SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATEE : Thin events, 5.17 s fewseaoa morning, 5.53

SDA-SET: XMs wrsalßg, 4.54.; SUH.»IBBs So "Jowow »ornfe?r, "r.15 MOON'S AGS: New moon, Idth, 4.7 am.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

_ ARRIVALS. Hokulele, barque, 361 tons, Shepherfl, from Burraud's Inlet, Puget's Sound | Vincent, outter, from Tauransra Edwena, s.s.. McGregor, from Bay of Islands Prince Rupert. k«tch, from Paklrl Emu, screw schooner, Baker, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Golden Isle, schooner, for Russell.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, 5.8., from Sydney, 13th Novelty, barque, from Sydney, early Jane, brig, from Hobart Town ; sailed 23rd instant Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town ; sailed 3rd

instant Miltiados, ship, from London ; sailed 3rd May William Clifford, barque, from New York, -yi a Dunedin. Sailed Feb 15 Countess of Kintore, ship, from London ; sailed 6th BHApril

IMPORTS.

Per Hokulele, for Puget's Sound : 195,227 feet lumber (12,761 pieces), 39,600 laths (10,180 feet.)—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE HOKULELE.

Tlie Hokulele, a fine powerful barque of nearly 400 tons register, came intoport this afternoon, beating up barbouT; against a veiy Stiff westerly breeze. from Surraud's Inlet with a fall cargo of timber consigned to Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, which, will be offered for "sale. The Hokulele (formerly the Comet) has been employed in the passenger trade between Honolulu and San Francisco, and has made some remarkably fast passages. She is, apparently a very vessel, and has a large carrying capacity. We believe the vessel will: be: I offered to public competition. She belongs to Mr P. C. Jones, of Honolulu;'-' and carries the Hawaiian flag."

Her cabin| accommodation ip very extensive. She has a special separate cabin ior ladies. Her poop occupies quite half the length of the;!vessel. It Is not improbable that he|r cargo will have to be taken to another mar ket, as there is not much chance for it here. Captain Shepherd reports having left Port Gamble on the 11th May. First two days to Cape Flattery, light variable winds. Thence southerly winds for next ten days, after which carried westerly winds till striking the

trades. Had fin c weather with light winds till crossing .the 30th S. degree of latitude. Had 'northerly and Westerly winds, from thence till/making the. Three Kings on Wednesday. DoWn the coast fine weather with north west winds. : The Hokulele brings a cargo of lumber, consigned to Messrs Henderson, Mad farlane and Co. - , -

A§ an instance of the confusion arising from giving several vessels the same name the case: Of 'the Hmdostanfmay be put for ward. This ship left here for England at the beginning •of April.;' About a month afterwards notices'.appear,in both of our con temporaries to the effect that the Hindostan, I Bhip from London/ was' oh.her way to this 1 'port/ Of course, the thing was' impossible, but there Was the fact stated in the, Some . j_y«tojr._and European Mail, not indeed that the: vessel shad left for ; Auckland, but .that she had left for New Zealand on April 6th. it turns: out. that the Hindostan referred to is not Captain Peek's fine vessel, but an other New Zealand trader owned by Shaw, "Saville and Co., commanded by Captain W. "White, and now on her way to Dunedin. An other case inpointistbatof thVtwo collier brigs Isabella, one of iwhich has been down South lately, and the.other is now in this port. Both trade from Newcastle^and the similarity ,of names causes much inconvenience." It is ■ stated that the name of the brig trading to the South is spelt with an " s " at the end, . but if it.is the printers generally' manage to leave itout. The " Southern Cross" nuisance is.the worst of the whole lot. .• Why is not a ship's uame.made by law as much the owner's property as a trade mark? 'The 'Custom house authorities should refuse to register vessels under names already appropriated. ..The : barque William -Ackers is loading timber at Wangarpa. The s.B. Rowena- arrived from her weekly trip^to the Bay of Islands at three o'clock this morning. She left Russell at 12 p.m. yesterday and had fine weather and wind throughout the passage. We are indebted to W. H. Stodart,,purser, for report, pa,ssen -1 gers and cargo. Passengers — Rev. Mr Burrows, Mann, Lindsay, R. Shepherd, Taylor, J. Callaghan, F., Stephenson, Wat son. Mrs Jaker, Mrs Wilbey and child, Miss Rountree, Miss -McAlister, Miss Brown^ and tWo in the steerage. Cargo—lo4 bags gum, H. D. Bolph & Co do do, R. Walker & Co ; 20 do do, Owen & Graham ; 26 do do, Arnold, Hihes & Co ; 10 hides, 21 bundles skins, A. Buckland.—Cruickshank and Cd;, agents.:'" ""'' ' The three-masted auxiliary screw schooner Emu arrived from the Bay oif Islands last night -with 174 tons coal consigned to H., Gilfillan. She left Russell .at four o'clock on Thursday, and had fine weather along'the coast. - • :,:-.'U/ *j:x:>-iYt\' '•-%_■ j The barque Onco was loading at New . York for New Zealand on the 16th of. May; I The brig Hazara sailed for the same destina tion from "Vancouver's Island on the-6th of May. ' .-■'■ ..■•■;-.■■•--.- ,- The following vessels have cleared at the Customs to-day:— The schooner Benita; with a cargo of breadstuff's and kerosene for the Thames; Ebenezer, schooner, in- ballast, for* Russell;: Dauntless, topsail schooner, for Wangapoa, nvballastjßover,: schooner/; The. following have, entered,' inwards :— r _Prince. Rupert^ tfrom,.;iPakiri,' in ballast ; ; Wliy-Not, ketch,' from 1 "Cabbage' Bay,; with 19,000 feet timber; Clyde^' Jschooher^ from

