SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER—This evening, 8.53; tc-morrow ttor ng, 9.9. SUN HEP This evening, 6.0. SUN RlSE—To ttoirow morr/kng, 7.30. MCON'd AGJi—Last Quarter, 26th, 8.18 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Eobina Dunlop, barque, 493t0n3, Captaia Jack.lfrom London Star of th>- South, s s. P-dfcer. from Levuka ' ladybird, s s. Andrew, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Mary Melville, sclio >ncr, for Lytt-lton Clematis, tet.h, for N.pier via Cabbage Bay Leo, cutter Norris, fir Russell Gem, schooner, for Russell Fanny Kelly, ketch, for Wangaroa Fawo.cutte-, for Russell SyreD, brig, for Tairua and Adelaide Bella Mary, barque, tor Hobart Town

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For tha So ith-Ladybird, as, 24th inst For the Ooast —A.nes Uonaici, g-.mooner. Thursday For London- Fernglen, ship, early For Karo'onga—Coro.-.et, schooner, early For the Cape - Shorting gs-ac, barque, eary

B^Vf special charge of one shilling is made for consignees' or shippers' names inserted in this colu*mn.

IMPORTS.

£"ITx Pobiua Dunlop, from London: 1)23 bars irou, 2000 snsh-weights, 78 plates iron, 6 pieces chain, 11 rolls wire netting, .10 bottles quicksilver, 63 pkgs rope, 12 kegs nails, 12 biles sacking, 6 pkgs sausige machines, 8 casks hrvsse-shoes, 20 casks, 22 cases, 2 hhds., 2 barrels.—T. and S. Morrin.

'Ex Rohina Dunlop : 247 packages mer chandize, H. S. Meyers and Co.

Ex Bobina Dunlop : 1 case saddlery, 3 bales woolpaeks, 4 cases leather, 1 cask and 3 cases hardware, 12 cases hardware, Ireland Brothers.

Per Rofcina Dnnlop, frcm London : S3Ol bars iron, 608 bundles iron. 11G plates iron, 1090 iron 'castings 134 kegs i ails, 73 pi*ga s'oves, 31 pfcgs machinery, 11 case, galvah'r.ed iron, 6 e>.s.s steel, 2 cases saws, 16 casss fuse, Pi casks hardwaie, 20 cases hardware, 1 cask castings. .5 bundles eastings, 1 boiler, 1 tank, E. -Porter and Co.

Per Eobina Dunlop, 493 tons, from London:— Printed cottons, £52; h.berd*-hery. £45; apparel, £37; felt hats and caps £18_>; dressed leather, £1050; saddlery, £-29: sheathing felt, £40; sewing machines. £151 ; vestas, 40 cases : agricultaral imple ments, £63; railway and general machinery, £448; books, £60; paper, 62 cwt.; stationery, £38 ; paper hangings, £60 ; bvushware. £iB6; plated aid papier mache gco^s, £92 ; toy■■', £80 ; firearms; £14 ; pianos, £367 ; clocks and waiche., £15 ; safety fuse, £192 ; chains aDd anchors, 9 tons ; hardware and cutlery, £•-869; bar and md iron, 115 tons; p.ate iroa, 34 tons ; galvanised iron, 27 tons ; sheet lead, 6 tons ; pipei/I^ad, 1 ton ; copper, 1 ton ; ingot tin. 1 cwt ; iron, nails, 12 tons ; wire and wire rope, 7 tons; zinc, 4 tons ; 'quicksilver, 35 bottles ; linsee.t oU 400 g-ls.; paints and col rs, £77; pitch and tar, 50 barr.ls; flint glass. £71 ; fore'gh window glass. £95 ; china and earthenware, £30; woolpicks, i; 169; bran and flour bags, £28; c.-rdage, £10 13s; bricks, 5000: brandy (case), 230 _ali«ms ; rum (proof). 1205 gallons ; geneva 1100 gallons ; BrUlsh spirits (in case), 68 . allons ; red wine, 456 gallons ; white wine. 97 gallons ; beer (in glass), 93 barrels of 36 gallons each ; malt 141 quwfc jrs ; _ssotel (i-men's stores, £i 9 ; chocolate, 10 cwt.; caustic soda, 5 tons; candle., 22 cwt.; soap, 35 cwt; raisins, 5 cwt.; apothecary ware, £45 ; palm oU, 22 cwt Total value of Cirgo, £16 000.

P<»r Ladybird, from the South •—3 boxes gold (219G0z3 3dwts 12grs). 3 parcels 16 kegs butter, 6 case? cheese 25 cases arms, 10 boxes, 4 case?, 1 pkge.— F. W. "Wheeler, agent. '

ARRIVAL OF THE ROBINA DUNLOP.

