SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

- . ABBIV«IB Oae^^hnlf" r,V ■Downin^ from Warrnambool v-«?i srh"one from *■ okianpa Aenilviorth, schooner, from Noumea,

DEPARTURES.

Vrl.ua i neSnMt»i. ss Palmer, for Levuka "KW, T 3l. rarQ- Ufi- Johnson for HobartTown TW Kel y k'uh f * Waosaroa *>awn, cutter, for Raglan (f-oci Manukau)

s_f>Zl A. spfCl'"7 ch«nie '/.. made for consignee.' or 9ai]_xr_ names instrtecl in this column

IMPORTS.

*r a _»•""" Trnm lllu s"i-th-3 no sacks potatoes, J* b Mci er* and '"«. Per 'lumbngh from Tot don-10 hhds br*ndy 10 $r casks hrsntl-, 11- 1-ackages merchandise, "H f- JMeyets ard ' o.

'er «lumbagh-2 caßts Coats' cotton, J M Mc i_achlai.

Pc- T>irsi fm- Wa Mn . mbonl _ l4 otons pnta»oeP. re?' ISemh.orth from New Ca'edoin'a : 2 eases lemoni juicr. 21 drystonea, CO hides, 20 sacks from jsioriolklsland, 20 casts brandy.—C. A, Harris, agent.

EXPORTS.

Jrer honther Cross, for Napier—G cases galvanised iron^ 2 casks zinc, 2 dozen plough shares, T and 8 Per Southern Cro?s, for Napier—3 bales leather, 1 Case leather, lcask pegs, 1 box nails, Ireland Bros

Tfce schooner Clyde, from Wargarei, brings 21 -n d .s, 17 theep skins, for Ireland Bros. The brig Moa started for !Newca«tle this morning. The baique S og was hauled into the stream this morning. The schooner Favourite cleared out to-day for Russell in ballast.

The brig Wild Wave na« been broupht alongside one of the western te«sto discharge her cargo. An advert sement to consignee!, of cargo by the Alumbadi appears elsewhere in our columns.

The . hin Lutterworth after taking in ballast will leave f- rV. wcn_tle. the has turned outlier goods in capital condition.

Thp brigantine Louisa arrived from Warrnamboi-1 yesterday evening after a run of 18 days, during which >,-__. vrTy i-onph weather from the NE was ex nerienced. Ihe. Korth Cfpe w-ns ronndfd rnthe Hth inst Down the coast S E gulfs wUh thick wealher WPTe experienced. Ihe Louisa brings a cargo of potatoes.

The Union Company's steamship Taupo. under command cf Captain K. Wheeler, arrivf rl at'the One hunga wharf to-day at 11 a m. Phe left Port Cha'mers at 4 p m on ihe 13th. Experienced lieht variable winds vith si-o- ill water to Nelson, from thence fresh nrrtherly -ninris. Prssenfrers—His Honor Justice Gilli. s, Mr and Mrs .myth.., Mrs Holt. Mr and Mrs Little Capt. in "Ta'dj-; Messrs Pt-nbrook, Chine, Matthews I ran.fi.ld Cha^field, Fitzgera'd, Rose Biddle, "< ivan, Bundle, and five in (he steerage. We are ind»bt-d to Mr W. Newman, purser, for our files and report.

The s.s. Star of Ihe Soush left for Levnka last night -with a ger era! cargo and the following pnssen gpis :—Captain Johnston?, Mrs Cha^ners Master Chalmers, and five chi:dren, Miss Whitfield, Mi- Hawkins, and Mr Morris, and 2 in the steerage. The well-known schooner Kenilworth. belonging to Mr O A Bams, and under comnoand of Captain Jack, on arrived yesterday from New Caledonia and Norfolk Island It will be recollected that ihe move mentsof thia vessel up t'-> the 20th June, when s c ar'i-red at Nonmea, weie chronicled in this jrurnsl about t> rs=e we<k." ago. 'Jh. Kenilr-onhleft Noumea on the 2nd July, bavingbeen dot .ired by had weMher; Norfolk Island was readied on the sth July. There a second ratgo of stock was shipped. Ihe run back to Ntw Caledonia was made between the 14th and 17th Landed the cattle at TJltoe. and wfnt round to Noumea on the 20th. After refilling sailed for Auck land on the Ist Auecsr. Called at Norfo'k Islat-d euro-life. an<"! arrived in Auckland harbour at five o'ch ok yesterday afternoon. Tbe Kenilworth ha« had bad weather thrcughcut the trip. She lost two anchors off Norfolk Islai d on the di wn ti_p. and in addition has had several fails Mown to ribbons. She only bru_g__ a lew packages of cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WAxgaxui. tliis day. The St Hilda arrived, late last night from Onehunga.

GisTionxE, tliis day. The Pretty Jane ariived from Auckland at 9 a.m to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

The Sons of Freedrm g-o Tdmine, plant, and licence, to occpy 37 mens ground, -with mirth's shore, storp, .nd'implements, was offered for sale to-day in one lot, by Mr B. > rthnr, auctioneer, and Was purchased by Mr Stone for the sum of .£16...

