SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER-jSo^oTMSrS, 4.22 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.59 SUN RISE.-To-morrow Mornine, 4-39 MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, oth Decemher 9.42 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, s.s., Holmes, from Napier Hauraki, s.s., Oaks, from "VV aitara lona, s.s., from the Bay of Islands

DEPARTURES.

Australia, R.M.s., Cargill, for Sydney Eowena, S.S., Sellars, for Tauranga Argvle, s.s., for Coromandel

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Levuka--Gael, schooner, Monday, Dec. 3. For Napier-Southern Cross, s.s., Monday,

For Kaipara—Roderick Dhu, brigantroe, early For Rarotonga—La Gironde, schooner, early For Tendon-City of Auckland,ship; Famenoth, Fo/port'cfhalmers— Otaki, ship, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Rotorua. s.s., from Sydney, Monday, 3rd Dec. Iron Queen, barque, from London ; sailed 7th AbbisyHolme, barque, from London; sailed Ist LaJtiaS^ner, from Lyttelton ; .sailed 14th essie, schooner, from New Caledonia, early

IMPORTS.

Per brig Thomas and Henry (in the Manuirauj: 1 case spouting, 1 do. ridging, 50 nests tubs 10 churos?ls bundles washboards, 32 do. buckets leases kerosene, «I keg spikes, 1 tin tubes, 8 bundlesheads, 2 do. brackets, 127 bags Potatoes, 10 bags salt, 50 cases sundries, 300 bags oats, 900 bags flour, 20 bags oatmeal.-Guthrie and Larnach's New Zealand Timber and Woodware Co. (Limited.) The following is the list of passengers of Messrs Shaw. Savill and Co.'s ship May Queen Captain Tachell, which passed. Dartmouth on October sth for this port consigned to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. :-Saloon: Mrs E. Burn, John W. Tattersall, C. H. Stewart, Mrs A. Lawrie, Mrs Sommeryille, Ellen Dolie;, Bertha V. Dolie, Mary B. Dolie, John L. Wilson, Ellen Aiesanaer ixiuiup^ , Hawkes. Rebecfa Hwkes, He ynrv Hawkes Elizabeth Hawkes, Enlma Hawkes, Annie Hawkes, Louisa Hawkes W G. Ward. John Taylor. Lucy Taylor John" Taylor, Louis E. Wilson, George A? Thompson, Harriet Thompson, Harriet Thompson. Georgina Thompson, Rosma Thomp son. Ada Thompson, Lilly Thompson, Mrs G. R. Duncan, Miss Margt. Duncan, Annie Dun- Dickenson. F. F. Twistleton, John Casey, Ann Ca T ShTs Gs oWWa?a afa? yWhieh left for the South family (4). Mrs Laurie and family (i), Mrs Mumford Mrs Collins, Mrs Mason Mrs Tapper, Messrs Richardson Enys, Beardsley, Chrisp Sf.ott, Russell, Wallace. Adams, Mitchell. Goldlngham, McDonald, McHugh, Mason. Naber, Campbell, Johnstone, Ditteson, Mears Pianto, Ellerson.—Henderson and Mac farlane, agents.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under : For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and on

Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next,

at 11.30 a.m. _ , For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Monday

next, at 4 p.m. For Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and jMfcragoa'u, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per

Taranaki, en Tuesday next, at 5 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, on Thursday

6th December, at 3 p.m. For Waiwera. Kawa, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next, at

10 a.m. For Napier, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2 p.m. 'JUT" Late letters for Southern Provinces and "Melbourne till 3.20 p.m.

N.B.—A Post-office has been opened at Paku ranga. situated between Panmure and Howick. Mails will be made up, and received, at the same time as tlie Howick and Panmure mail.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

[The price for inserting birtn notices in tnis column is reduced to one shilling; other notices as before.]

MARRIAGE.

JACKSON—FRANKLIN.—On 2ith November, by the Rev. R. F. Macnicol, at the residence of W. C. "Walker, Goddard, youngest son of the late G. Jackson, Esq., of Cranworth and Little Halls, Norfolk, England, to Penelope "V"., youngest daughter of the late P. A. Franklin, Esq., of Greenhills, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

DEATH.

CRISPK.—At Stanlake, Mauku, on the Ist Dec, J. Crispe, Esq., J.P.. aged 72 years. The funeral will take place on Monday, at 2 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1877.

for the cause that lacks assistance, Foi the wrong that needs resistance* For the future in the distance,

And tfec good that we caa da.

The native policy of the American Govern ment is well worthy of careful study by New Zealand politicians. Whatever may be the grievances of which the Maeris have complained in times past their treat ment as contrasted with that of the red men of America has been as different as heaven from that other place which is said to be paved with good intentions. Whiist the Maoris have been pampered and petted by Philo-Maori patrons, the Aboriginecd Protection Society, and a host off sentimental Mrs Jellabies, to whom an aboriginal savage is a thing of beauty and 'a joy for ever, the red man has been harassed, robbed, hunted, and shot down by that class of filli busters and freebooters who roam about on the outer fringes—"the frayed

