SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS

.. ~> "■""■■ >i..rqae. \>h_s tons, McLaren.from Newcastle rnr.ee Alfred, barquontine, Schenkell. fromLyttelton Queen . choone., ftora Hokianga filary Ann Annison, barque from Lyttelton Helena, brfganttne, Campbell, from the Islaudg

DEPARTURES.

harque, for Newcastle RsSy. schooner, for Russell ___K_x.__.the, schooner, forWaltaw. iram the Manukau

IMPORTS.

„„ i •• u»u»»'e. oaroue. irom JNewcastie: uws tons coni—stone Bros, agents. P?For Helena, from Tonga and Samoa:-105 tons copra.—o w Owen. Per Mary Ann A_nison, fmm Lyttelton :—3,500 agent 60° d° poUtoes- 350 do oats.—Master. 3 tons oatmeal.—Owen nnd Graham.

EXPORTS.

ia i lTt,-Anead, for Waitara and New Plymouth :— 10 kegs blasting powder, 1 Milner's safe. 26 Cases Kerosene, 20 bundles hoop-iron, 3 ca?es corrugated iron, 2 package? h-indlos. 44 kegs nail., 6 colonial Sh?» s\ I °5? es- 2 caßks- 3 Phages hardware, 1 cask «E' ii • c br°oms- 1 package Sftws , n hars iron, mo _S lron- 4 b'mdlos ( buoi_ e ta 6 bundles shades, _-iL S9SS. ,WeiPnts- 3 CMe5, 1 cask hardware, 1 case glass.—X ffi g Morrin,

ARRIVAL OF THE WOODBINE.

_-.___.-m q ?_ woodbine narrlved this afternoon frem «X «n V o";,* I*" 35*0 0f 14 daY"- Sl,e Wt NeW" »..!. :, 2n?' p 't6 P-m. with light winrls and clear £?._i ih\ m™h- the nfcht. Encountered a heavy ___.__! y _*.j? or' themominc of the 3rd. which before km! s. nh- ,1,- G(J into a calm with heavy swell. On the „"? RtH!lmer wa. pas^d bound west. Light winds varying from P.w. to N.E wer* enjoyed throughout 17. « as'a£°- On the 14*h. a moderate breeze from the southward was felt, and in the evening of that day, mine the Threo Kings, passing inside them. Konnderl the 'Worth Cape yesterday mornins-. carrying strong Wp.-ter]-- i-, rePZ e down the coast. Had neavy run last night. The Woodbine brings a cargo Of coal consigned to Messrs Stone Bros.

ARRIVAL OF THE HELENA.

ARRIVAL The bHfjanHne Helena arrived this morning, from Tonsra and Samoa, after a ten wpefes vo^aee, with a cargo of enpra. T«ft Auckland July Bth. anrl arrived atTontra on the 17th. Trades through the Friendly anil Navigator Groups, until the 4th Septemher. Left Tonga hom^war^ hound on the 7th, and hail Stroner, hut favorable winds dming the parage sight ing- the Poor Knhrhts at 0 o'clock la«t night. Passen gers :- Mr F Cornwall M- P Oibbnn, and Mr Nolan.

A MODERN CLIPPER,

A mapnificent piece of sailirn? is recorded of the Samuel Plimson. 1,440 tons, which arrived at Mel bourne from London a few weeks ago. Her log for seven consecutive days rlnring the runnine of the eastinps fives the following distances •—34S miles, S3O. 301, 342, 320, 264, and 340 Total week's run. 2245 miles heinf an average of 321 miles per day, or over 13 miles per hour ; not bad sailing.

The barqno Mary lira Ainisori. another ef the Hick's Pi~ fleot. arrived last night from Lyttelton. Captain Hughes rrtpnrts leaving Lyttelton on the 2nd, and encumh(.ring a succession of westerly gales throTurhnut the p_s!age. Anchored in Hick's Bay for 24 hours.

Tho schooner Queen came in last night from Hofeiansr.-, with a cargo of produce, jrum, &c. The barquentine Prince Alfred arrived last night from Lyttelton with a cargo of potatoes. She left on the 27th ultimo, and was \vind-bound at Hick's Pay for several flays On Tuesday last she rosumed her voyage. H_r maintousail wns carried away In a gale the same night, and on Thursday, while bearing through the *ole In the wall, the ironwork of the rudder carried away owing to a flaw in the metal The schooner Kinehaha has cleared for Mercury Bay. where she is to lnad timber for Timatu. *The Belena left the Magellan Cloud at Ton_a. whales were plentiful, and her boats were chasing one whon the Helena left. r The barque Martha wag also at Tonga, and was to sail for Auckland immediately after the Helena.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Arrived : Tona, from the North. Sailed : Mary Melville, for .Auckland ; also, lona. Passengers : Messrs Hinasfcon, Taiwhanga, Yelland, Westman, Stewart, Lewis and party, Mrs Stevenson, Mr Buchanan, Capt. McGre gor, and 9 others.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mails -will close as under • — For Thames this day at 5 30 pm Por Coromandel. on Monday next at 10 30 am Malls for Southern provinces of New Zealand, Aus tralian Colonies. India; China, rinntinent o' Furope, etc, and for the United Kingdom, Southampton and Brlndisi. will close at this ofilce per Hawea. on Tuesday next at 5 am "For Waneanui per StKilda on Monday next at 10 am For Whitiangi. Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per ■Rowena on Monday next at 4 pm For Russell. "Wangaroa, and Mongonui per lona on Tuosday next st 4 pm For Waiwera, Kawau. and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next at 10 am For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, "Wangarei, and Manga-

