SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tttptt w aTrrr? ' This Afternoon, 1.10 iiiu±i WAlilt-- To-morrow Morning, 1.53 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.25. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.57 MOON'S AGE.—Now Moon, loth, 2.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Hawea, s.s., Wheclor, from the South.

DEPARTURES.

Roweria, s.s., Sellurs, fur Taurunga. Durham, s.s., Edwards, for Russell,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Wniroa (Kaipara) —Torea, schooner, (Irom the Manukaui. Friday, Oth For San Francisco—City of New York, s.s.,

Tuesday, 14th inst. For London—Glenlora, barque, early; Loch Urr, barque, early

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Go-ahead i'or Gisborno : 1 bale leather. 27 sides solo leather, 30 sides rip leather, 3 pack ages saddlery, 2 packages harness, 1 case grindery-—lreland Bros.

The following is a list of the passengers who arrived in the Hawca yosterday afternoon :— Mr and Mrs. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. Lusk. Mra. Roworth, Mrs. Twijrger, Mrs Hill and child, Messrs McKenzie, Oihbs, and Fowler, Roy. Mr. Dudley, Inspector Bro ham, Messrs It. Lusk, 11. H. Mitchell, W. Csirrick. Cowen, Owon, Holland, Pole, Oppcr, W. IT. For, Ivincoran, Kelly, and 3 in the steer age —Henderson and Macfarlane, agents. The Kato McGregor arrived at Lyttclton on Tuesday, after a passage of eight clays. Tho s'.s. Rowena loft for Tauranga last even- D'f he s.B- Durham kit for Russell yesterday to take down a new easting to supply th« place of a piece of the pumping machinory at. the mines, which had given way the previous day. ::,The schooner Goldon Isle has cleared for Rusbull in ballast. The B.S. Star of the South arrived this morning from Napier, with several passengers.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of Now Zealand—£l9 15s; buyers, £19 15 ;'; sellers, £10 i:s6d. National Bunk—Sellers. 60s 6a. Colonial Bank MO.=s paid up)—37s ; sellers, 3/ 3 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 80s. National Insurance—Buycrs,J3os. Nevr Zealand Insurance—92s 6d ; buyers, 9ls BC. Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile (old)— New Zealand Loan and Mercantile (now) ---525; sellers, 525. Union Sash and Door Co. (old issue)— Buyers, £7 15s. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 16s. Moanatairi—7ss, 100s 92s 6d; sellors, 935. Waitokauri—Buyers, 7s. Albnrnia—2cs ;Sc 1 us, 25s 0c 1. Union Beach (cum air.)—47s ud to 555; buyors, Kuranui Hill—Buyers. 12s 3d. Palmereton—ls'3d.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails "will Closk as Under :— For Thames, thif day, at; 5.30 p.m., and to morrow at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandal, per Kina, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m.; and per Argyle. at 2.30 p.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, ForWaiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga - wai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, on Saturday next, at 1 p.m. For'money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at noon. Lftle letters will be received till 1.20 p.m. Per City of New York, on Tuesday, 13th inst., For F.iindavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and Sou'Ji America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 2 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. . Late letters bearing an extra fee of Gd in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail -Vgent on board up to time ol: sailing. S. B. BISS. Clrcf Postmaster.

DEATH.

CHAPPILIii- -O)i the ~th March) at her father's residence, Wdde District, Mary Ann, tho belovod wife of Win, Chttppelli of thcThamosj aged 31 years.-—Thames papers pleaso copy;

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1877.

For the cavse that lacks assist.incs. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

A KNOWLEDGE of the nature of the instruc tions issued to the Asylum Commissioners, and of the evidence given at the inquiry, is necessary to a fair judgment upon the manner in which the Commission fulfilled its duties. But in the absence of those pre mises, we are forced to deduce from the report itself, fully summarized in our columns yesterday, any ideas that may be formed of the scope of the investigation. Amid a number of sensible recom mendations —relating to the increase of the notoriously inadequate accommoda tion, the improvement of drainage, the better fencing of the grounds, the manage ment of reserves, and other kindred sub jects—there are in the report allusions which shew that the instructions to the Commis sion were either singularly wide, or the Commissioners have wandered considerably beyond the legitimate object of the inquiry. If the Commissioners, as non-professional men, had confined their report to questions clearly within the range of ordinary judg ment and common sense, there would pro bably be little to cavil at in the document submitted to the Government; but when they venture upon pronounced opinions touching the treatment of lunacy as a disease, as the utilization of insane labour, we are force*! fco exclaim "Whence thy wisdom, oh king t" In determining the value of testimony we iiius£ first consider the character and acquirements flf the witness, and if the Commissioners wish people to accept their medical opinions, they must not complain if asked first of all to produce their credentials. Dr Aicken, surveying the sweeping condemnation of drains, and piggeries, friid" storehouse control, and fences, and yards, and reserve management, might, like rerkyn Middlowick before the wisdom of -Sir Geoffrey CJ;nisjpneyß, bow hi* hcm,l *n de&p hHHiiWty. But when tiwy earne to eumsv« treatment) wl tho tnnw>j?iaflnt of |«.ti«ut«i wo cat) plctUJ'u him holding up hi* wukj* in tlflprecfttorv veuu>»stmtiiMs wM.I« ox.< claimin", <i(>!>! iuing it! <l'» let ilia know something about that! I'll let you know all about honedust, and coalis ( ami fomjt^ i

