SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER—This evening, 9 27 ; to-morrow mom ng, 9 45 SUN «Er This evening, 6.37. SUN KIBB~To morrow morning, 6 20 MuON'S AGE— First quarter, Bth inst, 9.17 a.m

ARRIVALS.

Go-ahead s.s for Wanganui, from the Manukavj, Peerless, schooner from the Friendly Islands Star of the South, Ecruw-steamer, Palmer (put back disabled) lons, screw-st9Bmer, Farquhar, from the North Helen, brigantine, Haer, from Tlmarn Mary Hogan, schooner, from the C ja t Amaranth, from KatpaTa (at Onehurjgu)

DEPARTURES.

Lutterworth, ship, for Newcastle

B^" A special charge is made for consignees' or shippers' names inserted in this column.

IMPORTS.

Per Peerless, from friendly islands-40 tons copra, 23 ditto cocoanut oil, 7000 cocoanuts.—M. Niccol, agent

ARRIVAL OF THE STAR OF THE SOUTH DISABLED.

The Star of the South arrived in port early this morning', having had to put back, after getting 680 miles on her voyage to Levuka, in consequence of breaking- the shaft of her propeller. Captain Palmer reports that he.had fine weather after leaving the Tamaki, on Thursday, the 19th uJt. All went well till the! following Sunday, when, without any warn ing, the shaft of the propeller broke short off the stern pipe, leaving the vessel helpless for steaming pur poses. There was a hoad wind for Levuku at the tv.ag. and the captain wisely determined to r^ Q back to Auckland under canvass. This fle gy having fine weather all the way back, arriving at seven o'clock this morning. The. Star 'anchored off Wyryard pier for a couple of hours slid landed her mails and passengers, after -which she went down to Kohimarama to put out her cattle. Of the horned cattle, 12 out of 75 had. died, but none of the sheep The shaft wnl bo repaired at once, and the steamer most probably will be ready to leave again in about four days.

ARRIVAL OF THE PEERLESS.

The dipper schooner Peerless arrived this morning from a trip to tho Friendly and Navigator Islands, the last port called at being Tongatitu. Captain 3Jewis has furnished us with the following report:— The PeerJe3S left .Auckland on June 9. and had dirty N.E. weather on the trip down, at one time being hove to for three days- Arrived at Eoa on June 23..- Off the island had .squally and variable weather. An chored in Tongatatu on the 26th Took in twenty two tuns coceantit-oil, and discharged some of the outward cargo LsFt on July 14, and arrived same ■day at Namuka. where a quantity of copra was shipped. Started from Namuka on Fiiday the 17th, arjd proceeded to Lefuka. Anchored at night off x. small island in the Hapai firoutK Arrived next d.y at Xiefuka. Lay there till Sunday morning, when a stort T»as made for "Vavku. which wa3 reached that night; took in copra On Friday. July 23, left for Apia. Ar rived there 27th July. Left again Saturday, July 5, on return trip, calling at the same places as before Tongatabu was leit on tie 19th ult. For the first three days after leaving had light variable winds anri calms, followed by strong breezes from the WN "W and SW, with heavy head sen. The heavy weather lasted till Friday, the 27th /.ugust. Thence light "variable winds to the 31st Mi^ust, when the vessel was in 33.22 3, and 178.21 W. Caught a fine N¥■ breeze on the Ist, which veered to the SB. Tt fell calm on the 2nd. On tbe 3rd, during a northerly gUe, sighted the Barrier at 11 am, and anchored in Auck land on Saturday at 4 am. The vessel passed through trie Kermadec group on the 26th ult. Her cargo con sists of copra and coi oanut oil. She brings one pas senger—Mr W. Atkin.

The s,s. lona arrived from the North this morning She i«-ft Russell at noon, and "Wangarei at nine o'clock p.m. yesterday.

The whaling barque Splendid was fit Vavsu when the Peerless called there & month ago. She had done "very little.

The Dauntless made a capital iun to the Friendly Islands. She arrived there after a run of five and a-half days 'mm this port.

When the Peerlers was at Tongatabu, Mr Atkin (the supercargo) hf a>d <rom Mr Hales, of the firm of Owen and Hates, that the Ryno was running yams from TntuUa to one cf the other islands.

The ship Lutterworth dropped down to tho Heads this morning preparatory to leaving for Newcastle. She is to take her final departure to-uight or to-morrow morning.

The barque Cabarfeidh has taken a berth outside the main X, where she is putting oat her cargo of grain.

The barque Vivid took her departure for Newcastle this mornine.

The ship Flechero has complered her ballasting, and will haul away from the wharf oa Monday morning, when the Dorer Castle will be brought into the be^th.

The Amaranth arrived from Kaip<ira at Oaebunu'-i, to-day with ICOO railway sleepois. Mr J. W. VV ailer 3s the agent.

