SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES.

Wellington, s.s., Lloyd, for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. For South—Hawca, 20th inst. For New Hebrides—Conflict, gunboat, early For Melbourne—Janet Stewart, brig, early For Coromandel—Argylc, s.s., Mondays and

Fridays For VVangarci—Argylc, overy Tuesday For tho North—lona, s.s., every Monday For Tauranga—Rowena, s.s., Monday next For London—Orari, ship; City of Auckland, early; Rapido, barque, early For Wanganui—St. Kilda. Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hawca, s.s., from the South, Saturday Horo, s,s., from Sydney, early Clan Alpine, schooner, from tho Islands, oarly Clyde, schooner, from the Islands, early Favorite, schooner, from the Islands, early Omaha, brigantine, from Chatham Islands, early Taniava, barque, V.D.N.J., from London, sailed

23rd August, Loch Urr, barquo, W.Q.K.L., from London ;

sailed 30th September Jessie Osborne, ship, N.K.D.C, from London ;

sailed 16th September Rapid), barque, from Newcastle ; sailed 22nd

inst. Edith, schooner, from the Islands, oarly Augusta, brigantine, from Levuka ; early Mendoza, barque, from London ; sailed Sept. 2 Glenlora, barn.no, from Loudon, early Loch Lee. schooner, from the Islands, early. Leetitia, schooner, from the Islands, early Ryno, brigantine, from the Islands, early. Rebaccah Jane, brig, from Melbourne, early Fairlie. 3-masted scaooner, from Dunedin. early Thomas Brown, barque,, from Newcastle, early William Gilford, barque, from Melbourne: iasd.el

The s.s. Wellington left Onehnnga at 2 o'clock to-day, for Sou'hern Ports. Passengers—Mrs thoihpson. Mrs Burn, Ma amc Franz ni, Messrs Atkinson, Milaer, Rac, Stapleton, Cholmondoly, McCutcheon, Bennett, Murphy. Armur,Griffiths, and 7 steerage. Tho brigantiue Jane Anderson, now in Napier, has been chartered to proceed to Kaipara to load timber for Dunedin at Nicholson's Mill, Albertland. The barque John Matthuos will clear at the Customs to-morrow, and most probably, |if the weather permits, will sail for Boston during the day. She has h&'\ remarkably quick despatch. The whole of the London cargo of the Orari has been engaged, and is being put into her as quickly as possible.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr. R. Arthur had a good attendance to-day at his new mart, and reports as follows : Pota toes (new), 5/ to 9/; old do. 1/ to 5/; onions, Id to 1 id; apples, 3J; maize, 4/; tea, half chests, 1/9 to 2/2; bacon and hams, 5d to 7d : cheese, 4Jd to 6d ; 3 cases Persian dates, 6' f . The furniture salo proceeding at usual prices. R. C. Greenwood reports his sale of poultry, produce, &c, this day as follows: Fowls, Is Sd to 2s lid each; ducks. Is 8d to 2s 6d each ; rabbits, Is 6d each ; pigeons, lid to Is 3d each ; geese 4s 6d each: turkeys, 3s each; canaries, 12s each ; pigs. 5s 6d each ; butter, 7£d ; cheese, Od ; bacon, 8d; potatoes, 5s 6d to 9s per cwt. All kinds of poultry in demand. Messrs M. Jones and Co's general poultry and produce sale in their central mart, was largely attended, and the poultry produced good prices. The articles of furniture and clothing that were sold, brought satisfactory results. Messrs Cochrane and Son held their weekly sale of furniture to-day. A number of various articles were sold, and average prices obtained.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr Alfred Bucklaxd's V\ eekly Report. —At the wool sale on Tuesday a much larger number of bales were sold than advertised. There was a numerous attendance of buyers, and prices were about lid per lb higher than ex pected by the maiority of sellers. The wool generally was of good quality, and in better condition than usual. 292 bales were sold; prices obtained ranged, for wool in grease, from 7d to 9:? d; washed wools, IOJd to lid the lb. Flax and tow are coming forward in con siderably increased quantities. Flax is lower, from the highest point reached, 40s the ton, and may be quoted from £19 to £21. Tow is accumu lating rapidly, and is unsaleable, except in small parcels, at £8 the ton.—At Remuera, on Thursclav, dairy cattle were in usual supply and goodinqitirv. Store cattle in moderate num bers, and at late values. Fat cattle in average supply—l2o head penned—bidding dull through out, and some were withdrawn, but, on the whole, last week's values were sustained ; 109 head were sold to the trade. SJieep in full supply. Those in their wool were slightly higher than last week; shorn sheep at previous values. Fat lambs in excess of requirements, and fell 2s per head as the sale proceeded. Pigs in moderate numbers, and late values. Prices obtained were—Dairy cows, £7 to £10 10s; fat cattle, 23s to 28s the 10011.; fat wethers (in their wool), 3\A ; shorn, from 2Jd to 2Jd the It,; fat lambs, of good quality, 103 to lis ; inferior, from 6s each. Averages obtained were—James Ellett, 11 head, £9 7s 6d; H. King. 11 head, £8 17s; Scott Bros, 8 head, £8 16s (id ; James Runciman, 23 steers, £8 ; A. Stewart, 9 head, £S 12s ; J. Robertson, 14 head, £9 ; John Smith, 11 head, £9 ; W. Woodward. 14 head, £3 13s.

Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Report.—At Papakura, on Saturday, an average number were offered. Dairy cows Avcre scarcely sullicicnt for requirements, and a feAV more good animals at their profit could have been disposed of. Steers Avere numerically well represented, but some pens exhibited neglect in the breeding. The fat beasts offered were of very good quality, but prices Averc 2s 6d per 10011-s. lower thau the pre\dons week. We quote : Dairy cows, £7 10s to £3: store cows, £1 to £5 7s Od; year lings, from £3 2s Gd tolfiJS 10s: one-and-a-half and two-year-old steers, from £1 5s to £1 12s Gd ; three-year-olds, from £5 7s Gd to £7 7s Gd ; work ing bullocks, £8 each. Sheep : the Newmarket Yards Avere aa'cll filled on Tuesday. The demand Avas steady, and there was no notcworty altera tion in values. Best wethers sold from lis to lGs 6d ; second quality, 12s to 13s, store shorn eAves, 6s to 8s Gd each. Lambs offered Avcre but of in different quality, and sold at from 8s to 13s each. Pigs Avere in good supply, and corresponding demand.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at'4.3o p.m., and to-mor row, at 8.30 a.m., and per Transit, at 11.30 a.iv, For Coromandcl, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Waihcke, per Spey, this day, at 3 p.m. For Waiwcra, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga- Avai, Waipu, etc., per Annie Milbank, to mori-OAV, at 10 a.m. For WanganUi, per St. Kilda, on Monday next,

at 10.15 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona

on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Wbitiangi,. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowcna, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Wangare Heads, Waipu. Wangaroi, and Mangapai, per Argylc, on Tuesday next, at at i p.m.

(Signed. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

MURPHY—ROWE—On tho 23rd November, by the Rev. P. 11. Cornt'ord, Alexander Murphy, late of Belfast, Ireland, to Amelia, youngest daughter oC Mr. George Rowc, late of Dorset shire, England.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1876.

For tlin C.IVSC that lacks assistance, l-'nr the wr.in:_f thai nccils resistance, Fur tin: luturo in the distance, And the i_oot| that we can do.

AMONG tlie various important mercantile enterprises launched in Ncav Zealand none has a larger claim upon the good wishes of the colonists than the Ncav Zealand Ship ping Company. For many years, while yielding a hundred thousand pounds yearly to English shipoAvners, the colonial trade avus supplied with vessels of an inferior class. Cargo was frequently landed in a damaged condition, and the loss and incon venience sustained by merchants was of a most irritating character. A little more than three years ago, when the evil had become unbearable, and after mercantile men had Aainly striven to secure more consideration, the Shipping Company Avas launched upon the uncertain sea of commercial ventures. An improvement in the character of the vessels placed on the colonial trade, followed almost immediately, and healthy competition replaced an unsatisfactory monopoly. All the energies of the Com pany Avcre requisite to cope with the more vigorous opposition created by its own enterprise, but the directors without delay, applied themselves to the work of placing their business on a firm and satisfactory basis. They proceeded with the building of first-class ships, specially designed for the New Zealand trade ; and when it was necessary to charter others, Averc careful to secure ships of a suitable kind, in this way their undertak ing, carrying as it, did colonial sympathy, steadily grew into favour with English and Colonial shippers,and during lS7ol!ic Com pany despatched to the colony, from the United Kingdom. 54 ships, averaging 9184 tons register, and carrying 6,92") passengers. It likewise loaded in the colony for London, 2(> ships, averaging 95fj tons each, and con veying 80,163 bales avool ; wheat, 02,215 sacks; gold, 81,665 ounces ; sundries, 5,044 tons. The Company lias also built and owns sixteen splendid hcav ships. Notwithstanding tlie heavy expense in volved in the preliminary undertakings,and in establishing a large business, the Com-

Puny was in a position to appropriate last year a nett profit of £43,177. It is gratify ing to notice that Auckland Ims contributed very largely to this encouraging result, the success of the Company here being duo, no doubt, in a very large measure to the energy of the local agent, Mrßalger. By constant and undivided attention to the interests of the Company, it lias steadily drawn ahead of its rival, and we observe that while at the present time there arc four of the Company's ships on tlie way to Auckland ; Shaw, Savill, & Co. have only two. Thisisthc more notabie, because Shaw, Savill, & Co., from long connection, have usually had the advantage at Home. The loading for London of Shaw, Savill, & Go's favourite vessel, the City of Auckland, by the rival line, to follow their own ship, the Orari, may also bo accepted aii leading to tho same conclusion. Weave informed that many vessels at one time employed on the New Zealand trade, have found new openings on Indian and Austra lian lines. The contract for the conveyance of immigrants to New Zealand, the Ship ing Company secured for three years, only 2s (id a head lower than the next, tender. The career of the Company lias altogether been one in which the growth of New Zealand commerce and self-reliance is remarkably shadowed. In three years, by good manage ment, a large share of the colonial trade has been secured, and made a source of profit to capitalists resident within the colony. And, although on the principle that monopolies, whether local or foreign, arc bad, it might not be desirable that the colonial line should lie left exclusive possession, yet everyone will feci gratified in observing the complete and remarkable success of an undertaking which, when projected, was regarded by many as rather too hold a venture, pitting the resources and enter prise of Voting New Zealand against the powerful shipping interests of Great Britain.

