SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mm? watfr • This Afternoon, 6.47 nmi± WAIJiR—, To . morrow Morning, 6.59 SUN SET.—This Evening. 5.36 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 6.32 MOON'SAGE.—New Moon, 14th, 5.29 a.m

ARRIVALS.

Atalanta, schooner, Morris, from Tairua.

DEPARTURES.

Hinemoa, Gov, s.s., Fai'-cnild, for the South. Thistle, cutter, Ponnal, for Tonga. Eflie Meikle, schooner, Lamb, for Noumea. Golden Isle, schooner, for Russell. Julia Piyce, schooner, for Russell. Opotiki, schooner, for Opotiki. Fanny Kelly, ketch, for Wangaroa. Loch Lee, schooner, Keane, for Kaipara

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Australia, s.s (English mail), from San Fran cisco, Sunday, 22nd. Marion, schooner, from Lyttelton, early. Rotorua. from Sydney, 24th inst. Roderick Dhu, brigantine from Melbourne early. Hero, s.s., from Sydney, about 18th April Emily Chaplin, barque, fr«m London, sailed 9th January Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town, early Melrose, barque, from Newcastle, early Vision, brig, from tho Islands, early. Syren, brig, from Sydney early. Ryno. brigantine, from tho Islands, early Lretitia, achooner, from the Islands, early. Adith, schooner, from Friendly Islands, early. Paarl, ketch, from the Islands, early Alastor, barque, from London ; sailed Feb. 1. Lombardian, ship, from London; sailed Jan. 26

IMPORTS.

Per Electra: 2 cases Venetian blinds, 4 do. ohairs, 2 do. linoleum, 2 cases trimmings, 6 do. furniture, 1 do. reps, 13 cases iron bedsteads, 1 bale mats, 1 do carpets.—Winks & Hall. Per Electra: 1 tank dried fruit, 1 tank ' almonds, 1 tank walnuts, 25 barrels currants, Id cases vestas.—E. &H. Isaacs.

EXPORTS.

Per Thistle, cutter, for Tonga: 80S pieces tim ber, 20 oases onions, 6 kegs butter, 5 ko^s, 15 cases beer, 4 cases cheese, 6G sacks potatoes. 60 bags flour, 80 tins biscuits, 120 tins flour, 20 kegs beef, 20 bags salt, 2 casks apples, 20 baxes soap. —Niccol and Hendry, agents. The 3-masted schooner Loch Lee sailed this morning for Kaipara, She will load there for Me.bourne, from whence she will return here before making another trip to the islands. The Electra was brought up harbour this morning and berthed inside the main western tee. She will probably begin' putting out to morrow. The steam barquentine Emu is advertised by Messrs Stone Brothers as to leave for Levuka at an early date. The consignees of the ship Electra are re quested to pay attention to an advertisement which appears elsewhere. The agents give notice that all goods impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at consignees' risk and expense. Messrs Niccol and Hendry's smart cutter Xliistle left yesterday evening for Tonga with a cargo of timber and general stuff. Captain Pcn nal, late of the barque Novelty, is in command. The schooner Effle Meikle sailed yesterday evening for Noumea, with a full cargo of timber and general merchandize. The schooner Mary Anderson arrived at Noumea on the 23rd March, after a capital run of seven days. The barque Bella Mary will not be here so sson as anticipated. According to advices from Hobart Town, dated the 3rdinst., she was on the patent slip at that port, having a thorough clean. She was, however, advertised to sail in a few days. The s.s. Hawea, having been detained in Nelson is not expected to arrive in the Manukau Until 10 o'clock on Sunday morning. The brigantine Flirt cleared at Lyttelton on the 7th instant, for this port-, with the following cargo :—7OO sacks oats, 300 sacks wheat, 300 sacks grass seed, and 5 tons flour. The Government steamer Hinemoa left the Manukau for Wellington this morning. The brigantine Augusta is advertised to leave for the Levuka on Tuesday next. The schooner Marion is loading at Lyttelton for this port. The schooner Fairlie arrived at Lyttelton from the Thames on the 7th instant. The barque Glenlora only wants a small quantity more cargo to make her a full ship. Already preparations for sailing may be seen going on on board. A large space in the 'tween decks has been reserved for steerage passengers. The bulkheads and berths are now being fitted up, and give promise of good airy and spacious accommodation. Only a few are still disengaged.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr. Alfred Buckxand's Weekly Report. —The cattle fair, held at Remuera on Wednes day, proved satisfactory both to buyers and sellers. 91G head of cattle were yarded. The prices given were: For calves, 6to nine months', old, mixed sizes, 30s to 40s; 10 to 15 months olf\ 40s to 603: 15 to 18 months, 603 to 90s. well-br^d two-yeai'-old steers, £5 10s to £6 15s; coarp.er bred, from £3 2s 6d: three and four-year-old steers, £7; well-bred shorthorn heifers, £9 and £i 3 10s each. At Remuera on Thursday, dairy cows were numerous, with a steady demand at late values; those near calving- brougb.t from £3 10s to £12 7s 6d. Fat cattle, 136 head yarded ; prices were higher at least Is the 1001'bs., and ranged from 233 to 27s 6d. Store sh&ep more than usually plentiful, with a fair inquiry. Medium lambs brought 6s 3d and 7s; old ewes, 5s each. Fat sheep in better demand, advanced about Is per head, and brought from. 2d to 2Jd the lb. Pigs of all descriptions unusually plenti ful, with a good demand throughont the sale. Mbssrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Report.—Horses: We quote hacks from £G to £815s; light harness horses, from £13 15s to £21 Cattle: At Newmarket yards, on Tuesday, fr,l beasts of erood quality sold at an advanep o £ 3s 6d per lOOlbs. We quote dairy cows from £« to £11 2s 6d; dry cows, from £3 10s to %i [£.. weaned calves, £2 to £2 10s; yearling ■<, f ro m £2 10s to £3 7; two-year-old steers, «l'inVto £4 ss: three-year-old steers, £5 to £5 * ls g Beef

