The pris^L.r Ferris, on being asLed if he had anything to .say, replied, 'S humbly beg to .submit that in an un •'aurded moment I did implicate myself with other parties, whereby these present charts are instituted against me: at t lie time I became a partner in the commission of these offences I was labouring under a delusion, inasmuch as I had been imbibing strong drink pretty freely for the pre vious fortnight or three weeks : my brain being on lire 1 did not stop to consider whether I was responsible for my own actions, or whether the law would take rfiLjiiizanci of them : the humiliating position i now stand in 1 most intensely fuel and sincerely regret. I have never stood in such a position in this or any other Court since|] arrived in the colony, seven teen years ago : I am perfectly reconciled to fulfil the last loiter of the law, and will hear patiently whatever penalty you may think proper to inflict: drink and bad company have been my ruin. The evidence having been, read over, the prisoners were fully committed for trial.

Extraordinary Trial

Tao Mountain Meadow Mas-

sacra

A Mormon Bishop Sentenced to DeatS-

We lmvc referred oriciiy from time to time in the Stai; to the extraordinary trial which was proceeding in the United States, in which John 1). Lee, a Mormon Bishop, figured as the culprit. We have iioav to hand the details of the dreadful crime, of which he stood charged, and the record is certainly one of the most diabolical massa cres of innocent, unoffending, and helpless people that it is possible to conceive. Is.,ne of the records of history afford a stronger instance of cold-blooded and hideous cruelty than the Moun tain Meadow Massacre, planned and perpetrated by a demon in human form, named Lee, a Bishop of the Mormon Church, who has lived in an odour of sanctity, and has only just received the punishment of his long-committed crime. The massacre was perpetrated nineteen years ago, and in the interval outraged justice lias slumbered.

The facts of this extraordinary case are as follows:-In the. month of July, 1857, a largo body of emigrants, numbering about 150 persons of every ago and both sexes, proceeded ■west ward from the State of Arkansas in search of a fresh settlement. Their ultimate destination appears to have been California; they crossed Hie Rocky Mountains, and after many difficulties inul hardships they reached the plains of Utah, and found themselves approaching Salt Lake City. Brigham Young was at this time in the zenith of his power, aided and abetted by several leading Mormons, one of the chief of them being 1 his John 1). Lee. Apparently the desire of these Mormon leaders was to prevent the intrusion or stv;vngers into their immediate neighbourhood, either from a dread that their unfettered opinions might influence the enslaved followers ot the '• tTophet," asßrigham Young was termed by thorn. or lest a report being carried abroad ot the straige doings prevalent in Utah should lead iv an investigation which would be prc iudieial to the maintenance of the Mormon rule. The chiefs of the Mormon Government learned the approach of this large cavalcade of emi trnniis. They knew that they had been long on \h- road, that they were weary and footsore, their provisions ne-.rly exhnusterl.Sand that they were in need of supplies of all kinds, both tor themselves and for the horses and cattle they had brought with them. Several consultations were helu, t.he result being that strict orders were issued to all the towns and settlements ot Utah that on no account whatever was any aid to be afforded to these emigrants from Arkansas. iVil provisions were to be refused to them, all intercourse denied them, and they were to be compelled by every possible means to remove themselves from the locality. On their arrival outside Rait Lake City, they were imperatively refused admittance, and desired to proceed on thi-iriournoy without delay. All their entreaties for permission to purchase food were sternly irieeled. They traversed the vast plains that still lay before them; the same churlish behaviour being observed in every Village or farmsteading that they passed, Jhey neared a town called Corn Creek, the head quarters of the commander of the forces ot Southern Utah, and when they tried to obtain the necessary supplies, he informed them that they would be permit! Ed to encamp at a spot m the neighbourhood, called Mountain Meadows, where good pasturage could be had. ihc poor creatures set out for the place pointed out to them, a retired valley some little distance from the town. For a few days all went well, but numerous Mormon meetings had been held, and it was generally understood throughout h tali that the'total destruction of the emigrants had been resolved on. Not one of the many who were well aware of the meditated atrocity gave the slightest hint or warning to the doomed wretches of the cruel fate that was in store tor them To John D. Lee must be ascribed the fiendish cunning of managing matters m a way that almost the entire guilt of the transaction was set down to the rapacity and cruelty ot the Indians. Lee had acted as a kind of factor or agent between the Indians and the Mormon rulers, and they were perfectly willing to do anything that he required of them. On the morning of the 7th September, the unsuspecting emigrants found themselves suddenly assailed by a large body of Indians, wiio with wild shouts and whoops fired a volley of musketry into their camp. Several of the emigrants were killed on the spot, and many wore wounded : *ha remainder raised a kind ol barricade of Jhcir wag"ons, and bravely determined to sell thWliveTas dearly as possible. The attempt of thr Indians was thus foiled. Leeand his con ft-deraui.s .seeing thai the emigrants were re solved to defend themselves, and the process ot starring thorn out might be more tedious than was convenient, agreed to terminate the bloody business as quickly as they could. I hey determined to accomplish by stratagem what they had been unable to secure by force. A troop of soldiers was directed to march to Mountain Meadows from Cedar City, a Mormon mnarv station not far distant. Then John D. Lee, and a few others with him. proceeded to wards the emigrants' camp, holding up a flag of .;"„ and desiring to lioki a parley with some oftfae leading settlers. This was at once con- S.-n -d to, and a long conversation en«ued. The siiceious villain represented that he had come to their assistance, and was quite m"pare to defend them against the Indians. Snt he declared that the Indians insisted that the citire stock of the emigrants their arms, pro visions and cattle, should be yielded up to Sr unless they did this, they were resolved nntleir destruction, and lie added the Mormons Z',. powerless to prevent them. The poor ZfntJyZil in a terrible strait. Certain death semen. »* . tne onfl case anf i m the other awaited . lb"\ m u feel very grave misgivings as o tU^'l'm- of their submission In to Ihc " t, m1"1.-,,|.i e^_xlv <r C d to do so partly by tlCt^&SaSamcn'ts of Lee, and partly tiie reacheron<yu£ m , gg of t ] lcir position. Som^brave spirftS counseUed resistance to the hta\e .1 i overruled, and htwSchede\Sant3laid down their arms I hwrt to"c-lu'r-"h«-ir wives and children, and ?w- nuTtted he shel er of their waggons. three infants carried off by, the Indians \ay wpltArino- in their blood in the \ancy oj. j£S Meadows, ho complete was he fVSS St l^iSao^v^^ffi^ l n L, dvri tli it a considerable time elapsed tears s 1 «|»«-. £ r >r k l. abroa^.lidisirict Judge o.Uiahtiieaioi.n. h^iM ks- cteKs erg clearly home to John D. Lee : and intao in n n BSSSfS S»fe|uft Kfiffg proved only i.hr% of &.1 ur.V «£< ■'<J«} \Or *or ocqiuUal, nnd the W-'Hpoerbad. $ «&

