LATE TELEGRAM.

The House This Afternoon.

WEUINGTON.

{Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The House met at 2.30. Mr Steward brought up a report of the Reporting Debates Committee, which was read. Attached to the report was a memorandum from the Govern ment Printer stating that the printing of members speeches as supplement?, though not expensive, was rather inconvenient if many demands were made in that direction, and would seriously retard the prin ing of Mansard unless more tj ps were pro ured. M jor Atkinson gave notice to ask leave to introduce anotl^r Imprest Supply Bill. Major Atkinson moved the postponement of the Abolition of Provinces Bill till to il O:'row at half-past two, which was agreed to.

T:e House was moved into committee, and the Treasurer asked that a sum not exceeding £250,000 be granted to Her Majesty in addi tion to the-amount already granted. The bill was ordered to be reported to-morrow.

There was no Ministerial statement made regarding the arrangements pending between the Government and Opposition.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

F HIGH WATER—This afternoon, 6.19; to-morrow morning, 6.40

■ SUN BEr-Thig evening, 5.45. SUN RIBE-T0 morrow morntog, 6.3 MOONS AGi^-Fullmoon, 16th lnst, 0.21 a.m

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, bri?antine, Campbell, from Sydney Ebßnezer, schooner, from Wangaroa

DEPARTURES.

Helen, brigantme,, for Newcastle Favorite, schoonei', for Russell Waivyera, schooner, Wangaroa South Carolina, schooner, for "Wangaroa Rowena, s a, for Tauranga lona, s.s, for Bussell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For the South—ttawea. 15th; Lady-bird, 18th For Portland Oregon—Flechero, ship, early For London—Rob'na "Dnnlop. barque, early For Rarotonga—Laatitia and Blanche schooners, early For Levuka—BheriDg, b*rque, e»rly

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Columbus, barque, KTHE, from London ; sailed

Bth June British Empire, ship, from London City of Auckland, ship, KMIE, from London; sailed 15th Jane White Eagle, ship, QS6W, from London Ocean Mail, ship, from London Jessica, barque, from New York ; sailed 2nd June Rose M. barque, from Timaru; sailed 21th ultimo Victor, barque, from Port G-amble ; siiled 14th May lPorget-Me-Not, birque, from Sydney, early "William Gifford, barque, from Oamaru; sailed 7th instant Lizzie Vox., from New York ; sailed 3rd July Prince Alfred, barquentine, from Lyttelton, early Amherst, brigantine, from Sydney, early Agnes, schooner, from Mercury Bay, early

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

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, from Sydney: 15 bales, 711 bags bonedmt, 710 bags coirse salt, 650 bags maize, 17 bales woolpacks, 6 drays.-Master, age at.

The brig Sarah from "Wangaroa arrived at Mcl bourne on Tuesday the 31st nit.

The schooner Acadia is to leave Napier to-day for Mercury Bay.

The barque Bhering is to sail for Levuka, in ballast, in a few days. She loads there for an Australian port.

The barque Forgot-me-Nofcswas to sail from Sydney for this port within a week of the sailing of the Southern Cross. ■

The brijrantine Southern Cross, Captain Campbell, arrived this morning from Sydr.ey after a good run of 10 days. She left port on the morning of the 3rd inst, and had freshS W. wind to the sth. when it increased to a gale, which lasted to the llto, shiprunnirg under storm sails all the'while. Made the Three Kirns on the 12th, with stormy SW. weather. Becalmed eff Cape Brett on the 13th ;. thence into port fresh northerly wpa'her. The Southern Cross bring 3 a general car;L> consisting of bonednst, maize, salt, drays, Ac. On the Bth passed a brig bound west; name unknown. The Southern Cross brings an Australian mail.

COMMERCIAL.

f The trade sale of grocercies by Messrs Tonks & Co., to-day was well attended, but there was very little disposition to buy. A portion of the goods realised average prices.

The book sale by Mr Sibbin to-day, being the library of the late R. McKay, Esq., was well attended, and the majority of the volumes fetched high prices, some indeed were sold at more than the published prices,

SYDNEY.

The "S.M. Herald" of September 2nd reports:— Sales of Hennessy's pale brandy in bulk are reported at Bs., and Martell's dark at 17s. 9.. Hennessy's case continues steady. Three-star and pints in moderate request. Geneva continues dull of sale, the market being overstocked ; full contents, I2S. Sales of whisky are not being made very freely. Two or three sales of brewers' crystals have taken place at from to and there is a. good inquiry for Kent hops, of which the market is comp'°tely bare. Sales of bottled beer in small quantities are noted, and bulk beer is still in great request; the old brew is coming into demand, as no new is procurable on the spot. Galvanized iron is weaker, and prices are receding in consequence of ship ments advised; Sales of No. 8 fencing have been made at ;£iß to .£lB los. Salt is inactive, and no transactions of any note are reported. Breadstuffs are steady, but sales are limited to bakers' parcels. Flour is quoted at from £12 to and there have been no recent transac tions in wheat, which is quoted nominally at ss. 6d. to ss. gd. Messrs. Carey, Gilles, and Co. disposed of the remainder of the cargo of sugar ex Marie Alfred— about 260 tons—at prices ranging from .£33 los. for brewers' crystals, and best'whites at £34 to Mr. L. E- Threlkeld held his sale.to-day, there being a full attendance of the trade, and did a considerable amount of business at the following rates—Mauritius sugars ex Clachnacudden : Best whites,' .£36 los. to '£36 15s. ; medium to fine counters, at from £3!- los. to .£33 ; colonial ditto; .£2B. Teas ex Pardo, at from 4IS. to yls. per half-chest; also other balances at full rates. White pepper, od., d. p. ; 1-lb. tin salmon," 7s. 6d. ■;■ pickled salmon, 3%d. lb, ; Kent hops, l4d. ; Brandon's 8-medal candles, damaged, at from Bd. to BJ^d.

