SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

HTOB VATRTi : Thin evening, 10.28 ! tO-rfio?YO=? morninp, 10.51 SUA-dJST : I'hiß aventae. 4.46; .SUN-IUSK: To morrow tnornfnsr, 7 11 MOON'S AGK: Last Quarter, Bth. 0.67 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Onward, schooner, from Coromandel Chanticleer, brig, from Hobwrt TownlSgUa

DEPARTURES.

Herald, schooner, for Levuka

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Lyttelton— P.C.E.. barque, early For the Maunkau—Blanche, vice-regal yacht, to-

morrow For Kandevu—City of Adelaide, ss., (English Mail

■via Francisco), Monday, Bth June For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s s., about the 10th

Instant For New York—Serene, barque., early London—Anazi, barque, early ; Hylton Castle,

barque, early For San Francisco— Jubilee, ship, early For''aranaki and Wanganui—Go-ahead, s.s., Friday For the South—Wellington, s.s., 7th instant For Lyttelton—Helena, schooner, earty For a Cruise—Albion, whaling barque, early

William Gifford,

Dunedin. Sailed Feb 15 Hfero, s.s., from Sydney, about 7th June Wonga Wonga, from Sydney and Melbourne, about the Bth June

EXPORTS.

Per Anazi, for London : 96 bales cotton, 409 bags copra and a quantity in bulk, 6 cases pearl shell, 46 casks tallow, 4 bales wool, 112 cases gum ; 5 do. effects, Crnickshank and Co. ; 126 bales cotton, 326 bags' cotton seed, 19 cases gum, 128 bags copra, 4 boxes furni ture. 1 case curios, 106 bales flax, Owen and Graham ; 68 bales cotton, 22 do. wool, 605 bags copra, New Zealand Loan Company; 49 cases oil, 7 bales wool, F. Loverock ;21 do. do., Webster Bros. ; 25 casks oil, W. Laling and Co. ; 57 tons mixed minerals, J. C. Stovin ; 102 cases gum, R. Walker and Co. ; 19 bales leather, dittos ; 23 bales wool. J. E. Read ; 43 casks tallow, 3 do. hide pieces, Watt 8r03.; 14 casks oil, Hen derson and Co. ; 186 cases gum, R Walker ; 1 case furniture,' 2 do plants, 1 do buds, Jenkins ; 1 box shells, J. Reid ; 3 casks oil, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 5 cases plants, D. Baird ; Ido statacites, 1 cask shop sweepings, 1 do do, 1 box plate, George and Atkin ; 238 bags cobra, 146 bales wool, 12 casks tallow. 1 case merchandise, 2 do curios, 1 box shells, 1 bundle island weapons, Nathan & Co. ; 54 bags bones, 16 do hoofs, 6 do horns ; 1 case bees wax, 2 casks glue pieces, W. Phillips & Son. Peiiketch Clematis for Lyttelton : 55,000 ft timber.

Per Herald for Levuka : 1 £-cask brandy, Cruickshank and Co.; 1 J-cask spirits wine, Kempthorne and Co.; 1 package glue, 1 drum varnish, 4 kegs nails, 1 package files, 73,000 ft timber. 1 coil rope, 40 tins biscuit, 40 do flour, J. S. Macfarlane ; 21 sacks potatoes, 2 cases cheese, 1 keg saltpetre, Townsend Bros.; 2 cases chemicals, Kempthorne and Co. ;■ 2 cases bacon, W. D. Brewer ; 1 case, Combes and Daldy; 3do hardware, T. and S. Morrin.

THE BARQUE ANAZI.

The barque Anazi cleared at the Customs this afternoon for London. .She takes a valu able general cargo as per list above. Messrs Owen and Graham, Messrs Crnickshank and Co., the New Zealand Loan Company, and Messrs Nathan and Co. are the largest con tributors. The barque has also her passen ger accommodation well filled, the last berth liaving been assigned this morning. She hauled away from the wharf yesterday after noon, and is at present lying in the stream. Her new bowsprit will be fitted at once, and it is'more than probable she will get under weigh before Sunday, provided wind and weather permit. Messrs Owen and Graham have acted as the vessel's agents during her stay in "Auckland. The following are the passengers: — Captain A. Warder, James Hall, F. Slatter and Mrs Slatter, R. Sullivan, J. Sharpe, A. Mercer, G. Wickington, A. Cash, Mrs Cash, and the following children : Arthur, Helen, Ada, Oris, Emma, Kate, Frederick. .

The brig Chanticleer, from Hobart Town is expected as we go to press. The ketch Clematis has cleared for Lyttel ton with a cargo of timber to be loaded at Wangaroa. The brigantine Kate Brain is to be docked at Port Chalmers as soon as the Jessie Niccol is finished.

Tfie brigantine Nightingale arrived at Melbourne from Hokianga on the 12th ult,

The brigantine Flirt was at anchor in Tim aru roadstead when the Wellington left on the 22nd ult.

The schooner Bonita baa entered inwards with 17,000 feet timber, from Tauranga via Wangapoa. The schooner Queen has entered inwards from Russell with 72 tons coals.

