SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Wave of Life, schooner, from Timaru. Louise, brigantine, 2SO tons, Simons, from Melbourne. Isabella Pratt, schooner, from Oamaru. lona, s.s.. Farquhar, from the North. Minnie Hare, schooner, from Hacks' Bay. liowena, s.s., Seilars, from Tauranga.

Per Wave of Life, from Timarn: 111 sacks barley, 481) do wheat. 170 do oats, 9 tons flour.— Henderson and Macfarlane agents. Per Isabella Pratt, from Oainaru: 200 sacks flour, 110 bags bran, 58 blocks stone, 210 sacks flour, GO cases preserved meats. —Master, agent. Per Louise, from Melbourne: 103 pieces blue sto:ie. 1 en so 13 baskets bottles, 1 bale, 80 bags rice, (>1 l-chests tea, 200 bags rice, 1 case .stationery, 12 cases lacquered porcelain ware, 70 bags sugai\27 cases merchandise, 3 crates bottles, 21 S-chests tea, 13 do. do., 125 cases geneva, 5 do. cigars, i do. castor oil, 1 do. shovels, 24 pieco3 dressed stone, 10 cases axehandlcs, 10 i-ehests lea, 2 cases chicory, 355 bags rice, 20 do. white pepper. 20 do. black pepper, 10!) packages tea, 42 bars iron. ] case hardware, 400 packages sugar, Owen and Graham, agents. 30 packages tea.—H. S. Meyers & Co. 13 packages merchandise,—Porter & Co. 2083 bags sugar, 57 .V-ehcsts tea.—Owen and Graham. 80 bags rice, 21 A-chests tea.—Barnctt and Levy-

The s.s. lona arrived from the North early this morning, with several passengers and a quantity of cargo. Captain Fan uliar reports passing- a barque painted black, heading- this way between the Poor Knights and Cape Brett. The brigantine Louise arrived in harbour this morning- from Melbourne, after a smart run of H days, nearly a week of -which wws spent on the coast. She comes consigned to Messrs Chyen and Graham, and has a general cargo, including about 120 tony of stone for the Auckland Dock. Captain Simons reports clearing Port Philip Heads on the :!0t h January. Had light southerly ■winds to Capo Howe, thence a strong S.W. gale to the Three Kings, "which were made on the Oth instant, the run from Capo Howe thus oc cupying four days and a half. Hounded the North Cape on the 7th, with a light S.W. wind. Down the coast had calms and S.E. winds. The, Louise i 3 a Nova Scotian vessel of great strength; and carrying capacity, built two years ago. She belongs to Captain Simons. Passengers: Mrs Eliza Maxwell, Alice Simons, Edward Simons steerage, John Hamilton. The s.s. Go-Ahead having completed her repairs on Messrs Sims and Brown's slip, at the North Shore, was towed over by one of the ferry steamers last eveningl- In consequence of tho inclemency of the weather her departure is postponed till Monday at 12 o'clock. We understand that tho efforts to float the schooner Agnea at the Chatham Islands have been successful. Captain Morgan, her old skipper, left Lyttelton for the Islands on the Ist inst.. and will resume command. ■'■ Eho brigantine Ethel has secured another charter to Hobart Town. She is on the point of leaving Timaru for that port, The schooner Kenilworth left Lyttelton for this port on the Ith inst. Her cargo consists of bonedust, paper, beef, oats, wheat, &c. The s,s. Emu is to leave on Monday next for Russell and Levuka. The schooner Kate McGregor is on her way to Auckland from Napier in ballast. The schooner Marion loft Lyttelton on the 2nd inst. <"or Kaipara. The Transit, schooner, is loading timber at Pieton. Tho s.s. Star of the South is announced to ieave Wellington for this port on Monday. She will call at Gisborne and Napier. The_ barque Glencoe was taking in ballast this morning, before leaving for Melbourne, via Hokianga. She cleared at the Customs to-day. The ketch Adah cleared to-day for the Thames with a general cargo: the Fanny Kelly for Wangaroa with a similar cargo, and the cutter Lizzie for Wangapoua with stores. The cutter South Carolina brings 50 tons wood from Blind Bay. The schooner Wave of Life arrived this morn ing from Timaru after a tedious voyage of three weeks, several days of which were spent in Hicks Bay. She brings a cargo of flour and grain. The, Isabella Pratt, from Oamaru, arrived this morning, after a prolonged and stormy passage of 28 days. She brings grain and flour. The brigantine Oceolaleft Wangaroa for Ade laide on Thursday. She had on board 182.000 ft. baulk timber. She went away with a good breeze. The s.s. Eclipse arrived at Russell yesterday morning, after a very pleasant trip of 19 hours, a very creditable run for the little boat. The schooner Ocean from Mercery Bay brings 20 tons kauri gum, 1000 ft. sawn timber, and 15 empties. ,_.,'. The Emu cleared out to-day tor Jjevnw- i-v. Russell, for which port she takes a cargo or ut'Vitß L^oViinTßTa'schoone'r"arrived at Kennedy's Bay on the Bth, twenty-eight days out from Napier. She formed one of the Hick's Bay fiect for about a fortnight. The schooner Lovett Peacock will have finished her repairs in a few days. She will then load timber for Sydney. —;

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Matls will Close as Under :— For Thames, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m., and per Kina, at 1.30 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-ahead, on Monday next, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taupo, on Monday next, at 5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, this day, at 5 p.m. Per Australia, on Monday, the 12th instant, as under:— For Ivandavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, rand newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board up to time of sailing. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Monuonui, per Tona, on Monday "next, at -1 p-m. For New Caledonia, per Miunehaha, on Tuesday next, at 9 a.m. For Whitianga. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per ltotorua, on Tues day next, at 5 a.m. For "Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarci, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at i p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

