SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TTTr-TT AA7-a titr. <" This Afternoon, 0.43 HRxll VVAIER— - To . morrow Morning, 1.37 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.3 SUN RISE.—To-morrow .Horning, 6.11 MOON'S AGE.—First Quarter, 23rd, 0.18 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.s., from the South Wave, brig, from Lyttelton Queen, schooner. Jones, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

Coronet, schooner, Rcsc, for Rarotonga

IMPORTS.

Per the .Sir Isaac Newton :—0 packages earth enware, l package Hardware, E. H. Isaac. Per Isaac Newton, from Sydney; 1 crates, 1 case, 2 tierces.—... &H. Isaacs.

2,000 sacks Avheat, 200 sacks bran.—D. H. McKenzie, agents. Per Elizabeth, schooner, from Lyttelton:—s6o sacks Avheat. 5 tons flour, 31- tons bacon, 3 ton cheese.—M. N'ccol agent.

The brigantine Matchless sailed for this port from Timaru yesterday. She brings a cargo of wheat.

The schooner Elizabeth from Lyttelton brings a cargo of Southern produce. She left Lyttelton a couple of days before the Wave, and arrived here a feAV hours before her.

The Kate McGregor loft Ly ttelton for this port last Friday, and may be expected at any mo ment.

The Queen arriA'ed from Hokianga yesterday. The following is the cargo : 61 heAvn totara logs, 5 tons gum, 15 hides, 1 ton gum. The s.s. Wellington is to leave for the South to-morroA\ r afternoon. Passengers by tho tATO o'clock train Avill be in time.

Tne brig Wave arrived from Lyttelton this morning, with a carujo of Southern produce. She is consigned to Mr D. H. McKenzie. She has made th« passage in 10 days with light Avinds. and brings a cargo of wheat and bran.

The German man-of-war Augusta leaves to morrow morning at 8 o'clock for Samoa. She Avill carry a mail.

The schooner Coronet, Captain Rose, sailed last night for Rarotonga and Tahiti.

The ship Oxford has discharged her cargo in excellent condition. She is iioav taking in ballast, and will sail in a few days for NoAvcastle, for which port she has already entered out. The s.s. Pretty Jane left Gisborne yesterday at mid-day for this port. She is due here to morrow morning. The s.s. Go-Ahead is adA^ertised to leaA^e for AAvanui, Gisborne, and Napier on Monday noxt.

The s.s. Star of the South is to leave for Napier to-morrow, at 2 p.m.

The clipper schooner Jessie Henderson is advertised to leave for Levuka to-morrow.

The NeAV Zealand Insurance Company are adA-ertising the ketch Clematis for sale. While in Lyttelto'n she was thoroughly refitted, and as her null is built of Tasmanian hard Avood and is only four year's old, she is A^aluable property, and should attract some good offers. The Wellington arriA'ed in the Manukau from the South at 2 o'clock to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a large sale of Hobart Town fruit yesterday at his Queen-street Mart. The sale was well-attended, but much of the fruit was in a damaged condition. We append the quotations to-day, as the sale was not over in time for our last issue. Apples, 2d to 4d; pears, l J f d to Id; damsons, 3}d to 3id; quinces, Id to 2d: oranges, 7s 6d per case; apples, lid to 2_d; apples —Ribstone pippins, 2Jd to 31d ; French crabs, 2d to 2Jd ; stone pippins, 2id; Wellingtons; 2kl to 2|d; Port de Rumples, l_d to 2d; New Yorks, 2sd; Johnson's keepers, 2d; Fe.minese, lfjd; Blenheim orange, 2id : summer pearmains, 3d; roach pippies, 2d; goiden pippins, l_d; Alexan der, 3Jd ; Mob's codlings, 2}d to 3 J.d. Pears- Greater number perished ; those in best condition id to 3d. Wilson's jam (assorted), lib tins,sold at 7s 6d to 7s 7d per dozen ; onions, 3d to lid per lb. Mr Greenwood of the Market held hisFriday'y sale of poultry and fruit to-day. There was a lar-re attendance, and a good supply of fowls which averaged good prices. Pears and apples fetched 3d to 4d ; damsons, od. A quantity of country cheese realized Gd. Other goods Avere sold at faA-orable prices. Mr L. W. Eaton sod a Large number of oranges in lots to suit customers, at lOd per Messrs Cochrane and Son held their Aveekly furniture sale, including a number of kauri gum ornaments, Avhich realised satisfactory prices. Messrs Jones and Co. had a very large entry of poultry to-day, the largest of the, season. Foavls. Is' 6d to Is 9d; brahmas, 2s Gd; ducks, Is 6d: turkeys, 3s; cheese, 6d. At Mr Arthur's sale to-day potatoes sold at 3s 6d to 4s ; carrots, 2s 6d to 3s 3d; onions and pick lors, Id ; bacon (prov), 6}d to 7_d ; cheese, 4d to S\d ; tea, (boxes) 21s to 235, and Avhite sugar, 5Jd. Tbe furniture sale brisk.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr Alfredßuckland's Weekly Report.— At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy coavs of a secondary class Avere offered in lai-src numbers, and brought from £5 5s to £7 10s each; choice coavs, £10 to £11 15s. Not many store cattle offered; those Avere in usual inquiry. Fat cattle in full supply; near 200 head sold to the trade. Buyers were present from both Thames and Coromandel, and at comureiicement of the sale prices Avere higher than last week, 10s per bead, but, owin-r to the large numbers yarded, fell as the sale proceeded to preA'ious week's values. Prices ranged from 21s to 28s the lOOlbs. No store sheep penned. Fat sheep were in moderate numbers, and of very good quality, but with no improvement in price, and broueht from 2d to 2_-d per lb; lambs of good quality, 63 to 10s 6d each. Pigs were, compared Avith late markets, plentiful, but in demand, at extreme prices. Averages obtained were:—6 steers, W. Sanday, £0 5s ;11 steers, McLean and Co., £6 93: 25 steers, W. J. Taylor, £9 9s 6d; 26 steers, R. Burke, £7 17s fid; 22 steers, John Short, £8; 6 cows, John Bhort, £7 10s; 26 head mixed sexes, J. O'Brien, £S Gs Gd ; 11 head, Parkinson, £7 7s 6d ; 9 cows. R. Udy, £7; 35 steers, W. Reynolds, £3 10s : 120 lambs, J. B. Why te, 8s 9d ;93 Avethers, G. E. Clarke, 16s 9d: 60 ewes, 14s 3d; 80 wethers, G. Hawke, lis 9d ; 97 Avethers, Constable, 14s !)d; Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Report.—Cattle.—There has been considerable animation in the market, and prices for fat stock have had an upward tendency. There Avas a fair muster at Newmarket on Tuesday. Dairy cows maintained last Aveek's values. There was a brisk demand for stores, particularly for well bred young heifers, and there remains an un satisfied demand. For fat beasts the bidding Avas spirited, and an aA rerage advance of 10s each Avas given on last week's prices. We quote dairy cows, from £9 10s to £12 ; yearlings, from £2 12s 6d to £3 10s; weaned calves, 29s to 41s ; 2-year-old steers, £1 to £112s 6d; 2to 3-year old heifers, £3 10s to £4; 3 year-old steers, £5 7s 6d to £6 ss. Sheep.—There Avas agam a good muster of sheep, and fair demand, but prices have a downward tendency, and last week's prices were barely maintained. Wethers sold at 2id per lb. Pigs.—There was a good muster, and'bidding was spirited; prices were sustained.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 pm., and to morrow-, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, per Rover, this day, at •1 p.m. IT or Levuka, per Jessie Henderson, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Apia (Samoa), per H.I.M.S. Augusta, to niorow, at 8 a.m. Fo- Waiwera, Warkworth, Matakana, Waipu, Mangawai, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier and Gisborne, per Star of the South, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki, Southwn Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wellington, six hour after arrival of the City of NeAV York from Kandavu. ' For Australion Colonies, per City of S3 _ney, immediately after her arrival from Kandavu. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-Ahead, on Monday, next, at 3 p.m. For Russell,. Wangaroa. and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Gisborno and Napier, per Pretty Jane, on Wednesday, 28th inst., at 3 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, on Saturday, 31st instant, at 11 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on or about Wednesday, Ith April. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

