SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

Australia. P.M. Co.'d s.s., Captain Cargill, from San Francisco, via Honolulu and Kandavu Star of the South fmm Napier. Sarah and Alary, barqiientine, 151 tons, James

Stevens, from Oaniarv. Circe,;'brigautine. Joss, from Lvttelton. Kriemhilda, schooner, from Wargarooi

DEPARTURES.

JToro, s.s., Logan, for Sydney Islo of France, barquo, for Ncwcast'e

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

■F"or Sydney—Australia, this evening, 6 o'clock F '<■ London—Glenlora, barque, early; Electr; 1, ~.-. Muhip, early For the Islands—Norval, schooner, early

IMPORTS.

Per R.M.S. Australia, from San Francisco :— IS bugs grass seed.—Owen and Graham. i~> cases whisky, 1 case show cards.—Hender son and Macfarlane.

o'J cases preserves, 1 case tools, 1 case H.TV. goods, 1,731) bags guano, 218 bone meal, 75 bundles brooms, 5 cases furniture, I'pkg mer chandise, 1 pkg moulding knives, 3 pkgs mer chandise, 1 pktj seed, 20 keys nails. For Wel lington : 1 case china ware. For Ly ttelton : 25 biiles hops, 1 box merchandise. 1 case books. For Port Chalmers : £ case mantle grates, 1 pkg merchandise, l pkg merchandise. Also, 19,377 pkifs in transit for Australian ports,—Owen and Graham.

Per Circe from Lyttelton: 300 sacks oats, 1550 do. wheat.—Master, agent.

i'er Sarah and Mary from Oamaru : 1.500 sacks wheat, 100 sacks bran, '20 sacks oatmeal.

EXPORTS.

Per Hero :—For Sydney—l case engravings, 99 c 1503 wine, 2 cases tobacco, 1 pkge. dee.ls, 533 b il«3 jinx and tow, 30 bales him ..is. "i screw j Mjks, 31 bales tow, 300 sacks bran, 2 bal :s sucks. For Melbourne—l case drapery. 133 bales flax, 1 parcol c.H'iJCts, 1 parcel stationery, 1 bos golc1. Cruickshank and Co., agents.

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

Tho. s.s. Hero left for Sydney and Melbourne to-day. Passengers:—Saloon to Sydney: Mrs Wells, Mrs Brown and two children, Mrs find Miss Atlanti, Miss S. Clark, Misses Hunter (2), Mrs Black, Miss Corrigan, Messrs Wilson, Scott, Murphy, Landy. Steerage to Melbourne : Mr* Stoners, Mrs Woolrabo, Mr and Mrs Barley. Sieerage to Sydney : Messrs. S. Burns, Wilson, McDougoll, T. Burns, B, Olson. T. Davis, C. E. D. Wilson, J. Archenback, G. Pate, Mr and Mrs Hatfleld and family (3), Mr and Mrs H. Swanbroagh and family (i), Mr and Mrs Elder, Miss C. Robertson, Mrs Brindley. Steerage to Melbourne : Mrs Edwards and family (2), Miss Lotham, Mr M. Peccini.

P The s.s. Hawea is due to-morrow from/the South.

The s.s. Taranaki, which left the Manukau yesterday for Southern ports, is returning for the conveyance of mails ex Australia. She left New Plymouth at 10 a.m. to-day, and will arrive outside Manukau Heads about midnight, and will there tranship the mails from, the Tarn o' Shanter, which will be in waiting, the Tara naki proceeding on her Southern trip imme diately. The schooner Kriemhilda brings 2S,OOOft. sawn timber and 15,000 shingles from Wangaroa, The schooner Tonga entered out to-day for Tonga. The brig Albion is to load timber at Hokianga for Melbourne. She sails for the former port to-day. The barque Emily Chaplin is to be brought alongside this afternoon. She has engaged the berth vacated by the Hero.

The s.s. Rotorua, which left Sydney on the 18th inst, is due here on the morning of the 23rd inst. Sh-"* is to leave for Napier and Southern ports on the 24th inst. The 3.5. Wanaka is advertised to leave here for the J£a3t Coast, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunodin on the 25th inst. Shs is" now on her way from Wellington to this port. The barque Isle of France, Captain Le Brant, has cleared at the Customs, and will sail to-day for Newcastle in ballast.

The barque Glenlora is announced to sail for London on Wednesday next.

The following is the list of passengers who booked yesterday for the South by the TaranaM: Mrs Whiterod and son, Mrs Adams. Messrs Southby, Dugan, Johnston, Gardiner, Nooman, Morrison, Lewis, Chalmers, Storey, O'Brien, Hewlings, Wigg, and 8 steerage. The brigantine Circe arrived from Lyttelton this afternoon with a cargo.of grain. She left port on the 11th inst., and had twelve hours S.W. wind at starting. Was then becalmed off Banks Peninsula. Had two days light variable winds, and then had it from the W. and S. the Remainder of the passage. The 3.5. Star of the South arrived from JCanicr in ballast last night. She brought two passen gers. She is advertised to leave again for Napier on Monday next. Tne brigantine Sarah and Mary arrived from Oamaru and Lyttelton to-day, after a fine run of five days and. a half, with a cargo of grain. She left Oamaru last Saturday night, and had fresh southerly and S.W. winds to the East Cape, and from thence S.E. and easterlies into port. Two of the Customs officers have been engaged to-day measuring the Tonga, a small schooner of about 18 tons iust built by Messrs Nieeol and Sons for the Islands: and the Ellerton, Mr Mase fleld's new schooner. To-morrow it is intended to measure Messrs Sim 3 and Brown's new schooner.

The Kate Brain left Timaru on the 6th for this port,-and it is difficult to say what is keeping her from arriving.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

LOSS OF THE INVERERNE.?