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING

REPORT. Business done this day :— Bank of Kew Zealand—Buyers, £17 15s. National Bank—Sellers, 745. Colonial Bank—Sellers. 28s. Fiji Bank- Sellers, 52s 6d. South British Insurance — 483 ; buyers, 47s 6d. Caledonion (double) —Buyers, S_3 ; sellers, 85s. City of London—Sellers, 475. Golden Calf (new) —Buyers, 6s 9d. Golden Calf (double)— Buyers, 15s. Queen of May—Sellers, lis. Cure—Sellers, 14s Gd. Union Beach— Buyers, 29s ; sellers, 31s. Bismarck—9s 6d ; sellers, 10s. Tckatea— Sellers, 16s. Royal Oak—Fellers. 7s. Gem— 7s ; buyers, 6s Gd; sellers, 7s.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Bails will Close as follows .— Foi Thames, to morrow at 5 30 p m KoiKapanga, per Manaia on Friday next at IV 30 am ICo-)G-eat Barrier, per Wanderer, to-morrow at 11 am for^'ewcastle, N is W, p<r Stag, to-morrow at 10 am CorWangarei, etc. per Clyde, this day, at 4pm vTa'li for the undermentioned places, per Taranaki. will close on Saturday next, as under : —

Tor India, China. Continent of Europe, and Mediterranean Ports at 0 a in

For Taran>,ki and :-outhcrn Provinces, at 10 a m For Australian Co'onies, at 10 a m Fo Uni'ed - ingdnm, via Miez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed) at 10am Fcr TTniUcl Kingdom via Brindisi, and 1 ateletors tor -oniln r i Provinces and Melbourne, at 10.15 a m For ne» at S ~ m Kor money orders and registered letters, the previous c ctinca 5 pm For Mahurangi, Matakar,a. Mangawai, Waipu, etc,

Pr Ldy r.oweu on Saturday »t 9am For Chat:,am Islands, per Magellan Cloud, on Friday, Urd September, at 3 p m « - S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

MCDONALD.-O-i (lie LSiH inst-mt, at Coromandcl, Mrs. D. B. Me' 'onald of :_,S. tighter. BUTTERS.—On the J Ith |v anf, a; her residence, Mountain -i, Mr... i. Butter: of ,i 'in. MARRIAGES. CRAIG—GILCREST. On ■!;'■ ;;Jtli -Tnly, at the Baptist Churcb, Oakland, Califi ■>_■ i. Hngh", eldest son of Thomas Civi;.. of this i- '/% v. Inez Augusta, only daughter of William .! ; 'lilcrcst, solicitor, Sail Francisco. MCDONALD.—KILKEN_"Y.-: On the 18th instant, at Parnell by the Rev H ,: ! ..<--., Patrick McDonald to Bridget Kilkenny, b< i.'i ,' .\mmure.

DEATHS.

KELLY.--On the \._ inst.. Thomas Ncugent, eldest son of Tli.mas and Julia Holly, ag-ed 13 years and 4 months. The funeral will leave his i.;\r?ntsr residence, Duke st-eet, Newton, to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Friends will p!< ase accept \ hi* iuvitat on. McGEATH.—On th. 13th instant, at the Old Women's Home, Mrs. McGrath, widow of the lato Mr. John M.Gi-ath former.) proprietor of the Lion and Lamb Hotel, Auc_.aud.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1875

Far tho cause that Incks is.i«t-.Tic«, For tho Trroaj Unit needs n. .svv 3 *".r the fature in tbe distance, .-______ tho it sod that we cm de.

We have been often asked how tbe minority in the House can prevent the passing of the Abolition Bill. Thus. There are twenty members who will never flinch. There are about thirty-two opposed to the measure proceeding through Committee ; but twenty of these are immovably staunch. In Com mittee each member can speak as often as he pleases, and practically as wide of the subject as he likes. From these twenty men, half an hour's speech for each in the day is not too much to sacrifice on the altar of his country. We have heard Mr Fitzherbert speak ten hours himself on one subject, and even then he seemed to be only begin ning to open up the question. Well, twenty half-hours represent, with dinner re cess, from half-past two in the afternoon till half-past two the next morning, a very fair day's work we think. The Bill contains twenty-seven clauses, and about five thou sand words. Each word can be the basis of a separate amendment, and one amendment could give work for one day at the least We should not be unreasonable, nor a3k more than one day for the discussion of one amendment. Five thousand amendmentsthere fore would occupy five thousand working days or 1250 weeks, that is about twenty-four years ; but by taking advantage of various standing rules and spinning out, the material might be made sufficient to last on up to the day of judgment. However as Parliament expires on the 25th day of February next, our legislators will by that time have reached only the ninety-sixth word or so, somewhere in the beginning of the third clause. Fur ther, as all " count-outs" will be for the advantage of the Opposition and delay, the Ministerialists must remain in force to keep a quoium, while they of the Opposition all but the half-hourly speaker and a scou or two, may take their ease in Bellamy's, and when brave Old Fitz gets on his legs the other nineteen may make up a party and excurt to Soames' Island. It is quite un necessary therefore, for us to say that the Opposition occupy the vantage ground, and that they have it in their hands beyond any possibility [of failure, to prevent the passing of the Abolition Bill if they are so determined. And they are determined ; and have laid their plans for contending till the month of February. Call it the " tyranny of the minority" call it "factious Opposition," call it what men may. The Opposition can and will defeat the high handed attempt of an insolent and brutal majority to force the measure down the people's throats. We do not hesitate to say that all impartial men will see that there must i,be some 'discreditable motive, or the Ministry would not so doggedly per sist ia forcing such a radical and fundamental change. With such a feeling, to say the least, divided, outside; with such stern repugnance manifested in some centres of population, and with such a respectable minority within the Legislative Chamber, embracing, with one exception, ' all the talent and ability and eloquence in the House —in such circumstancesi the impartial verdict of observers will be, that the Government must have some discreditable object which will not brook delay, which will not bear the keen scrutiny of a General Election. If the cause is good? it cannot beinjured by six months' investiga tion ; if it is bad, and in consequence cannot bearenquiry—which impression the Ministry's conduct is calculated to convey—then the public will feel a lasting gratitude to the heroic men who are prepared to spend months of time and effort iji obstruct ing the passage of a measure which is calcu lated to affect the weal or woe of millions, and iv compelling its being remitted to the consideration and decision of the whole people. Thanks to the generous and demon strative sympathy of Auckland, our defenders are inspired with fresh courage for the fray, and we mistake our men or their estimate of -the value of the prize they are contending or, if we do not welcome them as conquerors,

