SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER : Tbis evening, 12 ; to morrow morning, 0.13 SUN SET : This evening, 5.14 ; SUN RISE: to morrow morning, 6 46 MOON'S A.Q& : Last Quarter, 29th, C.56 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

"Wellington, s s, Carey, from the South Bt Hilda, s.s, from Wanganui Prince Ajfied, barquentine, Bennett, from Lyttelton Flirt, b»rquentine, from Lyttelton Wave brig. Wilson, ffom Timaru Fan nic, cutter, from Wansjapoa Rosario, H.M.s.. Dupius, 3, from Sydney (m dis tress)

DEPARTURES.

Medora, barque, for Newcastle

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For the South— Wellington, ss, early For Sydney— Hern, ss, Saturday For London-Rapido,': barque, early; W. W. Smith, For Sihe' Mands-Vision, brig, early; .Charybdis,

schooner, early For th- North — lona, s s, Mondays For Newcastle—Mary Blair, barque, early For Hokianga—Queen, schooner, at once For San Francisco—City of Melbourne, ss, 14th May

IMPORTS

Per Island City, from Lyttelton :—97 cases brandy, 114 sacks oats, 2111 bags wheat, 757 do flour, 240 do oatmeal, 399 do potatoes, 610 c"o wheat, 77 do bran, 48 do flour, 20 packages butter, 396 bags oats, 50 do wheat, 20 do grass seed, 7 cases cheese, 200 bags oatmeal, 30 bags sharps, order ; 23£ bags peas. A. Buckland ; 76 bags barley, D. H. McKenzie; 10 kegs butter, L. W. Eaton; 40 sacks bran, 113 do oats, J. Belcher; 333 sacks oats, W. J. Hurst; 29 bags sharps, 300 bags oatmeal, G. W. Owen; 340 bags oats, J. H. Layers ; 76 baga potatoes, G. W. Binney;—Master, agent. Per Wave, from Timaru : 2131 sacks of ■wheat, 255 sacks oats, Thornton, Smith and Firth.- D. H. McKenzie, agent. Per Flirb, from Lyttelton : 42 kegs butter, order; 246 sacks oats, 1056 do. wheat, 17 casks beef, D. H. McKenzie; 43 sackts barley, 30 bags flour, order.—D. H. McKenzie, agent. Cargo : 1 box, Northcroft ; 2 pgs. bed stead/Copestake ; I case, Lusk ; 10 cases, 1 keg, Veale ; 2 pgs. Shera ; 6 cases, Hoskin ; 3 hales, Meyer and Co. ; 5 do, Longdill; 5 do «cherff; 100 sacks malt, Whitson and Son; 50 sasks malt, Bedel! ond Watson; 20 boiler tubes, Fraser and Tinne ; 11 kegs butter, Farcy; 3 do, 10 cases, 1 sack, Close Btos. ; I parcel, E. Wheeler ; 2 do, Davies?; 1 case, Longdill; 4 pgs., Startip; 5 do., Telegraph Department; 6 cases, tobacco, Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co; 1 case, Alexander ; 2 cases, Kempthorne and Co. ; 2 bags sugar, Captain Carson ; 1 case, H. Wiseman; 1 case, J. Turner ; 5 cases, Major Tisdale ; 1 case, Captain Bennett.

ANOTHER SHIP ON THE COAST.

A large ship standing down the coast was passed by the Rosario yesterday about 100 miles north of Auckland. Her name could not be made out, but she was apparently a London vessel. We trust that it will turn out to be the Fernglen, now 116 days out.

The N.Z.S.S. Co.'s s.s. Wellington, M. Carey, commander, arrived at Onehunga at 12.45 to-day. She left Port Chalmers at 11.33, and came alongside Onehunga wharf at the hour above-mentioned. From Otago to Wellington experienced strong northerly wind, and from thence to arrival favour able S.E. breeze, with fine weather. Passengers :—Saloon : Mr. and Mra. George Case and child, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. and Miss Booth, Captain Sopwith, Messrs. Dalgleish, Murray, Overton, Walpole, Martin, Skey, Londrigan, Isaacs, Mackay, Webster, Boylan, Walford, Kenny. Steerage: Mr. and Mrs. McLaren and family (4), Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Clifford, Gilligan, Cairncross, Lock head, Norfolk, Jones (2), Winkley, Howly, and Master Crick. Captain Loverock has been re appointed to the cemmand of the brig Vision. The brig, Wave, Captain Wilson arrived at five this morning from Timaru with a cargo of wheat and oats for Messrs Thornton Smith and Firth. She left just on the 16th and had light north and north easterly weather, Bounded the East Cape on the 25th. Sighted two fore and afters close in shore