The Invererne, a ship of 741 tons, which visited Auckland some time ago, on a voyage from Java to the English Channol, foundered on January 1, off the west coast of Suubawa, one of the Sunda Islands, situate in lat. 8 S., long. 117 K. A telegram was at once sent to Lloyd's agents, at Batavia. In reply, the following telegram was received :—" Invererne—The survivors avo Thomas Harding, John Campbell, John Duffy, Walter Page, Arthur Abraham, Robert IJarloy, John Grey, and John McGowan. The captain and eight sailors were last' seen in the lifeboat, water-logged." The two lifeboats onboard were both specially fitted with cooper tubes, in the manner required by the Emigration Commis sioners. So long as the3e tubes were uninjured, tho boats would-float, even, if otherwise consi derably damaged. There is still a hope, that the captain and missing men may have been picked up by some vessel at sea, or been landed on some of the neighbouring islands.

Hyde, Feb. 22.—The Lornbardian (barque), London, for New Zealand, with a general Cargo, put back with sails split, and crew refusing duty, they stating that the cargo is not properly stowed, and demand a survey. The barque Spirit of the Dawn, 692 tons, Cap tain Woods, left Gravesend for this port on the 3rd March, and passed Deal the following day, Sho is under charter to the New Zealand Shipping Company. The barque Dilpussund, under command of our old friend Captain Kelley, left Gravesend for Auckland ou the 7th March.

The ship Orari was 70 days out, and the barque Rapido 05 days out from Auckland when the mail left England. Of course neither had arrived.

The ship Yosemite wa3 to bo dispatched from London by the yew Zealand Shipping Co. for this port on the 31st March.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr Alfred Buckxand's Weekly Report. —At Remuera on Thursday dairy cows were numerous. Those of good quality and at calving in request at full values. They brought from £9 to £11 10s; second quality from £6 10s each. Store cattle in moderate numbers, with an improved inquiry, particularly for well-bred heifers. Xat cattle in full supply, 190 head sold to the trade, prices steady for good quality from 2is to 27s the lOOlbs. No store sheep offered.' Fat sheep in average supply—soo were penned, bidding Avas dull. Prices realised from 2d for ewes to 2hi for wethers of good quality. Store pigs numorous, and at late values; few fat pigs penned. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Repokt.—Horses.—We sold hacks from £6 to £10 10s; light harness horses from £13 to £18 lls ; draught horses from £36; dog-cart, £10. Cattle. —We quote: Dairy cows from £8 to £12 2s (id; store cows, £3 10s to £6; two-year-old steers from £3 103 to £4 10s; three-year-old steers, £5 7s 6d; weaned calves from £112 6d to £2 3s; beef, 27s 6d per lOOlbs. Sheep: Best wethers sold from 163 to 20s: second do., 14s ; fat ewes, from 13s 6d to 16s; fat lambs from 8s to 12s Cd each.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 4.30 and 5.30 p.m. • and to-morrow, at 5.30 p.m. ' For Coromandol, per ICina, this day, at 4.30 p m • and on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. ' For Australian Colonies, per Australia, this day, at 5 p.m. ' For money orders and registered letters and newspapers, at i p.m. ' For Waiwera, Mahurangi; Matakana, Manea wai, Wavpn. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m For Tonga und Eva, per Norval, to-morrow at 11 a.m. ' For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Atistralian Colonies, per Taupo, to-morrow at 5 p.m. ' For Whilianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4p.m. For Napier, per Star of the South, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Manganui, per lona, on Monday next, at £ p.m. For Tauranga and Gisborne, per Pretty Jane, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. For Gieborne and Napier, per Go-ahead, on Weajnesday next, at 3 p.m. 8, E Rms % Chief Postm^tor,

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1877.

Tor the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the good-that wo can do.

TIIE telegrams in the American papers to hand to-day supply the key to cablegrams received via Java cable, with reference to the protocol submitted by Russia. The British Cabinet met on March 21st, t > consider the protocol. At first the docu ment contained a clause providing for " action" in the event of the Porte failing to carry out the required reforms. The word "action" was, however, altered-to> more vague and general terms, but Gorts chakoff thereupon suggested a new word ing: "The Powers shall con wit together to insist, &c." The. British Cabinet re quired a pledge from Russia that she would disarm immediately on the signing of the protocol, and the Porto distinctly refused to disarm unless Russia set the example. Russia replied that she could not enter into such engagement i n il Turkey had con sented to disarm, and peace had been con cluded with Montenegro. As neither Turkey nor Russia would first disarm, the protocol came to nothing.