The fine new barque Robin a Dunlop arrived from London this morning early, after a passage of 113 days having left Gravesecd on the 29<_i Mireli. She comes consigned to the agent of the N __. Ship ping Company, and brings aa exteasive miscella neous cargo. Owing to the ebb tide and the failure ef the wind. sh« h>*s been at anchor through- O'dt the day iff the North' Head. Captain Jack re ports having light h_ad winds down the Channel. Got clear of the land onihsCth April. After that westerly winds till meeting the NE trades in 25 N. The trades proved light, and were carried t j 2 north. Variable winds were then experienced till 6 south, when the HE trades were fallen in with and carried to 21 S. Pari of tha casting was rundown on the parallel of 41 S, the w.ik'ds being variable, principally from the N»nd NJS. 73 to 140 the course was run on the parallel of 45, th>s winds being still from N, &nd very uns'.e-.dy.. In longitude 120 E. latitude 46, encountered a terrific gale, which lasted eight hours, and subsidef" suddenly. Luring this the sea washed away port bulwarks and tha longboat. Tho South Cape of Tasmanian was rounded on the 10th instant. Experienced strong KW to WNW winds for three days, dur.ng which the veissel mvle her best speed on the voyage. Variable winds succeeded. The North Cape was made in Friday morning, and was rounded on Sunday. Down .ha coast variable and bafflling winds ItSjghted the ship Ori?na, from London to Canterbury, in HB. This vessel le:t the do'ka the same day as the Bobina Dunlop.

THE BARQUE MONEYNICK.

Our readers will be glad to learn thit the feara for the safety of the birque Moniypnick turn out to be groundless Th-s vessel which left Auckland on the 20th Ju^e f<>r Hokiacga a rived at her destination yesterday, after a pr traded, voyage of 30 days.

KTI c s.s. Ladybird, Captain Andrtw, arrived st One hunga wharl at 10 a m.this. morning. She left - yttel toa at 4 p m hi t&e 15th (having itturned from that por. instead of the Ptceb;.. she having taßen up the Ladybird's ran to Jmcedir). .After calling at inter mediate ports, arrived at Taranaki on the 20th; landed mails *ndpassengers, but it was too rough to land cvrgo. Passengers—Mr arid Mrs McDonald anc" two children. Miss Stewart; Messrs Matthew, Har_cer, Common, Caldwell, Chapman, Williams, Wells, and seven steerage. W c are indebted to Mr Dougherty, purser, for files and report.

The s s Stir of the South arrived in harbour yester day eveniDgfrom Fiji with a full cargo of maize and Siveral ja- sengers. Captain Palmer reports arriving at Levuka on the 6th inss, sf t_>r a troublesome passage down. Left again on the 12i,h inst and for first four days experienced a hanl S. B gale, after which there was a spell of fiiie weather. Made the Poor Knights at 10 pm on Monday, and had thick nasty weather down the eoa«t. Passengers— Messrs F. Howard J. W. Philpott, r.itt!e, Bow. Cartledge, Semisch, Kipper, Turton, Mrs Ledingham and two children, Miss Haslett, Miss Stevens. Steerage—Mr James Smith

The barque Bella Mary took her departure for Hob.u't Town at daylight tills morning.

The Coronet had her new mast stepped yesterday. They are a flue clean pair of sticks, and were suppli-d Ky Mr D G-ouk. Mr McChe.ney is rigging the fessfl.

The barque Martha is alongside the Fernglen, into which she is discharging her Island cargo for Ship ment to i ondon.

The Hawaiian schooner Dauntless is also- trans ferring lnr cargo to the Fernglen.

The brigantine Omaha hauled into the stream this morning, having completed the discharge of her cargo from the South

The ship Forf .<shie is rapidly progressing with the discharge of her cargo. The large quantity of fine goods brought out fron. London by this vessel are all being delivered in capital condition After co m pleting her discharge, tho Forfarshire will ballast, and leave for either Sydney or Newcastle.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows . — For Th_ine3, this day at 5.30 p.m, and 'to-morrow

12.30 pm For Coromindel. on Friday next at 11.£0 am For Wi.iwera and Warkwortb, per L-dy B_w_n, on

Thursday next at 9 a m For .Nupier and Oisborue, per Star of the South, on

Thur.day next at 11 a.m. For Ru<sFell, per tJipsey, to-morrow at noon For Whitiauga, Tairua, Opot'tii, and Napier via Tauranga, per Rowena, on Friday next at 3 p m 8. B. BI .S, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

RANDERSON —On the 19th July, at her residence Raiubow Cottage, Coromandel, the wife of Mr. J. R Randerson, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

DAVIS.—On the 20th instant, at Parnell, Sarah, the beloved wife of ilobcrt Davie, late of Bradford street, Birmingham, and youngest daughter of Sir Thomas James, of Dillen Hall, Staffordshire, aged 43 years.

The funeral will leave her husband's residence, Domain View, Parnell, to-morrow, at 3 o'clock. Frientis please accept this invitation.

MCCARTHY. —On the 21st July, at the residence of Patrick Judge, Frannlin street, Parnell, John McCarthy, aged 41. Friends are invited to attend the funeral, which will leave Mr. Judge's residence at 3 p.m. to morrow.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1875.