and more than conquerors, on their return to Auckland.

We learn that a public meeting is called for to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock, to be held in the Papakura Public Hall, to consider tlie Abolition proposals of the Government. It has been called by the chairmen of the Maketu, Wairoa, Paparata, and Hunua Highway Boards, who have been requested to do so by certain electors in those districts. We are glad to learn this, as ventilation of the subject is all that is requisite to induce the people with one voice to demand delay for the consideration of questions so momen tous, and respecting which a measure s crude and unsatisfactory is attempted to be forced on tbe country by a tj'rai.nical and overbearing majority in an expiring Parlia ment. It is generally understood that the object of this meeting is, if possible, to over ride the decision lately arrived at by the meet ing at Otahuhu, so that electors of Franklyn may appear to be divided on the question. We do mean that the Chairmen calling the meeting have anything to do with the little ruse. But the " electors " who have promoted the meeting are understood to have this intention. We observe that in both morning papers " Friday, the 25 .h" is the date mentioned. Wednesday is the 25th. Whatever the meaning of this "error," we believe the meeting i3to be held to-morrow.

The following telegram has been received from R. J. Creighton, Esq., member for Eden :—"To James Wrigley, Esq., Auck land : Thanks for telegram. None from Chairman of meeting;. Does resolution fairly represent tbe opinion of the majority of the electors ? Will visit Auckland after the session. R. J. Creighton."

Bis Honor Justice Gillies and Captain Daldy returned from tbe South to-day by the Taupo.

We would direct special attention to the prospf ctus which appears in another column of " The Loan and Investment Company of New Zealand (Limited.)" The proposal to form this company emanates from Canter bury, which offers the widest field in the colony for business of this character. Its provisional directors are all business men of first standing, and the prospectus shews that the intention is to establish the company on a sound basis. The first issue of shares is to be £200,000 in £20 shares, £5 to be paid up in calls not exceeding ss. per month. Pro vision, however, is made for increasing the capital, if desirable, to £600,000, the original shareholders having a preferential right to take up an equal number of shares to those secured in the first allotment. The object of the company is a double one, embracing not merely the ordinary business of loan companies but also providing for the accomplishment of such objects as those ordinarily contemplated by building societies. This, it is needless to say, opens up a very wide field of investment on unimpeachable landed security. The prospectus bears evi dence of very careful consideration and sound business knowledge, which guarantees to investors, a full assurance that the new company will not prove less profitable than the other loan societies which have attained hich positions among the commercial com panies of the colonies, and have conferred benefit on the public by affording facilities for raising money at moderate interest upon any really good security. Applications for shares, with deposit, as per prospectus, will be received in this city by the National Bank or by Mr Alexander Saunders, broker.

The committee of the Mechanics Institute last evening discussed the question of a free public library and concluded that such an institution was highly desirable. It was resolved to endeavour to get up a, petition in favour of a small rate levied on the city for the purpose.

To-day Mr. Whitlock's tender was ac cepted for tho altreation to a resevoir in Upper Queen-street, according to plans and specifications prepared by Mr. W. F. Ham mond, architect, of Shortland-street.

Owing to increased business Mr. R. Arthur has been obliged to relinquish the poultry sales. He has disposed of his interest and coops to Mr. P. C. Greenwood, Market house. Mr. Arthur will now be in a position to give more time to the sale of produce, groceries, furniture, &c, at his market-day sales.

The immigrants per Alumbagh are now open for engagement and application should be made to Mr H. Ellis, Immigration officer. They are of a very superior class, and include representatives of various trades.

At a meeting of the Auckland Eowing Club held last night at the Club room, Thames Hotel, the members present confirmed the resolution of the committee, that a new four-oared gig should be purchased for the next regatta from Sydney or Melbourne. The cost was estimated at £45 including carriage, and a sum of £26 was guaranteed by those whoweie in the room; while it was incidentally mentioned that if possible the whole amount would be defrayed by special subscriptions leaving the funds of the Club undisturbed.

Mr G. M. O'Rorke, M.H.R., has sent the following telegram to the Chairman of the Onehunga meeting, in response to the reso lution passed by it on the Abolition question: —" Resolution of Onehunga most gratifying to Sir George Grey and these who act with him. Such resolutions greatly strengthen our hands. J..0 stone will be left unturned to gain for the people a right to be heard before the Constitution is subverted.—G. Maurice O'Rorke."