and stores, and piggeries, and drains, if you like ; but, come, this is my business ; I've been at it for twenty years, and in this place six or seven. If I had never scon a madman before, surely I know something about one now !" Tlic Commissioners appear to have been taking the wind out of the sails of .Dr. Skae. Leaving out of question the recommenda tions which, to be of any value, must be supported by professional experience, we think the report may be accepted as shew ing that things at the Asylum are not in a satisfactory state. This has been known fora very long time past,and was a source of great uneasiness to the late John Williamson, whose latest intelligible words to Mr ] )ignau were, we believe, "Do hurry Herapath on with those plans of the addition to the Asylum." The plans wero hurried on, and tenders actually called for the work, when it fell a victim to a bankrupt treasury. The present building was erected to accom modate lift}' patients, and there are now in it about treble the number. Every representation from the medical officer for improvements, even of the most trivial character, have met with the response "No funds." it is possible that the best nm\ lias not been made of the means really available; that the discipline unforced was not what it might have been. If this wan the opinion of the Commissioners, they should, wo think, have been a little more explicit in citing specific examples. But in a place so utterly unsuitable and inadequate for the demands upon it, discipline and curative treatment must go to the wall, or at any rate become subordinate to conside rations which should not be per mitted to outweigh the requirements of a beneficial medical treatment. The Commission has not resulted in any thing very new, and the report shews scarcely one well-ascertained fact that has not been hoard a hundred times at the Provincial Government offices, but still vv are far from thinking the investigation will be altogether barren of results. Periodical inquiries, properly, ami tvo would add publicly conducted, are not at .ill a bad thing to initiate. The report contains a number of most excellent recommenda tions, to which space to-day will not per mit further reference, but which will pro bably weigh with the Government in carrying out the necessary improvements. If the Commission is to be regarded in the light of a General Government Inquiry to ascertain the requirements of the institutions bequeathod to its enre with the other belongings of Provincialism, the return made by the chosen messengers will enforce tlio necessity for the speedy en largement and improvement of our home for unfortunate sufferers from a mind diseased.

OUR own correspondent at Wellington telegraphed on Tuesday that the Govern ment contemplated certain public works with the object of opening up for settlement the largo area of valuable land west of tin: Waipa river. We conjectured that this referred to the projected Kaglau lload, and our surmise proves to be correct. \\ c learn that instruct ions have been given to make a trial survey with the object of fixing upon the most practicable line of roadway be tween the Waipa river and Raglan, so ns to bring that district into direct communica tion with the "Waiknto railway.