T»r the cause that lacks assistance, For the wronf that needs resistance, far the future In the distance, __a_4 tilt i»od that we can da,

The foreshadowings in the Governor's speech are few, and the only important indications of the Ministerial policy may be summed up in a few words—total abolition and increased voting power to the South, for that, we learn, is what is meant by amended representation. The Government have gathered from the post-sessional utter ances that total abolition will secure the centralist vote, and is less likely to arouse the popular indignation of the North than the partial proposal of last session ; and it would seem from early indications that Mr. Stafford, as head of the Centralist party, is likely to give them his support on that measure at least. That he will greatly strengthen the position of the Government' is unquestionable, but it is too early in the session to ' pronounce any opinion on the relative strength of parties. The mere question of the abolition of the provincial machinery is, we think, of little import-, ance so far as the North Island is con cerned, compared with the mode of allo cating the land-fund under the new form of Government. It is idle to suppose that the General Government will have surplus funds to carry on local works after the pro vinces are abolished any more than they have now, and if participation in the land revenue which for so long a period has been unjustly absorbed by two provinces, is still to be witheld from Auckland, the people of this part of the colony may depend upon it that they will find the exchange of their present representative and local self-government for a system of officialism controlled from Wel lington an unqualified and fatal loss without any compensatory advantage. The pill may be augar-ooated as offered in the Bill which will shortly be laid before the House, but its after effects in bitter, grinding taxation, will not |

be long in making themselves manifest. The Government programme is evidently to sub mit as few measures as possible, and get through the session without introducing any debatable matter _ but we think the House and the people were entitled to expect some more satisfactory indication in the speech of the provision the Government pro pose to make for education and other impor tant public services, now dependent on Pro vincialism.

Since the appearance of adverse newspaper comment upon the conduct of Constable Axam, in using his baton without any rea sonable excuse, a gentleman, whose word is beyond question, has informed us of two parallel case3.which came under his own ob servation. One of these arose in Edwardes street, where he saw two constables conduct ing a man to the station at night, and observed them give their prisoner repeated blows on the head after he was handcuffed. The other case occurred in Queen-street, where a police man was seen dragging a man by the hair of the head, and, when remonstrated with by a respectable by-stander, threatened to take him into custody on the serious charge of obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. We are sorry that the names of those constables are not known, because it is unjust to the force that charges reflecting on the whole body should be brought while the offenders may in reality be confined to one or two subordinate members, who would doubt less beseveiely dealt with by the Inspector if their conduct were brought under his notice. Indeed, we regret vt-ry much both for the sake of the police force and the public, that the stupidity of Constable Allen and the recklessness of Constable Axam should have raised a controversy of this character, knowing as we do, the diffi culties which the Inspector and the small force at hia disposal have in repressing the rowdyism whifih is rampant in the city. " Fair Play," in a letter published la_t night, very fairly stated the case on behalf of the police ; constables ara often sub jected to very rough usage at tho hands of drunken vagabonds, and it is not sur prising that they should sometimes lose their tempers, but the Auckland Bench has very properly treated with the utmost severity any case of assault or obstruct, veness established by the police, ao that they are not without remedy, and exhibitions of vindictive brutality will not be tolerated in the casn of a policeman any more than in that of a civilian. As.we have already said, undeserved odium has been cast upon the whole force through the conduct of raw hands, whose experience of the past few days will not, we hope, be lost upon them. The public are ieally under an obligation to those experienced officers who have con stituted the permanent staff for a long period. A more intelligent, vigilant, and energetic body of men could not be found in any public department, and it is but an act of scant justice to them to mako individual offenders responsible for their own mis conduct. The tendency of occurrences and strictures like those of the past few dajs, is, unfortunately, to embolden ruffianism, and for this reason public sympa thy and the moral support of the well behaved portion of the community should, as far as possible, go with the police ; and ie would be an actual misfortune if their in fluence were weakened, or that the deseived respect in which the Auckland force has been held should be militated against by what has occurred. At the same time, officers of Constable Axam's temperament must remem ber that their position will not protect them in doing an unjustifiable act, even when the victim has no very great claim to sympathy on the ground of his own good behaviour.

Two splendid kauri logs were being craned , on to the wharf at the .North Shore Ferry T ■ this moi-ning. They were brought from Mr Holdship's bush, Wangaroa, by the ketch , Fanny Kelly, for Mr Watson, the builder, and measure nearly 70 feet long by 2 feet i square. They are calculated to weigh about 6 tons each. The Sisters of Mercy acknowledge, with i thanks, receipt of one sack of flour from Mr. Minetti, and four tons of firewood from Mr. C. A. Harris, Wangapoua. In our advertising columns appears a re cognition of the services rendered by Dr. Wright during the time Mr. Hodgson was a sufferer from the accident which broke his leg. The serious nature of the injury sus tained may be explained by stating that fifty-two pieces of bone were removed from the fractured limb. Mr. Hodgson states tbat Dr. Wright was not only a benefactor in the capacity of medical man, but also helped to mitigate his suffering and weariness by sitting for hours by his bedside and conversing with him. Mr. Hodgson is now able to 1 manage his business as of old. Mr. Watson, of Grahamstown, has been busy some days on the reclaimed land west of the wharf, making preparations for begin ning his contract for renewing 200 feet of the Queen street wharf. The Harbour Board who have supplied Mr. Watson the piles to be used in the undertaking have granted the use of the reclaimed around for manipulating the pile., so as by this means to shorten the timedunngwhichthewharf will be obstructed by the progress of the work. This morning the contractor began the ta.k of removing the present old structure. The usual and necessary plan of doing half the width at a time is being pursued, and for the public safety a barrier has been erected the whole length of the part. We are informed that nearly all the piles are ready for use. From their appearance we should judge that great care has been used in selecting them. The job is expected to take about three months. To the Editor: Sir, —Your reporter cer tainly made a mistake as to the number.of the Ponsonby who mustered on the field at the commencement of the match. Eleven only came, and our complement was not made up till the last half hour. I counted the Parnellites and they numbered 14 to our 13, until the latter part of ther game when the others put in an appearance.—H. E. W. Sutton, Ponsonby. Some of the new Parnell lamps were lighted for the first time last night. As it was nearly full moon there was little neces sity for the additional light, but we presume the illumination was a trial affair, which to all appearance was successful. The lamp post at the Union Sash and Door Company's corner has been rescued from its burial-place in the hole, and erected on a commanding position, so as to shed a broadly diffused light over this awkward part of the road. The lamp-posts are of a neat pattern, and make the farnell streets look less uncivilized than they used to look without these useful modern accessories. Friends of the Rev Dr Purchasare informed, that a' limited number of portraits of the rev. gentleman are still for sale at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street.