pal. per Argyle, on Tuesday next at 4 pm For registered letters and money orders, to-morrow

at 5 p.m. Per City of Sydney, on Monday, 25th instant, as uider:— For K.ndavu, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 am For UDited Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 am 3?or money orders, registered letters, and news papers at 10 am

Late letters bearing an extra fee of Cd in addition to the postage will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Signed) 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

BURKE—On the 13th Irstant, at her residence, Drake-street, Mrs. James Burke of a son.

DEATH.

HARRIS.-On the 14th September, 1870, at his residence, Grey-street, James Harris, in his S6th year. The funeral will leave his late residence, Grey street, on Sunday next, 17th instant, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

QUARTERMAN.—On the 14th September, Margaret Florence, youngest daughter of Edward and Margaret Quart«rman, aged 2 years. The funeral will leave her parents' residence, Devonport-street, Parnell, on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1876

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The changes have been rung very diligently both inside and outside the Assembly upon the Ministerial declaration that their offence against the Disqualification Act was only technical, and, as such, should be pardoned. Government supporters maintain that the Cabinet has infringed merely the letter of the jaw, not its Bpirit ; andlthat the Opposition are acting unwarrantably in taking advan tage of a "trivial" oversight. Waa this really the case ? To determine whether the spirit of a statute ha_ been violated, we must first inquire what object its provisions were intended to accomplish. In the present in stance, the wording of the Civil List Act places this beyond question. We quote the clause :— " Be it, therefore, enacted that the exemp tion from the provisions of the fifth section of the Disqualification Act, 1870, shall extend and apply only to the following persons, that is to say, ' Any seven persons, being mem bers of the Executive Council, and holding any one or more of the offices mentioned in the third schedule to this Act, and two other persons, being of the Maori race or half-castes and members of the Executive Council, to whom the salary mentioned in the second part of the second schedule is payable. And the term " Responsible Minister of the Crown in New Zealand," shall mean and include only such officers and persona aforesaid."

If the sole intention of this clause is not, clearly and unmistakably, to limit the number of "Responsible Ministers of the Crown in New Zealand " to seven Europeans and two Maoris or half-castes, words have no meaning. Nor is the necessity for the restriction obscure; occasions have arisen in New Zealand when the occupants of the Ministerial benches have maintained their seats by taking into the Cabinet twelve mem bers. Such a palpably loose state of the law made it possible for an unscrupulous Ministry to corrupt a large proportion of the Assembly, and destroy the essence of Parliamentary and Responsible Government. The Legislature de termined that this should not be, and enacted under threat of the pains and penalties pro vided in the Disqualification Act, that-seven European men_be_s only would be recognised as Responsible Ministers of the Crown, Tho

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case of the Marquis of Hartington, quoted by Mr Bowen, which was condoned by the House of Commons, although in some re spects analogous, differs on these very material points — that there were no penalties attached to the breach of the Act infringed by the Marquis, and the Committee of the House appointed to consider the ques tion of hia disqualification,had reported that the offence was one not involving forfeiture of seat. The New Zealand statute, on the othor hand, expressly provides forfeiture and penalties ; and no further back than last session, Mr Montgomery was sent for re-election through a technical infringement caused by the act of his partner. In demand ing that Ministers shall go to their constitu ents, the Opposition are not insisting on any step that is either extraordinary or unreason able. They ask for what is incumbent upon every member of the legislature who accepts office in England and neighbouring colonies. Without discussing the wisdom of this prac tice, however, we think it is sufficiently clear that, whatever claim tho Ministry may make to indemnification on the gronnds of expediency and the innocence of their intentions, they cannot legitimately urge that their offence was a technical one, or that their condonation could come otherwise than

as a pure act of grace

The success of the Servian troops before Alexanitza, on the righb bank of the Morava river, has infused new life into their cause which was waning before a succession of disasters. A cablegram dated London, the 10th inst., announces that Genoral Toherua jeff has taken advantage of the inspiriting inlluence of victory to arouse his troops for more vigorous hostilities. The Servian cause now hangs in the balance. The whole of the Timok valley being in the hands of the enemy, and an entrance having been gained into the valley of the Morava river, which opens up the heart of Ser via, ono or two decisive vic tories by the Tuikish aviny over Tcherna jeff's forces would decide the war, and no effective resistance could bo offered to the onward march of tho invading forces upon Belgrade.' Strengthened, however, by continual accessions of volunteers from the insurgent provinces and Russia, and with improved discipline, it is possible that the Servians may now succeed in rolling back the war upon Turkish soil, or in checking the advance of the enemy until a satisfactory peace is arranged. The object with which the little Principality entered on the cam paign, that of winning independence for the Balkan provinces, may now bo abandoned as hopeless. At Constantinople, the Softas dis play their determination to secure vigorous administration at any cost, and have deposed the new Sultan, after a very brief and un happy reign. The despotic and theocratic attributes of the Sultan are insufficient for the protection of his own person, and appear to be applied more strictly to tho ollice than the man.

