SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■pTr-TT w \ tvv} f T]ns Afternoon, 4.17 HIGH WAItK-| To . nK)rroffMor]lillg| 510 SUN SET.—This Evening, 6.12. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.21. MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, 17th, 9.36 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Clyde, schooner, from Sunday Island Atalanta, schooner, from Waikawau

DEPARTURES.

Helena, brigantino, Campbell, for Tonga and

Samoa Clan Alpine, schooner, MeKcnzio. for Tonga and

Samoa Mary Melville, schooner, Urquhart for Noumea,

THE ROBINA DUNLOP.

The barquo Robina Dunlop completod her clearance at the Customs this morning, and she is now ready to sail for London. She hauled away into the stream, and is to sail tho tirst thing on Monday morning. She takes the following passengers :—Alfred Saunders, Mr. John and Mrs. Covydry, Mary, John, and Matthews Cordry.

The barque Abernyto is just 100 days out from London, and should be turning up within the- next few days. The line clipper ship Orari left Gravesond only a fow days after the Aber nyte. and it should be a good race between the two vessels.

The Brig Craig Etlachie, and tho brigantinc Matchless, both bound for Kaipara, left their anchorage under tho Rcof yesterday, and taking advantage of tho change of wind from N.E. to "VV. proccoded on their voyage.

The schoonor Clyde returned from her trip to tho Sunday Island, last night. Pasnongers: Dr. Stockwell and Mr. AY". On minings, The Island was left a fortnight yesterday, and Wangaroa was reached on Monday last. The schooner Ebenezer has left for Russell, and the Minnie Hare for Napier, via Ngunguru.

The sailing of the Augusta for Lcvuka i 3 post poned till Monday.

A Melbourne telegram reports that tnc Ara wata is detained, and the New Zealand portion of the .Suok Mail was despatched on Thursday. A barque outside Tiri til'i has been signalled during the morning. It is possible this may turn out to be the Abornyte, though it is more likely to turn out the Adela from Newcastle.

Captain Murray of the schooner Clyde, in forms us that on Thursday last ho passed tho whaling brigantino Magellan Cloud at anchor under the Cavallis. Her arrivel at tho Bay of Islands may be heard of at any moment, and it is probable that she will report a full cargo of oil. Whalers hailing from Now Zealand have had such a bad time of it generally, that it is qutte a treat to hear of one vessel that has at least done some good for her owners.

The s.s. lona arrivod from the North at S o'clock this morning with a cargo consisting of gum and produce, and several passengers. When the lona was at Wangaroa, the brig Fanny Fothergill was loaded, and on the point of sailing for Australia. The barque Oriental had arrived from the South, and was loading for Melbourne.

The brigs Janet Stewart and the Itcbecali Jane are"the two vessels which will bring over from Melbourne the stone for tho new dock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

TAURANGA, this day. The s.s. Tanranga left for Auckland at 2 mm, past 5 yesterday evening. WESTPORT, this day.

The s.s. Murray arrived from Nelson with the English Mails at 8 o'clock this morning. She left for Grcymouth at 9 o'clock.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will, Close as Under :— For Thames, on Monday next, at 9.30 a.m.

and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandcl, on Monday next, at 10.30 a.m. For Talma, per Maud, this day, at 3 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Pretty Jane, this

day, at 5 p.m, For Warignrci Heads and Wangarei, per May, this day, at 1 p.m. Per Taupo, on Monday next, as follows t- For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at noon For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 1 p.m. For London, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 1.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. For Levukn, (Fiji), per Augusta, on Monday

next, at 3 p.m' For Chatham Islands, per Scabird, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per

lona, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki

per Rowena, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, and. Matakana, per

Anno Milbank, on Tuesday next at at 10 a.m. For Wangaric Heads, Wangarei, Waipu, and

Mangapai, per Argyle, on" Tuesday next, at i p.m.

Per s.s. Australia, on Monday, 23rd instant, as under:— For Kankavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Colum bia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies; at 11 a.m. ' For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6n. 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. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

