SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WA>-_,ii—l_d_ sUia-aooii. 1023: to-mo-.m* Mo-a _ts, 10 41 SOTS m?~ Thhr ovsblhs, 454 HIT-. MSB-To il- .rrow r-or-Jjig, 7 IS MOON'S AG._-La«t quarter, July',ls, 135 ara

ARRIVALS.

ouna rrfco, acuooDer, from Rwsel! Fawu, cutter, from Russell Taup., ss, Worsp, from the South

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, for London— Cam a tic, ship, 10th July ; Dllpussund, barque, early For i ecu«a—Clyde, schooner, early For Cha'hiin I .lands- >ymphe, H.M S,, early F.,r fyduey and Melbaure —Hero, ss, early For Gisborne and Napier — Pretty Jane, 12th inst

VESSELS EXPECTED

Woosung, ship(VWDO), from London, sailed L"eh Fergus, barque (NSKD), from London, sailed Chile, ship (KFINV), from London, early S*m Mendel, ship (PVsE), from London, early Stag, barque, from Lyttelton, early Adela, barque, from Newcastle, early. Glimpse, barque, from Nowcastte, early. Waverley, brig, frem Adelaide, early. Vision, brig, from ToDga, early. Agnes, brigantine, from Chatham Islands, early. Hero, from Sydney (July 17) ~ , „., Valejo, barque, (KOJP) from Liverpool; sailed 6th March Crownthorpe, ship, (MKBD) from England, April 19 Bebington, ship (PRHV), from London, overdue City of New York, ss, from Kandavu, 15th instan (English mail via 'Frisc.) Syren, brig, from Sydney, early Thomas and Henry, brig, from Dunenin, early Cb arybdis,, schooner, from the Islands-, early

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross: a piougns, _ casks zino, i iseg washers, 4 bundles spades, 2 bundles buckets, 1 cask zinc, 5 bundles shares, 2 bundles skeiths, 3 cases powder, 1 parcel caps, 1 bundle skeiths, 2 grindstones, 3 packages fittings, 1 bale cotton waste, 6 American churns, 1 ingot tin, 10 kegs wire nails, 10 b&rs iron, 1 bundle iron, 7 bundle sheet iron, 11 bundle spades, 1 case corrugated iron, 1 cask hardware, 2 kegs nails, 2 cases pumps. Per Go-ahead from Waitara : 40 head cattle. 230 Shoep, 31 bags maize, 8 keg<i butter—ASP Co, agents.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

We have been requested to publish the following extract from the regulations respecting lights and fog signals, as the masters and owners of many of our coasting vessels and of other small craft appear to be quite ignorant of these regulations, or of the consequences of not complying with them. The side-light screens of such vessels are in the great majority of instances either too short and .hallow, or If long enough are so tapered that they are perfectly useless for the purpose intended. As a rule these screens should be over 3ft 6iu in length, and of a uniform depth (corresponding to th » sue of the lamp used), from end to end. Regulation- Article 3, section D, " The said green and red side lights shall be fitted with inboard screens, projecting at least threa feet forward lrom the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen acro3s the bow." Captain Burgess is the officer appointed to see that this and other marine regulations of the port are carried into effect, and we understand that in view of the many collisions which have taken place, hs intends to take sharp cognizance of any future breaches of the law. The penalty under the Harbour Regulations is £20, but if proceedings aro taken under the Imperial Act, a much larger fine canlbe Imposed.