Wu'observe with somo surprise that Dr. Ellis, in a long letter to tho " Herald" this morning, takes umbrage at our few general remarks on what we regard as tho hurried and unsatisfactory nature of the inquiry into the death of Mrs. Cross. We can assure Dr. Ellis that it was the antipodes of our intention to call in question either "Dr. Goldsbro's experience us Coroneriu inquiries like these," nor yet the efficacy of his own " gold medal in Medical Jurisprudence in University College, London," a qualification which, thanks to the frequent contributions from the AvorUiy doctor's graceful pun to the public journals, lias become, in the mouths of Auckland citizens, "familiar as house hold words." We opine that the skill of both gentlemen was too firmly established to admit of a shadow of a doubt, and to enter into a defence of a purely imaginary attack was surely a work of supererogation. The sentence culled by Dr Ellis, read in connec tion with the general tenor of the whole article, contained neither expressly, nor by implication, the slightest reflection on the ability of Dr Ellis or his colleague to test the nature of the poison. But having regard for the delicate character of a chemical analysis, and for the practice often resorted to in English poisoning cases of taking out the stomach and forwarding it to a Professor of Chemistry fur complete analysis, we should not, have considere 1 that the lustre of the gold medal was b-> dimmedj or Dr. Elite's reputation as a scientific analyst utstake, if, when asked, while the inquest was proceeding, to make a post mortem examination, hfi had re quested sufficient time to prepare a complete analysis of the whole contents of the stomach, instead of testing for a specific poison. We bad no intention, however, ill our yesterday's incidental reference, quoted by Dr. Ellis, of placing the slightest stress on the question of analysis. The remark was one merely introduced casually in pursuance of the general current of thought that the inquest had been pushed on too rapidly for so serious a case, and that the requisite time was not allowed for the systematic preparation of all the circuni staucos likely to elucidate the bearings of tho various facts brought out in evidence. That oxalic acid was the poison used, appeared to have b;'en plainly enough demonstrated, but the absence ot the paper or phial, or package that had contained the poison is still unex plained, although it might, perhaps, have yielded to further inquiry. Dr Ellis must ;be aware of the very fine points, on which cases of poisoning often turn. One notable case quoted in Prereini's Matoria Meuica will serve as an example. A servant girl was found dead in bed, with a phial containing prussic acid, corked, by her side. The bed-clothes were smooth, and showed no signs of disturbance. Sus picion fefi upon an apprentice in the house, as havingTheen accessory to the administra tion of the poison to procure abortion. The point of the case really turned on this : The medical testimony was unani mously of opinion that if a small dose .of the. poison had been taken, insufficient to cause instantaneous death, tho gill must have died in convulsions, and the bed-clothes would then have been thrown in disorder ; if, on the other hand, the dose was large, ■unconsciousness must have ensued so rapidly that the deceased could not have replaced the cork. The medical witnesses agreed, therefore, that external assistance was absolutely necessary either to put in tho cork or to smooth the bed-clothes. The jury however, very properly did not consider this sufficient to establish tho guilt of the accused. Minute questions such as these are of the utmost moment in determining whether a person has 'taken poison, fwilfullyi by .accident, or otherwise. ' And when, within twenty-four hours of the death of a person under certainly remarkable circumstances, the hurriedly prepared case is|pushed be fore a jury, while one important witness openly protests against giving evidence because he has been called informally, and it is known that statements had been made privately which were not laid before the jury, we are warranted in saying that the inquiry was unsatisfactory; This is simply the position we took up, and it is in no wise touched by Dr. Ellis's explanation.

The unexpected arrival of the mail steamer, this morning two days before con tract time, threw the city into an unwonted state of excitement. If the City of Sydney was late last month was the general reflec tion, the Australia has made up for it this month. At the wharf no preparations had been made for berthing the big boat, and a barque, and a brig were moored out side the main tee. The Harbour-master and Wharfinger, were not long in getting to work to make room; Before the Australia had.swung to her anchor in the stream, the two merchant vessels had been unceremon ously cast adrift, and were floating in tho tide gracefully, the main-brace of the barque affectionately embracing the ..mast of a cutter which had been giving her ballast. No.time was lost, and as soon as her head was round, Captain Burgess who brought the steamer in, was able to steam straight alongside which he did very cleverly, the monster being moored hard and fast within twenty minutes of picking up her anchor. As the mail boat approached the wharf, strains of music were heard from her decks, and as she came closer a score of dusky faces congregated on hor deck, half of them blowing brass instruments told that the long expected Georgia Minstrels had at length arrived. Why is it that these mail steamers never have the courtesy to lower a ladder for the benefit of those whose duties make it necessary for them to go aboard them in the stream. A rope is all that is generally vouchsafed, and though quite sufficient for a sailor, it is hardly the means of ascent enjoyed by a reporter or a mailman, or an agent's clerk, especially if the individual weighs about 14 stone. We could not but admire the discretion dis played by the officer of the Reynard on going alongside and finding tbe scanty boarding accommodation provided. He looked at the rope, and then at his smart umformj p,n4 tnen at his aworfl, and

evidently came to the conclusion that a British officer dangling on a rope against the dirty side of a mail steamer, was not a dignified display, so he returned to his seat in the stern sheets, and after lingering a mom out, ordered his crew to row him to the wharf.

The annual meeting of the Orphan Home Paruell, will be held on Monday next, the 23rd inst., at the Home. The Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell has consented to preside. The meeting will bb associated with music and singing, under the direction of J. A. Beale, Esq., organist of St. Paul's.

A farmer named Dugald Blue has boon committed for trial at Timaru on a charge of stealing sheep belonging to the Canter bury and Otago Associations, and altering the brands.

Under the head of "Feathers and Chaff," in the "Waikato Times," wo iind the fol lowing : —"Newspaper editors receive queer things sometimes by way of contribution. It is not all of them who get, like you, tithes of the first fruits of the orchard. Even n big pumpkin would bo better than some of the useless things one receives for notice in the loc;\l columns. I know an editor who received, last week, a piece, of limestone, a patent stomach pump, ton pounds of Miranda coal, a box of ointment, a bottle of schnapps, and lastly—shades of Guttcnburg and Caxtou—a box of anti bilious pills 1 There is au amount of exqui site irony about this last contribution, espe cially if the editor happened to bo in. a splenetic mood when the present was rccoived."

One of those cases which are too common in society was heard on Wednesday before Mr, Jackson, at Waiuku. The defendant was a married man, byname Daniel Duuu, and was charged in two instances with indecent exposure in the presence of little girls. Mr. Lusk appeared for tho defence, but the evidence in both cases was too clear to admit of doubt. Tho Magistrate justly censured the prisoner's conduct,especially as lie was a married man with a young family under his care. Theprisoncr, it appeared, had previously borne a fair character, which might have lessened but did not save him from punishment. Dunn was sent to Mount Eden gaol for three months with hard labour for one offence, and ordered to pay aline of £8, or suller three months in " durance Tile" for the second offence. The fine was paid. The prisoner was brought to town last night by Constable Parker, and duly lodged in his new quarters, nevr Kyber pass. Tliis morning Mr Dunn commenced Ills three months' labour in the stone -break ing line.

Mr Justice Gillies, Mr Baratow and Mr Hurst (Mayor) paid a visit to the Water Works yesterday, and were shewn over the place by Mr Errington, the Engineer, who acted as a guide and exponent on the

occasion

The Board of Education has promised to consider an application from Sir Robert Douglas respecting tlio establishment of a High .School at Kaino.

