t-v — —■ — : ' . gwam from Blackwall to Gravesend, 20 miles, in less than five hours. The official report on the wreck Schiller, off Scilly Islands^ j^i 331 lives, attributes the disaster sote~ \«he culpable neglect of certain ordinary^ itions. Mr Taylor wai \ j^^ed by only eighteen members against if* Ssjn his attempt to reject the Flogging Bill.', Discussion on the opium traffic was raised by Mr Steward, who was supported by many | Conservatives as w£ll as Liberal members in his motion for a gradual withdrawal of the Indian Government from the cultivation of that piosonous drug.

The Fearful Floods in France

Heavy rains and destructive inundations are reported from various parts. On the Continent, Hungary is suffering dreadfully from the watery scourge. From the floods at Pesth sixty dead bodies have been re covered, and many persons are still missing; but in the South of France the devastation is appaling. The continuous rainfall and melting snows on the northern slopes of the Pyrenees caused a rapid rise of the Paver GaroDne and its tributaries. On the 23rd -Tune the whole district around Toulouse was sub merged, and the town itself was invadod by an irresistible torrent. Before night it was over flowing the parapet protecting the populous quarter of St. Cyprien, undermining houses, carrying away bridges, ana drowning the help less inhabitants. During that awful night, the water being ten feet deep in the streets, little could be done to pave life, but many heroic deeds were performed. .Next the floods, began slowly to abate, but in Toulouse alone 2000 persons have been drowned, 30,000 houses destroyed, and 20,000 persons rendered homeless. Marshal MacMahon, who reached the scene of ruin and desolation two days after, described it as more horrible than any battle-field he has seen after a deadly contest. The dead were strewed everywhere, and the universal wreck was heartrending. The soldiers rendered brave assistance, and the engineers have been busy levelling the crumbling ruins. Temporary shelter is being provided for sufferers. Several neigh bouring departments have also severely suffered from the inundation ; many villages were completely submerged, and the whole GaroDne Valley resembled a vast lake from which all living creatures have disappeared. The flood had spent its force before reaching Bordeaux, where great precautions have been taken. This dire calamity has excited pro found sympathy throughout France. Politics are temporarily forgotten. The President has spent several days on the spot, directing and stimulating measures of relief. The National .Assembly has voted two million francs to aid the sufferers, and subscriptions are pouring in from all parts of France. This country will not be behind in the good work. Besides a Mansion House fund the municipal corporation are voting gifts, and large business houses are receiving subscriptions from their cus tomers and friends. All will be needed if the estimate prove correct that the losses at Tou louse alone reach 75 millions of francs, while the total damages are estimated at from 0 to 12 millions sterling. 3000 persons are be lieved to have perished. The ruins of Toulouse have been cleared by soldiers. Fears of pestilence have been allayed.

Attempted Suicide

An instance of the melancholy effects of excessive drinking was reported last night at the police station in the ominons words, "Michael Costello has committed suicide by cutting his throat " The unfortunate victim of intemperance was formerly a messenger in the offices of the Provincial Council, but some two years ago, lost his position through his folly, and since that time he baa led a com fortless life. His wife, through his eccen tricities, was compelled to get a protection order a few days ago, in order to save the vestiges of a broken home, and secure her scanty earnings to herself and children. Of late the footsteps of Costello were a terror rather than a pleasure to his wife and family, for the unfortunate man was seldom sober. Yesterday evening he made his appearance at the door of his house in the neighbourhood of Freeman's Bay, when, after some angry words with his neglected wife, he hastily drew forth a razor and rashly cut his throat, inflicting a long but not a deep wound. The wife immediately sent for Dr. Bayntun, the nearest medical man, who immediately at tended and closed the wound, which appa rently was not a serious one. Constable Graham, on receiving information, went immediately to Costello's cottage, and found the man in a state of the wildest excitement, slightly bleeding from the cut or rather scratch, on his, throat, the razor however, with which he pre tended to do the deed, was not in good older, or the wilful act might and would pro bably have proved fatal; fortunately in his state of trepidation he dropped the razor, which his wife caught up and secured from him, but on starting in a cab he raved in the most horrid manner for more brandy, and his screams were awful; so terrible indeed that, as the constable expressed it in bis emphatic lan guage, he trembled in his shoes, while the cabman Bhook upon his seat. They pulled up at the Wellington 'Hotel, where a little brandy was procured and administered to the wild man, which he clutched and drank as though his life was de pendant upon brandy. He then became easier, and leaning back upon the arm of the constable, dozed for a time; but before reaching the hospital he again became restive, and kicked and raved in an alarming manner. Help was then procured, and Costello was safely lodged in his new quarters. We learn this morning that the cut is not dangerous, and that the wound, which has been properly dressed, will pro bably be healed in a few days. Costello slept tolerably well during the night, but this morning is suffering from a severe attack of delirium tremens.

