SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

WM^ *O*- Full Mood, dth, 8.52 am,

Arrivals.

£«>ny Fothergill, brig, from Neweastlo OttaDger, hrigantine, from the Islands

DEPARTURES.

Vallejo. h«r qn p. for tyltelton Hawoa, ss, Wheeler, for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

*L Op the Islands— Edit*-, schooner, early lrOr Newcastle—England's Glory, ship, at onca For Calcutta—Bebinßton, barque, early For Tondon — DUpnsaunri, barque, 31st August; Rnbina Dunlop, barque, early For Coromandel— * rpyle, ss, every Monday For Lytteltnn— V»llejo. barque, at once Tor Dunedin via Kaipara— Argosy, schooner, early For California—Crownthorpe, barqup, early For the Wade—Firefly, schooner, at once

Th» Vivid harque has cleared for Wangaroa to load timber there for Melbourne.

Tho barque Vallejo has sailed for Lyttelton with part of her original c»rgn from London. The ketch Fanny Kelly wrecked Borne months at WangaTei has been repaired, and arrived yesterday •With a cargo of timber. The barque Dilpussund hailed away into the stream to-d»y, and Is to clear and srII for London at once. She takes a larpe cargo of (jum, copra cotton, wool, and other colonial produce.

The Dilpnsuvnd cleaned out to-day, and is to take her departure for London to-morrow. The follow ing is al'sfc of hpr passeneers:—Mrs A. Browne and Infant, Miss Alice Patient, Mr C. H. Lobley, Mr G. O W, Mptealf.

Tlir brig Fainy FoMiereiU, from Newcastle, and the bi antino Ptr*ng»r from the Island, have just arrived, ai wo go to press.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The lona left for Auckland with 63 head cattle, and the following passengers • —Mrs Williams and sons, Waddingham Williams, Henry Williams, nnd 20 steerage. Whalins-. The American bark Hunter is reported as taking two large sperm whales at the same time as the Magellan Cloud securad hers.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Arthur's general weekly sale to-day was well attendad. Potatoes sold at 4s scl to 4" 9d ; carrots. 4s ; pumpkins, 2g lOd ; half-chests tea. Is 3d to Is lOd ; boxes, 16a 6d to 22s ; Canterbury hams and bacon, 9.} d to lid ; provincial cheese, 6?, dto 7|d ; but ter (various quality), 5d to lOd ; and salt beef. 2d.

Messrs M. Jones and Co, had a large at tendance at their central sale rooms, and the general produce, proivsions, and poultry realised very good prices. The sale of leather ex Stanley Castle, more or less damaged, fetched Is Gd to 2s ll^d per lb, and the chamois Ss Sd.

Messrs Cochrane and Son, of the Fort street mart, sold tho household furniture, pictures, clothing, and swiss literature, the property of the late Mr A. H. Diethelm to day at fair returns.

Mr Greenwood reports his sale of this day as follows : Fowls, Is lid to 2s lOd ; ducks, 28 4d to 3s 2d ; turkey, 2s Gd to 4s Gd ; geese, 3s to 4s ; potatoes, 4s Gd to 5s Gd ; bacon, Gd to 8d per lb ; butter, 4d to 7^d ; other arti cles about as usual.

Mr George Sibbin's Corner Mart sale of groceries and provisions realised the following prices : potatoes, £4 to £5 103 per ton ; but ter, 5d to 7id ; sugar, 4f d ; tea (boxes), 28s ; half-cheßts,~2s6d ; candles, lid; ffonr, £13 to £15 ; cheese, 4d to 7id ; raisins. s|; sar dines, 9s 3d ; oats, 3s ; maize, 4a 7d to 5a ; bran, 7s 6d ; vmtmeal 2d ; tobacco, 4s Id ; kerosene, 23 6d ; currants, a lot to go South, 4}d.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mb Airbed Buckxand's Weikly Kttort.

At Bemura, on Thursday, dairy oows were in moderate numbers, and fair enquiry. Store oattle in average Bupply, principally steers from 2 to 4 years old, in low condition. Prices were in favour of the buyer about 10s per head. Fat cattle in usual numbers—llS head sold, prices advanced slightly. Wo storo sheep penned ; fat sheep in full num bers—GOO sold, and at late values. 3d to 3^d the ft>. ; 150 shorn wethers, 2d the Ib. ; dairy cows, £6 to £10 each : two to three-year-old steers, £4 7s 6d to £5 ; three to ronr-years olds, £5 10s to £6 15s ; eighteen-months, £3 to £3 103 ; cows, £3 7s Gd each to £4 2s 6d each ; fat cattle, from 24s to 42s the 100 Ib 3, averaging about 27s —averages obtained were 21 store stee7s, Chas. Bell, £5 53 ; 20 steers. Thomson Bros., £6 14s ; 8 steers, Donglas, £5 17s Gd ; 16 steers, Penny, £5 15a ; 44 head, Wrathall, £3 153 ; fat stock : 20 cows, A'lpn. £6 lls 6d ; 13 head, Chas. RMpnord, £7 10* ; 70 head, by St. KiMa. £10 4^ 6d ; 200 wethers, Corvan, 14s S'} ; 315 pj St. Kilda, 17s 6d ; 140 shorn wethers, Finlayson, 8s each.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand-£ls 5s ; buyers, £18 ss. South British Insurance-56a Gd ; buyers,.