HENTWOOD-O'NEILL.-On the 7th February, at Onehunga, by the Rev. .Tames Paul, John Sneil Hen wood to Maiy, eldest daughter of Mr. John O'Neill, of Onehunga.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1877.

for tlic civse that lacks assistance. Fur the wrong that needs resistance, 1-or iW u.turi: in the distance, Aikl the yr,,,ti tli.-.t we c.di rtn

TENANTS occupying under agreements not amounting to a term of six months, should now take cognizance of the fact that under the Hating Act, 1876', they are not liable, primarily, for rates. Those, therefore, who choose to object to their names appearing on the valuation roll should appeal on or before Thursday next, the loth instant, in

the form of the fourth schedule of the Act. Clause 9, which makes this provision in favour of shoit-term tenants, also stipulates that in all cases where a property is let for less than six months the name of the owner and not that of the occupier shall be inserted on the valuation roll. If this clause had been observed in its integrity a large pro portion of ratepayers now on the burgess roll would have been disfranchised, although the tenants, under their agreements with landlords, might have continued respon sible for rates in the spending of which they would have no voice. When making up the valuation roll for the current year, upon which the Burgess Roll is based, the city officers have avoided this contingency by preserving the names of those who have hitherto paid the rates, whether tenants under lease or not. In doing so, they have not adhered to the strict letter of the

law, and objection may be taken by anyone injuriously affected. We notice that in some of the Southern cities compliance with i the ninth clause has created n tremendous howl among shopkeepers and other*, who though heavily taxed will have no voice in city in&.nagoment. In such wwes, the opumtion of tKe law is glaringly unjust. tor although it h.-is beeuurgwl, rtu«l pcrlwp with some truth, that the tnvner of the proß i pei'ty is move deeply interested *!" the rimtr apmsiitt $ sity <*tei that ttu .wwj^

who may be here to-day and gone to morroAv, it is equally true that the same argument would afford the very best reason why the landlord and not the tenant should pay the rates. Representation to be fair must be in pro portion to personal responsibility, and if it is the tenant who is taxed it should also be the tenant, who elects those that admin ister the taxes. This is self-evident. But if the ninth clause of the Act were literally complied with, the payers of rate?; upon half the most valuable properties in the city would become the bearers of bur dens imposed by a body which they have no power of controlling, and whose interests ;is representatives of property rather than of ratepayers, would lie in the direction of raising the largest possible revenues for city improvements. The City Valuator has done the best thing he could under (lie circum stances, in waiving com])! ijuice with the let ter of clause !), throwing the onus upon those who may benefit by its provisions to secure their rights by appealing. The wording of that, and subsequent clauses, however, still leaves it an open question whether the Council will not find difficulty in recovering from tenants who at any time hereafter choose to plead under clause 31, that the valuation roll has not been made in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The difiiculty which, no doubt, legisla tion early next session will rectify, may be overcome now if tenants who desire to take advantage of the clause, send in their objections to the Assessment Court before tho appointed date for revising the roll.

TilK annual statement ot the Dunedin Harbour J!oanl shews flint, although sad dled with gigantic obligations if the harbour is ever to be made safely navigable, the revenues of the Board last year were less than those of our own Harbour Hoard. The total receipts from ordinary revenue—pilot age, port charges, wharf dues, and licenses —only amounted to £14,504, while the or dinary revenue at Auckland was £17,108. Of the latter sum, however, £554(> came from interest, and £4351 from endowments. The Dunedin endowments, which are of an extensive character, have not yet given any monetary return, although regarded as a .source of immediate income. The fees from wharfage and pilotage realised a much larger sum at Dunedin than thorte at this port. Nothing daunted by the smallness of the reliable income, the Board lias rushed gallantly into n system of borrowing, and lias already raised £129,400 out of the £250,000 authorised for harbour works. Two dredges have been at work some time, and one of a much larger capacity is just finished. The operations of these dredges last month gave the following results: "The Nev Era lifted 4098 yards. Cost : Wages and accounts, £2(>4 (islid; towing, £ll(i & lid ; repairs to punts, £8 "is 6(1 ; total, £389 0s lid—equal to Is (hi per cubic yard. The side dredge}: lifted- 22!).') yards. Cost : Wages and accounts, C 14!) 0> lOd ; towing, nil ; repairs to punts, £5 ; total, £1530s lOd —equal to Is 4d per cubic yard. The Peninsula, towed 24(> punts ;it a cost of £1 |(j 18s lid- -equal to 7s 10.|d per punt." If is <iuit,e evident that the members of the Board have linn faith in the future of the port entrusted to their management, and they at anyrate, are not going to spoil the ship for the sake of ;i ha'porth of tar so long as they can beg, borrow, or steal.

At night fall the sea became all aglow with crimson ilames, and continued so for hours. It looked just as if someone had covered it with oil, and bad set it on lire. Captain Simons says lie never saw any phosphoric effects half so beautiful. Mr Win. Burgess reports, that when lie was out in the pilot boat near Tiri on Sunday night, he saw a very similar sight.

When the newspaper tenders were being examined lately in Wellington, the U.S. and his assistant came across one from a truthful printer (the Society of Antiquaries are endeavouring to buy him to i>ut beside the honest lawyer in their museum). This contractor said : " This journal has always supported the Government ; its bi-weekly circulation is thirty, of which number live go to persons who cannot read, and four to subscribers who are blind." " Accept that tender at any price," said the U..S.

The " Thames Advertiser" of yesterday gays :_;« Business is dull on 'Change, and a well-known brokes, who is not a benedict, has taken leave of absence for a few weeks. On the door of his office it is notified that the business of his clients will be attended to at the Auckland offices of the firm until his return. Underneath this sonic wag has appended the suggestive nota bene ; — " Will return in duplicate."

