SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HlGff WATER : This evening, 7.1 ; to rn orrow morning 7.23 STJN SET : This evening, 7.15 ; SUN RISE: to- U>>rr; w morning 6 9 Mi ON a aUJS : ifnll Moon, 22nd, 6.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS

southern Uross, 8 3., Holmes, from Napier and the South Tam-o'-shanter, s.s, from Waiuku (in the Manukau)

5,. DEPART'(RE*. Pfccebe, ss, for the Sooth (from the Manukan)

EXPORTS.

Per Dauntless, schooner, for Levuka:—3 packages sashes, 30 head cattle, 100 sheep, 1 cask coal tar, 3 cases hams and bacon, 72 bags potatoes, 10 cases onions, 40 kess beef, 7 tierces beef, 6 kegs butter, 1 case tomato sauce, 18 cases bottled ale, 8 barrels ale, 8 bales sacka, 4 cases glass, W. D. Brewer; 3 bales sacks, 7 cases meats, 3 cases cheese, Townshend Brothers; 1 case fan mill, i catfes com shelters. R. Wright. I?6r Go-Ahead, for New Plymouth, and Wanganui:— For New Plymouth, transhipped under bond, ex Wonga—l2 corn sheller, Combes and Daldy. For Wanganui, transhipped under bond, ex Wonga—B cases, S. W. Hill; 12 packages, Combes and Daldy; under feond, ex warehouse, 46 cases spirits, Lewis Brothers. For New Plymouth (free)— 9 packages hardware, Porter and Co ; 2 do drapery, Owen and Graham ; 45 do hardware, T. and S. Morrin; 12 doo:s, Holdship; 36 cases fruit, Mynott. For Wan ganui—lso drain pipes, G. Boyd;107 packages, T. and S. Horrin ; 183 do, Sash and Door Co; 4 do, G. Waller; 42 dp A. Barnes; 1 case, McArthur ;21 do, Lewis BrSlfiers; 1 package, Holland and Butler; 3 do, M. Levy and Co.; 22 do sundries, Lewis Bros. —A. S.P. Co., agents. Pca1 Merlin, for New Plymoiith :—6O cases bottled beer, 70 packages sugar, Owen and Graham; 3 cases chairs, L. D. Nathan; 2 quarter-casks, Cawkwell; 9 rolls oilcloth, 1 tank malt, Owen and Graham ; 1 case, 1 keg, 2 packages, 1 tin, A* Barnes ; 20,000 feet sawn timber, J. W. Waller.—*. Barnes, agent.

THE COLLISION BETWEEN WILD DUCK AND MERLIN.

At the inquiry yesterday into the cause of the collision between the schooners Wild Duck and Merlin, Alexander Fongh, mate of the Merlin, deposed: lam mate of the schooner Merlin, and was so in November last. I remember leaving this port for Port Waikato in that month. At 8.30 a.m. we took the Waikato bar on the port tack, with the wind fresh from the N.E. AH plain canvas set, with a single reef in the mainsail. "We stood over towards the north spit. We went about in two fathoms of ■water. Whilst on the starboard tack the Wild Duck came lip on the port tack, and crossed our stem, causing ns to keep away from her. "We hugged the north spit in crossing the bar. We drew 7ft. 6in. of ■water. I do not know how much the Wild Duck draws. After passing her we hauled our wind again and stcod over towards the north spit; the Wild ■ Duck -went about and stood towards the south spit. Before we had headway, the Wilfi- Duck tried to keep away, but struck us abaft the main rigging. When I saw that the Wild Duck could not weather us, I sang out for him to put his helm up. Hs answered, "It is hard up." There were four of us on deck. We , were quite sober. We all hailed her to keep away. He eased off his mizen sheet, but did not lower his peak. We took the bar first, about fifty or sixty yards ahead of the Wild Duck. Other evidence was taken, and the Court adjourned at 8.30 p.m. last evening until to-day. On the Court i e-assembling, the Bench said the result of their enquiry was that the Merlin was to blame for the collision, therefore they condemned the Merlin to pay the costs of the enquiry, amounting to £20 7s 6d.

NEW STEAMER FOR THE MAHURANGI TRADE.

Messrs. Sims and Brown have received an order from Captain Casey to build a new steamer for the Mahurangi trade, to siipply the place of the famous tug the "Lady Bowen." It appears that the Lady Bowen has been kept in commission as long as she has out of a desire on the part of the owner to find a boat she can beat, but this being now looked iipcn as an impossibility, the new boat has been ordered. The contract was signed yesterday, and the specifications stipulated that the new steamer shall be 100 ft. long and 13ft. broad, -with, a depth of hold of 7i't. A screw will furnish her means of pro pulsion. The cost is to be not less than .£2,000, and she is to be launched in alxnit four months from the present date.

The s.s. Southern Crosa arrived at1 2 o'clock tc-day from Napier and the South, bringing several passen gers and some cargo. - It will be seen, by- our telegrams from the South, that the sceooner Clio has gone ashore in the Waitara, near the wreck of the Paterson.

The schooner Dauntless cleared out for Levuka to day, with a general cargo and one or two passengers, including Mr W. D. Brewer, the charterer of the vessel. She is to sail to-morrow morning.

