SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i- ■ - '•*'!■•. T~st«p a'tennni' 219. to-murro* *«tnSp.e. 253 &XTIZ -,ir-i rtn» w^ir,,. 632 «r" RISE—T - «nrm« ixon-.in; 62S ».-».•>-a n.-.»_faii mood, 4th, 8.52 am,

ARRIVALS.

Kowena, ss, Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Fftlrlle, 3-ma"!ted schooner, Norris, for Kalpara Peti, schooner, for Kaipara lona, ss, F^rquhar, for the North

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For the South—Hawea, ss Ist Septemoer For the lalans—Edit-, .ich'-oner, early For Newn»stle—England's Gory, shin, at once For Ci'cutta—Rebin?ton. barque, early For -Her i, ss 30fh inst For J ondon — n)l O n«suti' barque, 31st . . Robin v nunloD, barque, early _ « augusi, For Coromandel— ' rgyle, ss, fiver" * For Lvttelt^n-V llejo. baro- > M0»1»r For Dunfdin via Kaiparp --". a* on°e , For Cali^orria-Crow --Arjrosv. schooner, early For the \Vade-F: a flthope. barqu», early *reny schooner, at otioe

VESSELS EXPECTED

CitJ o f Sydney 8s from Kandavu (English mail via 'Prison) 10th Instant Jn'-n M thi«s, from Portland. ITS ; sailed 7th June Hawea. ss. from the Sooth, SOth inst Tauro, S3. Trom the South, 2nd September Oceola, bri?«ntine, from Ad»laido. early Marlon, schooner, from Norfolk Island, early "Canterbury, schooner, from New Caledonia, early Mary Melville, schooner, from New Caledonis, early Pearl, ketch, from Ppnrhyn Tsland, early Martha, barque, from the Islands, early _WaJmea, ship, from tondon : sailed SOth May Loch fereus, barque (NSRD), from London, sailed 30th May Sam Mendel, ship (PVSR), from London, sailed May 30 Huvantii, ship.rom London, early Glimpse, barque, from Newcastle, sailed 22nd inst Abernyte, sh'p, from London, sailed June 80 Shaun Lee, ship (HXJS) fmm London "€ity of Anck:and. ship (KMTE.I. from London, sailed Orari, ship, from London sailed Ist July- Agnes, schoonor, from Chatham Islands, overdue Helena, brigantine, mhe Islands, early Martha, barque, from the Islands, early Prince *If red, barquentine, from Lyttelton ; sailed

27th Instant Wollomai, schooner, from Lyttelton; sailed 27th. instant

The ps Hero has hid very bad weather for discharg ing her cirgo this time. However, fair progress has been made, and at present she is advertlsod to leave for Sydney and Melhonrne to-morrow at noon.

The schooners Fairlie and Peri have left for Kaipara.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a fruit sale to-day ; oranges. 7« 3d to 7s 6d ; apples. 2d to 3Jd. Messrs Tonks Co. held an extensive sale of American chairs to-day, which were mostly quitted. The sale was fairly attended. Messrs M. Jones and Co. held a poultry, produce, and furniture sale, but the weather was unfavourable, and the attendance not so good as usual. The goods sold realised fair prices.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

MATLS WILL CtOSB AB WIMWS:- For Thames to-morrow at 5 30 pm For Coromandpl on Friday at 2 30 pm For Warigarei Heads, Wangarei, Waipu, and Manga pai this day at 4 pm For Australian colonies on Wednesdiy at 11 am Late lettf-r3 for Sydney and Melbourne will be received till 11 20 am Tor Newcastle. NSW, to-morrow at 4 pm "For London, direct, on Thursday next at 4 pm For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki to morrow at 4 pm For Wanganui on Friday at 8 am Signed) 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

CLARK—On August 27, Mrs. John A. Clark, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, of a son.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1876

?«r else cause that lacks esiJitanoa, for the wrong thit needs resistance. For the future in the <!i'.txji«, And th-e tjoofel Lhat v= can cio.

The Ministerial changes at Wellington have taken new shape. Mr Fitzherbert, true to his character for shrewd discernment, declines to relinquish the bird in hand for that in the bush, and of course his refusal has been followed by the usual semi-official announce ment, through the Press Agency, that he never waß asked. Any other satisfactory re construction seems to have proved im practicable, and Sir J.ilius, determined that the prize shall not escape his grasp, resigns alone, leaving his colleagues to navigate the ship of State through the stormy sea of the session to the best of their ability. Our correspondent anticipates a row this afternoon, but, owing to the divided state of parties, appears to think that the Ministry will succeed in avoiding actual de feat. Sir Julius Vogel away, the occupants of the Treasury Benches will constitute the lamest Administration that ever governed New Zealand.

A choice morceau of intelligence comes from Wellington in the form of an authoritive telegram to the Cross, in which we are assured that "Sir Julius Vogel really goes home as a partner in a large Jewish financia 1 firm in London, relatives of his own. He intended to resign in any case, and was only induced to accept the .Agent-Generalship with some pressure, as being in the interests of the colony." The announcement revives a story very industriously circulated after the Treasurer's return from his first grand tour several years ago, and was generally regarded at that time as a counterblast to the unkindly association of the Premier' 8 name with thg term "adventurer," and certain dark references to the thimble and pea of by-gone years—asser tions the offspring, of course, of petty enmity against a rising star. Such is the depravity of human nature, that it was even said of these rich relations, as was once malignantly observed of the esteemed and historical Mrs 'Arris, " which there were no sich person." Howbeit, the m jority of colonists gladly learned that th c expedition had resulted in the dis covery and reconciliation of the erring nephew to the affections of his paterna uncle; and some, in the fulness of thei r hearts, expressed profound regret that the slumbering affection had not burst forth prior to the advent of Mr Vogel oh this portion of the sub-lunary sphere. We, however, accept the telegram of the Cross in. all good faith, and conclude moat em. phatically that if Sir Julius Vogel "really goes home as a partner in a large Jewish financia firm, lelativeß of his own," he is a mos* improper person to occupy the position of Agent-General, having the manipulation of all the monetary transactions of New Zealand in the home country. If the colony is to continue the expensive department in London, for which, by the way, there is now no occasion, it may reasonably expect for the money an officer devoted wholly to its nterests, and uninfluenced by financial relationships and partnerships in money broking firms. We should dearly like to know| who| it was brought that sweet '* pressure" to bear on the reluctant Premier^ The wording almost suggests the existence of another tender epistolary correspondence with '• Dear Pollen." What gentle arts the bland and " highly popular" Minister employed to win over the unwilling Julius may, perhaps, yet be revealed in the dry pagea of a' parlia mentary |pape . We oan very well believe