565. National Insurance—26s Gd ; Buyers, 2os

New Zealand Insuranco—Buyers, 753 ;

sellers, 80s Waitekauri- 163, 19a Gd ; sellers, IG3 6i. Union —Buyers, Is 2d ; sellers, Is 3d. Union Beach—Bayers, 565. Tairua (dole)— Buyers, 275. Shannon and Fergus—ls lid; sellers, 2s 4d Welcome- Sellers, 12s. Joseph Newma.w, Chairman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mulls will close as under :— For Thames this day at 530 pm, and to-morrow at

SSO am For Coromandel on Monday next at 1030 am For Waiwera, Mahurangi, etc, to-morrow at 10 am For EusselJ, Wangaroa, and Mongonui on Monday

at 4 pm For Whitiangi, Tairna, Tauranga, and Opotiki on

Monday at 4 pm For Wangarei Heads, Wangarei, Waipu, and Manga pai on Tuesday next at 4 pm For Wanganui to-morrow at 0 am Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

A Lunatic Starves Himself to Death.

An" inquest was held this afternoon at the Whau Lunatic Asylum, before Dr Goldsbro' on the body of A. H. Finlay, who was tried at the October criminal court sittings, 1574, for attempting to murder the clerk of Mr • Young, butcher, of Grey-ssreet. The deceased was extremely eccentric in his habits and on the 4ffh August he declared he would take no more food. Dr Aicken consequently had to feed him with the stomach pump. He became gradually reduced until Thursday night at 12 o'clock, when hejdied. After hearing the evidence, tho jury returned a verdict " Died of in anition, caused by want of food," but no blame was attributable to the officers of the Asylum.

A telegram was to-day received from Sir George Grey congratulating the Auckland football players on the successful issue of their match with Canterbury. A telegram has been received from Sir K. Douglas stating that the Government were willing to erect immigrants'cottages if the district required immigrants, in which case it would be necessary for the chairman of the Highway Board to make application for the cottages. We believe steps have been taken in that direction. — Comet.

BIRTH.

NELSON—On Argast 31, at St. Paul's Parsonage, the wlfo of the Rev. C M. .Nelson of a son. GEORGE—On the 30th August, at Epsom, the wifa of H. vßees George, prematurely of a eon still-born. BAIN- On August 31, at Ireland-street, Alma Plnce, tho wife of J Bain of a daughter. KYRE—On the 2fith August, 1876. at Canary Cottagp, Pa nell the wife of Mr. Fred Eyre of a son, both doing well.—Sheffield and New York papers please copy.

MARRIAGE.

SAUNDERS—MEKRIMAN—On August 16. at St. Paul's Church, by the Rev. 0. M Nelson. Alexander Saunders to Georgina, youngest daughter of tho Into Fr'-rt' nrk Ward Mcrnmau, Esq , Soli itor.— Southi-rn pspeis please copy.

MoI.EIiNON— SOMERS—On August 28 by tlio Rev- It. K. Macnlco), Samuel MoLernon, Helfast, Ireland' to Mary Jane, yomuest daughter of the late Mr John T. U Sorcers, I;romore, Mallow, OountyCorkl Ireland, and nt-ice to tho late .Ralph Homers, Ei-q ■ Government Inspector of Tele^r-phs, Belfast, Ire" land.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1876

sot ttie rtivcf that lacier jjjljtanc*. For the »<•! iig t'li* rteeili reJstanca, hot the future in the distance. Ajid ihc eood that we ckh <io

The course of the negotiations which preceded the announcement last night of a new Ministry, will never be precisely known, but the rumour that Major Aticinson had failed in the task, is plainly disproved by the issue laid before the House of Represen tatives. Mr Whitakor, while declining the Premiership, has accepted the portfolio of Attorney-General and Resident Minister at Auckland, and the Hon. John Hall has likewise consented to take office. Both these gentleman are important accessions, and the Ministry, as it stands, possesses many elements of strength which give promise of stability. Parties in the House are, however, so completely disorganised that no reliable opinion can be formed of the success of the new combination ; and until their measures are submitted, on Monday, speculation is idle. The renewal of the practice of forming a Cabinet by private ar. rangement, without any express motion of the House, and in violation of the ordinary practice of party Government, will not com mend itself to hon. members. Upon the question of ratifying Sir Julius Vogel'a ap pointment as A gent-General for twelve months the crucial test will at once be applied, and surviving that, the Ministry may be oonsil der.ed pretty safe for the session. The retire ment of Dr Pollen, Sir D. McLean, and Mr G. McLean at the close of the session is hinted at, and Mr Stafford, as Premier ; Mr Ormond, as Native Minister ; and Mr Donald Reid, are suggested as the moat likely successors. The length; of the session will donbtlesa lead to

the reduction of all business into as narrow proportions as possible, by the abandonment of every measure not absolutely necessary. From private advices, we learn that the prorogation is expected about the end of the present month.