The Mkdical Pkofessiox have declared Steanb's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine to be a necessity to all in search of health, and especially to those suffering either from Incipient or Chronic Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and the dis orders arising therefrom. This Tonic is also particularly recommended to all who are in a measure compelled from the nature of their occupation to take stimulants, and at the same time are desirous of studying health by taking that which will act most beneficially on the system. Mr. Wm. Johnson, Government Analy tical Chemist, report: — "I have examined Steane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine, and find it to be remarkably pleasant in flavour, con taining about It! per cent, of a very pure alcohol, and holding in solution a clear wholesome, Vegetable Bitter, combined with a fruity spicy aroma. I consider this Bitter a very suponor article."—Sold by all Storekeepers and Hotel keepers. Poison Lunrcs in the Air of. low lying marshy localities, new clearings, in the vicinity of sunken lots, on the outskirts of cities, and in the atmos phere of tropical regions. Its name is Miasma, and it produces fever and ague, typhus, yellow fever, bilious, remittent and intermittent fever. Dwellers in such unhealthy localities, emigrants, and travellers, should remember this, and pro cure that most reliable preventive and remedy for malarial diseases, Uuolpho Wolfe's Schie dam Akomatic Schnapps. Mauk Twain ox Bad Musictaks. — The musical public and general readers are cautioned not to purchase Weston's Wizard Oil and Magic Pills without carefully examining the outside wrapper—and be sure that the words "None Genuine without the Signature of the Proprietor, Frank VVKSTON, Sydney, N.5.W.," are engraven thereon. Any other so-called preparations of mine, arc unauthorized by me, and calculated to mislead the public—Signed, Frank Weston. Sole Agents: Kempthorne, Prosscr and Co.— Price, Half-a-crown. Messrs Hollo way andGaklick have lately been busy making important alterations in their premises at the City Hall, Queen-street. Th changes arc now completed, and the City Hall Arcade is now the largest furniture and drapery emporium in Auckland. The large hall lately used as a place of amusement is now thrown into the business establishment as a show-room, and gives a length of ltiti feet to the premises, which are 35 feet wide. The drapery department still occupies the shop fronting Queen-street. This has been much improved by the removal of part of the ceiling, by which a large increase of light is obtained from an upper window. Here wo "sec a large display of drapery and clothing of every description. It is in the hall itself, however, that the show is most im posing. This large apartment is now arranged as a furniture depot on the most extensive scale. On the south side there is a gallery for bedroom furniture. Here are to be seen bedsteads, bed ding, and bedroom fittings of every kind conve niently arranged forinspectiou. On the north side of the'hall are the carpets. Of these there are upwards of 100 patterns in Brussels tapestry and Kidderminster, in addition to stair carpets and felts, constituting the greatest variety in the colony. In the body of the hall arc the suites of drawing-room and dining-room furniture. These vary iii price from 14 guineas to 10 guineas. A distinguishing feature about, the furniture is the strength and neatness of the frames, many of which, are manufactured on the premises. Engaged in this work the firm have a dozen men constantly employed in the upstairs department. Damask, horse hair, rep. cretonne, and leather upholstery, give plenty of choice to intending pur chasers. 'Then we sec; extensive assort ments of tablecloths, curtains, floor cloths, looking glasses, wardrobes, &.c, &c, so that per sons wishing to furnish, can completely stock their house from the one establishment. A visit to Messrs Jlolloway and Garlick's establishment will amply repay the time spent upon it. Mr IT. Cranwcll," formerly of Cranwell and Co., Short land-street, superintends the cabinet depart ment.—[Advt.l

To True Public ok Auckland.—A gentle man for many years in my employ is now in England, selecting, on my account, goods spe cially adapted for this province. To make room for consignments shortly expected, I shall, for the present, offer my large stock (to which I invite your attention) at unusually low prices, with extra allowance for cash. My Book Stock comprise Standard Works in Theology, History, the Sciences, Travel, Fiction, and Poetry, elegantly-bound Gift and Table-books, many thousands volumes adapted for children and young persons, libraries, and prizes; Educational Book's (used in the schools under the Hoard of Education), Technical and Toy Books, Maps&e. In Stationery I keep full stocks of every descrip tion required for the desk, counting house, and private use. To teachers under the Hoard I act as agent—receiving and forwarding their salaries monthly. I shall be happy to supply Lists of Works in every Department of Litera ture. All orders with which I may he favoured will receive my prompt and careful attention. — Edward Waytk, 101, Quecn-streot.— September 30th, 1876.

SOMETHING to PLEASE THE EYE.—In travers ing our streets we are often tempted to look at the different novelties to be seen in shop win dows. At present there is to be seen in Short huid-strect some of the richest patterns of Brus sels carpet ever exhibited in Auckland —at Winks and Hall's, noted for their taste in select ing the best and newest, designs in furniture, car pets, &c. That firm lias received per Hani Mendel a second shipment of the Bygnnia pattern in black and drab ground Brussels, thai attracted so much attention some months ago. These carpets have only to be seen to be appre ciated, and the prices are reduced, so that the cost is no more that the ordinary Brussels. They have also received per Crownthorpe and Sam Mendel a choice assortment of lace, muslin, and net curtains, and table covers ; walnnl and rose wood drawing-room suites, oak and mahogany dining-room suites, mahogany bed-room suites, unsurpassed in New Zealand for quality and cheapness. Just landed r>^' above vessels a Ifciriher supply of Linoleum (the new cork-car pet), and floorcloths all widths. Per Inverullen, a large assortment of gilt chimney glasses and gerandoles, very handsome articles; brass window poles and cornices, all the newest pat terns: wool hearth rugs and door mats. The above goods arc now on view, and parties about to furnish would do well to inspect them previous to purchasing ; as the stocks are large, they will have an opportunity of making a good solcction. Publicans and storekeepers supplied with American chairs wholesale by the case.—Winks and Hull, Wholesale and Retail Cabinetmaker*;, Upholsterers, and Carpet Warehousemen.

BIRTH.

O'BRIEN—On the 13th October, the wife of Mr J. O'Brien, Shortland-street, of a daughter.

DEATH.

BULLEN—On the 13th October, Sarah Bullon, the beloved wife of 0.-W. Bullon, aged 33 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, Victoria Quadrant, at 2 o'clock p.m. on Sunday. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

CARBINES—On the 11th October, at his late residence, Karangahape Road, Newton, after a long and painful illness, patiently borne, whose end was peace, Richard Carbines, aged (!3 years. the funeral will take place on Monday next, lGth instant, at 3 p.m. Friends arc respectfully invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1876.