Prince Alfred, barquentine from Lyttelton arrived at 4 o'clock this morning after a passage of five days from port to port. She left on the 22nd and had same weather as that reported by the Flirt. The Prince Alfred has taken a berth west of the wharf. The brigantine Flirt left Lyttelton on the 22nd. Had north-west wind at starting till next day at noon when it shifted unto the South. Off. the Fast Cape on Monday easterly weather thence till arrival afc four o'clock this morning. The Flirt is already moored on tha west side of the wharf. The-barque Especulador is advertised at Lyttelton to load for Auckland. The Caberfeidh, now expected from Boston, Tia Table Bay and (most probably) Mauri tius, is a new barque of 333 tons register. The following are her dimensions :—Length of keel, 125 feet; breadth, 29 feet; depth, 12 feet. She was built at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in October, 1874, by Carmichael and Co., and is classed Al at Lloyds for seven years. She belongs to Mr. D. H. McKenzleand others, of this city. The barque Mary Blair cleared for New castle in ballast this afternoon, and will Bail, if opportunity offers, to-merrow. The s.s. St. Kilda arrived this morning in the Manukau from Wangaruru with a cargo of cattle and sheep. She will now be laid up for official inspection and overhaul. It was stated in our shipping column yesterday that Captain H, V, Anderson was agent for Germanic Llodys in iliis port. It should have stood sur veyor " Mr B. Tonks is the agent. The barque Island City came into harbour this morning from Lyttelton after a run of seven days from that port. Left Lyttelton on the 20th inst, and had easterly winds and calms at starting. On the 22nd and 23rd had utrong gale from N. W. with heavy cross sea. Bounded the last Cape on the 26th. Thick easterly haze into harbour. The Island City brings a cargo of Canterbury produce.

Commercial.

FRUIT SALES. Mr L W. Eaton sold to-dayj at his mart, a large number of cases of assorted apples, ex Chanticleer, from Hob.rton, at prices varying from-2£d to-:3Jd: pears, lid to If d ; oranges, per case, 13s 6d; almonds, 6d; figs. sh& to 6d; dates, 3Jci; onions l^d Mr E. Arthur held a large sale of fruit to-day, consisting chiefly of apples and pears, which realised fair prices; also, 97 cases of jams and marmalade, of Wilson's and Holroyd's manufacture. Wilson's iams sold at 7s 2d to 7s 3d, orange marmalade Ha to 8s 6d: and Holroyd's jams (assorted) at 7s. Mr. Geo W. Binney disposed of a large number of cases of apples of various kinds, which brought fair prices The sales were well attended.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows . — For Thames, this day, at 5.30 pm, and to-morrow, at

9.30 a m For Coromandel, on Friday next, at 11 £0 a m For Waiwera and Warkworth, per Lady Bowen, to-

morrow, at 10 a m] For Levaka (Fiji), per Star of the South, to-

morrow, at 3 p m For Kau and Tonga, per Charybdis, on Friday next,

at 9 am , For Samoa, per Vision, on Fiiday next, at 3 p m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, on Saturday

uext, at 3 p m Per s.s. Wellington, on Saturday, Ist May, as follows:— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 5 pm For Taranaki, Southern provinces, and Austra lian Colonies, at 6 p m For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southamp ton (for letters specially addressd), at 5 p m For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 5 p m For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 4 p m (Signed) J. E. Coney, Acting Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

OAKLEY —KIEMEN SCHNEIDER.-On the 22nd

instant, at Chrißtcruirch, "VVanganui, by the Rev. T, L. Tudor, Isaac Ryall, youngest son of the late Rev G. R. Oakley, of Leicester, .England, to Anna Jane, eldest daughter of the late Rev. J. F. Riemenschiieider, of Taranaki, and grand daughter of the late Rev. William Woon, of,Wanganni. JN .Z. CLARK—CKAGO.—By the Rev P; H. Uornford, at the residence of the bride's father, Newton Road, Robert John Clark, of Auckland, to Louisa, fifth daugter of Mr Thomas Crago, late of Cornwell, England.

BIRTH.

O'BRIEN—On the 27th inst, at Newton Road, the wife of B. L. O'Brien of a son.

DEATHS

SALT:—On the 27th April, at Newton Road, Thomas Salt, late of Billstone, Staffordshire, England; aged 32 years. The funeral -mil leave his late residence at d.dv p.m. to-morrow (Thursday.) Friends will please accept this invitation. G ALLOT.- On the 28th instant, at hft parents' resi dence, Adelaide-street, Freeman's Bay, Arthur, yonngest son of William George Gallot. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Friends please accept this invitation. BAEBEN—On the 27th inst, at Whangapoua, Mary, the beloved wife of John Barren ; aged 29 years. EDWARDS.—On the the 28th inst, at her late jesiderice, Lome street, Catherine, the beloved wife; of Heniy Edwards: aged 53 years. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock p.m on Friday next; Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1875

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong tliat needs resisiiaci, *sr the f»ture in tha distance,. A»4 the icood that we can do.