how, as oil another but somew* . '.. . •« occasion described by tb*> A little while slie fit- " W°B* J ~ And whispering T .ove and tnvrfib rep'entoj!, But setti-- - consent- consented. a^ a»,Tde all huiicomhe, why is it . » Fre'mier csnnot accept a lucrative Gi'ifet of £1,i500 a year like any other man, and say right out plain that he is jolly glad to get it, and as had it in his eye for any number o? year? ? Whether he saya so or iiot. people believe it, and when they hear of " somn pressure }) jii the "interests of the colony," their feelings find expression in the varied lan gunse of disbelief—from the Wank lie to +he more refined but equally forcible lanounge of the immortal Shakespeare, " How very like a whale."

English cablegrams, published in another column, show that the war rumours were premature. The Queen's speech at the pro. rogation of Parliament speaks of foreign rela tions being still friendly, and that England with her allies would be ready to offer me diation should a favourable occasion arise. The wording of the message shows at least that England is not alone in the course she has adopted, and tho burden of resisting a Russian invasion of Turkey would, therefore, probably be divided. Unless Austria secured an understanding by which the advantages of territorial aggrandisement would be equally divided, the extension of Russian rule into the Mediterranean would certainly not be to her advantage, and the other Great Powers are equally interested in preserving the balance of. y power on the Continent, where the Muscovite already exercises acite sufficient sway. While the news to this extent iB reassuring, tbe political" situation is still extremely critical. The position of England as the guardian of Turkey has received special recognition in the House of Commons, even to the extent of holding the Government responsible for the atrocities com mitted by the Turks, and censuring the apathy of the British Ambassador in remaining an inactive spectator of the sicken ing outrages perpetrated in Bulgaria. Mr Disraeli repudiated any special charge over the actions of the Sultan, but that the declaration of war by Russia against the Porte would be accepted as the termination of friendly re TaUons with Great Britain, can hardly be questioned. The Lord Wiott referred to is, wo believe, thn Hon. Henry Elliott who commenced his official career as A.D.C. and Private Secretary to Sir John Franklin, Governor of Tasmania, and has since occupied several important foreign ap pointments. The humane remonstrance of the British Government will probably result in the mitigation of the most revolting features of the present Turkish civil war. The future prospects of peace in Europe depend very much upon the esti mate' formed by Russia of B er chances of success. Against an Anglo-Gerrcan or Anglo-Austn;.,, alliance, supported by Turkp^ it is not probable that the Czar Vould foolishly butt his head, unless the indiscreet zeal of the violent partizans of the Empire had compromised the Govern ment. The war-cloud, although not entirely cleared away by the telegrams to-day, is undoubtedly very much dispersed, leaving good reason for hope that its final dissipation is not very far distant.

The "Right Hon. Mr Disraeli, has, we learn by cable, accepted the Earldom he formerly re fused. This step will, of course, precede his retirement to the House of Lords. Who succeeds him as leader in the House of Commons, we are not informed. For some time past the Prime Minister has* be«D in a very feeble state of health, and it is probably for this reason that he now pro poses to quit the scene of his many triumphs. He is in the 7lst year of his age.

The arrest of Mr C E Haughton on an abominablo charge, has produced a painful feeling in Auckland as well as at Wellington It may not be generally known that the ac cused was, not many years ago, a well known mining agent at the Thames, being then a member of the firm of Broad, Haughton, and Keddel. There have been many strange rumours as to his early career, and these gain freeh currency by the startling events of the last few days. Going back to the time before he assumed his high position as Under Secretary for Immigration, Mr flaughton was a member of the Assembly, and at one period occupied the confidential post of Government "whip." Heisvery well connected, and passed through an Knglieh University with high honour. Afterwards he held the position, we believe, of Chaplain in the Navy, and the circumstances connected with his severance from tier Majesty's service, haß formed the i subject of many rumours. The ahock which the present scandal has given to Wellington society may be well imagined. The accused 1 has moved in the very elite of society, and the efforts of friends to get him out of the i way and hush matters up, must have been very strong. We cannot avoid noticing the integrity with which the authorities have dis -1 regarded all these attempts to hinder tho course of justice, and havo done their duty urifl inching! y. To the Editor : Sir, —The city authorities with exceeding good taste, have planted trees in different spare place 3in the city, but these trees unfortunately, like children, take a long time in growing to maturity. The trees, however, when they are grown up, and crowned with foliage, will prove a boon to citizens and young lovers. I would respectfully suggest, sir, that the vacant ground around the Supreme Court should also be planted with trees, as trees would shelter the pent-up clerk from the Bummer sun, and attract the sparrows, whose chirrup ings would cheer him in hours of light work and studious leisure. I may as well ac knowledge that I have been labouring and struggling to bring forth a poem on the sub ject, but could not, after scratching my head for an hour and a half, get beyond the ninth line. The title I selected seems pretty and nuitable, as you will see, " Sighing for Trees." As I fear I shall never be able to finish the poem, I send you the fragment, which I think is first-rate : O, Councillors, plant me some trees, To shade the bright sun from my eyes ; That in moments of eace I may hear the «oft breezs, While I ponder o'er word* of the wise. Oh, plant me some bonnie green oaks, Where sparrows may twitter aud sport. While I deal out my jokes, WPile my mate puffs and smokes, By the outermost door of the Court. Oh, Councillor* list to^ my jjrayer— Here the muse folded her wings, while I scratched my head for half-an-hour, and produced nothing more.—l am, &0., A. Cljjbk. We have received from Mr H. Gimllan, Auckland agent of the Standard Insurance 5 Company, a copy of the annual report to be presented at the approaching meeting. A summary of the business disclosed appeared in our telegraphic columns last week. The leading feature in the report is the payment of a bonus to policy-holders, a course which will commend itself to the payers of the high rates of insurance currently demanded. Gordon, the passenger by the Alhambra who either fell or jumped overboard on the passage between Wellington and Lyttelton, last trip, was formerly dispenser to Dr. Dermott at Hokitika. It was feared by his friends that he might commit some rash act. He retired as usual at night and, his bunk was found empty in the morning. In his pockets were £11 7s 6-J-d in cash. It is prob able that with the passion for imitation bo frequently developed in suicides, he was influenced in his choice of death, by the accounts of Bass's disappearance from the s.s. Taranaki between the same ports.

