SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

111011 aa7 i wv> i This Afternoon, 1.9 *___. w___k—j To-morrow Morning, 1.16 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.12. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.16 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon,2Sth, 6.53 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Victoria, barque, from Adelaide (in the Manu kau) Minnie Hare, schooner, from Ngunguru This Day. Zealandia, s.s., from San Francisco, Ada Honolulu and Kandavu Santiago, barque, Moffat, from London Rotorua, s.s., Macfarlanc, from Sydney.

DEPARTURES.

Queen, schooner, for Hokianga To-day. Hortha, H.1.M., Captain Knorr, for two days cruise in the offing Kate McGregor, schooner, for Lyttelton Taranaki. s.s., for the South.

IMPORTS.

Per Santiago from London: 43 cases, 193 half barrels.—Stone Bros. 2 bales.—H. Brett. 2178 packages. 1 box.—Oavcu & Graham. 77 bundles.—E. Porter & Co. 33 packages.—T. & S. Mori—i. Per Victoria from Adelaide: 3,572 bags wheat, —Stone Bros.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Taranaki: For Christchurch: 105 sides sole. 3 bales sole. For Dunedin: 2 cases leather, 3 hales sole, 100 sides kip, 2 pkgs leather.— Ireland Bros.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA.

At seven o'clock this morning tho English Mail steamer was signalled, and shortly after half past seven the Health Officer's flag hoisted on the signal staff, created considerable anxiety in the public mind, as it Avas feared small pox was on board. At exactly nine o'clock the steamer rounded tho heads, and it Avas some relief to see that she headed up the harbour, instead of in the direction of the quarantine station. She came A~ery slowlyup. and when off Pamell fired her gun, and shoAvcd speed to steerage way only. Dr Philson was down by I—.lf past nine, and immediately put off in the police boat to ascertain the condition of the health of those on board. The usual conference at tho gangAvay took place, from Avhich it ap peared that there was no serious illness on board, and only one case of illness at all, one of the steerage passengers for Sydney, named Bray, being down Avith. malarious fever. Dr Philson, at the conclusion of the confab, went on board and examined Ithe patient, and in about ten minutes gave his opinion that there Avas no danger of infection, and admitted the ship to pratique, to the general joy of all concerned. The news of the death of Captain Ferries con siderably damped this. This sad ocenrrenee is more fully alluded to in another column. Mr F. B. Thomson, the chief officer, navigated the ship to port, and gained tho respect of all by his skil ful seamanship and gentlemanly bearing. We are indebted to Mr McDonald, the purser, for furnishing us with a report of tho voyage and other esteemed favours. February 3rd, 10-30 p.m., (California Time) left anchorage near P.M.S.S. Co's wharf, San Fran cisco. 11.30 p.m, discharged pilot at Golden Gate, light nor'westerly wind experienced until the sth, afterwards light north easterly and .variable winds to Honolulu. Engines slowed at noon of 10th so as to reach that port at daylight on the morning of the 11th. Arrived at 1 a.m., time from port to port, 7 days 4. hours. Left Honolulu on the 11th at _-_0 p.m". Fresh and moderate trade winds experienced throughout. Crossed equator at noon of the 16th, long. 168 W., and passed from west to east longitude on the afternoon of the 20th, thereby dropping Wednesday 21st from the calendar. Entered Manuka passage on the 20th at IPSO a.m., and arrived at Kandavu on Feb. 22nd at 7 a.m. Time from Honolulu, 9 days 11 hours 20 minutes. Left Kandavu again the same day at 12-45 a.m. Strong S.E. and easterly winds experienced till making the Poor Knights, which were passed at 1-15 a.m. on the 26th. Boarded by Auckland pilot at 7.50 a.m., thus having made tho passage f rom Kandavu in 3 days 28 hours 5 mm., and from San Francisco, including all detentions, in 21 days 8 hours 20 mm. Passengers for Auckland : Saloon—General S. J. Bridge, Sir Matthew Woods, Mr H. Wainwright. Steerage—W. Knight, wife, and family, Charles Caffrey, E. Thomas. J. H. Hoolan. For Port Chalmers: Saloon—Hon. J. H. Harris. Steerage—D. McCrae, Avife, and family. For Sydney; Com missioner Mandeville, R.N.,Dr. Englehardt, Mr Wickerson, Mr and Miss Linden, Captain Hull, Mr Augustus Morris, J. M. Peebles, M.D., Mi- Thomas Walker, Hon. J. Young, Mr James Mace and wife, Mr Russell andwife, Mr Harri son, Mr Whittell, Mr Hartley, Mr Wakefield, Mr Sergeant Sleigh, Mr Burling, Mr DeLeon, and 39 steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE SANTIAGO FROM LONDON.