"HOW PETITIONS ARE SIGNED." The kind of warfare which the people have to encounter from paid Government hacks is well exemplified in the following : —With reference to the Petition to Sir George Grey and others asking them to " stand firm," and ■which was so largely signed in the Market on Saturday evening, a letter appears in the Cross to-day, supposed to be sent by a cor respondent signing" "J. A." The writer Bays : " I saw Messrs Eyre, Kirby, Cadman, and Dr. Lee obtaining signatures to a peti tion to our members at Wellington. One person went up to a mechanic and asked him to sign the petition. He replied : 'What is it all about ?' Mr K. replied : • Against the Education Rata.' 'My word I will,' the man replied, and signed accordingly. Com ment is needless." We have no doubt this letter will be "specially" telegraphed to Wellington by somebody using the signa ture "George Jones, jun.," and will be duly published in the Tribune. With reference to it Doctor Lee Messrs. Cadman and Eyre have severally called on us expressly denying that any such misrepresentation was ever used by them to obtain a signature to the petition, and Mr. Kirby, who-is personally and particularly charged, sends us for publication the follow ing letter :."Sir,—ln reply to a letter of this date in the Daily Southern Cross, I beg to inform you that I hurl back this men dacious statement in the liar's face. I would scorn to ask any man to sign his name under false pretences. I did not stand at the table five minutes.—l am, &c, William Kirby."

THE "CRIMSON SCARF."

The pleasing comic operetta of the " Crimson Scarf," which was performed with acknow ledged success during last month, will jbe repeated to morrow (Tuesday) evening to the public in the Choral Hall, that all who possess a true musical taste may have the oppoitunity of listening to one of the best and most perfectly rendered of musical operas that has as yet been performed in this city. Indeed this is the first musical offering that the members of the Auckland Choral Society have made to the Auckland public, and the offering thus liberally made will doubtless be met with by a most gratify ing response on the part of those for whose especial pleasure the operatta will be given. As on the last occasion of its performance, the operatta will be judiciously cast, and the vocal and instrumental performers fully equal to their particular rOles. For the information of those who have not seen the piece, we may state that the whole operatta hangs upon a crimson scarf, as one of Pope's most celebrated poems hung upon a lady's lock of hair. Without persuing the thread and associations of the musical narrative, and the sequal, which we leave for the enjoyment of the audience as the tale unfolds with its many incidents, over tures and accompaniments, we may state con fidently that the '' Crimson Scarf" is one of those charming productions which leave an unfading impression upon the memory. The duets, serenades, and intervening ballads are of the most pleasing character, and essentially poetical. A great musical treat is in store for citizens to-morrow evening in the Choral Hall, by the membeis of the Choral Society, and to which will be accorded cheerfully the countenance and support of citizens.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, C. N. Marshall, E

Isaacs, Esquires, Justices of the Peace.) MENTAL IMBECILITY.

John Jacques, John McCaukey, Charles Barnes; Charles Nelson, John Hempenstall, James Spencer, and Martin Lestrange, were severally charged with drunkenness, and fined 5s each, excepting McCaukey and Lestrange who were drank on Sunday, and fined 20s and costs. INCORRIGIBLE. Eliza Lestrange waa brought up for the forty-second time to answer for a repetition of old offences ; she was now charged under the Vagrancy Act with using shocking un womanly language while in a state of drunken ness on Saturday evening in Karangahape

road. This wretched creature pleaded guilty,

Mr Brohani said the woman was a per petual pest, and it was a pity she could not bo imprisoned for life.

The Bench could not comply with the Inspector's request; but ordered a fine of £10 or three months imprisonment.

A DISCIPLE OF PAGAN.

William Hodgson, alias Cadger, was charged with stealing a hat, value 4s 6d, from the shop of Messrs Vaile, drapers, on Saturday last. Prisoner, apparently a working man, pleaded not guilty. Constable Mulville was informed by Mr Harris that prisoner, he believed, had stolen a hat from the doorway of Messrs Vaile. He went after prisoner, charged him with the theft, and found the hat upon him. The hat was owned by Messrs Vail as their property. Prisoner said he was merely keeping it for his fiiend, " Bob," who was going to sea. James Harris deposed to seeing prisoner loitering about Messrs Vaile's shop with a new kit. He discovered him busy immedi tely after as if shuffling something into the kit. Saw the edge of the hat peering out. He informed Constable Mulville, who took him into custody.

Mr Warner, in the employ of Messrs Vaile, recognised the hat as the property of his employers. Prisoner said his friend " Bob " met him at Grat.tan's corner, and he asked him, to hold his hat and kit, and he was to see him at the Greyhound and "shout." He walked leisurely up Queen street, when, to bis sur prise, Constable Mulville accosted him and enquired politely as to the contents of the kit. He pulled out " Bub's " hat, when the constable, without his consent, walked him off to the station.

The Bench : Where is your friend ? Prisoner: I really don't know : can't find him. .

One month's imprisonment with hard labour.