Tne usual monthly inspection parades of the Artillery IJattcry and No. 3 Rifles, were held last evening, in tho Drill-shed. There was a good attendance of the men of both Companies, an! their exercises, under the command of Major Lusk, were satisfactory. The Artillerymen than inarched through the town, hended by their fine band, play ing numerous martini and other inspiriting strain.*;. At the meeting of No. 3 Company, Corporal Hay was elected .Sergeant, and Volunteer Macdonald, Corporal. The prizes to tlie highest scorers in the class tiring were also distributed. The first prize was given to Volunteer Dorc, consisting of a travelling clock and silver cup. Three silver cups were given respectively to .Ser geant Hay and Volunteers Hill and E. Morrow. Volunteer May received a beauti ful clock, and Corporal W. Partington a handsome tobacco pouch.

The contractors for the new dock arc jubilant. The leaks in the coficr-dam arc ;rll stopped, and an extra engine is now at work excavating tho mud which, is being removed at the rate of 200 ton.«; per day. The coffer-dam sustains the strain upon it without a sign of weakness, and no further ■untoward circumstances are looked for. If all goes well the masonry Avill be started next week.

The " Lilly" will leave on a special oxcur sion trip "to the Hot Springs to-morrow at 2 p.m. Return tickets available- for "Lilly" on Monday at 6 a.in., or for the Anno Mil bunk at 2 p.m.

The Harbour Board of Dunediu has a has a revenue of £14,100 10s 4d, and the .expenses for the past year amounted to £8,603 O.s Cx\, leaving a balance in hand of £5,653. The amount expended by the engineer's department out of loan is £53,604 3s 4d.

The Warehousemen's Football Club held their annual opening meeting for the season last evening at the warehouse of Messrs. A. Clark and Sons. Mr H. E. Cotton was re-elected captain, and Mr J. C. Macky, secretary and treasurer. It was arranged that there should be a scratch match in the Domain to-morrow afternoon, when a large attendance of members is expected.

In view of the crisis in European affairs, the Government has authorised the keeping open of the telegraph oiiices at the principal stations up to half-past nine o'clock each night, for the reception of cable news. The office will not be open after the usual hour for tho dispatch of messages.

A house, the property of Mr John "Watson, was burnt at Patau on Saturday night last, the loss being estimated at £60.

The Kingites are to have another korero and "blow out" at Kaipiha on Saturday. About one hundred Waikatoa are at Te Kopua, and Avill occupy land in the neigh bourhood. A considerable area of laud is under cultivation in that locality, and it is to be hoped that the native's will be. encouraged to extend thsir agricultural operations instead of wasting their time and breath in speech-making.

The mail steamer Australia will leave for Sydney at six o'clock this evening.

. The tenders for the City of Wellington (New Zealand) six per cent. Loan of £200,000 were opened on March Bth at the Bank of New Zealand. The total amount tendered was £790,000, at prices ranging from £100j;o £105. Tenders at and above £101 17s Gd obtain allotments in full.

There is no truth whatever in the rumour that Mr Inspector Broham is to be appointed chief of the Armed Constabulary iii the North Island.

The gathering of "watercress is an occu pation generally associated -with poverty. Old and young people frequently pick this. wholesome condiment for the purpose of sale. This afternoon, however, some young ladies of tliG elite of Kemuera were engaged in what appeared to be considered by them the diversion of watciciesa gathering1, from the middle of a four-feet horse pond. Garments which evidently had monopolised considerable time in embroidery work, lay on the grass, and the watercress w.»s gathered and carried safely to dry land without a stitch of clothing being saturated. This we are informed was accomplished to the satisfaction of all beholders, and. the fair ones carried on to dry land their crop of cress, seemingly all the merrier and better for their snipe-like wading after food. The appearance of these beauteous Naides lent a charm to the picturesque scenery, and greatly enhanced the pleasure of the travellers by the afternoon train. A re spected chemist, who was on the train appeared toapprehendthat theladies were in danger, and was with difficulty restrained from jumping out and rushing to their rescue. Wo can, however, vouch for the complete safety of the ladies., i

It is not often • that we have a. sailintr vessel making a quicker run from the South, than the steamers. The Sarah and Mary, which arrived to-day from Oamaru, mac 1 a the passage in five and a half days, and brings papers from Dunedin dated throe days later than those received by the Tara xi iki. The ladio.9 and gentlemen Avho are to take part in the concert in connection with the Mechanics' Institute, are requested by advertisement to forward the names of their songs and pieces to Herr Scbott, Harbour View House, as soon as possible.

A meeting of the directors of the Palmer ston Goldmining Company was held thi.-s afternoon, in the offices of Mr Newman, when the report and balance sheet wore presented and passed. Mr Robert Home Avas appointed legal manager to the Com pany, and Mr Thomas Morriu director.

Tho Dunedin Club will givo up Fernhill to tho Governor and suite during His Excellency's stay in that city.

The notorious John- McLaren is again to tho fore in the character of an agitator. Yesterday, as a telegram informs us, ho presided over a meeting of choice loafers who drew up a-petition to His Excellency the Governorj praying for employment. McLaren has hitherto borne a close resem blance to men who look for work, and at tho same time pray that they may not find it.

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL.

Fastest Passage on Record.

Two Bays tTn&sr Contrast Time.