The hmatd mail steamer City of San Francisco, according to latest telegrams, left the port of the same name on the lGfch inst., her tittle table date, so that the connecting steamer City of Sidney with the, English Mail, mr.y be looked for from Kandavu pun era ally on the lOth ultimo, if not earlier. " In the ebes3 snatch, House of Representa tives v. City of Wellington, Mr Lusk won o:<e c.tne with Mr Skey, and. drew one with Mr B-own. Mr ReeS lost a pame to Mr B'v>wri Mr Bryce won a game from Mr Ovbell, and Mr Ballance, on behalf of the House, waR also a winner from Mr Reeves At the R.M. Court, says theWellinglon Argus, a person sued Mr j T. Williamson, late storekeeper to the Telegraph department, for thr sum of £2. He was informed his riebtor bad absconded, and was now on his «*ay to Sydney. Notwitstanding this, he proceeded with the case, and obtained judg ment for the amount claimed and costs, or in default, one month's imprisonment. Mr Williamson has left many anxious friends to mourn their loss, but it is doubtful if they will seek for a souvenir through the R.M. Court, as, under the circumstances, it wonld be throwing good money after bad. The de faulter is not likely to pay his importunate creditor the £2, or to go to gaol either. He apparently " knows a thing worth two of that." According to the Estimates for 1876-77, the amoitnt proposed to be expanded on the Armed Constabulary is £30,000. as against £40,500 in the previous year. This would ap pear to indicate that extensive reductions will be made. The present number of this body consists of 670 of all ranks. These men are stationed in small bodies at various places throughout the North Island. Thf journals of Sweden publish details of n revolting seme at an execution in that coun try. Two men named Hjert and Fekter were guillotined for the murder of a railway engineer^ whose carriage they had mistaken for the mail, which they intended to rob. A largo crowd of spectators assembled round the scaffold, and after the criminals had beeo despatched, drank or licked the blood, taking ib up wiuh spoons or with their fingers from the wood of the platform. There appears to exist among the people a bel'ef that the blood of a criminal is a remedy or a preventive against many diseases. The Wananga says :—"We learn that the Native Minister has asked Mr Sheehan to give his advice and assistance in framing" the nrw Native Lands Bill. Th" London correspondent of the Scotsman in a recent communication make 3 the follow ing reference to "Bully" Hayes:—" Onr Government has shewn considerable energy in endeavouring to capture or to bring to book a notorious American kidnapper named Hayes, whose exploits have for several years past made him the terror of the Pacific, and I hear that some time ago the Co-operation of the American Government in the effort to bring this ruffian to justice was not unsuccess fully invited. It is, however, now said that since the extradition difficulty has arisen be tween England and the United States, it has been decided that, even if Hayes comes again within jurisdiction, he is not to be arrested." A son of the recently deceased Mr Charles Elliott intends continuing the publication of the "New Zealand Stud Book" and the " New Zealand Turf Register," and the first volume of the latter work will probably make its appearance during the present month. The well-known freehold and run belonging to Messrs Pitzroy and Acland, in Canterbury, known as Heslerton, has been sold for £6,900. The property comprises 440 acres of freehold and 13,000 of run, with sheep, ini provpments. *c. Captain Wing, Harbour Maßter, Manukau, reports that the South Head Manukau bea cons are adjusted in line to lead the course of the South Channel, bearing N.E. by N. half N., magnetic, also that the temporary leading marks are removed. Auckland people, with any sense of honour or decency, hardly understand how public feeling in the South is operated upon and misled by the Government press. One little extract, condensing in four lines, perhaps, the greatest amount of mendacity ever com pressed in the name compass, will enlighten them. The Hawkes Bay Herald says : — II A.fc this present moment, we believe, it is doubtful whether Auckland or the Thames would re-elect. Sir George Grey, if he gave them the opportunity. Indeed we fancy h>' would find it difficult to get any constituency to return him." Happy Canterbnry ! The Waimato Road Board recently transferred its banking account from the Bank of New Zealand to tho Union Bank of Australia. The little balance, which it is said was banded over in gold, amounted to £30,C00. This is one of the Road Boards so often alluded to as having more money than it knows how to use. Captain W. R. Kennedy, R.N., has jnst published his Sporting Adventures in the Pacific, and in this book occurs f.';e following reoipc, which it is stated was found upon the person of the proprietor of a Californian drinking saloon : " Por whiskey—Ten gallons of kerosene, three lb of potash, one ouuee of strychnine, mixed with soft water. If gin is required, add quantum sujjidt of oil of juniper." The monthly report of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners for June, 1876, read at tho annual meeting of the Wellington branch of the Society, states that Wellington possesses 50 members, of whom none are in receipt of allowances from the fund either as sick, unemployed, or superannuated, while the state of the trade in Wellington is recorded as " promising," while at Christchurch and Dunedia it is described as "moderate," The adjourned meeting 4 the parishioner of St. Matthew's was Ik 1 last evening in the Wellingtn-atreet schoolroom, Rev Mr Hassard in the chair. It was stated that a petition in favor of a branch church in the Freeman's Bay district had been signed by 98 householders. It was moved by Mr Stovin and seconded by Mr Warnock, and carried:—"That tenders be called for a piece of land suitable for a school, defining she district in which such school should be built, and that a meeting be called for the purpose of opening tenders on the 18bh Sep tember, and to consult as to the eligibility of offers received, the choice to rest with the minister and Vestry of St Matthew's." Some remarks of a conversational nature followed, in which Messrs Dickson,' Doonin, and the chairman took part, when it was decided to hold a meeting for the opening ef tenders on tho 18bh September. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting. In the Insurance Buildings, office 27, may be seen at work an Orne silk weaving frame, being the first of the kind that has appeared in Auckland. The operator is Mr Green shields, and on the occasion of our reporter's peep into his retired weaving shop he was in the act of weaving a pair of braces, with the name of Rey Alexander Brace, D.D., Glasgow University, wove correctly along the middle of the braces. He had just com pleted a pair of colored silk belts, to be presented to a chief and chief tess, by mem bers of their tribe, Kia Nga Wiri and Kia Peri. They were highly finished, and no doubt will be highly valued by these eminent natives. The frame aod process of weaving are most interesting, and tv orthy a visit.

