SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TJ -Tr<ij if a -ivii'^j s This Afternoon 5.45 HIGH WATER—j To . morrO w Morning, 6.7 SUN SET.—This Evening1, 5.1 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 7.8 MOON'S AGE.—Fn'l Moon. 25th, 6.53 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Vosenite, barque, from London. Augusta, brigantine, Pulnian, from Fiji. Bell Brandon, schooner, from Savage Islands. Syren, brio:, Sninty, from Sydney. Vision, brig, Hawkins, from Sydney. Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Rowena, s.s.. Scllars, from Taurnmga. Hawea. s.s.. Wheeler, from the South. Yosemite. ship, 76S tons, H;'.y, from London

DEPARTURES.

Edith, schooner, Traytc. for the Islands. Southern Gross, s.s., Holmes, for Napier. Hawea, s.s., Wheeler, for the South. Dilpussund, barque, Kelly, for Newcastle, Camilla, brigantine, for New York

IA special charge is made for consignees' names in 'his column. Two lines, Is.; it booked, 2s. Gd.] IMPORTS.

Per Yosc7iiite from London :— 23 bales, Henry Brett; 3 crates. R.Arthur: I bale, 2 cases, 2 casks. Ireland Brothers; M) ingots tin. 30 bundles steel, 5G stoves. JOO qiv birrels gunpowder, 343 kegs. 37 casks. Ssbundles, S3 cases, 2 drama, 2S hhds., 6 crates. 1. and S. "Stfbars iron, 110 bundles do.. 1900 sash weights. 100 kes?S wire nails, 129 do. Embanks do.. 30 do. staples, 23 cases galvanized iron, 250 bundles ga- tubes. 2 casks fittings, (0 kegs lloor brads, 26 ilo. horse nails, 11 cases marble mantle-pieces, 15 packages castings, 1 cask do., 2 do. washers, 1 do. screws, 15 packages weighing machines, \ kegs clout nails, 15 packages hydraulic machin ery, 17 casks paint, 4 cases ploughs. 3 do. chaff cutters, 2 casks tinned tacks.—X. Porter and Co.

Per brig Vision, from Sydney : 130 rifles, G kegs powder, 8 packages hardware, 73 coils rope. 6 bales canvas, 3 anchors, 7S bars, 7 casks tar, 10 bundles oakum. Per brigaatino Augusta, from Levuka: 430 bags maize, 325 mats sugar, 31 bags beans, 170 bales fibre, 305 bunches bananas, 151 bags pea nuts, 3200 cocoauuts. 1 case lucks, 23 cases and 21 bags arrowroot. 7 cases and 1 package sundries. Per schooner Belle Brandon, from the Islands: 30.000 cocoanuts and 5 tons copra.

Per brig Syren, from Sydney: 10 qr.-casks vinegar. 700 bags maize, 200 bags bonedust, 100 cases kerosene, and 150 bundles fencing wire. Per Bella Maryfro-n Hobarfc Town •—lO bun dles willow, 18 bags onions. 1 bundle rugs, 35 do. rails, 19.000 palings, 5.000 ft. timber. 600 bags bark 730 eases jam, 2.1X36 do. fruit.—Stone Brother?, agents. 303 cases jam.—Owfn and Graham. 1100 cases fruit.—E. Arthur. Per Yosemite from London: 3 trunks.—Stone Bros. 1G bales.—Owen & Graham.

■1 cases.—E. &H. Isacs,

EXPORTS.

Per barque Dilpussund, for Newcastle: 123 rails, 91 rails, 1136 fish plates, 7 cases, 1000 firebricks. 69 casks cement.

ATIIUVAL OF THE SHIP YOSEMITE.

The ship Yosemite arrived last night from ,/L9iidon. after a passage of 90 days. She comes *, consigned to the New Zealand Shipping Co., and brings a full general cargo, but jiopassen gers.l Captain Hay, who is in command.jsupphes us with the following report: Left Gravesend April 14th, towed to the Downs, and there took departure with S.B. wind, which carried, the ship right down Channel. Had lignt variable winds till carrying the N.E. trades in 22.30 N. Crossed the Eqiiator in 2(3 W. on the 12th May. The S.E. trades were pickod up in 3 N., butthey we-e so light, and so much from the eastward, as to be little or no good. Hassed the meridian of the Cape on the 7th June. Ran the eastings on about a moan of 43 S., till reaching 100 E., from which -45 was the parallel. Passed Tas mania on the night of the 2nd July, and was within 89 miles of the Three Kings on the 11th. She ship was here baffled for three days by light E. S.B. winds. On the 15th. a gale from the eastward was exoerienced. which continued for 1 days varying from E. by N. to X E. by E, The wind shifted to the N.W. on the 19th, and the Three Kings were made at 9 o'clock that right. Rounded the North Cape at 6 a.m. Satur day, and had strong squally weather, varying from N.W. to S.W. down the coast. Passed Tiri Tiri between twe and three o'clock on Sun day, and entered harbour at midnight. The passage until arrival off the New Zealand coast has been of an unusually finedescription, scarcely a gale os-any kind having been experienced. The Yosemite is a full-rigged iron ship in her ninth year. She belongs to Messrs Ismay, Imric and Co., of Liverpool, and is under chart to the New Zealand Snipping Co. She is now lying at the powder ground, as she has 5 tons of that article on board.

SPEAKINGS.

Fn 5 X. 25*10 W., on the 'th May spoke the barque Bebington from Calcutta to Dundee, 101 days out. He had been into St. Helena for provisions. In 10 8. 27 W., on the 20th May. spoke the French barque W. R. Ricket, bound from Auck land to Russell. 61 days out.

(We think this must be a mistake. No vessel that name has left here within the last year two.)

The Pretty Jane will leave on Wednesday instead of to day.