To tho surprise of everyone in Auckland tho signal of the mail steamer approaching was made at seven o'clock this morning, and at half-past eight the s.s, Australia was seen rounding the North Head. The captain has furnished us with the following report of the voyage, which occupied 22 days 9 hours, and is the fastest on record. The lI.M. s.s. Australia, Wm. Cargill, Esq., commander, left San Francisco at 11.30 p"m. of 28th March. At 0.50 a.m. of 29th, dis charged pilot outside Golden Gate. At 2.50 a.m. same date, Farallone Lights bore N. W., distance three miles. 30th and 31st strong breeze and showery weather, with occasional hard squalls, prevailed. From thence, until arrival at Honolulu, expe rienced moderate breezes from the N. and N.E. At 8 a.m. of the 4th, the Rev. C. B. Andrews, Main, aged 59 years, died of pleurisy, combined with bronchitis. His body was put into a coffin, packed with ice, and brought on to Honolulu. At 9.30 a.m. sth inst., arrived at latter port. At 5.30 p.m. same date, left again for Australia ; at ti.3op.fll. discharged pilot. Light breezes and fine clear weather prevailed to tlie Equator, which was crossed at 2 p.m. of 10th Ayril, in long, lo'o 0 W. From thence to Fiji, h;id variable winds and frequent rains. At 3 p.m. of the 12th, passed close to the Mauds of Oatafou ; at (>' a.m. of the 14th, passed Alofa Islands. At 8 p.m. of p.ume date, entered Nauuka passage. At noon of the 15th (San Francisco time), lGth (Australian time), passed the Company's R.M.S. Zcaiandia, hound from Australia to California. At 1 p.m. of same date, dropped anchor in Kandavu harbour; landed rnaiU and passengers, and left at 5 p. m. for New Zealand. Experienced variable fresh breezes from the S.E. and >S., all the passage down to New Zealand. At 5.45 a.m. of 20th, passed Little Barrier; atS.3oa.ih., arrived in Auckland. The Australia made the fastest passage on record from Honolulu to 'Frisco, 7 days 2 hours, and she has arrived here two days ahead of contract time. We are indebted to Mr. Robt. Y. CJ'-aham, purser, for list of passengers and freight, and for latest files of American and Honolulu papers.

Passengers—Saloon— From San Francisco— Miss James. J. G. Lowinjrton, Mrs. J. G. Thomas, Mrs. H. ifinston, Rodk. Dodd, and tho Original Georgia Minstrels, whose names arc as follows : O. B. Hicks, Chns. A. Crusoe., F. I). Wade, Hosca Eas ton, J. (i. Thomas, ]). A. Bowman, J. ]"{. Matlock, T. Brown, .las. Mills, Sam Koenan, John Morton, A. D. Jackson, Billy Swmdera, Billy Wilson, Gco. Harris, and j. Kills: 30 in tho steerage. From Honolulu—J. R. Wilson, Miss Gillingham, and 2 in tho steerage. From Fiji—s in the steerage; and 13 cabin and 32 steerage In transit for Sydney, Melbourne, and Queensland.

ENGLISH NEWS.

THE 'VAIISITY RACE.—A DEAD

HEAT DECLARED.

London, March 24th. —Tiie course was tho usual one— on the Thames, from Putney to Mortlake—distance, four miles and two furlongs. Of thn Cambridge eighty six parbicrpatod in last year's contest, while of the Oxford crow, four were ancient mariners ; but the coxswain was a novice on the Thames. Cantabs rowed in a new swaddle.Winship boat, and the Oxfords in a new Clamper boat. Betting at Putney, before tho race, was five to four on Oxford. Cambridge arrived at the Leander boat house at 7.30, and the Oxford men nearly half-an-hour later. The Oxford crew entered their boat at 8, and, winning the toss for position, took the Middlesex station, The Cambridge crew did not launch their boat until nearly ten minutes later, and when they were coming to the post, the Oxford took a preliminary row as far as the Star and Garter. The starting-boats were moored opposite the lower end of Putney Terrace, and at 8.15 the two crews prepared for the start. The signal was delayed by the breaking away of the Press boat from her moorings, but at twenty mins. past the hour fixed, all was in readiness.

THE START, Was made at 8.27. Off the Doves, two miles from Putney, Oxford, though on the outside, gained slightly, and at the Oil Mills got even with Cambridge, the two crews at ono time being very close together and in imminent danger of collision, a row boat full of people pulling across their bows. Just below the foot of Chcsswick Eyot, Ox ford was once more rowing faster, and at the bottom of the island was again in front, being better together than the Cambridge crew, who seemed much troubled by the rough water. About the middle of. the Eyot, Oxford had increased their lead to half a length, as the rowing in the Cam bridge boafbecame short, and at Chesswick Church, three miles having been rowed, they had increased their advantage to two thirds of a length.

oxford's lead,

Here the race seemed removed from the realm of doubt. Rounding the bend into Horsebeach, the water became smoother, and Cambridge, rowing better, gained upon Oxford, but the latter made their effort, and were nearly a length ahead off Bathiii"-. place, a furlong further on. In the Duke of Devonshire's meadows, Cambridge made another effort, reducing the lead or Oxford to two-thirds of a length. No change took place to Barnes' Bridge, seven furlongs from the winning-point, and under the bridge Oxford passed, leading nearly a length. This advantage was improved to several feet of daylight between the boats opposite the. White Harp. Off the Limes,' Cambridge again spurted and reduced the lead of Oxford, which was in trouble, the bowman ber.ig unable to use his oar effect ively. Cambridge worked harder, and got withm'a third of a length off Godfrey's, when a gallant struggle followed, for the victory. From the ship to the winning-post, Cam bridge got in her work, and the gun was fired as the two crews passed the Judge together. The time was twenty-four minutes and ton seconds. The Judge declared the race to be a dead heat, At first all the tele^rama announced, tfuU Oxford, had, WQn^ .

THE LONDON "TIMES" REVIEWS

THE SITUATION.

London, March 28.—The "Times" says : —" When wo see how our Government does nothing, promises nothing, and exhibits only distrust and condemnation of Russia by restricting itself to the faintest phrase ology in which an agreement can be couched, we cannot wonder that negotiations are interrupted. The fact is, the two countries have gradually assumed such positions of antagonism that they are regarded on tho Continent as two rivals in a great contro versy, which may possibly be developed into a great conflict. The eyes of Europe now turn once more to the members of the Triple Alliance-. If there is war there must be a great war, and any Power that interferes must be prepared to wage a great war. Charles Matthews is very ill. One hundred deaths from smallpox occurred in this city last week. " Footstep" won the Lincolnshire handi cap ; " Pursuivant" second, " Lord Lin coln" third.

