1 I /7i7^ritre7chicago J has been des j \. ne Crlooe *** ] troyedbyfi^. A nril 20tb.-The Rio Janeiro mail j libson, *V l" .j an d reports a rupture steam« hf 5" tine Ee pub!ic and the bet*een tn + ■ "V Montevideo because of Zer- GoTernment a c|o _ ing the river Uraguay 1 ntonw2 vessels. A settlement of ,>t°"f? s o ped for. g e diftc-ity 1 B~r - 2 _Venezuela advices javana, p u i gar , of Maracaibo, state that Govewi .^ Qruba m&^ t had fle" from L -Kingston, on account of a I theßCLtLainsifhis despotism. It is P°P n jrfl^t President Blanco offered him a reported^na b feeep o__t0 __ t of tbe country< fission to * r _ 0 __jj ew -s has reached here Panama. Apru -^ o{ March of Chilian 0 f the loss on Tacna> w i_h nineteen per coasting steamy of .^ . g attribmted to the •""i' ih seized the crew, two of whom -arte on w» . thousand people have Fißn from their homes by the break -1 the hanks of the Mississippi a levee ou breadth of the best i-iLomsiana. * & n overflowed> and the 1 cotton lauds aas } damaged. From "* rrardean to Bed River there Cape G™va ™ T eight million acres ,re i. SeJL land ranking as the most AJ*tiT Son land in the world. pfodnetiv • fertile tract in a good epr- worth four or five hundred million !e»° nlS At tbe last accounts several thou io, -«1p nccuDvir.gthese alluvial lands, SS fe out, but they were relate to the oc 7ef Orleans, April 22nd.-The most Jam reports continue to be received of the Son in various points. The whole of Sprite Valley is submerged; houses f „ implements, and animals are washed te?rd4Tinhabitants have fled to the v viands where they remain in a destitute The Howard Association is re- SS fnnds in aid of the sufferers, who Iwmanv thousands. TrS^ 24th-A letter from a planter in A parish says r-From the overflow twe will he twenty-eight plantations of this arish that will make no crop at all eleven M may make half a crop, and twenty-mne Sire good for* full crops. The water from tame. Carre and McCellant crevasses has Sowed the Grand Point settlement in Lies Parish, and is forcing man y> to quit Mr homes and to seek protection m other ikbothoods. The engineer of the Levee I its' the crevasse at Hie Xe ys beyond 1 control. It is fuUy a quarter of a mile wide, 1 andahont ten feet deep. Mr. Hickey s re sidence a two-story frame cottage, was taken ink the flood and carried to the back part Id; the plantation and lodged against a tree. Almost the entire parish west of Baton Km* and the whole parish of Eberhill, lying on the right hank of the Mississipi, are raider water. „.,. , , ~ . April 25.—Additional accounts continue to .^received of devastation by the floods, and tie sufferings of people driven from their tomes. A letter from the Red River country ays'"We are entirely overflowed, and all j of us are bankrupt. We have no provisions, j jo money, and many are starving. < The \ rater is over the country, and still rising. • Cattle not drowned are dying for the want | „ food. Sheep and hogs are drowned by I the hundreds." Contributions for the sufferers are being )■ waved from New York, Boston, St. Louis, viiuther ZXorthern cities, and the General (terament has ordered the distribution of amy rations and clothing. In New York 80,OOOdols. were rapidly subscribed for the sierers, 14,000d015. at Louisana. Monroe (La.), April 25.—1t is impossible to give an idea of the extent of the over flow. The water here is the highest ever foown. The town is on an island two and J-alf miles long by half a mile wide, from iwhich there is no exit only by boats. Busi ness is aMost completely suspended. Fully one thousand people here have not rations for three days, nor money to buy any. The torn is foil of stock of every description. The river rose one inch last night, and is still rising. Plantations in this vicinity are all mkerged, and there are no prospects of wps. What the people are to do, God only hows.

The Canadian tariff is 1 much opposed by ~«manufacturers, who allege that it places werything in the bauds of American manu ktorers. They want free trade with the United States.

