PARLIAMENTARY.

/TBOM OUB SPECIAL CORRJESPON DENTJ

WELLINGTON.

This day.

War to tlie Knife.

War to the knife is about to begin between political parties. The Opposition think they are being jumped on, and the Government supporters, who are determined, for self evident reasons, to prevent the electors from bavin" a voice, vow that if the Opposition carry °out their threats and cut up rough, they will make use of their immense majority, and pass the Bill in less than a week. It is freely stated in the lobbies that day and night watches have already been told off on each side. Ministerial. Explanations.

Major Atkinson had promised to reply to the Opposition arguments, and much in terest was felt in looking forward to his ex planation of the damaging arguments on Government finance, adduced by Mr Leader "Wood and others. A more wretched at tempt at reply was never heard in the House than that afforded by the Colonial Treasurer yesterday afternoon in fulfilment of his pro mise. He made no attempt whatever to meet the forcible arguments and figures brought forward by the Opposition, but contented himself with an assurance to the Southern following of the Ministry that the ■Government had no ulterior designs on their landfund. Bis only reference to the clenching arguments by the Opposition was a general statement that they had been sufficiently answered by the speakers of the Government party. The Government he maintained was in a position to . keep all its promises, and that he thought was sufficient. Mr O'Rorke spoke with vigour, and made a manly defence of Auckland, showing how it had first been robbed by the Colonial Go vernment, and then twitted with its barren exchequer.

Mr. Buckland and the Superintendent. Mr William Buckland, as a counter-move ment against the action taken to raise the question of his own disqualification for accepting Government money, moved the question of the right of the Superintendents and members of the Provincial Executive to hold seats. He endeavoured to show that ihe delegation of the Governor's powers rendered the Superintendents and their officers servants of the Crown.

The motion was looked upon by the House as a mere "red herring," which they did not choose to follow. The Government con sidered there was not a shadow of ground for it.

Mr. Macandrew got off a good joke by moving that all members be included on ac count of receiving the honorarium.

This led Mr Buckland to desire that his motion be withdrawn, but Macandrew would not hear of it, and called for a division on his amendment, when it was negatived by 40 to 23. Mr. Buckland then withdrew his motion. Overloading Vessels. In reply to Mr. Murray, the Government said they were taking action in one case of overloading vessels under existing legisla tion, which was considered ample for the purpose. Adulteration of Food. An amendment to the Act dealing with adulterations was promised by Mr. Richard son, when the pressure of business will permit.

LAST NIGHT.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. A Pinal Appeal. On the House resuming last night, Mr O'Borke took occasion, before going into Committee, to express his opinion of the Bilk He quoted Mr Vogel's words on one occasion when he said that taking away the functions of Government meant political life and pros perity at one central point, and political paralysis at the other extremities of the colony. He denied that any part of the colony was in favour of the change, and pointed in proof to the election of Messrs Stout, Ward, and others. In proof he would like to see the Premier test the matter in Auckland, and go to the poll against the member for City West, who had been called the great Proconsul, and who with greater truth migbtbe called the Apostle of Pro vincialism. The bill was a system of bribes, but Auck] and people with all their poverty spurned them. They would not part with what shreds of liberty were left to them, and they were right; for all in the Bill was delusive. He foresaw that if passed there would follow political torpo, political stagna tion and political degradation. Mr. Macandrew made a last appeal to have the Bill remitted to the country. He said the Treasuier pretended to have discoverd the philosophers' stone and could make something out of nothing. If in two years' time Otago was to show a dericit of £13,000, under the able administration of the General Government, it was a bad look out for the colony towards the whole revenue of which Otago contributed one-third. When the glamour thrown over the people had passed away, they would see, when they had not sixpence of their land fund left, what was the real jneaning of this bill. The only way to. save a little of their land fund was either to borrow moje money or apply the pruning knife to the gigantic system of central ad ministration, cut away the California service, and abolish the Native and Defence Depart ments. . He challenged the Government to go to the country, and announced that he would oppose the bill in every stage. Mr Stout then moved an amendment, the purport of which was that the Ministry should have time to mature their' measure, and when matured to submit to their con stituencies by dissolvinh the House. Mr Luther Shepherd rose to combat certain assertions of Mr Stout's, and opposed the amendment.

Mr Reynolds made personal explanations that he was satisfied he was carrying out the wishes of his constituents.

Sir George Grey and Messrs Wood, Eeid, and Fitzherbert all supported the amend ment, and earnestly joined in entreating the Government not to press the bill this session. Mr Pteid said they could not possibly pass it; He for one was prepared to. sit there six months until the bill was amended to his satisfaction.

A division was taken, and the amendment negatived by fourty-four to twenty-two. The House went into Committee, and pro gress was immediately reported on the mo tion of Mr Stout after some animated discus sion as to whether the Bill should be proceeded with at 2.30 p.m. or 7.30 p.m. on Thursday. The former was carried, the Go vernment supporters being strongly oppose to any further giving way to the demands of the Opposition for delay. The House adjourned at 12 50. Determination to force the Measure. It is understood that those in favour of the Abolition Bill will determinately use their majority in getting the bill through com mittee. If neoessary they will sit con tinuously.

THE NEW TURKISH BATHS.

