Idfflihl Pothuan and Jules Simon. No Changs, however, will be announced before MS a Meeting of .-^e Left to-day it was deeded that the se " m for general amnesty, to talus hnmediaL effect, should be intro duced on the Bth of March, the first day of the session, by Victor Hugo in the Senate md by Madier de Montjan in the Chamber of Deputies. Also that proposals be intro duced for the immediate raising of the state of siege and tho repeal of the law on appoint ment°of Mayors, in accordance with tho wishes of the Minister of Commerce. Pan's, February 22.—The last of the elec tion returns are now in. The member? elect are now classified as follows :—-Republicans, ]{)S ; Conservative Republicans, 75; Bona p'artists, li-l ; Legitimists, 2G ; Conservatives, 24; Constitutionalists, 20; Eadicals, 17. Second ballots in sixteen districts are necea- B ary. It is expected that when all the elections are deckled the Republicans will have 2S" scats. Of those it is estimated the Left will hold 15G, and the-Extreme Left SS. So these two sections will have a working majority in the Chamber without the assist auiie of the Left Centre.

AMERICA.

GENERAL SCHENCK AND THE EMMA MINE.-HOW THE GREAT MINING SWINDLE WAS WOBICEP. Washington, February 23—The Committee on "Foreign' Affairs to-day heard the testimony of Jrmea E. Lyon, of Racine, Wis., concern lug the Emma mine speculation. Witness originally owned a one-third interest in tbc Monitor lode, which afterward became the Emma mine, his interest, in which was pur chased by Baxter and Park. BuitS ( arose, and witness employed as counsel ex-Senator Stewart, of Nevada, and General Hillyer. Witness and Stewart visited Salt Lake, where they met Senator Morton, to whom Stewart related the diffiulty of obtaining a trial in the courts of that Territory. Morton , said it was all wrong, when Stewart replied if Morton would assist; he should have §29*000. An effort was made to have Judge McKean removed, but without success. They objected to McKean, because he was en gaged in tryng in his own Court a case in which he was interested, he being President of, and a large stockholder in the company, which was engaged in litigation with an other mining company. McKean waft, also, interested to the extent of §100,000 in a tunnel mining company, which was organised ■with a capital of a million dollars. Other justices were joint partners in the Emma mine, with interests adverse to him. The Marshal of the Territory was, also, inter ested in Emma mine stock. A party in San Francisco had purchased from the eatate of Silaa Braine, for nominal sums, claims about a quarter or half a mile from the Monitor lode, and had organised an Emma Mining Company with, a capital of $10,000,000. Stewart advised _ witness to consolidate his interest with the new company, which would have shares enough to give to witness and Judges, jury-. men and all. Witness was anxious to dispose of his interest to Park, and for a consideration was willing to withdraw both his claims. Stewart said Park was not to be trusted ; would swear to a lie, steal records of the Courts, buy witnesses, and do any thing to carry his paint. Witness, in response to Stewart, said, "I have heard Park say hard things about you, and that you would not hesitate to buy jurors and witnesses at your personal convenience." Witness asked Stewart to see Park and effect a settlement of the business. It was agreed that 2,000,000 dollars had been taken out of the mine up to July, 1871, and allowing half a million for expenses, witness was will ing to settle on that basis, never having surrendered his interest in the Monitor lode. Stewart and Psirk left for New York, and on the sth of Angust Stewart wrote that he could not make so good a bargain with Park as he desired, but that there was no occasion for much dispute about the worked-out mine. Witness objected to the contract which Stewart proposed with Park, as it did not secure to him the half million promised. Park discharged all the miners but six. No ore was to be taken out, but the mine was only to be developed for examination by au engineer, as it was to be sold on its reputa tion. Stewart and Park tlien went over to England. Stewart telegraphed, November 9th, to witness to come to London. When he got there, Stewart said there were one hundred mines there for sale. That Pro fessor Silliman's report had placed tho mine among the great mines of the world, and stated that ore to tho value of three and a half millions had already been removed from it. Witness found Stewait and Park occupying a room in Edward's Hotel as an office. Albert Grant, of London, f rained the prospectus of the Emma Mine Company, and £100,000 were paid to him as promoter of the scheme. £25", 000 were paid to the banking house of Jay Cooke, McCnllough & Co., for the use of their name, _ J. JEL Pol veston's banking house was promised £10,000 sterling for the use of its name, but the money was not paid. General Schenck was presented with 500 shares of the Stock, at £20 per share. Albert Lewis & Sons, of Liverpool, were to have received £S,OOO, but did not. Pro* teßßor Silliman received £9,000 or £10,000 for making his favourable report. Witness further gave his experience with Stewart, who made various excuses for not obtaining for him the sum he promised. Witness thought that he made a proposition to close the transaction for 20,000 dols. General Schenck wrote a letter to Park on the Ist of December, 1871, saying he was going to resign the Director ship, giving as a reason that he did not want to be criticised by kis political enemies. Park said he would have a better letter than that. so when Schenck wrote the letter of the 6th of December, in which he resigned, Park said this was a better endorsement of the Emma mine than Schenck's name as a director. When tho scandal against Schenck first became known in England, Park said he had fixed things with the General. He requested tho General to give his note for the stock. Schenck said if his note was not good security he would mortgage his house in Washington. Owing to the famous telegraph from Williams, Silliman and Hazzy, of new and very large discoveriea in the Emma mine, the stock went up. Share holders thought the Government was backing the speculation, as General Schenck's name appeared in the prospectus as Minister from the United States.

FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE AT NEW YORK.