The new cutter built by Messrs. Sims and Brown is to be launched this evening, soon after 6 o'clock. She is to l>e named the Magic. Her dimensions are as under:-—Length of keel, 48ft.; beam, 16ft. 31n.; ■depth, of hold, 6ft. 3 in. The Magic's tonnage is about 30" tons, register, and the estimated weight of cargo she wijf carry is 50 tons. We understand that the proprietors intend starting her in the regatta, not with any confidence of her winning, as she is built for carrying not racing, but merely to guage her sailing capabilities. The brig Vision, after dropping down to the Heads yesterday afternoon, took her departure for Wangaroa and the Friendly Islands at 7 o'clock this morning. The Clyde, schooner, arrived at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Wangarei, with cargo and passengers. The ship Assaye has finished discharging-her cargo, ■which, as might be expected from so fine a vessel, has been turned out in excellent condition. She is taking in ballast, and will sail in a few days for one of the Australian ports. The fine clipper ship Glenlora has made good pro gress in discharging her cargo. She has been laid on as Messrs Shaw, Savill and Oo.'s next ship for Lon don, and already a large proportion of her cargo has been engaged, so that she will have quick despatch. Her agentsi are Messrs Owen and Graham. ■ The s.s. Phoebe was to leave the Bluff anchorage for the South this afternoon,-ax. 3 o'clock. She takes the following passengers:—Messrs Wm. Errington, W. Mitchell, W. C. Hill, S. Dodgshun, Morley, Es daile, D. Hughes, M. Chambers, Harrison; Mrs Young, Miss Reed, Mrs Stafford, Miss McCallum, Miss Greenwood, and 20% adult immigrants, ex Dil haree. The Phoebe takes about 30 tons general cargo, and 4 horses for His Excellency the Governor. The schooner Echo is advertised to sail for Bussell to-morrow.

The City of Melbourne may now be considered due from Sydney. She is advertised to sail for San Francisco with the English mail to-morrow. A cutteiyjfibout 30 tons register, was launched yes terday in the Mechanics' Bay basin by Messrs McCal lum and McQuarrie.

The, price paid for the b.s. Go-Ahead by the A.S.P. i Co. was, we learn, £6,500, the former proprietors, : Messrs Webster Brothers of Taranaki, taking half of the amount in shares of the company. Important changes are, it seems, to take place in the Auckland Steam Packet Company. We under stand that at the next meeting, the directors purpose laying before the shareholders a proposition that the capital of the company be increased to -£250,000. Should the enlargement of the company's operations meet with approval, it is intended to order two new steamers of between four and five hundred tons, one r»f which will be placed in the Fiji trade. Mr Lodder, it is reported, will shortly proceed South to invite the • co-operation of the Southern provinces. , To the Editor:—Sir, —The letter signed " A.8." in - this morning's Cross is perhaps not worth my notice, as it is anonymous; but I have reason to know who the author is; and I would meet his " blowing" by that reference to. the logs of the .two vessels, which "A.8." invites. According to these" the Glenlora passed Tristan D'Acunha on the 20th November, and the Dilharee passed the same island on the 29th . November. The Glenlora arrived in Auckland be tween eleven and twelve, days ahead of the Dilharee, 80 that she gained nearly tliree days during that.part Of the voyalge. So much for the logs. I shall take no ■ further notice of anonymous letters.—l am, &c., J. H. Le Vesconte, Captain ship Glenlora.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Taubanga, This Day. The b.s. Southern Cross left for Auckland at twenty minutes past eleven this morning. -

Nelson, This Day. The b.s. Wellington left Nelson for New Plymouth and the Manukau at 6 p.m. yesterday.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bttsiness done to-day :— | Ihnk of New Zealand—Bayers, £18 sa. National Bank—Buyers, 68a 6d. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 15a. Fiji Bank - Sellers, 60s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 493; sellers, 50s. Standard Insurance — Buyers, 9a 6d ; sellers, 10a. VUnion Sash and Door (cum. div.)— Buyers, £9155. Thames Gas—Sellers, 355. City of York—Sellers, 7s. .J?SQn Beach—Seller*, Bs. Bism__k_ 13s buyers, 12s 6d, Cure—bb.^ ' J ' Tokatea-lg t > vbnyergt 12g

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows :— For Thames, to-morrow, at 6,30 p.m. For Coromande), to-moirow, at 10 30a.m. For the undermentioned places per City of Melbourne, on Friday, 22nd instant, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Him. For the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 10 a.m. .Late letters bearing an extra fee of 6d will ba

received by the Mail Agent on board up to time of

sailing For Wangarei, etc., per.Clyde, to-morrow, at 5 pm. For levufca, per Star of the South, to mot row,

at 2pm For Napier and Glsborne, per Southern Cross, on * Saturday, 23rd Instant, at 1 p m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, on Saturday next, at 1 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Khodes-On January 17, at her residence, Sraham itieet, the wife of Mr J. Rhodes, of a ion.

DEATH.

