SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

high watkk—This afternoon, 420; to»mot«oy jaosning, 4 58 SUM &BT- This eveninp. 453 Sim Blß^—2i. -ftmrott ruotsiJuß, 7 13 EfOOH'a AO.K--Now Moon, 21st, 432 pra

ARRIVALS.

KOtreua, 88, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Tavanaki, m, for the South •Francis, parqua. for Guam Canaille, barque, for Newcastle Alhatros?, scboonor, for Napier Eliza Mary, brisfantine, for WanKaooa lona, an, i'arquhar, for the North

IMPORTS.

Per Bebington': 100 casos old Tom, 30jboxos musca tels, 40 lewis Eleraa raisins, 20 bags pepper, 0 tanks walnuts, .') hints Jlollowarcs, 7 cases locVjng glasses.— E. & H. Isaacs.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

*or jbonaon—uarnan<» sn i p 17th July; DUpussuna, barque, early !° r J; ovnka-C'yde, schooner, early ■for ObaUiai*-, iginncls-Nymplio, H.M.S., early *or Sydney aud Melbaure—Hero, ss, early ■Dor floVvianKa-Queen, schooner, early

Tho barque Marathon which left here on the 2nd March arrived in Ne-v York on tho sth Juno after an excellent passage of 05 days. The si Rowona arrived from Taurangr, this morning with a full cargo and several passengers. The barque Stag has been berthed at the wharf this afternoon.

The S3 Tiranalii leaves the lWannkaTi for the South at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The De Murska troupe are among the passengers for Wellington. It will he seen by lur Police report that a difficulty trok piano yssterdny between the Captain and crewpf tho brig Speedy, which hag detained the vessel in port.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18. National Bank—73s ; sellers, 73i. New Zealand Shipping Co.—Buyers, 823. South British Insurance—buyers, 53a 6d; Sellers, 54s Gd, National Insurance—Buyers, 23s Gd. Standard do—Buyers 12a. Auckland Gas—Buyers. £10 sa. Union Sash and Door Co —Sellers, £0 sa. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, 37s Gd, Waitekauri—6s Gd ; buyers, 6s ; sellers, 6s Gd. City of London—Sellers, 17s Gd. Karangahake— Sellers, 3a 3d. Black Reef-Sellers 2s Gd. Quean of May—Ss; Buyers 83 Gd. Union Beach fO 3 ; Buyers, 60s; sellers, 62s Gd. Tairua (double)— Buyers, 10a.

Joseph Newman, Chairman,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

AtATLB WtLL CLOSE AH F01.T.0-WS :— For Thames t.o-morrcw at 530 pm For Coromaudel on Friday at 2 3a pm For Wargarel Heads. Waipu. Wangarel, and Manga pal, per Argyle, tt is diy at 4 pm For Rarotonga perlseti'ia to-morrow at 3 pm For Watitraroa, per Wnlwe'a this day at 4 pm For Waiwera. Mahnrnngi, Matikans, Mangawal, Waipu per Annio Milhink. on Thursday at 10 am For Norfolk Island, per Marion, on Saturday next at 11 am Mails fo? Itidi'*, China. Mediterranean Ports, Conti tlnent cf Europe, TTriited Kingdom via Suez and Southampton, ard via Erindiai, will be made up per Phoebe, on Monday, 24th instant. (Bianed) 3. B. EIBS. Ohtef Postmaster.

BIRTH.

SHAILER—On the 18th Instant, the Wife of Mr. H. Sh&iler, Upper Union-street, of a son, prematurely.

DEATH.

SMITH—On the 17th instant, at Great North Road, William Collins, only son of E G. Smith, grandson of tho late Thomas Collins, Mount Lewig, N S.W., agnd 3 years and 9 months. The funeril will leave the residence of big grand father, Mr. W. Smith, at 3 p.m. to-morrow s the 19th instant

JACKSON—On tho 23rd May, at har residence, 3, Manchester Squire, London, Elizabeth Dude, wife of D?. J. Hughlingg Jackson, and sister-iu law to Mr S. Jacbsou, Keuiuera, tucd 39 years.

MII/NER—On the Bth May, at "Elenwood, Burnt Aslt hill, Leo. Kent, of inflammation of the brain, Alfred George, the eldrst and dearly beloved son of Tlios. and Janet Milncr, in his 18th year.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1876

For the cause that lacks assbtane*, for the wronc that needs resistance For the future in the distance, And the srcod that »t can do.

