SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Rotorua. f.s., Macfarlane. fn m Sydney Wanaka, s.s., Malcolm, from Tauranga and the

South Go-ahead, s.s., Cooper, from East Coast Nymphe, schooner, Doughty, from East Coast Echo, schooner, from Raglan (in Manukau)

DEPARTURES.

Staffa, s.s.. Baker, for Tauranga Ocean, schooner, t'orMercurypßa.y Rotorua, s.s., Macfarlane, for Napier and the South Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Rotorua from Sydney: 311 packages, 195 bigs maize, S iron plates, SO cisrs fruit, 5 cases, 8 bales paper, 2 packages boots, 45 boiler plates, 2 cases bedsteads, 1 trunks boots, 1 parcel, 1 case, 2 bales leather. 1 ea*o plants. 1 packages drape:y, 3 bales leatiior, til bags pepper. 51 chests tea, 1 cask peanuts, 2 cases, 20 cases acid, 15 cases fruit.—Henderson & Macfarlane, agents.

EXPORTS.

Per Star of the South for Napier:—

1 bale leather, Ireland Bros. 300 boxes kerosene, 10 boxes starch, 1 box blacking, 5 boxes fruit, 1 case capers, 10 cases milk. 13 cases sardines, 50 boxes soap, 2 boxes blacking, 5 boxes salad oil, 1 case lollies, 1 case herrings, 5 cases sauce, 15 mats sugar. 2 cases, 1 parcel 2 cases painkiller, 2 bales bags, 1 case paper bags, 5 cases marmalade, 3 cases castor oil, 1 cases groats, 25 cases whiskey, 35 cases old torn. 50 eases brandy, 5 qr.-casks brandy.— Owen and Graham.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

Tho s.s. Rotorua arrived this morning at day break from Sydney, after a passage of flvo days and a half, whicli might have been shorter, but for the engines having been slowed during last night. Captain Macfarlane thus reports:— Cleared Sydney Heads at 6 p.m. on the 18th, and passed North Capo at 0.30 a.m. on the 23rd. Encountered strong south seas, winds, and heavy head sea throughout the passage. Arrived at (5 o'clock this morning. Passenger.-;: Saloon, For Auckland—Mr and Mrs Stamer, Mr .1. M. Shera, Jos. Bennett, W. M. Martin, R. Callanan, T. Walker.—For Dunedin—Rev. MrNivon, Mrs Nivcn and 6 children. Rev. Mr Byng, Mrs Byng and 3 children, DrDeck, Mr Thomson. Steerage, for Auckland—Mr F. Moseman, Jos. Wilkie, John Wilkie, Mr Angel. Mr Klins. 1 for Wel lington. 1 for Nelson. 6 for Hokitild, 1 for Dune din. We are indebted to Mr Pringlc, the purser, for latest Sydney files and other favours.

The s.s. Wanaka arrived in harbour this morning. She left Port Chalmers 5 p.m. 17th inst., and arrived Lyttelton at 11 a.m. 18th, left again 0 p.m. ; and arrived Wellington 9 a.m. 19th, left same day at 5 p.m. ; and arrived Napier 2 p.m. 20th. Could not work owing to bar being bad, lighters not out. Got cargo out, 200 tons, on 21st, at, 12 p.m., and sailed 1 a.m. 22nd; arrived Poverty Bay 1 p.m., left again 1 p.m.; and arrived Tauranga at 12 noon. Dis charged 50 tons, and left -I p.m.. arriving in Auckland as above. Fresh S.W. to Wellington, from thence fresh N. and N.E., with fine weather. Passengers .—Misses Buchanan, Car lyon (2), Somerville, Watt, Martin, Mesdamcs Watt and servant, A. A. Watt, McF&rlane, B. M. Williams, Carlyon, Griftith, Clements, Northcrofc. Messrs. Stagg. Smith, Carruthers, Watt, A. A. Watt, Bradley, Stewart, Inspector Thomson, Major Scannell, Captain Symonds, native assessor, J. H. Williams, D. McLean, Wenborn, Axup, J. T. Thomson, Gallagher, Henly. Rev. Grace, Yercoe, Mountain, White, Symond3, Teasdale, and nine steerage.

The 3.5. Go-Ahead, Captain Cooper, left Napier on the 17th at 6 p.m.; arrived at Gisborne on the 18th at Sp m. Bar-bound two days, a heavy south-east swell getting into the bay. Left at noon on the 21st; arrived at Awanui at 11 p.m. A heavy sea rolling in, stood off and on till daylight; landed passengers and left for Auckland at 9 a.m. on the 22nd. Passed through Hole in the Wall on the 23rd at. 0 a.m., and Cap^ Colville at 11 a.m , arriving at the wharf this morning. Had fresh easterly breezes, with showers till rounding East Cape; from thence southerly winds and fine weather. Passengers for Auckland: Saloon: Miss Alee, M.ssrs Kelly, Bycroft, Miiner; steerage : Alfred Moore.

The barque Bella Mary is now twelve days out from Hobart Town, and may be expected in the latter end of this week.

The s.s. Star of the South left for Napier yesterday afternoon.

The s.s. Staff* returned to Tauranga yester day evening.

The s.s. lona left on her usual weekly trip to Russell and other northern ports last night with her usual compliment of passengers and cargo.

Messrs. Fraser and Tinne have undertaken the repair of the Rowena. A new shaft and screw are now being manufactured, and will bo ready in three or four days. It is estimated that the steamer will he fit for sea again in about a week.

The s.s. Go-ahead this morning was placed on the hard fo-* the purpose of having her bottom scraped and cleaned.

