SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER—Thi3 evening, 10.49 ; to-morrow morn 'ng, 11 8 SUN hEC This evening, 6 27. SUN Rl3E—To morrow morning, 6.36. M-ON'S AGE—New moon 31st inst, 11.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS

Bhering, barque, 2SO ton*, T S Brown, from Sydney Delmira. barque, Webster, from Melbourne Agnes, schooner, McCabe from Giaborne Lake Superior, bar<e, from P»t_iri Prince kuprrt, ketch, from Wangwoa Bella, cutter, from Tauranga Ruby, tchooner, from Wa'garoa Atlauta ,<chooaer, fr >m Kai ara Waiwer», schoocer, fr< m VVaiwera Fawn, cutter, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Clyde, schooner, for Wangarei Sovereign of the Sea, cutter, for Wangaroi Wangarei, cutter, for Wangarei

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For San Francisco—-City of Meloourne 3rd September For Sydney—Hero, abuut 6ih September For London— Robina Cunlop, barque, early For Levuka—Prospector, barque, 25ihinst For Newcastle—^tai<, barque, at once For Hokianga— Queen, schooner, early

VESSELS EXPECTED

Mikado, ss, from San Franci«co 9'.h September City of Melbourne, from Sydney, 2nd September John Rennie, ship, VXOQ, irom London; sailed

May 11 Dover Castle, ship, NOTE, from Belfast; sailed 23th

May Carisbrook Castle, Bhip, HLWB, from Bdfast sailed June 8 British Empire, ship, ftorn London

t^~ A special cliarge is made for consignees' 0 shippers' names inserted in this column.

IMPORTS.

Per Ehering from Sydney : 250 cases brandy, 100 cases schnanps. t0 bags rice 50 drums Colza oil, 30 cases gintrer. 37 cods r«pe,'63 oxses jam. 40 packages hardware 680 sacks flour. 427 b irs bone-dusk, 233 ->sh oars. 114 cedar logs, 180 sacs. fi'U--, 7 cases 192 baxes tea, 19fi?r chis.s ten, 10 <au-s malt, 182 bass bone-dust, 62 b»gs flour, 1 case, ships Sights 19i» biiRR bone-dust. 600 spokes and 10 pairs shut!.™. J, S. JVlacfarlanc and Company, agents Perst.amer Tnranaki: £5 cases Canterbury cheese, T. H. Hall and Co.

The schoo_er M>ry We ville will sul for Whanga poa to morrow to load timber for JieW Caledonia She will return here beio.o taking her departure for the colony. . _ ..',, - The, brtgantine Eth-d is loading at Lyttelton for Auckland. _ . ' , _ The biigmtine Roderick Tha. is loading at Oamaru for this port • _~.,. The bngantine Omaha is on tho berth at Lyttelton to load f r Auckland. . The schooner qms arrived at ZSapier on Saturday last from Kennedy's Bay. The cutter Magic arrived at Tauraaga yesterday aft»r a passage of 20 hours. " The schooner Albatross cleared on Saturday for N_.pier via Tairua, with a ca^go of timber to be loaded at the latter port . The ketch Spef dwell, bound to Russell, anchored yesterday in Kangit«to <- hai__.3l owing to the squally look of ihe weather outside . The kitch Prince Kupert arrived yastoro.tv morning from Wangaroa wi<h a c»ti?o o. timber. She anchored off the North H*ad .lurirg 5 esterday, and bsat t.p the harbour on the flood this inmni-ig. The new fore anid-af s schooner Agnes Donald, Captain WcCabe arrived yesterday from GiSborne and the c*ast with a cirfo of produce. W* hear very goo. accounts of the ves-.el's be_avlonr on this her nrst The cutter Fawn brings 12 bags gum acd 40 tons coal from Russell. The barque I'rrspcctor entered outwards for levuka to-d _y. The flue bat que. Delmira Captain Webs er, arrive 1 during yestef^av from Melbourne and brougbtup off the >orih H->ad for the day. b< a kg up the harbour in fine style at mht o'clock thh_ morning. Sbe let Port Phillip on tile f'th inst, and experienced mode - ate S W wir;ds until making «ho Three Kings, on the 20th inst; thence strong westerly winds into port. The Delmira is originally from Maiden Island, and brings 2- 0 tons of guano, -which was loaded there Besides this, she bus a cargo of general mere andi.e and two p<_s&enei-rs from Melbourne After discharg ing her cargo she ti expeced to lewe for M 'den Island The Delmira isi. flnelengthy barque, of close on 500 tons. __ . , . The new fore-and-aft schooner Waiwera arrive 1 in harbour during th» ni lit from toe Hot Springs, where she has been built at Mr Kullivan's y*rd by Mr Pnnnini., one <f cur vouneest shipbuilders (he Waiwera is a smart little schooner of about H tons register -She was launched on Friday. ■_ worhman- Bbip. shape, at-d fl dsh, the W*iwer* would do no discredit to our most experienced huilde■■?. The barque Bhering amved early this morning from with a enrgo of generalmerchandi.se, after a splendid rnn of 8 days. -he left Sydney on the 15th inst, and had moderate northerly winds at starti' g, and for four days afterwards. On the 10th, this changed to light westerly weather for two days. A strong wester y gale set in on the night of the 21st. At daylight on the 52nd, sighted the North Cape. Down the coast strong W. and N. W. w:nds; arrived off the North Head at 7 this morning, after being hove-to outside Tiri part of the night. In making the second tack in to the North -hore, while attempting to beat up against the strong westerly breeze, a fierce squall caught the vessel while in stays just as the mainyard waS being swung. The effect was to cause the yard to part suddenly in the middle Owing to this accid-nt, Captain Brown was ob iged to anchor off the North Head. The vessel is consigned to J. S. Macfarlaue and Co. The Bherin" biin^s a large Australian mail. Passengers : Saloon" Mr and Mrs McKenzie and infant, Mr Murdoch, Mr Whittell, Mr Dixon. Steerage—Messrs. Jno Browne, Nelson Nelson, Thos Sandwich, and Walker V/e are indebted to O.ptain Browa for late Sydney files The Bhenng is owned conjoinly by the captain and Mr Fisher, of -the Wert Co*rt. The schooner Ebenezer cleared to-day for VVhan garoa in ballast. ■• ■ The cutter Leo has cleared in baliost for l.ussell The schooner Atalanta arrived from Kaipara this morning with a cargo of 31 tons of gnm. The cutter South Carolina, from Wangaroa, brings 20,000 feet cf timber.

AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING.

HMs Nymph, the relieving ship of the Blanches was to leave s-ydney on th 19_h instant for the South Sea islands to join the Commodore's bro*dpennan*:. The s s Hero left Sydney for Melbourne on the 13th Instant. The brigantine Zephyr arrived at Newcastle from Auckland on 12th in^t*nt. * By the Sydney Morning Herald of the 14th instant, we see that the brigamme Amherst (200 tons burthen) and the barque tfoigef. me Not (231 tons register) are both announced to sdl for Au kland at an e*rly ate. They ware boih partly loaded when the tthedr g left. The s s Hero was announced to leave Sydney for Auckland on Tutslay. the 24th in.tant. She may, therefore, be looked for nn or about Monday next. The ss C ty of Melbourne is advertised to have Sydney for Auckland on Saturday, the 28th last nt, at 1 p m.

COMMERCIAL.

S»d_sey.— The Sydney Morning Herald reports :- There has been very little done during the week, except the quittance by auction and privately of yew teas, at rates unsatisfacto:y to importers. The bulk of what has arrived of the new crop has now changed hands and supplied the local trade. The Somerset (s). with about 800 tone, may be looked for during the coming week, and will fill tha requiremenss for some weeks. Bre'idstuffs areh_rdening steadily. Adelaide wheat now held for 53 61, and flonr from £12 to £13. Building materials, candles, and coffee unaltered. Of the latter there is verly little in first hinds. Dried fruits are firm, particularly currants. l>rugs and chemicals arc very dull. Keresene oil is a Bhade lower ; Is lid a full quotation for bast brands* iquors hive not been in much request, and, witb the exception of Marrian's ale and Queensland rum. there cannot be said that any description is very saleable at late quo tations, Bice is weak; a par-cei of inferior-dres-ed was quitted by pu'lic sale at £15 10 . Su_;a s have not been improved by the arrival of the M«id of Jmtah with 400, instead of 150 tou as leported by telegram from Aden » good portion of th-_ Pardo s teas have been sold this week. ne very sup^iio line of flivmry congou at 2s l>£d, ani other good chops at from Is 91, Infeiior and me "ram ranged £5 4s per chest upwir in The local pn duce market Closes firm ; maize worth 3s 8d to 3s lod for best.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wtll Close as follows . — For Thames, this day at 5 30 p m, and to-morrow at 9 a m For Kapanga, on Friday next at 11 30 am for Wangarei. etc, Rus-H, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per 10n... this day at 4 pm For Kawiuand M_.i»kana, per L^dy towen, on Tues day next at 9 am For Russell, per Golden Isle, tomorrow at 9am For Taivus per Boyd. t. i-roorrow h.'. 3 p m Per City of Melbourne, on Friday, 3rd September, as foil -ws — For Sandwich Tslmds. United States of America Canada, British Columbia, and foreign West Indies, 10 30 am :ror the T'niti.d Kingdom and Continent of Europe ai 10 30 a m .-'or mon^y orders, registered letters', and news papers, at 9.30 s m Late lette-s bei'rinft an extra fee of 63, in addition to the postage, will be revived by the Mail Agent or. bo>rd up to the time of sailing. Mails ior Australia, United Kingdom, etc, via Mel bourne wiil close at Hokitika at 10 am on Tuesda.v, 2-vtli instant For Chatham Islands, per Magellan Cloud, on Frid.iy, 3rd September, at 3pm S. C. DISS, Chief Postmaster.

DEATHS.

SOMERS.—On tho 21st instant, at the Provincial Hospital, Annie Somers, ag. il 17 years. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. LEE.—On the 2Cth instant, Margaret, the beloved daughter of John and Margaret Lee, aged 11 years and 4 mouths.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1875

F«r tho ciuae that lackn assiatancu, For the wrong that needs reslKisaci, *!or th« f»turß In the distance Axi th» Mod thut K.c_ii.i.

Probably most have ceased to retain interest in the proceedings of the debate on abolition. The iulere.-.t centres now in the result, the argumentation en either side to support foregone conclusions being altogether of minor importance. But those who have perused the speeches will have seen that though there has been no formal enunciation of the policy of Insular Separation, it has already fallen from the iips of men who do not speak unguard?dly. During the course of the speech of Mr Rolleston, the Superintendent of the province of Canter bury, that gentleman said " No sooner would this be passed than the cry of Separation woula be raised." And on Friday evening last Mr Fitzherbert, the Superintendent of Wellington, said, "He warned the House they were doing their utmost to bring about the Leparation of the colony. The great . provinces of the colony, Otago and Auckland would never submit to be controlled from Wellington by the electric wire, and would rebel against it, if it were attempted.'' These seem strange words coming from the lips of the head of the Wellington party, but that gentleman, whose fidelity to Wellington has become a byword, is shrewd enough to see the simple impossibility of holding these great long straggling islands up by the middle, and the certainty that they will fall to pieces if it is attempted. We may rest assured that in the hints dropped by these two gentlemen, we have the germs of our future constitutional system ; and whether the Government with reckless obstinacy press this measure, or whether it is referred to the country, the result will he the separa tion of the Islands into two great Provinces or separate colonies*, connected by a Federal Government with defined and restricted powers.

We have received a number of letters in reply to the letter of Mr. J. C. Firth, some of them warmly expressed, others entering fairly mto the discussion of what he ad vances. But seeing th.it Mr. Firth has openly appended his name to his letter and ■pinions, we think it hardly fair that he should be popped at from behind a masked battery. We believe our correspondents, several of whose names appended to their letters would grace the discussion and give greater weight to argument than is given by a mere norn de plume, will agree with us that personal signature should meet with personal signature in reply. Several of the letters we should greatly like to publish.

By the arrival of the barque Bhering from Sydney, after a smart passage of eight days, we get Australian news to the 15th instant, thanks to the courtesy of Captain Brown.