ately concluded before tho same judge, Judge Boreman, with on this occasion, however, a different con elusion, John D. Leo was proved guilty, and the sentence of death pronounced upon him. By the laws of the territory of Utah, he was permitted to choose whether he would be hanged, shot, or beheaded. He decided that he would be shot, and the sentence of the law was carried out. He died like a miserable coward, whining for mercy.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The new German " Jan," a romantic drama. was introduced on Saturday evening at the Theatre Royal by the popular player, Mr Emmet. The artist prepared new scenery especially for

" Jan," and on the rising of the curtain, a burst of enthusiasm from the auditory brought the painter to the. front of the stage. The mountains ridged with snow, with Jan in the distance in perilous descent over crags and peaks towards his lonely home, was perfect in all its delinea tions. I lis chants in the snowy passes,and their echoes in tho deep ravines below, were strikingly effective. Mr Emmet is undoubtedly an accom plished actor, as the observer feels as he gazes and listens. Jan, in his melancholy home, with his little children prattling round him, and his remarks on the honest love of childhood, was one of the most interesting scenes of the play, and frequently elicited shouts of applause. The little courting episode outside the Lion, and its unpleasant interruption, was another picture of Alpine peasant life. Carline, the pretty, rosy peasant-girl, was a faithful repre sentation, by Miss Jessie Raymond. MrSearlo looked well as the " American. Tourist," in the garb of a general, and Mr Power shewed up well as one of the fancy, and manfully pre vented Bruno, (Mr Holloway) from taking a mean advantage of " Jan "in his slumbers. Mr Wiliis was admirable in his make up as the negro, and although voiceless, his movements and genera! appearance of the American type of human brotherhood, ready for the front rank of tcmplary. A number of songs were sung at intervals by Mr Emmet, in a pleasantly humor ous manner, and after a variety of incidents and adventures, the whole was brought to a satis factory close. "Jan" will be repeated this evening.

THE REV. S. EDGER ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

Tiikrb was a large attendance at tiie Lome street Hall last evening. The subject of dis course as advertised, beirg, "First Principles Condemn Capital Punishment. A Christian Protest against the Hanging of Martin Curtin." The lte\\, Mr. Edger delivered an impressive appeal against the punishment of hanging. He characterised the scene of Tuesday as being more a blot on civilization than a vindication of justice, and thought the. time would come when this punishment would be regarded us a remnant of barbarism. Since becoming an in habitant of this city, the Rev. Mr Edger had made a practice when a condemned man was hung, 1o lift his voice against such a taking away of life. He argued that no unprincipled action could bo justified on the grounds of policy. That to hang a man who committed murder, was not policy, and few brought for ward divine sanction except to support it as being the law. Confidence was the foundation of society. The possibility of an error of judg ment was destructive, of confidence- -exemplified by the case at Wellington of an innocent mini subjected to the degrading punishment of whipping—the real criminal being afterwards discovered, confidence in the law was destroyed by such an error. Mr Edger thought that in Hie case of Curtin, justice demanded the delay asked, remarking that "hanging the wrong man, or wrongly hanging a man caused^ mis trust, man's intentions were so inscrutable."' It did not lie within the realms of probability to prove wilful and premeditated murder. Human governments coulU not consider hidden motives. He riill'crcd with those who thought that rigidity and severity of punishment were most likely to preserve perfect order, but that system of government which most appealed to exact justice and propriety. Capital punishment did not. help to excite in the public mind a detesta tion of the crime committed, the hanged mm in the eyes of a large populace " dying naif as a martyr to on unwise law." He thought the case of Sullivan wandering amid the scorn oi! his fellow men with the brand of Cain on his brow move calculated t > give a horror and detes tation of the crime than Ihe legal punishment. Retribution might be regarded as the ungover nable fury of beasts, but cultivated minds desire social preservation, and aim at the good of society. The student of history would acknow ledge that the more hung, the more murders were committed. It was as useless to hang a murderer with the hope such would deter the crime, as to punish a drunkard with the hope of such punishment: preventing drunkenness. Few men were afraid of the distant judgment: fear conies after passion, and too late to prevent the clleois of a quarrel. Hanging does not less m the passion which leads to quarrelling. In practising capital punishment, society appeared to sell itself to the spirit of the dark ages. Mr Edger delivered an able exposition of his views, and was listened to throughout with great attention.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(BeforeF. D. Fenton, Esq., District Judge.) Wren v. Hall.—Mr Hesketh for plaintiff. In this case the plaintiff, Charles Thomas Wren, a nurseryman, claimed the sum of £86 lls (id, for plants and shrubs, of defend ant, who did not appear.—Judgment for plaintiff, costs £6 3s Cd. Waters v. Krippner.—Mr Hesketh for plaintiff. The plaintiff, Edward Waters, confectioner, claimed (if Fritz Krippueiythe defendant, the sum of £23, on a promissory note, with interest thereon £1 19s. —Judg- ment for plaintiff, costs £1 lls.