While we hear pseana sung in praise of Mr Julius Vogel and the benign policy of Immi gration and Public Works, we must insist on keeping before the public eye of Auckland what it has aone for Auckland. We are of those who hailed the conception of this policy aB having in it the germs of greatness for New Zealand, and as being capable of doing for the colony and for this province what no other policy heretofore produced in these seaa ■ had done for any colony. We feel therefore Justified in not only expressing our indigna tion and disgust at the unfairnesß with which it has been administered, but in keeping the public eye firmly fixed on the disastrous aspect which its results supply in this province. It

is possible, -we know, to elevate our minds so far as to rejoice in the advancement of the colony irrespective of what may be the case •with that portion of it in which we live. We have no doubt that is patriotism, which should always be disinterested;|butjwe confess we have not, and we think few of our fellow-citizens have, attained to that sublime spirit of self-immolation, and disinterested patriotism which can rejoice in 1 the result of a policy which, however bene ficent to other portions of the colony, has come like a withering blight to Auckland. Every one knows that the ultimate good hoped from the combined policy of Public Works and Immigration was the settlement of a numerous and prosperous population, and that the Public Works were to be but the means for its attainment. Immigration and consequent settlement were the great want, and to the success of these we looked to benefit private interests, to promote the public welfare, and to recoup to the colony the cost of the working of the whole policy. A few days ago we gave the results of the working of the policy in increasing the number of settlers in so far as Auckland province is concerned. We must refer to it again, and we demand an explanation from those whose duty and whose privilege it is to defend Mr Vogel and all his doings against allcomers. And how, we ask, is it that, as shewn by the census (leaving out Westland and Nelson, whose circumstances are ex ceptional), the increase in the population of the province during the years of the regime of " Immigration and Public Works" has been, out of all proportion, the smallest among all the provinces of New Zealand ? How is it that while the per centage of increase has been in Marlborough 17 ; in Otago, 22 • in Wellington, 24 ; in Canterbury, 25 ; in Hawkes Bay, 52 ; it has been m Auckland only 8? Why is it that the policy has worked in this partial way ? Why is it that a policy emanating from the hand of a representative of Auckland has been so disastrously unfair to Auck land ? What are the peculiar circum stances of this province that have necessitated its receiving in net results of settlement such a glaring disproportion of benefits ? But this is not the only com parison in respect of settlement which the people of Auckland should consider, and on which the apologi.sts of the General Govern ment should be ready to furnish an ex planation. How is it that in no censuf period, since Ihe census was first taken in New Zealand, has the increase of the population in this province been so small as during the era of Hit Immigration and Public Works Policy ? In the triennial period ending in 1801, the increase of population in Auckland showed a per centage of 34 - -we omit the decimals ; in that of ISC4 it was 72 ; in that ending ISG7, embracing the time of depression and the exodus after the war, it was 14; in that ending in 1871 it was 29 ; and in that ending in 1874,theperiodof the administrationof thia noble and beneficent policy, it was 8. How is this ? Eow does it come that never before had the increase of the settlement in this province been anything like so small as during the period in which the Immigration and Public Works policy of the hon member for Ciiy East has been in full swing? We ask the people of Auckland to think of this ; we ask the blind unscrupulous defenders of the Ministry to answer this. How is it that this province has fallen far out of sight behind the other provinces during this era of Immigration and Works? How is it that the province never before, in the same length of time, progressed so little, or in any thing approaching to so little, as during the full, and unbridled career of the present C olonial policy ? The thing is so extra ordinary as to be hardly credible. Never theless it is true, and we want to know the reason why.

Wk would further and very earnestly plead the cause of Mrs. Borthwick, to whose lengthened trials and her present bereave ment and destitution combined, we referred on Friday last. We have received a few contributions for this really deserving object, and shall gratefully receive and trans mit anything further which may be given, but we would appeal to Mr. P. Doran and his troupe, which seems to be constituted and to live for the cause that lacks assistance. We would respectfully, but warmly urge that gentleman and his collaborateurs to take up the cause of Mrs. .Borthwick. The years of helpless illness of the husband ana father nave brought the family very low, and a little kindness now may place them in the way of earning a livelihood. Mr. Doran to the rescue 1 .

We learn that the evening classes con ducted by Messrs Harrison and Theorell in the City West School, in Wellington-street, are supplying a boon much warned in that district. Trie idea of being taught modern languages by a toreign professor at a shilling a wock, seems to us something novel iv economical education. Ihe language of the old Homans, too, at such a price would lead ua to tliiuk that advanced culture must be somewhat at a discount in Auckland. We understand the French class is well attended^ but pupils are wanted by Herr Theorell f Gr his A^tin class and j^tf^ and M a second subject of study brings a reduction of fifty per cent, on its cost, we think the spirit of economy could no further go. These classes afford an opportunity to persons employed during the day, for improving their educa tion, which if not embraced, and the enter p rise ustained, might not be available again for many a day. We refer our readers to the advertisement.

The Order of Good Templars has sustained a great loss by the death of Bro. Salt, one of the most energetic members of the fefcar ot Newton Lodge. He died yesterday after three weeks illness, and leaves a widow and a family of four young children to mourn his loss Bro. Salt was generally esteemed by the members of his lodge; he was always to the fore to help in any benevolent object, and his assistance was valuable. He was also a member of the Foresters. Hisi funeral will leave his late residence at half-past 3 p.m. to-morrow, and no doubt a large num ber of friends and brethren of both orders to which he belonged will follow him to his last resting place. The programme of the Rev. Charles Clark's extra entertainment on Friday evening will be found in full in our advertising columns. The recitals will be mostly selected from Charles Dickena, by the illustration of whose works Mr Clark first made himself popular here; and of Miss Christian's three songs, two will be new to an Auckland audience.

Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son desire to call attention to the sale of that large two storey house in the -Alton Road, lately occupied by J. Cosgrave, Esq., to be sold by public auction, at their rooms, Fort-street, to-morrow (Thursday), at 12 o'olock.

The brothers and sisters of the Good Samaritan lodge of Good Templars met last evening in'the lodge-room, Wellesley-street, for the election of officers for the ensuing quarter,' when sisters Kellow, Mackie, and Hudson, and brothers Briggs, Davison, Mel drum, Caughley, Blkin Swinton, and Os mund Lewis, were elected to the several offices in connection with the Lodge,

The first meeting of the creditors of James Lamb, coach proprietor, will be held on tbe 4th of May, in theoffice of the Provisional trustee.

" Blow for Blow " was repeated last even ing at the Prince of Wales Theatre to a very good house and received the approbation of those in attendance. We call the attention of readers to the fact that the great comic drama of "Black Sheep" will be the sub ject of this evening's entertainment, in which the Darrella will appear for the last time. The whole strength of the company will aid in the representation, after which every member will make his and her parting bow to their patrons, and make way for other scenes and other performers.

That the Auckland Improvement Commis sioners have not been idle during the year 1874 is shewn by their statement of accounts gazetted yesterday. From this it appears that between the first of January and the 31st of December they expended £16,242, while their total receipts (including deposits with tenders, £181) amounted to £1G22 The chief items constituting their sources of revenue were :—Rent, £410 ; property ac count, £390 17s. 6d. ; debenture account, £500 ; Wynyard-street, £100. Hitherto, with the Commissioners, it", has been all laying out to make the property acces sible and little coming in, but now that the allotments are being let, and ths heaviest outlay has been incurred, the appearance of future balance-sheets will probably be more favourable. The expendi ture has been met by advances made by the Bank of New Zealand, and the balance due to that Bank at the end of the year was £21,404 17s lOd. The street completed by the Commissioners are all wide, well-made thoroughfares, for which after generations in Auckland will be grateful. The cost of these thoroughfares, owing to t^e broken nature of the ground, has, in someinstances, been very large. The amount paid for Co burg and Bowen-streets, was £3,500; WelleHleystreet East, £2,281; Princes-street, £1.370; Alfred-street, £752; Park-street, £520; O'^orke-street, £602; Wynyard street, £732. "* The payment on property account was £4,007, and for interest, £1)00 ; office department, £317 ; and engineer's department, £277.

The splendid brass band of the Hobson Company will take a benefit in aid of the funds on Queen's Birthday night, 24th May, in the Catholic Institute. The entertain ment will be given by the Hobson Band Minstrels, assisted by several of our leading amateurs.

The people of North Shore are badly in want of a resident washerwoman. We have been appealed to, and they say that they will have everything in the world that they want if they get that washerwoman. We sustain their plea inasmuch as it may be the means of giving a help to some poor, respec table, and industrious woman with perhaps, little mouths to fill. One resident there will give a small comfortable cottage for one day's weekly washing, and we are told full employment will be readily obtainable. Now then, ladies of the Benevolent Society, now's the time for some of your proteges. But mind, she must wash well.

The gathering of the friendß of the Wclleslev-street Baptist Church last evening wa s marked by that good humour and har mony of feeling which usually distinguish church soirees. The tea was plentiful, and the church and school-room were decorated with much taste. The ladies, young and middle-aged, who attended upon the visitors were, Mrs Cornford, Mrs Loverock, Mrs Freeman, Mrs Box, and the Misses Carr, Jones, Cooper, Prime, Pearson, Sinclair, Longmore and Coleman. The Vanner at Jhe upper end of the room was ex cellent as a work of art, while the festoons of flowers seemed to diffuse an air of cheer fulness thtough the assemblage. fit the meeting the Key. Mr Cornford presided, and the proceedings opened with the hymn "Sow in the morn thy Seed." Mr Ellyett then engaged in prayer. During the evening between the speeches the choir sang "In mercy hear us," "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel," and the "Procession Hymn" very effectively, Mr Lambert presiding at the harmonium and Mr Cooper acting as conductor. Mr Cornford in his opening remarks referred to some of the reminiscences of his early years in connection with Sunday Schools, his venerable teacher being the widow of James Kemp, one of the earliest of Sunday School pioneers, who commenced his labours at the same time that Robert Eaikes was struggling in the purlieus of Gloucester. —Mr Mann read the report, in lieu of the secretary, who was suffering from ill health, which shewed that the number of scholars had increased by 51, the average being 251. Their Thursday evening prayer meeting had been beneficial, and they had been favoured by the Sunday school Union in the way of religious litera ture at cost prices. Their library con sisted of 600 volumes. The branch Church at Ponsonby had reduced the num ber of their teachers. Mr Battley read the financial statement, which shewed receipts (including £15 10s 5d from the previous year), £80 19s ; expenditure, £78 19s lid, having a balance to the credit of the school fund of £1 19s Id. Addresses were delivered by Mr Martin, Keys W. J. Williams and G. H. Turner, and by Messrs Ewington and Battley. The meeting pleasantly terminated with music and votes of thanks at ten o'clock.