The question has again been raisod. whether the Earl of. Beaconsfip.kl was ever baptised a Christian. The following statements put the matter at rest :— He was baptised in a London church in a lane off Fleet-street, at twelve yeara old, bia father, the t'amouH author of "Curio sities of Literature," having renounced tho Hebrew faith. This is the entry in tho parish register: -"St. Andrew's Chm'ch. Shoe LanCi 'M;~\ .liflv. 1817, agod 1.2, Honjawin, son pf laaac mid ■Vi-u-iii cVlsmcJi, m King'H Huau." Mr DlktocH Was, in the lifetime, of hi:i )a.tg IV geptt

Yesterday afternoon a deputation of Volunteer officers waited upon the Hon Dr. Pollen, Native and Defence Minister, to request that the Government would re consider ijhe decision with respect to the removal of Major Gordon from the com mand of the Volunteer forces of the Auck land district. Gaptain Derroni introduced the deputation. The Hon. Dr. Pollen, after hearing the statement of the deputa tion, advised them to refrain from further action with the object of counteracting the efforts of the Government to reduce the Volunteer staff of the colony. A meeting of Volunteer officers was held in the Drill Shed last evening to receive the report of the deputation, and, on the motion of Captain Burns, seconded by Lieut. Payne, it was agreed, "That an illuminated address be presented to Major Gordon to express to him the sympathy of the Volun teers of the district on his retirement from the command of the same, and that the address be accompanied with a testimonial to mark the esteem in which he has been held." A draft copy of an address was then read and adopted, on tho motion of Capt. ]>urns, seconded by Lieut. Skinner. Captain Morrow offered his gratuitous services to prepare the address. Captain Bums was appointed Treasurer of the Testimonial fund, and on the motion of Captain Fa: Hoy, seconded by Lieut. Kit chen, it was agreed, "That the several

c; ptains inthurtc to their respective com panies that the oilicers of the Volunteer Corps in the Aucklrml District intend presenting to Major Gordon a testimonial of his connection with them, and they wish the noncommissioned officers and men to contribute towards the same, the captain of cadi company to be the receiver of (lunations from its mem hers." The meet ing then adjoymed.

"Holy Coppers" wants a detailed description of the Variety Troupes men tioned in ;i paragraph last light. We must refer liim to Mr Doran. " Ami they nil lived happy together for ever afterwards." This common termina tion In nursery (ales will pertinently apply lit the finish of the yacht race dispute at Nelson ; for the cup and stakes were ha in lee I over to Mr liiehanlson, and the recipient retmrned £'20 of tin; latter to assist, in making np the deficiency in connec tion with tin: late Regatta, and then lie filled the |cup with champagne and the temporary foes became friends and drank each other's health cordially. Evei, the astute lawyers, determined not to l>c outdone in generosity by the defendant in the late action, refused to accept professional fees, and the consequence of all this good feeling is that the Committee got out of a very unpleasant predicament much better than they anticipated. At the Primitive Methodist churches in this city tomorrow The Rev. J. Clover, a I young clergyman just arrived by the Tlnuland Castle, will officiate, in the morning at .Kranklyn Rond, afternoon at j Newmarket, evening at Edwardes-street. i lie will leave Auckland on Monday next ! for Taranaki, which is to be his sphere of labour for some time to conic, Ft will bo seen from our shipping column that several vessels which have been de tained for weeks on the voyage from Canterbury to this port put in an appeararcc this morning. To the Editor : Sir, —Will you oblige by answering through your columns, of which 1 have the pleasure of being a subscriber since first issued, what is the total amount of the education rate that should be legally paid to date by a householder (no children). I have paid £2 and was under the impression that I am not indebted for a further contri bution. lam aware that if the Act is three years in force I must pay another 20s.— Yours, X.L. [Four pounds.—Ed. E.S.] A singular accident occurred to the schooner Wave of Life, which arrived this morning from Timaru. A sword-fish ran with violence against the side a few days ago, and his sword entered the timbers about two feet above the water line, pene trating several inches, and then broke off, leaving the point sticking in the side, where it remains unto this day. The meteorological disturbances of the last few weeks, have no doubt caused a good deal of discomfort to seafarers, and it is pleasant to have to record one result, which has given them pleasure. The Captain of the Louise, which arrived this morning, states that on Thursday night a most' beautiful phenomena was witnessed.

To the Editor: .Sir, —Can you inform me vhicli of the yachts at the late Nelson Regatta came in first, the Secret or the liannett, as it is to decide a hot? —-Yours, &c, C. Hill, Newton.—[The Secret while leading grounded in rounding the buoy, and the Gannett came in iirst.— Ed. E.S.]

We learn upon unquestioned authority that the servant-maids of Auckland, al though receiving good wages, are the least provident of the working classes, and occupy the lowest position in the list of Savings Rank depositors. This may be accounted for in two ways, short periods of service and love of dress.

Yesterday afternoon a large quantity of smoke was seen issuing from an unculti vated patch of ground at the back of an empty house in Shortland-strcet. Several persons immediately proceeded to the spot, when a quantity of rubbish and rags, cast, out by the recent occupant of the broken tenement, were found to be smouldering and breaking into ablaze. A few buckets of water were applied, and a general con flagration of a number of old houses happily prevented.