Whangarev with a. cargo of produce ; On. ward,. Bchooner^ from Coromandel, in ballast; Emu, from Russell, with coals.

The s.s. Southern Cross, Capt. Sellars, met with an accident;: to her propeller while in Mercury Bay on Thursday, the blades being carried away by coming into contact with-" a sandbank.7 Shd will only be detainedtlong enough to be fitted with her spare propeller.

PORT OF RUSSELL.

•r VESSELS LOADING AT COAL MINES. Mariner, Speedwell, and Ko wena.

OUTWARDS COASTWISE. July. 3—Policeman, Evauson, for Thames, with 80 tons coal- . _.: . :'■ :...:. • - ... ■ Joly .4^-Nancy, Rogers,-for* Thames. witb.:-40-ton's coal; Go'den Isle, Matzen, for Auckland,-with 110 tons coal; Dolly Varden; Dickenson; for Wangaroa, with ballast--. _; - ; v July 7-Rowena, McGregor, for Mongonui, with original'cargo ■" ._!}.'■;■; :■:.'••;. ..<;' -iV--- / July 9-Emu, Baker, for Auckland, with 170 tons • coal; Pawn,' Dam,_f or Thames, with 46 tons coal July 10 Bowen»i McGregor, for Auckland; with " 1Q tons coal -• ■.-. ' ■..■■■■ ■■~. , ■■■:-. v.

COMMERCIAL.

At Mr. Arthur's poultry sale yesterday there was a large supply,'of fowls and a good, of buyers. Fowls realised Is to [2s. 2d;. Spanish,, 3s lid to 65.; Rolands, 3s J, 3d;/Dorkings, 2s 6d; Brahmas, 35.6 d; game f fowls, 4s 6d | ducks, 2s 2d^; turkeys^ 2a 6d I«9 4s 2d; geesej" 3s 4d to 3s 10d; pigeons,

Bd_-} rabbits. 2s 9d. A number of canaries were sold at 20a each.

At Mr Arthur's provision sale Canterbury bacon fetohed 9id ; Auckland bacon, 7d to 9d; oatmeal, 3d ; good rice, 3d; marmalade,' 8d per dozen ; flour, £14 10s per ton. The market this morning was well stocked with provisions and vegetables, and as several stall-keepers observed, "things are looking up since the change." Mr Eenton received a bountiful supply of excellent fresh bntter to-day, and a large quantity of country eggs (see advertisement), also a large quantity of Bay of Islands honey, which may be used as a substitute for butter by families, at ?d per lb.

Mr Alfbed Btjcelahd's We*k.ly Report.— At the Haymarket, oh Friday last, fodder was in full supply at last week's values, with a steady demand. Hor.«e3 were in U3ual supply, and the demand was a direot contrast to the previous week's sale, there being a ?ood demand for all descriptions of stock, par ticmlarly ri- a tr|tht. Farm horses, in low condition, bron^^ t f rom jji2 to 122, and heavy draughts up to ii4l—At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy cows were short of requirements, and better worth. Store cattle in limited numbers, and dull nf sale. Fat cattle in less than usual numbers. 18S sold, and at irregular prices. Inferior ewes, in lamb, were plenti ful, and at low values. Store merino wethers dull of sale; cross-bred wethers at full rates. Fat she?p maintained previous week's improved values Pigs in greater numbers thn.n usual, but the greater part stores only. Prices obtained were:—Dairy cowa of good quality, T.B to LlO 12s 6d ; inferior, from L 4 10s ; dry cows, fron\47s 6'd to 80s ; calves, from 20s to 85s : yearlings, from 45s to 60s ; coarse three-year-old steers. 47s 6ft t-> 82. 6i ; fat cattle (ship borne), 283 to 32s 6A ; Auckland fatted choice cattle, 35s to 3Ss ; medium quality, from 30s the IGOlbs ; inferior ewes, Cs6d to 14s each; merino wethers. 5? 6dto 6s 3d ; coss bred wethers, in low condition, 12s 9d to 15s fid ; fat sheep, 5d the lb : store pigs, lis to 18s each ; choice at pigs, 4d the lb.