A very heavy north-easter blew in harbor last night. One cargo boat sank off Free man's Bay, but no serious accidents are to be reported. The new railway pier acts as a most complete protection to vessels on the east-side of the wharf, and has already been instrumental in saving much damage to pro perty. The wind fell about six o'clock this morning. If A new cutter, to be callled the Champion, arrived yesterday from the Groat Barrier where she was built by Mr Richard Smith, the builder of the South Carolina and several other vessels. She was launched last Friday week. 'Her dimensions are : Length, 51ft. ; beam, 16ft. 6in. ; depth of hold, 6ft. 3in., and her tonnage, when measured, will be about 35 ton3.&The vessel has been built by Mr Smith on spec, and she is now for sale. Her fittings are supplied by Captain H. F, Anderson and Co., and are of the best des cription. The barque Robina Dunlop has been brought to the wharf. She has taken the birth lately occupied by tho Carnatic. The schooner Julia Prlco arrived last evening with a cargo of coals from the Bay of Islands. The brigantine Ethel is loading at Oamaru for this port. The ss Southern Cros3, which left yesterday after noon for Napier,. took the following passengers :— Miss Grimley, Mrs Hilditch, Sub-Inspector Smith, Mr Plestead, Mr Yon Tempsky. There is considerable anxiety in shipping circles respecting the non-arrival of the schooner Agnes from the Chatham Islands. Sho left this port three months ago, and was expected back within six weeks of her departure. She had a fair wind down, and. It Is con jectured, may have been set ashore at the Islands by one of the sudden shifts of wind to which their coasts are subjected. The Carnatic has haultd off the wharf, and not being able to come alongside again until the mail steamer has 'arrived, her departure is necessarily delayed till naxt week. The ss Go-ahead leaves on Friday at noon for Waitara direct. The ss Go-ahead arrived in the Manukau last night from Waitara, and cama alongside the Onohunga wbarf at half-past sevan this morning; Captain Mc- Gillivray reports leaving Waitara ou Monday last at midnight. Had strong SNE and NE winds. Cri.ssed the bar at 5.45 yesterday evening, and anchored out the Cross Channel and came up the harbour as above. The round trip from M mukau to Raglan, and thence to Waitara aud back, has occupied only three days. Passengers—Mm Balford, Misses White (2), Mrs Finney. .. The schooner Lsotltla is waiting for the bad weather to subside before going alongside the Dilpussund to tranship her copra.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B, Tonka and Co., held a sale of wines, and spirits at their auction mart to-day, at which there was a fair average attendance. The actual sale con sisted of casks of Martell's brandy ; Martinez port wine ; Sandeman and Gonzale's sherry, a number of casks of ginger wine, and 12 hhds. of English ale. Fair prices were obtained. Mr Geo. Sibbin, at the Corner Mart, offered 40 kegs of prime butter for sale to-day, and other articles of produce. There was but little business done, although some fair offers were made. Messrs Grant and Morton held a drapery and Man chester clothing s*_e to-day, but Mhfch was not largely attended, owing partly to the rainy weather. The goods that were sold realised fair prices. Mr Greenwood's sale in the market to-day was but thinly attended. The furniture sold well; thebuttsr was held over until Friday. At this time last year butter was exceedingly soarca and dear, owing to the continued dryness of the season and prices reached Is 8d and Is lOd In the Market. At the present moment there are about three hundred kegs In the various city auction marts on reserve ; the farmer's wife being unwilling lo take less than is 6d per lb, without duly considering the opposite charac ter of the season.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mails will Close as follows :— For Thames this day, at 5 30 pm, and to-morrow et 280 pm For Coromandel, on Friday next, at 230 pm For Russell per FawD, this day at 4 pm For Wangarei, per Wangarei, to-morrow, at 9 am For Buß.ell, per Ebenezer, to-morrow, at 10 am ForWaiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Te Arai, _c., per Annie Milbank, to-morrow at 10 am For Gisborne and Napier, per Pretty Jane, to-mor row, at 2 pm For Taraoakl and Southern provinces per Taupo, on Friday next at 10.45 am Late letters will be re ceived till 11 am For Whltiangl, Tairua. Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 4 p m For Napier, and Southern provinces, per City of New York, four hours after her arrival from Kandavu (Signed) 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

ANDERSON—On the 9th July, at her residence,

Ponsonby Road, Mrs. Wm. Anderson of a son. NICOL—On July 8, at her residenoe, Wynyard-Btreet, the wife of Mr, William Nicol of a daughter.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1876

for tbe c_u_e that lacks, asslstanca, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in tire distance, And the eood that we can do.

We learn on the best authority that the in formation conveyed in our Wellington tele grams yesterday, that the Bank of New Zealand had advanced the Government a million sterling on the security of two million pounds worth of debentures, is wholly erroneous. No transaction of the kind has been negotiated by the Bank, but private advices intimate that the Bank of England is the source from whenoe the Government have secured the accommoda tion—on what terms does not appear, bat probably, as suggested in our telegram, by the deposit of the whole of the debentures representing the loan balances for negotia tion as soon as the London money market is in a favorable condition. There mast be a good profit hanging to the transaction by

whomsoever earned out, and the guaranteed debentures are as good as Imperial bonds. We are sorry to hear, therefore, that the per centago has not come into the pockets of local shareholders. The fact, however, re mains that the Government have not ob tained the advance from the Bank of New Zealand.