H.M. schooner Reynard will leave at once for the Islands.

The following are the names of the crow of the missing vessel Kate Brain, as supplied by a correspondent of our contemporary:—Captain Gay, the mate (a foreigner named Bill), the cook (a coloured man named Henry Lewis), four men before the mast—l, James Dernpsey ; 2, an elderly man called Charley, who has a wive and family in Dunedin ; 3, a young man, called Jemmy, who had left the whaling barque Matilda Sears, and joined the Kate Brain at Kaipara last trip ; 1, a young man, called Fred ; 5. a boy of about 11 named Bobert Strachan, who was on his first voyage, and who belonged to Dunedin. The following are the insurances on the vessel.—New Zealand Office, £800 ; Stan dard, £50!); and National, £500. The insurances o i cargo were nearly ail effected at Dunedin and Tiniiru.

Tho schooner Peri from Kaipara, arrived at Sydney on the 12th inst.

The schooner Queen left for Hokianga this afternoon with a general cargo.

The s.s. Kotorua leaves for Napier and the South at 1 o'clock; this afternoon. Passengers : Messrs. Beaver, A. E. Cox, T. G. Lillic. If. Wilson. Humphray, F. Williams, P. Flannagan, Denniston, Swarbrick (i), F. C. Smith, A. B >ardman, D. H. McKenzie, Walters (prisoner), C onstab'e McFcteridge, Mrs Butter and 2infants, Miss Woodward, M.'s3 Walnutt, Miss Cox, Miss Buckland.

The r.g, Wanaka will leave for Tauranga and Gisborne and Southern por*s to-morrow at '6 p.m.

The brig Wave from Auckland, arrived at Newcastle on the 12th.

The Peri, schooner, from Kaipara, arrived at S> duey on the 12th.

The brig Syren was to leave Sydney for Auckland on tho 13th,

The brig' Transport is taking in ballast to-day, and will leave for Newcastle in a day or two.

The barque Glenlora is now stowing tho last few tons of her cargo. She is not unlikely to clear at the Customs to-morrow, and move away info tho stream.

The barque Speedwell is to leave Dunedin to-day for Hokianga, where she will load timber for either Melbourne or the South.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs M. Jones and Co." of the Central Mart, held their usual weekly sale t.o-day. There was a good attendance, but bidding was dull, and little sold. Fowls, la 3d to Is 5d : c U :ks, Is Gd to Is 8d ; cheese, Gd. The machinery was not sold.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a large sale of earthenware and other goods to-day. Ti o attendance was large, and fair average prices realised.

Messrs Cochrane and Cos. book sale attracted a number of the trade and private bidden. dome of the books fetched high prices, and the sale generally wa.s satisfactory.

CHIEF POST-OFFKJJfc. aUlKla D, Mails will Close as Under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. Fa- Coromandel. per Kina, this day at 1.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipn. Wangarei, and Mangapai per Argyle, this day, at 1 p.m. For Scmoa, per 11.M.5. llenard, this d=iy, at

1 p.m. For Whitianga, per Ocean, this day, at I p.m. For London (direct) per Glcnlora, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Tauranga, Gishorne, Napier, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wanaka, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1 p.m. Late letters till 2 20 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-ahead, to morrow, at 3 p.m. For Tairua, per Mana, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, .per Annie Milbauk, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. Wellington, on Sunday, 28th instant, as follows:

For India, China. Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces. Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially ad dressed), at 8 a.m.

For Lnited Kingdom, via Brindisi. and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 8.15 a.m.

For newspapers, at 6 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the previous evening at 4 p.m.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

RANRERSON.—On the 23rd April, 1877, at her residence, Coromandel, the wife of J. R. Randcrson of a son.