Peachey v. Lewis Bros.—Claim, £83 11s 7d. [n this action Mr Tyler, instructed by Mr Kissling, appeared for the plaintiff, James Peachey, a master mariner, of Pamell; and Mr Hesketh, instructed byMr Meyer, for defendants, merchants, of Auck land. —The following gentlemen formed the jury : Mr Frederick Wood Dawson (fore man), Mr Win. Daw, and Messrs John and James Davis.—Mr Kissling opened the case for the plaintiff.—-The claim consisted of various sums for weighing maize and grass seed, freight, 06' bags, not returned, commission on sale of goods, etc.

James Peachey, the plaintiff, deposed that on one of bis return trips from the East Coast Mr Edward Lewis spoke to him, and asked what he had got. On being informed that he (plaintiff) had a quantity of maize, which he took, and for which he expected 4s 4id per bushel. He told Mr Lewis that he could not let it go for less. It was a cash transaction. He sent them %' bags of wheat, but the bags were never returned ; they were charged Is each, amounting to £4 16's. A quantity of drapery, amounting to £22 18s 7d, were also returned to Messrs Lewis,'because they were not ordered, and for which he had not been credited. The remaining items of tho claim included £10, commission on sale of produce, owned by natives, for freight on grass seed, and for weighing a quantity of maize. The £10 was for intro ducing "the native, which was customary in all houses. He was not aware that lie owed such a balance, until he received a summons. Mr Henry Lewis told him he owed nothing. Mr Edward Lewis found that he had done a little business at Messrs Nathan's, and a little jealously was at the bottom of it. Four guineas too were talked on, as a nice little pill for Mr Meyer. Pie only charged 3d each for weighing 57 pigs, which were sold to Mr Fisher.

To Mr Heskcth: He thought that, according to his book, Lewis Bros, owed him about £25, instead of him owing a balance to Lewis Bros. He paid a cheque of £20, on account of Peachy and Collier. He then squared up as he thought with Lewis Bros., as far as he and hi* former partner, Collier, was concerned. The first ceased in March 1574, and subsequently he traded on his own account.

GLENLORA ENQUIRY.-THIS DAY. [Continued.]

(Before It. 0. Barstow, Esq., R.M., and Captain Clayton. Nautical Assessor.) The enquiry into the stranding of the barque G-lenlora was continued at the Police Court Before taking any further evidence Mr Burs tow asked that Captain Mitchell might be recalled, as he wished to ask a question. In answer to the Bench Captain Mitchell stated that at the time of passing Tiri the vessel was goin? at the rate of 5 or 6 knots an hour, The wind from this time gradually died away, until eleven o'clock, when she did noi accom plish more than thiee knots. At that time he was passing the spot marked on chart (pro (juc^'i.) From 11 to 11.15 the vessel proceeded i JilThe Beßci) e»xqm>ed how it was possible for him .to go four Junes lg three quarters or un hour. when the vessel was Qi.'.ly going at the rate of j three knots an feour. . Ciipi<sifl, Mitcnei.l could, only Hccounjt /o£ thr\ difference sjv *'lP l'lal 1C water ijt tl.ie Unio svas* smooth, e,n<\ rho }«:■* pinTof wjiid -rom tho irikind near nuidj? a g^t, dUlcvcnc^ in, Vh,c, epm\

Mr Barstowsaid the captain had stated in his evidence on .Friday that the wind was N.E. If so, there wab no land within a range of 10 miles. In answer to another question Captain Mitchell stated that ho had held the position of Captain for six years. He had previously been through the Rangiloto Channel, but not in the capacity of master of the vessel in which he sailed. The Bench : Can you give any explanation of the position marked on this chart. It gives the distance accomplished by the ship in the 25 minutes before she struck (11.45 to 12.10) as one mile. Captain Mitchell: I cannot give any explan ation. I had no idea that the Rangitoto Reef extended so far as it does. No such impression would be conveyed on examining the " New Zealand Pilot,'' or the chart. I cannot give the time exact to the minute, as I was not standing with my watch in my hand at the moment of tho occurrence. I gave a guess as near as I could. I was very much flurried at the time. William Farquhar, master mariner, deposed that he was Captain of the s.s. lona. trading to the coast, lie did not think the master of any vessel made so many trips in and out of the port as he did. He was intimately acquainted with the entrance to the port, and thought Rangitoto the most deceiving piece of land on the coast, according to its formation. It slopes away irom the point, and you always fancy you arc further off than you really are. The soundings of the charts were incorrect. The reef was marked on the chart, produced, as not properly surveyed, and the soundings would be no guide to a si ranger. He was sure of this. He thought no extra caution was required in entering the har bour, and a stranger might do so withoutsignal ing for the pilot, and not incurring danger by so doing. He thought the Waitemata harbour was one of the best in the world. Mr Russell: Probably 1 hat is the reason why more explicit instructions are not given to mas tors of vessels as to how they may get in. Richard Somerville, saloon passenger by the Glenlora on her last voyage from London to Auckland, remembered the accident to the vessel. On that night the conduct of the Captain was very good, and witness believed he exer cised particular caution, lie (witness) was on deck about 10 minutes before the accident.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN COBIIESPONDENT. ) RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING NEWS. Arrixcd : Gipsy, Magic, Leo, Fawn, Julia Price. Sailed: Thistle, for Auckland. The s.s. Eclipse has commenced running between Russell and the mines. She will be a great boon to the travelling public.