Iris so long since anything liko a general rise was experienced in the milling market that the present stir in quite refreshing. From the beginning of tho week there has been unusual excitement in the neighbour hood of flio Exchange. Nothing like the present buoyancy in Thames nn<l Coromandcl stock, lias been perceptible for the last four years. There was a Duller of sensation when the Munukau nin<le its find, another when Ohinemuri was opened up, another over the Tairua discovery, another when Union Beaches lately came to the front so eoiiKpicuouKjy. Jiut tlie.se were all (separate and independent spurts, and it. may with truth be said that the present is the most general as well as most genuine jump our goldlields have experienced since the days of the Caledonian. The Union Beach has steadily continued and still continues to put out rich specimens in great quantities, and nothing but the unfortunate differences in the management of the mine-could have kept the snares down to their present figure. On the payment of the last 12s 6d dividend the shares fell to about 4'2s (id, at which price they stood yesterday. The discovery of the gold in the Golden Fall shaft, has created an upward tendency, and to-day the shares arc not to be got for their original figure,namely 55a> The reason <~>l this great rise is thilt the new ftnd in nglit away from the old workings, and shows that the mine is not dependant on one specimen lender; Atburnia share?, /mm being unwUcuble, have come to S.'ia, and a dividend of 'is 6'd has been already declared in consequence of rich gold hoing taken out of the late tributor's workings. Kumiiui Hill stock has felt the prevailing tendency, chiefly owing to the proximity of its ground, to the Moatiatairi claim, in which extra ordinary doings have been rife. At the end of' last week, gold was discovered at the junction of Hcldt's and Wallace's loaders, in the bottom level, and immediately on the fact being published the shares went up from 13s to ,€l. On Monday it was reported that the discovery was a much richer one than at first ex pected, and at a bound the price of the scrip rose to 38s and £2. A further rise took place on Tuesday, and yesterday, when a telegram was received, saying that 2 cwt of .specimens had been grassed, the quotation was 70s to 7">s. Early this morn ing another telegram was received by the Secretary, Mr F. A. White. This was as follows:—"liich gold in floor of drive. 2 cwts. of specimens broken during the night. No other change." This caused another bound, and at the moment of writing the shares ;;re quoted : buyers, £5. Four hundredweight of speci mens in little more than twelve hours is rather startling, and there is no knowing, what is to come. It is reassuring of the value of the deep Avorkings at the Thames that the gold is being taken from a drive 255 ft. below the surface, or 80ft. below the Kuranui Tunnel level. While experiencing lively satisfaction at the return to life of scenes of industry so inseparably connected with the prosperity of Auckland, we should not be doing our duty if Aye did not warn citizens against a repetition of the mad-headed speculation which distin guished the Caledonian rush. A reaction will be sure to follow sooner or later, and then those who have exercised prudence, and secured themselves, will have all the best of it.

On the face of it the story about a special commissioner being sent out by the Imperial Government to inquire into the condition of this 'Colony is absurd. Evi dently the authors of it have got a confused notion of the mission of Mr Dundas Crawford, of the Pekin legation, who, it will be remembered, has been commissioned to inquire into the circumstances of Chinese immigration to the Australian Colonies.

We learn on good authority that Miss Hamilton, matron of the Lunatic Asylum, has not been "superseded" by Miss Coswell, or any .other lady. Shortly after the Com missioners visited the AsyjUun, Misa Hamil ton, for reasons best known to herself, ru gigugiji her appointment. We believe a iwpectablc wj<jow Jndy in likely to succeed !b.i; present Matron.

The yeuei'ol entries for the Duuedln Jockey CJub races nud tho Jinal acceptances (v? the pimctliu Cup arc tuw tQ^dwyi

Wo arc glad to notice that the Eden Council yesterday, decided in favour of Meurant's side, which we have consistently advocated as the most convenient for a slaughterhouse, the most satisfactory to the trade, and the most likely to further the interests of consumers. A formal request has been made to the Government, to grant the site to the Council.

An Assessment Court was hold yesterday at Ellerslio Hotel, before K. Barstow Esq., but as there wore only four appellants, the business was soon orer. Mr Barstow com plimented the porsons who prepared the list for its clearness and business-liko-»tyle. Mr* Catherine Cleary's rate was reduced from £3 2* Gd to £2 2s (id. Mr J. Hamlin'w valuation (£9.5) upon his house and farm was reduced to £Sf>. Mr James "Wills, rated at £200 for his land (leasehold), the valua tion was reduced to £180.

A chango of proprietorship has been made in the hotels at Papakura. Tho " Raglan"

has boon transferred from Daniel McLennan to William McMillan, and the Globe Hotel, from Joseph Scouller to Thomas Holly wood.

A drunkhard, a navvy, who had boen locked up in the rustic prison-house at Kawakawa. Bay of Islands, on the 21st of February, made bis escape As soon as lie was miming, sergeant Donovan went in pursuit of tho prisoner, and shortly cap tured him. lie wan .sentenced to six months' imprisonment for escaping from a position which would havo terminated in a tew hours.

A mysterious blue bundlo has gone astray containing .shirls and a Maori mat, and the police will be glad to hear of ite where abouts.

Times must, be bad with actors hi Otago, for th<: Dnnedin papers recently published the bankruptcy notice of four actors and one theatrical manager, namely, John Blcnncr hassut Stcole, Ignatiun Fotheringham Kcogh, David Clinton, James Hoopor, and Harry Shepperson. Mr R. G. Baohohier will exhibit his com bination American Dioramas to-morrow evening in (be Theatre Royal. The open ing was announced for this evening, but has been postponed until to-morrow, owing to the delay in tho arrival of tho steamer. The ontertainment will include viow» of the Morrimac and Monitor, also of the Enchan ted Palace and Silver Lake. Mr, Bachelder will meet with a hearty welcome from many friends avlio have not forgotten his former visit to this city. At the first meeting of creditor* yesterday in the cstnte of Hugh Ferguson, of Cook street, the liabilities were set down at £40!), and the assets at £200.

