SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. Saxon, schooner, from Lyttelton. Acadia, schooner, from Lyttelton. Onward, schooner, from Waitara (in Manukau)

DEPARTURES.

Go-ahoad, s.s., for Gisborne Southern Cross, s.s., Holmes, for Napier Argyle, s.s., for Waugarei

IMPORTS.

Per Acadia, from Lyttelton: 50 sacks flour, iOO bags ditto (50s), 400 bags ditto (lOU's), 500 sacks wheat.—D. H. McKcnzie, agent.

Per Saxon, schooner, from Lyttelton: 4 cases bacon, 65 sacks bone dust, 569 sacks flour, 3 tanks malt, 20S sacks wheat.—Master, Agent.

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, for Napier: 100 cases kerosene, 5 boxes candles, 3 ditto salmon, 1 parcel vestas, 1 box blue, 1 case groats, 1 chest sago, 3 hhds. oil, -1 hhds. limeiuice, 2 cases.—Owen and Graham.

Per Jessie Henderson, for Levuka: 2 bales cottons, 1 cases cottons, 1 case apparel, 1 case drapery, 1 bale leather, 5 boxes lamp glasses, 205 sheep. 2l> sacks potatoes, 4 cases onions, 1 case cheese, 1 pkge saddlery, 1 do. pepper, 4 cases apples, 2 kegs, 3 kegs butter. 1 case liniejuicc, 7 pkgs earthenware, 1 case saddlery.—D. H. Mc lvenzie. Agent. Per Go-ahead for Gisborne and Napier :^ 16 bags rice, 1 ease coffee, 1 case.—Owen & Gra ham. /f paper parcel.—lreland Bros. * pockets hops.—E. & H. Isaacs. 4 packages.—E. Porter & Co. 'i'J packages merchandize. —T. & S. Morrin.

H.M.S. Sapphire, from this port, arrived at Wellington on the 7th inst. The s.s. Southern Cross left for Napier last evening. Passengers: Mr. and Mrs. Walt and servants, Miss McGurney, and 11 steerage. The s.s. Go-ahead left for Gisborne last night. Passengers: Messrs. Lcwison. McKay. Smythies, Rev. E. C. Stewart, .7. A. Martin, 2 steerage, and 30J Government immigrants. The schooner Jessie Henderson cleared this afternoon for Levuka with a general cargo and one passenger, Mr K. McCrae. She sails at once.

The schooner Acadia arrived this morning from Lyttelton. She started on }he 27th ult., and was passed by the Saxon off the East Cape. The schooner Saxon arrived last night from Lyttelton with a cargo of flour, wheat, &c. She left Lyttelton on the 28th ult., and reports heavy weather on the passage. The Uowcna is detained till to-morrow at 1 p.m. when she will leave for Taurangti.

The s.s. lona leaves for the North this evening at half-past six. The Minnchaha, schooner, cleared to-day in ballast for the Thames, where she will load timber for the South.

The schooner Ruby from Russell brings 60 tons coals, 1 ton bran, 33 hides, 1 bale sheep skins. The schooner May Queen cleared to-day for Tornra with a general cargo. Captain Mciusio will sail to-morrow if weather permits. Pas sengers : Mrs Menzie Mr F. W. Nash. The May Queen is not likely to return for some lime, as she is to trade among the islands. The s.s. Pretty Jane has been taken over to the North Shore, and will be placed on Messrs. Sims and Brown's slip for a survey, which will be undertaken to-morrow by Captains Worsp and Clayton on behalf of the Insurance Offices.

The schooner, Onward, arrived in the Maivu ksvu from Waitara yesterday evening, after a 20 ho.US passage, with 400 sheep.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr L. W. Eaton's sale of fruit, yesterday, ex Bella Mary, was well attended, and good srices5 rices were realised. Stunner pipping, much amaged, If (1 to 2d ; French crabs, 3d to 3h\; Californian apples, damaged, 2d to il<\ ; do., sound, fid to 7d per II). ; Large pineapples, (is to 7s per dozen. Messrs E. and H. Isaacs sold the balance of the consignment of English furniture, etc., to-day, with a few exceptions, which will be submitted privately. Fair prices were realised.

Messrs Arthur and Son's sale of fruits and jams to-day, there was a good atten dance, and considering. the unavoidably damaged state of the fruit at this season, good prices were realised. The following are quotations : French crabs, 2kl to 3id ; Stunner pippins, 2d to 3d; scarlet pear moins, lfd to 2|d ; gooseberry pippins, 4id ; golden harveys, 2< } "";'smi's jams realised 7s 3d to 7s 6*d ; and Johnson's 7s 6'd to 7s 9d,

Messrs S. Cochranc and .Sons sale of books was well attended, and fair prices were realized

At Messrs Tonks and Co's sale of Messrs Hartley and Co's stock, the balance was sold at good prices.

