SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER—( ™s Afternoon, 7.55 ). 10-morrow Morning, 8.11 SUN SET.—This Evening, 6.16. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.14. MOONS AGE.—First Quarter, 25th, 7.34 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Abernytc, barque, 72S tons, from London.

DEPARTURES.

oouincrn uross, s.s., Holmes, tor Gisborne and Napier. Augusta, brigantine, Pulman, for Lovuka.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

_<or Sydney—Llewellyn, s.s., earlj' For San Francisco—Australia, P.M.S.S., early For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., three days after arrival For the Islands—Coronet, Fortune, and Blanche, schooners, and Pearl, ketch, early.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Australia, P.M.S.S., frSin tho South, oarly Hero, s.s., from Sydney and Ale-bourne, 27th inst Llewellyn, s.s.- from Sydney, about 25th inst. Edith, schooner, from the Islands, early Oran, ship, fan London • sailed 13th July City of Auckland, K.M.T.R., from London ; sailed lth August. Tamaya, barque, V.D.N.J., from London, sailed Jessie Osborne, ship from London, sailed Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town; sailed 12th inst. John Mat.huos, ba.quo.f.Tom Boston; sailed 17tb July. Glimpse, barque, from Newcastle. Syren, brig, from Sydney, (iin the Manukau) early. . Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from whaling cruise, early.

IMPORTS.

Per Abernyte from London: 100 boxescandles, 5 bales paper, 20 cases milk, 10.cases starch, 10 cases mustard, 10 cases vestas (250), 10 cases pickles, 20 casks vinegar, 20 cases.—Barnctt &c Levy. 9 packages.—Stone Bros. 1 case.—"Herald" Ofliee.

1031 packages, 14 qr-casks,"4 casks, 1 sample,— Owen and Graham.

10 casks, 20i hhds.—Henderson and Macfar lane.

2 bales.—H. Brett.

4GO casos.—H. S. Meyers and Co,

228 packages.—E. Porter and Co,

1 case cotton ticks, 2 bales curled hair, 1 caso linoleum, 5 do. ironmongery, 1 bale carpets.— Winks and Hall,

25 cases furniture, 2 cases pianos, 3 cases har moniums, 2 cases fenders and fire-irons, 2 cases tea trays, 13 large gilt mirrors and dressing glasses, 1 case oleographs, 2 cases Bohemian glassware, 1 case musical boxes, 1 case fancy flowerpots, 1 caso sheepskin mats, 1 case pillows and bolsters, 1 case horse hair, 50 cases oysters, 20 cases lamp chimnies, 60 kegs nails, 1 case car pet bags, 5 cas.es hollowarc, 5 pockets hops.— E. & H. Isaacs.

EXPORTS.

Per Blanche for Rarotonga: 1 cases apparel, 1 bale do., S cases cottons, 2 bales do., 2 packages do., 2 cases perfumery, G cases brandy, 20 do. geneva, 04 H tobacco, 12 cases kerosene, 3 oases drapery, 1 do, shirts, 1 do. saddlery, 27 packages merchandise, SO sacks flour, 0 tins flour, 20 bags salt, 10 sacks potatoes, 30 tons coal, 5 casks beef, 5000 ft. timber, 3 cases bottled beer.—Owen and Qraham.

ARRIVAL OF THE ABERNYTE.

The dipper barque Abernyte, Capt. Congden, made tho harbour last night about eight o'clock, after a passage of 101 days from Gravesend. The voyage was protracted in consequence of 10 days being spent in tho Channel, and 17 days between hero and Van Dieman's Land. There is nothing particular to report as to tne run out, which has boon without incident of any remark able kind. The Abernyte is a line iron clipper barque, and is commanded by Captain Congden, She is consigned to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., and brings a large general cargo. Captain Congden has supplied the following outline of the passage: Left the Docks and Gravesend on the Ist J lily. Lost the Lizard on tho 9th. Had a quick run of 80 days to Tasmania, but delayed by contrary winds since. Crossed the Equator on the ith August. Had favourable trades and strong westerlies in the Southern ocean, the vessel averaging 250 miles a day for 30 days together. Ran the eastings in an average of 18. Passengers—Steerage—Messrs J. Bos well, W. Wakclin, J. J. Parker, It. Silva, Mrs. Hadley, Ada Hadley, and Percy Hadley.

There is no news of importance from the Pretty Jane to-day. The s.s. Southern Cross left for Gisborne and Napier yesterday evening. She took a gang of hands and appliances for floating the Pretty Jane.

Messrs Smith and Sutherland have started on their contract for renewing a portion of the •wharf. They begin at Mr. Watson's contract, and,work northward 373 feet. The price of the contract was £4749.

I*Messrs. Sims and Brown have just com pleted their, contract of [caulking the upper and lower decks of H.M.S. Sapphire. The contrac tors were coinplimenled on finishing the job punctually and well. Twenty-five mcii were on the work for seven days.