New York, February 19th.—Early this morning a fire was discovored in the tone ment, 56, East Broadway. The occupants were ronsed by the police, but as escape by the stairway was cafe ofl by the flames, and there wan no way of reaching the roof, they leaped from the windows to the street and yard, and all were more or less injured, and two —Edward Con way and Catherine Murphy —it is supposed fatally. DEATH OP CHARLQTTE CTJSHMAN. Boston, February 18th.—Charlotte Cush man, the distinguished actress, died at the Parker House this morning. She had been a'fflcted with a cancer for a long time, but was better last week, and took a short walk on Saturday when she caught cold, pneumonia resulting. She was quite cheerfnl yesterday, but a change occurred at two o'clock this morning, and at seven o'clock she was un conscious. DEATH OF KEVERDY JOHNSON. The telegraph brings us the sad intelli gence of tho death of Reverdy Johnson, at Annapolis, Maryland, on Wednesday, the 19th February, from injuries resulting from an accidental fall. Mr Johnson was one of the best a'n^^ noblest representatives of the America* Wn# the o!i 3011001- To ia great profesioa^ris-iJearning and ability he added a \M«,<j acquaintance with general literature, tho knowledge and accomplish" menta that belong to the diplomatist and

the statesman. His reputation has been a national one for nearly half a century. Courtly in his ruMmers, affable in social in tercourse, and possessing a mind enriched by [many-sided culture, he exercised a _ pe culiar charm over all who were brought into contact with him. He will take rank among the foremost of American lawyers, and bad he prefmed a public career his talents and acquirements would have won for him a place among our moat eminent statesmen. He was born at .Annapolis on the 2lst of May, 1700, graduated at Bt John's College in that city, and was admitted to practice at the bar at the eaily age of nineteen. In 1815 he was elected to represent bis native State in the United States Senate, here he served four years, resigning the office to accept the office of Attorney - General, tendered him by President Taylor. At the time of the outbreak of the rebellion he exerted all his influence in the interests of peace and conciliation. In 18G2 he was again elected to the United States Senate. A short time previous to the commencement of the civil war, he, in company with Judah P. Benja min, came to Kan Francisco as counsel for the Bartons in the famous New Almaden case, in which these two groat lawyers were opposed by the late Edmund. Ran dolph. Those who witneaaed the con test of these ferensic giants, who heard Benjamin's magnificent oratory, Johnson s powerful logic, and Eandolph's terr.ible_ in vective, are not likely to forget the occasion. Eeverdy Jones ns United States delegate to England ,in ISGS, drew up a ?settlement of the'famous Alabama claims which was not ratified by Congress.

GEN. SHERIDAN ON THE INDIAN

BUREAU. Chicago, February IS.—A "Times" Wash ington special says: "Tho Military Com mittee put General Sheridan on the the stand to-day to giva his views in regard to the charge of the Indian Bureau to the War Dcpaitment. He began by saying that if the charge was made thirty-seven million dollars could be cut off of the appropriation for the army ; thai; by placing; the Indian Bureau under the comrol of officers of the army all Rings in the Indian Buiean would immedi ately be killed, and by allowing the Indians to be directly uader the control of the army a wholesome influence would bo exerted and fewer of those fights on the frontier would occur. Sherman and Handcock are to send their views on in writing.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA. .From our own Correspondent.) This day. An Old Resident Drowned. An old resident, a carpenter, named Mr Keller, fell o!T the end of the wharf last night eiither coming from or going cm board tire steamer Rowena. Boats put off immediately, but as a strong flood tide was running and the night pitch dark and blowing and raining from north east, the search proved unavail ing, and kis body was not recovered till this morning. He leaves a young wifo and family. Captain Morris' Agent Accused of Bnbery. Informations have been laid at Opotiki against Captain Morris' agent for bribeiy and corruption in tho late election, which are reported very conclusive. A Member of the Native AC Lost in the Bush A member of the native Contingent Armed Constabulary has been lost in Oropi bush. Ho went out pig hunting eight days ago, and has not returned. Search parties have been out finding traces. (From Another Correspondent.) E. F. Koller, a respectable tradesman, whilst returning yesterday evening from the steamer Rowena, lying at the end of the wharf, fell over and was drowned. The night was dark, with drizzling rain, and his cries for help wore distinctly hpard. Though boats were sent ofl his rescue was too late. The pilot boat was out grappling all night, and the body was recovered this morning.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

There was an important gold find yester day in the neighbourhood of the Little Agnes claim.

A carter named Dunlop, while his horses were feeding, fossicked about and discovered a new reef, with a good show of gold. The claim w;s marked out and operations will start immediately.

The Countess struck the Little Agnes reef in the tunnel, good gold showing to-day. The Little Agnes have 13S oz. retorted gold on hand from interim retorting. They will have the usual general cleaning up on Saturday. The average of the stuff is as good as usual.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival of the Manaia — Preparations for the Governor's Visit. Arrived, steamer Manaia from Auckland. She is purchased from Holmes Bros, for £2700 for the Coast, Wairoa and Poverty Bay trade. Wiltshire commencea to-night to walk 250 miles in 100 hours. Preparations are being made for the recep tion of the Governor on a large scale. He is expected to arrive on "Friday evening.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The New Zealand Times. It is understood that the directors of tho Neio Zealand Times will carry on the papor as usual, and that the changes to made in the literary and clerical staff will not be so sweeping as was at one time anticipated. They will merely retrench sufficiently to pre vent loss in the undertaking. The directors are on the whole more satisfied with the prospects of the concern than was supposed, owing to the damaging rumours that were circulated chiefly by dissatisfied and interested persona. The Bates are on their way to Auckland where they are to play a four weeks' engage ment.

The Lynch bell-ringers are back again here.

The Argus and Miss Colville. The Argus has lately been milder in stric ture against Miss Colville, regarding whose acting it appeared to have an especial dislike.

The Chamber of Commerce is still agitating for increased wharf accommodation.

The Argus Company has purchased a lot of the hoardiag for bill-sticking, with tho view of securing the job printing of tho town. It was soon known to the JPost people, who wero not long in securing the remaining hoardings.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday.