Kapura, the Maori boy who was in prison with tin; murderer of Samuel Morgan, was brought down yesterday from Ngaruawahia by a native constable, and given into the charge of the officers of the Native Depart ment. Kapura is an important witness in

connection with the murder, and can give important evidence respecting statements made by Te i'ati.

The " Oamaru Mail," refers to Iferr Schott as follows :—" llerr Schott is in Auckland, where lie lia-s received a welcome that his musical ability richly deserves. He is spoken or as the most aide musician in the Australian, and his penny whistle per formances have created extacies. The Auckland papers have evidently set their minds upon cajoling him, if possible, to remain in Auckland. We reckon him too good a judge to comply."

A nmn named Ferrell had n narrow escape from gciting into trouble yesterday at Onebunga, through cutting a tree in the Church of England graveyard of tho dis trict. Trcos planted by friends, a.s emblems of mourning over sacred graves, should not lio violated with impunity, and i( was quite proper thai Mr. Kcrreli's sacrcligious nci should be brought under the notice of the Court. Mr Ferrell Raid that lie was engaged in painting a fence, and tlio boughs were in his way. He expressed his regret, and on apologising for his conduct, the charge was withdrawn npon payment of costs. At a late mooting of the Wellington Presbytery, the clerk mentioned that he had received a communication from the Rev Mr Bruce, of Auckland, to the effect that some minister was wanted there, and indicating that Mr Tom* would l>e very acceptable. It would be remembered that Mr Bruce, at the urgent request of the Assembly, had agreed to accept the position of general agent for the Church in New Zealand ; but now he could get no one to take his own pulpit. He therefore looked to tho "whole Church to supply him with a substitute, not merely relying upon his own Presbytery, and lie appeared to think Wellington Presbytery thought more of the Hawcm " charge than the Auckland charge* To a certain extent ha (Mr Patterson) agreed "With Mr Bruce, that he had a claim upon the whole of the Pfesbytorjeßj and that ns the whole of the Presbyteries asked him to take p. position which "necessitated tho re signation of his charge, both he and his congregation had a claim upon the whole of the Presbyteries to supply the vacancy. Therefore, the Hawera people would at once say what they intended to do. Tho Rev. Mr Ross urged that Mr Torry be appointed four or live weeks longer at Hawera. After

some further discussion, it was resolved that the Ivcv. Mr Torry be appointed to supply Hawera for five more Sabbaths, and receive a stipend at least at the rate of £250 per annum. With reference to the above we learn tli.it the Rev Cosh, of Sydney, has received a call from St Andrews, and lias telegraphed his acceptance of the offer. The formal call has been r-cnt.

No fewer than 36 insolvents have filed their schedules in Dunodin since the commencement of the year. The fact of such an accession of bankruptcy business is attributed not simply to temporary com mercial stagnation, but mainly to the increased facilities for "whitewashing" afforded under the new Debtors and Creditors Act. The ""Wellington Post" says:— "Some strange things arc sometimes done in con nection with the administration of law and justice in Now Zealand. An instance of this is given by the " Otago Guardian " :— ' On Tuesday week a man named William Batchclder was brought before the Resident Magistrate's Court at Duncdin, and con victed on the clearest evidence, and on his own confession, of having indecently exposed himself in the presence of females. The evidence of the girls, and of the father of one of them, made the charge unquestion able, apart from the confession ; and though the man stated when admitting the offence, that he was drunk at the time—if that is any extenuation—even that was positively and distinctly disproved. He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. This was on a Tuesday. Five days afterwards lie was walking the streets of Dunedin in freedom. It appears that (' some favorable circumstances " in con nection with tho case were brought before Mr Watt, the committing Magistrate, which the latter telegraphed to the Minister of Justice at Wellington. Straightway the Minister of Justice sent an order for the man's discharge, and he was liberated. This appears to us to be a most flagrant interference with the administration of justice. In an open court, and on the plainest evidence, a man is found guilty of a disgusting offence, and sentenced to a term of imprisonment. Then " backstairs " influence is exerted, and, for reasons with which the public are never to be made acquainted, the man is sot at liberty. Thoro is something in all this which will i riot stand the tost of investigation. Such un occUji'Oiiec goes far to shake public con fidence in tho manner hi which criminal law

Mr Wctfaiw? hm bean appointed to tho dis tinguished position of {ttfettt foi' tks Sl'Alt lit

We observe that the Company owning the Oamaru "Evening Mail" have grown weary of the pleasures of running a newspaper, and have called a meeting to consider the propriety of selling the property. We find the following notice in a recent issue :— ' Evening Mail1 Company (Limited). Notice is hereby given that a meetiug of the shareholders of the above Company will be held on Friday, the second day of March next, at the Mechanic's Institute, Oamaru, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to Authorise the directors to sell the said newspaper and plant, and thereafter to wind up the affairs of the Company. Shareholders desirous of voting by proxy aro reminded that they must deposit said proxies in the registered office of tho Company not later than 48 hours previous to the meeting. A. J. S. Headland, chairman."