Thess. Go-ahead left the Manukau for Waugaaai yesterday afternoon. The biigantine Helen, IS6 tons, belonging to Messrs Watt Brothers, of Napier, arrived in port last evening from Timaru with a cargo of gsain. F.he left on the 18th ultimo, and has had very bad weather throughout the passage. On the 26th a heavy gale from the west \?as encountered, in which the ship was hove-to for twenty-four hours, and was blown 180 miles off the.land- During this gale a sea was shipped which swept the decks, smashing the long boat, breaking the cabin windows, and doing other damage, besides flooding the cabin. Aftsr discharging, the F.elen proceeds to Newcastle. Notice to all Ship Mastbbs. —Protection fob Sailoks —A correspondent proposes the following as the substance of additional leeislation for the pro tection of sailors:— Article I.—That no officer shall address a sailor with his head covered. Article 2.— That all vessels shall be furnished with spring beds and hair mattrasses for the use of sailors. Article 3—That no sailor shall be disturbed or required to take in or make sail in his watch below, and that he shall never go aloft in the night without a lantern. Article 4. —That he shall never be requested to stand at the wheel in summer without an umbrella over his head, or in wiDter witinnt a hot water tin under his feet to stand upon. Article s.—No officer to refuse any sailor when called upon to brash his c othes, and see that his boots are polisned preparatory to going on shore. Article 6. —Every sailor to be furnished with a cup of coffee before leaving bis bunk, and to have the use of the Captain's shower bath. Article 7. —That on Sunday he shall have roast turkey "and plenty of tomato sauce, with boiled onions and plum pudding and brandy sauce for dessert. Monday—Pickled eelB 1 feet and ears, with mock turtle soup. Tuesday —Boiled potatoes, beefsteak and oyster stew. Wed nesday—Koast lamb and .gTeen peas and peacock's eggs. Thursday—Chicken fried in batter, with various kinds of salad ; cream cakes and Washington pie for dessert. Friday—Baked square rjbs, mutton chops, with apple sauce and mince pies Saturday- Smoked salmon, tadpoles' gizzards and humming ■birds' eye-balls. Article B—lf any master shall neglect these rules he shall pay the fine of £100, to be reserved for the Foecastle Lawyer, and used for his benefit.—By order of the Committee.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

:; ;Napieb, this day.; The Pretty Jaue arrived from Gisborne at iuli-pasi seven o'clock this morning . ,

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : . National Bank— 70a ; sellers, 725. South British Insurance—Buyers, 475, Albion (Ist issue)-Sellers, 355. Long Drive—Sellers, 15s. Caledonian (double issue)— Sellers, 82s 6&. , .

Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, 6s. 3d.

Do. (doable)— Sellers, 15a. Queen of May—Buyers, I2s 6d. Union Beach—s2s. 6d. ; buyers, 55s ; sellers, 60s. . Tairua-50s. .

Bismarck—Buyers, 13a,

Pride of Tokatea-Sellers, 2s 6d.

BIRTHS.

BAILEY.—On September 3,

at Devonport, North

Shore, the wife of Mr. Charles Bailey, of a daughter. ALEXANDER.—On the 2nd instant, the wife of John M Alexander, solicitor, of a sou.

DEATHS.

COSTELLO.—On the 3rd instant, at the residence of Jlr. James Clarke. KUwardes-street, Mary Ann Costcllo. aged 2.) years

The funeral will leave for the Onehunga cemetery to-morrow (Sunday), at 2 p.m. Friends will please; accept this intimation.

GRACE.—On September 3, Mclly Grace, youngest daughter of William Grace, Aburn-street, Kjber Pat's, a ncklaml, aged ','> years.

The funeral will leave her father's residence on Sunday, at 4 p.m. Friends arc invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1875

ftr thu oUBe tliat iwii *^u,j>; Kor the wruui,1 U«| m . v rc-u "or tha (niiirc lv utt alktiuico AWd lib* BdCiJ tb.-' ■»« -%r

Mr. Macau drew s Bills should clear away the cobwebs with which men like Mr Darga ville, Mr Firth, and others have allowed themselves to be caught. Where now is their theory of "the first step," and "the thin end of the wedge" on which they relied ? The fact stands nakedly forth that the Ministry merely intend getting the whole power into their own hands, and the whole colony under a corrupt and unreformed Assembly sitting in an out-of-the-way corner of the colony. They intend also taking £250,000 out of the Land Revenue to meet their necessities, under the pretext of giving £140,000 out of it to the Road Boards, Municipalities, and out districts. If they do so this year, and there is no certainty they will even do that, what chance ia there of getting ifc next? Why too can they not give it without making conditions with the people as to how they shall govern themselves, if they are honest in their designs and only desire the public welfare ? The Ministry know public opinion is against them. They are afraid to test it at the elections arid prefer putting the colony to an expense of £2,000 a week debating the matter in an Assembly nearly defunct and quite de moralised. So far as Auckland is concerned, an .article in the Herald this morning shows convincingly how seriously she above all other provinces is to suffer. All her revenue is to be taken, and a miserable pittance mercifully accorded to her at the pleasure of Ministers, who can give it or take it away as she may behave well or ill in their eyes. There can be no cause of disunion now among Auckland men. Eor that we should luank Mr Macandrew and his motion, which has scattered to the winds all the pretexts on which dis union has been based. It is for Auckland how to say how she -ft ill act. Her members' hands will be greatly strengthened by the address sent and still being sent to them. Let every elector who can sign, the address by all means do so. But let us not stop there. Let us show the Government our unanimity if necessary by organising. The n they will see that we are really strong and will not dare continue to despise our voices. In the olden colonial days there were " Minnte Men" whosecombined force proved irresistible. If the General Government are bent on forcing us to the point, let them sso that we too can enrol, and that the great moral force of a powerful, ready, and compact organisa tion will be opposed to them, in the name of the Qaeen, and supported, we ieel bound to hope and believe, by the Governor, whom they delude into the belief that they are acting on behalf of the people. A thousand " Minute Men" with names openly enrolled, and moving with quiet resolution and perfect order, would be the best reply, and. one which his Excellency mußt feel would, war rant his refusing hia signature to the Act*

even if it were in its present shape to ultimately pass. We do not believe it will pass, but if there be as the session rolls on the slightest chance of its doing so, we shall hear the cry resounding, and all that is manly in tbe province will rally to the support of the Superintendent and the Council, whose bounden duty it will be to resist to the ut most of their power this base attempt to suppress them without the fall, free, and deliberate consent of the people.