The Alleged Murder of Red Bill.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The man Rogers, charged on his own con fession with Red Bill's murder, was again brought up this morning and discharged from custody, the police having no evidence to convict. The magistrate lectured him on his unenviable notoriety, as it was shown lie had formerly represented himself as Pluin mer and Sullivan, and a prisoner at large in three different northern settlements. FATAL ACCIDENT. An inquest Avas bold to-day on the body of Nigel Oatridge, killed by the falling of boulders in Karaka Creek on Saturday night. An open verdict was returned, with a rider that (lit! owner of the battery should construct a place whore the water could be turned oil'without subjecting employees to snch danger from falling rock, lie will have a military funeral, being a member of the Volunteer corps. LAND-SLIP.— TIMBER FOR MILLS. Several .severe landslip** and two bridges were washed down by the heavy rain this morning. 1800 logs have been brought down to the Shorthand mill booms, being all the limbers in the ereek.s.

LATEST MINING.

COROMENDEL. this daw

Nnowdcns claim struck good gold Oil Saturday night. Morgan and Stevens obtained s^ozx of gold ill prospecting. There is a splendid show of gold in the leader, and the share holders an: very sanguine. The National Bank forward about 1200 ozs of gold by tlio boat to-day, to the head oil'ice Auckland. 'The Avon, cutter. 1 ins arrived. The Wave with cattle, also anivcl and left to-day.

THE NEW PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER.

TAUJIANOA, this,lay.

The Rev. Mr Hay, Presbyterian, preached eloquently to a large, attentive congregation yesterday. The town is filled to-day with Hie Nga To Hincrangi tribe re lands recently passed at the Cambridge Land (Joint.

HEAVY FLOODS IN HAWKES BAY.— GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROP ERTY.

NAPIER, this day.

i'jlll X • The country is in a fearful state owing to floods which arc considered the heaviest that have taken place here for the last 20 years. All railway and coach communica tion is cut off with the country. The Moanee and Taradale districts almost ruined. Most farmers have lost all their hay, corn, etc. The County Council chairman sent boats to Taradale which rescued the settlers, who otherwise would have been drowned. It is impossible yet to say what amount of dam age has been done. Later news is expected this evening. The Taupo coach arrived this morning with Mr Seed, Secretary of Customs. The road is nearly all washed away, and the coach experienced great difficulty in getting through. It is still raining, but the waters are subsiding.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

ALEXANDRA, this day

A great proportion of the native crops of wheat have been destroyed with the late rain.

The Native Minister meets KeAvi here on Thursday next.

Drowning Families Rescued In Boats.

_ NAPIER, this day. The flood is the highest for twenty years. Two boats went out on Saturday afternoon from the Spit, along the Taradale Road to Taradale. Several families were removed from houses where they were in danger of drowning. In one house the husband and wife were standing up to their waists in water ; the children clinging on to the bedsteads. The boat went into the doorway, but there was not room between the top of it and the surface of the water without the people in the boat stooping down into her. After removing some people to a place of safety the pilot boat, with a load of otber men, women, and children, was caught by the eddy, and swept about, hut ultimately enabled to fasten to a tree, and there remained all night in the rain. The houses in Taradale are much knocked about. A good many carcases of sheep were washed on the beach. The approaches to the bridge are carried away. On the railway line bridges and embank ments were undermined and half washed away; the bridges themselves are unin jured, but some ballast on the line w;is swept oft". The trains are not running to day. It ceased raining yesterday till eleven, when several heavy showers fell. The same occurred to-day, but the waters have subsided, though slowly.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. NOMINATIONS FOR JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP.

The nominations for Jockey Club Handi cap closed on Saturday evening, Avith the following horses ;—Ariel, Bedouin, Bida wec, Elsa, Firetail. Flora, Iniquity, May Moon, Monarch, Otupaij Onawa, Gtawa, Perfume, Rangatiro, Resolution. i>ir W;?}ter. Tweva. / Uanclic&j. Hurdle i.!aetw>sa/,ell«j. Me--

The declaration of weights arc to be made on Saturday, the 17th.

The Constabulary Conference.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The first sitting of the conference of Senior Constabulary Officers to arrange the basis, and details of the amalgamation _of tho Northern and Southen, forces is being held to-day at the Government under the presidency of Col. Moule. The mem bers are Superintendents Shearman, Can terbury ; Wcldon, Otago; Inspectors Luke, Taranaki; Aitcheson, Wellington; and Inspectors Broham, and Thompson A.C.

The Otago Convention.

Proposed Deputation To England Abandoned. Vote of Sympathy with Sir George Grey. [Press Agency.] DUNEDIN, this day. The Council of the Convention held a meeting to-day, wlien the following resolutions were agreed too :-—" That in consequence of the contimied ill-health of .Sir George Grey, and the short time to elapse before tlic meeting of the Colonial Parliament, this Council i.s of opinion that Sir George Grey, and Mr Maeamlrew, should not at present proceed to England, and that the petitions ordered by the Con vention to be sent by the delegates, be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and (hat the province of the Con vention remain as an organization to watch the interests of the colony against the efforts of the Centralists, and that this Council deeply regrets the con tinued illness of Sir George Grey, and hopes that he may soon be restored to his wonted health and strength to further battle in the interests of the colony against the evils of Centralism. The treasurer reported he had received a considerable sum by way of subscriptions, from the County districts, to assist in defraying the expenses of the delegate. It was agreed that the collectors should be written, asking if in the altered circum stanceß the contributors wished their amounts to bo returned, or-would they leave them for the objects in connection with the convention which might afterwards be resolved upon.