Mr. David Goldie has.retired in favour of his Worship the Mayor, Mr B. Tonks, who is now the accepted Greyite candidate for City West. There was a very general desire from the first, shared in, it is under stood, by the Superintendent himself, that the Mayor should succeed Sir George Grey as the representative of the great Western electorate, and Mr Goldie has always been earnest in his endea vours to secure the gratification of that wish. Indeed, Mr Goldie's action has throughout been remarkably dis interested and public spirited. He told the Committee that he was preparod to contesb the seat with any opponent of Sir George Grey's cause, no matter who, but at the same time he was not anxioug for the honour, and would withdraw in favour of any other candi date who f-oramanded the confidence of the whole party and people. Since the choice of the committee was made known on Friday some of the supporters of Sir George Grey have taken steps to bring out Mr Robert Graham in opposition to Mr Goldie, and the latter gentle man, although secure of a support which would most unquestionably have carried the election, again exerted himself with great magnanimity to prevent any split or apparent disunion ; and finding that Mr Tonks would be acceptable to both sections, he succeeded with other members of the Central Com mittee, in obtaining the Mayor's consent to nomination. The action of Mr Tonks has scarcely been less public-spirited than that of Mr Goldie. Although first solicited and urgently pressed in the outset to come forward, he felt that his publio duties already occupied a3 much time as he could spare from his own business, and it was only wben assured repeatedly that by his can didature alone a split in the vote could be avoided, that ho consented. These are the simple facts connected with the change, and we think the subordination of personal inclinations to the public weal exhibited by them will meet witti general approval. We want mainly union and sincerity, and any division in the camp must have been deplored # The Gross, to-day, evidently fancies that, in the interests of its patrons, it has struck oil in this change of candidates. With the redundance of phrase peculiar to our con temporary, it endeavours to shew, or, rather, asserts that the action of the Central Com mittee argue 3in some way that " a small party of persons desire to take all the trouble of electing a member off the shoulders of the electois, whoso names appear on the roll." By what mental process the premises support the deduction we will not undertake to say, but it appears to us more reasonable to infer that the action of the Committee discloses a desire not to forca any candidate upon the electorate but to meet the wishes of all by finding a representative who possesses universal confidence. The Committee have'endeavoured not to over-rule the wishes of the electors but to meet them ; they desired as a first stepltowards securing unanimity among the electors to obtain ib themselves. Any statements to ; the contrary are the devices of the enemy, and must be treated accordingly. The choice of Mr Tonks is final, so far as the committee is concerned, and we believe he will be returned by an overwhelming majority, if a contest takes place. We have too good an.opinion of the sound judgment of the electors to believe that they will be carried away by the strenuous efforts now being put forth to create dissension. Mr. Goldie has not only retired in favour of Mr Tonks, but is going in heart and soul to work for him. Let every true Greyite do the same, and shew that the great heart of City West, beats true. Differences of opinion on minor matters there may be, but this is not the time to parade them. We ask the electors to give a block vote for Mr Tonks. i

Mr P.G. Ewington desires to acknowledge a donation of £2 from Mrs W. H. Armstrong for Mrs Cotton. All persons who have coll ected money in aid of the ahove object, ; are requested to meet afc Mr Ewington's office on Thursday, for the purpose of paying-in and closing the fund. Also 383 from 18 subscribers in Newton Road for Mrs Cotton, per Mrs S. A football match was played in the Choral Hall paddock yesterday, between our Wai kato visitors and a combined team composed of members of the Grafton and Ponsonby Clubs, Grafton preponderating. The game which was started shortly after three o'clock proved one of the best contested we have bad this season, some splendid play being shown by both sides. J. Wood, of the, Waikato, was especially conspicuous for his fine runs throughout; the match, and in the particular feature of the game known as "passing back," the Waikato were really first-class , The combined team played with great deter mination, and some fine kicking was dis played by the Grafton contingent. The only advantage, if it may be called an advantage, was gained by the Waikato, by a touchdown run towards the close of the game. The touchdown was vehemently disputed by the local team, and as hotly claimed by the visitors. As the umpires could not agree, the Aucklanders, in

courtesy to the strangers, withdrew their protest. The game ended with mutual cheering. . ' ;

The Presbyterians of the Ponsonby dis trict will meet this evening at half-past seven o'clock, to consider the question of creating an ecolessiasfcical charge in that district and moderating on a call.

We have received too late for Insertion to day Mr Singleton Rochfort's address to the electors of City West. It will appear to morrow.