At a committee meeting of the Regatta Club on Tuesday night the programme of the next regatta was arranged. It will shortly be published. A slight alteration in the defini tion of an amateur has been made in rule 27, and a rule inserted that objections under this rule must be laid before the day of the race. To enable this to be done, the entries for the amateur races will be received a week before the general entries. A further innovation is, that only members of recognised rowing clubs which have been in existence three months beforehand will be eligible for the amateur contests. Two new races for youngsters under 21 have been included in the pro gramme.

Mrs. Philson desires us to acknowledge v. ith thanks, receipt of £3 towards the funds of the Ladies' Benevolent Society.

Mr. H J. Whittington, business secretary to the Fakir of Oolu, has arranged for a special treat to the children of the Orphan Institutions of Auckland. They will receive free admittance to the afternoon matinee which is to be given by Dr. Silvester on Saturday next. Friday and Saturday are announced as the last of this remarkable entertainment, and those who have not yet seen the Fakir's extraordinary illusions should not lose the opportunity.

The entertainment to be given in the City Hall, for the benefit of a lady in distressed circumstances, will be held on Thursday next. A good programme is in preparation, in which appear the names of Messrs. Bertie, Bice, Seton and Graydon, of the Hobson Band. As this is a genuine case of distress, we draw special attention^tothe forthcoming concert.

In consequence of the public meeting to be held this evening in the Devonport Hall, North Shore, for the purpose of considering the Abolition Bill, the lecture, by Mr. Blackman on "Heroines of the Poets, m connection with the Devonport Literary Society is postponed.

We- have been requested to publish the following letter: —"To the Editor of the Evening. Star : Sir,—l should like to a-k your opinion in reference to what happened to me at the post-office. I was expecting a letter from Tairua and I kept going to the post-office for it, and the answer I got was, there are none. So the consequence was that I was obliged to go to T,.mia myself, aad J found when I got there, that there should be a registered letter in Auckland with a £50 chequ. in it. So I got a letter from the post-master of Tairua, to the post master of Auckland, stating that the letter left Tairua on or about the Gfch of June ; and when I came back from Tairua, I went to the office and made another enquiry for letters on the 16th of August, and they told me there was none for me. They asked me if I expected any letters from the Kawau, and I told them no, it was from Tairua I wanted it and they told me there were none i then went to the Postmaster of Auckland and gave him the letter from the post-master of Tairua, and he found me the letter, and told me it had been a mistake of the clerk's in sorting the letters. He had put down Kawau on thp letter instead of Tairua. Now, sir, I should like to know how I am to recover my expenses, or whether that is all that I can get—'it is a mistake of the clerk's.'—l am, &c, Georgkßrewer." This is really a hard case, mildly and temperately put, and we feel confident that if a formal statement of the case is made to the Post master, and a claim for the expenses incurred submitted, he will see that no injustice is done, seeing that tbe affair has been so entirely owing to error within the office.

A variety entertainment will take place at the Whau Lunatic Asylum this evening, supported chiefly by amateurs from Auck land. The bus will stare at six o'clock from the Union bank of Australia; and if the weather should be fine, the ride to and fro will be very pleasant in the light of the moon.

Passengers per s.s. Taupo will note that they may leave by the 11 10 a.m. train from Auckland.

A correspondent writes "for the cause that lacks assistance": '-An account was given in the Star the other evening, of a poor fellow, the mate of # 'one of our small coasting crafts who was knocked overboard and drowned, leaving a wife and family in all probability quite unprovided for. Not having seen any subscription list opened for the benefit of the sufferers, the writer wishes to know if Messrs. Peed and Brett, can forward the enclosed 103. to the widow with a stranger's sympathy and best wishes." We shall have much pleasure in forwarding our correspondent's subecrij.tion with others in hand. The Loyal Albert Orange Lodge No. 2 will hold its meeting to-morrow evening at half-past seven.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs MaciTarlane and Hurst,

Justices.) . ASTI-TBMPLARS.

John Burns, John Liloin, and Hugh Green were hroufiht up on charges of drunkenness and lined 5s each. VA(i HANTS. Thomas Purday and John Clews were charged under the Vagrancy Act with sleep ing under the trees in the gardens of Govern ment House last evening. Purday said be only came into town yester day and got a drop of drink in his head, and laid clown out of the way. Clews expressed h/'s regret. He was not aware that it was wrong. The Bench gave the prisoners a word of caution, and discharged them. THK PUGILISTIC CROW. William Francis Crow was brought up on a warrant charged with assaulting Catherine Regan, with whom he cohabited, by striking her heavily on the head with his clenched fist on the 13th in?t.

Prisoner said that he and his "missis" had a row, and he did strike, but they had made it up again. Catherine Regan said that her man had thrashed her, but she had forgiven him She begged to withdraw the charge, he had been drinking. The Bench told the woman that the Court could not be trifled with, and she would have to pay the costs. Tuc.prisoner was then discharged. HOW DOES THE WATCH (10?

Charles Edward Morgan was charged with stealing a watch and chain, value £2, the property of Crisfcopher Hennessey. Tho prisoner, a mere youth, who had been a waiter at the Governor Browne Hotel, pleaded guilty ; he had sold the watch. The "Bench in consideration of prisoner's youth, and that he was a "new chum," ordered him to prkon for one month with hard labour.