The breach between Sir George Grey and the Canterbury members on the question of runs has, no doubt, exercised considerable influence in preventing the defeat of the Government upon their abolition and finan cial proposals. Months ago, it was pointed out that the approaching expiry of existing leases in the South would materially influence colonial legislation, and Sir George Grey's denunciations of the big holdings and bastard aristocracy, have not commended his policy to the wool kings. Political dodgery would have attained its ends by quietly blinking any expression of opinion on this subject, if a conscientious regard for the welfare of the colony prevented a direct bid to the Can terbury members, by offering liberal terms for the re-leasing of runs. The Government display no scruples on this score, and the feature made of the run question in Sir Julius Voxel's speech at Wanganui re ceived special elaboration in the declared policy of the Ministry since the opening of the session. -Sir George Grey, perhaps unwisely from a tactician's point of view, but still with the same outspoken vigour which he has applied to other land transactions, twitted the Canterbury members with having virtually sold themselves to the Government for their runs. The charge provoked a number of indignant denials from Canterbury men. But the fact cannot be denied that the questian of cutting up the runs is one of vital importance personally to many Canterbury members ; and to believe that they are perfectly impartial when deal ing with it, is to place them beyond the in fluence of common human nature. In Auck land, we scarcely apprehend the full import ance of this subject. The Canterbury runs vary from 20,000 to 100,000 acres in area, and their proprietors at present exercise a controlling influence unon public opinion in the country districts of the province. Year by year, with the extension of agricultural settlement, the farmer will come into conflict with the sheep-owner, and every instinct of self-preservafcion spurs on the runholder to secure a renewal of his lease now on advan tageous terms, andjto influence the balance of legislation in his favor. The same battle has been fought in all the neighbouring colonies, but man has invariably prevailed against mutton ; and we do not think the result will be other wise in New Zealand. It would be foolish to ignore the important part which sheep fnrming has played in tho history of colonisation, but the right position of sheep in the scale is simply that of a pioneer of more intelligent settlers. The runholdcrs have acquired a certain vested interest in the land they occupy, and their rights must receive some amount of respect, but all such concessions must be completely subordinated to the interests of honajide- settlers.

We are requested to mention that a special practice of St. Paul's Church choir will take place to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. Lithofracteur, nitro-g'ycerene, and other ! explosives, alongside which gunpowder is an infant, have hitherto been unknown to the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Act, but a recent Gazette proclamatiou has put an end to this anomaly, and the Town Clerk notifies the penalty for storing such goods without a license. The pro visions of the Act will be strictly enforced. The Star supplement of to-morrow will contain a number of interesting stories, sketches, bits of fun, brief essays on subjects of importance, several original and select poems, and " Sweet Sixteen," who, in spite of her mother's admonitions, laughed at her sweetheart in St. Matthew's Church. In our report of the Caledonian Gold Min ing Company yesterday, the name of Mr Wardrop, instead of Mr Waymouth, erro neously appeared as the gentleman who was re elected to the position of Auditor. In proceeding to the re-appointment of Auditor, the chairman, Mr C. J. Stone, spoke very highly of the manner in which Mr Waymouth had filled the onerous duties of his position. On the motion of Mr Weston he was unani mously elected for another year. "La Fille de Madam Angot," the new opera produced at the Theatre Royal last night, has had the most successful run wherever played of any opera brought out during the last few years. The expense of mounting it for the Simonsen Company must have been very great, and wn should think ihe production is certain to hive a<- least a good sev. v nighi.'a run in this ci'.y. 'I he lively music, racy libretto, and charming scenic effects, and concerted scenes, reudur " Madam Angot " tho most successful opera boufTe of tho day. A correspondent of the London Standard says :- If Belgrade falls into the hands of the Turks, and the Servians are driven to the last extremities, they are said to meditate a vengeance too awful to be mentioned without a shudder ; nevertheless it is spoken of by both civil and military engineers, who dis cuss (guardedly, certainly) the means of do ing it. The project is nothing less than to blow up the precipice of Mount Schrieber, which, on the Austrian side, hanss beetling over the Danubo to a height of 3000 feet, where the river, suddenly contracted from the width of a mile to ISO yards, rushes with tremendous velocity through the iron gates. As nearly as can be ascertained from the strength of the current, the volume of water at this gorge is a depth of from SOO to 1000 fathoms. If this diabolical project it put in to execution, a vast part of Eastern Europe will be turned into an inland lake before the obstruction can be removed. How Austria can remain idle in the face of this stupendous danger is inexplicable. Even tho very ex tent of the T. shaped mine has been men tioned to me.