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

Th? following are the cv ent ' calla and dividends payable m the Companies named below:— Calls- & *• d' Date> New Morning Star Q 1 0 — April IS Dividends— Moanatairi.. .. -2 10 0 - April 12 Alburnia .. 2 6 - April 12

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

iVLAILS WILL ULOS'fi AS UNDER :— For Thames, tb' lS d ay, at 5.30 p.m., and to morrow, at 2/ 3 0 p.m. ands.3o p.m. .For Coroman^el, p^r Kina, this day, at 4.30 p.m. 1< orwaiwo'.^ Makuranjri, Matakana, Magawai, waipu, ,v all garei, and Mangapai, per Annie Mijbar ik- to . morroW) at 10 a.m. * % w hitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per ™IXP. wena, this day, at 4 p.m. £ V. Levuka Per Augusta, on Tuesday 17th inst., . at 9 a.m. For Tonga and Bua, per Rob Roy on Tuesday, 17th instant at 3 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu. Wangarei, and Mangapai per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at i p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, on Monday 16th inst., at 8 a.m. For Tairua, per Atalanta to-morrow, at 8 a.m. A Post Office letter receiver has been erected at the corner of Queen and Darby-streets, and will be cleared daily at 8.15 a.m., and 3.30 p.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

MEIKLE JOHN-McGECHIE.—On April 10, at the North Shore, by the R ay. David Bruce, Septimus, seventh son of the late Captain J. S. Meikleiohn, to Jane, fourth daughter of Mr. John McGechio, of Roseville, Papatoitoi.

DEATH.

ALLWOOD.—On the 13th instant, at his late residence, Dublin - street, Newton, Thomas Allwood, formerly of Bogner, Sussex, aged 25 years. — Dunedin and Christclmrch papers please copy.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1877.

?or the cause that lacks assistance* For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future In the distance, And the good that we can do.

Turkey nas rejected the protocol, and war is considered inevitable. A cable despatch received late this afternoon makes this por tentous announcement, and although it differs but little from others that have appeared before, there is reason to fear that the final act of obstinacy by the Porte

has been preceded by such negotiations as leave Russia no alternative but an appeal to arms. In last evening's issue, wo traced the action of the Powers up to the point when the protocol came under the con sideration of the Turkish Grand Council. A .substantial agreement and common ground of co-operation had been obtained, under which Russia might have retired with some show of dignity, leaving Turkey to work out internal reforms, but it appears as though the Sultan and his advisers had' arrived at the conclusion that a conflict must ensue sooner or later, and no time was better than the present. It is possible that the rejection of the protocol may be followed by modifications and overtures similar to those which met the resolutions of the Conference, but it is more probable, we think, that the obstinacy of the Porte will be accepted as a defiance of all attempts at diplomatic inter ference, and a challenge to the sterner con test. Assured of the neutrality of the Powers which signed the agreement, Russia is, most likely, nothing loth to take up the gauntlet. But there can hardly be a doubt that tho flame, once kindled, will not be ex tinguished until the whole of Europe has suffered in a greater or less degree by the conilagration.

Mr WASON, fired by youthful enthusiasm, has rushed from Ashburton to Hororata with the speech which we noticed in a recent issue, and there, to an admiring audience of thirty-five bucolic electors, lie retailed his tirade of abuse against the North. The " views " of this political fledgling on the present and future of the country over which he has been chosen a ruler, form a perfect parody on parliamentary government. And we require no more intelligible explanation of past misgovcrn inent in New Zealand—no more forcible demonstration of the necessity for Separation—than the election of men like John Cathcart AVason to con trol our destinies. Lest it should be said that we misjudge the abilities of this amiable young man, and overlook some of the statesmanlike qualifications that have won the confidence of the Cole ridge electors, we shall allow him to deiine for himself the extent of the know ledge which he brings to bear on the government of the North. Through the good oilices of a special reporter of the Canterbury "Press, who has preserved Mr AVason's utterances for posterity, we are enabled to give his opinions verbatim : —

For my part, T would far rather share with Otago, Nelson, Marlhorough, and Wcstland, with whom our interests are common, than 1 would share it with Auckland, a district which we know nothing about; it is a com munity of gold diggers and Maori gum-hunters. •* * * * We have just as much community of interest with Victoria; in fact, a greater com munity of tics. Auckland lms been colonised from Sydney, which is far more interested in her than we are. I believe the North men would sooner go to fight for Sydney than they would come to assist us in any disaster. What was the action of the Victorians during the Russian war? We have not changed our minds; we would fight for the old flag just the same as if we were at home. I have no ambition to stand as a New Zealander. Separatian f rom the Em pire I would contend against; the object bpfore us is simply federation.