The police want an owner for a stolen case of brandy. It will go hard if they don't find one.

The following students have succeeded in passing tho University Examination :— Examination for honours—first class : Peter Soton Hay, University of Otago. Final ex amination for the B.A. degree : Kate Mil ligan Edger, Auckland College. First section of examination for the B.A. degree : William St. Glair Towers Tiadall, Auckland College.

The officers of tho several companies of Auckland Volunteers List evening resolved that, as the representatives will not reach tho Manukau until Sunday, the demonstra tion should be held on Monday next.

Important changes are about to be made in the Police and Constabulary forces, which will be amalgamated ; but at first they will only be sworn in until the 30th of June, so that those who have served under provincial ordinances may retire, if they arc so dis posed, after that date. From the Ist of July, the whole force will be enrolled for one yoar, and four divisions, numbering 350 men, will bo stationed m native districts as a reserve. These will receive the same pay an tho present Armed Constabulary, and will do similar duty. The remaining dividioiiß will do duty for the whole of the colony, and 1)0 liable to serve in any part of it. liiupcctor.s will bo remorcd from station to station with a view to the obtainment of local knowledge of the numerous districts of the colony. It is oxpeeted that otic Superintendent Inspector will bo appointed, but there will be no special Inspector for each island. It is estimated that a saving to the colony of about £30,000 per annum will be efFecfced by the proposed changes in the police.

A sitting of the Native Assessors Court, was held at Mangawhare on Monday, the sth hint, when the following prisoners were charged with stealing pigs, to the value of £4 the property of Te Aruhau, Tamati te Whautere, Rewiri Pata. and Remo. The prisoners pleaded not guilty, and evi dence was taken. After a number of witnesses had been examined, tho prisoners were found guilty and mulcted in lines amounting to a t§tal of .€l7, to bo paid before the expiration of three hours, or in default, three mouths' Imprisonment. ()n the repre sentations of the prisoners and their friends, this time was extended to one month. The assessors occupying the bench, were i'.-iora Tuaherc, Pairama Ngutahi, Te Rene Nene, Te Honiara Tanhia.

"No Smoker " writes moralizing on the evils of tobacco, choosing a.s his text the death of Mr Thomas hose, on Hotea bridge caused by his horse shying while the decea sed was striking a match to light his pipe. Our correspondent bursts forth into the following peroration : —" Now there is not a smoker in existence that will blame the pipe—it wms the shying horse! But, my manly smokers, it is not long since a captain of one of the finest vessels thatgraco Auck land's harbour, had his ship on lire, and I risked him what he thought was the cause, lie pointed to his pipe, I am always in fear of being burnt out. Numberless ships have been burnt at sea, and thousands of pounds worth of property are destroyed every year. But smoke on !"

A IDunedin telegram states:—"There was an acrimonious discussion at the Dune din Presbytery to-day, re the dispute be tween Bishop Neville and the Rev. Dr. Stewart, in regard to the Maori Kaik Church. Dr. Stewart said : "If there had been no discourtesy, I should not have mentioned the matter. I have no hesita tion in saying that the Bishop has not acted as a Christian, or as a gentleman should have done, and when I see him I do not mind telling him so.' It "Was resolved the Presbyterian minister be advised to discontinue his visits to the Kaik for the present.