A lad named Hall wa3 drowned on Satur day morning last, in the waters- of Mr Gibbon's mill ac Otaua. The lad and his brother got into a canoe and went a little way up the river, when the boat upset, and the boys were immersed. One clung to the canoe and was saved, while the other found a watery grave. An inquest was held yes terday on the lad, and a verdict returned in accordance with the above facts.

Mr Bonnington, the well-known music sellor of Chriatchurch, is abont to establish the head-quaters of his extensive business in Wellington, plans for a spacious mnsic ware house on Lambton Quay hare been prepared.

The combined efforts of the members ef the Rev. Mr Edger's family resulted in a great muaicial treat to those who. attended the Lome-street Hall last night. Of the instreu mental performers five out of six were of the Rev. gentleman's household, showing a practical belief on his part of the principles enunciated in his essay. The youngest of the Miss Edgers, with her violin, gained the kindly feeling of all present, while Miss Edger's brilliant playing of the piano was deservedly admired. We understand, that the disagreement between Mr. Simonsen and Mr. Raphael has been amicably settled, and that Mr. Raphael will resume his position as agent. The report of Judge Fenton on the petition of the Middle Island natives, in which the Maori claimants allege that they were promised the return of one acre in every ten, disputes this as a matter of fact, and goes on to say that to grant the prayer of the petitioners is, of course, out of the question, but recom mends that a liberal provision of inalienable land should be made. Judge Fenton adds : "It w ill be of no use taking a release from them, for, of course, similar claims will be revived from time to time as long as they exist in the country." The presentation made a few^^ays ago in Dunedin to the Horn W. H. Reynolds, was an elaborately prepared service weighing 2820z of solid silver. It is in six pieces, the urn being 18in high, the salver 26in by 18in, the coffee pot 13in, the. tea pot lO^in, sugar jar Sin, and the cream jar Sin. The service cost about £250.

Mr Barlow, with his fairy ponies, horses, dogs, monkeys, &c, has for some time been enjoying that repose which is so neces sary to both biped and quadruped in the wear and tear of circus business. The Company have for tome time past been staying at Host Perkins', Newmarket. The troupe of animals, appear in splendid form, especially the hand some ponies. Mr Barlow, the proprietor, although not, appearing in public, has not been idle, but has been striving to gain further excellence. We believe the Company will phortly play at Coromandel en route for the Thames

There was a crowded house at the City Hall skatiDg rink, on Saturday night, and we notice several who have made great progress in this novel but graceful art which continues to be so popular, and promises to be more so all through the summer months, as it is much less exertion than dancing ; we also hear that it is proposed to build an open-air rink. The rink will re-open at the City Hall to-morrow evening, at Ponronby on Wednesday, and the North Shore Friday next. The proprietors thus shewing a deeire to bring skating within the reach of all. An accident occurred about four o'clock last evening, and which caused great consterna tion, through a run-away horse, tho property of Mr Deruse, express man. The horse was being driven by Mr Mason, and Mr Deruse was likewise in the cart—a small spring cart owned by Mr Belcher. When opposite the shop of Mr John Smith, draper, of Queen atreet, the animal suddenly took fright, and darted down Queen-street towards the wharf, in the wildest manner possible. The street was speedily cleared from the route of the terrified horse. The reins broke, and the two men having lost all control, jumped out safely. On passing the Shortland-street turning, the right wheel of the spring cart came in contact with a heavily-laden dray, and the wheel, springs, and shafts of the lighter vehicle were smashed to atoms, and so violent was the collision, that the harness broke in several partß, and the horse leaped forward leaving his burden behind, but was turned into Fort-street. The animal sustained a severe cut on the flank nnd his left shoulder was believed to have been put out. A rope was tied round the fetlock of the injured limb, anfl he was taken up the street with difficulty, dead lame. Mr Deruse purchased him for £25 only a fortnight ago, and he seemed a thoroughly quiet, staunch young animal. Wear« pleased to hear that tho programme gone through last night at the Lome-street Hall will be repeated to-morrow evening at the Temperance Hall by the same accom plished Indies and gentlemen. The pleasure which was experienced by those who were present last night, is a guarantee of the excellence of the entertainment, and we trust that the audience to-morrow will be worthy of the mnsicial treat that is in stora.