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

For the cruise tii.it lacks assistance, Tor the wrong that needs resistance. Ror the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Mr Caruutiiki.s, C.E., long lookcd-for, arrived by the steamer Wauaka to-day. His mission, we presume, is to determine the route of the Kaipara railway, and press forward the other lines in process of forma, tion in this part of the colony. At least, we venture to hope that some movement to accomplish those objects is the occasion of the present visit of the head of tin. engineering stall", and we can assure him that any measures of the kind will not have been taker, before the patience of the people has been fairly exhausted. It is not for us to say whether the delays and wet blanket ing to whicli the Auckland railways have been systematically subjected, are due to the Public Works Department or the Minister that has presided at its head, but tho people of this province have a very keen and well-grounded sense of the gross and persistent lassitude displayed in carry in"-out tin.'Auckland railways authorised by Parliament,as compared with the expedition used in completing those of the South Island. Although possessing a general impression of this marked distinction in the operations of the department mainly charged with tho expenditure of the colonial loans, few of our readers, perhaps, are really aware of the full extent to which this provincial district, and more or less the whole North Island, has been sacrificed to the partialities of those who have held control of the public purse. The tabulated statement of railways opened for traffic throughout New Zealand will show the position at a glance. Why '583 miles of railroad are now in -working order in the South Island and only 121 miles in the North, may, perhaps, be ex plicable on sonic other ground than mal administration and bias in the expenditure of the railway vote; but, at present, we utterly fail to 'discover any reasonable pre text for the difference. Equally inscrutable are the great State reasons that rendered it, desirable to push on, with unwavering energy, to complete more than two hundred miles of line in Otago and Canter bury, respectively, while sixty miles of railway, commenced by the Provincial Government, is the sum total of the line made available iv this provincial district. If we measure the claim of the people by their contributions to the revenue, the ret ura, as relating to Auckland and Canter bury, should be reversed ; if we judge it by area, (he same result is arrived at. Yet the fact remains that, while men of the Wason stamp are howling against the North Island as living upon the South, the representatives of Canterbury, by their greater unity when the plundering of the colonial chest is the object in view, have succeeded in securing the construction in that province of double the length of rail way constructed in the .vhole North Island. Well may the Honorable Mr Richardson retire to his neglected run amid acclama tions mid public testimonials. Patience in the presence of such treatment is no longer a virtue. Week after week, month after month, and year by year, our leading citizens and settlers have kicked their heels !in the passages leading to ministerial rooms beseeching for what was theirs by right ; ■were they less law-abiding than Englishmen they would long ago have substituted brickbats for arguments. It might be instructive to pass in review the long course of Ministerial lying which is associated with the history of the Kaipara railway. But possibly, the undertaking would be deemed ungracious now that there is some hope of an end to the system of shillyshallying and evasion. We linden tand that the object of Mr Carruthers' visit is to push forward this and the Waikato railway, and the morn quickly lie fulfils his mission, the more readily will the colonists forgive the past. The following is ji list of the railways _ow in operation in New Zealand : — SOUTH ISLAND RAILWAYS. Miles. Invercargill toßluv 18 Invcrcargill to Lowther .. .. oti Invcnargill to Gore 10 Dunedin to Port Cnalmers .. .. 8 Dunedin to Balclutha 52 ClarksviHeto Lawrence .. •• "'{ Dunedin to Korbury 2 Oainaru to Macrawhenua .. .. 28 Oamaru to Moeraki 23 Oamaru to Christchurch .. .. 152 Christchurch to Lyttelton .. .. 7 Christchurch to Ambealey .. .. 34 PreqbMon to Southbridge .. .. 2(i l.olleston to Malvern 11 Rolleston to Whiteclift'e .. ..17 Tiraa.ru to Pleasant Point, say .. 10 Rangiora to Oxford. 22 Nelson to Foxhill 20 Bninner to Grcymouth 8 Picton to Blenheim 18 Total .. •■ ■• 583 NOUTII ISLAND RAILWAYS. Wellington to Masterton .. .. 20 New Plymouth to Waitara .. ..12 Napier to Waipukurau .. ..29 Auckland tc Mercer 43 Penrose to Onehunga 3 Riverhcad to Helensville .. .. 17 Total .. .. _ 121 Railways, South Island 583 Railways, North Island ~ .. 121 Total 707

Northern Wairoa is setting a most praiseworthy example in the matter of self -reliant 'philanthiophio effort Tho great drawback to advancement in many

depend upon Government aid in the initia tion and maintenance of those institutions whicli are so essential to the welfare of country settlements. Kaipara, and the Northern Wairoa generally, has furnished a noteworthy and gratifying example of a contrary feeling amongst its inhabitants. The population is essentially industrious, and it has the advantage of possessing men of capital and enterprise to give successful direction to its efforts in the development of its large and varied resources. There is, perhaps, no district of equal area_ in the colony in which the population is more profitably employed, and which has greater apparent and prospective prosperity. The insignificant aid which the district has received at the hands of the Governments, Provincial and General, has developed a hardy spirit, of self-reliance and mutual co operation, which has been attended with the very best results. The latest example of this that has come under our notice is a movement initiated and planned by Mr Dargaville, having for its object tho establishment of a self-sup ported District Hospital, based on the prin ciple which has worked so well in the mining districts of Victoria, where Mr Dar gaville had opportunities of watching and becoming acquainted with the system. The absolute need for a local hospital is easily demonstrated. It is estimated that at least 500 men are employed in connection with the mills and bush-work in the district, and, from the dangerous nature of the oc cupation, accidents are of frequent occur rence. Injured workmen have been sent down to the Auckland Hospital, which lias generally had two or three inmates from Northern Wairoa. The expense of sending these patients to -Auckland has usually devolved upon the more benevolent of their fellow-workmen, who have not grudged their contributions for the purpose of mutual aid, and the amount of money thus raised for charitable and philan thropic purposes has been considerable. The idea has naturally suggested itself to Mr Dargaville and other leading residents, that these resources could be advantageously utilized in the establishment of a local Hospital, by which the expenses of removal to Auckland would be saved, and the entire sum derivable from voluntary effort ren dered available for the treatment of patients. With this view, Mr Dargaville proposes to erect a small Hospital in the district, and to guarantee a stipend of at least, £300 a year to a resident medical man. The revenue for tho payment of salary, and maintenance of the Hospital, will be derived from a voluntary deduction of Gd per week from the wages of each of the employes, in return for which they will be entitled to outside attendance and medicine, and to admission to the institution free of charge. It will however, lie provided expressly that men suffering from intemperance or immorality will not be entitled to medical treatment, whether contributors or not. In order to give the basis of support as wide a range as possible, settlers not in the employ of the firm will be allowed to become subscribers. Messrs Dargaville and Co. have about 100 hands regularly iv their employ, and, with few excepti nis, they have expressed entire approval of the proposal. It only remains for us to congratulate Mr Dargaville and the settlers of Northern Wairoa on this fresh example of self-reliance, and to ex press a hope that the plan will fully realize the expectations of its promoters.