The Excelsior Lodge was opened last even ing to tho p»hlic in the now Primitive Church, Franklin Road. There vtnn a crowded hoii'C, ami the entertainment wns well roccirtsd. The chair was appro priately filled by Mr Smith, the pntrinroh of Primitive Mntboclwm in Auckland-, nnrt the friend of virtue. Mr' Smith Introdriced the pro ceedings in one of his homely. bit thoroughly practical speeches, and spoke in favour of the cause which they had mot to celebrate. Other speeches were made during: the evening' by Rovs-. Harris and Taylor. Mr Salt sang." The Delicate Flower," and " Pilprims of Lore :" Mrs fiettany, "When the swallows homeward fly;" Miss Tloyes and Mr Hemiis pavd.an instrumental duct (violin find piano): Miss Kndx pave her favourite recitation " Jairies of the Suffolk Hotel," find Mr MeKenzie "From the blue hills of Scotia where minstrels have sans?." Miss Hoycs presided at tho harmonium. The whole concluded in the usn.il way, and with a vote of. thanks to the chairman.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Willcoxand P. Commisky Esqs., Justices.) IXCAI'AISLES. Michael Mullens and Sarah Ann Conway for being drunk last night, were each fined 5s and costs. GONE TO THE BAD. Sarnii Ann Conway was also charged with being an habitual drunkard. She pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three months' hard labor. FOULMOUTHED. Hima Hart, for using obscene language in Wellington-street, was fined as and costs, or three days' imprisonment. A second charge against this prisoner, of assaulting his wife, was dismissed. AN UNFOBTUNATE PAIR. Francis Conway, senr., and Francis Con way, junr., father and son, were charged with being found last, night in Mr. Dornwell's stable without lawful excuse! The prisoners said they had come to town without any money, and intended goin" away to-day to the Wade where they had got a job. They were let off on condition that they cleared out at once. A MISTAKE. _ Charles Jones, was charged with obtain ing the sum of £4 7s Id'under false pre tences. It appeared that the accused was engaged on board the Start, a cutter in harbour, and yesterday he was paid off. On taking his money he rcprcscn that he had been four months on board and lie was paid for that time. The captain subsequently found out that he was only entitled to three months pay, but could not get the money back. The Inspector said he doubted if the criminal charge could be sustained. The Magistrates concurred in this, and on the accused promising to go on board uLst out the surpius 'the ease ™

THE COXV^AY'S OFFSPRIXG M&Lw? 6 lnitf« of .children, named Michael Henry and Francis James Comvav were remanded till to-morrow, that the $tt? ets!§! ltasccrt;lin^t could ba 4qhq Detective Jotfiw said it was no use their going to the Wado with their father S This vm« ?ui tlw bugin^s^

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. —This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) The usual weekly sitting of this Court was held this morning, for the recovery of small debts, and the subjoined canes were heard :— JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS. W. Adams v. J. W. Hinos, claim, £1S 16s ; Mr Armstrong asked that particulars of account might be amended, and confessed judgniont ; costs. £2 ss. Daniel Allen v. John Faulkner, claim, £7 3s lOd ; goods. In this case, which was a claim for goods, a judgment summons had beon obtained, and defendant was called upon to show cause why he should not be committed in default. Defendant said he would pay 2s fid a week. Plaintiff said defendant could pay more if he choso. He agreed to accept 2s 6d * weok, but lie would not pay that. Defen dant said ho was generally at work at 7s a-day, but he paid such a high rent that he could not promise a higher instalment; he had got eight big children to keep. His Worship said that "was not the fault of plaintiff; who had kindly let him have the goods, and who ought to be paid. Mr Allon said ho would bo sorry to press the poor man if ho, would rlioav a disposition to pay. Ordered to pay 4s a week, or in default, two months imprisonment. Several cases in connection with the Tairua Gold Mining Company were called on, but the representative of the company not being present, the cason were left over. Mr Winter was called, when Hie Worship remarked that it was too early for Winter a-s the Autumn was not over yet. Mr Winter presently appeared and the cases were recalled. "Tairua Gold Mining Com v. John liobt. Perry. Claim £6 5s call. (Mr Hesketh for plaintiffs), Tairua Gold Mining Co. v. L. Lensong, claim £1 10s, c.nlln. Tairua Gold Mining Co. v. Edwin Binney, claim £(>', calls. Mr Heskoth appeared for plaintiff in these case* Mr Winter, Secretary, pro Ted the. claims. Judgment* for plaintiffs, with costs. Union Bank Trustees v. Peter McTarish, claim £27 9h lid, promissory notes. Mr Me- Cormick for plaintiffs. It was understood that defendant wonld confer? judgment, but he now said he should oiler an excuse, or, in other words, defend it. Adjourned until two o'clock. A. Koch v. K. Burnett, claim £60, to take evidence. (Mr Hesketh for defendant). Robert Burnett deposed that he had been a stationer and bookseller «t Wellington, and plaintiff was s. draughtsman in the Public Works Department, and requested him to do him a innp of Hawlcc's Bay. He asked the size of the map, and when lie was told of the size he said he had neither a press nor a stone large enough. He wished him to get it done for him in Melbourne, to which he consented. He asked about payment, as it was an expensive and risky job. He snid he could—a gua rantee for £250 from the Provincial and £25 from the General Governments, and £20 from another source. We went into figures and lie saw that the map would pay. He paid you will have to do the work, iind the money, and deliver the maps. The profits were, by agreement', to be divided. The map liad been previously published by plaintiii' without the additions which he agreed to make. He was charged £60 for the compilation of the original map of the province of the district of Hawkes Bay, out which was but a second edition and to which he did not agree. The only payment that he agreed to make was the amount to Mr Dawn for making the addi tions. The publication of the map and disposal of the same, cost about £300. The charge of £f>'() was without foundation, and lie had no idea tliat the charge would be until Tuesday last. Messrs Dhnviddle and Morison, of Napier, sold a number of the maps for which they charged 25 per cent. He advanced to plaintiff sums of money, about £70, before there was any return from the sale of the maps. T. S. Evans v. Standard Insurance Company. Claim £42, commission ; Mr Tylor for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. This was a cluim for valuating certain photographic proper ties at Mr McGarrigle's houso at the North Shore. The defence was "not indebted," as defendants had never employed the plaintiff. John McGar rigle, photographer, do posed that he lately had a claim against the Standard Insurance Com pany. In October last he was in Mr Gilflllan's office, when a conversation ensued about valu ing goods in his house at the North Shore. Mr Gilfillan said he had sent two men over to value his stock, Messrs Hartley and Hemus. He said he objeotcd to Mr Hemus, or any photographer, seeing his stock; Air Gilflllan could not see any objection, but he did. Ho suggested that Mr Giltillan or his clerk should go over and check the stock ac he produced the goods. Mr Gillil lan said the goods must be valued, and there must be two valuers. Ho then sain, "Do you know any one out of the business competent to do it P Ho said, ''Yes, thoro was Air .Evans and Mr Webster." He asked if: witnoss could get Mr Evans. He thought ho could, r-nd Mr Evans was accordingly aent for. (MrHePJCetfl paid tho testimony he should ad duce would I>r to iho contrary.) Mr McGarriglo continued ; When Mr JSvana appenred, Mr Gil flllun was quite overjoyed to see him. as he had known him years aso, ho shook hands With him. His Worship: Is that an evidences of friendship ? Persons do that when they are about to light. Witness: He was to take Mr Evans over, and sent Mr Hemus back. He asked for a note to Mr Hemus, as it would save talk. Ho wrote a note and gave it to him.

