SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tttptt watitr f This Afternoon, 10.20 tIGH W Aliiili— } Tomorrow Morning, 10.49 SUN SET.—This Evening, 5.49 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 6.22 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, sth April, 4.9 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Vincent, cutter, Schultze, from Samoa. Koweii.i, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga.

DEPARTURES.

City of Sydney, s.e., Dearborn, for Sydney. Taranuki, s.s., Andrew for the South.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For the Islands—Southern Cross.Mission vessel,

about 7th April For Tauranga and South—Wanaka, s.s., 4th

April For New Hebrides—Dayspring, Missionary

schooner, at once. For London—Glenlora, barque, early; Loch Urr, barque, early For Wansraroi—Argyle, every Taesday For Chatham Islands—Omaha, schooner, early. For Sydney (from Queen-street Avharf) —Rotorua, s.s., 10th inst.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Roderick Dhu, brigantine from Melbourne early. Mi«^mSf, Hero, 8.5., from Sydney,'about 18th April Jessie, schooner, irom Lyttelton ; sailed 21st inst Wlonirra. barflnie, from London: sailed Deo. 15. Emily Chaplin, bargae, from London, sailed 9th

January Stag, barque, from Newcastle, early Emma, barque, from Adelaida, early. Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town, early. Vision, brig, from the Islands, early. Syren, brig, from Sydney early. Ryno. brigantine, from the Islands, early Lsetitia, schooner, from the Islands, early. Edith, schooner, from Friendly Islands, early. Transport, brig, from Newcastle. P<>arl, ketch, from the Islands, early . Emu. steam brigantine, from Fiji, early: Alastor, barque, from London ; sailed Feb. 1. Lombardian, ship, from London; sailed Jan. 26.

The Melanesian Mission barcraentine Southern Cross came up from Kohimarama yesterday afternoon, and is now taking in stores prepara tory to starting on her annual trip amonn: the Islands

The following are the passengers on board the Alastor, barque, now on her way to this port from London: —Mr. Richard Glasson. Mr. H. Windsor, Mr. Thomas Greenwood, Mr. Win. Marshall, Mrs. Julia Shortt, Sydney Shortt, Herbert Shortt, Army Shortt, Mr. Leor. Jourd hui, Mr. W. H. C. Lyttelton, Mr. Win. Pritchard, and Mr.1 William Dunne.

The s.s. Rotorua is to leave the Auckland wharf (not the Onehunga wharf), for Sydney, on the 10th instant.

The barque Courser completes her loading this afternoon, and will sail the first fair wind. She has had quicker dispatch than any A'essel of her size that has ever loaded in Auckland.

The s.s. Star of the South is to leave to-morrow afternoon for Gisborne and Napier. The s.s. Wanaka is to leave for Tauranga and the South to-morrow at 4 p.m.

The mission schooner Dayspring cleared at the Customs to-day, and is to sail to-morrow for Aneitym and the other New Hebrides Islands. She has a cargo of missionary stores on board, ■which, she will distribute at tho various stations and schools among the islands. The visit of the Dayspring to this port has been productive of many pleasant incidents, and the departure of Captain and Mrs. Braithwaite will be viewed with regret by many friends. The mail steamer City of Sydney left Inst night for Sydney, with the following nassengers —Booked at Auckland—Messrs J. P. and G. McPherson, Hencock, G. B. Owen. 0. Hill, Rowe, Ryan, Penfold, Richmond, J. M. Bloom field, G. Bowen, Samuell, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Ingles, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, child and ser vant, Dr. Lauder, Mr. and Mrs. G. Airey, and 15 steerage, and original passengers from San Francisco. Had any steamer been handy to take the mails and passengers on to Sydney, it is more than likely that the "City" would have remained here to be repaired, but as there is no boat going to Sydney till the Rotorua 'eaves on the 10th, the captain determined to press on. The s.s. Taranaki, with mails, ex City of Sydney, Jeft Onehunga at 10.30 this morning. Passengfts—Mesdames Carpenter, Leys, Win ter, Hodgson, Inspector Thompson, Messrs Bay ley, Johnson, Young, Sweeney (2), By croft, Larkins, Macbride, Ross, Warren, Lewis, Mahuet, Downes (mail agent), and 6 steerage. Thfi s.s. Taupo will arrive at Onehunga from Southern Ports about 2 o'clock to-morrow after noon. f-^The departure of the Jane Douglas for Gis borne is deferred till to-morrow. The cutter Vincent arrived from Samoa this morning after a tedious passage of 23 days. She dops not bring back her cargo as has been re ported, but comes in ballast. Her trade was landed at Apia, after Captain Schutze had taken charge. By a sudden shift of wind, a few days before making the coast, her mainboom yras carried away, and she was obliged to put into Wangaroa, and obtain a new one. We under stand that Messrs. Me Arthur and Co. have refused to recognise the action of Mr Liardet, the Consul at Samoa, and decline to recognise Cantain Schultze or accept any of the responsi bilities incurred on the homeward voyage. Captain Schultze states his intention of retain ing possession of the vessel till a settlement is arrived at. Tho s.s. Rowena, Captain Setters, arrived from Tauranga this afternoon. Passengers :— Messrs John Avent, Keen, Mrs McAlister, Mrs Klmsley: from Mercury Bay: Messrs T. Ireland. Taylor, Hayes, Mr and Mrs Hamilton, and 2 steerage. The Rowena passed two topsail schooners standing'this way, one off Cape Col •ville, and the other inside Tiri. We are informed to-day that the report of the German man of war being in Sydney is a mis take, she is in Melbourne, and cablegrams from her dated Sandridge, have been received in town.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :—