Intelligence of a fire at Flat Bush on Wed nesday night has reached us, and which com pletely destroyed the house of Mr John Trimble, junior. The fire broke out at mid night when the inmates were all in bed. The family conaisted of Mr and Mrs Trimble two children, and two servants. The servants state that the fire was all but extinguished, in the usual way before retiring, and every thing appeared safe. The family retired between nine and ten o'clock, and the ser vants shortly after; so that the fire must have broken out two hours after, or otherwise the fire must have gradually extended. The inmates escaped with great difficulty without being sble to save a fragment of the furniture. The house belongs to Mr McCarthy, and, according to the report, was insured. In reply to Mr Goldie's question at the City Council on Wednesdoy relative to the sale of city water-carts, the chairman, Mr Prime stated, not that the carts had been sold by his authority, but that they were sold on the recommendation of the City Sur veyor, which had been referred to the Mayor by the Town Clerk. Davies, the ventriloquist, and the Man fish are playing in the country towns of New South Wales, and the Duvalli's are at Rockhampton, a small town in Queensland. The report furnished by Mr Warden Shaw to the Under Secretary for Goldfields gives the following returns of the yield of gold obtained from the lnangahua quartz reefs during the year ending March '21, 1576 :— tons crushed, 33,064 j yield, 21,278 ozs; dividends, £27,513.

When Cyras Haley and other Auckland | criminals of the first water were transferred to Dunedin gaol for safe cnstody, there was deported a ruffian named Bryant, sentenced to a long term for garotting This scoundrel behaved so badly during bis incarceration that the leniency of the Crown which usually diminishes the term of long-sentenced prisoners was denied him. His time has now expired, and he was accordingly let loose upon the good people of Dunedin, who, as will be seen by telegram from our own cor respondent, very strongly object, and declare that he should have been sent up to Auck land some time hefore his release. We assure our Southern friends that they are perfectly wft'coime to h'm, and the benefits to be derived from his transportation to his old b-uvts would not justify the expenditure on passage money Bryant is now a free man and can laugh at their protests. The proprietor of the Prince of Wales Theatre has resolved to make importrnt im provements in the building, to bring it up to the requirements of the times. To the Editor : Sir,—l sboujd think from the tenor of your last night's issue that Sir Julius Voxel's situation is like unto a man in a Turkish bath that has become too hot for him. I trust the Opposition will not_ allow him to epcape without a good shampooing, so that he will be well rid of all political im purities, and administer a powerful douche and shower from the public platform, and a healthy press as a stimulant before he retires to London to repose on a " feather" couch on an outdoor pension of £1,500 a year.—From THK ThV'PTCAL ■RkqTONS. An expressman complains of the muddy and broken state of the road leading from Fort-street to the Britomart; goods station, which he thinks would fn>-m a good illustra tion of the "Slou»h of Despond," in "Bun van's "Pilgrim Progress." He adds that the expressmen have resolved, should the authorities fail to do it, to repair the road at their own united expense, &c, by subscrip tion. Barlow'a Circus, which gave so much satis faction to young and old when the Barlow tent was pitched by the Mnrket House, will bo opened this evening in the sylvan locality of Newmarket Th" marquee has been erected in Mr Buckland's paddock, near the school-house, and will be brilliantly lighted and comfortably seated. The circus will be open for two nights only, when the fairy ponies, trained horses, learned doss and monkeys will perform to the infinite delight of the Newmarket people. We invite nttention to the lecture of this evening, by tbo Rev, Wm. Tinsley. in the Young Men's Christian Association, on " Young Men ; their Dangers and Duties," feeling confident the discourse will be worthy of the serious attention of thoughtful young men. A select choir will be in attendance, and selections of music will be given at in tervals in the progress of the lecture. Another case of a widlow. with a family, in distress has reached us. The person referred to has had a severe struggle since she has been in Auckland, and thinks if she could raise a mangle, in connection with the little she doe? in the laundry business, she might be better able to win bread for her family. Captain D. Jones, of the Forfarshire, says of her : — " Mrs McManus came out with us as an emigrant, and during the voyage she lost her husband and two children. I believe them to have been respectable and well-conducted people, and her case is one worthy the assistance of the kindly disposed, being left a stranger with two children in Auckland." The Mrs McManus referred to has been em ployed by Mrs Ashton and other Indies \o household work, but her health, as Dr Hooper's certificate testifies, has failed. She has two children : the eldest, a boy, is em ployed by Mr Holdship. Mr Moodv's success in the South is jnst as remarkable as in the Northern States of America. A correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution writes of the meetings held in Augusta, Georgia :—" Strong, rough men, who were wont to disregard and laugh at every pious exhortation, and who were always careless of the future, are now, in many instances, bending beneath a deep sense of religious conviction, and are become f erious as to their spiritual condition " The meetings have been in part held in the open air. Tha Shetland papers contain particulars of the descent of two Icelanders into the Icelandic Aokya. At 3000 feet below the upper margin the two explorers found themselves on the brink of a lake of seething hot water, apparently of great depth. Nerth. of the principal crater there was found an opening about 600 feet wide, from which denpe masses of sulphurous smoke issued, accom panied by loud subterranean sounds. Th» expedition, which is described at great length in an Icelandic paper, hns excited much interest am ng the Icelanders on account of it? darine. Foul* 1.-idies who interest themselves in the employment of women of fch« m'ddle passes recently put four separate advertisements iD the Times asking for lady help 3. They did this to spe how many answers would come to ••hem. The four advertisements drey « "or 9000 applications from young girls, inn icd women, and widows, but mostly widows—a large number of whom were the widows of clergymen and doctors. Is it a fact by the way, as stated in one of the applications, that doctors and clergymen seldom insure their lives ? The idea of a proferred Alliance by Austria to England gains ground in Berlin, where it is roundly stated that Count Beust is endeavouring to come to an understanding with the St James' Cabinet with regard to a joint course of action between the two Powers in relation to the Eastern question. One thing is certain, that both Germany and Austria have resolved upon a policy similar to that which England proposes, and will act in concert with her when opportunity offers,

The Clematis

THE WRECK TOWED INTO LYTTEL TON.