ASSAULTING CONSTABLE MOAE,

John Smith, and Frederick Keeves, were charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with violently assaulting Constable Moar, by striking and kicking him on Saturday evening in Queen-street. James William Moar, deposed that he was in Queen-street on Saturday evening going towards his home, being off duty, when the prisoners passed arm-in-arm, sing ing a song, and wilfully pushed up against a woman and struck her. He was crossing over to Victoria-street ; was in uniform, and interfered to protect the woman from their brutality. It was between six and seven o'clock. Keeves then assaulted him in a most brutal manner, striking him on the eyes and face ; when Smith commenced kicking him in a savage manner. A large crowd gathered round, and for fifteen minutes he was subjected to their brutality, before any person offered to assist him.

The bench expressed surprise that no one should have come forward in such a case.

(The constable, not a strong man, presented unmistakable evidence of the terrible ill usage, his eyes being black, and his face literally bruised all over). William O'Brien, cab proprietor, Fredrick Montague, and John Lipscomb witnessed tbe assault which they described as brutal in the extreme. Smith said he was drunk and incapable, and did not remember any thing iibout it. The bench considered that if prisoner's memory was bad, he was evidently capable constable's face shewed. Detective Jeffrey depicted the scene in Victoria-street; there ware at least 300 people there; he took one of the prisoners into custody, while the other was struggling . with a drunken man. At this stage of the proceedings, the case was adjourned until twelve o'clock, that the captain of the ship might be present. After waiting a considerable time, as the captain did not appear, the bench remanded the case until to-morrow, in order that a fresh information might be laid, and the men committed for trial; the case being a very serious one. LUNACY. Henri Piri, a native from Hckianga, and & woman of Auckland, were charged with lunacy, and committed to the Whau Lunatic Asylum on the medical testimony of Dr. Kennedy and Dr. Hartmann. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day., The Union Breach had over 20 lbs. of rich specimens from the winze on Saturday even- ID ff» More specimens from the Tokatea. A good haul is expected this week.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Settler's House Burned. The dwelling-house of Harding Hawken, settler, Mangatapere, was completely de stroyed by fire on Saturday. Nothing was saved. It was quiteja new bouse, and was destroyed in a few minutes.

Th< Beach Sales | expec1 The good U \ Arq3 AuekJw and Pi? Depi land. } Leo, M

Business done iLio-ewyri r.wenty years. Bank of New Zealand— Buyers, £17 158. National Bank—Buyers, 72s ; sellers, 735. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 275. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 52s 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 47s 6d. Long Drive—Sellers, 13s. Caledonian (double issue), 88s.; buyers, 87s. 6d. ; sellers, 955. City of London—Sellers, 475. Crown Princess, 2s 9d. Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, 7s. Queen of May—Buyers, 9s 6d; sellerp, 10s 3d. Cure, 14s ; sellers, 14s 6d. Union Beach, 50s, 555, 60s, 66s ; buyers, 47s 6d; sellers, 52s 6d. Bismarck—Buyers, 15s. Tokatea—Buyers, 15s. Royal Oak —Buyers, 6s. ; sellers, 7s. Tair.ua—Sellers, 525. 6d.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council took place this afternoon. A large amount of time was cutflto waste waiting for a quorum. Present: His Worship the Mayor ; Coun cillors Isaacs, Buchanan, Daldy, Brett, Hurst. NIGHT-SOIL. An application from Mr. Faulder to be allowed to commence removing nigh,t-soil at eleven o'clock instead of twelve, was ac ceded to as an experiment. SUP.REME COURT SITE. A letter was read from Mr. V. E. Rice stating that at the suggestion of Dr. Camp bell on behalf of the Board of Education the Superintendent had given instructions for the width of the way through from Victoria-street to Darby-Btreet to be widened to 20 feet. ; YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. An application from this body for a re mission of city rates was not entertained. PROPOSED ROAD ACROSS FREEMANS BAY. It was resolved on the motion' of Council lor Daldy that the City Surveyor be instruc ted to prepare plans and specifications, aid and take the levels of the proposed roadl across Freeman's Bay. MR COOMBE'S DIFFICULTY. A further complaint from Mr Coombe's re specting the obstruction which the hoarding in front of Somerville's Buildings was to his business provoked some discussion which resulted in the City Surveyor being directed to see what could be done in the matter. APPLICATION". An application from Mr. Barnett was re ferred to the Surveyor. WATERWORS COMMITTEE. In consequence of a misunderstanding in the agreement made with Mr. Morton, i% was proposed by the committee that £300 should be awarded to that gentleman in lieu

LATE

Per T> Clifford, family, ( E. Hay .

The Roi

Bishop* dieting tb Wellingtc issued by; the provi? it.

A meet* and a rest and to go 3 Tht c The T& speech, s£ that Mr.;! measures;« that strau lington — sense.