For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Kina, this day, at 4.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, this day, at i p.m. For Mercury Bay, per Saucy Lass, to-morrow

at 9 a.m. For Russell, per Janet, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Pro vinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wanaka, 1 to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Star of the

South, to-morrow at 3 p.m. For Wangaroa, per Kriemhilda, to-morrow, at

3 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per

Rowena, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross,' on Saturday next at 7 a.m., and on Monday via Russell at i p.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

PITKETHLEY-CROCKETT.-At St. James's Presbyterian Manse, Auckland, on the 24th March, by the Rev. R. F. Macnicol, James Watson Pitkethley, toA;gnes Sarah Crockett, both of Auckland.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1877

fat the cawe that lacks assistance, For-the wrong that needs resistance! For the future in the distance, , And the good that we eta do.

There; appears to have broken out lately another of those constantly recurring phases of Maori bounce which have periodically disturbed the peace of the country, retarded settlement, and paralysed legitimate in dustry. Following closely on the heels of the late obstructions at Cambridge and Te Aroha, and the impudent impediments to useful public works interposed by a rascally rebel named Turakino at the Thames, our Press s Agency telegrams from Wellington infirm us of another display of Maori impmdence at Hawera, where armed natives have stopped two survey-parties working within the confiscated line, and theref ore in no Avay trespassing upon the rights and property of the natives. These occur rences have been so frequent of late as to point to some mysterious influence at work, and we should be glad if the laws which govern the phenomena were ex plicated. Have there been any large reductions in the number of that "noble army of martyrs" the native Commis sioners, or has Dr Pollen inaugurated his advent to the Native Office by sweeping reductions in the erstwhile supply of flour and sugar. "We await in breathless interest a reply to these pertinent questions. Should it turn out, however, that the Commissioners continue in the uninter rupted enjoyment of the sweets of office, and the Maories in undiminished receipt of saccharine luxuries of another kind, we shall be driven to the conclusion that the natives are being encouraged in these lawless and impudent outrages by a want of firmness in the Native Office administration. We tkiak, ft is, fei^fe tufts tUftt a uataWp.

example Avere made by the prompt and effectual putting doAvn of some of these Maori brigands, who are actuated by motives purely selfish and mercenary, in Avhich there is not a vestige of that patriotism which has been attributed to them by romance writers. These arrogant displays are at the best an impudent attempt to levy black-mail from a Government that has unfortunately shewn itself too meekly willing to adopt a Quakeriau forbearance, and to pay hush money to laAVless braAvlers who in other less elaborately gover ned countries would speedily make acquaintance with a hempen cord. We sincerely hope the Government will make a determined effort to bring one of those tatter damalion black-mailers to justice. A short shrift and a long rope would probably have a Avholesome effect.

CABLEGRAMS from London of date the first, announce that Great Britain has signed the Russian protocol, on the condition that the latter power shall de moboliso the vast army which she has called out, and which has been a standing menace to the peace of Europe. The fact that Russia has consented to these terms indicates that she has abandoned the idea of invading Turkish territory, and the army of the Pruth, about which so much has been heard of late, will probably fold its tents, and steal away with Arabian celerity and unos tentation, and rival in its bloodless strategic achievements the famous army of the King of France. As the Russian armament has stood in the attitude of the threatened aggressor, and Turkey has armed only in self defence, it may be presumed that the fiery war-cries of the Moslem will die out, and the green banner will be stoAved away for some future occasion. It has been supposed by many of the leading English journals that the negotiations emanating from Russia were only so many cunning expedients to tide over the winter, and that she desired to force Turkey into the main tenance of large armies, which wonld drain her available resources, and render her an easy prey to the Muscovite when the mo ment for Avar arrived. Probably hoAy ever, Russia has felt the strain on her own financial resources, equally as severely as Turkey has done, aud lias been desirous of escaping from a position which promised, to use a common expression, " More kicks than ha' pence." Our telegrams also state that the prospect of peace negotiations being success fully concluded betAveen Turkey and Montenegro has been revived. Un less Russia should develope some neAV and altogether unexpected diffi culty, there is ample ground for hoping that the war clouds which have darkened the horizon of Europe Avill lloat aAvay, revealing the blue and serene sky overhead.