THE EVENING STAK, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1877.



X> O A It 1") U V EDUCA TIO N. J_j> WANTED, a Poaclici1 for the Matakoc District School. Applications to ho forwarded imme diately to the nndersignecd. Information at the oHiee br the Hoard. JOHN OVENS, Chairman Matakoc School Committee. WAN T El) 7 a Fen i :ilc Cook at the 0111 Douse at Home Ilotel, ilohson-strcct. WANTED, a Groom ; niitst be a steady sober man.—Apply Mo/llin and Smith, Albert-street, ■_ WANTED, Employment by a steady young man Wheelwright, town or country.—Address " Wheelwright," Stak office. WANTED, a strong Girl for the country, between 15 and 1(>. —Apply to-morrow between 12 and 1, to Mrs. Kcogh, at 3, Barnes's C-ittngcs, Karangahapc Itoad. WANTED, several experienced (General Servants; also Female Hotel Cook.— K. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. WANTED, middle-aged man to plough and milk, middle-aged Female Cook (Wuikalo), Hotel Female Servants, and situa tions for handy Boys.—Han nal'ord's Registry. WANTED, a, smart, active Lad ; liberal wages given. Apply at .(. Kimbcr'a Uakcry, Karangahapo lload, Newton. WANTED, a Waiter.— Apply at this ofllno. "ITSrANTED, a-"General Servant (I'rotcs v v taut). Apply, between G and 7 p.m., at VV. Healc's, WellusJey-strcet Kast. WANTED to Lease or I'lircliasc, a House, (with slio)) preferred), or an Allotment, on the Beach, North Shore.—Address " Doctor," Stak Offloo. WANTED, a youth to deliver parcels, &C.—A. Linabury & Co. WANTED, two respectable young Girls to assist in house work.—For address, applr at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant for. tho Farmers' Hotel. Drnry; must be a good laundress.—Mrs, Pollock, 71, Qneen-street WANTED, Boarders.— Apply to Mrs. Robinson, opposite Scotia Hotel, Hob son-street. WANTED to Kent, a two-roomed Cottage., vicinity of Karangahape lload preferred.-Address " A.8.," Sta-w. O<»ce. WANTED, an active young Man as a Partner, with a small capital; a Baker preferred.—Apply J.R., Star oilicc. WANTED, Employment by a steady young Man, Wheelwright (town or country).—Address " Wheelwright," STAitoflice, WANTED, a General Servant.— _ Mrs. Walsh, Grey-streot. WANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs. 11. 11. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED known that Mrs. Richmond has accommodation for a few respect able men as Boarders.—Grey-street, opposite the Grown Hotel. WANTED, three respectable Lads as Apprentices to the Brush trade.—Apply to Mr Harbutt, Shortland-strcet. OLUNTEER Land Scrip For Sale- Apply to John A. Beale, Solicitor, Short land-strect. ANTED, by a Lady, a Small Har monium by Monday, with or without stops, in any wood.—Address Z, Mr. Webb's Music Saloon, Wellcsley-strcet. WANTED to Buy, two small Cottages for working men: must be cheap.— Address C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a General Servant, where the washing is given out.—Mrs. G. Lewis, Jermyn-strpct. WANTED KNOWN, if H. Cooper, W. B. Muir. and J. Wakcfnrd, will call on Wm. Johnston, Inverness Villa. Dublin-street, Newton, they will hear of something to their advantage. ANTED KNOWN, that W" JAMIESON, Jim., has secured those, commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will bo enabled to supply his Mends and patrons with tho Best Coal and Firewood at tho lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in hi 3 new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to bo had at the yard. ANTED KNOWN, -that the Celeb rated Apollinar's Natural Mineral Waters can be obtained at the Exchange (Barrell) Hotel, Parnell. WANTED, the Public to know that John Levy, an experienced Tailor, lately arrived from home, is acevstomed to Clean and. Repair equal to new on the shortest notice, and on the lowest terms. Note the address—JOHN LEVY, G9, Victoria-street, three doors from Chapel-street. X^STANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes y v Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash oft. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, We.Ueeley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED, Purchasers for a few of Cheavin's Patent Improved RAPID WATER FILTKIIH, with Lids. The. smallest and most useful siSQ.just arrived per Loch UtVt Reduced Prices. These Fillers have bsp.n awarded no less than fifteen Silver and two Gold Medals for their superiority over all others. —W. S JONES. Manufacturer ftnd Importer of Saddlery. &o. ( Queen-street. "\TTANTED KNOWN, that wo are v ? selling Iron Bedsteads (double) from 38s : Cano-seat Chairs, from 10s the half-dozen; and that wo have, one of the Largest, Stocks of Fur- S'.if.n-e in the Province for i'nKkaaovs to sciuct f.roin.--T. & 11. COOKIS, U7, Qviecn-etrcet, next