From enquiries into the movements of the ship Dorette after leaving this harbour on Friday last we find that; when last seen on Friday afternoon she was making good way on her course with a favorable wind. There is every reason to believe that she was well clear of the land at the outbreak of the gale on Sunday. We are led to publish the above by a statement which appears in the " Cross" *of yesterday that she only took her depar ture from Kangitoto Channel on Tuesday morning

The barque Freetrader which arrived at Port Chalmers from the Bluff on the 26th ult., haa been placed upon the berth for Auck land.

The schooner Jessie Niccol was put into Messrs Murray and Co.'s floating dock at Port Chalmers on the 23rd ult. After a thorough overhaul she is to leave for Fiji.

The Comerans; paddle steamer is still ad vertised for sale in the Southern papers. The following testimonial has been pre sented to the Captain and officers of the ship Rooparell by the immigrants who came by that vessel:—"May 30.—We, the under signed, tender our sincere thanks to Captain Sandberg, Dr. Fiske, and officers of the ship Kooparell for their kindness and attention to us during our passage from Lqndon to Auckland." [Here follow the signatures of 87 married, and 115 single immigrants.] The ship Eooparell has hauled into the berth lately occupied by the Anazi. Mr E. Coombes haa taken the contract for dis charging her. The schooner Jessie Henderson will be ready for sea early next week. It is most probable that she will make her first trip to Kaipara and Port Chalmers.

The schooner Herald dropped down to the North Head yesterday evening, and took her departure for Levuk» early this morning. She takes cargo as per exports, and the fol lowing passengers :— ■■ Messrs. Parkhouse, Bruce, Nailor, and Campbell. She cleared at the Customs yesterday.

The schooner Maid of Erin came alongside the wharf this morning, and began discharg ing. Her goods appear to be in excellent condition. Captain Bevis informs us that Messrs McEwan and Co. intend purchasing another vessel for the Fiji trade. They have , already the Nil Desperandum in addition to the Maid of Erin engaged in the route. It would seem as if Auckland is to have the Fiji trade taken in a great measure out of her hands. •

VESSELS EXPECTED

barque,

from New York, via

COMMERCIAL.

The market to-day was plentifully supplied with good things. We noticed an abundance of cabbage, and a sample of young Epsom grown potatoes, and the butchers exhibited some very fine beef and mutton. There was also a goodly array of pheasants.— At Mr Arthur's poultry sale fowls were cheaper, and sold at Is 6d to 2s 4d, brahmas, 4s ; turkeys fetched 2s 6d to 4s 9d, and pigeons Is ; ducks and geese were scare. — At Fenton's Central Store we noticed some fine Canterbury hams at 9d to Is, and a new supply of Taranaki salt butter at Is 6d and Is 9d. Wairoa cheese at Bd, and a large jmportation of Victoria honey in tins.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Globe as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.,'and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For London, per Anazl, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. Fo* Wangarei, &c, per |Wangarei, to-morrow, at 9 a m. For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, Waipu, &c, per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For New Caledonia, per Dauntless, to-morrow, Bat fill a m * ' For Whitlangi, Tairua. Opotiki, and Napier, via Tauranga, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. ForTaranaki and Southern provinces, per Welling ton, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. >; For he undermentioned places, per City of Adelaide, on Monday, Bth June, as under :— For Fiji,Sandwichlslands,United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 12.30 p.m. For the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 12.30 p.m. , ' For money orders, registered letters, and 'news papers, at 11 a.m. ' Late letters bearing an extra fee of Oil will be received on board the steamer up to time of sailing. i For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. (Signed) 8. B. BißS,sChief Poitmuter.

BIRTH.

Robinson— June 4, at Pub'in-street, Mount Ft Mary, Mrs R. C. Robin?on of a, sun.

DEATH.

Fatitis—At his residence, Willow-street, Joseph Harris, aged 59 Native of Cornwall, England. Home papers pJease c«;>y.

The funeral will leave his late residence at 3 f{ o'clock on Sunday. Friends are invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY,JUNE 5, 1874.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1874.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that noed3 resistance, For the future in the distance,