[A cablegram received late this afternoon shews that the Servian position is very criti cal, and that the Turkish army has driven back the Montenegrins into their own terri tory. Eugland has proposed an armistice with the intention of inquiring into the alleged atrocities, which are said to be in creasing.]

Thk talk against time continues at Wel lington, and Mr Rees, having got through his preliminary remarks in three hours, reached his secondly in six, and managed to sum up the Dalance of his remarks in ten more. Today is usually a non-sitting day, but the Govern ment are determined to prevent any relaxa tion or breathing time, and so the not very edifying proceedings go on. After the repeated assurances by members of the Min istry that they are willing to test the legality of their positions in the Supreme Court, the determination to forstall the legal proceed ings pending is to be regretted. A very sim ple compromise might save this unseemly exhibition. If hon. membors feel that they have forfeited their seats, it would be better to accept the consequences of their mistake, and seek re-election; if not, the indemnity bill is unnecessary, and the Executive, while pushing forward the business of the country, might await with complacency the issue of the appeal to the Supreme Court.

We have received to-day eleven letters in favour of one or other of the two contending candidates for the vacant seat in the City Council. In all other communities these election addresses and squibs are paid for as advertisements, and we see no reason why we should incur the whole expense of print ing and publishing them. If our columns were once thrown open gratis to a discussion of this kind, it would just become a question between the partisans of the two candidates who could write moat, andjruu closest to the law of libel, at tho Star's risk. We may as well, therefore, intimate in the outset to the three "Ratepayers," "Burgess," " Civis," "Town Clerk," "Stick to Your Dough," "No Clique," "Hobson-street," "Back Streets," and " Old Identity," that they may make advantageous arrangements with our advertising clerk for the publication of their able and pungent dissertations on civic affairs in general, and on Messrs Niccol and Waddell's qualifications for administering them in particular.

The agents of the Union Steamship|Com pany, Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane, have received the following telegram from Nelson: —"Weather bad. Hawea leaves here at 5 this afternoon (Saturday)." She will, therefore, arrive at Manukau at 10 a.m. on Monday, and leave on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Passengers go out by the seven o'clock train. Mr Page, clock and watch-maker of Karan gahape-road, if not a descendant of " sweet Anne Page," one of Windsor's merry wives, who aided in getting Fslstaff a ducking in the river at Batchet, is certainly an artisan who pays due regard to time. Like Timothy Rennett, of Hampton Wick, Mr Page desires to leave the world better than he found it, and so, to light " poor pilgrims on their mid night way,'' he has placed an ornamental, illuminated clock over his shop, which re flects the time of night through the darkness, and which is found useful, not only to Ser geant Gamble, but to men and women going astray, who may regard Page's clock as a warning and a rebuke. According to a subscription list published a fortnight ago in an Australian paper the amonnt raised for the Trickett testimonial fund up that time was £280. Several lists had not been given in

To-night Madame Simonsen will sing the new song, "Darling Little Jessie," at the concert given for Mr Simonsen's benefit at the Theatre Royal. We learn that Mr Creighton, a gentleman well known in connection with the press of New Zealand, especially in Auckland, is likely to settle down in San Francisco. Mr Creighton has succeeded in obtaining an appointment on the literary staff of an evening journal in that city, and he speaks favourably of the Californian press, and likes San Francisco. Mrs Creighton, who is still at the Thames, will shortly proceed to join her husband in his new home.

The assessment list for the Parnell High way District is open for inspection at the office of the Board. Objections will be heard at the name place on |October 21st at 5 o'clock p.m.^j

A. misprint occurred in Captain Casey's letter which appeared in our columns on Thursday. The opening words " two months ago." should have read "two weeks ago."

r'The children of All Saints enjoyeda treat and entertainment last evening in the school-room. The amusements were varied with song, music and dance, and the children left for home at nine o'clock. The ladies in connection with the school did their utmost to please their pupils.

Bachelder's diorama continues its wonder ful journeyings, and by late Cnpe papers, we observe thnt it is now in Cape Town, progressing towards Australia again. Mr .T M Lord is the leader of the string band which scoomoauies the exhibition.