"ANCETKA" Avrites very strongly on the charge of brutal Avife-beating against McGrath. The letter is of a class hardly admissible Avliile judicial proceedings arc pending.

DEATH.

DYER.— On the 21st inst., at her late residence, Newton Road, Ann, the beloved wife of Francis Dyer, aged 32 years. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1877.

™ For the cavse that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The last rites Avill be performed over the Counties Act in Eden at the oilice of the Council, Shortland-street, at six o'clock to-night. Its career has been a short but merry one, and although the delay caused by the reluctance of the Council to accept .< the happy despatch has produced no work;. more useful than the famous County seal, while the County roads have fallen into disrepair, yet it has been the means of educatingthe people in the neAV legislation, and of eliciting a healthy public opinion. Some of the Councillors feel rather sore over the vigorous language which public meetings and speakers thereat have employed in expressing their views. It is convenient at such times to forget the utter want of candour and the shuffling that has characterised the Council*, proceedings, In comparing tho resolutions pa,.-od by public meetings at Even Ten-ace, Newton, I Poniwufcy, i^i'tteil t G.ft.tQ^ No\y»fttu;l«otj

and Onehunga, prior to the elections, with the after proceedings of the Council, we are painfully impressed with the total absence of straightfonvardness as betAveen represen tatives aud their constituencies. When Mr Masofield last night informed the ratepayers that "if the question had been brought forward prior to this month the Act would have been adopted as a whole" lie gave them the most positive assurance of the perfidy of the Council and the justice of the popular indignation. The result of a series of inilucntial meetings has shewn that while it had pleased some Councillors to change the .views which gained the suffrages of the electors, the constituencies had remained firm to their original principles. We do not complain of the change so much as of the total indiffer ence concerning the wishes of tho electors Avhich has attended the acknowledged attempt made by a small body to force their wishes down the throats ot* twenty or thirty thousand people without stopping to ask if the dose was palatable. We deem the resist ance and remonstrance which the attempt has met Avith mild in the extreino, and all custodians of the electoral privileges of largo constituencies must not calculate upon escaping with equal leniency, if it suits tiiem to dance Jim (.row on the rights of the people. Curiously enough, the most powerful arguments against the Avorking of the Counties Act in Eden have been supplied by its advocates. Through the evidence already urged against the Act it would be useless to wade again, but one statement made by Mr Maseiield opens au aspect of the subject which—animated by a desire not to split suburban and rural opinion—avc have hitherto refrained from discussing. Upon the authority of Mr Maseiield, Aye learn that Mr Joseph May, as Chairman of a rural board Avithin the County, had hailed the adoption of the Act as a relief from all taxation. In other AA rords, that he would have gone in for throAving the Avhole burden of maintaining the district roads upon County funds. Other rural boards Avould, as everyone who had studied the matter could foresee, ultimately be driven into the same course. The Counties Act is the Aaron's rod that must BAvallow up the rods of all other magicians. That this should, hoAvever, be offered to a subur ban constituency as a reason for working the County system, is a singular example of the perverse way in Avhich things will sometimes present themselves to different minds. If it be for one moment thought that thickly-populated districts like Pon sonby, NcAvton, Grafton and Parnell, Avould folloAV Mr May's example, and em asculate themselves of all local governing poAvers, except such as are possessed in a single representative in the County Council —that they Avould contentedly leave the un controlled administration of their large revenues, and the formation of their streets and chanuels, to a body called together from the four winds—if this, Aye repeat, he the contention, we do not hesitate to say that those avlio make use oL the argument are blind to all experience Avith municipal institutions everywhere. But ii it is thought that, while the suburbs will maintain their road boards and tax for local improve nients, the rural districts will quietly cast their burdens on the ('ounty, and say "in whatever proportion you tax us you must double on the taxation of our wealthy neighbours," then a very brilliant orator will be required to demonstrate the beauties of the unequal partnership. The Counties Act when throAvn up for scrutiny, has proved a very lame duck indeed, and the public "will feel a sense of profound relief Avhen it is put out of its misery.