Two letters which appear in to-day's issue call attention to a subject that requires ad justment, and the present, when the public and authorities are awake to the necessity for stringent legislation for the preservation of public health, is a very good time for calling attention to it. We allude to the subject of manufactures calculated to create a nuisance. Some time ago Messrs Warnock Brothers received notice under the Public Health Act ordering the removal of their soap and candle works from Chapel-street to some place beyond the limits of the city. We perfectly approve o this course. Works of this kind damage the adjoining properties by creating an v nbcarable nuisance, and when situated in thickly popula. ted localities are extremely likely to engende r disease. The owners of the works in ques tion, in a letter published elsewhere, do not deny the justice of the action taken with re ference to them, but they very pro perly raise objections against being singled out from all other manufac turers of the some kind and put to special expense. Other injurious manu factures besides the one owned by Warnock Brothers have their seat in this city, and wo would ask what measures the Board of Health has adopted with reference to them. It may be that residents in the neighbourhood have not taken the steps to relieve themselves of the nuisance that the Chapel-street people did in the case mentioned ; but petitions for public pur poses of this kind are frequently attributed to personal animus, and persons are loth to take the initiative. It is, moreover, the duty of the authorities and not of private persons to move in such matters. The erection of soap-boiling works in Stanley-street, to which attention ha 3 been specially drawn, should^ undoubtedly bo put a stop to. Already the inhabitants of that locality are afflicted with smells enough with out any addition to their sorrows. "Unless the erstwhile aristocratic suburb of Pa rnell desires to become the seat of manu factures not permitted within the city boundaries the inhabitants -should raise thoir voices in loud remonstrance against this new nuisance. It is full time that some unifoim course of action should be decided on in reference to works of the kind. Every one must feel the utmost satisfaction at see ing inrlnstrien. arising in the neighbourhood of the city, but these can be carried on quite as effectively without endangering-the public health as they could bo if sustained at a sacrifice of the (pure air which nature baa blessed us with.

At the sitting of the Provincial Council, this afternoon, a petition was presented by the Mayor from the Committee of the Mechanics' Institute, praying for a portion of the old Supreme Court site to be set aside for a building for the institute for a public library, and for the technical classes in con nectfion with the institute. The petition was referred to the committee now sitting on the Supreme Court Site Bill. The Committee on Tolls presented their report, which recommended alterations in the position of the Newmarket, M angere, and other bars. The Provincial Treasurer gave notice that on the Council going into Committe on the Edu cation Bill to-morrow, he should move the insertion of the following clauses :—l. If any person liable to the payment of any rate leviable under the said Act [shall knowingly make false representations tojthe Board or to any District School Committee for the pur pose of being relieved ft om the payment of any part thereof he shall be deemed guilty of a breach of this Act, and shall on con^ction thereof forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding ten pounds. 2. In addition to anj remedy given by the said Act for the recovery of rates leviable thereunder it shall be lawful for any person duly authorised by the Superintendent in that behalf to proceed civilly in his own name in Court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of xany unpaid rate or rates. At a quarter-past three the Council went into committee on the Education Bill, Mr Chrisp taking the chair in the absence of Mr Hamlin.

Mr CawkwelPs pamphlet on the action of the Government in relation to distilleries has called forth a good deal of comment through out the colony. The Otago Daily Times devotes two leading articles supporting the justice of Mr Cawkwell's claims. In the course of its remarks it says: —""Referring once more to the very distinct offer made by .the Government in 1868 in the Distillation Act, with a view to induce the establishment of a native industry, we remind our readers that the unfortunate Mr Cawkwell, who is now grumbling at his impending ruin, did not receive any warning of a change of in tention upon the part of Government until his premises were completed and his money inves ted. * * * It cannot be too often repeated the Distillation Act fixed the excise at one half the import duty, no more and no less. By that Act the Government is bound, as long as honour and honesty are not mere words to cover trickery and fraud. Out of the dilemma there is but one honest escape —viz, by buying out those who entered upon their business on the faith of the Act of 1868. They may have been foolish to trust the Government; no doubt they have bitterly repented their misplaced confidence, and yet 'it would be an ill thing if the proffers of the State were to come to be looked upon as less binding than ordinary business proposals, and if commercial men in operating upon such proposals were to have a margin to cover a probable attempt to change the stated terms after acceptance, in deference to the ever changing needs of an adventurous policy. Perhaps the weakest point in the defence made by the Government to Mr Oakwell's vigorous attack is contained in " a letter from Mr Seed in August, 1873. Every honourable man will agree with Mr Cawkwell that "mistakes should be remedied at the expense of those who make them."

The Cross has this morning surpassed, all its previoxts exploits in the way of literary the.ft. It has been customary for Captain Jackson, of the schooner Clio, to furnish the papers with a written account of any New Caledonian news that may interest Auck-, land readers. On the present trip, however, the prepared report was sent by that gen tleman to the JHeralcl, in which paper it appeared this morning. We were, not withstanding, enabled to publish much fuller particulars than those prepared by the captain, and the result has been a most re markable one, shewing how largely indebted the Cross is to our columns for its news as well as for telegrams. Our contemporary, assuming no doubt that Captain Jackson had furnished us with_ the usual prepared account, boldly appropriates " our correspondent's" vereionof the shooting at New Caledonia,- and adds insult to injury by pre-fixing to it, "We arcindebted to Capt. Jackson for thefollowing." thereby exhibiting thejournal as self-convicted.of theftand lying. We state, positively that Captain Jackson never saw the account in question until it appeared in the Star last nieht, when it was simply clipped from our columns by the conductors of the Cross and published as described.

A practice match will take place .to morrow afternoon at the North Shore be tween the Ponsonby and North Shore Foot ball Clubs.