CAUTION

OLSON'S TOMATO rSAITCIE,. ' Connoisseurs pronounce this Paiuce. to be tho BB;T for geneial use in households, and, in con se queoce of its high reputation, some unpnnciped persons have bsen induced to Collect-Empty Bottles bearing the Manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass-d the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused hisSTBADB MABK to bo Kesistered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1860, and proceedings will be ts.ken against such persons as may fdr?;e or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to __ _~„„ ASK FOR OLSON'S SA.UCE and sec that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known abel.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows :— For Thames, on Monday next, at 10 30 a.m. • For Taranalti. Southern provinces. V;ctoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, per Piiceba, this day. Nt 5 -p.m. . For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena,

on Monday next, at 4- p m. For Wangarei, &c, per Wangarei, on Tuesday nexu.

For Levuka, Fiji, per Star of tho South, on Wednes-

day next, at 2 pm. • For Whitiangi, Tairua, Opotiki, and Napier, via Taiwanga, an Monday next, at 3p m. | S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

DEATHS.

Fowr.nn—On July 6. at his lite residence. Brake street, after a long and painful illness, Abraham Fowler ; aged 51 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, on Sun day next at 3 o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation. ~ ~ BocFJANAM-On July 10. at his parents residence, Devonport, North Shore, Robert, son of William anrl Annie Buchanan ; aped 3 years and 11 months The funeral will leave hi 3 father's rcsidenco on Sunday in time for the 2 30 o'clock boat for Auck land, " Friends please accept this invitation.

MARRIAGE.

Thompson—Httkter.—On Juno 3rd, at All baints Church, Mekliam Terraco, Brisbane Stowart Thompson, to Rose Verdon, second daughter of Alexander H. Hunter, Esq., Auckland, K.Z.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARR INCORPORATED The Evening News and The Morning News.

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1874.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that neefls resistance, For therfnture in thJ distance, And the good that we can do.

'The onslaught bjgthe Government on the colonial distilleries has been commenced quicker than was anticipated. Mr Reynolds has given no/ice, in advance of ; the financial statement, of an increase'of one shilling per gallon on colonial spintsy and no doubt the Government will „gndeavour -to force it through. Mr. CaWkwell, who has i been indefatigable in bis exertions in opposition to a -measure which .must prove 1 ruinous to himself: and'his'•bf other manufacturers at Dunedin, looks upon the present movement in the light o£a march stolens on hira. ' He is, however, equal ito the occasion, and leaves for Wellington by the Phoebe to-morrow, in order toibe present while the battle is going on./'No[doubt a very strong opposition will be offered to the increase, and it remains to be seen whether the ministerial, majority is strong enoughto enforce this act of injustice.

A robbery was effected last night in the shop of Mr Parker, baker and confectioner, of Wellington-streat, near the Hepburn street corner,^and a quantity of goods stolen therefrom. The thieves. having failed in forcing the door were more successful at the shop window, where they managed to take out one'of the large squares of glass, and strip the wiridows of its entire contents, consisting of about 14R>3 of conversation and other lollies, abent a dozen newly-made plum cakes, and a row of half-quartern loaves. On coming down stairs at seven o'clock this morning Mrs Parker felt a great draught, and on looking into the shop discovered that a square of glass had gone with all the articles,..bread, flour, cakes, and almost her entire stock of lollies. We understand that a party is sus pected, and will probably appear before his Worship in the cdurse of a few days.

To the Editor :7 Sir,—ln your issue of Thursday appears a long letter'• ; - eigned ."Citizen" respecting the adulteration, or rather poisoning, of liquors. I think when a man writes to an Auckland newspaper and accuses Auckland hotel-keepers with using the number of poisons he enumerates he ought at least to substantiate the same by his signature. "Citizen" says, "the Licensed Victuallers' Association should, in their own interests, do all in their power to expose such nefarious practices." 1 beg to inform him that the Association referred to has agitated the appointment of an anal yis t, as more than one Auckland member of the General Assembly can prove. The L.V.A. was formed for protecting the legal interests of the trade, and would freely do all in their power to expose any such practises as those of which they are accused by yonr corres pondent, who evidently labours under the .delusion that because such things as poisons exist they must necessarily be used by hotel * Keepers.—l am, &c, A Mbmber op this i L.V.A.