The schooner "Queen is to sail at once for Hoki anga. She has a general cargo, principally shipped by Niccol, Hendry and Co. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga yesterday with cargo and passengers. The barque G-. Bronghton was broughtjalong side the Oueen-^treet wharf on Saturday after noon, and will commence discharging at once. The schooner Edith,; Captain Trayte, started or. a fre-sh cruise to Tahiti and the neighbouring islands yesterday afternoon. The schooner Colonist has arrived in the Mnnukau from Waitara. The brigantine Augusta arrived from Levuka on Saturday night, witli a large cargo of Fijian produce. 'She left Levuka oh the 13th instant. with a light S.E. breeze, which kept uu till Kandavu was made on the following Sunday. Thence had strong .TQ.N.E. and N.E, winds into port, finishing up with a strong N.E. gale on Frioay. " Ahipara," w-iting on the 10th July, says :— "The cutter Ellen McGregor has been lying here windbound for the last two days, en route for Kaipara." The Union Company's s.s. Hawea arrived from Wellington and intermediate pong yester day with the following passengers : Mr and Mrs French, Mr and Mrs Rbulston, Messrs Conr.el. vVaddy, Griffiths, Firth, Campbell. Gribble. Captain Robertson, and 8 steerage.—Henderson and Mact'arlane, agents. The English barque Dilpussund is now in the stream, ready to sail at once for Newcastle. The s.s. Taupo left Tauranga for this port this morning, and is due at the Quepn-street wharf at 6 o'clock this evening. She is advertised to sail again for the South, via Tauranga and East Coast ports at i p.m. on Wednesday. The preliminary enquiry into the collision between tho Southern Cross steamer and the Adah ketch was concluded on Saturday, and the depositions will be forwarded to Welling ton. The brig Syren arrived from Sydney yesterday morning, after a passage of It) days, having left Sydney on tho 3rd inst. She had easterly winds at starting, after which northerly breezes were epperienced. Capo Maria Van Diemen was made on the 13th, but since then strong easterly weather has protracted the brig's voyage down tho coast. She had to run into Mougonui on Tuesday, and was there until Friday. The flagship "Wolverine and the Sapphire left Levuka for Sydney at the beginning of the month. The Alacrity, gunboat, at the same time left Levuka fora cruise. The ship Wanganui, which sailed from Lyttel ton for London on the 21st instant, has had re markably quick dispatch for a thoasand ton ship. She arrived on the Ist instant, discharged a large cargo, and commenced loading on the 11th. She takes away a cargo valued at £73,600, and 11 passengers Captain Watt is in com mand, and if good luck should attend his home ward run, he will make a remarkably quick round, trip. The schooner Mazeppa from hence arrived at Levuka, ail well, after a smart passage. The cutter Don, Captain Burke, arrived in Lsvuka, on the 21st ult., after a rough passage of 11 days. She has been sold to Mr Hawkins, of Levuka, for the sum of £308.

The schooner Jessie Henderson, Captain Uiquhart, sailed from Levuka on the 18th uit., for Nui Foh, one of the Tonga Group, where she is to load with copra for this port. The brig Vision, Captain Hawkins, arrived in harbour on Saturday night from Sydney, and brought up on tho powder ground. She made the coast of New Zealand on the 14th, when only eight days out, but the weather, since that date, has been simply abominable. From the 17th to the 20th it blew a heavy gale from the N.E., culminating in a hurricane on Friday. The Vision brings a cargo.principally consisting of shipchandlcry.

The p.s- Haurald, belonging to the Waitara and Manukau Steam Navigation Co., leaves the Manukau this afternoon for Waitara, tinder command of Captain Oakes. The alterations made in this boat since her last trip makes her in all respects a suitable boat for carrying on the caKle ami passenger trade on the West Coast. Her large saloon 'aft has been removed, and a smaller one fitted up in the s*ern of the vessel. A large aft hold has been made capable of taking in 2a hsad of cattle. Her fore hold has also been so arranged as to carry from 115 to 20 head. Watertight bulkheads have been built up on dQ^k.gfor'ard offlfehe engine-room, so that a sea breaking over the vessel, could not intorfere with the machinery. Water-tight bulkheads have also bsen built round the engine and boiler below. The back of the ship has been consider ably strengthened by five long timbers being laid along the bottom, and laced to the kelson. The alterations have been carried out under the supervision of Mr Jobson, the Government Inspector, and Captains Wing and Gray. The barque B"lla Mary arrived in harbour last night from Ebbart Town aftor a passage of 21 days. Captain Fisher reports leaving on the Ist. and having fine weather with light winds and calms up to the 10th. when S.E. winds set in <uid carried ship into the vicinity of tlie Three tKiugs on the 11th. Oa the 15th, 16th, and 17th lyery heavy XE. weather was experienced, and ■great difiiculty was experienced m making tlin Rand. Sighted Cup-3 Urjtt on S.iturdai>>irghl" rand arrived yesterday evening. The Bella 5 Mary brings » cargo of fruit, prescrvod. bark j ana umber, and is a3 usual consigned to Messr3 moßrou. She hauled alongside this nronriiv

The barque Dilpussund sailed for Newcastl to-day -with part of her original cargo from London.

