SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TiTY-Tr watwt? f This Afternoon, (3.35 HIGH WAIILK—j To _ monw Morning( 7io SUN SET.—This Evening, 7.10. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.41. MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, 16th, 5.33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Rapido, barque. Trapp. from Newcastle Go-aliead, s.s., MeGillivray, from Gisbornc Kowcna, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Star Queen, barque, for Sydney Eyno, brigantino, Bower, for New Guinea Fanny Kelly, ketch, Lane, for Wangaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Napior—Southorn Cross, s.s., Saturday For Coromandel—Argyle, s.s., Mondays and Fridays For Waaearei—Argyle, every Tuesday For tta North.—lona, s.s., every Monday For Tawranga—Rqwena, s.s., Friday next For London—Orari, ship, 26th December; City of Auckland, early ; Rapido, barque, early; Glenlora, barquo, early For Danodin—Southern Cross, mission vessel, early. For New Caledonia—Tanna, schooner, early. For the Islands—Loch Lee., schooner For Lcvuka—Augusta, brigantine, Saturday next. For New York—E. J. Spence, barque, early. For Gisborne and Napier—Go-ahead, s.s., Satur day, 2 p.m.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Zcalandia, s.s., from tho South. Sunday, 17th. Jessie Osborno, ship. N.K.1).0., from London;

sailed 16th September Loch Urr, barque, W.Q.K.L., from London ; sailed 30th September Mendoza, barque, from London ; sailed Sept. 2 Glenlora, barque, from London, sailed Oct. Bth. William Gifford, barque, from Melbourne;

sailed. Pioneer, barquo, from Mauritius; sailed 12th November. Nouvean Nomado. barque, from Melbourne, early. Mirzapare. barque, from Melbourne, early. Reboocah Jane, brig, from Melbourne., early Omaha, brigantine, from Chatham Islands, early Clyde, schooner, from the Islands, early Favorite, schooner, from, tho Islands, early Edith, schooner, from the Islands, early Lsetitia, schooner, from the Islands, early Kriemhilda, schoonor, from Suwarrow fsland, early. Jessie Henderson, schooner, from Lovnka. Matchless, brigantine, from Oamaru, early

The s.s. Taranaki is expected to arrive in the Manukau at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. A Wellington telegram informs us H.M.S. Sapphire left that port for Auckland at half-past nine o'clock yesterday morning. The brigantino Ryno for New Guinea, and the barque Star Queen for Sydney, left for their destinations last night. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga yes terday, and leaves again this evening for the same port. The barque Rapido has proved her right to her name by making a very rapid passage from Newcastle. She arrived late last night with a cargo of coal, after a voyage of seven days. Captain Trapp reports experiencing strong southerly and westerly breezes during the run across. The Three Kings were made on Wed nesday morning early. After the discharge of her coal the Rapido will load kauri gum for either the London or the New York market, on behalf of Messrs R. Walker and Co. It will be remembered that this barque was loaded for London last, year with kauri gum for the same firm. She was brought abougside this afternoon, and will at once commence discharging. The s.s. Southern C^oss will leave for Napier and Dunedin to-morrow. The A.S.P., Company must find the Southern trade profitable. The barque Prince Alfred came alongside this morning, and has already commenced the dis-' charge of her canro of wheat. PsThe schooner Transit left, the Thames some days ago for Lyttelton with timber. Her owners intend her to compete in the Regatta, held there on the Ist. January. The brigantine, Flirt, has put out her cargo of grain, and will now be laid up for a fortnight, for painting and caulking.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr. Alfred Buckxand's Weekly Report. —At Remuera, on Thursday, fat cattle in full supply, 155 head sold, demand steady at last week's values, 27/ to 30/ the lOOlbs. Sheep, in usual supply, with an irregular sale, and ten dency to lower values. Lambs, unusually numerous, about 500 sold ; prices foil slightly as the sale proceeded. Pigs scarce, but no better worth. Sheep bremght from 2}cl to 23(1 the Ib.; lambs, 7/ to 16/ each. Averages obtained were : 26 steers, W. A.] Cowan, £9; 7 steers, R. Secombe, £10 ss; 8 steers, Joseph Scott, £9 10s; 10 steers, J. Rutherford, £9 6s 6d; 31 head mixed sexes, Mactier, £11; 11 steers, Knox, £9 3s ;10 steers, R. J. Taylor, £9.

Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Report.—We quote hacks from £9 to £18 ; light harness horses, £15 to £2(5; draughts, from £28. Wool: Our principal sale was held on Wednes day, at the Durham Yards; 15 J f d was the highest price for washed wool, Cattle: Stores sold freely; we quote dairy cows, £8 to £11; store cows, £1 to £5 7s Gd; 2-year-old steers, £i 15s to £5; 3-year-old steers, £G 7s fid. to £7; yearling steers, £3 to £3 5s each. Sheep : Best fat wethers sold for 14/ to 15/; second ditto, 11/ to 12,6 ; store ewes (in wool), low conditioned, 12/10 each, Lambs sold remarkably well, although there was a very large muster (over- 200) of them, ranging from 8/ to 15/. Pigs : very few yarded; prices unaltered.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 11.30 a.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday nest, at 11.30 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 11.15 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurang', Matakana, Mang wai, Waipu, etc., per Annie Milbank, to-mor row, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-Ahead, on Monday next, at 3.15 p.m. ""^ For Whitianga, per Kate McGregor, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Taranaki, on Monday next, at 8 a.m. For Russell. AVangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. Per Zealandia, on Monday, 18th instant, as under :— For Kandavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lato lettGrs bearing an extra fee of Cd in addition to the pestage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board up to time of sailing. N.B. The mails for Waitemata Mills and all the offices in the Kaipara District will, on and after Monday next, 18th inst., close at this office at 1 p.m., instead of 10 a.m. Return mails will arrive at 11 a.m. iastead of 5 p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, j

BIRTH.