The 'Newmarket concert is advertised to take place on Friday next, in the Public Hall. The services of many leading amateur musicians and vocalists have been kindly given on this occasion, and it only remains for the friends of the Institute to work up the attendance, and the funds will receive substantial support, as the proceeds are to be devoted to the Institute.

Our renders are referred to the advertise ment columns for particulars and subjects of Sunday services to-morrow at the several denominational churches of Auckland.

We notice that the Saturday Night Enter tainment Committee have prepared an ex cellent programme for this evening, in the Albert-street Hall, consisting of comic songs, in character, songs and dances, glees, solos, and duetts, vocal, and instrumental, recita tions, etc. Mr Andrew, the secretary, will preside, and, in his opening address, will explain the intention of the committee to form a thoroughly efficient troupe in connec tion with these weekly entertainments, upon most advantageous terms to the performers, which they feel will be of special benefit to all concerned. As the price of admission hm been raised to threepence, the committee feel that an endeavour should be made to givs full value for money, and have therefor resolved upon inviting musicians, vocalists, and performers, to come forward on liber si terms ; viz., the committee will find music and other properties, and give one-third of the proceeds for equal division among those who give assistance, retaining two-thirds for the'purnhase of new music, and payment of rent and gas. They hope, by these means, to mako the Templars' Saturday Night a higher class entertainment, worthy the patronan-e of all classes of the community. An old Maori named Nikorima. who has rer-ently died at Patca. claimed to be 110 or 120 years old. and to remember Capt»in Cook. Maori ideas of ago, however, are a good dfal confused and unreliable. Though not a chief by birth, he gained renown as ,a warrior of such importance that the enemies of his tribe in war time generally told off from 20 to 30 men, whose duty it was to look out for and kill Nikorima. His great age is spoken of by other very old natives on this coast, who, when children, remember Nikorima a middle aged warrior.

Messrs Hemus and Hanna's cabinet photo graph of the " three poor orphans"—the slim chorus singers of the Opera Company, and their carte of the sleeping infant are capitally executed and bound to meet with a popular sale.

About one third of the subscription list of Mr. Symons' forthcoming art union is filled up. This is somewhat surprising when the value and great merit of the pictures are taken into due consideration, many of them being unsurpassed for delicacy'of touch and fidelity to nature. The series consists of twenty-nine views, mostly of local scenery, out of which six are highly finished oil paintings. The pictures are on view at the shop of Messrs Phillipps and Son, where a list of subjects may be seen. The fine arts have a refining and elevating influence on the mind, and, in a now country like this, they should not be permitted to languish, or the probability is, they will gradually die out. Tho times certainly are not flourishing just now, which may be one reason for the seeming apathy of citizens in respect of Mr. Symons's venture. It is however, a remark able fact that since the artist, Mr. Hoyte, has left Auckland, no draw ing master has come forward to fill his place. Art appeals for support and recognition to tho higher qualities of intellect and heart, and it is capable of giving silent expression to every feeling and passion. In fact, painting is unwritten poetry, and in the nature-paintings of Mr Symons' we discover a love for the sunsets, and quiet beauties of nature which contribute so much to the oon solatiin of the spirit; and breathe of coming rest amid the melodies of evening.

At a recent convivial meeting in Welling ton, of the Court Sir George Eowen, Order of Foresters, tho chairman proposed tho toast' of "The other Foresters," and in doing so said : —He ,believed all societies on that character were very like the lady whom most of them would remember the Laird o' Cockpen went a sweethearting after of " lang pedigree ;" that is, all societies of a similiar character to theirs had a very old lineage. The Masons were said to have com menced at the Tower of Babel, or the build ing of Solomon's Temple : the Oddfellows from the sons of Adam, many of them were oddfellows indeed, and have been exceedingly odd fellows ever since. The Foresters went back to Adam himself. He lived among the trees at first, and when he went out into the world he lived among the forests. If he were to take the Darwinian theory to be correct, he might go back even further than Adam, whose ancestors also wore Foresters. (Laughter.) It was therefore perfectly clear that the Order of Foresters was the most an cient. Leaving the antiquity of Foresters, and viewing them as a benefit society, their kind of benefit society was the most useful of any. He did not know of any aspect in which people could be regarded in a better way than banding themselves together for the purpose of assisting each other in time of need ; and the more people bound them selves together, the more they would be able to show an independent front to tho world— to emulate, in fact, the Village Blacksmith.

The death of Mr James Harris, an old settler in Grey-street, took place on Thursday last. Mr Harris had reached his 86th year, and had spent more than half hia long life in this colony- He was attached to the Primi tive Methodists, and, as long as he was able, assisted in distributing tracts, and aiding the Sunday school. Having acquired a com petedcy by labour and economy, his last yeara were free from the cares and miseries of want.