The arrival of the Normanby at Cooktown, connecting the Eastern telegraphic system with that which now links the colonies to gether, has placed us in possession of European news only a month old. Around the Eastern question is concentrated most, intense interest, and it would appear that the accession of the nephew of the late Sultan gives promise of the peaceful settlement which was anticipated from it. The deposed monarch has ended his career by suicide, or, what is much more probable, has been assasi nated in prison, his successor thus securing a freedom from feuds excited by his rival The fate of Abdul Aziz has been the common lot of a large proportion of the Ottoman rulers. \bdul-Mejid ha 3 entered upon his career with large promises of reform, and telegrams state that the Berlin note agreed to by the Chancellors of Germany, Russia, and Austria, but dissented from by England, is now withdrawn. Tho term 3of that memorandum were secret, but sufficient indications have gained publicity to show that something more than a passive interest in Turkish affairs was meditated. The withdrawal is no doubt intended to give the new Sultan an opportunity for pacify ing the country without foreign aid. Any hope of permanent reform emanating from the Sublime Porte is a proposition which historical testimony has exhibited as a delusion. Abdul Mejid, with his fifty boat loads of wives, entered the Imperial palace with no greater promise than his predecessor. The military taßtes of the deceased Abdul Aziz, and the specious assurances of financial reform which floated his loans, were themes of eulogy in the early years of his reign, but, the luxury and self-indulgence of the Turk is palace demoralised a once active and energetic nature into the sensual and depraved monster who has gone to render up an account of his misrule and deeds of oppression. It is not unlikely, that to English influence is again due the perpetuation of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. Traditional political policy sadly jars with national instincts in this ranging of British power on the side of oppression and against the cause of liberty and Christian toleration. But the weakness of Turkey comes from within, rather than from without. The growing power of the Christians, the fanaticism of the Mahommed ans, the weakness of tho Supreme Govern ment, and tho corruption and oppression exercised by the governors of provinces and other officials, constitute elements of dissolu tion which no outside power can restrain, and the final overthrow of despotism in Turkey, cannot be far off.

We have been requested by a shipwright to bring under the notice of builders a proposi tion which commends itself as a moderate and fair one. In the presont doprcssed state of the shipbuilding industry a good many first-class workmen are condemned to an en forced idleness, which is in no case profitable or pleasant, and where largo families are dependent upon the exertions of one man, is the source at times of very keen anxiety and distress. What our informant proposes is this : " That builders should place on the stocks vessels for sale, and employ men upon them on shares." He states that a number of shipwrights now out of employment would willingly accept small weekly salaries, the balance of their wages to become absolutely invested in shares, redeemable when the vessel is sold proportionately as the venture may have proved profitable or otherwise. Gratuitous advice is not usually over-valued, and when the " counsels sweet" take the form of shewing a man how he should manage his own business and invest his own capital, they are extremely apt to meet the fate of those sage advices which might have averted the calamity that befel the hapless Tarn by Alloway's auld haunted kirk. Our business, however, is completed in making known this readiness of labour to co-operate with capital in ameliorating the most lamentable effects of the existing stag nation. We should be glad to see the sub ject discussed by those engaged in the trade, and having now thrown down the ball we leave it for them to kick.

Messrs Rhodes and James, the contractors for the new buildings adjoining the Bank of New Zealand, have received the necessary authority from the City Council for the carrying out of a hoarding in front, 15ft from the face of the building. A footpath with a hand rail will be carried round for the benefit of foot passengers, and the work men will be protected by a roofing. The recent fearful accident has exemplified the danger arising from the present state of the works, and the sooner it is altered the better.

Eight kingite chiefs, have written a letter stating that Nuku, Todd's murderer was at Kaipiha when Sir Donald McLean arrived there, and remained there Juntil he left for Auckland. They distincly saw him dnring ths meeting.

We have much pleasure in acknowledging receipt of a cheque for L 9 from Mr John Taylor, contractor, being the amount subscribed by workmen in kis employ ; also, LI from Mrs Maud, LI from G. Waller, and 10s from Mr D., on behalf of Mrs Cotton and family. Mr Ewing ton also desires us to acknowledge a guinea, received by him from " A Catholic" for the same object. Several collectors are out, and have met with universal sympathy. A meeting of those who have interested themselves in the case will probably take place to-morrow to compare notes, and con sider how the object of the subscribers may be best attained.

The well-known periodical Punch on the accession to the throne of the late Emperor of Turkey, indulging in a running play upon words, said the Abdul Aziz is not the Abdul as was. And now the Abdul Midgid is also Abdul as is. -

His Honor the Superintendent of the pro vince has signed the formal " order" em powering Messrs Henderson, O'Neill, and Macdonald to proceed with the construction of a street tramway in the City of Welling ton. The conditions provide that a person may travel from one end of the city to the other, four 'miles, for three pence. The whole work is required by the contract under heavy penalties, to be completed and ready for traffic, before the 31st December, 1877.

To-day is usually remembered with rejoicings and festivities by Orangemen in connection with the life and exploits of William the Third of the House of Orange, and the once famous Battle of the Bovne, which was fought in July, 1690. This monarch, with all his faults, was possessed of considerable political and military talent; he married Mary, the daughter of James, Duke of York ; and undertook an expe dition into England for the avowed purpose of restoring the national rights. The Batlle of the Boyne, with which readers of history are tolerably well acquainted, was fought, some say on the Ist and some the 12 of July, IG9O, two years after William landed at Torbay, in Devon shire, with 14,000 men. This battle, in which William defeated his father-in-law, and the capitulation of Limerick which oc curred in the following year, completed the submission of the people of the Shamrock isle. The Boyne is one of those beautiful Irish rivers which grace the romantic valleys of East Meath. On the site of tho battle, near Drogheda, is a memorial obelisk, 150 feet high, which Protestants erected in commemoration of their victory in the year 1736. The Orangemen of Auckland this year, although numerous, have refrained from any public demonstration, and we think wisely. These celebrations have been the fruitful source of strife and party bitterness which it wonld be well, in the colonies, for everyone to lay aside.