out edges," to use a Yankee phrase—of American civilisation. Whilst the Maori palate has been tickled -with unlimited sup plies of flour and sugar, and the sympathies of the dusky chieftainesses enlisted by donations of crinoline, prints in the highest style of art, and side-saddles, not to mention Brummagem jewellery, the Indian has been partially civilised off the " face of the earth" by the rifle of the frontiersman, and the scalping knives of white brutes, out casts from the cities, who-have been com pelled to push into the Indian territory, and eke out. a precarious existence by murder and rapine. The treatment of the N.ez Perces, a powerful tribe in the Idaho territory, furnishes a striking example of the Native Poli< yof the American Government. It appears that two border ruffians, named Finlay and McNall, unjustifiably attacked and killed an Indian of the tribe. Joseph, tke Chief of the Nez Perces, appealed to the Courts for justice, but was repulsed with insult and contumely. The injury rankled in the tribe, and they began by administering in their own rough-and-ready fashion that justice which the United States Courts had denied. The first victim of their vengance was a Salmon River settler named Larry Ott, but even in this case there was a kind of vendetta, Ott's father having some years before murdered the father of the Indian. Ott's family, however, were un molested, though they were entirely at the mercy of the tribe. That same day, two other settlers, who had been trying to have the non-treaty Indians driven from their homes, were killed. Then the settlers seized their arms, and the slaughter became general, though happily unaccompanied by the horrors of the scalping knife. The bayonets of the regular troops were called into requisition, but no sooner did the chief Joseph and his tribe receive intelligence that the column had set out, than they an ticipated the result by breaking away from the toils and striking the first blow. General Sherman, of Georgia fame, now proposes nothing less than the extermination of the entire tribe, though, (is shewu by the " New York Sun," the officials of the Government drove these hapless savages to war by refusing to mete out justice when they appealed to the law-courts, and here we may remark that there is a striking analogy between this case and native disturbances which have occurred in New Zealand. In too many cases the officials of the Native Department, by their intrigues, their jealousy of settlement, their land-jobbing, and their anxiety to preserve the Maoris for experimental and exceptional treatment, have sown dissension between the two races, set up a barrier between them, and alienated the affections of the Maoris from the Crown. But to return. Thete very Nez Percis, whom General Sherman now proposes to destroy, root and branch, were, not many years ago, the staunchest allies of the United States Government, and on one occasion by their timely aid saved an entire command from destruction. They remained loyal while the neighbouring tribes were in revolt, and did not tako up arms until goaded into extremities. The case of Sitting Bull, whose name will bo remembered iv connec tion with the Custer massacre, furnishes another example of the peculiar policy which the American adopts Government towards its Indian population. Driven out of his own territory, he has sought refuge in Canada, apparently haying more confidence in the clemency and justice of the Government of the Dominion than in that of the United States. The Canadians naturally regard him as an unwelcome visitor, and on the other hand the American Government, anxious to arrive at a permanent settle ment of a difficulty, have sought out Sitting Bull and offered to _ pro vide for him and his people a suitable location and food, on condition of their surrendering their arms. But the wily chief has learned from bitter experi ence the sincerity of these pacific overtures, declared that the United States Govern ment has " lied, cheated, and betrayed," and would only meet the Commissioners in full view of his armed Indians, and then after listening to the overtures of the Com missioners he abrupty withdrew without a word, leaving them to return unsuccessful. Says a correspondent : " The Indian Department of the United States is the most corrupt one of the public service. The tribe was goaded by despair to fight, preferring death on the battle-field to starvation and utter degradation." Whatever wrongs, real and imaginary, the Maoris may have suffered1, they have never been subjected to such treatment as this. One prominent feature of this frontier disturbance in America is the indifference with which outrages and murders are receiTed. Settlers there appear to recognise that they go outside the pale of State pro tection at their own peril, and if they come to grief in consequence there are no claims for compensation, no demand that the whole machinery of the State shall be pushed forward beyond safe limits for their protection or avengement, as in New Zea land.

On our second page appears a full report of the Masonic installation ceremonies yes terday. A large amount of correspondence, bringing up arrears, a sermon on Temper ance, published by request, English news, stories, and other amusing reading matter, will be found in various parts of to-day's double issue.

Alter the farewell presentation to the retiring Mayor last evening, just Avhen the steamer was about to cast off, Mr Hurst, leaning over the bulwark, ventured a triendly remark to Mr George Staines, who, a few minutes before, had been regaling his eyes upon the sight of others drinking champagne in the saloon. Whether the fact that he was overlooked in the jollification had soured his usually sweet temper, or whether from chronic bile, does not appear, but the Champion became abusive. He was remonstrated with by one or two by-standers, and re torted in language more forcible than polite; freely applying a little word to which Eng lishmen do not usually submit very quietly, together with certain prefixes not found in orthodox dictionaries. Desirous of avoid ing a brawl, one or two gentlemen who were insulted left Staines to his own sweet com munings. Thus encouraged the Champion, drew once more upon his choice vocabulary in reply to certain remonstrances from Mr Perldns on the unseemly character of his behaviour, and that being of a more impulsive temperament than those who had gone before, visited the offender \vith a well-merited smack on the face—in point of fact, he boxed the Champion's ears. A con stable was standing by, and Staines, whose valour had suddenly oozed out of his shoes, gave his assailant into custody. Mr Per kins was accompanied to the_ station by some friends, and at once bailed out by CaptainFraser, R.M., of the Thames. The case came on at the Court this morning, when the Resident Magistrate said that although it was no doubt an illegal thing to strike a man, he did not know what he might do himself if placed in circumstances similar to those which had brought about the assault. As a breach of the peaca had been committed he must impose some penalty, which he proceeded to do by in flicting a fine of one shilling, leaving Staines to pay his own costs. It is hoped that this will have the effect of teaching him to keep a civil tongue in his head.

Particulars f Sunday services at the several city and suburban churches will be found in this evening's issue. Service at the usual hour in the theatre. Anniversary services in the new North Road Wesley an Sunday-school, as per advertisement. A meeting of the members of the Manu kau Orange Lodge will take place on Monday evening >next, at the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, at 7.30 o'clock. A telegram from our Dunedin correspon dent states that Dr Sommerville, the eminent evangelist whose labours in Australia have created v. religious revival there, will leave for Auckland by the January mail steamer.