Till". Kaipara native meeting, like the Eastern Conference, appears to have resulted in the status quo ant? congressmn. The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to demolish a vast pile of " Kai," (to wit, "(184 ba.skets of potatoes, 4 oxen, 38 pigs, 4 sheep, ](>' bags sugar, 20 bags biscuit, 20 boxes

biscuit (each lOOlbs.), oOcwt flour, and sharks (dried) innumerable,") to talk goody goody speeches, and to paws a number of rather remarkable resolutions, which are satisfactory enough in their way, so far ;is resolutions go no\v-a-d;iys. Hut we nrc solemnly warned by a very high authority, that we are not to judge of the " real object or intentions of the meeting" from the " ostensible purpose," on pain of falling into some very egregious blunder. This is, of course, the usual sinister and Machnivalinn character of such discussions, and we must, therefore, dive below the surface in order to discover the hidden mysteries which lurk under nil this brave show of feasting and speech-making. It appears that the minds of the Ngatiwhutua tribe have been severely exercised over the title to certain lauds in the Kaipara district, which were formerly wrested from them by force by certain tribes now located farther North, and fears are entertained that if titles founded on conquest are re cognised by the Native Lands Court, the Northern natives will return and achieve a second victory by ousting the claims of Kaipara natives. It, was to come to some understanding on the question with the Northern natives that the meeting was called, but the object was defeated by the lofty indifference of the quondam conquerors who remained aloof. Thus the Kaipara natives did not enjoy the company of their Northern countrymen, but, as mis fortunes rarely come without some mitigu tive compensation, the Kaiparians had at least one source of consolation in a double allowance of Kai, and a consequent extended gorge, and we are told that they were "able to enjoy this in v much greater degree," inasmuch as all beverages stronger than tea were rigidly interdicted. It is significant that the meet ing was presided over by a Maori clergyman, and to this fact is doubtless attributable the semi-religious character of some of the reso lutions. We gave the substance of these resolutions in our issue of yesterday, and it is net necessary to repeat' them in detail. They emphatically express adherence to eec tain very praiseworthy determinations for ever and ever, and record a strong pro test against the awarding of titles founded upon right of conquest, where the original owners arc alive, or claims based upon such trumpery rights us that of some mytho logical ancestor having lighted a lire, or performed some other ordinary act upon the fJand. Generally, the re solutions indicate a strong" desire for peace, a willing submission to law, and an anxiety for a full participation in the .manifest benefits of settlement and civiliz ation. Thus, if these periodical meetings and fcastings tend in some measure to encourage waslefulncsss and to withdraw the native people from productive industry, there is a compensating influence at work iv the form of increased incentives to law and order.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1877.

To the Editor: Sir, —Having seen men tion made on several occasions of this case in your Police Court report, I wish to in form you and the public that Coyle was never' served with a summons, or do I believe he was aware that there was a sum mons against him. I know this, that he had soiue time ago arranged to go on business to the other colonies for a short time, and also that he never would absent himself on account of a summons in that case, as it is well-known to a good few he had got a good defence, and also intends making use of it.— Yours, See, The Don.

The recognition services of the Rev. Allan W. Webb will be held this evening, in the Wellesley-street Baptist Church, when ministers and friends will deliver ad dresses.

The monthly inspection of the Auckland Scottish Volunteers, under Captain Mow bray, will take place this evening, in the Drill-shed, after which the officers for the coming term will be chosen.

A debate on " Ought profits to bo legally limited." was the question of discussion by tho young men of the Pitt-street Mutual Improvement Class, uixd | lively ttistUßsion

Mr Frank Towers with his clever little daughter Rosa, is now iv London, offering himself for engagement with his copyright pieces " Grif," Sec.

The Rev. Jas. Niven, who is a passenger by the Rotorua for Dunedin, received a farewell testimonial accompanied by a cheque for £114 prior to leaving Sydney. At the meeting Rev. J. Paterson, the Moderator, bore testimony to Rev. Niven's high Christian character, and ability. Revs. Colin Stewart, A. Gardiner, and J. Paxton also spoke of him in affectionate terms, and joined in wishing him God-speed.

The Californian mails will in future bo despatched overland from Sydney to Mel bourne the Victorian Government having agreed to bear the expense of more rapid transit.

An extraordinary meeting of the directors and shareholders of the" Golconda Gold Mining Company was held this afternoon in Mr Home's offices, Shortland-street, when the following special resolution passed at a special meeting of shareholders on the 28th February was con linn cd. " That the Oolconda Gold Mining Company (limited) be wound up voluntarily, and that Mr Robert Home be appointed liquidator." We regret to learn that the unfortunate man, Neniss, who was run over on Saturday night, on the Kaipara Railway, is not doing SO well as was expected. The shock to his system is a severe one. Yesterday, lie was in great pain, and fears are entertained as to his ultimate recovery.

Mr Carruthers, Eugineer-iu-Chicf, was a passenger by the Wanaka.

To the Editor : Sir, —My attention has been drawn to a paragraph in your issue of last Saturday, in which, after allusion to my return to Auckland, certain unauthorised remarks are made—presumably on my authority—respecting the coal found in the various holds I have examined. In the absence of the official report, which has not yet been published, such information must be accepted for what it is worth. — I am, etc., R. B. Denxiston. We are informed of a disgraceful piece of blackguardism perpetrated at the Theatre service on Sunday night. A young lady, after attending St. Matthews' Church, went to the Theatre. Upon leaving, she found that her silk dress had been slit and cut about the waist in several places. The mischief was, apparently, done with a pen knife, and it is suspected that the perpe trator availed himself of the opportunity afforded by the large audience standing to sing. If anyone present can throw light on the authorship of this piece of scoundrelism it is his duty to communicate with the police that the ruffian may receive his deserts.

About forty of the friends and teachers of Newton Congregational .School met for the purpose of saying farewell to the late secre tary of the school, Mr Stephen Burns, and of presenting him with a token of their esteem on leaving Auckland. Mr Burns lias worked well in connection with the Sunday-school, and was the means of pro curing the beautiful new banner, so ex quisitely worked by Miss Teutenberg. After a little speech m iking, a presentation and address was in ule to Mr Burns ; the presentation consisting of Macaulay's History of Kngland, historical and critical essays, and posthumous volume of speeches. A concert will be given on Thursday next, in aid of the West Newton Epiphany Mission Church.