After several ineffectual efforts by com panies and individuals to establish Turkish baths for the people, of Auckland and out lying districts, one citizen, Mr Sykes, has at length accomplished- the object single-handed Upper Qaeeh-_3treet, These kind of r^L which are bo conducive to clean f*\ -Tl'-health, were among the luxuries ™*.' J >'*omanß until they were made unpopular by foreign prejudice, and v *>e .initiated and carried out by the Arabs, mm. the present Turkish Baths were made popular by the Turks, and subsequently in

troduced into London and other English towns and cities, and we believe that Mr Sykes is the first man in this part of the colony who has ventured upon the experi ment in this city. The baths in Upper Queen-street have been fitted up at great expense and in the most perfect and con venient manner. They will be opened to morrow at ten o'clock in the morning, and be opened daily after (Sunday excepted), from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. at a charge of 5s ; Wed nesday, 7s 6d ; and on Saturday afternoon, 3s 6d ; as the enterprising proprietor is determined to bring them within the means of all classes of the community, and below prices charged in the town of the South Island of New Zealand Mr.|Sykes in his new and serviceable venture, did not forget the ladies of Auckland, and will set apart one day in the week as the "ladies day" which will be Thursday in each week, commencing on the 16th inst. Our reporter visited the baths this morning ann was much pleased with the nice taste displayed in every department of the esta blishment, which consists of no less thad six rooms, each fitted and furnished' with the necessary requisites *of bathers, such as dressing, refreshment, waiting and other rooms, all in perfect order. The temperature in the "sudatoria" is gradually raised from 110 degrees to 140, according to the require ments of the bather. The furnace below is substantially built of brick and is four feet square. In the rooms are what are termed "stench traps" for allowing bad air to escape and render the operation thorough and satisfactory, The triple shower bath, an admirable contrivance, is formed on the principle of Dr. Gully, which has given his baths at Great Malvern, in Worcestershire, a British reputation. Mr. Sykes informed us that he is prepared to carry out the hydropathic treatment in cases where it may deemed necessary by medical advisers. There is also, a shampooning room, to which two reservoirs are attached for supplies of cold and hot water. The lounging room is furnished with three couches for the accommodation of bathers. Several medical gentlemen of the city, and clergyman and citizens have visited Mr. Sykes' new Turkish baths, and r.re unanimous in de claring that these Turkish baths are in every way satisfactory and are a desideratum which has long been felt to be a public necessity by the people of this city.

Serious Accident.

A vkuv serious accident occurred last night to the little sen or Mr Thomas Cole, wall known in connec tion with Oddfellowship. The little fellow, who is six years old, was proceeding to the whavf with his brother, who was currying some baskets, when a cart loaded with guuno turned round suddenly from the wharf, and, striking the basket?, they knocked the little boy over. He fell right under the cart-wh _el, and but for the promptisude of the driver in stopping his horsr>, £.; c child must havo been cut almost in two. As it was, he was very severely injured, the pressu c having exitndea across his body to tlie region of thu bladder. Hu was at once conveyed heme, and Dr Stockwell has been assiduous in his atteution sicca, Lu_ it is impossible to say whether the cliiid will recover or not. .No b.ame can be attached to the carter, who shewed great presence of mind, or incited to anyone, for the occurre_.ee was purely accidiintil.

ARRIVAL OF THE CARISBROOKE CASTLE, WITH THE VESEY STEWART SETTLERS FOR KATIKATI.

(o) The magnificent clipper ship Carisbrook Castle, from Belfast, with Mr Vesey Stewart's Special Settlers for Katikati, was signalled early this morning, and rounded the North Head with a fine N.E. breeze at half-past ten o'clock. A good omen was drawn from the fact that the vessel headed straight up the harbour, and showed no signs of bringing up. As she showed out from the Heads her noble proportions became at once apparent, and she presented a very beautiful sight as she clave the waters of our noble harbour, which looked its best for the occasion, with her topsails and foresail all sprerd to the breeze, and her white ports shining in the sun. The Health Officer's flag was flying at the main, and the ship's number ac tho peak. Dr. Ph-Ison and Mr Ellis, the Immigration Com missioners, who were ready at the water men's steps, seeing that the ship was going to come up, waited till she had anchored abreast of the wharf before going off. When they arrived on board they were met by Captain Freebody, Dr. Button, Mr Stewart, and Mr Farnall, and warm greetings were exchanged. The Doctor and Captain imme diately made the necessary arrangement for the general inspection. This took place with out delay and was quickly over, for we are pleased to say the general health of all on board was found to be so good, and the ship in such a state of order and cleanliness that a clean bill of health was given straightaway, Dr Philson and Mr Ellis paying the highest compliments to all in charge. Captain Freebody, through the chief officer (Mr Milman), furnished our reporter with the following account of the voyage, which it will be seen, was .characterised by an un broken spell of fine weather : — Left Liverpool on the 3rd June and took in passengers at Belfast. Left Belfast on the Bth inst. and had strong westerly and S. W. breezes till latitude 40 deg. N. Met the N.E. trades in 34 deg. N., and car ried them withrfine weather to 9 deg. jn. Crossed the Equator on'the 6th July. Picked up the S.E. trades in 2 deg. S. and carried them with fresh breezes to 24 S. Crossed the meridian of the Cape on the 29th of July in lat. 40 S. Ran the eastings with fine strong weather on the parallel of 45 S. During this part of the voyage the ship made some capital running, recording 305 miles on the 23rd July and 'other good days of 280, 296, 252, 259, and 280. Crossed the meridian of Tasmania on the 2Gth of August. Had fine weather and clear moderate breezes to the Three Kings, which were made on the 4th inst., at 530 a.m. Thence into port variable winds and unsettled weather. We find the following entry LeT the log: "On 24th June, at 9 p.m., experienced a very singular phenomenon in the appearance of the water, the ship passing through a patch of snow-white, water, about 1 mile in extent, and with a 'very clearly defined distinct margin. . During the voyage only two deaths have taken place. Seven births have occurred. The health of the passengers has been good throughout, only the mildest disorders making their appearance. Both the deaths were those of infants. The following is the list :— BIRTHS. Mrs Mallin, Mrs Sandford, Mrs Geo-ge, Mrs Wyiie, and Mrs Fleming, of boys ; Mrs Haslett and Mrs Lonch, of girls. DEATHS. July 17 —Emily Maude Irvine, aged nine weeks. ' August 28—Thos.' Freebody Wylie, aged 21 days. VESSELS SPOKEN. Thursday, 17th June—Vessel showing N.C.S.H., from London to WeHington, 9 days out. v, 30th July—Dutch barque Vaubenep, from Amsterdam to Batavia, 58 days out. For our own part we must pronounce the Carisbrook Castle to be the most completely fitted and best conditioned emigrant ship it has ever been our lot to see. The various compartments, on arrival, were the very picture of neatness and a credit to those who occupied them. The single girls' compart ment was more especially attractive not alone from the fact of its being the sea home of 122 healthy-looking and clear-featured Irish lasses, but also from the fact that it had been specially decorated in honor of the arrival. Fronting the visitor on descending the'com panion, was a most tastefully worked scroll, proclaiming " Welcome t0,A11." On either side and on others of the beams were the mottoes : "Hailto our Adopted Land," "God