HILL.—On the 11th instant, at her residence, Union-street, the wife of Mr, John Hill of a son.

MARRIAGE.

KING—PULLENG.—At St. Matthew's Church, Auckland, on the Uth December, by the Rev. It. S. Hassard, George William King. Hobson strcet, to Gcorgina Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. A. G. Pulleng, both of this city.

DEATH.

HOOPER.—On the 15th instant, of whooping cough, Edith Bessie, infant daughter of J. H. Hooper, Surgeon, Hobson- street, aged six weeks. DAVEY.—On the 15th December, at Tole-strect, Ponsonby, Ethel Beatrice, infant daughter of Frederick and Robinah Davey, aged 'seven months. The funeral will leave to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 o'clock p.m. LUPTON.—At the residence of his son John, New North Road, John Lupton, aged G9years. The funeral will take place on Sunday next, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. LANGBRIDGE.—At the Lozells, Warwickshire, on the 27th September, Harry Charles Lang bridge, 8.A., aged 89 years.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1876.

For the cavse tli.v. lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance. Tor tin; future in the distance, And the cood that we can do.

A poor little waif, ten years of age, by name Mary Doliig, recently made her escape from the Dunedin Industrial School and found her way to her parents' home with a chain and double handcuffs fastened to one leg, the limb bruised blue, and a large festered sore on the other leg opposite the handcuffs. The affair caused a deep sensa tion in Dunedin, as such things usually do, and there was an imperative demand for an inquiry. The father, with a rude apprecia tion of the power of ocular demonstration as evidence, carried the child, fetters and all, to the representative of the Government in Dunedin, who promptly ordered an inquiry before Mr Strode, K.M., and Mr Watt, and the result has been published. Elijah Titchener, the Superintendent offthe Industrial Home, was formerly "a member of the police force"—which is the polite phrase for "a bobby"— at Lawrence; where, says the local journal :— " he was regarded as admirably suited to deal with the refractory." Vfc shall see directly the peculiar system which Elijah Titchener adopted for his model. It would appear that in the retired region of Lawrence Elijah had given hJunseH up to pious jnedi-1

tation, and probably he soon discoverd that the stern duties of a policeman -were some what incompatible with that meekness and sweetness of disposition which his newly regenerated feelings inspired. No doubt Elijah felt that his proper sphere of duty lay among the young and tender. It was in this sphere that liis fatherly suavity of manner and talent for gentle corrective dis cipline would be exercised to advantage, lie found an ample field for the display of these amiable Christian qualities as Superintendent of the Industrial School. But, alas, lie soon discovered that the lines 11 ad not fallen to him in such pleasant places as he had anticipated. He tried his talents for dealing with the refractory upon a ter rible ltttle girl named Mary Doing, ten years of age, who had been placed in the Institution under two former committals, one of four and the other of five years. Wonder of wonders, this child, with a per versity -which quite upset all Elijah's theories of corrective discipline, manifested an extraordinary fondness for the society of her parents, and refused to find in Elijah Titchcner the full realization of those un natural filial yearnings which continued to develope themselves in her hardened little heart, in spite of bolts and bars, and the paternal solicitude of her keeper. The cx policeman's feelings were cruelly harrowed by this base ingratitude, and at the failure of those plans of reformation which he had matured in his meditation in the solitudes of Lawrence, and he determined to suppress and stille out those unnatural tendencies. With this view, lie administered to Mary Dohig "six strokes of a willow rod" and imprisoned her in a bath-room with a pair of heavy hand-culls on her ankles. In spite of these gentle corrective measures Mary's incorrigible fondness for liberty increased, and Elijah braced himself up to the contest with this terrible creature with a degree of rigour worthy of an Inquisitor. He next adopted the device or chaining the chilil to a bed adjoining her own in the dormitory, with a chain nineteen inches long, formed by a double pair of handcuffs connected together by seven iron links, in thickness about double that of an ordinary dog chain. To add to her sense of security, he was in the habit of in timating each evening that the board to which the chain was attached could be removed in the event of /ire—always sup posing, of course, that some one was there to move it. For some occult reason, which lay deeper than Elijah's rude instincts could penetrate, these repressive measures, although continued relentlessly for eigh teen days, failed to produce that lamb-like submissiveness which he had confidently calculated upon. His repu tation as an eminent reformer was therefore at stake, and he began to suspect the eflicacy of his own system. The girl grew more morose, and did not evince for Elijah and the fetters that affectionate regard which they were meant to inspire. He therefore slightly modified his system. On Sunday, the 39th ult., this meek-minded Christian man took the little girl out into a field with some other children, and read the Bible and sang hymns to her for two mortal hours and a half, at the end of which time her stock of endurance gave out, and shu subsided into a gentle slumber with her head on bis knee. At last his system had been rewarded with success. Here was evidence that those wayward longings for the home of her father which had swayed the little heart of Mary Dohig were entirely obliterated, and that hence forth she would know no parent but Elijah, and would accept the inevitable chains with humble thankfulness. At six o'clock iv the evening she complained of head-ache and expressed a wish to go to bed, and then this amiable creature " fastened her in the usual manner," and after accomplishing this pleasing duty, he "went for a walk with the matron,"' doubtless to hold sweet Platonic converse on the depravity of human nature in general, and that of Mary Doing in particular. One hour and a half having been thus profitably spent lie re turned to see how Mary liked it, but to his astonishment found that the child had wrenched the handcuffs oui of their fasten ings in the bedstead, and bad ilown away like an escaped bird. On all these facts and some others, equally shameful to humanity, not to speak of the veritable chains, and the bruises, and sores, the Commissioners deliberated solemnly for several days, and at the end of that time had contrived to perceive darkly as through a glass, that while Elijah was a man of an exceedingly kind and humane disposition, the girl was a monster in human form, not withstanding which facts Mr Titchcner, the dear good man, had been guilty of "great indiscretion." Perhaps in the minds of these sapient Commissioners the indiscre tion consisted in having let the skeleton out of tha cupboard, and if he hail simply killed the girl outright by his barbarity lie would have escaped much popular obloquy and a flagrant public scandal would have been effectually hushed up. From all such "indiscretion" may the Lord deliver us. [n striking contrast to the system adopted by this man Titchcner is that followed at »ur Neglected Children's Home, where it lias been proved by long experience that firmness and gentleness combined are the )nly effectual means of weaning the young "rom those habits of vagrancy and intract ibloness which are rather their mis ortunc than their fault. And though Mr. Titchener lias been white-washed >y the Dunedin Commission we can ionsolc ourselves with the reflection hat there will come a day when even this Elijah, despite of all his hymn-singing and ' nock humility, will have to stand before a )ar where young and old, small and great, vill be weighed in an unerring balance; and vhen the account is fully made up, per hance be may not come out of the ordeal ,s well as that poor chained bruised child, vhosc filial instincts and love of freedom te tried to kill Avith iron-harshness and •rutality.