Symons—On the 20th instant, at Wakefleld-street. Amos Charlie, infant son of J. H. Symonn ; aged fonr month. — Army and Navy United Qazetteg please copy.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1875

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For th'i future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The prospect of an early opening of the Ohinemuri district to mining enterprise has once more aroused to full activity the eager expectations which have from time to time, for years past, excited not only miners, bat, more or less, all classes of the community. Speculations regarding the richness of the district and the likelihood of payable alluvial gold being found there vary very much in pro portion to the temperament of those who ven ture an opinion. . JPrima facie it would appear from the confidence manifested by those who have got some little insight into the district, and who are satisfied to wait on'the ground for w-v proclamation of the goldfield that there arfl UDBtantial reasons for believing in the richness th<J than fte senergl public have bee^^ eaquaintcdwith# w<j have it, however, ofi^j aufchorit that those now waiting atOhin^*«^pi aa c muc h more dependence upon the resoutto*^. district for .quartz-mining than upon its'wju,. vial deposits. For the information of those not acquainted with the geological features of tfaJPpper Thames country, w« may state

that between the river and the ranges where quartz reefs have been discovered, there is aa alluvial flat of many miles extent. This has been bottomed in various places, and the best prospect obtained would give about 4a or 5s per man a day, which would hardly prove an attraction to men animated by the fortune - making fever peculiar to gold miners. The bottom is a good one of slate formation. It is,« of course, possible that better prospects may ba obtained as the field i 3 exp'ored, and that payable gold will be found in some of the creeks, But setting these chances aside, and judging from actual evidence, we think it may be accepted as pretty certain that very rich alluvial deposits will not be found afc Ohine muri. The flat lands, however, even if not payally gold-bearing, will prove a source of wealth to the Thames goldfields of a far more permanent character than any which could be derived merely froua the existence of alluvial geld. The Ohinemuri district will give the Lower Thames that agricultural back country which it requires, and we ven ture io predict that if water-races and sluices are not found on the banks of the Thames river at Ohineruusi five years hence, there will at least exist thousands of acres of well cnltivat'-d land, hundreds of cattle and sheep, and many thriving settlexs contributing their quota to the wealth of the province by the peaceful tillage of the soil. Of the Ohinemuri reefs we can speak more hopefully tbaa of its alluvial flats. We think there is no reason to doubt that good payable reefs, averaging from one to three ounces per ton have already been discovered ; how many still lie concealed in the rugged timber-clad bills is the work which practical miners have to decide. There is every reason to be lieve that the district wili be thoroughly tested. Its reputation ia more or less known in every mining district of Australasia, and from the premonitory signs already mani fested, a rush from the neighbouring colonies may be anticipated. Whether such a rush is justified by the prospects held out by Ohinerauri is open to question, but in a coun try like New Zealand where the climate is good and employment for labour plentiful, there cannot occur any very disastrous consequences arising from the sudden influx of population, such as those which have attended the opening of goldfields in more inhospitable regions. A good rush would give on impetus to business and to enterprises of various kinds here, and judg ing by the readiness with which immigrants destitute of colonial experience are absorbed, we see no reason why those who are attracted from neighbouring colonies should feel wholly disappointed, even if Ohinemuri does not come up to the expectations they had indulged respecting it.

The pick of the Southern marksmen will arrive in Auckland per B.s. Wel'ington to morrow, and will have an opportunity of viewing our ci*y under favourable conditions, owing to the fineness of the weather. Sucb an inducement as the chance of participating in a summer holiday-tour might be expected to create a greater amount of interest among the volunteers and young men of New- Zealand tban that which has been developed at the recent firings for choice of representatives throughout the colony. Ifc must be. admitted that those competitors have indicated a want of volun teering ardour if they do not actually prove that the spirit of enthusiasm that pervaded the citizen Boldiery of the South, when the annual tournament was held in Auck land some yesrs auo, has entirely evapo rated. The foutkerners, on that occasion, went away like conquering heroes, and at the parting banquet read our corps a lesson on their duties and shortcomings, which cam* rather hard upon the volunteers who haii alone borne the burden and heat of actual service. Since then the fortunes have changed, and the piovince of Auckland now holds botk champion belts. But there are among the men who will land from the Wel lington to-morrow, those who will press hard for the honors to be won afc our Wimbledon, and on whomsoever victory rests at the close of the competition he wiH not have won his laurels without a straggle. We learn that the representatives will proceed to the Thames by the Luna, leaving here at noon on Saturday, and not on Friday as at first arranged. They will be suitably received at Tararu by the Thames men, and escorted to the firing; ground, where tents for their ac commodation, cooking places, etc., are al ready provided. During their Btay they will be suitably entertained by their Thames comrades, and application has been made to the Provincial Government for a grant tp supplement local effort in this direction, and we understand that his Honor the Superin tendent has promised a gram of £50.

The drowning of Jennie Anderson, the magicienne, who is, we believe, a native of Auckland, was a most remarkable occurrence, and furnishes a striking illustration of the fatal results that may ensue from a loss of presence of mind at the time when it is most needed. From a detailed report of the inquest, which appears in our telegraphic columns, it will be seen that the unfortunate woman was twice seized while in the water, but, in consequence of the wild confusion that se>ems to have prevailed, was let go again, and was drowned actually within reach of a number of men. 'I he least possible amount of presence of mind would have pi evented this lamentable occurrence. The maiden name of the deceased was Whiteside. She was a daughter of a soldier in the 65th Regiment, and made her debut in the capacity of performer for public amusement as a tight-rope dancer. She went with a troupe to Tauranga. Sub sequently she filled* a situation as barmaid at the Thames, where she also appeared on the stage, and ultimately engaged with the com pany which she was connected with at the time of her death.