To the Editor : Sir, —T should like to know if the Uovcrnment have granted any individuals at Otalnilm leave to take boilers away from the Stockade, and a]> prnpiiatc them to their own private use.—l am, &k., OTAIII-'HU. At the meeting of the City Council on Wednesday next, Councillor Dickson will move, "That the City Surveyor be autho rised to proceed with the formation of Anglcsea-street, either by tender or other wise, at a cost of £1UOO. " The tenders for Sale-street will be considered. , Mis If. Major, storekeeper, of the Strand, Mechanic's Hay, justly complains of the I state of the pathway by her house, whore I large pools of wate rare continually standing, except in very dry weather. The nuisance is caused by the want of a proper drain to I carry oil'the water. Mrs Major lias made inoll'cctual complaints to the proper author ities, and, a,s she pays heavy rates, she con siders that the path should receive attention. Our reporter states that lie has seen the path and that it has indentations and defects which should be remedied, not only in favour of complainant but for the benefit of the public generally, who are likewise inconvenienced. The Engineer and City Hand will play in front of Government House on Monday evening, commencing at a quarter to seven. Programme—March, " Queen's Birthday," Carter; Overture, " Zampa," Harold; Quadrille, " Claribel," Buckhardt; Grand Selection, "La Belle Helene," Ollenbnch ; Mazurka. " Queen of the Ball," Hill ; Yalse, "Juliet," Coote ; Galop. "Silver Cup," Miorato Davis. " Clod Save the Queen." Tliis is the thirty-seventh anniversary of the marriage of Queen Victoria. Her Majesty was married to Prince Albert on the lOth February, 1840. Mr Alfred H. King, who lias long occu pied the position of Deputy Registrar in the Supreme Court, is about to be transferred to Hokitika as Registrar of the Supreme Court, examiner of titles, and commissioner of stamps. Mr King has long resided in Ponsonby, and has taken much interest in the general progress of the district. The creditors in the estate of A. M. Nonnanby held a meeting yesterday, in the Supreme Conrt buildings, when the bankrupt, received his dis charge. Mr Goldman appeared for the bank rupt, wiio.se liabilities wore &'l'M, assets, includ ing: book debts. £13;), but valued at £6; stock and furniture, £i'.i. The Temperance Kail entertainment will be held at the usual hour this evening". ToUie Editor: Sir,—Will yon kindly inform me if drnjOTsts can refuse to make up proper prescriptions? The reason I ask this is that a chemist of Queen-slrcet, on Tuesday evening, whilst I was in his shop, was seized in an instant, with an attack of. epilepsy. T, and a few more, did our best to restore consciousness, whi«h, after much (rouble, wo succeeded i" doinsr, after | fully 20 minutes. Still bein;< much alarmed t ahoul his safety, I, unknown to him, consulted > with Dr. Davvaon, who '.rave me a proscription to pet made up at any drusrsrist's, and give the patient a dose at once. I went to the nearest druggist, who was then standing1 at his shop-door. I asked him to be so kind as to make this pros cription up of Dr Dawson's. He asked who it was for. I said for his neighbour. "Oh," said he, "I will not make it up for a £1000." Conse quently, T had to search all over the, town for a shop open, and at last found Hill and Hudson's, where everything was satisfactory. Dear Sir, may I ask if the patient bad dipd through delay in receiving his medicine, whether there would be any redress for his wife and family.—Yours truly, John Waymoutii, .Tux.

Major Gordon will issue New Zealand War Medals to the following persons, on proof oi; claim: Sertreant Thomas Hughe"*, 2nd Wai katos; Private John Campbell, 3rd Waikatos; Private O-. Hart, New Zealand Militia; Private Joseph Shirley, Napier Militia: Private 71. F. Harrison, A.C.; Private A. Johnson. A.C.; Private W. Solomon. A.C. ; Private John Crot.ty, Ist Waikatos: Private P. Mcjwrhor, Ist Waikatos; Corporal .1. Thompson, 2nd Waikatos; PrivateM. Flanagan. Taranaki Military Settlers; [private George Spencer, Wanganui Native Con tingent.

We learn that after the scientific part of Mr Severn's lectures are over, we arc to be treated to some very special amusement of a scientific nature—Brcwster's kaleidoscope, adapted to the hydrogen lantern : views of Egypt, the Pyra mids , statuary, oxy-hydroscn microscope, the growth of crystals' or head tree, lire insects, animalculftl, spider and fly on the screen, and a number of the most attractive views that have ever been seen by any audience in the world.

Thefollowine; is from the "Affc" of] January IS:—" An extraordinary an<i happily most un founded rumour has been rife for some clays past respecting Madame Cora, who, it may be remembered, left Melbourne about a year ago in company with Miss Jeannie Wren, Val Voso, and other artists, for the Cape of Good Hopn. From all the accounts received, the company had been doing excellent business, despite many counter attractions, and Madame herself was a great favourite with the public. About a week ago a statement was circulated to tho effect that in a fit of temper Madame Cora beat Miss Wren with some violence by seizing her by the neck, from the effects of which the latter, who was weak and delicate, ultimately died. It whs known when Madame Cora was leaving Mel bourne that she was extremely kind and atten tive, to Miss Wren, to whom she surrendered her cabin on the voyapro, owing to the delicate state of tho latter's health. The rumour there foro received no credence by those acquainted with the indies in question. The hies of papers from thfl Cape to hand contain no Information of tl'.o nature indicated, and the detective who came b? the Wolverine, direct from Capetown. in search of Lyons and Karlishaw, the Alleged diamond robbers, staled, when emeaUenßd, tuivt.

The opening services of the Ponsonby Wca leyan Church will be held to-morrow. Key. W. Kirk, President of the Conference, will preach in the morning, and Rev. W. J. Watkin in tho evening. The children of the Sunday School will meet at two o'clock in the afternoon. On Tuesday the public tea-meeting: will be held, when addresses will be delivered by several ministers and laymen, and select musical pieces will bo given by the Pitt-street, choir. Tho St. Matthew's Evening School will be re opened on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock. gSSVVe refer our readers to our third page for subjects of Sunday services at tho denomina tional churches of tho city and suburbs to-mor row.

The Floods in Taieri Plains.

Loss of Between <£35,000 and £50,000.