PUBLICAN AND SINNER,

Thomas Mc Ginty, was charged at the instance of Mr. Dunningham, of the firm of Dunningham and King, with obtaining food and lodging to the value of £5 on false pretences. Mr. Laishley appeared for prisoner. Mr, Dunningham said he had no wish to press the charge against the young man, who he believed would pay him. Discharged. SUICIDAL. William Robinson was charged with at tempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat.

Mr Joy appeared for the defence. Mr Broham conducted the prosecution. Dr. John H. Hooper 'deposed that on the 24th July he was called to prisoner's resi dence in Hobson.street near Couzen's store, who had cut his throat; he saw the prisoner, and found a slight wound, five or six inches in length, across the throat, afflicted appar ently by a knife. He appeared slightly de ranged, he had been suffering from erysipelas in the face, which has the effect of poisoning the brain, and causing delirium. He be lieved the prisoner was not aware of the natnre of the act.

Mr. Joy thought there was no necessity for calling other witnessess after Dr. Hooper's evidence. The prisoner was then discharged.

INTER-PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL.

The public may have gathered from para graphs which have appeared at intervals in ihe papers, that a movement has been on foot for some time, to get up a team of Auckland football players to proceed South and endeavour to go the same victorious round of the Provinces as was accomplished by the cricketers in 1873. Last night the efforts of the promoters took definite shape in a meeting being held at the Thames Hotel, to discuss the subject. Nearly forty gentle men assembled in the large club room, and Mr. Sharland was voted to the chair. Mr. Thos Henderson, in a statement of the pro ceedings up to that time, said he had taken upon himself to write to the different capi tals of the Provinces respecting the trip. Except Dunedin, who had not yeb replied, they all viewed the proposition most favour ably and expressed themselves anxious to meet the Auckland players. The manager of the Union Steamship Company had offer ed to take the team to Dunedin and back for single fare. (Hear hear.) Mr. Hender son read out a list of names, which had already beeu received, of gentlemen willing to go, and invited, further volunteers. It was reckoned that fifteen of those who had offered, could be depended on to form part of the team the number of which was fixed at twenty. As it was deemed probable that some good men might be prevented from going owing to the attendant expense it was resolved to invite subscriptions towards defraying a portion; and a committee consist ing of Messrs T. Henderson, J, Marshall, A.

King, H. E. Cotton and H. J. Ellis was formed to collect contributions from the public for the purpose. It was arranged that these gentlemen should present their report at a meeting next Wednesday ani then if necessary, an entertainment should be got up to raise what was deficient. Mr. C. Henderson was elected Secretary. A sugges tion that the Southern Provinces should be asked to contribute part of the expenses brought out a generally expressed opinion that "it would be better to be independent of their aid in the matter Tuesday, the 7th September, was advocated as the day of the departure of the team and will most pro bably be settled as such; The meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. ' Subscription lists were in augurated in the room.

Running Notes of the Over land Trip.

LETTER EEOM B. TONKS, ESQ

Mr. B. Tonks has written a capital letter descriptive of his journey across the American continent. He writes from New York on .Tune IS, and says : — Journey Across. I sail to-morrow for Liverpool in the White Star steamer Celtic. If all goes well we shall arrive in ten days. Mr and Mrs Saymour, and Captain Petherbridge accom pany me. The Celtic is a magnificent vessel, and we were fortunate to get berths, all the steamers at this time of the year being very crowded with Americans going to Europe. We came across the Continent on fast time, seven days only, (.topping one day at Niagara. We rushed a few miles into Canada, and I was much pleased with it. We travelled on Central Pacific to Ogden, Union Pacific to Omaha, Burlington and Quincv to Detroit, Grand Trunk of Onada to Niagara, Erie to New York. I enjoyed the trip very much, though it is rather tiring travelling day and night for so long, and I suffered much from headache. The dust is something intolerable, especially a day and a half occupied in crossing the Great American Desert, and during that time nothing is to be seen bat sand and bush — a small dwarf scrub like ti-tree, a foot or nine inches high. The Pulmancars have double windows, but even with both shut'the fine dust filled the cars, so we could hardly see across, and eye?, nose, and mouth were filled. My eyes for two or three days were very sore, but have got all right again. Both Mr Seymour and myself also got quite deaf with dust and noise.

National E-udeness. lam much pleased with this country. It is a right down go-ahead one, and some parts very beautiful; especially lowa and Ontario (Canada); fine farms and charming scenery, with rivers abounding. It far surpasses anything I ever expected. But it has great drawbacks : the climate is wretched, great heat and great cold, some times 30 and 40 degrees below freezing. Of course in some places the climate is good, but in no part that I can hear is it equal to Auckland, and the people are simply un bearable. Tis true I have received great kindness everywhere, but I am not speaking of my personal feelings, but what I see. Here the feeling is that " one man is as good as another," and among the lower classes (who form tbe great bulk of the population), this feeling is carried to extreme rudeness. For instance, all the hotels have swing doors. Well everyone drives them open and swings them back full force right in your face. Again drivers of vehicles just drive ri«ht on, no matter if ladies are endanrreied or not ; you must look after yourself. Again you pay for sleeping cars, but any dirty fellow comes