The barque Santiago arrived in harbour from London this afternoon, after a smart passage of 108 days. She brings a general cargo, and comes consigned to Messrs Owen and Graham. Captain Moffat reports having a favourable passage with light winds to 34 S. latitude, after which strong gales carried the ship across the Southern ocean. Beyond a violent cyclone on the Ist February, nothing of importance is re cprd'-d in the log. Sighted the Three Kings on •*/the.2lst instant, and took phot off Tiritiri at six o'clock this morning. The Santiago brings no passengers. H.I.M. ship Hertha left this morning on a two days cruise in the offing. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga on Saturday, with several passengers. She sails again for Tauranga this afternoon. The s.s. Taranaki leaA res this afternoon for tho South. The s.s. Zealandia is to sail for Sydney at six o clock this evening. The s.s. Rotorua is due from Sydney this evening. The schooner Mary Anderson entered out for Noumea this afternoon. The s.s. Rotorua, from Sydney, is signalled as we go to press.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and on to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. and 5,30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lon-i, this day, at 1 p.m. For Taurangi, Opotiki, and Whitianga, per Kowena, this day at 4 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per s.s. Zealandia, this day at 5 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, and Matakana. per Annie Millbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, Gisborne, and Southern Provinces, per Rotorua, to-morroAv, at 11 a.m. Late letters will be received till 11.20 a.m. Mails lor the undermentioned places, per s.s. Taupo, will close on Friday next, as under :— For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern ProA'inces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton, at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, Ada Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, will be received till 8.20 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, previous c\ rening, at 1 p.m. For newspapers, at 6 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

WELCH.—On the 17th February, at her resi dence, Cambria Lodge, Onchunga, the wife of Francis G. Welch of a son.

GALLAGHER.—On the 21th February, at her residence, Ponsonby, Auckland, the wife of Mr. Robert Gallagher of a daughter.

DEATH.

HAGIN.—On the 25 _ instant, at tho Provincial Hospital, George Henry Hagin. late of Oliine muri (a native of Germany), aged 38 years. The funeral will lea\-e tlie Provincial Hospital on Tuesday, the 27th instant, at:! o'clock p.m. Friends will please uccept this invitation.

DAa/BY.—On the 25th February, Eliza, the beloved wife of Jamel Davcy, aged 18 years. The funeral will leave her lace residence, Shorthand Crescent, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Fiiends are respectfully invited to aLtend.

FERRIES.—At sea, on the Sth February. Avhilc on the voyage between San Francisco and Honolulu, James S. Ferries, Commander R. M.S. Zealandia, of heart disease.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1877.

. ■» _—— for r!i- otv-* tli.it lacks Resistance, .' ii. the .n-uny iji.it r.osiln reMsunca, i .„ tin- mturu ,-.i ;:.k '.lisunre, A:,,1 ll„: .;!•!■_ li — «v Mil <io.

IN order to find space for mail neAVs, Aye hold over leading articles, and other matter.

We expressed strong regret the other day, that oAving to the vandalistic tendencies of some of the people assembled in the Government House grounds during the performances of Mr Impey's band, the Government had closed the grounds to the public. The following letter Avhich Aye recommend to the attentive perusal of our readers has since reached us:—"Sir, I noticed a local in your issue of Friday night, about the destruction of trees and plants during the time that the Band was playing in Government House grounds on Monday last. The mischief done Avas considerable, and v Tery Avanton, and you may depend upon it that all the police in Auckland Avould not avail to prevent a recurrence of such things, so long as the concerts take place in the dark. The true remedy is that the Bandsmen should get some remunera tion, so that they might leaA re their work an hour or tAvo earlier than the proper time, and play in the afternoon. You are doubt less aAvare that the City Council refused my application on this behalf, The sum required would make a demand on the people of Auckland, of less than one penny jier head per annum. I cannot avoid think ing that if they had a direct voice in the matter, they would not object to pay this amount. At present they are getting the time and services of these men for nothing. I am unwilling to believe that that is what the Auckland good folk Avould desire.— Yours truly, F. D. FENTON.

On the fourth page of to-night's issue Avill be found long telegrams from Welling ton giving full particulars of the hulk disaster, and the long struggle of the keeper and his Avife Avith the 'waves. The tele grams also narrate a singular case of inis i taken identity, by Avhich an Immigrant has f lost £800.

The Hon. James Young, Canadian Com missioner, is a passenger by the Zealandia from San Francisco. He is deputed by the Government of the Dominion to make a tour through the Australian colonies, and take back a report of them as fields for the development of Canadian commerce. Two ship-loads of labour saving machinery, and other useful articles are avc understand iioav on their Avay to Australia with the object of practically testing the same problem. Wc cordially Avelcome the representative of a sister colony, and trust that his journey may be successful in bringing Noav Zealand and Canada into closer bonds by the cultiva tion of mutual intercourse and trade. Mr Young was lately a member of the Canadian Executive! arid is bast known to fame as being originator of the idea of throwing UIQ Vivaria grj4gl ow %% §t. fcftTO^' j

The Union Reach mine still continues to put out large quantities of specimens, and

at present there are over 700 lbs. in hand, Avhich are calculated to yield at the rate of 2_ ozs. to the pound. Crushing Aviß be commenced about next Friday, so that it is possible this quantity may be considerably increased by that time, and the yield Avill therefore be something noble. The speci mens are being taken out of the cross leader and the Green Harp leader. We have little doubt that if the public mind had not been, from bitter experience in the past, so prejudiced against mining scrip, the shares would iioav stand at a much higher figure than they do. Captain Daldy, the chair man of directors, Mr. J. F. Clarke, the secretary, and one or tAVO shareholders paid a A'isit of inspection to the mine on Satur day. They thoroughly examined all the workings, and bring back a very favourable report. Cold is still showing freely in the face in several parts, and here and there good specimens are sticking out. There is still a good deal of water in the mine, but it is gradually decreasing. A specimen Avlucli Avas brought up by the party, was exhibited to us this morning by the secre tary, and a most beautiful <i:-ie it is. It is only a small sample, weighing altogether about three ounces. The cju m x is solid in one part, which serves as a pedestal, and . on the upper side it radiates in several sprays, which arc almost wholly lined Avith sheet gold, fringed A\ rith crystal. These sprays are singularly delicate, and when held in the hand shake like an aspen. This specimen will not be crushed, but Avill be preserved as a natural curiosity, which in deed it is. The specimen Avill be on A'iew at Mr. Alexander's, jeweller, for some days.