An accident occurred this morning about eight o'clock, to a milk cart belonging to Mr McNeil. The horse, when near the turning into Pitt-Btreet out of the Karangapahe road, bolted, and when near the Chaple stumbled, when one of the shafts of the cart snapt, by which means the cans were turned ovsr and completely emptied of their contents.

A. concert was hold last evenintr in Kdwardes-atrcet school-room. In aid of the Church Tmst Fund. Mr David GoWlie acting en chui man. The entertain ment was ef a very pleasing f haracter, the first portion buiag sacred, and the second portion secular Mr 0, UloomfiHld, Touic-»ol-f4 teacher, conducted the vocal department with hia u«u«l accuracy and ability, »nd Misg ThwalNa presided at the harmonium A grand muHical and literary entertainment will be hold this eTentng in the .Newton Congregational school-room, in aid of the school funds Mr S. Oambert, Mr Thomas L White, Mr McMaster the Vf., '■■■: •honsiers, and othar f.iends have kindly .."•oi, iod their assistance. The proßrammo appears (v the Stay., and is worthy of a full attendance

Mr Crookf will give his i-irae-light ecte tainmont to-morrow (\Vedno3day) evening, in Ponsonby Hall in did of the funds of the All Saints', and Baptist Sunday schools of the district. The half-yearly entertainment in aid of the St James' Presbyterian Sab hath school, will be held this evening in the school-room Messrs Tonka and Co., will hold a large sale ef new demons toas. and company's sugars onThursday next. TIII3 beiny the first chop, will undoubtedly be the pick of the season.

Latest Cablegams.

[press agency.]

THE WAR RUMOURS PREMATURE.

DISRAELI MADE A PEER.

THE QUEEN'S SPEECH,

SYDNEY, August 28

Singapore, August 26. Mr Disraeli has been created a peer, with the titie of Earl Beaconsfield. In the House of Commons the Liberals cen sured Lord Elliot's apathy, censuring his des patch on tha atrocities in Bulgaria. Mr Bourke defended Lord Eliot. The Liberals of England declared the Go vernment responsible for the conduct of the Turks. Mr Disraeli denied that England was spe cially engaged to protect the Sultan. The Sultan of Turkey is much bettar. Earl BeacoHsfield is appointed Lord Privy Seal. The Foreign Office has issued another Slave Circular, ordering the reception of all fngi tives guided by the rulesof common humanity, avoiding any breach of International Treaties. The Government have offered £250 reward for the discovery of Mr Bravo's murderer, and a free pardon to any accomplice turning Queen's evidence. Lord Northbrook, speaking of Britain's policy towards the Porte, said, that to sup pose it would affect the policy of the Govern ment in ilndia was purely imaginary. He approved of the decision of the Government not to attempt a remedy. On the 15th of August Parliament was prorogned by commission. The Queen's speech said foreign relations were friendly, and the entente cordiale con tinues. Should a favourable occasion offer, England would be ready to act in concert with her allies offering mediation ; and while respecting present treaties and interests, her policy will be one of humanity. The speech expressea a hope for the speedy conclusion of the extradition difficulty with America. London, August 22. The rowing match between Trickett and Lumsden has fallen through, Lumsden with drawing and forfeiting his stakoa.

MISS ELIZABETH BAKER'S INAUGU RAL ADDRESS.

(To the Editor of the Stab)

Dear Sir,—l am one of the thirty-two poets of Anckland, and it pnzzles me even yet, bow it was that I did not get the 'five guineas. However, I will bear in mind after this, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but time 'and chance happeneth to us all, and if you think that my poem (?) is not worth ten guineas, then my name is not Miss ■Elizabeth Baker. Here it is : "IDHIA BEANNAICH MHISJ" Hail ! house of laughter, and of" mirth, or dramas Hail^o your worthy owners of the ancient Hebrew ■With° strength they have erected you, adorned with crace and beauty, ,_..,.»«. In contrast to the Prince of ■Wales, who should be called " Auld Clootie " Hail to your fascinating stage, its princes, queens, WitbVntoniimic clowns and elves, fairies, and water And^Ooluinbines with dresses like the cutty-sark so Whieh^Nanny wore, who pull'd the tail of Tarn O'shanter's mare. Hail to yottr g&y dress circle, where monied folks Bejewelled* ma's, fat pursy pa's and miss of seventeen With heavy swells-all who will look beneath thy AS 1f Sthe Sworld was free from debt, dishonour'd bills, and care. ■Sfet drat thy circle, and good cause, for I remember An upstart family oVd my dad a £95 bill To balls and theatres yet they'd go, as true as I m a sinner Night after night, and then next day perplex'd to find a dinner. But, Royal pirl, where are your stalls, where sit the With broadcloth, shirtless front, and boots low dov. n at heel. , , Gay r.urtain'd boxes thou hast not, where earth B great ones sho'ild meot, . Some heavily charg'd with taint in blood, and gout m their poor feet. Hail to your (bottom'd pit I hope), where Jones and wife sit down . . With other persons of that ilk, as Bobson, Smith, and Where b"ardle."'S laddies will be seen, with young and foolish kimmers, And sensualists with backs to wa', eye brazen painted Hmmers. But Lnrd ! be with your gallery, for howlings. stamps, and hoots, j_i_« Will come from gods, and quite enough to drive away " Aul<l Cloots;" They're worse than any midnight crew of warlocks "and of witches , Who ride on brooms with weirdly screams, ocr rivi>r3. dales, and ditches. Musicians of your orchestra ! God bless theta :M I For good they do like Davie, when he scared the Deil By playing on harp before King Saul; and so could I For ircan baßpines skirl. "Mo Dhia !" and dance the Highlan' FliDg O. When I was young, and one of Scotia s fair mgn niettl'd ladies. My dear old dad oft said to me, a thsatre lea to Bat I know folks who go to church with hypocritic And cast sheep's eyes on neighbour's wives go faster to the d—v—l.