Messrs Jones and Go's sale of kangaroo skins, &c, was postposed.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For! Thames, this day, at 430 p.m., and to-mor

row, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Args'lc, to-morrow, at 7

a.m., and on Friday, at 2.30 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per

Rowena, this day, at i p.m. For "Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, and Te

Arai, per Annie Milbauk, to-morrow,at 9 a.m. For Tonga and Samoa, per May Queen, to

morrow, ato^p.m. For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, at

10.30 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Chatham Islands, via Lyttelton, and Australian Colonies, per Hawcaon Saturday, next, at 1.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters andnews papera, at 12.15 p.m. Late letters will be received till 1.30 p.m. Per Ladybird, on Thursday, 16th instant, as follows:— For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at 5 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom. A'ia Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 5 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi at 5 a.m. For money order.? and registered letters, the previous evening, at <lp.ni. (Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

EVANS—WATSON—On the ith October, at St Andrew's Manse, hy the Rev. David Bruce William John Evans, of North Shore, to Man A. Watson, of Perth, Scotland.

KING—FLYNN—On (be sth November, at S Patrick's Cathedral, bj- the Ucv.W.aicDonalc Captain Joseph King to Amelia Flynn, bot of Auckland.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1876

For tlif: ennse Hint Sacks assistance, 1-or iliu wr.iii:,' ih.it needs resistance, Vox ilie future in tlie distance,

And the good that we c;:n do.

THE conflict which has arisen between the City Council and Harbour Board, over the appointment of n successor to Mr. HoldsMp is the usual fruit of temporising. The Uaboiu Board Act, 1871, is grossly faulty, incom plete and conflicting with itself, but about its spirit and intention there cannot be the shadow of a doubt. The basis upon which the constitution of the Board was framed, clearly contemplated the representation <»i all interests connected with the harboiu in the government of our port; and clause 3 provided that three members should be appointed by the City Council. But, singularly enough, the Act made no pro vision for the retirement of the Council representatives ■ when once appointed, leaving it an open question whether Coun cillor Holdship, with his co-city represen tative, might not have held a life interest in the Board, and defied the whole legal fraternity to put him out, except by Act of Parliament. Mr Holdship recognising, however, that this proceeding, if defensible upon a legal quibble, could not be sustained in equity or common sense, and having vacated his seat as a Councillor, by virtue of which he really held his posi tion at tJie Harbour Board, lie resigned the latter office. This earliest difficulty over come, a new one arose out of the loose wording of the Act. Clause 12, provides that " In all cases where the member going out of office shall have been appointed by the Local Municipal Authority of the city of Auckland, the vacancy shall be filled up by a person to be appointed in like manner." This clause, applying to " all members," is decisive enough in its terms, and in keeping with the clear intention of the Act. lJut clause 14, provides that in any case of resig nation the vacancy shall be filled up by the Board. The omission of the words "where not otherwise provided for," which should undoubtedly have appeared in the latter clause, brings it into direct collision with clause 12. The Harbour Board claim that Mr. Holdship's retirement is not by lapse of office but by resignation, and that they possess the power of filling it under clause 14, in spite of the Council. The effect of this contention i.s to make totally inoperative clause 12 of the Act, which empowers the City Council to fill up "all" vacancies amongst its appointees. Hitherto, the argument of the Board was that the words "going out of office" implied the vacation of oifice by the efiluxion of time, as distinct from resignation, but now it has taken anew departure, and maintains that a member appointed by the Council cannot "go out of office" at all, he musf resign or become disqualified. The question cropped up before, and then the fatal mis take was committed of compromising in stead of setting the dispute at rest by the Council electing a member and insisting VJT i rcwiS"ition by the Harbour Board! it that had been done, an issue would at once have been raised for determination by the Superintendent under clause 16', which provides that, " The Superintendent of the Province of Auckland shall have power to determine any question which shall be raised as to the validity of any disputed elections or appointments and as to the claim or right of any person or persons to be a member or members of the Board." But the Council yielded to the suggestion that they should only nominate and the Board elect members to fill vacan cies as they arose. Waiving, therefore, their strict rights tinder clausel ,2, they have, with the invariable result of temporizing measures been landed into an inextricable muddle! When Councillor Maselield's nomination was presented yesterday, the members of the Board determined to vindicate their rights of nominating as well as electing the member, and resolved " that in the

opinion of this Board the City Council has no right to nominate members to this Board." The decision was followed up by the nomination of Mr J. Holmes to contest the seat with Mr Masefield. Fortunately, both gentlemen arc well qualified, rendering it immaterial on personal grounds which is elected. But the general principle laid down by the Board is one which cannot but be regarded as dangerous and un tenable. Although the clauses of the Act are unquestionably hi conflict, it is evident that the rights of "the Council are as strongly expressed as those of the Board, and, unless it is contended that the three members nominated by the Council in IS7I were intended as life members, irresponsible to any constituency, the whole spirit of the Act is in favour of the Council. The mem bers of the Board, by insisting on these quibbles,ire placing the constitution of the Harbour Board on a new and extra ordinary footing. If their action were un disputed they would create within the Board three members representing no constituency, appointed for an indefinite period, which could only be terminated by death, bank ruptcy, absence for three months, or volun tary resignation. The attitude assumed by the Board yesterday is one radically bad in principle, and we question very much whether, if put to the test of the Law Courts, it could be sustained.