New

COEOMAKDrL. From our own correspondent.) (PHR FBHSB ASSOOIATIOM.I Received May 26th, %15 a.m. ■ . NEW COMPANY. London, May 25. The New Zealand Crown Gold mining Company has been registered, with a capital of £65,000. ALLEGED TREASON. * Pabis, May 25. * M. Tapper, the inventor of the melinite gun, has been arrested on^ charge of treason, in selling the secret of his invention to Sir W. Armstrong, Mitchell and Co. v DISTURBANCE IN COMORO' A disturbance having taken place in Comoro, an island situated between Madagascar and the coast of Africa, the French authorities in Madagascar are taking steps to suppress it. THE MIRANZAIS. Calcutta, May 25. The British troops which have been operating against the Miranzais att returning to headquarters. GUNS FOR ITALY.

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On SuPn men and pi a strong jq very lonj^ we were

without o*B

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BySp of quite well, . This m rt inside andy» we expectn her to gn 0 come.

The Italian Government is ordering eight eighty-ton guns and nfty cannons.

Everyon sick list, id

The Government propose that French and Spanish gold should be accepted as a legal currency. They are also considering the advisableness of temporarily aboliahing the import duty on grain. THE BISHOP OF AUCKLAND.

I forgot] were leav, sprinkled a and sulphu THJ The annul ehareholdei was held 1 F. A. Whi^ t The repor duced, an^" Wilson, n was unartjh statement - 3 it will \~J £1,275 17s !P out of whif/j payment ov v the half-ye1 leaviDg a j carried for* At the last h stated they then ensuing enable them dividend of I realised, but and with a \ the Directory, dend of 5 pe^ Messrs. C._ re-elected or/ Fraser was r$ pany. c

A vote of 0 the business. L -rrry AUCKLA]?-

Bomb, May 25.

AFFAIRS IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, May 25

of having the full use of the water of the Western Springs for the next twelve months. • A^^r some discussion and an explanation ncillor Daldy the report of the coin was adopted, it being understood that lion would hold himself in readiness c at once from his residence when d by the Council. SURVEYORS REPORT. ity Surveyors report was read and

'ED, a General Servant in a 11 family.—Apply to Mr. Watts, Chemist, et.

Received May 26th, 11.20 a.m. p London. May 25. '£D to Sell, cheap a 0 rover ' . j j Baker's Sewing Machine, nearly new, The Bishop of Auckland has amvea[te working order.—Apply at this office in London. onAMniT FED to BUY, a good' Goat, THE DE COBAIN SCANDAL., r mll]Ct _ ABply a ; thiß p ° per . In the House of Commons, Mr W.j\HiiD, by a respectable person, tt Q^ifV. hiw fxiven notice that Onortlu-ee Families WaßliiDtf, or a School, H. Smith na3 giveu uuuw -,-. m.uera, or Newmarket. Terms moderate. Thursday he will move that Mr j-»e»p 08t onux, PanieiL Cobain, M.P. for -Belfast, againstjvj^ a Girl about 16 f ~ ™v>r.rvi r>rtarcraa of a SOriOUS nature ra i house work; reference required.— wnom. ouaigoo a-rnallod frnrtfweil, Grocer, Parnell. have been preferred, be expelled lroaT —-^ £- —— v -a o iET), a Druggists Assistant the JIOUSe. __,_,^-py 'the VVaflrato.—Apply' to Kempthorne The death is announced of the VeiMEL), by a respectable married TU« P-wans MA. Archdeacon ofian, three or four dayß work a week, John JliVanS, a-» fL v a wa sh ng.-AcU res? "EF," office of Merionethshire, North Wales. j I__ THE MILDURA. ED, a respectable Youth, to The departure of the Australian^ Bato'» o«*-Apply at the union cruiser Mildura has been postponed Bmpl b a mar . until Wednesday, in order that iurtmer | an who can drive Bingle or doUble j c j. «,Viinh AfivelODed during the care and management of horses, act defects which aeveiupeu uunu 6 ■ care & Karden> &c . wife caii ]nilk trial course may be remedied. r.—Apply •• eg," office of this paper. -nTSPLOSING WAR OFFICE Pto RENT, a comfort ible UibULiUOXW w _ ♦* i £« i ln Suburbs ._ state full particulars SHiUJtiJiilO. M," office of this i«iper. Captain Tripone has been arrested j^ a ploughman for the On a charge of disclosing the Secrets Of jy.—Apply on Tuesday at Patersori's the War Office. SD, a large Unfurnished SPECULATION, jnear Queen-street, in a respectable

It has been discovered that 1* tater to -em," office of tb» General (?) baa been speculating, an<L a Cook and Laundresg has lost a Sum Of £2000 OWXng TO tn€ to Mrs. G'osgrave, Mount Eden bankruptcy of a stock broker. SL>> a Bmart L at j for general THE REVOLT IN CORDOVA. °PP°Bite Bubno8 x Atrbs, May 25. ~D j Sawyers.—Apply to W. A. revolt has broken out in Cordov^ Queen-street. during which there was eleven hours^D, first-class Joiners. Apply fighting, twenty-nve persons bein^ Coffey, on board s.s. Wellington, killed. ' Peace has, however, agaii.'

fitter Morning Star Miss ing.