bless our noble Captain," "Success to all." Everthing about the compartment bespoke the tidiness and care of the denizens, while the good discipline which was apparent spoke volumes in favour of Mrs Collier, the matron, and Miss Hyde, Miss Trimble, and Miss Ormiston, the sub-matrons. The scrolls, we hear, were the result of the united efforts of all the girls, those who did not work presenting some of the mate rials, but all doing what they could. We may mention here that; in allotting the space for this compartment an extra space of six cubic feet was allowed to each occupant. This compartment extended from the main mast aft under the saloon to the stern. The married women's compartment is as usual in the centre of the ship, and presented an equally clean and well-appointed interior. The berths were capitally arranged, so as to make the most of the perfect ventilation afforded by the port holes. This compart ment is divided into two portions, the after part alone being occupied by 30 families of special settlers, and the forepart by 16 fami lies of Government Immigrants who could not be accommodated in the Dover Castle. The single men's compartment was also in apple pie condition. When any of the pas sengers were asked by our reporter if they had anything they wished to be published iv connection with the voyage, one and all replied that they wished to have put in the paper their unqualified gratitude to Captain Freebody, Dr. Button, nnd the officers in charge of the vessel for their unvarying kindness to them on the voyage. Everyone looked in high good humour. One genial old lady stuck iip our representative and wanted him at a moment's notice to tell her everyone he .knew in Auckland, because she had a friend he might have come across. On his telling her he was too busy she was not a bit angry, but says she wdl wait till tomorrow morning when he has more time. During the voyage, the passengers appear to have thoroughly en joyed themselves. A Carisbrook Castle Beading and Musical Society was established and held its concerts once a week. The programmes of some of these may be seen still posted iv the saloon. By these we see that Mrs S:ewart, Mr Parnpll, and Mr Milman, all gave their services in addi tion to many others. Mr Hoyte was constituted manager, and was most efficient in that capacity. Then there was a Christy Minstrel Company among the sailors who gave their 'reunions at intervals and afforded much amusement. Charades on the poop, private theatricals and other pastimes were also indulged in, and helped to wile away the days at sea. On Sunday choral services were held, Mr Stewart or Mr Hoyte officiating at the harmonium.

Soon after the inspection, three of the Recep tion Committee, Messrs. Barton, Thome, and fry, went on Board, and after giving a kindly wcicome to the immigrants, arranged that an entertainment in their honour should take place in the Choral Hall on Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. The Committee explored the ship, and expressed their at her beautiful con dition.

The Carisbrook Castle'is'a fine clipper built iron ship, of 1415 lons. She is in her seventh year, having been built in (Ilasgow by Messrs Barclay & Curie in 1868. She belongs to Mr Donald dime, of 3 and 4 Fenchurch-street, London. She has double topsail yards, patent steam winch and windlass, and all tlie modern improvement.; usual in first-class ships. There are two large houses on deck. In the after house there are lying-in hospital, tlie single men's hospital, the storeroom, surgery, and Mr. Falhvell's cabin, on the port side, and on the starboard the single girls' hos pital, the steward's and assistant steward's cabins. In the other house are the immigrants' and ship's galleys, the bakery, carpenter's and boatswain's cabins, cook's room, and store keeper's room. The 'tween decks arc exceed ingly lofty. The saloon is small, but well fur nished and decorated with teak- and white enamelled panelling. The cabins arc spacious and airy, while the captain's cabin is large and beautifully fitted.

Saloon Passsngers.—Mr and Mrs Stewart and nine children, Mr a> d Mrs Hoyte and six children, Dr .and Mrs button, Messrs Either, Hunter, Faro all, and Gladstancs

Families'.—George and Margaret Stewart and six children, William and Sarah Stewart, Stephen and Emma Goss and six children, Thomas and Margaret Leech and three children, Jos. J. and E. E. Wylie, Stewart atid Margaret Rea and foar children. Jos. and Jane O'Brien and four children, Samuel and Jane; Poscoe and child. Thomas J. and Eliza J. Dunne, Arthur and Margaret Stuart and two chil dren, Jos and Eliza Hyde and three children, H. C. and M. Hoyte and two children, A. and M. Irvine and three children, Philip Deadman and wife, hichd. and Jane Rorke, Hugh A. and Jane E. Latimer and three chiidren, Thomas and Mary J. Sandford and child, lliomas and Annie Wylie and two chil dren, Jos. 8. nnd M, A. Wvlie, John and Elizabeth Wilson and four children. F.'andl Louch and three children, Thomas 11. and Grace Fletcher and four children, William and Mary Preston and two chil dren, William and Mar/ Andrews and five children, Thomas and Margaret Crawford and four children. William and Mary A. Trimble, Alexander and Mary Turner and child, Hey. M. E. and Annabella Mulligan and two children, John and Elizabeth Muigren'and child, Noble and >Jiza Johnson and f.mr children.