The cost of the Sanitary Department for the Corooration for the last six months has been £2222, including the erection of a fever hospital. , ._., ~ At the inqueßt on the body of Constable Vernon, a verdict of accidental death was returned, with a rider that it was desirable that legislation should be passed, imposing a penalty on persona trespassing on railway lines. Marks were found in the tunnel shewing that Vernon had been feeling in the dark for a recess cut for the purpose of afford ing escape for any person working in or walk fng through the tunnel when the train waa coming. His traces shewed he had turned back twenty yards before the train struck him. It is said that if he had lain down outside the rails he vould have esoaped,

REEFTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day. Extraordinary Conduct of a Church of England Clergyman. Edwaul Samuel Cross, a Church of Eng land minister, refused to read tbe burial service over the remains of Mr H. G. Hughes, chemist, a member of tho Pacific Lodge of Freemasons. Great indignation is expressed.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. .Messrs Win., Gisbome, Wm. Seed, and John Knowles have been appointed a com mission to visit the several provinces, and .to obtain information with a view to consolid ation of offices under tbe new system. They proceeded South in Pluobe this afternoon. This day. It is understood that what remains of the Empire Hotel will be pulled down, and a new and first-class hotel erected on the site, and probably placed under the management of tho former proprietor. S' Sailed : Tarannfei for the North. Passon geis — Messrs Redwood, Smith, Carlton, Gobbcrns, Skelly, Lewis, Miss morgan, and fifteen original.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday.

A railway collision occurred on tbe north ern line this afternoon. The Christolmrch and Amber!? trains ran into each other at Itangior.i. The passengers were severely shaken, and some severely injured, but nothing serious is known as yet. During tho last month, the receipts on the Canterbury Railway amounted to £15.090, as compared with £14,771 in February 1875. The educational returns shew that 8545 males and 7507 females are attending the Government schools in the province, —the average daily attendance being : Males, 4084 ; female?, 3360. The number of child ren attending the Christian schools is 4219. Tho total nnrnlonr of teachers employed in the province is 310.

CABLEGRAMS.

LONDON.

Titr members of the Colonial Institute have presented a memorial to the fiov<rnment to have the colonies recognised in the Queen's new title. The Government havo refused to publish the Hon. S. Cane's report on the finances of Egypt, which has caused a panic in Fgyptian bonds.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNP.Y.

The trial trip of the 3.3. Zoalamlia was very satisfactory.

BRISBANE.

The Courier publishes a manuscript from Mulligan, a prospoctor on the new goklfieids near Palmer. It does not corroborate the clowing accounts previously received.

MELBOURNE.

The deficiency,of the revenue at tho end of tho year will bo nearly £170,000. Nearly all the salmon ova for this colony are reported as t dying, owing to the heat of the weather.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

LORNE-STREET nALL. The crand concert and ball to whinn w called special attention last evening, will tslro place to- Stin the lorne-strect H«H. Tlio proflrm«Tne is tft-rIV, and the object of (ho concert most deserving, henco It should meet with sympathetic patronage. PARNEIX WE CLTCYAKS. The anniversary tcn-mceiing of llio Pa*ncll "Wesleynn Sunday-school win hold last eveming in the district Wesley* n Church Eov Alexander Held in Hie chnir. According: to the report of the Superintendent, Mr F. Hn»hcs. the number of scholar's in attendance averaged 35. Tho report in timated a want of touchers. The meotinst was sub sequently afklressrd by Revs Messrs Watiin and Hodgson, ako by Mr Ifpfrg, of Newmarket. Heveral hymns were sutifir, and votes of thanks given to the chairman and ladies wno presided at the toa-table. BAPTIST ST.'NDAy-BCHOOL SOIBER. Ponsonby was all alive lsst evening in consequence of the ten-meeting and soiree in connection with the Baptist Sunday-fchnol of the district, and by half-pasjt six the ropm was filled with persona from neirly every locality and clmrrh in Aw ldund. A really good tea was provided, with plenty of sroorl things in Hie shape of bread and butter, sandwiches, turts. cakes. #o . provided by the ladies, whoso names am worthy of record, viz., Mrs and' Miss Mcltobarts, Mrs Edward and Miss Carry Brown, Mrs John Bigelow, Ben.. Mrs John Iligelow, junr., Mrs Gaze, Misi litchfiold, Mirs French, Miss Jones, and Mrs Owen. Tlicso ladies deserve the thanks of the mepting for their maternal caro over the tra drinliers. The room was tastefully decorated with flags, flownrs. and ever greens. The after proceedings opened with the CBGth hymn, and prnyer by Mr fluUley, the Rev P, H. Corn. ford in tli^e chair, who delivered a thoroughly practi cal speech on the imt:ortanco of Sabbath schools in making children acquiinted with the ways of life and imparting to then a knowledge of God. Strength was gained by inter-commuuication, contract!™ led to decoy anil do itli while expansion ncted in the opposite direction. The rev gentleman then spoke on Christian fellowship, and said that education withont religion was one of the most atrocious thinßS which had been perpetrated. Education without the Bible must of necessity result in failure. Sabbath schools should bn encouraged, as they are calculated to create a sanctified public opinion. Tho Secretary, Mr James Brown, read a brief annual report of pro gress, which shewed that they had nine teachers and 52 scholars, representing the weeks of the year. Mr G. W. Owen read the financial statement, -which shewed income £20 4s 9d ; expenditure. £21 Is ; leaving a balance due of 10s 3d. Mr Brame then spoke on his " Experiences as a Sunday-school Teacher" and detailed many pleasnntreminiscences of his Sunday-school life in the Northern towns in England, viz In Birmingham, Manchester, and Bairrsley. Mr Ewington spoke of " Annoyances, and how to get over them," and referred pleasantly to a Ceromandel crushing under the hand of tho Mail. Mr Ewington's was an excellent speech. Mr Carey Brown made a Jong speech, containing some good paints on the "Claiirs of Fuuday Schools," and believed that during the century enough tea had been consumed at religious tea-meetfngs to float a navy; he al3o considered it probable that some future Homer might arise and enshrine their names in heroic verse. The Xcv T. J. >'inton, a worthy son of a worthy siro, was full of humour in his spocch on " Flowers and Fiuitg," and was success ful with his migic hat if. raising £5, towards lining the the school-room. Mr Hammond, the last speaker, made some capital remarks on the utility of Sunday-schools, and briefly but p'cturesqunly depicted the lnbours of Robert Paikes, of the "Gloucester JournaV Mr A..'Bigelowpresided at tho harmonium, and the little choir sang with lively effect several of Sankev's hymns, and one "Washed in the blood of the Lamb," from the collection of the ■singing pilgrim of .America. The meeting wbirh was very clncrful in its every aspect, closed with the benediction pronounced by Mr Cornford.

