SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rtrr tt w \ tvr ( Tms Afternoon, S. mvii vvaijsr-^ T o.morrow Morning, B.IS SUN SET.-This Evening, 7.9. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.19 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, sth, 4.39 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES. Rotorua. s.s., McFarlanc, for the South Star of the South, s,s., for Gisborne, Napier, and Wellington Qii"en. schooner, for Hokianga lona, s.s., Farquhar, for the North Argylc, s.s., for Wangarei

IMMIGRANTS PER OXFORD.

The following is a list of the immigrants ex pected per ship Oxford, which left London for Auckland on the 2!>th November, with 23!) persons (equal to 20/J statute adults):—Black, Hugh, 31. MaryJ., 32; Booth, John. 32, Mary, 32, and three children; Collins, Henry 37, Sabtna, 33, and four children ; Foster, Joseph, 34, Mary A., 21: Fake, Isaiah, 35, Ellen 30, Isaiah, 13, and three children ; Harvey, James, 39, Maria, 35, Sarah, 15, Todora, 14, Christina, 12. and five children; Hall, William, 15, Anne. -12, William, 23, Jane. 21, Annie, 19, Rachel. 17, Sarah, 15, and three children ; McCoy, John, 31, Kliza A., 22, and one child ; McGuire, Robert, 32, Janet, 28; Mageo, James. 22, Eliza. 21; Mclfwain, George, 21, Mary, 20; and one child; O'Donnell, Thomas, 2\ Mary, 25, and three children; Paul. John. 33. Mary, 31, and two children : Sutherland, William, 35, Mary. 27, and one o.hild ; Taylor, George, 10, Maria, 39, and two children. Addis. Thomas, 22 : Aunew, Gordon, 21 ; Black, Matthew, 50: Bates, Sam 1., 32 : Bacon, James, 31; Clifford, John, 22 ; Golden. Bessie. 23, Mary, 1!»: Cain. William; 20 ; Creaquide, Charles, 21; Campbell, Henry, IS; Crotty, James. 23; Dea con, Abraham, 21; Decry, Edward, 27; Davics, Robert, 21; Finlay, Francis, 21; Fake, Ezekiel, 27: Hogan, Geo. P., 41, Alice M., 14; House, William, 23; Hazlott, James, 22; Ireland, We J., 23; Kane, Thomas. 21, Peter, 20: Miles, Henry, 25, Morris, Ebenezer, 27: McMahon, Richc... 33: McCaimnon, James, 18: Mcßride, Andrew, 19; Menedy, Hu^h, 19 ; Morris, Joiin, 21; O'Neill, Cornelius, 25; O'Leary. Jcreminh. 21 : O'Brien. Charles, 20; Patton, "William. 28; Patterson. Thomas, 17 ; Rcidy, James, 22 ; Rich, John, 21; Ross, George, 22; [lockell, Joseph, 21 : Scott, William. 22; Sharrctt, Win. H., 2;); Suiter, James. A., 23; Spencc, Samuel. 32; Venablcs, John, 23 : Wilcock Thomas, 23 ; Barret.t Thomas, 21 ; McCarthy, Timothy, 23 ; O'Donnell, Edwcl., 23 : Nixon, Thomas, 20 ; Angove. Phillippa (Matron). It, Ellen. 1(> ; Black. Eleanor, 20 ; Cusaek, Jnlia, IS. Mary 20 ; Campbell, Margaret, IG, Bridget 20. Mary A., 16; Cole, Jane, E., 30 ; Dawson, Mary A., 20; Hanlin, Alice. 28, and throe children. : Hill, Louisa, 24, and one child: Huddart, Elizabeth, 23; Haynes, Margaret, 30; Hughes, Anne, 2G : Howard, Honora, 25 ; Johnson, Matilda, 17, Annie, 15; King. Matilda, 20; Lynch. Annie, 21; Luters, Caroline, 31, Louis, 9; Menogah Sarah, 25; Mcade, Mary, 22; Mayhew, Mary, 35 ; Mclvor, Catherine, 20; Sheeny, Mary, 21; Sheals, Anne, 20; West, Sarah, 31; Fraser, Archibald, 30, Fanny, 2S ; Hewlett, Samuel, 30, Annie, 27, and two children ; Morse, Henry, 22 Mary 21, and one child ; Roberts, Thos. P., 42, Elizabeth 31, and 1 child ; White, Charles. 2(5. Dorothy, 2(3; Wyatt. Henry, 30; Esther, 21; Boys, Henry A., 19; Edney, Joseph, 31 ; Feeney, John, 25; Hewlett, George, 21, William. 21 : Lonigan, John, 23; Mullen, Patrick, 30 ; O'Hal loran, Thomas, 19; Palmer, Artnur, 22 ; Rice, George, 30, Michael. 14. Ellen 19, Mary 7; Smith. David J., 20 ; Vallender, Thomas, iS ; Baker, Sarah, 19 ; Findlayson, Margaret, 31; Harris, Belinda, 18; Hearn, Ellen. 26; Herbert. Fanny 24; Moree, Rebecca, 23; Baglcy, Charles, 26, Rose 27, and three children ; Dymock, Elias. 40, Mary A., 3S. and two children; Hill, Hilder brand, 51; Elizabertha, 31, Hilderbrand, 1(J; Justly C. H., 13, and five children ; .Tonkin, John, 30, Elizabeth, M., 26. and two children ; Kennerley, George, 39. Emma, 38. William, U and five children ; Alexander, Thomas, 19 ; Burke. John, 20 ; Chambers, Thomas, 30 ; Drewe, Edward. 22 : Dunne, El ward. 22; Fer guson, Jame3, 20; Johnson, William, 23 : Jones, Richd. W., IS ; Kavanagh, Jam?s. 21: O'Leary, John, 26; O'Loghlen, Denis, 27: Tread. Freder ick, 21: Torld, Thorn is, 26: Whfielam. Patrick, 27; Barges 3. Sarah. G.. 20; Ivey, Jane, 20; Devine, William, 29; Guare, Owen, 28; Mc- Sweeney, Patrick, 20.