The Augusta left to-day for the Fijis, Captain Austin, late of the s.s. Go-ahead, takes charge", of the schooner Agnes Donald on her approaching voyage to the Islands. Mr. Farrell is fortunate in securing such an experienced skipper for his newly purchased vessel. The schooner Blanche cleared out to-day fo. Raratonga "with a trading cargo, shipped by Messrs Owen and Graham. The Golden idle schooner, and Tiritiri ketch have cleared in ballast, the one for Russell and the other for Wangapoa.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a cleaning out sale at his Queen-street mart to-day, which was well at , tended by the trade. The brush ware, and fancy goods realised good prices, but the sewing machines were sold at less thai* cost prices, namely from £3 to £5 ss.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, to morrow, at 3.30 p.m. and...3op.m. For Coromandel, per AJrgyle, to-morrow, at _.30 ■ p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per s.s. Wellington, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. Late letters will be received till 8.15 a.m. For Whit.iangi, Tairua. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Row cna, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Monday, 23rd instant, as For Kankavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British "Colum bia. Cc ■ f|--il and South America, and British and For.itfn West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Ivingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at JO a.m. . Late letters, bearing an extra tee of Go. in addition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. (Signed) S. B, BTSS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

CRAMOND—On Wednesday, 18th instant, the

wife of John A. Cramond of a daughter. KELSEY—On llth October, at Eden Terrace New North Road, the wife of F. VV. Keleey of a daughter.

DEATH.

WOOLLEY—On (he 18th instant, Karangahapc Road, James Woollcy, of the linn ol Black and Co. The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1876.

For the cause rtmt l3aks assistance. For tin; wionj,' llrat needs resistance, For lire future in the distance, Aral tire utfod th.lt we can do.

The pliableness of successive Governors in tho hands of the Vogel Ministry is one of the most remarkable features in connection with the ex-Premier's administration. Men more unlike than Sir George Bowen and Sir James Fergusson never swayed a colonial sceptre, but with each Mr Vogel possessed an influence that Avas notorious. It must be confessed that in all his dealings, whether with the representatives of the Crown or the people, Sir Julius Vo»el has displayed a wonderful faculty for measuring men and plying them at their weak points. Ho would as soon have attempted to propitiate Sir James Fergusson by offering^ the little perquisites dear to Sir George Bowen as of expecting to pacify Sir George Grey by the promise of a billet. But in. ministering to the speculative element in the late Governor's character, ifr is unquestionable that he gained nearly the same sway at Government House as that purchased with the cradles, the linen, the saddles, and archery materials furnished t?o Sir James's gushing jwedt-eessor. When the bill to raise fire Governor's salary from £4,500 to £5,000 «iae bef<.»e the Assembly in 1873, Air Bunny steted that instead of the £4,500 salary and £1,600 expensas of establishment voted-by the House, the cost of keeping up the establishment of Sir George Bowen was something like £9,000 a year. Mr Bunny said: " They had heard of servants' livery, harness, cradles, archery materials, and all manner of things, being charged against the colony without any vote or authority of that House." Sir Julius Vogel, in replying, while admitting that the authorised allowances had been exceeded, deprecated the idea that the excess had been intentional, or so large as Mr. Bunny had represented. He said, "■Some newspapers had insinuated that Sir George B'owcn had boon bribed to favour the Governments of which he (Mr. Vogel) was a member, by allowances being' made additional to those to which he was entitled." He denied that he had anything t _ do with the expenditure of the votes for Governor's

allowances. The Hon. Mr. Fox also denied the soft impeachment. Mr. Stafford stated that, notwithstanding tho denial of the Hon. Mr. Fox, he knew of three separate occa sions when payments were made from public funds on account of ai-ticles used by Sir George Boweu and his family. He had good reason to believe there were a'good many similar payments. When in office, requisitions had been placed before him for signature, which he refused to give. Mr. Fitzherbert spoke of the "interesting domestic facts " that had come to light in the discussion,to which, ho said, the only reply made by the Government was, " Don't refer to the past ;'* and the general im pression left by the debate was a clear case of "found out." The arrangement then entered into to limit the allowances strictly to a lixed sum, was very clear. Sir Jidius Vogel, whenintroducing the "Gover nor's Salary Bill," raising His Excellency's salary to £5,000, but reducing the allowances by £500, said: —

"His Excellency agreed to consider the vote for tho Governor's establishment as a vote not to be exceeded, and lion, members would liud tho amount put down, was £1,150, exclusive of tra velling allowances. In respect to the future, ho would read a passage from iiis memorandum of what occurred at an interview with his Ex cellency, which would show that it was pro posed the vote should not, under the new arrangement, be oxcoedod: —" His Excellency is willing 1 hat. the £500 to bo added to the Governor's salary shall be taken oil' the amount of the allowances. The latter would, therefore, stand at £1.100, or, with the £50 added to tho Clerk to the Executives salary, at £1,150. Out of that amount His Excellency would engage to re commend that there be paid to the Clerk to the Executive Council £.00, and to the messenger (as at present,), £130 ; the balance to be available for any of i he following purposes, as required by His Excellency, namely : Salaries of Private Secretary and Aide-do-Camp, forage allowance, gas (not to exceed £120 per annum, being the estimated cost of lighting the domain and reception-room), fuel for offices at Government House, orderlies, and contingencies. But His Excellency is willing to agree that the total ex penditure under those beads shall not exceed £1,150 a year, or, if the salary of the Clerk to the Executive be not increased by £50, then that the total expenditure shall not exceed £!.,100 a year."