Australian News by the Alhambra.

[BY TELEGRAPH THIS DAY.]

MELBOURNE,

The Age has accused the Chairman of Committees of being drunk and incapable in the House, and hag repeated the charge. " Currency has been given to a most dis graceful scandal in which the names of well nigh the highest personages in the colony are freely mentioned. There are all sorts of disreputable scandals about, and persons are so pointedly alluded to' that they might as well be photographed. Walter Sheridan, the well-known tenor, has been accused of smuggling cigars.

Only a third of the whole shipmfpt of sal mon ova remains sound.

Scarlet fever is ' prevalent, and many deaths continue.

"- Mdlle. lima DeMusrka has concluded her performances hew, and will probably leave for New Zealand "next week.

Tho Assembly baa passed a bill to establish the postal card system, and two of the new taxation bills.

A fearful drought is reported in Queens land in Warrego district. The themometer stood at 112 for three weeks. All the rivers are fast drying up. Cattle are dying in all directions in Bourke. No heavy rain has fallen for two years. The Suez mail will be v week late this month.

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__a_ge Ship on the Coast, 1 telegram received by the Chief Harbour /taster this afternoou states that a large ship iound South passed the Bay of Islands this aorning. Tlio Alnieand Dilpusaand, the only ves els duo from England at present are barque iftcrd, so that it is nearly certain the ship eferred to is the Commodore's ship the 'carl expected from Sydney. POLICE COURT.-Tins Day. Bcforo|A. Beetham and W. J. Hurst, Esqs., JustiCß3.) Charles Taylor (on remand) was charged vith stealing one bag of gum, value £1, the aid gum being the property of Frank ledges. . Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Frank Hedges sworn deposed that the bag >f gum produced was his property. He saw •risoner carrying the gum on the wharf and nformed the police. He afterwards saw the urn outside Walker's store. ' Sergeant Martin deposed that prosecutor 'esfcerday morning informed him that the aim was oxitside Walker's store. He'arrcsted lie prisoner and charged him with stealing he gum. Anthony Nicholson was next called and leposed that he saw tho bag of gum on ioard the Gemini on Monday evening. Prisoner asked witness if he did not give lim the gum. Had he not sold gum before or him. Witness denied the accusations. Mr Hedges was recalled and said that vTicholson was in his employ until Monday ivening, when he discharged him ; he gave iim no authority to give prisoner any gum O'sell ; he had frequently missed gum from he Gemini. Mr Broham said that the prisoner was seen vithin an hour of the losing of the gum with t on his back. Their Worships thought that the evidence mplicated Nicholson in the transaction, but here was no doubt of prisoner's guilt. He ws ordered to prison fot six weeks with lard labour. This was all tho business. 5E V EN • K~O OME D H O U S E. To LTW or for RALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed Touso, VJ.'.BJ';HOLI>, Hituatcd in Collingwood-atroist, ilosc to tho Ponsonliy l!otid, with a fino view of the mrbour and cily. Tco ground is 00 x 100 feet, and >lanted with fruit and r.ther treM Thorn is Out ioub», AVell, Pnmp, and Tauic To a purchaser two hirds cash can remain at current intorn't. or may he iaid off weekly on the Land Society principle. Apply for particulars at '•T\K_ojlicC. OPEOIAL TBIP TO WAIUKTT. _t st. Tho Steamer €^^«li*S Will mate a Special Trip to Waiuku ro-MORROW, leaviuf? Onohunga Wharf at 9 a m., uid returning from Waiuku on the following nornlng. VILONCELIO for Sale, in perfect condition • "pnuine old instrument, a bargain. -Apply to Mr Brown's Mneic Warehouse, Quoen itrcct, — W O. DENNES will open on o Paturday, April 1, at Me Arthur, Shera and Co 'b now building, with a Stock of 300 Scwinß anri Washiup Mnchiiu-B — Great Central Sewing am] Washing i\Tacliinos Depot', Queen-strf-ct. mANTED, Scoria .Paving doing. ¥ ' -E Wooj, Batcher, •WclllngVTi-Btreet. ANTED, Bootmalser for Wan panui; must he a good General Workman him a la man i)rcforre(^-j£cl«id_B_o3^ , WANTED, a Carter competent tc arH'eateom; steady and industrious-1? C Clnyton, Newmarket. "07 ANTED, a respectable Girl aboni VV 10 to assist hi the Rouse* ork of a smal fMiiilv. - Apply for address at Star But ohory, Newton opposit _2!