An error crept into our paragraph noticing the death of Mr Hackett, of the Market hotel. After returning from the North Shore on Friday afternoon he felt very uinvell, and as the symptoms became more distressing, Dr Bayntun Avas called in. Mr Hackett, although carefully and ail'ec tionately tended, and receiving all the attention that medical skill could devise, expired at half-past two in the morning, his family and the doctor being present at the time;

The railway employees' trip to Pukekohe has given great satisfaction. A number of races and sports for ladies and children were started, and created great amusement. A detailed account of the races and sports is croAvded out, owing to the arrival of the mail. About 800 persons Avcre on the ground, and at the close of the holiday the Pukekohe Drum and Fife Band played a number of lively airs. On arriving at the Drury station, on the return journey, Mr Seaburn, the stationmaster, welcomed the excursionists to an excellent tea. The Committee deserve great credit tor the manner in Avhich they carried out the work. The Committee also express their thanks to those persons avlio contributed towards the success of the undertaking. Before leaving Pukekohe, the members met on the platform, and Mr White expressed thanks to the residents of Pukekohe for their kind recep tion. .He was sure that their kindness would pc long remembered by the railway employees. lie also thanked the band", and Mr Tooniry for placing the Roman Catholic reserve at the disposal of th : Committee. He was glad to say that the Government had rendered all the assistance in its poAver to make the holiday a thoroughly enjoyable one. He concluded by calling for three cheers for the Pukekohe settlers, which Avere given with enthusiasm. Mr Tooniry responded on behalf of the Pukekohe settlers. The management of the affair reflected credit on the Committee.

The Freemasons of Christchurch have decided to build a new Masonic Hall at a cost of £1500.

Hcrr Schott's next grand operatic concert will take place on the Bth of March. This extension of date bus been made in conse quence of his having to score a number of specially selected operatic solos, duets, and concerted pieces for the orchestra of the Choral Society.

We learn from the " Liverpool Mercury" that the tAvo daughters of the late poet, Robert Leighton, author of " The Bap teesement of the Bairn," "The Lottery Ticket," and other humourous Scotch poems, have opened a school in Liverpool for the training of children on the Kinder- Garten system. The writer says : —" We have recently had an opportunity of inspect ing a private school conducted upon the Kinder-Garten principle, at 53, Upper Par liament-street, by the Misses Leighton, daughters of the late Mr Robert Leighton, a gentleman formerly well-known in lite rary circles in this town; and if the satis factory results Avhich Aye Avitncssed are the natural out-growth of this mode of teaching children, ranging in age from three years to seven, then the sooner this system is generally adopted in our infant schools the better."

Mr Philip Hackett Avas buried yesterday in the Roman Catholic cemetery. The funeral procession extended the whole length of Grey-street, including members of the Licensed Victualler's Association, the OddfellOAVs, and Hiberians. The funeral service Avas conducted by Rev, Father O'UAvyer. Father Walter Macdonald Avas present at the funeral.

We have another testimonial, if any further testimony Avere wanting as to the excellence of the Bay of island's Coal. The Chief engineer of the Wanaka reports that though one tenth more of the fuel Avas used than in the case of NeAvcastle coal, this can be remedied by an alteration of the bars. The engineer thinks that an unreasonable prejudice exists against it.

We hear that John Wilson, whose circus will be remembered by many persons in Auckland, contemplates taking a farm near Melbourne.

The Auckland and Cormnandel teams played on Saturday at the latter place, and some good play was the result, terminating in favor of Coromandel by 12 runs and 7 wickets to spare. We append the totals of scores :—Auckland, Ist innings 41 ; 2nd do 65. Total 10b'. Coromandel, Ist innings 75 ; 2nd do 43. Total 118. A dinner was subsequently given to the Auckland team at the Coromandel Hotel, where a pleasant evening Avas passed.

To the Editor : Sir, —Would you be good enough to ansAver the folloAving : Are public conveyances included in the exemp tions under the new Turnpike Act ? What is a public conveyance within the meaning of the Act ? Would the term include cabs and hansoms ? Some of the exemptions arc mentioned in " Brett's Almanac," but I am in a fog concerning the above. =1 am, etc., Orpheus C. Kerr. [The only exemptions from tolls are : The Governor and those in attendance on him ; every militiaman or volunteer going or returning from parade in uniform ; every constable and his prisoner ; every person, animal, or vehicle employed exclusively in conveying mails; all pas sengers by any public conveyance, except, however, at a ferry or bridge Avhere foot passengers might be charged ; every child going to or from school; every animal owned by a person living within a mile of a toll gate going to or from water or feed ; every animal and cart employed solely in drawing manure ; every person, animal, or vehicle which has paid at the same toll gate since the midnight previous. The three last exemptions do^ not apply to a ferry. There is no definition in the Act as to Avhat constitutes a "public conveyance," but Aye assume that cabs and hansoms Avould come under that category. —Ed.J?. B,]

Miss Rena's entertainment at the Devon port Hall will open this evening; at eight o'clock, Mr Mnoder, Mr and Mi'S Senrlc, Miss Knight, and other h>cal artists will assist, The programme include?, a ppm^dyj m^ui m^unge and a feyc^

During a scufHe betAveen tAVO men named James Johnson and John Gosling, over a threshing machine at Christchurch, John son's leg Avas entangled in the drum. The limb Avas completely shattered, and had to be amputated.