"We shall do Mr Wason the justice of saying that his impression of Auckland as "a community of gold-diggers an( j Maori gum-hunters, colonised from Sydney," is shared by a fair proportion of the other Southern statesmen, whose ripe experience and talents have been brought1 to bear on the task of moulding a Constitution for our good government. It is not our purpose, however, just now to rebut the charge by the ample evidence at hand, for we feel that in Mr Wason's case the task would be Herculean, and at that but ill-appreciated. Nor shall we assail the position which Mr Wason, like a celebrated predecessor, has written down for timself. Let us read the passage, which occurs somewhere in the works of a play-writer called Shakespeare, and mark the points of resemblance: —

Dogberry.—-Dost thou not suspect my place 1 Dost thou not suspect my years? O that he were here to write me down an ass! But, masters, remember that I am an ass; though It bo not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass. No, thou villain thou art full of piety, as shall be proved upon thee by good witness. I am a wise fellow, and, which is more, an officer, and, which is more, a householder, and, which is more, as pretty a piece of flesh as any is in Messina, and one that knows the law, go to ; and a rich follow enough, go to ; and a fellow that hath had losses, and one that hath two gowns, and every thing handsome about him. Bring him away. O that I had been writ down an ass!

There is really no arguing against state ments of fact like these, and here wo should be disposed to leave the matter ; but the Canterbury '' Press " has been induced, by Mr Wason's repeated attacks, to repudiate on behalf of the community all sympathy with the silly fulminations hurled against the Northern districts of the colony. We regret that considerations of space prevent the re-publication of the article in full, but the portions extracted supply a complete answer and well-merited rebuke, which the member for Coleridge, and others who hold the same crude opinions, should take to heart:

It is the fashion in sorho quarters to seize every occasion of speaking of the North Island in general, and Auckland in particular, in terms of supremo contempt. They seem to be regarded as utterly without means of their own, and as if they could never be anything else than a permanent drag upon the prosperity of the Middle Island. Mr Wason indulged very largely in this kind of talk. , : s s If Mr Wason's view is to be accepted, the North Island of New Zealand is the most poverty stricken and- hopelessly insolvent country in the universe. It has no means for the present, and no prospects for the future. To be united to it means ruin, and the only chance of safety left to the Middle Island lies in cutting it adrift immediately and for ever. This sort of decla mation is a specimen of what we have been accustomed to hear any time for the last ten years. But no language deserves to be more severely reprobated. It is oftensiveand untrue* * But the question is not as to the working of the provincial system in the North Island. We are concerned with Auckland only as being a portion of the Colony of New Zealand. And we say that the statements made respecting it are un founded. When we are told that the North is living on the South, and that Auckland is a mendicant pauper, supported by charitable doles from Government funds, we .reply that such ex pressions can be used only in ignorance of the facts. ¥ov what funds have the Government to bestow? They have no Fortunatus' purse. Tiieir revenues are not rained down from heaven, like the mana in ;he wilderness. They can give out from the Government ohest nothing whioh has not been gathered in at the expanse of the people. All the money they have ia eittier tbQ $roet prwsda pf tti^a.tiQn, <$ i|

raised by loans, the interest of which is defrayed by taxation. And of this taxation, the people of Auckland pay th°ir full share. Are those who sneer at the penury of the North aware that of the whole colonial revenue, a greater portion is raised in Auckland than in Canterbury? Such is the fact. The figures are worth noticing. Few of our readers, we suspect, have any conception of how very considerable a proportion of the revenue of New Zealand is raised in a part of the colony which they are perhaps accustomed to think of with some contempt. To go back to the year before the public works policy was brought forward—in 1869-70 the contributions of Auckland were more than twice as much as those of, Canterbury, and in the fourth year, though riot so excessive, they surpassed them by nearly fifty per cent. In the four years, 1869-73, taken altogether, the amount of revenue raised within the province of Auckland for the pur poses of the Colonial Government, was £935,837; while the amount raised in Canter bury during the same period was only £570,563. These figures most completely refute the random and ignorant statement to which we are refer ring, We might suggest other considerations. We might say a great deal on the gross impro priety of heaping such opprobrious epithets upon a large body of our fellow colonists. We might point to the unfltness for a political career dis played in the attempt to set different parts of the colony at variance, and in wantonly defam ing one for the greater glorification of another. We might hint at the mistake young men com mit who, at their first entrance into public life, air their heedless rhetoric in offensive tirades, which are sure to be remombered and brought up against them hereafter. But we are content to rest the case on the plain facts. They speak clearly and conclusively for themselves. In the face of tho figures we have quoted it is idle to represent the North a9 living upon the South. Nor can the people of Auckland be, with any show of i ustice, denied or grudged their right to an adequate share of funds, to the procuring of which they have so largely assisted.

