yott been romancing about this matter ?' He said "I have told the truth." In answer to Mr Hesketh, Mr Broham said that that part of the city waß well lighted, there being seven lamps in the immediate locality. I believe the prisoner lives with hia father, who is the prop?tel»t h^f the Custom-house Hotel. The front of the hotel is in Fort-street. I went to the hotel, accom panied by Detectives Jeffrey and Tenuhin, for the purpose of making a search of the premises. I was induced to take this step in consequence of a large bundle of ragi and papers found at the Post-office, which were handed over to the police, The bundle con tained half of the Jewish Chronicle, Augnrt 23, 1872 ; part of Herald, May 46/1874; parts of the Evenhw^Stab of January^ and 9 of the present year; and lapiecejof: r lamp wick which had been used; part of an envelope with the name Samuel Brownitipon it; and a piece of lining^of a.woman's Blurt, two pieces of calico aria a slip of white f«|«' i and some colored rag, all saturated, with kerosene. [The bundle was her* pro duced containing the above.] He searched the premises, and in a box of old papers (in the presence of Mr ahd'Hn Brown and others of the family) wei; found the corresponding portion of the; Jewish j Chronicle of the same date. The page* follow consecutively. I also saw Detector* Jeffrey find in the bath-room another portion of the same date (page 299) coCTMpbndmg with page 298, found by the door of \Meiwfc Must's premises. The Chronicle: wasiad dressed to Moss Brown, Esq., Snwtland street, Auckland, New Zealand. l»w found a lamp in the house (prodnced)ana,£» wick found in the bundle fits the ,lpp exactly. I also found a small tin' meMB» which had recently held kerosene, in asm*" room by the kitchen (produced). IP* Detective Ternahan find the wrapper ot a newspaper in anjold box, with an adaeww Mr Brown in the same handwriting,,'»« sealed with wax in the same manner, _ 1 •» saw Detective Jeffery find a P*£ of #^ Zealand Herald: of the 26th May^SgJ '. accurately the part of the same P»P^W under the door, torn across the letter. ,|^ the : he also found the coreespondw^pW of the skirt up stairs. . I found theflooMg boards and the partition charred, and w> part over the cellar smoked. To Mr Joy: The floor was charred^* inside the stone work on the ngh^«^ The boards were so charred 4 scraped it off with my umbrella. the floor several times ™th^BrooJtW£ I have repeatedly beenm and out <**?£ mises since the fire. I believe the pnag had been spoken to on I was aware of this. I bs eT%^S, Jeffrey had spoken to him. Heinfom^ of the subtance of a <^f»*2iSK& prisoner. In of rumpurUg tive Jeffrey went in search of the Hwsp* party. The rumour proceeded fromg» When I was at the fire IlJ e»rJ i » JJgJ the a man had been seen running «2gg. * , place, but the report 1 believe cattW nm FITbSBuM thought this *.no*en dH?s Worship could not « iJjjftSS but would be sorry to throw ■gJKfc way of the defence. He was always a^ that every opportunity *h°uldJ» » jj, ascertaining the truth m evory_ .^ should be sorry to shut out wyevw that would assist the defence. • ■ ;j not Cross-examination con^aed t*^.^ suspect the prisoner until tne e^f"| qU {rieß 12th instant, in consequence^ -;MpO which had been made during.the <W> ■, > from information which I receiveu. - o£ Mr Broham objected to give <*^ bl< , n gh the information which came to tm | the two detectives. _ • D , n >..m not to Mr Brookfield advised Mr Bio¥* give the sources of the on . His Worship he thoughM^^d . unwise to press for any disclosures w^^. tend to weaken Mr ? ioU? »£*%<&<,**«*/ nection with the ponce. M^^ : which would give a clue to •^J^J, de*fF made, it would be impossible «> l r crime. .V ■ i , w wanted',? Mr Eees said that they ofl"^^ information, not tben*me# ottbew

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