In the local produce market to-day, quotations were as follows—Maize, 3s. loci, per bushel.

DEATH.

BOIBIEUX.—On September 14, at the Presbytery, Wyndham-street, Rev. Francis Boibieux.

The funeral leaves St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1875

Fer tha causp that lacks assistaaea, For the wrong thai, needs resiuiwtM. **s>r tha future in the dJßtar.e*, And t&a eto i tks/j wa csii do

We have already stated our conviction, founded on reliable information, that the state of feeling at the Thames is very strongly adverse to the opinion hastily snatched at a former public meeting held there in favour of the immediate acceptance of the Govern ment proposals. The two journals at the Thames have been persistent in presenting only one view of the question to the people, but despite this we believe there is a strong and general feeling in favour of Sir George Grey's efforts to obtain for the people the power of deciding as to the changes in the Constitution. In an especial manner, Mr. W. L. Rees ha 3 been singled out for attack by the Thamos papers, and by a few stump orators, who are endeavouring to work up a feeling in view of the coming elections. We are very much pleased to learn that Mr. Rees, with a spirit characteristic of him, has resolved to meet these Th ames cocks on their ow n dunghill, and has issued the fol lowing challenge, which appears in to-day's Advertiser and Thames Star :—

Challenge.

I hereby challenge Mr William Rowe, the Edicors of the Advertiser and Slar, or any other supporter of the Abolition proposals of the Government, to meet me on the platform of the Theatre Hoyal, Giahamstown, od Saturday night next at half-past seven o'clock, for y^he purpose of discussing the question, anr^ treating the feeling of the people at the

W. L. Rees. The meeting which was so secretly but unsuccessfully attempted on Saturday night last at the Thames, stands adjourned till to-night; but it is to be hoped that it will be postponed so that the matter may be fairly fought out after due notice given to the whole of the people. We have very little doubt of the result, for we can hardly con ceive it possible for any iutelligent man resident in the province, who is unbiassed or unbought, to hesitate about the wisdom of having a matter so important, and one in its present aspect so ominous to our own districts, decided by so corrupt an As. sembly, and under the control of so corrupt a Government, without being submitted to a general election.

The following amusing statement appears this morning from the Wellington "Special" of the Cross: —

" The intimation that a petition with five thousand signatures in favour of instant abolition is about to be sent from Auckland, is received with pleasure by one party, who tbink that Auckland is again being clothed and in its right mind ; the other side profess to treat this affair lightly, but there is a rather gloomy look about them, and they, I believe, will be ready to make very large reductions to their present pretensions."

The character of the information conveyed from Auckland to Wellington may be esti mated from the above. We have not the slightest doubt that such an "intimation" has been telegraphed and probably published in the Tribune as a special from " George Jones, jun." That fifty or sixty persons might sign such a petition in Auckland is possible, though barely so. We see in the Cross that such an attempt has been made, and the petition is said to have "already received a considerable number of signatures, and has been very widely circulated." Has any one seen it ? Will any one tell us where we can see a copy V We would greatly like to see the names, that they might in after time be noted as the names of the enemies of Auckland. We notify the people that such an attempt is contemplated ; and knowing the unscrupulous character of someof those who aredesirous of showingtheir zeal for the Government, however unprincipled the service, we shall not be surprised if the most disreputable means are applied to obtain the appearance of variance of opinions among the people of Auckland. There never was a community without its Arnold or its Judas, and we ask the public to keep their eyes on the movement. From the statement about the 5,000 names, people can now esti mate how much reliance is to be placed on the representations of the Government mer cenaries, a3 to the position of parties in Wellington, and the state of feeling all over the colony. Should any names be appended to the petition in question, we shall obtain the list from Wellington, and publish them for general information.

Me. Joseph May does not appear to entertain a very high respect for the old defenders of the country, and we wonder how his Ota huhu constituents like the compliment which he pays them in the following extract from his letter which appeared in yesterday's Cross. "It appears strange to me that the dirty water from Auckland should rush out into the country districts, and apparently carry every thing before it. At Otahuhu it is ac counted for, as you have so much of the pen sioner elementthere." The people of Pukekohe are "fools op mad," aud fh : pensioners of Otahubu have a liking for dirty water. What next ? And who is this Joseph May ? What are his intellectual gifts or educational graces that have warranted him in speaking in this fashion of his fellow settlers ? Verily life at Wellington has some strange effects.

Our correspondent " Sentinel" must excuse us for not publishing hia letter. He must be aware that we do not notice such state ments as that referred to, knowing the motives actuating, and the consequent re liance to be placed on them. We are quite aware that the statement never was made by a Catholic, and as stated by " Sentinel" that "no good Catholic nor any one of tbat Com munion would write so of the Stab."