By the files from the barque Bhering we are enabled to give our readers the accept ances for the Melbourne Cup. It will be seen that of the New Zealand horses Calumny and Castaway are among the "contents," while Templeton, Lurline and King Phillip have cried a go.

A sad tale is told in the following inscrip tion, found lately on a rock on the Canadian side of the Niagara river : —"I ran away from home. I write this here so you would not run away. Now lam going to drown myself. I must die. I was born in Chicago, December 3, 1859. My folks live in New Buffalo, Michigan ; write to them, if you please. Write to the address of Peter Reich, New Buffalo. May 28, 1875." Peter Reich is the young man's father, and has been in formed of the discovery.

The settlers of East Pnkekohe held a meeting at which the Abolition and/Local Government Bills were read "and discussed. The result was that the following motions adverse to th'e_W&_re passed unanimously: - " 1. That, being of opinion that the time to abolish the provinces had arrived, this meet ing considers the proposed bills, if carried iuto law, will be fatal to the best interests of Auckland. We therefore advise that the maite*- be deferred till the nexb session, in order that the electors in general may have an opportunity of expressing their views upon the qu.stiou at issue, and that the chairman of the Board telegraph the same to Messrs Buckland and May and Sir George Grey. 2. That a vote of thanks be passed to Sir George Grey for the independent manner in which he was standing up for the people of the pro vince of Auckland."

A fourteen-year old girl in Sandy Hill, N.Y., eloped with a school-boy, got married, and returned homo with him to be forgiven. She was soundly apanked by her mother, and the husband on his way out of the house was kicked eighteen time 3by her father. They had never read anything like that in novels.

M. Stephen Heller has received from the King of Portugal the Gross of Chevalier of the Order of Christ.—Mr Tennyson's new drama is to be produced, so they say, at the Lyceum Theatre, with Mr Irving and Mrs Crowe (Miss Kate Bateman) in the prin cipal characters. The first representation will take place immediately after the pro duction cf "Macbeth."

Another entertaining gathering of the friends of total abstinence was held on Satur day evening at the Young Men's roon;s, v "ell"sley-street, consistiugof pithy speeches, serious .ir.d comic recitations, music and songs. The room was full and a pleasant evening was passed; ' . The Rev. C. M. Nelson, previous to com mencing ' his sermon last evening on the "Good Samaritan," informed the congrega tion that the 'Rt. Rev. Dr. Cowio, Bishop of Auckland will hold a service in St. Paul's church to morrow (Tuesday) morning, for the ordip-ttinn of Maori ele^jynen. The sermon will "'be preachecf by Archdeacon- Clarke. The service will begin at eleven o'clock. The benefit cf testing the honesty of Auek- Tand milkmen is beginning to be felt already ; an 1 milk generally is better both in measure and quality, and keeps longer. We have been infotmed by several elderly ladies that the milk now is something like "milk from the cow," and that now they can get a nice drop of cream from the surface of their morning's milk where, previously to the analization, it reflected the blue of the summer sky, with a consumptive hue. A grand entertainment in favour of a lady in distressed circumstrnccs will be given in the City Hall, on Thursday evening next. The WaiJcato Times says: "The Maori* continue to bring forward a good supply of produce, which meets with prompt pur chasers. First quality wheat and maize fetching ss. per bushel. I was much struck with several good samples of native grown tobanco, which is sold by the Maoris at Is. per lb. It resembles the returns of Latakia obtained at home. There is certainly an absence of flavour and a pungency in smoking it, which are, I believe, faults capable of being remedied ; but the specimen is a good one, and shows the perfection to which its culture can be brought with but little care and knowledge of preparation.

Preparations are being made at the monastery in Quincy, 111 , for the reception and accommodation of 200 Jesuit priests, who ate expected to arrive in a few da 3's from Germany, whence tlmy have been driven by tho edict of Bismarck. This is to be the head-quarters for the west for these refugees, from whence they will be sent wherever a'ed or needed.

The monthly meeting of members of Lodge St. Andrew will he held in the lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, this evening, at the usual hour. The adjourned meeting of the members of the Loyal Orange Institution will be held to morrow evening at the Young Men's rooms, Wellesley-street, at half-past seven.

Sir Moses Montefiore is one of the finest characters of the present day. He is the foremost man in all Israel, and is looked up to by the Jews scattered over the whole globe. A testimonial in recognition of his great services to tho Hehrew race is being subscribed for, and will take the form of some good work bearing his name, for ameliorating the condition of the Jews in Palestine. Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. wil 1 receive subscriptions in this city, which we hope will be of a liberal character.

The famed Fakir of Oolu has now been with us three weeks, but the public are still as pleased with] his extraordinary entertain ments as ever. On Saturday night there was a good house above and below. The performance commenced with a selection of the Doctor's famous tricks of legerdemain. Miss Silvester followed in her laughable "features and fancies" in which by the alteration of the beard effected in a most mysterious way the imitation of everybody from a swell to a nigger. Subsequent to this came the awe inspiring Anoetor, or the In comprehensible, justly so called. Forming a pleasant contrast to scene of blood and deatb, the "Entranced Lady" came next with her wonderful aerial balance. The Brothers Silvester attracted the attention of all and obtained loud applause for their skatiDg feats. Then there was a crowning finish in the "Illuminated Fountain "in which the effects of water and colour were blended with the most brilliant results. Taken altogether the entertainment given by Dr Silvester comprises more matter for wonder, amazement, admiration, and pleasure than any other we recollect in Auckland.

We have much pleasure in acknowledging £1 from Dr. Kenderdine, and 10s. from Mr. JB. J. Matthews, for the widow of Thomas King, passenger per ship Alumbagh. Mr. Ross also acknowleges the receipt of £5 16s , from several friends, towards the Bame object.