To the Editor s Sir,—Will your card-play, ing contributor be kind enough to give his opinion on the following questions which have arisen at cribbage. Ist. A and B are the players. A wants sevon to be out, it ia his first show; he holds four only aud throws down his cards. B says, " What are, you eight ? " when A replies, "If you say I am eight I will take them," and pegs out, claiming the game. Query :Is ho en titled to do so? 2nd. J and Zplay at cribbage. 3 wants ten to win, it is hi 3 show; he holds eight, but miscount 3, and thinks he is ten, and pegs out accord ingly. Query: What is the law in,, this case? 3rd. I am the last player, and with the last card make fifteen. How many may I score ?—Yours, &c , Grtb. [The first proposition propounded by our correspondent is a clear case of chenticg, which no rule will justify. 2. If a player pegs out when he is not entitled to do so he forfeits the game. It is his own mistake, and he must pay the penalty. 3. Ho scores two for the fifteen and one for the "go"—three in all.—Ed. E.S.] The ratepayers of Eden Terrace Highway District, will hold their annual meeting this evening in the Eden Vine Hotel, at seven o'clock. • The members of the Auckland Skating Club are requested to meet to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in the Choral Hall. In our notice of the entertainment at the Prince of Wales Theatre, which took place on Saturday evening, we inadvertently omitted to notice the excellent performance of Master Elder. This young amateur danced the sailor's hornpipe skilfully and well, and deserved the recall and applause which he elicited. Mr Dennes's great washing contest, and lime-light exhibition of dissolving views will take place' this evening, in the lecture hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. The proceeds to go to the funds of the Howe street Home for Neglected and Destitute children. A meeting of the friends of Wesleyanism will be held this evening in Mr Addey's school-room, Ponsonby, for the purpose of considering the propriety of erecting a Church in that district. The chair will be taken at seven o'clock. We would caution boys and their parents against the dangerous practice of riding be hind cabs aud other vehicles. Drivers asaure U9, that they find it impossible to keep the youugaters off, and are in a perpetual state of uneasiness lest some accident should occur. A poor little fellow about six years old, paid very dearly for his ride yesterday. Ho had been taking a surreptitious drive at the back of a baker's cart, and the baker upon stopping discovered him, and gave chase with the whip. The child ran down the gully, and fell. The baker did not follow, and the little fellow lay crying piteously, when at length a passer-by went and picked him up, aud found his leg broken across, the shin. His mother is a poor hard working woman, living in Newton Hoad. The child was taken to the Hospital. Two other accidents to boys from 'busseß and carts, were taken there last week. One, the lad Home, who suffered such severe injuries in West Queen-S3reet, and the other, the youth who was caught by the harness-hook at the Mechanic's Bay brickfields. A very large meeting of Licensed Vic tuallers is being hfld at the British Hotel as we go to preasr Ttie subject under discus sion is Stout's Permissive Bill, About sixty hotel-keepors were present. In consequence of the numerous application for tickets, the Loyal Good Intent Lodge 1.0.0. F., have secured the Lome-street Hall, for the Ball which follows the anniversary dinner on Friday next. A meeting of Sir George Grey's central committee was held last evening in the Albert-street Temperance Hall ; ."vfr John Shcra in the chair. Mr David Goldie in formed the meeting that owing to the prob ability of another Grey-candidate being brought out, he had resolved to retire in favour of His Worship the Mayor, who Had consented to stand for City West, in order that a split might bo avoided. Mr Doonin proposed a vote of thankß to Mr Goldio for the honourable step he had taken under the Gircumstauces. Mr Whitson, sen., seconded the proposition which was carried without an opposing hand. A resolution was then passed to support His Worship the Mayor, B. Tonks, Esq., in his candidature for their suffrages, and to which every person present agreed. His Worship, in reply, said that if elected he would do his best for his constit uency, and was prepared to make a personal sacrifice. He would even go to Wellington to assist Sir George Grey and bis party in winning justice for Auckland. It was also stated by Mr Whitaon that Mr Robert Graham wo.uld not come forward, so that it was not likely there would be any opposition to the Mayor. The meeting was a numerous one, and concluded with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. "W.C.C." writes in advocacy of the claims of Mrs Keenan to consideration. She says from personal knowledge she is in a position to state that Mrs Keenan, who came out in the Alumbagh, is a hard-working and deserving woman. "A Licensed Hawker" complains tbat thore are about twenty men hawking goods about town without a license. He considers that this is unfair to those who have com plied with the law, and is a loss to the City Council of £40 a year. We heartily approve of the suggestion made in,the appended letter:—"Sir,—l think that it is very desirable that public meetings should be called in each of the electoral districts to take into consideration the great changes proposed by the Government, as they are going to impose additional taxation, by throwing upon the Counties additional charges and burdens in the shape of main roads, hospitals, &c, while they swallow up all Aucklahd'B customs revenue, and leave the Land Fund to the South altogether. The meetings would encourage our members to resist these outrageous proposals by the Government at Wellington. The sooner the seat of Government ia brought back to Auck land the better.—l am, &c, An Elector." An elderly lady dropped an old-fashioned black lace cap, enclosed in a white hand kerchief, in Hobson-street, last evening. These caps are much prized by ladies of the old school, and worn by very few in the colonies. The finder would greatly oblige by leaving it at this office. On Satnrday night or early on Sunday morning a thief found his way into the Pen rose railway station by means of a skeleton key, and broke open the money-drawer, and emptied.it of its contents, amounting to abont thirty pence. There were some 303 in another part of the office which the robber missed. . The-matter is in the hands of the police,l and possibly in a day or two, he will be in custody. ''~..,' ; • Wej are requested to state that the lad Fernandez alluded to in last night's issue is a son of Captain Fernandez who is now absent on a voyage. The statement that he is supported by his sister"is quite untrue, his father having left ample provision for his family. • Councillor Goldie has given notice to ask on Wednesday next : Ist, Whether Thomts Faulder is the sole contractor with this Council for the removal of night-soil ? 2nd, By. whom and on what authority such contract was made? 3rd, For how long, when made, was it to exist, and when will it terminate ? 4ih, What money consideration, if any, the Council receives from the aforesaid contractor for dhe use of its office and officers by him. 5. Had the Council or any of its officers power to make such a contract; and, if it had, by what clause in any Act such power is grantedi . i

ACCIDENT IN WELLINGTON-STaEBT.