Poor Captain Dyson, of the ill-fated barque Ann, ought not to be allowed to disappear from this busy scene without a word to his memory. He was well known in this port as for three years the genial skipper of the barque Briton, belonging to Mr Holmes, of Melbourne, trading between Newcastle and Auckland. Some years ago, he was running a vessel belonging to Messrs Thornton, Smith and Firth, of this city. Sad to relate, his untimely death leaves a widow and five chil dren poorly provided for in Melbourne. Cap tain Dyson was a good sailor, and a cheerful, straightforward, honest-hearted man. Mr Charles jßasstian, chiropodist, is not a stranger in Auckland, and many persons have reason to remember him with gratitude in consequence of the remarkable cure he has effected in eradicating those troublesome things, known as corns and bunions. Mr Basstian has now taken offices opposite the Cathedral of St Patrick, Wyndham-street, where he will see patients in the hours stated in his advertisement. Mr Basstain's mode of application is simple but effectual; he uses no instrument of torture, but applies a liqued which completely kills the corn, and then, without inflicting pain, he extracts the corn. As Mr Basstain has been long known in the city, and has been remarkably successful as a chiropodist, we speak of him with the more confidence.

The members of thel.O.G.T. are requested by advertisement to attend the funeral of the late Bro. Harris, which will leave his late residence, Grey-street, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.

To the Editor : Sir,—Now that the lead tank flisculsion has come to a conclusion, per mit ne to thank Mr Tunny for his courtesy in rsplying to my enquiry. Tne question suggested, " Is there no other way of deal ing with the poisonous action of lead upon water, than by doing away with the tank ?" is, I think, by Mr Tunny's letter satisfactorily answered.— Yours, etc., Enquirer. Mr William Shaw, who will be remembered bj many persons in Auckland and at the Thames as a newspaper proprietor, died re cmtly in Philadelphia, United States, The deceased, at the time of the opening of the g.ld fields, started the Thames Times, which turned out to be an unsuccessful speculation. Subsequently he started the Morning Advcr iser in this city. Mr Shaw next retired to ihe States and resumed his old business, with rigns of success, when his career was cut short W the hand of death. To the Editor, Sir,—As there appears to 3e considerable difference of opinion regard ing tbe condonation of.civil or criminal actions done by the ministry or their servants, so long as ministers are able to command a ma jority of members, can you answer me the following question : Suppose that the Minis try employ Mr Pyke to assassinate Sir George Grey, can they pass an act to condone the offence ? Or where is the line of demar cation drawn between one illegal act and another? Yours, etc,—loNOßAMts.

ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.

Destruction of Alexanitza.

The Turks Invade Montenegro

England Proposes an Armistice-

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY,

A telegram, undatod, says the Turks waamly attacked the Servian troops on the right and left at the Moravan positien. "Servians still hold Alexinitza, but the town is, destroyed to make room for the winter campaign. The Great Powers have made peace pro rjosals to the Porte. The Turks occupied the left of the Morava ab'>ve Alexinitza.

Tbe Turks hays invaded Montengro.

England has proposed to the Porte a month's armistice.

Popular indignation is expressed at the atrocities, which are increasfng. 1 v a letter Lord Derby states that the Go vernment will seek to ascertain the exact truth for the purpose of doing justice, and to this end the armistice is proposed. In a pamphlet Mr Gladstone proposes the autonomy of the insurgent provinces.

THE SULTAN DEPOSED.

ABDUL HAMID REIGNS IN HIS

STEAD.

| LONDON, September 13. The Sultan Murad has been deposed, and Abdul Hamid was proclaimed Sultan to-day. The Servian general, Tchernajeff, urges the insurgents to a continuance of the war, as there is a marked improvement in the efficiency of the troops. The Servians report a successful attack upon the Turks on the right bank of the Morava river. The insurgents occupied the Turkish trenches, and Muklitar succeeded in reinforcing lrfiukel.

Australian Cablerams.

REMAINS OF THE DANDENONG,

SYDNEY, September .15. A portion of the cabin fittings of the Dan deneng have been found. The Suez mail has arrived at Adelaide. News uninteresting. Exports for mouth ending July to New Zealand, over £270.000. The City of San Francisco arrived here last night. She caught the tail-end of the cyclone whiGh protracted her voyage. Arrived to-day : Wakatipu.

Cargo Broaching and its Punish ment.

The subject of cargo broaching on board ship is one that has been brought home to New Zealanders very forcibly. The catastrophe on board the Cospatrick was undoubtedly due to this cause, and Sir Julius Vogel took up an important question when he urged upon the Home Government the ne cessity of making the punishment more adequate to the gravity of the offence. The answer given by the Board of Trade was that tho Larceny Act was available to meet cases of cargo-broaching, and that as under that Act a sentence of three years could be imposed, there was no necessity for any special legislation. The recent affair on board the barque Crownthorpe has brought the subject freshly before the minds of the citizens of Auckland. It will be recol lected that the culprits in this case got off with absurdly light sentences, the reason being that as the ship could not be detained till the Supreme Court Sessions, it was necessary for the magistrates at the Police Court to settle it summarily. Our readers may be interested to know that Captain Everett has addressed the English Board of Trade on tbe subject. A copy of the letter was obligingly furnished us this morning and we append it herewith :—

Barque " Crownthorpe " of London, Auckland N.Z., Aug 2Cth 1876.