We h&ve had complaints brought to us that a certain young lady, who is in the habit of attending the entertainments in the Lome-street Hall, and other places of amuse ment, has been for some time troubled with a mental disease, known by moralises, as "kleptomania," i.e., prigging other people's things, such as boots, hat trimmings, shawl?, etc. The young lady in question is known, as the advertisement in this day's issue states, but in consideration for her parents' feelings, if she will return the pair of boots she Btole last eight from the ladies' dressing room, in the Lome-street Hall, her exposure at the Police Court will be avoided.

; The Auckland and Waikato railway is completed to Godkin's new hotel, Pukekohe, 8£ miles beyond Drury, and is in fine order. Yet notwithstanding that this is the case, the Government wiil not permit of the of an excursion train to the Papakura races, which take place on Regatta day.

While so many are anxious to hear some thing to their advantage it is surprisingly difficult to find those for whom something is I waiting. Samuel Alexander,, a native of j^T"**.. County i.Dttry, one of the latter £™"*^«lass, is requested by advertise- I mrot^owSta^to** with a fri«d.

There was a very narrow escape from a fatal accident on the railway line near Eller slie last evening. A contractor's special train consisting of one engine and two trucks, had come in from Pukekohe, and when near the Ellerslie station the engine driver observed a man ahead walking on and off the track. He put on the whistle, but the man continued to walk alongside the track. The engine driver had meantime slackened speed, and it was fortunate that he did so for the fool-hardy man stepped on the track again when the train was only a short dis tance behind him. Steam was shut off at once and the break put hard down just in time to stop the train before coming upon the obstmotor. It was then seen that he was drunk, and upon the eDgine-driver remonstrating with him he threatened to knock him over. He moved off the line, however, and the train pioceeded on its way to Remuera, where it was ascer tained that the man had been a passen ger by the five o'clock train from Auck land, and had been.put off at Kemuera in cousequence of the remonstrances of the other passengers*. He had also assaulted the guard who endeavoured ta remove him. After being expelled from the train he must have prone walking up the track until met by the down trfdn as described. In his sober moments this morning he may feel heartily thankful that he is still in the land of the living. Ihe offender's name could not be ascercained, but he was a big powerful man as the guard he assaulted can testify.

Ib would seem almost unnecessary in a civilised community to inform people that undressing in a public place ia the daytime is an offence for which they may be punished very severely. Vet some bathers seem either ignorant or regardless of the fact. This morning, about the time when the quarter past seven o'clock steamer leaves the North Shore, a number of barbers went down to the beach, close to the wharf, and divested themsalvts of their clothing iv full view of the ladie3 who were proceeding to town by the early morning boat. We are informed by a gentleman who (wit nessed the unseemly conduct with disgust, End who knows that this ia not the first offence, that he is determined to lay an in formation against the guilty parties should this conduct be repeated. After seven o'clock in the morning no one ought to bathe ia exposed places of public resort, and they should especially refrain from doing so in localities such as the oae named, where it is not optional with the public whether they go there or not. We hope that this warning will be sufficient, and save any unpleasant proceedings which would be disagreeable to all parties. We wonder some effort has not been made to have a bathing ground fenced off at the North Shore.

Another name is added to the list of acci dents which are almost daily occurring, and the majority of them happen through care lessness. ' On Saturday last, poor Walsh, the old graveiligger, so many yeara known in his profession, as obliging and kind in the extreme, fell a victim to furious driving. It sterns .he was passing the corner, at Wyndham and Queen-street?, when a trap driven by a boy, at full speed, and belonging to Mr Young, butcher, Grey-street, came suddenly upon him, knocking him down, aod passing over his middle. He lay imeueible for more th m an hour, when he came to, but now lies in a dangerous state, with email hopes of recovery. The worst part of it is, that the poor fellow has no means for his support but that of grave-digaing, and now others must be em ployed. Id is a very hard case and one for the proverbial sympathy of the Auckland public. A few shillings would be of great hi-lp to him, in his helpless condition and we think, would find a grateful recipient in the old man. He is now nearly 70 years old. We shall as usual take charge of anything, any kind person may send.

Instances of poisoning through the care lessness of compounders of phyeic, are not unknown in Auckland. A case of the same kind at Maaterton, is occupying a good deal of attention in Wellington just now. The chemist iv this instance gave strychnine by mistake for worm powder, and the child died in great agony. At the inquest no action was taken against the chemist, but the Post demands that procesdingj shall be instituted against him.

" Minding baby" seams to be the occupa tion par excellence that commends itself to the maternal heart. An advertisement for this class of service is successful above all other announcements in eliciting responses. A few lines to that effect in last night's Star has loaded the advertising clerk's pigeon hole with letters and put our dapper counter clerk in a tremour of excitement attending on the bevy of ladie3 who are eager for the service.

The electian of City East school commit tee last night resulted in the following gen tlemen were chosen—Rev. C. M. Nelson, R. T. Talbot, Clarkaon, 0. Lewis, and J. Coupland. The steamer Tafeapuna proceeded to Motu Tapu this mo'ning with a picnic party in connection with the Church of England, North Shore. The party had every pros pect of spending a pleasant day.

All Volunteers who can conveniently at tend are requested to parade at 10.30 a.m., to meet the Southern Representatives at the railway station to-morrow.