been restored

THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, May 25. The Czar is arranging to !eave for Moscow. Received May 26th, 11 a.m. I THE CZAREWITCH IN SIBERIA. St. Petersburg, May 25. . j In order to mark the occasion of the , visit to Siberia, the Czarewitch has had the term of the sentences of the better class of convicts reduced by one-third, while those who were! imprisoned for, life will be released when they have/

utter Morning Strr, 10 tons, left the ings for Auckland on Tuesday with {ran, the owner, on board, in addition few. We regret to say that nothing I heard of the vessel since leaving I the gravest apprehensions are felt ! fate.

flerstand that Mr William Swanson, i has taken up the cause of the I Tnterprovincial Team with great b canvassing the Auckland members riptions. He is strongly ia favor ; men being sent "at any cost." idebted to Mr H. Henderson for )f a telegram from Wellington in foregoing is stated. for the South—l chaffculter, 1 bag bolts rums oil, 1 parcel hardware, 2 cases lamp ;o hardware, 1 do ptckhandles, 1 do axe » ammunition, 1 do hardware. I bundle ;es ironmongery. 2 bundles fpades, 18 I case ch-.mneys 1 colonial oven, T. and

itant Destruction of bodily es on in the Iranian system even in a i. This destructive process is magnified disease when it bo completely over •ition, tbsit the system is speedily worn diseases, uterine complaints, rheuma due nervousness cause a tremendous c. The loss of strength and substanc * )y these and other malaiies, is most iinpensated for, by Udoiu'lio Womb's )siatic Schnapps.

I ED, a smart respectable Girl 115 or 10 —Apply to Mrs. Kernot, three edwood Hall.

PED, 50 doz. Schnapp Hottles. !y to H. A. Kitchens, Syinonds-street, i>ld-street.

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Have you been to the City Hall! The first annual customers' benefit! Twenty-four lines at 30 per cent, reduction! Read thp,: advertisement over the leader ax*d markyj/* •-eductions. AH the goods there entfmerfe i£-> on view and marked in plain ■jjgtt, l/z-H^'ioway & Garlick's. Carpets, nooi !•^WjM door mats at reduced prices "MvcaaoV ft two weeks only at the City Hall. -"•Hollowly »* Garlick, 230, Queen-street Auckland.—[Advt.]



>, a Machinist, none but hands need apply.—Geo. Hemus, tory, Upper Queen-street. ED, Gentlemen, 3 our r Silk Vests A capital assortment le Pantheon, 198, Queen-street— o. to HIRE (by the month) jmd Spring Cart.—Apply to James i Nelson-street. j, a respectable Girl ! years of age to make herself [■Apply to Mrs Cleal, Karangahape admill. j, Mill Hands for Owera jingapoua.—C. A. Harris. ), a General Servant, with bs.—Apply to W. Flood, 5, Insur ueen-street.



WANTED, Furnished Sittingroom and two Bedrooms, with use of Kitchen ; a view of the harbour desirable.—Address, "AKG,"at this office. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs. W. Brewer, Onehunga. W" ANTED Known, that Jas. Halli day, Boot and Shoemaker, has taken pre i mises in Princes-street, opposite Northern Club. Botos, either pegged or sewn, made on the premises. Gentlemen waited on for orders at their own re sidences. WAN TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit. Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED, Persons travelling by Bail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'a (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. ■VTOTICE.—AII Parties travelling by JL 1 Kail to Onehunga and the Waiiato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pißtols. from Is to 3a ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATURDAY Evening: WANTED to aELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. F.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALVRKD SMART, next to Bine Post. Victoria-street. T7ESSEL Wanted, about 200 tons, V to carry Baulk Timber to Wellington.—Apply to John Reid, Commerce-street. mO BOAKDING-HOUSE KEEEPERS X AND OTHERS. To be LET, the large house known as Wheeler's .Boarding House, Coburg-street,—Apply to Jambs Copplakp, opposite Lome atreet Halt. TOBIAS & CO. having purchased • the whole of the Cargo of Island Oranges on board the schooner Ltetitia, about 8000 DOZE tf, are now prepared, to supply the Trade and the Store keepers at wholesale prices N B.—To be obtained either from the ship's side, or at 49, Market. j^ - A £ e~ TO BAKERS, &c. EX CRAIG 'ELLACHIE, 3 FROM OAMARU, 600 sacks J. R. Anderson and Co.'s ; FLOUR. GE O. W.B BINN EV, , „ ,; . Queen-etreet.