The All England Eleven, on their way overland from Hokitika to Christchurch, Avere obliged to stop at the Bealey, in consequence of the creeks being Hooded by rains. The Canterbury team are in good practice, and are sanguine of victory. A special business meeting of the Scottish volunteers will bo held in the Drill-shed to-morroAV evening, at the usual hour. Captain Mowbray will preside.

We beg to draw attention to advertise ment of night school, conducted by Mr Brabazon City West, No. 1. His system of teaching so Aveli knoAvn by all who have tied it, need no comment from us. A rare opportunity is uoav presented to youth of studying shorthand at a very reasonable rate.

The Sunday CA rening service at the Theatre last evening ay.is largely attended. Mr Battley, presided, and Rev. J. W. Watkin, and Mr Coupland addressed the congregation. The collection amounted to £2 13s 9d.

The railway Commissioners proceeded to Mercer this morning for the purpose of prosecuting their enquiry into the manage ment of the line. They Avill visit the stations of Otahuhu, Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, Pokeno, and Mercer. On Wednesday next they Avill proceed to Kaipara.

A little boy had a narroAV escape of losing his life, this morning in Queen-street. A horse and cart was being driven by a man AVho fortunately suav the boy ahead of the horse, and pulled up sharp at tho A rery moment, or the boy must h.TVo been run over. The boy Avas frightened but not hurt.

We Avould direct attention to the impor tant sale of valuable household furniture at the house of Mr J. R. Vaile, in Alten Road, to-morroAv. Full particulars are given on the fourth page of to-day's issue. An accident occurred yesterday at. nine o'clock, to John Carter, a labourer in the employ of the Sasli and Door Company. Carter Avas in the act of taking one of his horses to grass in a small paddock, in the Mannkau Road, Avhen the animal kicked out, and struck the man on the face. He Avas at once assisted by two men to the Surgery of Dr. Wright, of Parnell, who rendered him necessary assistance. His nose was found lobe severely injured and possibly broken, his lip is also cut, but the shoulder is not much injured. Carter, it appears, is rather unfortunate, as this is the second accident he has met with Avithin the space of a few months.

A select ball or quadrille party will be held at the Whau Public Hall this evening. Music by the Hibernian Band. Dancing at 8.30 p.m.

Tho annual tea-meeting in connection with Parnell Wesleyan-jSunday-sdiOol will be held to-morroAv in the schoolroom; tea on the table at 6.30. Addresses by Revs. W. Kirk, W. J. Wat kin. W. J. Williams, and others.

The ratepayers of tho Arch Hill district will hold a meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) evening in Xev.-t.on Hall, for the purpose of considering the Karangahaj-e Borough system.

The Saturday Night Entertainment was held in the large room of the Wellesley-strect Insti tute on .Saturday last. The attendance. Avae not large. Mr Mc_cnzio occupied the chair, and delivered an address on the '"Great Delusion.' The two best, songs of the evening were, "Jessie. the Flower of Dumblune," by Mr Carter, and " Sweet Spirit, hear my prayer," by Mrs Bcttany. Mrs Hert /. performed a pianoforte solo. Masters Buchanan gave a duet, "The. minute gun at Sea." A young lady sang a humourioua Scotch song: Mr Willis gave a pleasing medley, "The Union .hick of Kiigland," " The Moonlight Kiss,' and "The Curly-headed I'lough-boy." Mr Her man's recitation, which was not heard over the room, "Silence gives Consent," was' received in a proper spirit.

The committee of the Christian Young Men's Association have recently added to theirlibrary as far as their limited means will allow. The books are of a substantial character, including " Moles worth's History of England." an excellent contribution to history by a liberal minister of Rochdale, who wrote the host account of the Reform Hill of 1832, also, Mr Gladstone's polemi cal pamphlets. Green's " History of the English People." and other equally useful books. The committee arc desirous of making further ad ditions, and for this purpose, a fashionable entertainment is on foot, and which will come off on the, 22nd of March.

AVc published in our Saturday's is6ue. the account, of a melancholy accident by which a woman and child lost their lives in endeavour ing to float ashore on a plank from the sunken Eli Whitney coal hulk, at Wellington. Captain Carry, of the Taupo. has since confirmed the truth of the surmise that the steamer struck the hulk. He saw the hulk had no lights burning, the steamer was going at easy steam and touched the hulk so lightly, that the passengers on deck scarcely felt the shock. He remained near the hulk for five minutes, all hands shouting at the top of their A'oices, but no one answered. The Court of Enquiry at Rivorton respecting the wreck of the Halcyon, found that the painter of a boat fastened astern fouled the pro peller, and that in all probability tho steamer would have cleared the reef but for this acci dent. Tho certificates of the captain and engineer Avere returned to them. We would draw attention of the inhabitants of Newton and surrounding districts to the advertisement in our columns that Mr T. Craw ford has commenced business as chemist and druggist in the Medical Hall, Newton. From the advertiser's long experience, we may ima gine the wants of the district in this respect, will be well attended to.