nniIEATRE ROYAL. Manager R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artiste .. .. H. IST. THORNTON. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! (MONDAY), /(S-LAST NIGHT BUT OJNE OF THE ENGAGEMENT! Repetition of MR. J. K. EMMET'S Romantic and Popular Drama, JAN ! JAN ! Tiik JAN ! The New Geeman ! JAN ! New Gekman ! JAN ! JAN ! Tlic Magnificent Mounting and Presentation of which gave such satisfaction on Saturday night! Last Night But One ! JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! Last Night But One ! Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s, Quoen-strcct. RICHMOND THATCHER, Agent, milE BAND OF H.M.S. 'HERTHA,' (KAPBLI/MKISTER "W EBEIi), WILL GrVK A GRAND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, IX TJIIO CHORAL HALL, ON WEDN ES I) A V NEXT, 1 Itii FEBRUARY, Commencing at 7.;!0 p.m. PROGRAMME:— PAIiT 1. 1. Marsh, Opera Tannhiiuser, v. Wagner 2. A vie, Opera Stradella, v. Elotow 3. Abendstaentchen, v. Mendelssohn Bartholdz i. Carola Waltzor, v. Kiessler. I'AKT 11. 5. Ouvcrturo, Opera Light Cavalry, v. Soupe 0. Chor., Burlesque, Five Hundred Thousand Little Devils, y. Gmben Hott'mann 7. Bon Jour Quadrille, v. rilrauss 8. The Post, Yon Sohaciler, arranged by Kapell meister Weber. PAUT ITT. 0. Arie, Opera Esther d'Angatti, v. Perri 19. Das Heiraweh, v. Hanser 11. Pluto Marsh, arranged by Kapellmeister Weber 12. Potpourri, fichcr/. and Ernst, v. "Weber. God Save the Queen! Reserved Seats, 35.; Unreserved, 2s. Tickets to be had at A. Dormvelfs. Mr. Otto's, Mr. Schwartzo's, Messrs. Brown and Barrett's, anil Mr. Upton's. "OONSONBY WEHLEYAN CHURCH. Jl OPENING SOI R E E, PON3ONBY ROAD, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), FEBRUARY 13, At half-past (J o'clock. After Tea, Addresses will be delivered by the Revs. W. KniK, J. .1. Lmvis (who has just returned from England), W. J. WatiClN of Oncimnga, W. J. WILLTAMS, and others. The Rev. J. T. Hixton, of the Thames, is expected to be present. Selections of Music will bo rendered by members of the Pitt-street Choir. Tickets Is Gd, maybehad of Messrs. Edsonand Welsman, Queen-street; Mr. J. "Warren, New ton ; and Mr. .Cambridge, I'onsonby. f"jrr IBER NIA N BA N I>. The MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-street Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING, loth inst. Dancing to commence at S o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, 3/0 each, to be had from the Committee:—Messrs. Hayden, Dempsey, Sulli van, Dillon, and .1. P. Lonergan. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. T«7IX PERI MEN TA L SCI EN TIFIC Hi LECTURES. SCIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE! Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Woksiiip Tim Mayor, the Boakd ok1 EIJUCATION, &C. WEDNESDAY, 14th FEBRUARY, 1877. MR. 11. A. SEVERN, The Popular Scientific Lecturer, before leaving Auckland, will deliver a series of SIX EXPERIMENTAL LECTURES. Subjects :— Ist.. The Sun and Modern Solar Physics. 2nd. Artificial Illu'nination. 3rd. Light—Reflection, Refraction, Prisms. Ith. Light—Spectrum Analysis. sth. Rotation of the Kartli, and its Statelites rendered visible. 6th. Galvanism, Electrical Magnetism, &c. These Lectures will be illustrated in the best manner possible by brilliant experiments, aided by the Best Apparatus obtainable, and every effort will be made by Photographs, and by the Oxyhydrogen Lantern, Microscope, &c, to eluci date the subjects above mentioned. E. DAVY, Secretary. mo CONTRACTOR g. Tenders will be received before 12 noon on FRIDAY, the 16th February, for Four works in the Mount Roskill District. JAMES BABER, C.E. TH OS. J. H A R BUTT, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURKR, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, Shobtlaxd- street, Aucicr-AXD. TJS_ The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Public Works Ofiicc, Wellington, 19th Jan.. 1877. Written Tenders Will be received at this ofH.cc up to noon on MONDAY, the 19th February, 1877, for the supply and delivery of Stores for the New Zealand Railways at Auckland, "Wel lington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Specifications may bn seen at the Public Works Office, Wellington, Auckland, Christ church, and Dunedin. Tenders, with Schedule, properly filled up, must bo sent in on the printed forms, which will be supplied on application. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHBRS, Engineer-i n -Chief. mO CON T R A C T 0 R S. 83 _^_ t Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, loth instant, for Excavating and Removing about -1,000 Yards of Rock, and form ing a Dock, at Hawkcs wood's Foundry, Hobson stieet. Plans and specifications to be seen at the ■Works. The lowest or any tender not neceS' sarily accepted^ C. HAWKESWOOD. HP O B U I L D E R S. g Tenders for the Erection of a School-house at Mount Eden w'll be received by the undersigned up to noon on FRIDAY, the 23rd February instant. r>lan and specif! cat inn to be seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wyiuiham-streef, or at the Toll-house, Mount Eden Road, on and after the 10th instant. TliOM AS THOMPSON, Chairman Mount, Eden School Committee. AGS ! BAGS I—Wanted to Sell, Potato and Olioff Bags at id eaclu— Crowthev's Stabler lOST, on Friday evening, 3rd February, _i between MasoisJe Hotel and Cook-street, a New Zealand War Medal, name on margin—- D. P. Chapman, Wellington Rifles.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving it in the care of Mr. C. Gaze, Franklyn Road. LOST, ;i small Gold Cham* with"Spfit Ring attached. -The Nuclei* will bo suitably rewarded on lesviog it at Phillips' Clothing Mart. 172, Queen-street. ' LOST, in or near Hobsdn-streetTa Pookefc .Hook containing letters? and memoraudt.:, J<Jni!p-r rewanW by reLui'ntna it. to Mr. Yqivuk