" Ellenor " wishes to know the meaning of the song " Whip-poor-Will," which is now so popular in Auckland. Ellenor should read the several books on the Natural History of the United States of America, and she would find that " Whip-poor- Will" is a singing bird of Pensylvania and the woods of the middle States, whose song is composed of three words — " Whip-poor-Will." This bird is about the size of an English thrush, and, like the nightingale, loves the night in pre ference to the day. The reiterated echoes of Whip-poor-Will, issuing from a cboir of the fraternity at the same time in the night, cause po much confusion as to banish sleep from persons in the immediate locality, until such persons get accustomed to the noise. Tn the dawn of the morning these birds retire to the gloomiest parts of the woods, and spend the day in repose. On a still m'ght the shrill Whip-poor-Will of this specie may be heard for a quarter of a mile. We do not know who was the author of the song, but it was certainly not Longfellow.

We notice that a number of amateur minstrels and vocalists have determined upon giving a complimentary concert to Mrs, Hom er on the 31st inst in the Lome street Hall. Mrs. Homer has distinguished herself by her " Dear Little Shamrock " and other songs of Ireland, and as she has been ever ready to sing for every charitable purpose brought forward within the last twelve months in this city ; the act is seemly and polite on the part of her sympathizers.

We learn that Mr De Lias, the lessee of the Prince of Wales Theatre, in addition to having secured " Nell " and Mr Giddons for his aoproaching season, has also engaged Miss Jessie Raymond, a very clever actress, formerly well-known in Auckland in con nection with Mr J. L. Hall's company. Negotiations are pending for the engagement of Miss Polly Leake, the popular souhrctte and burlesque actress, from the principal Australian theatres. It is not unlikely that on. or two other well-known artistes may be included m the company, which it will be seen bida fair to be the most complete and talented that we have had in Auckland for years. Should the results of the season prove commensurate with the enterprise of the lessee, it is probable that at no distant date we may receive visits from such artistes as Mr Emmett, the Lingards, and Mrs Scott Siddous.

Darwin's missing link has, it is averred, been found. A farmer.in the vicinity of Charlottetown, Prince Edward's Island, while digging for marsh mud in a deep pit on his own farm, unearthed the well-pre served skeleton of a full-grown human being with the osseous framework of a tail, constat ing of nineten articulated bones. These remains are described as having the general appearance of the skeleton of a North American Indian, with the skull very much flattened and tho jawbones very large and thick. All were carefully secured, and are now on exhibition at the house of Silas Wilcox, near Charlotteville.

An accomplished and highly respectable matron has been appointed senior assistant in the Grafton Road School. The lady elect has especial charge of the girls, who cannot fail to bonefi.it by her maternal care, and valuable instructions. The aspect of the school building is one of the best in or about Auckland. It has the purest air, and com mands a wide range of lovely scenery, includ ing mountain, wood, and water. The venti lation, also, is excellent, which may acoount for the genera] good health enjoyed by the teachers and children.

The oase of Huff v, Cook, to contest the right of Miss Elizabeth Cook to hold the office of County Superintendent of Schools, has been decided, in Wairen County, lowa, in favor of Miss Ocok. She was elected; Huff was defeated. He averred that, being a woman, she could not hold an elective office. He appealed to the Supreme Court. There is but one prohibition in all the statutes or Constitution of lowa against women hold ing any office to which she may be elected, and that is membership in the Legislature. In this case only white male citizens are eligible. For all other offices the word " per son" is used, and "he" or "him." The Supreme Court has decided that "he" or "him " applies to both sexes inlaw.

The fortnightly meeting of Court Zealandia, A.0.F., will be held in the Court-room, Pro vincial Hotel, Princes-street, this evening, at eight o'clock. We understand that in con sequence of the large increase in the number of members this Court contemplates shortly to remove to the more convenient room of the Young Men's Christian Association. A good story is told about the late Sultan of Turkey who has just ended his career by committing suicide, while captive, and con fined in a fortress, that became his!residence in the meantime. His children received in structions in French, and from a professor who daily visited the prison for that purpose. Abdel was so pleased with this teacher that he startled the studious fellow one day by presenting him with one of his wives. The poor soul, who, by the way, was already pro vided with a wife, and one possessing a good share of that superfluous temper for which Xantippe is so widely celebrated, was not particularly rejoiced with the Emir's gene rosity, and had the greatest difficulty to make him understand why he oould not accept the gift, or why is eyes and scalp would be in danger if he ventured to introduce a second wife into his household. The telegraph department has arranged for registering arbitrary cypher addresses free of charge. There is a report at the Thames that the Rev. James Hill Is likely to part from his Presbyterian congregation of that district, among whom he has laboured long and suc cessfully. Mr Hill has had two calls from ether districts near Auckland, one of which he will probably accept. As the organiser of the new Presbyterian Church in Ponsonby, Mr Hill would be oordially welcomed as an important aocession to the pulpit ability of this city.