The Plains "Under "Water.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

DUNEDIN, this day. THIS " Guardian " computes the loss on the Taireri plains at between £35,000 and £50,000. The plain presents a pitiable sight. The fields are covered with, water, and hundreds of tons of grain have been swept down the river and carried out to sea. On many farms the crops were cut and stacked at the time the rain commenced, and farmers were looking forward to a lucrative harvest.

John Brown, one of the oldest settlers in Otago, and a resident in the Taieri for 25 years, asserts that the Hood has been two feet higher than it has ever been before. For miles there is nothing to be seen but a clear sheet of water, with here and there tops of cabbage trees. At Greytown the Hood rose ten feet, and the water rose level with the platform at the station. The principal sufferer among farmers on tho plains is James Shand. The whole of his crops are totally destroyed ; 1200 sheep of his are also drowned, and 45 head of cattle. His loss has been put down at £5,000. The Meadow's Bank estate loses £3,000 ; Menlore, of Windsor Park, £4,000. It was the carrying away of the embankment near Outrani that did all the mischief. FINDING OF A BODY. Borrowes' body was recovered. A large jagged wound Avas discovered over the right temple. Tn his attempt to save the cooper he fell. oIT his horse, and it is presumed was killed by the animal while swimming. It is a singular coincidence that exactly nine years ago a brother of deceased's nearly lost his life in attempting t<> save the same family from the same house during the Hood. A newspaper war has commenced re the Wanaka's trip. The "Star" accuses the "Guardian" reporter of falsification, and says many of his statements arc opposed alike to truth and good taste.

CABLEGRAMS.

* [Press Agency.] SYDNEY, this day. LATEST COMMERCIAL. Case brandy, .">i2 to '.Y.I quarters, 9s (id. The market is quiet. Kerosiue : nominal, prices falling ; rice, nominal ; Adelaide Hour, £14 10s. to £16 10s. ; Adelaide wheat (is Sd to 7s, Mew Zealand nil ; New Zealand oats i?s 2d asked, and the price rising ; Barrett's twist, Is fid ; black swan. Is (id ; sugar unchanged ; Belmont candles, lOjjd. Sailed : Australia, to-day.

POLICE-COURT.—This Day.

(Before li. C. Harstow, Esq., X.M) A MEMORAI3LE XAMK. John I'hiljiot Cumin, a iwitive of the city of Dublin, was found in a state of temporary insanity in consequence of im bibing sundry potations of Irish ■whiskey. The recovered man pleaded guilty, and paid the penalty. A CAROL. ; John Carroll, was charged with vagrancy, he having no visible, lawful means of living. Sub-Inspector I'ardy said that prisoner was found in Mr Seecoinbe's house, and Detective Grace, knowing the man to be of bad character, took him into custody on the charge of robbery, but subsequently found that it was prisoner's brother who was connected witli the robbery. A number of convictions stood against, the prisoner, and the Court sentenced him to three months' imprisonment width hard labour. ALLEGED ROBBERY. Albert Colville, or Caldwell was charged with larceny of a number of bank notes, the property of a gentleman at Hamilton. Mr Tyler appeared for the prisoner. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked that the case might lie remanded to Cambridge. Mr Tyler objected to the remand, as there was no evidence to shew even a sus- j picion of the prisoner's guilt ; the police should shew some reason for remanding the prisoner.

His Worship said he understood that a £20 note bad been found upon prisoner, and identified as one of the stolen notes ; lie should ask the prisoner if he could shew reason why he should not be remanded.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said be could show that the prisoner was the man against whom the warrant was issued.

Detective Jeffrey .deposed that lie had known the prisoner for a long time as Albert Smith, who lived with his wife ; when lie went to arrest him, he gave chase, and a tine run he had before be captured the

prisoner

The prisoner was then remanded to Cambridge, where the witnesses reside.

REPUTED THIEVES,

Joseph Ferris and Albert Carroll were brought up on two charges of robbery, (1) with stealing- the sum of 15s from the till of Alexander Barr, of the (llobe Hotel, Wakcfiold-street, on tlie 2nd inst, (2) with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mr fcseccombe, and stealing therefrom, 1 coat, 1 pair leggings, 7 pictures, 2 tables, 4 glasses, tobacco pouch, and sausage machine, value £10, on the 27th January, in Mount Eden Road.

Sub-Inspector Partly stated that in the latter case Mr Seccomhe, sen., only occa sionally occupied the house, so that a slight alteration was necessary in the information, namely, "house" instead of " dwelling " house. He would also ask for a remand in both cases, as Mr Seccombe, sen., could not be present until Monday, owing to the steamer not coining in time. Remanded until the 12th inst. LITTLE VAULAN.

Henry Vaulan appeared in answer to a summons to shew cause why he should not pay lip his arrears for the support of his son'in the Howe-street Institution.

Sub-inspector Partly said the man had been making an effort to do better, and had paid £3 o'a olfthe arrears, which were £5 12s, leaving a balance of £2 6s. The order was made in October last for 7s a week.

His Worship thought 7s a week rather too much, as the man had evidently shewn a disposition to pay. He would therefore reduce the instalments to 4s a week from this time, aud give Vaulan three weeks to pay up the arrears.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Thk theatre was not so largely attended last evening as was anticipated on the occasion of Mr Emmet's benefit, still the attendance was respectable. "Our German Cousin" was pre sented for the 6th time by this eminent actor and composer, and received with much enthusi asm by the- listeners, The promised souvenir, the composition of Mr Kmmct, was distributed thn Indies present, who will value tho music in. rcniembvanw of the giver, when he ig far away amusing other thousands in other lands. Tho various performances, mUbioal and otherwise,

trnirinnrp of Mr Cope, added to the value of the fnteitainmcn" Wo would remind readers that Mr Emmot?s stay in Auckland is limited to a lew niulits in order to meet other engagements, so rtaf f an early visit to tbc Theatre Koyal is abso appear to-night, in an entirely new piece, at least new to Auckland people, entitled ".TAN, Which is a stoking romantic drama, written expressly for its chief exponent, and which has been represented by him with immense success in the theatres of the leading towns and cities of Australasia The outlines and incidents of •hlan," may be partly gathered from the synopsis which shadows forth its character. As m Our German Cousin," "Jan» includes a.number 01 songs and dances, laughable flights of lancy, and other specialities. The^.scenery has been expressly prepared by the artist, and the orches tra will perform a number of original compo sitions by Mr Emmet.