A correspondent signing himself "Elec tor" having written to the "Thames Advertiser," suggesting that ii "few stale eggs " should be provided for Billy Rove's banquet, the Thames " Star," the Govern ment and Howe organ, waxes wrath on the subject, and discourses under the heading of what "Everybody Says" as follows: —

" Everybody has heard, most probably with disgust, of the reception afforded to Sir Julius Vogcl in Auckland. There was somebody so lost to all sense of shame as to advertise for rotten eggs, and as evil examples arc contagious it. is not to be wondered at that it—the evil example—has spread to the Thames." So far as we are aware, no "reception " whatever was afforded to Sir Julius Vogel in Auckland, and if everybody at the Thames is "disgusted," it must be at nothing. It is true there was some slight impromptu valedictory manifes tations of popular esteem, but stale eggs found no place in the affair, and the advertisement calling for them was regarded as a inure joke, rather as a typical testimonial by the advertiser than anything else. We should never cease to mourn over the sinful ness of Auck land if it should happen that the morals of that pure band of patriots who now delight to honour Mr Howe were to become corrupted by contagious influences from this quarter, or if there were more " bad eggs" amongst the various ingredients which go to make up the banquet, than may reason ably be expected to escape the vigilance of the caterer. On liis arrival at the Thames last night, Mr. It owe was received with a torchlight procession, and a general "Hare up" in other respects. The crowd proceeded to the Pacific hotel, where they poured out libations in honor of their hero, and of another popular favorite, Hoani Nahe, who on one occasion during the late session pro claimed himself a subject of King Tawhiao.

At Opotiki last week a Hat race, distance one mile, was run between Mr. S. Bales'* Vizier, Major (jroring's Chips, and Mr. Bate's Star, ridden by Mr. Jackson. Chips came in about half a length ahead, and win quite a lot of money. The sum of £50 lias been collected for the Opotiki races, and Mr. Thomson, Clerk of the Course,ha.sbeeu presented with a hand some gold ring.

There was a whaleboat race on the Otara river, Opotiki the oilier day, distance 2 miles. One of the boats could not be got through the water at any speed, though the crew perspired at every pore. On examina tion after the race it was found that a kerosene tin had been screwed under the boat's bottom.

A marriage, under somewhai peculiar cir cumstances, was celebrated at the Thames yesterday. .Some time ago a man named Murphy was brought up before the Resident Magistrate at Ohinenuiri cm a charge of committing a criminal assault upon a girl named Mary Nolan, notwithstanding that she emphatically denied that any such offence had been perpetrated. Murphy was committed for trial at the next Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court. But to true'lovers there are no obstacles that cannot be surmounted. Not even the sands of Sahara nor the snows of Siberia can keep asunder two loving hearts thai desire to be united ; and so it was "\\'itli

John Murphy and Mary Nolan. Yesterday

John led the lovely and blushing Mary lo the Hymeneal altar, and when the case comes on, (lie Crown Prosecutor will pro bably be able lo cuter a "nolle proscijui." All's well that ends well.

Mr. Whitakor left Wellington last night for the East Coast lo superintend certain arrangements under the Abolition Act. Thence he will come on to Auckland to remain here during the recess, as Resident Minister.

Telegrams report that the- Cable-steamer, Agnes, with Dr. Lemon, and a stall' of telegraphists on board, left Wellington yesterday to lay the second Cook's Straits Cable.

A Wellington telegram states that the General Government are preparing to divide the Counties into Hidings, with a view to the early election of County Coun cils, to enable them to meet early ill January. Mr O'Sullivan, Inspector of Schools, is now on the East Coast, inspecting the schools as far north as Akuaku. A Parncll correspondent writes : " Sir, — Some of the darkey boys lately imported here are in the habit of running after the little boys and girls in Parnell. One little fellow, the sou of a gentleman, residing near me, ran into my house this morning, the sweat pouring from him, and in a terrible fright; on asking him what was the matter lie said he had been chased by one of the black boys. This is not the first or second time this has occurred. I do not think the

darkies mean any harm, and perhaps they only do it for fun, but perhaps a timely warning in your columns might save their hides, and a great deal of unpleasantness in certain quarters.—Yours truly, PATER Familias."

Mr Warnock's workman, whose eyes were injured by potash in the late accident, is recovering, and it is believed that his eyesight will not be impaired.

The Native Minister is reported to be too 11 to move from Wellington.

The residents of Newton are preparing ;

memorial to the Postmaster General, pray ing that arrangements may be made for the more prompt delivery of their letters than hitherto, the letter carrier for that district having too extensive a circuit.

The fact that deposits of kauri gum have been frequently found in and around Auck lands corroborate the statement that the ground was formerly covered Avith kauri forest. Yesterday a gentleman connected with the Star while examining the improve ments in Napier-street, found a large piece of excellent gum protruding above the surface, and on disturbing the surface, he unearthed several other large pieces.

We observe by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency's • circular of Sept. 21st., that the cable message representing the reconstruction of the Vogel Ministry was erroneously interpreted to imply that the Government had been defeated by the Opposition.

The Government has intimated that a Board of Officers will shortly assemble at Waikato for the purpose of testing the system of musketry proposed by Mr Soall of Auckland, as against that now in use in the Colonial Forces.

The thanks of the Old Men's Refuge is returned to Dr Campbell for a parcel of clot hi.; i" forwarded by him for distribution to the inmates :—3 pairs boots, 3 scarfs, 2 coats, 1 pair trousers, 2 waistcoats, 1 Inverness cape.