Mr. A. J. Mundella, one of the members for Sheffield, is a colonist at heart. The other day he presided at a meeting of the Sheffield Trades Council on behalf of the agricultural labourers, apd, speaking of emigration, he said, they could not blame, they ought rather to honour the men who left their miserable hovels, who left want and privation, who shook the dust off their feet and sought a home in New Zealand or Australia, where 7s or 8s a day awaited thena; where there were no harsh land laws —no privileged classes—where every man could hope to, and did become his own master on his own farm. He urged that the whole question should be submitted to arbitration^ and so long as the dispute lasted he hoped the trades of the town would help the meu. It is pleasant to find a man of Mr. Mundella's calibre approving a course which cannot fail

lof building up "another England" as a j panacea for the " evils which encompass : labour" on this side ; and perhaps no man is more entitled to speak with authority upon this subject than he, as all must admit who have read his admirable lectures on arbitra-' tion, education, capital, and labour.—Euro pean Mail. .; In the case of John Maher, formerly a baker of Auckland, but latterly a milkman of the Thames, who was tried yesterday at ( the Supreme' Court for perjury, the jury, after three hours' deliberation, found a , verdict of not guilty. .

"'ijolumh will be seen a notice convening the annual meeting of the Shore, that is tho Stokes' Point pr Woodside ratepayers, for Monday week. This district should now be one of the most rising among our suburban municipalities, and its annual meeting for electing trustees should bo at tended by all who have pecuniary interest m its advancement. The establishment of a steam ferry service has given it a new start, and when the new whuff on the sheltered side of the Point is completed, and the ap proaches made, both of which will be imme diately proceeded with under the joint effo™B of the Provincial Government and the Harbour Board, that district should soon take the position to which it is entitled as the point of departure of the Great North Road. The meeting approaching is therefore of no ordinary interest, and as the ferry steamer will run to suit the meeting property holders should avail themselves of the oppor tunity to look after their interest.

We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mr Henry W. Blackall, the mate of the barque Pot, who met with an acci dent last Thursday while assisting at hauling the vessel away from the Wharf. At the time of the occurrence ib was feared that the iujury to the head wouki prove fatal. This apprehension was increased when the sufferer did not emerge from his state of coma. Yes terday it was seen by Dr Philson that life was waning fast, and Captain Rapp, the mas ter of the Pet, on inquiring in the evening was informed that Mr Blackall was sinking fast. Death took place at ten o'clock. The vessels in harbour had their flags half-mast high to-day out of respect to the deceased officer. The barque Pet has been detained by^her captain in port in consequenoe of the unhappy event.

Divine service to-morrow (Sunday) at the following places of worship : —Newton Kirk, by the JLiev. Dr. Wallis, in the morning, "The climax of Messianic Prophecy," and in the evening, " Asking the way to Zion." — City Hall, by the Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A., morning, "The scope and power of Prayer j evening, "Protestants to the Res^ cue."—Lome-street Hall, by Itev. Samuel Edgor, 8.A., morning, " Christ's Death ne cessary to Man's Life ;" evening, "How the Devil betrays to lluin-"—YVeilesley street Baptist Church, by'the lie v. P. H. Cornford, pastor, morning, " The family of God ;" evening, " Complete in Christ."— Discourses at the usual hours at tho United Methodist Free Church by the Roy. G. H. Turner, Edwardws and Sheridan-streets, and Cook-street Christian Meeting-house.

To the Editor : Sir,—Tho letter from "X." iv your last night's issue .is, but too true. A tenant now tenting a house from the same landlord ha&been informed by the police of the (live-years' standing) ill-fame of the same, but being a stranger from the country he could have no idea of so disrepu table a-fact, and was urged to take the place for a year. He begs here to inform all whom it may concern that midnight knocking shall be answered in a way not pleasant to the in vaders of his home and rest.—l am* &c, Victim. ' , ■ », -

To the Editor : Sir.-^Your critique on the eulogistic notice of Mr Edger in the Cross of Wednesday last has evoked a display of rancour so deviiish that the rev. gentleman might well exclaim "Save me from my friends ! " Prithee, Mr Editor, is the " Butterman," whose latest dodge appears to be indulging in a sanctimonious snuffle, the butterman who, in conjunction with another kindred spirit, perpetrated the vulgar swin dle in the refreshment line at the Good Templar demonstration last Boxing Bay, the exposure of which at the time caused poor' Hannaford to be a marked man by them, and those who made them caterers with a view of obtaining a share in the un holy profits of that vile transaction ; because if so he is beneath contempt, an intolerable man in his lodge, so intolerable that driven to their wits end what to do with him, not having sufficient evidence of his having violated his Obligations to warrant them to expel the fellow, the lodge elected him as "outer guard," being the only way open to them of thrusting him oub of doors.—l am, &c, Argus,

The Ancient Orderof Foresters are warned to attend the funeral of their late Broth er Abraham Fowler to-morrow at three o'clock.

Owing to the demand fpr tickets to the ball and supper under the auspices of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge the managing com mute have been compelled to secure the Ldrhe-street hall. This fact speaks well for the popularity of these re-uni&ns, and is flatter ing to the energy displayed by the committee. Mr Thomas Cole has been indefatigable in his exertions to make the affair a complete suc cess. We understand he is to occupy his usual position in the ball-room, viz., master of the. ceremonies, a post he has so often filled with credit.