The grand vocal and instrumental conceit in aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Insti tute will take place in the Choral Hall on Thursday evening, May 3rd. We are not ill a position to give the particulars of the programme, but we arc given to understand that nothing will be wanting on the part of the performers, among whom are the best vocalists and musicians which Auckland can produce, to render the coming event the concert of the season. The plan of the hall may b ■ seen at Messrs Brown and Sons' music, warehouse, .Shortland-street, where seais may be secured. Reserved seat tickets may be had of Messrs Cliamptaloup and Cooper, Queen-street; of Mr Robinson, chemist, Parnell ;of the members of the committee, and of the secretary of the Institute.

This is the year of wonders. A Mr Clark of Tokomuiriro, who has been elected Chairman of the Bruce County Council, has absolutely refused to accept a salary. A Press Agency telegram states that Mr Macassey has assured the Otago Licensed Victuallers that there is nothing in law to compel the closing of a public house side door on Sundays. The opinion is certainly a novel one.

Part of the stock on the premises in George-street, Sydney, an account of the destruction of whicli by fire, appear; in our telegrams, was insured in the National for £1000.

Mails for Australian colonies via Mel bourne iier Tararua close at Hokitika on Wednesday 25th, at 5 p.m.

Anchovies and Toast.

(From Our London Corresrondext.)

MARRIAGE WITH DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER.

London, March 10th. I think the most important thing, in a Colonial point of view, that litis happened of late has been the second reading of the Colonial Marriages Act, by which the children born of a marriage with a deceased wife's sister, contracted in colonies where such marriages are legal, are to be enabled to inherit real property in England. It was certainly a monstrous anomaly that the Queen's consent should have been given to legalise such marriages in most of the colonies, and yet that the children of such unions should be regarded as illegitimate. Still, if this Bi.ll becomes law, it carries more behind it than at first appears, since it will act as the thin end of the wedge in the matter of the marriage laws as a whole, and, goodness knows, they need reforming. The Marriage Law Reform Association is pushing the matter on, for I hey can very well see that it needs not much argument to show that what is sauce for the goose, Sec. and if Colonials may marry their sisters-in law, surely their brothers at home may do the same. lam aware that in New Zealand you arc Conservative enough to have stuck to the old ideas on this question, but you cannot long resist the force of common sense, and you cannot long .steel your hearts against the prayer of the disconsolate widower.

THE "MARTYRDOM" OF TOOTH.

Mr Tooth is out of jail. The majesty of the law has been satisfied, and the obstreperous parson has been bundled out of the lock-up with ignominy. What a stupid man Le is ! And it is marvellous what a number of sawney folks he has found to sympathise with him in his "martyrdom." It would be an immense thing for the credit of Tooth and Co. if they would not stick so tenaciously to the loaves and fishes of office. Were Tooth and his friends to step out and say " We cannot agree with your Church of England doctrines and ritual, and we renounce her," and then go off on their own hook, they would be entitled to respect as honest men -who acted on their convictions, and we should all admire them, but when we see them striving to serve both God and Mammon, looking back fondly on the flesh pots of Egypt, hankering after what they themselves condemn, then -we are com pelled t to say—these men are humbugs ; there is no real religion here ; it must be a love of notoriety that impoUs to this. And then we aak who is this man who sets himself up as such an authority, as one )*uqws mm. §m %% im Wh %ki

t c e'ders ; who is 1 c 1 What has he done ? And we look back the University calendars and we find that Mr Tooth is, a? they would say at the Thames, - rank duffer; that he scraped through and got his degree by the b.viu of his teeth; that he narrowly escaped plucking at every examination, in fact, that his only chance of making a name was by making a fool of himself, or rather of the church which had the misfor tune to own him, for lie was a fool himself to begin with. The English Church Union, like a band of orgauised traitors, is clamour ing for disestablishment, but not disendow ment; ah, too !we don't sec any of them willing to forgo " the chinks." Well, dear boy ! such is life in a cassock and gown ; not a whit better than that which we find behind a cobbler's apron, or below a digger's plug hat. Is it to he wondered at if in these days the world grows incredulous, and " Darwinian Theories" abound. THE EASTERN QUESTION.

In Parliament there has been a little sparring over the Eastern Question. The policy of the Liberal party has been to lay traps" for the different members of the Ministry, and watch for them to stumble over them. Tho aim of the Cabinet on the other hand, has been to say as little as possible. This -was the wisest course, on the principle of least said soonest mended, for really I don't think they had very much to say for themselves. It is so very manifest, that on this question tho Govern ment changed front, with the most startling rapidity in spite of their denials. Their dispatches show that at the outset Mr Disraeli fully intended to commit England to a thick ami thin support of the Ottoman Empire, and was only deterred from doing so by the agitation consequent upon the Bulgarian horrors. The Government have been very anxious that the Opposition should bring on a want of confidence' motion, but the latter are far too wary foi that just at present, feeling sure that the tide of popular favour lias turned round, and that if only they wait a wee, they will have no difficulty in ousting Earl Benjamin and his party. " As for the Eastern Ques tion itself, it just remains in statu qn<>. Russia has got an immense army massed on her side of the Pruth, and Turkey is all but ruined with the armaments she lias to maintain. But this is Russia's waiting game, for she knows Turkey can get no money, and that if she waits long enough, the Porte will be utterly bankrupt without even the Hashing of a sword blade. Of course, the "World" prophesies coming financial troubles for Russia ; that is the "World's" game. And so we go on, wheels within wheels, all actuated by a motive, and all selfishly wishing everybody else removed out of our path.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