SPADES at 3s. 9d.; AMERICAN BUCKETS at is. 3d. each, or 12s, per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTMJ KJNCTWJN, that i). Oolsie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest . market price, at bis Yard , Custom-house treat. ANTED -KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'g (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WAIN TED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c Ac. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand ! ANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know : that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Come and see for your selves. Early Peas, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Milleit Seeds, 9d per R>; Gum Seeds, 2s per z.—H. Llppcombe, Auckland Mar ket.—July 31,1375 AlTlfO LD-WORTZEL 32/fi V ton at the Market House. pONFLAGEATJON. — Wanted all V^ lire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. WANTEDTEverybody to' try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Eetail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B^~ Country Agents wanted. WAJN TED, a strong Girl about 15 or Ifi, to assist in bouse work.—Apply to Mr. 0. Mays, Korth Shore, W' AJSI" iS JJ. 600 tons of Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, ie, at BATTYK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Klliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—"WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. AJNTBD, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, do 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. tiK)ft SYDNifiY AND &Ss«!^*» MELBOURNE. 3ag*Sßifc- >fo-ffi' 'JliC faEt an^ favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Loo.an, will leave as above on WEDNES DAY, the Ist September, at 2 p.m. Outward Cargo fwill bo received on board up to eleven o'clock of the day of sailing. For freight or passage apply to CKUICKsHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, AugUßt 30, 1875. GPECIAL NOTICE CONSIGNEES PER S.S. 'HERO.' All Cargo as it is landed from the steamer will be sorted alongside and stacked separately, according to the different marks. Goods not removed by 4 o'clock of each day will be put into the Wharf Sheds, to be, delivered to Con signees on payment of following charge*:— Trucking from alongside steamer to shed... 2s per ton .Receiving into and delivering from shed.. Is 6d per ton Rents 4d per ton per day. CRUICKSHAJSK & CO., Agents. LJ S. HERO, @ SYDNEY KJ>. AND MELBOURNE. ukS£MW>fti^ v A. Sight Entry -will be passed at ■SrasKSKSBSSr- the Custom House TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at 10 a.m. CKUICKSHANK & CO., A gents. Tp O X WANGANUI. •■■■f-mJ^Jj DIRECT. vBNHHHMp The s.s. St. Eilda, J. Flowkrdat, Commander, from Onehunga, on TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at 10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to €OMBBS & DALDY, A gents, Auckland ; Or, , A. BARttES, Onehunga JgK R E W A It D. The above Reward will be paid to anyone who will give such information as may lead to a conviction of the person or persons who deposited a quantity of Night Soil in Hobson-street, opposite' Mr. Hawks wood's Foundry, on Saturday, 28th instant. GkKO. GOLDIE, Inspector of Nuisances. City Council, August 30,1875. pKOVINCE OF WELLINGTON. EXTENSIVE AND IMPOETANT SALE OF 12,000 ACRES OF CROWN LANDS. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be offered for sale, by public auction, %t the TEtHOTn Lands Office, Provincial Government Buildings, Wellington, On TUESDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER, At 12 o'clock noon, The Following Valuable Lands, situated within 20 Miles of the City of Wel lington, AND LESS THAN 3 MILKR FROM the Intended Site of the Upper Hutt Station, ok the Wellington and Mas tebton Main Tbunk Railway Line, viz. :— 58 Sections, making an aggregate of about 11,000 acres, varying in size from 154 to 228 acres each. Upset price, 10s per acre.; These sections consist chiefly of good timbered land, the greater portion of the bush, including some patches of totara, being -well adapted for sawinpr pur poses The construction of the Railway to the Upper Hutt will afford the means of transit to market for this timber. The deviation of the West Coast road line by the construction of a new line from the Upper Hutt to the West Coast of the Wellington Province, for which a sum of £4000 has been voted by the Provincial Council, will open up this land. In anticipation of the construction of this road, for which, the bush is now being fallen, a bridle track will be formed at once. This land will acquire a high value when the road line In question has been completed. There will also be offered for Sale, Town Sections in Palmerston, Town Sections in Wanganui, and Rural Sections in the Tukapu and Horokiwi Dis tricts. Lithographed Maps, Gazettes with Schedules of 'Prices, and all further Information, can be obtained on application by letter to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. JOS. G. HOLDSWORTH, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 20th August. 1875. T OST, SABLE VIC T O RIN E. Lost between Parnell and Queen-street, yesterday, a Sable Victorine.—Any person returning same to this office will bo rewarded. . UPKRIOII Apartments at Mrs. Morley's, Havelock House, second house above the Choral Hall, Symonds-street. RIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Edwardes-street.—LECTURE, by the Rev. W. Tinsley, on WEDNESDAY evening, Ist September, 1876. Subject: "Scotland, and Her Sons." To commence at naif-past 7 p.m. Tickets, U.