The excessive officiouaness of a constable in charge of the Parnell station, was lately productive of much inconvenience to resi dents in Parnell. This personage had so far strained his instructions that he com menced a crusade against sea-bathing, which has been so conducive to health, and so efficacious in reduchyr doctors' bills. The place frequented by bathers is situated in a small recess, between St George's and Mechanic's Bays, where they were screened from observation by two jutting points of land. Here the tide comes full up to the land, and the smooth sandy beach is covered with just sufficient water to render it perfectly safe for persons unable to swim. It has been usual for the young people to bathe at the point where the water is shallowest, while the men took their headers at a spot close to Mr Frazer's shipyard, further towards the town. In these two places, at early morn, youn{j and old were wont to enjoy the invigorating and cleansing effects of the briny ocean, to gambol like porpoises on the bosom of the deep, and to acquire a knowledge of that art which is so useful in a comparatively new country, where dangers by flood and field are fre quent, and where the average of drownings is larger than in almost any other country that can be named. In an evil hour, how ever, the scene attracted the lynx-cj'ed notice of the presiding Dogberry at Parnell, and he descended upon the happy bathers like a wolf on the fold, or a hawk upon the dove cot, creating intense consternation amongst the juvenile bathers, and effec tually putting a stop to the morning dips. In one case he was met by stern defiance. The father of the youngsters being a gentle man learned in the law, informed the officious, constable that he was trespassing on tho liberty of the subject, and chal lenged him to try the question in a Court of laAv. In the other cases, however, only murmurs, not loud but deep, indicated the indignation of the bathers at the tyranny of the law. At length they were fortunate in finding a champion in Mr Allender, who brought the matter under the notice of Sub-Inspector Pardy, and the latter, with his usual courtesy and fairness, accompanied Mr Allender to the bathing places. The result of the inspection was that the interference of the constable was over-rated by superior authority, and in future bathers Avill be permitted to use the spot at any hour up to seven o'clock in the morning. Sub-Inspector Pardy has thus conferred a boon upon the inhabitants of the district, and has contributed greatly towards cleanliness and health. We would, however, impress upon bathers the propriety of carefully observing the prescribed time, and of avoiding any unnecessary exposure.

The Eden County seal scandal has been entirely thrown into the shade by another great seal embroglio in Nova Scotia. The present state of affairs in that colony shews in a striking way how man is the creature of circumstance, and what momentous events may result from an official blunder, comparatively insignificant in itself, but tremendous in its consequences. It appears that a certain seal was ordered in 1869, and was returned by the Imperial Govern ment, and that since then it ought to have been consigned to limbo. By some xxa- I fortunate blunder, however, it has been continually used, instead of the great seal of the province, for the ratification of im portant official Acts, and the mistake was not discovered until February last, when it was found that it had been improperly attached to the commission of the Queen's Counsel appointed by the local government. This is bad enough, but worse remains behind. The old seal has been affixed to all official Acts requiring the great seal, and the whole political system of Nova Scotia is therefore in a state of chaos. She is Avithout a constitutional Parliament, without a government, all commissions issued since 1869 are void, as well as the Acts done under them, and all mar riage licenses, and consequently marriages, are illegal. This is a very lively stajijfujf affairs. The matter recently came under the notice of the Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, who said that the blun der could only be rectified by an Act of the Imperial Parliament, and adjourned the Court for ten days. It was only lately that a somewhat similar blunder occurred in Tasmania, where, by the care lessness of the Legislature, an amended Juries Act was passed, which prevented any jury being impannelled during a period of six months, and a special session of Parlia ment was convened to rectify the mistake. There is a moral to be deduced from this in New Zealand, where it is too much the fashion to condone official turpitude _by acts of Indemnity, and where the Constitu tional rights and liberties of the people are too frequently infringed by the voting power of corrupt majorities. Unless greater care be exercised in the future than has been shewn in the past the spectacle may qm 4»y te presented el ft P&rti»«ie>s» ft

Government, and the entire political machinery of the country thrown into a state of chaos and powerlessness by some stupid blunder such as that which has recently occurred in Nova Scotia.

Several shocks of earthquake were dis tinctly felt at Opotiki on March 27th.

We are informed that certain pleasure seekers to the North Shore are guilty, Sunday after Sunday of wilful destruction of public property. It will be remembered that a large portion of Flagstaff Hill was planted by the local Board with trees, in order that shelter from both wind and sun might be afforded to visitors. Complaints have reached us that the trees are being broken down and destroyed, and that this wanton practice is on the increase to such an extent> that unless a stop be put to it the hill-side will lose the large number of trees which have cost so much to plant, and which in a few years would so largely enhance the pleasure of visiting that charm ing locality.