Kaipara Shipping.

(PER PIGEON EXPRESS.)

KATPARA HEADS, this day. ARRIVED. —- The barque Ada Wiswell, from Port Chalmers ; Onward, from Lyt telton.

The Sarah Pile^ loaded with baulk timber at Wairau, for Westport, dropped down to the Heads yesterday.

TE KOPURU, this day. The Hannah Broomfield got out for Wel> lino-ton, on Tuesday. The Aapasia lias "left for Wellington. Loading : Julia F. Carny for Adelaide ; Marmion for Wellington ; Marion for Lyttelton, and Enterprise for Black Head.

AUATAPU, this day. The Annie Hill has left for Westport, and the Prince Alfred dropped down yesterday for Lyttelton. The Sarah and Mary are loading for the same port. The Onward, from Lyttelton, came up yesterday to load.

KAIHU.

(Prom our own Correspondent). The American barquentine Ada Wiswell, Captain \VisAvell, put in an appearance on the \V iviro waters on Monday the sth inst, after a run of 12 days' from Dunediu. She brought a quantity of bricks, flour, &c, for Mr iJargaville. She lies at anchor off Alanguwhure, where she will load timber for a China port, under charter to Mr Darga ville. °

ELLERSLIE GARDENS.

J E understand that it is the intention of the proprietor to have athletic sports and old English games .it EUerslie Gardens on Easter Monday, the 2nd prox. The pro gramme, which will appear in a few days, will be most diversified, and will consist of a mile handicap, 150 yards ditto, and several novelties productive of smart competition and great fan. Among others we hear of a potato race, Yankee horse-riding, sack jumping, Sic. There is every prospect of a considerable reduction being made \n the rmlwiiy charges before the day, and should tnis come to pass, the train trip Trill doubt less increase the attractions Q f the Gardens instead 01 diminishing them.

HERR SCHOTT'S CONCERT.

This highly iutaresttag vocal and iswt.ru, mental concert wilt toko place this Qvcitajr,

Eden County Council.