T)RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS EVENING, AUGUST 30, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO G. W. COLLIER. To commence fttSShMpywfth the Legendary Drama of RIP VAN WINKLE! Eip, G. W. Collier. To conclude with the Burlesque of ALLADIN! Alladin ..M^.3 Clara Stephenson. rpHE REV. P. P. AGfr£ lW > (Late Government Chaplain to the Prisons and Convict Establishments of New South Wales), WILL DELIVER A SERIES OF SIX LECTURES AT AUCKUNB, COMMENCING MONDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, First Lecture : James the Second and Transportation! The Floating Hell! Botany Bay! The Reign of Terror! The British Slave Market! Paddy Mooney's Journey to China! Australian Sunshine! Full particulars, see Bills. FREDERICK J. WILLS, Manager. ASOCIAL GATHERING WILL TAKE PLA.CE IN THE CATHOLIC INSTITUTE ox WEDNESDAY EVENING, September 1, 1875. JAS. P. LONERGAN, Secretary. H. BRENNAN, M.C. Tickets may be had from the Secretary, at Mr. Lonergan's, Tailor, 57, Queen-street. A "Public entertainmeni TO WELCOME THE VESEY STEWART SPECIAL SETTLERS Will be held in the CHORAL HALL (Date and hour to be advertised immediately after the arrival of the Carisbrook Castle). TICKETS, 2s. 6d. each ; to be had only at Messrs. Wayte*s, Upton's, and Champtaloup and Cooper's. As the number of tickets to be issued will be neces sarily limited, relatives and personal friends of the Immigrants are invited to secure their tickets as soon as possible. No money taken at the doors. HENRY BARTON, Hon. See. "nPJMSON QCAE F," TUE3DAY, AUGUST 31, Chorali Hall. GGRICE having taken the business . recently carried on by Mr. J. H. Withefobd, Ironmonger, lie beys to inform the inhabitants of Newmarket, and adjoining districts, it is his intention of introducing anoih' r line of business in connection with it; and in order to make room for the same, he purposes clearing out a large portion of the Stock on hand, at a considerable reduction from former prices, lor Cash, amongst which will be found a special line of Wire Nails (upwards of one ton on hand), at 3d. per 1b A quantity of Spades, so well-known in the district, are still on sale at the old price, 3s. 9d. G.G. solicits an early inspection. np O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the Cth September, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Mount flobsoii, Remuera. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. o Ir i ~c i All persons indebted to the estate of the late William Bradley, of Onehuuga, are requested to pay the amounts due forthwith to the .Executor, Nelson Spaulding, Onehunga. "p O RENT OR SE L~L. A Bush Farm of 84 acres, well timbered, situated 10 miles from Auckland on a good road, with Dwelling house, good Garden, an Orchard, and all necessary outbuildings, half-a-mile from Landing-place. Adjoin ing, is a good Run for Cattle of over 1,000 acres.—For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga BOaRD AJND RESIDENCE—W. Payne's, Princes-street. GENERAL SERVANT, or House maid. —A. Lady wishes to recommend a very respectable Girl who has been with her some time, but whom she can now do without.—Apply by letter to " AG," at this office -vr o t ice. Mrs. ANNE O'CONNELL, Limerick Lace Worker, is prepared to execute all orders on the shortest notice, and in the latest and best style, Ball Dresses, Scarfs, Shawls, Bridal Veils, Roman Aprons, Berthas, Po:onaises, Jackets, black or white. Note the address: MRS. ANNE O'CONNELL, Corner of Victoria and Coburg-streets. Not connected with Mis. O'Connell of Lome-street. gg? Orders left at Mr. Walter Graham's, Grocer, Queen-street, will be promptly attended to. FOR SALE, a large quantity of 2\ inch Blue Metal, hand broken.—Apply at the Gaol. "11/TARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. Exhibitors at the forthcoming Poultry Show can have the use of Pens for Show Fowl by applying to the undersigned. Terms, 2s 6d each. To Advertisers and others.—Persons desirous of advertising their business or calling may have spaceß alloted to them in a central position in the Market House at a low price per annum. Wanted, a Working Partner in a first-class Manu facturing Business established over 5 years. Small capital required. To Let, at Remuera, a good sized House and 15 acres of first-class Land. Rent moderate. » For Sale, several Suburban Farms. For Sale, a 3-roomed Cottage, with stable and two good sized allotments, at Morningside. Price, £85. Wanted, Cottage property for sale at prices from jGBO to £200. Wanted, three or four first-class Milch Goats, also a dozen Sucking Pigs. tar Land and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. \ R. C. GREENWOOD, ATJ CTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND G~N_R AL COMMISSION AGENT, M A R X I T H O TT S E. l l e~ r s l i c. To Let on Lease, 10 acres of Land ana comfortable we in^^uEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain, 200 acres of good Land, with abundance of totara suitable for piles, also part "kauri ; about 8 acres in grass; a comfortable little Cottage, with good garden, and plenty of water, only 4 miles from Hmderson'sMiU, by a good road. APplyt° JOHNSOPPET, No. 8, Queen-rtreet. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 24 acres of good Land, part of which is in grass, the balance nearly fenced and ready for ploughing with new and well finished 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, and Garden planted with choicest Fruit Trees, only 9 miles from town. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, : No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, a Comfortable and well built Cottage in Drake-street, containing seven rooms, good outbuildings, a well with never-failing supply of water, and freehold allotment Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-frtreet; FOR SALE, several very superior Allotments in Ponsonby, many of them com manding an extensive view of the harbour, etc.. etc. Also, several choice Building Sites both at the North Shore and South Newton. AIBO, 200 acres of very choice Land, adjoining the Town ship of Toka Toka, with deep water frontage to the Great Northern Wairoa. 80 acres good Land Omaru, County Marsden. 80 acres superior Land, with frontage to a powerful fresh water stream, Buatangati, Wangarei. And, 77 acreß 1 rood 13 perches choice Land in the Hiku rangi District, all of which will be sold at a very low price.—Apply to JQHNfSOPPET, No. 8, QneeaHttnet.