Toronto, April 22.—A despatch from Fort wry to the Toronto Globe, dated yesterday, j»ya: " Last evening two armed French Wbreeds went to the house of ex-President wee and ordered him to stop writing letters »the newspapers on the rebellion or they *on)d shoot him. They maltreated him learfally. and broke windows, etc., to the lenons alarm of the family. One of them «a been arrested. Bruce has removed into wfcity fearing further persecution." Havana, April 22.—Venezuela advices ««e that Governor Pulgar, of Maracaibo, from the province to Ornbn Island, ««thence to Kingston, on account of a against his despotism. It is ™»d that President Blanco offered him "tosion to France to keep out of the country. uT£ April 22—Official journala say S Cuban General Maximo Gomez at mm Miguel de Nuevitas on the 12th Jsv j Bucceeded in entering the town iaeked two stores, but was driven .out, S^n men dead in the streets. The ffr 8 ¥ forty Mcd and nine wounded. ,ft. w ~ takeu for the reconstruction «jtte Plaza Vapor. .not occurred in Louisville on Monday tft_Pte^° ou,red Procession in celebration ™Witeenth Amendment, caused by the An nffi„ ? e of the Participants for stealing. %f_. V? badfy bea*en, and twenty « rc T^red by stones. *Motl RW? ro steamer arrived at Lisbon « reporta a rupture between * S& R? pubUc and the Government tfarilv ni - 0 ' because of Zermiento arbi °^tal!^:th! river Uragray against %%dfor ABettlement °* th6diffi- ttSfk^F ann°ince that a law has .protection of oysters in 1?""*- Thß Pearl fisheries » fimr Bections, to be worked -j^R years. f the Bisl">p of Ternambuco t*h»_2 te'! mP.riß°nment. Sa b_rl^i rformer ' named Searles, fell S«e ; n t Perming at the Theatre HoVtLT? C%. striking his head X*. ' c chain», and receiving fatal in- S' pS aS tbund «storm occurred at 2* 1 * iSLvO^ afteroon, which un- T^ir m^ of 8j tore vessels S- One T^ 8 ' and did m»<* other Nfir^WW by concussion fi »ttn-° nhiflbody- The storm iSRSS? J% to sixty buildings. B^Mfe^*t:sloo,ooo, on which X ranee for $35,000. BTE^A?pa SSE]SGERSi i.:'/ oVSfl)';iN PALACE ™*»M*»r^ Director 9

the Australian Mail Line of steamers, was in this city, about two months ago, he in formed a representative^ this paper that he had. opened negotiations with the managers of the different lines of railroad between this city and -New York, with a view to the establishment of what may be termed an Australian mail and passenger train, by which passeneers and mails from Australia would be forwarded direct to New York without changing cars, or the customary delays of the regular trains. Mr Hall said that his views were favorably received, epecially by the managers of the Central Pacific, and that he had no doubt such a train would soon be established. The companies promised to afford every convenience possible to passen gers, and all the facilities in their power for the speedy transmission of the mails across the continent. The first step in this direc tion was taken on the arrival of the steam ship Tartar. One hour after her arrival, the iron horse was thundering through the val leys and over the plains and mountains of California with the Australian mail and as many of the passengers as wished to go. They were comfortably provided with ample accommodation in palace cars placed at their disposal. Only a few went, the great majority preferring to wait a few days in the city and take observations of its buildings, public and private, and admire, as they never fail to do, its marvellous growth and vast business in the short space of 25 years. Two days after the arrival of the Tartar a number of the passengers concluded to leave. They are provided with two palace cars exclusively for their own use, no other passengers being admitted to them. The next day another party left, and they were similarly accommodated. They go by the quickest route in New York, and during the journey they will have all the comforts of a first-class hotel. The passengers were highly pleased with their treatment ; but when they reach New York they will have still more reason to be pleased with their trip. The palace cars at their disposal are luxuriously finished and furnished, and resemble more drawing - rooms in hotels than apartments on railroad cars.. Some of the passengers still remain in the city. They intend to take their own way and time of reaching the other side. They contemplate visiting Yosemite, the Geysers, and some of the other wonders unequalled in the world, which are. to be found in this State and within short distance, compara tively, of the city.

These additional conveniences and facili ties for quick travel must help to increase the popularity of the new line. Passengers by the route cannot fail to appreciate the comforts and advantages thus placed at their disposal on the overland trip.

HONOLULU.

May 6

The King had returned from a tour through his islands, during which he sought to make himself intimately acquainted with their condition. He seems to have been everywhere cordially received. The Criminal Session of the Legislative Assembly was opened by the King on the 30th April. Royal salutes were fired by the battery and the U.S. ship Beneria. In a speech highly spoken of by the press, the King urged the desirability of economising public expendi ture, of immigration of free labor, of a scheme for irrigation and water supply, and of encouraging steam communication with Aus tralia and San Francisco.