We published a telegram from Tauranga, giving briefly the resolutions passed at a public meeting, recently held at that settle ment to consider the best means of removing obstructions to settlement, caused by the action of individuals of the native race. The chair was occupied by E. M. Edgcumbe Esq., J.P. chairman of the Town Board, and the meeting was crowded by representatives of all classes of the com munity. The chairman, in opening the meeting, suggested that the best course to pursue was to adopt a monster petition, ask ing the Government to redress those evils which retard the extension and prosperity of settlement in the district. Mr Wrigley then moved a resolution pointing out that the time had come for the Government to take active measures for the settlement of lands acquired from the natives in the Bay of Plenty. In his remarks he stated, that of 80,000 acres in the Te Puke and other blocks, only 12,000 had been rendered available for settlement, and this had been conveyed to gentlemen who appeared to have improper influence with the Govern ment. He then expatiated on the evils of the Circumlocution Office, .and concluded by saying that if the Government did not display greater readiness and ability in dealing with the native difficulty, " the sooner the people rose en masse and abolished the Government, and appealed to Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, for the colony to be placed under British rule, the better." It is to be hoped that theme .sentiments of Mr Wrigley's are not shared by any large section of the community at Tauranga. The idea of voluntarily abandon ing the free institutions which the colonies enjoy, and exchanging a system of dic tatorship under a Governor irresponsible to the colonists, exhibits but a very sorry appreciation of the privileges of that local self-government, which Ls supposed to be so dear to the hearts of true colonists. The proper course is to reform the abuses in our midst, by ousting an incapable Government, and not by whining,schoolboy appeals to the mother country. The adoption of the course Mr Wrigley suggests would amount to a miserable confession that the colonists are unfit to enjoy the constitutional privileges of self-government. Mr Gcllibrand did not say much that was new or striking. He moved a resolution stating that the interests of the settlers suffered from the fact of local officers of the Native Department having no authority from head quarters to deal with local questions. Mr Gellibrand appeared to regard the matter more from the point of view of an agriculturalist, than that of a politician. This gentleman and other^ speakers said some hard tilings of Mr Tracey Clarke, and if the various allegations that have beon made are at all well founded the things said come far short of Mr Clarke's deserts. Several speakers advocated the appoint ment of a special Commissioner in the districts to deal with native claims, and hints were dropped that Mr James Mackay, junr., wis cut out by nature for the position, ft is to be regretted that men and not measures should have boen intruded upon the consideration of the meet ing. We fail to see that Mr. Mackay or any other Maori doctor, possesses any peciiliar panacea for remedy ing the evils of the existing system. It is not by a change of doctors that a cure can be effected. Nothing short of a thorough purification and regeneration of the entire system will produce .any permanent healthiness. Mr R, C. Jordon appears to have spoken practically and pertinently. He said that only a few days before the meeting a sum of £6000 which had been placed in his hands for investment in the district was withdrawn, owing to rumours of native disturbances. " The remedy, however, rested in the hands of the settlers," and herein lies the gist of the whole question. Itisbybestirringthemselves and by asserting theirpolitical influence,that the settlers may hope to have their grievances redressed. Apathy and indiffer ence in a Government, jobbery in native lands, and official turpitude, are the direct outcome of the apathy and indifference of the people. The meeting adopted a petition to the Executive Council, but this of itself is not likely to remove the evils complained of. It will probably come before the Executive in the ordinary course, with various remarks by Ministers aud others on its turned-up corners, some Secretary will write a stereotyped reply, and the document will be stowed in a pigeon hole, until the crack of doom or some other extraordinary event shall dis inter hidden things, and send certain Native Office officials in search of warmer berths than are to be found in this mundane sphere. The only hope of the settlers is in unremitting vigilance, and united and determined insistence upon their rights.

The National Bank has 72 feet frontage to Wharf-street, Tauranga, bought at £9 per foot.

Owing to a typographical transposition a comical blunder appeared in our report of the consecration of Lodge Remuera. In the list of Grand Lodge officers, the following, which are here put correctly, were confused: " Bro. Burns, P.M., 42*1, 1.C., V.W.M.M.M.L. ; It.A., Acting Deputy Grand Senior Deacon; Bro. C. Porter, Acting Deputy Grand Tyler." The Putaiki,or Council of Toliourangi on the East Coast, has commenced a regular system of levying black-mail on tourists visiting Ilotomahana. Ragged native bo} rs struggle for the job of holding the traveller's horse, a jabbering Babel of men, women, and children light over the profitable busi ness of paddling the tourist's canoe, and all along the unfortumite visitor is fleeced by impudent savages. ~1?he charge for taking a photograph is £5, and ]»tely an old tatooed vagrant would allow no sketches to be taken in anything else than pencil. The Roto mahana Springs are rapidly becoming like some Eastern town, where scurvy beggars besiege the traveller for " backsheesh," and the ragged rangitiras resemble the petty and grasping sheiks who _ levy black mail upon the Giaour. A little of the bastinado and bowstring might possibly render the parallel more acceptable.

Baohelder'e American Pantascope has opened successfully g$ the Schpol oi Arts, Sydney

We gave a description some time ago, of a Maori boy who had actually lived for sixteen months in a boiling spring. The " Bay of Plenty Times " learns that about the middle of March his sufferings were ended by death.

A match will be played at Ellerslie to morrow between the Remuera and Rich mond Clubs, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. Remuera: A. F. Buckland, Jackson (2), Whewell (2), Cheeseman, Younge (2), Young, Bullen, Scarborough, and Colebrook, extra man. Richmond : Hesketh (3), Jones (2), Ward (2), Burke, Baber, Airey, Swan son.

Good Templnry is making rapid strides amongst the Maoris on the East Coast, where Mr Brown, a half-caste, has opened a new Lodge under the name of the "Ark of Friendship." He will open Lodges at Tologa Bay, and elsewhere.