Thomas Gbat Esq..,

Board of Trade London

Sib,—Herewith I forward you a copy of an Auckland paper containing an account of the trial, and convic tion of nine saamen belonging to my ship for broach ing cargo and mutiny on the high seas. By your correspondence with air Julius Vogel I observe you consider that the law is sufficiently stringent in such cases. I wouid respectfully suggest that a special law is requisite, In this case for instance, my ship is going toJPortland U.S., and bound by charter party to be there by a certain date. The Bupreme Court here does not sit for nearly two months. The Magistrate has only power to convict for six months, so that the punishment of two or three years imprisonment is virtually void because I cannot stay to prosecute the men. If we were situated like householders, and had tho time, I would say tbat the law as it now stands would be sufficient; but ships must be constantly on the move, and I think some alteration in the law is required to meet the cases which are constantly occurring, similar to mine, in which it is impossible _o punish the men as they- deserve. Fortunately in our case the theft was discovered at once, but we had a narrow escape of the same fate as the " Cospatrick." The ringleader. McDonald, made his boast on board in the hearing of some of the passengers that he never had been in a ship that he had not broached the cargo. What I would respectfully suggest is that either the Magistrate should have power to deal summarily with cases for the full term, or that a special court should sit for that purpose. I remain, Sir, Yours obediently, H. P. Everett, Master, " Crownthorpe," of London Care Messrs Livingston and Briggs,

31 Great St. Helens, London.

MR AND MRS JOHNNY HALL.

The public hailed with pleasure the an nouncement that Mr and Mrs J. L. Hall had taken the lesseeship of the new theatre. Such old favorites are these popular artistes that they are bound to be received in their venture with a hearty welcome. They start their season on Wednesday night, the 20 th instant, with " Old Soldiers," a comedy by H. J. Byron, which Mr Hall has the sole right to play, and the domestic drama of "Toodlea." We may mention that Mr Hall has not wasted his time since his return as he has been assiduous in getting together as talented a company as we have had in Auckland for years. Among the gentlemen engaged we see the names of Charles Hollaway, John Hesford, Austin Power, J. Hoyle, H. Love rook, C.|F. Searle, and Sam Poole, and among the ladies Mrs Stonehaoi, Mia_ Jessie Ray mond, Laura Wiseman, Polly Leake, and Millie' Sandford. The following orchestra have been secured: Messrs Cope (leader) Mo- Cornish (cornet), Simpson (bass), Cloughj

(tenor), Itnpey (clarionet), Bowring (2nd vio lin), Cooke (flute), under the directorship of Mr C. E. Pratt the eminent American pianist. Monthly season tickets at a considerable re duction in ordinary prices will ba issued, for which application ahould be made to Mr R. B. Wiseman, the business manager of the theatre.

English Sporting.

HENLEY REGATTA. < _ . This fashonable aquatic reunion which in England holds the same rank among rowing ] meetings as Ascot does among racing gather- 1 ings, came off this year on June 29th and 30th. The regatta was invested with its , usual interest:' the entries were numerous, competition spirited, the weather fine, the galaxy of beautiful girls on " the bridge as bright as ever, the town as crowded as ever, the steam launches not more troublesome than usual—and what more could an enthusiastic oarsman desire? The Grand Challenge Cup, that prize of high renown, the winning of which is the highest ambition of every amateur rowing club started on the river, had secured seven entries, including Oxford University; Jesus College, Cambridge (with five of this year's victorious University crew in it) ; Leander Club (the " Old Bril liants," who for many years never started in this race without winning it) ; thej London Rowing Club, the Thames Rowing Club, and two others. The final heat resulted in a splendid race between the Thames Rowing Club and Jesus College, Cambridge, in which the Thames men, who were "stroked by Mr Hastie, beat the Collegians by little more than a length. The Stewards' Challenge Cup was won by the London Row ing Club who beat the Thames Rowing Club after a foul in the final heat. The Diamond Challenge Sculls were won by Mr F. L. Play ford, after a close race with Mr Dicker, of Cambridge. The stiuggle would have been still more interesting had not Mr Dicker broken his scull. The Silver Goblets for Pairs was also won by the London R C. men, Messrs Smith and Gulston. The West Lon don R.C. won the Thames Challenge Cup for "Eights," and the Wyfold Challenge Cup for "Fours." The Visitor's Challenge Cup for " fours" went to the Oxford University B. C, and was the only prize secured by either seat of learning, a remarkable fact when it is remembered that a few years ago London oarsmen had very little chance against "Varsity" men. INTERNATIONAL ROWING. On June 24th, a four-oared race which ex cited much interest in England was rowed over the championship course from Putney to Mort lake between a "four "of the London Rowing Club, and a "four" of the Frankfort Rowing Club who had visited England for the purpose of rowing the race. The London crew won easily at the finish, though the foreignres stuck to them gallantly for up wards of a mile. The London crew con sisted of the following oarsmen: C. H. Warren, 1, F. L. Playford 2, S. Le B. Smith 3, and F. V. Gulston, stroke v. Weston (cox.) The Germans rowed a slow ponderous stroke, not at all suited for outrigger-racing, being timed at 32 against London's 40 strokes per minute. They rowed on fixed seats, having not yet adopted the now almost uuiversally used sliding seats. It was stated that an English crew were likely to return the compliment by competing at the Hamburg Regatta.