REPORT. Hank of New Zealand—£2o (ex div); buyers, £10 ss. ex div. National Bank—Buyers, GSs. Colonial Bank Buyers, uilsGd; sellers, 12s Gd. Thames Gas—Sellers, 3ts. South British Insurance -78s. National Insurance Buyers. 303. N.Z. loan and Mercantile—Buyers. G3s. Bed Queen —Buyers ...-. ; sellers, 3s Gd. Moanatairi—£3 17s Gd to £i); buyers, £9; sellers, £0 ss. Waitekauri—l7s, 17s Gd. Alburnia—Sellers, 255. Queen of May—22a, 235.

I'nion Beach— Buyers, 27s Gd. Tokatea—Sellers, Gs 9d. Queen of Beauty—2o.3 ; buyers, 20s; sellers, 22s Gd. Kuranui Hill—2Bs; buyers, 2Gs; sellers, 28s. Piako—l4s, 15s ; sellers, lis. Queen—2s Gd. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

CITY WEST ELECTION.—MEETING TO-NIGHT.

Dr Wat.ms will address a meeting of the electors of City West in the Young Mens' Christian Association Rooms to-night at half-past seven o'clock.

CABLEGRAMS.

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ENGLAND CANNOT AVERT WAR.

ENGLAND RESERVES RIGHT OF

INTERVENTION

LONDON, April 20. In a debate in the House, Lord Derby intimated that the Government had no hope of averting war. England was not desirous of interfering, but the Government reserved the right to protect English interests.

The discount market is dull. The bank reserve has improved. Stocks have par tially recovered. Colonial securities are weaker.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE

This day. Parliament to 139 Dissolved, "oa "Wednesday- Parliament will be dissolved on Wednes day. The dry weather has broken up, and it is now cold, and w^et. The rainfall up to Saturday night was over an inch.

FIRE IN SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, April 23. The establishment of Messrs Hunks and Co., large grocers, was destroyed by fire to-day. The adjoining premises were also damaged.

PETTY SESSIONS.—This Day.

(Before G. M. .Mitford, Chairman, P. A. Phillips, A. O'Neill and A. K. Taylor, Esi]s., Justices of the Peace.) A SHAKER. Mary Ann Moorshead, described as a shaker, was charged with drunkenness and lined os and costs. ATTACKING SEROEANT O'CONXOR. Thomas Hicks, on remand, was charged with attacking Sergeant O'Connor while in the execution of his duty. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Sergeant O'Connor deposed that he was in the act of arresting two unfortunate women who were fighting, when the prisoner attacked him and caught him by the collar of his coat, shaking him with much force. He requested him to desist, but as he would not, he put his hand upon him, and lifted him into the station. Sub-Inspector called the attention of the Bench to the character of the offence. Prisoner's only excuse was that lie did not approve of Sergeant O'Connor's tukin^ his girl away. He did not mean any harm to the worthy sergeant; he only wanted fair play. The Bench said prisoner must be taught that he must not interfere with the polfce, and lined him 20s and costs, or seven days in Mount Eden. J FREAKS OF BOYHOOD. Joseph Danzey, a youth, was charged with breaking a pane of glass in Cheshire- Matea^. 1' 11611 ' the °f Thomas Mr Kissling appeared for the lad, and said that ie was a boyish freak, and Mr. Macready was not desirous of pressing the cuaige, n the damage was paid. weril^ 1116! b?Z' and Herbert Edmonds }\ eie charged with overthrowing and smash- MScr aeady! tCr Pl' o**l^ of Mr wh^SS^%PH a4 B<jl luud for the boys, S ,i^nt oWle? gcdthcir %m> o*a»oiiafS Wie parents, who were poor people, bub-In^ 2 cti)r Pardy «aid 'these were mi% mvm icftsea, and something ot&Ut to

The clerk read the clause of the Muniri,. , Police Act, to shew that for such Iffm the offenders might be sent Lprfe two months, or be subjected to a nenaltvT* £5 ; however, in their case, the hill mini \P ment would not be inflicted. Ordered ♦ be confined in the police cell for 24 ho to be kept on bread and water. I^>"

MY NAME'S GEORGE. James Wilson was charged under th City Council by-laws with not havhur hi name registered plainly on his vehicle No defendant answered for a time w hp at length a little man stepped forward ami said, "My name's George, and not" Jam-,* Wilson. ues

The information was then amended Mr Wilson said lie was not sure that it was his dray. He duly got his number from Mr Philips, and could not understand it Sub-Inspector Pardy said, as defendant •was not disposed to admit the offence he would ask for a remand, in order that i wdtness might be produced.

Remanded until to-morrow. A FIRE IN THE GARDEN.

Thos. Williams was charged with setting fire to iufiammable matter in his garden in Wyiidham-street, to the alarm of the neigh bours, without having giving notice. ° Mr Williams had no intention of doinjr mischief, and would plead guilty. ° It was shewn that Mr Williams was only burning weeds, and the Bench was satisfied with a line of 5s and costs. A WANDERING COW. Elizabeth Ryau was charged with allow, ing her cow to be at huge in Lome-street on the 12th.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said lie had received a medical certificate .stating that Mrs Ryan was unable to attend through illness. Adjourned for a fortnight. A FOWL CHARGE.

George Barrett, a youth, was charged with wantonly ill-treating a number"of fowls, by tying their legs, and hanging tliem round tlie neck of a horse.