The lecture this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association Booms by Eev. G. H. Turner, on " The Tongue ; its use and abuso," although apparently affording but small scope for thought, is nevertheless cap able of much elaboration. That dry but original humorist, Charles Lamb, spoke of the tongue as "that unruly member" and certainly the tongue requires to render good government or it will certainly wag nineteen to thn dozen, and set a whole neighbourhood by the ears. While on the one hand, however, it stirs the dust of strife and licks the sour milk of scandal ; on the other hand it is the means of djffus inc a large amount of sound knowledge. Solomon, who we bnv been wont to regard as the wisest man. often refers to the toncue in terms not to be mistaken. We have ample evidence in our courts of justice of the truth of Lamb's remark, and bow prone the tongue is to "evil speaking, lyinc, and slandering," rather than prone to the delivery of honeyed words of Rweeiness and sympathy ; but pnopjlilv of them wo shall hear more from Mr Turner this evening. The tongue, vulgarly tprmed the "red rat?," has most im portant duties to perform as the pen dulum of the mind ; and like cvety other good gift of God, may be used or abused according to the taste and culture of the responsible possessor. Its immediate physical functions are Gustation, prehension, in salivation, and deglutition ; while in its relation to the brain it is the medium of thought between mind and mind, the vehicle of speech, lovo. music, and tho marvellous organ of civilization and sentiment, and without which human progress would be impossible.

We Ree by the Taranaici Herald, of the 30th ult., that Mr Marsdcn met with an accident on the Waitara railway works some few days n#o which rendered it necessary for him to have two fingers amputated. The injury was caused by the premature explo sion of some gunpowder dnringfjome blasting operations. Mr Marsden will be recollected as having lately been engaged on the One hunga line of railway.

We arc glad to learn that Dr Wallip, of the Newton Kirk, hns consented to deliver a lecture, on "Education," in the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening next. At the close of the discourse discussion will be allowed.

The letter in our issue of Monday last re ferring to the theft of a brooch from a lad returning from Sunday - school in Newton, has brought forth the missing article. A re spectable little ftirl called at ouf office and stated that a boy met her on Sunday and told her he had found a brooch, which he gave her. Presuming it to be the one men tioned in the Star aa having been forcibly taken she left it our office, where it may be obtained by the owner on supplying a proper description.

The members of the Harmonic Society last evening met with a gratifying reception at Ponsonby Hal], which proved beyond all doubt that the people of that district are a musical people. The hall was full. Mr Lambert presided at the piano, and Mr Cooper conducted- tho choir. The selections were from Haydn's " Creation" and Mozart's "Twelfth Mass," and in which selections the members were more perfect than on the previous occasion, shewing that they had been more careful in preparing themselves for a worthy and well-meritert introduction to the happy people of Ponsoaby. Mrs Jagger, a lady who ranks high amoDg our amateur vocalists, sang the sweetly pensive ballad "Yesterday," with grace and feeling;. The solo*by Miss Nanghton was deservedly encored, when this lady gratified the listening audience with the " Lonely Harp." The singing of Miss Cooper was excellent, and also of some other ladies whose names we are not privileged to write. The concert we may state was successful, and gave great satisfaction to the large and brilliant assem blage in attendance.

There was another large gathering of sight seers last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre, when the various performances of the De Castro family and Airec formed the gymnastic pleasures of the evening. Val Voae, as usual, was witty and entertaining with his docile friends, who were the happy mediums of jokes, fun, and pleasantries. The songs of Mr St. Vincent and Mdlle Montebello were also pleasant and accept able. We notice that the feats of to-night will bo of a different and yet more extraor dinary character, as the new programme indicates, and that to-morrow afternoon the last of the mid-day performances will be given for the benefit of the men and women of the future.

The thanks of the Ladies' Committee of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, Newton, are presented to Mr G. P, Pierce for a quantity of boys' clothing ; to Mr Short* Monganui, for patent wringing machine ; to his Worship the Mayor for fruit; to Mr G. Rhodes, jun., for the same; to Mr J. B. Russell for a case of apples ; to Mr Edwards, Grey-street, for a quantity of clothing.

The Rev. P. H. Cornford acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £3 from " First Fruits" for the Orphan Home (Parnel]),'*the Women's Refuge, and the Aged and luiinn Women's Home.

Mr Dargaville's motion affirming tlie necessity .for the General Government retain ing control of the police evoked considerable discussion in the Provincial Council yester day, and the debate was ultimately adjourned. The estimates were advanced as far as the gaol department without important altera tion.

We intimate to our readers that Mr Wayte's Art Union list is"nearly filled up, and as every subscriber will obtain a picture we advise lovers of the beautiful in art to give in their names and ensure a prize.