The Brigantine Camille left |his morning for New York with a full cargo of kauri gum, shipped by H. D. Ralph and Co. The s.s. Hawea left the Mannkau this afternoon for Wellington and the South. Pas sengers : Mrs and Miss Rees, Mrs Hartnett and child, Miss Douglas, Messrs Williamson, Cox, Rees, Rowe, MJI.R., Jeffries, Owen, Jellard< Smith Normandy, and 0 steerage. The s.s. lona arrived on Saturday evening from Russell and the North. She sails again for the same ports this evening at 5 o'clock. The schooner Belle Brandon arrived yester day from a cruise to Savage Island, Suwarrow and other islands. She brings back a small cargo of copra and cocoanuts. The Stag has entered out for Newcastle.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

1 Mails will Close as Under: — For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argjie, on Friday next, at 12,30 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, this day, at 1 p.m. For Whitinngi. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 1 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Newcastle (N.S.W.), per Stag, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Gisbornc, per Pretty Jane, on Wednesday next, at 3 p.m. For Kapanga, per Ruby, to-morrow, at -I p.m. For Wanjrarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarci, and Mangapai, per Argyle, tomorrow, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi, per Mary King, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Wednesday next, at 3 p.ntt Per s.o. Zealandia, on Wednesday, Ist AugU3t, as under :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada. British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at noon. For United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, at noon. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at, 10.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fes of (id, in addition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. R. HISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

OSBORNE.—On tho 26th June, at Tryphena Bay, the wife of A. J. Osborne of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

SCHENK—SIMMONDS.—On the 21st July, at St. Matthew's Church, by the Rev. R. S. Hassard, Bendix Hcinrich Fridrich Schenk, of Kiel, Germany, to Catherine Emma Sim monds, of London, England.

WESTERN—WVLES.—On the 10th July, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Hnv. C. B. Dunn, Mr. Charles S. Western, of Auck land, to Agnes Anne Matoaka, the second daughter of Mr. Robert Wyles, Merchant, Mongonui. — Home and Melbourne papers please copy.

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

MONDAY, JULY 23. 1877.

for^he cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs icsir.tance. For the future in the distance, And the good that we- caa da.

A Government measure entitled, "The Charitable Institutions Bill," supplies the machinery for managing such public in stitutions as have already been established, or may be projected, for the relief of the destitute. It is part of the Government programme to throw the maintenance of charities as much as possible upon spon taneous benevolence, and the principle involved in the proposed measure aims at the accomplishment of tills by offering State assistance, pro rata upon the sum raised by private effort. The bill wisely seeks to" attain its object and secure the

ictivc interest of the public by placing the control of institutions, hereafter incorpo rated under the Act, entirely in the hands of Boards of Managers elected by the sub scribers. It further supplies a .stimulus to munificence in the form of honorary life memberships procurable upon payment of £10. The Bill, is primarily" designed to consolidate the law bearing upon institutions of the character of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children. And, wider it, the Go vernment contributions towards the support of homeless children are fixed at the rate of 2s 6d per week. The Bill contains ample power to exact payment from relatives able to contribute towards the support of in mates, and for giving a reformatory char acter to institutions for the reception of the waifs and strays of society. The provincial hospitals throughout the colony have been wholly maintained by votes from revenue and rents of endowments. These institu tions would not be eligible for incor poration under the new bill, a subscrip tion roll of not less than fifty persons being requisite to give the subscribers a voice in the management of charities supported in part by Government aid. The bill, therefore, has no bearing upon our local hospital or asylum, as now maintained, and if the Government desire to effect any change under the Act in the system of con trol exercised over those institutions, they must have in. contemplation appeals for subscriptions. The Colonial Treasurer's statement last year, and the appoint ment of Commissions during the recess, led us to expect some modifications in the system of manage ment established under provincialism. It was plainly stated in last year's budget that the Government would rely more upon private effort to support the sick and destitute, but the telegraphic summaries of the bill give no indication that the measure just introduced is designed with that object, or is intended to do anything more than meet the circumstances of institutions already managed by the subscribers, but towards which the Government has been in the habit of contributing. If the changes to be made by the Government in tliG management of public institutions end here, they will fall considerably short of the exigencies of the case. The present posi tion of the hospital and asylum is some what anomalous. These institu tions have boen made a charge upon revenues voted in aid of boroughs and highway boards, and virtually the burden of supporting them is thrown by law on those bodies. But in this instance respon sibility carries with it no -voice in the management. Since the death of Provin cial Councils and Executives, institutions, which before were conducted under their direct supervision, have been left pretty well to their own sweet wills, undisturbed by anything more exciting than a flying Inspector or hcterogenous Commission. Theieisan entire absence of local super vision or control, and. the officers in charge are deprived of the advantages which would be derived from the advice and support of a Board of Management. It may be the intention of the Government to effect alterations in the direction indicated by means apart from the measure just laid on the table of the House, but a simple exten sion of the machinery furnished in the bill would supply all that is neces sary, and an attempt may be made during its passage through parliament to secure an assimilation of hospital and asylum man agement to that of other charitable institutions

Mr Spurgeon, speaking of grocer's licen ses, said, " I look upon the law permitting the sale of wine and spirits at the grocers, as one of the most mischievous pieces of modern legislation. To my grievous know ledge, the sin of intoxication among women has been suggested in some instances, pro moted in, others, by this easy and respectable method of obtaining strong drink."

At Manchester, a prisoner was charged with the manslaughter of a girl, fourteen years of age, one of the hands employed in a mill. The prisoner was overlooker in the mill where the jgirl was 'employed, and the mother of the girl admitted that she had de sired him to chastise her daughter, if the girl did anything wrong. On the 4th of August in last year the overlooker imag ined that the girl had disobeyed some of the regulations of the mill, in that she had gone, out to get hot water for breakfast. In con sequence ot this supposition, and, we sup pose, in consequence also, of the permission of the mother, he punished the girl by hit ting her on the side of the head, with his hand. At dinner tiaie, the poor child com plained of a pain in her head, and lay down unable to eat any dinner, On going home, about six in the evening, she still com plained of her head ; about half-past six, in the morning, she became insensible, and died about a quarter to seven. Several witnesses proved that the blow was noth ing more than "a box on the ear." The evidence of medical men showed that death was caused by the rupture of one of the cerebral vessels, which might be caused by even a slight blow. The jury looked upon the case as one of death by misadven ture, and the man was discharged, after an expression on the part of the Judge of a hope that other overlookers would not resort to such a mode of chastisment. A question of great interest to local bodies will shortly be decided in Victoria. A writ has been served on the Town clerk of Brunswick for £300 damages, at the in stance of Mr D. M. Barry, for injury sustained by his wife driving over a heap of metal on a dark night, which it is alleged had beeii negligently placed on the road side by the authority of the council. The claim lias been under consideration upon several occasions, and at one time was con sidered settled, by the council voting the sum of £100, which Mr jßarry hadj agreed to accept and pay his own costs. Subse quently, after many weeks' delay, the council rescinded that motion, which has left Mr Barry no other course to enforce his claim but the issue of a writ. The council resolved upon accepting the challenge, (and instructed their solicitor to prepare for the defence, and retain as their representatives Serjeant Sleigh and Mr Williams. An old soldier named William Chris topher died suddenly at the Whau Hotel, on Saturday last. The deceased belonged to the 58th Regiment, but obtained his discharge on the regiment leaving the colony. Since that period, the old man led an irregular life, hanging about hotels, and