Mr Dennes's great Avashing contest, and general entertainment is postponed until next Tuesday evening in consequence of the wet weather. The entertainment in favour of Widow Cotton and her children, will take place this evening at the Young Men's Rooms, Welles ley-street. The skating rink will be open this evening at Ponsonby Hall, and to-morrow evening in the Devonport Hall. Doors open at each place at half past seven o'clock. The unfavourable state of the weather last evening prevented the monthly inspection parades of the Victoria and Hobson Volunteer companies from taking place. The inspection therefore, was adjourned until tho 25_h inst. Mr P. Doran and his comic and sentimental associates, will give a variety entertainment on Saturday evening, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, for the benefit of Mrs Cotton and family. The bill of fare will be of ample proportions, including songs, dances, frolic, fun, illustrations of Irish life, a full-flavored farce plentifully spiced with Doranian ingre dients from the Isle of the West. The enter tainment will be under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor, and the members of the Fire Brigade. AJliterary Institute was formed on Satur day last at Hamilton, by the settlers of that district,for the purpose of social and mutual improvement. Messrs Shands, Hume, O'- Neill, Whitaker, and Dr Waddingbon were elected as Provisional Committee for starting the institute, and making preliminary arrangements for essays, debates, books, etc. The members of No. 3 Company A.R. Volunteers are reminded that the monthly inspection parade will be held to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at 7 30 o'clock, in un dress uniform and without arms or accoutre ments, when a full attendance is requested. The trustees of the Newmarket Hall ack nowledge with ih.nks the receipt of one pound, being the second, donation from Mr Thomas Weston.

Politic A.L intelligence from Wellington to-day is not of a very startling character. Sir George Grey, in accordance with the order of procedure followed by the House of Commons, has been allowed until Friday nexb to make choice of tbe constituency, fn. which he will sit. The Bill introduced by the Government for tho regulation of local elections, has passed through committee. Its object is to provide the machinery for conducting local elections under abolition legislation, and we gather from our telegrams that it possesses one good feature, the condition rendering personal voting imperative. An amendment has, however, boon introduced which removes existing highway districts from the operation of tho Act, unless brought in force by special proclamation. The most Import ant information conveyed in our tele grams is the announcement of a joint conference of Otago and Canterbury members, to consider proposals for financial separation. The rumours of a combination between these powerful factions is thus assuming more definite shape, and in con junction with the Auckland phalanx a large majority could be secured. The return of the seat of Government for the North Island to this city, is now one of the recognised possibilities of the future.

ADDRESS BY MR REES.

Mr W. L. Rees arrived from Wellington to-day upon professional business. He in tends during his brief stay, which terminates on Sunday, to address his constituents upon the political situat'on in Wellington, It is not cf cen that in the midst of parliamentary excitement tho electors have an opportunity for hearing a member fresh from the seat of war. Mr Rees has, we know, some good things to tell, and that he will find a large and attentive audience to listen, we do not doubt.

Sudden Death of Mr William London.

Mr Wm. Lundon the omnibus driver, from Auckland to Panmure and Howick, on his journey to Howick last evening, was suddenly seized with a paraletic stroke while travelling in that 'bus. He fell over upon the road, but was quickly raised and carried to his home. He remained for a short time in a state of unconsciousness, but never rallied again. He was well known by many in Auckland, and among his intimate friends, his sudden demise has cast a gloom. He was brother to Mr John Lundon, M.P.C.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