The laying of a submarine cable between America and Honolulu is projected by American capitalists.

OUR SHIPPING LETTER.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF

VESSELS.

EMIGRANTS FOR THE COLONY.

LONDON.

April 6.

The intelligence that the New Zealand Shipping Company's vessels have made good passages gives great satisfaction here. The support accorded by Auckland to the com pany is also well spoken of. The company aro sending out some fine ships. The City of Auckland arrived at Graves end on the 28th March, after a fine weather passage. She loads for Shaw, Saville, and Co. * The barque Ferndale arrived on the 29th The Shipping Company have chartered her out, and she will sail for Auckland on the 24th of April. The ship Loch Awe is now at Gravesend, and will sail for Auckland this afternoon (6th April). She is quite full of cargo, and has 360 emigrants. The vessel is a. fine powerful ship and ought to make a, good passage out. She takes the Auckland railway carriages. The fine new ship Waikato was despatched by the Shipping Company with emigrants for Wellington., and 400 tons of rails for Auck land. I enclose an extract from a Ply mouth paper giving some interesting parti culars with reference to this vessel and her The James Wishart sailed from Plymouth for Auckland with 265 immigrants on the 25th March. .'■„.. -i a r*-- The Countess of Kmtore sailed 'tor Auckland from Deal on April 6th. The Countess takes the fo lowing pas sengers :-Cabin : Mr Edmund Lynch Mr T E Jennings, Miss Constance Leadam Miss Forsyth, Mr T. W. Postans, and Mr G. T. Harrison. , _._. ~ By the P. and O. Company's Venetia which leaves Southampton on April 9, Mr W. H. Armitage is booked as a passenger for Auckland. DESPATCH OF IMMIGRANTS. The following vessels have left London r New Zealand with immigrants :— Oueen of Nations, for Auckland, Via Bel fast "eared 21st March, with 294 adults; Carried, 86 ; single men 85 ; women 79 boys, 35 ; girls, 53; infants, 9. in all 347 duress, for Canterbury cleared 2Kh

THE ROYAL HOLIDAY.

HoLXDAV-keepers and thickened *round and the showers feU the day has been kept g:«"g7£J to Queen a holiday, and it must be Br.&™l™£8 r.&™l™£ Meets Victoria to know that hexj*ry«g JJg - * in New Zealand are sensible of hei ; Pg» virtues, and feel a profoundLsens Mrf >££ J under her genial ride Her bir J England is wreathed with the who. of Iday, and here in thej£ta«-* * *g with a oyonsness of J^/gSSaioW occasion. Even men who. bold.rep™ views are conscious of *&&ta£jfiffi under the British constitution such as no existing republic can offer to the^ubjecfc The long reign of Victoria has produced fmighty chanies for the public vrea,

growth of nations, and which have benefited the world at large, showing, in the language of Milton, that "Pence hath her victories no less than war," while those of peace are indisputably of the more beautiful character. Progress and civilisation within the last thirty years have made amazing strides, while art, science, literature, and politics have augmented the comforts and adorned the homes of the people. It is but right therefore that thp people of Britain under every sky should evince their gratitude by keeping joyous holiday on the anni versday of the Queen's Birthday. Her Majesty was born at Kensington Palace on the 24th of May, .1819, at a time when her grandfather was a decrepid old man, broken in health and enfeebled in intellect, and while the people of England and France were suffering from a long series of wars, which received a finishing shock at Waterloo. The Queen was left, a little girl, chiefly to the oare of her mother, the Duchess of Kent, who was most assiduous in training her young mind. Her youthful years were mostly spent in the centre of the beautiful gardens of Kensington and Claremont, formed by Capability Brown, the best gardener of his time, for the unfortunate Lord Clive, the conqueror of India. Hence may be traced that serene love of flowers and quiet situations which the queen evinced in fixing her palaces, which stand out grandly among the sweetest scenery of England and Scotland. Buckingham Palace, between St. James's and Hyde Parks/ of course is her London residence, but where she resides less frequently than she does at her country homes. Windsor Castle is situated on a commanding knoll on the borders of the clas sical Thames, crowded with poetic and his toric memories, and affording glimpses of sixteen counties. Osborne House is built on the edge of the garden island of England, with its modest yet interesting marine views ; and Balmoral is placed among the wildest andmost, romantic scenes of Scotland. The important public events of Queen Victoria's reign will make a splendid chapter in the annals of the country. The historian will have to record the establishment of tbe penny postnge system, which conferred not on.lv a great boon upon the country, but exercised an incalculable aid to the progress of education. Other events also, such as the repeal of the obnox ious corn laws, for which Cobden and Bright manfully fought. The amendment of the Poor Laws and Navigation Law§, the passing of the Irish Encumbered Estates Act, the formation of the Free Church of Scotland, the institution of industrial exhibitions ; the disestablish ment of the Irish Church ; the extension of the franchise, and sanatoiy and other re forms. When these and -other important events are duly considered, it seems meet that the Queen's Birthday should be kept as a general holiday by a freedom-loving people.