" At the Otahuhu meeting for instance the country settlers who attended it found them selves outvoted by a lot of ruffians who had been brought from Auckland for the purpose of outvoting them." Such is the language of a leader in the organ of the Hawke's Bay Robber Ring, the Napier Sefaid, respecting the meeting of the electors of Franklin. It is quite unnecfens&ry for us to remark on the foregoing save as an illustration of the manner in which the miserable creatures of the Government, and of the various coteries of bauded land thieves, are endeavouring to create a prejudice against those popular uprisings which are everywhere manifesting themselves against the present intention of consolidating the reign of public swindling. It is well known that nothing existed which could be tortured into the state of things asserted respecting the Otahuhu meeting So far as we understand the only " ruffians brought out from Auckland" were Mr Lusk and a gentleman who accompanied him in the cab, but who neither spoko nor voted at the meeting. Mr Lusk is an elector of Frank lin and had as much right to be there as any "country settler." But this is quite of a piece with the representations made else where of our public meetings. For example in an is3ue of the Cross last week appeared, telegraphed from Wellington, a letter which had appeared in the Tribune from "a well informed and observant correspondent writing from Auckland " and which repre sented with reference to these meetings that "the same crowd attended all" and this "well informed and observant" person stated the conductors of the meetings as "Reed and Lusk had charge of Otahuhu, and Mr Rees of Ponsonby." We need only say that neither was Mr Reed at Otahuhu nor Mr. Rees at Ponsonby, the latter name being represented at tho Ponsonby meeting by a gentleman not connected by relationship of any form, save the name, with tho belo. noir of the Ministerial hacks, and who hailu from the North Head. But these statements made by the hirelings of the Ministry are supposed to serve a temporary purpose, to throw discredit upon a manifestation of popular earnestness and determination which is evidently incapable of beiDg underptood by the wretched creatures whose only anima ting motive appears to be the delight of licking the hands of those who have the power of s weeping crumbs off the public tables. One of the vilest of thesa haa been located at Hawke's Bay, and is supported in connection with the organ of the Robber gang there ; aud his whole soul so far as soul pertains to the reptilia—appears to be thrown into the service of a party which has made tho very name ol Hawke's Bay a by-word, and whose existence seems to depend on the removal of Government out of the reach of the people.

Wfi warn the people of Auckland of what the coming struggle is to be, so that their minds may be early directed to the real iesue. The present form of the struggle is only temporary, and is but for preserving an open arena for the real conflict,which will be for Separation. For this reason we have very great pleasure in directing the attention of every one to an able and valuable letter from Mr. Hugh Mart Luak, which appears in another column and which presents the debit side of Separation. The credit side will appear we believe in a sub sequent issue. We say the attention of every one ; for in the conflict that ia corning we believe society will be moved to its foundations, and as Mr Reader Wood said last night in the House, from the Superinten dent down to the sweep-chimney, every one will feel an interest. We therefore ask attention to the careful state ment submitted in another column. Figures we know, are usually dry to many. But when it is so often asserted that the North Island cannot stand alone, everyone should have the answer in his mouth and be able to tell what the extent of the burthen will be at the utmost. This calculation— and it is a most careful and exhaustive one — shows that £572,000 per annum would be the total expenditure required to be provided against in the North Island, the total burthen under which it would necessarily have to " stagger. " Let us digest that one fact. And in next issue we shall probably see the staff with which, in the form of revenue, we shall be able to sustain our '• staggering" steps; And it will be found, we think, that though not affording enough for the usual pillage to the public plunderers, who are fighting a death struggle for the maintenance of the irrespon sible central administration, it will present a most assuring and comforting prospect for the admirers of honest, independent, popular, local self-government.

There is a sterling ring in the utterances Of Mr Reader Wood in his speech last night. He has long been known as an aivocate of Separation of the Islands, and he is on his own chosen ground now when he enters on debate. We venture to say that his speech last night so far as we can gather from the report by telegram, was about the ablest of the session, for the reason that it went right ■ straight home. Mr Wood meant what he said, and he said it well, and every word he utttered will find a ringing echo in the heart of every true man in Auckland. "If this bill is passed, the people will rise as one man." " From the Superintendent of Auck land to the chimney sweep, there was not a single one but would agree on the aecessity for a change ; but they were all unanimous in rejecting the measure proposed. Why ? Because Government was interfering with the power to govern themselves, and athough they were offered a bribe, poor as they were, they spurned it. Thejehad been sach an expression of opinion on that point that he was satisfied that' pass the bill or'not pass it the Auckland people would not have it." These sir*brave good words, and Header Wood deserves the lasting

gratitude of Auckland for showing that though taunted as a "rotten community" and a "bankrupt province," public spirit still lives and is prepared to hurl back defiance at the insolence of Usurpers. His speech Is one of the bravest, truest, cleares 6 of the session.

Once moie—and probably the last—op portunity will be given electors to sign the memorial asking Sir George Grey and his brave helpers, in the name of Auckland to stand firm. When he came from Kawau at our call, he said he could do nothing of him self but much if we backed him. We have backed him and backed him well despite the efforts of the miserable traitors who are among us, but not of us. He and his faithful helpers have appreciated our prompt and timely sympathy; and our cheers of encouragement have been echoed back from Wellington in thanks and assur ances of unflinching faithfulness. Any electors still desirous of adding their names to the ro 1!, which will yet be looked on with pride as historical in this great struggle, will have an opportunity to-night in Queen-street and at the Market-house. Persons will be there prepared to receive signatures prepara tory to closing the list and sending them to Wellington, and we have to request that all who have lists still out will bo kind enough to return them on Monday morning.