The programme of the Otahuhu Mutual Improvement Society for the winter months, promises a variety of good subjects for discussion and thought. On Monday evening next the question for debate is, '' Is Language of Divine Origin ?" to be opened by the parish Minister, Rev Mr Gould, and replied to on the negative side by Mr Higgin ; the subject is one which must, of necessity, be interesting. We understand that Mr Buttles essay on " Character," was well received. The essays to come, are: "Cromwell," "Vol canoes," and an essay by Mr. T. Hall, Evenings of the course will be devoted to readings from British and American prose and poetical writers. Three topics of social importance will be brought before the Society, viz., " Strikes," "Is wealth or poverty most prolific of crime ?" and " The Stage in relation to morality." All these subjects are of more or less interest, and worthy of careful investigation.

On Monday evening next, Mdlle Atlanti will give her select and unique-, entertain ment in Lorne-strect Hall. This much admired artiste brings Avith her a high reputation as the American songstress, reader, and pianiste, and her entertainment appeals for acceptance to the higher and more cultivated class of listeners, as it con sists of first-class singing, superior readings from standard authors, and pianoforte solos. Our attention has been drawn to a mistake in announcing the meeting of those inter ested in the establishment of a "British Workman Public House " for this evening, such meeting being called for next Friday. We have been requested to state that copies of the Rev. R. S. Hassard's lecture on the above subject may be obtained gratuitously from the lecturer, or Mr K. French.

In consequence of the unpropitious weather last Saturday, the Auckland and Carlton cricket match was not played. It will be played to-morrow in the Domain. Wickets pitched at 1.30 p.m. Messrs Cot ton, W. Philson, Pilling (2), Cameron, Mowbray, Withers, Swanson, McLean, llees, Blundcn, and Abraham will represent the Auckland Club.

A man named Fovell, while trussing hay at Wellington, was drawn into the machinery, and each of his arms was broken in several places.

The monument to Capt. Cook at Kaawaloa Bay, where the great navigator was killed, has been surrounded by a neat chain fence consisting of twelve heavy cannons, each set with the breech inserted in the solid rock, and with the muzzle rising five feet above the surface.

The Dunedin Jockey Club, before endorsing the decision of the stewards of the North Otago Turf Club, desire to be furnished with a copy of the evidence, also the reason why Derritt, the rider of Fishhook, was not disqualified, and to be informed if any action was taken towards inquiring if any other parties were impli cated in conspiracy."

A London paper complains of the loitering of telegraph boys in the conveyance of messages. The journal says: " They stare into shop-windows, they gloat over Mr Punch in a side-street, and an accident or a street-light is never passed by unnoticed. If it is necessary for pecuniary reasons to employ small boys in so important a service, surely they might be made to carry a receipt book, in which the hour of the delivery of the message might be entered by the reci pient's servant."

By the last mail from Sydney, a letter was received from the Rev. Mr. Cosh, stating that he is unable to accept any call that may be sent to him from St. Andrew's, his existing engagements being such as to preclude a severance from his Sydney con gregation.

Mr W. B. Langbridge, has become editor of the "Wangarei Comet" -which is to be called the "Northern Advocate." It is proposed to form a company with a capital of £600, Messrs Alderton and Langbridge leasing the plant and good will for a period of five years at 10 per cent, the lessees put ting £100 into the concern as a guarantee of good faith. The new editor says in his first leading article :—"A newspaper is invari ably regarded by distant readers as a reflex of the character of the inhabitants amongst whom it is published. The broadsheet, like the " almighty dollar" in the long purse, always commands respect, and its utterances carry weight; a small papsr is too frequently despised, and, however excellent from a literary point of view, does not enforce that respect which the extent of interests it claims to represent may deserve and its conductors ardently desire."

Attention is drawn to the alterations in the time-table of the steamer Rotoma hana, announced in our advertising columns. The death of Mr Walter Bagehot, the reputed editor of the "Economist," was telegraphed from London on the 26th March. Besides his editorial duties in the service of a newspaper holding such a high position as the " Economist," Mr Bagehot wrote a work on the English Constitution, another extremely popular one on " Lom bard-street, a description of the Money Market," "Physics and Politics," and he was_ also a contributor to several periodicals.

A late Dunedin telegram stated that a bookmaker had been disqualified. From particulars in the "Guardian," it appears that some of the bookmakers had been in the habit of posting upon their boards the names of scratched and absent horses. Some of them went so far as to offer heavy odds against horses that never were even nominated, and the result Avas that the police were appealed to by some of the plucked pigeons, when they discovered the bare faced way in which they had been swindled. One of the bookmakers, named Coleman, when remonstrated with, was exceedingly abusive and insolent. His conduct was brought under the attention of the stewards, and it was unanimously resolved that he should be warned off the course in future, and that no horse in which he has the slightest interest shall be permitted to run on any course under the control of the Dunedin Jockey Club.

Thedifficulty of getting Justices to occupy the Bench at the Police Court is becoming not only a positive nuisance but a hindrance to the discharge of the business of the Court. This morning, as will be seen by our police report, there was a heavy chaiye sheet, and only one Magistrate, Mr E. Isaacs, could be procured. The conse quence was that after the ordinary night charges had been disposed of, the Cotirt had to be adjourned for half an hour that another Justice might be hunted up. As our numerous J.P.'s. do not seem inolined to make any arrangement to remedy this public inconvenience, it is time some outside pressure was brought to bear upon them. It would not be a bad idea to make the reten,. tion of the dignity dependent on a certain