VOLUNTEER PARADE

Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather our local volunteers mustered largely this morning in the Drill-shed on occasion of the birthday of the Queen. The corps and numbers were as follows : —Royal Cavalry (Sub-Lieut. Levy), about 20 ; .Royal Engineers (Lieut. Anderson), .30; Royal Company (Capt. Burns), including members of the Band, 45 ; Victoria Company (Capt. Derrom), 35 ; United Company (Capt. Mor row), 2, 3 and 4, 40; Hobson Company (Capt. A. Burns) including band, GO; Scottish Volunteers (Capt. Mowbray), 20 ; Sir George Grey's Cadets (Capt Taylor), and Engineer Cadets (Capt Kensington), 45. The proceed ings commenced by inspection of arms at the Drill-shed, after which the corps formed three sides of a square. The winners of the district paizes were then called to the front, and presented with cheques for the amount attachedjto eacb?prizes, and complimented by Major Cooper. They then formed column and were told off as a battalion. They th^n moved off from the right in fours, headed by their respective bands, to the Albert Bar racks, were formed into column, wheeled into line, and then fired feu-dejoie in honor of the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, the band playing the National Anthem. Three hearty cheers were then given for the Queen. The usual battalion movements were then performed in a highly creditable manner; and the men were then marched to the Drill-shed and dismissed. The muster would have been much larger bad the weather been propitious.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACES.

STEWARDS: Mr Thomas Morrin f Major George Major Walmsley I Mr Joseph Bennett Captain Fraser

JUDGE: Judge Jieckham,

STARTER : Mr Robert Wynyard,

CLERK OF THE COURSE Mr Henry Hardington.

CLERK OB1 THE SCALES Mr William Marks. HANDICAPPER: Mr Joseph Bennett.

The breaking of the weather which took place on Saturday augured badly for the Racing Club's meeting to-day. Sporting men shook their heads yesterday and pro phesied a postponement. This morning opened with every prospect of a pouring wet day. Rain squalls passed over at intervals between eight and eleven o'clock, and when it did rain it came down in earnest. The dreary aspect of affairs made most people of opinion that no racing would take place, and anxious inquiries on the subject were frequent among the groups of intending holiday-makers who dotted the pavements of Queen-street during the early mornmg. About ten o'clock a meeting of the Stewards was held at the Auckland Hotel, when it was decided to hold the meeting at alln&ks. lne news was soon spread, and by eleven o clock a move was made for the railway station. There was no crowd, the weather having a deterrent effect on a great many who pre ferred keeping their toes warm in town to facing a drencher on the course The trains, however, were filled comfortably, and by half-past twelve more company had assembled on the course than we expected to see. Very few traps lined the rails ; in fact for nearly an hour a solitary close carnage out of which now and then two pretty bonnets took furtive peeps, constituted the entire ''trap" contingent. As the time drew near for the first race this was supplemented by a 'bus and two or three more carriages. On one nartof thecompany the weather seemed to have no effect. I allude to the three card gentry and others of the same kidney who always look to making a golden harvest out of these assemblages. Early in the day, that is to savTbout half an hour before the racing com menced, one of this fraternity came to pie- Sure grief. The individua referred to nrpsided at a game called under and ISaW%Sm most of our readers no doubt ZZJj heard of, and those who have not can efsUy get explained to them. In ?f ™t in other respects this gentleman °n J,vZd the''Heathen Chinee," for his S fas childlike *nd bland We cannot