AN accident occurred last cveniflg to a cab, the property of Messrs Mofflin and Smith. As the vehicle was proceeding to the Welling ton Hotel, for the purpose of conveying a sick lady to her residence in the Great North Koad, the driver managed to get into one of those mud-holes, which are so numer ous in our Public Roads. The driver was thrown from his box, and after some efFort the cab was got onb, when it wa3 found that the fore-carnage had sustained severe injuries having the springs broken in two places Kir Mcfllin arrived upon the spot, and with the assistance of Mr Buck, lashed up the broken springs, and the vehicle was carefully taken to the stables in Albert-street. We learn that Mr Mofflin intends taking 3teps against the City Council, for the recovery of damages.

PARLIAMENTARY.

o [From our Special Correspondent]

WELLINGTON,

This day.

The Opposition Caucus. The caucus of Representatives from differ ent provinces came off to-day. The committees from Otago, Canterbury, and Auckland were present. Proposals were submitted by Otago for a scheme of financial separation on the basis of the North Inland accepting cost of natives and defence, and South Island taking pro portionately increased share of public burdens. It was also proposed that the members representing each island should form the first insular Parliament to set the system on foot. After discussion it was determined to go into detailß of plans on future meetings, and in the meantime endeavour to obtain delay in dicussion of constitutional bills and finance until the public works statement was pro duced.

This was unanimously agreed to, as the Bouse is not in a position to judge of the proposals until it is clear how the cash is likely to turr^ out, and how much futmc revenue is pledged for works now contracieJ for and going on. The Canterbury men for the most part seem in a difficulty about any separation proposals, having entered into pledges not to go for separation on the hustings. They think no final steps should be taken until the constituencies have an opportunity of giving expression of opinion on the ncheme. On the whole the iirat meeting of Represen tatives was satisfactory, aud calculated to render perilous the position of the Govern ment.

CABLEGRAMS.

(PItKSS AGKNOIf,

ANOTHER EXECUTION.

SHIPPING—TWO LIVES LOST,

Sydney, Monday. Boon, the murderer, will be executed on Wednesday. The Hero's sailing has been postponed until to-morrow.

The steamer City of Newcastle ran aground in the Hunter River, and two men in taking a line ashore were drowned.

HASTINGS (TAPU CREEK),

(FROM OUII OWN COItnESI'ONDKNT)

July 13, 1870. A ft*a a considerable breathing space of time, in which the people of Tapu hive hart time to recover a little from the disappointment they experienced at their crushing not turning out so well as anticipated, I ag-dn titko tho pun i, hand to record what. 1 hope will bo the beginning of bcttur times and brighter prospectH for tho pc iple h^re, The Hope people baying got plenty of wttor for their mill are doiig very well at present, and lisuly to do so during the wet season : at all events they are earning a comfort aDlft KviriK, and it i 3 pvobablo that they may strike something good yot. -Another tiibnio has boen lot in tho Bullion, and although the tributors have only wiought a fow days, very good gold has beoa struok already. 1 hoy start crushing iv a few days, and fiom the show they have got I believo It will pay thum handsomely.—The Panama itouto poople are sledging down about twenty tons of quirt/ to tho Bullion batiory, which the/ espoct will yield about loz to the ton. 'I ho roul is so very bad ihatit will take thtitn quite a fortnight to tuku tho quartz to the mill. -The Great Extended men, after working ovor two yoara putting iv a Ijw level, to work a reef which turned out well near thu sunnco, have just discovered that the reef th-y havo been crushing from lately, and which turned out so poir (only ldwt. to the ton), is not tho leef at all that Ihoy ]jut the drive.in for ; however, they havo found the right one at last, about ten feet from the other, and running nearly parallel. Thoy got a few very nice specimens when they struck it SKEIOTJS ACCIDENTS.

We Lave had somfa rather serious accidents ho'O lately. Last Friday week a young man in tho employ of Mr Hawkes, at the AVhalebono, pot his log severely hurt whilst trucking. Xext day at the Waikowau, a yoUDg man working 'at the breaking down saw, got his ancle put out of joint, by a pieco of wood rolling over on his leg. On the Thursday following, at tho same place, a young man named Woßton got his leg broken, aboye the anklo, by a piece of wood striking it. Mr Hawkes was sent for to Tapu to set the bon*, which he very kindly did lam happy to state that the wholei three are in a fair way of recovery. One re markable thing In regard to tho accidents is that the men were hurt very nearly at the same placa of the leg, just at the ancle or a little above.

THE BEBINGTON.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —I presume the Board of Health will take the advice of the Health Officer as to the necessity for destroying the clothes and bedding of all affected passeugers, by this vessel. It is by the clothes, sometimes months afterwards, that disease is conveyed, and though a hardship to these poor people it would be cheaply purchased, if the commu nity replaced the clothing that may be des troyed.—l am &c., Sanitorium.

SUPREME COURT.

CIVIL SITTINGS.

(Before his Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a

special jury.)

OATTLDWELL V. SI'ARTHUR, SHERA AND CO

Mr Hesketh appeared for plaintiff, and Mr MacCormick for defendant.

In thia acbion the plaintiff claimed for alleged damages for breach of agreement, but previously to swearing the jury or stating particulars of the action, Mr Hesketh sug gested that there was a possibility of arrang ing matters mutually between plaintiff aud defendant with the aid of counsel. ■

This plan was pursued, and after re tiring for half an hour, Mr" Hesketh in formed the Court that matters had been amicably settled, and consequently he would withdraw the special record.