As we have contended from the iirst, the assumption of the portfolio of Native Minister by Mr Orniond was merely a tem porary step pending the re-adjustment of the seats in the Ministry. A Wellington telegram, published in another column, an nounces the official gazetting of Sir Donald McLean's retirement, and the appointment of the Hon. Dr. Pollen to the office of Native Minister, in conjunction Avith the office he has hitherto held of Colonial .Secretary. Whatever faults may be laid at Dr Pollen's door, and there is no need to exaggerate them,' he is a most zealous and economical departmental administrator, and therefore we may entertain a hope that lie will inaugurate a new system in which the old order of extravagance and indis criminate patronage will be consigned to oblivion.

The " Cross " this morning, in answer to a correspondent, says a burgess possessing a number of votes cannot divide them between various candidates when several are to be elected. Will it oblige us by explaining what there is to prevent the adoption of such a course ? An unusually attractive performance is announced for Monday evening, in the Choral Hall, Avhen Arthur Sullivan's famous comic opera of "Trial by Jury," will be produced. The case is one of breach of promise, the parts of judge, jury, plaintiff, defendant, and all the other persona) of the piece being sung in character. There will be over 40 voices, and a full orchestra. This piece will bo followed by Offenbach's "Blind Beggars," or "The Soft. Trombone." The performance has been thoroughly re hearsed, the accessories will be new and ap propriate, and the entertainment promises to be one pi the best given,for some time,

The following are the players selected to play against the Auckland C. O. to-morrow (Saturday) in the Domain; play to com mence at 1.30 p.m. :—E. Willis, J. Lawry, W. Dufaur, P. Dufaur, E. Dufaur, R. Yates, A. Williams, W. Lawry, G. Carter, C. Gleeson, and G. H. F. Brown. To-day the " Herald" seizes upon the Suez telegrams "from our own correspon dent" published in last night's STAR, and credits them to the Press Agency. We are free to acquit our contemporary of piracy wilful and with malice aforethought, but it is to be hoped that in future, before descending upon our telegrams with the fatal shears, he will bestow a glance upon the headings.

Some few Aveeks ago it was announced at a meeting of the City Council that the Government had been requested to pay half tho expense of laying down fresh scoria on the path in front of the Supreme Court, and that the anthorios applied to had replied to the effect that they saw no reason for the path being repaired at present. If the Hon. Mr. Whitaker in going to his office notices the state of the footway in this quarter this morning he will bo able to sec for himself that it does want repairing badly. After every fall of rain the water lies here in great puddles, and tho wayfarer, if lie wishes to get along dry-footed, has to hop and jump from one dry spot to another in a style which is very irritating and slightly ridiculous. As a rule, he will find better walking in the middle of the road, wet and flirty as that is under tho same circumstances. In the in terest of the public who use this path very frequently we would again direct the atten tion of the authorities to it, and if they have not £5 to spare for a few loads of scoria perhaps somebody will lend it them. The Temperance Variety Troupe will appear to-morrow evening in the Young Men's rooms, Wellesley-street, with an attractive programme according to advertise ment. Tho ninth half-yearly assembly of the Auckland Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society Avill be held in Pitt-street school room, ' this evening. Rev. W. Kirk in the chair. The practice of the candidates for the All England cricket team was very poorly attended yesterday afternoon, only three or four shewing up. We are sorry to see that so little desire is evinced to make these practices really effective. Why do not the selection committee appoint a regular time for the practices to commence, say at four or half-past, and keep a record of those who attend them. This would make the can didates roll up. The contractors are getting on well with their work of re-constructing a portion of the Queen-street Wharf. The western half of the contract is now complete, and the traffic has been diverted on to that, part to enable the workmen to commence the work of re novation on the eastern half. The work, so far as it is done, appears very strong and lasting. Another race meeting is announced for Boxing Day. Our friends at the North Shore have determined in this manner to add to their holiday-attractions for the day. Accordingly an advertisement will be found iv our columns to-day which intimates that the Devonport Races arc to be held on the 2(>'th December, and gives the list of the officials, which are of a character to ensure the meeting being conducted with propriety. We understand that (lie principal rate is to ]>c the Devnnport Handicap, value t'ir>. The meeting will be held on the Cricket Ground. The programme will appear in our columns to-morrow. The examination of tho schools under the tuition of the Sisters of Mercy, Wynclham street, preparatory to breaking up for the Christmas vacation, will take place on Tuesday next at 11) a.m. The Key. Father Waller McDonald ac knowledges with many thanks, receipt of f J7 from Walter Graham, Esq., in aid of the St. Mary's Orphanage. The " Coromandel Mail " argues that a County Council cannot benefit Coromandel. it asks what will be tho use of Councillors, and secretary, clerk, surveyor, and other officials, all paid, to a people numbering from 900 to 1000 souls. The "Mail" thinks thiit such a "littlu parish Parliament" would be simply absurd, and hopes that such men will be returned as will refuse to avail them selves of the powers conferred by the Act, and refuse to tax, so as to render the Act a dead letter. It would appear from another article in the same paper that some of the candidates for election to the County Coun cil have discovered, when too late to rectify the matter, that they are not qualified to stand. Mr William Head, poulterer, of the Market, desires to say that the two little buys of the name of Head, who were brought up at the Police Court for stealing a hen and money, 'were not of his family ; also that the hen was not purchased by him oil'the boys, but of aMr Edc of Epsom, with other fowls. He invariably exercises discretion in purchasing oil'strangers, and especially oil' boys.