frequently appearing at the Police Court for drunkenness. On Thursday last he returned from Mount Eden to the Whau Hotel, where he was employed doing odd jobs. On Saturday he complained of a pain in Ids side, and lay down on a form in the hotel. At his request he was supplied with a drop of whisicy, by Mr Shannon, who shortly afterwards missed Christopher. On looking out, he saw the old man's legs at the urinal, and on going to him found that he was very ill and unable to speak, although not dead. Mr Shannon and the barman carried him into the house where he shortly expired. Dr. Aickin was sent for, and on arriving pronounced life to be extinct. There will probably bean inquest to-day on the body. The causo of deatli is supposed to be heart disease. The monthly quadrille party of Free Templars will meet in Cook-street Hall to morrow evening, for foot exercise. Dancing to commenco at half-past seven o'clock. The second literary and musical enter tainment in connection with St. Thomas's Mission School, Union-street, will be held this evening. Rev Mr Hassard will preside, and a number of ladies and gentlemen will give readings. The choir will also be in

attendance.

The monthly meeting of the Auckland Institute will take place this evening in the Museum Buildings, Princess-street, when papers will be read : (1) "Early Records of Auckland," by Mr Justice Gillies ; (2) on " The presence of nikel in the Auckland district," and ('.I) " Reason |in the lower animals," by Mr Ewington. Visitors are admitted. The annual meeting of the members of the Mechanics' Institute will be held this evening, at half-past seven o'clock. Cooper and Bailey's Mammoth Show has started ill the Dutch steamer Atjeh for Java and India. Harry Lyons, formerly agent for Blondin, who is with Cooper and Bailey, writes : "If we get back safe, we hope to see New Zealand next year. Mr Bailey goes next mail to America for a new company for Australia, and we shall rejoin him ; so you will see a big show in Auckland. I had a long letter from Blondin. He is doing well in South America."

The Variety Troupe entertainment on Saturday evening last was full of life, and, if possible, a decided improvement on tho past. Mr James Cox oceuj>ied the chair, and, in the course of Ids remarks, read some extracts from the STAR on the poli tical situation, and created much amuse ment by humourously commentating on the Hon. Mr Fox wheedling round Mr Swanson in favour of the Templary movement. The programme was as follows : —Piano solo, Carl Butsehkow ; "Think of Mp Some times, Maggie," Mr Sceats ; " I Likes to Walk Out," Mr W. Mettam ; "In Happy Moments," Mr McGuiro ; song (in female character), " Nobody Knows the Troubles I have," and " Old Mother Gumm," Mr J. Mettam ; " The Flower Girl," Mrs Smith ; recitation, Mr Smith (-who had to give three in succession) ; treble song and dance, " Just Like a Turk," Mettam Brothers and Mr McGuire ; " God Bless the Friends We

Lore," Mrs Smith ; song, " Paddy's Love Letter," Mr Sceats; concluding with a farce, "The Troubles of an' Operatic Mauager," and "God Save the Queen."

News from Paraguay says President Gill and his brother William were murdered in a most barbarous manner by Colonel Gobura and Commanders Morales and Godoy. In subsequent engagements with the troops, Gobura and Morales were made prisoners. The Ptev. Mr Evans, who has just arrived by the barque G. Broughton, preached yesterday morning in St. Andrews' church, and in the evening at St. James's. The churches were well filled with attentive con gregations. The rev. gentleman's manner of delivery and evident earnestness of purpose, made Ja favorable impression upon those who heard him. His discourse last even ing, was an eloquent exposition of tho text, " Behold I stand at the door and knock."

The Pope received during the jubilee £200,000 in hard cash, not counting innumerable articles of value presented! The Pope announces three new Cardinals. A delegation from Guadaloupe presented a number of bricks made of solid silrer, simiM- to one previously given to the church by citizens of San Franciaco.

The French Syndicate, headed by L. Fremey, has offered the Porte a loan of 50,000,000 francs, in consideration of the right to issue and circulate small coins from the produce of Turkish mines. It has also offered a new loan of £2,000,000, which shall serve as the foundation for the new intended issue of £6,000,000 consols.

A public meeting will be held this eren ing in the Newmarket Hall, under the aus pices of the Eden tent of Rechabites, for the purpose of hearing the opinions of well known temperance men on different phases of the mode of advocacy, in relation to the people. Mr Branie will take the chair, and open the proceedings.

The Marquis of Lome is engaged upon a new metrical version of the Psalms of David, set to popular hymn tunes in various metres.

At the Cirque Salomon3ky, at Berlin, there has been a duel between a crocodile and serpent. The crocodile chopped eff the head of his antagonist with a bite, and swallowed it. He died the next day.

The following regrstrars of births, mar riages, and deaths, and Inspectors of Vac cination are gazetted: — Messrs Webb, jTokatea), Grover, (Mongonui), Laiogj "(Russell), Jacksonf (Kawakawa), Yon Stun ner, (Hokianga). Logic, (Whongarei).