Single Men.—C, M, and G,-Stewart, J. C. P. and S. W. Goss, John, Lawrence, and J. H. O'Brien, John Murdoch, Charles Dunne, Robert, William, and Thomas Stuart, E. G. and W. H. Hyde, William Molloy, C. A. and F. A. Hoyte, James E. Rorire, JolmC. Latimer, William Watt and Joseph Wylie, John and Ernest Louch, J. and R. Fletcher, Mosec Preston. Joseph MeC<rter, W. H. Trimble, Alexan der and John Twiner, Edward R. and W. Thomas Muligan, John DeCock, Andrew, William, John, Annie, Andrew Richard, and James Wilson, Rev J. and Arthur Cressley, George and John Thompson, WilJliam J. Muigren.

Si:.CLE Women.—M. J. Macgregor, Emily and Caras Cressley, Ameiia Freige, Agnes Craig, Marian, Mary, and Mary E. Cross, Henrietta and Mary J. Goss, E. C. and A. Dunne, E. and M. Muigren, E. S. and R. Stuart, Hannah, Maria J., Eliza a., and Louisa Hyde, Margaret and Sarah Johnson, Mary Norris, Jane E and Margaret E. Hoyte, Eliza J. Rorke, E. J. Latimer, Citherine Weir, Mary J. Frances, and Annie Wyiie, Martha H. Hall, E., S., 8., and M. Zouch, Grace and Rosetta Fletcher, Annie Andrews, Mary S. Scholes, Josephine Crawford, Eliza, Mary A, Fanny, Nell, and Kate Trimble, Sarah, Catherine, and Mary J. Turner, A. M., Maria J., and L. R. Mulgan, Annie, Mary J., Martha, Sarah M.. and Amelia Wilson, Annie DeCock, Fanny, Mary, and Sweeney Collier. Summary.—Male adults, 74; female adults, 91; male children, 30 ; female children, 39 ; infants, 4. Total, 238 souls—equal to 199^ statute adults. IMMIGRANTS. Familifs.—Thomas and Ruth Brigs, Peter and Eliza C'larkson and four children, David and Eliza Carr. William and Rachel Darrach and four children, Daniel and Margaret, George, John, and Mary Has lett and one child, Joseph and Margaret Fleming and five children, James apd Margaret Halfpenny and one child, John and Catherine McLaughlin, John and Jane Stewart and two children. Single Men.—Joseph and Matthew Fleming, Joseph Halfpenny, Thomas Stewart. Single Women.—Eliza Ormiston, Annie Ball, Mary A. Brines, Sarah Bradford. Ellen Biars, Martha Boyle, Isabella Brophy, Lucy Burns, Lizzie Burns, Emily Beasely, Madeline Beasely, Ellen Frances- Beasely, Jane Clarke, Catherine Collins, Anna M. Devine, Mary Ann Dunn. Ellen Fleming, Mary Farrely, Winifred Fitzsimon, Eliza Forster, Elizabeth Feir, Jane Fagen, Dora Graham, Isabel M. Grange, Maria Goode, Bridget Goode, Susan Graham, Eliza Hedger, Eliza Hogan, Rebecca Knox, Mary Lynch, Ellen Leany, Mary Mcßrien, Beatrice M. Maxwell, Susan McCoy, Kate McCoy (2), Rebecca D. Moore, Ellie C. Moore, Maggie McCortney, Fanny McMaster, Sarah Mulvena, Margaret McKeown, Jane Mclntyre, Anne McLean, Mary Nesbitt, Mary Nelson, Eliza O'Neill, Elleu Poots, Marcella Scaliy, Jane Sterling, Anne Spence, Mary A. Thompson, Matilda Wilson, Sarah Kyle, Harriet Daw. Margaret Kelly, Olivia Mulligan Eliza beth Henderson. Mary J. Doherty, Margaret Irvine, Sarah Irvine, Margaret Irvine, Catherine L.ycock, _c__ily Fleming, Maigaret Fleming, Mary Halfpenny, Isabella Halfpenny. Total.—2l female adults, 85 male adults, 11 male children, 7 female children, 1 infant: total, 126 souls. TitADES and Occupations.—General labourers, 7; farm labourers, 8; ploughmen, 2; woollen weaver, 1; carpenter, 1; nursemaids, 9; servants, 32; dairymaids, 3; housemaids, 8; cooks, 2; seamstress, 1; governesses, 3; teacher 1; housekeeper, 1. Nationality.—English, 2; Irish, 120; German, 1; Welsh, 2: total, 12S souls.

SONS OF FREEDOM GOLDMINING COMPANY.

An extraordinary meeting of this Company was held this afternoon .in the office of Mr Garland,—Mr C. J. Stone in the chair.