For the cause tli.-it lacks assistance, ]-'ur the vroli!' lint need-, resistance, i-or the future in tile distance, And the so'Jtl that we can do.

Commenting last night upon a brief sum mary of the Governor's despatch, answering Sir George Grey's letter to the Secretary of State, we confessed to a feeling of surprise at its tone, and the extraordinary 'manlier in which His Excellency at tempted to support an unwarrantable accusation against Sir George Grey. The full text of that despatch, with its ac

companying letters from Mr Dargaville and Sir Julius Vogel, now to hand, is a still greater surprise, and is calculated to rudely shock currently received ideas of the pro prieties of public and private life. Sir George Grey bitterly complained in the Assembly last night that his strong opposi tion to the powerful classes in the colouy had raised a plot to ruin him with his Sover eign, and lower him in the eyes of the people of Great Britain ; and that the state ments of spies were employed for this pur pose. The language is severe, but the course which the Governor and Ministerial partisans haVe pursued is^ in capable of any other interpretation. When the insidious nature of the Governor's des patch and the dishonourable means by which its charges and insinuations .are supported, have received careful considera tion, the impression left by the document cannot be otherwise than one of contempt and indignation. In paragraph 13, Hi* Excellency says :—" I might indeed inform your Lordship that on more than one occa sion Sir George Grey himself has been reported to have indulged in dark and mys terious hints as to the possibility of armed resistance to the law being resorted to by those who are opposed to the abolition of the provinces ; and the same tone bus been more frequently adopted by the Evening Stak, a newspaper in Auckland, which strongly supports his views." The intention of this reference to the STAR is plainly to connect Sir George Grey with the utterances of this journal, and excite Imperial displeasure against him as an agitator of "armed resistance to the law." We are free to admit that whatever the sins and shortcoiningswhich, in the estimation of the Vice-Regal mind, this journal may have been guilty of, Sir George' Grey lias had as little to do with them as the Most Honor able George Augustus Constantino Phipps, Marquis of Norman by, and Earl of Mul grave. When a Governor so far forgets himself as to lay aside the judical impartiality that should belong to his ollice and presents to the Imperial autlioriticaadis torted view of a strong political excitement in the colony under his rule, lie is guilty of an unpardonable offence. if His Ex cellency desired to deal ingenuously with the Secretary of State he should have informed that high Crown ollicer that not alone in the columns of the Star, or by Sir George Grey, but from the plat form of large public meetings times in numerable have threats of resistance to the high-handed policy of the Government been openly advocated. He should tell him that at the present moment great pressure is being placed on the Superintendent of Otago,through strongly-worded resolutions carried at large public meetings urging him to set the Abolition Act at defiance. The Governor has permitted his Ad visers to pull him down into a sphere of political partizanship where he will find it very hot. A few such despatches would lead very speedily to an agitation for his own peremptory re-call. We can only characterize the" whole correspondence as mi attempt to mis-represent a great popular agitation, induced by a period of unparal leled public corruption and abuse of power, and to injure Sir George Grey personally by dirty and dishonorable means, for the part he has taken in the movement for reform. We unhesitatingly support Sir George Grey in asserting that lie was not the author of the rumour that Her Majesty's ships and men would compel the people to accept abolition if necessary. The threat of Imperial assis tance was freely employed by Government supporters, who, when challenged with their own bogie, endeavoured with the adroitness of experienced political dodgers, to throw it on to the shoulders of their opponents. That the Governor's despatch has excited strong disapproval in the Assembly is proved by the fact that a motion expressive of censure was lost last night by a majority of only nine.

Mi: WIIITAKBU's success in currying tlie altered Han Francisco mail service last night, is an event upon which the new Postmaster-General iimf the citizens of Auckland may he mutually congratulated, The number of amendments proposed upon the resolutions as brought down by .Mr Whitakcr, indicates the existence of an active,- if not a powerful opposition ; but the form in which the motion was carried, although leaving the choice between Auck land and the Buy of Islands open, is one favourable to (bis port. We believe we ;ire justified in saying that Captain Dow, who visited the colonies on behalf of the contractors, left the city favourably ini profised with the superiority of a large commercial port as the calling plncc in New Zealand over that jjof the Bay of Islands, where greater dilli culty and expense would attend the transhipment of mails and passengers, ,md the purchase of stores and coal. The differ ence of £2,500 in favor of the contractors, if they select Auckland as the port of call, will also tend to determine them in their choice. It is known that the Government of New South Wales support the Bay, and this may b;j the reason for the opinion expressed by our correspondent, that the Northern port is certain to be selected. We think, how ever that his view will prove erroneous.

Mr Shcehan rendered good service in the Assembly last wig]it. by dealing ;i death blow to another billet. The Inspector- General of Prisons, who, it was currently reported a month or two ago, hud arrived in the colony, but was remaining in seclusion until the Government could prepare the way, lias succumbed to circum stances, and one £(>'oo a-ycar disappears from the estmatos.

A number of petty robberies are continued at the weekly sales at tlm different auction marts in the city. A number of these " Friday Roughs," are known to the police, and will, it is hoped, be brought to the bar of justice. One of these thieves was noticed yesterday to nobble a pair of ladies boots, by Mr Ghappell, who duly handed the inno cent young man of Chancery Lane into the safe hands of Constable Jackson. He will be placed under the High-street clock, on Monday morning next.