We learn that the Presbyterians of Newmarket and Rcmuera arc likely to give a call to the Rev James Cosh, of >Sydnoy, Avho is now in Auckland. The Rev gentleman Avon many friends during his temporary ministrations at .St. Andrew's, and is highly esteemed by his congregation in Balmain, so that it is possible lie may not be disposed to respond to the call, should such be made to him. The polling for the election of Mayor for the coming year will take place on Wed nesday next at the Mechanics' Institute, between the hours of eight and four o'clock. The district schools under the Board of Education close to-day for the Christmas holidays, One hundred weight of quartz from Kairaai will shortly be sent to Auckland to be tested. The statement of accounts on the Kaipara- Hivorhead and Auckland-Fiercer railways for the four weeks ending October 28th, shew a total profit of £1047" 4s 9d. To the Editor : Sir, —I have seen in a Southern paper an article copied from the " Timaru Herald," headed "Was New Zealand once inhabited by Giants?" As to this question, I am unable to give a definite answer, though Maori traditions speak of a race of men who possessed superhuman strength. However, on other subjects dealt Avith in the article referred to, I think I can throw some light. The gigantic skeleton mentioned in the "Timaru Herald" article Avas probably that of a Maoriori, while the curious stone weapons were evidently old Maori adzes and implements used in hollowing canoes. — I am, &c, Maobi. The Artillery and No. 3 company of volunteers underwent their inspection parades last eveningl, tinder the inspection of Mai or Gordon. The parade was Avell attended, and gave general satisfaction. The Star of Newton Lodge entertainment Avas held last evening in the congregational school room. Brother McGregor was in the chair, and delivered an excellent address. Mr. W. E. Baxter presided at the harmonium. The follow ing songs were sung': " Kathleen Mavoiirnecn," by Mr. Carter; "Gather, gather," by Miss Somerville ; "Haste, boatman, haste," by Mr. E. Spragg; "The cottage by the sea," Mrs. Bett any; and " Doavii in the cornfields," by Mr. Beale. A number of duets, speeches, and reci tations were giAen, and the concert closed in the usual way. The ratepayers of the Dcvonport District Avill hold a meeting this evening in the Dcvonport Hall, for the purpose of considering the Counties Act. Wo notice that Mr Gso. Darrell, tailor, has removed from Wyndhani-street to more com modious premises next to the WaA'crley Hotel, Queen-street, which he has fitted up at con siderable cost for the carrying on a more ox- i tensive business,, ,;

The excursion of the Model Training School is postponed till to-morrow (Satur day) morning. We have to acknowledge receipt of one shilling for the widow of the late Mr Home, of Parnell, from R.R., the writer regretting his inability to give more. At the breaking up and dispersion of the children in the Edwardes-street, City East, No. 2 School, to-day, at 12 o'clock, they were re-assembled in the room, and Messrs G. Hemus and S. Rout distributed 40 copies of the scriptures, contributed by several gentlemen on behalf of the young. Also at City East, No. 1 School 50 copies were freely distributed in the same manner to those scholars not possessing a bible of their own. Many of the copies were very neatly boimd. We have received a catalogue of books (tho property of a gentleman) which are to be sold, at auction by Messrs. Cochrane and Son on Tuesday next, the 19th inst. It includes a num ber of Standard works by Irish and other authors. Fiction, history, biography, are well represented, and we shall expect to hear of good prices being fetched.

THE THEATRE.

Trrrc comedy of a "'Life's Dream," and. the come dietta of " Gut off with a Shilling" were success fully repeated last evening at the Theatre Royal, the Lingards taking the prominent characters. This ovening will be the Ladies' grand fashion able night, when Gilbert's line comedy in two acts entitled " Sweethearts," will be introduced, followed by the clever Lingard sketches, and Charles Matthew's comedy of "Little Toddlc kins." To-morrow evening "Our lioys" will appear once more by special desire.

Dreadful Murder and Suicide.