At a late hour last night, while Constable Strafchearn was on duty at the w\harf, he was somewhat surprised to heir what appeared to him to be the Bounds of a disturbance on board one of theyvessels lying in the harbour. After listening for a few moments he became convinced tn\at the noise proceeded from the schooner Queen, which was anchored some distance away from the wharf. The energetic constaole immediately engaged a boat, and proceeded as quickly as possible to the scene of action. On arriving alongside, he found two of the crew engaged in a desperate fight. The "man in blue" quickly interfered, and asked for an explanation of the aflair. One of the men, the battered appearance of whose countenance shewed pretty clearly that he was not the victor, politely informed the astonished constable that his interference was not necessary, as they " were fighting for pure love and affection." The other man confirmed this statement by a pleasant smile, and the policeman was satisfied. This is certainly one of the strangest results of " pure love and affection" which we have had to record for some time past.

Tenders are invited for clearing the Roman Catholic cemetery of gorse.

The "Church Gazette," issued to-day, contains a large amount of interesting read ing matter, including the missionary report, some extracts from which appear in another

column,

We regret to observe, in our obituary notices to-day, the death of J. Crispe,Esq., of the Mauku. Mr Crispe was an indus trious writer to the press, and his letters under the norn de plume of "Old Practical" attained considerable celebrity. He was a good farmer and settler, and an enthusiast in the cause of colonisation.

The Art Exhibition in the Museum Buildings last evening was attended by a large number of admiring visitors. The selections of music, also, were admirably chosen, and shewed that the members of the Orpheus String Bandhad made the best use of their time since they had formed them selves into a community. The exhibition will be open this evening until ten o'clock. The anniversary of the New North Road Wesley an Sunday School will be celebrated to-morrow. The rev. gentlemen chosen for the day are : Morning at 11, Rev B. J. Westbrook; afternoon at 2.30, Rev W. J. Watkin; [evening at 6.30, Rev R. Taylor. Tho above school is worthy the practical sympathy of the friends of Sabbath schools, and we hope!that this sympathy will be seen by their presence to-morrow at the services. It is an easy walk from, town, and the little chapel is situated in one of our prettiest suburbs. On Tuesday next, the annual tea and social gathering will be held. Several rev. gentlemen and others will take part in the proceedings. Sermons were preached yesterday at the churches of St. Matthew's and St. Paul's, on behalf of missionaries and mission work. Rev. J. Still preached in the morning at St. Matthew's, Rev. R. S. Hassard assisting in the service. At St. Paml'Sjin the evening, the sermon was preached by the Rev. E. C. Stuart Bishop-elect of Waiapu ; the incumbent, Rev. C. M. Nelson,assisting and reading prayers. Bishop Cowie, Rev. A. R. Tomlinson, and other clergyman were present at the service. The match which was to have taken place to-day between teams of English and Colonial riflemen has fallen through. The rifle range was occupied this afternoon by the Victoria Company, in firing for the medal.

It will be seen by advertisement in our columns that the teachers of the Ponsonby Wesleyan Sunday-school have arranged for another of their popular entertainments on Tuesday evening next. We have been favoured with a view of the proposed programme, which consists of recitations and songs by scholars, piano and violin solos and duets, readings and songs by well-known literary gentlemen, together with a contribution by Professor Lambert. Our only fear is that the size of the building will not allow of a sufficiently large audience to materially augment the school funds, as the } price of admission is only Is. each. The R. M.S. Australia was by no mean idle during the time she was in port yester day. She landed about 300 tons of cargo in addition to the mails, and took in about 250 tons of coal. It is astonishing how the freight traffic on the Pacific route is increasing. Every day makes the line more useful both to America and the Colonies, and we no longer hear rumours of discontinuance.

Boat Accident.

Bktween one and two o'clock this after noon, some commotion was caused on the Queen-street Wharf by the capsizing of a sailing-boat. The craft referred to is a Norwegian " scow," belonging to Mr. Williams. It was being sailed at the time by Messrs. T. Brown and Jno. Jones, and when off the eastern tee, was struck by a equall, and having very little way on at the time, capsized. The crew were pre cipitated into the water, but were speedily rescued by the s. s. Gemini, which happened to be passing at the time. Both gentlemen are able to swim well.

TEA-MEETING AT PAKURANGA.