The jury were then dismissed, and the Court was adjourned sine die.

THE EPSOM MURDERER.

The following letter from Siv George Grey, in reply to the one seni him by the kingites, informing him of the proceedings at the meeting between Sir Donald McLean and Tawhiao, was read at the recent kingite meeting at To Kuiti: " June 10,1876 Sir,—l have felt greatly diseased on account of your aiding and abetting murderers. I allude now particularly to the case of Winiata. Take my advice, and do you all as sent to that man being at once apprehended by To Wheoro, that he may be Uken to the Conrts and fairly tried. Children of mine, do not.you be led astray by the action of Sir Dodald McLean in this matter. The opinions of the majority of good arid sensible men will not approve of the conduct of Sir Donald McLean in this affair. No; they will thoroughly disapprove of your aiding and protecting Winiata from justice. If this action is persisted in, it will disgrace Tawhtao and destroy his reputation. I felt absolutely ashamed when I heard of the line of conduct Sir D. McLean pursued in reference to this affair, for I' felt ho had shewn himseif wanting in that true courage which should havo made him spe&k the plain truth to yeu in this matter, as any real friend of your 3 should have done. Now it is my duty to speak plainly to you as a true friend, and as one who entertains a real regard forjyou,'atid;to tell you that you should at once consent to what I have asked, in order that Tawhiao and all of you may retain a good name and reputation in tko sight of your fellow-men. At present the custom followed between all olvilized people is this:—lf a man murders another man in any country, and if the murderer then flies and takes refuge amongst another

people, the people into whose territory fee has fled allow their officers to apprehend bim, and they give him up to those in whose country the wan was mur dered, in order that ho may he fairly tnnd in their Cuurts. My children, you, the representatives oi many early friends who are now dead, give, I pray, your earnest attention to Uieso recommendations, which proceed irom ono who has a real repaid for yon -From your true friend, G. Grey. To Wuermi Kutuiti, TeNgakau, Hone Parengarenga, Kiwi, at le Kopua." „

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DRUNK. Patrick Nolan and Thomas Cook were each fined 5s and costs for being drunk. THE f-PEEDV. Henry Allen, Edward Smith, and Peter Morgan were charged with neglecting to obey the lawful orders of Captain Bruce on board the brig Speedy. Mr Laishley appeared for the pris oners, and, while he admitted the offence, pleaded justification. The Captain had ordered the men to weigh the anchor and they refused on the ground that thfc vessel was not sufficiently manned. The brig ought to have five able seamen, but had only four and a youth. If all the men who signed the articles had been on board, the prisoners said they would have been content to work. The Captain of the vessel said the jouth referred to was a better seaman than any of the prisoners, who were not seamen at all. Mr Laishley pointed out thp-t the captain had admitted that he was breaking the law. He was bound by law to carry a certain number of able seamen, and he had just Baid he had none. He was informed that Captain Ellis had to get two men to help un moor the vessel from the wharf. This w."S explained by the fact that the crew were asleep, and would not get up. His Worship held that the men were not guilty, and dismissed the case with costs, £3 183. MISCHIEVOUS ! Arthur Whitehead, a lad, appeared to answer a charge of defacing a house in Wel lington-itreet. by throwing mud at it. Constable Naughton deposed to witnessing the offence committed. Sub-Inspector Pardy commented on the amount of time which was taken up in these palfry cases. Parents should look after their children better A a if: was stated th.it the boy hnd been well whipped by h''s father, the charge was allowed to be withdrawn. A. ROW AT NRWJIARKPT. Alexander and John Whisker were charged with assaulting Hannah Parker, the wife of the landlord of the Royal George Flotel, at Newmarket, by hitting her in the fane and knocking her down. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Mr Joy appeared for the prosecutrix and Mr Tyler for the defendants. Hannah Parker, the prosecutrix, deposed that sbo was behind the bar of the hotel about eight o'clock on Friday evening, when the defendants came in and called for beer. Alexander Whisker made use of very bad language about her husband, and she told him to go out. They were both very excited, and instead of going away attempted to get behind the counter to get at Mr Parker, who was in the little room. She tried to prevent him, and A. Whisker knocked her down. They then went out, and soon afterwards came back and wanted more beer. This time J. Whisker came up to her and struck her a heavy blow in the face with his fist, knocking her down. By Mr Tyler: She was quite sober at the time. She gave no provocation either by striking the defendants or calling them names before the assault was committed. She might havo scratched his nose after she had been struck. Her little boy was present at the time ; ho did not say " Mother don't, fight." She did not see her husband throw any bottles at defendants.

William Honry Parker deposed that on the evening of the assault tho prisoners came into the hotel, and began using bad language to him when he was laying on eomo beer. They were very noisy and would not go away. One of them went away but afterwards came back again, and created a further disturbance. He sustained considerable ill-treatment him self, and on his wife going between him and tho defendant, Alex. "Whisker, struck her a fearful blow in the face, at the same time calling her all manner of names. By Mr Tyler : His wife wa3 sober. She did not give any provocation, nor did she boast that she was a match for any man at the North Shore. After his wife was assaulted he did throw two jugs at the defendants.