A pleasant hour was passed last evening in the United Methodist Free Church Sab bath School, corner of Vincent-street, by a considerable number of fiiends of the Church and school.. The entertainment con sisted of a set vice of sacred song by the choir and minister, aud was given in aid of the library. The intermediate readings were audibly given by the Bey. G. H. Turner, and were illustiative of the departure of the Israelites from the land of tbe Pharaohs. The most striking events of the history were graphically shewn in sixteen distinct views. The arrangements were excellent; the efficient choir, under the leadership of Mr Tudehope, sang with much spirit, and added to the pleasantness of the hour. Mr Triag presided at the har monium. The entertainment closed with the well-known hymn of Dr Watts, "There is a land of pure delight," and the benedic tion pronounced by Mr Turner.

The Ponsonby. Tonic Sol-fa class is gaining attractive proportions and bids fair to become a popular institution. Last night Mr. Bloom field held his seventh instruction class in All Saint's school-room j when a marked progress was noticed among the members, attiibutable in a measure to the addition of a number of accomplished singers under the old system. Several ladies of Ponsonby have enrolled themselves under the Bloomfield Tonic Sol-fa banner.

The Prince of Wales Lodge of instruction will meet this evening at seven o'clock at the Masonic Hotel.

It was curious that the two applications made tc-day in the Supreme Court should both concern plaintiffs, described as Clark and wife, but having no connection with one another. The plaintiffs in the first case are settlers at Hokianga, and in the other —a master-mariner and his wife, at Auckland. Mr J. B. Bus Sell made the application in both instances, being against the Clark's in the first case, and for them in the other.

Another escape from the Training Ship was made yesterday, headed by the lad Woods, who has distinguished himself in that direction before. Bis companions were Joseph Danzez and .Alexander Anderson. The boys were recaptured to-day, and will be brought up at the Police Court to-moriO^.

An inquest was held at Howick yesterday on the body of the infant of Mr. Joseph Robinson, aged five weeks. The inquest was rendered necessary in consequence of the doctor refusing to grant a certificate, having only been called in at the last minute The evidence shewed that the child had been sickly from birth, and had had gradually wasted away till death put an end to its sufferings.

The monthly inspection of the Hobson Company took place last evening in the new Drill-shed under Major Gordon. The inspec tion was satisfactory, the men appeared in full trim and order. It was announced that the new rides would be given out to members as soon as the old ones were given in. The efficient Hobson Band played several splendid airs a. the compiny marched to and fro from bead-quarters io the Drill-shed, and the music attracted many listeners Their new lamps which they used for the first time added much to the attractiveness of the band as the members passed along tho street.

At the monthly inspection of the Auckland Battery of Artillery, held last evening, under command of Captain Burns, the men were complimented by Major Gordon for their attendance and efficiency. A meeting was subseouently held when Sub Lieutenant Payne was unanimously elected lieutenant; Quarter-master Sergeant Garde, sub-Leuten ant; Gunner Long, corporal, and Guuuer Cameron, bombardier. The members then adjourned to the British Hotel, where they spent a convivial hour.

Messrs E. and H. Isaacs sell to-mori* ow, a splendid piano which came by the Foifar shire, and made by Bord, of Paris. It was put on board for the us a of the passengers, and is of excellent tone. It will bo sold for what it fetches, and may be got a bargain to those who require oae.

A select entertainment, consisting of music and song, will be given to-morrow evening, in Mr. Jeune's new Excelsior Hall, for the amusement of young and old. The entertainment, the first of a series, if successful, will consisfcof songs and recitations by ladies and gentlemen, concluding with a quadrille assembly, designed especially for the young.

Mr Vogel and the Agent-General.