looking lamb made him a bet of £1, which strange to say the "innocent" won. This the proprietor did not' seem to have calculated upon, and promptly found an excuse for not parting. But he bad mistaken his man. The innocent looking customer turned out Very "fly." In less than two minutes the mer chant's stock in trade (a tin preserved meat case and two dice) and his fittings (a rickety table covered with an old mackintosh) were turned into the mud and trampled on and he himself unceremoniously informed that unless he "stumped up quick" he might take his choice of a d d good thrashing or being given over to the police. It was no gcod trying to evade an alternative so clearly put, and the sharper had to submit to compulsion and pay the money. The booths were fairly patronised during the afternoon. Mr Perkins had provided a lunch in the grand stand for his Excellency and suite but owing to the non-arrival of the Blanche it. was consumed by others, who however did justice to it under tbe direction of Captain Beckham and Mr Watt. The band of the No. 1 Royals, under Bandmaster Hunter, played on the lawn in front of the stand during the afternoon. The weather cleared up just before tbe first race was started, and the afternoon was fine. The course, in spite of the wet, was very good going.

THE TRIAL STAKE?—Of 40 soys, added to a sweepstake of 3 soys each ; entrance, 2 soys ; weight for ace ; fo' all horses that have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to the time of entrance. Distance, lj miles Mr. Owen McGee's b g Bismarck, aged, 9it lib, R. Thorp 1 Mr H. Watt's b f Ranga, 2yrs, sst 01b, . Brimmer ... ... ... ... 2 Mr H. 0. Young's b c Bedouin, 3yrs, Sst lib, Sutherland ... ..' ... 3

Betting even on Bismarck, and six to four against Rangi. A very even start was effected, but after a few yards had been covered Bismarck forged ahead and cut out the running at a fair pace, Ran_;a lying second. This order was maintained throughout, Bismarck win ning by two lengths easily, Bedouin corning in a length behind the second. Calumny, for tbe Autumn Handicap, and Discord , for the Trial .Stakes were scrtched at 12.30. During the walk over for the Champagne Stakes an ambitious John rode round the course at full gallop. The police took him in charge when ho. pulled up, and he was fined 5s by the stewards.

THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES—Of 50 soys. added to sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; h.ft for 2-year-olds; colts, Bst 101b ; fillies and geldings, Sst hlb. Nominations, 2 soys ; 3 soys on acceptince on general entry day, 18th May , 5 soys at the post Clused ; 9 subscribers. Distance, 6 furlongs. Mr J. Watts, eh c The Bird Sst lOlbs (Gooseman) walk over 1

[PER PIGEON EXPRESS.]

AUTUMN HANDICAP—Of 150 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse to receive 25 soys from the stakes Entrance, 2 soys Horses to be nominated to the Secretary of the A.li-O. at the Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Katurday, the 4th of April : weights will he declared on or beiorc the 18th April. Accep tances, enclosing 6 soys, to be made by 8 pm. on Saturday, 2nd May, and balance of sweepstakes (5 sovsj on night of general entry. Distance, lj miles Mr James Watt's b f Batter, 3yrs, Sst olbs 1 Mr James Watt's b g Parawhenua, 4yrs, 9stslbs 2 Mr Owen McGee's eh g Golden Crown, syrs, Bst olbs ... 3 Mr H. C. Young's gr c Tattler, 3yrs, Gst 121bs 4 Mr E. Perkins' eh f Discord, 3yrs, Gst lOlbs 0 Mr .James Watt's eh m Calumny, 4yrs, lOst 51bs 0 Betting was against Batter. 2 to 1 T'ara whenua, 3 to 1 each Discord and Tattler, 5 to 1 Golden OroM'n. Mr Watt declared to win with Batter. The start did not take place till long after the advertised time, a fact which, considering the amount of time allowed by the walk over, does not reflect much credit on the stewards. Watt's pair both looked well, — Batter, if anything, appearing in the best condition, although Parawhenua was in much better trim than in the summer. Golden Crown wore a bandage on his off fore leg, but otherwise looked in good fettle. Tattler was not much fancied, no Discord, though both freely arid fell in their gallop. THE RACE. When the flag fell, Discord bolted and took no part in the race. Batter at once took the lead, and the others ran for some distance in a cluster. Batter passed the stand first with a lead of a length. Tatler and the Crown close together next, with Parawhenua last. On the far side Batter drew away and Tatler fell last. Parawhenua then came up second, and Mr. Watt's pair came up the straight well ahead of the others, Batter winning by about three lengths. THE SELLING STAKES-Of 50 soys ; entrance, 4 soys ; weight for age ; distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplus to go the fund ; winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to i>e sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ; if to be sold for 30 ~ovs, allowed 201b ; if to FH. be sold for 20 soys, allowed 301b. Mr James Watt's b g Never Miss, 30 soys, 4 years, 7st 51bs s 1 Mr llobert Wynyard's b g Bundarra, 20 soys, aged, 6st 131b ... ... t .. 2 Mr Owen McGee's b g Bismarck, 20 soys, aged, 6st 131b 0 Bismarck left at post. Great dissatisfac tion was evinced.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

TAUBANGA.