"F ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 41S, S.C. A Lodge of Instruction will be held in the Lodsre-roora, Star Hotel, THIS (Monday) EVEN ING, tho 12th instant, at 7.30 p.m. WAI. CiiAS. WALKER, R.W.M. "VTIGHT SCHOOL.—St. Patrick's will _Li Re-open on Monday, 1-th inst. "OROCRASTINATION! Procrastination! _3T It will bo too late to appeal against exces sive Valuation after Thursday next, 15th inst.— Apply to F. G. Ewington. FOR SALE, a five-roomed Cottage, double allotment, planted with fruit trees. Price. £200.—Apply to \V\ Anderson, Glasgow Store. Great North Road. SI OR IMMEDIATE SALE, a large conveniently-situated Allotment near Chancery Lane, having a frontage of 51 feet, with a good well, etc. An excellent sito for a Factory, Bakery, or Smithy.—Apply E. C. CARR, 129, Queen-street. FO R PRIV AT E SALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the rim of Jos. Hargreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Oil SALE (cheap), a Large Buat. Will carry 40 passengers, or 5 tons.—J. W. Carr and Son. ■¥TEL S O N. —Desirable Investment. — jL> Situation charming, and health}" as any in the world. To bu Sold, upon very moderate terms, or to be Let for a period with purchasing clause, "Rocks Villa." The Cliffs, immediately opposite the entrance to the harbour. —Apply to Henry Baly, Nelson. f f AN Excellent New House for Working' •• Man, on .Sale very cheap, and Money lent, to buy it with !!—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. fjpo LET, a 6-roomed House.—Apply Mr. JL Barnes. Karangahapo Road, New lon. A HOUSE To Let in Soafield View. — Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen street. A GOOD CHANCE TO COMMENCE _Z3_ BUSINESS.—To Let, for a term, at a moderate rent to a good tenant, a House, Shop, Large Garden, in Gundry-street, Newton, with oven and grate, and other fixtures. —Apply on tho premises. Good Cabinetmaker's Bench for sale cheap. fp% nnb LET, with immediate possession gjillL _B. that large and commodious House ** in Symonda-street, lately occupied by Miss Anstie, and next to Dr Stockwoll's.—Apply to T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. rpO LET, (furnished), a four-room JL Cottage, pleasantly situated.-Apply at oflice ol this paper. rjno LET, at Rcmuera, an eight-roomed Jl_ House, with stable, coach-house, &cc, and five acres of land attached, part laid out as garden and orchard, at present occupied by J. ]Vl. Tunny, Esq.—Apply to Robert Home, Short land-street, next Post-oltice. HHO LET, tliat conimodioxis Shop and _M_ Residence, with gas-fittings and lixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings—Apply to J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. A HOUSE To Let in Scafield View. Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. nno LET, an 8-roomed House, new and § well finished, next late John Williamson's, Great, North Road.—Apply J. Blood, corner of Chape' and Victoria-streets, or on premises. FOR SALE, Cheap, on account of the owner having to leave Auckland, a Splendid Pianoforte, by Plyet, recently pur chased for £78; also useful articles of Household Furniture.—Apply to Mrs. Jno. Young, London street, Ponsonby. ITIOIt IMMEDIATE SALE, three good JO Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton, 40 xGO feet each. Price, £13 the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TJ7IOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning- JL side, Lot 3, Section 3, corner of Great North Road and Argyle-street, partly fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. mO BE SOLD, (a Bargain), a new and JL thoi'Oiurhly well-finished Five-roomed House at Ponsonby. overlooking the harbour. The grounds, which arc nearly an acre in extent, and are planted with fruit and other trees, have a frontage upon two streets. A splendid well of water. -Apply to Mr F. D. l .ally, Land Agent, Shortland-street. T> OAt¥o LI SA LE.—To be Sold, the JL? Yacht "Lily," a fast sailing boat, in first class condition ; sails and everything complete. Apply to VV. Bray, Oncluinga. T7l OR SALE, on the Grafton Road, a .as Freehold Allotment, 50 feet by 130 feet, with a comfortable six-roomed House thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Auck land. XTIOR SALE, the Lease of the desirable JC Family Residence, at present occupied by Mr. J. R. Vaile, containing nine good rooms, newly papered, front and back garden, good well, verandah and balcony, uninterrupted, view, healthy situation, close to the Domain.— Apply to S. & J. R. Vaile, next the Post-office, or on the premises, Alten Road. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Ponsonby, a Superior Villa Residence, containing six rooms, waslihousc, Src, gas and water laid on, large garden, uninterrupted view. Price, £470. —S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. OR SALE, 250 Acres at Wairoa. Price for the lot only £50.— S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, at Ponsonby, a very neat and Pretty Villa. Price, £350; £50 cash, balance at S per cent.—S. &J. It. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 66 feet by 30 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agent, Fort street. «&afe, X7IOR SYDNEY AND MEL ,^|||gg;Jj BOURNE. TRe fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, is due hero on the IGLh instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Mcl- I bourne on or about MONDAY, the 10th of Feb ruary. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICIySHANK & CO., 3.6, Queen-street, '' '"'' ' Auckland, 12th February, 1877. *Sfe- "WAIUKU AGRICUL ,^yfe; tj TURAL SHOW AND The p. s. OREGON Will leave Onehunga on WEDNESDAY and TH URSDAY mornings, after the arrival of the first train from Auckland, leaving Waiuku each night with the tide. Return Tickets to the Show, os. For Waiuku on Saturday, at 8 a.m., returning same day. For Whatipu Mills on Tuesday, 9 a.m. M. H. HOE. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. All Rates due for the current year must lie paid by the 2Sth instant. By order of the Baurd. OLIVER MAYS, _. „ , w Chairman. 10,1857. WQ CASES PEARS AND APPLES, $ O EX IONA, FROM RUSSELL. The attention of families is invited to above Shipment of splendid Eating and Cooking Pears &c, in lost to suit purchasers. * ' FROST & CO., _^ T^Queen-street. A UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE j^l. STEAM FERRY CO. (LIMITED). ; The ordinary General Meeting of Shttrfiholdera . in tho above Company, will be held at the Com j vuiiiyV, iiiiicu, Jiank Buildings., on MONDAY the J-Jti. JTobrviarV, 1877, ;U a t/cloekin the ai'lern'oon i JJu3ineßß--Tp receive K^porc and Balance' sht-ot toy rbfi year emltng 3tat December, 187G, and the lUi;cuuu vi Dir«c;o;y and luditor 11. W. HEATk, Auckland, February MR77 Mm & gw, J^ OTI C E O F REMO VA L. The undersigned lias Removed from 31 Lower Queen-street, to the office of Mr T Jenkins, jun., in Forf, street, whoso bu-siness as Customa and Commission Agent he take?, ovo from the present date. 3aifiLE\' W t JflLJCft