THE operations of the Native Oflice are attracting an unusual amount of attention in all parts of the colony. Possibly, the ex haustion of the Defence Loan, and (lie con sequent diminution of the resources at the command of the department, lias deprived it of the power to satisfy the cravings of the satellites created during the days of its opulence. This, of course, could not pos sibly have happened in respect of those journals which, once most fulsome in their praises of the Mystery Man, now sit ill the chair of the scoriicr. ' Vet, it might not be a work of difficulty to name journals that have received from the Native Office large sums of money for print ing matters representing little else than waste paper—journals now virtuously fierce in their condemnation of the extravagance and evil influence of the horde of loafers who have battened nn the unchecked waste of the department. It would be very interesting, were such a

return possible, to obtain an estimate of the amount and nature of the goods supplied under the loose system of issuing orders to natives upon country storekeepers, specifying those actually received by flic noble'savage, as distinguished from that consumed in groceries and pilot jackets for native iViterpretc'-s and agents. Sonic of these orders are gems. One of flic rare ones recorded in the blue books is the interesting item of "milk punch for natives, £30." The kind fore thought of Parliament in passing the native vide in a lump sum has, however, obviated the necessity for such embarassing disclosures, and the balance-sheet of the department now remains lost, to sight but to taxpayers very dear. This extraordinary stateof things has had its day; and public feeling runs strongly in favour of placing the Native Office on the same footing as other Government services, amenable to law and common sense, [n a very careful article on the subjectinthechief journal of that unfortunate victim of Native Office meddling,Taranaki, the following forcible sentences occur : — " Daylight is at last beginning to be shed on the gloomy recesses of the department. In fact, the department thinks itself above the law, and occasionally acts up to its be lief. The department thinks it can forbid the use of interpreters to the public. The department occasionally interferes with the judicial functions of magistrates under the Native Lands Act; and so accustomed is the public to those assumptions of power tliat it does not possess, and <o violation of the law, that they almost pass unnoticed, until some unfortunate individual petitions the House for redress, and then, and then only, the peculiar ideas of the officers of the department are made public, and the nature of these transactions is partially revealed. This system of personal rule has so far been maintained by the confidence reposed in Sir I). .McLean ; but it is evident that a more satisfactory system of administration will now ))e insisted on, the department radically reformed, and its proceedings, like other departments, brought strictly within the law."

Some surprise has been caused by a paragraph in one of our morning contenipo tirics which recounts how a, proposed match at Irish Bowls Avas stopped by the police yesterday in the Mount Eden district, The game is spoken of as being " unlawful," and this expression, as avcll as the general tone of the paragraph, would lead one to the belief that the police interference avus on account of gambling being attached to the game. This is an intirely wrong assump tion ; the game consists in hurling an iron ball as far as possible along the road, the object being to make the longest throws. Mi- Brohani having his attention called to the match, and to the consequent danger to the lives and limbs of the passengers along the thoroughfare, simply instructed a constable to see that it avus not played on the high road. There is no harm in the game being played on a private road.

A foot-race, arising out of the late sports at Ellerslie, has been arranged to come off on Saturday fortnight, at that place, between Messrs Donavau, and Fordcr. The stakes, which have been deposited, arc £5 a side, and the distance 300 yards, Mr. Forder to receive 5 yards start. From the relative merits of fhe competitors, a good race may be expected.

The late cablegrams report some ominous utterances by the Czar. The St. Peters burg " Kreuzeitung" report that during the'military mann.uvrcs at Krasnoio Solo, the Emperor invited the ollicers of the Palovsky Regiment of Guards into his tent, and in'cmiis'j of an address said:—

" Hitherto I have been able for many years to spare the precious blood of my brave Palovsky men, but pediaps the time will soon conic Avhcn I shall have to rely on their tried bravery, being convinced that the regiment Avill do its duty as formerly." These words were received Avitli great enthusiasm by the ollicers, who cheered loudly and repeatedly.

The Auckland cricket team selected to play tlie Waikato cricketers ot Hamilton, to-morroAY, left for tlie scene of action by the early train tin's morning. The name, as already published are correct, except that E. 11. Whitakor takes the place of Mr Evan. Tlie following are the names of the Waikato Team :—Messrs P. Bond, A. E. and E. B. Cox, W. Hunt, Morrison, F. and W. Pil ling, Soper, C. C, and J. Wood, Whitaker.

We have received for Sirs Coughlin, from a neighbour, 5s ; from Messrs Ballin Bros., £1.

We understand that a hitch has occurred in the preliminaries to the contract •which Messrs Eraser and Tinne have taken for repairing the PrGtty Jane. The points at issue are hoav being discussed with a vieAv to settlement.