Ihe manajyer of the Old men and women's Refuge thanks Mr Dornwell for nine fore-quar ters of lamb, and l(j lbs of sausages for Sunday's dinner.

The members of the Fraternal Home Lodge are requested to meet on the North Shore Ferry Company's Tec this evening, at a quarter to eight o'clock, for the purpose of proceeding on a visit to the Devonport, Lodge. A cricket match. Town v. Country is being arranged for Saturday next at Ellerslie.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., District Judge.) s MOCASLIN V. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY BOARD. In this action, in Avhich plaintiff claimed 1 for scoria, &c, of the old Karangahape Highway Board, counsel asked for an • adjournment until next Court day. Adjourned accordingly. ; JAMES PEACHEY V. LEAVIS BROS.—APPLI CATION FOR A NEW TRIAL. In this case, the particulars of which the public are already familiar, Mr Meyer for defendants, merchants, made an application for a new trial. Mr Tyler and Mr Kissling appeared for Captain Peachey. Mr Tyler referred to certain rules, and argued that his Honor had not the poAver to grant a neAV trial on the ground alleged, that the verdict was against the weight of evi dence. Mr Meyer, on the other side, considered that his Honor had the poAver if he saAv sufficient grounds. He Avould say that no new evidence could be adduced, except, perhaps, in one instance. Mr Tyler said that Mr Meyer had no right to travel out of the Judge's notes. Mr Meyer fsaid he Avas willing to leave the matter entirely in his Honor's hands, and to say for what sum the verdict shall be entered, without presuming to find fault with the jury who, no doubt, did their best. His Honor thought there had been mis takes made, not wilfully, by Avitnessesbh both sides. He did not believe that there was any intention to speak falsely on any of the items, and if such mistakes had been made they were rather faults of memory than otherwise. Mr Meyer then Avent over the different items of the account, which have been previously enumerated, to some of which lie objected, and which objections Avere un ansAverable. He would, therefore, respect fully submit that there were sufficient grounds for a neAV trial. Mr Tyler objected to a new trial, and thought there Avere no real grounds for it, and the Court should not encourage repeated litigation, By mutual consent of counsel, his Honor reduced the verdict by £10, reducing the amount from £88 5s lid to £78 5a lid, Mr Meyer asked for costs for to-day, His i Worship said the application for a reduction i ought to Juiyc* been, maic before thj jury j

left the box, and as to the matter of coats, that must be left for consideration.

Attempted Suicide at Onehunga.

A deliberate attempt at suicide Avas made at Onehunga about 8 o'clock on Saturday evening by an old lady over 70 years, named Elizabeth Blyton, avlio Avent into the Avater near Gibbons's Wharf for some distance, and then lay doAvn in the tide on her face. She was observed by two men passing, avlio rescued her, and Sergt. Greene afterwards took her to the Police Station, Avhere she Avas safely lodged. The poor Avoman's clothing was completely saturated, but she soon got a change, and appeared quite comfortable after a little Avhile. She had left her house and travelled nearly a mile to commit the rash act. A letter in Mrs. Blyton's handAvriting was found on her table, allotting her effects to some of the neighbours, and stating that by the time it would be seen the Avaves would have her covered. About six weeks ago Mrs. Blyton's husband, who Avas a pen sioner, died, and ever since she had been rather lonesome and Avished to folloAv him, as she stated. Mrs Blyton is said to have had no appearance of drink on her Avhen found, and she does not deny Avhat she contemplated. She will be brought up at tho Onehunga Court, and charged Avith the offence.

ARRIVAL of the STEAMER ZEALANDIA FROM SAN FRANCISCO WITH THE THE ENGLISH MAIL

DEATH OF CAPTAIN FERRIES,

WE are sorry to report the death of Captain Ferries, Commander of the ship Zealandia, at sea, while on the voyage between San Francisco and Honolulu. He had been in disposed for some time previous to the ship's departure ; nothing serious Avas, how ever, anticipated until the Bth, on the evening of which, at eight o'clock, he suc cumbed to heart disease. His remains were taken on to Honolulu, and there followed to the grave by the oiliccrs and ship's company, along Avith a number of passengers and leading citizens of Honolulu. The officers of the ship Avish to convey their .sincere thanks to the Hon. Mr. Hilder, of Honolulu, avlio very kindly undertook to have all the shore arrangements carried out, as avcll as to the passengers for their kind sympathy and assistance under the trying circumstances.

BAD WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

DULLNESS OF TRADE

FREIGHTS LOWER YEARS

THAN FOR

(From our oavu Correspondent.)

LONDON

January 13th

Owing to the unsettled state of the Eastern question and Continental affairs generally, trade throughout the country is dull as it can be. The weather since last November has been something dreadful ; nothing but one continual downpour of rain, with most violent gales, all over Great. Britain. The disasters to shipping and loss of life has been very great. On land Aye have not altogether escaped. The vast quantity of rain and high tides have caused'numbers of rivers to overflow their banks, doing great mischief.

in Scotland during the Christmas Aveeks snow fell for days together, and several of the trains were snoAved up, and the pas sengers had either to sleep in the carriages all night or wade back to the nearest rail way station. Such has been the Aveather in this country of late. In London avc have had but one heavy fall of suoav—that Avas on the 23rd of December. Although the weather has been damp it has been Avild for the time of year.