Defendant pleaded guilty, and was very sorry.

Fined Is and costs,

THE IJUTCHER'.S LAI),

Ed-ward Langley was charged with riditi" on a foot-path in Princes-street on the 12tS inst. with a load of meat. Edward said that he was exceedingly sorry, but he had a very heavy load of meat and just crossed the path for a near cut. The Bench said the roads were very expensive to keep up, and such practices must be prevented if possible. As a gentle reminder, he must pay 5s and costs. PROFANE LANGUAGE.. Edward Welsh was charged with using profane language within the hearing ol certain persons in Durham-street on the 22nd inst. Defendant did not appear. The Sub-Inspector said this was a bad case, and as defendant had treated the summons with contempt he would ask for a warrant. The Bench granted a warrant for the im mediate arrest of Welsh. EDUCATION RATES. Mr Beule,solicitor,produced a list of fifty four defaulters, who had not paid their edu cation rates due June, 1870", a number of which were settled, and others adjourned until the sth day of June. Judgment was obtained against Win. McManus,' bachelor, Otahuhu ; costs, IDs. James Grant, Michael Heath, David Welsh, Michael Grace, and John Abbott, Jim.

ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES.

Proscnt: Messrs Cos^ravj, May, McMillan, A. K. Taylor, A. O'Neill, R. Graham, J. H. Horn, W. J. Hurst, G. S. Graham. R. .1. \Vil«o_c. P. A. Phillips. C. F. Goldsbro', T. Ch-eseman. J. M. C. Clarke, T. MaciUrlane, G. Yon der Heyde, G. M. Mitford, Chairman; J. Cunning ham, Clerk.

Proposed by Joseph May, Esq., seconded by A. O'Neill, Esq., " That W. Hurst, Esq., Mayor, be Chairman for the ensuing year." After sonic discussion among the iustices, who thought some respect should be paid to seniority, it was proposed by J. II Horn, Esq.. and seconded by C. C. McMillan, Esq., "That A.. K.Taylor,Esq., (whose appointment dates from April 41th, 1736) should be the Chairman. The motion being put, a sho vv of hands was given in favor of Mr. Taylor, who took the chair, but not before an unani mous vote of thanks was given to the late chair man, G. M. Mitford Esq., for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the duties attached to that position. Proposed by G. M. Mitford, Esq., seconded by C. C. McMillan, Esq., " that Joseph Cunningham be appointed clerk to the said Court." Proposed by J. H. Home, Esq.. and seconded by G. S. Graham Esq., "'That Henry Itichards be appointed bailiff." Proposed by G. S. Graham, Esq., and seconded by W. J. Hurst. Esq., "That th-j rota of atten dance should be made out. printed, and sentto each magistrate, the attendance of each Justice to be four times in the same year. Proposed by T. Macfarlane, Esq., and seconded by J. Cosgrave, Esq., " That in accordance with a resolution passed April 2(5, 1870, at a Petty Sessions Meeting, and that a daily rota be formed for the attendance of two Justices at the Police Court for the d«ys on which the Resident Magistrate is absent that the same printed and circulated, three days notice to be given by the clerk."

Arrival of the Rotorua.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS TO APRIL IMB.

By the arrival of the Rotorua this morning we are in receipt of files of the " Sydney Morning Herald and other journals, to the 18th, from which we condense the following items :—

MELBOURNE,

While a number of men were at work on Echuca Bridge, on the Murray river,* "traveller," used in lifting dead weight used for sinking the cylinder, suddenly ftp from a height of 50 feet, 50 tons of material falling upon six men, named W. Godfrey, William Herbert, William Phillips, George James Madrott, George Harden, and Moore, who were all frightfuUy injured. The wreck of the Foochow has been sold for £500.

A man named Cavanagh has _ been arrested on a charge of implication iv the Lonsdale-street murder.

Stevenson's goods, seized by the Customs authorities some time ago, were sold under protest from that firm. . An extensive fire at Climes destroyed the business premises of Malouey and Smith, and gutted those of Ross and Harris. Damage, £6,000. In the libel action, Mr Clark, M.L.A.. v. "Grenville Advocate," the defendant was committed for trial. The plaintift was charged with voting in the Assembly while drunk. Two thousand persons attended Hon. Edward C< .hen's funeral, including members of Legislature. ... An old man was found weltering in M* blood in Little Lonsdale-street, and as , some men ran away from the spot as tue police came up, and the skull was severely fractured by either a blow or a fall, mul play is suspected. i It is proposed that the iroufomulcrs sena a ship to America to bring out immigrants, on condition that they repay their passages after arrival. .. A petition is being prepared for presenta tion to the new Parliament, praying tna* public-houses may remain open for a lnnite period on Sundays. . , tnr Mr Serjeant Sleigh lias beeu retained W the respondent in the divorce case of li^ v. Fisher. An old man named Edward Laurie com* mitted suicide by jumping off Waligunyan- Bridge. rt . At a banquet at Echuca, Mr Casey silg gested the adoption of inter-colonial re ciprocity, under which articles of gr°»\ I and manufacture or produce from eav g colony would be reciprocally receive* ■ amongst all colonies. v A SYDNEY. Tnha ~ ■ 1 An alderman at Bathurat I^'vJm! Yoo committed suicide by taking stryc&nu"'' He loft a letter to his wife statins ttuwJJ had failed in business traas^vlW *** , |

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1877.