There are now living in the neighbour hood of Tamaki West, three settlers, bear ing the same Christian name of "Thomas," whose united families of children, number 41; two of the Farmers having 14 and the other 13 children. Last -week however, the lady who had only prosented her lord with a baker's dozen, namely 13, gave birth to a soil, to the excessive delight of the father. The men are now even, having 14 children each, and each feel that he lias obeyed implicitly the Divine injunction, "Increase and Multiply." Settlers of tin's character certainly meet with every encomagement. to proceed and prosper. The United Methodist Free Clrareh has so far prospered, that it is decided to make further improvements for the comfort and convenience of the congregation. Tenders for the required works, will be received by Mr. 11. Bartley, at his office, Breakwater Road. The anniversary services at Pitt-street Wcsleyan.1 Church, take place to-morrow* The morning service will be conducted by Rev. Warlow Davics, and the evening service by Rev. Thomas Buddie, chairman jof the district. The collections at the close of the services will be given to the Trust Fund. The annual soiree will take pln.ee on Wednesday next, when tea will be provided, and addresses delivered by several ministers and laymen, whose'speeches will be inter vened by appropriate selections of music by the Pitt-street choir.

A novel and interesting triumph of work manship, in the form of a writing desk, may be aeon at Mr,. Sloane'a, Queen s Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. The writing desk is on quite a new principle, and is the inven tion of Mr. Walter Baync, an ingenious cabinet maker of Newton. The desk is supported on a table, four feet long, and three feet wide, presenting tho appearance of a eheihonier in its unopened position. This interesting desk is made of New Zealand woods, and elegantly polished. Within are sets of pigeon holes, secret drawers, etc., all elegantly wrought, and highly polished. We learn that this work of mechanical genius Avill be handed over to any lady or gentleman for the reasonable sum of £15.

The regular Saturday Nightcrs will hold their weekly entertainment in the Tem perance Hail, for which a bountiful pro gramme lias been prepared. We notice that the renowned Winchconib and comic Hodgson will appear. Mr Brown will give a reci tation, and Miss Poace and Mr« B&ttnny will sing two love songs. Tho Templar Brass Band will assist, and Professor Butschkow will preside at the pianoforte.

An American paper says : —The house of Adelaide Neilson, the horses and carriages attached, etc., in Belgravia, which have been so elaborately described in some papers, are not the property of that lady at all, but of Colonel Farquharson, the equerry of the Prince of Wales. The gentleman will not accompany the actress in her tour in this country.

We have received the first number of the "Auckland Graphic," which contains several illustrations by local artists.

At a recent meeting of the Wellington Church Synod, a motion by Mr Didsbury was carried in favor of establishing a religious organ in Wellington. The Christchurch telegrams recently con tained brief mention of the death of a Mrs Jenkins, who was burnt to death through an accident to a kerosene lamp. Particu lars to hand by the Taupo shew that she was removing the lamp from the hall when it fell, setting lire to her clothing, and the paper on the wall. Mrs Jenkins rushed out on tho verandah in a perfect blaze, where she was assisted by a Mrs Robinson, who was passing. Medical aid was ob tained, but the poor woman, who was fear fully burned, only lived until 7 o'clock next morning. The evidence adduced a,t the coroner's inquest shewed that she was ho badly burned that the only vestige of cloth ing left on her was a small portion of each stocking. Upon examination of the lamp it was found that the junction of the stem had been mended with some putty or white lead, and might easily have fallen on strik ing against anything. People cannot be too caution* in handling lamps, and where any part of one lias become so damaged as to be dangerous, it should be either disused, or sent for proper repair. Attempts to patch up ii shaky lamp by unskilled persons, though they may save a trilling immediate outlay, may ultimately result in the des truction of life and property.

Tlic Temperance Variety Troupe will appear to-night in tlie leeturc-hsill of the Young .Men's Christian Association, with a monster programme. Wo are requested to state that tlie Drum and Fife hand will not he present in time to play the opening overture ; Mrs Hertz, therefore will give a pianoforte selection instead. We nee<l only refer our readers to the programme in tlie S'J'AIl for particulars and names.

11l parading Grey-street in the sunlight which intervened between two showers yes terday, the attention of our reporter was drawn to a pair of well assorted oil-paint ing representing tlie " Wooden walls of old England," and the destructive " Ironclad of the present day." On enquiry our reporter learnt that the promising artist bore the honored name of William Godwin, pnssibly a relative of the famous author of " Caleb Williams." But whether so or not, the paintings display the limners hand, and bear the stamp of talent.

The Committee of the Licensed Victual lers Association have resolved to bold their Grand Annual Ball in the Choral Hall, on the Ist of November.

A curious typographical error occurred in an advertisement yesterday, announcing to the public the cheapness of drapery at Mr Tonilinson's establishment, Upper f'arnell. The adTcrtiftcniciit was signed in error F. Kairbnrn. The mistake was purely a printer's delusion, but as it has naturally annoyed Mr Fairburn and aggravated Mr Tomiinson, we advise them to pointly go for the rascal's remaining tuft of hair. He has already been pretty well denuded of the downy covering by indignant manufacturers of " copy," but we think sufficient remains to j^ive one or two other victims a chance.