A Jealous Husband Cuts His Wife's Throat, and Then His Own-

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day. One of those fearful accidents in the annal of crime, that liave sometimes to be recorded was enacted at Emerald Hill on Decembe Ist a murder ami a suicide taking place i the same house. THE SCENE OF THE TRAGK OCCURRENCE Was a neat 5-roomed weather-board tenc incut, No. 5, Nimmo-strcet, which runs o; York-street, Emerald Hill. The premise were occupied by Walter Huggett, an atten dant at Hosier's Turkish Baths, who, abon two months ago, had the misfortune to los his wife, who died under an operation i midwi f cry. " NURSE HIRED. The child, however, was saved alive, am the father then found it necessary to obtai) the services of a nurse, and with that pui pone in view he inserted advertisements i the daily papers, in response to which Mrs Carrington appeared as an applican for the situation. She explained to Hugget that SHE UAU ONLY BEEN MARRIED 1 SHORT TIME to her second husband, a barber, nanici Carrington, carrying on business nt a sho; in Bay-street, Sandrige, near the Fonntai) Inn. His conduct, however, had of lali been such that SHE HAD DETERMINED UPON LEAVING HIM, and living apart for the future. She wa ultimately engaged, and for the last tw< mouths had performed her duties quietl," and satisfactorily to ail concerned. THE UUEE'N-EYED MONSTER. Her husband had, it appeared, from sony cause that has not transpired, cntortaiuci feelings of jealousy towards her, and it i supposed that this led to 1 lie separation At 20 minutes to S o'clock on Dec. 1, Mr Iluggett left Ins home, and proceeded t< his employment, leaving Ids housckcepc; with Ins lit lie child at home. She wa.' then in her usual spirits, and appenrci happy and contented. Nothing nnusua occurred until about one o'clock, wher Carrington went into the Marine Hotel which adjoins the house, and obtained SIXPENNY WORTH OF GIN, which it will be subsequently seen wa? intended to be given to the'infant. About half-past two o'clock a little girl named Bridget Ryan, the daughter of one of the neighbours, heard CRIES OK "MURDER!" proceeding from the rear ot Huggett's house, and running round a right-of-way she looked in through the back yard, and saw Mrs. Carrington lying upon her back in the kitchen covered with blood. Terribly alarmed she ran to her parents, and several persons hearing of what she had seen, rushed to the place and went into the house through the back yard. The kitchen door was wide open, and in this apartment A TERRIBLE SIGHT MET THEIR VIEW. Mrs Carrington was lying upon her back, with her head beneath a flat table attached to tho wall, her feet, being stretched out towards tho door. Her throat was cut from car to ear, and although tho blood was still ilowing from the fearful gash she wa.s quite dead. At right angles to her, with his head towards the table, \ras HER HUSBAND IN THE AGONIES OB1 DEATH. His head being almost severed from his body, He was still alive, lying on his right side, with his log doubled beneath his body, and his hand extended convulsively towards the table, from which he was attempting to remove something. In a few seconds, however, the loss of blood deprived him of his strength, and he lay sense less, but still alive. In a pool of blood that covered half the room lay a razor, the handle of which was securely tied with string to prevent its shutting up. ONE OF THE WOMEN PICKED UP THE and placed it upon the table, and the police were then sent for. Nothing could possibly be done for him, and he died in a fow minutes after wards. Further examination of the room revealed the probable surrounding of the com mencement of the terrible episode, tho actual incidents of which will never be known. APPEARANCE OF THE 11OOM. The centre of the room was occupied by a small circular table, upon which stood a glass containing a small quantity of gin and the yolk jf an egg, and an infant's bottle, which also contained a little of the same mixture; beside the table was a chair turned half round, as if some person had been sitting recently upon it On the hearthrug and about a yard and a half from the rug was a large pool of blood, and it would appear that while Mrs. Carrington was sitting at tho table feeding tho child, HER HUSBAND HAD COME BY HER SIDE AND HAD CUT HER THROAT with the razor, tho blood spurting on to the floor. She must then have tottered to the door still holding the infant in her arms, for the child was found there by the police, its clothes satu rated with blood, when they entered the house as previously stated. She then cried out " murder," and fell down beneath the table The man would seem to have run after*her, and SEEING HER FALL CUT HIS OWN THROAT in the manner described. The murder was evidently premeditated with diabolical coolness the handle of the razor having been carefully tied with string to prevent the blade closing When he entered the house the, weapon must have been already prepared in his pocket, and must have remained there during his stay in the house. Before he went for the spirits HE MUST HAVE MAINTAINED AN OUT WARD DEMEANOUR OF FRIENDSHIP, or had there been anything more than usually peculiar in his manner, his wife's suspicions would have in all probability boon aroused, and she could have placed herself in safety during this temporary absence. The police on searching the bodies found NO CLUE TO THE CAUSE of the occurrence. In tho man's coat a second razor was found, shewing how determined the murderer had been to effect his purpose. Car rington was by repute of a peculiar tempera ment and violent character. Both he and his victim were well advanced in years, he being about fltty-thrcc, and she about fifty-two years ot age. The union that led to such fatal results ivas contracted under peculiar circumstances i'he unfortunate woman became a widow about six months ago, and from then until he obtained id- consent to the. laarrkigc.Carrington followed, ler about like a shadow, and it is said that 3HE MARRIED HIM MORE OUT OF FEAR han for any other reason. It was fortunate that he child she was nursing escaped without in urr, a,g a, man in the state h* was in, wQuJtd, not

be very careful as to avoiding it, and during the scufflo it must hare been in imminent danger. It was known that he was iealousof his wife for some reason or other, but the specific cause was not a matter of public knowledge.

Shocking Railway Accident.

Four Killed and Many Wounded.

A shocking accident occurred on Monday night on the railway line at present in course ol construction by Overont and Kobb, between Ararat and Hamilton. The ballast engine was returning to Ararat with two Government trucks, in front of which were a number ol workmen, and had arrived at a point about a mile beyond Jackson Creek, or a distance of ten miles from Ararat, when IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A YOUNG HORSE. that had strayed on to the line. The two front trucks and the engine were thrown off the line. The former were completely smashed up, and the engine turned right over. The scene was something fearful. TWO WERE KILLED AND SEVERAL OTHERS VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED. Our informant describes it as if the engine had passed through a block of sheep ; the unfortu nate men were scattered about, and thcline was completely broken up for a distance of thirty or forty yards. On the engine wcrq J. J. Jones, foreman of works; J. Dodd, engine-driver; 1. Pannin, stoker; A. McLean, timekeeper; and a man named Marshall, all of whom escaped un hurt. STATEMENT OF ONE OF THE MEN. Willmot states he was standing close by the tender, and he seemed to recollect nothing after the engine came in contact with the horse upon the rails. The engine is now lying across the rails, and the horse that caused the accident being apparently cut into mince-meat. Willmot said the men were pitched out like sheep, and it seemed to him as if numbers were lying about dead. NAMES OF KILLED AND WOUNDED. The names of those who were killed are Pagan, O'Hara, John Dunclc, and Butcher. The wounded were Pickctt, Roberts, McLellan, and Kewiss, and another named Gaynor, whose thigh was fractured. Matthews is still in a very precarious condition, not having recovered consciousness; he is suffering from fracture of the skull. The other wounded men are:—McLennan, fractured ribs ; James O'Hannahan, compound dislocation of the thumb; Charles Lenard, severe contusion and shock to system; Michiel Robinson, concussion of the spine; Timothy Ganor, broken thigh and severe scalp wounds ; James Mcrish, con cussion of brain ; Benjamin Nichols, fracture of leg and iniury to the right hand, two fingers amputated. Pagan's death must have been instantaneous ; he sustained severe fracture of the sknll causing concussion of the brain. Dunclc had a severe fracture of the thigh, the broken bone severing a fermoral artery, and death resulting from excessive hemcerrhage.