The second anniversary of the Pakuranga Lodge of Good Templars was celebrated last evening, at the schoolroom, Pakuranga, by a tea-meeting and entertainment. About 25 members of the Star of Newton and Fraternal Home Lodges were taken out in Mr G. Quick's large four-horse " Carry all," arriving there just in time for tea. A really excellent tea Avas provided by the following ladies : Misses Bell, Arnabaldi, Qualtrough, and Mrs Massey. At the conclusion of the tea, and while the tables were being cleared away, the splendid drum and fife band in connection with the Ark Templar Lodge, under the conductorship of Bandmaster Shanaghan, played a number of popular airs on the outside of the ;lawn very creditably. The entertainment held subsequently, and which was largely attended, was presided over by Bro. 0. S. Ellis, G.W.S., who dispensed with the orthodox opening remarks. An excellent pro gramme of an interesting and amusing nature was then gone through. Mr Sceats sang several comic songs during the even-_ ing, which were greatly appreciated bjr the audience. Mr Mashitter recited two pieces very well indeed, and Mr Jenkins gave a reading and a recitation. Miss Elder sang " The beating of my own heart" very prettily. "Mr R. French, the Worthy Chief Templar of the Fraternal Home Lodge, delivered a short address, in which he referred to the peaceful and "happy looking homes of Pakuranga, and the general air of prosperity which seemed to pervade the district. A song by Miss Arnabaldi, the name of which we do not remember, was one of the best of the even ing, and elicited well deserved applause. Messrs Hcmus and Masters sang very well indeed. Excellent songs were well ren dered by Mrs Fortune and Mrs Masters. A duet, " Very Suspicious," was extremely well sung by Mr and Mrs Masters, and caused no small amount of amusement. Duets were also performed with infinite taste by Mr Hemus and Miss Arna baldi, and Mrs Fortune and Miss Arnabaldi. A very pleasant evening's amusement was brought to a close with the National Anthem. After having partaken of some refreshments, the party of Auckland visitors set out for home, and arrived in town shortly before three o'clock, after a very enjoyable drive, the only drawback being that the male passengers were com pelled to alight several times, and push the coach up^ the various steep roads Avhich were encountered. Several of the young gentlemen walked from Panmure to Ellerslie in order to ease the horses a little. Before closing, a word of praise is due to the Misses Bell and Arnab?ldi, and Messrs Massey, Leaning, and Fitz patrick for the manner in which they per formed their arduous duties.

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

The following were tho acceptances re ceived last night for the Auckland Cup Handicap and Handicap Steeplechase by Mr Percival, Secretary of the Auckland Racing Club : — Auckland Cup Handicap. St. Id. Mr W. Walters1 br h Hippocampus, 4 years 9 11 Mr F. Bolton's bli Luna, 5 years .. -. 7 7 Mr Chad wick's g m Elsa, 5 years .. .. 7 4 MrS. C.Caultson'sbrhGillieCallum,syears 7 0 Mr S. Eorsfall's b c Ratcatcher, 3 years .. 6« Mr Walters' eh f Venus Transit, 3 years .. 6IS Mr C. B. Edwards' br c The Baron, 3 year 3 6 0 Handicap Steeplechase. St. Ib. Mr O. C. McGee's b m Perfume, aged .. 12 1 MrJas.Buckland'schgßutchorßoy,a<?ed 11 9 Mr S. Horsfall's b g Whitefoot, aged .. 10 11 MrThos. Stephen's chR Don Juan, aged 10 11 Mr F. Bolton's b g Tom Trim, aged .. 10 9 Mr W. Percival's ns gr a: Greyhound, aged 10 4 Mr Stevens and Crosbie'sbrmUria.oyears 10 1 Mr W. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, aged .. 10 0 Mr M. Edgar's b s The Don, aged.. .. 10 0 Mr H. D. Vavasour's g g Shaughraun .. 10 0

"THAT DOG AGAIN."

(To the Editor of the Evening Stae.) Si ß> _ln last night's Star, I noticed that someone under the norn de plume of " Observer" writes to the effect that the statements contained in your local of the previous evening re the dog nuisance in Upper Grey-street were uncalled for, and to a great extent untrue. The letter to my mind savours very much as coming from either the owner of the animal or a near friend, who seems to know very well which dog is referred to from the description given. I challenge the writer of it (whoever the person may be) to contradict me when I state that the dog is a pest both to neigh bours and'passers by. To mj own know ledge complaints have frequently been made to the owner about the dog, but the nuisance is not remedied. For a long time past the animal has been a source of annoyance to me (my way home being up Grey-street,) and it was only when my patience was fairly exhausted that I drew the attention of the police to it through your columns. The brute has sense too, Mr Editor for I noticed that it always takes up his station on a neighbour's verandah, thus trying to baffle attempts to find out its right owner. No later than last night I was once more subjected to its attacks by having its huge paws thrown around me, and the more I attempted to beat it off the fiercer became the attacks. Can nothing be done Mr Editor to put a stop to this annoyance. If you could suggest a remedy you would oblige, A Sufferer.

FAREWELL TO MR HURST.

An interesting ceremony was witnessed on board the mail steamer, Australia, just before she left yesterday evening. This was the presentation to Mr W. J. Hurst, late Mayor of Auckland, of a farewell ad dress from the City Council and other prominent citizens, accompanied by a souvenir in the shape of a handsome epergue duly inscribed. The presentation was made byt'he present Mayor, Mr Henry Brett, who at the time was supported by a large number of the gentlemen whose names appear on the address. The spacious saloon of the steamer was chosen as the place, and the place deposited on the table until the movent of the preferring it wa3 reached. A lulll in the busy hum of the departing having been attained. Mr Brett spoke as follows :—

Dear Mr. Hurst,—When your intended departure became known, a general desire was expressed that you should cany away some little souvenir to remind you, when wandering among more attractive scenes, of Auckland and the many friends you have left here. The gentlemen you see around, and others who are unable tobe present, have deputed to me the pleasing task of presenting you with this address, expressive of their sentiments : —

W. J. Hurst, Esq., Mayor of the City of Auckland. Dear Sir, —On the eve of your departure for England, we desire, before saying fare well, to place on record our high apprecia tion of your services to the city. During your term of office as Mayor, many im portant questions have occupied the atten tion of the Council, and several public works of great magnitude have been brought to a satisfactory completion. In these, and many matters connected with the administration of Municipal affairs, your tact, good judgment, and zeal for the public interests, have been conspicuously displayed. The members of Council, who join in this address, unite in. asking your acceptance of the accompanying memento of their esteem. Heartily wishing yourself, and your amiable lady, a prosperous voyage and speedy return, "We remain, Yours very sincerely, Henry Brett J. C. Firth D. Goldie Owen and Graham Alex. Fleming Cruickshank and Co. James Morton J. and J. Soppett W. E. Waddell J. Logan Campbell Edward Isaacs Thomas Morrin J. L. Wilson Thos. Macffarlane Ed-rt ard Perkins E. Porter and Co. Upton and Co. Heinrich Kohn Wm. Errington Edwin Hesketh W. H. Kissling W. Fraser, R.M. G. W. Owen and Co.