The Gov-mmenf of Ncav Zealand is par excellence the paternal Government of the colonies. Perhaps there is no Government under the sun that can compare Avith it for one moment in its searching solici tude for the Avelfare of the great public, and if that solicitude did not frequently descend into something very like an inquisitorial and tyrannical interference Avith legitimate pri vate enterprise, the powers that be might lie Buffered to indulge their hobby Avithout let or hindrance. We have .submitted tamely to the brilliant Vogel scheme that was to convert the Government of New Zealand into a great firm of timber merchants ; to the patent compressed coal scheme, avc have never raised the voice of complaint : the Beet-root sugar refining factory might have become an accomplished fact, and Aye would have borne it in meek ness and resignation. But the straw has been added to the camel's back Avhen Aye learn that this unquenchable thirst for speculation has descended to the abyss of starting a private luncheon-room. There are natures so submissive that they Avill bear wrongs heaped upon wrongs, Avithout a murmur of complaint. Ours is one of those natures. We have sAvallowed gigantic Ministerial bolusses without making any wry face, we have been dazed and blinded by a series of Vogelian pyrotechnic displays, and Aye have borne all this with Christian resigna tion. But the Boarding House Scheme has filled the cup of bitterness to overlloAving, and Aye must raise our feeble protest. What Avill Mrs Grundy say to this luncheon room ? Will not the thousand and one lodging-house keepers of the Empire City join in execrating the deep depravity of a Go vernment Avhich invades their sacred rights ? And where is all this to end. Will not the washerwomen take alarm at these dangerous inroads upon private enterprise ? There is, hoAvever, one branch of legitimate speculation which is still open to the Government —let them come into the mar ket as buyers of Moanatairis, speculate on the rise, and thus make a nucleus for the extinguishment of our national debt. If the exceedingly big "heads of departments" are not mere empty pieces of furniture, more ornamental than useful, they Avill be able to find some more profitable speculation than that of supplying lunches to hungry Cfvil Servants, who Avill regard it as a matter of duty to take out the full value of their money.

The Mission Church of St. Thomas, Union-street, Freeman's Bay, AA ras crowded last evening on the occasion of the opening Aveek eve service by Rev. J. ?R. Selwyn, Bishop of Melanesia. All the seats Avere quickly filled, and persons a little too late had to stand during the service. The first lesson Avas read by Rev. B. T. Dudley, and the second by the Bishop. The prayers Avere read by Rev. C. M. Nelson, ot St. Paul's, and Rev. R. S. Hassard, of St. Matthew's. A number of neighbouring clergymen were present, viz., Revs. Robert Burrows, J. Bates, W. N. Willis, and A. J. Purchas. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Melanesia preached the sermon, taking his text from Ist cor. c. 3, v. 9, '•' For Aye are labourers together for God." The discourse was delivered in the Bishop's eloquent and fervid style. The offertory brought £12 18s 4d, which Avill reduce the remaining debt on the church to about £60. The church is neatly constructed, is sufficiently commo dious for the district, and has been Avell filled during the opening services.

The players selected for the West End and Carlton cricket clubs in the Domain to-morrow are (1) Messrs J. C. and J. Macky, C. Gleeson, R. and W. Mason, McLean, H. Walker, Mackinney, F. Dignan, E. Coleman and C. Weston, (2) Messrs C. P. Taylor,Hoskin, Spry.T. Haima, McCoskric, Cook, Calev, Forest, Goodwin, Stovin, and Smith. Should the weather be smiling, a smiling croAvd of spectators will be pre sent.

The Temperance Variety Troupe mUjgiyo an entertainment to-morrow evening, in the Albert-street Temperance Hall, under the management of the Free Templar

In the leading article yesterday provincial "distinctions" Avas misprinted distur bance," and one or tAvo other typographical blunders appeared.

AYe have been asked to mention that the lengthy letter received by us on religious instruction in schools, and signed A Parent," has no connection Avith " Parent in our last Aveek's issue, or that of our morning contemporary. There are a great many parents in the Avorld, and all are more or less interested in this discussion.

The race for the Friendly Society » Cup, in connection with the Hibernian Sports held on Saturday last, and Avhich was put off in consequence of a false start having been effected, is to take place in the Domain to-morrow evening, at 4 o'clock.

The Justices of Peace in the Auckland district Avill meet on the 6th proximo, in the Court-house, High-street, tor the pur pose of revising the jury list of the district.

A correspondent expresses his delight at the yood sense of the Auckland ladies in reducing their head-dresses, which was especially noticeable at the Choral Hall concert, and enabled visitors of the opposite sex to have a good vieAV of the singers and musicians. He adds, rather satirically, " I suppose the Queen, or tho Princess, had abandoned the (h)airy eminence, but evi dently, instead of rolling up, in the languago of the opponents of the Counties Act, the ladies of Auckland have rolled doAvn. Wo permit our correspondent to have his say without comment.