One of Mr Carr's former apprentices com menced business in the Kaipara. Last week, he finished a boat for the Maoris for conveying their produce to the Wairoa, and the Maoris are quite proud of their new vessel, which Is copper fastened throughout, and finished in a most workmanlike style. H.M.S. Pearl has to-day transferred a large quantity of storel, which, she brought from Sydney for the Sapphire. She will probably resume her voyage to England to-morrow even in k. The gunboats Alacrity and Conflict -were paid ofF in Sydney on the 31st December. The officers and crews are passengers to England by the Pearl, Lieutenant Carey being still on duty, and Lieutenant Massey, who has been promoted, merely taking a passage. The two gun-boats are re-commissioned, and will remain on the station. In our description of the large cutter race in the Regatta, the cutter Janet was erroneously termed the "Old Janet." Our reporter should have remembered it was not at all polite to term any Janet old, but in this case he has regularly put his foot in it, for the cutter Janet was launched in October, 1875, and is consequently quite a new boat. So far from being surprised at her forward position in the race, her owner rather expected her to win, as she is noted as a fast and weatherly boat. The barque Glcnlora was hauled on the hard between Gore-st, Jetty and Queen-street wharf, and was'this afternoon examined (to see whether the vessel had sustained any damage) by Cap tain Clayton, Lloyds' surveyor, Captain Jones, and Captain Worsp. surveyor for the New Zea land Marine Association. It was found that the vessel had received uo damage, having taken the ground 28 feet, and just scratched the paint off. The keel was examined thoroughly, and not the slightest signs of injury, not even a mark on the stern or plates of any kind was found.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under:— For Thames, this day, at 1.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Kina, this day, at 5.30 p.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, this day, at I p.m. For New Caledonia, per Gascon, this day, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wellington, to-mor row, at 5.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Jane Douglas, to morrow, at 3 p.m. For Levuka, per Augusta, on Monday next, at II a.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

McL/TCTiLAN.—At Car) ton Villa, Alfred-street, on January 31, the wife of James McLcilan of a daughter.

DEATH.

JAMES.—On January 30,.at the residence of his parents, Mobson-strcei. George Thomas, eldest son of Richard and Mary James, aged eight years. The funeral will leave his father's residence, at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday). Friends arc respectfully invited to attend.—Christchurch papers please copy.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1877

For the oiv.se that lacks assistnncs, Kor the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the diidtn.-.e. And the uoud that we cr.n do.

Mv Robert J. Creighton, Resident Agent of the New Zealand Government in California, lias pressed upon a United States Postal Commission, recently held in San JVancisco, the importance of the Pacific mail service, and its claims to an American subsidy. Mv Craghton has evidently done .Vis Lest to earn JUO £25 salary and free pas sage as Assistant JVfai! Agent which some what excited the risibilities of the fjuidimncs, when the creation, of the novel ;i?ul rather indefinite oilice was uzade known. In all elaborate memorandum addressed to the Commission, Mr Creightdn gave a short sketch of the four distinct mail services started since 1809, and pointed out forcibly $he iUibetal gpirit >vh^U Cwgrcss JuV4