We have received the following extraor diiiiirv letter : " To the Editor of the STAR

—Sir, —Will you be kind enough to publish the following : NOTICK.—God helping me, I am determined to save myself and as many of my fellow-sufferers aw possible from the snares and traps of all hotel-keep ers and whiskey sellers. By my own weakness and their cupidity 1 find myself well nigh ruined in every respect, and am determined to redeem the past by a sober future, and I warn and caution every man in the trade that, should they ever again me the intoxicating dip, under any pretence whatever, I will surely bring t-hem to justice, as 1 mean this and will perform what I say.—John 11. Wanamakkk."

It Arill he seen by Mr Dornwell's an nouncement in our advertising column* that enterprising public caterer is aide to supply the first lamb of the season at the following prices : fore-quarters, 2s 6"d ; hind-quarters, 4s Cd.

The "Wellington Argus" is responsible for the story that Sir George Grey expect!"! an answer by the Suezmail to his despatches to the Secretary of State, protesting against the Abolition Bill, and that if the expected reply be delayed, he avi'U prolong the session until the following mail.

We should have stated in onr paragraph of last evening, that the anniversary sen-ices in connection with the Newton Cougretra ional Church, will be hold on Sunday the 29th inst., and not to-morrow.

The "San Francisco News Letter" tlms clis eourscth regarding the projected visit to that city, of the murderer Sullivan :— '■ The bloodiest murderer known to the nineteenth century is shortly to arrive in San Francisco. The scene of his atrocities was New Zealand, and his name is Sullivan, Fitting preparations for his reception arc to be made, and 900 convicts from San Qiien tin Avill he drawn up on the wharf upon his arrival, each dressed in hi« best prison uniform, and adorned with handcuffs and a ball and chain. After proceeding to the Cit.r Jail in state, a ban quet of bread and water will be provided, when an address of welcome will Ik; read by the oldest "lifer" present, and several speeches made by prominent criminals.. At the conclusion of the ceremonies Mr Sullivan will return thanks in a neat and appvopiatc manner, and, as the platform on which lie is to stand, is expected to gi\-e way during his remarks, a well soaped rope will be attached to his neck to prevent his falling to the ground. The company will then disperse, leav ing Mr Sullivan to enjoy the rest he so much needs."

OPENING OF THE ROWING SEASON

The annual procession of boats with which it is iioav customary all over the world to inaugurate each rowing season as it conies round, is not forgotten in Auckland, which has n goodly number of the admirers of aquatics among her numerous votaries oj athletic sports. ' This afternoon the rowing season of ISS6-7 was entered on and the busy scene at the boat house on the Break-water at 3 o'clock, spoke well fcr the spirit with -which the sport is to be taken up this year. The Auckland Rowing' Club, North Shore Row ing Club, and the Telegraph Office and Bank boats took part in the procession,

which was favoured by the fine weathe 1 and calm day. There are some big prize 8 knocking round at Nelson and elsewhere' and we hope our boys will put in a claim.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

I'REaS TELEGRAM AGENCY.

Arrival of the Alhambra at

Hokitika.

Captain Machell Horsewhips

Captain Stan&ish.

Tho following is the news, per Alhambra, which arrived at Hokltika to-day, from Mel bourne : — DIGGERS FOR, THE KUMAKA. The tender returned this morning from the Alhambra with 127 passengers for tho Kumaru rush, and a portion of cargo. TEA AND SUGAR SHIPMENT. The Barque Pallas from Java brings 9,450 pickals of sugar for the Colonial Sugar Company. Captain Machel, on Wednesday morning, assaulted Captain Standish, Chief Commis sioner of Police, in the breakfast-room of the Melbourne Club, with a riding whip, leaving some ugly marks. The affair, which arose over some simple dispute, has caused no little sensation in certain quarters. Captain Machel holds the position of Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor. THE ELECTORAL BILL. The Electoral Bill has been nearly gone through, and the Government have suc cessfully carried all their propositions. LATEST CUP BETTING. There is no alteration in the Cup betting. Irish Stew and Valentia ar» the best favorites, but Newminster is considered dangerous for botli the Derby and Cup. Local is a good favorite for the Derby. DANDENONG RELIEF FUND. The Dandenong relief funds now readies a large amount and a considerably sum has been raised for the men who manned the I x tats. THE DROUGHT. Rain is still very much Avanted in all the colonies, and already there has been a trial of summer hot winds. AMUSEMENTS. The new Italian Opera Company arrive by next month's mail. Wilson's Circus remains open three months longer, and a whole host of amusements is announced. TheJ barque William Turner brings 380 tons of tea, and the William Mason 1724 chests, 6355 half-chests, and 6010 quarters. TEA SALES. A portion of the William Turner's teas ealiscd In 9d. A rich lode of copper has been found near Jamestown. Wheat, 5s 3&d, but holders a.ska penny more.

POLICE COURT.—This Day

(Before R. C. Barstow, E«q., R.M.)

TUItKK JOLLY HOYS.