DISTRICT COURT. -This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton, Ksq., Acting District Judge.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. Sargood, Sou and Ewen v. James Neagle, claim £69 Is 6d goods. John Cosgrave v. Alfred Preece, claim £49 5s Id g^ods. Owen and G/aham v. David Lindsay, claim £76 14s. E. Ellis v. Graham & Tooth, claim £35 10s 6d, professional services, costs £5 9s. Mary Tutty v. Alfred Preece, claim £34 3s lOd promissory note. Mr. Joseph Hewman trustee in the estate of the late William Tutty proved the debt still unpaid ; costs £4 18s. Henry Partington v. J. B. Cameron, claim £25 2s Gd promissory note. Henry Partington v. William P. Dalton, claim £25 2s 6d promissory note; costs £4 Bs. in each case. PHILCOX AND BARTLEY V. WILLIAM S. JONES. Claim £27 2s 9d. Mr. Hesketh for plaintiff. Mr. Joy for defendant. The plaintiffs in this case were builders, and the defendant a harness-maker, and the claim was for work and services rendered.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., J.P., Chairman, and J.M. Dargaville, Esq., J.P.) Saturday's outing. Henry Brissendale, William Neilding, and J. Millvard, all out on bail, were dealt with in the usual manner. PARTIAL TO JEWELLERY.

Thomas Corcoran, a youth, was brought up and charged with stealing two diamond rings and a pair of silver links value £20, the property of Edward Hill on the 21st.

Mr Inspector Broham withdrew the charge and prisoner was liberated.

THAT BAD HALF SO VJSREIG tf. Robert Thompson and David W. Wilson, two young men, were brought up on remand charged with attempting to pass a counterfeit half-sovereign. Denis Ruby, restaurant-keeper, Queen street, deposed that on Thursday night last he saw prisoners in his shop between eight and nine o'clock. They had a shillings worth of oysters between them. Thompson held a coin in his fingers which appeared to witness to be half-a-sovereign. The other man was out. Thompson held on to the coin till witness gave him nine shillings change and he then threw down a coin on the counter and went out immediately. The boy saw him run pasfthe window. Witness looked at the coin and saw that it was a hctibious coin. He was told they had run up Wynd ham-street. He informed Sergeant O'Connor. There was another man in the shop with Thompson but he could not swear that it was Wilson. The coin bore the inscription "Georgius 111 de Gratia," and a head on one side. -Ji-_-was an imitation of the old George the Third half-sovereign. Frederick William Carnell, a boy in Mr Ruby's employ, remembered serving the two prisoners with a plate of oysters. They both eat off the one plats. He saw Thomson pay Mr Ruby and then run out of the shop. He could swear to both prisoners. Wilson left the shop before Thomson paid the money, and he did not know where Wilson went to. Miss Elizabeth Barns, barmaid at the Greyhound Hotel, remembered the two prisoners coating into the bar of that hotel about half-past five or six o'clock. They called for 'two glasses of brandy. Tnoinpson tendered what appeared to be half-a-sovereign in payment. Sbe thought it looked suspicious, and showed it to Mr Corcoran, who said it was bad. She then returned it to Thompson. He said he got it from the captain of his ship. The man who was with Thompson heard what she amid. They did not pay for the drinks, as /they said they had no other money. To Wilson : I heard a gentleman present say that it~w-»s an old spade half-sovereign and worth J>ss. at home. Miss Henrietta Rees, housemaid at the Waitemata r Hotel, deposed that between eight and nine o'clock she saw the prisoner Thompson In front of the bar. He called for a glass of ale, which witness served. He ten dered what appeared to be half-a sovereign. She shew6utaii to the landlady who said it was not good. She therefore took it back again and told him it was bad. Mrs Edwards said ho need not pay for the glasses of beer as he had no money ; he might pay another time The coin produced was' like the one he tendered. She did not recollect seeing the prisoner Wilson before.

Edward Darby of the United States Dining rooms, remembered Wilson engaging a bed about eleven o'clock on the night of Wednesday. He shewed him upstairs and asked hitn for the shilling. He said he would pay in the morning at breakfast. Witness replied " I may not be up you had better pay now." He handed witness a half-guinea bearing date 1791 tho same as the coin produced. Witness remarked it was very light, and Wilson replied, "Yes it is one of Georges." Witness sent out for change and found it would not pass. He told Thompson this and he said he got it from Coombes. Witness kept it all night and gave it b.ick in the morning. He did not p y the shilling as he said he had no money. On the l.Lh (next day) Thompson had liia tea at his place and presented in payment what witnesss believed to be the same coin. He remarked that it was very like a coin he had got from a youug man the previous day. Thompson replied that he had got the coin from the captain of the cutter Lee, and he would return in about ten minutes and give him the shilling for his tea. Ho did not do so.

To Wilson : I told you it was a spade half sovereign. I had no suspicion that it was bad gold.

Sergeant O'Connor remembered arresting the prisoner Thomson shornly after nine o'clock, He charged him with the present offence. lie denied a.'l knowledge of it, and said he wa3uot the man. Witness took bim to Kubv'fl, who iudentiiied him. Ho after wards-Said he got the coin from the prisoner Wilson, and gave Wilson the change for it. Witness afterwards arrested Wilson, and charged him with passing a bad half sovereign in company with Thompson. He denied all knowledge of tho coin or of Thompson. When brought to the guard-room in the presence of Thomp son he admitted that the coin was his, that he gave it to Thompson to change, and received the proceeds. He said he got the coin from a {man in the bush, whose name he did not know. When searched, 7s Id was found on him, which he said was the cliingo which was got from Ruby. The coia is a bad one.

Detective Jeffrey deposed that he, with Mr Alexander (jeweller), tested the coin, and found it to be brass.

To Thompson : I did not strike you in the cell after you were remanded. I asked you if you were with Wilson when he went into Darby's. You replied that you were in Darby's at all. I told you you were telling a lie. I did not go to strike you a second time I did not strike you at all. Both prisoners were then committed for. trial This concluded the business.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(From our „London Correspondent)

London, June 29, THE PERMISSIVE BILL.