After some preliminary discusssion respect ing a further call upon shareholders, in which Messrs Newman, "Wilson, Ewington, Wells, Vaile, Howard, and Dv Moulin took part, Mr Buddie moved, and Mr Wells seconded,! "That the company be wound up volunta rily, and Mr Garland be appointed liqui dator." Carried. -■ t. C *jq*_o__[ Mb oawoH

The liabilitiee_of thejeompany are £403. j

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The Missouri has 6ozs. sdwts. from 25 tons. The Californian tribute has 24ozs. 9dwts. from 100 tons, Britannia Crushing Mystery.' There is a great mystery connected with the trial crushing from the Britannia, which is completed, but the result is kept so quiet that the legal manager is unable to ascertain the result. It will be poor, however, in com parison with the expectations, and will not exceed liozs. gold. SharemaTket. Sales : Caledonian, 85s ; Calf (new), Gs ; Tahua, 55s ; Gem, 5s ; Ajax, 2s 3d ; Bri tannia, 3i, 3s 3d, 33.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival : Colonist, from the Thames. Departures : Speedwell and Gipsy, with coals, for. the Thames- The Elsinore is loading with manganese, and will in all probability leave to-night.

GISBORNE.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Pretty Jane sailed for Auckland this morning. Passengers : Messrs Phillips, Cole, Owen, Boylan, Mulloolv.

Carl Carson's Body Found

The remains of Carl Carson were foilnd three miles from where he was drowned. He was buried I y the natives. The body was much decomposed.^The burial service was read by a native clergyman.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Death of W. H- Thorton, Esq.

This settlement has received an irreparable loss in the derth of W. H. Thornton, l_sq.. a gentleman from Belfast, long anxiously wait ing the arrival of the Vesey Stewart's party. The funeral takes place this afternoon, and will be largely attended.

TAURANG.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Accicler.t from the Rowena.

The Rowena sailed last night at 10 SO for Auckland. P.issengers—Mr J. Keddy ai d family, Mrs Lee and two children ; Messrs. Metcalf, Westbye, Schvyer, Watt, Wilson, Wilkin, Stanbrook, Nelson, C. O. Davis, and McMillan. As the steamer was leaving, an intending passenger, in a state of intoxica tion, fell off the gangway between the steamer and the wharf. He was promptly extricated by Mr McKenzie, chief officer, aud Mr Harry Davidson, chief steward of the Rowena.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Coach Accident. As Steadman's West Taieri coach passed Sadille Hill toll-bar yesterday morning, the leading horse shied, and toppled the coach over a twenty-feet bank. The driver Henry Steadman, received serious internal injuries, and died shortly afterwards. There were no passengers in the coach. Burglary. Two prisoners were committed for trial to day : Thomas White, an old offender, for burglariously entering the cabin of the ketch Annie, with intent to commit a felony, and Ah (Jbew, for assaulting a brother Mongolian with an axe. The Hawea's Passengers. Passengers per Hawea, for the Manukau : Messrs Mansford, Richardson, Captain Sewell, Mrs Bree, Miss Thomson.

DUNEDIN.

(Per i Jress lelegram Agency.) This day. Walking Match An exciting walking match between Edwards and young Scott, aged 14, for £50 a-side (distance, 7 miles), came off in the Drill-shed last evening. Edwards walked first, and did the distance in 61 minutes, 11 seconds. Scott followed, and accomplished it in 60 minutes, 2G_ seconds, thus winning by 44J seconds.

Visit to the Water Supply.

(PER PIGEON EXPRESS)

Western Springs, 3 p.m

By invitation from Messrs T. & S. Morrin, the contractors for the Auckland Waterworks, the members of the City Council this after noon paid a visit to the Western .Springs. The following members were conveyed out here in cabs —His Worship the Mayor, Messrs. Buchanan, Hurst, Cosgrave, and Brett, and Messrs Philips, Errington, and Tunny. The Provincial Ana lyst came out to get samples of the water to test influence on the lead piping, so that in ihe event of any evil result following from the use of lead pipes only iron piping will be employed. The Councillors on the ground are surprised at the progress that has been made. The reser voir dam wall, which is about 300 yards long, has been pushed on with great rapidity, and is a very substantial work. The excavation and cleaning of the present pond has also gone on most satisfactorily, and the reservoir, when completed, will be a splendid one capable of storing twenty-two million gal lons of water. At the engine house site there has been some heavy work done. The pumping shaft is down to a depth of 25 feet, and the tunnel to connect the shaft with the reservoir has also received attention. The foundations for the machinery are very heavy and solid, a large amount of scoria stone having been taken from the ground. The reservoir at the corner of Ponsonby Road is also in a forward state, and there'is no doubt that within eighteen months Auckland will have ah ample and pure supply of water.

The contractors are deserving of all praise for the manner in which they have forwarded the work, and Mr. Blewden, the sub-contractor for the earthworks is also carrying out his part with vigour.

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

We would remind the ratepayers that to-morrow the polling for the return of three members of the City Council, in the room of Messrs Prime, Daldy, and Cosgrave, whose time is expired, will take place to morrow at the Mechanic's Institute. All the candidates have been nominated for re-election, but their return is to be con tested by Mr George Staines. The polling commences at eight o'clock in the morning and closes at four.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Long Drive—Buyers, 12s 6d ; Bellers, 15a. City of London—Sellers, 425. 6d. Gem, 6s. ; sellers, 6s 3d. Britannia—Buyers, 2s 6d ; sellers, 2s lOd. Pride of Tokatea - Sellers, 2s. 6d. Caledonian (double)—9o; sellers, 92s 6d. Queen ef the May—Buyers, 12s, Union Beach—67s 6d, 695, 70s, 65a; sellers, 67s 6d. Otago—Buyers, 3s. Tokatea—l3s ; sellers, 14s. . ,Tairua—s6s, 57s 6d, 58s ; sellers, , 58s.