The Star Supplement of to-morrow will contain several excellent stories of great interest, viz., "The Blind Spinner, " Strangely Betrothed," and the " Invisible Witness," which will be found of moral value to young and middle-aged readers. Other interesting thoughts will be presented to the readers, such as a poor girl's recollec tions of the Hon. Mrs. Yclvcrton, whose sad story elicited both sympathy, and scandal, a few years ago. Tlie tit-bits for the little people also, will be found accep table, as they are decorated with flowers, and saturated with syrup of a sweetening character. Poet's corner is also inviting ; " My Love Annie," and " Wild Flowers," are 'especially beautiful. The vignette of "Discontent,"" is a true picture of human life.

The action for recovery of two weeks rent from Mr Waters, by the trustees of the late Hendry Somervell, occupied a consider able portion of the time of the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, and after a great deal of argument on both sides, termi nated in favor of defendant. His Worship, in reviewing the evidence, considered that defendant had acted like a prudent man, and gave judgment accordingly, with costs £1 (is.

"A Lover of Truth" writes correcting tlie statement in last issue that the com poser of the Orari waltzes was a saloon passenger. He points out that single men as saloon possengers are not allowed on emigrant ships.

Mrs Thompson, widow ot late Mr Thomp son, of Queen's Redoubt, desires gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of the following sums, kindly forwarded to her by those who sympathise with her in her sad and trying bereavement ;— Residents of Queen's Re doubt, £5 17s ; residents of Pokcno, £8 17s (>il ; employees on Auckland and Mercer Railway, £11 (>'s9d.

On the fourth page of to-day's issue appears a remarkable article from the "London World," criticizing the influence exercised by the Prince of Wales upon modern society. Leading English journals have spoken with remarkable plainness lately with respect to the tendencies which they' think they recognise in tho coming King of England towards a reproduction of the characteristics which have become painfully associated with the name of George the Fourth.

The shipwrights held a meeting last evening in the Temperance Hall, chiefly with Die view of considering the question of assisting tlie journeymen painters on strike. Mr. M. Ellis occupied the chair. The demand of 2s. per day by the painters met with general approval, and it was resolved " That the sum of £10. be given to the painters now on strike." The meeting then adjourned.

The following sketch of tlie career of Mr Tilden, the suscessor of Grant in the American Presidential chair, will be read with interest, :—"The preliminaries for the Presidential contest of the Centennial year were completed with the .nomination on June 28th, by the Democratic National Convention, at St. Louis, of Samuel J. Til dim, of New York, for President, and Thomas A. Hendrick, of Indiana, for Vice- President. Governor Tilden was born at New Lebanon, Columbia County, N. V,, March loth ISI4, near the close of the lasl war with England, and is a descendent of the best Puritan stock. One of his ances tors, Nathaniel Tilden, who came to America in KiM, was among flic founders of flic town of Situate, Mass. His grand father, John Tilden, came from Connecticut in 17..0, and settled ill Columbia County, N. V., since then (he residence of this branch of the family. At the age ot twenty Mr Tilden entered Yale Col lege, but, in consequence of ill-health, was unable to complete his course. He subsequently attended the University of New York, where he completed his aca demic education, and then entered fhe Law office of the Judge, John \V. Edmonds, of New York, where he continued liis leyal studies until his admission to the bar. In 184(>, Mr. Tilden was elected to the Assem bly, from one of th; New York city dis tricts, and in the same year, he became a member of the Constitutional Convention. From 1817 to LSu'7, Mr. Tilden took no very active part in politics, although he was always a power in the council of his party, and succeeded to fhe chairmanship of Hie Democratic State Committee, on (lie deatli of Dean Richmond. During these years he devoted himself to his profession, attained high .standing at fhe bar, and gained a practice, probably the largest and most lucrative enjoyed by any single law yer in the country. In 1870, lie again became active in political affairs, and began the contest with the corrupt Tweed ring, which resulted in its complete over throw the following year. Mr. Tildcn's pro minence in the work of reform, made him the chosen leader of the New York Democracy in 1874, in which year lie was elected Governor of that State, by a majority of 38,540, over Join: A. Dix and Myron If. Clark (Temperance.) His war upon the Canal King, and his efforts at economy, and administrative reform, were so successful during his canvass, that in the election of 1875 the candidates identilied with his policy, were triumphantly elected. Mr. Tilden is a bachelor, and a man of cultiva ted literary and artistic tastes. His law library is excelled by none in New York, and he also possesses a rare collection of books on political economy, and finance, and in general literature. He preserves his health by frequent out-door exercise, and is often seen in the Park on horseback, or behind his well-known roadsters. Ho is now in his sixty third year, and has what is called the purely nervous temperament, with a spare figure, blueeyes, and fair complexion. His hair, originally chesnut, is now partially silvered by age."

Mr Walter Good, on his departure from Hamilton, Avas presented Avith a farewell address by the (Inward to Victory Lodge of Good Templars, and a handsome set of regalia.