The Permissive Billers have just had a tre mendous beating in spite of their wonderful energy, offensiveness and persistency and the wit and eloquence of their champion. I believe that if all advocates of the anti-liquor movement were of the same description as Sir Wilfred Lawson they would accom plish the results which they so much wish, and which are felt by all right-minded people to be so deeply desirable. But even the moderate people are against the party which preaches the permissive doctrine, because the large proportion of its prominent men are impelled by a spirit of bigotry and intolerance which threatens the very constitu tion, and it is feared that danger might ensue from the encouragement and success of such weapons. Let thechampions of reform in drink ing take pattern from their glorious old chief Sir Wilfred, whose polished periods and good humoured, although delicious, wit can always keep, and even make, a House. I believe the House of Commons would sit till Doomsday to listen to this delightful old baronet and his racy jokes, which succeed one another as rapidly as possible. His speeches are brimful of fun, and yet their is an underlying vein of earnest and heartfelt argument which reaches the heart of everyone of his auditory. But it was of no avail on the night of the ■ 13th inst, when Mr Wheelhouse (a Leeds member) moved the rejection of the Permis sive Bill. The old arguments were used, as you might hare expected, on each side of the question, for there is really nothing new to be said about it. Sir Wilfred said he was no teetotaller, _.nl hs was far from regarding the publican •. as an infamous crowd ; indeed ha vastly enjoyed a glass of wine, and would be delighted to dine with the licensed victuallers if they asked him. The only point on which he bore hard was that of the so-called "vested interests," and he said that nothing could ever induce him to recog nise any vested right in a traffic which, to use the words of Mr Bright, promoted crime, disorder, and madness in the country. The debate occupied an entireffsitting, and the bill was thrown out by a majority of 285, the numbers being 371 to 86. OBITUARY JOURNAL.

What will be the next phase of journalism in this country, I wonder ? There is hardly a profession or trade of any |kind, unrepre sented by some kind of organ. The

latest thing in weeklies jnst now is the Obituary, an illustrated journal, probably though not ostensibly m the interests of the undertakers. No doubt this new venture is the outcome of the late agita tion in favour of funeral leform. The cre ma'ion craze seems to have died down a good deal. I have heard nothing for some time of the Cremation Society ; but still the subject of sepulture is evidently a great point of public interest. It may be that this is caused in a large measure by the general interest taken just now in matters sanitary, since it is felt that the disposal of the dead is a matter of the most vital importance to the living. We have just had in town an exhibtion of wicker coffins, which has been largely attended. Those articles of funeral furniture ( have been invented with a view to the im provement of the system of "earth to earth sepulture, and I have no doubt will be used extensively unless the influence of the cabinet makers be too strong. Of course it is only reasonable to suDpose that the sooner the body becomes resolved into its constituent elements by a natural process the better for both vegetation and the public health, and wicker coffins interpose so little between the corpse and the surrounding soil as to facilitate the process of decay as much as possible J. be way in which subjects such as these are dis cussed in society is curious, and characteristic of the practical spirit of the age in which we live. At the coffin exhibition I noticed several parties, of young and fashionably dressed people, all both amused and interested and keenly discussing matters funereal. And so I fancy t_e Obituary - v the vital spark struck out of this little sensation, Of course, the great feature of this journal is the list of deaths for the week and notices of the more remarkable people. In memoriam poetry has a corner, and designs for tombstones, churches, &c, and specimen epitaphs are also given space in its pages. There ia also a story with the appropriate title of " The Illused Undertaker." OLD COLONIST'S OPINIONS OF SIB GEORGE GREY".

A very general feeling of satisfaction is still expressed here, amongst old colonists at tho return of Sir George Grey to the Assem bly, ar.d we are all looking forward to some lively work when the next session begins His remarks upon Colonial Honours did not come a moment too soon, and fully endorsed the opinions expressed by the United Umpire Magazine some months ago, to which I think I referred at the time. The fact is, if a man is worthy of honours at all he is worth something better than a K.M.G. which is regarded on this side as neither liesh, fish, nor good salt herring. I have also seen in a good many bands Mr. Rees's pamphlet oti the present policy of the Vogel party. He ought to send a good many home for distribution as it is important that colonial politicians hare should have an opportunit}' of reading both sides of the question. One gentleman of my acquain tance, a large investor told me the other day that after leading the brochure in question, he was perfectly satisfied to continue his investments in New Zealand stock, but that he should not like to be a taxpayer in that colony for some years to come. "I'll tell you what they are doing," he paid " they are exactly like a man planting tho whole of his estate with youug timber trees for the bene fit of his grandchildren. Of course the thing will pay fifty years hence or perhaps less, but then what is the man to do himself in the meantime? He ought to have planted say half his estate and cultivated the other half to maintain his hense. He will have accumulated so much debt and difficulty in a few years, that by the time his timber begins to p;iy, it will take most of the profits to pay off old scores." I thought there was some thing in the allegory.