Yesterday Mr. Firth was successful in placing a large parcel of the newly arrived salmon ova in Swanson's Creek. Captain Cable, of Waikomiti, has afforded a con venient spot on his property for the boxes, which have been constructed and placed in position by Mr. Humphrey Sharp, of Waikomiti. The spawn is very advanced, and will be hatching in a few days.

The Orari's immigrants are being absorbed into our population in a very satisfactory way. In spite of the fears expressed that the single girls would find the demand for domestic servants rather slack we learn that all the young women have found situations. Five families, 4 single girls, and 17 single men left for Gisborne in the Go-ahead last night. Twenty single men were dispatched to Hamilton this morning, Mr. Barnard, the Immigration Officer, having found em ployment for them in road making and draining.

Mr McConachic, contractor, who was injured at Pamell, is now out of danger, thanks to the skill and care of Dr Colds bro'.

There was a gas explosion on Tuesday in the National Bank. A convey-pipe burst in the night in the strong-room, and as the messenger went yesterday morning "with a light, I lie place blew up in a perfect blaze, burning the messenger's eyes and face. The beard and eyebrows, &c., were also burnt. No special harm was done, save to the man.

Among the amusements announced for the evening of the Prince of Wales birthday is E. W. Ward's Variety Troupe, to con clude with a dance, under an accomplished master of ceremonies. A long and varied programme, resplendent in its general character, is in progress. Mr Ward will sing a new comic .song, specially prepared by Peregrine Pickle, the younger, and written with a view of stopping some of the little games of comic politieans, and funny officials, including the run home from Wellington, the run of the Agent- General, the run of certain officials, associ ated with police and sanitary reform, the run of the cathedral bell, and the run of .Samuel Wells.

Sloke's Point, or Woodside, the latter being its later and better appellation, is one of those out of the city retirements, where the invalid may find peace, the lover the undisturbed smiles of nature, and the holi day-seeker ample space for innocent recrea tion. Woodsidc has one hotel, known as the Ferry Hotel, now in the possession of Thomas Haynes, who being a knight of the saw and plane, has made the hotel gardens a pleasant retreat, where persons may sit under the trees and have their fill of straw berries, fresh from the plants, and the gold of the new milk in creamy beauty.

That portion of road known as section ] A, connecting the Mnlmrniitfi and I'm) Albert road io tlie Township of Warkwurth is completed. It was surveyed by K. Fair burn Esii., and is undoubtedly the best line i)f road that could be tfot. The noble line of road is nearly level, steepest gradient 1 in lfi ; cuttings in s c |)hiccs are heavy ; they have been done on a new principal, benching or gradient pegs having been put in before commencing, giving less trouble, and making splendid "work. Tlie whole work JiiiH been well carried out by the con tractor (Mr. Ferrall), and consist of seven 1 nidges vary ing from 10 to2o,.six teen culverts, and two miles of formation, cutting, &c. it is a pity that Government should let large ' and important works in winter when it would be so much more profitable both to the Government and contractors, if work was done in the proper time. It has been next to impossible to do clay work down here this winter, as it lias been unusually severe.-—[Correspondent.]

The Oamaru Municipal Council lias declined to send a representative to Ilie Convention at Jhinedin. Mr Klewart the Mayor when in Parliament was a thick-aiid thin supporter of (lie Vogel Ministry, and this resulted in bis being defeated at the last general election.

The following arc the teams which hiive been selected, to lire in the mutch, between the Victoria, ninl No. .J. Company's, A. It. V. :—No. ."! : Captain Morrow, Lieutenant Kelly, Corporals Hay, and Par tingtou, and Volunteers, May, E. It. Par tition, Joseph Partington, \V. D. Buttle, Macdonald, Yules, Watson, Alderton, E. .Morrow; W. Brighton, and Inspector of Musketry, J. C. Soall. Victoria : .Sub- Lien tenant Skinner, Volunteers Hazard, JI. Bowdeu. -)• Leigh, J. W. Leigh, Corporal Haslelt, Volunteers Payne, C Cooper, K. Cooper, Mills, Henderson, Moss, Fordor, Pntnian, and Dull.

The public have a right to know where they can invest, money to the best advan tage, and we confidently say at the City Hall Arcade. They do"not profess to sell "under cost, price," but we observe their moderate juices in every department secure this establishment a large and steady cash business. The Show Rooms, 1(i(i feet long, contain the greatest variety of Carpets in New Zealand. Tapestry, from '2/11 to 4/(> ; Brussels, from fx/3 ; also useful and hand some Furniture to suit all kinds of rooms and all classes of people. This department is under the superintendence of Mr. R. Cranwell, whose long experience and ability is a, guarantee of. lirsL-class work. Country people especially should patronise Ilolloway and CJarlick, as they can buy from them all they require in Clothing and Furnishing. Extensive stock of Drapery and Millinery Goods, besides Men's and Boys' Clothing. Pay a. visit to the City Hall Furniture Arcade.—lluJ.LOWAY AND GARLICK, pro prietors. Paoroa Merrit, a native Chief, lias issued a notice "J'or the Committee of the Ngatiluiua," cautioning Europeans against trealiiif;' for lands at Omokoroa, "now in Hie occupation of Mr. Gill, us wo have noi been consulted about il." Commenting upon this, the Bay of Plenty Times says: ''Oniakaroa seems to be disputed terri tory; hitherto it has been generally believed to bo the joint property of Mr. Henry Taccy Clarke and Mr. Richard Gill, of the Native Department, but from an advertisement in another column, cautioning Europeans against treating for the lands in that locality, it would appear that a hitch exists somewhere."