The Wellington correspondent of the Herald forwards by wiro the complete correspon derce between Sir Julius Vogel and the Agent - General, wLieli is conspicuous for sharp passages of arms. The first letter is from Mr. Vojel, complaiuing of the way the Agent - General administered the Act, giving grants of land to emigrants who had paid their own passages. In one case, an engineer going out to join the* public service received a certifi cate for land wbich be afterwards gave up, and in other cases persoris who bad been refused were allowed to leave under the belief that they were entitled to land.—The Agent-General replies in two letters in wbich be contends tbat the intention of tbe Act seems to be clearly to provide land as a com pensation for passage money. In the case of Mr Passmore, the engineer referred to, the Agent-General states that Mr Passmore had gone home with letters of recommendation from the Government on the strength of which he (Dr Featherston) introduced him Ito various leading engineering firms, and on returning Mr Passmore stated be was paying his own passage and claimed a grant of land under the conditions of cultivation specified by the Act, and he (Or Featherston) thought a certifi cate might be issued leaving the colonial Government to decide Mr Passmore's claim on arrival. One objection stated that a holder of a certificate was tbe father-in-law of the master of the College; the Agent- General characterises this objection as " simply preposterous." In reply to this, Mr Vogel refers to the Agent-General chosing to be " very severe and facetious," and says that he has assumed that tbe objection to the gentleman last re ferred to was because he was a father-in-law for the purpose of " following the not very novel device of raising a suppositious plea." He states that the real objection was to his not being a suitable emigrant under the Act. Dr jFeatherston writes with reference to the Queen of Age French immigrants tbat be finds on inquiry that they had received pecuniary aid from the Society Francois de Benfaisance, by which they were recom mended as immigrants but that they were represented as mechanics and were not known to have been engaged as ballet dancers. Two other letters relate to the appoint ment of Mr Cashel Hoey and bis being super ceded by Mr Kennaway. The Agent General quotes telegrams to show that be had the sanction of the Government in appointing his own secretary, and bad twice telegraphed concerning Mr Hoey's appointment, and had engaged him at the salary fixed by the Government. — Mr Vogel replies that tbe Government had only sanctioned the appointment by Dr. Featherston of his " Private Secretary," and wera willing that he should continue to hold that office until the Government have considered the matter, but that the appointment of Mr Kennaway as head of tbe department under Dr. Featherston was considered necessary. Major Atkinson forwards statements by Dr. Nesbitt, of the Queen Bee, and Dr. Brittain, of the Invererne, shewing that after applying repeatedly to the Agent-General for vessels they obtained appointments through paying the medical agent £10, which seemed to be the only way of getting appointed. On the 6th April, Major Atkinson writes in answer to a letter from the Agent-General that his letter is *. of, so unbecoming a character that I felt it my doty to bring it under the notice of my colleagues. The

question having been carefully considered, Government decided to have expunged from the public records of the colony your letter No. 5, and it has been expunged accordingly, I have therefore to return your letter." Latter No. 5, relating to the Royal Com mission on the Ship Scimitar is not published, Mr. Vogel infoiming the Agent-General that the Government consider it intolerably disrespectful. To this the Agent-General replies regretting the action of the Govern ment- and disclaiming any intention to be disrcsp. ctful. •Mr. Vogei replies re-asserting the charge of disrespect, and says : "You will allow me to suggest to you that habitually regarding with suspicion, and something allied to con tempt, the instructions and recommendations sent to you from the colony, may lead you into disrespectful communications without your specially intending to give them that character. In looking over original despatch to which it was a reply, I observed amongst other note?, the words 'absolutely absurd,' in your . handwriting, opposite a passage which it contained. Putting aside the fact of your making such a note to a document which remains a record of your department, it is not unnatural that your reply, based on such a note, should take the character of which the Cabinet complains." Dr Featherston replies in a scathing letter, charging Mr Vogel with making a dishonor able use of private memorandum placed un hesitatingly in his hands. He recapitulates the annoyance he has been subjected to from, continual and unwarranted attacks, and, so far as the correspondence is concerned, has decidedly the best of the argument.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Dr. Home and C. N. Marshall, E.q , Justices.) A BRACE OF J'RUNKAP.DS.

Frederick Charles Warmstadt, an old offender, and David Murray, a new chum, were fined 20s each for being drunk and dis orderly last night. Neptune's boots.