The Hobson Company of volunteers under went their monthly inspection last evening in the Drill-shed. The men mustered in goodly numbers, and were pub through their drill in a satisfactory manner. The band played, some cheerful airs on the way to drill.

Select evening classes will be opened at the Auckland College on Monday evening next for instruction in the useful branches of education, such as arithmetic, book-keeping, and English composition.

The Rev Dr. Croke writes to the Vicar- General that he has gone on a visit to Rome, and had been engaged in procuring postu lants for the Sisters of Mercy in Auckland, and priests to labour in the work of educa tion and of the sacred ministry in this diocese. In fact, his lordship's attention appears to be fully engaged in working for the interests of his flock. Bishop Croke was well at the date of writing, and desired to be kindly and warmly remembered to all his Auckland friends, both civil and ecclesias tical.

The state of the Maoris on the East_ Coast is deemed sufficiently friendly to justify the disarming of the native contingent there. The arms are to be kept in the local guard-; houses to be ready in case of emergency.

The Provincial Analyst has been engagad examining the milk sold in Aockland, and has already found eight samples adulterated with water. Proosecutions against the Ven dors will be at once instituted. Other articles are to be subjected to the test of analysis with the view to the detection of trade fraud.

A German named Weigh, residing at Barn's Hill, Great North Road, 12 miles from Matakana, has been ao severely kicked in the stomach by ahorse that his life is dis paired of.

The auriferous nature of Hick's Bay re ported by a letter from a miner published in the Star some time ago, is to be put to a practical test by some residents in the district who have faith in it.

A committee meeting of cricketers was held at one o'clock to-day, at Messrs. Vickers and Davies' office, to consider the communi cation from the South relative to the con templated visit of an Australian cricket team to New Zealand. A telegram from Dunedin was read with reference to the subject. The telegram stated that commu nications had been received with reference to sending a Sydney team to play at Dunedin and Cbristchurch, and expressing the opinion that Auckland should be included en route. The telegram inquired how much Auckland would guarantee towards the expenses. Dunedin and Christchurch would probably pay £150 each. At the meeting to-day, in the absence of full particulars, the Secretary was requested to write stating that the pro vince is desirous of playing a match with the Sydney team and defraying a portion of the expenses,iand to solicit further informa-

Pigeon from the Kawau.

Kawatt, Wednesday, 9 a.m. The sea is calm, and the weather fine. A schooner is lying in the harbour ; name unknown.

OHINEMURI.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

The Superintendent's Visit.

Show in Logan's Reef.

Deaths from Measles

PAEROA,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

His Honor the Superintendent arrived at Paeroa in the steamer Alert at Ip.m. yester day, and gave a short speech in front of Austin's Hotel. He promised to widen the road to Waitekauri. Sir George was loudly cheered. He then departed to Mr Mitchell's. A good show is reported in Logan's reef, Waitekauri. There are more deaths amongst th 9 natives from measles. The heavy rains have swollen the creeks and river 3 and almost cut off horse com munication with Mackaylpwn. The road thither cannot possibly be finished for a month owing to a deep siding that has to be cut. Sir George Grey will have a practical demonstration of the necessity for public works here. Things are looking much brighter here. News from the mines is mo3t encouraging, and a battery or two would make a great change in our prospects. The Banyan workmen have passed through the hard belt of shooting country, and are now working in easier ground. Another leader has been cut, showing gold, and the reef itself is expected to be shortly in hand from the golden stringers running into it. There is no doubt but that it will be found to be highly auriferous. GOOD YIELDS IN THE WAITEKAURI. Several parties in the Waitekauri district are doing well (sluicing. One claim I am informed i 3 yielding aa much as from £3 to £5 per man per week. It is expected that those working on reefs in that locality will have to regibter their claims during the winter, a_s it will be almost impossible to get machinery on to the ground during the rainy season. NEW LODE AT THE IIOTAKOHU. In Smith and Snowden's claim at the Itetokohu affairs do not look so bright as could be wisked. The country beneath the clay slide not being at all promising, and the shew of gold not to be compared with that disclosed above the slide. The extan *ive slide of clay lies almost flat, and cuts the country in two a few feet just below the surface. On this account tiie Evening Star people have not been fortunate enough to pick up the reef which is cut otf by the slide. Lower down the creek than Smith's towards the Basin a new lode has been dis covered, which, from the show of loose gold and quartz smothered with the previous metal that I have washed from a few hand fulls out of the reef, promises to turn out very rich. A hundredweight of stone and mullock taken from the lode and not picked now being forwarded to Grahamstown as a trial test will an idea, of the nature of this new discovery. When the above find, which is at present a secret, becomes known there will no doubt be another rush to the Basin.

SECOND PIGEON DISPATCH

(From our own Correspondent.)