treated the service while granting a largo subsidy to the China and Japan line. f\fler shewing by statistics the importance of the colonial trade, and many possible commercial advantages to the United States, Mr Creighton contended for two concessions. Through a dispute between the Imperial Government and the American postal authorities, the latter, in December 1875, notified an increase in the charge for carriage of mail matter over the continent from 335 cents per ounce on letters and six cents per pound on newspapers, to 33 cents per pound for both. If tins were persisted in, the cost of the book matter via San Francisco would have to beincreasedatthc expiration of the arrangement now existing, by which the imperial Government guarantee the delivery of all mails free to and from San Francisco as its contribution to the service. Mr. Creighton protests against this impost, and declares that any increase in the postages would result in the transmission of printed matter by Suez instead of by San Francisco. He also maintains that it would be politic, for Con gress to grant a .subsidy to secure the permanency of the service. The question of an American subsidy for the San Fran cisco service, revived by Sir Julius Yogel during his recent passage across America, lias thus been pressed home, and the result will be watched with some interest and curiosity. We can hardly expect, however, that tin; force of reason will now accomplish what the saino array of facts, supported by the Webb and Pacific Mail lobbyists, failed in before. The reasonableness of the demand, however, should ensure its success. Two advantages are claimed for the Califor nitiu service ; primarily, of course, its value for the delivery of mails, but hardly less significant the establishment of commercial relations with the United States. From the latter connection, America lias a great deal more to gain than Australasia. Mr. Creighton adduces figures shewing that in the present state of very partial develop ment, the colonial trade yields £800,000 hard cash annually to the United States, in return for American products and manu factures, and that the trade is capable of great extension. American statesmen should ask whether this trade is worth preserving. That it must depend very largely <>n regular and speedy communica tion, and the fostering of those close rela tions which a permanent mail service cements, will be admitted. It may, perhaps, pass current as Yankee cuteness to throw the whole burden of preserving this con nection upon the colonies, but at best such a policy is that of the sharper and rogue, and is hardly worthy of a power ful Government. At present the United States is receiving its ■ letter delivery virtually gratis. The question as between honest men is simply one of advantage con ferred and received. Is this service an advantage to the United States '! Un miestionably it is. Then what proportion of the cost ought that Government, in equity, to pay '! American senators should not over look the fact that the service, may, through the illiberal action of Congress, at any time break down, as three lines have done b.:i<>;\; it. And in such event, assuredly New Zea land will hesitate before becoming :i p.;rty to anymore Californiau mail contract;. As a route for the conveyance of mail matter, die gain in speed is not so great as to warrant New Zealand in making the en or mous sacrifices that have been demanded of her. A branch of the Suez service would be cheaper and hardly less effective, and the time may come when the colonies will throw in) the new route in disgust. The policy pursued by the States has been well directed to secure theaccomplislunciitof that result, and unless more far-seeing and generous principles prevail at Washington the national cuteness may receive further demonstration by the choking of a trade worth millions sterling to the ariizans and producers of the great confederacy.

A soiree and concert \vilil be given tins evening in connection with S(. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, in i'onsoiiby Hall. The choir of Si. James's Church ■will take part, and speeches will be delivered by ministers ami friends. The soiree is a welcome to Jlev. 1). \\r. Kunuinmn to St. Stephens. Tea-will be on the table at half past six o'clock. The Engineer and City Band, will make an appearance again this evening, in front of the Government Mouse, when they will perform a number of musical selections from the works of eminent composers. The non anpearance of the members for the last two weeks, wan in consequence of the absence of Mr. Inipey, who was away in the country. We learn that the Auckland death rate for the last year was 21 if, while Duiiedin reaches the number of (>!!). It must, in fairness to Duncdiu however, be observed that the population living within its borough numbers iy,44b', and that the hospital is in the city, while the circumscribed Auckland borough has only a population of 13,142, and the hospital is beyond the city boun dary. As is of course well known to residents, l>ut may not be to people at a distance, the borough of Auckland con tains little more than half of what might be termed city population. The life and adventures of William Rose, will be partly given to-morrow in the Police Court, at least that section of trials of skill which represent him as the Patean com mercial traveller, and his excursions in and about Auckland. There are no fewer than twelve witnesses in the case. We learn that a considerable portion of the money which was stolen from John i Connor, by the bu.shmon, Nichols and Kelly lias been found, with the two orders for £45, in the house of Mrs Kelly of Chancery Lane. Mrs Kelly protested against the search being made in her domicile, but it was made nevertheless, and the amounts, short of £.17, found in different parts of the house, evidently concealed with the view of evading detection. The detectives are busily tracing the remainder of the property but have not yet succeeded. A.s some misconception might arise in relation to tiie charge made by Mr. Hadrill yesterday, in which, a man named Nixon was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for begging, we are authorized to state that when the man received the twopence, he commenced abusing the donor, who is known us a man of modest and unobtrusive habits, who expostulated with the vagrant on the folly of liis conduct. The fellow imme diately went into the Auckland Hotel, called'for a pint of beer, and threw down a shilling in payment. Having swallowed the potation, he resumed his slang, and was led by a constable to a place of safety. A special sitting of the Supreme Court will be held to-morrow, in the case of J. M. Shera v. W. and A. McArtlmr, when coun sel on both sides will be heard in reference to the appointment of a Eeceiver. _ Mr. S. Morrin has kindly placed on view at the Auckland Museum, a very line case of North American stuffed birds, prepared by a skilful taxidermist. The case contains a great variety of birds of very beautiful plumage, and of all sizes from the climinu-i tive humming bird to the great American owl. The case is well worthy of inspection >y students of ornithology. At the Wesleyan Conference at Christ church yesterday a vote of thanks was passed to the editor of the "Wesleyan." The principal removals are : —Napier, Mr Simmonds ; Spriugstou, Mr Berry; Wai mate, Mr Ellis ; Dunedin, Mr Lewis ; Kangitikei, Mr Lawry; Christchurch, Mr Worker. The Taupo road party now work under cover of sentries, with arms piled in readi ness for use. This is a step in the right direction. A large b.pdy is gathered, at