John Hamilton, a smart young man, was charged with stealing a pair of boots on the high seas on the 17th inst., the property of Frederick William Howard.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Broham asked for a remand until to morrow. Prisoner protested against a remand, he was a respectable man, and the charge was paltry and ill-founded. Mr Broham said there was a long case to come before the Court, and a remand was necessary. Remanded until to-morrow. TO KEEP OUT THE WEATHER. Henry Peterson was charged wuh stealing two blankets, value 15s, the property of Christopher Hutchinson, on the lGth inst. The prisoner pleaded guilty, he wanted something to keep out the weather. Seven days' imprisonment with hard labour. On the application of Mr Joy, bail was accepted for prisoner's appearance, twa sure ties of £10 each. THE CLARKE3. William Clarke, senior, waa summoned for neglecting to contribute towards the support of William Clarke, junior, in the I.aval Training School. The father did not appear, but a letter had been received by Mr. Cunningham from the Waikato, stating the condition of defen dant, who was in poor circumstances, but was willing to do what he could. An order wa3 made for half -a - crown a-week. ' FAITHLESS. Matthaw Moore was summoned on a charge of absconding from his wife and leaving her in destitute circumstances. Defendant did not appear. Mr Broham said this was a very bad case, and he would ask for a warrant for Moore's apprehension. A warrant was accordingly ordered to be issued forthwith. Charge of Inesadiarism- Susan Conley, of "Green Cottage," Official Bay, was again brought up oa the charge of setting fire to a dwelling house, the property of her husband, James Conley, on the G:h inst , with intent to defraud the New Zea land Insurance Company. Mr Brookfield for the prosecution and Mr Joy for the accused, who pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield stated the case for the prosecution. William Joseph C. wkwell, merchant, knew the premi-es in Jermyn-street, occu pied by Conley, and held a mortgage in conjunction with George Fraser over the same for £200, from the 17th August, 1872. The prop&rty was insured for £200 in the New Zealand Insurance Company ; that policy would expire on the 17th of August next. Had the place been destroyed, they would have got the money, and the mort gage would have been cleared off. William Ritchie, baker, of Jerymn-street, knew the prisoner, and deposed that she told him some time ago. that she thought of sell ing the house when James came out of gaol. He did not take particular notice of what she said. George Walker, foundry-man, employed by Messrs Fraser and Tinne, remembered the evening of the 6fch July. He was passing House. It was about nine o'clock when he saw the reflection of a fire, either at Bitchie's or Conley's. He ran down the hill, and found that it was in Conley's house. He tried to get in ; the front door was closed ; he pushed it open, and got inside. Other men were with him. He went into the back-room, and in a corner discovered a box on fire. He believed the box, now in Court, was that box. The fire had caught the wall and the roof. He helped to extinguish the fire. He ex amined the box, and found a quantity of rags and old clothing smouldering in the box, when a strong smell of kerosene was noticed by one of the persons. A chest of drawers and some books were also on fire. Thomas Broham, Inspector of the Armed Constabulary, deposed that the fire had evidently originated in the box, and in its upward progress had reached the roof ; the wall and ceiling of the house were deeply charred. He examined the box, and found some rags, an old Bible, and some paint brushes. The whole place smelt strongly of turpentine, and the things were saturated with it. Another fire had been started on an old cheat of drawers, quite distinct from the fire in the box, which stood in the south-west corner of the room. That aIRO smelt of the same spirit. Con stable Mulville subsequently found in the kitchen a quantity of rags, papers chips, and tow, all laid ready for kindling apparently, and saturated with turpentine, [things produced]. Other rags were found over the ceiling. There must have been, at least, a quart of turpentine used. He wouid say that it was the narrowest escape from fire that he had ever witnessed. He made a search of the house, but found no clothing. He made a list of what was found at the time, which consisted of three small tables two old mattrasses, one chair, an old chest of drawers, one sheet, a pair ot bankets, two plates, and a few other things— not worth £5 The place looked as if completely deserted! He saw Mrs Conley, and asked if she could account for the fire and the turpentine, She said she could not in any way : they never used either turpentine or kerosene. She said her husband had gone to the North Sho-e • her son was hunting for the cows. Her Polly was at Parnell at the time, and that she went to Mrs HadrilPs, where she was when the alarm of fire was raised. To Mr Joy : He caused four persons to be arrested on the charge; three have been discharged; there was an old clock in the house, but it was not going. Detective George Jeffrey gave corrobora tive evidence. He noticed that nearly all the furniture had been moved away; what remained was not worth £3. The next morning, in company with Detective Grace,* he renewed the search and found thrown

together in the garden, under the hedge, a number of coats, vests, and trousers, chiefly of blue naval serge, such as Conley used to wear; they were about fifteen yards from the house, and out of the reach of the fire. He next searched the two room of the house at Parnell, where prisoner's two daughters lived, and he carefully took an iuventory of all the things therein. (The list was hero put in and read). He conld identify many of the artcles as having previously been in prisoner's house, especially a chest of drawers, a pair of horns, and Conley's Savings' book. Mrs Conley : That's mine, Mr Jeffrey, and not Conley's. - To Mr Joy: Mrs Hassell (Conley s daughter) said her mother had given her the TO'kds and caused them to be removed to Parnell ■he did nob trouble who paid the rent. The little girl, Folly, said that she saw a st ange man come to the house on the night of the lire, who wanted to see Conley. She should know him again. Mrs F. Hadrill, wife of Mr E. Hadnll, re sidedinJtrmyn-street, remembered the night of the fire. Mrs Conley called at witness's house on that evening, and remained about h lf-an-hour. She went out of the house twice during the time* and returned-, but the third time she did not return, She did not hear the cry of fire. • To M r Joy : She said she went out to look after the cows. Lydia Lucas, widow, of Parnell, saw the prisoner on the 14th June last. She came to look at two rooms in her house, and engaged them for her daughter. The furniture came in on the following Monday, and the daughter came in on the Thursday. She did not know that Mrs Hassell was married by the Rjv. Mr Hoy', She only knew her as Mrs Has.ell. The daughter pays the rent. William Mossop, a carman, of Parnell, (rave evidence as to the moving of the goods on the 21st June from Conley's house to Mrs Lucas's by Mrs Conley's instruction, who raid him for their conveyance. Harriet Bolton, called "Polly," deposed that she was fourteen. Ber father was at the Thames ; she lived at Conley's ; remem bered the night of the fire ; she was sent to Mr Hassell's between six and seven o'clock that evening ; she took a mattrass by Mrs Hassell's request. It was a sofa mat trass. She was told to take it on the foUow inc day, but she was anxious to see the baby. She also took a kit and a frying-pan ; Charley went with her. When she got back to Mrs. Conley, the front door was pulled to and the bick door was open. The was a man by the gate in the street, and he enquired for a widow-woman with a big daughter. She did not know any one that answered the description. He then went to Mrs. McConichie's opposite. Some time after he asked her tor a match. She could not give him one. She then shut the door, went to the man, and asked him to help to put out the fire, when he said let me go, and rau away. He ran towards Point Br'itomart, and she ran t<> Andrew's (Fer nandez) to see if Mrs. Conley was there. She cried out fire, and Mr. Fernandez ordered the fi.ebell to be rung. She sat down in Mrs Fernandez' parlour. She saw Mrs Conley coming down the opposite hill, in Jermyn-street, but the fire was out then. The two cows were at grass in the paddock that night. This was the evidence for the prosecution. Mr Joy addressed the Court, and consi dered that there was no evidence to connect Mr Conley with the fire. The Bench considered that there was sufficient evidence to send the case to a jury. Mr Joy said that as such was the decision of the Bench he would ask that the prisoner be .dmitted to bail. Mr Brookfieid said he should not objjet, but the bail must be of a substantial nature, The depositions were then read over to the prisoner, ami she was committed for trial at the next criminal sittings of the Supreme Court. The prisoner was admitted to bail, her husband in £400, and two sureties in £20i) each.