Our advertisement columns sufficiently r-hew the difficulty many ladies experience in procuring suitable female servants, even when wages are stated to be no object. In years ago Punch was rather too hard upon what was termed servant-galitm, but what would Mr Punch say of the servant maids of Auckland were he to visit our colony. Among the latest instances of this appendage to civilized life, we may mention a cir cumstance which occurred in the house of one of our leading citizens within the past week, in which the servant maid, a new arrival, intimated to her mistress that as she had an appointment the next day (Sunday) she would be unable to attend to her duties ; accordingly she absented herself, and coolly resumed her position on the Monday follow ing. Notwithstanding this ungranted liberty the difficulty of procuring band-maidens is such that that the matter was overlooked and tolerated. The Kennedy concert was thoroughly ap preciated last evening at Onehunga, by a large and attentive audience. The songs and glees were received with much applause. The family will give an entertainment this evening at the North Shore, where they will meet with an enthusiastic reception. The members of the Victoria aud Hobson Companies will assemble this evening in full dress at the Wellington-street depfit, pre paratory to a musical march out. The Vic torians will be commanded by Captain jDerrom, and the Hobsons by Captain A. Burns. We areinformed thatany five acknowledged shots are invited on Saturday to test two of the most important principles in the use of the rifle. The match to commence at 2 o'clock sharp on the Mount Eden range, intending competitors to bring 24 rounds of ammunition. In the event of there behig more than the number desirous of competing, lots to -be drawn. Our Dedwood correspondent states that "at daybreak this morning the fields and hills were covered with frostwork, and, as the sun broke forth over the mountains and fca, the landscape was lit up with a refulgence that gave it the glow of fairyland, euch as we read about. The water gleamed with the radiance of silver. The little hills laughed amid the poetry of nature, and the many sparrows chirped their early pecans among the fading leaves. So beauti ful and youthful was the morning in its eolden freshness that I sat down uTion the sward to gaze, feast my poetic soul, and lit my cigar to aid my contemplations, when lo ! Quick's 'bus came by, awoke me from my reverie, and reminded me of pounds, shillings, and pence." The little village of Otahuhu presented quite a lively appearance on Monday evening last in consequence of the visit of about fifty members of the Auckland branch of the 11. A.C.B. Society, accompanied by ladies, who proceeded thither to pay honor to the opening of a new branch at Otabuhu. The party arrived at Otahuhu at half-past 7 p.m. in two of Crowther's four-horse omnibuses. Immediately on arrival the members of the Auckland branch, in company with President D. Fallen, the appointed delegate from the Executive Directory, Melbourne, proceeded to the Catholic school-room, where the'braneh was opened with [due ceremony, and over thirty new members were initiated. The election of officers then-took place. Mr 1 ynch was elected president, Mr Halfpenny V.P., Mr Mcllroy treasurer, and Mr Murray secretary. The business having been finished, the Branch was closed. The party then proceeded to Mr E. Foley's hotel, where the Auckland Branch were entertained at a sumptuous dinner by the new Branch. Father O'Hara occupied the chair, supported on his right by President W. Fallon, on his left by V.P. James Clark. The vice chair was occupied by Father Golden, supported on his right by Treasurer Dervan, and on his left by Secretary Flaherty. After dinner the following toasts were proposed, hf-artily drank, and responded to — viz. : The health of "His Holiness the Pope," by President D. Fallon, " The Queen and Royal Family," by Father O'Hara, " The Executive Directory," by V.P. Jas. Clark, "The Otahuhu Branch H.A.C.B.S ," by Father O'Hara, "The Ladies," by Brother Half penny, " The Chairman, Father O'Hara," coupled with the name of Father Golden, by V.P. Clark, "The land we live in," by Secretary Flaherty. The company then broke up and re-asembled at the Otahuhu Hall, where dancitig was kept up till a very early hour next morning. Bro. W.G.Connolly acted as MC. The Hobson Band was pre sent, and under the leadership of Mr Christopher, did ample justice to the musical part of the evening. Great credit is due to the Otahuhu branch for the manner in which they entertained the Auckland members and 1 the ladies. Monday oven was one of the merriest that has been witnessed at Otahuhu for some time past. The dinner was got up under the personal superintendence of Mr Fj. Foley, who deserves the highest commenda tion for the spread.

The Australian Sketcher of May 15contains an excellent portrait of the Hon J. Vogel. The number is mother respects a most credit able one.

THE NIGHT SOIL NUISANCE.

To the Editor of the -Evening Star.

Sir, —I see by the report of the proceed ings in the Provincial Council that the Mayor stated that there was some personal feeling manifested in the proceedings taken to abate the night soil nuisances at Arch Hill. Now, sirj as far as the petition to the Council, presented by Mr Cheeseman, is "concerned, I have little or nothing to say, as I only signed it after the signatures of the chairmen of Karangahape, Ponsonby, and Arch Hill District Boards, together with one hundred and thirty residents, had been appended ; but I was astonished at Mr Philips making such a statement, even if he was repeating what was told him by the con tractor, afterreadingthereports of the medical officer for the district in which the nuisance exist, a copy of the last of which*eports I enclose for your inspection. Soon after the spring of 1573 set in I received several authenticated and a lot of anonymous letters, reqesting me to take prompt measures to abate it. I went to the Deputy-Superinten dent for advice, and was courteously told how to proceed under the Public Health Act. A few days after I received a letter from the contractsr demanding to know whether the nuisance complained of was a private or a district grievance. I replied in accordance with the letters I had received on the matter. Meanwhile the weather got better, and the nuisance increased proportionately, and in order to get the matter quietly rectified I wrote to Mr Brodie, the Town Clerk, com plaining of the " intolerable nature "of the night-soil nuisance as brought into this dis trict, and requesting him to lay my letter before the City Council at its next sitting, the said letter containing a re quest that the Council would take some prompt steps to get the soil deodorised and disinfected before it was brought into our district, so as to prevent the epidemic that people living in the vicinity of the depot said would arise therefrom. A fortnight after I received a letter from the Town Clerk in reply to mine, saying that the Council had nothing to do with the matter, and that all responsibility rested with the contractor, to whom he referred me ; and my communication, was never laid before