A correspondent of the "Bay of Plenty Times " calls attention to the movements of "two well known Government officers in helmet hats, loaf iiiK about under the balcony of the Commercial hotel, taking stock'of the Kaimai Committee, evidently ' spotting1' those who attend."

NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA.

By the vigilenco of our American correspond ent, we are able to publish an early copy of the list of awards in the New Zealand department of the great Centennial Exhibition, as far as made up on the 3rd October, as follows: —Wool— W. S. Peters, Canterbury; Samuel Ucaley, Can terbury : John Hall, Canterbury; George Anstey, Nelson;J.Cathoart \Vason,Canterbury;A.Braitfi waite, Wellington: F. M. Packman, Canterbury. Phormiumiib.e—Charles Chinnery, Canterbury; Wheat —W. D. Wood, Chvistchurch; Grass seed —Robert Wilkins, Christchurch; Wheat—P. Cunningham & Co., Christchurch ; Feathers, Furs—Hector E. Liardet, Wellington ; Cereals— E. H. Banks, Cliristchurch; Kauri Pino—K. Walker & Co., Auckland; Wood extract—W. S. Praylinpr, Taranaki. The above list includes all the New Zealand awards made known after the 3rd of October, but our correspondent states that there were about four thousand (1000) exhibits yet to bs examined,and it wotilcl probably be the end of October before the busi ness of finally settling the awards, and preparing the reports would be entirely finished. The large department of wines, spirits, liquors, etc., had not been gone into at all by the judges.

SECOND EDITION.

The Otago Convention

SIR GEORGE GREY TO GO HOME.

84 REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT,

MEMOIUAL TO RECALL THE GOVERNOR.

(From our own correspondent)

DUNEDIN, 3 p.m. The Convention oponcd at noon. There wore eighty-four representatives present. Mr Macandrew was received by all rising and cheering with the greatest enthusiasm. He delivered a very long address, which was printed and circulated. He called on them to move for a separate and indepen dent colony for Otago which was received with prolonged applause. He referred warmly to the alliance with Auckland. Mr. ' Thomson of Clutha was elected Chairman and Mr. Burrowman secretary. _ The Convention adjourned till two, till the roll is made up. At two, notice of re solutions will l*e given, and an adjournment till seven made.

I have seen the copies of the resolutions. They embrace a petition to recall the Governor, a memorandum to the Queen, separation into an independent Colony, and sending home Sir George Grey and Mr. Macandrew to present it. Also periodical meetings of the Convention. The greatest satisfaction is felt by the resolutions.

The Convention is a magnificent success so far, and the utmost unamity prevails.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

[From Our Own* Correspondent.]