My Weekly Dose.

(BY THE DOCTOR)

Nkw Motto. " Kapai tonoi tangata, te ratal Kanui tcpai o tana korero: he tangata mohiorawa 1a; kakata ana ngaiwi Maori ratoa kite ' Wikan lorn. — Paul Tuhaorc's " Epigrams.

PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. A CABLEGRAM having been received in cypher from the Horse Guards announcing that war between England and Russia has been declared, and that a Russian Armada composed of 250 sail of the line, and 10 ironclads, including the " Peter the Great,' thePepperyhotchy.and the Krytchwzlrkgoft has already left 'for Auckland, the follow ing preparations have been made for the defence of the city : — All volunteers on leave are to join then corps immediately. The rusty Armstrong gun attheiNorth Head is to be immediately fitted with a new breach by Mr Posseniskie. Admiral Hargreaves has been ordered to take command of the Rangitoto Channel Fleet, and to hoist his broad pennant on the main funnel of the Harbour Dredge. Colonel Errington will take command of the Royal Engineers. Bear-Admiral Oliver Mays has been gazetted to the command of the North Shore Dofencibles.

Mr Ewington is to hold himself in readi ness to read the burial service over the dead.

The dock is to be converted into a float ing battery. Mr Evitt is ordered to put his establish ment on a war-footing so as to produce 2,000,000 cartridges daily. Messrs. Porter and Co. are to have in readiness 50,000 patent kerosene stoves for the field force.

Mr Vickery will immediately prepare designs of two new ironclads on the model of the Devastation and Inflexible.

Messrs Frazer and Tinnc are erecting a steam-hammer for a 400 ton gun for the Harbour Board dredge.

Mr Maseiield will cast IS-inch iron plat ing for the same. Commissary-! Jeneral John Mason has been ordered to compile a careful return of the spirits and provisions in warehouse and bond, in readiness for the siege of Auck land.

The Fire Brigade hose-reels are to be mounted with galling guns.

Messrs Alleiitler and Warnock have received peremptory orders to remove their stock of fat and candles out of reach of the Russians. All the lamp and train-oil is also to be destroyed so as to afford no subsistence for the enenv.

Mr Greenway's services have been engaged to provide sentry-boxes.

The Directors of the North Shore Ferry Company have been ordered to furnish a complete list of their fleet.

Lieut-General Dargaville has been com missioned to raise a half caste cadet corps at Kailm, and Admiral Nykes is to command the fleet of gunboats on the Otamatea and Wiiiroa rivers.

General Isa;u;s has ordered all owners of cab horses to give 'em an extra feed of oats per diem, so as to prepare them for the heavy cavalry.

Captain Anderson and Captain White are preparing plans of fortifications.

The Theatre Royal and Choral Hall will be converted into hospitals for the wounded.

Mr John Graham will be ready to relieve skirmishers.

Rear-Admiral Lc Roy has purchased a new grindstone to sharpen his pig-sticker.

Captain King has been ordered to call out the Grammar School cadets for active service.

Mr Montague has secured the contract for pop-guns to arm the corps, and the services of Drill - Instructors Farquhar McCrac and Worthington have been engaged to teach tlie young idea how to shoot. The latter has opened an evening training class for field-marshals. Mr Brophy has been appointed Qnartcr m aster-General. Dr Wallis is to be Chaplain-General to the Forces. At the first note of alarm Billy Rowc will gallop post haste on the Ponsonby entire to man the Piako Swamp with a ileet of gunboats. The Kobimarama training ship is to be fully manned. His Worship the Mayor will have lines of telegraph laid from his private office to the top of Rangitoto, and communicating with his own private house and that of the City Councillors, who will never sleep day or night after the alarm is given. The Telegraph boys will he converted into aide de-camps, with Mr. P. A. Philips as Adjutant-General. Mr. Jeffrey will Tie stationed in a com manding position, in order to detect the enemy's approach. Hill and Fenton have been instructed to submit designs for a Field-Marshal's hat. (roueral Sam. Morrin Avill command the sharpshooters. The Doctor will be on band with tourni quets and bandages, and to make a haul of the jewellery and odd triflings for which the corpses will have no further need.

PLANS OF DEFENCE.

As soon as the enemy is reported in sight, General Hurst, who will he stationed on the top of Rangitoto, will throw hone-dust iv the eyes of the Russian steersmen. Should the latter escape the dangers of the reef, the coal hulks, laden with William's patent fire kindlers, will he set adrift amon« the hostile Meet. Should they escape these" the Kino- of Rangitoto will proceed on hoard in his state-barge, and summon the Russian admiral to surrender. Should the enemy be so hi ncl as to rush on certain destruction, all the batteries will at once open (ire with red-hot shot and shell, and the Balloon Brigade under Captain Hcale, will open a terrific vertical lire upon the enemy's ship with dynamite. In the event 01 the toe escaping- all these dangers, and rounding- the North Head, Mr. Horton busby, will he prepared with a supply of Venetian blinds to conceal the movements of our gallant defenders from the Russian gunners. The following preparations will then bo made for a desperate resistance • Mr. Councillor Cosgrove will be directed'to give the enemy " fits "; Ireland, and Gittos to leather cm ; .Major Brewin to " give 'em beans"; Sergeant James Blaikie to slate em, and the Brown Barrett Company of .Rifles to pepper'em, while Lecturer General, .Thomson will be directed to take as many lives as possible. Bombadicr Coupland will keep up a running fire of chaff, so as to distract the attention of the Russian officers ; Mr Allender will simultaneously open nrc from Farnell battery with soft soap; Captain Mowbmy's bare legged Hollanders will dance a wur,dauce on the Barrack Hill ; Captain W. <_'. Daldv will bo m readiness to nuiko a crushing- demon. strotion, and Inspector Goklie will «orva -i summons on the Russian tulinlrii] hi creating a iiQiaau'oo in & mublio uUice, hhoxxW those measures* pwivo luaffwtluil