The words used by the Ex-Premier and the Coventor's own memorandum could not be more explicit in limiting the whole cost of the Governor's establishment to £1,150. And yet, wo find from the Public Accounts that for the year 1874-5, £1,485, 3s lOd were paid on account of those allowances, and £986, 5s lOd as travelling allowance, making a total of £7,471 9s Bd., actually shewn on the Accounts as outlay in the maintenance of the Governor ami his establishment, irrespective of such monies as may, for aught we know, have gone out of tlie various "contingency" votes. In the estimates for the current year, a sum of £2,500 is taken for the same purpose, and £2,000 for additions to Government House, bringing up the vote for I his ornamental part of the State to £9,500 for the year. When a. Governor permits himself to be •made the tool of a political party, and forwards to the Imperial Government despatches actually written or at least dictated by an extreme political parti/an, misrepresenting a large section of the colonists, we must seek some reasonable explanation. It is well understood that the Marquis is here for the recuperation of a not very nourishing estate, and that the quest ion of allowances may be of importance to him. We do not assume that this is so, but as ho hits chosen to step into the political arena, and ;t« we have had some experience with Governors of economical proclivities, His Excellency must not complain if people grow inquisitive and ask, "Can Ihe.e things be?"

The little church <>f St. Sepulchre's was thronged this morning, on the occasion of the wedding of the Rev. J. Still, of the Melanesia!! Mission, with Aliss Nihil!.

The ceremony was performed by the Bishop, assisted by the Revs. B. T. Dudley and .J.

R. Selwyn, and by a choir of ladies and gentlemen, who chanted the psalm, and sang two appropriate hymns. The mission vessel Southern Cross was gaily decorated with tlags in honor of the occasion.

To the Editor : Sir, —The removal of Di

!■ Purchas to Auckland alter such a long residence in Onehunga, has been much felt

by many of the people here, who had in the doctor a skilled surgeon at any how,"how-

ever unseasonable, in cases of emergency. Just lately an accident occurred to a young man, an assistant in Mr Langlcy's butcher shop, who stabbed himself in the left arm with a. knife, indicting what w«s not con sfdereil a seven; wound at the time. The

wound was closed immediately after, and the bleeding slopped by pressure on the arm, and it remained 'in that state for four days, when an artery that had been cut, but not properly secured, commenced to bleed. Or Puniias was then

called out to Onehunga,

1-ttt after such

lapse of time was unable to secure the artery in the proper place, which might easily have been done at, first, and the poor lad's' arm hail to bo amputated h"low the elbow. Voitin, &c, An Invalid l| " P. U.S." writc.«i, supporiingj&r-i.onne's opinion that drunkards should be charged formally under the Act, which it is alleged

they have transgressed. The loiter is too long for publication, but the principle ad vocated is no doubt universally admitted. Captain Phillip Jo*tes advertises himself as ready to undertake Marine Surveys of any description. Captain Jones is our oldest Auckland skipper, leaving sailed out of the port of Auckland for the last 47 years. He was for many years employed by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane. It is only fair that our own sea, captains should be patronised when they leave the sea from old agejand take to the less onerous task of surveying.

ATr Wright, of Ponsonby Road, requests us to contradict, the statement of Mr Goldie, Inspector of Nuisancies, in his report to the Council yesterday, and as published in the " Herald" this morning, lie says that the nuisance was repeatedly brought under the notice of Mr Goldie by Mr Lowe, a neigh bour, and himself, and that no nuisance has at,any time existed on his property.

Owing to the protracted nature of the proceedings at the City Council yesterday, the report in last night's Star was not complete. We publish to-day in our fourth page a full report, of the more interesting features of the meeting.

The telegraph weather report to-day, shews that a N.W. gale was blowing at

New Plymouth, and a high sea running. At Tauranga there was a fresh breeze from the North, and the sea wtas rising.

The Parliamentary telegrams reporting the proceedings last night shew that, with all the anxiety of the Auckland and Otago member,', to reduce the extravagant Civil Service expenditure, the Government, with its eoinpaet aud pliant phalanx is in a posi tion, for this session at least, to practically defeat any attempt at retrenchment, except perhaps in Hie ease of some hapless ofii»e swo.per ©r messenger tv_io is neither a blood relation in the fifty fifth degree, nor the protege of a Minister.

The Centennial series of stereoscopic views received by Messrs Hemus and Huniia by the last mail-steamer, are very choice specimens of photography, and afford a good idea of the American great, world fair. The interior and exterior views of the buildings stand out with remarkable distinctness under flic magnify ing glass. A pleasant half hour may be spent amid the wonders of Philadelphia, at the studio, corner of WeUesley and Queen streets.

Mr. R. French hit's been presented with a. handsome volume by the Sunday.school teachers of the Grahamstown Wesleyan Church.