So on your op'ning night I hope folks great and small will pour, . Till all thy seats and passages are cramm d right to the door, . , Thou m%y't.t not baa proper place for parson, priest, or quiker, , But rest assur'd that 111 be there—Yours truly, Bktsy Baker, Helmsdale Villa, from Sutherlandshire.

THE COMING FOOTBALL MATCH.

Ellerslib Gardens on Thursday next will be the scene of the lnterprovincial Football match between Auckland and Canterbury, and the interesting nature of the contest may bo expected to bring together a large crowd, especially if the weather should prove fine. Thursday afternoon will be observed as a public holiday. The Superintendent has issued instructions for the Provincial offices to be closed at mid-day, and the Mayor has invited all the merchants and Bhopkeepers to do the same. We understand that all the firms of any standing in the place have cheerfully signified their willingness to conform to the suggestion. It will be seen by advertisement that extra trains will be run from the Britomart station between two o'clock and half-past three. An effort was made to get the return fares reduced to one shilling, but it seems that some absurd piece of red-tapeism prevents any redaction beyond Is 3d without & special Order in Council. The spectators, however, will be less disposed to cavil at incurring the 2s 3d, total expense of witnessing the match, when they remember that a large proportion of the proceeds at the gates will go towards recouping the Committee for the outlay at tendant on the proper reception of our visit ors. The Hawea, with tha Canterbury team, is expected at Onehunga about eight o'clock to-morrow morning. They will be received by the Reception and Selection Committees, who will escort them into town to their quarters at the Star Hotel.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before U. C. Barstow, Esq., KM.) TIPPLERS AJ?D SHAKERS.

Frederick E. Lincoln was Gharged with being drunk and disordaly iD Chapel-street; and dealt with accordingly ; George Torham was fined 5s aud costs for the same offence, 'and Horace White, Alias Chandler, was fined 103 and costs. UNDER THE VAGKANT ACT, Neaves Dempstead, Charles Foster, and Charles Cole, were charged with behaving in a public place with intent provoke a breach of the peace. Prisoners pleaded guilty. Constable Shaw deposed that at half-past eleven, last night, two of the prisoners were figeting out-side of the Waitemata Hotel, and it was more than he could do to separata them ; the third prisoner also took part. QConst3ble Foreman deposed that he assisted in taking the prisoners into custody, two were fighting, and the third came forward and struck a man. Constable Shaw said the prisoners were sober. His Worship fined Dempstead 403 and costs, as he commenced the disturbance, and Foster and Cole each 20s and costs. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. Charles Curtis was charged with embezzle ment and larceny as a bailee, on the Bth inst. Mr Joy appeared for the prisoner. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the pro secution. John Kelly, farmer, of Mairaiti, deposed that prisoner was in his employ, and had charge of his boat, the cutter Helen, trading to Auckland. On the 7th inst. he gave prisoner £3, which he was to pay to Mr D. Nathan, in Shortland-street, for interest due to him. He found the cutter about a fort night afterwards, but the prisoner did not return with the vessel. He came iato town in Bearch of prisoner, and on calling upon Mr Nathan, he found that the money had not been paid. He then gave information to Detective Jeffrey. Arthur iField, clerk in the employ of Mr David Nathan, knew Mr Kelly ; the money was due for interest on the 24th July ; but it had not been paid; he did not know prisoner. Detective Jeffrey deposed that he arrested prisoner, on warrant, at Onehunga, on the 17th inst. Prisoner said he was very sorry, but he got drunk and spent the money ; but as he was about a job at the Manukau, he intended to replace it. Mr Joy said the prisoner had unfortunately got on the spree, and urged his privous good character in his favor. There was no felonious intent, and he respectfully sub mitted, that according to sec. 67, of the Larceny Amendment Act, the commission should have been describd in writing which was the very gist of the offence. If the court was going to deal with its summarly, he would ask to bring evidence as to char acter. James McGrinty, formerly a resident ia

Mairaiti, who had known prisoner for mote than three years, gave the prisoner aeood moral character ; he had known him to en 3 treated with a hundred pounds. To «üb-Inßp^etor Pardy : He had lived m the Waikato during the three years, and was now residing in A'bert-street; Mr brother had entrusted him with mofiey ; but be wag not aware that prisoner had acted dishonestly to his brother's trust; his brother had not told him that prisoner had robbed him. Sub-Inspeutor Pardy : That is most extra ordinary. Mr Joy said he would only ask the court to deal with the facts of the case. His Worship said the prisoner's conduct was very much against him. Prosecutor's mortgage might have been foreclosed. He must find the prisoner guilty. Mr Kelly said he would not have prosecu ted if prisoner had returned to him, and apologised. , « . Another case was then proceeded with, m which the prisoner was charge with receiving and appropriating to his own use th* sums of £6 5s and £1, the property of the said John Kelly. . , James Kelly was agaia sworn and deposed that on the 14th July, prisoner took a load of firewood for him to Auckland for sale ; he was to sell it to the best advantage, pay the freight, and give him (prosecutor) the bal ance. He returned & few days afterwards, and said he had sold it to Mr Watt in Mechanic's Bay ; but he had not paid him for the wood. He had sold it for 7s 6d per ton, there were 26 tons. The freight, which he should have deducted, was £3. Prisoner went to Auckland in the following week, but did not bring the money, he said he had not got it. But subsequently he left the boat without hi 3 knowle^e. He came to Auckland, and enquired of Mr Watt about the wood when lit) found that prisoner had been paid. He had not yet accounted for

the wood. James Watt, cosl and firewood dealm, deposed that prisoner called upon him on the 15th July respecting the wood, which he had on the "Helen, he purchased the wood, and paid prisoner for it ; he said that the wood ome from John KeUf. There were 26 tons for which he paid, on completion ot delivery, £9Deteotlve Jeffrey took the prisoner intj custody; ha had never known any thing against the prisoner Vhe'prisoner said he was guilty of the charge?, but he was in liquor at the time or should not have spent