Masonic Club, London, Sept. 21, 1876. THE EASTERN QUESTION". I don't quite know how to tackle the Eastern question for yon,because the whole concern may have been torpedoed long before this reaches your hands. The air is hot with rumours, and one's ears fairly tingle with surprising announce ments. We seem to be living on one of those volcanic crusts with which you are familiar at Rotomahana, where the feet traverse the surface of a titanic cauldron supported only by a film, of apparent solidity, but which an unwary tread would rupture and immerse the rash traveller into the seething abyss beneath him. So we in England appear to be existing from day to day in a temporary condition of tran quillity dependant upon the breath of two or three men of like passion with ourselves. The opportunity of a crisis has not been lost by the Radicals. ' T will not say the Liberals, for that party has dwindled down to an aristocratically isolated clique. THE BULGARIAN (ATROCITIES of which you will have had the revolting details by every tile of papers, have aroused an extra ordinary feeling in the country, and the fellows of the meaner sort, have set to work to make political capital out of what has had about as much to do with the Conservative Ministry as Sir Julius Vogel with the new authorised version of the New Testament. The atrocities are still going on, and I confess to a feeling of surprise that sonic more (Infinite announcement on the subject has not been made by Lord Beaconßfleld. Without doubt he deplores the cruelties practised as much as anyone, and it would scein to an outside observer that it would he more prudent on his part to make sonic public statement with regard to what he has done in tlie way ot' putting an end to such abominations. Remembering, however, our bird, it is perhaps not a very bold piece of speculation if we surmise that his Lordship possesses some information which entirely alters tin; whole aspect of things, that DIZZY HOLDS A TRUMP CARD which he will play as soon as lie sees that he can make the odd trick. I have personally, and I believe my feeling is very generally shared in England, such implicit faith in our cpigram matical old friend,that whatever happens I feel sure Hen will bring the country out at the right end of the hole. And what makes such a belief justifiable is that in all the negotiations, proposals, suggestions, and so on, that are now being put forth for the consideration of the Powers, ENGLAND IS ALWAYS. TO THE FORE. It is England that is now taking the entire lead in the Eastern Question, and the rest only follow suit. Ergo, f don't think it is too much for those outside the charmed circle of Cabinet Ministers tb be asked to "wait a wee," and see what they will see. I for one open my paper each morn ing in the expectation of finding some bellicose eructation on the part of Russia. Anyhow, 1 am quite convinced that nothing but the insol vent condition of that Empire prevents her from wiring in at once. The way in which Russian troops are streaming into Servia is quite sufficient to prove I he complete sympathy of both people and Government with the Servian cause. Many proposals have boon made for the establishment of a system of Confederate States on the Balktui Peninsula, and something of the kind appears to be necessary for the sake of keeping back the tide of Russian aggression. For my own part 1 confess that since the open ing of the Suez Canal and the firm hold which we have, acquired In the Continent of Africa, I have not been able to see so much force in the objections which have always been made to the advance! of Russia southward. Of course, the passage to the Black Sea must; always be free, and for that reason Constantinople should be a free port in some shape or form; but that I think could be amicably arranged between the Lion and the Rear, IF ONLY THE AMIABLE TURK COULD HE PUT OX ONE SIDE. Some pessimists in England, who always pro phecy evil concerning everything that savours of revolution, maintain that any attempt at putting the Turk on one side would rouse our Mahoiumedan fellow subjects in India. I sim ply don't believe it, and what is more 1 find that no such opinion is held by the best Indian authorities. I know this, that wherever Mahpmmcdanism has prevailed there has also nourished licentiousness, misery, lawlessness, retrogression, and all other fruits of what is contrary to Christianity and common sense. I also know that the Turk is an "Oriental," and has got to the wrong side of the Dardanelles, and it is high time he was elbowed back again to his right quarters, and made to behave him self respectably. Still, to repeat my former remark, 1 am quite reconciled to Lord Bcncons field's course, whatever it is. lam quite sure that ENGLAND'S HONOUR WTLLBE BROUGHT Til UOUGII TRIUMPHANTLY, and we shall shine as the sun in the firmament of Ihe European constellations. No man of sterling worth on the "Liberal" side has ven tured to say a word against the Conservative policy in the East, which is a fact to be noted, and all hough large and enthusiastic meetings have been held throughout the country to protest against the Turkish barbarities, in very few instances have reflections been cast oil the Government. It would indeed be a rash man, not, to say a fool, who would thus rush in where angels fear to tread. The political problem of the age has been and is this same " Eastern Question," but it seems nearer a decision now than it has ever been. THINGS ARE 1 DRAWING TO A*TREMEN DOUS CRISIS, and we shall soon see if the Gordian knot is to be cut by the sword, or painfully laboured at,as before, by a pen's point. It has been said by those who profess a deep knowledge of Russian politics, that the possession of Constantinople is not what Northern statesmen desire. They wish a free passage through the Bosphorns, and really one does not sec why this should not be accorded. At any rate we may be sure that Russia wili never be satisfied or quiet so long as her fleets arc frozen up for half the year. If Constantino ple were a free port, the Bosphorous a neutral water, and the Balkan Peninsula a system of autonomous States, the whole question would undoubtedly be solved. Who knows but that the Premier has some such scheme in that clever head of his.

Further English Items.

NEWSPAPER PROPERTY. The proprietors of " Lloyd's Weekly r News" have paid £35,000 for the " Daily Chronicle and Clerkenwcll News." GREAT SUFFERING IN ICELAND. Reports from Iceland state that the fish ing season lias been a failure. The priva tions of the labouring people arc great, and 1800 have emigrated to Canada. CONSCRIPTION IN SERVIA. Tchernayeff has demanded that all Ser vians between the ages of 18 and 50 be Galled out in anticipation of a renewal of hostilities in the Spring. THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT AT DARTMOOR. Although a considerable period has elapsed since the claimant to the Tichbome estates Avas lodged in safe and solitary con finement in the Government establishment at Dartmoor, there are many who still cherish a strong desire to know how the

prisoner is undergoing the striking change of circumstances, which the result of his tedious trial brought about The convict rises every morning at live o clock. He then has to dress himself, clean his cell, get his breakfast, wash up the utensils employed therein,and then to be in readiness for chapel at a quarter to seven. The service is brief, lasting only 15 minutes, and should the weather permit, at its conclusion the prisoner is taken out for parade. Befoie commencing his day's labour, which he is supposed to enter upon at half-past seven, he has, like the whole of his fellow-convicts, to undergo the operation of searching. We should state that his daily task is to work a sewing machine, at which he has become quite an adept. After working for three-quarters of an hour he is allowed a quarter of an hour's rest. At the termination of this respite he is summoned to dinner, and confined to his cell until one o'clock. Previous to resuming his task he is again searched, and then works the machine entrusted to him until ten minutes past live. His day's employment is then at an end ; he is escorted to his cell, served with tea, and, at a quarter to eight on week nights and an hour earlier on Sundays, lie retires to rest. The only privilege he eniovs over other convicts is an extra allowance of a j lb. of bread, and an ounce of meat daily, and this concession is stated to be allowed at the special direction of the doctor. It may be of interest to know what his principal daily meal consists of. On Monday he dines upon beef, on Tuesday, soup, Wednesday, mutton, Thursday, pudding, Friday, 'soup, Saturday, beef, and Sunday cheese. This stern dietary has naturally brought the Claimant a little nearer to Sir John Coleridge's idea of the real Koger. We hear that his knicker bockers have had to be altered several times, and some significance may be attached to the fact that lie is reduced in mirth about seventeen inches ! Yet his general health is stated.to be good, although he begins to assume a carcwon haggard appearance. He is uniformly courteous and obedient, to the prison officials, and from six to eight marks per day for good comU'.ct fall to his share. By reason ul his exem plary behaviour he lias lately been pro moted, and is now what is termed a second class prisoner. Should lie continue to conform to prison discipline, and conduct himself as heretofore his sentence will be reduced three months in every year, so that the entire term of fourteen years will be at an end in about nine years and eleven months. The Claimant appears to be on good terms with every one around him, with the solitary exception of the Catholic priest, to whom he appears to manifest some slight