The Waiuku rifle representatives arrived by the Tm o' t^hanter this afternoon. They are : Captain Hamlin, Lieut. Melsop, Sub-Lieut. Barriball, Sergt. Hedge, Troopers W. H. Barriball, A. M. Barriball, J. Barriball, A. J. Barriball.

One of the best humorous hits made by our worthy Resident Magistrate was made bj Mr Beckhatn at the Police Court this morning. The day has been very hot as our readers are probably aware, and the absence of wind in the forenoon made the heat more than usually oppressive. In the Court a large number of idlers had congregated to hear a rather interesting case of larceny, where the accused urged in excuse for his crime that he had been led to its commission by the continual " nagging " of his wife and mother-in-law. The odour of the "great unwashed" is never attractive, but this morning the atmosphere in Court, what with the heat and the crowd,' was what is called "stuffy." His Worship hit upon a bappy idea for clearing out the loafers. Three cases for non-payment of the Bachelor Tax were down for hearing. When the first was called on His Worship said to Mr Lusk, the receiver of the tax, who was in Court—"Mr Lusk, I gee a large number of idle bache lors in Court, and I wonder that a collec tor is not told off to attend here every morning to gather in the tax from those who have not paid it. It would not be at all a bad plan. In fact as there is a collector in Court I don't see why he should not go round at once. Perhaps there are some who want to pay bub have never been asked." The words of his Worship had a remarkable effect. Within a minute after their utterance, two stolid-looking individuals, who appeared hard enough to stand the bursting of a 50-pounder shell, were the only spectators in Court. The rest hid absquatulated, skeddadled, vamoosed, slithered, deponent sayeth. not whither. The incident gives rise to one reflection Can it be that the proportion of bachelors' who have evaded payment of the tax are as 48 to 2?

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

AN ABSCONDER. — ROBBING A

MOTHER-IN-LAW.

Edward C. Martin, a respectably-dressed young man, was charged wth the larceny of £14, the property of Mrs Marriage, on the 19fch. ~ Maria Marriage said she was a widow woman, residing near the Northern Club. The prisoner was her son-in-law, having married her daughter. He had resided with her for the last eighteen months. About a month ago, between the 15th and 20th December, ehe gave prisoner a Post office order on the Auckland Post office to get cashed. He brought the money to witness, and asked where he should place it, and suggested a chest of drawers ia his wife s bedroom. He placed it there, and witness added two pounds to the amount then, and two pounds about a week afterwards, ihe moi?.ey placed in the drawer consisted of two five pound notes, one sovereign, and the re mainder in half sovereigns. Prisoner locked the drawer in the presence of witness, anrl told her that she would rind the key in a email box on the drawers. She saw the money safe in the drawer about ten days ago, when the accused was absent. On the 19th ot January remembered looking for the key of the drawers. She could not find it. bne seufc her daughter down to enquire where theke£ was. She came back and * aid it had been removed to another part of the drawer. The key was foun<l, the drawer was opened, and lo ! behold the money was gone. The prisoner did not come back to the house again, and witness did not see him again uniil this morning. She was-not aware that he was about to leave home. Tie had only been married about a year to her daughter, and she was quite t.iken aback by his disappearance. The witness kept continually running ott into long descriptions of her circumstances, which were totally irrelevant to the charge, and was with difficulty kept in the ngnt wav by the Magistrate. Prisoner when he went away bad only if, to her knowledge, of his own. He had paid her £2 before going away, and thento.d her that he still owed her £7. She could not identify the notes. No one else could hive taken the money but ths prisoner. The prisoner, on being asked if he had any questions to aek the witness, sa:d there was only £13 not £15. He took the money; he acknowledged it. Hi 3 Worship sail after such a coafes3ion there was not much further need for evidence Detective Jeffrey said from information he had received be boarded the brig Derwent yesterday off Rangitoto Reef. She was under sail, and bound for Newcastle, N.S. W. He went into the cabin, and saw the prisoner there. Ho charged him with the offence, and at first he s*id he knew nothing about it. The captain was present, and witness asked him what money prisoner had given him for his passage. He told him £5. He told the captain that he should have to take possession of it, as it wa3 part of the money stolen by the prisoner. The captain then handed witness a £5 note, which he said the prisoner had given him, aud a half-crown which he said he had also leceived as discount on the note, which was on the Bank of New Zealand The prisoner then gave witness another £5 note on the Bsnk of New Zealand, 1 sove reign; 3 half-sovereigns, and 8s 6d in silver. He said that was all the money, he hai, and that that was all the money he had taken from Mrs Marriage. A memorandum was made in the passenger list to the effect that the accused had been taken from the ship by witness. The prisoner was entered in'the name of John Williams. He said that was the name he had given. On coming ashore prisoner gave up six penn'orth of coppers. He said he had only spent 1« on shore, and that added to the money given up would make up the whole of the £13 he had taken. This was the case. The evidence was then read_ over and the prisoner asked if he had anything to say, the usual caution being given. The prisoner sa"d the reason of his leaving home was through always quarrelling with his wife. When he came home tired of an evening he would ask for a little recreation, or to be allowed to take a walk round, and they were opposed to it. If he did go, they would quarrel with him. On being asked by the Bench why he made such statements, he said he knew they were unnecessary, but he had nr> one to defend him but himself. He wanted to show what led him to going away. They were always quarrelling with him, and he deter mined to go away. He had no means so he took the money, not intending to rob bis mother-in-law, but purposing to return it when he got work in Sydney. He was a shoemaker by trade. He had had a good character since he had been ia the town. The prisoner was then fully committed to take hia trial at the next Criminal Sessions. LARCENY. Samuel Gresham was charged with stealing a gold watch and chain value £5 the property of H. Gordon on the 20th instant. Prisoner said he knew nothing about it. His Worship granted a remand till to morrow that the police might get the prose cutor to attend. WHAT IS THE TRAINING §HIP FOR? Henry Woods was brought up as a neg lected child, for the purpose of being sent to the Training Stjip. Mr Beckham said be had received instruc tion from the Government not to send any other boys there without instructions. He was afraid he had already sent more there than he was authorised to. Mr Broham said only six had been sent from Auckland. Mr Beckham said it was no use talking about it. He could not seed him there, and that was an end of it. Ultimately the boy was remanded till to-morrow, his Worship saying that he would telegraph to Wellington about it. EDUCATION RATES. Frederick Hildebrand, a bachelor; Thos. B. Gibbs, another, and William Thompson, a third, were summoned for having neglected to pay the Education rate. Neither of the defendants appeared, ard the cases being separately proved, judgment was given againsb each for the amount claimed with costs. . - This was all the business.