The members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association held their annual meeting yesterday, at the British Hotel. The chair was taken at four o'clock by Mr. George Johnstone, the president, of the firm of Messrs Whitson and Sons. The report and balance-sheet were produced by Mr. Henry Fuller, secretary, and were of an encourag ing nature, there being £151 in the bank to the credit of the Association. The following gentlemen were then elected to office for the ensuing year : —President, Mr. Geo. John stone ; Vice-President, Mr. Melton ; secre tary, Mr. Fuller; and treasurer, Mr. Hum phreys. Messrs Hood, Seeley, Gorman, Patteson, and Parker, were chosen as the committee. Several questions were brought up affecting the society, the first being the rates of insurance, which were too high, considering that the water supply in the city was now in force. On the motion ot Mr. Suiter, it was determined, should the Insurance Companies refuse to reduce the rates, to start an Insurance Company in connection with the trade, and in which the public should be asked to invest. A depu tation was then appointed to wait upon the Insurance Companies of the city upon the matter, and to report thereon at the next meetiug in June. If the Companies should not be inclined to a reduction of terms, a public meeting of citizens will be called with the view to an organization of an inde pendent Insurance Company. In regard to the forthcoming election for City West, it was resolved to wait until the candidates had come forward, and then convene a meeting to decide upon the candidate. The recent convictions under the Licensing Act were referred to, and it was suggested that appeal should be made to Government to allow the side-doors of hotels to be open during a portion of Sunday for the sale of i liquor. After some discussion had taken place, the question was allowed to stand over for future consideration.

The Wangarei County Council will shortly have £6,000 to its credit in the Bank of New Zealand. The Council is petitioning the Colonial Government to open a road between Maungakaramea and Maungaturoto, so as to bring Port Albeit Avithin 45 miles af Wangarei. The members of the Temperance Variety Troupe have advertised a promising pro gramme for to-morrow evening, in the Temperance Hall, in which appear the names of several lady vocalists of undoubted merit; also the names of other vocalists, who will dance and sing. A farce will be added to other gems, of more or less interest. Mr George Warburton will occuj>y the chair.

The " Melbourne Press" styles Peebles, the Spiritualistic lecturer, a " long-headed impostor," but his spirits are not cast down by such epithets. He lately lectured to an immense audience in the Opera-house, and has received an invitation from Calcutta. "Brother Peebles," as the Spiritualists style him, is doing well.

The pleasant little band of musicians that were wont to parade the city in the presence of the pale moon, known familiarly as the Temperance Drum and Fife Band, have ceased to be. A smarter lot of young fellows, so the girls said, were not to be found between Auckland and Howick, but some of them were caught in Hymen's silken net, and others passed to Sydney and other remote places, still the band existed till recently, and fresh recruits were contin \ially being sworn in. But the leader, Mr Smith, went into business on his own account, and consequently abandoned the leadership, and a few days since Mr Fred erick Jeune, the careful father of the band, took passage for the Bay of Islands, with the view or settling down in that romantic region, where lie will rest upon his oars and listen to the music of the sea.

Arrangements have been made for the opening of a Masonic Lodge at Warkworth, under the name of the " Rodney Lodge." The inaugural ceremony will take place ou May 23rd, and a special boat will convey visiting brethren from Auckland

CABLEGRAMS.

[Press Agency.]

Turkey Rejects the Protocol

"War Deemed Inevitable

LONDON, April 12. Turkey declines to adhere to the Protocol, War is regarded as inevitabie.

Turkey's despatch to the Powers specially rejects the addition made by Shorwaloff to the Protocol, and repels interference with her internal affairs, and only consents to send an Envoy to discuss the propriety of disarming, provided Russia disarms.

The Turkish Chamber rejects the de mands of Montenegro.

AUSTRALIAN.

WHEAT SALES.

Melbourne, 13th. Fifteen thousand bushels of wheat were sold for export to New Zealand. Arrived : Alhambra.

AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The meeting of the members of this Associa tion took place in the Drill-shed on Wednes day evening, Captain Derroni in the chair. The resignations of Lieut. Clifton, and Mr A. Cooper were received, and a letter of apology read from Captain Gordon, of Otahnhn, for non-attendance. Respecting Dr Campbell's prize, it was resolved "That the_ thanks of this Association, particularly of its Volunteer members, be tendered to Dr Campbell for his handsome donation, and for the interest he has displayed in the Auckland Volunteer force, since its forma tion. " The several accounts were passed, and £11 remained to the credit of the Asso ciation. A discussion followed respecting the prizes to be competed for at the forth coming meeting, when the annexed terms were agreed to. National Rifle Associa tion's silver medal (winner to be the com petitor who makes the highest aggregate score in the first three matches) ; Ist. Mr Beck's cup ; 2nd. EVENING STAR cup and medal ; 3rd. Dr Campbell's prize ; 4th. Auckland Rifle Association's cup; also money prizes in each match,—it was resolved that the above trophies should be contested for in four distinct matches, and that in the first three no rifle or carbine should be used other than those issued to Volunteers in the Auckland district, the following are the settled dates of firing : One o'ciock on the afternoon of Saturday' the 21st April; at 8 o'clock on the mornin^ of Monday, the 23rd April; and at one o clock on the afternoon of Saturday, the 28th April. Captain Morrow moved " That competitors should pay an entrance fee of 2s 6d m each match, and that a sighting shot should be allowed at each range, at a charge of Is per shot." On the motion of Captain Dignan, it was resolved, "That Mr E. Cooper should be requested to act as secretary until after the firing." It was likewise resolved, on the proposition of Captain Morrow, " That all those members who had paid their subscriptions since the last prize meeting, should be considered members for the year ending 31st March, i«7B. It was resolved that the actin" secretary write to Mr Firth reminding him towrftr^r^ 0 ye £25for Prizes%lso £i!?ta fh? P r resident > ™<iuestin£ him to apply to the Government regarding the purckse pf ammunition fo/the fr^t

Torres Straits Mail News.