Some excitement was caused this morning in the neighbourhood of the Exchange by a report that one of the brokers had received a private telegram stating that the Union Beach claim had been jumped and instructing him to sell out. We ascer tained on enquiry that such a tele gram had been received, but the recipient and other mining speculators doubted the possibility of jumping under existing legis lation, and the whole affair was looked upon as an unscrupulous ruse to bear the market We understand that the Union Beach has a lease of their ground, and in that case it is quite impossible to jump it under any cir cumstances.

Divine service to-morrow (Sunday) at Newton Kirk, by Rev. Dr. Wallis, subjects of discourse, morning, "The Physical value of Prayer ;" evening, "The mark, name, and number of the Apocalyptic beast.' 1 Wellesley street Baptist Church, by P. H. Cornford, pastor, morning, " Gratifcnde and Anticipa tion ;" evening, "Christ, the Hopeless." Lome-street Hall anniversary services, by Rev. S. Edger, 8.A., morning, "New revival of the old Christian Faith;" evening, "A long struggle for the Truth." Beresford street Congregational Church, morning, and evening discourses by Eev. Warlow Davies, M.A. United Methodist Free Church, by Rev. G. H. Turner. (See advertisement) also for services at Edwardea-streot, Sher idan-street, and Newmarket Primitive Methodists, and at Newton Hall and at Cook-street.

Some quieb satire i 3 indulged in by the Olago Daily Times regarding Mr. Joseph May's notorious " blind or mad " telegram. That journal pourtrays graphically the sad straits in which the hon. members have been placed in dealing with abolition. It says :— "Two happy sessions ago the facers both ways would have been able to Bay that ' th^ir constituents having bo lately Bhown their confidence in them, they did not feel it their duty to put the country again to the expense and trouble of a general election, and that they were competent to decide so important a-matter without an appeal to the ballot-box.' As it has happened, this plea is barred them. The general election must take place next year, whether the\' will or no, and horribl* visions of indignant electors, angry at having been sold, rise up before their eyes. What are thoy to do ? How are they to act ? A few like Mr May take a bold and straightforward course, and say to their supporters, ' I know what is good for you, and you don' 6. I shall act according to my judgment, as is best for you, men enfan.l, and if you don't like it, you may go hang.' Undoubtedly a representative hero like Mr May deserves a Victoria Cross for an unprecedented display of moral heroism. His brethren ought to subscribe and preeent him with some token of their esteem. * * * * No Otagan constituency will return a member who has betrayed their interests and insulted their judgment."

The Tonic Sol-Fa Choral Union gave a very successful entertainment last evening consisting of music, readings, ballads, and a cantata, which was well attended. Mr. P. G. Ewington occupied the chair, Mr. Bloom field conducted, and Mr Lambert presided at the harmonium. About sixty members of the various classes were present and took part in the singinp. Many of the ballads selected such as the " Herd Boy's song" "I am dreaming," the "Swiss patriotic song," "Music on the waters," "Bessie Blign," "England," and other similar effusions went remarkably well and received answering cheers. The several readings were successful, and being entirely different in character gave the more satisfaction; the first was an original poem by Mr Blackman, the next was a prose sketch, "The School master Abroad," by Mr Wells, and the last by Mr Ewington was a tonic sol-fa delivered to a village audience by Vincent Vivacious, Esq. This paper caused a good deal of merri ment and roars of laughter. The cantata, by Mr Thomas, entitled the " Picnic," consist ing of twelve ballads, was ably rendered ; some of the pieces were exceedingly poetical in character, especially "Merrily over the Water," "Lily-bells and Roses," and " Sun shine after the Rain." We noticed that the tonic sol-fa system has made great progress since the former entertainment, and is con tinually winning favour under the persevering efforts of Mr Charles Blomfield. We may state that the timeing was correct, which the training and notation of Mr Blomfield's style tend to conduce. . ...

A handsome monument is being erected in the Southern Cemetery, Du.nedin, to Mr John Branigan, the lamented Commissioner of the Armed Constabulary. The foundation consists of six feet of concrete, and, when completed, the moument will be twenty-four feet high. The basement is of the best Port Chalmers stone. The other parts will con sist of Kakanui freestone, handsomely ..orna mented. Besides scrolls mentioning the sta tus of .the deceased and the subscribers, there is an elegant coat-of-arms, displaying large cap, sword and scabbard, torn banner, folded banner, four spears, belt and pouch, and spurs. The probable cosb will be rather over £200.

The shareholders and directors of the Ponsonby Hall company met last evening to consider the " winding up " of tlie company. Mr. D. A. Tole in the chair. The meeting; was not large. The chairman stated that the directors had acted upon the resolutions passed at the March meeting. Mr. Morton, the secretary, then read the financial state ment which shewed that the liabilities of the company were £182, 19s. 10d., assets £78 12s. 2i , leaving the company£ro4 7s. Bd. in debt. Mr. Stoddard then moved "that the Ponsonby Hall Company be voluntarily wound up, and that the directors take immediate steps to" effect thai; ob j ec'ti" .This being seconded and carried unanimously, Mi\ Dacre moved, and Mr. Jakins seconded " That Mr. Stoddard be appointed liquidator to the company." Carried. ,! ~'"

A Chinese Market-Garden is to be started shortly in Kyber Pass road and at Remiiera, under the direction of Mr. James Ah Ke w.

The members of Lodge Ara meet on Mon day evening, at the usual time and place.

We have received the following:—" Siry — Please forward the enclosed amount (£1) to the widow of the late Mr Davis, from -Sympathy."