TREMENDOUS CRICKET SCORE.

In a match played in the first week in July at Grimsby, between the United South of England Eleven and 22 of Grimsby, Mr W. G. Grace totalled the unprecedented score of 400 (not out). He remained at the wickets for two days and part of a third. He withstood more than twenty changes of bowling. Previous to this his highest score against an eleven had been 268, and against twenty-two 210. The United South amassed G75 between them, Mr Grace's mite being supplemented by Mr Gilbert with 116, and by Mr G. F. Grace with 60. _ Three clergy men played on tho Grimßby side.

GRAND NATIONAL

ARCHERY

MEETING,

The popularity of the old English weapon, the bow, though its use is no longer for offensive or defensive purposes, shows no sign of diminishing, and it may interest our toxophilites of Auckland to know that no less than fifty archery clubs were represented at the ©rand National Meeting at Sandown Park, Esher, which came off on sth, 6th, and 7th July. Splendid weather favoured the gathering, which is described in the reports as most successful. Quite half the competitors were ladies, and their tasteful costumes imparted an additional charm to scenery, which is celebrated anions; the cele brated, sub fir ban. glades of London. The Championess Challenger Bracer was won by Mrs Butt with a score of 752. The Champion Gold Medal was keenly contested by Major Fisher and Mr H. H. Palairet. The former was ahead up to the last range when he was passed by Mr Palairet, who won with the fine score of 773 from 181 hits, his rival being only 3 below him in score and 1 in hits.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) PRISONERS OF ALCOHOL.

The following characters were represented by the originals in Court this morning, and subjected to the following treatment :— Joseph Silcock, fined 5s ; Patrick Gunnings, 20s ; John Leonard, alias Little John, 5s ; John Millington, alias Spicy, 10s ; and Thos. Stapleton, ss—the costs of Is 64 additional in each instance.

"DADDY HEATON."

A man, far advanced in years, named James Heaton, who had been convicted of drunkenness and felony more than fifty times, and who had passed several years of his life at Mount Eden, was brought up, under the Vagrancy Act, charged with being an incor rigible rogue, habitual drunkard, and a vaga bond.

The old man said he certainly was drunk, and he supposed in the eye of the law he was a rogue and a vagabond. He could not tell how many times he had been in prison.;

Mr Cunningham proved that the prisoner had been guilty of a number of offences in the course of the past year.

Sub-Inspector Pardy referred in feeling terms to the unhappy career of the old man, who appeared to be past all reformatory in fluences.

The Court ordered Heaton to prison for twelve months with hard labour.

A DESERTER,

Henry Whitmore, a seaman, was charge d with deserting from H.M.S. Barracouta.

Prisoner, a powerful man, said the detec tive had made a mistake, he was not the man.

His Worship questioned the man about his occupations, but prisoner utterly failed in giving satisfactory answers. He was there fore remanded until the arrival of H.M.S. Nymph.

BOLTING THE ROLLING-PIN".

1 Henry Swain was charged with stealing several knives, apple-roll, pepper-box, and sundry small household articles, value 4s 6d, the property of John C. Farrow, on the 15th instant.

Prisoner pleaded guilty.

The prisoner it appeared, in the course of yesterday, walked into the dining rooms of Mr Farrow, of Queen-street, and went through into the kitchen asking the cook when dinner would be ready, when he stole the apple-roll from the kitchen, and on re turning through the dining-room stole the other articles.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that it was feared that prisoner's mind was affected as his con duct was more like that of a madman than a sane person. He would ask for a remand.

The case was accordingly remanded until Tuesday next.