THE EVENING STAR "WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1875.



"We have pleasure in acknowledging receipt ; he widow of the late Captain Doble: Mr. Hunter, 10s, and from Mr. Whate -ss.



A little boy about two years of age was picked up by the police to-day, having lost his way. Any mother who has a little one should apply at the police-station, where the little wayfarer is being taken care of. Several pateut hydraulic lifting jacks for raising sunken vessels have been imported by the New Zealand Insurance Company and will be found a most valuable addition



i«-_-r__mngEgK_-_T3iM^ FOE SALE, a Villa Residence, just erected, near Mr. Stanmis Jones' residence Franklin Road, containing seven largo rooms and spacious hall, with brick tank containing 1,200 galls, water ; water laid on lo kitchen ; erected on a corner allotment, freehold, GO x 100 feet; view unsurpassed by any round Auckland.- Apply to Keane and Jen kinson, Builders, Victoria-street-Tiißt. FOR SALE, at Parnell, a new and well built 4-roomed Vefrandah Cottage, with good well ami freehold allotment, from which there is a splendid view.—Apply to JOHN SOBBET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, the first-sailing Yacht BTPPLE, 8 tons, coppered and copper-fastened and well found with sails, ropes, chains, anchors, copper pump, dingy, &c—Apply to JOHN SOBBET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR, SALE, Cheap, a veryfsubstan tial and well-finished Ten-roomed House, with every convenience for a family ; large Garden planted with choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half an-hour's walk from Union hank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ri^O-MORROW Evening a Lecture, I by Mr. Blackman, on " Coleridge," at half-past 'seven, at the Literary Society, Ponsonby. JOHN BRYAN, son of Silas Bryan, of Chudleigh, Tasmania, please communicate with Eev B. T. Dudl. y. ODPii.Rl()R^lm^enT_^it Mrs **-J Morley'e. Havelock I!oiii-e, second house above the Choral Ball, Symonos-street. S" WEI-PS^AYE.-r^rthe M el bourne Cup at City Club Hotel on Thursd-ys and Saturdays. PR I NCFr^^ales"Theatre.—Wanted immediately, a Man accustomed to working Stage of Theatre.-- Apply to Or. W. Collier, Manager. WANTED toSKLL (guaranteed in perfect working order), a Hand Sewing Machine, as good as new. Price, 25e.; cost _£.510s. A trial giveu if required.—Apply at this office for address. WANTED, an experienced Grocer's Assistant; reference required—Box 100, Post Office, Auckland. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 or 1"> years of age, to make hersetf generally useful.— to Mrs. Clcal, Karangahape lioad, in ar the Windmill. WANTED, a General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. Chattk-ld, Uardinge-strect, near Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a respectable and well recommended middle-agc-d woman to act as Hous'-keeper and General Servant to a gentleman having a comfortable residence, and who does not dine at home ; none but thofe who can give good references need -iiply to "C. 5.," 1-1, Insurance Buildings. ANTED to LET, a Shop and House at the corner of Wyndham and Chapcl-sireets, next the Roman Catholic Chapel,— Apply to Mr. Hare, next door. WANTED, an experienced hand for the Dress ; also one for Clothing Department, for Wellington.—Apply before 10 a.m. to A. H. Maclean, VVaitemata Eoti-1. TX7ANTED, Board and Residence T T near Queen-street —Address by letter, stating terms, "Carpenter,'' Stah office. WAITED, by a competent person just arrived, the management of a farm ; first-class testimonials.—.address •' TC," ofKce oi this paper. WAN'IED, a Situation in any light capacily of trust, and usefulness; highest references.—Address " AB,'' office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Cater, Hobart Cottage, Cook street. WAITED, a respectable Lad who can milk, one who has been accustomed to farm work preferred.—Apply 10 Mr. Somerville, Crccer, Queen-street. WA NTED, two good Bushmen and a good Driver —J. Watt, Mechanic's Bay. WANTED, a Situation for a respec table Girl, age Ifi, where she would be treated as one of tho family.—Apply at the office of tliis paper. W~ ANT __fD KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. WANTED, by a young Alan, a Situation in an Office or Store who has a knowledge of Book-keeping, and good references ; would not object to make himself useful.—Address Y. , Star office. W' ANTED, Tenders for Erecting Three Verandahs by Friday, the 10th instant. Plans to be seen at J. Morrison's, Aephaiter, Newton Road. W~~ ANTED to SELL, on vpry easy terms, a Six-roomed Stone House in the suburbs, healthy locality, good well.—Apply to H. Partington, Band Agent, Queen-street. WANTED, a first-class Stair hand. Apply to Mr. Coffey, on board steamer Wellington at Auckland wharf. WAIN TED, by a married man, who is strictly sober, employment eif her in a _bip or engine works, or any place of trust, or where he could make himself generally useful.—Address, " HEW," office of this paper. ANTED to LET, two Rooms, un furnished, with fireplace, in a respectable part of the town, ten minutes walk from Post Office. Apply at this office. WA NTED, a small Boy "to make himself useful at the residence of Mr F. I_, Prime. Anglesea-street.—Apply at"my offic., Insur ance Buildings. WANTED, by an experienced Female Cook, a situation in private or boarding house; satisfaction guaranteed.—Address, '■' Cook," Stab, office. ANTED to SELL, about five , acres of rich alluvial Lhnd, suitable for a market garden, close to town.—Apply to Dunning ham and King, Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson street. W7 ANTED, by a young woman, a »t» situation as Wet Nurse.—For address, apply Stab office. ANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Apply to office of this paper for address. ANTED, Buyers for 2,000 new sacks.—Apply at Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. WANTED, a Machinist, none but first-lass hands need apply —Geo. Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga, and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'_ (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to call ai the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED to SELL (cheap) White Bead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B. - Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. {_*__ ANTED. 600 torn of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager .' 7■ '• ' WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGER, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and- attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, is •11 Us branches, executed at the shortest notice.