take the city, Major T. B. Hannaford will button-hole tlic commander of the attacking force at the o f the landing stairs, and read him an original poem, a piece of strategy, which is confidently expected to cause the enemy to retire precipitately on board ] us slrips, and proceed under full steam f or Petropanlovsky. It is, however, within the range of possibility, that the foe, aston ished at the magnificence of our public edifices, and irresistibly attracted by the smell of the oil in the warehouses, will resolutely stop their ears against Mr Hanna ford's poem, and march up the wharf. I n that emergency Mr Goldie will at once open the mouth of the Queen-street sewer so that the Russians will be completely overpowered, and will be prevented from using their muskets by reason of beino obliged to use the finger and thumb of one hand to stop their nostrils. In this position they will fall an easy prey to the. Auckland Fire Brigade, who will man their hoses and deluge the enemy with water from the standpipes, while a murderous flank fire will be opened from the dock, and from the old Fort Britomart guns in a battery at the top of Jacob's Ladder. Our gallant defen ders will then adjourn to the British hotel to lay in more ammunition, and probably their absence will be seized upon by the eagle-eyed Russian admiral to laud a second storming party of Cossacks, in which case the boats will be received with torpedoes tilled with concentrated essence of Queen street sewage, which will carry dismay aid destruction among the Cossacks, caxisingtl o horses to sneeze themselves to death. Any that escape the noxious "asses will be cut to pieces by Col. Isaacs and the Nixon Light Horse, the City Council scavengers being employed to gather the carcases of the horses, which, will be sold to the Pakuranna Hunt Club for dog's meat, the proceeds being devoted to the reduction of the war expenses. The desperate valour of the Russians is, however, proverbial, and it is feared that the Admiral will, as a dernier resort, send out a forlorn hope armed with disinfecting fluids and bottles of eau de cologne. Matters will now become despe rate, and the reserves will have to be brought into action. Mr Meek will open fire on the enemy in Queen-street, with seltzer water from Waiwera, which, passing down the throats of the Russians in front, will cause considerable looseness in the ranks. This favourable opportunity will be seized upon by Field-Marshal Der rom, who will order Leut-Colonel Greena way and Brigadier Faitlder to remove the traps from the sinks, and to assail the enemy, in front and flank, with noxious infernal machines, made on the Chinese principle, the confusion being con verted into a panic and total rout by the STAR run boys, under the com mand of General Walsh, who will attack the enemy in their rear, rush in between their legs, overthrow them, and .seize their scent-bottles, so that they will bo overpowered by the combined effluvia of the drains, and machines and will be easily taken prisoners.

The Russian Admiral, having lost nearly all his men, and being unable to man his ships, will strike his flag to Admiral Casey. The Hobson and Artillery band with the Naval drums and iifes will then strike up " Rule Britannia," every one will retire to take a liquor, and the proceedings will be brought to a close by the Sunday-school Union singing the National Anthem, followed by the illumination of the city under the skilful supervision of Major General Marks.

Messrs Arthur and Son will sell the Russian lleet by auction, the proceeds being devoted to deepening the approaches to the dock, and paying oil" the £20,000,000 loan.

The following promotions will be made :—

Admiral Casey will bo made a Knight of the order of St. Patrick, (Jeneral Hurst will be elected Lord Mayor of London, Field Marsha] Derrom will supersede General Sir Garnet. Wolealey in command of the armyin/Turkey; and Lt.-Colonel Greenaway will be appointed to the Privy Council.

P.S. Alars ! Since the above was in type a telegram has been received through Renter's Agency reporting that some vile traitor has informed the Czar of the formida ble state of preparation of the Auckland sewers, and Alexander has given orders for the attacking licet to be furnished with the newly invented respirators and extra powerful Fumigators. The doom of Auck land is sealed, and the Doctor's big red carboys and things are advertised for sale. Sic transit gloria nmndi !