The "Weekly Rescue," a Californian Temperance journal, saA's : —" Georgia is organising Colored Lodges, and so is Maryland. Kentucky has invited the R.W.G.L. to organise, and has thrown open her doors to the colored people. Soon Aye Avill have Colored Lodges in all the Southern States."

Mdlle Atlanti, an actress, musician., and elocutionist, is giving performances in the Protestant Hall, Napier.

Four members of the "Good for Evil" Lodge of Good Templars, in Portsmouth, were amongst the creAVs of the Arctic Expe dition. Three of them stood true to their principles all through, and tho other one up to April-Just, neither of them suffering from scurvy, frost-bite, or any other sick ness, although one was in the sledging party away from the ships 110 days, and another of them 98 days.

The revived Auckland Secular Associa tion will hold an inaugural meeting this evening in the Carlton Academy, to which the members of free thought are invited.

The Naval Brigade will practice with shot and shell at the North Head on Satur day afternoon, and on Monday the 2nd proximo, as per advertisement.

Mr Hooper, late editor of the Ne\v Zea land "Temperance Times," is at Wel ington endeavouring to start a joint stock company to publish a Aveckly neAvspapor in the interests of the temperance party. The final heat for the four-oared race of the Auckland KoAving Club Avill take place this evening, about five o'clock. The course is from Judge's Bay to the Oueen street Wharf. The crews are constituted as folloAvs : —Manukau Maid :—Ewen, bow., Mason 2, Cavcrhill 3, and Yates, stroke, Luckie, cox. Colonist : —Moss, bow., Hnnltah- 2, Shera 3, T. Henderson, stroke, Wilson, cox.

The gentlemen avlio intend taking part in the proposed concert on Easter Monday, are requested to meet for rehearsal at Lorne-strect Hall this evenitig at 7.30 o'clock.

The Post -master General of Victoria promises that the Ministerial policy which is to be shortly announced,Avill be bold and libera], and greatly conducive to the interests of the country districts.

We draAv attention to the announcement by Mr L. H. Neumegcn, of a sale of unre deemed pledges at 11 o'clock on Monday next, Avhen a large and varied assortment of jewrellery, and other articles which have been left at uncle Neumegcn's until called for, will be sacrificed. As there is no reserve it is expected that there Avill be many good bargains.

The quarterly meeting of the Painters' Guild Avas held last evening in the Carlton Academy, Hobson-street, at which several uoav members were enrolled. It was resolved that in future the meetings shall be held monthly, commencing from the iirst Monday in next month. Uue of the members having met Avith an accideut, the case avus brought before the Committee, and promptly relieved. The Treasurer's statement was considered highly satisfac tory, aud Aye were pleased to see such good feeling existing between employers and employes, and predict for the Society a brilliant future.

Mr Hanney, the re-installed mine mana ger of the Union Beach, left to-day to resume his position at Coromandel. We may look forward noAV to seeing auofher stir in this Company.

The Temperance Variety Troupe com mence a second series of Saturday night entertainments in the Temperance Hall to-morroAV night. A capital programme has been prepared under the direction of that skilful manager of minstrelsy, Mr W. H. Sceats. Admission is fixed at three pence.

Some considerable excitement Avas caused amongst the sporting fraternity last night, by a race between J. Taylor aud a gentleman amateur of 150 yards. The race Avas a very exciting one, the amateur winning by half a yard. A considerable amount of money changed hands over the event. We believe another match is on with the same persons for £25 a side.

The Akaroa County Council has "hung up " the Counties Act, by 6' votes to 3.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PER PItESS AGENCY],

The Sydney Cup-

arrival OF GOVERNOR KENNEDY,

SYDNEY, March 23rd. Pride of the Hills, Painter, Viva, and Meteor are backed for the Sydney Cup.

BRISBANE,

Governor Kennedy arrived at Toaams\alle on Tuesday by the Tories mail. There was one case of small-pox on board the vessel, which was quarantined.

PALMERSTON GOLD MINING COMPANY.

Mr .1. H. Harrison, legal manager of the Palmerston Gold Mining Company, Coromandel, has receiA-ed the following report on that mine : —"At your request I forward the following report, for the information of the directors. Since the erection of the steam engine, we have sunk the shaft an additional depth of 12 feet, through stiif rock, making the total depth from surface 289 feet. Within the last 10 or 12 feet sinking, Aye passed through seA Teral small quartz veins, and although at first much unlike the Union Beach black reef, at the present bottom of the shaft; they are concentrated into a more regular form of about 18in. wide, of a mulloeky description, with a good deal of mundic, and smaller quantity of quartz, but without any visible gold. As the depth of the shaft has already exceeded that reckoned on to reach the Black Reef, the probability is that Aye are noAV on it in a disordered spot. I propose to com mence driving on it during present week, as soon as the shaft is sufficiently below it for a well to supply the engine with the water re quired. In driving on the black reef, as sug gested, it should be borne in mind that there Avill b<. a threefold object in view; that is, in the approach toward tribute specimen leader, and the old Pacific auriferous leaders, as well as several others, at which depth enormous height of backs will be given. From my recent examination of the Black Reef at the Union Beach mine, I find they have blocked it out for a considerable height olose up to the Palroereton boundary, where I was very favourably im pressed with the appearance of the reef, isagtawU mi.ii 9* 89,«_• ».»_»■.WS_ P. tt|

two feet wide-and the whole of it up to the boundary^ I am informed, was sent to the hatterv and gave a fair yield. I am glad to report the engine to be working very satis factorily-Yours truly, Jas. Ninnis, mine manager. ______!. —

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

THE Post-office authorities have received information that the steamship City of Sydney left San Francisco with the inward English and American mails on the 3rd inst., or three days late. She need hardly be looked for here before Tuesday afternoon. Delay occurred last month in the delivery of the mails bet.Aveen London and San Fran cisco, where it might be -supposed, tho time-table could bo kept with unvarying rcuilarity. The Postmaster-General should institute inquiry into tho causes that have led to this Avant of punctuality. The Imperial Government, as our readers are no doubt aware, guarantee the coiiA'oy ance of the mails to San Francisco, a_ their contribution towards the coet of the service. The reason of the delay is under stood to be the change from the fast to the sloav going Atlantic boats announced by Sir Julius Vogel a short time ago._ The united Governments should lose no time in supporting the protest already entered by the Agent-General against this change.