the Council at all. The only consideration ' it seems to have got was between the Town Clerk and the night soil contractor. Subse quently I saw the contractor, who assured me that the thing was no nuisance, and he could get most of his neigh bours to certify to the fact, and so for a time the matter ended. Shortly af'.er letters again came to me, and four of them from persons living close to the depot, desiring me to call an especial meeting of the Board to consider the matter of the night soil nuisance, which I did. The result of the meeting was that Dr Nicholson was appointed Health Officer for the district, with a request to inspect and report on the above dep6t, and uponhisreportsalonethe Board has acted. The last clause of Dr Nicholson's report says that he considers the'site altogether so unsuit able that he could not even advise the Board how to act in the matter.' Now, sir, 1 think it is not legal to start anything that may tend to create a nuisance in any district without first obtaining the consent of the local Boards, but this was es tablished, and there is no record showing that any local Board for the district was con sulted on the matter, and it is only because the Board finds it more difficult to remove an existing evil than to prevent one being created that the thing is not effectually re moved.—l am, &c , G. La wry, Chairman Newton District Board.

THE BACHELOR'S TAX.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) I'll fares this lani, to hell's device a prey, Since knaves accumulate and good men decay. Garrick.. Sirs, —I do not often trouble you, but the oppression, the impolicy and the injustice of inflicting a tax on bachelors causes my head to swell as ODly an* Englishman's can, and my face to crimson over with the blood of hot passion at a price being audaciously attempted to be placed on my bead as if I was a felon. Why are virtuous and unselfish bachelors so insulted ? They are already placed in the, van of the colony's defenders, being first-class men, and at the front have proved it in the hour of peril, and are always ready at their country's call. ****** Are the apostles of Christ sacredly bound by an oath to eschew evil and abide single to be taxed for their virtue and self-denial? Are they, I say, to be made, yea, even as dogs ? Let them pause and tremble if this iniquitous tax is attempted to be imposed ; it will be resisted; and hundreds will, in anger, quit the country, and their services will be lost to it when most needed. Far wiser counsels would prevail were sub stantial inducements given to healthy, robust bachelors to settle, to marry, and perpttuate a vigorous stock. It is a wicked plot to decoy single men out and then put a price upon them. For my part I'll never pay the tax, and I fancy it will require a roomy gaol to hoJd all who are similarly sternly deter mined.—William Tempest Garkick.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.) DBUNKFNNESS.

Matilda Morgan and Jno. King were con victed of this offence and punished accord ing to the magnitude of their offences. King had selected the railway station as the scene of his dissipation ; and his Worship told him to be more careful or he would be run over by a train. JUVENILE THIEVES. William Home, Henry Callan, Thomas Macinine, and Joshua Maule, four ragged young urchins ranging from 9 to 15 years old, were charged with stealing 4 cwt. of pig-iron value 603. from the yacht Energy on the Ist inst. Sergt -Major Pardy asked for and obtained a remand till to-morrow as the case was not completed. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND THE TIMBER MERCHANTS. David Goldie was charged with causing an obstruction in Custom-house-street by stack ing timber in the public thoroughfare on the 30th ultimo. Defendant pleaded guilty, but said he un derstood that they were to be allowed to stack their timber in the present place until the new roadway was begun. His Worship said the timber must be re moved. Defendant must pay a fine of 5s and costs. George Holdship pleaded gaiilty to'a charge of the same kind, and was fined the same i amount. Benjamin Gilmore, who had received a similar summons, did not appear, and was fined iOs and* costs in default. BY-LAW'S AND THE ANIMALS. Martha Bowden, who was represented by her son, pleaded guilty to allowing her horse to wander on Shelly Beach, and was fined 5s and costs. AN OLD OFFENDER. William Jennings was charged : with depasturing six cows off Upper Union-street on the 31st ult. Defendant pleaded guilty. His Worship said this was the sixth time he had appeared before the Court on the same charge. It would appear that it paid defendant to pasture his cattle on. the roads and pay the fines. Jenning's stoutly maintained that it was not so. The cattle were being driven to water. Fined 20s and costs. ELOQUENCE. John Davis was summoned for allowing five cows to pasture off Upper Union street on the 31st ult. Defendant's wife, a voluble lady, appeared to answer the charge. His Worship said he observed she had been up three times before on a similar informa tion. Defendant: Which I have, and its a deal more times than I need 'a been. His Worship : I quits agree with you Mrs Davis, it is far oftner than you need have been. Defendant:" I means as how its a shame that honest people should be dragged up and fined for trying to get an honest living, which I've worked hard for 24 years, and now, and now—(defendant here fairly broke down with emotion.) His Worship said it might be quite true that she was the exemplary woman she stated herself to be, but for all that she must keep within the limits of the law. If she appeared again she would probably be fined £5. At present he should inflict a penalty of 20s and costs.. Defendant : That's too much, your Wor ship. How's people to pay money like that ? ' which I've lot 3of children to keep, and expects more, and they're all young, 1 and can't earn nothing, which I sends 'em to school regular, and doesn't ask nobody for nothing, and it's a great shame, and I don't kare for none of ye, and Constable Clark's a bad un or he wo'uldnt persecute people as is raspictable and not. rogues and vagerbanes. I dont care if Ido go tot gaol and its all very foine of yer to tell me to keep quiet. I shant keep quiefe, and so ye may bawl out silence Und look a3 fierce as yer like, Misthor Mulville. Why don't ye go and get yerself a peram bulater ? Dirty rogues and vagerbanes don't get nothing done to them. It's only the hardworking and industrious that the police keeps their eyea on. If I had my way—