He -was the last man to leave the railway carriage after enjoying the delights of Ellerslic, and his eye lighted on a splendid sunshade left by a lady who had hurriedly departed. He was of benevolent disposition and said unto himself " Some fair creature is no doubt at this moment weeping tears of sorrow over the lost gingham; I will take care of it and hie to the newspaper office to make known by speedy announcement that the lost one is found and in the safe custody of an honest man." He went to his cottage of contentment with the feelings of a man who had performed his duty. The sun swooped down in its golden glory, illumin ating the beautiful and placid waters of the deep-bayed Waitemata, and covering its surface with a thousand scintillating gems. Likewise on the morrow it swooped up ; aud as in its glorious chariot of lire it mounted the mid-day heavens, the expectant young man sat on his veradah pondering a pretty speech for delivery to the grateful fair one, who should come to claim the lost treasure. He was tapped rudely on the shoulder by a man with an official air, and a blue document was thrust into his hands. He opened it with trembling lingers, and read therein that he must, forthwith deliver up, free of charge, to the duly authorised oflicer, that parachute, which belonged to the Lost Pro perty Oilicc of the railway department. He sighed for the cash which lie had invested on generous instinct with the newspaper man, but 'twas vain. And now he wants to warn others against the pitfall ; to caution them against taking care of (treasure trove on railway trains, but above all against ad vertising their luck if they have any.

The hon. Dr. Pollen intends to visit Cam bridge at the conclusion of bis interview with Manuhiri, to have an interview with the Ngatiraukawa respecting the Taupo road.

Dr. Skne, Superintendent of Lunatic Asylums, is now engaged in an examination as to the condition, of.the Auckland Asylum.

The sudden death of Mr Park Gibbons, of Wellesley-street, furnishes an almost startling example of the uncertainty of life,

and the necessity for such preparation as is within the power of any man against the chances of a common mortality. Only a few months ago at the solicitation of Mr Thom son, the late Mr Gibbons assured his life for £500 in tlie Australian Mutual Provident Society. When examined by the doctor be was pronounced to be one ot the finest and soundest men at his age (2S years) in Auckland. Only one half-yearly premium had been paid upon the life. None who knew him could ever have doubted but

that he would have reached to his full prospect of longevity. By such a sudden

example the necessity of life assurance is forcibly impressed upon us all.

A severe accident occurred to Norman

Burton, son of Mr Charles Burton, confectioner, in the course of yesterday. The youug lad was driving along the Manu kau lioad, J'arnell, when one of 1 lie wheels was tilted, and the lad, in an unguarded moment, thrown over on to the hard road.

Henry Maiden, omnibus proprietor, seeing the accident, ran to the youth's assistance, picked him up, and conveyed him to Dr Goldsbro's surgery. The I)r examined the lad, and found flint no bones were broken,

but he had received severe contusions on the body. It is hoped that he will speedily recover. The householders of Parncll, willineetthis evening-in the district school-room, for the purpose of electing a local school committee for the current year.

The entries for the host kepi working man's garden, must ho sent to the .Sec. Mr. (Joldie, Custoni-House-street, not Inter 1 htm to-morrow. ft is announced in an advertisement which appears in another column, tliat Mr Emmett will shortly appear :U. the Theatre Royal. This talented delineator of character has played with marked success throughout the South Island, and in his peculiar lino he is said to bo un equalled. In his great character of "Fritz" he displays the most wonderful power over the emotions of mi audience, swaying them appar ently at will by the mere force of his original i/eni'iiK. The character, though apparently affording little scope for a display of talent, in the hands of Mr Enimctt abounds in deep pathos, mingled with broad humour, and graphic acting, of which Mr Einmctt is a master. To the Editor: Sir,—ln answer to your Hast ings correspondent, asking for a receipt for whooping cough, I beg to enclose the following. which I have tried with my own (nine), and many neighbours, for 30 years, and never knew it fail:—To a large tea cup of sugar and water syrup -when cold, sharpened with good vinegar, add 30 drops of laudanum- For a child of 11. a tablespooniul twice or three timeslu day. Reduce the quantity according to age, giving a tea spoonful twice or three times a day to those of three or four years. - A MOTHER. The members of the Onehunga Gleo Club will commence practice for the season on bMrtay evening, in the district Choral Mall. Intending members must apply to Mr. Stevenson. A polyglot concert and soireo dansaute will be given at the Panmure Hall, on Thursday, the Bth February, for the purpose of liquidating the debt on the Catholic glebe. The concert will prove a great musical treat, as sonic of the choicest national airs of Italy, France. England, and Ireland, will be performed by the members of the local Tonic Sol-fa Society. The authors from whose works the selections are made include Hrahani, Moore, Verdi, Felicicn, De Montfort, Lcfebvre. and others. "Fair Play" writes:—"The very serious in conveniences, not to mention dangers to health, to which suburban folks arc subjected from the want of a public funotionery to abate nuisances etc., call for your kind assistance to remedy. Our recently discharged inspector under the Board of Health, suited us remarkably well. Under his vigilant eye and unremitting attention at all hours, by night and day, all infringements of sanitory regulations were promptly suppressed with the least possible oifbnsivcncss to all parties. Wliy then do the authorities remove the right man from the right place, and send him adrift without, the slightest compensation for loss oil office, or some suitable re-employ ment? Mr. Heigh way still continues, as your contemporary informs us, to receive shoals of applications to act as of yore, but being denuded of all authority, is now powerless to do so for the public good." We have been requested to thank the com mittee of the Oddfellows' Picnic, for 3 dozen i Ib. loaves of bread, 20 lbs. sugar, 2 lbs. tea. 2 lbs. coffee, and 2 splendid hams,sent to the Old Men and Women's Home. AYe hayo seen another of those smart Yankee notions in the shape of the " National fly catcher," in the in vention of which, Mr D. B. Roc, of Aycr, Mass., claims that it will "catch flies by millions." The inventor says in his prospectus, that he has produced the " Fly-catcher," after a close and patient study of the habit of ilics. He refers to recent investigations as proving that the common liqnse-fly is a species of scav enger, gathering animaloula and vermin on the course hair covering its body, legs, and wings, and the inventor then proceeds to draw a frigli tf ul picture or Ihe fly as an agent for spreading contagious matter. The prospectus contains a lay on the subject of flics, which concludes thus : " Found, found the antidote at last! Shout we, the plague, of flies is past! 'Tis true no Moses bids them go. The task is done by D. K. I toe." The trap is an ingenious contrivance of wire, covered with a wire extinguisher. The flics enter near the bottom, attracted by the pleasant odours of beer and sugar, and once in, there is no egress. Wo understand that several local tradesmen have given orders for the traps. The Mount Albert "Wcsleyan Sunday School children were treated to their annual festival on Monday. The gathering took place on the grounds of J. T. Garlick, Esq., the respected Superintendent of the school, and was a great success. In addition to a liberal supply of ham sandwiches, etc., mental food was distributed in the shape of well selected books. The certifi cates of merit awarded by the Auckland Sunday School Union, were also giv^n on this occasion, one of the scholars receiving three. Altogether the gathering was an unusually satisfactory one. ■• The Eden Terrace Lodge of Good Templars will re-open this evening, in the Baptist School room, at half-past seven o'clock. The public are invited to attend, and listen to the speeches and songs of the hour.