ATTACK WITH A SHOVEL. Timothy Doan, a respectable looking man

waß Charged with attacking the person o? Samuel French, with an iron shovel, with intent, etc. ... Prisoner said he did not intend any injury to Mr French, they were fellow workmen, and had a few words about tools, when French struck him, and he lifted the'shovel in self defence. Samuel French said he was a fireman in the glass works, Union-street, and on Thursday night, when he was putting on his shoes, defendant complained to him about the rou^h state of the shovels which hurt his hands. Witness said he could not hlep it, when Doan flew into a rage, and struck him under the ear and stunned him ; he called him all sorts of names, and threatened to annihilate him. Sub-Inspector Pardy : Well, did he doit? Prosecutor : Oh no, but he made a hole in my head, as you see by this plaster. To prisoner : You did strike me with a shovel, did not strike you with a pint pot, did not take off my shirt to fight you. You threatened to cut me down with the shovel. Reuben Smith, labourer and brother-in law to prosecutor, heard a row, listened, and' heard Doan threaten to squash his brother in-law ; he heard the ring of the shovel, ran immediately and saw blood flow freely from tiie head of French. He expostulated with Doan, who told him to "shut up "or he would crack his noddle, and "settle his hash." . Timothy Doan deposed that he simply spoke to French about the tools ; they were in a dirty state, when his feathers got up, and hot words ensued. French crowed a good deal, and swore, and threatened to punch him. He said if that.was his intention he would meet him half way, if he would not use the pewter. He regretted the row ;he had been 35 years in New Zealand, and had never before been brought up to Court ; his disposition wat naturally pacific. After some further remarks the Court ordered defendant to be bound over in his own recognizance in £20, and two sureties in £10 each. INFANTICIDE. Fanny Dynes, a young woman, apparently in a very weakly condition, was assisted into Court, and charged with wilfully murdering her infant female child on the 15th instant at Parnell.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that, as the in formation had only reached the police last evening, and as an inquest would be held as soon as possible on the body of the infant, he would ask for an adjournment of the case. Remandeo until Saturday next.

Infanticide.

CHARGE AGAINST A SEVANT GIEL.

Corsidekable excitement prevailed last evening in Parnell, when it was known that an infant had been found, in an advanced state of discomposition, on the premises of Mr Kissling, and. that circumstances had led to the apprehension of a young woman, named Fanny Dynes, who had been in the above named gentleman's service for two years. The body of the child was discovered on Thursday evening by the gardener in a cess pool, covered with a piece of rag, and, npon being made acquainted with the fact, Mr Kissling at once pro ceeded to give information to the police. Detective Jeffrey went to the place to gather up such particulars as might bring the matter to light. Dr Goldsbro' was also sent for, and held a post mortem examination on the body, which was that of a newly born female child, and was of opinion that the body must have been in the cesspool about two months.. It was in such a deeomosed state, he could not positively say whether it had breathed or not; he believes that the child was born dead ; hence it is likely the charge against the young woman will be altered from that ©f murder to concealment of birth. The body was brought to the police station to await the coroner's inquest. It appears that nothing particular was noticed about the girl, although, in the month of July, she complained of being ill, and waa allowed to go home for a week to Penrose where her parents reside, i THE INQUEST.

An inquest on the body of the child was called this afternoon, at the Auckland Hotel, before Dr Philson and a jury of thirteen. Mr Richard Dickson, was chosen foreman.

Sub-Inspector Pardy appeared on the part of the police. The jury having examined the body, the coronor stated that as the police had not had time to collect the facts in relation to the case, it would be necessary to adjourn the enquiry. The inquest was accordingly adjourned until Wednesday next, the 20th inst, at 2 o'clock.

THE PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

A gbatd meet of the Pakuranga Hunt Club took place this afternoon at Mr James McCosh Clark's seat, at Remuera. The fine weather brought out a large gathering from town and country, and the " sex" was very fairly represented. The company were invited to a luncheon by Mr Clark, after which "to horse " was the word, and the large cavalcade of horsemen attended by a numerous contingent in carriages and on foot made their way to the Harp of Erin Hotel where the hounds were to be laid on. The cold ground would not be likely to leave a very fine scent, but for all that a good run was expected.

PARLIAMENTARY.

Extraordinary Speech by Mr Uses.

MR THOMSON FOLLOWS.

(From our Special Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON.

This day. Mr Rees has given a wonderful exhibition of his fluency and endurance. He continued all yesterday morning in an easy good humoured way until half-past two o'clock, when the Speaker formally opened the House with prayer.

Occasionally gaining a little relief by Op position members rising to points of order, moving that strangers withdraw from the House, and calling attention to the want of a quorum, his speech flowed on until 5.30, when the ordinary dinner adjournment gave him a rest. I-HResuming at seven o'clock, he spoke till one, having occupied the House sixteen hours, speaking at least fourteen, deducting ; all interruptions. The Government kept a quorum constantly in the building to guard against a count out. i Members were lying about everywhere in sheer weariness, but Rees, with no apparent exhaustion, sustained the even tenor of his way, his discourse being infinitely superior, <j% to the usual efforts in the same line. I The Speaker was twice relieved by Mr^Jj O'Rorke, but still the hon. member for City East maintained his ground. Mr Thomson, of Clutha, spoke till six this morning, when Mr Fitzherbert gave in. At. ten o'clock he came fresh up to the scratch, and is now speaking. It is thought that the Opposition will have . no difficulty in delaying indemnification until the Supreme Court determines the question.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

Mr Rees spoke till one this morning. Mr Thomson then occupied the House till six, when the Speaker left the chair.

Mr O'Rorke took it at ten and Mr Thomson is continuing his discourse on things in general. , ,

At about 10.30, in his usual happy strait, he was quoting from Burns in " a man's R man for a' that."

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