VICTORIA RAGING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING, 1875,

MELBountnc ovp.—2 miles,

Tub following are the acceptances :—

St. lb Mr H. Fisher's b h Dagworth, ajjcd .. ..9 8 J. Tait's br h GoldsbroUßh 5 years .. !) 4 J. Wallis's eh mOa urnny, f. ycarß .. 8 12 Sir 11 Koblnson's b c Kingsborouzb, 4 y^ars.. 3 11 Mr T. Idory'abr hßfc«rlli»g, 6yeats .. ..8 7 . J Talt bbh Melbourne, 4 vea'rs .. ..8 6 C. B. Fisher's b h Don Giovani, aged .. S 6 J. Coldham's eh h -t Albans (imported), (i years, by Blair A tboi—Pandora ..8 0 M. Hoo alien's br h Paro, 6 years, by Ace of C übs 8 6 J. Tail's bin Rose d'Amour, 5 years .. S 4 W. a Oox's eh g Imperial, 6 year* .. ..8 4 W. Kilgute's bl> D trite, 5 ye=irs .. ..8 2 Messrs T and A. Ohimside's b g Haricot, 5 years .. .. .. .. ..8 2 Mr A. Joshua's br g N>ot*fleM, 0 years .. S 2 G. Bennett's bli Echo, 5 years .. ..8 0 11. H. Campbed's eh h Castaway, 6years.. 7 13 Messrs T. find _*. Chirnside's bh JNtwbjld, aged 7 12 Mr G. Livingstone's b h Sc»nmag, 4 years .. 7 12 If. Shurpe's b h Woll >m*i. 6 years.. ..7 8 J. Cold-iam's b h Break of Dar, 6 years ..7 4 W. S. cox'sb li Benjino, a^-od .. ..7 3 .T. Coldhatii's bh S mlight, 0 years ..7 3 Messrs T. and A. Chtrns do's b g Nimrod. 6 years, by Ladykirk—Maria Tntresa .. 7 2 Mr \V. Archer's b h bmwood, 5 years .. ..7 0 S. Brailbury, ns b or br h Lord John, 5 years.. .. .. .. .. ..7 0 J. R«dfern's eh g Marquis of Lome, 6 years, by Lucifer—Counters .. ..7 0 S. Watdock's br h Oalaba, 0 years .. .. 6 12 K. Jellett's br c The Hook, 4 years .. 6 12 T Ivory's brh West Australian. 5 years .. 6 10 A, Towns br g flayboy. 0 years, by Potentate —New Wairlor mare ..6 8 W. Pearson's br g doom, 5 years .. ..6 a W. Archer s chh Lord Lyon, aged ..6 7 T. Ivory's bih sultan, 6 years .. ..6 7 W. McKenzie'a blui Coquette, 4 years ..6 7 L. L. Smith's b or br h Lord Lytton, 5 years.. 6 7 J. S. Solomon's gr g The Deer, aged, by South Australian—Flatcatclier mare.. 6 4 W. 8. Cox's b g Handover, 4 years.. ..6 4 Messrs T. and A. i hirnside's bm Sea Kale, 4 yearj), by Ladykirk—Saucepan .. .. 6 4 Mr. J. -B. Warby's borbr n Polidori, 4years.. C 4 . W. Wilson's b f Maid of All Work, 3 year j .. .. 6 4 R. Fulton's bg Ivanhoe, aged, by King Alfred 6 3 E. Jellett's br c Richmond, 3 years ..6 3 C. B Fisher's b c Canterbury 3 years .. 6 2 JB. Da Vestre's br c Redwood 3 years ..6 2 G. Atkinson's br h Dilke, 4 years, by Albion 6 2 5. P. Winter's bh Mohican, 4 years, by Warhawk —Delaware Girl .. ..6 2 C. B. Fisher's br c The Painter, 3 years .. 6 0 W. Filgate's b c The Professor, 3 years ..6 0 D. McLelian sb m Kincrachnie, 6 years, by Panic —shepherdess.. .. .. 6-12 6. M. Lloyd's br c .-aunteror, 3 years, by Maribroong—M<s._ Magus .. .. 5 12 0. Kelly's b or br c Kauiarooka, 3 yews,by Panic—Myth 12 S. I. Winter's eh g Wenberrimin, 5 years, by WamawK—Kuby 6 12 E. De Mestre's b c , 3 years, by The Marquis—Sour Grapes 5 12 br c , 3 years, by Fireworks—Sylvie .. .. ..• 6 10 G. Bimnett's br f Loquacity, 3 years ..5 9 H. Fisher's b c Libertine, 3ye irs .. ..5 8 W. Shepherd's br g jtiattlur, aged, by Lady kirs 5 7 J. Aithur's br c Spark, 3 years .. ..5 7 G.Bennett's b c emulation, 3 years ..5 7

MESSRS HEMUS AND HANNA'S STUDIO.

The photographic rooms of Messrs Hemus and Hanna, over Messrs. Hewin's grocery store, Queen-street are being fitted up in an elegant and costly style, and when com pleted, as they will be in the course of a few days, and will be opened on Monday next, they will be second to no other establishment devoted to the profession of the photographic art in the city. We have taken a bird's eye view of the premises and believe them to be eminently adapted in position for the production of the highest and most advanced style of portraiture. Photography, during the last few years, has reached a per fection which the alchemists of past ages, who shadowed forth the possibility of photo graphy by their various discoveries In refer ence to the properties of light, never dreamed. Messrs Hemus and Hanna, as is well known, have had large experience in connection with the late well-known establishment of Mr Bartlett in the art of first-class picture-taking; and as they have fair prospects, with a long lease of those spacious premises aforementioned, the public in future will know where to go for true re flections of themselves and friends. The

world owes a greal deal more to the Schlmisrand drelmers about; the* than it is willing to acknowledgefor it was these men who discovered the Properties Tpon which the art of photography is based The substance known as lima omrne^cr Horn silver, on being exposed to the ligM, was influenced and blackened thereby. Scheele, Wedgwood, Davy, Daguerre, Watt, and others gradually developed the art until it has reached its present true position. The establishment of Messrs Hemus and Hannna possesses every possible convenience, about twelve rooms for printing portraits and other branches of the business and a glass room extending along the roofs or four adjoining houses for convenient sittings; and altogether the glass 100 mis eminent y 1 fitted for the arrangement of light and shade and the faithful portraiture of the faces ot friends or foes.

Arrival of the Barque Bhering.

LATER ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

THE MESSRS. COLLIE.

London, August 10.

Alexander Collie, who was last month com mitted for trial on a charge of fraud, has absconded, and his bail has been estreated. THE INSURRECTION IN TURKEY. London, August 12. The insurrection in Herzegovina, a province of Turkey in Europe, is increasing in importance, as it has the sympathy of the^ Montenegrins, Servians, and Dalmatians. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN RUSSIA. London, August 12. The Roman Catholic Bishops of Prussia are conforming to the new law with reference to the administration of the Church property. COMMERCIAL. London, August 9. Tasraanian wheat, .523. to 555. Adelaide flour is quoted at 355. to 40s. _ Copper has improved, Chili, £79 to £S0 ; Australian, £SG to £90. Tin is firmer, Straits, £80; Australian, £76 to £77.

Australian Telegrams.

Certificate of tie Captain of tie Result Suspended-

A Legislator and Moody and Sankey.

SYDNEY.

August 14.

At the inquiry into the loss of the ship Result, Mr Septimus A. Stephen, of the firm of Stephen and Stephen, appeared on the part of the captain of the vessel, and Mr •John H. Want, barrister-at-law, on behalf of the insurance offices. The preliminary inquiry resulted in Thomas Jarvis, the master, being charged with default for wrongfully abandoning his ship, and leaving her ashore in Port Stephens without making any reasonable attempt to get her afloat. The official Court to investigate the charge was h*dd on Monday, the 2nd instant, Mr Stephen again appearing on behalf of Captain Jarvis. The Board held that the charge had been sustained, and suspended Captain Jarvis' Board of Trade certificate (No 30,296) for three months.