aversion

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Macffaiiane Esq., J.P.) OVERDONE. William Jones was fined 5s and costs for being drunk. THE BAN OF VAGRANCY.

Ellen McLean, an old woman, was charged with being an habitual drunkard and incorrigible rogue. The old woman : Yes. The Bench : Are you an incorrigible rogue. Old woman : Yes ; oh yes ! One year's imprisonment with hard labour.

Join) Morgan, an old man, who had been

convicted of drunkenness more than fifty times, was charged with being entitled to the same distinction as his friend Ellen McLean. Eighteen months' imprisonment with hard labour. THREATS, FISTS, EYES, AND NOSES.

The people's battles, in these latter clays, Kesult in fines, and burst in sundry ■ways ; The oath is uttered and the claret flows. From half-closed eye, cut cheek, or Roman nose. —Homeric. Patrick Moore was charged with assault ing his wife, Ellen Moore, by violently attacking her, and pulling the hair out of her head. Mrs. Moore here produced a quantity of hair, which Patrick violently pilfered from her head yesterday, but in spite of her sufferings, if he would promise to behave kindly in future she would not press the charge. The husband treated the matter with perfect indifference, and said although lie boxed his wife occasionally, she only got ■what she deserved. The Bench considered that a man of such a disposition must l>e prevented if possible from attacking his best friend. Ordered to End sureties, himself in £10, and two others of £5 each, to keep the peace for six months. Thomas McKcnzie was charged with puinmeling William Hibberd, and Hugh McKenzie -was charged with shaking William Lockwood. The squabbles occurred on the lGth October. Mr James Russell informed the Court that happily these cases had been quietly settled, and he would ask that they be withdrawn. "Withdrawn accordingly. KICKING THE SKIPPER.

Henry Benson was charged with kicking the captain of the Abernyte on the 7th instant. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Captain Congdon stated the circum stances ; the prisoner had just come out of prison where he had been confined a fort night ; the police brought him on board and just as the vessel was about to start he refused to work, and cut away a life-buoy. He expostulated with him, when lie flew upon him like a tiger and kicked him. George Graham, chief mate, spoke as to prisoner's violent conduct.

Wm. H. Burgess, pilot, was on board the Abernyte for the purpose of taking the ship out to sea. He saw prisoner attempting to kick the captain. He recommended the irons for the security of prisoner's life, as lie had jumped overboard in a state of apparent frenzy. Prisoner swore he would cause a mutiny if he was kept on board. Prisoner said the captain pushed him lirst. He was very bad in the belly. Sergeant Martin saw the man leap over board. He refused to work, and wanted to get ashore. He was not aware that prisoner was sick. He did not complain. Prisoner said he was still sick and frightened to go to sea. Four months' imprisonment and to pay costs.

Prisoner was thunderstruck, and was led from the dock by the constable.

A RUNAWAY

Alfred Dane, a little boy, was charged With absconding from the care of Mr Sfcickley, at the Industrial School. The little boy cried very much, and ran away because lie wanted to see his mamma. wMr Stickley said the poorboy was mother sick ; lie did not wish to press the charge. The Bench ordered that the boy should be taken back to the School.

kitty's infant. Catherine Jones was charged with failing to pay towards the support of her child Kitty in the Industrial School, arrears £1 13s. Uetendant did not appear. Sub-Inspector Tardy said defendant treated the matter with the iitmost con tempt. The bench ordered a warrant to issue for her immediate apprehension. "THE JOLLY TARS OF ENGLAND." George Ellis, John Casey, and John lnvin, were charged with a "breach of the Merchant's Shipping Act, by absenting themselves without leave, from the British ship, Oran, on the 7th inst. fhe prisoners said they were guilty, without intending to do wrong, excepting

Captain Cowell said he did not wish to press the charge, but was desirous of letting men know that they must not do as they think proper ; he was willing to take them back but Irwin, who had been a continual trouble throughout the voyage, he to have punished. _ 11 »i & Prisoner : Your Worship, the captain j&t me in irons on the coldest day of to voyage. The Bench : What for. Prisoner: For getting tight, that's all. (laughter). Four week imprisonment with hard labour. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN.

[PKESS AGEKCY.]

The Melbourne Races

MELBOURNE Nov. 7. The races took place to-day on the Flem-

ington course. There were 100,000 spectators on the course.