John Whisker, was at the Royal George at the time ; he then went on with hia version of the assault; he spoke to Nelly occasionally but they were not lovers. Mrs Parker was very violent and Nelly screamed, but neither of the/n were hurt; his opinion was that Mrs Parker was the cause of all the row. He did strike Mrs Parker after much provo cation, when Parker threw three bottles at him, and one took the skin off the calf of his leg. William Cook being deaf, heard nothing ; he was therefore examined. He was drink ing with defendants, one of whom paid him 2s Od for a hammer; he had two or three pints of beer, and that's all ne knew of the matter, (laughter). Alexander Whisker, deposed that he and hig brother went to the hotel on the evening in question and met Mr Cook there ; called for drinks, when Mr Cook paid him a small account; the beer was out; he went and as sisted, and told Mr Parker he did not know how to turn the beer on. Mrs Parker then came, and said he should not interfere with her husband ; he persuaded her to bo quiet, when she scratched his face ; the maiks of her nail were still visible. He went away to Cunningham's and returned to Parket's who refused to give him any beer ; there was a rumpus, and the Parkers threw bottles at him and hia brother. They then called some men-of-war sailors out to fight them. Mrs Parker scratched his face with both hands ; she collared hold of him, he believed she was drunk ; she swore ; a sailor named Jones, punched John. Ellen Mills, the barmaid, deposed that she saw defendants come in and order drinks. They were very quarrelsome, and tried to get at Mr. Parker. Mrs Parker came in and said prisoners wantedtjo murder her|husband. Alexander then caught Mrs Parker by the hair of her head ; (next saw jher lying on the, Hoor. Mrs Parker had been knocked down as well as witness. Mrs Parker received a blow from John between the eyes, which were black next morning. Cross-examined at length by Mr Tyler. Lsura Fitzgerald, domestic) servant,: re membered Friday evening. Was in the kitchen, and heard screams of murder. She ran up to the bar and saw Mrs Parker and Miss Mills on the floor. Mrs Parker was senseless, and her nose was bleeding fright fully. She picked her up and assisted her into the room. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : She did not know the Whiskers. She heard them using very bad language. Mr Tyler then addressed the Court, and expressed his dissatisfaction with : ,the evi dence. Henry Littlewood, upholsterer, was at the Royal George on Friday evening, and Baw the Whiskers there ; heard them call for drinks, which were refused to them, Mrs Parker abused them, and John struck her. Parker threatened to summons the Whiskers ; saw the glasses and bottles flying about pietty Bharp. He did not see the first row ;he saw Mrs Parker fall. This being the evidence the Court found Alexander and John Whisker guilty of the assault, and ordered them to pay a fine of £5 each, with costs £4 18a 6d, or one month's imprisonment, Mr Tyler asked for time. The Court: No, the fine must be paid immediately or defendants must go to prison, His Worship stating that he had nearly made up his mind to send them to prison withoub the option of a fine. ,

PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD.