KAIPARA HEADS.

(Per Carrier Pigeon). This Day, 10.20 a,m. The Pakelia brig ha* sailed for Duuedin. The barque Argosy came down from Kaipara last Friday loaded for Dunedin. She is still lying here wind-bound. There has been, no arrivals during tlic past week. Five vessels are overdue. The Annie Hill now 16" days out from Welling ton, has not yet put in an appearance. Strong S.W. winds have been blowing, mi a fc«wr£ k\x i 9? the tart tteee toys*

CABLEGRAMS.

.AUSTRALIAN. [Pbess Agency.] ANOTHER DEATH FROM SMALL POX. TWO TOWNS SUBMERGED IN QUEENSLAND.

SYDNEY, January 30. Another death has occurred from small pox in quarantine. . ' There have been heavy floods in Queens land. Two inland townships have been submerged. No loss of life is reported.

THE INVASION OF CANADA.

EXTENT OF THE SCARE IN THE DOMINION OVER THE FENIAN AGITATION. The " Ottawa Free Press," of November ]4th says : There seems to be but little doubt that there is actually a movement "•oin' r on in Fenian circles on the other side of the line looking towards another thoiving expedition of American citizens in the direction of the Canadian borders. Toler ably reliable information comes that a roothouae in the vicinity of St. Albans has been converted into an arsenal, and that a load of hay containing deadly weapons for the use of the Fenian marauders is on its way to the frontier. As an "invasion," the march of the Fenian hosts might be treated with comtempt; but the incursions of even .small bands of armed men across the border threaten seriously the peace and safety of Canadian citizens, accessible to these filibusters, and compel us to guard against possible pillage and murder. Ample preparations have been made to meet every emergency that might arise in the performance of this duty. That a movement of some kind among the Fenians is on the tapis there is no reasonable doubt. Ameri can papers profess to disbelieve it, but that was their policy in former Fenian raids. Being under political obligations to the "Irish vote," the Washington authorities, we may depend, will remain conveniently blind to an action by the Fenians until our border has been violated, when a tardy intervention, as in 1866 and 1870, might be expected.' Moreover, there are two reasons which indicate that the Fenian leaders are both compelled and invited to make the present time a " convenient season" for " rescuing Ireland" by robbery and murder in Canada. In the first place, the leaders of the organization have accumulated a vast amount of funds for the ostensible purpose of "liberating" the Emerald isle, and as no I practical application of those funds for that object has been made for several years, considerable impatience and curiosity has been excited among the masses upon whose credulity this fraudulent levy has been made. Something must be done to show the integrity of the movement, and a raid on Ireland not bi'in.n safe, a filibustering expedition to Canada best appears to answer the purpose. Tha suspension of the extradition treaty makes the present an ex ceptionally favorable time for such a move ment. Inasmuch as these valiant patriots take good care to keep within reach of leg bail of the United States, there would be no means of punishing any crimes or misde meanors that might lie perpetrated in Canada. The position of the United States government toward the Fenian organization is one that is disgraceful to that country and to civilization.

Torres Straits Mail.

(PER PRESS AGENCY)

Tas "Wool Sales

BRISBANE.—THIS DAY.

The Singapore arrived yesterday with London advices.

The London wool sains closed on Decem ber 3rd. It will be long remembered by all the trade, owing to the rapid and enormous advance of all sorts. The sales closed at the highest quotations, and with a firm tone. There is every indication of consum]) tion on large scale.

The Alleged Murder at the Thames.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

[FROM OCR OWN COIUIESPOXDENT.]