_ cfPY°' — - '■ ■™"*rT__,NT!_lD, good Bushmen anc W ' BpHft*ni/f? S- Gibl?onß> °ta"a BaWM"IS Wainim- ~ WANTED, a situation as Burrm^ or Wiiitnr; references can be {.'iven. Addrosi FWIT, at this oilice__ ANTED, immediately, a young man with Blight knowledge of agency busincßß.—Apply at this ofTico for address. ANTED, Consignee for 1 case Minernl Wator. marked LA, No. 19G30 received hy last Snez Mail Steamer from Franco.- Apply to John Beid, A pout for P. & 0 Co. XNTET)7a good General Servant Mrs Morrison, Kiaing Snn Hotel, Karanga hapo iload. W~' ANTEI)" Known— Jnst Opened at strctton'e, 208, Qtiepn-street, per Edin hurMi Castle, Berlin Wools, Toilet Sets, Cosies, Caps Lace Braids, Bllhß, Slippers, and other Fancy Good 9 ANTED, by a young man in { ■Warehouso in tho city, respectable Boan and Eesidence in the vicinity of Newton.—Addres, by letter, etating tcrniß, " Kcndence," Star Office.^ ANTE_»7a Cook and Steward fa s.s Staffa.—Apply at enco to Captain A McGreßor, Queen-str?et Wharf. ANTED, a smart Youth.—Appb St. Mungo Cafe, Queen-street. ANTED, good Pick and Shove men with Picks and Shovels.—Apply t Martin Ponaher, Contractor, Freeman's Bay recla mation^ ANTED, two Shingle Splitters —Apply Townsend Bros., Durham-stroet. ANTEDTfor cash, small Steau Snglne and Boiler, Give particulars of siz( and where seen ; must be good.—Address, "South this oSice. ANTED, a good Cook for ai Hotel at Kussoll, Bay of Islands ; man coo preferred.—Mr Oram, Prlnco Arthur Hotel, Hobsoi street. AJS TE D Known, that th Flttinf; Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner ( High-street. Only the highest class machines kept i stock. Eepiirs to all machines properly done. Steal GiMgcs repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED, a respectable middk aged Servnnt for a quiet Hotel in tl) country.—Apply to Mrs Maiden, Chapel-street. WANTED, a Practical Tinsmith constant work frr a good hand.—Apply t once to M. McDetmott, Victoria-street East. TI7ANTED KNOWN7~that th YY "Winter Quarter of the Technical Classes i connection with the Mecharics' Institute will I resumed on Monday, 3rd April next. Drawinsran Arithmetic, each 6* 61 quarter.—Application to Seer tary at Mechanics' Institute^ I^A^TE_ri_NOWN, thatHenr Prohert. Cabinet Maker, TJpholsterer. au Genoral House Furnisher, etc, has just received large and well-assorted stock of English and America Chairs, -which ho is offering very cheap. Good Souc Chair at 4s, 4s 6d, 59,.and 63 ; warranted to gil satisfaction or the money returned. 8-*" Note tl address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, ar Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite tl Post-offico, Shortland-street. ANTED to SELL, a Farm of 30 acres of superior land, with large run f sheep or cattle, with good house and outbuildings. H. Partinftton, 57, Queen-street. ANTED Known—Turkish Batl are open daily from 9 to 8. Ladies Thui days only. Single Bath, 3s Cd; Ladies, ss. T( tickets for £1 Is ; Ladies, G ditto ; Children, 14 diti Hydropathic treatment administered. The he ventilated and cleanest hath in the Colonies, and V. safest to bathe in Over 1000 visits, varying from to 80, both hale and weakly, and not even a sinp case of fainting has occurred,—X. D. STKES, Pr prietor. N.B.—Warm. Plunge, and Swimming Bat are in contemplation, and are only waiting the wat supply. W~ATSTED Known, that Stretton Book, Stationery, and "Wool Depot is I moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupi by E. Waters, 20S, Queen-street, opposite McArthi Shera and Co.'s new premises. ANTED, Good Tailors; highe wages given.—W. Rattray, 06, Queen-stre ANTED, 10,000 People toattei at the Clearing;-out Sale of Boots, which t be given at prices to suit the depressed state of tt times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wi< fleld-s*eet, Auckland; and Devo_-stre6t, New P mouth. WANTED, a smart Yacht of abo 7 tonß. State price and full particulars ,' EWTj" G.P.0., A-cMand.