The Moanatairi.

A telegram was received by the manager of the Moanatairi mine last night, as folloAvs :—

"GRAHAMSTOWN, 7.30 p.m. Five thousand ounces amalgam on hand. Tavo cwt specimens from to-day's breaking. One thousand eight hundred and oighty four ounces retorted gold." This shoAvs the result of the four day's crushing of specimens to have been the magnificent yield of 4000 ounces of retorted gold. The yield of Hunt's claim for the Fust week after erecting their oavii battery avus £25,000 worth of gold. The Golden Crown paid £200,000 in dividends in twelve months, and the Caledonian, the largest gold producer of all, gave ten tons of gold, and divided £572,000 among shareholders within the year, and there were only 2,700 shares in the Company. Mr Hunt, of Shotover fame, and Mr White, Secretary, have visited the mine, and witnessed the selection of half a ton of rich specimens from the debris brought doAvn by a shot in No 9 reef, which are as rich as any yet obtained. The shew oi the face Avas very fine, the general stuff looks Avell, and gold is A risible in the western drive. A greater shew of specimen stone is seen distributed o\'er the stope as it is carried back towards the cross-cut than at any time previous. The shaft is going down Avell, Avith good country, and the drainage has been diverted from the shaft by a trench carried back to No 9 reef, where the Avater runs off Avithout injury.

The following telegram has been received at the office of the Company ; —

"GRAHAMSTOWN, 10 a.m

Four hundred weight good specimens. Reef broken Joavii east from clay band, very strong lode Avith good Splats of gold.— It. C0m.:..."

(From our oavh Correspondent.)

-"~ GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The show of gold in the Moauatiri still keeps up A rery rich, and a splendid lot of golden quartz remains to meet the gaze of visitors. To-day a large number of persons visited the mine, and expressed their aston ishment at the good show. The single stamper has been kept bard at it on rich specimens, aud an average of SOOozs'. of gold per diem has been obtained during the past tour days. Yesterday the return was better than ever owing to the rich quality of the stone put through. The return for the next fortnight is expected to be 10,000

ounces.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.

Yesterday (coxci-uded).

(Before It. C. Barstow, Esq... H.M.).

W. C. Dcuii-S vJ. T. Johns, claim £28. His Worship decided that this case could be heard, as new testimony, not produced on the previous hearing would bo forthcoming. Adjourned until Thursday next.

Abbott v. Patrick, claim £1. Mr Thorne for plaintiff and Mr Hesketh for defendant. The plaintiff claimed for damage done by defendants mare getting into his paddock, and destroying a quantity of maize. Messrs Hughes and'Mad dock shewed that' the fence was not a legal one. Judgment for plaintiff.

Londrum v. Poaoock, claim £20. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr .faiiies Russell for defendant. The defendant hired a house of plaintiff, which was found to be lame on return, and which it was alleged Avas caused while in defendant's care. Messrs Peacock and Coates proved that the accident occurred prior to the hiring of tho horse by Mr Peacock. After some further evi dence aud remarks oC counsel, his Worship con sidered that there had boon no negligence on the part of defendant, and gave judgment against plaintiff.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Robert Graham, Esq., (chairman), and Joseph May Esq., Justices of the Peace).

" Beautiful Dora."

—Wordsworth.

Dora Austin, alias Jones, alias Brown, was brought up on a charge of taking with out leave, i.e., stealing from " Queen Eliza beth cottage," Edwardes-street,the property of Elizabeth Nicholson, 3 pilloAv cases, 2 nightdresses, 1 tOAvel,l blanket, 1 hair pad, cake Avhite Windsor soap, 1 tooth-brush, and one chamber utensil, value 30s. Dora, a stout, fair young person, Avith a new hat, newly trimmed and feathered, pleaded not guilty. The information Ava. changed .o the name of Anthony Nicholson.

Elizabeth Nicholson, deposed that prisoner lived in Victoria cottage, at the back of her residence. She missed the clothing and property (produced) and men tioned in the information; they belonged to her husband. She could not SAvear to the blanket, and so she Avould say 15s for the other things, not wishing, to be hard upon Dora.

To the Bench : Indeed,and I knoAV every blessed thing that belongs to me. Mrs Nicholson here examined the articles, aud recognised the majority of them by marks and make.

I_ To the Bench: I found the things on Dora's line. She took them off my premises; the locks are bad on my doors. She ought to have good locks, but landlord's ought to supply them. The prisoner was an old acquaintance and had slept at my house for a few nights. She implored me to give her lodgings, as she had been obliged to sleep on a dewy grave in the cemetery ; I felt for her and gave her a lodging accordingly. If people Avere honest, there would be no need for locks (laughter). Prisoner said that prosecutrix had lent her the things for AA'h'ch she had been pay ing 5s a Aveek, and subsequently she had paid 30s for the things, and they Avere hers. Mrs Nicholson said that was true Avith reference to other things, but not these, and she gave her a receipt for the 30s. Elizabeth Mitchel, of Apollo Cottage, deposed that she was not an actual AvidoAv, but in a similar position, as she had not seen her husband for 13 years. She hung the things on the line ; there Avas a struggle for the things, and she got hold of two chemises which she gave up to Detective Grace. She did a little in the washing line, and had four times washed the sheets for the prisoner. The bench, glancing at the sheets, thought they had not been Avashed for some time.