SUPREME COURT —Yesterday Con tinued.

CIVIL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight Chief Justice, and a Special Jury.) CHITTY V. JOLLY.

ACTION FOR £1000 FOR ALLEGED

MALICIOUS PKOSECUTION,

The case for the plaintiff having been completed, the defendant in the action was called to give evidence in his defence.

Thomas Jolly deposed that he was a farmer in Hamilton, Waikato, and had been in partnership with his cousin, Walter Chitty, but he did induce him to come out to New Zealand as stated. His reasons for laying the information against Mr Chitty was in onsequance of plaintiffs mie-statements in money matters; he also lost confidence in him for other reasons, and when he found that his bull-calf was in Hunt's possession he was not aware that business nad been transacted with Mr Wood, or that an ex change had been made with Mr Hunt for the heifer calf. After some farther evidence of an immaterial nature, the Court adjourned at six o'clock until this morning.

THIS DAY.

Hia Honor took his seat at ten o'clock. CHITTY V. JOLLY.

: The action for damage* for malicious pro- Mention and false imprisonment was resumed this morning. '

Mr Joy, L.L.8., and Mr fteea for plaintiff, andMrSeskethand Mr James JJuasell for CM> Jolly was re-called and cross-examined by Mr Rees. He could not remember dis tinctly the conversation which took place between the parties in Mr Hunts stock yard Mr Chitty said that the bull-calf was his which he (witness) denied. Captain Dawson told him that there had been aa ex change of calves with Wood and again with Hunt He did not seek to recover the buu calf from Mr Hunt, because Ir.s solicitor thought it would be unwise to do so. Mr. Rees : Your solicitors gave you very SoUDeindanT: I believe they did, for Mr Hunt wculd have said he bought tue call ott Mr Chitty. He did not propose to bring an action agaiDst his cousin for perjury, but Chitty had stated so many untruths that he said he was guilty of perjury. He could not swear that the calf was a bull calf from his own knowledge, nor could he state the date of the birth of the calf. Captain Thomas Dawson, a resident ot Hamilton, deposed that in April last-, defendant informed him that he wisned witness to take notice of his cattle, as to number, &0., as he hnd learnt that Mr Chitty was about to take some away. He saw the cattle taken away, and took note of them ; he was not employed by Mr Jolly in. any capacity, but merely went as a friend. Henry Hunt told him that Mr Chitty was away in the ti-tree after three head of cattle that had strayed away ; the calf was there, but young Hunt said it was his father's property. He had seen it previously tied in Hunt's stock yard. He knew the cattle, but was not able to distinguish between those either of Jolly, Chiity, or Hunt, as they were in the yard together. He always understood thatthe farm belonged to Jolly aad was not aware until the time of the cause of the present action, that Chitty had any interest in it. He hoard Mr Jolly ask Mr Hunt, who owned the bull-ca!f, when Hunt replied, ' Tia mine I bought it of Mr Chitty. Jolly immediately turned to witness, and said, "Da you hear that Dawson." Hunt then informed him that he had made an ex change. Chitty then came up, when Hunt said, here's a great fuss being made about the bull-calf. Jolly says it is hia, which Cuitty denied. Chifcty wished to let Jolly have the calf back, when Hunt said, "-No, no, I sh*ll stick to the buli-calf; if ifc is Jolly's, let him go to law for it." Witness and defendant, then rode over to the house of the Resident Magistrate and laid a complaint before Mr Searancke to the effect that his cousin Chitty had taken his butl calf and sold it, when Mr feearancke advised him to pause for a few hours and consider the matter ; in fact, he advised him to go home and sleep upon it before taking out the warrant, as they were closely related. He thought it was a pity, and indeed "it is a shameful sight when cousins of one family fail out, and chide, and tight." This witness was cross-examined at length by Mr Joy. Captain James McPherson, of Hamilton, deposed that he was an arbitrator in connec tion with the business of the partie3, but the cow and calf were not included. The arbitra tion referred to private differences between Messrs Tolly an-A Chitty. To Mr Rees: He did nob persuade Mr Jolly to take any line of conduct, but told him it was a serious step to arrest a man, and he had better consult a lawyer.