A son of Mrs Rolfe, of Tauranga, broke his leg by a fall from a troe which ho was climbing.

We have received a copy of the " New- Zealand Junior School Vocalist," in the Tonic Sol-fa notation, composed and ar ranged on principles suited to the capabili ties of scholars and young people. The work is by Mr George Browiilee, the music mastor of the Oamaru Grammar School, and professes to provide vocal exercises for teaching first principles in the science of music by way of introduction to the course of lessons published by the Rev. John Cariven. The exercises are wedded to a number of simple but well-known ballads, usually associated with the memory of childhood. We loam that Mr Brownleo has done, and is still doing, gpod service by his easy mode of musical instruction, and his little work is highly creditable to him. One of his old pupils of former years says, "Mr Brownlee has laboured with much success in teaching the children to sing from Tonic Sol-fa music. He has now classes of different grades, from the elemen tary to the more advanced; his labours moreover have given great satisfaction to those in authority over the school." Mr Brownlee has issued his " School Vocalist" in a cheap form, in order that others beyond his personal influence may derive benelit from his labours.

At Gisborne four bachelors had a narrow escape of being burned to death in a house belonging to Mr ToAvnloy, which Avas entirely consumed in an hour. A man servant lost three watches and a sum of money.

At the Good Templar fe"te yesterday, after we Avent to press, the following events took place : —Thro wing the Hammer Whit tington Avas the winner. Hopping Race, 50 yards (for boys of all ages).—E. Wilson, 1 ; W. Whittington, 2. Boys' Race (under 7 years of age).—F. Montrose, 1 ; H. Johnson, 2. Girls' Race (under 7 years of age).—J. White, 1. The Onehunga Band of Hope mustered in considerable force.

The Roy Mr Talmage, of Brooklyn Taber nacle, has made a sensation by using the following Avords :—" All gamblers die poor. You point to John Morrissey. He is not dead yet. I Avish he were" The journals denounce Talmage.

. The many friends of Mr and Mrs John liny Avill be interested in learning tin;t they contemplated leaving London for Auckland, via Melbourne, in the s.s. Northumberland, Avhich Avas to sail on the 27th of March.

The men of the Auckland Naval' Brigade Avent to the North Shore yestorday for the two-fold purpose of holding a social picnic, and firing for company prizes. Captain Lc Roy and Lieut. Parker commanded. The firing commenced about 12, tho target was fixed on Rangitoto, at a distance of 4,000 yards. The shooting was very creditable, and some capital shots Avere made. At the close of the firing, a dinner and tea Avere provided at the expense of the Brigade,and of these refreshments all persons, including children Avho came near, Avere invited to partake, and a most enjoyable holiday was passed. The Brigade returned to town by the six o'clock boat.

In a special telegram from a correspondent at Rome, it is stated that Leone, the notorious brigand of Sicily, left his card upon the ncAvly-appointed Prefect of Palermo, as Avell as upon the commandant of the forces' and another high functionary just arrived to protect life and property in the island.

The usual monthly meeting of the Port Albert Agricultural Society Avas held on Wednesday, March 28th, at Mr R. Nichol son's. There Avas a good attendance of members and friends. Mr R. Cutforth, President, in the chair. Business in con nection with the late show was discussed at sone length, the members congratulating themselves that, notwithstanding there Ayas no grant from the Provincial Government, there Avas abalancein hand of betAveen £3 and £4. Reference Avas made to the liberal sub scriptions from several Auckland merchants, collected by Mr A. Neal. The action of the Rodney County Council in adopting the whole of the Counties Act was \maniraously condemned. The next meeting Avill be held, at Mr. F. J. Utting's.— CORRESPONDENT.

It is believed that Bishop Abrahams, for merly Bishop of Wellington, Avill be elevated to the Bishopric of Derby.

The usual quarterly meeting of the Presbytery will be held in St ■ Andrew's Church to-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 a.m.

Mr Edward Lewis will deliver a lecture this evening on the "Clergy v. a Royal Priesthood," in the Cook-street Christian Meeting-house.

The Franklin Road Primitive Methodist tea-party and anniversary meeting will take place this evening in the neAV'chapel.

Mr H. Waite, tinsmith, of Upper Queen street, has sent his thanks for the prescrip tion published in our columns for the cure of diphtheria. As this fatal complaint is very prevalent now, especially at the North Shore, he desires us to make known the success which attended his treatment of it in accordance with Mr Greathead's now famous remedy. One of Mr Waite's children, seven years old, was seized with illness, and on taking it to a leading medical man in the city, he learned that the complaint was diphtheria, and that the child would require careful treatment for some days. Mr Waite then resolved to try the sulphuric process, and administered at intervals of four hours three doses of sulphuric acid,each dose con sisting of one drop in a wine-glassful of water, with a little sugar. He also took the child into a closed room, and burned sul phur as long as the patient could bear the fumes. Next morning, the child was com pletely better, and Mr Waite describes the effect of the treatment as almost miraculous.