in and sits down in your seat. True, you can insist on the conductor removing him. but it only causes a row, and I found extreme politeness the best. Everywhere the feeling that it is a free country and everyone has a right to do as he likes, is carried to the very extreme; the consequence is, as I said before, the people are unbearable, and the almost Utter Disregard of Sunday is most painful to me. Here (N. V.) cer tainly tho theatres and opera are closed, but saloons (i. c. hotels and public houses, cigar shops, &c.,) are open all day. Cabs and omnibusses ply as usual, excursions by rail and steamboat are in full swine;; in fact,

people say if you keep Sunday it is meant to be a day of enjoyment. In crossing the country we saw bridges and houses being built, mills, &c, at work, draya loading and discharging on Sunday. In fact, to sum up, I find barely five out of every hundred of the population ever attend church at all, and of those who do, most go to hear some cele brated preacher and get a little excitement. They laugh at my old-fashioned ideas ; their one idea is make money. If I were a single

man I would certainly stay here for a few years, and go in and make money, which I

feel sure I could do ; but I would not bring my wife and cbildren to be polluted in tbis eartbly Lell for any money they could give me. Hotel Magnificence. Both Pan Francisco and New York are fine cities, especially this. The streets are narrow, but the buildings very fine, mostly of stone, and nine and ten stories high. The hotel (Fifth Avenue) we are staying at is a magnificent affair. Marble floors to hall, dining, and breakfast rooms, even to W.O.'s. Marble stairs, marble washstands, &c, in every room. The dining-room is a magnifi cent hall about 80 by 100 feet, with splendid pillars all round, and between each mirrors from floor to ceiling, say 18 feet by 12 ; to enter it when dinner is going on is a sight worth seeing:. The food is also very good ; every possible delicacy. Highness of Prices. America is a very expensive place—money seems of no account, even a penny box of matches is 6 cents (3d.) ; boots, clothing, &c, very high ; washing only 3 dollars (12s 6d) per dozen ; and they turn everything to account, even the Falls of Niagara on the American side is fenced in, so you cannot see them with paying 50 cents (2s. Id.) In fact, I am almost afraid to sneeze for fear of being charged 25 cents. I find there is no business to be done here just now, the people do not care to go into anything so slow and small as the New Zealand trade, and in fact their goods are so dear very few would pay to send to New Zealand. American Women.—Love of Dress. One thing I ought to tell you, the ladies are immense at dress. It is a sight to see them on Broadway of an afternoon, but so few pretty ; I don't think I have seen six pretty women in America. Mr and Mrs S. and I have taken particular note of this, and we all agree. The whole of them, however, endeavour to make up for lack of beauty by paint, and they do lay it on freely ; the consequence is in the their faces look like putty, "and when they dress up, like wax dolls. The life they lead, too, must be miserable, though they seem to like it; but all exceptt very rich people live at hotels, and they have notbingto do except", eat, dress, and promenade. Of course this applies only to those living in large towns or cities. The American women in the country seem to be mere dirty drabs ; and household drudges for servants are very scarce, and when got of very little use. They call them helps, but they seem only to help themselves. To Return in November. I shall push through business matters in England and return as soon as possible via Suez and Melbourne. I still think you will see me in November.

POLITICAL MEETINGS.-THE ELEC TORS OF NEWTON.

A meeting of the ratepayers of Archhill and Karangahape districts was held last evening in the Newton school-room, Mr. Thomas Barnes in the chair. The room was full and was illuminated with one pound of ten dips, whose dim lights rendered the faces of the audience indistinguishable. The Chairman intimated that he was not much of a speaker, but considered that it was high time for the men of Newton to stand up for their rights and liberties, and support Sir George Grey, who had come forward to save them from being politically robbed. Sir George was resolved that the country should not perish. He would be happy to hear any gentleman's remarks." After a pause, Mr Duke came forward and proceeded to say that it would not do to let these opportunities pass without expressing an opinion. He would therefore propose a resolution which he had pencilled out in the d ar k " That this meeting, viewing with alarm the unnecessary haste with which the Ministry is endeavouring to pass the Abolition and Local Government Bills at the close of an expiring Parliament, emphatically protests against the Bill till the voice of the people has been heard at the next general election, and request our mem ber to support by every legal and constitu tional means the efforts of Sir George Grey to combat the Ministers." Mr Kirby rose to second the resolution, and informed the audience that his blood was getting vp —(stripping up his coat sleeves),— and that it would soon be hot for Auckland. We are all Englishmen here (laughter.) (A voice : are you English, Billy ?) No, I'm an Irishman by birth, but English at heart. I get my living here. Let them work hand in-hand with Sir George Grey. As for many of the members ef the Assembly, he would not trust them with a hundred _of coals. Let the people keep their brains clear, and have nothing to do with such men as Creightoa and Luckie. He would tell them a little story about some brickmaking business at the Whau. (A. voice: "Never mind the biicks, you are a brick ; to the question.") The Hon Daniel Pollen two years ago had competed with the Whau brickmaker3, and done them out of a contract Let every man raise his voice in favour of liberty and Sir George. Mr D. Goldie was loudly called for, but stated that he had come as a listener, but might say a inw words later in the evening. Mr Meiklejohn, from the body of the room, said the G .vernmrnt party were like a lot of fiahwom.n, .and wanted tbe scales taken from their eyes. They should be care ful and not throw 'up what they had until they saw something better to replace it. Loud cries of " Staines ! Staines !" Mr George Staines then came forward and said he was suffering from a cold, but his heart was in the cause. He would support Sir George to the utmost. The procoedings of the Government were mere trickery. They all knew what committees meant. The Government was like an old man with a lot of sons in want of position and homes for their judies. The action of the Government was disgraceful; they did not care for the people. If a man of-war were sent here it would not be a bad thing, for Auckland is very dull just now. He had done duty in. other days with a gun on his Bhoulder, but if a gun was again put in his hand, he would fight for Auckland and the Queen, with a banner waving o'er the head of Sir George. He should like to see men like Daniel O'Connell in their midst to