It is probable, says the Morning Herald, that during the Parliamentary recess a change will take place in ths Ministry ; and it is rumoured that an important change is pending in reference to the representation of the colony in England. Mr Justice Hargrave passed a very severe sentence upon Thomas Woods, found guilty of extorting money from Captain Thomas Stackhouse by threatening to accuse him of the commission of an unnatural offence. The prisoner had followed his victim about and persecuted him most villainously. Hia Honor commented on the case in very strong terms, and said in his sentence he should first determine that while in gaol prisoner should occupy a separate cell; that he thould be occupied in certain work separately from all the other prisoners ; then when the warder should pass him he should turn his face to the wall, as he was not worthy to speak to any human being. He should sentence the prisoner to be kept to hard labour en the roads or other public works of the colony for fifteen years. A private telegram, dated London, August 12, received by Messrs Saddington and Sons, reports sales of sole leather at 12d, and mar ket weaker.

In the Legislative Assembly Mr Buchanan asked the Colonial Secretary,—" 1. Has the Government received any authentic informa tion as to the threatened visit to this country of two individuals calling themselves Moody and Sulky. 2. If the Government has received such information, does it intend, with all dispatch, to see to the enlargement of our lunatic asylums ? Mr Robertson answered, 1. No 2 : I fear there is a necessity for greatly enlarging our lunatic asylums, and probably the Government will be able to briDg forward a proposition next session for that purpose. A child about seven years old, named Purkis, was kicked in the chest by a horse, and at once rendered insensible. It was thought the child was dead, and information of the fact wos conveyed to the coroner, Dr. Rygrte, who made arrangements to hold an inquest next day. But .strange to relate, after remaining for several hours apparently dead, the child recovered, and was able to run about next day. The mark of the horse's foot was on its chest quite plain.

MELBOURNE.

August 12. The Moravian arrived from London in seventy-four days. The Bishop of Ballarat, Dr Thornton, preached twice yesterday. He has a fine voice and a fluent delivery.

The coach between Ballarat and Melbourne upset yesterday, one passenger was injured. It is believed the new Ministry is pledged to bring in a Reform Bill. Negotiations for the visit of a Victorian team of cricketers to New Zealand have ended, as the colonies disagree as to terms. lima di Murska gave a concert at the Town Hall, this evening, which was largely attended. It was a grand success. The writs have been issued for the Minis terial elections — the nominations to take place on the 20th, the polling between the 25th and 27th. The will of the late John Robertson, of Colac has been proved, personalty sworn to be under £102,000. The Acting - Governor was present at Bishop Thornton's installation at Ballarat yesterday. The clergy also assembled from 5 all parts of the diocese. The automanic system of telagraphy will be brought into operation at once between Maltpame and Sydney, working through the whole distance. August 13. A tax of a penny per lb. on wool, and a tax on stock are being advocated. A dejeuner is to be given to Bishop Thorn ton at the Town Hall on the 28th. The Criterion Hotel, in Collins-street, was offered at auction to-day, and withdrawn, the reserve being £40,000. A deputation of Sabbatarians waited on the Mayor to-day, to protest against Mr. Fairclough's sacred recitations at the Town Hall, on Sunday, and pointed ont that it was illegal to charge for admission, the Act for Sunday observance being very clear on the point. The Mayor promised to obtain legal advice. • Two small suburban brewers have failed ; their liabilities are comparatively trifling.

The rates ofmteres^nT^^^^^^B \ been re duced by tl>e.bilks :— * VW. 3 per cent ; six tenths, 4 per cent ■ M I twelve months, 5 per cent. ' ' "B!i Wheat is very firm; buyers ofls\«, P i'i but holders anticipate an adva*/' )%_ ' 1 sales have taken place at £11/ Y&, Ur I now asking £11 ss. ' *£$ / / Yw* I • . s\V___V_! !

ADELAIDE.

\ i. August 9 " H The Rev. C. B. Syness \a& declined V withdraw his resignation asrpastor of tlr : Stow Memorial Church; it is proposed to I seek in the colonies for a successor before, sending to tingland. a August la Wheat is difficult to obtain at ss, and onlw H so for shipping lots. * The Government purchased 2000 copigg ofcj. 1 Register's sketch of the colony for distribu tion in England, and will also send a f or t" nightly telegram home f*r publication in tha I Times and Lnglish papers about the c«lony. . August 13.* . Only 46 out of the lmiß.grants'per Hefl. ' perides remain unengaged. Mr Hawker contends that the proposed ■ railways will cost, nearer £3,000,000 thai i ' , £2,000,000.

BRISBANE.

Sparrow, bended warehouse keener, h»g been found guilty cf uttering a fraudulent Customs document; and remanded fo r . The Legislative Assembly voted £15 000 '1 for wharfs at Petriel Bight, £20,000 for tha S improvement of the Fitzroy Riier, '£35,QQQ - for a jetty at Townsville. It has been decided to hold the puling : 1 matches on the 9th of November, and the"' sailing machey on the 10th of December. The pi -ogi am me includes a prize of £50f«rYy an amateur icm-oar race, to be increased to '* £100 in ihe event of it being made an inter-" colonial compe.iti.on. Spaivow ha 3 betn sentenced to eighteen \M months' imprisonment. •,;,_^„ Dr. Lang has commenced meetings of : citizens fovourabie to his claims on the Parliament for services rendered i» bringing-' about the supanition of .Queensland from New South Wales, A large lire occurred at Cookiown on Saturday night; it commenced in the Gym- " pie Hotel; ei<;lit premises and their stocka i were destroyed, including those of Wing, 7_ On, and Co , whose loss is £81.00. J | " August 14, • I The mail steamer Bowen left TownsTillff I at 6 p.m. this evening, and will arrive en Friday. She landed 130 Chinese at Cook- | town, and has fifty for Sydney. The Bowen patstd the Winifred, from Newcastle to ' Calcutta on the 4"h inst. The cargo from Hong Kong to Brisbano _\ includes 3400 packages of tea. Manila advices state that sugar is lower:;1? hemp and coffee maintain their values' tonnage is weaker. The Clyde had sailed for Melbourne with sugar ; 100 tons of hemp are in course of shipment ior the colonies. The English news has been anticipated. Dr Lang's meeting, lant night, to advocate h his claims, was largely attended, and reso- > lutions were carried to grant him £1000 for services, this being the repudiated vote oi v the Assembly in 1564.