To the Editor: Sir, —Is it possible that we cannot even manufacture doors and sashes in sufficient numbers, or at a price calculated to induce our Southe-n friends to send orders to Auckland direct, instead of to that great world of fashion, America ? Please let us have the names of those who unnecessarily go out of the colony.—Yours &c, Local Industry.

NeAVS from Constantinople states that the fall and banishment of Midhat Pasha were OAvingto the discovery of a plot, in which the late Grand Vizier was implicated, to depose Sultan Abdul Ahmed, and place ex- Sultau Murad upon the throne. The Sultan is said to have given Midhat Pasha the choice between remaining in Turkey and being placed on his trial for high treason or quitting Ottoman territory im mediately. Midhat Pasha chose the latter alternative, and expressed a wish to proceed to Briadisi, fox which plaoe be Juts already Stated,

Anchovies and Toast.

(From Our London Correspondent).

THE EASTERN QUESTION IN PAR-

LIAMENT.

London, February 10. THERE will be plenty of sparring in the British Parliament on the Eastern Question. Although the houses only met for the first time day before yesterday, already some rather sharp things have been said. The chief point of accusation is that the Government have changed their front more than once since the outbreak of East ern hostilities. Of course they deny this, though I don't think there can be much doubt of the fact in an unprejudiced mind. For my own part, I don't see why a Cabinet should not alter its tactics on any particular question which is bound to appear in various lights from timo to time. I confess to a feeling of disappointment with Lord Be» ---consfield's course of action. It quite con veys the impression that he has been playing into the hands of the Turks in an under hand fashion, and lam one of those who are inclined to think that of the two races, a Russ is to be chosen before a Turk. Of course it is a matter of choice, but the English choice seems strongly to incline away from the Porte and its doings. The Government, however, show no fear, and at the outset challenged the Liberal leaders to appeal to the country if they thought there was any general, disapproval of their policy. THE MARTYR TOOTH. As the Eastern crisis divides and distracts the political mind, so the social and eccle siastical mind is distraught with Avhat I may call the " Eastward crisis." Whilst one side, chiefly composed of silly women and witless men, are sympathising with the " Martyr Tooth " and his follies, the strong minded are more than ever repelled from a religion which can uphold or tolerate such nonsense, and so the Established Church is daily weakened. The Ritualists are howl ing for disestablishment. The beggars want to stick to the loaves and fishes, but get rid of the obligations with which they are bound up. If Tooth and Co. were to resign their livings, and strike out a new line on their own hook, thejr might elicit genuine sympathy and admiration. But here are men who will sacrifice nothing except their solemn oaths, by which they are bound to recognise the Queen's supremacy, and who wish to restore in England a Church after the model of that of Rome before the Reformation. That 'is the whole story in plain English, aud the plain English nation won't sta.nd it. If Tooth and his partisans were at all brilliant or clever fellows we might think something of their ideas, and, perhaps, suspect that they might be nearer the trutli than we, but unfortunately for such a theory we find that the clever fellows of the advanced High School have all gone over to the Church, which evidently, to them, gave out a sweet smelling savour. It is only the nincompoops of the party who hang to the Establishment. It seems on inquiry, for instance, that although Tooth" did certainly take his degree at Cambridge, he only did it by the skin of his teeth, and was classed among those who narrowly escaped plucking. And this is the kind of fellow that is to set himself up against the grandest men that England's Church lias yet produced. Really, if it were not that people seem madder every year, and will run* after any folly that turns up— witness the Spiritualists—it would be surprising that anyone out of Hanwell could be found to support such stupid fools. I believe Tooth is brother to the great meat-extract-man in Australia, and it is rumoured that when he gets out of " chokec," as it is supposed he will do so soon by the Queen's clemency, he will make tracks for the Antipodes, and flaunt his petticoats, burn his candles, and smudge his incense under your noses. I wish you joy of him. He will, at all events, find tallow candles cheap, and there must be a large consumption of them in his style of Divine worship. The English Church Union, a mischievous society, is 1 doing its utmost to get up a sympathy for the Hatcham martyr. Punch, as usual in the right, gives the association a sharp dig :— UNION INDEED! English Church Union ! For a style More fit in vain might satire search; Its members working all the while ' To disunite the English Church. BIsHOP SELWYN ON THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. At a Grand Conference of the Church of England Temperance Society held at Liverpool a few days ago, the Bishop of Lichfield came out very strong on the question of the liquor traffic in your colony. He said : ".We boasted annually of the increase of our exports, which were a greater sign of the prosperity of the country than imports. The exports of. this country for 1874 were of the value of £250,000,000, and a large portion went to those parts of the world with which he was best acquainted, to the Australian Colonies and New Zealand. He would speak to them about another export, that of our national vices, which, like a great flood, had overspread the earth, and left behind so poisonous a residue that pestilence arose. ■ Though they had had much contact with the crews of ships before he went to New Zealand, the natives of that Colony showed a wonderful power of resisting the particular temptation of drink. They had, of course, their own national vices, , but they had not then embraced the English vice of intemperance. After the war in New Zealand, a certain portion < of' land was acquired by the English Government, and the first thing that was done Avas the placing in the midst of the native races, in spite of the remon strances of the missionary of the district, two unmitigated grog-shops. The people I were exasperated against us, and their passions would be more inflamed by the free access to ardent spirits. That was the way in which the curse of England was spread throughout New Zealand. Having referred to his former connexion with the Army, the Bishop said :We must endeavour to eradicate from the minds of all soldiers the accursed notion that they could not be soldiers unless they wore drinkers. (Hear, hear.) That idea prevailed so completely, that when boys in New Zealand were taken from school to act in the Militia, they—mere boys of 15 or 16 —had their two "tots" of rum served out to them lest .they should faint under their duties. Unless we could succeed in sending out from England soldiers or sailors, or any other class who did not hold the idea he had spoken of, we could not sustain the charac ter of being the greatest colonizing nation of the world, and the. greatest civilizing influence among heathen nations. (Cheers.) Our military chaplains were, no doubt, doing all they could to induce our soldiers to take the pledge, and that would be the greatest benefit in a military point of view. Coming: to sailors, Dr Selwyn remarked that he had himself been master of a vessel. Because of the habits of intem perance of the seafaring population he had to go to the shipping office to ship his own crew. He could not trust the master to do that, as the master took the opportunity with the mate, when the vessel was going to sail, of getting utterly drank, and, with the assistance of one or two of the more sober of the crew, the Bishop had to get the anchor up late at night, set the jib, close reef the mainsail (a laugh), and go out to sea. Next morning the master and mate would get up rubbing their eyes, and, with perfect indifference, perhaps merely recog nize a head-land. The men on board ship, who accepted money instead of spirituous liquors on the voyage, would be a happy aud united community ; but, unfortunately, when those men got ashore there "would probably b& a, elapse, Mfewg ftoffli the