The following tel egram has been received this morning in reference to the ill-fated vessel whose loss ha 3 been lathly the subject of so much invest igation : — Lyttslton", This Day.

The steamer Akaroa has just arrived in harbor with the wreck of the schooner Clem atis. She was picked up about 11 a.m. yesterday about 12 miles in-shore from the spot as reported by Captain Worsp. The unfortunate ketch was no doubt; capsized in a squall and all hands perished. It is needless to Bay that the friends of those on board have long since been prepared for the worst. T\ c understatd that the Clematis had no ballast under her load of timber. Seaferring men appear to differ as to whether ballast is necesßary to safety nnder such ciroumstances or not. It would be as well to ventilate the arguments pro and con. , and we shall be happy to receive any letters on the subject.

Mrs Caudle's Gingham in Action

AN INFURIATED WIFE.

A GBKiT noise was heard last evening In the thorough fare leading from Queen to High-streets, through the Auckland Hotel yard, which attracted a large crowd of spectators. It was Mrs , thrashing her husband with a " Caudle " gingham, and the outraged husband, knuckling under, and screaming for help with his left ear bleeding. At length he escaped, and ran with all his might across Queen-street between the cabs, the enraged woman following close at his heels, whirling the gingham right aad left, and then

flown upon the poor fellow's back. 0 *bmen and way farers stared, and wondered, and laughed, and at last conolndpd that perhaps, the woman wan to be pitied, as she mipht have escaped from the Whtu Asylum. The unfortunate man rnshed Into a shop on the wharf, nnd the woman after him, wh»n blows -were heard quicker, and faster, by the outsiders who waited until t*e noisps died swny, and no morn *ras beard. As the case will come before the Police Ourt in t>>R course of a few days, it is scwielv neoessnrv to enter into pirtVn lars. which are 'briefly these. Mrs . was told that Mr , was very intimate with »n interpstlnp bsr tpaid at a Queen-street hotel, and she was determined to find out the truth of the statement. She went accordingly to the ho^el indicated, and was told that the man whom she sonrfit was not there, Sh«rushed upstairs, armed with her " gingham " but before she reached the upper bar, the pretty barmaid had taken the wise precaution to rmßh liotbario into an adjoin ing room. Mrs demanded her husband of the barmaid, who assured Mrs r that he was not there, she hsd not Been him. sho had not indeed. Just at this moment the lady's quick, matrimonial ear. heard a olieht cough from the room in wHcb tl-ie husband stood trembling, she hpard it, fh« knew it : she had heard it times before, then as ppriehtly as a linnet, she opened the d^or. and with a woman's adroitness, she her trembling roan by the ear. and tagged him out. and having got him as far as the yard indicated, subjected him to the ordeal as faintly described.

Melancholy Suicide.

h. telegram was received last evening from Grahamstown bringing the sad intelligence of the death of Mr George Gordon McKay. who had died by his own hand, having cut his"throat in the Pacific Hotel. The news naturally caused great consternation among the friends of deceased who had known and acted with him in business affairs. Mr McKay was a sharebroker, and left, Auck land on Wednesday evening by the Thames steamer in company with Mr Anthony, in whose late brother's estate at the Thames Mr Mil Kay was a trustee. Deceased was born in

1837, in Sutherlandshire, and was for some yearn manager of the London Chartered Bank, at Ballarat, Victoria, where he earned a oood name. Mr McKav first came out to Victoria as an assistant for the Union Bank of Australia in 1352, at a-time when every thing wafl in a state of chaos, and men with thousands of pounds palaries were washing about for gold. Mr McKay's genial temper and " bon hommne" soon procured for hrm an advance of position as teller in the Melbourne office of the New London nhartered Bank, of Australia, whence he was agnin promoted to the managership of their chief branch, Ballarat. Mr McKay occupied this position with profit to the bank nnd credit to himself for a period of nearly twelve or thirteen years, and was at one time reported to be a "millionaire," worth at least £30,000 or £40.000. Sudden depreciation in the value of mining securities caused his retirement from the bank, but it was well known that his heritage from his father was ample for his literal support daring his life. He was labouring under delusionary ideas for the last six months, and no doubt these have been the c»urr of his lamentable and tragic end. Mr McKay was nephew to Mr Mathieson, manager of the Bank of Victoria, in Melbourne, and to Joseph Sutherland, late director of the same bank, and has a brother in business in Melbourne. He was a gentleman of liberal education, and shrewd in matters of business. He has a brother in Melbourne, to whom the sad news has been telegraphed. Within the past week Mr McKay shewed signs of depression, and was evidently unwell ; but, against the wishes of those about him, he felt it his duty to goto the Thames Mr McKay was well-known to Mr P. McTavish and to Mr Smith, of the Newton Hotel, who are making the necessary arrangements for the funeral at the close of the inquest on the body. _^_

PARLIAMENTARY.