A Christchurch telegram reports that Miss Leonora Simonsen, has been married at the Jewish Synagogue, to a sou of Mr. Davis, a merchant of Melbourne,

Mrs Mot fes AVhittingham begs to acknow ledge withi thanks the receipt of £9 lis 6d, from Mess rs Sakey, the manager, and Mr Qeake, the, secretary, of the Naval Brigade A rariety Troupe. She also desires to thank other kind friends who have so nobly re lieved her deep distress.

A rerily the North Shore is a pleasant place ; the blow acn >ss the water even is refreshing to the spirit, and on looking around upon the green mm tads, little hills, and gardens of apparently happy people, the poetic spectator is ; tlmost tempted to give a pastoral recital ion from Thomson or Cooper, on ruralhappint 'ss, or, if possible, to pen an ode to the living' shrine of nature. On step ping on to the N« irth Shore whiirf, the first sight observable i were the jolly tars of H.M. ship S.ip pltire, now lying in the stream, at drill,'cm a pleasant patch of swarded land, oppi ">site to Mr. Davidson s Flagstaff Hotel. Ti'ie tars were well up m training, and stepped ' with all the regularity and precision of soldi era. Close by was a group of boys pcepim r, at the tars through the open crevices of tl ie fence, who might be taken for some of "the terrible North Shore boys." In the direction-of Cobleys beach were a number o i respectably-dressed women and maidens, and here aild there a male parent' dangling a baby and watching the gUmbols of older Children on the beach. The gardens were mostly radient with iiowc vs, aud fuU of the beautiful indictatious of t, he season, especi ally in gardens which were possessed by the owners. In a few, which were tenanted, the garden grounds were devoted to the airing of shirts and petticoats, and quite bare of cabbages, caulifiowe. «3 nnd daisies. Not one o£the dogs came fo vth to "bark and bite." Even a middle-age *1 couple who Avere busily engaged in each o "tiler's tender society, were undisturbed, tho leaves whispered around, and the shad ows of the clouds passed before them, Rty, the promises of a calm future. Tl. to twilight began to shade the hills, the bell of the steamer rang, and in live minutes i.roirt that time we wore on board the steamer., smoking a cheeroot, and reading the news oi' the day , in the pages of the Evening Star. Two officers of H.M.S. Sapphire tm veiled on bicycles to Mercer on Tuesday last l n six and a half hours.

The last of tho series of winter lecturct« m connection with the Young Men's Christi an Association, will be given to-morrow even ing at the usual hour, The subject of the lecture " Constantinople and the Greek: Church," is one of special interest to a large section ot the community, and in the hands of Rev. David Bruce, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, will be fairly, intel ligently, and thoughtully treated. As a large audience is expected we advise person;, to be early in securing a comfortable seat.

At half-past ten o'clock last evening, an alarm of fire was rung out, and people hur ried to aud fro, asking "where? whore ?" Some said it, was at Newton, others at Cox's creek, or Ponsonby. At length it was ascertained that it was in the fish-curing establishment of Air. Brown, of Chapel street, but that it had been quickly extin guished. The lire broke out in the smoking shed, and was promptly subdued, had it not been put out, a destructive conflagration would have been the result.

Mr. Kenneth AYatkins is one of our best local artists, and his recently painted pictures of the Pink Terrace and White Terrace, Rotomuhana, on view for a few days at the shop of Messrs Phillipps of Queen-street, add much to the credit of the painter. Whoever may become the fortu nate possessor of this really beautiful pair of paintings from Nature, taken on the spot, will possess art treasures of no common value. The pictures faithfully represent the two terraces with their natural lines and associations. Another picture of smaller dimensions, by the same gifted artist, represents YVaihec Bay, at its entrance to Whangaroa Harbour, in the glow of a summer sunset. A sight of these pictures will repay the visitor who may take the trouble of walking a distance to see them.

To the Editor: Sir, —Referring to the report of tlie case of larrikinism at the North Shore in your last night's issue, we take the liberty of forwarding a few re marks. It is astonishing that our local justices arc unable to do anything for the protection of ladies and other person, whose only fault is that they are unable to take their own part. The system of perse cution to which this lady has been subjected is well known to all the respectable persons residing here, and it may be noticed that these cowardly outrages are. confined to unprotected female- only. If we might oiler a .suggestion, .1 policeman might be stationed hen;, as the duties, we arc sorry to say, lmvelately become too arduous for the officiating constable. We notice that the police force has been augmented in Parnell, a much smaller district. We regret to have to advocate this measure in a. place hitherto bearing so high a .haractor as the North Shore, but the conduct of these disreputable urchins must be put a stop to. We also, on behalf of all right-minded people in this neighbourhood, wish to expresw our thanks to Mr. Broham for his prompt, action in this matter, though he was not seconded in the way he tloflorved by the wiseacres of tho Bench." We are happy to hear that the case will probably be ftuabher ventilated.— Cephas.

Mr. E. F. Miller will give a roading from Postorini's "History of the Church," this even ing in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, the particulars of which may be seen in advou tisement. The object of the reading cbielly is far the benefit of the man Machonacliio who was so severely injured at, Parnell.

A coneertis announced for the 2nd proximo, a* the Choral Hall, in aid of I he funds of the Mechanics'lnstitute, which is in a languishing condition.