FIJI.

(FROM OUR q,WN CORRESPONDENT.)

Levuka, July 12. THE ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR

Since last writing to you a change has come over our local affairs; our Governor has arrived, and, despite ail that has been spoken against Lim by some of tbe colonial press, who auparently derive their informa tion from prejudiced persons in tbe Mauritius, is well liked—at any rate it is only fair to judge of a man as you find him, and from bis bHarin? to all classes ; he is courteous, affa ble and concilliating ; there is no ostentation whatever with him, and he courts visits from Europeans, as he says through their instrumentality he seeks to inform himself of the past of Fiji and the necessary steps to be taken in legislating for tbe future.^ His arrival in the colony was attended with no show or display ; he landed with the Commo dore and received a fitting welcome on bis arrival by all the respectable portion of the residents, who. after the annoyances they had been subjected to by Woods, Thurston, and coterie, were pleased to recognise as their ruler—a gentleman —the accredited representative of her British Majesty. The old Government Buildings at Nasora have been converted into the temporary vice-regal quarters, and as they are spacious, roomy and well ventilated, they afford very good residential accommodation. THE LOCATION OF THE CAPITAL. The locality for a capital was one of the first matters that came under bis considera tion, and in company with Commodore Goodenough he has been sailing round the group. Suva is condemned in consequence of so many blind reefs existing there. Savu Savu is held unfavourably in the opinion of the Commodore for a naval station. Kadavu is looked upon as out of the way, and Levuka is well entertained by reason of centrability, and .in consequence of its harbour, which by all mariners is admitted as the easiest of access or egressand possessing good anchorage grounds if the tackle is only strong in the hurricane months. REFORMS INSTITUTED. All documents relating to the past Govern ment are receiving a very careful overhaul from Sir Arthur Gordon, and such officials as have been honest and consistent, in their actions will not bs allowed to be wanting in billets, but his policy is evidently to have all new men at the heads of departments, and under these old officials will be allowed to exist as Jong as they, do their work. The days of "Government strokes" are over, as seen now in a brief epace of three weeks, for an order given must be objected with military promptness and punctuality. The lands question, probably the most intricate and difficult is already receiving attention, and Mr Mitchell the new head of the department seems a man of untiring energy and aptitude to business ; already he is fast accumulating the various claims to properties and getting them into ord^r for the consideration of the Commission, and persons here . hitherto accustomed to wait months for an answer to communications addressed to the Govern ment now defunct receive per return of post acknowledgments of their letters. THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND GOVERNOR'S STAFF. The Attorney-General, Mr de Ricci, came down in the Meteor, bringing his wife, to gether with a large house ready for fixing. He is a young man, but is said to be clever and shrewd in the adjustment of native complications. Dr. Mays, Ht>r. McGregor, and Dr. Cruickshank form fiis Excellency's medical staff, and they have already been apportioned their .several duties. The per sonal staff of aide-de-camps, secretaries, &c, consist of his nephew, Mr Arthur Gordon, Mr Eyre, a son of Governor Eyre, of Jamaica j Captain Knowleys, and Lietentant Olive, whoji^has recently taken up his quarters at Government House, although he