The Catholic members of the British Parliament have resolved to present an address to the Pope on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his episcopate. It is probable a deputation will go to Home to make the presentation. Another outbreak of rinderpest hag oc enrred at Hull.

There have been two fresh outbreaks of rinderpest within the metropolis. At a conference of ironmasters, reluction in wages was advocated, owing to the keenness of American competition.

The fast mail from Scotland, known as the " Flying Scotchman," ran off the rails near Morpeth. Five persons were instantly killed, and many injured, ten seriously. The grand National Steeplechase -was yon by Austerlitz, Congress second, and Liberty third.

A DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

LONDON, March 22nd. In tlio House of Lords to-night, tho_ Earl of Dudley said that although the signing of the Protocol would secure tlio peace of Europe, it would provide no guarantee for the better treatment of Christians. Lord Derby maintained that a European war would produce far greater horrors than those which occurred in Bulgaria. Lord Derby condemned language calculated to irritate the Russian people against a policy which the Russian Government, to its honor, was disposed to adopt—language calculated to increase Russia's difficulties, and postpone, if not defeat altogether, the solution of tho problem.

ENGLISH COMMERCIAL.

London, March 10.

WOOL.—New Zealand, scoured : Superior la lOd to 2s 2d ; average to good, Is Sd to Is 9-id. Greasy : Superior, lid to Is 2d ; average to good, lid to Is £d ; inferior, 9d to lOfd. Arrivals of New Zealand wool to date, 5134 bales ; catalogued, 865. SECURITIES.—New Zealand Consols, 5 p.c. 104-i to 105|; do. Ah p.c. 07 to 98. Bank of New" Zealand, -21 "to 251- ; Auckland Harbour Board, 104 to 100 ; City of Auck land debentures, 100' to 108 ; New Zealand Kapanga G.M. Co., 21 to 3; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile, 2 to 2^ prem. ; New Zealand Trust and Loan, 2 to 2i prem.

LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY'S

CIRCULAR,

MRACH 10.

WOOL.—Arrival at preseut aggregate from New Zealand, 22,140 bales.

Flax.—First, quality, £22 to £24. Of 143 bales offered, only a few were disposed of. Quotations : good clean dressed, £25 ; fair, £22 to £24; common, £19 to £21.

KAUEI GUM.—On February 15th, out of 1,343 cases offered, only 400 were bought. ISS cases middling, hold, rough, part scraped, realized 4;Ss to 50s ; good middling to good bold, 55s to 65s ; good pale, 70s to 71s; good pa'.e selected, £5 to £6 5s per cwt. On the Ist March' 500 cases were bought in.

From the Home News, March 10th.

MELANESIA!* MISSION.

A service of a remarkable and interesting character was held in LichSeld Cathedral on Feb. 17. The Bishop of Lichfield was desirous to have a special service in the cathedral which should coincide in point of actual time with the consecration service at the Antipodes. In' order that the two services might be simultaneous, it was necessary that the special service at Lich field should take place at eleven p.m. on Saturday night. The • service commenced with the'looth Psalm. This was followed by the " Kyrie Eleison," the Lord's Prayer, the Versicles, the "Gloria Patri," and Psalms ii., lxi., and Ixxii. The bishop read the lessons, after which He delivered au address. Ke said that this was a time not so much for exhortation as for prayer. The peculiar circumstances under which they met "rcniin dc d them that the earth was girdled with prayer. Here in England, in the darkness of the night, they ware praying ; there in New Zealand, in the brightness of the noouday, they were praying to Him to whom the night is a-> clear' as the day. The address being concluded, the ;" Dens Misercatur" was sung, and then the "Nicene Creed." After this the Bishop commended his son, at that time being consecrated in New Zealand, to the secret prayers of the congregation. Silence was kept for this purpose for a space, and the solemn pause being ended, a short litany was said. Then the hymn " Verii Creator" was said alternately by the Bishop and the congrega tion, all kneeling. Some collects were said by the Dean of Lichiield, who was also present, after which the. hymn "High raised upon the holy hills" was sung, and the service was closed a few minutes before midnight with the Bishop's blessing. SIR WILLIAM, JERVOIS' NKW MISSION.

Her Majesty's Government have instruc ted Sir "William Jervois, K.E., K.G.M.G., the Governor of the Straits Settlements, the highest authority on defensive works, to proceed to Australia and advise upon the defences of the colonies. He will be accompanied by Colonel Scratchley, li.E.

CLIMATE OF THE COLONIES.

Mr J. G. Symons, F.M.S., Avas to read a paper on March 13th on the above subject. The " Home News" says :—" New Zealand has been libelled, and declared to be danger ously moist, so that its colonial-born chil dren are sickly and stunted. This imputa tion should be at once demolished. As to the four Australian Colonies, it may be accepted as gospel that none are un healthy."

RUSSIAN PREPARATIONS. Intelligence received from Lloyd's agent at _ Constantinople states that torpedoes are being laid between Soukoum-Kaleh] and £ort bt. Nicholas, in the Black " Sea. iialaklava is also reported dangerous. We hear from Constantinople that if the Kussians do cross the Danube in force chey will meet with no resistance The entire lnrkfeh army in Europe does not number above 150,000 men, and, owing to cojumissanat difliculties, and the stupidity of the generals, the Turkish soldiers are so .scattered that it would be impossible to unite 50,000 to repel a Russian army. Our informant states that he was the other aay .m a town where thore were less than 3000 soldiers, lie subsequently iv the English newspapers tele grams stating that there had been 30 000 men m the town when he was there. It is calculated that, if unresisted, a Russian army W onld take seven weeks to inarch from the Danube to Constantinople, but, i£ S'hV* % Se. n^ally supposed' that if theie be a Russian invasion, it will not extend beyond the Balkans.

T . lIEADS OF INTELLIGENCE.