WHANGAREI, this clay. The following arc the full particulars trow the "Cornet" of Saturday, relative to the alleged murder : —A man, who gave his name as James Rogers, alias Roger Arm strong, gave himself up to Constable Ham mond as the murderer of Rate Bill (the con stable must have misunderstood Rate for Red) at the Thames, in ISOG. Rogers had conic from Kawakawa during the week. He put up at the "Whaugarei Hotel, and complained he could not sleep ; that he had .something on his mind. He was not delirious from drink. He enquired for the constable, lie wanted to make a statement. He was directed to the constablce house. •. On the way thither he met Hammond, and said he wanted to see Constable Ham mond. The response was " I am the Constable." Rogers asked if they could get a private room. lie took Rogers to the Court house, where he made the following state ment : His name "was James Roger, alias Roger Ainstrong. He said he was the murderer of Red or Rate Bill ■at the Thames in 1866.' He (Bill) had money on him belonging to two parties. They met at a house kept by Maggie Winepress (a bad woman). He Rogers asked Bill for money. Bill cursed and refused to give us (lie used t:ie plural sense here), and we threw him down a shaft. He was found dead, a few days after in the shaft. A Coroners inquest was held, and a verdict of "Accidental death returned." Rogers made no other reference to " We." In the evening ;he was brought before Justices Bedlington and Reyburn ■when he denied the truth of his statement, though did not deny having made it to the constable. He was discharged for want of evidence. On instructions from Mr Broham he was re-arrested last night. He was at the Whangarei Hotel drinking, and asked whether there was anything fresh and appeared nervous. The constable warned him against committing himself. He said he supposed he would get three or six months for making a false declaration. Otherwise he is very quiet. Hammond akes Roger to Auckland to-morrow.

THE RED BILL MYSTERY.

A MATE'S VERSION OF THE AFFAIR,

(To the Editor of the Star). SIR, —Having read in last night's issue of your valuable paper an account of the sup posed murder of the man known aa lied JtJill, at the Thames, in ISGS, 1 beg to state that the statements made by Mr Lowe to your reporver are totally incorrect. lied Bill was working with me in the Albion claim on the day previous to his death, and I am in a position to state that he had never been in Victoria. He was a deserter from the 70th Regiment, and his real name was William Marther, He was not drowned, as Mr Lowe say?, in a hole 12ft deep, but in one of the forsaken prospectors' shafts on the Karaka— a shaft at least 100 ft deep. Mr Lowe is also mistaken with regard to the buying of a share in Hunt's ox Barry's tlftiw, fo^ on ths d,ay§ pviyiqivs tQ,

his death, I am positive he did not own 10s. It appears to me that Mr Lowe is confounding Red Bill with a man of the name of Brown, who I believe, was the first man drowned on the Thames, and who, I believe, met his death in the manner indicated by Mr Lowe. I am induced to make this statement in order that the mystery may be lessened rather than increased.—ONE Who KNOWS.

The Thames " Star " says that the police have ascertained that the name of the man known us Red Bill who was found in a hole at the Thames in 1867, was Mathers. So far as the " Advertiser " can ascertain there was no person named Rodgcrs—the name of the man at Wangarei who has confessed to the murder—resident at the Thames at the time Mathers was found in the water hole.

DR. WALLIS ON POLITICS.

<V LARGE number of settlers assembled last evening in Morningside School-room, for the. purpose of hearing a lecture from Dr. Wallis, ron several political rpiestions announced for treatment. Mr Stewart was voted to the chair, and in a few words introduced the lecturer to the people. Dr Wallis was received with applause, and commenced his discourse by remarking that Ncav Zealand politics, like New Zealand itself, was an unreclaimed waste, and might become among the colonies, what Turkey was represented to be among the nations oi Europe, the sick man. The Doctor then proceeded to discuss the nubjects of his lecture, viz :—The Governmental Separa tion of the Islands; the hanging up of the Counties Act ; and the greed of our public men, and their want of moral principle. The lecturer said, the Governmental Separ ation of the North and Middle Islands, was an idea daily growing in strength and gam ing adherents, and must soon bocome the leading "burning" question among the people and politicians here, and that the objections were four-fold : — That a large country or colony is better than a, email one ; that one government for New Zealand is likely to be cheaper than two ; that the public creditor would object ; and that, if Separation were effected the Maori difficulty would devolve entirely on the North Island. These serious objections were ventilated and placed fairly before the auditory ; shewing that the South Island must be more largely pastoral and agricul tural, while the North must largely be mining and commercial, &c., and, unless Separation be effected, the north is destined to be the Ireland of the South. The hanging up of the Counties Bill, was the next subject of remark ; and the lecturer thought it was the wisest thing for the County Council to pursue, and for the following reasons :— 1. The Act is acknowledged to be imper fect. It cannot but be amended, and made workable next session. Why not have patience till the fruit is ripe before we begin to digest it '! 2. The adoption of the Act would be not only a leap in the dark, but a leap into a bog of officialism and expense. ?,. By hanging up the Act we forfeit no thing. We do not transfer the manage ment of our local affairs out of our own hands into those of Wellington officials. Nor do we deprive ourselves of any of the promised subsidies. 4. By banging up the Act we may prevent a great catastrophe —the breaking up of the County and its Council. If it be adopted, two thirds of the population and three-fourths of the wealth of Eden will unquestionably retire into the shelter of municipalities. The greed of our public men and their want of moral principle, was the last section of the lecture, which was ably discussed, and tii!.' remedies suggested. At the close of the lecture. Mr Suiter proposed, and Mr McElwain seconded the following, which was iidopted with a resolution that it should be forwarded to the chairman of the County Council :—"That this meeting is of opinion that the permissive clauses of the Counties Act should not be adopted till at least after the next meeting of the members of the General Assembly in session assembled, and that the chairmanship of the County Council be considered an honorary ofiice." Votes of thanks to the lecturer and chair man concluded the proceedings.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Albeit Beetham, Esq. Justice of the Peace.) Oil TIMOTHY ! Oli Timothy, to Court you've come, For overdoing Paul's advice. And taking 100 much beer and rum ; Because you deem the liquor nice. Timothy Kelly, was found drunk on the wharf last evening, and pleading guilty, Avas lined ss, and costs. UNDER Tin-: VAGIIAXT ACT.