It is not necessary that I should add any thing to the graceful tribute to your services embodied in the beautiful form in which this address has come from the artist's hand. It is the wish of those who have joined in preparing this little farewell offer ing, that you should accept and treasure it, not for its intrinsic worth, but as represent ing something infinitely more valuable to us all—personal ties of sincere friendship and esteem. May you be long spared to enjoy those ripened social blessings which you have secured during your residence in this city. I will now say good-bye, again, wishing you a pleasant voyage and a happy return to New Zealand.

The address, which is beautifully illu minated and mounted, was the work of Mr Slater, to whose workmanship it does much credit.

Mr Hurst then delivered the following reply :— " Brother Councillors and fellow citizens, —I am quite unequal to the task of expressing in words my feelings of pleasure in receiving the kind and hand some address, also the elegant and valuable plate which you now do me the honour to present. For although I have endeavoured faithfully to dischrrge the duties appertain ing to the office of Mayor of your city, I could scarcely have ventured to hope that my efforts would have been crowned with such success as the terms of your address are good enough to convey. It is not only a more than ample reward for past services, but also an encouragement for further exer tions in that future, which I trust a kind Providence will permit me to spend in Auckland. I now bid you a hearty fare well, with my utmost thanks for these and your other tokens of good will, which I shall ever treasui-e with delight." Mr Hurst added that he had elected to read his reply, because he felt that under the circumstances he could not trust him self. His feelings rushed upon him with such force as to almost unnerve him. He again thanked them, and should always remain sensible of their kindness.

Mr W. H. Kissling called for three cheers for Mr and Mrs Hurst, to whom he briefly alluded in very flattering terms. Three cheers were given in a very hearty manner, and afterwards Mr Hurst shook hands with those present, and the ceremony ended.

The Rev D. Dutton, F.R.A.S., the new pastor for the Primitive Methodist Church, Alexandra-street, will begin his duties in that place of Worship to-morrow by preach ing in the morning at 11 a.m., evening at 6.30.

CABLEGRAMS.

Arrival of tlis Suez Mail.

Judge G-resson- Uo^sd.

(SPECIAL TO THE " STAR.")

[The following special cablegrams were published in the later half of our edition last night;—]

SYDNEY, this day.

The Suez mail has arrived at King George's Sound. New Zealand passengers : Messrs. Duthrie, Fawe's Leoromes, Luke, Reynolds, Miss Luke, Mr and Mrs Severn, Judge and Mrs Gresson. Judge Gresson was robbed of a large sum of money in transit from the Pekin to Siam steamers.

The position of the Robertson Govern ment is critical.

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

INDIAN FAMINE FUND,

[PEEST AGENCY.]

MELBOURNE, November 30.

The Siani left King George's Sound on "Wednesday morning, and will reach here on Sunday. The Government are receding from their position, and kave given notice to introduce the bill for the payment of members on Tuesday. Twenty-eight members of the Legislative Council are be ing proceeded against underpenalties for in formalities in the qualifications. The returns for the Indian Famine Relic f Fund shew a subscription of over £25,000.

SYDNEY, November 30.

Brandy unchanged ; kerosene, 2s Id ; rice unchanged ; Adelaide flour, £14 10s to £15 ; Adelaide wheat, 6s 3d to 6s 6d; New Zealand wheat and oats nominal; tobacco unchanged ; sperm candles, 9d to 9id. '

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) PROSTRATE.

James Evers was again brought _up on a charge of drunkness, and being his second offence within a few days, was fined 10s and costs.

ON THE COLD, COLD GROUND. Francis McNamara was chraged with heing found asleep in a saw mill establish ment, in Custom House-street, last night. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner bore a previous good character, and asked that the charge be withdrawn. Withdrawn accordingly. ATTACK ON THE PEOPLES' CHAMPION. Edward Perkins appeared in answer to a charge of assaulting George Staines, by striking him last night on the wharf. Mr Tyler appeared for the defendant, and pleaded guilty under extenuating circum stances. At the time of departure of the mail steamer yesterday, a number of citizens had assembled on the wharf for the purpose of presenting Mr Hurst with a testi monial, and bidding him farewell. Mr Staines was present, and made use of most obnoxious and offensive language, in refer ring to Mr Hurst. Mr Perkins was one of the persons who had come to see Mr Hurst off; on hearing thelanguage made use of became excited, andrequested Mr Staines to go away. He would not do so, and Mr Perkins endeavoured to push him away. Mr Staines then made use of some very bad language to Mr Perkins, who lost his tem per, and slapped Mr Staines on the face with his open hand, and not with his closed fist as stated. He would ask the Bench if a fine of Is without costs was not sufficient to meet the ends of justice. The conduct of Mr Staines in interrupting such a ceremony as that which was proceeding was very bad..

Mr Rochfort, who appeared for the plain tiff, asked that the evidence he taken, and his Worship consented to hear the evidence of the police only.