sound their wrongs. Mr Kirby : Ah ! I can tell you about Dan O'Connell. We ne'er shall look upon his like again. My noble countryman ! Mr Staines, in conclu.inn, said that, while he had the confidence of the people he should be ever earnest in the furtherance of their

righteous cause. Mr Kirby rose to speak upon the character of Dan, and what be did for Ireland, but at the urgent request of the Chairman he sat down. Mr Thomas Whitson here stood up, and apologised for the absence of Mr Johnstoue, their member, who had gone to Gisborne. A considerable pause ensued, when two of the dips went out. Mr Wright thought they should propose : " That this meeting declares solemnly that thay will maintain their privilege by deciding by vote before the Constitution is altered." Mr Kirby protested against the "solemnly." They were neither parsons nor psalmsingers Mr Wright said it was a solemn question which they had met to consider. The American war had been caused by a question of no greater moment. It was a question of revolution. Auckland had paid over a quarter of a-million revenue last year, and if their rights were to be denied them—if the Ministry forced through their measures, — then let their representatives demand separation. (Loud cheers.) He referred to General Government mismanagement of the Waikato railway. (When Mr Wright again read over the resolution^ Mr Kirby again objected to the word "solemnly," and Mr Wright with-

drew the word.) Mr Garrett made a few remarks and urged the meeting to support Sir George Grey, and remember the refrain of the true English-

man's song, " Briton's never will be slaves." Loud cries for Cherry, but no answer. The Chairman : Is Mr Francis Cherry here ?

A Voice : No, he's up a tree, and won't be here to-night. Mr Cherry now entered the room, and was loudly called for. Mr Cherry expressed an opinion that he believed very few of those present knew anything about the Bill. He never was a great admirer of the Government, but he remembered many years ago that a vote of censure was passed upon Sir George, and they might do so again. There were many good things in the Abolition Bill which would be of advantage to them. Iv December next, the Provincial chest would be empty. (Mr. Kirby : Keep to the pint, Cherry.) Mr. Cherry : No, my friend, I am a friend of temperance. (Laughter.) (A Voice : Let the speaker have a fair hearing.) Mr. Cherry then proceeded to say that the general election would give a greater majority to the South. The educa tion tax was put on to save the Provincial Government from ruin ; our Auckland mem bers gave away the land revenue. Sir George was a clever man, but they might yet find that he was not infallible. Mr David Russell made a few remarks on the manner in which the compact of 1856 had come down to the payment of nothing to Auckland. He wanted to know if Mr Cherry had ever read the two bills he commended. Mr J. Cadman then rose amid much cheer ing, and spoke at, length in explanation of some of the clauses of the Abolition Bill, shewing that Auckland was receiving unfair treat ment at the hands of the Government. The | Education Tax would not be abolished. Mr I Cadman characterised the Bill as a sham or j snare, and a delusion. 1 Mr Duke's resolution was then carried amid applause with only one dissentient. The meeting concluded with three cheers to Sir George Grey.

THE NEWMARKET MEETING.

The meeting of ratepayers to discuss the late late telegraphing South, of incorrect telegrams, and .to discuss the General Government proposals, was held last evening in the Newmarket Reading Room.

Mr McNeill was voted to the chair, and road the advertisement from the Evening Star convening the meeting. He was pleased to see the ratepayers assembled to confer on so important a subject, and hoped a fair hearing would be accorded to each speaker. Mr Taite proposed the following resolu

lution, " That this meeting, as represent the district of Newmarket, express* * entire approval of the resolutions pass!."l! . the meeting of Eden electors, held miTV^M day, the 12th of August, and with wgSßf the false telegrams sent to the Welfinjl I and other Southern journals as to its ffij' I packed with Provincial servants and offing - fl and not representing the opinion of «!'V district, this meeting gives to them tv most unqualified denial." In explanation ». the present meeting being called, he sta_s that incorrect telegrams had been forward ta Southern journals by George Jones iV^ which misrepresented their last meeting S' read from two of the Wellington papers specimen of tbe obnoxious telegrams tt* explained with reference to Mr Stain 6 having proposed the resolution that the fid electors had not been in the slightest i^ dependent on Mr Staines' services—-nor they solicited. Mr Taite had prepared' 8 resolution which he would have presented _ the Eden meeting but for the on which anticipated him, and which h had supported as it agreed with his xi_,_J Mr Taite further dwelt on Dr Pollen's treat", ment of provincial requirements. He thonoU if the bill was now carried it would prove a ditastmus measure.