It looks as if the people of Ncav Zealand Avill have freights very loav to Ncav Zealand for some time to come, for rates of freight are iioav far below the Australian rates. I

have no doubt you will observe that since the first of January of the present year, Messrs ShaAV, Savill, and J_o,, have mana ged the Albion Shipping Company's line, and are loadiug their vessels both here and in Glasgow. Shipping to all the Ncav Zea land ports is very dull, and the rates loAver than they have ever been known for many years. MR. BUCHANAN. Mr. William Buchanan, of Auckland left for the Continent, on the 9th, on his way back to New Zealand.

European News.

THREATENED DIVISIONS IN THE

BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

London, January 15th.—In the event of a Avar in the East, speculation is rife here Avith regard to the Parliamentary rumour Avhich is in circulation that the Conservatives Avill divide into tAvo parties in consequence of ,a well-known difference existing between the Marquis of Salisbury and Lord Beacons field. It is believed that the Liberals Avill soon be divided into a left and a left center, one under the leadership of Gladstone, and the other under that of the Marquis of Hartington. EIRE IN A COAL MINE.—LOSS OF LIFE. London, Jan. 24th.—A fire broke out in Stonehill Colliery, near Bolton, to-day, Avhile the men AVere at work, and is still burning. Fifteen miners are known to have perished. It is impossible to recover the bodies. COST OF RELIEF MEASURES IN INDIA. Calcutta, Jan. 17th.—The cost of relief works and other measures for mitigating the famine in Madras and Bombay districts is £6,500,000. RELATIONS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA INTERRUPTED. Berlin, Jan. 23d.—Commercial inter course between Russia and China has come to a standstill, owing to prohibitory decrees of the Chinese government, prompted by suspicions aroused by Colonel Prehalosky's exploring expedition and other Russian movements along the Chinese frontier, which are taken by China to indicate hostile designs.

SUICIDE OF AN ENGLISH COUNTESS. London, Jan. 31st.—Countess Howe yesterday threAV herself from the window of her mother's residence in Berkely square,, and died from her injuries. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict that the act Avas committed while the lady Avas in an unsound state of mind caused by grief at the death of Earl Hoavc, her husband. Referring to the extraordinary storms that prevailed lately in Spain and Portugal, the Manchester "Guardian" says :—" For nine days a pall of black cloud hung over Madrid and the darkness by day Avas like the dark ness of night, and the rain poured in torrents night and day long. On the coast, and in tho interior, the storm raged with a violence almost without parallel, From Lisbon, ac counts of the, B&me tenor have Quenj

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Russia has ordered fourteen Krupp 11 ---inch guns for Cronstadt. It is expected that an exchange of prisoners between Servia and Turkey Avill take place shortly. A considerable force of Circassians and Bashi-Bazouks advanced against Negotm on the 2nd January, and were repulsed by the garrison and some Cossacks from Kla doAva. Accordiug to information received at Servian headquarters, thirty-five Cos sacks and one hundred and eleven Turks were killed. As a fresh attack is appre hended, Kladowa is being fortified. Private advices from Russia continued to afford strong CA-idence of the injury done the mercantile community by apprehen- THE CONFERENCE TERMS REJEC TED — " DEATH BEFORE DIS HONOR." ,_ , Constantinople, Jan. 18th.—The Grand Council of the Empire met to day. Midhat Pasha's speech Avas followed by several others, the most noteAVorthy being made by the Greek and Armenian patriarchos. All the speakers repelled the idea of accepting the European propoasls. After hearing all the speakers, the council unanimously rejected the proposals amid shouts of " Death before dishonor !" Sixty Christians participated in the council. A CIRCULAR LETTER FROM GORT SCHAKOFF. Gortschakoff has issued a circular to Russian representatives abroad, expressing the belief that Turkey Avill reject the Con ference proposals, and declaring Russia cannot undertake a Avarlike policy because Europe Avouldn't support, and might forma coalition against her. The "Times," Berlin special says : Ser via is Avilling to raze the fortifications at Deligrad and Alexinatz if Turkey leaves the other fortresses in her hands. The Roumanians are erecting batteries opposite the Turkish redoubts at]Widden. THE END OF THE EASTERN CON FERENCE. London, Jan. J 22d.—Safvet Pasha opened the proceedings at Saturday's sitting of the Conference. Safvet suggested that the settlement of questions relating to Servia and Montenegro be reserved for ulterior decision. It appears that Russia wishes to make arrangements with Austria respecting the joint occupation of Bulgaria and Bosnia. THE FRENCH ENVuY FORGETS HIMSELF. M. Bourgoing, the French Envoy, had a stand up light with Edheim Pasha. Bour going taking offence at the language of the Turk, is alleged to have so far forgotten the dignity of his situation as to grapple with Edheim Pasha, who thereupon dreAV his scimetar. This naturally created the greatest consternation among the diplomats, until Chandordy rushed forward and pulled back his colleague by the coattails. The steamer Lotus sails to-morroAV for Constantinople Avitli.a cargo of arms and ammunition for the Turks valued at a million and a quarter. VOLUNTARY CONCESSIONS TO BE MADE. The Porte has intimated that, soon after the closing of the Conference, it would spontaneously offer considerable concessions to the poAvcrs Avhicli it iioav refuses to yield to compulsion. SERVIA UNDECIDED. London, Jan. 25th.—The policy of Servia is still undecided. The ultra peace party demands an immediate settlement with Turkey, Avhile their opponents urge delay, desiring that in the event of a Turko- Russian Avar, Servia should send 30,000 men to co-operate with the Russians and retrieve the reputation of the Servian army, and secure some advantages for Servia in case of a successful ternunation of the cam paign. Milan and his principal officers favor the latter party, and according to present indications they will control the Cabinet's decision. The Russian Government has given orders to prepare for calling out the third division of the reserves, Avhich includes all able bodied men. The Servians declare that the proposed cession of Little ZAVornik to Servia valueless, unless accompanied by compensation for the suffering they have sustained on behalf of their felknv-Chris tians. The Servian War Department is endeavoring to place its forces on an effective footing to co-operate with Russia in case she declares Avar. Fortifications are being con structed to protect the passage of the Danube, between Servia and Koumania. It is stated that they iioav have 40,000 men ready for action on the Timok and Morava lines. . .