There were three Governors present, and the assemblage was one of the most fashion able that has ever been gathered upon any course in the colony.

The spectacle was most animated, and splendid. The first race of the day was the MAIDEN PLATE. Adelaide 1 Fernhill 2 RAILWAY STAKES. Quecnshead ... ... ... 1 KENSINGTON STAKES. Salisbury 1 Melbourne Cup. A gold cup, value 200 guineas, presented by Mr James Blackwood, chairman of the Victoria Racing Club? and a sweepstakes of 20 soys. each, with 500 added. The second horse to receive 50 soys., and the third 20 soys. out of the stakes. Distance two miles. Mr J. Wilson's br. f. Briseis, 3 yrs., Tim Whiffler (imported) — Musidora— 6st4lbs 1 Mr 11. Sevior's br. f. Sibyl, 3 yrs., Tim Whiffler—Jessica—6st 2 Mr J. DeMestre's b.h. Timothy. 4 yrs., Tim Whiffler (Sydney)— Lady— °7st 3 Impudence ran fourth. Time : 3 ruins. 36'J sees. The race was won by. a length.

A PAINFUL CASE.

The case of Mrs. Moran, the immigrant by the Orari, whose husband died during the voyage from England, is one possessing great claims upon the sympathies of the charitable, and Aye shall be glad to act as the medium for conveying any assistance which the benevolent feelings of our readers may suggest. The following letters from the surgeon-superintendent and captain of the ship, explain the painful circumstances under which an appeal for aid is made :—

" Ship Orari, November G, 1876.—This is to certify that Mrs. Sarah Moran is widow to the late James Moran, the immigrant that died on board during the voyage from England, from consumption. Her's is a pitiable case—a destitute mother with four young children— the eldest only 13 years old, and the youngest two a baby of eight months and a child of tAvo years. Her con duct during the voyage was most creditable to herself and her family, and I am led to believe she is a good general servant and a first-class laundress. As far as character and good conduct, I can strongly recom mend her from what I have witnessed during the voyage.—E. F. Andrews, Sur geon-Superintendent." The captain adds : —" I concur in all the surgeon-superintend ent has stated in the foregoing pages, and hope those who can will give the bearer the employment she needs.—Richard Mosey, Master of ship Orari."

Another correspondent writes : Sir, —I beg to thank you for so quietly calling attention to the case of the poor immigrant, Mrs. Moran, as you have done in your paper of last evening, in the matter of "Sympathy's" two half-crowns. I had intended to call attention to this case my self, and feel ashamed, at having allowed it to pass, until reminded of it by your paragraph. Mrs. Moran arrived here, a recent widow, a stranger in a strange land, with live young children. She will want a little help, to put her on her feet, and some thing to stand by her, while she gets over the loss of her husband, and gets used to the ways of the place. It's a " Cause that lacks assistance." Now, Mr. Editor, as a true sworn Knight, (of the quill, I mean,) stand up boldly for the poor woman, and you will not lose your reward.— l am, sir, yours truly, "The Odd Shilling."— [" Odd Shilling," encloses five shillings, which we have much pleasure in acknow ledging. Ed. E.S.]

THE HOLIDAY TO-MORROW.

TO-MORROW, being the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, will be observed as Tisual, with a public holiday. All the government and public offices will be closed, -with the exception of the Custom house, and Post Office, and the Banks and Insurance Offices have notified the same to their customers. Sonic time ago, it was thought, that to close the Banks, would totally upset the run of business, hut the reform has been brought about without any such catastrophe, and we are inclined to think that if the Post office and Custom-house were closed for one day there would be no very dire result. It is very hard lines of the clerks in these offices that they should have to remain at work while all the world besides is taking holiday. Anxious eyes will be turned to the sky to-morrow morning, and if should prove went great disappointment will be felt. We trust, however, that, the radiant sun will shine out in full brilliancy, and then by taking advantage of any one of the many holiday attractions that are to be seen advertised in the daily journals a plea sant outing may be enjoyed. No doubt the Cattle Show at Mr Buck land's sale-yards at Remuera will present the most inviting aspect to many, princi pally to those who like to combine the useful with the pleasant. The entries for the various classes are unusually numerous, and the exhibits generally of excellent finality. _ Mr Perkins attends to the cater ing, and is sure to give satisfaction. As a purely pleasure gathering, and to those who, on a holiday, like to get right away from the busy scenes of every day life, and to pass the few glowing hours as if there were no such thing as toil in the world, the most attractive rendezvous will be Ellerslie Gardens. Here the day will be devoted to witnessing feats of skill and speed between the youth of our city and suburbs. The Birthday Handicap, and Ladies' Cup, have excited almost as much interest as the Melbourne Cup, and the running will be eagerly watched. Madame Franzini whose vonderful powers and elegance as a bicycle rider excited so great a furore at the Theatre on Saturday night, has been engaged, and will perform at twelve ftf^ three o'clock in the Gardens. The li^^Lj and flower beds are in excellent order, sssgr the grottos and grassy slopes under the willows will afford comfortable and shady retreats for the sweet converse of lovers, an interesting class always well represented on these occasions. Extra trains will run during

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1876



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