Once only in Auckland has a representative team of legal wicketers met a naval team in friendly encounter, and this was on the occasion of the visit of If.M.S. Galatea, to our port. A match wns then piifyod on the Domain Cricket Ground between an eleven of tho Blackslnne Cricket Club, and a similar number from H.M.S, Galatea, which resulted (in; favor of the Illackstonians, On Saturday next the Domain ground will again bo the scene of a contest between tin-, tvvogrea. powers, and judg ing from the play exhibited on Saturday last by I lie representatives of H.M.S. Sapphire, we feel confident that our lawyers will have to work up numerous points in order to establish a good caso against them. Owing to the absence at VVelling toii of their leading adviser and advocate, Mr. /VV. L. Rees, whoso defence is very strong, and 'whose delivery though slow, is decidedly effec tive, it is by no] means certain that tho repre sentatives of the profession in Auckland will snecoed in overcoming the stand points of their adversaries as expeditiously as they would were ho engaged as counsel in the contest, yet while they have such men as Moasrs Jackson, Hesketh, "Brock, Whowoll and others to fall back on* there is of course hope. Play will be coinnronced at 1 pMi. sharp, and we oan assure our readers, that whichever way the match goes it will be well worth seeing.

WESLEYAN CHURCH PITT-STREET ANNINERSARY.

_"h_- a*»tve_sary in comaection with the above Church av.ir celebrated Just ereming by a tea ar*l public moeting, which avh,s equal to any of previous years. The public meeting, held afterwards, Avas presided over by Henry Ellis Esq.. The chairman made a short* but telling speech, imparting a healthy tone to the meeting. Mr Edson read the annual report, which shewed a marked progress in the Church's affairs during the year. The Rev. Mr Lockwood spoke upon the Church and its Foes. He gave a scathing to the internal enemies of the Church of Christ. The foes—pride, hypocrisy, and formality, were enemies which sapped the foundations of the Church and stole aAvay 'her vitality. The Rev. Thomas Buddie was excellent in his remarks upon the warldliness of the Methodists of the present day. The Methodist families of past years gave no support or countenance to the opera, to. the ball-room, the theatre,

the concert, the dancing-room, and such places, which among some modern so-caßed Methodists found a place. The rev. gen tleman was loudly applauded at this part of his address. Mr S. Lawry gave an excel lent and telling address upon " The latent power of the Church." Rev. Mr Watkin was as funny as ever, keeping his audience in roars of laughter during the address. The choir executed their portion of the programme in splendid style. The Rev W. J. AVilliams moved a vote of thanks to the ladies and the choir, which was seconded by Mr Fee, and carried. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho chairman, which closed the proceedings.

THE TESTIMONIAL TO SIR J. VOGEL.

ANOTHER AVINDFALL.

[FROM OUR OWN COIiKESPONDENT],

AYELLINGTON. this. day. THE presentation to Sir Julius _ Vogel yesterday, was a very tame affair indeed. The principal point of interest was a draft of £500, principally contributed by Vogel's personal friends and admirers, which was handed over by the Mayor, who has him self frequently received 'little windfalls of the same kind, and can appreciate the thing. There were a good many newspaper reporters present, among others J. M. P; n-ior, in a velveteen coat, and Air Gillou, looking daggers at him from the other side of the hall. The majority of those present were however, ladies, mostly the wives of Civil Servants. The tradesmen who havesup plicd Julius Vogel's fancy balls appeared as usual in white waistcoats and capacious shirt-fronts, as marks of their great purity of character. The subscription list shewed that nearly all the money was collected in Wellington, but a few odd pounds came from Auckland, from J. M. Dargaville and Mr Troup; there were several small souvenirs from shareholders in tho " Daily Southern Cross" Company, given out of the last dividend. I did not ascertain the exact amount. D.M.L. sent his blessing, and several other prominent " Cross " shareholders desired to lie remembered.

Sir Julius Vogel read a written reply in which he expressed his thanks. He ex pressed doepsorrow at leaving New Zealand, and hoped the time would soon come when he would be able to return. (A voice—"Now don't ! " and cries of " Put him out!") He attributed his political success to Mr Fox. He traced the progress of the .Public AVorks aud Immigration scheme, paid a high tribute to his colleagues, a.ud explained that the condition of his hoalth had forced him to retire from the coi'ony into an office which would not make such demands upon his time as that of a Cro wn Minister. It had been said that lie left the Government at a most iticonvenient time. He was unable to see that, because it appeared to him he resigned when the Gove, unicnt was certainly most powerful, and when its policy was fully recognised. They would, he hoped, excuse him for say ing that" he had not been a selfish politican. There w wild have been many and abundant opporfun ites which he could quite creditably have tak'm advantage of, but he declined to do so, because he considered that at some future pen'od it might lead to a conllict with his position in the Government. He hoped New Zealand would go on borrowing until the whole country wa. peopled, and until New Zealand held sway over the whole Polynesian Group. He then urged the claims of efficient education for the young, referred to Colonial Federation, etc.