TURKEY PEACEFUL,

THE SULTAN COMMITTED SUICIDE,

SYDNEY, July 11. Cooktown, July 11. The Normanby arrived to-day. The following are the latest telegrams : — LONDON, June 2. Camelia and Enguerranda ran a dead heat ; Grand Duchess third. June 6. Abdul Aziz, the late Sultan of Turk.y, committed suicide by opening a vein with scissors. June 11. A peaceful statement in connection with Eastorn affairs, has been made by Mr Disraeli. The Berlin memorandum has been withdrawn. The Porte has consented to an armistice with the insurgents. There is no news of hostilities. Matters are ap parently peaceful.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Messrs Beetham and Jno. Dunne, Justices of the Peace), LARCENY OF PEN KNIVES. Henry, Samuel, and John Gibbons were charged with stealing two dozen penknives, value 12s, the property of Edward McGarry, of the Kyber Pass Road, on the 10th inst. The prisoners, three little boys, brothers, created some surprise. The elder boy, Henry, said he stole some of the knives, and the others said they did not steal them, but Harry did. Edward McGarry, storekeeper, deposed that on Monday last he saw the three prison ers loitering about his store. He subse quently missed the knives. On a previous occasion he lost a number of table knives, but was not prepared to say that the prison ers stole them. Ho could not tell how they got at the knives. Henry Power, aged 12, deposed that Henry Gibbons gave him one of the knives in return for a bladder, but did not say where he got the knife. John Moriarty, aged 11, deposed that John Gibbons gave him one of the knives to let him go, without beating him. Constable Gamble deposed that he searched the boys on suspicion, and he had received great complaints from the people about Mount Eden in respect of the boys who were in the habit of stealing everything they could lay their hands on; another brother was brought up some time ago, for theft. Mrs Gibbons here stepped forward and said she knew nothing of the matter, nor did she prompt them to steal. The bench considered that the children had been badly brought up, and after caution ing the two younger boys, ordered the elder one to twenty-four hours imprisonment, and to be whipped by the warder. ffABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. John Wilson, a seaman, was charged with being absent without leave from the barque " Wanlook " on the 11th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. The Captain said the man's character was generally good, but he had taken to drink and induced others to follow his example. 24 hours imprisonment, and to return to the ship at the expiration of the term. WHOLESALE. William Henry Collins and Osborne H. Ulook were charged with larceny of £630 in English and American coins, tha property of Vincent Mahaber, on the 9th inst. Mr Broham asked for a remand in this case In order to procure the neoessarv evidence. Remanded until Monday next. THE LIGHT OUT. John Robertson was summoned for allowing the wind to blow out the light of his lamp over the entrance door of his hotel the Queea's Ferry, Vulcan Lane, on the sth inst, Mr Robertson said he would plead guilty but every precaution had been taken to keep the light burning. Fined 5a and costs. THE STBAWBERRY O_W. James Conley was called upon to answer tor the conduct of his strawberry cow, which was found straying on the grassy side of Eden-street on the sth inst. Mrs Susan Conley appeared in answer ; as ie was her cow, she would plead guilty, although the animal's error, which was In'

stinctive rather ttiari wilful, was committed without her knowledge. The Bench commented briefly upon the erratic character of Mrs Conley's cows, and imposed the larger fine of 20s and costs. This was all the business.

Alleged Robbery.

Two men named Collins and Ulock were brought up at the Police Cowrt this moraine, charged with larceny of more than £600 worth of English and American coins, the property of Dr Mahaber, of the Waiwera Hot Springs. The larceny is reported to have been committed under singular circumstances on Sunday, and the men in custody were employed in the upper High-street office ot Mr Robert Graham. Dr Mahaber, it appears, had come up from the Hot Springs, and brought with him a small box which he said contained the gold coins. He took the box up stairs where the two men were, and, while engaged in writing a note, the coins were mysteriously abstracted from the box, and the doctor has had the two men ar rested on suspicion. Some six hours elapsed before the owner discovered his loss, and im mediately upon doing so he informed the gentlem_n in the lower office, who immedi ately sent for Detective Jeffrey and had the men arrested. The doctor states that he thinks he had £640 in the box, but as he is uncertain as to the actual amount the sum may not be so much. There is a great deal of mystery in the affair, which by Monday next may be presented in a more distinct form. The police are doing all they can to find out the facts of the case.

THE BELGIAN BANK FRAUDS.

EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF A YOUNG NOBLEMAN.

The following particulars relating to Eugene T'Kint de Roodenbeke, the late secretary of. the Banqne dcs Belgique, are given by a correspondent of the Daily Telegraph:— He is a cousin of a member of the Senate, and belongs to one of what are called the patrician families of Brussels. Educated by the Jesuites, he entered the Banque de Bel gique very young, about twevle years ago, being now only thirty-five. He enjoyed the utmost confidence of the directors, and es pecially of the governor, M. Fortamps, who in 1862 was the president of _ the Belgian Committee at the London Exhibition.' With a salary of less than £200, he spent at least £8000 a year; had a splendid house in the Quartier Leopold—the Brussels West End—and was to be seen everywhere, espe cially at the first nights of new plays, with a person called Charlotte Colard, better known by the nickname of Lolo, who was adorned with rubies and diamonds more splendid than those of the Queen. It waß said he could afford to pay his enormous expenses with the production of gambling both at ecarte and on the Stock Exchange. However _ astonish ing this explanation, there is some thing more wonderful still - the confidence of the managers and directors of the bank, who allowed him to be ail but _ absolute master of their doings. Last week it became suddenly known at the Bourse that T'Kint had absconded, and that seven or eight millions had disappeared with him and the too celebrated Lolo. T'Kint not only treated as his own, securities which were entrusted to the bank, and sold them ; but he drew enormous sums from the treasury of the establishment, after having forged the sig natures of creditors on numerous cheques, and that during many years. Some very important bankers and brokers were set down as debtors of the bank without owing a shilling, and one is quite at a loss to understand how such ex tensive frauds could be perpetrated during so long a time. It is said that the directors had been warned and cautioned many months ago, and especially by M. Bis choffsheim ; but the governor hardly took any notice of it, so great was his faith in the young nobleman, and bllnlly persisted in his delusion till he was informed by a letter of T'Kint himself that heavy defalcations had been committed, and that he had left for America. T'Kint, who was very prodigal of his stolen wealth, had a great number of friends among what in called the jeunesse doree. He gavo splendid dinner parties and routs, invariably presided over by Madem oiselle Lolo, and his house was crowded with personnages twice or three times a week. Many of the Brussels dandies owe him a great deal of money, and are now ashamed, but too late, of being obliged to confess in court that they were his ordinary guests. I dare not mention names, but some of the best in Belgian so ciety are mentioned. He had a splendid collection of modern pictures, of which only the frames have been found after his depar three and it is said a part of them were sold in Paris. It is quite impossible up to this time to appreciate the loss sustained by the bank, the shares of which are actually very much, depreciated, but some people say it may amount to many millions more than appre hended at first. There is also much talk about the liability of the directors, who are all possessors of great fortunes, and Include a member of the House of Representatives, a Minister of the Cabinet, and;ono of tho Sen ate, the Marquis de Rodes.