Native News.

[Specially Translated for the Evening Star.]

MAORI HOSTELRY, this day. My friend, the Kai ta of the Whetu, I will now pive you some more talk to put in your news paper for the information of my pakeha friends in this island. I will first tell you ABOUT DR. MOIIABEER. The rongoa (medicine) of this doctor has obtained great fame amon^ the Maori tribes, and he is believed to be a great tohunga. He attended the Chief Te Karn, who died suddenly, and the ignorant Maoris attributed his decease to the rongou of Ruta Mohabeer, whom they accuse of witchcraft. Being a wise man myself 1 know of course that this is only talk of children, as the doctor is a great medicine man. THE TAIUOI. You Pakehas appear to be in great darkness as to the origin of this new religion. It com menced when Te Kooti came to Poverty Bay from the Chatham Islands, where it com menced. " Tari " means to sit down, to rest, and wait. " Oi" is " a hole." The: two words mean " wait until the avenue is open." It was the pass word of the prisoners at the Chat hams, and it meant " wait quietly until a way of escape is open to us." It is a kind of slang like that used among the Ngapuhis. "Te a. the ha, to ko, tee." and so on. There is a chief named ITorapapa, living in the Mangakahia ranges who can explain all that. He is married to a pakeha woman, and they have six half-caste children. Do you not remember that he was shewn to Q'icen Victoria when he went to Eng land with Pomare; and all the pakchas wahines became "pouri," because these chiefs were so handsome in their tatoo and Maori attire, and the men got jealous and told them they must go back to Nin Tirene." MORE ABOUT KAIMAI. I know all about the Kaimai people, because I wont there once to a feast. The people live there because it is the burial place of the Pirira kaus, and formerly many places were tapu. If a proper commissioner goes down there to look into matters it will be good. They say they cannot stand against the multitude of the Europeans. Au c! 1 c tini tini mano. The Maoris there will consent to allow roads through Roto rua. They have been frightened by Government men from doing so before. These men have told thorn they would be heavily taxed if they opened the country. MR, C. O. DAVIS.

ITari ReAviti is at Itotorua trying to settle the trouble that arose in consequence of the obstin acy of the Land Purchase Department to the purchase of land which was sold to Captain Fitzgerald. Heoi ano, ka huri.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Yesterday (Concluded). John Roth v. John Taylor. Claim, 6s. Thomas Attvvood v. John Taylor. Claim 3s. Samuel Bailey v. John Taylor. Claim, 3s. In thess trivial cases, which were claims for balance of wages, Mr Thome appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Heskcthfor defendants. The plaintiffs were carpenters, and defendant a contractor, and the claims were for the diffe rence between 9s 6d and 10s a day. The suits were brought at the instigation of the Trade's Union. A number of builders and workmen .crave evidence, namely—Messrs. Watson, Bartley. Wade, and E. Waymouth, to the effect that wages varied from 6s to 10s. Mr Taylor resisted the claims on principle. The enquiry resulted in each case in a judgment for defendant with costs. CASES AD.TOUUXED. L. T, Dufaur v. Thomas Calcott—claim, bill of costs, £9 13s 8d (Mr Brock for plaintiff). Wm. McGechic v. James Barbour, and four other defended cases.

Wealth And Folly.

A max named John Ross, a native of Columbia, in the United States, born of British parents, was brought up this morn ing at the Police Court charged with being of unsound mind. The unfortunate man has

been Avorkino- for some time past for Mr Dar gaville in the bush, but left his work without any particular reason, and came down to Auckland yesterday after noon. He went into the office of Messrs Brown, Campbell, and Co., and exhibited a quantity of notes saying that he suspected that his bank was not secure, and he had drawn out with the view of taking ship for.his own country. At the same time he commenced tearing tip a £50 note. His frantic manner excited suspecion that he was not sane, and Detective Jeilery was sent for, avlio took Ross into custody and helped him to the police station. On searching him his pockets were found to be weighty with gold, and £202 10s were taken therefrom. In another pocket were notes amounting to £70, making £272. He had also upon liini a gold watch and albert chain, estimated at £30 in value ; all of which are in the hands of the police, and all of which he would most likely have lost had he not fallen into care ful hands. From what can be gathered from vague talk in his more lucid intervals, he has been a considerable traveller, has been engaged in a fishing expedition, has been a farmer, and made a good deal of money as a digger, and in mining speculations, which may account for so much money bein<>-found upon him. It is understood that Ross has been drinking heavily for some time past, and has been suffering from delirium trcmens. His Worship remanded him until the 26th inst., when possibly he may be sufficiently restored to give an account of himself and to have possession of his money.

SPORTING.