stupid idea that happiness was only to be found in going on the spree. In the name of the whole world—for he could speak with a knowledge of the four quarters of the globe—he asked the great meeting he was addressing whether, wherever the British flag was, was there not a danger of our great national evils being introduced to the utter demoralisation and degradation of the people there. Our philosophers said that the native races must pass away before . the advance .. of civilization. What a civilization was that! The canses that made the natural races pass away was our insatiable avarice, and the contagion of the loathsome and destructive tendencies of our habits of intemperance.

A MAN'S OWN ESTIMATE OF HIMSELF.

There are some wonderful people in the world, taken at their own estimate. In stance the following from the " Times" of a few days ago :—Take Notice.—A man, of ripe experience, struggling for more than a quarter of century as a literary hack, feels it incumbent on him to endeavour to obtain a Permanent Appointment, and believes there are many openings where his services would be of great value, did he but know where to find them, or employers know where to find him. Proprietors of news papers or periodicals may depend uponhirn to furnish leading articles or papers written on Conservative principles, and in an Ortho dox Church tone. As London correspon dent of a colonial newspaper, his letters have made their mark, and similar corres pondence can he regularly furnished to other journals in the colonies. Thoroughly conversant with the inns and outs of a printing-office, derived from his connexion as sub-editor of several periodicals and a metropolitan daily newspaper, he is open to accept a re-engagement as sub-editor of a London newspaper or periodical. His ex perience in the management of a large religious-political movement, besides several of smaller dimensions, fit him for the post of secretary to a society, having for its object a work of real importance, where energy, tact, regularity, and organisation are essential. Intimately acquainted with printed books and a transcriber of early manuscripts, he is well qualified for an appointment as librarian to a public institu tion, or to a nobleman or gentleman requir ing a librarian and secretary ; his acknow ledged moral character, usefulness, and diligence, certified in ample testimonials, indicate him as a trustworthy person to fill such a position. As this advertisement is not likely to be repeated, those whom it may concern are requested to make a note of it, and communicate with Amanuensis, in care of Messrs. V ickers and Co., Adver tising Agents, 5, Nicholas Lane, E. C. JUDGE MANNING'S OLD NEW ZEALAND. Judge Manning's charming book "Old New Zealand," which has been brought out by Bentley and Sou, has taken its place proper amongst the refined literature 'of the day. The " Times " has a column and a half review of it, in the course of which the writer .says : —" Old New Zea land " is a lively * sketch of primitive ■ savage life, and its vivacity and freshness go a long way to recommend it. As the editor leaves us to infer from his reprint of the preface to the original edition, the book is not a new one, and we think it would have been better if this had been plainly stated. "Old New Zealand" was, in fact, published in England some 13 years ago, and the tale of the War in the North has long 1/een a favourite in the colony. Since, however, we have had occasion to refer to the introduction, we must add that we wholly disagree with Lord Pembroke's sweeping and unsupported assertion that "the bubble of Maori civilization has burst." Even among those to whom this volume is specially recommended—those, namely, who "care more for amusement than instruction " —there will, doubtless, be found, many who will decline the illogical leap by which Lord Pembroke attempts to bound from the failure of injudicious missionaries to the collapse of all attempts to improve and humanize the natives tribes. Greenstone.