WELLINGTON.

(From our[Special Correspondent.)

Yesterday.

The ITew Ministry

The new Ministry has just been formed, consisting of Mr Whitaker, Major Atkin son, Mesßrs Hall, Ormond, Bowen, Richard son, G. McLean, Pollen, and Sir D. McLean. The going out officers are not finally arranged for yet, but Mr Whitaker takes the Attorney-Generalship, and acts in Auckland as representative of the Government in that province. He was greatly pressed to accept the Premiership but could not on account of his refusal to live in Wellington. The announcement will be made at half. past seven to-night, and business gone on with to-morrow by the new Governni[ent i They will then state what Bills they propose to go on with and what abandon. It is understood that very few will be gone on with, and amongst others the County Bill will be dropped. This day. Last Night The scene in the House last night shewed how entirely Sir Julius Vogel's position is lost by his retirement, or the way it has been done. Before Major Atkinson rose to make his statement, Sir Julius Vogel brought down three messages from the Governot, en closing Harbour Board Bills for Wanganui, Oamaru, and Bluff, and then moved that the bills"be considered presently. The attempt was made to push on these bills one stage before ho ceased to be Premier. Mr Rolleston at once objected, and spoke strongly of the impropriety of the conduct of one Minister advising the Governor while another was forming a Cabinet, to do acts of which they might disapprove. He moved that the messages be considered this day week. From this arose a very hot debate, all parts of the House seeming to resent Sir Julius Vogel'a assumption of position as leader of the House, which had met to hear the names of his successors,- Not one of all the speakers spoke favourably of the course pursued. Even Mr Stafford, whose Timaru Bill was attempted to be for warded,fonly feeblyjexcused it, and pleaded for a shorter adjournment. Finally, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn the debate till next sitting day. Major Atkinson's Statement. Major Atkinson then stated that he had succeeded in getting certain persons to join him, whose names he would state, but as arrangements were not yet complete, and the new Ministry not yet sworn in, he would not be able till Monday evening to inform the House of the offices to be held, but would ■] then state both the official arrangement and policy of the new Cabinet. The names were—Mr Whitaker, Major Atkinson, Hon. J. Hall, Mr Bowen, Mr Richardson, Mr Ormond, Sir D. McLean, Mr G. McLean and Dr Pollen. The names of Sir D. McLean and Dr Pol len were received with some astonishment, as it was fully understood that both went out. It is still said they only hold office till the end of the session, when their portfolios go to Mr Ormond and the Hon J. Hall. The impression made on the House is not very favorable, as the very error most deprecated —of keeping the old Government in power with a few additions—seems to be made. The Agent-Generalship- They are likely to be hard pressed upon the question of Agent-Generalship, which they promise Sir Julius Vogel for twelve months. On this they may very possibly breakup.