The "^intclligett Vagrant" supplies the j following very reliable details of the recent I Ministerial differences : " When those ' correspondents got writing and telegraphing about ' dissensions in the Cabinet' they nii°ht as well have decended to particulars at 'once. The real fact is that Mr Whitakcr hit Mr Ormond a clip in the eye, and that j udoii this Major Atkinson, briefly remark- j ing that it .was the duty of the Premier to ■ lead, brought his left, as sporting papers : say, into smart contact with Mr Bowen's | nose. That is the simple truth about the ! dissensions in the Cabinet. It may be added that the gentleman who found ou*; that there had been such things, once got into a little dissension himself. At Government Buildings, Teddy Wake field caught him with his ear to the keyhold, aud kicked him in that part of his j person which the Russians would see most of, if they invaded the Colony."

By the ship Yoscmite which arrived in harbour last night, a new steamer for the North Shore Ferry Company comes to hand. It is stowed in pieces, which as soon as they can be landed will be handed over to Mr T. Niccol for putting together.

A large recreation reserve in the Tur ui ganui survey district is gazetted. The time for making the Paparoa and Wairoa valuation rolls is extended by proclamation to the 10th of August.

Mr Gibbs, the New South Wales solicitor, made notorious in connection with the Tichborno case, has conic to a miserable end. He had been ill, and was on his way to the doctor, whose house, however, he never reached. Compelled by a sudden spasm to lean against a post, he was seen by a man nanwd Mack, who arrived in time to catch him as he fell. He died almost immediately. At the coronor's inquest, it came out that the unhappy deceased had been again indulging to excess in intoxi cants ; and the post-mortem showed ex tensive disease of the brain, producing apoplexy. , Leroy Beaulier examines in the Eeono miste Francais" the probable effect of the cessation of the exports of Corn from Russia and Turkey, on the food supplies of Eng land and France. After remarking that since the large augumentatioii in the im ports of America Corn and Flour into Eng land of late years have caused Russia and Turkey to occupy very inferior positions as purveyors to Great Britain, lie says : With regard to France the case is different, as^of the 885,351 tons imported there in 1572, nearly one-half was brought from Russia (Black Sea) and Turkey, it would there fore appear that the effects of the stoppage in that trade would be felt more keenly in France than in England. But on the other hand, France, with a good crop, can more easily dispense with foreign corn than England, and cor Id obtain a considerable supply from Algeria, Tunis, Egypt, or even from India. In fine, he does not believe that the countries of Western Europe will suffer much iin that respect from the war in the East, if it re mains localized, as the imports from the United States, the countries bordering on the Mediterranean and British India, would fill up the void left by the closing of the Black Sea. The United States and India could also furniah the oil seeds hitherto received from Russia. There, however, remains to be seen whether, when the current of imports shall have once set in from the United States and India, Russia will be able after the peace to bring it back to her southern ports, for it is a frequent, if not a common result of great wars, to displace the course of trade sometimes for long.

The Russian Government has perpetrated a cowedly deed. Krysinskr, one of the leaders of' the Polish insurrection 14 years ago, Mho has been living at Paris, lately petitioned the Emperor of Russia to grant him a pardon, when hewas invited to return, lie did so, and immediately he was seized, tried, and sentenced to banishment to Siberia for his actions in ISG3. He escaped, but only for a few days, when he was re captured, and .shot at Warsaw. The Poles are much exasperated at the treachery dis played towonls Krysinski.

Seeing that the new Police PiCgulations have not yet had a, week's trial, the Dunedin "Guardian" thinks there is something very significant in the following episode :—

About 1 o'clock in the morning, a man dressed in the uniform of a constable, was observed reclining, and apparently soundly slumbering, on some straw among the ruins of Grogan's produce store, where the lire took place a few hours previously, ilis bull's eye lantern shone like a star from a dark firmament among the embers. At tention was called to the position of the slumberer, and a few minutes later the helpless officer, who was laboring from something more potent than charred straw, was carried along like a bag of wheat between an able-bodied policeman and a powerful sergeant, in the direction of the station. " Who is he 1 " inquired a bystan der. _" The constable hi charjre of the fire," replied the person addressed." " Rather a nice sort ot a constable," sug gested the first speaker. " Good enough for seven bob a day," was the retort. The erring constable lias since been suspended.

The handsome English furniture to be sold by Messrs E. and H. Isaacs, on Wed nesday next, is now on view at their stores, Fort-street.

A young gentleman, fonder of wearing fine clothes than of paying for them, desired to attend a fancy dress ball in some character or other. As a portion of his costume he ordered a gor/geous pair of boots, promising the maker to pay for them on delivery. On the night of the ball he called in a cab for his boots, and regretted that, having left his purse on th» piano, he could not pay for them just then. To liis joy the bootmaker said that made no difference, and handed him a large brown papor ptutcel. But on getting home and opening the parcel lie found it contained a pair of muddy, mouldy, worn-out shoes, and a paper with the brief inscription " Not if I know it."—[" Intelligent Vagrant "in 'N.Z. Times."]

The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, who are the successful tenderers for the mail service between Sydney and New Caledonia, to convey the Suez mail to and fro monthly, propose to employ one of tho smaller steamer^, now laid up - the Wellington or the Ladybird—on the service. The Phoebe, which is laid up in Sydney, is a larger and more costly boat as to' working expenses, than is required for the work.

As will be seen from our advertising columns, Professor Davis, assisted by some of our most noted amateurs, purports givin« an exhibition of the manly art or sel£ defence. Some little excitemcmt has been created lately in this line through a receat tournament between the Professor and a well-known atnateTir, and it is rumoured that a rival has cropped up from the neighbourhood of Onehnnga, who, it is said, intends to give the professor fits. The medals are really worth competing for. A dance will terminate the proceedings.