. ~^;.1 8. .;^i ■:;.. ,fr:-r J-JL? '■"-;▼-JSM-s-jP^s A very unjust and paltry attack upon the* Mikado" and her commander appeared in a recent issue. of the New Zealand Times, written by a passenger, and describing his supposed discomforts daring the voyage up We learned from Captain Moore when in Auckland last week who the writer was and also the reason for his complaint, which proves to have been connected with a personal grievance owing to the worthy gent le man, who is one of our colonial "honourable 3,' assuming airs and claiming privileges over other passengers, which the captain veiy properly was not disposed to accord. Captain Moore has long been connected with the colonial trade and has become one of the mos-t popular commanders in the Australasian colonies. It is, we believe, his intention to take steps to completely refute the state ments made in the article referred to, and he will probably show what airs a New Z; a land "honourable" sometimes is disposed to put on when airing himself and his title abroad. When Captain Moore is again in Auckland on the outward trip, we shall, moat likely, be able to throw a little more light on the subject.

The annual tea-meeting and soiree will be held this evening in the Wellesley-street Baptist Church. Tea on the table at half past six o'clock, followed by music and ad dresses by ministers and laymen.

The greater part of the time of the District Court yesterday was spent in dealing with a case between Graves and Archard, Merchants, in which the defendant was charged with forcible entry trespass. The damages were laid at £100. The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff, and assessed the damages at Is. His Honor gave costs £6 14s. Mr Rees, who appeared for plaintiff, intimated that he should at the proper time, move for a new trial as the verdict was not in accor dance with the weight of evidence.

The members of the Auckland Fire Brigade held their firstjannual meeting last ovenirjg, when the minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed. Mr. John Hughes, the superintendent, reported that he had received the insurance donation of £15, and the city donation of £5, towards the anniversary ex penses. He had also received £5 58. from Abraham Boardinan, E^q., for the purpose of supplying books, chess, and draughts for the use of the brigade. Five new members were proposed, and the following elected to office for the year : —Owen Humphries, captain; Andrew Fargie, foreman of hook and ladder; Richard Sowrig, foreman of hose; J. T. Knight, senior branchman ; G. Rogers, as sistant senior branchman ; J. Duggan, junior branchman ; G. Fowler, assistant junior branchman; S 11. Matthews, hon. treasurer; W. McGinley,secretary; auditors: G. Burke, R. Rodgers, J. Pook; pioneers: J. Scott (senior pioneer), J. FitzVatrick, G. Sakey ; assistant foreman of hook and ladder, G. Burke ; assistant foreman of hose, G. Ansel!. A list of subscribers to the anniversary was read by Mr. Owen Humphries, and a vote of thanks passed to those gentlemen who had so liberally contributed towards the enter tainment.

One way of avoiding the education rate is described in the following letter from "A Bachelor" writing from Taakau ; Sir.—Your correspondent some time since made it appear that this settlement was advancing, and that a considerable degree of prosperity attended the inhabitants. I say with him it w.is so. A great change has, however, been effected within the last few days, caused by the appearance of the education rate collector in the district. Clause 39 of the Education Act Ssyß, " When any person Bhall, owing to poverty, be unable to pay such rates or any part thereof, it shall be lawful for the Super intendent, upon the certificate of the school committee to that effect, to excuse any such person from payment of such rates." It may astonish you, as it does me, to find that in this nourishing township about one in every twelve householders have applied for and, I hear, have obtained exemption (so far as the committee are concerned). The com mittee must surely, if this is true, be aware that in sending such a certificate out of their hands they are launching a falsehood, and are unjust stewards to Tuakau, par ticularly as they are so conversant with the poverty stricken person's circumstances. In no one case is there a man unable to obtain work, and in no instance is there one idle ; no for those who plead poverty successfully are all working (so are some of their children, and in some cases have more horses, cows, and other stock than children. I trust in justice to those who pay the rate, the Supeiintendent will not consent to notice, excepting with disapproval, the silly certificate of the committee when forwarded. —I am, sir, No Paupek, though taxed as A Bachelor.

Upon the Vesoy Stewart party and recep tion, '! Settler" writes :—" Sir, —The arrival of Mr Scewart, with his special settlers, must be a source of considerable satisfaction to the residents of this province, and I was glad to notice the warm and cordial reception they met with at the hands of the Auckland people at the Choral Hall. I was present at the reception, and listened -with extreme pleasure to Mr Stewart's remarks, but the omission of Mr Sheehan's name from those who assisted him in obtaining the " block" for his people appeared more than an acci dental omission. Mr Sheehan not only rendered his valuable aid as Provincial Secretary, and a member of the Council, but actually went on the land with Mr Stewart. Another matter I desire to notice, Mr Mr Stewart stated that Mr Dargaville's name is a watchword in the north of Ireland. This is rather a cool statement, as I have an intimate knowledge of most of the persons who have just arrived, and I can testify that from a conversation 1 have had with some of them, I am assured that they never heard of the name of Dargaville until after arriving here. By-the-way, it looks rather singular that already one of Mr Stewart's arrivals with a large family should accept an engagement with a settler at Mahu rangi. lam a personal friend of Mr Stewart's^ and my name can be obtained upon applica tion at your office.—Yours, &c, Settler. Auckland, September 13, 1875."

In the large establishments of this city we are happy to see the workmen subscribe in cases of sickness, &c, for their fellow workers. As an instance, we might mention that on Saturday last the men in Mr. Mase field's foundry subscribed the sum of £5 Is for one of the men whose family had been laid up with sickness for some time.