Paeroa, Tuesday, 4 p.m

The s.s. launch Alert arrived at Paeroa at 1 p.m., having on board his Honor the Superintendent; D. A. Tole, Esq., Commis sioner of Waste Lands; W. Mitchell, Esq., Private Secretary ; Sub-Inspector Bullen ; Captain Praser, R.M. ; Captain Gold smith, Mining Inspector; Captain Best, Harbour Master, and Mr G. T. Wilkinson. Immediately upon landing, Messrs. C. F. Mitchell and D. Leahy waited upon his Honor as a deputation from the claimhold ers in the Waitekauri district, and asked that instructions should be given to widen the present track, to alter and improve the gradients so as to make it available for getting up machinery, and also to continue the formation from the present terminus to McLean's claim. His Honor requested his secretary to make a note of the application, and stated that he would take the matter into consideration. The same gentleman also asked that orders should be given to remove the snags in the river above Paeroa. His Honor replied that, being high-water he could not see them, but would possibly have an opportunity before leaving. On the motion of Mr Leahy, three cheers were given for his Honor, and the party then started for Mackaytown. The bus having left, Sir George decided to walk, in preference to riding on horseback, and did the distanue in about; an hour and a quarter. On arrival at Mackaytown, His Honor was shewn over the Government Buildings by Captain Fra ser, R.M. Mr D.'Leahy waited upon his Bon or, in reference to his claim to a section of ground for coal-miuing, and handed in documents in support thereof. His Honor said that the applicant had better put his grievance in writing, and it would be considered.—After staying about ten minutes, the party left by 'bus for the Puke to meet the Alert, and so ended the second official visit of Sir George Grey to Ohinemuri. His first visit was in 1867.

MR. AND MRS. CASE.

That popular artiste, Grace Egerton, who delighted the people of New Zealand some nine years ago, and who has since travelled round the world, will again make her ap pearance at the . Prince of Wales Theatre to-morrow night, and amuse and interest the audience with her great entertainment, " Abroad and at Home." It would be well if readers would peruse the little book of thirty-two pages, entitled " A few words from Grace Egerton to her many patrons, friends, and the public," which forms a kind of mirror of opinions on her representations, expressed by persons in every civilised part of this old and beautiful world, with a brief, pithy introduction by the lady herself. This talented lady, in a variety of characters and ballads ? has had the privilege of amusing the people of Japan, and sending the ludicrous Chinaman into fits of laughter. The Japan Herald tells us of her success, in Yokohama, and, according to the North China patty News, Grace Egerton entirely enlistee^ the good wishes of the inhabitants of Shanghai. This artiste, accompanied

and assisted by her husband, met with a series of triumphs in her merry pilgrimage through South Australia, California, the United States, British America, India, West India Islands, and in other parts oi the civilised world. At one place, she was showered with bouquets of sweet smelling flowers, and at one place in Canada, a young poet bursts forth into song as if by inspiration on witnessing the rapid changes of character presented in one person. Apart from her character representations, Grace Egerton. sings remarkably well, and is equally good in sentimental and comic song, but one ot her most telling feats is her clever imitation of Sims Eeeves, the great English tenor, and her rendering in Reeves-like manner, the ever popular song, " The Death of Nelson. We need only add at present thab Grace Egerton and Mr. George Case will give their first entertainment to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at the Prince of Wales Tneatre, and that the curtain will be lifted precisely at eight o'clock.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

A TERRESTRIAL BEING. James McGibbon pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk last night, and was fined 203 and costs. THE THREE GRACES. Mary Walton, Agnes Conlin, and Christina Wilson, three representative females, were brought up on charges of being drunk and disorderly in the streets last night. These women presented the most miserable appearance in Courb. Mary Walton was fined 10s, Agnes Conlon 20s, and Christina Wilson was ordered to prison for seven days, this being her third offence. SIN AND MISERY. James Sullivan, a native of the "green isle " was charged with threatening to stab a woman with whom he cohabited named Naomi Boatwright, of Nelson-street, last night. . , P/isoner a diminutive young man with a face covered with dirt said he was not guilty. Naomi Boatwright, a thin sallow com plexioned woman, deposed that she occupied a small house in Nelson-street, and that priso ner had been her protector for the last three years. He came home very drunk yesterday she put him to bed, and he went of to sleep, presently he started up, kicked off the bed clothes, smashed some crockery caught hold of a knife, and made a dash at her throat swearing he would settle her without fail, she screamed and rushed out of doors,' cry ing murder ; she wanted to get rid of Jim. in answer to his Worship's questions, the witness disclosed a shocking career of immor ality with the coolest indifference. Constable Mulville heard the screams and described the circumstances of the case. The Court ordered prisoner to find sureties —himself in £20 and two others in £10 each, for his good behaviour for the next six months.

OWRN MAttTIN'S PURSE. Alexander Campbell (alias Gavin Douglas), and a child, named Nicholson, were charged ■with stealing and appropriating the sum of £8, on the 27th instant—the property of Owen Martin. Mr Laishley appeared for the girl Nichol son. Mr. Inspector Broham asked for a remand in this case in order to further investigation. The robbery was reported to have taken place in the well-known lodging-house of Mr Anthony Nicholson, of West Queen-street, and the child said to be implicated in the robbery was a daughter of the proprietor of the lodging-house. The case was remanded until Monday next. THE LATK FIRE. George Dennis Burke again appeared in answer to the charge of feloniously setting fire to a house in Wakefield-sbreet, with intent, <src, on the 21st of April. In the absence of Mr. Hesketh, the case was adjourned until to-morrow. This was all the business.