Sir Julius appeared to suffer severely from gout. s\t the end of his speech three feeble cheers were given, and the business was over.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT], WELLINGTON, this day. MR. FA R.NALL'S CASE. A motion by Sir Robert Douglas " That the Mouse resolve itself into Committee with the view of considering -an address to the Govcrndr, requesting him to place a sum of £1050 (in the cutiTaates, in order to satisfy the claims of Mr Famuli," was lost on the voices, the Premier stating that, Mr Farnajl'H remedy really lay against the Pro vincial Government of Auckland, as there • was no doubt that the appointment was illegally made by the (Superintendent. 1 ' FURTHER [.EDUCTIONS. The item departmental buildings £14,300, was reduced to £10,300. A motion by Sir j George Grey to strike out the item " £450, , Ministerial residences," was lost. The Counties Bill,—Government Nonplussed. It is impossible to say how the political out jumps at present. The emasculation of th© Counties Bill by the Lords is causing no end of political rumors. No one knows what the Govern - ' moJit will do if they decline to accept the amendments of the Lords, and the latter j threaten to remain firm. The Counties Bills may drop altogether, ; and we will be "as we were." ABANDONMENT OF WASTE LANDS . BILL. It is rumoured that tho Government will abandon their Waste Lands Bill, but fear to ann ounce tho fact at present, lest the Oknter bury members renounce their allegiance. THE MAORI PET PROTECTION DEPARTMENT. In his charges against the Native Minis ter, Air Sheehan offered to prove them. , Mr Ormwml did not spoak. I The subsidy to the " Waka Maori" was' struck off by a large majority. A FAITHFUL FOLLOWER LOSES HIS REWARD. An attempted job was stopped, a sum of £300 having been put on the estimates for the officer commanding the volunteer , cavalry in Waikato. In reply to Mr Sheehan, the Premier ad mitted that the office vgns made for Major Jackson, late a, member of Parliament. Thereupon Air Sheehan moved that the item be-struck out, and it was struck out accordingly. NATIVE SUCCESSION. Yesterday, Mr Whitaker introduced a bill to provide success! on to estates of deceased natives. It appears a very useful and ne cessary measure. Mr Murray presented a petition from Mr Russell, asking for a road through his land at Motuotaraia. " AVE'RE ALL STARVING ! STARVING !!" Member, are very eloquent about the inadequacy of the provisions made for the comfort and health of members.

LAST NIGHT.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

COLONIAL ARCHITECT'S SALARY

PASSED,

The House resumed on the Estimates. Mr Burn's motion that item, Colonial Architect, £700, be struck out, was put, and the House divided, Avhon the motion was negatived by 26 to 14. The wliole vote was then carried by 29 against 20. PASSMORE'S SCREW PASSETH. On the item Head Office and Audit (Wel lington), £4,617, Mr Murray moved that the item of the Superintending Enginees, £800, which shows an increase of £100 on last year, be struck out.

Mr Rishardson passed a. high eulogium on the officer (Mr Passniorc)-, and explained at length the large and important duties per formed by that gentleman. Mr Murray withdrew his amendment, but Mr Luak said he would press it, and com*

plained (strongly of that officer at least so far as the Auckland railways were concerned. Mr Whitaker pointed out that a commis sion had been appointed to inquire into those charges, and they would soon ascertain whose fault it was. The salary was no more than was paid in Otago and Canter-

bury. . , , Mr. Lusk withdrew his amendment, and the item was agreed to. I.AILAVAYS. The item, Northern railways £86,131, and Southern, £170,000, was agreed to without discussion.

GRANT TO ROAD BOARDS AND

MUNICIPALITIES.

On tho item, Municipalities, Road Boards, and Out-districts, £75,000, Mr Montgomery objected to this in principle, and moved that the whole item be struck out. Sir Robert Douglas, and Messrs AVason, Rowe, and Moorhouse supported it. The Premier defended the principle as perfectly sound, the main object being to compel the whole population to contribute by taxation towards the construction of roads, instead of letting it all faU upon real property. Mr Reid said, look at it how they would, it must act unfairly, as it played directly into the hands of owners of property. If a poor district that could not afford to levy ; rates, joined a rich district, they would see the revenues of the colony poured into the rich district that could perhaps well afford to do without assistance at all. Sir George Grey said the Premier was trying to play into the hands of one party, and wheedle the other. He was taking money from the hands of the masses, and giving it to the few to expend. Air Sheehan said there was neither wisdom, principle,nor science, in subsidising municipalities already well endowed, while outlying districts were languishing for want of tho seasonable expenditure of a little public money. The corporations of Auck land, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christ church, had no claim upon the vote what ever.

After a long discussion, the vote was carried by 37 to 12. The estimates chargeable on the Land Fund wore passed without alteration. On the motion for going into committee on the Provincial Abolition Financial Arrangements Bill, Mr Sheehan spoke at great length against the Bill, availing himself of the opportunity of condemning the details of the Bill, and the general administration of the Government.