The water rate of one shilling in the pound annual value, will commence from the Ist of November next, being necessary to pay the interest on the debentures floated for the construction of water works. The proportions to be paid by consumers and non-consumers have not been ad justed, but when the water supply is brought into the city the incidence of the taxation will no doubt be considerably altered, and in all probability what may be legitimately called revenue from consumers, will ultimately meet the charges for working expenses and interest on loan.

The beach road from the wharf to Free man's Bay is to form the subject of a confer ence between committees of the Harbour Board and City Council, and will probably be undertaken very shortly. When com pleted, it will greatly enhance the value of property on the west side of the city.

The remarkable statement which appeared in one or two Auckland papers that Dunedin Corporation enjoys a revenue of £123,692 a year receives a little explanation from the Otago Guardian, /which shews that the first figure should be taken away leaving the sum less by exactly one hundred thousand Dounds.

The weekly parade of the Scottish Volun teers will be held this evening in the drill shed, by order of Captain Mowbray, who, we learn, has no intention of resigning his position in connection with this company, as was stated by^a morning contemporary.

TThe monthly meeting of the members of he Auckland Institute, held last evening, was well attended both by gentlemen and ladies. Dr. Purchas occupied the chair. The secre tary announced that Mr. James Kinsellahad been admitted a member since their last meeting; several donations had also been received. Mr. John Goodall, Civil Engineer, then read his paper on " Quartz-Crushing," a very interesting paper shewing the process of crushing, with a description of the necess ary apparatus; at the close of the paper, Mr. Gooriall was questioned on some points by Col. Haultain and Rev. Mr. Bates of the Noith Shore. The other paper submitted to the company was one on Polynesia, by Mr. Adams, 15. A., which shewed that the writer was thoroughly conversant with his subject, and had bestowed much time and study upon it>. The paper was of considerable length and full of interesting facts, bub owing to its length and the late ness of the hourj the discussion on its merits or demerits was deferred untiJ the next monthly meeting. The chairman, previous to closing, announced the pleasing intelligence that the contract for the new building had been signed and the work actually commenced.

"Ensnared, or the Two Wives" was suc cessfully repeated last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and gave satisfaction to a large and enthusiastic audience. " Clara Melville" was impersonated by Miss Carry George, with that closeness of character for which this favourite actress is so remarkrble. Mr. Lawrence also, was nearly perfect in his representation of "Bob Brittle." The other performers were equally successful as they were on the previous evening. To-night the attraction at the theatre will be greater than that of any previous night for a long time ; when Robertson's beautiful comedy of " School," in four acts will be presented with that charming juvenile actrets, Mis 3 Lizzie Morgan as "Bella Marks," and Miss Carry George as "Naomi," it being her first appearance in comedy. The comedy is re plete with interest, with no lack of variety ; there being fifteen characters besides schools and ushers. The scenery has been prepared by Thornton, the accredited artist, nine lady-actresses will appear, a. very remarkable occurrence at the Prince's. "Jack Poynitz" will be represented by Mr. Lawrence, "Lordßeaufoy," by Mr. Collier, "Beau" by Mr. Searle, "Doctor" by Mr. Burton, "Krux" a very singular character by the inimitable Samuel Poole, and the unassuming "Vaughan," by Mr. Hill, " School" like every other comedy by Robert son is replete with lively incident and full of picturesque, and never fails in bringing down the house. Readers !ye who would pass a pleasant hour at the theatre this evening, be in time and in your places, by the uplifting of the curtain.

On the pilot question, a correspondent writes : " Sir, —Baying recently seen several letters condemning the Pilot Committee for granting the services of a pilot for the barque Director, 1 would suggest that theso virtu ous indignants should make themselves acquainted with the facts of the case, and not Bcribble about what they know little of. Possibly, had they taken that precaution, we Bhould not have seen such ebulitions of envy and mean iuuendoes as appeared in the letter signed "Pakaurua."—l am, etc., Quid pro Quo : not one of the Pilot Com mittee. [We can bear out the statement of correspondent that <l Pakaurua " was in error in asserting that the services of the pilot were given free. The Harbour Board was amply remunerated.—Ed E.B.]

The "Spelling Bee" and Concert was re peated last evening in Lome-street Hall, in the presence of several hundred persons, under the presidency of Hey. It. S. Hasaard. The music was condi:ct'd by Mr. Brown. The concert consisted of a few choruses, chiefly by the members of Mr. Brown's sink ing class, and which was brief on account of the impatience exhibited for the Spelling Bee attraction. The rev. chairman then read the rules and invited the young aspirants to walk up, not to see the show, but to exercise their memory. The rules were -1. Any word may be given. 2. There shall be three umpires. 3. There shall bo no appeal from the umpires. 4. The dictionary forming the standard shall be the "Imperial" and " Webster's English Dictionary." 5. A word may be asked for again, provided the speller has not attempted to spell it. The umpires were Messrs. Cur now and Kent, and Rev. Mr. Hassard ; the Rev. W. Calder acted as pronouncer. A great deal of fun was created, and the pride of many learned ones brought low, especially when they had to yield to the more correct knowledge of Miss Lilian Edger who won the "Imperial Dictionary." The other prize was gracefully handed over to Mra. Allen by Mr. T. L. White.

Mr. C. A. Watkins, the artist, informs his subscribers that his Art Union drawing will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at live o'clock, at Messrs. Phillipps and Sons, Queen-street.