T> BINCE OF WALES THEATBE Lessee R. J. DeLias. Stage Manager.. G.W.Collier. LAST NIGHT OF MISS CARRY GEOBGE IN THE DRAMA OF LOST IN LONDON. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8 LOST IN LONDON ! Nell _ Miss Carry George Job Aranoyd Mr. R. W. Lawrence (See Opinions of the Auckland Press.) TO-MORRO W (THURSDA YJ—GREEN B USEES! Miami—Miss Carry George. Look out for ENSNARED '.—First TimeinAuckland! Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s. Stationers. Dress circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s fid; Pit, Is. "PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. The Management beg to announce that it is their intention to devote one evening in each week ot the present limited season for the production of the most refined dramatic works by all acknowledged legitimate authors. First Grand Fashionable .-Night, FRIDAY Evening, September 10.—Production of LovelPs sub lime play, in five acts, entitled, "Love's Sacrifice."— Margaret Elmore, Miss Carry George; Matthew Elmore, Mr. R. W. Lawrence. r< I T V H A L L. THE REV. P. P. AGNEW Will deliver his Second Lecture THIS (WEDNESDAY), Stii SEPTEMBER, 1875. Subjects : " The Scottish Martyr" "The Prison in tlie Sea" " Tombs lor the Living" " The Rack: —The Torture !—The Rebellion!" " Exeter Hall—ln Jail" " The Frenchman's Story" " The Temperance Family" " Jack-in-the-Box" " The Prison Barber and his Farewell Ode to Cockatoo. ' Friday City Hall. Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30. Lecture at 8. Carriages at 10. FREDERICK J. WILLS, Manager. T_ji KID AY, SEPTEMBER 10.' A PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT TO WELCOME THE VESEY STEWART SPECIAL SETTLERS Will be held in the CHORAL HALL ON FRIDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 10. TICKETS, 2s. fid. each; to be had only at Messrs. Wuyte's, Upton's, and Cliamptaloup and Cooper's. as ihe.number of tickets to be issued will be neces sarily limited, relatives and personal friends of the Immigrants are invited to secure their tickets as soon as possible. No money taken at the doors. HENRY BARTON, Hon. Sec. n. J. b k o w 5 Begs to announce that he will give an ENTERTAINMENT, Consisting of a CONCERT AND "SPELLING BEE," TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, i. th instant, TT THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION j ROOMS. I The Rev. R. S. Hassard and the Rev. W. Calder have i kindly consented to preside. The proceeds of the Entertainment will be given to meet the urgent needs of a Widow Lady. In order to ensure success, ladies and gentlemen who are willing to join the " Bee" are invited to send in their names to Mr. Brown by To-morrow (Thurs day) morning. Tickets ot admission to the public, Is. each. To comm.nce at 8 o'clock. T 0.0. F., M.U., A. D.—LOYAL _l_. GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. 4369. The TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of the Lodge will be celebrated by a DINNER and QUADRILLE PARTf on TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, September 9, 1875, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook-street. Dinner on table at C.30 p.m.; Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. THOS. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.O. Double Tickets, 7s. fid., may be obtained from any of the stewards. H. J. SMITH, Secretary. \\T ELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST T T CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS Will be Preached next Lord's day. In the morning by the Rev. W. J. Williams, and in the evening by the Rev. P. H. Cohnford. Collections after each Service. On the following TUESDAY, 14th September, the Anniversary Tea Meeting. will be held, and after Tea a PUBLIC MEETING, when ministers and friends will address the meeting. Tea at half-past 6 o'clock. Tickets, Is Cd. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, U No. 421, I.C. An Emergency Meeting of the above Ledge will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. sha'p, in tin Masonic Hotel. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order, F. M. PEMBERTON. ~VT OTIC E. PHOTOGRAPHS of private parties, taken by Mr. Bartlett, are in the hands of Mr. Wm. Lockhart. High-street, aud can be obtained at his office if applied for on or before Saturday, 11th instant, after which date all Photographs in his hands will be sold without reserve. . IF Polly Perkins does not call at Mrs. Joseph Clark's, Edwardes-street, and take away her.clothes, they will be sold to pay expenses.—Mrs. Joseph Clarlr, Edwardes-street. LOST, tins day, between 12 and 1 o'clock, a Purse containing three £1 notes and , some odd silver ; also some private accounts.—Any one returning the same to GBH, at Messrs Stewart and Anderson's, Queen-street, will be rewarded IT IRS f- GLASS Volcanic Soil for Gardens can be had for removal.—Appty to R. • and J. Davis, Builders, High-street. TODGE ABA, 348; iTC. j A Lodge of Instruction will he held on Friday Evening next, at half-past 7 o'clock, at the Lodge room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. By order. FOB, SALE, on very easy terras, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, ' together with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ANY person wishing to sell a real Wilcox & Gibb's Hand Sewing Machine, in good order, may find a purchaser by sending letter, . stating price, to " W&G," office of this paper. ROOM TO LET.—Apply at the office of this paper. PONSONBY— Vilfa Sites to he sold, an d assistance given to persona building. -Apply to Mr. W. F. Hammond, Architect, Sbortland-street- WANTED, a smart active Lad. — Apply at Grattan's Thames Hotel. WAITED, the general public no . know that W. HIRJJY, corner of Queen and [ Wakefield-streets, has on sale : —Newcastle Coal , wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, • Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, | and Red-gum Felloes, &0., _c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea > land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for , Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. 3 First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica _ tion. j *»* Sole Agent for Auckland— 3 W. 8. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac., i _____ Queen-street. |i,»3?~ Country Agents wanted.