Detective Jeffrey saw a large crowd of persons, and on going to the spot, heard Mr Staines saying that Mr Hurst had been presented with a piece of plate valued at £25, £21 of which he had contributed him self. He was also using very bad language in reference to Mr Brett. He believed Mr Perkins struck Mr Staines twice on the face, with his open hand. Thinking the quarrel was over, he went to the other side of the wharf, and did not hear any more.

Constable McFetridge saw Mr Perkins strike Mr Stains with his open hand twice, but did not catch the words used by either parties.

Mr Kissling stated that Mr Stains was using bad language to Mr Brett, who left the spot. Subsequently, Mr Perkins and Mr Stains came out of the crowd, and the latter person said to Mr Perkins : You're as bad as Brett and Hurst; you're a d d liar. Mr Perkins then slapped Mr Stains in the face with his open hand. Mr Rochefort desired that the evidence of complainent might be taken. The assault was unprovoked, and Mr Perkins should bG imprisoned for twenty-four hours.

Mr Kohn had not been summoned as a witness, but had come to hear the case. He was preseut at the commencement of the quarrel. Mr Staines said Mr Hurst was a rogue aud a villian, he took the curses of the working classes with him, and had paid £20 to get up the testimonial. Mr Hurst was standing near. Witness called Mr Brett's attention to the matter, and that gentleman expostulated with Mr Perkins. Mr Staines used very abusive language towards Mr Brett. Mr Perkins then went to Mr Staines, and requested him to be quiet, but he called Mr Perkins a liar. Mr Perkins then struck him with his open hand.

To Mr JEtochfort: Did not hear Mr Hurst abusing Mr Staines before he made use of the language stated.

Mr Barstow said that after hearing the evidence, he would fine Mr Perkins Is, and order each party to pay their own costs. If Mr Staines wished to have Mr Perkins bound over to keep the peace he would have to make it the matter of a separate com plaint.

Mr Rochfort said the evidence of the defendant only had been taken, and it was unfair that the complainant should not have an opportunity to give his version of the case. publicans' measures. The following hotel-keepers of the city were summoned at the instance of Sergeant Gamble, Inspector of Weights and Measures, for having in their possession certain unstamped beer and other measures : —Samuel Williams, 7 measures; Edward Perkins, 78 measures; John Han cock, 58 measures; H. C. Richmond, 10 measures; Chas. Edwards, 24 measures ; Isaac Harrison, 21 measures; Frank Jaggar, 24 measures; James Stewart, 22 measures. Mr Tyler appeared for several publicans, and stated that this was the first case of the kind brought against hotel-keepers. The publicans were not aware of the requirements of the law with regard to the necessity existing for having their measures stamped, and therefore the Inspector might be satisfied with the publicity afforded to these cases, and withdraw the charges. The Act provided for the forfeiture of the measures in all cases such as the present. The measures, which were valued at £80, had been tested by the Inspector, and found quite correct. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said this state ment was quite true. He was not anxious to press the charges. Hfs Worship allowed the cases to be with drawn, on the understanding that the parties summoned should pay the costs of the cases, which would amount to about 7s each. As the measures were all correct, they were allowed to be returned to their res pective owners. This concluded the business.

MR ROWE AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

l&. th<i Editor of the Evening a T , w Sir, -The thanks of the Thames comSw due to you for your able defence in oKh"SP against the scurrilous misrepreseatati(Ss4^ appeared in th« "Herald" of 24th inst knows better than the "Herald " thattti«?One majority of the people here have'been suDßnT 5* of Sir George Grey since he re-enter^?l^ life. Had Billy Rowe, at his ele.fi *» thathe was asupporter of the Atkinson iSniSS* and their rings, his chance of entering vS& ment would have been small indeed AnMJj* first vote in the House on the Piako Swa™* 8 his extraordinary statement, our confldSI'^ him was entirely gone. Well, in AukusFToJ? there was a public.meeting held nre=iiri«,? 18 6. by the "Municipal Functionary» 4h Q di°7»r refused to call another, on the snbW^ Separation, which endorsed the propoaala «# Q °f George Grey by a large maiority mn?' s« course, voted against Separation.) AftJjfl session, Sir George Grey came to the Thnm he address the electors, and had asplendiaT "> tion, the most enthusiastic I have evpr ep" accorded to any person, and of which ha%se^a well feel proud. At the meeting attended by some 1,500 or 1,600 people a ™+Was confidence was almoi»t unanimously mS!* Hir George, while Billy, who attenS^ speak, was hooted down, and had to m«L to inglorioualy from the stage. A week aft**?? 14 also called a meeting.but the vote of conflrt 8 wouldn't go down, it was carried aeainaf £?°° As for the ten and sixpenny dinner rim*? 1?* BiUy by a few of his friends and member nf «?* ring, of which the "Herald" makes so s*« they were no more the electors of the TW^*l than the three tailors of Tooley-street S?1 Government. Mr Swan said in the HousHn* 7 18 "That he (Mr Rowe) found that «hS?Jg»j considerable difference between an after din speech, among a parcel of his friends'a?? 61 public meeting of his constituents." Are th a not proof that public opinion here hasr} along been in favour of Sir Georwe „ in spite of rings and all their inflnpn?4 in spite of the local press and i? its misrepresentations, the public have Ko loyal and true to their leader, to their only r ? represeatative out of power and in nowe£ „ i the " Herald " knows it. The articlei aUndi^ is a most silly one, and how they would aim such twaddle to appear in their columns £ incomprehensible. '' Sympathise with WniiW Rowo " indeed ! All I can say is that tho ThamS people have no such feeling towards him sim£ he first broke his pledges by supportine °'h Government. in the Piako Swamp affair h voting against the resumption of the Land Fnn J and, again, in the no-confidence motions on ih» opposite side to his colleague. Was it not tinf to ask him to resign ? and when he actually w the impudence to declare in the House tfint^f ninety-nine out of every hundred of his congfihr ents would tell him to vote against his own judgment, he would not do so. A nice rernS sentative, truly. No fear of him resigning Tho Electors of the Thames have, therefore eorrt reason to wish and hope for a dissolution as th« only remedy to bring such a member to w, senses.—l am. &c, J. E. Hansel. m Thames, November 27.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

CALEDONIAN CRUSHING.