continues to discharge his duties of Inspector ■ General of Police (native and European). ADDRESSES TO HIS EXCELLENCY ": AND COMMODOBE GOOD ENOUGH. Of course several addresses w ere presented to His Excellency, to all of which courteous replies were vouchsafed, and this, by-the bye, reminds me of a very gratifying cere mony that took place to-day in the present*, tion of a memorial to Commodore Good-"? enough, for his valued services in support of annexation. He is truly beloved in Fiji and no less than 20 gentlemen, chosen from the planting and commercial element formed the deputation to present him with an ill u . minated address. The veteran tar was much pleased at this mark of general esteem and ' in very appropriate terms signified big ?; pleasure and pride at the expression of public opinion. The Pearl leaves on Wednesday for a tiip about the islands conveying the Governor and suite. ':' STATE OF TBADE. Turning to commercial matters, trade ig resusitated and a greater confidence is 6hewn ~'l in business circles than heretofore. A fine - 1 opening is afforded to exporters of timber I from Auckland. 28/ per 100 feet is the price of ordinary building material, and the demand is great here, as new-comers must have houses, and there are none to let in the place. Spirits, wines, and beer are not plentiful in the market, and will allow of early importations. For bacon, cheese, and potatoes there is always a demand, but the I prices are absurd considering the coßt they I are obtainable at in New Zealand. Some very | good maize is being shipped by this trip t of the Star, the exporters being principally 1 the Fiji Bank and A. Little, and of these {■: the second exportation named is the best lot • I in color and condition. Copra is fetching a* F very high figure, in fact the greed of some f buyers is making the natives so cute that 1 a profitable barler with them now is almost I impossible. Several new arrivals came § down in the Star, but those hunting for . 1 Government billots will, I fear, return 1 empty handed. Those on " speculation bent' | will have a large field for the display of their I enterprise. I SHIPPING. I The weather is magnificent, cool southerly 1 breezes and dry. It has been a little stormy , I for shipping, and the loading and unloading " : I of vessels much retarded in consequence of 1 a heavy swell on the beach. The Meteop 1 leaves to-morrow for Loma Loma en route I to Sydney. The Emu for Tavanui, where 1 she is to load for New Zealand. The j Silver Cloud direct for Sydney. The I Pearl for a cruise. Expected arrivals are the.; j James Patterson from Sydney, the Barra- 1 couta from an island cruise and the Western j Star from Sydney. \ The prospect of the 'Frisco service being: I via Fiji has raised to a high pitch the hopes • j: of our colonists. _

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

IN BANCO. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

The ordinary Banco sitting took place this' mornieg, His Honor taking his seat at 11. t o'clock. k 1

CI...XX AND WIFE V. CASEY.

Mr J. B. Bussell on behalf of Captain Jeremiah Cassy, the defendant in this action decided at the last Civil Sittings of the Court made an application to his Honor for a non suit, and for leave to cuter a verdict for the defendant, and for a new trial. His Honor said the learned coursel could not apply for a nonsuit, as no grounds had been shewn at the trial.

Mr Russell then said he would confine his application to asking for a rule nisi for leave to enter a verdict for the defendant, and for a new trial. The learned gentleman quoted several cases in support of his application; among others—Bedhead v. Midland Railway Company, Christie v Grig*, and Simpson v. Lonlon General Omnibus Company. ": _

His Honor Baid he must retuse the appli cation. He considered the law perfectly :| clear on the point, and could not see the | slightest ground for granting the rule. Mr. J. B. Russell said his c!i.nfc wasr anxious to have the opinion of the Court of- ; appeal on the matter, and he should make . an application for permission to carry the.! case mAo that Court.

His Honor said he should require very m good grounds for tbe appeal before he gave H permission.

Mr. J. B. Russell said he should supply his Honor with the grounds upon which he ' should move.

Mr. Justice Gillies gave Mr. Russell to: ---understand tbat there was very little chanceS! of tbe application being granted. Be G. H. Clark and Wife. — Application. Mr J. Russell on behalf of G. H. Clart, a master mariner, and his wife who is the widow of Jas. Lanrie, deceased, (late of Laurie Brothers) made an application to huff Honor for a decree for dower.

His Honor granted the application leaving the terms of the decree to be settled ifl Chambers. httchinson v. KAwrrr.—argument o DEMURRER. Plaintiff is a settler at the Bay of Islands, m and the defendant is the Maori owner of'V some land in the North. The action arose-*;-; out of an alleged breach on the part of the § defendant of an agreement, by which the kauri gum extracted from the land was made over to the plaintiff at a certain price. Mr Hesketh appeared for the plaintiff, and y Mr McCormick for the defendant. j The defendant pleaded that the agreement.. was invalid, inasmuch as the conveyancing of. the gum had not been effected through the. agency of the Native Lands Court which if ■ should bo, being part and parcel of the land. , His Honor held that the plea was bad in f law and supported the demurer. -Leave w» - given to amend the plea within 14 days. j j The Court rose at 2 o'clock. ;

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thisdaj^ Fresh in the River. The highest fresh in the river this year h«li occurred. Communication by road is stopped from Kuiti. A number of canoes with pKK| ; duce are expected.

TAURANGA.

From our own C orreipondent.)

This'dlj

The Rowena sailed at eight o'clock ■1«_»; night. Passengers :—Mrs. Hulme and tW? children, Mrs. Hopkins Clarke, Mrs. Walkfe Miss Browne ; Mesars. Hopkins Clarke, Joha; O'ook, Harrop, Hamer, and six hi *^

steerage,

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This daft The Comet published the Governor's Bpei three"'hours after delivery, which -V much surprise.

BOKIANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This d»y,

The Perils of the Moneyw

The Moneynick left Auckland ou the 20th | of June, and made Hokianga bar 48 hop*- % after. A heavy sea was on and she .cojf%' I not cross. A N.W. gale drove her south » j Cape Egmont. Theie she met a S.W. H** and was driven to the Three Kings. .^ then experienced a succession of g»l'8 jaBI N. to S.W. Three times she had p£>£ Ji dential escapes from being driven. 'sW£Bßi[ shore. Made Hokianga bar again ywMKH* morning, and signalled short of wat^sti, V was compelled to use stores under seal. She arrived at her anoboWj^r ji| morning all well. . ' !u. lagS" ■ £

THE EVENING STAB WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 1875



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