MR VAILE'S ROTARY ENGINE.

The daily trials which are now going on in Mr Masefield's foundry, point with more and more certainty to the fact that Mr Robert Vaile has succeeded in originating a most important invention, and one which is likely to effect a revolution in the history of machin ery. The escape of steam which at first pro voked adverse comment among engineers, has been almost entirely obviated by a clever but simple device, which shows the inventor to be a man of very ready expedient. There is now every reason to believe that the sur-

faces of the pistons and cylinders will not be unduly worn or strained by the tremendous power brought to bear. A continuous trial for a length of time will, however, be neces sary to prove this to the satisfaction of critics. The "beat"of the enginejis good, andshows that the work is clear, and that there is no unnecessary play between the sui faces. The doubt with which engineers regard the invention is only natural, and the history of all great inventions, and shows that Mr Vaile, in this reßpect, only repeats the experiences of Stephenson, Watt, Ark wright, and other great men. It will be a proud day for Auckland if the young oity of the Southern Seas shall be found to have per fected an invention of such world wide utility.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

The annual general local meeting of the above Company was held to-day, for the purpose of laying before the Auckland share holders the report of the annual meeting held in London, on the 11th February, 1876, and the balance sheet and statement of the com pany's affairs which were then presented; also to elect a colonial director and auditor in the room of those retiring. Dr. Logan Campbell presided, and there were present: Messrs C. J. Stone, G. B Owen, J. Watt, Samuel Browning, Peacock W. H. Kissling, P. Comiskey, Dr. Ellis and one or two others.

After the minntes of the last meeting had been read, the Chairman spoke as follows :~ Gentlemen,—You are aware that this meeting is of a purely formal character—be ing, in fact, to receive from the London Head Board the report which has already been adopted and issued. We have also to make the necessary appointments to the Auckland Board of Direction, It is not expected that we, as shareholders, should comment upon the report now in our hands, as the occasion for doing so arises only at the annual meet

me of shareholders in London, called together to receive, and, if necessary, discuss, and' finally adopt such report. It has now been in your hands for some months, and, I.pre sume may be taken as read. You will note by the report that the development of the Company's business rendered it necessary to double the capital, and new shares have been Issued at a premium of 10s, and calls of 10s will' be made half-yearly, until the amount paid up is £2 10s per share. Although I have said that our action here to-day 'is of a purely perfunctory character, and subsidiary to the London office, it i a nevertheless patent that inasmuch as this company has New Zealand as its principal field of operations, its success must mainly depend upon the manner in which its business is conducted on the spot, by the local Board of Directors and its managers. I therefore consider that I am not travelling beyond tbe legitimate province of this chair if I assure shareholders that it is the opinion of the local directors that the business of the company was never in a more sound or encouraging condition. This authoritative statement when proceeding from the local board before which every transaction of the company as a rule is submitted, ought, I think to have its weight; and be acceptable alike to home and colonial shareholders." The chairman said the next business was the election of a local director in the place oi Mr S. Browning, who retires by rotation. It "was proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr G. B. Owen, that Mr Brown ing be re-elected. This wa3 carried. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr C. J. Stone, Mr W. J. Taylor was elected local auditor. Mr Watt suggested that in the interests of the shareholders there should be an altera tion in one of the artich s of Association (No 30), by which the London directors had re served to themselves one fourth of the new issue. This arrangement, he thought, was unfair. The meeting concluded by a vote of thanks to the chairman being moved by Mr Watt, and carried.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE CO.- HALF YEARLY MEETING.