This day.

The Southern Cross .arrived at four' o'clock yesterday afternoon. She will probably leave for Auckland to-morrow night. It is a general holiday here. There is no native news.

THE EYENI2CG STAB, HONDA!, MAT 25, ÜB?4



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Stnndard Coffees' oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, <% Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands. Sold at almost every grocery; establish ment in town and province. fAdvt.l



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T t OR KEN can enable industrious men to earn from Ten to Fifteen Shillings per day. Capital re quired from ,f5 to £10, which will be refunded as per agreement.—Apply J. GREEN, corner of Victoria and liobsou-streets. WANTED, a Nursemaid immediately, references required.—Mrs H. S. Meyers, Eden Cresent. WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant.—Apply personally to Mrs Nicholson, Black Bull Hotel. WANTED, a Partner with small capital to join advertiser in stocking and working a small Earni on equal shares ; part already under cultivation and part laid down in grass. Residence for a family, and firing free. — Eor particulars address "W.M.," Star Office. WANTED, a Boy about 17 years of age ; one accustomed to the grocery busi ness preferred.—Apply for address office of this paper. WANTED, Two or Three Good Ditchers. —Apply between 2 and 4 o'clock on Tuesday at the Waitemata Hotel. WANTED TO LET, the Family Resi dence in the Grafton Road, situate between Dr. Philson's and Capt. Beckham's properties in the Grafton Road, with two acres of orchard, &c.—Apply on premises. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at B ATI YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED, a Boy to read Manu script.—Apply at the Star office. 0 _DDEELLOWS' HALL, COOK STREET.—Mr Frank C*vanagh, will (D.V.) Lecture in the above place on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, at 730 o'clock. Subject: The Second Coming of Christ the Hope of the christian. LOST, last evening, between Lorne street and St. Patrick's Cathedral, a small G old Lccket, (one side blue and whiteenamel), with two Portraits inside —Any person leaving it at the office of this paper wilLreceive 5s rewarb. T 67 G, T. HOPE OP MANUKAU LODGE. A SOIREE in connection with the above will be held in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, on TUESDAY, 26th May Tea at 6.30 p.m. After tea addre ses will be delivered by Hugh Hart Lusk, Esq., (In the chair) i.cv Samuel Edger, M.A. Mr G»orge Hemus Mr Josiah Martin Mr Cole Mr Atkin ' , __ The Addresses will be interspersed with Music, Recitations &c. Tickets, Is 6<l; after Tea, Is. A 'Bus will leave Auckland, and return after the Meeting, for the convenience of Auckland friends. Tickets and information to be received of Mr Samuel Brooking. SI AUCK LAND AUXILTABY X-lL BIBLE SOCIETY. The Publio Meeting of this Society will be held in the Hall of the Yourg Men's Christian Association, Wellesley-street. on WEDNESDAY rext, the 27th inst; tho chair to be ta_en by his Excellency the Governor at 7.30 pm. Several ministers and Gentle men will address tho Meeting A collection in aid of the Society's funds. H. H. LAWRY, Hon Sec. rjpG LET, the" House and Shop at -ft- the corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, lately occupied as a Butcher's Shr-p.—Apply to W. Danton, Pock-street, off Drake-street, Froeman's j My,