Thomas Pendervillc, with two black eyes and tlie tip oIF bis no.se, was lined 10s and costs for being drunk ; John Logan, alias Cnckoo; was lined ss, ami Robert Dunne, without a shirt, was mulcted in the same amount for drunkenness. LITTLE BENJAMIN. Benjamin Webb, a seamen of a lively and erratic turn of mind, was brought up on a charge of absenting himself, without leave, from the good ship, Rohina Dunlop, on the 13th inst. Tlie prisoner, a delicate youth, regretted that he had erred from virtue's way, hut he got drunk when on shore. The captain said lie did not wish to send little Benjamin to gaol, if he would go back to the ship. Little Benjamin seemed desirous of sharing bin privileged mess on hoard, and was allowed his liberty. SCIENTIFIC CHAKLKS. Charles Mack appeared again beneath the court clock, heedless of the ticks of time, on a charge of baiting his wife, Ellen Mack, on the 7tli inst.

Prisoner asked the Court to speak to his •wife, before giving evidence, as she was sin gular, and the sight of a policeman might hctkl her into a lit.

Ellen Mack deposed that she remembered the !)th instant. She hud a heavy wash that day, and after tea she fell into a heavy sleep : she "was a very heavy sleeper, very indeed. She must also have had a heavy blow, for she was insensible, and could not even swear who gave her the blow. She hud a slight, recollection of stumbling towards the door, and looking into the glass, when she found that her face was covered with blood. She was helped down to Pr Bayntnn's house, and lie stitched up the gash under her eye.

To prisoner: We were better ott" once. Yon gave me £4 about a mouth ago. Yon professed to love me once. Why do you ask me such foolish questions?

To His Worship : 1 wished to shew that KHuti is slightly deranged; going wrong in the- head.

Wife : 1 have often said that my husband ■would drive me mad. He is quiet when wilier, but when drunk he is a brute.

Henry Christopher, of Wellington-street, deposed that he saw prisoner getting through the window on,the night of the 9th. He got in and left the window open; >vit ness then saw Mack go to the bed and ham mer his -wife until she screamed murder. He thought he would have murdered her, when Mr Matthews went and informed the

police,

Crows-examined by prisoner : I saw you beating Mrs Mack, and tlien you chased her round the room with a chair. 1 heard yon say yon would not kick her any more, but would thump her.

William Matthews -deposed that he was passing and heard screams of murder. He looked in the window and saw the woman trying to escape by the door, when prisoner omight her by the hair of her head and dragged her to the ground, He (Mack) came to the door with a log of firewood and swore that h« would knock the brains out of the first man that attempted to enter his house. Prisoner was taken by a constable to the station, and lie accompanied Mrs Mack to Dr. Bayntun. Constable O'lleilly was sent for at 11 on the night in question : lie went and found the woman in a terribly abused condition, with blood on her face, and in various parts of the_ room ; «he said her husband had done it. Mack had been drinking, and was not sober when lie took him into custody.

Dr Bayntun gave evidence a« to the nature of the wound, which was 2£ inches in length, and jagged as though done with a piece of wood ; he dressed and sewed up the "\round.

Prisoner addressed tlie Court at consider able length in vindication of his character ; lie had always been kind to his wife and children, and the affair was more the result of accident, than otherwise.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner's wife and family were but slightly dependent upon Mack, who was of a drunken and dis solute disposition. The Court found the prisoner guilty, and ordered him to gaol for one month" with hard labourr

PLKSTED, WHOLESAFE AND BETAIL, AND FOR TRANSPORTATION.

Robert Plested, a young man of 22, was brought up charged with robbing his em ployer, Mr. Albert Doruwell, butcher, of various sums of money, during the months of August, September, and October; amounting to £30. Is. 3d. Tho prisoner, an inoffensive young man apparently, pleaded guilty to eighteen charges of ernbezdoment, varying in sum from ss. to £4.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that prisoner was employed by Mr. Dornwell to deliver meat and receive weekly accounts. Ha was in receipt of 255. a-week, with board and lodging, so that there was no excuse for his dishonest practices. Mr. Dornwell at length had occasion to discharge tlie prisoner when on sending in account* to his custom ers, he discovered that he had been robbed., Tho prisoner ingeniously tore off the head ings of tho invoices and the bill delivered, also the amount at bottom, leaving only tho items of the week, and Mr. Dornwell's losses were Avere possibly more than double those named in the charges against the prisoner. His Worship said that Mr. Dornwell was not only, a suftorer by losing his money, but also by losing his customers; for persons frequently took offence at being asked a second time for sums which they had paid. The sentence upon the prisoner wouhf be, six months imprisonment with hard labour for each of the four first oifencos, making two years.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

SPECULATION in this interesting Australian turf event lias been very sluggish np to the present. It would appear a.s if investors were -waiting for the last list of projects to be published before doing any business. In a few days the acceptances are due, and then we shall see the betting settle down into something like reliable quotations. Irish Stew and Vulcntia are now, accord ing to latest prices, about equal favorites, at 7 to 1 each. Besides these nothing in particular is backed, though long shots of from 16" to 33 to 1 are taken about each of more than a, dozen, including Feu d'Artifice, Dilke, Kismet, Newniinster, Impudence, Rapid Bay, Sultan, Fisherman, Canterbury, Torchlight, Electricity, Imperial, Naughty Boy, Painter, Superstition, and Pride of the Hills. One of the candidates named Clifton, is telegraphed as having pulled up lame, and consequently receded in the betting. This is a 4-yearfold horse belong ing to Sir Hercules Robinson, and bis impost on the Cup is Bto 1. A lightly weighted horse rejoicing in the name of (linger, is not unlikely to come up in the betting before long, and should not be lost sight of. The final payment of £10 is due on the 19th inst., the day of general entr}'. To-day's Australian telegrams give the latest betting.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT],

WELLINGTON, this day.

LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS

Mr Roes' name has been added to the Public Accounts Committee.

SIR GEORGE GREY ON THE

GOVERNOR'S DESPATCH.

Sir George Grey made a telling and able attack on the Governor's despatch home. He said lie was dreadfully shocked ■when he read it. It was not a fair representation of the facts of the case, and was sent home socretly. No one could peruse it ■without concluding that it emanated from a political partisan. The lion, gentleman commented severely upon the action of Mr Dargaville in making use of a private conversation, if such took place, though he had no recollec tion of it. That was unjust and treacherous. He held that the writer of the despatch and those that advisedhimmusthave known that there were statements in it utterly untrue. Mr Dargaville's statements "were not true. Hi* ruin was being plotted, and spies set around him ; the private accusation ought not to have been entertained. He would have shurnk with abhorrence from such an act. As. for Mr Dargaville, he never met him in private life, and he had to avoid frequenting the club to get away from the persecutions he was subjected to by that man constantly asking him questions. He denied that he waw the author of the rumour that her Majesty's ships and men would compel the people to accept Abolition if necessary. It emanated from the Govern ment supporters, and if they were untrue, the Government ought to have contradicted them at once. He said the Government lined every means in their power to damage him. ' They bribed the Press to ruin him with his Sovereign, to lower him in the eyes of the people of the colony and Great Britain, and even the great "London Times" had been employed to injure him. He asked the House to throw a protecting shield over him and his friends, to protect them from the malignity with which they were being pursued. The Premier replied in the tv quoqne style. The Governor's despatches were sent home without informing Sir George Grey.

Mr Hunter, a regular old Tite Barnacle, who lias always clung to the Vogelian toga in return for little commercial pickings and patronage made a weak attempt at a defence.

Mr Stafford, Mr Rollestou, aud all hide pendent members condemn the despatch. Vote of censure threatened,

Mr De La-tour purposes moving that the Governor's despatch was ill-advised, and expressing regret at its having been sent. THE HARBOUR BOARD SCRAMBLE. The Harbour Bill party in the House were strong enough to postpone all other business, to put their bills through Com mittee, the division giving them thirty-six to seventeen. The House then went into committee on the twenty bills. The scene was a disgrace ful scramble over twenty bills, dealing with the public estate, and giving large borrow ing and taxation power, without comment or explanation. THE MINISTERS STOOD BY WITH FOLDED ARMS. One of their number (Mr Bowen) had a Harbor Bill of his own. The members concerned, seemed to be ashamed of themselves. Upwards of one thousand clauses were rushed through in about four hours, and at about a quarter- j past four, bills were reported to the House MR. SHEEHAN'S SERMON. On the motion for the third reading, Mr. Sheehan bitterly upbraided the Government for their action, or non-action. He deliver ed what he called a sermon, taking for his text a line from Psalms, " And He bringeth them to their desired havens." He compared the rushing of these bills by log-rollers through committee to a fresh in a kauri forest, and congratulated the country on the fact that the Upper House would deal summarily with the whole of the bills, and would knock them on the head quite as quickly as this House had put them on their feet. He concluded by sarcastically praising the care and attention which the Assembly bestowed upon its legislation as compared with the Provincial Council, and added that the night's proceedings ought to make members all abolitionists. Mr. De Latour and others followed in tlte same strain.

The third readings were carried, and the House adjourned about live o'clock MANY OLD LEADING MEMBERS ARE ASHAMED. Of the whole business, and most probably the Council will throw out the whole lot. llie Napier, and one or two other necessary bills will .sutler by being in bad company.

THE BOMBARDMENT DESPATCHES. Last night the Government circulated copies of the despatches, and enclosures + \ the Secretary of State, re Sir Goorgc Gr and abolition. The Despatch is universally regarded^ s vulgar and ungentlenianly. The enclosure consists of a private letter from a thrice disappointed candidate in Auckland, Mr. J. M. Dargaville, (?) to th c Private Secretary. FREEDOM OF SPEECH UPHELD. Sir George Grey has now brought the matter up. While he was speaking, Mr Pyke, (tbo Government whip), and other extreme ministerialists endeavored to stop him on the ground, that his language was not respectful to the Goyernor. A long discussion was terminated by the speaker, who brought the whole House to its senses by declaring that the freedom of speech, which was the House's highest privilege, gave every member an absolute right to defend himself against aspersions contained in documents laid on the table, no matter who made them.

Sir George Grey then resumed his speech, and continued for about an hour. He made a calm and unimpassioned address which told well with the whole House.

DARGAVILLE ON THE BOMBARD MENT.