o'clock, and by tna dropping threequarters. juJU , » P there was subscriptions £ G » HT/ mSSuJS°»t salaries and rent, ft-* » fa u_i- n p fi in streetsVmoney had been spent and how it was there was such a big balance A Voice • That's it, Sandy, Mr Morton said that the Government •mhiiidv of £261 had come in very late, and K ythought desirable that the money shell be held over till a regular system o expenditure should be determined on: that xplained the large balance Mr Mor on then named the principal places where tha money had been spent. Some other questions having been asked and answered, Mr Masefield moved and it was seconded " That the report andbalance heet be adopted." The Chairman, saying he had a tew comments to make as to the expenditure, proceeded to criticise very severely the action of the Board in spending such a small portion of the money in making new roads, which was the principal work in which the funds should be expended. A loud burst of laughter was here pro duced by one of the window-sashes suddenly falling and exposing to view a picture of a bell-topper marked 255, with the inscription beneath, "Parson's Hat." Mr Boardman : " Gentlemen really must not introduce extraneous matter." (Renewed laughter.) If any ratepayer persisted m interrupting the meeting he should have him removed. (Hear, hear.) Before the motion was put, a little skirmish took place between the Chairman and Mr Morton, both gentlemen "rising to explain several times. . Messrs Stodart and F. Matthews were elected auditors for the ensuing year with out opposition. On the question of electing a fence-viewer several gentlemen were proposed. One rate payer proposed Mr A. Black. Mr Black : Na, Na, I'll not act. A ratepayer : I propose Mr Joseph bcott. Mr Scott: " Not for Joe." (Laughter.) Mr Masefield and two or three others also declined the honor. Ultimately Messrs Hughea and Maddox, were elected fence-viewers. The next business was the striking of a rate. A proposal of a penny in the pound was met with an amendment of three farthings. On a show of hands being taken the penny rate was carried. A gas-rate of one farthing in the pound was also carried. , On the election of a new Board being brought forward, Mr Rtodart proposed and Mr Thorne seconded the following resolution :—" That in the opinion of this meeting, voting by proxy at the election of members of sub urban Highway Boards is detrimenbal to good local government, and to the equitable administration of tha rates of the '.people, and the subsidies voted by the Colonial Parliament to Eoad Boards, and should be abolished, and the voting at such elections should be by ballot only." The reading of the resolution was greeted with loud, cheering. Mr Stewart asked if such a resolution was within the business of the meeting. The Chairman said he was of opinion that they were able to discuss such a resolu tion. Several ratepayers spoke very strongly against the proxy system. Mr Morton said he for one intended to use proxies, and they could not prevent him. (Hisses). The Chairman wished to say a few words about proxies, and the way they were abused. The law said they might be used, but that no ratepayer should use more than six. Instead of each ratepayer obtaining six proxies, each of the candidates went round and collected proxies in blank. The name of the user was not inserted when the proxy was given, nor when it was signed before a justice. When such a batch was obtained by five gentlemen, they were brought to the meeting and given to gentlemen to use. There was a bill before Parliament to abolish the proxy system (cheers), and it was quite time too. At Parnell last year the names of gentlemen who used the proxies were systematically omitted. One ratepayer heard that a street porter had used his proxy, and he was very much astonished and disgusted. On one proxy there were three names, two erased because those gentlemen had already been provided for. One of Dr Campbell's proxies he heard was presented by Mr Maloney, a street porter — a very honest man no doubt. (laughter). Then again, instead of parties going to a Justice, the Justice went to the house with the candidates. There was now a regular organised system, and the provincial law was made a nullity by this abominable system. Mr Swanson asked him for his opinion on the matter, and he gave him a letter, and that letter had been shown to the Minister of Justice, who said, "We can do clever things in Canterbury, but we can't get up to that." He told Mr Swanson that the proxy system must be done away with. A Bill to efftct this had been already brought forward, but it had been spoilt by Mr Whitaker's amend ment, which was that the option of bringing this Act into force in any district should be according to the vote of two-thirds of the late Board. That had been carried in the Lower House, and unless they were quick it would be law, so that unless they elected four out of five, who were against proxies, they were in the same box as before. The only thing to do was to get the law altered so as to make it at the option of tha majority of the ratepayers. (Hear, hear.) In pursuance of the existing law he should accept all the proxies that were given to night, but he should take all the names, and should institute a thorough scrutiny of the proxy votes, and if they did not kill the system this year they would next. (Cheers.) He meant to find out how many proxies were given to those by whom they were used. Of course it would be unjust for absentees not to be allowed a vote j but there were not fifteen gentlemen out of the 153 proxy votes which swamped them last year who lived out of Ponsonby or Newton, so that the cry of injustice was all nonsense. . , On Mr Stoddart's motion being put to the meeting, all the hands but two or three were held up in its favour. The Chairman now asked for those against the resolution, when not a single hand waß held up (loud cheers). Several ratepayers loudly denunciated the proxy system. Mr Maaefiold proposed the following resolution :— "That this meeting is strongly in favour of members of Eoad Boards being elected by ballot, as provided for m the Regulation of Local Elections Bill, and that the option of requesting the governor to bring the Bill into operation in any road district, should not rest with two thirds of the Road Board, bub with a majority of ratepayers personally present at a duly convened meeting, and that this resolution be telegraphed by the chairman, on behalf of this meeting, to the Premier, Sir George Grey, Colonel Kenny, and Mr Swanson, with a request that they will use

their influence to have tha suggestions maj 9 inserted in the bill." .._-„.. This was seconded by Mrßlack, and Wa3 also carried unanimously, amid lond cheering. The ruminations for the new Board wera made ac follows :—Messrs MaEefieJd, Morton, Boardmnn, Alexander Black, Joseph Keps,"- Wm. Thome, Andrew Stewart, Q Jones, Dacre, Stodart, J. A. Tole, Jakins. Mr Alexander Black withdrew his name, as also Mr Stodart. ......... Mr Boardman said he declined to stand, (Cries of "No, no.") Mr Thome said he would not serve on a Board with proxy men. (Cheers.) Mr Rees paid he bad not intended t 0 stand, but if they gave him an assurance that they would not vote for proxy men h 0 was willing to. (Cheers.) Mr Boardman agreed to stand if they elected all anti-proxy men. (Loud cheers.) An objection was raised to Mr Boarclinau remaining in the chair # ho was a candidate, but Mr Boardman said he was not a candi. date ; his name was on the list against his will. A Ratepayers : Put the names on the blackboard. The blackboard was duly brought forward, and the names of the candidates, ranged according to their proxy or anti-proxy incli nations, were inscribed thereon. The opposing forces were as follows ■-. Advocates of the Proxy System-Mam Morton, Stewart, Dacre, Tole, and Jakins. Opponents of the Syptem—Messrs Masefield, Boardman. Jos. Rees, Wm. Thome, and G,