THE Annual Meeting of the Young Hen's Christian Association will be held on Friday Evening next,"at 7.30. P~ltj_?CE OF WALES THEATRE. In active preparation-ELTZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND. Great Death Scone. ARNELL ¥OOTBALL~cTtJB. Tho Animal Meeting will lie held at the Alexandra Hold, on Thursday, at 8 o'clock. Intending mem bers are invited. n . X C OTTON, Hon. Sec. OB EHUNG A PE RPETU A L LAND, BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of this Com pany will bo hold in the Choral Hall, Onc-hunga, at 7 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, April 5,1870. J t X), J A--IYoWIN , Secretary. BLACK REEF GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The following Shares in the above Company haying ben Forfeited through non-payment of Calls, will ho sold by public auction by Mr D. B. McDonald .at the Shipping Store, Coromandel, on Saturday, the Bth April 1870 .it 11 o'clock forenoon, unless redeemed before the day of Halo. Registered Namo No. of Shares. Numbor Hugh O'Brien 325 ; 4370-5200 J. H. HARIUSON, Manager. Coromandel, 23th March, IS7C. f^mUA~GOLD~MINING COMPANY X (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting ef the Share holders of this Company will bo hold at (he Company s Oir.ce, Hank rs.iiiainsjs, Qucen-streot. Auckland, at 2 o'clock in tho afternoon of 110JSDAY, the Ist day ol May, 187(5. BiißinoHS: To confirm Hie resolutions passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders held on Tuesday, tho 28th day of March, IS7C. By order of the Directors. Secretary. Auckland, 29th March, 187 C. "ft/TE. WOOLF begs to intimate to _.YJ_ the Auckland public that he has com menced bnsincw at Messrs Cousi-8 and Atkins.near the Market, as a Turner nnd Twister, where all kinds of work in conneciion with Hie trade will be attended to with neatness and despatch. Prices strictly mode rate. , L" OST HORSE.—Strayed from St. George's Bay on Monday morning, a Crcam oolnured Horse, about 15 hands high; baa a white hind foot, ono shoe oif, saddlo mark on back Any one returning the same to the undersigned will bo rewarded ; anyone detaining him will be prosecuted. — J. 11. Witheford. LOST, on Monday last, a small White Poodle; answers to the namo of Itosie. Anyone detaining same after this date will be prose cuted, and Under will bo rewarded on returning same to the' Bluo Post Dining Rooiub. O"S~T, on Sunday Evening last between Ho^son's Bay, Brighton and the , Catholic Church, Parnell, a Bed Silk Bcmf.-The finder, by leaving it at the offics of this paper, would ' obline' and be rewarded. . OST, an Ivory Earring.—The finder will be rewarded.— W. Flood, Insurance Build ingl!. FOX SALE, Spring Cart and Harness, nearly new—H. G. McCrea, Hobson and Wel -1 Hngton-streets, I , __ _ ■ ———* ' TO LET, a Bouse of five rooms; rent, Gs per week.—Apply York Hotel, Newton. T"~O~LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Victorin-strect.—Apply to Jas. Blaikie, oppo ■ site Royal Mail_HotoL_ ; rpo BE LET, on Grafton Road, a I large and convenient "Family Residence, con , tainiiv ten rooms, always well supplied hy pnrap and l'UiiniriK stream of water, commodious yards and '' out-buildings, together with alxut two acres of lann, tho Rreater portion of which is an Orchard in full _lso at Ellerslie. within five minutes walk of the 1 Railway h'tation, a well-built compact Family Homo, • of sK rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, including Bix and a-half acres of best volcanic innd, 1 all in good pasture, securely fence J and sub-divided ! by substantial fjtono walls. Apply to ASIITON k SONS, -i No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Bui.dings, 3 I mo LET, a eight-room-_ HoiSJJ£ y I Vincent-street-G E Rollerscm, Baker, x>>.. i rno~LKT, neat CottageT~6~ rooms, X garden hack and front.-James iteid, Eden I Terrace. . - HPO LET, Furnished Apartments for X one or two gentlemen in Parnoll.—For address - apl>'y -it this office. . nnO~ LE C, Furnished, a commodious , L ei«ht-roomfd House in Parnell, commanding an excellent view of the harbour.—Mr J. A. Boale, i Solicitor, Sbortland-streot. ' T>EQUJB.ED in a Ladies' School, a X JLfj Kefident Governess.— Apply to Miss Hi fi HobsOn-street. _— - 8 MISS KOBERTSHAWS Boarding - XYX and Day School-Tho Eetreat, Parnell —The r Second Quarter commences on Monday next, the 3rd .. April. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR REPAIRS TO PILOT HOUSES. Harbour Board Office, J>, Auckland, 23th March, 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until Tues day, 4th April, at noon, for Repairs to FilotJHouses, a in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the k Engineer's office. *" Tenders to bo endorsed "Tender for repairs to _ Pilot Houses.," 6 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 'a WILLIAM C. DALDY, 3f Chairman, n rr\o CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. I- I ie Tenders are required for additions to a house in ParneU. Plans, *c. may he seen at my office until - Saturday, April 1, whon the tenders are to be delivered • st 12 o'clock. I JAMES WRIGLT3Y 4t Architect. c mO CONTRACTORS & PLASTERERS. In X )e Tenders will he received until 4 p.m. of the 30th >d instant, for alterations to the Front of Hobson's c- Buildings, adjoining the Post-office. R. K.KALS & SON. - Architects, y Insurance Buildings. id : t * mENDERS will be received until i_ JL Tuesday, April 4, for the Erection of a Cottagt ye in Kyber Pass. Plans may be seen at Mr Aley's ac Watchmaker, Queen-street. Ie rPENDEKS are invited for Leasing. 1 in sections, the Three Kings Wesleyan Nativ< ~r Institution Estate. '0 Plan and conditions maybe seen at MrEdßons or Queen-street, where Tenders, addressed to the Trus _ tees, are to be left not later than noon on Thursday 30th instant. The Trustees do not bind themselvei - to accept the highest or any tender. IS A. REID, , s . Chairman, sn March 23, 1876. _t "ft/TARKET RESERVE, ONEHUNGA h* IVL , Tenders will be received at, the Superintendent' ' Office, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 13tl 'S~ April, 1576, for the Lease for Three Years of til ; above-named Reserve, being Lot 11 of Section 21 c the Town of OnehTinga, fronting Princes-street, an> comprising 2 acres 3 roods 30 porches. t'g HEADER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. kj T>UY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE ir J3 And See that Each Bali, ' Is "Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of BECKITI - As its Splendid Quality lias caused ajhost of :St Inferior Imitations. e t Sold hy all rosprctable Groows mid Storakeepors. 72 k BERDEEN POLISHED GRANIT." 