A meeting of the recently elected trustees Ponsonby Highway District, was held at the Hall on Saturday afternoon. The chairmau of the Board "has by virtue of his office a seat in the Harbour Board, and it has been customary to confer the honor of chairman upon the candidate who had polled the greatest number of votes. As Mr Masefield, who headed the poll at the recent election, already held a seat in the Harbour Board, lie would waive his privi lege iv favour of Mr W. Thorne, the next in order of the candidates who was accordingly unanimously elected chairman for the current year. Mr George \Y. Jones ac cepted the duty of secretary to the Board. Amongst a considerable amount of prelimi nary business, transacted,! was the passing of a resolution that the Board hold its meet° ings every alternate Monday evening, at 5.30., thus giving an opportunity to all u-atepayers who may desire to be present. We have no doubt that tire present Board will give satisfaction to the ratepayers and hope that the peace and Harmony which have forsome time past,, been disturbed by political conflicts, will now fee r» stored.

CABLEGRAMS.

[I'KESS AGENCY.]

Russians Capture Nicopolis and Six Thousand Prisoners.

Continued Successes in Europe

Battle Zspected at Bustckuk

Wellington.

The following is the Agent-General's

telegram

LONDON, July 18th.

The Russians captured Nicopolis with slight loss, securing two Pashas, six thou sand prisoners, and forty guns.

Russians continue crossing the Danube, r.nd have passed the principal Pass of the Balkans.

The Russian head-quarters are at Tirnova They command the bridge on one side, and the Balkans on the other.

The Grand Duchess attended the Russian wounded at Alexandropol.

The Turks have fallen back from the line of Jiasca, to the line of the town.

The Czarewitch is in command, and im portant results are expected at Rustchuck.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

A cable message just received at Govern ment House, from the Agent-General reports a great battle between Turks and Russians. The Turks were defeated with loss of five thousand.

THE BRITISH FLEET ADVANCING TOWARDS CONSTANTINOPLE.

RETALIATION BY BULGARIAN

CHRISTIANS.

RUSSIAN LOSS IN ASIA MINOR,

BOMBAY, July 17, 2.40p.m

It is reported tint Mr Layard, the Bri tish Ambassador at Constantinople, is ne gotiating for the entry of the British fleet into the Dardanelles.

Great atrocities are being committed by Bulgarian Christians against the Mahome tans.

It is announced that the Russians hold Ardahan.

The Russian official despatch states that Tcrquknsor, after relieving Bayseen, retired to Alexandropol, but the Turkish ollicial dispatch says that after the Russians had retired, fighting was again resumed, with heavy loss to the Russians.

Our Gold-Holds.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Saturday. Harbour View.—The manager in his report to the directors on Saturday, says, 11 The reef is now 3 feet 7in width. Water is coining in, and everything points toj a favourable change. One of the tributes (Wells and Co.), put 1A tons of stuff, and obtained 5 ozs. 12 grs. gold." The Tokatea Company obtained 25 lbs •specimens from No. 3 stope. At a meeting oi the directors on Saturday the question of Jixing an engine on the claim was discussed, but as the plans were not forwarded from Auckland, the matter was defei red till next meeting.

HIGHWAY Board.—The annual meeting of Ratepayers was held on Saturday last, for the purpose of electing trustees for the ensuing year. Mr Rosic was elected to the chair. The minutes of the previous meet ing's of Board were submitted to the general meeting, and confirmed. A good deal of discussion ensued as to the course adopted by the Highway Board, in expend ing the public funds, after the 30th June upon the Roads, but the chairman, Dr. Ilovell pointed out in a most forcible manner, the absurdity of waiting days to get a quorum of the Board together when they might be scattered all over the country, and works of the utmost importance, which might only cost a few pounds if proceeded with at once, would if delayed entail an expenditure of many scores of pounds, and probably might endanger life. After a great deal of controversy, the election of the new Board was proceeded with. The Chairman of the old board, Dr Ilovell, [declined to be again nominated. Ultimately tne following gentlemen were nominated, viz., Messrs Woollams, Lynch, Mills, Colebrook, Tierney, Home, Gibbs, Hand'ey, and Graham.' Messrs riteelc and jun., ("adman, were appointed scrutineers. The result of the poll was as follows :—Mr Wsollams, 79, Lynch, 7S, Home, 76", Mills, 75, Tierney, 62, and these gentlemen were therefore elected. A vote of thanks to the outgoing board, and the chairman, con cluded the proceedings.

THE LAST OF THE AUCKLAND MEMBERS.

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon.]

Manukau Harbour, this, day, 2 p.m. The rear guard of the Auckland members are leaving by the Hawea. Their names are Messrs W. Bowe, J. Cox, Bees, and the lion. Mr Williamson, of the Upper House. Mr Howe is looking bully on it, and appears inflated with a commen dable desire to further the welfare of his constituency. He lias worked hard of late to (inform himself on the subject of his district requirements, and is red hot in his eagerness to get down, " and secure for the Thames the purchase of the freehold of the whole Peninsula." If Mr Kowe gives his pluck and energy to the support of the Auckland party he will this session have a chance of earning a rirst class reputation. Mr Cox looks "As you were." Mr Kees bounds on board like an india rubber cricket ball. Since the last session he has been disting-uiolied a.-> « brilliant player of the game, and has also aired the football in vigorous style. He is a bit anxious about the attempt being made to limit speakers to 20 minutes, if the limit was 20 hours or 20 days, there would be a chance of saying a few words on getting down, and also of travelling over some political ground, but 20 minutes does not allow time even to get up steam. However, he is going to try swift bowling, and expects to send Mr Government's bails flying in a few overs, if not, will knock him down with the ball.

Two passengers for Nelson are left behind. They took the ljjo'clock coach from Auckland, and arrived at the wharf a quarter of an hour after the departure of the Tarn O'Shanter for the Hawea.