' Mr^.Tov said the prisoner had already b-en in prison eight days, and hoped t'ne Court would deal with it summary. , , , , , ... Hits Worahip said as prisoner h*d pleaded guilty, the Court had such power; he should therefore, sentence prisoner, for the first offence to two months, and for the second to four months imprisonment with hard labour; making six months together. QUARANTINE. Beiii amin Chaplin, Charles Lynch, John Thompson, A B»iiey and Oeorga Bellingbam. were severally charged with committing a breach of the Quarantine Regulations, by landing on the 14th Augu ß t, at the island of Motuihi. , The prisoners were young shoemakers, and as on« of! them had just got married, they agreed to take a kind of wedding excursion, with a stocs of fishing tickle bait, and sundry provisions, intending to enjoy themselves in the calm of nature and apart lrom the busy multitude, but unfortunately got with in the limits of the Quarantine stition, and ware made prisoners. On being asked if they were gnilty, they successfully replied that they were out crowing among the islands, when the heavens became dark and a storm arose, and they were driven by stress of weather into the island when they were tak«n into custody, and kept there a week- They wer» sorry f°Sub ein^pec a tor Pardy said, that Dr Philson had kid the information, as officer of the Board of Health, but had no desire to prosecute the young shcemakera. His Worship, believing that defendants had not willingly offended, and with the hope that they would be careful in futnre. discharged them, The young men thanked the Court, and believing there vnu, nothing like leather, returned to theif trade.

LTTNAOY. A poor woman was committed to the Lnnatle Asylum, she being of unsound mind, on the medical te3timony of Drs Hooper and Young. This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our Special Correspondent)

The Resignation of the Premier-

Other Ministers to Remain as at

Present.

WELLINGTON

This day.

The negotiations with Mr Fitzherberfi came to nothing. The old gentleman, it is said, did not see enough stability in any arrangement he could msike to tempt him to give up the certainty he now has. So he declined. Yesterday arrangements were finally made that Sir Julius Vogel should reaigo, acd Major Atkinson be sent for keeping, in ?ll other respeccs the same Ministry, ac least till the end of the session. This will get rid of much of the delay ia business which must have followed ova new Government being formed, but it is very doubtful how far such a Government will be able to control the House at all. fgThere has been less control of the House in the hands of the Government than ever before, but without Sir Julius Vogel it is thought there will be none, as thu ability of the Ministry is not believed in by their own followers. Something of a scene may very likely follow upon the announcement of change this after noon, as it is said the adjournment of the House will be moved to enable members to express opinions freely upon the whole tran saction, about which there is a strong feeling on the part of House generally, and particu larly Canterbury men. Ie is very far fioin improbable that any discussion may lead to a complete overturn { of the Government and the substitution of an Opposition Ministry, the only difficulty in the way being the man who is to lead. Mr Stafford would not be accepted by Auckland or Otago, and Sir George Grey v would be opposed by Canterbury. Only Mr Whitaker could have invited all parties and have united them, but he ia unable^p take office.

(Per Press Telegram Agency)

The Ministerial Changes-

The reports which have been ia circulation lately that Fitzherbert would vacate the Speaker's chair for the purpose of assuming the position of Premier are known to oe en tirely without foundation. There hive been no formal proposals on the matter, but it is understood that certain prominent represen tatives of Auckland, Obago, and Wellington, were desirous that Fitzherbert should take the Premiership, with the view of .proposing a conciliatory policy, which would practically mean that the Abolition Act should be shelved tor another year.

PONSONBY DISTRICT BOARD.

But, —1 was appointed byftho above Board and ga" E-tted »s their engineer February 11, 1574. I m»4e many applications to the Board for employment, t>ut was met by evasive answers only ; beiora she expira tion of their year of office, they applied to ins for my certificate, as to the expenditure of the Government money, so as to enable them to pay their accounts. 1 of course declined to give this without the inspec tion of the works aud the payment of 5 per ceat, commission; this was agreed to, and I received £9 6s for same ; the same Duurd were elected the following year, and they were duly informed th*t, as I was appointed.by the Superiutendunt, L sti.l held office until removed by him; I repeatedly applied to know if my services were required, bus I was always met by some excusa, such as—"They hid no moauy, or '■' There i 8 nothing to ba done yet "; before the expi ration of last year's term of office, I saw Mr Dacre, »nd said, " I suppose you will bo running to me again for my certificate to enable you to pay your accounts; he replied, " No, we bave done you this time; you are appointed by the Superintendent, and we get our money direct from the General Government"; i pointed out to htm that, although I was appointed of tht» Superintendent, he did so under power delegated to him, and explained tha act, &o, and th*t I was In fact a General Government officer; to which he replied, "I doa't know anything about it";judge of my surprise to hear at the lata general meeting tbn.t the Board had employed a gcn:leruan htldJ.g an offlaia' Appoint ment, and whose time is supposed to be so full? occupied that he has been allowad an assistant at £200 per annum; I beg to inform the ratepayers tn^t I am sclll the engineer to the district, and am op«\n to hear any complaints or to advise as to the expuna tura of the Government subsidy.—l am, etc, r » Damon, Engineer to the Ponsonby district.