~TjIURNIXURE! FURNITURE! Ladies and Gent emen about to Furnish are reipect fully requested to inspect the Large Stack of DBA WING - ROOM, DININQ -ROOK BEDROOM, A. NB GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, In our New and Spacions Slwwrooma, t_ & E~aooKM %



"OLANKETS! T>LANKETS<! BLANKETS !!! BLANKETS !!! In addition to Large Parcels of NEW GOODS for the incoming Season already announced, the undersigned have pleasure in informing their customers and the public that the bulk of their NEW SEASON'S Stock of BLANKETS are now to hand. In order to maintain the well known character of our house for goods of this description, Great Care has been exercised in Selection and Purchase, due regard being had to Quality and Price, and full advantage has been taken of an overstocked market and falling prices. Inspection will prove that we commence the season's trade with a Stock of Blankets, which for Price and Quality are SECOND TO none. BLANKETS (all sizes), White, Blue, and Grey. !) x 1 Blankets, from 10/0 per pair. ln „ , i7,c I bought a job, 10x4 •' » 1,,b '• (splendid value. \\ _\ * || ]- equally cheap. FLANNELS, all make* and qualities. New Winceys, exceptionally cheap--a good line at SM. French Mcrinoet, All wool P'aids, Satin Cloths, and New Fancy Dress Materials, in great variety. A nice assortment of New Black Silks, very good value. WINTER HOSIERY, of every description. Children's .and Ladies' Waterproof Mantles, Waterproof Tw&eds, &c, NEW LINEN GOODS—Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, new shapes and styles. Strong Grey and Drab CORSETS, at very low prices. New Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, Fancy Buttons, &c„ &c. CLOTHING, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, for Boys and Men, good and cheap. $23" One Shilling in the £ returned on all Ca3h Purchases of 20s. and upwards.



RITSIIBKOOK & BRIDGM'VN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army an p Navy Hotel), Upimor Queen-strkiet •Vuekland. Fns % p * NOTICE A GREAT RUSH of I oplo into PEARSE'S CHEAP DRAPERY and CLOTHING SHOP. On investigation WE find the ENCITEMENT is caused by his Selling CLOTHING, DRAPE RY,% French Merinos, Alpaccas, Blankets. Flannels, Ribbons, Ruffles, Millinery, Silk Umbrellas, &c, at frightfully LOW PRICES, which seem to us SUCH a SACRIFICE. However, we recommond all who have the CASH to ROLL UP for Bargains aow the CHEAP SALE IS ON.



yoiina M i t n is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND » SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY! A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH. NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, QUE EN-STREET.



SPECIAL NOTICE. AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS, BA.NNOCKBURN AND MOSGIEL TWEE DS 11. L. POSSENNISKIE Opening Out these New Seasonable fioods, would call particular attention to their quality, which is second to none imported, while from his large an^ varied Stock Gentlemen can rely on a choice of Cloth unattainable, else where in the colony. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABITMAKER, Ori'osrrr, Tiii'; City Makt, Shortland-street. J. COSGRA YE dj CO.'S GREAT SALE of Messrs. Stewart & Anderson's Wholesale Slock of DRAPERY AND G L 0 TIfI N G vrill commence on SATURDAY, the 3\st March. The whole of that Valuable and Extensive Stock will be offered to the Public at Extraordinary Re hictions. TBIO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO JL 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. / 7*7 Is h I ta" I 3 I <5 IS // ■V ■ £1 PlilMl £ I $ II II I II * II WILL ALL FI.VD GOODS TO SUIT 'I HEM AT THE C 1" HA,^A. KCADE HOLLO WAY & GARLICK'S DRESS DEPARTMENT is replete with the Newest Seasonable Goods. Damasse Cloths, ) As worn in Pans. Matelassc do. y _ ... , „ , Satin Trails, ) r^c^v Designs and Colours. Plain and Fancy Satin Cloths, Broehe Lustrines, and Fancy Diagonals, French Merinocs, and Homespun Tweeds. WINCEYS, immense variety, for town and country wear. OUR SHOW ROOMS (IG6 feet, long) contain the greatest variety of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, te FURNISHING GOODS IN AUCKLAND. Blankets, from 10s. to 15s. per pair Flannels, white, coloured and fancy Ladies' Winter Skirts in great variety Shirtings, all Wool, Crimean, and Union. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING. Our Stock is constantly being Renewed with Clothes especially made for Country as well as Town Wear. Our Moleskin and Working Men's Trousers are VERY LOW I'KICED. Ladies, Purchase your Millinery at the Arcade Large Stock Ready Trimmed Hats & Bonnets Milliners on the Premises, to execute orders with dispatch. THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT Conducted on the English system of combining Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Underclothing, Carpets, and House Furnishing. QUEBN-STREET & LQRNE-STREET,



/CLOTHING AND MEN'S MERCERY. W. RATTRAY Is now shewing NEW GOODS in all kinds of MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS and UMBRELLAS HOSIERY BRACES SCARFS HANDKERCHIEFS Sec, Sec, Sec W.R. has alwaj s in Stock GOODS of his OWN make, whicli are particularly recommended, every Garment being made of good and fashion able material, and shrunk. W. RATTRAY, CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTED, CO, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland.



A Gaol is the proper place far counterfeiters, and particularly those who prison the com munity by palming off deleterious liquor sea soned wi'h .some pernicious drug as that salutary and standard cordial Udolpiio WoLH'ia's SoiilE dam Aromatic Schnapps. To render tho ini quity more plausible, the rogues use empty bottles of the genuine and imitate the labels. Be on the alert and so avoid being imposed upon.



Manning* 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 who have used thqin. Price. Is. a packet.—Prepared only by Sn ai .r.Axn & Co., A pot hecaries Hal!, opposite Post oil ice, Auckland.



Atkinson's Pkri.himery and Specialities,