HERR SCHOTT'S CONCERT.

To-night Herr Schqtt will give one of his interesting concerts at the Choral Hall. lhe programme is of unusually intertainin"1 character, and the interpreters of the vocal as well as the instrumental morceax include the best performers in the place. The Auckland Liedertafcl, a sew musical society, will supply the singers for the part songs. Miss Leaf, Miss Gertrude James, Mr Harding and Mr Harker, appear as soloists. Herr Schott will give one of his delightful Aboe solos, and will undertake the general conduct of the concert, while Mr Hemus will act as leader. A chatting interval will separate the two parts of the concert. Eight o'clock is the time for commencing.

UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANT.

The half-yearly meeting of the Union Sash and Door Company was held this afternoon at Mr T. L. White's office. A yeiy satifactory statement was read, and a cividend of 25 per cent, declared.

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

The first meeting of creditors in the estate of H. S. Meyers and Co., was held this morning at Mr Thos. Macffarlane's offices Supreme Court buildings. ' About twenty creditors, representing the principal merchants of Auckland, °vere present.

Mr Tyler represented the bankrupt, an Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the firm of Lewis Brothers, and to look after the interests of creditors generally. Mr 13. Tonks was voted to tr.e chair, and read the notices convening the meeting. The bankrupt's statement of accounts was then handed in and read. This howed liabilities to the amount of £26 063 Is, of which £7,105 are scoured. Asset* £11,677 Is 9d. S

Mr Wilcocks, the Deputy Registrar, pro duced and read a notice which he had received from Mr Wm, Coleman, on behalf of Mr Arthur Sinclair, claiming certain articles of furniture which were in the house at present occupied by Mr H R Meyers, at Remuera. "

Mr T. Macfiariane said he understood there were also several articles belonging to Mrs Meyers under her marriage settlement He would have to go out to the house and separate the furniture belonging to Mr Sin clair and airs Meyers from that which was to be sold for the benefit of the estate.

Mr Tyler said he would, call the attention of the meeting to the 106 th section of the Act, by which it might be possible to include botk Mr Sinclair's and Mrs Meyers furniture in the estate. He presumed such was not the wish of the meeting. The Chairman said he did not think Auckland creditors would care about doing such a smart trick as that.

Mr T. H. Ivey moved, and Mr Bell seconded, that Mr T. Macfiariane be elected trustee.

This was carried unanimously. Mr Tyler asked if it was intende d to take any action under the 107 th section of the Act, and allow the bankrupt some mainten ance out of the estate.

Mr J. B. Russell said the meeting ]j a( j virtually closed with the election of trust ee Any motion passed on the subject would simply have the effect of denoting th e wish of the creditors.

After some desultory conversation, the subject was dropped.

The Chairman signed the minutes of the meeting, and the assemblage dispersed.

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before F. P. M. Brookfield Esq., Acting

District Judge.)

Before thebusiness commenced, MrLod»e clerk of the court, informed gentlemen pre sent that Mr Fenton, the Distract Judge was unable to attend through undisposition, and that the Government had appointed Mr Bi-ookfield to take Mr Fenton's place during his illness.

NATHAN V. RANKIN.

Claim £43 15s sd. Mr Meyer appeared for plaintiffs, Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co.

Ernest Dufaur, clerk, deposed that the claim was for goods, but since the summons had been issued, the defendant, Clara Rankin. had sent a cheque for £40 off the debt.

Judgment for plaintiff for £3 15s sd, costs £4 15s.

BERRY V. CLARKSON.

Claim £21. Mr Tyler appeared for plaintiff. In this action a judgment summons had been obtained against defendant, but lie had failed to make any effort to liquid ate the debt. The plaintiff, John Beny, a contractor, deposed that the claim was for work and materials, and that defendant, Mr James Clarkson, was in a position to pay, as he had property in the Waikato, and'in other places.

Defendant did not appear, and the Court made an order for paymeut within a week, with costs £1 os, and five per cent interest, or in default to be committed. IN EE EDWARD JOHN REES.

In this case an application was made by Mr Tyler, on the part of the trustees in the estate of Mr Banks, of Shortland, for Mr Macffarlane's costs, amounting to £3 13s. Order accordingly made.

MCCARTHY y. WHITE. ,_ 1 Claim, £65. Mr Alexander for plaintiff, and Mr Dv faur for defendant.

In this action, the plaintiff, a labourer, claimed of Mr G. W. White, a farmer, of Mercury Bay, the sum of £65, wages. The defence was, that plaintiff'was never engaged at a stipulated rate of wages, but that he was taken on as an odd man, purely out of charity. Michael McCarthy deposed that he knew Mr White, and that on the 24th May, 1875 he was employed by that gentleman at Mercury Bay. He first met Mr White at

the Saw Mills, when he told him to go to work, and if he could do the work required, he-would give him 25s a week and board.

He accepted the appointment, but was not up to the milking, but the farming work he did satisfactorily; his wages were then reduced to 20s. He continued in Mr White's employment for two years. Up to May last he got clothing occasionally, and now and then an extra pound. On leaving him, in May last, he asked for an account to settle up, as he was about to quit his service, when Mr White said " You must be mad." The money due to him amounted to £65. He never agreed to work alone for bis board and clothing. To Mr Dufaur : He went down to the .Bay in the ' Ocean ' schooner, but had forgotten the amount of fare. He had been in the Hospital previously, and was not strong either in body or pocket. He still suffered from tits', the result of ill-treatment. Mr White's farm was about 100 acres. He might have been saved from drowning by another labourer. George Phillips prescribed medicine for him when ill; but if he was mad, he was never mad enough to chase Mrs White with aa axe. He might have thrown a purse of money into the mud ; he could not remember lighting his pipe with a one-pound note. He did strange things when the fits were on.