The acceptances for the Steeplechase and the 9K&i.S?i&!i taeiJ^S minor evc"ts at tlie Auckland Racing dub's Summer Meeting are nM , i 1 cJ 1 0Iii"- at 8 o'clock, at the Club's Omce, fehorhand-street. m ™ ™]° °* the privilege of scllin- refresh ments at the stand and booths during the meet ing tOOK place this morning at Messrs 13. Tonics and Cos mart. The following prices were realised: Grand Stand bar and lean-to, £GS, V. Mi'ophy; booth No. 1, £25 ; ditto No. 2, 3, i m \Y, Hwaley; cards, w, Adauis.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Betore B.C. BarstowEsq., R.]y|f|| EARLY BIRDS. t£j James Morris and John Carroll -were charged with drunkenness, confessed to the same unhesitatingly, and were fined 5s each with costa. GLASS AND SILVER. John Smith, a wildling of the hush, was brought up on two charges. > (1) for smash ing sundry panes of glass in the hotel of Edward McNulty, at Waikomiti, on the 11th inst. (2) with stealing the sum of £35 from the till of Mr James Poppleton on the same day, at the Oretui Hotel. 5 Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Edward McNulty, a settler at Wai komiti, deposed that on the 11th inst. the prisoner came to hisfront door and knocked and in a peremptory manner demanded lodgings. He told witness he could not oblige him, hut prisoner would not take the answer. He would not go ;he had an axe and spade in his possession ; he then smashed the square of the window and broke the handle of the door. Prisoner seemed to have been drinking, but knew what he was about.

Mrs Poppleton, wife of James Poppleton, of Henderson's Mill, deposed that the prisoner dined at their hotel that day, and left for Aiickland soon after five o'clock; and he would pa.s.s Mr McNxilty's house!

Charles Shanaghan, landlord of the Whau Hotel, deposed that _ prisoner stayed at his hotel on the evening of the 10th. He had a swag with him, but he did not notice the spade. Margaret McArthur, of Chancery Lane, kneAV the prisoner, who came to her house on the 12th inst. ; he had a spade with him.

The prisoner here made a rambling statement in his defence, to the effect that McNulty had made a great mistake, and had got the wrong man. The offence of larceny was then proceeded with.

Mrs Popplcton deposed that about four o'clock she Avas upstairs, when the young woman came up and told her there was a man in the bar. She went down and found her till empty. She accused the prisoner of stealing the money, when lie denied the charge and abused her most shamefully for accusing an honest man. Nellie Hutchings, cousin to Mrs Popple ton, and residing at the hotel, deposed : At four o'clock she left the bar to see to the post letters. The prisoner was there and the little boy. A few minutes after the boy told her'that the man had taken the money out of the till. She immediately informed Mrs Poppleton. There was be tween £2 and £3 in the till, and only 18s 6d was left. The till was ha If open when she left sho closed it. Bcimette Poppleton deposed to seeing prisoner jump oft the counter ; her brother saw him at the till. The little boy was considered to be too young to give evidence. Mr Shanaghan stated that prisoner spent Gs or 7s in his house on that evening; Mrs Me Arthur stated that he paid her a fort night's rent in advance : Ellen Hart, also, took a sum of money oft him for groceries, and Detective Jeffrey found the balance upon the prisoner. Prisoner said he had no witnesses, and there was evidently a mob present ready to crush him. The money Avas the proceeds of his gum. He was perfectly innocent of the charge ; he told Jeffrey so, but he would not have it, and locked him up. The Court found prisoner guilty, and for first offence ordered him to pay 20s damage, 40s fine, costs £3 0s 6d, or go to prison for two months ; the second charge not being quite clear, although there was little doubt that he took the money, would be dis missed. LUNACY. John Ross Avas charged Avith being of un sound mind. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner was found yesterday in a most excited state, ard tossing money about. He was taken into custody, and £270 were found upon him. He was tearing a £50 note to pieces when arrested. Prisoner said he AA'as Avaiting to go home to England. Remanded until the 26th inst ; the police in the meantime to take care of prisoner's money, and make enquiries. RESTIVE AND ROUGH. William O'Brien Avas charged Avith abus ing and threatening the head of Benjamin EA-ans, on the 12th inst. Mr Evans asked permission to withdraw the charge, as Mr O'Brien had made an ample apology, and was not disposed to carry his threats into execution. Withdrawn. MASTER AND APPRENTICE. James Montgomery was charged with com miting a breach of the Master and Apprentice Act, by absconding from his master, David Elliott. Mr Connell appeared for Mr Elliott, and said that he Avas willing to give the lad another trial. The case was therefore withdraAvn. WANDERING COWS. Those gentle animals, two simple cows, Were caught at grass beneath the leafy boughs. Henry Gilfillan Avas charged with permitting his cows to wander in Grafton Road on the 9th instant. Mr Gilfillan pleaded guilty, and was fined 2/C, and 8/ Court costs. Robert Duder, of the North Shore, was charged with a similar offence, Mr Bond having detected Mr Dueler'sccoa ts at large in Church Eoad, DeA'onport. Mr Duder said he would plead guiltjr, but it Avas through the negligenc of the lad, who Avas rather dull of intellect. Fined 2/6, costs 16/ C. BREACH OF LICENSING ACT. William C. Campbell, of the Alexandra Hotel, Durham-street, Avas charged Avith a breach of the licensing Act, by suffering alcoholic liquors to be drunk on his premises on Sunday, the 10th inst. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted for the police, and Mr. Tyler appeared for defendant. There Avcre tAvo charges laid against defend ant on the same day, and Mr. Tyler ararued that it Avas really but one offence, that of selling liqiior on the Lord's day, and he would submit that there could not be two convictions, and he Avould suggest that the Sub-Inspector proceed upon one only, and upon the tAA'O as one. Mr. Tyler quoted a number of examples in support of his statement. Sub-Inspector Pardy said there were tAvo dis tinct charges, and two different men had been supplied at different times. Mr Tyler said he was instructed that the t^A-o persons went into the hotel at the same time and were served 1 qgether. His Worship did not quite agree with Mr Tyler, for reasons which he explained; and related a case in point Avhere an hotel-keeper AA-as charged in two instances. In the first it was proved that the man had ginger beer, but in the second the other man had alcoholic liquor, so that had there been but one information the charge must haA'O fallen through, but being tAvo, a coiiA-iction was obtained in the second. Mr Tyler argued that it was but one offence, and he objected to a man being vexed twice for the same offence. A longjdiscussion ensued Avhen it Avas deter mined to take cA-idence, John Francis Gibbons deposed that he Avas a labourer of Drake-street, and on Sunday last at eight o'clock in the evening he called upon JMr. Blair, and shortly after Mr Swanson came in and they wont for a Avalk ; and feeling hungry they turned into Mr Campbell's, had some food and a pint of beer each. Swanson paid for the lot, stating that he was a traveller from the North Shore. William Blair, of Hobson-street, labourer, gave similar OA-idence; he slept in the station that night. Mr Tyler addressed the Court in defence, and called defendant. &*, William C. Campbell stated that Avhcn tl.'] witnesses came in on Sunday night, SwanaSra? told him they had come from the North j&iSsf and Avanted something to eat. They afeo&feH% for beer, and he served them with a pinrrrftrrf which he did entirely on the statement of Swan son, bolicA-ing that they Avere travellers, other wise he should not have served them, especially is a constable had previously stood at a corner lear the house, but he did not mean to say that ;he police Avore watching his house, but he Avas he more careful on that account, He did not cnoAv either of the men except SAvanson. This was the case. His Worship did not think that Mr. Campbell latl taken sufficient precaution, and ho shgulq, md him guilty. FineO. *Q/a,n,d.<?ost3,