Id our report of the sale of the lease, &c, of the Anchor Hotel we were in error. Yesterday the lease and goodwill brought £375 exclusive of furniture, &c, which is to be taken over by the purchaser at inventory prices ; the stock at valuation.

We regret to learn of the death of the Rev Father Boibieux. Tke H.A.C.B. Society intimate through our columns that a meeting will be held on Thursday morning at nine o'clock, to attend the funeral. The Hobson's concert s postponed for the same reason.

THE STAR CIRCULATION.

We would again urge advertisers, readers, and our contemporaries to put the statements which have appeared in these columns respect ing the Star's circulation to the proof of an investigation by a competent public account ant ; and for this purpose we continue our offer to pay £50 to the Auckland charities if we fail to prove to the satisfaction of such a gentleman that c numbers already quoted, and extended in the figures given below are correct. Why is it that Mr. John S. Lepine, the present pub lisher of Mr J. S. Macfarlane'a organ, has failed to come forward with any written statement of the numbers published by him while in our employ ? Mr. Lepine had com plete control over the publishing-books, and personally supervised the issue each night. We have twice quoted the figures entered by him in the publishing-books kepb in this office, and challenged him to say whether the circulation represented by those figures in, or ift not the bond fide issue of the Auckland Evening Star—not of any sheet or supple" ment, but of the Star newspaper itself—yet he remains mute. We to-day append the issue of the Evening Stab newspaper during another fortnight, and once again express our willingness to prove the accuracy of the figures upon the demand of any person to the satisfaction of a public accountant appointed for the purpose, or forfeit £50 :— Monday, August 23,1875 .. .. 4,007 copies. Tuesday, Augxist 24,1875 .. .. 3,925 copies Wednesday, August 25, 1875 .. .. 4,010 copies. Thursday, August 26. 187S .. .. 4,003 copies. Friday. August 27,1875 4,12£ copies. *3aturday, August 28, 1875 .. .. 4,484 .copies. Monday, August 30,1875 .. .. 4,205.c0pie5. Tuesday, August 31, 1875 ... .. 4,991* copies. Wednesday, September 1, 1875.. .. 4,063.c0pie5. Thursday, September 2,1875 .. .. 4,055t copies. Friday; Heptember 3,1575 ~ .. 4,082 copies. *Saturday, September 4,1875 .. .. 4,502 copies. Total for the twelve days .. .. 50,451 copies. *[ With the issues of August 28 and September 4, were'circulated, in addition, 4,484 and 4,602 supple ments respectively, but as those form part of the ordinary paper on that day, we do not reckon them as separate, j FMTST THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED

AND FIFTY-ONK completed copies (news and advertisements).

We challenge our contemporaries to show that the] united circulations of all the other daily journals published in the city amounted to the numbers given above during the period named. We also invite anyone curious on the subject to come between the hours of 3.30 and 6.30 on any afternoon, and watch the whole process of printingand publication.

The circulation for last week from Sep tember 6 to September 11, we shall publish to-morrow.

"THE AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK.

The " Auckland Almanac and Provincial Handbook" will this year be published at one shilling, and will have a wide circula tion. It is now fully established as the only work of reference on matters pertaining to the Province of Auckland, and is widely cir culated throughout the province. A letter just received from Mr T. B. Hill, of Aotea, bear 3 testimony to this, and we take the liberty of publishing it :—

" Wiveliscombe Farm, Ruapuke, Aotea

near Raglan.

" September 6th, 1875. " Messrs. Reed and Brett.—Dear Sirs,—l have very much pleasure in affording you all the information I can respecting our district, and I wish I could report greater progress, but still we are progressing. Your book is not only a Provincial Handbook and Strangers Vade Meeum, but it is the settler's book of referrence, and should be on the mantlepiece of every household, and I can't think how you can make it pay at a shilling. At such a low figure it must ensure a very large home circulation, and certainly is amoatist the first mediums of the day for advertising, and it would be money well laid out by the General Government to purchase ten thousand for free circulation in the agricultural districts of the old country. It would do more good than half of the immigration agents they send home, as it contains more real information for intending emigrants than any other book I have seen.— I am, Gentlemen, your 3 truly. T. B Hill, Chairman Karioi District Board."

In addition to placing copies of the book in many English and Colonial libraries, and putting them on board emigrant ships leav ing London, we have secured their circula tion during the voyage on board mail steamers and at the principal stations along the Pacific Railroad, for the information of travellers to and from the colonies via San Francisco, with the view of keeping Auck land prominently in the mind of every stranger whose attention is directed towards New Zealand.

In order to shew that through this medium advertisers enjoy a publicity which they can gain in no other way, we publish the follow ing letters received by the£last mail: —

Mr Edward Perkins, writing from San Francisco, says : "I find your Almanacs at the Occidental Hotel, the Merchants' Ex change, and all leading hotels and railway depots. In fact, it is the only work on New Zealand known here."

"General Agency of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, San

Francisco,

" Dear Sir, —Please accept thanks for Reed and Brett's "Auckland Almanac for 1875." It is a book which will prove useful to ns in our business. I think we shall soon do some advertising in Auckland, and in the event we shall select as out medium the work you pre sented us. I have sent three books to our head of department at Chicago, Illinois.— Yours very respectfully, M. V. B. Gardiner, General Agent C.R.L & P.R.E., Pacific Coast."