ME R CHANTS, AGENTS, others, can havo Office Books Ruled a*^ Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star omce, Wynd ham-street. . pIK TNERSHIP NOTICE. Tho Partnership hitherto existing between S. & J. R. Vaile is this day Dissolved by mutual consent. S . VAILE. J. 11. VAILE. Auckland, 12th February, 1877. In reference to the above advertisement, the business of House, Land, and Estate Agents will in future be carried on by Mr. S. Vaile. T. JA M ESS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—A Special Service will be held in this Church THIS EVENING, at 7.30, at which Mr. Douglas Russell, Evangelist (from Edinburgh), will deliver an address. AY and NIGHT SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, Hobson-street. It. P. DEVELIN Mill please to leave his address at this oflice. Mr. King wishes to see him. OUSEKEEPER wanted for two gentle men, Jermyn-street. — Apply, giving reference.^ to Box 107, Post-office. _ Y7IISHERMEN !—Net Twine, Cork, and JU Lines, just arrived, at Williams and Co., 1, Fort-.street. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON "TXTILL sell Ly auction, at his Mart, on H To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, Apples, Pears Oranges, Grapes Hams, Bacon Cheese, and Butter. WEDNESDAY, 11 A.M. WEST QUEEN-STREET. UNDER WRIT FL FA. BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS AND STOCK. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at Mr. H. Carrol's Smith Shop, West Queen - street, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., under Writ Fi. Fa., Blacksmith's Tools, General Stock, &c. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. CITY MAR T. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c, &c., &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock. General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Clothing, &c. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Tuesday next, the 13th instant, at 11 a.m.. Produce, Furniture, Boots and Shoes •1000 Manilla Cigars, without reserve. At 12 O'clock. 31 dozen White Linen Shirts, superior, just landed ex Orari, Collars, Cuffs, &c., &c, &c. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. REMUERA YARDS. SALE OF WELL-BRED SHEEP. FOR SALE, at Renmera, on Monday, February 19, at 11 o'clock, 25 Two-tooth Lincoln Rams, bred by Messrs. Russell and Jackson 30 Two - tootli Leicester Rams, bred by Messrs. Maclean 10 Two - tooth Leicester Rams, bred by Messrs. Maclean 1000 Well-bred Ewes and Lambs Further entries received up r Thursday, the 15th install t< ALFRED BUCIv^aND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAY MARKET. "YOUNG PERFORMER." THE Trotting Stallion, imported from England by the Stock Importation Society, will be sold at auction, without reserve, on Friday, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock. He is in perfect health, has proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are well liked. ALFRED BTTCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, February 16, at'll o'clock, 20 head Horse Stock from Poverty Bay, some broken, others unbroken. And, 2 Unbroken Medium Draught Colts from Waikato. For Private Sale, A Flock of 20 Angora Goats. ALFRED JBUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY" 15\ THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 15. at 12 o'clock, (35 Fat, Cattle, from Waikato 10 1* at Cattle, from Awitu 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. " TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! fTIHE subscribers will sell at the Mart. A Fort-street, on Tuesday, 13th instant, at U A Large and Valuable Assortment of General Literature, including Works by the beat Catalogues may be obtained on application at the Mart. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY~27. "™" PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE T ,_ CARRIAGES, HORSES, COWS, FOWLING-PIECES, At Remueka. fTIHE subscribers have been favoured with A. instructions from Patrick Comiskey, Esa., to sell at his residence, Remuevi, en Tuesday! 27th instant, at 11 o'clock, uescuy, ; Tue Whok of lus Vri % \»le HOUSEHOLD Cra-mei), H&l-monlum, Linen, Plate, Glass, Ontxery, Books, Pictures, &c. ; carriage, Dog-cart, Harness, Horses* oows, &c.; and 2 Central - fire Breech-loaders, by Westley Richards, with fittings complete. Catalogues will be ready in a few «iays, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, "™ THE HA Yte ABKET SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS; and mPE3Qrer.vFHIDAY (& t?<o'OK)Ck 8 ' "