An enquiring man thrust his fingers into a horse's mouth to see how many teeth he had. The horse closed his mouth to see how many fingers the man had. The curiosity o£ eack wWfuiiy : Ba ti«ned. j;;;;;^';,;; ii]T^

We have been requested to publish the following address presented to Captain Scbofield upon the disbandment of the force : —"l?o Captain Samuel Charles Schofield New Ziealaud Militia : Sir, —As the ties which have bound us together for some time past are about to be sundered, owing to the dis bandment of the Engineer Volunteer Militia Corps which you have for some time com manded, we cannot allow you to depart without tendering to you our sincere thanks for your kindness and urbanity towards all of us, your manly and straightforward conduct whenever you have been called on to shew it, and also for the justice and im partiality you have always shewn to all ranks, and we sincerely trust that whereever you may cast in your lot you may be as success ful, and gain as great esteem, as you have aone from the Engineer Volunteer Militia Corps. Wishing you, Mrs. Schofield, and family every happiness, we are your sincere well-wishers, G. T. McKkllow (on behalf of the Engineer Volunteer Militia)."

Among the passengers by the lona this morning was Mr C. B. Stone who was put on shore at Russell from the Emu as appeared in our telegrams from the Bay last night. We are sorry to state that Mr. Stone is seriously ill, having been suddenly attacked with inflammation of the lungs.

The Scottish Volunteers held their annual meeting at the office of Messrs J. and J. M. Mowbray, Queen-street, last night, Captain Mowbray presiding. The balance sheet shewed receipts, 101Z Os 9d ; expenditure, 39Z S* 3d, leaving the handsome balance of Gil 12s 6d. The assets of the Company were also .S08? 4s fld against 141 13s liabilities. Mr John Home was elected secretary, and Cap tain Muwbray (to whom the present fliurish ing condition of the Company is due) ten dered his resignation, but was re-installed to the command by the unanimous vote of the members. The September number of the St. Matthew's Parish Magazine has just appeared under new circumstances ; it being entirely printed in Auckland, for which an explana tion is given by Mr Hassard on the third pago. The contents of this monthly serial include •' John Flint's Dream ' by a Berkshire Vicar; a religious poem by "Carey," possibly the shoe-maker missionary, the origin of " Hobson's Choice")" the Cambridge carrier, whose epitaph was written by John Milton in his youth—

Here lies old Hobson, death has broke bis girt, And liere alas hath laid him in the dirt. A pretty sketch appears from the geni?l pen of the Danish poet, Hans Christian Ander sen, whose fine head has been cropped by a hairdresser now in Auckland. The sketch is the " Teapot." The monthly record of parish matters, edited by the minister, make up a readable number of tbe Parish Maga zine.

The case of Smith v. Elliott, heard in the Pieeident Magistrate's Court yesterday, in which the claimant—a machinist—claimed for balance of wages of the defendant, who engaged him in the Public Works department at the Auckland railway, occupied five hours, as a number of witnesses on both sides were examined. In the course of the examina tion of witnesses a Jew secrets were disclosed not altogether creditable to those in authority, which were noticed in our report last evening. Mr Hesketh on the side of defen dant, and Mr Joy for plaintiff, battled long and well. Mr Hesketh contended that Elliott wag not the proper man to sue, while Mr Joy expressed an opinion that if it ceuld be proved that the Minister of Public Works was the responsible man, he would at once withdraw the present action against Elliott. It was shewn moreover that the breaking of the machinery was unavoidable under the circumstances ; he (plaintiff) ob jected to iiR being tried, as it was not constructed /or a self-acting feed, and required an au^le-plate. His wages were 8- a d-iy, and be w&s always in a state of uncertainly about the time of receiving bis wages. His Worship desired to take time to give the matter his calm confederation, and reserved judgment until Friday next.

Late Telegrams.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Gold Cases.

Edward Thomas, formerly of the Thames Gold Mining Company, and now of the Star and Garter Hotel, Coromandel, was charged with a breach of the Quartz Crushing Act, on two indictments.

Inspector Bullen prosecuted. The infor mation was laid by Sergeant Egan, and the principal witness was John Henry Evans.

The first case reaulted in a conviction, and a fine of 2001, or in default four months" im prisonment. In the second case a conviction also fol lowed, and the defendant was fined £200/ or in default six weeks imprisonment, the [sen tences to be cumulative.

The defendant said he could pay the fines, and was remanded. He ia in enstody now in the lock-up.

The witness Evans has been charged with a similar offence, and pleaded hot guilty. The cate was proved, and he was sentenced to pay £50, or in default two months' im prisonment. Costs, £9. The Union Beach. The Union Beach mine has been jumped by Macgregor, the same individual who was picked up in a nude state on Manaia Beach a short time back, suffering from delirium tremens. . (From a correspondent.) •; This day. The Union Beach Jumping:- ~ There is great indignation relative to the reported jumping of the Beach ground. The names of persons mentioned. are in high official capacity. The rumour presents an aggravated feature of treachery on the part of trustees under the native title.

There was a slight tendency downward,

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. -J Shipping. Departures : William and Julia, Prince Buperr, and Policeman, with coals, for the Thames. The Emu, having a new bowsprit and other damage repaired, will proceed on her voyage to Levuka to-night.

HAWKE'S BAY ROBBER RING AGAIN.