rpo LET, a comfortable seven-roomed Wella, 129, Qneen-slreet. __ TO-MOEKOW. At One o'Oj-ock. ORANGES, LOQOATS, LEMONS, APPLES. EX SS. HERO, @ SYDNEY. \ R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at one o'clock p m., EX HKKO, © SYDNEY, TD—l66 cases ) oranees Lemons, Loquats, J McR- 34 cates \ va « les &C) , &c . f Tx— 68 cases ) v* In first-class condition. Terms—Cash. TO-MOEROW, L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at liis Mart To-morrow (Tuesday), ftt half-past ten o'clock, 300 cases Oranges 10 „ ' Lemons 20 „ Loqiiats 1 ton Onions. ~ TUESDAY, AUGUST 31. SALE OP VALUABLE MODERN JEWELLERY, WATCHES, LARGE FIREPROOF SAFE, ETC., ETC. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE THOMAS MACREADY. rpHE subscribers have received in JL structions from tie Executors of the late Thos Macready, to sell, at the Star Hotel, Albert-street, on Tuesday, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, The Who'e of the STOCK in the above "Estate, consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Rings in great variety, Bracelets, Lockets, Earrings, Chains of all kinds, Brooches, Sets of Brooches and Earrings, Silver Mugs ; cases containing Knife, Fork, and Spoon; Fruit Knives, Sleeve Links, Studs, Necklets, Scarf Pins, &c. Also, A Milner'a Fireproof Sale, 4 feet C inches high. The whole of the above will be on view at the Star Hotel, Albert-street, on Monday, 30th instant, from 11 to 5 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. THE subscriber has received instruc tions from the Harbour Board to lease by auction, at their offices, Fort-street, on Thursday, 2nd September, at 12 o'clock, Six Allotments, west of Victoria Wharf, North Shore, with sea frontages, being Inos. 13,14, 15, 16, 17 and 19. Seven Allotments, between Devonport Wharf and Simnis and Brown's Ship-building Yard, witl. sea frontages, being Noa 6, 7, 8, 9,10,, 11,12, all -well situated for ship-building. Length of lease, 21 years, from Ist January, .1874. Particulars of lease may be seen at the Harbour Board Office. GEORGE SIBBEST. ' Auctioneer. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31. LEVI W. EATON HAS received instructions from the Harbour Board, to sell by auction, on Tues day, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, The Pilot Cutter FALCON, well found in sails ana rigging, and ready for immediate service. WEDNESDAY, Ist SEPTEMBER. CITY MART. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND THE TRADE. IMPORTANT SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, CLOTH ING, ETC. BY ORDER OF THE CONSIGNEES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday, Ist September, at 11 o'clock, A Consignment of Ntw and Seasonable Drapery, Woollens. Clothing, &c, for absolute sale. Terms Liberal. TO-MORROW. LIFE-BOAT, CUTTER, IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, LEAD PIPING, TANKS, SHEEP PENS, Ac, &c, &c. Ex * ALUMBAGH,' FROM LONDON. E. &E ISAACS. HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, on board tbe ' Alumbagh' ' to-morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock noon, LIFE-BOAT, complete with Blast, Yard, Sails, Oara, Ac, with Clifford's Patent Lowering Apparatus, Cutter, do, do, do. Sheep Pens, Air Shafts, 'TweenJDeck Fittings Water Closets Lead Piping, Tarpaulin jj, Hatch Covers, Iron Tanks, Ac, No Reserve. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. GREAT SPRING SALE OF NURSERY S T O O K. R. ARTHUR HA S received instructions from Messrs. Mason Bros, to sell, at the Nurseries,: Parnell, on Wednesday, 9th September, A GENERAL COLLECTION OP NURSERY STOCK, embracing- Pinus Insignia, Cupresses, Macro carpa, Fruit Trees, Thorns, Quicks, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrums, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, &c, &c, which must be cleared to make room for young stock. To intending Planters, and the lovers of a Garden, this is an opportunity which they should embrace. Plants delivered free within 3 miles of Auckland. Crowther's 'Busses pass the Nursery every half hour. N.B.—Luneheonprovided. Sale to commence at 11 a.m. sharp. TUESDAY, NOON. BACON, HAMS, BUTTER, OATS, SEWING MACHINES, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. TO CLEAR CONSIGNMENTS. Q CASES Superior Canterbury Bacon —' 20 kegi Taranaki Batter 6 „ Nelson „ 10 „ Canterbury Butter 150 sacks Good Canterbury Oats 30 oawi Hawkins' Jam, assorted 1-lh tins Also, 20 Hand Sewing Machines 1 Treadle „ _„ .; Terms—Cash. R. A R T H U. R; Auctioneer. . ;