The Opera. Company would do well to erect an awning in front o5 the Theatre. On these wet nights it is very inconvenient for ladies to have to alight from their .carriages and pass under the unfriendly clouds across the pathway into the lobby. Wonder.has frequently been expressed in our hearing that suoh a protection has not been provided before.

Messrs J. Brownahd Sons have opened at their new premises," Wyndham-street, where they have on view a large stock of pianofortes and music, including the very latest pieces from Europe.

To the Editor : Sir,—While thanking you for inserting my "hame-spun verses" in last night's issue' of the Stab," T beg to correct a few typical errors which convey a' different meaning to what was intended. "Both grit and sma'" should be "'Mang grit and sma'"; "So folks will rile," " Or folks will rile";. "Must bach'lars," "Maist bach'lars"; " An' manglings factions lay aside," "An'wranglings factions' lay aside in ilka county," "Not country"; "The subject now receives full vent?' should be "The subject's now received."—l am, &c,, Sawney.

The Sisters of Mercy return their thanks $o Mr .Mason, Ponsonby, for ah offering of two Backs of cauliflowers to the orphans under their care. "

The Treasurer of the Orphan Home acknowledges ■ with thanks the "receipt of £3 2s from the . Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (Auckland? branch).

We wish to draw-the public attention to the fact, that H. H. Smith's first prize im proved -patent ' portable smoke-cohsuming ovens have hadthe largest sale of any ovens in the colony.—[advt.]

THE RELEASE OF SULLIVAN THE INFORMER.

Despatches .Jrom . his Excellency the Govern©)? to Earl Kimberley relative to the release and shipment of the convict Sullivan. On February 25th he referred to the excite ment'caused in the colony by the release of Sullivan and the failure of the attempt to ship him to America, and remarks : "My : advisers think it possible that some com plaint, founded upon allegation above men tioned,, may, reach her.' Majesty's- Govern ment,' and desire that I should infown your Lordship of the facts of the ease." Tlie despatch then details the eirct^nstances under which th 9 Weeti Coast nju r( j W3 ww# win .

mitted, and adds that Sullivan had re peatedly petitioned for his release on the ou the strength of the promises held out to him. The Governor adds :—" Upon Sulli van's addressing a fresh petition to myself I made myself acquainted with the facta, and referred the petition to tho Executive Coun cil, vho recommended his pardon, which I granted, with an entire approval of their advice. I may mention the chief grounds for that opinion. All those who received or listened to Sullivan's confes sions were impressed with the belief that they were full and unreserved. They were confirmed in every particular, as far as could be ascertained. They resulted in the destruc tion of a most dangerous gang, and in the suppression of similar crimes. It did not appear that Sullivan actually killed any one, for his companions distrusted his resolution, and employed him to keep watch while tbey seized and despatched their victims. There was reason to believe that they had used their knowledge of liis previous history, he having been a convict in Tasmania, to entrap him into joining their gang, and that he was an unintentional accomplice in the first murder that subsequently took place, being, possibly, thereafter retained by fear of dis covery. Finally, there was much reason to fear that future promises of pardon would fail to induce confessions if the spirit of the promise made to this man were permanently disregarded. The pardon being granted it became known to the Government that Sullivan, if discharged from the colony, would bo exposed to great danger from the friends of the criminals he had betrayed ; he entreated protection and assistance in leaving the Colony, and he continued for several months to reside in Dunedin gaol, voluntarily performing hard labour as formerly with a view to disarm suspicion. He was, of course, free to proceed to any other country, and desired to go to South America ; but it was found impossible to procure for him a conveyance direct thither, and at last it was decided to send him by way of San Francisco. That attempt has been frustrated; but I beg to assure your Lordship that there has been no condition attached to his pardon, of his pro ceeding to any particular country : that the Gevernment interfere with his movements solely from a needful regard to his personal safety.; and I may further state that I am informed that the man is a skilful tradesman, who, wherever he may go, is likely to seek and follow gladly in dustrial occupation for, his own maintenance. It is not surprising that in the account of this man's crimes, given by irresponsible j persons, great exaggerations should be made, 1 and he may be represented in America, as he | has been here, aB having been, in fact, the worst of the gang. His accomplices, whom bis evidence contributed largely to bring to justice, not nnnaturally endeavored to pro duce that effect, but, as I believe, without truth." On the same subject His Excel lency writes on April Bth :—-I have the honor tojinform you that thelconvict Joseph Thomas Sullivan, the particulars of whose case wore stated in my Despatch No. ,10, of 20fch February last," having received a pardon conditionally on his leaving and not returning to New Zealand, embarked for London on the 31st ultimo as a passenger on board of the ship Hindostan. He has taken the name of Clark. The prison authorities and tho police, to whom this man is well known, consider that it is very unlikely that he will engage in any kind of crime, but that, arriving in London unknown to any of the criminal class, he will either endeavour to find industrial employment or carry out his present desire of proceeding to the Wes tern States of North America, where he would -have gone from New Zealand but for his discovery when about to embark. The man has been furnished with money for his temporary subsistence or furthor journey."