THE INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

The result of the football match between Auckland and Canterbury cannot fail to be eminently satisfactory, not only because Auckland was victorious, but because the P »tne was carried through in a srmt which did infinite credit to both sides. Barring the unfortunate omission with regard to the ball, the committees had not neglected a single thins which could conduce to the straightfor wardness of the arrangements, and insure a pleasant result whichever side victory in clined to. Messrs Anderson and Robinson, the two captains, conducted the preliminaries in a very friendly manner, and it was gratify ins to observe that both sides were disposed to give and take in true sportsmanlike style. As the match was looked upon as a return of the game played at Christchurch last year, it was the general desire that the conditions should be in all respects similar Through our carrier pigeons we were enabled to give in our last night's issue a rough out linf of the play, with theresult. t We will now take a more comprehensive view of the struggle, and notice the salient features of the play and P layers_ on either side. At the commencement, it is admitted bytbe Canterbury men, that the tremendous vigor with which the Auckland "forwards threw themselves into the same, partially disorgan ised tbeir forces. J. Gudgeon and C. Caere particularly distinguished themselves m the brilliant rushes which followed one anotber in ciuick succession, and resulted within five minutes of a " touch down" or 3 points beans scored for the Fortherners. The Canterbury men did not recover from their surprise at this irresistible attack all throaeh the first bout, and, although Auckland was kicking against the wind, they had decidedly the best of the play, a circumstance which led many to infer that when the first change was made a decisive superiority would be evinced by the northerners. It was pal pable also during this set-to, that the run ning of the home team was better than that of their opponents, who seemed to rely more on their weight and drop-kicking. The first heat wan productive of no further advantage to Auckland, though the ball, for the greater part of the time, was dangerously near the Canterbury goal'line. Towards the finish, the fine forward play of the Brothers Pott enabled Canterbury to score two "fores backs" (pqual to one point). After the change, the two teams settled to work won derfully fast, and hot work it "-°, too. While' Auckland did not diminish a. whit their early visronr, and made onslaught aftor onslaught with untiring energy and pluck, it became evident that there was to be no easy victory for either side. The southerners bad evidently received the word to pull them selves together, and right well they answered their captain's call. The play in the second bout was simply magnificent. Copying the example of Auckland Canterbury followed up the " kick-off " with a general attack, and then "forwards," keeping together like a phalanx, were within an ace of forcing the ball behind the Auckland goal line, but a brilliant bit of play on the part of Woon, averted the impending danger, and by some clever dodging and a good run, carried the ball back past the middle of the field. No tima was given the Canterbury " backs " to send it back. In a moment the Northern hordes were upon them, and a lively scrimmage took place : ! hands, heads, feet, and bodies getting mixed up in the most alarming manner. Taking advantage of an opening, Woods (Waikato) dashed at the ball, and getting a good flying kick scored a force-back for Auckland, a feat which he repeated in clever style only two minutes later. This time, however, the Can terbury "back," Moore, got riled at the frequency of the Auckland scoring, and tried to save the half point by "dropping" the ball out instead of "touching" it. He forgot, however, that a strong wind was blow ing against him, and he failed to kick the ball much beyond the goal line. The danger of his attempt was soon apparent, for Nolan and Carter, charging together, broke the Canterbury line, and carrying the ball with them Jin grand style, Nolan scored a second touch-down for Auckland amid enthu siastic cheering. Robinson tried at goal a second sime, but no doubt owing to the wretched greasy condition of the ball, failed again, notwithstanding a very favourable position. The remainder of this half hour was taken up by hot exchanges, in which Canterbury secured a force-back, principally owing to the brilliant forward play of J. Potts, while Auckland scored an additional half point. At the beginning of the third set-to, Cox, for Auckland, made some good running, and elicited a hearty cheer. Evuns and Lee, on the part of Canterbury, ans""e?ed this by a Rupert-like charge, which the Auck land men could not completely withstand, and two force-backs were credited to the Southerners. The game was now thoroughly interesting, as a chance goal might decide it either way. Kach goal was in turn besieged, and either side was alternately prominent. The play was wonderfully even, and no deci sive advantage could be gaiued, although the efforts on both sides were almost super human. The Canterbury men had now thoroughly settled down into that quietly effective style which tells of good drill and skilful leadership. There was no trying to bring down the house by showy play '; all was good, solid, and telling. In the scrim mages, their extra weight told, and told the more from the thorough organisation with which the men worked. Too many of the Auckland "forwards" hovered about the scrimmages on the chance of getting the ball. This work should have been left to the half backs. Towards the end of the third bout, Whewell's fine kicking, and some pretty play on the part of the Auckland cap tain, worked the ball back from a dangerous position near the Auckland posts to this centre of the field. Taking the play in this encounter altogether, we should give a slight preference to the Canterbury play, which was worth going miles to see. With the score standing Auckland 6J, Canterbury 2^, the fourth and final half hour's play was started on. It was still possible for one goal to reverse the position of affairs, and to get this, Canterbury now strained every nerve. The energy of the contestants had by this time infected the lookers on, and en thusiastic cries of Canterbury ! Auckland ! Well played, Stringer ! Bravo Woods ! Go it Henderson! resounded all round the field. But the two mud-soiled parties of young fellows who were striving for the mastery within the flag skirted arena, recked little of these cries. Pale with excitement, and their eyes glowing with unabated stubbornness of purpose, they looked neither to the right nor to the left, J'.or heard aught, but with countenances hard set to the front they toiled on at the work of driving forward the ball, and it seemed as if nothing could withstand the imoetuosity of the one side but the obstinacy of the other. There was one difference which now favored Canterbury. The ground at first wet but fairly good, had become so churned up, that it was impossible for the Auckland running to tell as it did at first. Although there was no sign of flagging on Auckland side, this rendered the good) forward play of Canterbury more effective, and foot by foot the ball was forced through the Northern ranks. Now and again a desperate rally on the part of Cox, Wood or Henderson, who all played brilliantly to the last, would carry it on for a distance, only to have it brought back l»y the fury of the onsets of Croxton, Ander son or Stringer, Moore now brought his 14 stone weight to bear in the van, and though only a few minutes was required for time to be called, there still seemed a chance of Canterbury winning in the last des perate onslaught. Then hopes were raised still higher by Stringer obtain ing a "mark" very close to Auckland's goal, and a breathless suspence occurred, during the very last minute, while Cotterill tried the " place kick." It was Canterbury's last chance, and it failed, Nolan's rush com pletely spoiling the kick : and so after a fight