Harry Smith knew Mr White's place in Mercury Bay, and had been there a good deal during the last two years. He'had seen plaintiff at work, hedging, ploughing, gardening, and all sorts of farm work. He appeared capable of doing the work wh« in good health. He had seen plaintiff i» fits, but they did not last long. To Mr Diifaur : McCarthy- lodged at his house in Auckland. He was continually bothering about the-money. He did not urge him to prefer this suit. George William White, farmer, deposed that plaintiff was working on his farm during the;;period [mentioned, but Dot regularly, and at.no regular salary : he was employed mostly in cutting wood and other odd jobs ; he commenced to plough, bnt was found under the horses feet at; another time Le fell into a ditch, anil nearly drowned. He could never be trusted alone owing to his affliction. He made no agreement in respect of wuges. He clothed and fed him and occasionally gave him money. He gave him an account for his own satisfaction. McCar thy agreed to do what he could for his food and lodgings. He vsaid lie was well satis fied with a comfortable home. He had other men in his employ. He never or-, dered him to do anything. He did what he, I liked.

George Phillips, storeman, in Mr White's employ, deposed to plaintiffs inability to work. His labour was not worth more than 5s a week.

George Sibbin, auctioneer, deposed that he employed plaintiff in digging a drain, but the poor man fell down. ' He was very sorry to have to come to Court on this case. He appeared to hold a spade very well.

This being the His Honor con sidering the unsatisfactory character of the evidence, and the moneys received by

THE EYENIISTG STAR, MONDAY, JULY 23 1877.



FOR GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY -"■""" \Tinter draper jl OF Every Description*, FLANNELS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, WOOL PLAIDS, SHIRTINGS, WATERPROOF TWEEDS, CHILDREN'S & LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS, &C, &C, &c, GO TO THE JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. BLANKETS AND RUGS OF ALL KINDS. An Unequalled Stock of Blankets, and Rare Vat/ue, having been exceptionally well bought, -we can afford to sell at consi derably less than usual price. FURNISHING GOODS. General Drapery of all kinds, and a Large and Well-assorted Sr.ock of Boys' and Men's Clothing, Macintosh Coats, Overcoats, Shirts, Gentlemen's Mercery, &c, Always on Hand. Is. ill the £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. rushbrook & bridgman, Junction Dkapeey Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, auckland. Q<TOCK-TATCING 13ARGAINS]!.;! W. RATTRAY Is Preparing for STOCK-TAKING, so he offers a lot of CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS At Cost Pkice. Remnants of Dress Mpterials at and under Cost Pjiice. The Balance of the STOCK of LA.DIES' COSTUMES, JACKETS, and FURS, At Cost Price. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, New Zealand House, CG, Queen-street, Auckland. JMPORTANT NOTICE. JL Having introduced STEAM PO WEB into the 'Manufacture of FURNITURE, we are now enabled to Supply our Cus tomers at greatly reduced prices. T. & 11. CO ORE, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS) &*c., o-v., gSJT SHOWROOMS: 6?, QUEEN.STREE7 '; STEAM CABINET FACTORY-. VICTORIA -STREE T. mO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS. W. J. HURST ie CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district- Experience teaches .that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELL'S BONEFLOUR J and A-incfa BONEDUSff BILL YARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply spocial Chemical Manures for stimulat ng weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Cl9ver-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that last season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO. 101, QUEEN-STREET. In order to induce an enlarged consumption of Maiden Island Guano (equal, if not superior to Bonedust), we are prepared to accept deferred payments from responsible parties at extremely low rates. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN-STREET. W. J. HURST & CO have for Sale, at the lowest market rates : Clover Seeds, Red, White and Cow Rye-grass, Cocksfoot, Rats-tail, Garden beeds m great variety and best quality. 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) 3000 ~ Outs First-class Tartars for Seed, also 800 sacks of 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing any of last season's growth 1200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some early varieties for seed purposes Flour. Bran. Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, Coal, &c. &c. Particular attention is called to 500 sacks Prime Barlo at is per bushel of 50lh. 0 tons Anderson's Fresh oatmeal, at £21 per ton. Prices and other particulars on application. I W. J. HURST & CO. ; 101, QUEEN-STREET, '■ Auckland. ] i?IA —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS from £10 each.-S. Vaile. House, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next •' the Po3t-office. t jf*6> PER ACRE.—Excellent Farm of l ;wr«y 270 acres, of realiy good soil; 40acres J in grass, and fenced; orchard, dwelling-house, 1 outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by I 1 rail, and drive from Auckland—S. Yaile, Land I and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the x PS!3t-oftlcc, 1



■J^" 0 T I C E. J. W. PEAESE GIVING UP BUSINESS ftT^ POSITIVE CLEARING-OUT. ' =©a 111 order to effect a Speedy Sale, the Whole Stock of ' DRAPERY, AND MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING Will be Sold at a Great Sacrifice. THE SALE IS NOW ON. Corner of Quewn-street and Vulcan Lane. THORNTON, SMITH. AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. per ton 22 0 0 22 10 0 23 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 10 0 0 19 10 0 20 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed ..000 Sharps 8 0 0 Bran 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 0 4 oto 4s. Gd. The above prices include sacks and bag 3; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland. 20th July. 1877.



Shun as you would prnssio aoid the detestable shams which their vendors proclaim as identical with, similar to.orasgqodasUDOLFiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. They are all worse than worthless. Very frequently they are sold in bottles which previously contained, the genuine article, which is as agreeable and remedial as they are nauseous and hurtful. Relief from Cough in Ten Minutes.— Sharland's Cherry Pectoral, a specific for Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, Lung Diseases, &c It acts like magic. Price, 2s. 6d. and Js. 6d. a bottle. Sharland's Instant Cure for Toothache; Is. a bottle. _ ~ . Bkarland'S, opposite Post-office. Auckland.