Mr Keane seconded the resolution. He could testity to tbe fact that instead of the' popular party having first touted for the meetings and tried to secure support, it was the Government followers who had been in. dulging in that line of conduct (laughter.)" and in mistake had gone to him to attend and pack up the Eden meeting. (Criea oi Oh !Oh !) Yielding to their importunity, Mr Keane said the name of the most proniu nent packer-upwas a soap-boiler. (Laughter.) On further questions being put, it transpired that the gentleman's correct name, -was Allender. (Renewed laughter).

Mr Keane believed the Eden meetipg had been packed with the right class of'people men who had the welfare of the colony at heart, but deserved a fair hearing of the claims of this particular province. He would like to have seen the Government commence by giving to Auckland a bonus and shewing what really they were able to do to assist the prevince. (Cheers.) He was prepared to support Auckland people in all their measures and would defend the place if required till his last shilling was spent. He urged the necessity of continued unity of purpose and action—(cheers.)

Mr McColl was highly pleased that tbe meeting had been called, and hoped that th? resolutions passed would be conveyed to Wellington. He had ever .elt regret at the

policy of Mr Vogel—as he was entirely averse to the principle of borrowing money, whether in political or private life, and believed that if Mr Gillies or Mr Wood had received the same support it would have proved more advantageous to the country at large. His opinion of tbe Ministry wag that they were incapable of managing affairs; that they had like the Gay Lothario deserted us for the more tempting allurements of ministerial life, and had given Auckland the cold shoulder.

Mr Carlyle shewed a profound knowledge of Victorian railways, and of the general workings of Colonial Governments, and pro posed as an amendment, " That this meeting is of opinion that for the future prosperity of New Zealand a central Government alone is necessary, with corresponding municipal institutions—like those of the mother country." Mr. Scotter seconded the amendment.

Mr. Witheford opposed the latter resolu-" tion as having no relation whatever to the: one before the meeting, and opposed central Government proposals if Wellington was to be the centre. He considered that if tele graphic communication was the vehicle of misrepresentation to Wellington of meetings held in the city and suburbs of Auckland last week, that the same telegraph could be made to subserve the purpoee of jobbery and corruption in connection with Government matters, carried on at so great a distance from Auckland.

Mr. Hogg did not approve of the late tele graphic communication which had taken place. He thought thar, of late years.the political expression of opinion had been left too much to a few men.

Mr Lusk had been requested by some of the ratepayers to attend. He could give his| testimony to the fact that, at the Franklyn" meeting of electors, which represented the farming interests of the country, the expres« j sion of opinion was, by a large majority,';; against the hasty measures proposed by the Ministry. The whole of the electors had a right to speak on any great changes proposed to be introduced. He did not think Super- | intendents had proved of so vicious a charac-i ter that they required annihilation. He"; himself had been a candidate for that office, and so had Mr Dargaville. (Laughter.) Sirl; George Grey was the only man who seemed' to have won his enthusiasm, and so com pletely to deserve general support. The;., Cross had said that Ross had supported the Government. What was Ross? he would ask. A dissected diggers' village. (Laughter.) Mr Lußk believed there would be half-a- | dozen candidates to represent Eden in the - Assembly. Their present member (Mr !M Creighton) was generally thought to be A sitting on a rail, and would eventually land over on the right side. (Laughter.) He thought "waiting" to be a good policy in the present instance, because a safe one. Auckland appeared unanimous in supporting her rights with the exeption of about twenty men, who he observed opposed the Auckland people. Mr Dargaville, on being called, acknow-' ledged that Auckland really had carried the resolutions, and had done so under the lead ing strings of those who had represented the Ministry as bringing down measures of a tyrannical character. A great cry out was •■ made at being governed from Wellington He thought such was the better plan, provided we had men of the right stamp to represent| Auckland, such as Mr Lusk, men who were above suspicion. (Cheers). If the provinces were abolished, certain General; Government agents would be appointed of a class repre sented at the present time by Major Green, Mr Bice, and other much-esteemed gentle- j men. Mr Dargaville addressed the meeting at some length iv favour of the Government proposals. ~,. Mr Jenkins was astonished that Mr,;; Dargaville thought Newmarket people were so easily to be gulled. They were told that the Auckland province was in a bankrupt state, and then offered the consistent bait of £2 for every pound raised. (Laughter). After a skirmish had taken place between Mr Dargaville and several others, during which the Chairman applied for information| to Mr Hamlin. Mr Jenkins continued speak ing : He referred to the gum tax as having passed the Provincial Council through the exertions of Mr DargwiUe, and then at his request withdrawn from the House after he had had time to think over it. Mr Jenkins thought it unbecoming of Mr Dargaville to stand up and say he did not change his opinions. _ The amendment was put up and lost. The original motion carried unanimously. Three cheers for Sir George Grey, and a similar flattering cheer being proposed for the Mayor of Newmarket, it was accordedto the, worthy Chairman, and the meeting terminated.

THE DEVONPORT MEETING TO NIGHT.

We would remind the electors of Takapuna , that they are invited to meet to-night to consider the Abolition proposals of *_c General Government. The North Shore is, 1 celebrated for the vigorous expression ot&. its sentiments on public questions, and on/ m a subject of such vital importance as tmh one now agitating the public mind we do not expect to find Takapuna behind iw*' neighbours. The meeting will be held m^ the Devonport Hall.

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