The Miridites, a Christian teibT^ 5555 rBo ns SnS C andth--AVoS,& ernSeas has been greatly diminiS^ c S°nth presence of the British SqZJnn^ b? «5 The original of " Uncle Tom," the I?** T Wenson, aged eighty-eight wan f i v- Josiah There are serious difficulties betwenn rl an<i the annexed provinces of S^ Consols for money, 9SJ to 96{|. **"

[FROM AMERICAN PAPERS] ' TURKEY. B&shi-Bazouks hare plundered « nfl v two villages in Herzegovina and S? i bun ><tf number of the inhabitants. Adored a The Mussulman population is nnw v • organised »s a Isational Guard, whirt ; cin S a-nother name for BasM-Bazoutof -rV a 0% task assigned these irregular bands is tL Only come, and if need be, crush and annitn ioTer- Christian population. annihilate tho The Montenegrin delegates havn van t dispatch from the Prince of MonteS ed. 8 which he abandoned the claim to Knit 2™1 "> right bank of tho Moratcha riverthfe-11* island, in Lake Scutari and some other ?^ and besides tho territory already c^W tho Porte. Ho merely asks for tL dtoif d by Niosic andKontschi and a portion of lew A of and the right of free navigation ofkfi rin cbla- He does not agree to cede viSjfe- Turkey. "jowatz to In the event of a renewal of warbvthp TV 1 the MV.ntcnegro-Herzegovinian insure-piTtc ■ ' SnS nS the PrißCe °f MontMSSffiy-l BASHI-BAZOUK^PLU^DER A H ERZEG( , A band of Bnsbi-Bazouks nlundnrpa , burned the Tillage of Chirvo, in BeS>riJ d and murdered a number of tho inhabiting ' A RENEWAL OF TURKISH BARBARITY On Monday 500 Bashi-Bnzouks Wl ucW village of Otchiero, where tho returned reflj were rebuilding their dwellings, and burned tb partly restored houses, and murdered tennf tl refugees, perpetrating nameless horrors m™fl their victims Others fled across the frontfi Glamosk. Tliere another butchery ocrS A Greek of the orthodox Churcjf had S bratcd his marnago with a guest of the S faith. Th« bridal procession was stopped hv t2. Turks, who cut down and beheaded four of tS« gxipsts, and exposed tho heads on a pole nt bride died from outrages inflicted, •' ' The Belgrade correspondpnt of the "Timw* says; In Bosnia the Turkish .redifs are all niS. arms, and the nationul militia are lseine arm*? and drilled. The militia have received SnW» rifles and money. The Ulcmas and Dervish, continue to excite warlike feeling by fanaS addresses. 7nsur?ent bands are appearing hitherto undisturbed districts. Lotters from Bosnia and Bulgaria assert that the fax-cattier ers exact tithes twice, the second batch declar" ing that the first were unauthorised.

THE WAR IN MONTENEGRO Safv-et Pasha, on March 16. informed tlio ifon tenegrian delcjr.itcs that he regretted that Turkey was unable to agree to their demands BATTLE BETWEEN TURKS AND BOSNIANS.

London, March 19th.—A telegram from Srara says:—There was a six-hours' obstinate tot between the Turks and Bosnians on Fatnrdav between Bonavenlure nnd Drczgnla, Eolhsi'dca suffered heavily, andtho Turks>etired upon the Livnor.

TURKISH REFORMS.

Dark tales of violence, and rapine continue to come from Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Albania where public security, either on the highvavor in isolated houses, or small hamlets, seems alto gether at an end. Not a Zeapich has been dis missed ; r.o tithe-gatherer has b:en stopped in his career of unlawful exaction. PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE OF ASIAN TERRITORY. , ' Teheran. March IS —Advices from Ezeronnto the 6th instant, shew that the authorities there i were displaying raueJi activity in preparations for the contingency of war between Russia and Turkey. There was an incessant movement of troops towards the Russian frontier. The re serves of the Fourth army Corps had been called out for service. The regulars numbered 50 000 exclusive of 12,000 stationed al Batoun. The fortress of Kars was strongly garrisoned. Are ded, a few miles north of liar?, was held by 60,000 troops. Turkish forces were coneontratiiig to prevent any Russian advance on Erivan. The second line of defence, at Sogbantee, was strongly fortified. The number of Russian troops on the frontier was estimated at 100.CM. Reinforcements arrive daily for the Turkish forces, from Teflio. Cretans still refuse to send an Embsssyjtotle Turkish Parliament. Midhat Pasha has left Rome for Spain and Switzerland.

'] he Turks are preparing to attack Gralowatt Piko Pasclovich, the insurgent leader, <s en- : camped at Deiga Pass. A body of insurgents ; are marching towards the Albanian frontier. General Despotovich has organized the Bos- tk man insurgent forces in ten bodies, the majority * of which are armed;with Peabody-rifles. The ll levy en masse is proceeding briskly. The ff Mohamedans are learning1 to drill rapidly. The Porte, on the 20th inst., informed the a Powers that it would under-no circumstances ; yield, assent to the Russian protocol, >if the §1 document required Turkey to demobilize before Russia.

The garrison of Constantinople has been ft changed, and replaced by troops from Syria. News of. the peace with Servia excited Ala- I satisfaction in Constantinople. The Wontene- [ grin troops are concentrating on. the frontier, The Hcrzogovinian corps is concentrated at ; Bogani. General Despolvitch is marching on j Banjatuka.

RUSSIA.

". An Odessa telegram ' states that the m English steamers with guns anil anuuiiiii- Ip tion from New Haven, Connecticut, for § : ; Constantinople, have been lost. The MoscW Committee has sent 20,000 i

roubles to the Russian Ccnsul-General at Ragusa, to aid refugees,in case of a resump tion of hostilities between Montenegro and Turkey. ;■.-". .* The Russian Government has sent Montenegro provisions sufficient for a year. Nine steamers Jaden with provisions have already arrived at Cattaro. The Czar is aware of the had financial and social condition of Russia. ... Startling discoveries have been made showing that the ramification of Socialism has been unexpectedly wide, reaching even to high personages and the army. -H;"'■ An Amsterdam banker recently 6ffered Russia a loan of 25,000,000 roubles at 8 p«' cent., but the negotiations fell through in consequence of the banker insisting on dis armament and engagement to contract no other loan for five years, as the conditions for the one he offered

It is reported from Jassy that the Russian army received the project "of demobilization JJ very coldly. ' •...,:' - .•■ ■:-.. I; Odessa is completely secured against a I sea attack and garrisoned by 10,000 wen. 1 , A circular from Moscow urges all Slay- | onian Committees to raise fresh funds m §

aid of the Montenegrin war

ITALY.