Yesterday, the Waate Lands Committee, on the petition of the Hon. Henry Russell, of Waipukurau, reported the following resolu tions : "Ist. That the evidence before the Committee discloses a state of things highly unsatisfactory in the administration of Crown lands in the province of Hawke's Bay. 2nd. That the petitioner is fully entitled to com pensation to the extent of £616 13a 4d, the amount to be charged against the land re venue of the said province." As it may not be generally known as to the nature of Mr Rus sell's petition, we may state that Mr Russell desired to purchase some land in the province of Hawke's Bay, in which Mr Kinross, the business agent of Sir Donald McLean, was interested. The Hon. Henry Russell, on a Saturday, presented a cheque for the land, initialed by his bank..'::, a few minutes before

the closing of the Hawke'a Bay Crown Land office. The Receiver of Land Revenue refused the application on the plea that hard cash was required by the Land Regulations, and after further conversation closed his office, thus preventing Mr Russell making his application that day* On the foUowing, Sunday, morning Mr Kinross received a note from the Crown Lands Commissioner informing him of Mr Russell's application. On Monday as soon as the offiae was opened, Mr Kinross made an application for the land as also Mr Ptussell, thus making it, under the regulations, what is termed " simultaneous." The land was put up after wards and sold to Kinross. Mr Russsll laid his case before Mr Ormond's Provincial Council a few months ago, but the majority of that body being composed of the " land-ring " he was denied fair justice. He has now obtained it from a committoe of the House of Representa-

tives.

WHAT WILL THE NORTH ISLAND GAIN BY SEPARATION?

[To the Editor of the Star.] g; r The above question has been raised by Mr. Dargaville, in a letter which appeared in the columns of your journal last week. He asserts that the cry for separation, more or less complete, will be the Opposition cry at the next general election, and he proceeds to discuss the question how far the policy of separation is likely to benefit this Island. There are many points in the letter published by Mr. Pargaville which call for little or no remark, beinjj merely reiterations in various farms of the parrot-cry, that all who oppose himself and bis friends, the present Govern ment, are Provincialists, or have some private and sinister ends to serve by their opposition. The main question raised, however, is one of the greatest public interest; and in case Mr. Dargaville should be right in supposing that separation in some form will be pro posed as a substitute for the Centralism shadowed forth in the Abolition of Provinces Bill, it is certainly worthy of consideration whether that separation would be financially possible, and if so, whether it would be de sirable. In the consideration of so grave a question it is manifestly desirable to exercise the greatest care in dealing with statistics and accountg, which must be my excuse for the length of time which I have allowed to elapse before replying to Mr. Dargaville's specious arguments. I will first deal with THE BURDENS OF THE NORTH ISLAND. These arise from three classes of loans. The war loan of 1863 amount ing to three milions, the provincial loans or those provincially charged, amounting to £1,154,455, and the share of this island in the Public Works and Immi gration loans, which has to be arrived at by ascertaining what proportion of these loans has been expended for the benefit of the North Island. Our liability in respect of the war loan may perhaps be taken at one third of the whole, as although the war was undertaken at the instance of the Southern majority in the Assembly, it was a national matter, and may fairly be held to have created a colonial liability to be met by the people in proportion to their numbers. On the old loan the liability, therefore, of the North Island may be taken to be f CO, 000 a-year for interest and sinking fund. In respect of loanß either raised by the pro vinces, or provincially charged by the Colonial Assembly, the North Island is liable for a sum of £67,879 a year as interest and sink ing fund. Apart, therefore, from the ex penditure under the Immigration and Public Works Loan in this island, we are liable for an annual charge of £127,879 a-year. Under the various Loan Acts from IS7O to this date the colony at large has become liable for £10,007.545, involving an annual charge of £491,823. £50,000, however, of this amount was raised for the province of Westland, and is not therefore in any way con nected with the North Island. The liability, therefore, with which this part of the colony is coneernad is £10,017,545, in volving a charge of £489,313, 14s Id per annum. Of this large sum almost the whole has either been spent or is now contracted to be spenb upon railroads, immigration, works on Goldfields, roads, or the purchase of native lands in this islard. The share of this liability properly belonging to the North Island may be easily arrived at by dealing with these items separately. The railroad expenditure, including all that is contracted for, in this island is £2,134,266, to this may be added £245.,000, being our full share of the immigration expenditure up to this time; £460,000 for roads in the North I sland j and £60,000 lor works on the Thames goldfields. These items to gether make up a total of £2,654,266, representing an annual charge of about £119,500 a year. The part of the loan Bet apart for the purchase of native lands in this island was granted on the understand ing that the Sourthern Island was thus to some extent redeeming its own land fund, on which the North Island had a claim, and there can be no doubt that the South Island would gladly accept so much liability, or, indeed, a good deal more, as the price of setting free their land fund for ever from all claims on our part. Finally there is the Defence and Other Purposes Loan of 1870, and the General Purposes Loan of 1873 ; and if this island accepts the liability of one-third of these, it will,, certainly have accepted its full share. This will add £314,633 to our 1 liability, with an annual charge of £16,64S upon our revenue." Thus it is manifest that the total liability of the North Island in respect of loans is £5,023,354, and the annual charge upon "our re venue is £264,027. I have gone into these many particulars at the risk of wearying your readers, because 1 found that Mr. Dar gaville had systematically ignored details, and was invariably incorrect in the figures adduced In his letter. It is true that general averages and lump sums are very easily arrived at, but on so grave a question as that under discussion, it. is surely worth while to refer to the accounts and papers, which were as much within reach of Mr. Dargaville as of myself, and would certainly have prevented his falling into several seri ous mistakes which appear in his letter.