Three hapless men in form and limb compact. Were charged with lighting 'ncath the Vagrant Act.

George Martin, a man of colour, and John Blsickfoot, alias "Curly John," were charged under the Vagrant .Vet of 1856, with being drunk and creating a disturbance in Queen-street.

The prisoners said they had l>eeu drink ing and were merely having a rap at each oth.er. Fined 20s each, or 24 hours. Robert Sullivan pleaded guilty, and said he was very sorry, he had taken" too much, and was fighting a little. Constable Foreman, deposed that prisoner was vigorously fighting with another man at midnight, when he appeared on the scene, the other man ran away, and prisoner fell into his arms. Fined 20s. and costs, or 48 hours. (Mr Joseph Newman now took his seat on the bench.) A CONVIVIAL SQUALL. William Eggintou was charged with violently assaulting a native, named Patua, and bruising his head. Mr Joy appeared for Egginton, and said that it was evident that both men were suf fering fr m the mutual'conflict, the parties having run against cadi other at the close of a day of conviviality; and that he believed the informant was ready to forgive his antagonist if he was willing to pay°the expenses of the follies of the day. The Bench considered that it was neces sary to hear particulars. _ Constable Sampson deposed that between a and 6 o cluck last evening lie was near the i>ntomart station when an alarm was raised that a Maori was nearly murdered. He immediately ran to the spot, and saw Patua bleeding ami fainting in the arms of several natives. 1 bey told him that Egginton had done it ; and he went to the cabin of the Waterlily, cutter, and took the prisoner into custody. It having transpired that the Maori was mostly responsible for the fray, the Bench dismissed tho case. *^«^u

FARMER DYSON. A young man named John Thomas Wil liara Dyson, alias Bennett, was charged with obtaining a valuable property, consisting of a farm and erioets, by wilful misrepresent-

The young man, who had a fresh ae-ricul tm-al 10,,k about him, and the dress of a farmer, went at Christmas last to a Mr Lindsay, in the neighbourhood of Mercer ami entered into negotiations for the purchase of a farm. His ». presentations, farm knowledge, cattle anrl connection, were so plausible that' Mr Lmdsay placed confidence in the vo „ ,", farmer and sold to him his farm, for \yS end^dw Part-payment, a cheque it £400. Ihe young fanner next visited Mr Qmck, and told him the story of hff succS liomtiiat gentleman, ahorse, saddle and tfteßank, ftfe, Lv^ ay ww J^fcnM* ftlj

"Farmer Dyson" had no accounts them Information of the swindle was given t Constable Walker, who commenced WttfcJ search for prisoner, and after some hoiir^isl toil, Mr. Walker discovered "Para *|; Dyson," like Oliver Twist, asleep on a cW step. He took the farmer into custody tZ conveyed him to Auckland. JaM Sub-Inspector Pardy said as the horsp and saddle and bridle had not been found' he would ask for a remand. .. a> Remanded until Wednesday next.

THE REGATTA.—This Day.

ROWING MATCHES. THE rowing races, Avhich had to be rrasf poned on Monday, were brought off V p£ successfully this morning. The day wZ fine, and there was only a gentle biW which did not interfere with the comfort of the rowers. The contests were viewed W about a thousand persons, congregated J. the wharf, and at other points of\- an t a!l p Captain Nearing again acted as starter and performed his duties very satisfactorily Mr J. Marshall, as on Monday, discharge,) the duties of judge with conspicuous su e . cess.

FOUR-OARED OUTRIGGERS, carrying cox . swains ; All Comers. Prizes : Ist, m and half of a Sweepstakes of £5 each thp other half to go to second boat. ' Course: About three miles with'one turn round boats moored oil" Orakei Bay Valentino, (Thames Navals) ... , Maori, (North Shore) ... ... " „ Brothers, (Thames) "' 3 Captain Nearing gave the -word at 9,M a.m. the boats being in a splendid ]'hie The Valentine was slightly quickest to take the water, but the North Shore was the iirst to settle down into steady rowing, the start of all being rather rough. Thc°hoats spread out immediately they had passed the new wharf, and there was no chance of fouling. When three quarters of the distance out had been nulled, the Valentine had got about a length lead, but the North Shore, who were second, were "oimr very steadily, and looked like staying. ° B u j here, botli they and the Brothers °steered badly, standing too much on-shore which made it appear as if they were go]mj the wrong side of their mark boats. \Vheu they were straightened again, the Valentine had increased her lead to nearly three lengths, and was taking a very wide sweep for the turn. This order was preserved in rounding, which was accomplished without mishap. The race was now over, for although the Maori was rowed very pluckily she could not get again within hail of the Thames men, who won by five lciMhs easily. The Brothers finished twelve lengths from the North Shore boat. The following were the crows :— Valentine : A. Newdick, bow ; T. Garan 2; T. Goldswortky, 3; H. Goldsworthy, stroke.