COOKTOWN.

August 5. ;' The steamer Eastpoint has arrived from China with 160 passengers and 300 tons of cargo. She returns direct.

BATHURST,

A passenger train from Sydney yesterday - '• went on to a siding at Raglan, and ran into :' another engine. The buffers were broken, and oae woman slightly mjur*d.

Finch and Barlier, railway employes, were charged to-day with a capital offence on a girl at Raglan on the 6ch instant.. The 'J investigation was held with closed doors.:g\ The only evidence taken was that of the arresting constables. The two men, besides ;' another having been suspended from employ ment. ..';.Y_Y_(rl

HOBART TOWN.

August 12. J The Treasurer delivered his financial state ment to-day. He seated that the expenditure for the current year would be burdened with

with arrears from the past year f mounting to £14,000. At the close of the present year the special rate on the Launcestoa and Western Railway will expire, yielding < j £10,000 thejwhole interest will then become chargeable on toe Consolidated Revenue; .'; the cost of the main line of railway will be"" a liability for next year to the amount of - £16.250. The Government propose to extend ';■-> the main roads, to abolish tolls, and make. repairs of the roads chargeable on the rsve- "" nue. No considerable fiscal changes are Si proposed, but a temporary measure wiUW,.;i introduced to levy a rate of Is. in the £, h on the annual value of property til theY railway liabilities are ascertained; there will m

be no change in the Customs dues, -he - Public Works scheme, rejected last session, '. will be re-introduced, amended, and ex- "Y| tended. Public opinion is against the levy of a rate on property, and it is probable Parliament j will authorize the issue of Treasury bills,' if |||| necessary.

TELEGRAPHIC.

This day.

GRAHAMSTOWN

(Prom our own Correspondent.)

Te Hira's Day Done. . Te Hira is likely to remove from Ohine-s^ muri. He has lost his influence over the | young men, who are determined to sell their 1 lands.

Death of Walter Williamson. Walter Williamson, the well-known pros pector, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the m Pacific Hotel. He was seized last night about seven o'clock with a fit of apeplexy. He was unconscious all night until death. Influenza at Tairua. At Tairua and Ohinemuri influenza is rery | bud.

gjjohn McNaughton was charged to-day , with attempted suicide. Dr. Fox's testimony was to the effect that he was subject to - plethora, which no doubt caused mental derangement. The accused was discharged. . The Only Chance,crushed 17 tons for 31- ■'/ ozs. 5 dwts. of gold. The Belfast Tribute crushed 10 tons forjY, 8 ozs. 12 dwts. 10 grs. of gold. The Bright Smile gold, when melted, weighed 728 ozs. 10 dwts. The Queen of Beauty gold, whes melted, , weighed 701 ozs. The Queen of May retorting is postponed till to-morrow.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agen«y.) This day. At a meeting on Saturday re abolition, the following resolutions were passed by a large majority :—"That it is the opinion of this meeting that the measures proposed by the Government in. re abolition of provinces and Local Government Bills are for the good of the country, and it is further advocated - that they be carried through the House during the present session, and that a copy of the resolution passed at this meenins ba forwarded at once to W. Kelly, Esq.,, - M.H.IL at Wellington."

GISBNORE.

(Per Press Telegram jj_ggffl . '„ The s.s. Wellington i 875 ... v vYjifrester day for Auckland. "'"^--' V ,"'"<W'. **_ The Pretty Jane arrived fr«_* w /apier WJ ._ morning, and will, most likely, leave to morrow. Strong jN. W. gale blowing.



TIPIEATITE SALE OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. A. LINABURY & CO. aving taken premises adjoining, having determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, To obviate the necessity of removal of Stock, which otherwise must necessarily suffer deterioration. The SALE will continue for ONE MONTH ONLY during which time no Reasonable Offer BefUßed! The Balance of the Stock will be SOLD by AUCTION As LINABURY & CO. are determined to open their N3W Premises with entity New Importations of the most FASHIONABLE STYLE. A. 1 LINABURY & C 0., 224, QUEEN-STREET, Or-,3 Door above Wellesley-street, Auckland^



Blankets! jßlajnkets. A LARGE STOCK ON HAND, allJSizes, Purchased at Auction in au; Over stocked Market; tocl to be Sold inuoh below Rejrular Price. Blue Blankets from 11/(1 per pair White Blankets from 12/0 per pair Also, Coloured Rugs, Counterpanes And Furnishing Goods of every description French Merinos Winceys Flannels Crimean Shirting Calicoes Hosiery of every description, &c. Boys' and Men's Clothing in great varioty Witney Overcoats Macintoshes A Special Line of MACINTOSH COATS, sealskin lined, much below usual price. Lambswool Vests, Pants Crimean Shirts, Hats, Caps, &c. 03?" Countryorders carefully and prom ptly executed RUSH BROOK & B RID G MAN, [Late R. Hobbs], TVNGTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Navy liqtol, Upper Qoeen'-street, Auckland. fT? E N D E R S WANTED. Tenders "(ill be received until Noon of WEDNES DAY, the 25th ins*ant, for the Erection of a Five rooined Cofc'Hge atrPu._sei.bF. PlsnK and specifications cm be seen, and all parti euLrs learner!, on application to Mr. R. C. Fnvser, at M>s.T3. D. H. Mckenzie and Co.'s, Customhouse stieet The lowest or any tender not necarswily accepted. It makes one shudder to think of the immense quantity of xmim dieated fire-water con sumed for me iicinal purposes. The liquors of com merce a'-c absolutely devoid of remedial virtun. Luckily there is a most desirable substitute for such excitants which never ovevspurs the brain or nervous system,'but which imparts strength, overcomes a morbid habit of body, assists convalescence, and promptly rect'fies organic irregularities. Ask or send for Uuoiii-iio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.