THE PAPAL CRISIS. .. The Pope's expected death throws rm stronger relief the discord between 'X prelates. A party is organising agaif those iv power, intending to appols. Cardinals Erachi and La Valletta, a"» other obnoxious officials to distant a» The several congregations counsel thfe r<r to fulminate the great excommunicate against Victor Emanuel, should U\W the Clerical Abuses bill. . ,i. While La Liberte of Paris reporfertflat'" Pope's limbs continue powerless, andgen«£ paralysis may set in at auy mpfflenf',. mind is not cat all affected. A special* the "Standard" denies that the Pope >■>> unable to move his limbs, or that, he « had several attacks of syncopel * , Ths Pope has lost the use of his legs, w is carried about in a chair. l T p POPE PIUS IX.—HIS FAn.» v I HEALTH EXCITING ALARM- -^ | Pvorne, March 26th. —Amid wJJ | excitement and unremitting labonr ai ■ Vatican relative to the Cortsistory, * ■ Pope lias fallen ill again. oa--. the Jam I instant he fainted and had to fl m'rei^ I the allocution. These fainting .J»s"j I recurred, and the Pope/has rciaa^ | unconscious longer each time, p• I not like his illness to be pwceivea.^ p makes a strong effort to hide.«. rf . i| moment he gets back to his ov»i la ments ho sinks into a chair ana"^ t m motionless, with his QVes fS s%LiM f corpse. His physicians regard tliei*^, ■ receptions of pilgrims with grave apF I sion. The Archbishops of BP J.^.% I Perugia and the Vicar of «°? c f or V\ W fideutly mentioned as canai«ateß I Pupacv, jjijl H Th e : budget fov Wlthrifa.bfr I %I?PUU^OOO«00!) lire, 1

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1817.



ttKrfk mII E S.S. *TAM O' TMfl§if^>- SIIANTER' connects with. SJ®ii*!a* c s^ , iy arana ] i i' on Manu kau Bar with the Southern Mail per s.s. ' Australia.' She- will leave Onehunga at 9 p.m. THIS EVENING. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Elevex Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANGJES at Lowest Current Hates. THOMAS 11. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. ft l§ $ § $ % ""WV notice a great rush of I- oplo into PEARSE'S CHEAP DRAPERY and CLOTHING SHOP. On investigation WK find the EXCITEMENT is caused by his Selling CLOTHING, DRAPERY. French Merinos, Alpaccas, Blankets, Flannels, Ribbons, Rufiles, Millinery, Silk Umbrellas, &c, at frightfully LOW PRICES, which seem to us SUCH a SACRIFICE. However, we recommend all who have the CASH to ROLL UP for Bargains now the CHEAP SALE IS ON. BLANKETS! BLANKETS!! Jl> blankets !!! blankets !!! In addition to Large Parcels of NEW GOODS for the incoming Season already announced, the undersigned havts pleasure in informing their customers and the public that the bulk of their NEW SEASON'S Stock of BLANKETS are now to hand. In order to maintain the well known character of our house for goods of this description, Great Care has been exercised in Selection and Purchase, due regard being had to Quality and Price, and full advantage has been taken of an overstocked market and falling prices. Inspection will prove that we commence the season's trade with a Stock of Blankets, which for Price and Quality are second to none. BLANKETS (all sizes), White, Blue, and Grey. 9x4 Blankets, from 10/6 per pair. in , , 7/C (bought a job, 10x4 " " x' /b " (splendidvalue. jo $ I " } equally cheap. FLANNELS, all make* and qualities. New Winceys, exceptionally choap--a good lino at S'jd. French Mcrinpfii, All wool P'airls, Satin Cloths, iinii Now Fancy Dress Materials, in great variety. A nice assortment of New Black Silks, very good value. AVINTELi HOSIERY, of every description. Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Mantles, Waterproof Tweeds, &c, NEW LINEN GOODS—Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, new shapes and styles. Strong Grey and Drab CORSETS, at very low prices. New Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, Fancy Buttons, fee,, &c. CLOTHING, OF all DESCRIPTIONS, for Boy 3 and Men, good and cheap. £3T One Shilling in the & returned on all Gash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGM^N, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE:, Oppositk the Army and Navy Hotel), Upper Qukhw-stkkkt Auckland. NOTICE. AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS, BA.NNOCKBURN AND MOSGIEL TWEEDS H. L. POSSENNISKIE Opening Out these New Seasonable Goods, would call particular attention to their quality, which is second to none im ported, whiio from his large an<t varied Slock Gentlemen can rely on a choice of Cloth unattainable else where in the colony. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABITMAKER, Opposite the City Mart, : Shortland-street. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland Local Director: George Bttrgoyne Owen, E«q. (Messrs. Owen . and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldshko', Esq., M.D. • General Agent for New Zealand : Wiiuam T. J. Bei>7 With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A- Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. 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Its use preserves the Colour, promotes Growth, removes Dandruff, and gives a glossy and silky texture to the Hair. It is fragrant and perfectly harmless. Price, 2s. Cd. and ia. Cd. a bottle.— £&. Sharland and Co., opposite Post-office, Auckland. MARRIAGE. pI£E%-LpNGBOTTOM.-On th<> 19th April, §7^ b-y'^c.R;?v \_R- Taylor. at the residence of the bride a lather, Freeman's Bay. Kdward George Piper, of Auckland, to MargareS ; Crowther, youngest Daughter of 33, lioncc- i fc&ttom, ijitQ of §«4\UU pncplnahire.