Maori : McLean, bow; McSparren,^l Wells, 3 ; McGcchie, stroke j J. MerrickJ cox. The Brothers : Three brothers Robicson and Nelson. FOUR-OARED Gigs (no outriggers) the pro perty of and rowed by Amateurs, members of any Rowing Club which has been formed three months prior to 29th Janu ary, 1577. Prize : Ist, £15. Course : Same as outriggers'. No. 1, Auckland Rowing Club, red and black ... i Greenhorn, Thames Naval Brigade, blue and white ... 2

Native, North Shore Rcnrifig Club, b1ue...3 No. 2, Auckland Rowing Club, red and black... ... ... g A lot of time was cut to waste at tliestdrt, the boats obstinately refusing to get into, line. "When told to get back, they would not back water for a few but.in sisted on rowing right round.' At length Captain N earing got them away pretty well together. Auckland and North Shore get ting a trifling lead. The Thames-men soon settled down to a g6bct steady stroke, and half way to the mark-boats they were level with the Auckland No. 1 boat. In fund ing they had a small advantage, but directly afterwards bow, in their boat, unshipped his oar, and Auckland collared them. , A slashing race now ensued as far as ,tlie Hertha, where Auckland had about three quarters of a length advantage. Here the Thames boat indulged in a general unship ping of oars and lost their chance altogether. Auckland went on, and won by five or six lengths. North Shore toiled in some dis tance astern. Auckland No. 2 did not liiiish. The following jwerc the names of the crews :

Auckland No. i._R. M. Clark, boW; O. Dacre, 2 ; L. Da ere, 3 ; T. Henderson, stroke.

(jreenhorn.—J. Smith,bow; C. Williams, 2; G. Carter, 3; G. Smith, stroke ; i: Carter, coxswain. Native.—H. Niccol, boAV; G. Kemp, 2; K. Duder, 3 ; E. Burge.-s, stroke ; Alison, coxswain;

Auckland No 2.—Substitute, 1 ; W. Bradley, .2 ; A. Aitkcu, 3 ; J. Dacre, SOOLLERS, All Comers. Prize : Ist, £15. Course : About three miles (with one Willie, A. White, blue '. 1 » Devonport, W. Davis, white and blue... 2 Fly, V. Savage, white 0! The course in this race was the same as that for the outrigger race. White made rather an unsteady start, missing his water at the third stroke, and nrarly capsizing, but when he fairly got under weigh*Be rowed right away from his rivals, and came ! in a dozen lengths ahead of Davis,: who rowed very short. Savage did not finish. Di.xoiKS, under 12ft. overall, rowed by boys under 16 years of age. Prizes (presented by J. N. Crombie, Est].): Ist £4; 2iid£l. Course : From south of Flagship, round barque Martha, coining in on the south side of Flagship. Wild Duck, Rolton, black and red ... 1 Winona, Brown, blue ... 2 Fly, Morrow, white, black ball _ NcR, Brophy, red, white and blue ... ° Dart, Morris, red ... 0 Spider, E. Yates, white ... ... - ° This was a capital race between Wild Duck and Winona. The latter put on _ splendid spurt when it was too late, and suffered defeat by a length on]v. The Fly was third 20 lengths away, and the rest DO; FOUR-OARED Gifts (no outriggers), rowed by Amateurs under 21 years of age ; con ditions as ninth race. Prize : Ist, £10- Course : About two miles (with one Auckland Rowing Club f.i Greenhorn (Thames Navals') ... •• 2 Native (North Shore R;C.) ... -. } Auckland and Thames showed most life at starting, North Shore being very ,- - scrambly. Auckland soon showed a slight lead, and increasing it all tho way, they won by at least eight lengths. A 'desper ate race was rowed by the Thames and . . , North Shore boats, but the Thames men had most last, and secured 2nd place 'by two lengths. The following were the names of $& crews : —Auckland R.C. :E. I loss bow, D. Tonks 2, W. Caverhill .3, A. Yates stroke, P. Luckie (cox). Greenhorn. :J« A. Brown bow, J. Newman 2, B. AndciV; son 3, B. Hnrfit stroke. J. Carter (cox. Native : M Sailing boats or yachts, under fi tons. IJ Prizes : Ist, Cup presented by B. Tonks, 'J Esq. (value £5), and £10 added; 2ihl> m Course : From south side of Flagship. , jg| round boat of Watchman, thence roattd chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, twice ro mi ■' oOmin S iv south side of Flagship. Ibis race which was disputed on Molt* «ay, was sailed again to-day with the follow- m "ig result • This race was Mystery 1, Flying Fish 2, > #1 Watemtch 3, Kate 4, tavinia, 5. mt I ,iiie Mystery won by 1 mm. 46 sec. T«. f

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1877



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