orshlP had-retired from.ffiVwJ before Mrs Davis had concluS^C On his Worship's retireiDei^N? became hterally pMUppfc^ % lady gave the officials and S«* «oo| facts connected with his WorSw? «* not perhaps generally known . "{**»* are pieces of information she asseriJirtS °fter not to sit 6n the Bench mSS*^A would soon be very glad to comlS' »od give him a character, >^hich Bhete^ to -not on her soul, she wouldn't fi"ft «• go to quad for it. SheomyhorKyto would publish what she said.' 8k* c St *R mind paying for it.-[Our reporfe ffM his best, but Mrs Davis's fliglMf i don« were at times too much for him tT 1^ ready^with his little, bill to-mo^"*?1 * trust Mrs D. will be punctual ]4$ T* »*

SOAP-BOILING IN STANLEY-STREET.

To the Edito of the Evenisqo. Sir,-" Health" in his letter 0{ £ day announces the fact that thewj factory being erected atohe foot of"fc 1"* and wants the people in the district jH the unhealthy state of 2'S in Chapel-street. We eonfSjTS i?*»l what surprised at the news. TV me' we will briefly state. Some tK 880" 8 petition bearing semi thirty%J,J*» majority of whom resided in £z~> ll1! Parnell, was preseated to th^CiK^ 1 praying that the soap-worig offi 0]1 Brothers Chapel-street, might ijj} the same being a nuisance. The'ftZi•' their wisdom decided that w^SS? city, notwithstanding the fact that W, ! a counter petition signed by over Biib«l residents in the vicinity. WenextmneLSj to look for a suitable site onwlStHl! our works.. We selected a p&e"'g Kyber Pass, and made applied fa vr Goldsbro' (health officer for NewSfetS Parnell) for leave to build, which X ttnetly refused. In the face of ;fcqh K^ we would like to know who.gave', vmk&m to Messrs Wood and Co. toerectjthoseiijo premises in such a populous district v Stanley-street or Parnell. That such waifo should be removed from places that are thickly populated we admif, imt that we should be forced to make largeacrificesby being removed three or four mflesfromtoJ while others in the same trade MeaHowedb remain, we consider is mosttinfair,- Hopico you will publish tbig in the cause of jnsfe we remain, yours, &c, Wabnock Bbos.

To the Editor: Sir, —As it is general? understood by the people of Parneil that the new boil din gin Stanley-street (near rainy bridge, Parneil), now in process oi erection, is intended for a boiling-down and soap. boiling establishment, I beg |,cave to ask the Chairman of the Parneil Highwayeßoard if he has given permission to erect-the said building for the aforesaid pnrpoge contray to the wishes of the peoplevandi the leal Act of 1872.—1 am, 4c, A pAMfHißin- PAYER.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.- This-Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., 8.M.) Judgments fob Puiimm George Stephens v. JRichard; Sarsfield: Claim, 16s Sd, goods. Mark Somerville t. Thomas Moore : Claim, 14s 4i: jA. J. Cai man v. Yon Tempsky G.M.C.: Claim, £83s lid. Thomas Osborne v. Thomas kpk: Claim, £1, balance of account. Adjourned Cases. «3 Joseph Ryan v. Wm. Scott: dam, £20, damages. E.-Perkins v. Charles, ffillsden: Claim, £12 195., board and? money lent James Archibald y. Wm. Burns: Claim,lll 11s lOd, goods. JAJMTES GUILFOKD V. W. Jl'CiTO. . Claim, £15. :; , ' Mr Laishley for plaintiff, .and Mr Bwob field for defendant. Mr Laishley opened the case, which w«8 out of ill-feeling which has exwtedMfareeD plaintiff and defendant': for* seine time past, and who are neighbours at ni Whau. The claim was for"alleged iw® owing to the loss of a cow through the con duct of defendant. , James Guilford deposed tb»t~l>e posaeffled a paddock at the Whau, and in it kept» cow, and that in some mysterious msnua his brindle cow was frequently -.wm from his paddock and found in.the bm*oos" of-the-way places, and at length the cow™ found a corpse. He had suffered ni conse quence a loss of £15, the amount of tbej* sent claim. Sometimes he found, her» Mount Albert pound, and at other times up to her haunches in mud. She wa » very quiet cow, thoroughly domeJcaW' and could not, ™r would^J got out of her own accord. H« »M Z ( the cow must have been driven out claimed £10 for the cow, and S6,m ;JJJJ milk, loss of his son's time in "JJJJt country, and-in pound finea. ■;.. JM ** his best customers in cmmOT^j,* cow went dry through not W* «P"" mTh eis'case,vwhich is .likely to occrapyjg Court the whole,or the greater jpfrj day, was proceeding as our reporter"*