FEARFUL TRAGEDY.

A MAN NAMED DAVIS, NEAR PORT LAND, OREGON, HACKED TO PIECES BY MASKED MEN, AND

HIS BODY BURNED.

Portland, Oregon, March 3. —Two men, named Davis and Thomas, were living in a small log cabin, engaged in cutting wood. About half-past 12 some one rapped at the cabin door. Thomas arose, lighted a candle, and demanded to know who was outside. The voice answered, "Let us in, we want something to eat." Thomas then opened the door, when two men disguised in masks strode in. Davis was lying in bed awake. One of the men drew a six-shooter, putting the muzzle close to Thomas's head, com manding him to keep silent. The other man picked up a hatchet lying on the floor, and, advancing to the bedside, asked : " Is your name Thomas D. Davis?" Davis answered "Yes, and you have the drop on me." Before Davis could utter another word he was dealt five or six heavy blows Avith the hatchet, the head being literally choj>ped to pieces. The murderer then stabbed the lifeless body a number of times and cut Davis's throat. Thomas was then taken some distance from the • cabin and compelled to stand in his night clothes for nearly an hour, with a cocked pistol at his head. Meantime, the murderer piled a quantity of wood and clothes on the body, and set fire to the cabin. After this Thomas , informed Chief Lappens of the fearful crime. That officer repaired to the scene of the murder with all haste, but found the cabin in ashes, and only a few bones of the I murdered man were recovered.

The Moanatairi.

Breaking down on No. 9 reef has been discontinued temporarily, bnt the show on the face and at the top of the stope is still good. The mine has been visited by considerable numbers, who pronounce the prospects unequalled by anything they have previously seen. A hole has been made where the last shot was fired, and when viewed by the light of a candle the show of gold is magnificent. An excellent plan h&s been introduced into this mine for adding to the funds of the Hospital. A box is placed at the head of the shaft, and visitors are invited: to drop contributions into it. The sum of £4 was obtained from this source on Saturday last. It is notified that the share register will be closed from Friday next until the following Thursday, when a dividend will be paid, the amount of which Avill depend upon the result of this Aveek's crushing. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAM..

The following telegram was posted up at the.Manager's office, Shortland-street, this morning :—" Grahamstown, this day, 9.35 a.m. The general crushing shewing up splendidly. Timbering will be completed to-day.—Robt. Comer."

FIRING FOR CHAMPION BELT.

The competition for the Champir n r?oif presented by James McGosh Claris. „<£ £?"' menced yesterday at the Moun* w,w q#bS^~ under the superintendence o£ n ßango The weather was favourabK ~af tf£ n good. The contest was ?» -e>, *fe? shootme riflemen, the men p pen.to carbmeers and distance firing fffii \^ anP ng guns at each then by that \is*;i hVli il oir own.arm- and servicfi Rnr^ v .by the otll«r section of the 200 -lOC f'wl ™? hot% with each.i The ranges were 400 w"V^;l^ yiards> Two ra"ges, thl 200 and detfl^m?n fi^^^e^^st evening at lusk.and it was

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

This Day.

England Signs the Protocol - 8

Prospect of Peace with Moafe. * , negro Revived.

LONDON, Apriliat. England, signed the protocol on coidition that Russia demobilises. The prospect of an agreement Jetweea Turkey and Montenegro is revived

GREAT BRITAIN SIGNS TEE PRO TOCOL.

TURKEY REPUDIATES FOREIGN INTERFERENCE

PRINCE OF WALES RECOVERING.

LONDOX, March 30. The Cabinet continues to negotiate -with Russia. It has been resoled to sign the protocol, although the Cabitet considers the effect of the document wil be nugatory in the case of failure on the part of Russia to demobilise her army. The English "Press" is not sanguine as to the reult of the nego tiations.