pRXK'CE OF WALES THEATEE r< SMITH'S ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL CCM- I BINATION of <i STAR AR-IHTKS j Crowded to e*xe.s niahtly by the elite and fashion of | Tha cvv, to v»i nc.s the :. :»vc!lc_s perfoiuiancps o! ; this unique and vasty pu_erk.iT sroupe of ;__.._■ j -.rtj-jte... | TH-S(MO>tDslY) n VEXING, MAY 25, QUr.Etf*__ f.IRTHDAY. Grand Oala Programme Everything new. i__.CE _ " RACK ! RaCES ! A. DeCASTRO and MADAME DeCASTRO, Artists that might be searched for in vain to obtain a superiority, and coming for the first time to Auck land with a reputation hitherto unprecedented in the Southern hemisphere, together with those wondrous young artistes, ____ YOUNG ENGLAND, ALBERTO, and ANNETTE, In their daring and sensational aot on the High Triple Aerial Bopes. VAL VOSE, I The Humorous and great Ventriloquist, with his new Figures, introducing his quaint and curious friends, "Urannv Chatterbox" and " Kobin -ioughhend, with dialogues. Received on Saturday night with deafening applause. AIREC, The beautiful Aerial star, in his wondrous perform ance of Ladder on Bar, acknowledged the acme of perfection. ,__ A. ST. VINCENT and MDLLE. MONTEBELLO, The great duetist and dialogue artists, by far supe rior to any other artists in their particular role that have ever visited Auckland. New duet, " Auckland Races." WEDNESDAY, another great change. First time of Mr Val Vose's Talking Hand ; and George Conquest's celebrated specialty, the Talking Head, imported expressly by Mr Smith for this entertainment 'lan of the Theatre can be seen and Peats secured at Upton's, Music Sellers and Stationers, Queen-street. Admission—Dress Circle. 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 8 o'clock. P. H KIKBsf, Agent. ™npwA HOUKS AT HAME." CITY HALL. LAST NIGHT BUT TWO. POSITIVELY FNDING WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 KENNEDY'S SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Admission—Front Seats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s Back Seats, Is, Commence at eight o'clock. Children in arms not admitted. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EACH EVENING. THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. pHOE AI. HALL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27. AMATEUR CONCERT In Aid of . FUNDS OF ORGAN ST M\EY'S, PABNELL. Conductor—The Hon. Seymour Egerton. Admission—Fiont Scats, 3s ; Back .seats, 2s. FOUND floating in tbe barbour on Tuesday last, a large LOG of WOOD.—The owner can have the same by applyi: g to Percy, Bri.ish Hotel, If not claimed before Saturday, will be sold to defray expenses. BANK OF TOKATEA GOLD MTNING COMPANY (REGISTEBED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Shares upon which Calls are Unpaid on Wednes day, the 27t,h instant, will be advertised for t-ale by Public auction without further notice F. A. WBITE, Manager. Auckland, May 23,1874. rri o builld cc s. EXTENSION OF TIME. Notice is hereby gieen that the time for delivering in Tenders for the Krection of the large Iron cstore is extended to THURSDAY next, the 2oth instant, at 12 o'clock noon. / S A U T t ON. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, soms unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, md pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 18C6," and proceedings will be t___en against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, snd wrapped round with hia well-known label. HP BE undersigned are Cash Puh- H. chaseks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, <fee, Ac, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IR ELAND BROS TANNERS AND LEATHER -WAHTJB-ACTtTEERS Aaa k i fe■« o TJ ASD AND EESIDENCE. Furnished Apartments with every convenience and comfort, (situated in the most healthy part of Parnell, will be vacant after the departure of the Phcebe.— For cards of address apply at this office. TO OLD F KIi_N DS OE TWENTT • YEARS' STANDING J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s 6d per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland. January 6, 1874. NOrvIB SHORE—To Let, tbe * House lately occupied by Mr G. M Reed, on the cuter beach. lleven rooms.—-Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. 8C BOOL-MISTRESS WANTED for the Orphan Home, Parnell; salary, £60.— Applicati (ns to be sent to Mr G. P. Pierce, Symonds street, on or before the 27th instant. AFiRST-OLAeSS Man Cook open to an Engagement; good references.—Address, R._*!., Post-office. ON S A L E By the Undersigned : . f NOW LANDING EX WONG 4. WONGA -30 tons Warrnambool Potatoes, A prime s.'.mplo GEO. W. BINNEY. T>EED & BRETT'S ALMANAC, 1874. I> The' Publishers intimate that only a small number of copies are left, and should be secured at once. This invaluable annual should be-to. every Settler's home. TTA VB YOU BEEN MACKINTOSHES PATENT WATERPROOF INVERNESS CAPES? SAMUEL COOMBES, 80, Queens t'r" !"