11l J\. MONUMENTS, i_, In Red and Blue, .from £5, :' Free on board ship any part of New Zealan( InscriptionsZAccurate and Beautijul. |_" Plans and Prices fbee from JOHN.LEQE Ito Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. LoRNE-STREET HALL. TO-NICHTrjONIGHT! For A Special Benevolent Purpose. Proquammtc:— Mr Carter—Song, "Rose. Thistle, and Shamrock" Miss Sinclair—Song, " Chime apfain beautiful Bells Mr W. Doran- Song (comic) Mr Jameson—Song, " Thy voice is ne.av Miss Ash-Song, " Home to my Darling again ' Mr G H Forder—Poiapr, "3 always take it easy Messrs O'Haro and Forbes-Dcmblo Song and Danco Miss Colonian—Song Mr Nairn—Song, "Belle Malione' Mrs Homer—Song, " Whip -poor-Will" ■ Interval of Five Minutes. Mr Dean (of Olalr's Troupe)— Song. " Dad, Dad, Dad" Mr E. Ciair in his American Prize Jig Master 0. Clair (the infant prodigy) in his Irish bong and Dance, "PatMoran" Miss Gribble—Song, " Last, Rose of Summer Mr Shields (of the Gnrrick Club)— Song.(comic) Miss Woods—Ron};, " Liquid Gem" Mr Davey—Motto song, "Pull yoni'smves together Mr Teaguo (of the Garricfc Clnb)— Song (comic) Mrs Jlornor- and Mr Carter—Dual, " When you trans awa Jamie" Mr Sesalo (of the Garriplc Club)-Song (comic) Mr D. T. Fox—" Dancing Mad." The Ball will commence immediately the Concert is over. Stage Manager—Mr Henry \yaite. Master of Ceremonies—Mr 0, B. Andrew. Committee—J. W. Osrr, Chairman ; 15. Iloighway, N.Gt. ;W. Godwin, G-.M.; W. J. Ellis, Y.G. ;C. Overton, E.S. ; 11. Waite, Moldrum, Hitchina, and Andrew, from aly of whom Tickets and all infor mation may bo obtained. Tickets—Concert and Ball, Front Peats, 3s. Con cert-Second He^ts, 25; Gallery, Is; Bill, 3*. Mr Hunter's Band will upply tho dance music and accompaniments. Templars' Brass Band will perform at, the Hall at 7 p.m. Members of the various Societies are requested to appear in Regalia. The Committee are requested to meet at a quarter to b you. Doors open at 7 p m, to commfince at 7.30. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. to tho Committee. X f\TJEEN ELIZABETH, THE Vr^ LAST W THE TUDORS." A LECTURE on the above subject will be dcliveied noxt THURSDAY EVENING, 30th instant, at the Eoung Men's Booms, by WM. EASTWOOD, Eeq, Sy A.DUS :— State of England at the death of Qlueen Mary. Elizabeth's Policy. England at War with Franco. Claims of Mary Stuart. Troubles of tho Low Countries. Seizure of tho Spanish Ships'. The Execution of Mary Stuart. The Armada Death of Queen Elizabeth. Selections of Music will bo given during the evening. Commencing nt 7.30. Admission, 63. Proceeds in aid of the Mount Eden Sunday-Bohool Building Fuid. m B." HEATH, J3UOTMAKEK, JL o From New North Road, Has Removed to those Premises lately ocoupied by D. Robanon, Grocor, Symonds-street. T^X 0 T I C E. I Till not bo responsible for any Debtaxontracted mmy name. JOH N HAND. Auckland, 28th March, 1876. PRING VILLA SEMINARY, PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs. W. J. W. Addey's Pupils will com mence their Second Quaiter on Monday, 3rd April. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \-J Apply at the Stau Office. TTICTORIA QUADRANT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages; 9i feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-streot. "ftTOTICti OF EEMO VAL. MI S S HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of ber Pupils, that sho will remove to her new residence, Wentworth Houee, Ponsonby, and that she has not disposed of the goodwill of her School. Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, ber house being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their I School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY, I 10th April. tTSFtis WEIGHT begs to VI * «* -id Guardians that on Wed- JJiJL inform Parents *-." " .„ t] en ,itvol of the nesday, April 19, she will aSSUn.f n ?lob S on- School at present conducted by Ml« HiuV S" ™^ street. Under her personal charge the greatest aid attention will be devoted to imparting to nCT Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages under eminent Masters both in London and on the Continent, possessinij many testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a high position under the Board of Education m this proviuee during the past three years which is a sufficient guarantee as to her eapabihJies as a Teacher), conMently anticipates Biyjng the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her care. RS. WOOD, Upper Wakefieid street, Certificated Mid-wife 'and Monthly Nurce bees to inform the ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. SIR GEORGE GREY CADET CORPS. A Meeting of the late Membern will be held TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, m YMCA Kooms, at 7.30. Business of great importance. AH are requested to attend. Ot. CAMPBELL, Late Lieutenant. f\TA HTJ H U DISTRICT BOARD. Notice is hereby given that, according to Clause ' three (3) of the Act for Registration of Electors, ) that all Males whose Rates have not been paid on or efore the 31st instant, will forfoit their right to vota >as electors. . - „. v '.' . ~-„ Dog Collars can be ntd on application to Mr , Calvert. E^ pLIJMLBYj Chairman. THE Lease and s Improvements of Coal and Wood Yard of the undersigned For Sale on reasonable terms, consequent on leaving tne l Colony This is a good investments many improve l meut3 have been made. Will be sold cheap. 1 JOHN GRACE, Corner of Wyndham and Hobson-streets^ TOANK OF NEW ZEALANLX • NoHce is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY General Meeting of the Proprietors _ of this Bank will i be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, en s FRID AY, the 21st day of APRIL NJ!XT at noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant and for any other business that may be brought before tie By order of the Board of Directors. 1 ' D. L. MURDOCH, c Inspector. i) Auckland, 18th March, 1876. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL GENERAL '• MEEEIS Gof the Proprietors of this Bank will be held *' in the Bankins-houße. in Auckland, on FRIDAY. tne '< 21st day of APR! L NEXT.immediately after the Hatf -8 Yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirm ing Resolutions to be proposed at the latter meeting. Byorderoftheßoard^fD^rs.^^^ Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. , s NRIDAY, MARCH 31. £ TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. a , a OATS, FLOUR, HAM, BACON, BEEF, &o. I GEO. W. BINNEY WILL Sell by public auction at th( Corn Exchange, on Friday, 31st instant, a II o'clock, sharp, to close consignments, 1000 bags Dunedin Oats, ex Estelle ; these ar new oats, a pyime sample, and la splendii V. order 2W bags Fiji Maize 10 casks Salt Beef 10 tons Anderson and Mowal's Flour in 50's d Caristchurch Hams and Bacon Sydney llama No^Reserve. USiis£ 'Terms at Sale.