A Whangarei correspondent Avrites :— "Sir, —Relative to the statement made in the Star's account of fhe opening of the Corinthian Lodge of Freemasons, at the Thames, lately, thai it Avas the first lodge under the E.C. that had been opened since Sir Donald McLean had been D.G.M. of the N. 1., I beg to inform your correspondent that he is in error, as our lodge (Star of the North) claims that honour.—l remain, etc., C. N. McMURDO, Secretary, Lodge Star of the North.

The editor of the "Whangarei Comet," in acknoAvledging receipt of the Counties Act, says : —"We must confess to being mystified by the cumbrous measure. It is one of those things that Avould require a Philadel phia lawyer to unravel." If so intelligent a member of the fourth estate, and staunch admirer of Ab ilition is " tiabbergastere.l" by this voluminous Act, Avhat will be the fate of some country highway trustees ? The thought is too fearful for placid contempla-

tion.

Some of the Kaimai prospectors avlio hay • returned to Tauranga speak hopefully of the appearance of the country, and of the pro bability of a peaceful solution of the diffi culty Avith the Pirirakans. Several good looking specimens have been brought in.

A horse belonging to Mr Saudall, butcher, has disappeared mysteriously from a paddock belonging to Mr Kelly, near Mount Eden. A fcAV days ago a person called at Mr Sandall's shop and offered to purchase the animal, but no agreement Avas come to as to price. Tlie horse is Avell-knowu as " Long Drive," and ho possesses some breed. Search has been made without success, and it is suspected that the horse has been stolen.

We learn that Mr C. E. Pritchard, the representative of a number of English capitalists who propose to establish a special settlement in New Zealand, is now in Auck-

hind. Mr Pritchard was in communication with Sir George Grey in Wellington with reference to the purchase of a block of land in this province, and since his arrival in this city Mr Pritchard has had an interview with Mr Reader Wood on tlie same subject, and has visited the Survey Office to obtain in formation.

Tlie "Thames Advertiser," in ifcsleading article says :—" What the Pirirakaus are doing for Tauranga, Tukukino and a few of his impotent followers are doing for this district in preventing the passage of tlie tele graphline along a certain boundary. Wo say preventing, but this is a mistake. We do not think they could prevent the work from proceeding, oven if they were anxious to do so. The only object these people have surely is that of intimidating the Go vernment, and compelling them to come out handsomely, in consideration of their opposition being withdrawn. We hope the Native Commissioners here will not allow themselves to be bounced in this manner, although it seems almost useless to expect it. We hear that" an interpreter was sent up to Hikutaia last week, to interview Tukukino, and inquire how far he intended to carry his opposition to the sur vey of the line, and the interpreter actually invited this Maori _ rascal tto illustrate his antagonism by taking him to the place where the line men i were at work, in order that he might show what he intended to do. The Maori at once took up the peg, broke it in pieces, and made a bonfire under considerable difficulties, as everything was saturated with rain, in order that he might burn the palceha's niana, or authority to continue to survey. This exhibition of submissivness has been carried to the extent of stopping the survey until some arrangement is made with the hero of tlie bonfire. Can the force of submissive nonsense go further. For what do we maintain an army of Con stabulary in this district, with two Inspec tors, if one Maori is allowed to break the European law, and set the country at defiance in this manner. Is it tlie duty of the Native Department to give in to these people under such circumstances ?"

We have received the following telegram from Mr George Dibble : —" Please contra dict statement in STAR, relative to Young Hero being killed. No foundation for the report." The information was supplied to us by two Mahurangi settlers. The numerous friends of Mr Alexander .Saunders will be glad to learn that, thanks to skilful medical care, he is recovering from his illness, and that his family are sanguine of his becoming convalescent at an early date. Mr Brophy, the oflicer in charge of the barracks, states that the immigrants have not the privilege of buying rations on credit, but rations have been supplied to three, who ha<l no means of support, on condition that the cost should be repaid to the Government. Full rations were issued to the women and children until Sunday, thelDth. The men, both married and single, were knocked oil" rations after the loth instant.

The Artillery met last evening in the barracks for field gun drill. There was a large number present, and the various movements were very satisfactory. At the close of the parade several new members were elected. On Thursday evening next the battery and band will muster at the gun shed in full dress uniform, for inspection by the commanding oflicer ; blank cartridge will be used on the occasion, and the public will have an opportunity of witnessing the efficiency of our local artillery. The guns will be disabled in action, and various other movements which may occur to the battery in action will be gone through. Tlie mem bers "will attend with carbines and accou-

trements

Sly Neil Lloyd, of /Vinsonby, has manu factured, to the order of Ward and Co., a fifteen inch cable-laid rope, 1000 feet in length. The rope, which is of New Zealand llax, was made in three days, and is a credit to colonial industry. It was inspected by many competent judges this morning, and the workmanship pronounced to be ex cellent.

The return match, between the employers of Messrs MoArthur, Sheni and Co., and Messrs A. Clark and Sons will be played in flic Domain to-morrow afternoon, play to commence at 2 o'clock sharp, Should the weather prove fine, a very close game may be expected, as the two teams arc about evenly matched.