WANGAREI HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD.

Yesterday forenoon the; of the Order transmitted to,^ Superintendent by the Wangarag^ Board for the mating ot a xoaaj^ Peraton's land from Wangare? «/£^ taupari, took place before theW" ff , and members of the Executive. j» lperston,MrJ,PKcha^«sJ .of the Board), Mr Bagnall, fc™^ McLeod, M.P.C., and others j*& the matter were also present a* of the Superintendent^ Mr _v». M Clerk of the ExecutiveOouM^j^ report of the P^^pipogjj information of Dr. P^^S^ and objected to the making *mj\ road through his ..mff%^ t lo,b>M foUowing conditions r-tl.M^.^fjwdto -to him as compensation, *gjTfjfifril' " be fenced on both ndes either by w^ rf the Government (2) Tha j^j, the Otaikai road, *™m A th*?^&i the new line, be closed, ■^■#eptrf* to him. On these terms >*ip# the Board he would dedl^£ibep< the old madfromWalton-gm he ho^ Governmentroad oncondibon t«J ft be allowed to connect the » bridge. Itwasstatedthattb^p^ not object to the pavmenM^ & J *tion asked and the granting^ ff «g Dr. Perston ob condition {fj^jug undertake .to re-conreyj ?f dJ when required^ and gran, . y^gij, right-of-way tcTthe Iw"*"^ «"J fol the maintenance <>f Q B o district. Dr. Perston. g|i*jj to the making^ thene^J^^ he had sripulated. The »» »j ae le^ the old road was not closed the expense >A£y>\pts fencing would be con^eraWj..^^ could still have access J^^ I9HHH

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ri a v t eon. OLSON'S T s OMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, to con sequence of its high reputation, som« unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOB. OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the same is Stamped on Bottle and stopper. Btid wrapped round with his weJ'-known abel. DLAS KETS~! BLANKETS !" RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to notify that they have now landing Ex Eoofarell, And to open up in a few days, 10 BALES SUPERIOR BLANKETS IN ALL SIZ S3. To which they invite particular attention of intending purchasers, being to their order direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold at the LOWEST LIVING PROFIT. Also, LARGE STOCKS[ON HAND, AND TO OPEN IN Flannels. Crimean Shirtings, Winceys, French Merinoes, New Fancy Dress Goods, White and Grey Calicoes, Plain and Twilled Whitn and Grey Sheetings, White Toilet and Marsella Quilts, Toilet Covers. &c. Childrens', Girl's, and Ladies' Winter Hosiery, New Black Strain flats, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons, New Fancy Wool, Collarettes, Ties, Rcnrfs, Infants' Turbans, Hoods, Boots, Bootees, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW CLOTHING, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, and GENTLEMAN'S HOSIERY. HEAVY TWEEDS, Suitable for Witter Wear, &o , &c, Ac. RUSHBROOK & BRIDQMAN (LATE R. HOBB3), \Vhoi.t!3Ai,« and Retail Drapkrb, Clothiero, Ac. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) IVVTM QITTCKN-SmtKBT. AUOICT,ANT>. TUST RECEIVED BY P. H. LEWISSON: Rursell and Son's Keyless Gold Hunting Levers, Rotherham's Gold Hunting Independent Stop Watches, Rotherham'a Gold Hunting |Ladie3* English Levers, Rotl-eTham's Gold Hunting Levers, Large size Gold Presentation Watches, Silver English Hunting Levers, Gold Hunting Genevas, best quality, Gold Open-face Genevas. BEST ASSORTMENT IN AUCKLAND. F. H. LEWISSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. [Established 1864. TV STEPHENS ON & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAND," " EAGLE BRAND,'! "CROWN BRAN D," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland. D. STEPHENSON & CO., W V N D H A M STREET, Auckland. TVETIRING FROM THE RETAIL. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Are giving up their Retail Business In Queen-street. A SALE of the Goods will be held TO-MORROW, the 14th of March, and will continue until the entire Stock is disposed of. We are now landing THIRTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH of DRAPERY and MEN'S CLOTHING, purchased by Mr CosoßAVi from the English and French Manufacturers, which will be 6d at TJNPREOEDENTEDLYLOW PRICES. No credit will be given during the Sale.