THURSDAY, MAY 4; CITY MART. TO BE LEAS"ED~¥y AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT EPSOM. BLOCK OF LAND IN ALLOTMENTS, NEW NORTH ROAD. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. DEVON PORT, NORTH SHORE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Bosrrt of Education to lease by auotion, at tlio City Mart, on Thursday, 4th May, at 12 o'clock Lots 16,17, and IS. Section 0, Suburbs of Auckland, situated on the Epsom Road, opposite Junc tioii Hotel, each having frontages of 1.<2 feet by a depth of 000 foot, Valuable Block in allotments, New North Road, nearly opposite Dr Pollen's residence. Lots 1 2, 3, 4, S, subdivision of allotment 20, sec tion 2, Parish of Takapuna. having large frontages to the Victoria and Beack Roads. Lots 2, 3 .-5 7, S, 0,10, 11, 12, 13. 14,15, 16,17, sub division of allotments 30, 37, and 39, having large frontages to qlie Bcachaud Lake Boads. The above allotments will ba leased for 21 years The Lessors will covenant with the Lessee that they will, at the expiration of the 21 years paj-a, tho Lessee for the time being, Iwo-thivda ol thethen value of the bnildiogß upon Iho demised piemiees Plans can be seen and further partionlais on appli cation to the auctioneers. it S MONDAY, APRIL 3. 0 I T- V MART. BUILDINGS, ALBERT BARRACKS, FOR RVMOViL. BY ORDER OF TIi~BfPEOVEEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Improvement Commissioners to sell by auction on Monday next., at 12 o'clock, TWO WOODEN-BUILDINGS, situated at the back of Police Barracks, near Park-street, to Be removed by the purchaser, Terms—Cash. B. TONKS] IR- °- GAER FRIDAY MARCH 31, at two o'clock: afternoon. .GREAT UNRESERVED SALE OE ALLOTMENTS, NEAR ELLERSLIE STATION, WHAKATITI, MAUNGAKARAMEA, KARIORI, KORARAREKA, WAIUKU. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instruction ( from Robert Gbaham, Esq., Who has resolved to devote his whole attention to the Waiwera Hot Springs, to sell, at the Brunswick Mart, Queen-street, on Friday, the 31st instant, at 2 p.m., A LaTge mimber of ALLOTMENTS near the . Ellerslie Station, Panmure Rosd. These allotments are admirably situated for country residences, and will bo sold positively Without Reserve. Also, The Land known as Whakatiti, consisting of3CB acres about one mile (on the coast) North or Tararu, Thames. Part of it is rich alluvial soil, .well wooded and watered, and will make an excellent farm. Also, 562 acres of Land in the Parish of Maunßftkarv mea, County of Martden. Lot No 86,183 acres Lot No 77,112 acres Lot K6 67,117 acres jTAlso, The south-westsrn middle portion of allotment G, Parish of B?«riol. County of Rutland, con taining about 40 acre's. ALSO, 24 acre!) of Lund at Kororareka (Bay of Islands), adjoining the Flagstaff Reserve. Also, Waiuku Lands, viz :— Lot 11, near village, 92a. Or. 16p. Lot 12, near village, 188a. Ir. lip. ' Terms:—Under £30, cash; over £30, one-thlrfl cash; balance by promissory note at three and fou» months. FRIDAY, 3 O'clock. CLEARING-OUT SALE AT MR, A. DORNWELL'S OLD PREMISES, QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr. A. Dornwell (who is removing to his new pre mises ) to hold an auction at his old premises. Queen street, on Friday next, 31st instant, at 3 o'clock p.ni.; for clearing out— 30 tierceß Beef, 5 dozen Colonial Bennetts, 6 dozen Enplfah Rennetts (in jars), 3 kf gs lard, 1 keg Ox Tongues, 3 kegs Pork Sausage Bkins>, 6 sides Bacon, 2 cases Treacle, 3 Harness Casks, S»u- Page Machine and Filler in working order, Brass Scales and Weights. Copper Boiler and Bricks, Gas and Lamp Fittings, Pump, Gal vanized Iron Pipe, lot of sundries 1 _ friday, marcbt3l. semi-grand pianoforte.1 householiTfurniture. TflE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, tho 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, Semi-Grand Pianoforte, by Collard and Collars Household Furniture, eto., etc. SAMUEL GOCHRANE & SON, 1 Auctioneers. _____ THURSDAY, MARCH 30. QUEEN-STREET. QUEEN-STREET. FREEHOLD PROPERTY TO BE SOLD. R. A R T H V R, HAS been favoured with, instruc tions from the Trustees of Wesleyan College, to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 80th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, , QUEEN-STRBET. corner of Turner-street—A well situated allotment, No. 3, S3 x 99 QUEEN-STREET, adjoining Rev T. Buddies pro perty—A first-class building allotment. No. 1, 33 x 99 TURNER-RTREET, immediately behind the atova —A fine allotment. No. 21, 83 x 99. These Allotments are well situated for Business Premises or Private Eenidences, Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, MARCH^O. SALE AT HARDINGTON'S PADDOCK, ONEHUNGA. R. O. GREENWOOD ;\ ? HAS received instructions from Mr. J. Bond to sell on the premises (opposite the residence of F. M. P. Brookfleld, Esq.), Onehunga, on Thursday next, 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, 1 staunch Horse, 2 Milch Cows, 1 Heifer, 1 Calf, Milch Goats, 120 head of Poultry,! small House used as a Dairy, Oaten Hfty,.half-ton Carrots for feed, Churn, article* of Eurnf ture, etc., etc., et<V