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Electric Telegraph.]

(FROM OUS SPECIAL MEPOETEJR.)

WELLINGTON.

This day. EXPECTED CHANGES IN THE JUDGESHIPS. Dr Featherston, Sir G. A. Arney, and Mr Justice Chapman will be provided for this session. Mr Prendergast will be made Chief Jus tice. .... Judge Ward would.have been promoted but for the Dunedin affair. Mr T. B. Gillies will be offered a judge 'ship, but he will refuse. Many people think that Mr Vogel thus paying his political debts confirms tho truth of hisreported departure. Mr Luckie got leave of absence for' ten days. A plea trial is pending in the Supreme Court on Mr O'Rorke's motion. Mr"Gil.on it is believed will pay a £100 fine for his unpro voked attack last night. The Legislative Council has done no, business. Mr. Waterhouße's motion has been post poned until Tuesday. Mr. Vos?el is shirking the question of Sullivan's murder iv Waikato. He said the Maories shall be treated as other men. Mr Reynolds gave notice to move that colonial spirits be increased ene shilling per gallon. . ; IMPREST SUPPLY. The House passed the Imprest Supply Bill (£250,000) through committee. The Speaker intimated that he would introduce shortly new rules for conducting the business of the House',- framed upon those adopted by the Imperial Parliament. Mr Vogel /.sug gested the consideration of these estimates before the reading of the financial statement as expediting the business. TELEGRAPH SECRECY. The second reading of the Telegraph Bill was moved by Mr Vogel. Its object is tq prevent the production of a belegram, even under order from the^Supreme Court, except with the consent of sender or receiver, or under special direction ' from the Telegraph Commissioner, such permission only to x>e granted, in cases, of treason, felony, or; per jury. The Bill also indemnifies the depart ment from any action that may arise in con sequence of the transmission of a 1ibe1..,•'..' The debate on the i second reading-. was adjourned until Tuesday.

RATEPAYERS! RATEPAYERS!

To the Editor of the Evening Star. - Sir,—-Can you tell me if there is not some thing wrong in this place? If not, please write down my honest opinion, and that is that if there is any part of the world noted for low scheming, sink, and., corruption Auckland must be the ground. I have been compelled to be here for the last week on the jury, and I have seen and heard more vil lainy than I ever thought was in the whole world put together, and for being compelled to be here I shall receive little pay and no thanks. But, sir, "I would not scruple to see the ground open and swallow up the sharpers and billet-seekers of Auckland, for, Mr Editor, what happened yesterday licks out all I ever heard.. I happen to be the owner of a few houses la this town. Your report of the City Council meeting held on the 9th instant stated that the doors were closed against the, reporters, and everyone.

reading it said there must be a little game on. Now, I find in your leading article of the 10th of July that it was nothing of the kind, but that the appointments we*e the best made for many- a day. Of course, as a matter of efficiency for city interests, one man steps down the ladder and another steps up. If you cant tell me why, I can, and the bonafule pro perty-holders in this town, unless dead to their own interests, will soon tell you a about it. Now, sir, I tell you m fair. play that the owners of property donotlilceto have their rents lessened by increasing the salary of Tom, Dick and Harry, and they will also tell you that they never acquired property in order to have political adven turers, nor greedy billet-making officers obtain their living by it. Perhaps if you had a few houses of your own and depending on them for your hying, you would ]-oin me in saying divide the town into wards, and the ratepayers «each woiUd be sure to select a man they <?^*fW& upon, and then they would not be all in the power of Queen-street, nor m the hands of home-returningdrapersnorretired merchants, and whether a Jew or Gentile would be the future Mayor would make little odds pro vided that he had freehold properties (not leasehold). In that case he would feel the pressure equally, and the doors would not be closed.— Y ours, etc., A Ratepayer.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.)

INEBRIATION,

Mary Burke, an old offender, John Nash, and Daniel Aching, were severally, charged with this offence. Mary was fined 20s, John 10s. Aching did not appear,' and his bail was forfeited. POOR JACK. John Stewart, a seaman, was charged with a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act with using abusive and threatening language to wards the master of the Queen of Nations on the 10th inst. Prisoner, whs had a black eye, pleaded guilty to the charge. It was all owing to the rum. • . ■___, His Worship said the Merchant Shipping Hct did not meet the case.