Mr William Howe, M.H.It., is absorbing a large shareof public attention at the Thames. In yesterday's "Thames Advertiser" there arcseveralcorrespondent's letters on the sub ject of the meeting lixed for to-morrow even ing. 'Xlllue Jacket," expresses a hope that no attempt will be made to prevent Mr Rowc giving full expression to his feelings, lie cause, if " allowed uninterupted sway, he will damage the Government more than Sir George Grey has overdone." "Staunch " Avanfs to know whether Mr Sims, the convener of the meeting fixed for Saturday night, has been so suddenly converted to Mr ltOAve from motives of pure love and affection, or from some other cause. "An Elector" hopes Mr Roavc Avill not be assailed Avith hisses, groans, and cries of " traitor," as he was on Saturday last. He hopes Mr liowc Avill be allowed to enlighten the jieople of the Thames as to why he did not supi»ort the repeal of the gold duty, why he went over to the Government side, " as if by the touch of a magician's wand," and particularly that lie Avill give a graphic description of his famous navigation of the Pinko Swamp, and how lie assisted a linn to monopolise lands which might have been given on deferred pay ment to desirable settlers. Another correspondent writes : " Sir, —In your issue this morning, I noticed a letter of explanation from Mr RoAve, stating it was entirely false about his having disturbed Saturday's meeting. Mr Rowe, in writing that, must have known he was saying Avhat was not correct, for I, among many others, saAV him tramping up and down the back of the stage as if he had escaped from tlie Whau ; and iioav and then, as Sir George Grey rose to answer some question, he would boo-hoo him. But whether Mr ItoAve knew what he Avas about I really cannot say. I have heard he gets very excited when there is any stage Avork to be done."

We are imformed that the complaint from Avhich Sir Donald McLean is suffering is that of diarrhea.

To enable Borough Councils to obtain tho benefit of the Government subsidy it is necessary all their rates should be returned as paid. In reference to tin's Aye learn that a large number of summonses are being pre pared for issue in the City Council offices, and Aye strongly recommend all Avho are indebted to pay up at once.

The Caledonian Company announce their intention of giving tAvo performances in tlie Public Hall, Onehunga, on to-morroAv anil Monday evenings, Avhen the " Bonnie PisliAvit'e" will be produced, Miss Jessie Raymond, Mr R. Glover, Mr C. Searle, and MrT. Williams taking the principal characters. Miss Jessie Raymond Avill appear in her favourite character of Maggie Macfarlane, with songs and dances. Million prices Avill be charged for admittance.

To the Editor : Sir, —Would you be so kind as to give insertion to a feAv lines. I wish to ask Benjamin Tonks, Esq., through your Avidely circulating paper, if lie intends to call his constituents together and let them know Avhat he did for them Avhen at Wel lington, as the representative of the West Ward,—Yours, etc., Elector of the West Ward.

W Te rhave to acknowledge receipt of a subscription list amounting to £9 2s collected by Messrs Hood and Sceats on behalf of Mrs Coughlan. We shall publish the list to-morrow.

A witness at the inquest on the body of James Coughlan wished to address the coroner on the folly of angling on the wharf, and considered that a petition should be presented to the Government to put a stop to it; he would also make a few remarks in support of his views. The Coroner said it was unnecessary, as he had not time to listen. The speaker then delivered his sen timents in the passage of the Freeman's hotel, and stated that, it was quite true that Izaak Walton had written a book in favour of angling, also the late naturalist, Edward Jesse, which books, although very pretty in detail, convinced him, the speaker, that angling with a hook and line, was simply a lazy habit, and a wilful waste of 1 time. He believed with Ben Jonson, that the picture of an angler with rod and line was " A fool at one end, and a hook at the other." If people wanted fish, there were other, and better ways of getting them, and far more expeditious. If the unfortunate man had not been angling on the wharf, his life might have been spared to his family. He protested against angling on the wharf, and should arrange his objections in logical order, and send them to the Editor of tlie Star, (cheers.)

To the Editor: Sir,—ln .justice to Mr Dempsey, as one ot the contractors to the Harbour Board, and whilst fully concurring in the remarks made by your correspondent " Citizen," in yesterday's issue, I beg to state that tiicre arc no boys of tbc ages referred to, driving horses for this gentleman. It is true that there are a few driving horses along Custom House-street for other parties, who are totally incapable of looking after horses, some of whom, I myself have more than once guarded against meeting with accidents. As for the boys so employed by Mr. JJempsev, it is my duty to look after them, and I have no difficulty in doing so, as they are ad able to drive horses heavily laden or other wise.—l am, &c, T. T. F.

WESLEY AN DISTRICT MEETING.

DURING yesterday afternoon's sitting, the Rev. J. Osborne, who has for some time been engaged in Home Mission work, in tlie Kaipara district, furnished tin interest ing account of his labours and prospects. He had itinerated largely among the widely scattered settlements, and had met with encouraging success. This morning the meeting was engaged in tho oral ex amination of Mr Buttle. The young men who offer themselves as candidates for the Methodist Ministry have to pass through various ordeals of a literary char acter, and consequently there was no time left for tiny other business when Mr Battle's examination had been concluded.

RECEPTION OF MR. BROOMHALL.