The House then went into committee on the Bill, reported progress, and adjourned at 12.40.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.AI.) , The list presented a long array of names in connection with debtor and creditor accounts this morning, but most of them were arranged between the parties before the appearance of the Resident Magistrate in Court. WM. BUCHANAN V. M. BELL. Claim, £20 (is. Mr Tyler for plaintiff. Henry AY. Heath represented Mr Bu chanan, who is in England, and deposed that he acted a« his agent. The claim was for rent at 23s per week, and for repairs. Judgment for plaintiff; costs, £3 12s. LAZARUS AND CO. V. SCOTT AND CARROLL. Claim, £10 ss. Air Aleyer for plaintiff-, Mr Tyler for defendants. In this ease the plaintiff, who lives at Helcnsville, claimed for a quantity of fish, which had turned out bad aud unsaleable ; consequently defendants who were itine rant fishmongers, were unable to pay. Air Aleyer expressed his surprise, as he was informed by Mr Joy's clerk that defen dants would confess judgment,. and pay a smaß.weekly instalment, which they ought to do, as they had the best of the bargain. Air Tyler said that they had the worst of it, in having a quantity of stinking fish. Nicholas Scott was then examined as to his means, which caused a good deal of laughter in court. He stated that he had no furniture. He sold fish mostly ; some times a few apples. He had a bedstead, and a wife, and about a dozen and a half of cab bage. He paid about 7/ a week rent, which was takpn out in fish.

Mr Meyer: Let us try the other defen dant.

His Worship said defendant was a wag

Edward Carroll was then called into the witness box, and deposed that he was by profession a fish-sinolcer, anil in partners with Scott. He was without means, had sold his barrow, and lived no where. Their united capital was nil.

His AVbrship said he could not make a larger order than 2s 6d a week jointly, and perhaps the men would pay more as their circumstances improved.

Mr Meyer said he would make a contract \yith the men to take out the amount in Jish.

It was finally resolved that the instal ments be paid into court; tho first payment to be made on tltc 30th.

ARCHIBALD HAMILTON V. JOHN FAULKNER. Mr George for plaintiff. This was a claim of £2 lis (3d for bread. Defendant said he knew nothing of the matter.

George Bird, collector, proved the debt, and said that defendant had admitted the debt, but refused to pay witness.

Judgment for plaintiff; costs, £1 4s 6d, ARCHIBALD HAMILTON V. MICHAEL

LAMBERT

Claim, £6' 3s _d

This was a similar claim to the preceding, in which Mr George appeared for plaintiff, and was instructed that defendant was in receipt »f wages. Defendant said he was willing to pay, but had been prevented by sickness.

Judgment for plaintiff; costs, £1 14s 6d.

ADJOURNED CASES,

Wm. Kirby v. James McVivian—claim, £4 13s fid ; L. D. Nathan and Co. v. James Montgomery—claim, £20 Is lOd.

PAWNBROKER'S LICENSE,

Mr James O'Brien repeated his applica tion for the granting of a pawnbroker's license, to enable him to carry on the busineess of a paA\ rnbrokor within the city of Auckland.

His Worship Avas not personally satisfied Avith the applicant, ho being a stranger, and adjourned the application until to-day. Mr Tyler appeared for the applicant. His Worship said there Avas an objection to the granting of this license, and he must have evidence and act judicially in the matter.

Mr Tyler said the applicant should be informed, of th» nature of the objection.,

His Worship aaid he had received official reports made by members of the eonsta bulard to the Inspector, but these reports Avould not. influence his judgment in the matter, a,s he should act independently aud in accordance Avith the evidence.

George Jeffery, detective officer of the tinned constabulary, deposed that he had knoAvn James O'Brien for six years, as a bricklayer, ;wid a-s the keeper of a house of ill-repute in West Queen-street. The applicant was also a man of intemperate habits, aud he Avas certain from his know ledge, that the applicant Avas not a proper person to keep a paAvnbrokcr's shop, (Detective Jeffery here related a number of incidents in connection with Mr O'Brien's West Queen-street establishment.) Sergeant O'Connor gave similar evidence. He had often been called to the house in question, in cases of larceny and riot; but that^Avas upwards of three years ago. His Worship said, apart from this evidence, the act required that the applicant should be capable of keeping the books, and making the necessary calculations.

Jlfir#«o'Brien said he had agreed with a competent shopman. His Worship said that was not snfficient, the. applicant must be able to write arH calculate himself. _~~" . Mr. Tyler said that five respectabl ~*> j sons had signed a requisition hi fay, / applicant's fitness ; including Dr. Lee' „j ' Lonergan, Mr. Jones, -md two other g, . men, and characterised the evident- „ t respect of the characteras flimsy, and more the action of Mrs O'Brien,' as the applicant himself was at work on the Kaipara railway at the time, and therefore not directly res ponsible for what took place in his absence. James O'Brien deposed that he had made the application in the proper way, but he did not see Mr. Broham previously to makieg the application. He could get a large number of recommendations in favor of his honesty and general good character; he had brought up alarge family respectably' He had been in the grocery line in Victoria street, and now was in the same business in Shortland-street. He took the pledge on last St. Patrick's day, and had not taken anything stronger than ginger beer until Friday last at Onehunga, -when he took a drop lor the benefit of his cold, and it got over him. He used to keep accounts on the railway, and -was qualified in this respect for the business of a pawnbroker. His Worship said, he invariably referred all applications for licenses to the police, and this was the first instance in which they had objected ; and as the objections were not of a frivolous character, he must cer tainly refuse to grant the license.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Dr Home and G. S. Graham Esq., Justices). TOO MITCH. Lionel Grigg and Edward McCroine were each fined 5s aud costs for the offence of taking too much grog. Alfred Green, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 10s and costs, or in default ordered to be sent to prison for 48 hours. VAGRANCY. Minnie Burke pleaded guilty to being without any lawful means of subsistence, and as she was a well-known bad.character, she was sent to prison for three months. UNWOMANLY. Mary Kenny pleaded guilty to using very unseemly language in East-street, Newton, and was fined £5 and costs, with the ;:lternativc of going to prison for three; months. NEIGHBOURS- QJ7 ARRELS. Mary Murphy was charged with using threatening and abusive language to Mar garet Burrall, her, next-door neighbour, on the morning of the 18th inst. The complainant being sworn deposed to the language made use of by defendant, which was very disgusting. They had a few words over the pump in the passage. Thomas Hamilton, the father of the com plainant, deposed that defendant was always on to his girl. Airs AVeUs gave evidence to the same effect.