Detective Grace searched prisoner's house, and found most of the articles mentioned, but both parties claimed them. The Bench, after some consideration dis missed the case, and ordered the things to be given to the prisoner. Urn Mm $isWm to'Qto, W-h m&

declared there was plenty of law, but not a tarnation bit of justice in Auckland, and Avas proceeding to instruct the Court in its duties, Avhen she was walked out by a Constable.

CLAIM FOR WAGES.

Captain James Carey was called upon to answer for neglecting to pay George Frost the sum of £15 4s, wages for seamanship. Mr Devore appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Thorne for defendant. The plaintiff, it appeared, was engaged by Captain James Carey, on board the Star of tho South, and claimed for wages for one month and six days, at £12 a month. W. Lodder, manager for the A.S.P. Company, remembered the 19th of February, when Mr Frost came to him about a bag of sugar, which had been lost. After hearing his complaint, witness said that he should have covered the space between the vessel and the wharf with a tarpaulin, and thus prevented it falling out or the slings. A case of lobsters was afterwards lost, and Mr Frost expressed himself willing to pay for it. That was at Gisborne. He rccoiyea a telegraphic message informing them of the loss. Ho did not know from his own knowledge that tho caso was lost. James Carey, captain of the Star of the South, s.s., gave evidence at to the responsibility of the George Frost was then re-called, and stated that he had offered to pay the claim for the lobsters, chiefly for tho sake of peace. He had an offer next day to go as chief mate in the Omaha, at a salary of £10 per month, but owing to his suit he Avas obliged to refuse the offer. Mr Thorne handed the ship's log to Mr * rost, and asked him to read an entry therein in his own handwriting. Complainant then read aloud as follows: " March 6th, 9 a.m.—Hazy weather; off Awaniii. Had a roAv with the skipper ; knocked off duty, for Avhich I thank God or the devil.—G. Frost. (Laughter). Mr Thorne said that a bag of sugar was lost overboard through complainant's negligence. Mr Devore said nothing could bo urged against Frost, which -tvas not entered in the oflicial log book, and their remedy for any loss Avas by civil action. Mr Thorne cross-examined. Their Worships, after careful consideration, Avorcof opinion that Mr Frost Avas entitled to £11 is, less £118s for sugar and lobsters, and also that he is entitled to £2 Ills for detention, defendant to pay the costs of the case. This Avas all the business.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN CHAMBERS,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) RE SAMUEL COOMBES.

The examination of Mr Winter was re sumed this morning. Mr Winter said the bankrupt told him on one occasion that he had £1000 coming to him from home. He understood it AA'as through his Avife's relations. He (the bankrupt) promised him that he ATOiild put some money to his credit in a bank in England. He promised this to get him to assist him in business. He took bankrupt's word that the money Avas coming to him.

The Avitness avus shortly cross-examined by Mr J. B. Russell and Mr Hesketh. In reply to the latter the Avitness said the assistance he AA'as to render to the bankrupt Avas to give his promissory notes for the goods.

John Kennedy, expressman, Avas the next Avitness. Mr Ford had employed him—on Monday he thought it avus, but he was not certain—to convey some goods from Mr Potter's. He Avent in the evening and the goods Avere put in the express. There Avere two portmanteaus and three packages. He delivered them in High-street at Mr Coombes' back premises. Could not say whether this Avas tAvo days after the sale of Mr Coombes' goods. He belieA red it Avas on a Monday.

To His Honor : He was engaged by Mi- Meyers to take two cases of Avhiskey ; he took two portmanteaus from Mr Potter, but he did not handle them into the cart.

Win. Henry Potter, deposed that he remembered Kennedy removing goods from his house to Coombe's back place, could not remember the date. He understood the goods Aveie wanted for carrying on trade. They were sent to his house for the purpose of storage for Mr Ford. He understood that they Avere taken instead of money. He concluded so, did not positively knoAV. had no conversation Avith Mr Coombes about them ; did not employ the man, but Aveufc with him with a bull-eye lamp, as it Avas a dark evening. He thought it was just at the close of the sale Avhen the goods Avere taken. Mr Ford said it was all right. To His Honor : He did not examine the goods, the portmanteaus Avere heavy, but he could not tell the nature of their con tents.

To Mr Russell: They AA-ere taken at nigh for his convience, as he Avas engaged al day.

Mr Coombes, in ansAA'crto Mr Hesketh, said he told Messrs Clark and LeAA'is that some things had been removed, but they might or might not be goods that had been bought before or after the sale ; he did not remem ber saying that the goods Avere tAveeds bought to keep up the stock ; he did say that the tailoring avus carried on separately, and th-.it he knew nothing of that business. A person named limes had been placed there by the trustees, to check goods and look after the cash ; he assisted him as a rule. The cash Avas not deficient; he did not say that he had taken money for buying goods about the town ; if there Avas any " black leaf," he Avas held responsible. To Mr Russell : He believed that all his creditors Avere present at his meeting except ing, Messrs Isaacs, and Messrs Nathan, who Avere not represented. If there was any deficiency of cash, it aa\is before that meeting of creditors. His Honor : Mr Coombes had better explain about the £1000 in England. Mr Coombes said he never distinctly said £1,000, but he Avas in hopes that his 'wife's friends Avould have assisted him, and enabled him to carry on. He had no expectation from England. He consented that Mr Ford should value tho goods as he had cv rery confidence in him.