THE COST OF GOVEENMENT. This may be regarded as the second part of the burdens naturally falling upon this island which in the- event of any kind of separation' must be provided for out of our revenue. The amount of this burden at present may be easily arrived at by a refer ence to the accounts of the Colonial Govern ment for last year. From these it appears that the cost of the various departments of Government, exclusive of the Defence Force, was £579,000, including £23,000 spent with out appropriation. An examination of the details shews that excepting in the two items—Native Department and Militia and Volunteers^—more than two-thirds of the amount is chargeable to the South Island. Taking out these two items, which amount to £53,256, only about £130,000 can be charged against the. North Island. Fully £12,000 for Militia and Volunteers in this island must be added, and, while there can belittle doubt that the colony would gain much and lose little by the abolition of the Native Department, it is probable that a sum of about £15,000 a-year might fairly be re garded as necessary for purposes now in cluded in the vote for some years to come. Thus £157,000 may be regarded as the burden imposed on this island., by the necessary cost of Government. There is still the defence force to be dealt with, and this force costs, according to the Colonial Trea surer, £91,000 a-year. That this charge could safely be reduced to much more reason able proportions very few will be disposed to deny, bat even if this colonial army were regarded as a necessary incubus upon this

I sland, it would only bring Tipon^? burden, owing to these cost ß of t> ment to a sum of £248,000 a-year AsVetlU then, the cost of these burdens ti S vernment now borne by the C1 - Treasury to the burdens chargeablp^fcl^ island upon loans, the whole cl /^t.'» accruing against us amounts toy W^, a year. This, it is to be observedg'l'lv' we now get from the colony in rS ' what we pay in taxes, with the excel |v the capitation gram, which amounts t| If £50,000 a year. Ihese at present we I P in one f^rm or other out of the ta' • which we pay, £572,000 a year ; and: w. this island separated from the South Island either wholly or as a matter of finan^i arrangement, a revenue of £572,000 a v would suffice to place us in as good aposiT as we are now with regard to finan Having arrived at, a conclusion as to ft necessary burdens of the people in 4 island, it remains for me to shew, that th contributions to the revenue at present such as ■fcfould, if devoted to their ownta poses, meet these demands. I shall'be r»' pared to shew not only thatthis is the east but that a very large balance wxmld remain available, which, under existing, arrange! ment3 and under those proposed'by th Government, goes to the relief aia'd'aggrsn! disement of our Southern neighbors, who pay for their immigration and public voA with the money paid by us.—l am, & c .' Hugh H. Ltok.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Macffarlane, and 6. p Pierce, Esquires, J.P.s) " The' Leprous Distflment" -Shakespeare. The following victims in the bottle were brought up for drunkenness and fined:-, William Campbell, John Alfred King Joseph Williams, John Hanley, and Charles Wilson, as and costs each ; George Jacqueo 10s, and Thomas Lamb, 20s and costs. FRAUDULENT BANKRUPT. A respectable looking man arrested last night on receipt of a telegram last night by Mr Broham. The man's name is Andrew Scott, and upon the application of the Inspector, the case was remanded until re. ceipt of further information. THE yoUtfC? FOWLKRS.' ' The three youngesters from PoDSonby, on remand, for stealing ducks and fowls on various occasions, were again brought up ti> receive fentence. ■ .> Henry McKeown, aged 8 years, the son of a respectable man, charged with stealing five ducks, value 12s GA, was discharged on' con dition that his father would look after the boy, which he promised to dp. George Marston, aped 9, was charged mt\ stealing two fowls, value 4s, hut,was dig. charged out of sympathy for his mother, a widow, bearing the character of a hard-work ing, industrious woman. The boy, Joseph Castles, aged Meven, charged with stealing Mrs. Baird's. dock, value 4s. was in worse circumstances^ dirty and sadlyneglected. ir

The grandfather of the boy intimated to the bench that he was powerless .in control ling his grandson. The boy's mother was a widow at the Thames with four other children to support by washing and marigling- and she expressed a desire that the boy should In sent if possible, to one or other of the charit able institutions. . •;,-.■■;:■) "V.. ,::<■.'*

Constable Clarke, deposed that tbi*\ boy was constantly in the habit'of sleeping out at night, and was entirely neglected. ' The bench after some discussion, ordered the boy to be sent to the Naval Training School for four years.

Accident in Fort-street.

This afternoon, a little before two o^clock, one of Mr Craig's drays had just delivered its load in Commercial-street, wheath'enoree took fright and bolted up the street atjfnll gallop. Arrived at the corner of Fort?B,treet, he went to turn sharp to the ■ right towards Queen-street, when the off wheel caught,the "kerb violently, aad the dray and hoise;turned completely over. The carman andseveraimen who had witnessed the accident soon came to the rescue. One secured and sat upon the animal's head, and the others busied-them selves undoing the harness, while at the some time they carefully dodged the lunges Tvhich the horse kept making with his legs. The harness beiDg loosened, the cart was tilted over, and the horse sprang to hiafeet unharmed, but very much frightened. He was re-harnessed to the dray and went off quietly. It was fortunate no one was in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORREBPON

DENTJ

-WELLI^GTON".N,.'.:/k The New Element; j: $~ ""^e%tatement by Major Atkinson that the Government were^ prepared to give[«ff°« to Mr. Macandrew^s resolutions for the pur pase of securing the Land fund and Ednca tional Endowments by creating Local Boards of Works in the Provinces is looked on by independent Auckland members'as the natu ral culmination of the antagonistic^ attitude of the Government, backed up by the South against Auckland. The Government were compelled to take ' the step .they did, a? to have done otherwise would have alienated a large section of ' their Southern- following. The effect of the announcement, however, has not been a happy/one; foOhenv^Tne Opposition remain intact v while many of tne Government party are discontented. The determination leaves no ,exouse?'to Auckland members who are supporting the Government.; ..,...- -. : ~= .