Patrick Murphy husband of the defendant who said he was hard of hearing, essayed to give evidence, but after talking a lot of nonsence, at length fairly confessed that he knew nothing about it, and was ordered to stand down.

Mrs. Murphy went into the box, and stoutly and volubly swore, that she was as innocent as the child unborn. It was all Airs Bennett's fault—" She said, says she, your child ain't like its father, says ,slie, and then I says, says I, what you say ain't true, says I. If my child isn't like the father, says I, I needn't go to anyone else, says I, and so there says she, and I didn't say anything else, and that's all true my lords."

Serjeant Gamble having given testimony, the Court ordered the defendant to enter into bonds for her good behaviour for three months, in two sureties of £10, and her husband's bond of £20.

This was aU the business.

THE ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

Intending competitors in the 9th November Sports" at Ellerslie Gardens must not forget that the entries for the Birthday Clip, (Ist prize £25, 2nd prize £8, 3rd £3) will close on Saturday night next, at 9 o'clock. Appli cations may be sect in to Mr. J. Brown, care of Mr. Perkins, Occidental Hotel. Entrance fee of 10s. and colors, with performances for last two years in advertised races must be enclosed" with the entry. The entries for the 300 yds. handicap for members of Cricket, Football, and Rowing Clubs AviU close oil Saturday, the 2Sth inst.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY.

The clause in the Electoral BiU rendering the hiring of cabs and vehicles for conveying voters to the poU bribery has been' re* scinded.

MAMMOTH DIORAMA.

Tms^ varied and pleasing diorama of the principal scenes and events of the Franco- Prussian war, and the scenery of the classical ■ Nile, -wiR be exhibited for the first, time in this city this evening in the Lome-street Haß. The diorama was painted by the most eminent artists of London and Paris; the war scenes and sketches by E. Gray Esq., taken on the spot, and the Nile scenery by the celebrated royal artist. David Roberts. There will also be a-grand distribution of gifts each evening during the exhibition. The enter tainment wiR be in three divisions, as per bills. A splendid band has been engaged under the direction of Professor Cope.

JUVENILE CONCERT AT DEVONPORT.

A Jirvn-m.E coneerfc was held at. Devonport last evening, ma small house kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. James Hobnes. For a Avoek past four young ladies, Miss Alary Niccol, Miss L. Holnics.Miss J. Gdmour.andMiss H. Burgess; have been holding meeMngs and having prac tices, but would not state for what purpose. lJunng the last tyro days, it was announced that ' they intended giving a Juvenile Amateur Con cert in aid ot the Orphan Home, the price tor admission being fixed at fchrccpcnce tbe andlOßoe to be restricted to children, and a feAv friends of tho singers. The young ladies took advantage of a half holiday, (obtained m consequence of thoir school mistress being engaged at the Police Court endeavouring to get a small boy punished for a breach of the Municipal Poli«e Act, 18.6, for throwing stones at a dog, her property), fixed up a stage, an-i decorated the room Avith flowers and flags. At seven o'clock the curtain (a Union Jack) was raised, and a w«_l-sel ected musical programme was gone through by them. The performance of these four young ladies, all 2_ wh.°°} are under thirteen years of. age, does them infinite credit, and Avould favourably com pare Avith the doings of many older amateurs. lne whole of the songs were sung from note, and unaccompanied,>as a. pianoforte could not be fixed on the stage. This is the first appear ance at these juveniles, but wo siucerelv trust that it will not be their last; their efforts o/W this occasion, to do something in aid of oiJP . chanties, should set a noble example to the \ who are mora able, if not so willing to assA m such matters. Miss Mary Niccol acted ft_£ manager and conductor" in a most efticieSi* manner1, and had to apologise to the audience tor the non appearance of two or three "young • gontlomeii, whose names appeared on the pro gramme. After ''Little Sweetheart" had been . sung, Atiss Mary Niccol, in a few well-chosen Avords, thanked the audience for their attendance and requested them to join in singing the Na tional Anthem, Avhich brought the concert to a close. Although the prioe for admission avos low, yofc tie takings amounted to ten shillings, Heme SUm Awarded to the Qrphaq

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 1876.



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