TURKISH OUTRAGES IN ROUMANIA.

Paris, Jan. 11th — A dispatch from Bucharest reports that a band of Bashi- Bazouks crossed the Danube Monday night and captured a Roumaaian outpost, killing tAvo Roumanian soldiers. There is great excitement in Roumania at the outrage. It is stated that the Turks attacked Raittz in the Negotin district on Tuesday, Taa'o hundred men Avere killed and Wounded in the action. They attacked Negotin, but Avere repulsed. The Turks have burned two villages in Morava valley. THE CONSTANTINOPLE CONFER ENCE.

London, Jan. 15th.—After making his communication, Lord Salisbury announced that if the Porte did not agree to the pro posals iioav made, he had instructions to quit Constantinople. Sir Henry Elliott said he had also beeii instructed, in that event, to withdraw and leave the British Embassy in care of the Charge d'Affaires. AH the other European Plenipotentiaries in succession made a similar declaration. Safvet Pasha replied, that he did not think it possible for Turkey to yield upon the Commission of Supervision and the appoint ment of governors, those proposals which affect the independence of the Porte haviii" already been rejected. Prince Gortschakoff, the Russian Chan cellor, has tendered his resignation. He , favors a declaration of Avar against Turkey His condition is so bad that his death is ex pected to take place soon. PEACEFUL ADVANCES MADE BY TURKEY. T- ll(l/\ Ti, me?'" disP"tch from Semlin re ports that the Servian Cabinet met Satur day and decided to accept Midhat Pasha's proposal. The Servian peace party is 3«Sw nti altlTS;h the result, of course, is still far from decided. THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS I London, Jan. 31st.— The "Times'" Vienna special says : Servia desires to carry two points On the first, concerning the remission of arrears of tribute, there will probably be little difficulty. The second point insisted upon by Servia, is that the river Dnna should form the frontier ol Syornick and islands in the Drina Another difficulty is the Turkish demand lor guarantees. Servia has demanded a statement of guarantees required, but has not yet received an answer. ' *as

RUSSIA'S PECULIAR PROGRAMME London, Feb. lst.-The « Times' " Berlin says : Russia seems to have decided upon a peculiar plan. She trusts she can support the strain of prolonged mobilization better than Turkey and sue will therefore X TwEV? >ntier> thus compelliS Turkey to do the same. If Turkey fof lows Russia's example, it is expected befora many months the.people Avill cfemand peace at any price Russia has made fresh C imsuccessfnl attempts to raise a K. • Amsterdam and Germany, and w l n obliged to have resource & aninJeL of her floating debt and issue treasurS boMs War preparations continue with Imav bervia la inakiug ursent __*_»_ er_ western cabinets tS BU S S?S JP ?'ha the demands of TttSBP Tm r f/1^ 1"- '