THE ARMED CONSTABULARY.

(To the Editor of the EVENING Star.) Sir, —I have no desire to enter here into the important question, as to whether it would be more beneficial for public interests to have one strong, undivided, and efficient police force for the whole colony (subject to one central control, and with the police of each district anxious and ready at all times and seasons to co-operate heartily with those" of other districts); or whether some should be split up, as at present, into numerous small forces, acting indepsndently of each other, and acting, (more or less) without concert or co-operation. But, I beg to be permitted to correct a wildly erroneous statement, made by one of your correspondents in a letter in your Saturday's issue, signed " A Settler." He therein states that—"the officers of the Armed Constabulary Force are selected from the South, etc."; whereas I assert, in reply (and do so advisedly, and without fear of contradiction) that of the 34 officers holding commissions in the Colonial Constabulary, only four were ever connected with the South in any shape or way, viz,, Inspectors Broham and Thompson, Sub-Inspectors Bullen and Naden. • ' Tis clear to me that " A Settler " either knows nothing of the subject on which he has rushed into print; or else, trusting to the chance that no person will take the trouble to contradict him, has knowingly and with malicious motive penned a deliberate false hood (in this instance just such as might be expected from a dismissed constable) and the, whole tenor of his note would lead to the latter conclusion. —I am, &c, A. B. [It is only right to say that our correspondent " Settler " was never in any way connected with the Constabulary, but is a large landed proprietor who should know something of the working of the Constabulary in out districts.—Ed. E. 8.1

Arrival of H-MS- Rosario in Distress-

Taken Alsack in a Squall!

The appearance of the signal for a steamer in sight, at the yard-arm of the flag-staff this morning, was productive of much specula tion as to what the vessel was. No steamer was known to be due, and the most generally accepted theory was that H.M.S. Blanche had put in on her way to Norfolk Island and' Fiji, The vessel came up very slowly, and was not until eleven o'clock that the well-known hull of the Rosario made its appearance out from behind the North Head. We do not add " and masts " to the word hull, because these who were in the habit of telling the Rosario by her rig would have been at a loss to recognise her. She carried no mizen top gallant mast and her spars altogether looked different from usual. The Rosario was, perhaps, the last vessel expected in Auck land.. By the Hero we received news that she had left Sydney on the 10th inst, bound hsme to be paid off, her four years' in Commission on the station having expired. Her appearance, coupled with the knowledge of this fact, warranted the con clusion that she had put in in distress, after a severe buffetting with the elements. She steamed slowly up the harbour, and anchored within 200 yards of the Dido, and immedi ately below her. On going on board, our reporter was furnished with the following report:—The Rosario left Sydney for Ports mouth on the lOfch, being towed out by H.M.S. Pearl. The twoships parted company with several rounds of cheering, and the Rosario made sail to the eastward, intending to pass to the South of New Zealand, and go round by the Horn. On the 17th her course was altered to the northward in consequence of the wind freshening from the S.B. On

— ■ ! the 19th a gale from the south-east was ex* perienced, in which the vessel lost her for e » topgallant mast. Bad weather continued f©» the next five days. The ship was then i» / latitude 30 degrees south, and about eighty la miles east of the Three KiDgs. The morning ? \ of the 24th was cloudy, with heavy rain, i* v 5.25 p.m., without the slightest warning . the wind shifted into the N.E. in afurioS f squall, taking the ship on her lee how com. pletely aback, and heaving her over on the starboard side, almost on to her beam, ends Fortunately the tremendous strain was too much for the top hamper and the main and mizen tppgallantmasts coming down with a run, eased her, and enabled her to right her self with the additional loss of jib and flying, jibboom, mainyard, mizen topgallant yard and spanker gaff. Her main topsails, mizea topsails, and several other sails were blo-wn clean away, besides a large amount of damage being done to many others. The topsails came down well, or the topmast ll heads must have gone. The whole of the damage was done in less time than ifc takes to recount it. The captain and officers all declare that a squall more sudden or more violent they have never experienced. At daylight on Sunday morning, the 25th, the ship is described aa presenting a strange ~ scene. Evidence of the fearful havoc made by the squall was to be seen on all sides. ■ The remnants of the sails hung in tatters in the rjpes, a!l the sails left standing showed large rents ; the rigging was in apparently inextricable confusion: the «T splintered ma3ts rO3e in strange abruptness over all, while the decks were covered with ■;. broken spars. Strangely enough, within "al^ few hours of the accident, the weather be- ' came quite fine, and has remained so ever siuce. The next few days were occupied in repairing the damage as far as was practic able. The main yard was fished, and only this morning was hoisted into its place. As l> the repairs necessitated using up all the " sp are spars on board, it was deemed advisable ..,, to bear up for Auckland to refit. This war, ' done, and the ship steamed down the coast, arriving at noon to-day. Besides the low- of the sails and spars the Rosario has sus tained obher damage which cannot at present !! be exactly estimated. Her rigging is severely ,: shaken and strained and will require refitting; ■ ',: the rudder head is also reported wrenched. I The hull does not seem to have been affected -: by the accident- There has been no more leakage since than before. The Eosario will .... get a new mainyard and some other spars, and will leave for England in about a fof-t "* night. She is to call at the Falkland Isles on the way. We hear that Lieutenant Jones has been invalided, and left the ship t \ in Sydney. Lieutenants Duncan and Stan hope have joined from the Pearl. , ,