Great Fire at Mangawhare.

PROPERTY WORTH £5,000 DESTROYED. The news reached us to-day, by the River head steamer, that Messrs Brown, Campbell and Co.'a gum store at Mangawhare, on the Northern Wairoa, was totally destroyed by fire on the night of Tuesday last. Mr Marriner, who was in charge, and by whose name the store was generally known, cams to town by the Gemini this morning, and the story of the catastrophe, as told by him, ia as follows :—

At 11 o'clock on the morning of Tuesday the store was discavered to bo on fire ia the joists. The store being close to the river, there was plenty of water available, and, as was supposed, the fire was put out completely without "much damage being done. In order to make doubly sure that no sparks were left alive, part of the flooring was broken down and the woodwork underneath thoroughly examined. It was discovered that many of the joists were affected wiih dry-rot, and these were carefully over hauled, and where they were charred, scraped, and otherwise seen to. Mr Maniner, when the fire broke out, had left the store but a few minutes, and had gone to a neighbouring paddock at some little distance about some work which re quired his attention. While there he saw -smoke in the direction of the store. He went to it at once, and discovered the store on fire. As we have already said it was put out, as everyone thought, completely- In the evening Mr Mariiner retired to rest, everything being safe to all appearances. At 2 a.m. on Wednesday he was awoke sud denly, and on turning out found that the names had broken out again in the.same place, and this time had taken strong hold of the store. Every effort was made to put them out, but without success, the place being burnt to the ground before daylight. The store contained goods of all descriptions to the extent of between £4,000 and £5,000. Of these only about £300 worth have been saved. The* store with the cantents was insured in the New Zealand office for £3,000. Ten tons of kauri gum had been sent off for shipment but a day or two before. The building waa 44 feet long by 30 feet broad, and 12 feet high. Several smaller stores and some dwelling houses .were close by, but they escaped ignition.

THE DOUBLE-DROWNING AT RIVERHEAD.

An inquest was held on Tuesday afternoon oh the premises of Mr John Lamb, of River head, before A. Eonar Esq., Coroner, on the body of a native of Norway, named Pater Johanser, who was found drowned. It ap peared from the evidence of several witnesses that on Sunday last the lad, in company with a companion of the name of Olief Chris topherson, went to bathe, and by some means were drowned. Their clothes were found near the water's edge, and subsequently the body of Peter was discovered near the edge by a workman in the employ of Mr. Lamb Evidence having been taken, the jury re turned a verdict of " Accidentally drowned while bathing." The body of Olif was found on Tuesday evening, but as an inquest was not considered necessary, the Coroner gave a certificate for his interment. The unfortunate lads were from the same township in Norway and came out in the Miltiades some six months ago. They were buried in the same grave side by side in Mr Lamb's paddook

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

At thia popular place of amusement last night the extravaganza "Pocahontas" and the farce of "Andy Blake" were repeated under the patronage of Captain Jacquemart and the officers of the 'Vire.' The pieces passed off very successfully. To-night Jacobs, the wizard and ventriloquist, will appear in his attractive seances for the first time, having been engaged for two nights only Boucicaul t's five-act drama"The Long Strike," introducing telegraphic apparatus in full working order, will be produced for the first time. This will alao be the last appearance bntoneof Miss Amy Stone, who takes her benefit to-morrow night. The bill for this evening v therefore fuU of rwiety and aoTolty, md should ftUrMUbamptrhouf

TELEGRAPHIC.

DRURY.

(From oar own Correspondent.) This day. '■ [.M Arrest of a Settler for fl Alleged Sheepstealing. -^ Mr Ogilvie, a settler at Pukekohe, has been arrested on a charge of sheepstealing from Mr Scott's farm. About fifty sheep had been missing from time to time, and two bearing Mr Scott's brand were found on Mr Ogilvie's farm. It is said he had previously i" denied all knowledge of them. He wa a brought up at Papakura Court yesterday and remanded, bail allowed. I

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From cur own correspondent.) At th 3 annual meeting of the Hospital subsoribers last night the report and babtace. sheet were adopted. Mr William Rowe and the Rev V. Lnsb, were nominated for pregi dents. Mr Rowe was elected by 94 to 60 ■ votes. The Rev Mr Hill and Mr BaonalL were nominated for vice presidents. °Xh e W Key Hill was elected. Mr Renahaw wai unanimously e'ected treasurer. The follow ing committee was elected : -Rev Y. Lush* Messr3 Johns, JDavies, Brown, Prater' Comer, Sims. Bioney, Bsgnall, Mcllhone' MeKullough, Hudson, Gu.lgeon, Kenman' Key J. Crump, R. Mac Nab, and. Adams. ' The Pumping Association are sending down the pump rods to the bottom level 'to! "' day, ready to start pumping this evening. The water will all be out by Sunday. They expect to resume sinking on Monday. • The Rsd-White and-Blue tiibute crpahed 13£ tons for 36 ozs 2 dwts. The Inverness tiibute crushed 24 tons for The Watchman starts crushing to morrow Gold was struck in the Red Queen mine No 3 level, in the specimen leader yesterday,'' i There are only 15 feet to drive, and 8 to rise' to connect levels, and the winza thus open! - Bg out backs for fetoping 115 feet. The Representative Volunteers are to arrive here per Luna at 4 p.m., on Saturday and not on Friday. Should they arrive on that day, they will leave Auckland at noon The atercer Fiasco.