Those who have regarded the" Government measures as a simplification of the provincial system will find the new power independent endowed Boards of Works, in additionto provincial districts and nominee Superinten dents a hard pill to digest. , ,; maoii ~ The Cospatrick disaster will probablj-form the subject of an inquiry,-Mr MuWajy having moved in the matter. • "'i'li ' Sir George Grey evidently' enters law into the spirit of the Auckland meetißgss»i» petitions, and notwithstanding the attempts of Government supporters to makeligu^ °i his utterances, the Government are" un doubtedly alarmed and show the nbiapa hesitancy and indecision. Their acceptance of Maoandrew's- amendments' is "an ; aims' takableproof of this. ,-■■,■; ;.,:",, .11 •'• "-'^ . ' The time is passing, away without any;,reai business being got through. Finance, m»".ser" vice, representation, and other large.questions remain for consideration^ arid jet ho ProSJj?™ has beenmade with the Abolitionßill. l» new proposals /will open up a;wide discna sion, and if the Government, do.determinew make an effort to force througbt the buw» they have a long session before them. Mr Reader Wood's speechyesterday was a masterpiece, delivered'in his best style, »" statement of the position of Auckland was clear and decisive. He was greeted wiw loud applause. . ■. ~ Mr Stout is. a valuable addition to tne Opposition, , ... The land-ring of Hawke's Bay, and tM immaculate censor of "rotten" Aucklana, have received a shock by the report of w» Waste Lands Committee oh the Hon:' Henry Russell's petition., .The Committee oonr mented very severely upon the unsatisfacwf^ administration of > Orbwni lands in Hawse» Bay, and awarded Mrftussell £620. Thspetitiops of^^Elli»iKP"'? 0??^ Mc^riiglit,discn»^=^rs, I Tb?,M ce* i S apply & their £«Jg scribed time,,,. h»]»i f*vor'wy ™ mented on. "Tv

*H£ tVEttIJNG STAR, SATTTRDA* SEPTEMBER 4 18?$



A UCKLAND CEI C X ETC L.TJ B! /"% I - ._ t The Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Cricket-Club -will'be held at the Thames Hotel on Monday, 13th September, at 7 o'clock pm ! ; Business: Election of office-bearers for the ensuing year, passing accounts, &c. '■■■... Gentlemen desirous of joining this Club are invited to attend. ~ - . W. H. RYAN, Hon. Sec. TM PEE AT IYE SAL E, OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. A. LINABTJRY & CO. : ! . ■ •. . .'..■■. aving taken premises adjoining, having determined, to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, "To obviat« the necessity of removal of Stock, which otherwiße must necessarily suffer deterioration. > The SALE will continuu .for ONE MONTH ONLY during which time, no Reasonable Offer Refused! The Balance of the Stock will be SOLD by AUCTION ; ; Ab UNABTTRY fit CO. are determined to open their New Premises with entirely New Importations of the most FASHIONABLE :•'■■■■■ STYLE. A. \g]l'- i K/£''&TT';'R'';Y' ~\: M-l^O ..0., •■,.'.. : : . 224, QUEEN-STREET,. . ili Ur. Or.a' Door' above Wellesley-'stfeetj jr tf a i/iAxu^ mk -a a o o,



Blankets! Blajskets A LARGE STOCK ON" HAND, all Sizes, Purchased at Auction in an Over stocked Market, and to be Sold much below Regular Price. Blue Blankets from 11/6 per pair AVlvite Blankets from 12/6 per pair Also, Coloured Bugs, Counterpanes And Furnishing Goods of every description French Merinos Winceys Flannels Crimean Shirting- Calicoes Hosiery of every description, &c. Boys' and Men's Clothing in great variety Witney Overcoats Macintoshes A Special Line of MACINTOSH COATS, sealskin lined, much below usual price. Lambswool Vests, Pants Crimean Shirts, Hats, Caps, &c. B&~ Ccviiiryorchrs eanfvllyti'ntl promptly executed RUSHBEOOK & BBIDGMAN [Later. Ho^t,), *» TV'NOTION DEADEST WAREHOUSE, Opposite th;, Army and NaVy Hotelj Lfi-KIR QTJEg*r-STE.EET, AUCKLAND. nPHORNTON, SmTH^FIRTPrS i PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale):— Sacks. 100M>s. 50fts. "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ 's. d. £ s. d. per ton 12 10.0 13 0 0 13 7 0 T. S. F. Canterbury Flouj, do 10 10 0 11 0 0 11 ? C Seconds Flour, do 9 10 0 Sharps, do G 17 G Bran, do >....* ft 5 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s (id. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable —Terms Cash. Auckland, July 13, 1875. Q.REY ri O A L 8. 90 TONS discharging from the schooner Fiery Crops at Onchmiga Wharf, FOR SALE, in lots to suit buyers, fioin vessel's side. JAMES W. WALLER, Agent, Government Wharf Unelmnga; Or, 7, Queen-street, Auckland.



CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Mails will Close as follows.— For Thames, on Monday at 1.30 p m and 15.30 p m For Coroniat.de", on Wednesday next at H. 30 a m For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, on Monday at 10 a m For 'Whitianga, per Mart, on Glondiy at 2 p m For WaDgarei, &c, Russell. Wannaroa, and Mongonui, per lona ou Monday next at 4pm For WaDgarei, per Clyde, on Monday at 5 p m For Chatham Islands, per Agues, on Monday, 13th instant, at 4 p m S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. The Hinges of the Body.— The joints are tho hinges of the body. Rheumatism lenders them stiff and unmanageable. A cold is more apt to st)ttle»m the joints than anywhere else except the head. The use of the adulterated liquors of commerce is very apt to develop the earthy, chalky secretion which, in gout, is deposited upon them. Tho best substitute for such fiery potions, as well as a remedy for all rheumatic'and gouty affections, is Uuon'iio Woi.Kh's Schiedam Akomatic Schnapps.