" omaha. and St. Lottts Through Line," Kansas City, St Joseph and Council Bluffs, and Missouri Pacific Rail-

WAYS,

" Dear Sir, —I beg to acknowledge receipt of tyro copi< s Reerl and Brett's! Auckland Almanac for 1875. for which please nccpt my thanks. I ahall take pleasure in mailing one copy to our general office in St Louis. — Yours, truly, C. W. Hawks, General Agent."

THE INTER-PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL TEAM.

It is now nearly two years ago since the Province of Auckland seat her team of cricketers on their victorious tour through the Southern Provinces. To-morrow twenty Auckland football-players will start by the Hawea from Onehunga with the purpose of emulating the deeds of their brethren of the willow. The difficulty of finding such a number of active young fellows proficients in the game, who are able and willing to incur the trouble and ex pense, and spare the time for such an excur sion, may be easily imagined, as indeed it is shewn by the fact that although smarting under their cricket defeats, not one of the other provinces has been able to organise a team to come up here and take a revenge ; and therefore no small credit may be arro gated to itself by the province in general, and by the committee of management in particular, for their enterprise and assiduity ia carrying the affair through to a successful issue. About a month ago the first public meeting was held to discuss the practica bility of the idea, and the feasibility being allowed, no time was lost ia instituting a subscription committee to raise a fund from which to defray the expenses of a few good players, who would materially strengthen the team, but who would not be able to go without such aid. The committee were most successful in their appeal to the public, and their efforts being supplemented in a liberal manner by His Honor Sir George Grey, and the Auckland members at Wellington, it was not long before the required amount was guaranteed. But, as has been said, the great difficulty was to get the men. Mr Thos. Henderson, the appointed secretary, has been indefatigable in his exertions in this direction, and with his brother, Mr Harry Henderson, is cer tainly entitled to the lion'a share of the praise for pushing the affair through against manifold obstacles, not the least of which were the defection of the Waikato contin gent, and the feeble interest evinced in the excursion at the Thames. Notwithstanding all this, it is gratifying to state that the team as finally constituted is quite as powerful as it was expected from the first would be got together. Of course many better men than some of those who are going down might be found ; but it is doubtful whether, out of twenty attempts to organise a team on the same conditions, one would result in a better set of players being collated. For a long journey, such as that about to be under taken, the capability of standing fatigue must be taken in account quite as much as excellence in the points of the game. For this reason it is a consolation to reflect that if the team is rather weak in *• drop kicks," the weak point is more than, compen sated by the hardy wear-and-tear stamp of the players. We are exceedingly sorry to learn that the disaffection, ia the Waikato is mainly due to disparaging remarks made by a gentleman who was one of the foremost in the promotion of the Cricketing Tour of 1873.

ANALYSIS OB1 THE TEAM.

The following gentlemen will compose the team. Their approximate weights and the names of their clubs are appended : Geo Dunnett, 14st. W. Woon, lOst. G. Carter] list. F. Sharland, list. H. Whitaker 9st. W. W. Gudgeon, list. 71bs. Abrams, lOafc. H. W. Henderson, 13st. L. S. Dacre 12st. lOlbs. W. Cussin, 12st. E. Ellis, list, —all belonging to the Auckland Football Club. F. Pilling, list.: Hamilton Club, H. Niccol, list. E. W. Burgess, 13st. J, Nolan, 103t lOlbs,; North Shore Club. Earle 9at. 41bs. Grafton Road Club. Reginald Peacocke, list. ; Parnell Clu^. These include only seventeen players, but it is not improbable one or two uncertain oneajmay turn up from the ,

"Dmitry at thelast moment. Now let us take a glance at their individual merits. George Dunnett is one of the heavy brigade, and usually plays half-back where his good drop-kicking is very telling. In spite of his weight (about 14st.), he is smart on his pins, and makes some good runs. Fe is a fiae player, having good judgment and experience and indomitatve pluck. A very awkward customer to tackle. William Woon may be described as a " leary " player. He generally plays for ward where his activity and dodging are of good avail. He is a capital place-kick, but not much at a drop. Has good stamina, and so is capable of standing hard work. W. Carter is a thoroughly honest and hard-working player. He has good speed, and is very quick in handling the ball and in carrying it away. He is as slippery as au eel when tackled, and is very seldom fairly caught. He has made some of the cleverest runs of the season, and in this and other ways has been of great service to the Club. He is gatfie to the backbone, and must be dead-Hcked before he cries ago. F. O. Sharland is one of the up and down sort, and is a thorn in the side of an opposing team, being quick on his legs and hard as naila : stays well, and revels in a lwd-fought game, especially if there is any heavy going. Is a thoroughly good all round player. _ Henry Whitaker, as a rule, operates in the van where he is mostly to be found on or near the ball. He has plenty of judgment for a young player, and is especially good at dodging an enemy. As a dribbler he has not many equals, but this feature of his play is of net much value under the Rugby code of rules. A very useful man and knows the game well. W. W. Gudgeon is one the most valuable members of the team. If any hard work is to bo done he is all there and never gets knocked up. Whether playing half-back or forwards he is equally good, and rarely a game passes in which he is engaged without his making his mark. He is a splendid runner, and a line fellow to pick his way through a crowd. Has plenty of physical strength, and his weight list 71b is just the thing for a first class player. F. Abrams is a light bub generally useful man. Plays in the forward division, and may nearly always be found "on the ball." Harry Henderson is a tower of strength to the team. His well-knit frame aud great strength are combined" with . activity and good judgment. As a half-back is a most dangerous man, and rarely gets hold of the ball without threatening the safety of the opposite goal. When fairly under weigh takes thR deuce himself to stop him. One of the indefatigable sort.