THE ORPHAN HOME.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the above excellent and well-conducted institution was ' held last evening, at the Home, Parnell, the. • Bishop presiding.. In opening the business, the Chairman remarked with satisfaction rf that the Home was not full, and that fewer claims were being made upon it at present than was usually the case He attributed this to prevalent prosperity. He spoke in terms of praise of the interest taken in the institution by the late Superintendent, Mr Williamson. He also said they were much indebted to the lady collectors, to Dr Goldsbro' for medical attendance on the children, to Mrs Cameron, the matron, and to the hon. secretary and treasurer. Miss Burns, the late matron, was also alluded to in terms of praise. ,The speaker wished to correct a misunderstanding that existed, namely that the Home was only open for orphans. This was not the case. Mr R. C. Dyer read the annual report which shewed that the number of children afc present in the Home is 19 boys and 16 girls. The Board of Management hoped the Pro vincial Government would avail itself of the Home for the accommodation of children who could not be provided for at the Home for Neglected and Destitute children. Mrs Scarlet had been appointed school-mistress and Mrs Cameron as matron and both were giving satisfaction. The measles had been prevalent in the Home but through the exer tions of Dr Goldsbro there had been no fatal case. Special thanks were returned to the Hon. Seymour Egeiton and Captain La Patourel for the concert given in aid of the Home ; to Captain Logan for the amrial excursion of the s.s. Hero ; to Mrs Wallis, for giving an entertainment to the children at the North Shore; and to Cap tain Kails, of the City of Auckland, for an entertainment aboard his ship.—Mr Walker read the balance-sheet, which shewed receipts £1,143 3s 2d, and a balance on the Bank of New Zealand (after paying all ex penses) of £435 19s 3d, and in the Savings Bank—£46 3s Bd.—On the motion of the Rev. Archdeacon Maunsell, seconded by Mr Ton'ks, M.P.C., the report was adopted.— On the motion of the Rev. C. M. Nelson, seconded by Mr R. Lusk, a resolution was passed urging increased exertion among the subscribers and supporters of the Home. On the motion of Rev. R. Si Hassard, seconded by Mr Doonin, a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies of the various parishes. The following gentlemen were elected the board of management for the ensuing year :— Messrs Pierce, Walker, Goldsbro', Doonin, McKinstry, and Dyer; Messrs Barton Ireland and J. Batger, auditors. Votes or thanks were unanimously passed to Mr R.C. Dyer, hon. treasurer, and to the chairman;

THE LATE FIRE.

An enquiry was instituted this afternoon, in the Insurance Buildings, before Dr. Philson, city coroner, into the cause of the late fire in O'Connell-street, Mr Partington foreman. The jury having been sworn, went to view the scene of the fire. ... Mr James Russell appeared on behalf of the South British Insurance Company.

Sergeant Major Pardy conducted the en quiry on. the part of the police. Robert Cranwell deposed that he was a cabinet-maker of Shortland-street, on the evening of the 21st he left; his premises at 5.35 by the clock, and everything- then ap peared safe; he carefully locked up the place in company with his partner,, Mr Smith. He was first informed of the fire at eleven o'clock by his apprentice, Denis McCarthy, who called him up. He went at once and looked over the place but saw nothing different. The place was the same as when he left it. The fire was in the workshop, close to the window that looked into Mr Hampton's back yard. A man named Walter Bayne had beon working at his bench nearest to the spot where the fire broke out. His stock was valued immediately after the fire and •was estimated at £1,240 ; he was insured in the South British for £650, and in the National for £350. He had little doubt but the premises were set on fire. The case waa proceeding when our re», orter left. . .

(" Varium et rmitabile semper Fazmiria.'" Fide Stab,; • . 26th April. . '•

What is the reason my Bex are now filling , Your columns at night with reports of their brawls ; It is really distressing they can be so willing - To make the nights hideous " like cats" with tneir squalls. .

Is this woman's mission ? Ask our friend Pardy. He'll say drink makes it so, in Auckland at least. That being the case, then our justice not tardy, "Will surely stop Beauty becoming a Beast. Eemember, my sisters, your sex and fair fame, And also, " Sic Transit Gloria mundi." If those I address should wish for my name, I'm called here in Auckland Old Mrs Grundy.

A distinguished personage once rer marked to Talleyrand, 'in the upper chamber, at least, are to be found pen possessed of a conscience.' ' Conscience . replied Talleyrandy' to, be sure ; I know many a peer who has got two.'

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