Prisoner was put back until Monday. A DAUGHTER OP THE NIGHI. A woman well known to the police, named Tillie Morgan, was brought up uader the Vagrant Act, charged with having no visible lawful means of obtaining a livelihood. Prisoner said it was true that she had no means of getting a living, but she was a woman of good character. , His Worship produced a list of offences against Matilda. . -"■ i " Mr Broham said the poor creature was found sitting on a door-step in Queen-street, and said she had no bed. to lie upon, and no where to go. f 1 The Court sentenced her to six months imprisonment. ■ 3 THREE SHEETS IN THE WIND. George Marsh was brought up on a charge of using obscene language and indecent exposure in : Wakefield-street on the 10th inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr- George Goldie was in Wakefield-street yesterday afternoon and saw the prisoner's conduct, which was very bad. James Kempsey corroborated Mr Goldie's statement. Ladies were passing at the time. Prisoner was three sheets in the wind. ~ Fourteen days' imprisonment with- hard labour. TAKING MINE EASE. Joseph Cleary, a middle-aged man of rude exterior and a face dreadfully cut, was charged under the Vagrant Act with being found on the premises of John Milton, of Wellesley-street, lasb night without lawful excuse.

Prisoner said he was guilty. He had met with an accident and had crept on to Mr. Milton's verandah for a little rest. He had co tie to Auckland with the view of getting a ship to London. He was anxious to gii home to England. ■ ■ Three months' imprisonment with hard labour. , ?,'• WEDLOCK'S SORROWS. William Westwood was charged with un lawfully assaulting his wife Annie by beat ing her on. the 20th of May, -with kicking her on the 18th of June, and with threaten ing to kill his wife Annie with an axe on the 7th of May. '.--'' Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Laishley appeared for the prosecutrix, and Mr Joy for the accused.

Mr Joy asked .that the case be remanded until Thursday^ next as it was probable that some satisfactory arrangement might be made between the parties. ,

Mr Laishley had no objection to such a course.

r Dr Nicholson said that he as well as other witnesses had been subpoenaed in this case, and he thought that as his time was very valuable he should be paid. He had at tended many times at this Court to give evi dence and had never yet received a fee. His Worship said he (Dr Nicholson) had been very badly used. This matter should be seen to, as it was not right that medical men should go unrewarded. The case was then remanded until Thurs day next, defendant finding substantial bail. STEALING- A YOUNG WOMAN'S CLOTHES.. Thomas Hasler was charged with Btealing a box of wearing apparel, the property of Caroline Jennings, oh the 10th inst. Mr Broham stated that the box was stolen from the Exchange hotel, and as he had not sufficient time to communicate with Miss Jennings he would ask for a remand.

Remanded till Wednesday next. ALLEGED MURDER AT PIKIRI. Charles Dyer,: a middle-aged man, was brought up on a.charge of feloniously killing and slaying one El iza Battersea lat Pikiri in the province of Auckland on the Bth July' Mr U6y appeared for the accused,' and pleaded not guilty. The-case was remanded until Saturday next. '?'■ , J . This was all the business.

PRECEDENCE OF COLONIAL DIGNI TARIES.

tL& G! neral Assembly with reference to the precedence of the officers of the Colonial t» Earl Kimberly's reply is as dowT n 1«« °f °PiDion that the ™l 6 laid of ?h« Q -' , as, to the Precedence of the Superintendents of the Pro ;^ 3, o£ Ne7 /ealand, should be ad hered^ a nd I have therefore to in struct you that during the presence of the Governor m any province the Superintendent nrh?l tprV4HCe Bhould not be P^ced above otherhjgb officers of the Governmentwho may the Governor, but that in the! absence of the Governor from the Province! n~i. n pßS lten? eß* should have Precedence nffil *°S er?, m the Pr°yiace, including any officer of the Government who may reside il the Province or happen to be there on a visit As regards ex-Ministers r who have received ■use Majesty's permission to retain the title of honorable within the Colony, I approve of Sou^T ? £ l ule P«*cribedifor New toouth Wales, .which gives them precedence awordmg tojhe dates in the oraer of the first appointment of each to tho ExeQutire

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THE FIRE AT G. W. OWEN'S.

INQUEST.

An inquest on the above fire was coca, menced in the great hall of the Insurants Buildings, before Dr. Philson, coroner, ail a jury of twelve, of which Mr. H. N. Al/botfc was foreman, to-day at 11 o'clock. .jm The jury, having been sworn, proc^Ssl to view the premises. Mr. Inspector' J\ ham was present at the inquiry, as also tlf following gentlemen on behalf of the m' ' surance offices: Mr. Jones, Royal; Mr. Buchanan, Liverpool, London, and Globe; Mr. Miller, National; Pierce, New Zealand. Mr. G. W. Owen and Mr. Asher