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1876.



GREAT REDUCTION IN CLOTHING. Men's Drab Felt Hats at 10/6, reduced to 2/ Boys' Dnib Felt Hats at 7/6, reduced to 1/ Linen-faced Dux Collars, /-I Boys' Drill Suits from 4/6 to 8/the full suit of Jacket, short Trousers, and "Vest Men's Tweed Suits, slightly damaged, from 305., less than half-price. All Kinds of Me?j's Hosiery and Mercery at Sale Prices. Just Received : PITH HELMETS. W. RATTRAY'S GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. Readers who need a fashionable coat. Or fancy vest and trousers, please to note. TIT L. POSSENISKIE, In thanking his patrons and the general public for past favours, begs to intimate that he has ss, removed removed *w& to more central premises (First Shop in Shortlaxd-street), AND HAS UST OPENED A NEW AND CHOICE SELECTION OF TWEEDS. FANCY COATINGS AND VESTINGS, &C &c, &c. THIURNITURE! FURNITURE ! Ladies and Gentlemen about to Famish are respect fully requested to inspect the Large Stock of DRA WING- ■ ROOM, DINING - ROOM BEDROOM, AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, In cur New and Spaeions Showrooms. T. & JL~COOKE 3 67, QUMBN-STBBET m* fA*l<Aniwß a nk ofNlV3ZMlmd% g



T COSGRAVE&CO. Beg to announce they will bring forward on MONDAY NEXT, 27th NOVEMBER, A Fresh Lot of BAE GAINS!!! Consisting of their late: shipment by the orari, Purchased at Homo at Job Prices, together with the whole of their SUMMER DRAPERY & CLOTHING, REDUCED IN PRICE TO SUIT THE TIMES ! Several Bales of CALICO, damaged by sea water, will be Sold under Invoice Price. TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO AND THE LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to yo through to the Lakes provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LI VELI V STABLEK EJOP ER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikajso. Jf 0 T I C E. DRAPERY GOODS, MEW AND CHEAP!!! The undersigned baying Purchased at Auction a LARGE LOT of NEW DRAPERY GOODS, just landed ex City of Auckland, the whole of which having been bought at much under the usual Warehouse Etatos, they can afford to otter to their Customers at Veky Low Puices. The Parcel comprises : — Grey Calico, various qualities, from /3i<i yard Strong White Calico at ;1 yard, or 3/10 doz. 72-in. Grey Sheeting, 1/ yard, good quality 72-in. & 80-iu. While Twill Sheeting 72-in., S!l-in. & DO-in. Croydon Sheeting, 1/C yard Huckaback Towels, good, /6 each, 5/9 doz. White and Unbleached Damask and Damask Table Cloths, from 2/ti 9/1,10/4 &11/1 Alhambra Quilts, good qualities, 3/11 Rough Brown Holland, from /6 yard Half-dressed ditto, superior quality, very cheap at /10i and 1/ Black Lustre, and superior quality Black Bril liantino Lustres New Prints, good patterns, at /43» /si, and ,6, very cheap Harvard Shirting, good quality, /7l yard Fine Irish Linen, lots of Remnants, a bargain, from 1/1 yard Gents' Br. Cotton Half-hose do. do., merino feet Grey and Fancy Striped Merino Half-hose, and other goods too numerous to mention. All Purchasers of Drapery and Clothing should inspect our Stock, and prove that although not selling OFF, we are giving FULL VALUE KOli MONEY. /TiT One Shilling iTi tho & returned on all pur chases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Upper Quken-stkeet, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, that you can get 4 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombcs, 92, Queen-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/C. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/6, but they will be sold for 12/G, to meet the times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 02, Quci-.n-stxeet WANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart,.,92, Queen-street. The Little Cells imbedded in the lining of the stomach exude an acid fluid essential to diges tion. When these cells become abnormally ex ) cited, they pour forth an excess of this fluid, producing acidity of the stomach and the sling ing sensation called heartburn. This cause of indigestion, as well as its consequences- flatu lence and biliousness, is speedily obviated by the tranquilising influence upon the nerves of the stomach by Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. Mark Twain on Bad Musicians. — The musical public and general readers are cautioned not to purchase Weston's Wizard Oil and Magic Pills without carefully examining the outside wrapper—and be sure that tho words "None Genuine without tho Signature of the Proprietor, Frank Westox, Sydney, N.5.W.," arc engraven thereon. Any other so-called preparations of mine, are unauthorized by me, and calculated to mislead the public.—Signed, Frank Weston. Sole Agents: Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.— Price, Half-a-crown.