The following is the letter written by Mr Dargaville, quoted in the Governor's des patch to the .Secretary of State :— Mr J. M. Dargavillk to the Private Secretary. " Northern Club, Auckland, " June Bth, 1876. "Mr dear Mallng,—l was surprised yes terday, when reading in the "Herald" Sir George Grey's letter to Lord Carnarvon to find the following passages:—' I heard that in two parts of tbo colony reports had been circulated that her Majesty's seamen and marine sare to be used to put down by arnied force all opposition to the Ministry,' &c. And, ' That oppositiot to the Ministry might involve the city (Auckland) being cannonaded by the men-of-war in the harbour.' Also, ' I feel sure there arc substantial ground for tho statement.' Now, I can assure you, that this monstrously absurd canard which every intelligent man in the province treats with ridicude, was first given currency to by Sir George Grey himself somo twelve months ago. During the last session of the Auckland Provincial Council, Mr. Reader Wood, the Provincial Secretary, intimated to the Council that it was tho intension of the Superintendent to assume tho control of the police force within the province. Upon hearing that, I, as member for Auckland City East, gave notice of a motion affirming the desirability of the police remaining as they were, i.e., under tho control of the General Government. This motion was subse quently carried by a large majority, but one evening, just before tho debate upon it came on, 1 remember holding a long conversation on the subject wilh Sir George Grey, who endeavoured to dissuade me from geing on with it. In the course of that conversation he expressed himself in, as nearly as I can recollect, the following words:—' There may come a time when in Home conflict of authority between the Pro\incial and Central Governments, I should find myself seriously embarrassed by reason of the control of the police being out of my hands ;' and upon my expressing astonishment at what his words implied, he went on to say, "' Yes, and what's more, I can easily believe it within the range of possibility, that we may yet see a British man-of war in that river (the Waitemata) with her guns pointed towards the city, to coerce us into submission to some intolerable measure of the Government at Wellington.' I could not help laughing at tho outburst, which, however, was littered with apparent sincerity and much earnestness. That evening and next day I related what had occurred to several gentlemen, who all ridiculed Sir George Grey's motion. During the last session of the General Assembly, a telegram from the Wellington correspondent of the Auckland " EVENING Star " appeared hi that paper, attempting to give further currency to the canard which air George Grey affects to haveheard now for the first time.l cannot find that any section of the Press so far has attempted to justify Sir George Grey's conduct in this matter, and every supporter of his here with whom I have spoken on the subject, expressed regret that ho should have magnified what at most could be only idle street gossip into a matter of sufficient importance to treat it as worthy of communication to the Imperial Government". I thing it only my duty to write you this letter. You can show it to Lord Normanby if you think fit.—l have, &c, >

" J. Mi Dargaville. " To Captain IMaling, Government House, ""Wellington."

LAST NIGHT.

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

San Francisco Mail Service.

MR. WHITAKER'S

RESOLUTIONS

CARRIED WITH AMENDMENTS.

The House resumed on the debate on Mr. Whitaker's motion regarding the San Francisco Mail Service.

The Postmaster-General explained the particulars of the service, and adduced elaborate compilations to show that the service was efficient, and inexpensive, bnt that if the colony insisted upon the coastal service, the contractors would have to throw the whole thing up. Under these circum stances he thought we should not do any thing that would jeopardise the service, and he therefore urged the acceptance of the modification proposed by him, and informed the House that the Sydney Government was pressing for an answer.

A long debate ensued, and a variety of amendments were put. The ultimate result was, that Mr Whita ker's resolutions were passed in the follow ing amended form :— Ist "That the Service be direct from San Francisco to Sydney, calling at Honolulu and Auckland, or Bay of Islands, at the option of the contractors."

2nd "That the Coastal Service be perfor med by ten knot boats, to be approved of by the Government."

3. " That the share of Ngav Zealand's contribution be reduced by £7,500 if calling at Auckland, and £10,000 if calling at the Bay of Islands."

The Bombardment Despatch- The debate was resumed on the Governor's Despatch to the Secretary of State.

De Latour's Resolution ■■ Mr De Latour, in a speech condemnatory of the Governor and laudatory of Sir George Grey, moved that the House regrets that the Governor's despatch was ill-advised. Sir George Grey supported this in a speech of considerable length, in which he spoke in terms of disapproval of tha action of the Governor in relation to the Despatch of the Govern ment generally. As to their persecution of himself, their whole course was dishonour able, and full of the poison of malice, and yet they expressed not a single word of regret. He prayed the House to rise to the occasion, and despite the frown of power, to do justice to one who had been cruelly wronged, and so set an example of justice to the country. The motion was put and lost by 34 against 25, Jo The Honse went into Committee of Supply, and sat till 2.35. A number of items were passed. WELL DONE SHEEHAN ! On a motion by Mr Sheehan the item of £600 for an Inspector-General of prisons was struck oft" by 32 against 19, and the item of £700 for a Lunatic Asylum [for whom—? Ed.] was struck off, MOTIONS FOR ADJOURNMENT LOST. On coming to the Provincial changes Sir George Grey moved that progress be re ported, instead of urging a division, but the motion was negatived by a large majority. Messrs Sheehan, Swanson, and other members of the Opposition voting with the Noes.

Sir George Grey then moved that Mr O'Rorke leave the chair, and was again defeated.

In reply to Mr Swanson Sir tleorgc Grey ilf said lie was fatigued, and wished to study* the items proposed to be passed. I Several Ministerial members expressed -^ disapproval, protesting against his action. Sir George Grey again asked that progress be reported, but did not press the matter to . a division.

A few more items -were passed and the House adjourned.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1876.



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