.ii -> /i# ■which could not be e3> it may be be saicV , excelled Contrary to general expectation, *he Can at the outset, and their exertions must have AuSnd forwards showed greater activity and speed, but not such eonoentra tion as the Canterbury men. The moat conspicuous man on the AnokUnd side wy undoubtedly Wood whose play at half- Sack" was often the subject of the admiration of the Canterbury men. All the men however, played thorouahly well and justified the choice of the Selection Committee. Robin son handled his team excellently, and has I now the satisfaction of having succesrfally commanded both an Auckland football fifteen and an Auckland cricket eleven gainst Can terbury The game was played throughout with remarkable good humour. The umpires decisions were seldom required and when | given were accepted readily as they ouatat to be Only a few casualties have ca be re ported, and those of a slight; character Mr Saarland and Mr Neilson performed the duties of umpires with complete satisfaction to everyone. . ... THe rail way arrangements were everything that could be desired, and would have ac commodted a much larger crowd. The score on last year's match was, Canterbury, 9 2 ; Auckland, O. thedinner _ Tne twe teams dined together in the even ing at the Star Hotel, where a splendid repast was provided by Mr and Mrs Gorman, the host and hostess. About 70 sat down and a more friendly gathering; could not have taken place Mr Robert Graham took the chair, having the Canterbury captain,Mr Anderson, on his right, while Mr James Russell occupied the vice-chair. After the dinner had been done full justice to, a series of ..oasts were proposed and responded to which we regret our space will not allow us to give at length. The Chairman having disposed of the usual loyal toasts, the Vice Chairman proposed "His Honor Sir George Grey." The speaker alluded to the support which Sir George Grey had given to the Football team last year.^nd said he believed no two men would rejoice more to hear of Auckland's success than Sir George Grey and Mr Swanson. (Cheers.) Mr McComish's band, which was m atten dance, here played " Sir George Grey for eve-" The toast of the evening followed*' namely, "Our Visitors," pro posed by Mr Graham in a thoroughly appropriate speech, replete with kindly feeling 'and earnestness. He alluded in high terms to the pluck and en durance the Canterbury men had exhibited, and wished them a pleasant stay in Auck land and a properous voyage back home. The toast was drunk with immense enthu siasm and with cheers, and band—"For They are Jolly Good Fellows." Mr Anderson responded, and, after thank ing those present for the kindly manner the toast had been received, said be could assure the people of Auckland that they h?d no idea of meeting with such a reception when they came to AuckUnd. and they were deeply grateful. He could assure the Auckland players that, if they came down to Canter bury next season, they would meet quite as enthusiastic reception. Mr Anderson then, proposed the "Auckland Team." He said Canterbury had had a beating, bat was not disgraced. Though they were of course sorry that the game had not eaded differ ently, they felt great consolation in having been beaten by so good a team. They had come to Auckland first on their tour, because they considered that they were bound in courtesy to do so after the visit of last year, and also because they wanted to meet their most dangerou3 oppon ents first. Mr Anderson concluded by paying a graceful tribute to Mr Robinson for his courteous and able conduct as captain of the Auckland team. Mr Robinson in responding said that he had never seen the last twenty minutes for ward play of Canterbury beaten, even in

Encland (Cheers) The health of the umpires was next drunk and responded to by Mr Neilson and Mr Sharland. Mr Neilson called forth loud cheers by stating that if no one else would, he intended to bring down a team of Canterbury crick eters to Auckland this next season.

Mr Hurst proposed the two Committees ia an eloquent speech, in which he extolled the virtues of football as a means of preserving a " inens sana in corpore sano." Mr Thos. Henderson returned thanks for the selection committeel, expressing his satis faction fchat their choice had been so success ful. Messrs Cotton, Whitaker, and Caver hill also responded. Mr Alfred Kins? proposed the healths of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

Mr Robert Graham made a humourous speech in response, in which he alluded pleasantly to the late charge brought against him of inciting Auckland to fight against the South. He was always happy to do what he could for the promotion of Athletic Sports. He trusted the Canterbury team would prove successful at Taranaki, Nelson, and Welling ton (cheers) The Vice-Chairman in respond ing, referred to the promise made by Mr Neilson. and trusted it would be carried out successfully. The7other toasts were "The Ladies" by Mr Brock, responded to by Mr McCardell; "The Press" proposed by Mr Marks, res ponded to by Mr A. King ; and the Host and Hostess, proposed by the Chairman, and acknowledged by Mr Gorman. The two teams +hen cheered one another vigorously, and a most pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." DEPARTURE OF THE CANTERBURY

TEAM. The Canterbury team left Auckland this afternoon. They went out by the 2 o'clock train to catch the Hawea, which leaves the lower anchorage at 4 o'clock. A large num ber of the Auckland players and of the general public assembled at the railway station, and gave them a parting cheer, which was heartily returned.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. BarstowEsq., KM.) THH PETRIFYING DRAUGHT. Henry Mason, Benjamin Weblin, and William Kennedy, were charged with being drunk, and each fined 103 and co3ts. Mary Hawkea, a smart young lady, was fined 53 and costs. THE THEATRICAL HORTICULTURIST. Joseph Osborne, alias Flowery Joe was again brought up on a charge of top-heaviness, • the said Joe, having imbibed considerably in the deep, deep draught, until the powers of natnre were paralysed, the flowers fell from his hand, and poor Joe fell after them, and was only restored to an upright condition by the masculine arm of Constable Wiginore. _ Joseph said he was guilty ; he was wet in more senses than one. Fined 104 and costs. THB FAT IX TXE FIRE. • John Hill, cook on board the ship England s Glory, was brought up on a charge of diso bedience of lawful commands, on the 29fch inst. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and said that as soon as he went back to the ship, after his acquittal on a charge of stealing two barrela

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