Nearly 100 papers in France have h fined m various sums for asS en article against the mother of the v rous Eugene. Some were fined L m 3000 francs, whilst the wj *& as francs. The Minister of SL^ 25 all the fines to the minimum reduce^ The "Diort de L'homme" has be«,. pended for six months for attS m' Marshal McMahon. It wS re aS r {* morrow, under the name of "Lp W a £ , The Beauffremont case has aS? 1 before the tribunals, the P^£ by* ordered to pay £40 per diem for the 3 she fails to give up the children to theS vent of Sacn Creux. con" The English young lady has been , moved from the convent at Autill Severe repressive measures are &\ nn enacted against duelling in France 8 M. Thiers has had a severe attack of illness. He had so many svmnatliit^ callers that the police WSqSffS preserve order. l 0

A serious disagreement is said to hay» been occasioned between Princ - BismarrV and the Imperial Court, in consequence of some representations, made privately of influential persons in France, respecting the Prince's behaviour to that country Particulars have been published respect ing the late emeute between French and German sailors at Smyrna, when one of the latter was killed; some English were also present. A call being made for songs the French sang the "Marßeillase,"theEnk«fc the "Red, White, and Blue," and the G er . mans the '• Watch on the Rhine.1' .The French, who numbered forty, were the aggressors, attacking the Germans ■with their knives. The Germans defended. them selves with the legs ef tables and chairs' and finally, although thirteen only j R number, drove the Frenchmen away. "^Thg English did not interfere. Diplomatic cor respondence is going on relative to.rthe affair.

The German Government has expressed its willingness to restore the confiscated property of the ex-King of Hanover, pro. vided he withdraws his pretensions.

Rumours have lately been prevalent of the probable retirement of Count Gortscha koff.

Numerous arrests continue to be made in. Russia, and several persons have been sentenced to penal servitude for, the demonstration at the Kasan CathejdraL St. Petersburg, on the 18th December last.

There have been riotous demonstrations in Brussels and Antwerp against the Malan Ministry, for its Ultramontane proclivities. Several arrests were made. The Pope has issued a brief, advising Catholics to abstain from taking part in political elections.

The Emperor and Empress of Brazil are now in Rome, where they have had a splendid reception. A rich proprietor in Sicily has been captured by brigands and assassinated. The propriety of placing the isle under rigorous martial law is being discussed. A telegram from Alexandra, dated the 11th, says that the Egyptian troops, have been again defeated in the vicinity of Masowal by the Abyssinians.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Yesterday (Concluded).

McGarrigle v. JDennes, claim £50. This was a claim for alleged hire. of gas bags, a portion of the evidence has already appeared. The plain tiff originally claimed £60 15s, but reduced the amount to £50. Mr Alexander appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. John McGarrigle, plaintiff, deposed to the value of the bags, ■which he lent to defen dant for one evening, to assist him in a charitable entertainment, but as Mr Dfinnes had kept them for more than two years, he in formed him that he would charge him 5s a night, but had only charged him 5s a week; Mrs McGarrigle corroborated her husband's state ment as to the hiring of the bags. Mrs Pennes gave evidence. She and her husband gave a limelight entertainment for the benefit.of the Merchant Seaman's Orphan Asylum, when the gas failed, and Mr McGarrigle kindly lent the gas bags, She had several times spoken to Mr McGarrigle about them, and he said he (did not want them, but if he should want them he would send for them. They had not been usedsince. Messrs Jones, Marler, Manning, and Wright having given evidence corroborative of Mrs Dennes' statement, and as to the value-of the bags, his Worship gave judgment for' plaintiff for the Amount, £117s Bd, which defendant had paid into court. Ball v. Cousins and Atkins, claim £1 18/>Thiß was a claim for dismissing an apprentice boy without sufficient cause. The evidence shewed that the boy was a very bad boy, was given to fighting, and was in the habit of using offensive language. Mr Cousins and Mr Webster .gave evidence to this effect, and the former shewed that the boy had received all that was dnetohim. His Worship ruled that defendants were justi fied in discharging the boy. under such circum stances, and gave judgment accordingly. It

THIS DAY.

F. W. WRIGHT V. JOHN JAMES.

Claim £8 12s 6d. , i iq Mr Hesketh for plaintiff. This was a claim for professional ser vices. • tr

Mr Edmund Barker proved that lie had several times called upon defendant, and he had promised to pay. Captain, James complained that there was an error in the account, Avhich had been deducted. Mr Hesketh ju'n. had seen defendant, and he agreed to pay if a certain reduction was made ; he then objected to pay more than one half the remainder, which he could not take. • ' Judgment for plaintiff £8 7s.' Costs £2 13s.

JOHN LAMB' V. WILLIAM DOWNER.

Claim £27 14s 3d,

Mr Hesketh for plaintiff. , In this case, the defendant had pleaded a set off of £20, and promised to appear this morning, but failed to do so. , After waiting some time, the defendant came into Court, and said he would admit the claim, without reference to the set off. Judgment for the whole amount, costs £6 19s.

The last case, Hayward v. Evans, /waa settled out of Court.