The five days' crushing with twelve head yielded 6540zs of hard-squeezed amalgam. 701bs of picked stone was obtained to day.

COROMANDEL, this day. MONTHLY GOLD RETURNS.

The following is tho monthly return of gold : Pactolus, llozs; Golconda Tribute 7ozs; Union Beach, 86oz; Corby's 30£ozs • Bright Smile, 113ozs; Tokatea, 62ozs- Queen of the North, 22ozs; Bismarck,' 12ozs. The New Golden Pah got some very rich stone yesterday, and more is likely to be obtained. The Anohor claim obtained 27ozs from the crushing. TOKATEA. The managez reports 30E>s of picked stone from No. 7 rise ; picked stone from stopes No. 6 rise. Gold is also seenin No. rise. Eighty-five pounds of specimens have been obtained from Sutherland's Tribute. MERCURY BAY, The Land Court has opened. A number of natives attending. The Waratah, cutter, is loading. The Maud left yesterday. J CRICKET MATCH. f The Coromandel Club beat the Thames yesterday, with 5 wickets to go down. A splendid dinner was given to the Thames Club last night. Major Keddell presided, Glover catered, and as usual all went welL

DUNEDIN, Friday.

THE RACES.

About 4,000 were present at the Races,' The weather was dull. The race for tae- Maiden Plate -was a very hollow affair: Lima, 1 j Sapphire, 2. Only two'startedV St Andrew's Cup: A sweepstake of 3 boys Two miles. A. Hill's Unknown, aged, 7st 71b3» (Cotton) .. I Logan's Cloth of Gold, 83t 81bs (Lynch „ „ 2 Delamain's Oberon, 3yrs, 6st 121bs (Clifford).. 3 Chancellor, 6st 91ba, scratched .. .. ... 0 The lot got away on equal terms. Unknown went away to the front, and at the first turn Oberon got on terms with the leader, Cloth of Gold being close behind. At the back of tha course, in the second round, Unknown led by & clear length; and this order was kept until turning into the straight again, when Cloth of Gold made a rush up. passing Oberon, and securing second place, Unknown winning Dy two lengths. A protest was entered against Cotton, by Clifford, on the ground of jostling* but this was dismissed with a caution. Selling Race, 40 soys.; distance, 1J miles. Spill's Larry, sst lllbs (J. Allen) .. .. - J J. McMaster's Black Bess, 6st olbs (Hastie) ~ 8 J. Faggart's Sultan, 6st 71bs (Reiding).. .. »

Dr Somerville, the evangelist, leaves Sydney for Auckland by the January mail. Larry carried 2jlbs, and Black Bess J.£lbs, over weight. Betting was even against ±jittle Lad; 3to 1 against others. The race was a hollow affair. Spbwg Hahdtcap, 6030v5. One mile and a quarter. Seven started. Swanson's Blue Peter, Sat 51bs (McCoy) ../I Smith's Swede, Bst (Smith) "4 Reeve's Chancellor, 7st (Allen) .. .. • • * Betting was even against Parthenopceus. This was the best race o£ the day. After one false start a tolerable start was made. Partnen oposusgot well to the front, closely followed Dy Chancellor, Blue Peter, Little Swede, Sapphire, and Venus in the order named. Chancellor took the lead passing the stand. The finish was splendid. The three horses running were run ning close together, and Blue Peter managed to Handicap Trotting Race, 50sovs. Three miles. Repy's Snip, 350 yards start Mather'a Black Boy, 120 yards start

THE RACES. , Kildare won the hurdle ; Banjo a-good. second. Little Dan fell twice. The attend' ance is moderate. - Handicap Hurdle Race.— Kildare, H Banjo, 2 ; Romance, 3. President's Handicap.—Chancellor,! ? Unknown, 2; Cloth of Gold, 3. W easily.

TOKATEA, Friday. Nichol's party, Tokatea tribute, obtained eighty pounds of good specimens from tae All Nations leader. More are expected.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

D t/NEDIN, this da jr. GREAT SCARCITY OF WATER. Owing to the scarcity of the water supply the New Zealand clothing factory sus pended nearly a hundred hands, and two hundred were put on half time. Prayers for rain are offered in some churches. ___

CHRISTCHURCH, this day...

RAILWAY EXTENSION. A petition, signed by persons representing 276,000 freehold, and 500,000 acres leaseholdlana. has been forwarded to Wellington, praying"? an extension of the Northern railway v*>m Amberly to Auniri, via Waka Pass,

WELLINGTON, this day.

WHALER. , , Arrived: Isabella, whaler, from Auckland- LONDON ARRIVAL. .' Arrived : Croun.th.orpe, barque, from JjO "Si"Z 110 dava out, with full cargo, consigned to JNew Zealand Shipping Company. She Drinfa* eighteen passengers, all well.