W. Jones. The Chairman now made preparations for taking the votes, but first called for a Bhow of hands. The result was somewhat remarkable. It was :—Anti - Proxyites : Mastfield, HO; Boardman. 108 ; • Jonesi 105 ; Bees, 103; Thorne, 100. Proxyites : Morton, 1 ; Dacre, 1 ; J. A. Tole, 0 ; Stewart, 0 ; Jakins, 0. The rer ding of the numbers was received with immense applause and cries of Hurrah! As no one came forward to demand a poll the Chairman declared that the meeting was closed. On this a great uproar took place, | the persona in the hall cheering lustily, and Mr Morton and his friends loudly shouting that they had demanded a poll. The Chairman said he did not wish to act unfairly; if a poll had been demanded they '■■'/. must have it he supposed. A ratepayer : "What's the itf?e ? Let's go home; those proxy-mongers willbwampus j again." Mr D. A. Tole and Mr S E. Hughes were appointed scrutineers. The personal votea were taken first. This part of the business was expeditiously got through, and at 11 o'clock the chairman said the result of the voting up to that time was as follows: W, Thorne, 207; A. Boardman, 136; T. T, Masefield, 193 ; G. W. Jones, 185 ; W, J. Rees, 179 ; J. Morton, 71 ; G-. S. Jakins, 70; J. A. Tole, 07 ; Dacre, 65 ; Stewart, 56. This announcement wss the signal for a perfect babel of cheering. The chairman, who had early in the even ing declared that he did not intend to extend the meeting late into the night, now declared the meeting adjourned till three o'clock this afternoon, when the proxy votes conld be | tendered. They could not have the hall, bo the meetiHg could be resumed at the Pon- 1 sonby Hotel. Mr Boardman then left the chair. This movement was the signal for a most sudden and complete metamor phosis in the demeanour of the little band of proxy ■ men who (with the exception of Mr Morton, who acted as whipper-in, and kept flitting about from | ratepayer to ratepayer, like a bee from flower | to flower and now and again disappearing with a friend into the little parlour at the side) had remained in a compact phalanx in a corner. They now became wildly excited, ana some of them began to shout their dis approval of the Chairman's conduct. There was such a noise that very little of what they said could be heard. It was understood that they proposed that Mr Dowden be elected chairman, and that the meeting be continued. At any rate, that gentleman proceeded to take the chair, notwithstanding the many demonstrations of hostility with which he was greeted. He called for the proxy votes to be tendered, and was about to receive the first batch, when suddenly the gas was turned off, and the meeting plunged in black dark ness. For ten minutes there was frightful confusion and uproar, and ifc is a mercy no limbs were broken. The groans and howlß were beyond description. Two or three bits of candles were produced, and being stuck into bottles an uncertain light was shed over the table, and the Chairman and scrutineers attempted a continuation of their work. But the meeting had now become vary rowdy. Two excited ratepayers, who were addressed as "Jemmy" aud "Pat," mounted the plat form, and standing on chairs behind the vote takers, commenced shouting over their heads. . The subject of their harangue was involved in the obscurity caused by too much refreshment. One was understood to be eulogising his wife ; the other, in husky tones, wanted to know "what was their rights ?" and " where was the four bob in his trousers pocket?" The application of the latter rather unnecessary question was not fully understood ; but, notwithstanding, the audience cheered lustily. Mr Dowden looked round angrily several times, and tried to quell the disturbers of the meeting with his eagle eye, but he was far from successful. This went on for half an hour to the intense amusement of about 20 young fellows who i now dropped in and encouraged the fun. The individual known as "Jemmy" now silenced his opponent and launched out into a most eloquent speoch about everything in general and nothing in particular The Chairman indignantly declared that he was : out of order, but," Jemmy " appealed to the audience. He had just struck an attitude, standing on a chair, with his hand stretched - out and his flowing locks freed of their con> ; ventional encumbrance, (his hat had been i knocked off early in the evening) when some ■ one pushed him from behind and he went ; sprawling right over the unfortunate Cbair ■, man, sending the proxies flying, and almost i upsetting the table. Mr Dowden seized hiß ) stick but a kind public intervened and per* : suaded him not to use violence. Alegalgentle- L man and a constable mounted the platform, and tried to arrest "Jemmy" and "Pat, , but both of them undertook io behave them ' selves, and they were allowed to return to i the platform. This sGene was repeated with I little variation in about a quarter of an hour, I and there appeared every prospect of a free • fight on the'pktform. The constable present L behaved in a most praiseworthy manner, and s suooaedsd in preventing any serious breach ! of the peace, which would certainly have I occurred had he made an arrest. The Cbair ! man's seat having been torn from under him, , the reporters' table knocked over, snd the i platform being generally in a state of revolu i tion, Mr Dowden hastily gathered up the ' bookß and declared the voting concluded, i and that these five gentlemen were duly elec ; "ted. He did not say vrbat gentlemen, nor '. were the numbers read out, but we learn ion ■' enquiry : this morning that the i totals, with the proxies, came out as under :—Dacre, 221; Tole, 220 ; Morton, i 219; Jakins, 219; Stewart, 209; Thorne, i 207 ; Boardman, 196 ■ Masefield, 193 ; G. W. Jones, 185 ;W. J. Rees, 179. The meeting was closed in tremendous uproar, which con tinued in the neighbourhood of the hall for some time, for " Pat," disappointed in the hallj determined not to be done, and resumed his oration on the steps of the great Ponsonby lamp-post. Such was the state of affaiis when our reporter left. How it will all end * goodness only knows.

This Afternoon- The meeting adjourned by Mr Boardmar waaresumeo at three o'clock to-day, at the Ponsonby Club Hotel, where there were about twenty ratepayers present. The Chairman asked if there were any proxies to be tendesed. Nbno were brought forward, and the following gentlemen were

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