This was all the business,

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. E. Isaacs, Esq., J.P-)

VARIOUS STAGES OP DRUNKENNESS. Henry Wells, George Marples, and Ellen Lucas were each fined 5s and costs tor being drunk. , Thomas A. Brown, for being drunk ana disorderly, was fined 10s and costs. Julia Dickson, charged with the same offence, but whose vagaries were of _aniore exciting character, was fined 20s and costs, with an additional 10s and costs forueing beastly language in her cups.

AN OWNER WANTED. .', , , A charge of larceny of a pair of boots against Mary Ann Alexander was re* manded till Monday, as the proprietor oi the pedal appendages had not been ow* covered.

THE EFFECT- OF DRINK. Henry Althorp was charged with using obscene language in the public street. The defendant pleaded guilty, but said ac was "in beer" at the time. He bad.no* tasted liquor for 13 months, and itliado\er come him. He was very sorry. Fined 20s and costs. , . ~ The business of the Court here cameioa stand-still in consequence of it being. W 5" sible to find a second Justice to mount w bench. After some time had been wasteQ JU waiting, the Court was adjourned till fly past eleven. .„ (Before His Worship the Mayor '«» G. S. Graham Esq., J.r.) > A GUSTY NIGHT ' \ Grace Chapman pleaded guilty to ajJJJ ing the light over the principal door oi i«» Pacific Hotel to be puti o» the pight W w».-

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1877.



AUTUMN AND WINTER 1877. n The undersigned are Now Opening Up a Large lot of NEW GOODS, for the incoming Season's Trade, comprising— NOVELTIES IN DRESS MATERIALS (New Patterns). Winceys, new shades, extra width, and un usual good value, frowx GAd. Black Lustres, Merinoet Cloths, &c. m- FLANNELS ! FLANNELS ! ~m Flannels all makes, white and coloured. All wool and Union Crimean Shirting All wool Plaids, &c. A Very Choice Lot of NEW LINEN GOODS— Linen Sets, Collars and Cuffs, in great variety, new shapes and cheap. Alloa and Fingering Yarn, plain and fancy colours. WO BALES CHEAP GREY CALICO, 30in. 3d. per yard ; 36in., 4id. per yard. Specially suited for House Lining; superior to Scrim, and cheaper. Black Straw Hats, New Ribbons, Flowers, and Trimmings, Skirts, Umbrellas, Jackets, and Waterproof Mantles, all sizes. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with Boys' and Men's \ Clothing, in great variety. A New Lot of Men's Printed Moles, good patterns Men's White Moleskin Trousers, a good line, at 7/6 per pair, really cheap Belts, Braces, Collars, Scarfs, Ties, Hats and Caps, and other Goods too numerous to particularise. t^ One Shilling in the £ returned on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGM\N, junction drapery warehouse, Opposite the Akmy and Navy Hotel), UPPKB QUEBN-BTUSKT- Augkhtua.



THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. The undersigned is now prepared to effect INSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. y\E NOTICE A GREAT RUSH of I ople into PEARSE'S CHEAP DRAPERY and CLOTHING SHOP. On investigation WE find tho EXCITEMENT is caused by his Selling CLOTHING, DRAPERY, French Merinos, Alpaccas, Blankets. Flannels, Ribbons, Ruffles, Millinery, Silk Umbrellas, &c, at frightfully LOW PRICES, which seem to us SUCH a SACRIFICE. However, wo recommend all who have the CASH to ROLL UP for Bargains now the CHEAP SALE IS ON. T^TOTICE OF REMOVAL JLI HA TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE £^HAS REMOVED!!^ TO THE Peemises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. ■ His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS. TW" E W r^EALAND TXOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. During the WINTER MONTHS this Establish ment will be CLOSED at 5.30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), commencing on MONDAY, tho 16th April. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. INOOKPOKATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland- Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand: Wtlliam T. J. Bell. 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. BELL, General Agent. TS3L Special Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of issu«. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing conditions as to residence or occupation. (/. COSGRAVE & CO.'S GREAT SALE of Messrs. Stewart & Anderson's Wholesale Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will commence on \ SATURDAY, the 3lst March. The whole of tliat Valuable and Extensive \ Stock will be offered to the Public at i Extraordinary Reductions. TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO AND THE LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intendingto go through to the Lakes provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. ITTIURJSriURE! FURNITURE Ju Ladies and Gent emen about to Furnish are respect fully requested to inspect the Large Stack of DBA WING - BOOM, DINING - ROOM BEDROOM, AND GENERAL ROUSE HOLD FURNITURE, In our New and Spacions Showrooms. T. & E'COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET Adioinina Bank of Nf.in Zealand. At their Old Tricks Again.—lrresponsible speculators are again attempting to foist spur ious rubbish of a hurtful kind upon the public as identical with the celebrated Udolpho Wolfe's Shied am Aromatic Schnapp,s. They put their poisonous imitations in the genuine Schnapps bottles and either counterfeit the label or pretend that the false is as good as the genuine. Take none but the true health beverage. . Manning's Worm Powders.—This excellent Vermifuge is safe and quick in its operation. One or two doses is sufficient. Hundreds of testimonials may be seen from those wliohavo used them. Price, Is. a packet.—Prepared only by Sharland & Co., Apothecaries Hall, opposite Poav-otiicy, Auckland. A^fclNSON'S PKJiFUM.ISRY Aflft gpgCHWT^^,