THE conversazione at the Lome-street Hall last evening, for the double purpose of wel coming Mr Broomhall, and hearing an explanation of his Temperance Settlement Scheme, was lively and interesting. The hall was fairly filled by a respectable audience. Mr Joseph Newman occupied tlie chair, and read a letter of apology from Mr Firth, who was announced to Jill the chair, stating that he was indisposed and could not possibly attend, although the movement had his deepest sympathy. In the course of the proceedings Miss Edger sang two songs, and the two daughters of Dr Purchas gave a vocal duett in a clear and touching manner. Mr Austin also sang a song. Mr Pice accompanied on the piano forte. Mr Newman introduced Mr Broom hall to tho audience, and mentioned the names of several gentlemen of commercial eminence in the old land who were connec ted with the emigration scheme, which their guest represented, such as Mr Whitworth, M. P., and Mr Warner, the first hydraulic engineer in the world, Mr John Taylor, of the National Temperance League, and Mr Cash, of the Temperance Building Society, and who had advocated temperance reform on the boards of Exeter OhiU for more than a quarter of a century. Mr Newman then drew a picture of the condition of the peasant, at home, struggling for alife-time,without obtaining half an acre of land, and the peasant in New Zealand, who, in two years could secure a cottage and garden, in live years a farm of fifty acres, and in ten years an estate of 500 acres. Mr Newman went on in praise of the opportunities and resources of this country, and especially the province of Auckland, which was so rich in its soil and mineral productions. He believed that the province yet possessed undiscovered " Cale donians," coal, iron, and all sorts of mine rals, which were only waiting for men and money to bring them forth from the repositories of nature.

Mr Broomhall, on rising, Avas much cheered, and liaving thanked the friends for their genial Avclcome, proceeded to give an account of his travels in this province, and the particulars of the proposed work Avhich had brought him to this country. Mr Broomhall said that the scheme would never haA re been contemplated but for the sugges tion of Mr Fox, avlio Avould not have sug gested such a scheme had not there been a fair chance of profit. Good farming at home implies £10 per acre without the freehold ; but here they estimated £;3 per acre Avith the freehold, an estimate far too small did they contemplate bringing the entire area into cultivation by their oavii capital. They ex pected to bring but a portion into cultiAra tion by their capital, and would look to the stalwart sons of the mother country to com plete Avhat they proposed to begin,AArith their hands and brains. The men Avith whom he co-operated were not a narrow-thinking class, ansAvering the A'erse : —

" We arc a garden Availed around, Chosen, and made peculiar ground ; A little spot enclosed by grace, Out of tins world's wide wilderness."'

They had sufficient faith in their principles to open the proposed settlement to all comers. Residents in tlie colony Avill have the same advantages offered to them as those Avill Avhom Aye may send from the old country. Founded by temperance men, they Avill Avclcome to the settlement every honest and industrious man irrespective of test, con vinced that example in our principles goes further than precept. In this I speak from actual results, being director of one of the largest life insurance offices in England, originated for total abstainers, but under the banners of which 20,000 non-abstainers have registered their names, against 12,000 abstainers, and Aye find no friction in carry ing out our principles. Mr Broomhall then Avent onto describe his journeyings in this province, and caused some amusement by his pronunciation of the names of settle ments. He urged the necessity of good roads, in certain parts where he had travelled, and that the roads should be made in the valleys. His remarks throughout Avere interesting to the audience, and Avill be more so to Mr Broomhall's countrymen at home. At the close of Mr Broomhall's speech, refreshments on a liberal scale were provided and partaken of on the " at home" principle : help yourselves, and your friends will love you. Subsequently, Mr Holdship moved : " That this meeting accord to Mr Broomhall a cordial welcome to Ncav Zea land, and expresses its entire sympathy Avith, and confidence in, the success of his endeavours to found a settlement from Avhich the temptations to intemperance shall he excluded by the unbiassed moral convictions of the people." Mr John Lamb, of Rivorhead, seconded, and Mr Luckio supported, in speeches full of practical experience, and suggestive. Jeremiah, Mr Broomhall's Maori guide, Avas then introduced, and made a feAV j remarks in his native tongue. j Mr Broomhall having returned thanks, j the meeting dispersed. j

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.,-ZJ-jVI.) ONLY SIX. £p John Ross, a sturdy labourer, vo had only imbibed six nobblers of bram'E, and one pint of colonial, was found h) Con stable Dews in a state of dizzyism. Prisoner acknowledged his fault, and paid a fine of 5s and Is 6'd costs. ALONE IN THE WORLD. Henry George_ Hunter was charged with deserting his wife, Eliza Hunter, on the 17th instant, and leaving her without bread, affection, and a husband's care. Defendant, a powerful young nian pleaded not guilty. Eliza Hunter, a good-looking, neatly dressed young woman, deposed that h er husband ran away from her on Friday last, and left her and her only child without help.' Defendant said there had been small rows between him and his espoused wife for some time past, in consequence of tales which were untrue, being circulated by surrounding females, whose tongues were in constant motion.

His Worship said he must find him guilty of the charge of deserting his wife, and must order him to pay a fine of £2 and 9s costs.

Defendant : I've got no money. His Worship : Then you must take four teen days in Mount Eden gaol.

FALSE PRETENCES.