To His Honor : The valuation of the tailoring was made about a Aveek before the shutters Avere put up. His Honor said there seemed to be much uncertainty about the dates. If the goods Avere removed before the deed of assignment was completed, they did not belong to the estate, and it a. as in evidence that Mr Coombes had told Ford to take goods for the £20, due to him, and secure himself; and he avivs not doAvn as a creditor.

Mr Hesketh said that Mr Ford had informed him that that Avas an over sight.

__•_._ °r :Mr Coombes said that Mr Ford Avas carrying on the tailoring business virtually in his (Mr Coombes 5) behalf, and for Avhich he expected a settle ment some future day. Mr Hesketh said he did not intend to ask for an order this morning, as he mi>ht have to call other evidence. °

His Honor said the dates Avere so con fused that it Avas not at all clear whether the goods Ave--e transferred before or after the sale ; if other evidence could be pro duced it might make the matter clearer or more definite, and shew whether the goods belonged to the trustees or not. The inquiry was then adjourned until luesday next.

THE CONCERT AT THE CHORAL HALL.

The concert last eA-ening at the Choral TTnii .*, *£°' toe librae, fun* of the Yo ng Men's Christian Association, was a decided 3 uoc__s By the hour of opening, every par. of tS spacious hall was filled by a large and bitrhi. respectable audience, wh<>-__roughout the__/ formances, evinced very lively interest 2Si satisfaction. The first itprn «_..__?_. a,nd glee. ■• Blow gentle gales * wm3^U^ b_f now- and then there was a little SdSSSS?aS.. one or two of the singers had come late' *>,_. had not recovered their breath M. _£J_hi au, <. sang "The Last Oarfc„U_e,»w_hmnHY eP mation.and was wellrecevedTlfe?" _.r_b_ S? 1"

iudem-nt tm» ao more.". _ri.i^l* ;'**tte--a a lifßorc _l«tK m»>«^»S 1 amaicms in ,h ft . ni. ty' and *ere »mT S_«e -. plaintively and pleL^ thusiartfc encore> w__ th^ rpreted. toS** 8 yet." was the -I°, "SA£ ing response it was. __r_;_? d a, W_hsm tot part to a close by an p&6U br°Vht_^ the ever-groen ditty, »o ld & v»?^« After the interval Mrs mii!" 110? _» CelK - obtained an- irresistibleSSnSfl^ **&" forte duett, which was a m£sHJ%th6lr l»fi* sood execution and deh?ca_yoK^« I lhe second pioco was eoualW^^Wl 3 Vaughan gare Mies Lindsa^a . L? ood ' m : son's "Maud" in her S .Es™ lofTewj- I passages at the conclusion 3 ve S^ n >% *ft cialljr -.well, and with the ftSrf .?a«*p4i»* of a true artiste. The fair ToMll*^ to a vociferous encore ' the vigorous song " Fearle<w" <& -,t6tt 'Mt>'off manner Ho mlfht wlthrely gSffi "P^ : returned, but probably thinkingt^W?^ the pro_ramrno, he did not r__msi "T kl^ <* ' tl.vuco applause which foSo^Sffi^ Maui-Bell -.villi rareapprecktio^ oM__ ___? of the composition./ This w-w*_J!.J__ ,1*«" vvhich might withoutpiSn^ffiSS!l|!2 the palm of the concert. An -encoM nfTS?"* 0-- I followed, and the lady repesAte verses Dr Ellis, bavins. SvSmSh ___* ment by hi* reading of «c_i2 -£29* ■ Belfry," MrHarding came T^6^ More," which he gave # well tW^F had to return, late as it y f asletting 5, for his encore he san" r''Hern ~,_?' &lil vessel's deck." Miss L_S next?ave theZdl^ a very SAveot rendering of \_rgintaolfe "Ruby." "La cidai ___> thepoffiSaSttSS I Don Giovanni, was well given by -___^v„;_? ni and Mr Brett, and then the glee« c£mfife1 Slumbers," (Bishop) prettily aocom__& brought tho concert to a conclusion. A won._ praise must be given to Herr Schottfor his _5 ductorship and Mr Buddies gentimente^ heartily endorsed when he came forwardZrf rf turned thanks on behalf of the insfitutinn t Dr Ellis Avho had organised tho concert ay worked like a horse in getting the nerform__ together, and to tho ladies and gentlemen -w_ had so kindly given their valuable services Tho gross receipts of the concert reached some m and the nett proceeds will add a very hand_oim>' sum for the purchase of now books. -

The Ponsonby Meeting.