key, will probably cross the Pruth if _ immediately, at least at a later stage a soon as it was knoAvn that Turkey h;_i made overtures to Servia, Russian __*_? Bentatives at the various courts de<l_Sl that Russia had no objection to a conchi sion of peace. THE EASTERN CRISIS. London, February 3rd.—A dispatch from Rustchuk says the Turks are sending J» siderable reinforcements to Ardden „_ Shumla. ana It is said the Representatives of Turkey and Servia have agreed to accept the statu quo ante helium without qualification _r the basis of the treaty. The Russian legion is being formed near Grohovo, on the Danube, and Russian vol unteers who quitted Servia are joining it THE TURKISH TROUBLES. Constantinople, February 2.—lt ia'asser ted that the Prince of Montenegro tele' graphed that it was impossible for him to entertain direct negotiations for peace as his subjects would dethrone him if he did/ A dispatch from Constantinople says •— The Porte, in answering Prince Nakitas" inquiry as to what conditions it will accord as a basis for negotiations, gives as the basis, status quo ante helium, with ratifi. cation of frontier. The Porte has sent a dispatch to its re. presentatives abroad, giving notice of the appointment of three Christians to Gover. norships of Provinces, and declaring thai the application of reforms is proceeding un. remittingly. BASHI-BAZOUK MARAUDERS TO BE PUNISHED. Bucharest, Jan. 17th.—The Turkish com. mandant at Silistria is ordered to punish the Bashi-Bazouks avlio crossed the Danube plundered Roumanian outposts, and killed two Roumanian soldiers. THE ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA AND TURKEY. London, Jan. 23.— The " Times'""Vienna special says : Notwithstanding the depar ture of the ambassadors, no apprehension seems to be felt of an immediate collision. As for Russia's acquiescing in the failure of the Conference, it has never been thought of for one moment. THE PORTE'S ADVICE TO SERVIA. London, Jan. 17.—The "Times'" Bel grade special says : " It is stated that the Porte has sent a telegraphic dispatch ad- Adsiiig Servia to make peace immediately as no extension of the armistice beyond the Ist of March Avill be granted, and if peace is not then concluded the Turks will march on Belgrade." THE BULGARIAN ATROCITIES. London, Jan. 27. —Gladstone, in a speech at Taunton to-day, said he had lately had a letter from Schuyler, United States Secre tary of Legation at Constantinople, in which he says he is about to make a further report on the trials and executions in Bulgaria. " I think," Schuyler says, "you will find in it abundant confirmation of the remark at Avhich Selim Effendi took offence." OVATIONS TO TCHERNAYEFF-HIS EXPULSION FROM AUSTRIA London, Jan 14th.—A Vienna special says the Czech clubs in Prague arc making arrangements for a public banquet to General Tchernayeff. Incessant ovations take place there for Russia, and the authori ties naA'e decided on forbidding street demonstrations. General Tchernayeff, who Avas Avelcomed by a demonstration of the Czech clubs, has left the city at the request of the authorities. A public meeting to protest againstjthe course of the authonties Avas dispersed by the police. General Tchernayeff Avas threatened with force, as he manifested a disposition to resist. He was sent to the Saxon frontier in'a wagon, accompanied by the police, and amved in Dresden yesterday. RETURNING RUSSIANS STOPPED.- ILL-FEELING AGAINST GERMANY. London, Jan. 20.—A dispatch to the " Standard" from Pesth, reports that the Russian volunteers who had left Belgrade have been ordered to stop at Turnsverein and await fresh orders. The Cologne "Gazette" says : Tele grams from French sources, announcing that German troops Avould co-operate Avith the Russians, have excited Mus sulman fanaticism against the German colonies in the neighborhood of Jaffa and Beyrout. Immediately on hearing this the German government called the attention of the Porte to the matter, and ordered the German man-of-war Gazette to cruisealong the Syrian coast and visit particularly Jaffa, Hiafa and Beyrout. England and Austria readily promised to co-operate in the pro tection of the German colonies. The German government therefore hopes itliai acted in. time to ward off all danger.

CONTINENTAL.

Rome, January 1.-—The. Pope to-day received the students of tho American College, avlio read an address and presented \ v a sum of Peter's pence. The Pope, in reply, || referred to the marvellous progress Catholi' § cistn was making in America. It is said i the Catholic poAvers have engaged to make" g the, strictest use of their ancient prerogative to insure regularity in the election of i If successor to Pius IX. f|A cable special says the German Govern- ,-j ment possesses ample proofs of the existence of a large monastic conspiracy in France to endeavour to gain power in that country for purposes hostile to Germany. - The American ship George Green, Cap tain "VVilcox, has been lost Avith all on board.

Slade, the American medium, has gone to Russia to fulfill an engagement. The rinderpest having appeared in Lime' house parish suburb, neither cattle, sheep nor goats can leave London. . i The "Times'" Paris special says; It» | affirmed on all hands that a brisk eorresj, J pondence is progressing betAveen Russia ana 1 Germany. Some assert that Russia want* to knoAV Avhether she could enjoy the frttitf, | of victory if she achieves one. EaThe Irish Rifle Association has «enal- 7 lenged American marksmen to a matr' ; h for the championship, to take place in Ir eland^ 1, _ The bark Robt. Kellv came ir,to colli' r:mvP sion with tiie bark HudderstieM, 0 f Liver- | pool, off. Start Point. The F uddersfield I sank immediately, and 15 peisr, us on board I. were drowned.

Eighty-six deaths from small-pox oC' curred in London in one '"Veek. The Public Prosecutor in Germany has j instituted proceedings against the son, of !| Count Yon Arnim, on account of offensive news-paper articles.

JAPAN.

h ires are still reported from the provinces; and another very disastrous one, which de stroyed a number of houses, estimate* » variously at from three to eight hundred, » has occurred in Tokio. < M A Spanish squadron is daily expected | here to demand satisfaction for certain* | leged outrages perpetrated by the Chinew fc authorities upon subjects of Spain. V

American News.

ICE GORGE IN THE OHIO.

LARGE NUMBERS OF STEAMBOATS, ft BARGES, ETC., SUNK. * \ DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT GW THREE MILLION DOLLARS.^ §

Pittsburg, Jan. Hth.— The river rftg. i this evening is running full of ice. BbroK| in the upper Monongahela yesterday. «», ! yhed here at six o'clock this- mow «» Bennett and Clueftwv two ag ; whqel packets, were torn from wg ajoona^ and totally wrecked; .Tjjg" ' and insurant tmt-nown. Six W i boats wore B «nk. The Grand 3U»t» % > %o fourth HoadgA bo,ut§ aud^B#«M^

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 36, 1877.



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