CHRISTCHURCH, ttfs

The Canterbury Agricultural Association £i\ pose starting a colonial " stud book," for araujji"> _ £5,215 FOR INDIAN FAMINE. ... The subscriptions to the Indian Famine j^"^ Fund are now closed. The total amount w ' CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. ._ Arthur Yon Poelnii z. late Curator of Accwn* tisation Society, was brought up °n remanu, charged with embezzling: «»e fands 01^ Society, and discharged, the R-M^hoiamß that the Society had no existence >w law tor »» purpoEe of nro3eouting in cases or tms jbu««

THE EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1877.

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fyt THIS DAY AND DURING THE WEEK, W X WILL SHOW ™S BS 10,000 PIo? BS FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS AND jjs- PRINTS. ~m REDUCED TO HALF PRICE IN ORDER TO CLEAR. J. COSGRAYE & CO., QUEEN-STREET. NEVER Have the Public had such a Choice of BED STEADS offered them as at the present time! Besides our already well assorted Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in Kauri, Rimu, Cedar, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND of tho most modern style, comprising French, Half Tester, Children's, and Stwmfs, also Cots, at Prices to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Best Manufacturers, we can SELL A GOOD BEDSTEAD at a Very Low Price. CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FREE to any part of the Town and Suburbs. 4^" Give your Furnishing Order to Eolloway, Garlick & Oraawell, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, City Hall Arcade, QUEEN & LORNE-STREETS, AUCKLAND. THE undersigned are now brin ing forward a Large Parcel of GENE AL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, &C. bought at considerably less than usual prices, to which they invite the attention of all requiring Good Value For Money. Corsets in great variety of quality and style, white and coloured, from 2/6 per pair Linen and Lace Goods, Cufis, Collars, and Sets, in Yaj:ie\ adies , Un derclothing Umbrellas and Parachutes, Silk, Zanella, f^lAlpacca, &c. . , . . Lot of Flowers at very low price, quite fresh Straw Hats, Ribbons, Gloves, &c A Splendid Stock of Muslin, Lace, and Lenoe Curtains, Counterpanes. Quilts, Damask Table Cloths, Sheeting, Felt Squares Carpets, Floorcloth, China Matting, Ticks, &c. Large-size Huckaback Towels at /6 each New Fancy Dress Materials, Japanese Silks, Coloured Lustres, Black Lustres, Embossed, Striped, and Check Muslins, Prints, Sec. Brown Holland, from /6J per yard Union, Fancy Jean, and Oxford Shirtings, very A Line of Superior Quality Silk Mixed Fancy Shirting, at 2/3, usual price 3/6 per yard White an«f Grey Calico. Good Grey from /3 per yard Also, A very large assortment of Gents' Shirts, White Longcloth, Union and All-wool Crimean, Fancy Silk Mixed Scotch Twill, Fancy Jean, Oxford, &c. Strong Tweed for Boys wear A Job Line of Stout Mosgiel at below Factory Braces? ISelts, Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cotton and Merino Hosiery, Undershirts, &c. Leghorn, Tuscan, Straw, and Drill Hats, for ■— Boys and Men, &c, &c, &c. s in he & allowed on all Cash Purchases of J2os. and upwards. rushbrook & bridgman, Junction Drapery Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, /VTTr)TCT,A.ITT>. jtflON INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .737 £2,000,000. AUCKLA iTd" BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, Nest the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on . Dwelling-houses, Stores Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. LOWSS, CTO^T lUT^ stbvj , nson Manager. TTOW IN THE PRESS. To Be Published in a Few Days, A NEW MAP OF THE NORTH ISLAND, Showing boundaries of Counties compiled from theTlateft Government Surveys, contamingover 1800 names of places, rivers. Sets. En.£Ky?{l and Lithographed by Schmidt and Co., Vulcan Lane and High-atreet.



T\RESSES ! DRESSES ! DRESSES W. RATTRAY Has a Large and Well-assorted Stock of DRESSES, In all the Newest Materials and Shades, including ALPACA LUSTRES, in Navy Blue, Dark Brown, and Prune. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, TT.EW XT O U S E, 66, Queen-street. Auckland. CARPETS, HEARTHRUGS, LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTH. T. & H. COOKE Beg to inform their friends and the public that they have imported a large assortment of the above, which toill render their FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT one of the most complete and extensive m Auckland, having purchased these Goods of the Manufacturers direct, for cCish, they are enabled to offer them at VERY LOW PRICES. New Patterns in Carpets and Linoleum. fig" SHOW ROOMS; 67, Queen-street, team Cabinet Factory Victoria-street I\ Stephens Having now the Sole Proprietorship of the old-established Business at No. 136, ad joining Lewisson's, will spare no efforts to keep up his name as a leading BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, (Lajle Cater), JLOO, V^UBEN-STEEBT 100, opposite the union bank, Auckland. BOOTS & SHOES of every description made to order. I French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock. 4@" Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale isa Prompt attention given to all orders. Cash Orders from the country will receive immediate response. Goods forwarded by train, steamer, &c, &c. Auckland, November 3, 1877. "STATIONAL~FIRE~AND~ MARINE J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £50,000. Re-Insurance Fund .... £20,000. Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. DIVIDEND. NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. THE DIVIDEND IS NOW PAYABLE at this Branch. Shareholders can have Warrants forwarded to them on sending their address to nearest Agent of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. n't fhfk REWARD re HITCHEN'S XjA. \j\J blood restorer. As several Bottles, containing trashy worth less compounds, have been palmed off on un suspecting people on the pretence of their being the celebrated " Kitchens' Blood Restorer," the Proprietor respectfully cautions his patients to see that the Bottles bear both his Trade Mark and Signature. He also waraa the unscrupu lous persons who, under false pretences, receive people's money, that 100 Pounds EowardL will be given on conviction of persons guilty of infringing his rights. H. HITCHENS.