MR. MASEFIELD DECLARES AGAIN*. THE COUNTIES ACT. bT

In compliance with a requisition to the Chair man of the Ponsonby and or Dedwood Highway Board, a mooting of ratepayers wa. held in the Ponsonby Hall last evening to consider the question of hanging up the Counties Act or otherwise. The hall Avas crowded. ' Mr J. A. Tolo, having been elected chairman read the adA'ertisement conA'cning the meet ing. He said the object of the meeting was not as humourously stated in the Star, to wake the Counties Act previous to the solemn funeral but to give the ratepayers an opportunity of expressing their opiaion as to the propriety, or otherwise of bringing into operation 'the permissive clauses of the Act. So far as the Highway District of Ponsonby was concerned it had already expressed its views very emphati cally aarainst the Act. It had done so at a meet ing held to consider the constitutional measures of last session, at another to consider the Counties Act itself, and at a meeting of a committee held in Mr Bos-rdman's office, a resolution was passed against their representa tives voting to bring the permissive efanses of the Act into operation. Th* requisition, how ever, Avas of a general character, irrespective of the AdeAvs expressed by other ridings, and the meeting would therefore express its own opinions. He Avould invite the representa tives of the Ponsonby riding to come upon the platform and address the meeting, and the champions of the Act to shew cause Avhy it should be adopted, pro mising them that there would be plenty of advocates on the other side to make a very lively debate. Of course the friends of abolition Avouid havo cause-to rejoice if they could induce the County of Eden to swallow the Act. It had been said that it would be made compulsory next session, but bow did they know that? Had anyone been getting the ear of a Cabinet Minia ter ? Suppose it Avere to be made nompulsory, why should they be in a hurry to adopt an Act that would impose double taxation? They should staA re it off as long as possible. The. might as well say that because a man sjoingto toAvn in the morning was liable to be injuredb. a falling brick-bat, therefore he should go at once and commit suicide. Reasonine by analogy Avhy should they adopt this Counties Act Avith all its baneful provisions ? The speaker concluded b - calling upon Messrs Masefield and Thorne to address the meeting. Mr. Mase field, on ascending the platform, was received with cheers. He addressed himself to the ratepayers of Newton, Ponsonby, and Arch Hill Ridings. [Mr. Staines: What have we to do with other districts ?1 He congratulated the meeting to-night on the fact that it had been called upon a reqnision signed by the chairman, and not like the meetings at Newmarket and Parnell.whichwere called by anybody in an advertisement signed by nobody. He believed that the postponement of the question of hanging up the Act had done a great deal of good, and he believed that if the question had been brought on last month, the Act would have. be CTn adopted as a whole, which would not noAV be the case. At a former meet ing ho had expressed an opinion in favor of either adopting the Act as a whole, or of keeping the Road Boards in existence as they are at present, and he had seen no reason to alterit, after looting through tho. Acts. He considered the Counties were only Road Boards on a large scale (dissent). What was wanted avus local self-government, which was provHed in the Counties' Act. (no. no). They should not throw away the large sources of reA Tenue conferred by the Counties Act. (No, no, it is a double tax) They should not throw aAvay the toils, hotel licenses, and slaugh ter-house fees (cries of dissent)—a sum which could be reasonably estimated at _GOO., whicb would be sent to the GoA^ernment coffers.. They would also throAV aAvay the poAver of maintain ing the main roads. A representative of the Government had said that if the ratepayers mo not adopt the Act as a whole, the Government would repair the roads and deduct the cost from the subsidies. A great deaTT_td been said as to the cost of management of the Councils, but the cost of the Chairman, engineer, and other officers would not. exceed £300 a year. (Cries ot dissent). The power of taxation was restnetea by the Act, and tbe Council was under the control of tho ratepayers. Mr May had sail that in his district they would have no taxation whatever, but simply leave the Road Boardsm existence as at present, except that w>® Boards Avho chose could throw up their powers and merge in the county, but that was quite optional with the Boards, and he (Atf Maseiield) believed the County of Eden woultt be in favour of leaving the Boards as they are. It was proposed to form a funeral procession to-morroAV evening—(laughter). He regretted that speakers who had addressed previous moetinars were prejudiced. (No, no, andhis'es). It was not likely that Messrs. Rolleston.Ormona. and Curtis would adopt the Act. because they each owned a County, and Avished to avow taxation. (No.no. A voice: As we do), g? considered the __twouldbeadvantageoustotne ratepayers. (A voice: There, that'll do.) Thins ing men did not generally condemn it. (Dissenv- The real remedy was for their members to goin next session for Separation—(loud cheers)-'JP.° an equitable basis. There were many defects^ the Counties Act, and if portions were allow^ to withdraw and form Boroughs, the Act woma be a farce, and useless. (Cheers). Anotner defect Avas that population and capital wereire quired to work the Act successfully. They m heard a great deal about the seal, (wjjj laughteri. It required explanation. (Hay got it with you? and laughter). He-was"" ashamed of it. The seal represented an a1310,,, cal fact, and a Biblical fact.Certainly someiaui* might be found with the contour of the woman. (Great laughter). But he would ask them if any* them had to paint a woman would they not BgJ* her as beautiful as possible. (Roars of lau_n te? the speaker explained the arrangement res*1]: ing the bank overdraft. The mistake was » making a secret of the matter, but he contenaeu that the arrangement a. as the cheapest possioi^ and the Committee accepted it in the ratepayers interest. After all he had said on the siitaec* he noAV proposed to sink his own oonv_ctiou * and act as the ratepayers' delegate (cDee™_. representative of a constituency ought to w sider them first and himself afterwards. < Wk"™.' A maiority of his constituents being of OF"" that the Aot should be hung up, he would vow on Friday evening that, the third section oiw Aot be not brought into operation. (°n^ Tho speaker concluded by urging tne,,?JS, payers to pay their rates before wan-" 31st, as the subsidies would be .paid JS that basis, and stated that the collector worn attend in the hail from 6 to 8 each evening i» tho convenience of avorking men- (Cheers)- Mr. Thorne, Avho was cheered on cprnuwj" Avard, said he had opposed the adoption oi permissive clauses from tho day ot the wj'"", n election, and he had resisted every att°ffr a .e the Council to past resolutions which wouta_« afforded an exouse for adopting the £-°!j' did not think the advocates of the Act ha<i the strongest arguments in its favour,LMir were to go round he could adduce stra r arguments than any of them. (Great f*W_sg The speaker went on to shOAV that ii ia" j" tenance of the main roads were len ""^ f Government, the ratepayers would not » any great loss, as the taxes locally raiseu w not be taken. If the Act had oomejnwop^ tion he would have resigned. He old.not tM it possible for any nine men to »"&"?. hetto- County, and thought the AV>rk would w^^ done by the Road Boards. As to to^X^i Government already derived large s"™?J_xi Auckland, which did not receive any equv"^, in return. In Waitemata county thm JHL 1 _ on. m , .tailed vow\ .0 to mm^^iJStMM

THE EVENING STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1877.



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