AUOKLAND POULTRY ASSOCIATION. FIRST AENTJAIT EXHIBITION. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 10th and 11th SEPT. President : Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Vies Pbisidkkts : Messrs. Every Maclean and Ivey. Tr.kas.l--K : Mr. Lawford. Committee : Samuel Morrin Thos. MacfTarlane Heury Brett W. H. Kissing S. E. Hughes, jun. W. J. Marks F H. Eyre Janus Russell James Wallace Robert Beut W. McLaughlan John Cosgrave. The EXHIBITION will be open from 2 o'clock on Friday to 10 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: One Shilling each; children, half price. - WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. "JITOUMT ALBERT DISTRICT. At the request of a number of the Electors of Eden, a Meeting of Electors will be held at the Schoolroom, Morningside, on MONDAY Evening, the 13th inst.. at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of considering the Abolition and Local Government Bills now before the Assembly. A. K. TAYLOB, Chairman Mount Albert District Board. EWMARKET DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD. i / The Assessment Roll for the year ending June 30, IS7O, is deposited at the Post Office, Newmarket. Appeals, if any, will be heard between 2 and 3 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 1875, at the Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. John McNeill, Chairman. Sentember 7,1875. 7S R I C X E T. The Annual Meeting of the. Carlton Cricket Club will be held in the Grafton Boad District Schoolroom on THURSDAY, 9th instant, at 7 p.m. C. A. EWEN", Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND UNITED CKICKET C L U B. The Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the above Club will beheld in the Club-room, Thames Hotel, Queen street, on Thursday, September 9, at Bp.m. W. F. CLIFTON, Hon. Sec. CITY OE AUCKLANP, No. 1, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held on Thursday next, 9th instant, at the Lodgeroom, Wellesley-street, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. BEBDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boot- are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. T O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Saturday, the 11th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &o , at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. THE friends of a Youth, from the country, aged 14, wish to plsce him with a ship wright or boatbuilder, where he can be boarded in theh^use.—Apply to "J.M," Mr Phillips', Painters, eic, 95 and 97, Queen-street, Auckland. ANGLO-NE WZEALAND TELEGRAPH AGENCY. TRANS-ATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OE HAMBURGH (lowest CURRENT RATES). ALEX. SAUNDEES, House, Land, and Estate Agent, ; 2, Insurance Buildings. n^O _LET, good Business Premises, JL Shop and Dwelling, in Queen-street.—Apply to Samuel Wells. 129, Queen-street. N SALE, 83 flasks Quicksilver, at lowest market rates. GEORGE SIBBIN, . ;: T Corner Mart. —J ——-—' - — ; . __ . FOR SALE, that very desirable little Homestead of Martin Nolan's, the Lake, North Shore, containing 5 acres of superior and well cultivated Land, &c.—Apply to I JOHN" SOPPET, • No. 8, Queen-street. TO-MORROW, CITY M A R T. o TO TAILOES, CLOTHIEBS. AND TEE TBADE. i .' : .__ . :;ai'..>i: ! .■> .bxisl 'UNRESERVED AUCTION S.4LE.. "S GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell. ,0* by auction. To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, '.. 7 '-,--_."_ 3 casts, comprising 3/4 Tweeds, G/4 Coatings, &c. :' ' 2 cases Melbourne-made1 Clothing, all •nt-w'in.d ' ' seasonable Goods, to be sold unreservedly. • .. -JttO Terms at Sale. TO-MOEROW. ..• . Jji-fi/.! CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, WOOLLENS,' CLOTHING, ETC. • " - GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction To-morrow (Thursday), 9th instant, ; at 11 o'clock, ' - ■ . New and Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery, _c , &c. Most of the lines to be offered for unreserved sale. Terms at Sale. - en TO-MORROW NOON. WHEELER'S BOARDING - HOUSE, COBURG-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. R.ARTHUR HAVE received instructions from the Proprietor to sell by auction, at Wheeler's • Boarding-house, Coburg-street, To-morrow, the 9th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, - The Household Furniture an ;I Effects, consisting of Dining-room, Parlour, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Iron Bedsteads (double and single), Palliasses, Mattresses, Bolsters, Pillows, ' Bedding, Washstands, Toilet Ware, Toilet Glass and Tables, Hair Seat, G4ne, and Wood ' Chairs, Couches, Tables, Glass!; and Earthen- ' ware, Kitchen Utensils, a Trafford's Cooking Range and Utensils. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER^ THE subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction, at.the 'Corner Mart, on To-morrow (Thursday), 9th Sept., at;li o'clock, ' '• The Cutter WATCHMAN", well found, new Sails, &c.; carries 30 tons. Terms laßeral.' "" . , . GEORGE SIBBIN, r, Auctloneer,___7. ; . 1 ..■-; — ■—. ___~ _ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. ' SHIP'S FITTINGS AND SURPLUS ;J STORES, Ex DOVER.CASTJ-E. ':,\- E. & -H. ISAACS; \ :; . .-■'''■'.;-■■ WILL offer a large parcelo of the p_bove at auction on Monday next, Septem ber 13.^Further particulars in to-morrow's issue.