X_*ll V»vV.nr<Mi_i bet- :.". i' *■ 'X' '-s numerous Cnston: •*- str-d she ru>'lio ?« .r;rj:y (iir.t he has just receive- direct f*btn Eobwt .cw » large cousin' mcntnt VruJt c< >ni.!!! g. f cvei .''>" esves, cOßtaui i , Hi. sr»tsof Mr/Aie »r.il IVsbw 'f tfce best quality ford.Bfrt.*r.d cookie? iiv-ptv.iMrn.'.rc the cele braud Br-wu AicltWnud W'utct Nellie ! ear, and k Quantity of new Hnbwl Town Wj».._„ts. Apples, **„_il, from 3d to 4d per lb, o ..!b for a Is ; wholesale, brilio case, frsm _d to r._»..-£MIIH, 24 Stall, Market Hcu&e. TyT A C F I N E E X ■ OIL. Four casks of the very best, ex Wave Queen, from London. For Sale by SAMUEL COCHRANE & SPIT."" I^DU CATION TA X. A Monster Meeting will be held at the Choral Hall, Symond-street, on MONDAY, tbe 25th instant, at half-past seven o'clock, to ) etition the Provincial Council against the present Education Tax. B-__>BR Wood, Esq., M.H.R.,haski_rdly consented to take the chair. „- ' <%; \.'::}:. :*-i3£_i_r_.(_&_s«.' SPECIAL NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. The R.M.S.S. CITY OF ADELAIDE, WTLL LEAVE FOB SOUTHERN PORTS * AT MIDNIGHT SHARP. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. May 25, 1574. ~' TO-MORROW. WQ BE SOLD. BY AUCTION, JL At 12 o'clock noon, £5 sides Good Bacon, 33 Hams 5 kegs Good Buiter, Cheese, Beef 10 cases " Wilson's" Jams, Sugar 50 case 3 FTobatt Town Apples, assorted 2 tons Flour, Tea in half-chesis and boxes 40 mats Rice, Knife Polish 25 tins Confectionery, Scotch Mixtures, &o. 2 kegs Sausage Stiiiy, &c. R. AR T H TJ R A uctioneer. MONDAY, JUNE 1. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. PROPERTIES AT HUNUA, OWHIWA, AND WAIKIEKIE. COTTAGE IN PARNELL. ALLOTMENT AT BROOKVILLE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Ist June, at 12 o'clock, HUNUA—£ Jlotment 107, Parish of Hunua, County of Eden, 00 acres OWHIWA— Allo.ment 4, Parish of Owhlwa, County of Msrsden, 160 acres WAIKEIKi-I—Portion of allotment 13, Parish of Waikeikei, County of Marsden, 60 acres PARNELL—The expired term of Lease of allotment in Devonport-street. with the Cottage erected thereon BROOKVILLE—Lot 69, 33 feet to Wood-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 26. CORN EXCHANGE. APPLES 5 APPLES! APPLES ! GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public, auction at tbe Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 26th May, at 11 o'clock sha. p, £00 OASES OP APPLES, consisting of—Orange Pippins, French Crabs, Stone Pippins, Silver Russets, Ripstones, &c. J Also, 4 cases Hams and Bacon (Canterbury), and— 5 tons Anderson and Mowat's Flour, *S» Slightly dan.ag.--d. THURSDAY, MAY 28. CITYM A E T. LEASE OF ALLOTMENTS, NORTH SHORE.' BY ORDER OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. GRANT & MORTON HA^K received instructions to lease by public auction at the City Mart, on Thursday, 28th May, at 12 o'clock noon. The Lease for 5.1 years 'of three Allotments situated between Devonport Wharf and Niccol's New Shipbuilding Yard, each 46 feet frontage to Beach Road by a depth of 182 feet to foreshore. ■ "THURSDAY, MAY 28. TRICHORD PIANOFORTES, CONCER TINAS, CORNETS, Etc. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, the 28th inst, at eleven o'clock, A consignment of first-class PIANOFORTES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, & o, direct from the well-krown firm of MeUller & Co., London, consisting of— Three Cottage Pianofortes (trichord) in handsome Walnut c&ses, Walnut Music Stools. __.olxan Harps, Nigger Bones, Steel Wire, Pianoforte Strings (covered), Cornets, Trombonettes, Tambourines, Concertinas (in variety), Music, Pianoforte Locks, Binjos, etc., etc. } ! .-...,-. - J SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 1. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIS TRICT. 102 ACRES, MAUNGAKAKAMEA. fpHE Subscribers bave received in * s-ructiona from the Rei istrar of the -Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to s-dl at the Land Mart, Fort-.treet, on Monday, Ist June, at jl2 o'clock,; c ■'. ■ .-■ 102 ACRES VOLCANIC SOIL, being allotment • ' -18, of the Parish of Mauiigakaramea, Bank's I County, formerly the property of Duncan McLachlan. . SAMUEL; COCHRANE & SON, . ___ AflCtiofisers,