The half yearly meeting of the New Zealand Insurance Company was held to-day at the offices of the Company,(lnsurance Buildings. Mr. C. J Stone occupied the chair. Mr. G. P. Pierce having read the adver tisement convening the meeting, and the minutes of last meeting, the latter were con firmed. The report and balance sheet were read as follows: — " The Directors have much pleasure in submitting to the shareholders their thirty first report, with the audited statement of accounts for the half-year ending May 31, 1876. The net amount received on premium account for the half-year is £92,277 143 2d, and the losses paid and outstanding £66,709 6s 8d ; the amount received for interest, rent, etc., £8,772 14s 9d. The profit for the half-year, including £7,239 15s 9i brought forward from the pre ceding half-year, after deduction of expenses, commissions, and fully providing for all un adjusted claims, exhibits a sum of £40,077 7s 4d, which your directors have appropria ted as follows :—To payment of a dividend at the rate of 20 % per annum, £18,777 103 ; to re-insurance fund (which will then stand at £55,000), £15,000 ; to be carried forward, 6,299 17s 4d : total, £40,077 7s 4d. The directors are glad to be able to inform the original shareholders that the whole of the new shares offered to the public have been disposed of, which will now enable the accounts of the old Company to be closed; there will be a probable balance of £1 9s per original share, divisible amongst the old shareholders, payable in the course of the current half-year, of which due notice will be given. It is with extreme regret that your direc tors have to record the recent loss by death of their esteemed colleague, William Chis holm Wilson, Esq., who has been a director since the formation of the Company. The dividend now declared will be payable at the Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on the 13th inßt.,"and at the several branches and agencies on receipt of advice. The warrants are negociable at any of the branches and agencies of the Bank of New Zealand in the Colony, free of ex change." PBOFIT AND LOSS.I Dr £ c. d. To Dividend paid last half year .. 12,249 14 9 Commission, salaries, and other ex penses ~ .. 18,527 11 5 Fire and marine losses .. .. 4S 760 6 8 Appropriation for unpaid losses .. 17,949 0 0 Loss on investment 53 19 3 Balano 40.077 7 4 £137,617 19 5 Or. £ a d. By Balance from last half-year ~ ~ 19.689 10 6 Appropriation for uupiid losse3 last half-year 17,078 4 0 Fire and marine promiuins .. ~ 92,277 14 2 Interest, rents, and transfer fees .. 8,772 14 9 £137,617 19 5 BALANOK-SHEEf, Dr. £ a- d. £ s. d. To Capital .. .. 200.000 0 0 Less unpaid .. 13.038 0 ..'..,, 1.6,9tyi 0 0 Re-insurance fund 40,000 0 0 Appropriation for unpaid losses .. 17,949 0 . Bills payable 4,000 0 0 Dividends unpaid 13 7 4 Credit of old shareholders .. .. 2,405 17 1 Bank of New Zo lland .. .. 8,194 811 Balance .. .. .. .. ~ 40,077 7 4 £294,604 0 8 Cr. £ s. d. Bylntestments 254,61115 1 Fire and marine premiums due .. 1,7*1 6 9 Interest and rents due .. .. 4 243 2 2 Bills receivable '977 16 4 Furnitura, fire engines, &o 947 12 8 Branches owing ~.. .. 23,981 11 3 Cash in bank and on hand .. .. 5!067 16 5 £294 604 0 8 The Chairman said:—"Gentlemen, I risei to move tne adoption of this report and balance sheet, and before doingjso wouldjwish to make a few remarks. It will be remem bered that at our last half-yearly meeting we had to remind shareholders that it was the least productive of the two semi-annual periods. That we h&d to provide for heavy marine, losses to content ourselves with a very modest balance to carry for- \ ward to Profit and. Loss new account, We have now to remark on the satisfactory character of our business. Notwithstanding increasing and close competition, our pre miums have gone on steadily increasing. The report before us shows our income for the half-year for premiums, rents, interest, and transfer fees, in round numbers, £101,050 8s lldjj the amount paid for losses and appropriation for unpaid losses amount to £66,709 6s Bd, When I. remind share-,, holders that the balance carried from last' half-year, £7239 15s 9d, with the amount - received during the present period' for rates, interest, and transfer fees, amounting to £8,772 14s 9d, will very nearly pay the .dividend we propose to declare, they will, I feel assured, agree with your,. directors that we are fully justified in recom mending the dividend proposed in our re port. Shareholders will, I feel assured, agree with me that as premiums increase so should there be a corresponding increase in our in surance funds. We purpose, therefore, aug- { menting this at £15,000. It will now stand at £55,000. I need not remind shareholders that this Fund, while paying no dividend, yet carefully invested, adds materially to our resources, and enables us to pay a higher dividend on our paid-up capital without straining our resources. Ido not know that I need make any remark on the business of the half year. Losses, though apparently large, are fair and legitimate, scattered over ' a wide area, comparatively smallindividuallyj ;1 yet from our many branches and agencies totting up a good round sum; they are only

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