There is considerable indignation felt here among the friends of Mr E. L. Millett, and'» Captain Wayce at their treatment by the police, and Mercer magistrates. If they wen • accused of crime and incarcerated ten days, it is considered unfair to discbarge them without v going into the case because the whole charge appears to be a trumped up one by the policemen. It is to be hoped that Millett -~' and Wayte will not let it rest where it is. The Press correspondents will be accomo dated with a tent erected on the firing ground. The volunteers will camp on the

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Brown, late doctor in the Armed Con stabulary, was sentenced to six months' as a rogue and vagabond.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

OAMARTT. (From our own Correspondent.) Thirds The Drowning of Jennie Anderson. —Extraordinary Proceedings. The inquest on the body of Mrg Verfer. I Jennie Anderson) thowed that the person who acted as pilot was in experienced, tad did not know the ford. When theexpresi overturned persons on the bridge intercepted ; those washed out of the vehicle as they came floating down. As Mrs Wrter came to tfce ■ girder her husband caught her by the arm, her head being at the time under water. Hearing her arm grating against the girder, and thinking it broken, he endeavoured with the other hand to catch hold on the down stream bide, but sonic person rushed past him, thtovciog him over, and he lest his hold 1 on Mrs Verter, who floated aw&y. It ii surmised she struck her head against,th«V| bottom girder, a3 it waa afterwards fqdpfl;S:| severely bruised. Ac she pa?sei the opposite girder on the downward side a man named Cook caught her by the shawl, but the pin by m hich it was fastened gave way, and, after floating about six yard 3, she sank. A man named Crocker sprang into the river and swam down tome distance, but-could find no sign of her. Soon after Mrs Verter left the express Grjgg was washed out, but managed - to keep hold of the handle of the box he wm sitting on, which floated to the biidge, and . catching hold of the girder he hauledhiinself ■, up bodily. Mrs Verter's body was recovered about a mile and a half down the river an - hour afterwards greatly bruised.

Melancholy Boat Accident

THREE PERSONS DROWNED. CHRISTCHURGH. (From oar. own Correspondent.)' Thisday. By a boat accident at Sumner yesterday evening, three persons were drowned. The boat belonging to the pilot was coming into the bar from the outside with sail set, having on board six people - Messrs Jo9eph D»y ' (pilot),. Alf Day (brother). Terry (store keeper), Vaughan (pattern maker), C. Morton, son of a well known hotel keeper, and one named Bush or Atkinson, not yet certain. On getting into the rollers,; the boat broached to, and upset immediately. Terry, supposed to be the best swimmer ef the party, sank immediately. The two brothers Day, and young Morton,.: eot well hold of the boat, the otheri also clingiDg too. Joseph Day and Morton, a boy aged thirteen years, succeeded in gat ting their clothes off, and made for thore, accompanied by Alfred Day, who came with his clothes on. They all reached shore safely, though young Morton, who behaved with the greatest coolness and intrepidity was very nearly gone from exhaustion among Ihe rollers. Joe Day, however, with grew courage, kept by him, and gays him support until reaching smoother water. The other*, after clinging to the boat for some time, were washed off. The boat was recovered late last night. There are no signs of the bodiei. || Terry leaves a wife and children : Vaughn was also married. The affair is creating » [. most profound sensation. Bohn's body was recovered this morning on the beach. 1 ■.■'■■■■ . ':--"•''■

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Government and Rival MaU Routes- . - t , The authorities are evidently trying to «» j| the mistrusted San Fran.-isco fine in favor by taking care that no letter not marked »J* m Suez goes that way. The Tararna took'on|f|| 696 letters and 377 newspapers, white tM ,; Wellington takes 3,893 letters aid I,l™ newspapers.: Soiree Aboard Ship. Another soiree on board ship is content- plated on the 22nd for the benefit of mm } Seamen's Onion in England. It will bo hoi* 4 on board the Soukar. The ships 'tween jra . decks are being lighted by gas. Miss Lambert —New Coaches- Miss Lambert; of the English Opera Troop* \ WM a passenger by the Easby for Sydsi^j|M % Andrew young, eoaoh contractor, W1 |

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25 Gold Hunting Geneva Watches, warranted fcr £7 10s each, to be obtained only at F. H. Lewisson's, Jeweller, Queen-street.- (Advt.) "We observe that Garrett Brothers, of Wakefield street, are sacrificing the remainder of their stock of boots and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious building.—[Advt.] =riThe only Jeweller that cam sell you a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, for £3 10s, It F. H. Lewisson, Watch Maker, Queen-»t*e«t. Auckland, opposite the Union Bank.—(Advt.) mm ' The only Establishment that sell Dlxon and hou s Kleetro-plate, and Butaell ana Son't Gold andSllvti Lever Watches, to F. H. Lawiuon, Jtw«ll«r, oopoaita the Union Bank, nrat door totfUioitt's Half Gntttßf Eapoiinm,-i44r1.)