were also present. The first witness called was Stephen Home, who deposed : I am a mariner re siding in West Queen-street. I recollect the night of the 2nd of this month I was near the Waitemata corner at about 7 o'clock, waiting for the tide before I brought my vessel in. I saw a small light at the back of Messrs. Owen and Graham's premises shining on the wall. At first I took no notice. It remained the same for about twenty minutes. I then saw a large flame come out through the two back windows. I ran across to Mrs. Edwards, at the Waitemata, and told her that the back premises were on fire. This, I* 1-should think j was quite 25 minutes after I first saw the flame. The town waa alarmed shortly after this, for I met the watchman, and told him of it. When I got to the back of Owen and Graham's premises three clerks opened the door. The flames had then got a good hold. George Bullock deposed: I am a sales- ■ man at Messrs. Owen and Graham's. I remember Thursday night, the 2nd instant I heard a crackling as of fire between seVen and a quarter past- It appeared to be at the back of our premises. I was on the first floor at the time, and ran down. When I got to the bottom of the stairs I saw the glare. Myself and another witness imme diately ran to the rear. We saw flames close to the back windows of Mr. G. W. Owen's premises, just where his wallabuts uponourk Some barrels' were standing near. They were,; I th ink, sugar barrels. I did-not at the time see any cases of matches, but several • were ' afterwards found at the exact spot where the fire originated. When I first saw the fire the windows- had;: not altogether given way. There was "no bidder, : pr any means of access to the window from-the rear. The alarm was given immediately after this. By Mr. Pierce: I did not go into Mr. : Owen's store on the night of the fire. It was the next night I saw the position of the matches. The flames, when" first seen^ seemed - to be ooming from the barrels. Mr. : Gi W.i Owen deposed-: lam a merchant, carrying on business in Queen street. On the night of the 2nd instant I left the premises about a quarter-past six to go to my private residence/ Everything then appeared safe. I locked the door and took, the^ key. The storeman left^bout twenty minutes before • me. I usually leave about half-past five, but was late on that evening, in consequence of taking ihgoodsi ' There are two keys to the "1 door: T keep one, and my storeman the other. I had several cases of wax vestas on the premises.'; The sugar barrels were close to .the back windows, and six 1 cases of the: vestas about six feet from the y barrels. .Each case contains ten gross of tin boxes with 250 matches in each box. They were ordinary wax "vestas. There were usually three candles alight after dark on the ground-floor, . There t was no fire at all in the place." . I smoke myself, but never in the store. [Some of the witness's evidence was here quite inaudible.] I. have no ideasof how the nre originated. One case of vestas was kept ©pen, but it was always covered. He meant the tin.lining,which was cut to open the case was put back over the boxes. As a rule, I used to go through the store ; in the dark before leaving for home. I did not on that evening, because the way through was blocked.... My stock was irfam-ed for £3500 in various offices. The loss on the stock and store amounted to about £5000. I had been receiving goods all the week. There has been a fire on the premises before, about six or seven years ago. That originated from ratsormicenibbbjigtheboxesof matches. We found some'boxes that were nibbled. There were some rats in the' store, I expect, before the fire on the 2nd. The stock con sisted of things that vrould attract rats and mice. I. am quite sure that there was no smell or appearance of fire when I left, although— By the Foreman: The cases of vestas had been lying in the same position for months. I . By Mr. Buchanan : The last candle alight was in front of the premises. By Mr. Pierce : There were three, candles altogether alight on that evening. Each was stuck jn a bottle. The first two were put out six or seven minutes before the last. I was taking in goods up to within five minutes before leaving. There is salvage amounting to about £900. Roughly speak ing I lose about £600 by the fire. There iff a communication„with the cellar on- the ground floor. The storeman says he did not go into the cellar- r that, night before leaving. Robert Campbell Robinson, being sworn, . deposed he was a storeman in the employ of Mr.; Owen. On the night of; the 2nd he Jeft the store about 10 minutes past six by him self;' . The carter' of the _ cart :froin which some goods had just been taken in, was sit ting in his cart at the door when witness left. The carter had been assisting at storing the goods. They kept coming in at intervals throughout the day. There were two ether men assisting, one ■up to half-past eleven, and thei other up to a few minutes before six, when the work was done. He noticed the case of matches, which.was kept open the . day of the fire. -It was -properly covered up. He could not saywhat was;theoriginof the fire. He had in the store. Was quite sure the candles were stuck in bottles. He never dropped, the grease on to boxes, an d then stuck the candle in it. He had been three years with Mjv'G.- Wi Owen, and during that time. no incident through fire had occurred; Was* quite certain that there was no appearance of fire when he left the premises. He had not been smoking in the store that day. He never did so. The men who were working in the store that day did not smoke there. , He was positive that the case of matches which was in use was shut down in the afternoon. - Some maize which^ was talcen in that day was in r very bad or" *," _h It was #ry _dkmp,- but hot !hot. It*l^jlp depend Upon the amount 'of the dampness hpw long maize in that state would take: to f-ignite. The .maize was stored at the face end of the store. ~ T There was all the evidence. . ■•''-'.• The jury, after a short consultation, re turned a verdict—" That the premises were destroyed by fire on the night of the 2nd instant, but that how such fire originated there was no evidence to shew." , ■

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