Turkey repudiates foreign intervention,

The Turkish Council of Jtate have agreed to an address, in reply to the Sultan's speech, opposing any clam to Turkish terri tory, and approving of tte rejection of the proposals of the Conference Mr Layard is appointed,tanporarily,En<». lish representative at Stamfoul. The Prince of Wales is recovering. President Hayes has sent l commission to Louisiana, and invited the rival Governors of South Carolina to Wahington, with a view to a settlement of theslection dispute. The mail, via San Franciso, was delivered on March 27.

The wool sales closed onMarch 28. The heaviest fall was in mediim and inferior. The reduction was owiir. partly to the faulty condition of the lip ; lambs' and choice fleece, being scarcepommanded good prices.

Arrived : Waimate,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE COMBINEI MATCH.

SY)NEY, April 2. The'ship City of Foo Goo, from Sydney, bound for Calcutta, wasotally wrecked in Bass's Straits. The crenvas saved.

At the second matebbetween the Com bined Team and the 41-England Eleven, the Combined Team mdc 122 in the first innings.

The Ringarooma leses Melbourne to. morrow with the Suez lail.

This day.

The Raa&wils Races-

. Autumn S^kes. .. Pride of the Hills .... :.., 1 Democrat... 2 Sunlight 3 Champagne&takes. Chester j ... ... l Expectation ...i ... ... 2 Royalty ... ... ... ... 3 St. Leer. Chrysolite Colt ... ... ... 1 Adelaide ... ..J ... ... 2 Queen's Head ..] ... .... 3 This was, a splendidiace, and was won by a length. Time : 3mih. 15secsJ

The All-England Match.

The Englishmen'lnnings 261, MELBfRNE, this day. On Monday the crret match was re sumed. The Englisben in then- first innings scored 261 olwnich Greenwood contributed 49; Ullye 52; Emmett, 48; Armitage, 21; Hill, 4}

POLICE COURT.

(Before Tnomas Macf lane, Esq., Justice of the lice.) ■ THE GIDDTi RAUGHT. Jane Hamilton, a c;sy young "woman, and a confirmed driiri d,named Lestrange were charged with d ikenness, and fined 5s each. UNDER THE 3RANT ACT. Eliza Simmons, al Price,, was- charged under the Vagrant Amth being an habi tual drunkard, and' ;h having no visible lawful means of a livaood. The prisoner denieihe charge ; she wa3 supported by her husld. ■Detective Jeffrey ved that, prisoner was an habitual drun d. That her hus band had long since 1 her, and. the man with whom she had li living was com pelled to desert her. ■ » ' ~Two years imprison nt. Annie Reilly, anol oman, was charged with the same offence ie was described as a pest to the neighbokood in. which she lived. . -:;.,.?• Two years imprisoijnt. Mary Orr, another itan of disreputable habits, was also subjetf. to two years im prisonment. A WITHERIKFLOWER. • A lily blowing in tVild, That once in innoct- smiled Transferred to Edd C almer glades, For change of air ibuntain shades ' ' Maria Lily was chail with being an hi' corrigible rogue and va> O nd. Sub-Inspector Pardytd the girl was one of the worst of charak and had only just come out of prisoifft was a charity to send them away for tag term. Detective Jeffrey gal melancholy ac count of the girl's condj She was sunk: to the lowest depth ofhravity, and one of the denizens of Chait Lane. HewaS; sorry to say that ChancjLane was getting: as bad as ever, and drujmess and crime were the order of day in tiiafc locality. Two years imprisonn, ! FORGING AND |ERING. Thomas William Bou a young man of respectable connect was again brought up on_ charges oiging arid utter ing cheques with intent fefraud. (1). A cheque on the National \ New Zealand, purporting to be signed kessr s Barrett, Brown, and Co., eoifee n>hf mts, with intent to defraud Mess^T/-and' Gold water, on the 24th ult. I '^ cheque for £6, with intent to dr [( j Adolphus Pickard, on the 24th ul /gy j± cheque for £3 16s, with intent tqf raU( j jf r John Smith, on the 24 ult. (^lcheque for £3, with intent to defraivl D| Campbell, on the 24th ult. (5). A cH c for £3 10s, with intent to aefraud Inas Sutton, oh the 26th ult. Isaac (^oldwater, clot'l deposed that he kp' ew prisoner by sil He came to ta^tr shop on the 24th ofVeli, and pur chased a waterproof coat f)s (produced). He tendered a cheque fd in payment, purporting to be signed Tffessrs Brown and Barrett. He gave \£A 10s, the balance ' of the cheque. transaction ;O rf took place at eleven o'cloclfche Saturday WB night. He presented theque at me n, Bank on the following JVfey, when her M was told it was a forged cle. He gave information, with the cheqfa the police. Herman Brown, of thet of Barrett and Brown, knew the p4r, who ha£ been in their employ; he ti the 2W* of March,. Ho kuew.uothiitiie <*^ U9 the gigaatu^ ym ft fwa 1W os*0 s * \

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1877.



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