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PUBLIC NOTICE. His Honor the Superintend.^ directs it to be notifled that the Provincial. tSovernment Offices will tie CLOSED at noon on THURSDAY, the 31st Inst, on the occasion Gc Vhe Interprovincial football Match VINCENT E RICE, For the Provincial flecretary. "pHORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S 3 PRICES CURRB""T (Wholesale)-— Sacks. looms eoibs "'Crown Braad" Flour, £ s. d. £ 8. d. £ b. d. per ton 14 0 0 14 10 0 16 0 0 T, S. V, Canterbury Flour, So 12 10 0 13 0 0 13 10 0 Seconds ditto ditto 10 10 0 Sharps, do 8 0 0.. Bran, do 7 0 0.. 3Towl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3<J to 4b 6<t The above prices include sacks and bags. Sack* and bags not returnable —Terms Cash. Auckland. Auefnst 21. 1876. RUXHBROOK and BRTDGMAIN invite the attention of Purchaser* to a number Of SPECti LINES, just to harvl, BOUOHT «t AUCTION, and to be Sold at a considerable Reduction upon Usual Price Waterproof Tweed at 3/6 per yard— B Bargain Imitati^a N«lsoa Tweed, flrst-olass for Boy 3* Cloth lug, and very cheap. BLANKETS! BLANKETS I White Blankets, all sizes Blue Bisnhets Grey Blankets. Our Blankets are well bought, and the large d»mand for them is a convincing proof that they are FIRST-CIiASS VALUE. s * i h s| =•: I § 65° in « © 5 O 5 £ 6 W X rt Winceys, Costume Cloth, French Merino, and Fancy Dress Goods. flannbls, snirtino, calicoes, kto. General Dbapeby and Clothikg o;f Evert DEiOBIPTION. £% (Is) Discount allowed on all Purchases of 20s an upwards. IflSPaiiewis and Prices forwarded on application. Country Orders executed with care and despatch. BUSHBROOK &~ BRID.GM AN, TJppbk Qtteen-strbet, Auckland. THE PRINCIPAL CARPET WAREHOUSE IN NEW ZEALAND. HOLLOWAY AND GARTJCK KEEP A STOCK TO SUIT ALL CLASSES. WE AEE TAKING STOCK THIS MONTH. CASH BUYERS WILL RECEIVE »5" Special Advantages "®r In Purchasing between this and the 31st instant. FOR SALE. PAINTED PEOSCENIUM DROP CURTAIN, &O. at the City 'Brail. CHAIRS and SEATS, now in use at the City Hall. Delivery will be given after Ist September, 1876. Apply to HOLLOWAY & GARLICK, PROPRIETORS. •JJ- O T I C E. T. & H. COOKE, BINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &C, Beg to inform their frienda and the public that they have tgr REMOVED _g* To. the new and spacious Show-rooms In Queen-street, next to the Bank of New Zealand. In addition to the usual varied assortment of Furnishing Goods, T. and H. C. have just Opened X»r g e Shipments of Iron Bedsteads and Toilet Glasses ex Bebington and England's Glory.



J COSCRAVE & CO ANNOUNCE FOB POSITIVE! SALE Their Magnificent Stock of Winter DRAPERY and CLOTHING-. Large PorMon of he Stock is REPUCFT* PRICE and UNDER. Qnantftf" ~* to COST and Valuable Goods in -' ■** <* tteeftH menta will be - -'' «ie »epart para" -<i^i"Ctert to Un- Reductions. ; csALR COMMENCES TO-MORROW Friday, tfiiy 9. gPECTAL QHEAP T TNES AT 130 AND 132, QUEEN-STREET. HEAVY <LA.NKETS. 13p 6a per pair GOOD WHITE SHEETING from Is 3d per yard A Special Lino in LONGCLOTH, sJ<d per yard STOUT DRESSES from 93 per yard SUPERIOR BLACK VELVETEEN, 2s sa per yara STOUT WINCEYS, s#a per yard. S. & J. R~~VAILE, 130 AND 132, QUEEN-STREET.



Hemus & Trip?, opposite Me Arthur, Sbern, and Co.V will Poll fho Balance of the'v Wintar Dranm-y anrt Millinery for Two Weeks-, at C^st. in order to mikfl room for Spring and Summer Goods to arrive soon. Belief from Condi !n Ten Minutes.— NHARLAND'R OHGfckY PECTOK XL miieves the Breathing nnrf gives refreshing Rlepri. This is a cor tain and Speedy remedy for all Disorders of the Chest nnd tißnsfß: in Anthmß. Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs Influenza, Spitting1 of Blood, KooV>?ng Oonph, Hoarseness. Loss of Voice, &c, &6. £.*. C>d. a Bottle. —APOTHECARIES HALL, opfiosfto the Pofit-office. A Hint to LadieS —Nervous excitement produces nervo'.'.B "weakness. Female complaints, which are almost always accompanied hy excessive nervousness, brine on debility. Bilious derangement and inactivity of the bowels also usually exist in con nection with nervous debility. Nervousness, indi gestion, and constipation are promptly relieved by the pleasant expedient of swallowing threa or four tint's a day a wine-glassful of UdoijPHO Wolfe's Schikdam Aromatic Schnapps. Mark Twain on Bad Musicians.—The musica? public and genera! readers are cautioned not to pnrchase Wofiton's Wizard Oil and Majjic Pills, without carefully examining tho outside vrupper— and be snre that thi> words "None Genuine without tho S^g-natnre of the Proprietor, Frank Weston, Sydney. NSW.," are engraven thereon. Any other so cal'ed preparations of mine, are nnau^horized by me. and calculated to mieiead the public.—Signed, FravkWhstov. Role Agents: Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Price. Half-a-crown.