John Taylor, a labourer, was charged with obtaining by false pretences the sum of £2 19s from Mr James Hand, hotel-keep er, of Helensville, on the 6th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty, but was under the influence of drink. Two months' imprisonment with hard labor. ALLEGED BREACH OF CUSTOMS REGULA TIONS. James Ah Foo, a native of the Celestial land, was charged with attempting to evade paying duty on a quantity of cigars on the 17th inst. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion, and Mr Joy for tlie defendant. Mr Hill watched the case. Mr Joy said he would admit that defend ant, who was a stranger and foreigner, had the cigars in his possession, and for which he had not paid duty ; but the cigars, a mere handful, were given to him by the stoker on board the^ City of New York, defendant himself being a cook on another vessel. He was quite ignorant that he was committing an offence. Mr Brookfield said that defendant's con duct did not shew such ignorance, as Mr Joy would insinuate ; lie had been in port ten days, and shewed a disposition to hide the cigars from observation, thus indi cating that lie was quite aware that he was doing wrong. There were nearly two pounds of cigars, fine and full-flavoured, as his Worship might ascertain. His Worship : I don't smoke, or I might be tempted to try one. The American fashion is a smoke all round.

Mr. Brookfield : Perhaps Mr. Joy Avould

like one.

Mr. Joy objected to a habit Avhich he considered unnecessary, and possibly per nicious in its influence.

Tlie Court found defendant guilty, and ordered him to pay £11 7s, and costs, £4 3s ful ; or go to prison for six months. This was all the business.

Fire in Shortland-street.

It is usually laid down as a maxim that the safest place to live in is next door to where the last lire occurred, the saying being analagous to that other one which advises a sailor to stick his head in tlie hole made by a cannon ball if he would put it where it would bo most secure from harm during an engagement. This theory has been rudely disturbed by the history of the block of buildings in Auckland, bounded by Shortland-street on the north, Vulcan Lane on the south, High-street on the west, and O'Connell-street on the east. We believe we arc right in saying that within the last three years no fewer than seven outbreaks of lire have occurred in this block, and four in the premises now under notice. The last took place about eight months ago, when Mr Porter's store, Mr Skinner's work-shop, and other valuable premises, with ther con tents, were totally destroyed. Those who were of opinion that an incendiary had been at work, now said that the block would be safe for tho future, but the experience of last night shows their mistake. A few minutes before ten o'clock, just as tlie soiree to Mr. Bromhall was over, and while the last act of " Our Boys" was being played at the Theatre, Hie "alarm of lire sounded by several city bells almost simultaneously startled the citizens, and brought them from the Theatre and private dwellings crowding into the streets, to see in what direction the tell-tale glare would appear. For some time the only indication of the position of the outbreak was afforded by the Insurance Company's bell, which had struck the signal "No. 2 Ward," and caused those who understood the sign, to strain then eyes toward the tops of the houses in the lower part of City East. At length a hurst of flame appeared close to the kpttoni of Shortland-street, and away went Ie crowd in that direction, accompanied by the fire brigade and engines, which had turned out in a marvellously short time, fully equipped. Arrived on the scene, it was found that the fire was situated in the back premises of Mr. Prohert, furniture dealer, and upholsterer. The alarm was first given by Mrs Hampton, who resides next door. She declares that a few minutes before the outbreak, she heard the footsteps of a man on the roof of the neighbouring premises. She ran to her husband, who had gone out for a few minutes, and when they returned together, the ilames were seen rising above fhe corrugated roof of Mr. Probert's back premises. An alarm was at once raised, and Mr. Hampton ran up to Mr. Probert's other shop, and dwelling house, higher up the street. But that gentleman Avas out, having gone to the Lornc-street hall soiree, whither the alarmist immediately ran. By this time, however, Mr. Prohert had returned in time to find that his property was being consumed by tlie ilames which had caused the bells to sound out. By this time several persons had hurst in the front door of the shop, and made their way through tlie smoke to the rear. The exact locality in which the fire was situated, was a kind of roofed yard, or what had originally been a yard, but was now an intermediate work-room, between the main store anil the regular workshop. Detective Grace, who was one of the first to enter the premises, states that he made out three distinct heads of tire burning in the work room. One was blazing up just under the brick waU separating the premises from Mr Hampton's yard (close to where a former outbreakwas discovered), another was under the same Avail about eight feet nearer the main building, and the third avus onThe opposite side, under Mr Dyer's wall. J-/ 1® place was abounding in inflamable material at the time. During the afternoon two men had been employed here in stuffing the seats of a drawing room suite Avith flax tow. They had left their unfinished Avork, ana the fire, when discovered, had taken good hold of the chairs and toAV, an<Lj| jg P*" tended to a mattrass making Yi^__Ww''*\ robe door, and several misceila^^&rf'" c, f of furniture. Its progrcss-^gs^iirrestecl just in time : had it been left Eve minutes more, the flames, which for one minute burst forth and illuminated the neigh* bourhood, would hardly have been sup* pressed. As it happened, the efforts ot the first disturbers of its sway were efli" cacious in reducing it to a mass of smoulder* ing sparks, which the water of the engines,

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1876.



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