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

A MEETING of the Whau Riding of the Eden County Council, was lield in the school-room, Morniugside, last evening, Mr J. Phillips in the chair.—Mr Seabrook, in answer to an inquiry, said lie was one of those who had called the meeting. Mr Taylor had promised at his election to haug I up the Act, but it had since transpired that he intended to bring the whole Act into operation. If that were so he had bceu elected on false pretences, and lie .should have an opportunity to explain.—Mr Suiter deprecated precipitate action. The speaker condemned the County system as expen sive.—Mr A. K. Taylor denied that he had given a distinct pledge as to not bringing the permissive clauses of the Act.into operation. He had expressed an opinion as to the permissive clauses but circumstances had since altered. J2e had expressed an opinion in the belief that the subsidy in the County would not be atiected by the permissive clauses being left in obeyance. The revenues of the County might be estimated as follows :—!• Public reserves, say, £105 10s. 2. Licenses, £1260. 3. Brewers' licenses, £40. 5. Tolls, £.1274. 6. Government subsidy, £3800. 7. Slaughter-houses, £1500—making a total of £!)S2J 10s. This revenue was payable upon the Act being brought into operation, but if not the General Government would hold that revenue. The expenditure of the County Council would be as follows:— Slaughter-housoandlnspector,£2oo; County roads, £20/S 15s 6d ; Mount Eden Boad, £492. Assuming the Government should deduct all that they had power to deduct for hospitals and charitable institutions ill porportion to the rates levied, the amount would be £1870 ; through-roads £1038 4s 6'd. Then there was the item salaries, rent, &c, £SOO. There would'be a balance of £3350 so that financially the Council would sart in a good position. There would be no necessity to strike a rate for the present year, but if they hung UP the Act, they would not receive that revenue. The permissive clauses w>uld probably be made compulsory next session. Mr Suiter said the expenses of the Council in salaries would be over £1400. After, some further discussion Mr Seabrook moved " That this meeting is of opinion that the Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act should not be brought into operation unti after the next session of the General Assembly." Mr Gladding seconded the mo tion. Mr McElwain opposed the pcrnnssivs clauses being adopted. They were obtained by Sir G. Grey after a hard tight, (cheers). Mr Bollard supported the view that Me permissive clauses should be brought into operation. Mr Taylor did sot think tue meeting represented the ratepayer*' Air Seabrook considered that Mr tajß»*Bgg to resign. (Mr Taylor : I think not.) *j* Bollard moved as an amendment " That wg consideration of this matter be postpone* MrStych seconded. The original motion ■was carried by a large majority. I" reP& to Mr Seabrook, Mr' Taylor wiW howouW vote for the permissive clauses being bronp" - into operation. Mr Senbrook .moved* resolution that he bo requested fr***!. which \viw seconded by Mr McKhvaiu, dbi a* tho mooting eonnnem;ed to {lisfQ^H' W6s U9t Mti vichvko]

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1877.



A UCKLAND AND NORTPI SHORE STEAM FERRY -^^^ COMPANY. The Ferry Steamers TAKAPUNA, TATNUI, AND DEVON PORT, Will call at the Ship-of-War " HJCTITFA," TO JIORROW, when going to and returning from the North Shore. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, February 10,1877. ■SSS-s^F ° R w —l uK u> •v^ssgfS" The s>a . TAM o SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, i p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 6 a.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu JMills on Friday, at 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onp.hrinarß or Nfiwrnarkfit.



.j-vta^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION T?ffißfep-V^ WITH THE THAMES AND Time Table : FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISTC (p.s.): From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 10 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday Friday, 11 p.m- Saturday Fares, 7s. Od. and os. FOR 00R0MANDBL—DURHAM («.*.) From Auckland : From Coromandel Tuesday 2 p.m. Monday, 12 noon Thursday, p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday. 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon. Fares, Bs. and oh. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail iXW"ather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Vvfiinion Steamers always tor Hire. excursion bw MAUGHAX> Manager. j C OSGR AY E & C 0., Be? to announce they will bring forward A Fresh Lot of B A E G A I JST 8111



HEIB LATE SwSilrßY THE ORARI, Purchased at Home at Job Prices, together with the whole SUMMER 0 ' KBDUCBD^r T PRK3B TO BUII ffeveral Bales o£ OALIGQ, damaged by BC&



CHEAP BEEF AND MUTTON on | Saturday nights :—Roast Beef, 4d. to Cd. per tb.; Boiling Beef, 3d. per lb.; Corned Beef, 3d. per Ib.; Fore-quarter Mutton. 2d. per lb.; Legs of Mutton, 3d. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3d. per tb.; Sausages and Chops, Id. perlb.—Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street. TTOT ICE OF REMOVAL. H. A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT 1115 as- HAS REMOVED!! =©» TO THE Premises Next Door Beloav his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cns 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 bo adhered to : viz., keeping a good article, buying in tho cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always bo known as The Cheapest in t Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many now ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK



DKAPJERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and tho PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS. TjWRNITUBE! FUBNITUBWI Ladies and Gentlemen about to Furnish are respect fully requested to inspect the Large Stack of DM A WIN a -ROO M, D I NINO- -ROOM BEDROOM, AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, In our JSfetv and Spacious Showrooms. T. d IL~COOKE a 67, QUJSEN-STREET Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. iy or i c c DRAPERY GOODS, NEW AND CHEAP! !



The undersigned have Purchased at, Auction a LARGE LOT of NEW DRAPERY GOODS, vist landed ex City of Auckland, the whole of which having been bought, at much under the usual Warehouse Rates, they can afFord to otter to their Customers at Very Low Pkioes. The Parcel comprises : — Grey Calico, various qualities, from /3Jrl yard Strong White Calico at /I yard, or 3/10 doz. 72-in. Grey Sheeting, 1/ yard, good quality 72-in. & 8-j-in. White Twill Sheeting 72-in., 80-in. & 90-in. Croydon Sheeting, 1/0 yard Huckab.xck Towels, good, /6 each, 5/9 doz. White and Unbleached Damask and Damask Table Cloths, from 2/G 9/4,10/1 &11/4 Alhambra Quilts, good qualities, 3/11 Rough Brown Holland, from /(> yard Half-dressed dil to, superior quality, very cheap at ,'lo} and 1/ Black Lustre, and superior quality Black Bril liantinc Lustres New Prints, good patterns, at /!$, /s}, and /G, very cheap Harvard Shirting, good quality, /7A yard rui,.i^,.i 1:. 1 v,,, i uu ,_,£ iijiuun^to. m bargain, - from 1/4 yard Gents' J3r. Cotton Half-hose do. •■£( merino l'eeC Grey and Fancy Striped Mor-inn half-hose, and other goods too numerous to mention.



AH Purchasers of Drapery and Clothing should inspect our Stock, and prove that although not selling off, we are giving full value kou MONEY. ItST One Shilling in the £ returned on all pur chases of 20s. and upwards. RUSH BROOK & BRIDGMAN, Upper Qxjkex-strkbt, Auckland.



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