W. Cussin, without having any spe cially strong point is a useful man in the field. He is a good runner, and has plenty of size and strength to bring to bear in a tussle. Has not played so much as we should have liked to have seen him this season, but will no doubt bear his part well.

P. Pilling is a worthy representative of the Waikato. He is a fine strong player, and can both kick and run well. Is in good physical condition. Pilling is a smart man anywhere in the field.

H. Nincol : Here again we have one of the wear and tear sort—one who laughs at hard knocks, and takes a pride in a bark on the shins. A good man for a long journey is Niccol, and when a "scrimmage" is on, will be found in the thick of it. A fair kick, and in capital condition.

E. W. Burgess : No flattery is intended to Mr Burgess wbon we say that the announce ment oi the fact ©f his being able to join the team caused its proapects to brighten from the light of an ordinary candle to that of the finest composite. This gentleman has long been known as one of the moat distin guished players in the North Shore Club, &r.d his services have contributed in no small degree to the successes of his Club. He is good all rr und. Strong as a horse, he is as hold at a lion, and looks forward to a close fight as eacerly as to his dinner. Oh that th** 'pain h*d many more like him.

Fred. Earle is an excellent "drop kick," and as such will be of good service to the "team.

E. ElliVs fame as a runner is well-known. Let him once get away with the ball, and pursuit may as well be given up, for the pursuer has the fleetest foot perhaps in the colony in front of him. As a half-back, Ellis is a most dangerous man.

R. Peacocke, the solitary representative of the Parnell Club, is a new player in Auck land, and has bardlj shown his points. From what we. have seen of him he is very active, and may be relied on in a difficulty.

L. Dacre is a strong and stout-hearted player, runs well, and although he has not had much practice at the Rugby Union rules, will make up for his inexperience by his vigour and coolness.

J. Nolan's specialty consists in fine speed as a rnnnist and in his clever dodging. He is another of the untiring sort. Carries no lumber about him in the way of superfluous flesh, and may be safely backed to stand the work of the trip as well as any man. A capital all-round man.

The following are the latest arrangements. The team will leave Onehunga at 3 p.m. to morrow, per the s.s. Hawea. Arrive at Taranaki at 8 o'clock the following morning. Play the Tatanaki match from 11 to 1. Embark at 4 p.m., and arrive at Nelson the following morning. Pass on to Wellington, being due there on Friday night ; play Wellington on Saturday afternoon Passing Lyttelton, the team arrive in Dunedin on Tuesday, the 21st, and play the local team on the following day. Leave on the return journey on the 23rd,(arriving at Lyttelton on the 24th, play the Christchurch match the afternoon of the same day leaving in the evening. Nelson will be reached on the 26th, and the Nelson match played on the 17th. The team will arrive back in the Manukau on the 29th. Should the weather prove unfavourable for landing or playing at Taranaki on the way down this match will be played on the return.

To secure against the matches being drawn, a system of scoring by points was proposed by the Auckland secretary, and has been submitted to the secretaries of the Southern teams. The scale is as follows :—For a goal, 6 points; touch-down, 2 points ;■ force down, % point. Games to be decided by a majority of points. This proposal has been agreed to positively by Taranaki and Nelson, and as nothing to the contrary has been heard from the other provinces it is assumed that it is generally entertained.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

[Before Thomas A. Mansford, Esq., R.M. (Dunedin), and Kobert Graham, Esq., J.P.] ASHORE. James Connors was brought up on a charge of deserting from the good ship Alumbagh on the 14th instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Henry Beaumont, chief mate, deposed to the facts, which were disobedience of lawful f commands, and wilfully absenting himself i from the ship. ■ Sentenced to twelve weeks' imprisonment, unless wanted earlier by the captain. NEGLIGENT DRIVING. James Loomb was summoned for negligent driving round the corner of Vulcan Lane into Queen-street, and nearly killing a valuable dog, on the 6th instant. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Booth, builder, deposed to the furious driving of defendant, who ran against a Maori, when the wheel of his cart went over the native's foot. Defendant cross-questioned the witness, and said the collision occurred through a dog being in the way. William Coombes, builder, saw defendant going round the corner of. Vulcan Lane at full trot. Defendant wished to call a witness. Mr Charles Burton deposed that Loomb pulled up in Queen-street; he was at a walking pace when the Maori, who appeared

to be drunk, got in front» of KflrSLB frightened her, hence the o^id"??*^. could swear that defendant did nnt * ■'■ifiHi Vulcan lane. Ot tr<* ] Henry Gilberd deposed that be Da« mediately after the accident, and ■'*■ ' Maori who was quite drunk. a^ % The Court considered the case p T ov <T ordered defendant to pay 20s and coat CONVALESCENT. "'/.'a James Pedder, who has been suff e • \ the last two or three weeks homdV^'' ' tremens, was again brought up on ach "^ ' being of unsound mind. ar §* / Mr Broham informed the Court tl t x> " a der, whose partial insanity arose fronf sive drinking, was now convalescent ex°I*'1 *' Discharged.

" HUBBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL, AND TKOtntt* » George Fient was summoned fora'vfi " assault on the person of John GribW ■ l John G-ribble was summoned for a A i^ attack on George Feint, on the 10th i« t" 1 Mr Joy for Gribble, and Mr LaishW , Feint. ™ «* :

John Gribble deposed that he and Tf • were shipwrights, and that in confuvn lQ* of his finding fault with defendant' wo,T? flew at witness, called him a dreadful and struck him forcibly on the month^f1 which means he fell on his knees WJl y of his front teeth, and a large nnanHt . his life-blood. S quantity o f To Mr. Laishley : He was foreman nf h. work. He did not shake his fist in & face, nor did he strike him. einV|- John Cornish shipwright, was caulking.* the time of the disturbance. He saw P• ! throw bis hat down and strike out sharnl He struck Gribble on the mouth BeiJri ? out "don't George, don't kill'the Sit Gribble had no right to complain of ii work. • . ac Henry Eennie was at work with the parti* at the time. He heard a noise and on turniii his head saw Gribble on bis knees. He taw little blood. The row was very brief. Aml * puff of wind. He did not consider it v sanguinary conflict, nor was he aware thifc Gribble had been deprived of a pair of teeth Mr Laishley spoke at length on behalf of his client, and quoted a number of authorities aB to what constitutes an assault in the ero of the law. yfl

The cross case was then heard. George Feint was then sworn, and deposed' that Gribble put his fist against his nose and nearly flattened it. and called him names too horrible to mention, and swore he wonld smash him into ten thousand pieces. H« was paralysed with fear, and his fist invoke tarily went sgainst Gribble's mouth. He did not say he would turn dentist, and have his teeth out.

To Mr Joy : He did not knock his teeth out; he was not a fightiDg man. He might have flung his hat clown, but did not know anything about the rules of " boxiana." He meant it as a fair challenge. He would not take a mean advantage of any fellow. When Gribble stung his nose his monkey was m and he thought, according to Cocker, it was time to strip up

Frederick Brown, chief mate of a vessel in harbour, saw the row from the commence ment. He saw Gribble's fiat doubled up, He had known Feint as a very quiet, pacific character, who would never fight except under gieat provocation. He viewed the ; conflict from the deck of his vessel; it lasted half-a-minute. He did not see Gribble'i teeth fall out. Feint struck the fiiit blow. :.,tz~\

John Williams, shipwright, witnessed tbe scene : the parties had words, GribHe shewed Feint his fist, but he did not squeeze his nose ; they left the stage together and went on the wharf.

Mr Williams then described the conflict in graphic and humorous terms. A number of other witnesses were waiting but the Court did not think their evidence •

necepsary. Counsel having addressed the Court for their respective clients, the Court expressed 'if: an opinion that Gribble brought the asg»nlt k on himself. The case, therefore, Gribble v. Feint would be dismissed, and in the case Feint v Gribble the defendant Gribble .must ~ pay a fine of 10s and costs.

LATER ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

The Insurrection in Turkey.

(BY TELEGRAPH).

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The brig Neptune brings the following v cablegrams from Newcastle which Bhe left^ on the fifth. The Evening Post supplies advanced slip. ' THE COMMERCIAL PANIC IN SAN FRANCISCO. London, August 31. ■' The panic consequent on the bank failure! in San Francisco is subsiding. THE INSURRECTION IN TURKEY. M London, AugußtSl. Three thousand Servians crossed thei-r Southern frontier into Turkey ; and bands'' of Servian inhabitants are endeavouring to;| create a rising in Bulgaria. THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION. London, August 31. : The Alert and Discovery left Pisco, ; an island belonging to Denmark, on the south part of Baffin's Bay, in the middle of July. THE SUEZ MAIL. ; The R. M. S. Nubia left Galle, for Ade laide, on the 28th August.

SHIPPING. H. M. S. Valourous har returned to Ply-

LATER

Australian Telegrams. [PER BRIG NEPTUNE AT WEL LINTON.] The Rev. Charles Clark Resigned his Congregation- - Notes Stolen from the Baals- Memorial to the Late Commo dore-

SYDNEY.

September 4. ;; A.movement has been commenced for the Ti purpose of raising funds towards the erectiohfi of a memorial' statue over the remains $fj Commodore Good enough and two seamen:;; —murdered by natives at Santa Cruz. . ~;,;» The London cable is interrupted near Sin.-]', gapore. Petitions to the G-overnor are in course of signature, praying a remission of the sen tence imposed on White, who was sentenced | to three years imprisonment for attempting i> to bribe Mr Scholly, M.L.A. It «.: probable the petition will be presented ' before the full Court in order to give the^ latter an opportunity of deciding the case.,, •yii The Exhibition opened on Thursday, and-r is attracting large crowds to the city. The Government intend to propose a loan of £400,000 for public works. ', Judge Dunne's resignation is accepted by §| the Government. Great floods occurred at Beechworth, and I a quarter-of-a-mile of railway line was washed H away. The Ovens river rose nine feet in »; ,21 very few hours. Damages £20 were given against the Bank ;,| of New South Wales for dishonoring »|J| cheque. , A; reward of £200 is offered for recovery of ~;•:■ the notes stolen from the Bank of VictorMM a further sum of £200 for such informatfpoJl 16*!* 0 *heiconviction of the thief.,; J|9£ The Bey. Charles Clarke has given•UPtyflßr



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