An adiourned meeting of tnT~£den Cm™* Council was held last evening at 7 o'clock UtS? Councils' Office. Present: Councillors Wrili c Thorne, Kissling, Masofleld, Jackson Dr \vs ?, r' and A. K. Taylor, Chairman. ' r W»Ui B. THE BANKING MYSTBRY On the minutes being read, DrWalliaobW.,! to the minutes on the ground that thcv conical a " cortain parts of the business of tho CoiinM which tho public had a right to bo informed «?» A special coinmitteo had beon appointed t open tho tenders sent in by the banks b«t th nature of the tender of tho bank was not rocoi-fISJ in tho minutes. He contendod that tv was a rory &Tavc omission, which the Connrii was not warranted by law in making and h theroforo moved " That tho successful bant tender bo engrossed and recorded on th« minutes." "B There was some dolay.but no one secondedthi> motion. " Dr Wallis: Then I beg; to lodge a DroW against this illegal action. * prOt«Bt Councillor Jaokson: No other business can ha taken until tho minutes are confirmed. Mr Maseflold : Then in order to test the qupi tioa, I second tho motion that tho minutes Vw confirmed. w The motion for the confirmation of the mm utos was put and carried. UR AVALLIS' PROTEST. Dr Wallis then read the following protest-— " Council Itoom, Eden County, 7th March 1877 —Protest: In the minutes, as now read, there is a vague allusion to some arrangement or compact between certain members of thta Council and the Bank of Australasia. The nature and terms of this compact are omitted in the minutes, and a knowledges of them having been refused to mo on my niakins application to the Sccrotary, I no^ protest against tills omission ; this cooking of the minuiirn, in ordsr to) hide from mo and tho reporters an important part oC the Council's business. I protost against tho Council entering into a secret compact with the Bank of Austral asia as bain* illsKal. and I protest azainst the Bank of Australasia making money advances to a portion of the County Councillors on terms and conditions kapt secret and unlawfully with held from mo or any other Councillor who will nM, pledge himself to deprive hid constituents of I the knowledge to which they are entitled Ja:me3 Wallis." Councillor Kissling denied that there had been any secrosy in tho matter. It was a pure matter of business which the Council would not do right, to make public. Dr Wallis might obtain any knowledgn of the proceedings as a member of the Council, but private business matters ouaht not to be aaado public. The protest was received. LETTER FROM THE BANK. The following letter was read: —" Referring to your letter of this date (Ist March), informing mo this bank haa beon appointed the banker to the Council, I hare to request that you will be good enough to inform me at your earliost con venience on which of tho scalos mentioned, in my tender tho Council desire the interest on crodit balances to be calculuted. In accordance with the conditions of your circular inviting tenders, I nnderatand that the agreement be tween the Council and the Bank is terminable by three months' notice on either side. I simply refer to the point in order that the arrangement may be quite clear.—(Sinned) John Law- FOKD." The letter was referred to the Special Com mittee. TIIK SLAUGHTER-HOUSE QUESTION. A deputation of butchers was in wait ins; to present a petition to the Council. Mr Babing ton presented the petition, which embodied the resolutions passed at the late meeting at Newmarket. On the motion of Councillor Kissling,seconded by Councillor Jackson, the petition was re ceivcii. Councillor Ireland moved, " That the Minister of Public Wor!.;s be communicated with by ii tter. in order to obtain a grunt of the piece of land known as Meuxant's. at Newmarket, as this Council desire to acquire, tho said land for a public slaughterhouse." He thought that'the ■ ouncil, having visited the various sites, ought to adopt the one recommended by the committee as being the best (hear. hear). Councillor Jackson seconded the motion, which, he said, required no argument in its favour, as it was supported by the great majority of the poople. He did not suppose that anybody imagined that in applying for this piece of land as a grant, it was meant to be the site of the slaughterhouse, but, simply as a slaughterhouse site. There would bo other slaughterhouseß,nnd probably one at the Springs, as it was not fair that people'living at a di»tance should be compelled to use the same slaughter house. Councillor Kissling had great pleasure in sup porting the motion, and suggested that a tele gram should b • sent to the Minister of Works. Councillor Ireland said a telegram might b& sent as well as a letter, vhich would be a record. Councillor Wrigley cordially supported the motion. At the meeting at Newmarket, all the butchers were present, except those having private slaughter-houses, and they were quite unanimous in favour of this sn>. Councillor Mascfield would be very glad to have this sits acquired, but he believed the Government would ask the Council to buy it He would have greit pleasure in supporting another slaughter-house, but he desired it to bfi clearly understood that this was a slaughter house. If it was called the slaughter-house, he would oppose it, because he thought there were other equally good sites. Dr Wallis was also of opinion that it was not advisable to limit themselves to one slaughter house. The main question was the inequality between the rates paid by private as compared. witb public slaughter-houses. He considered the tax upon the butchers oppressive; they were more heavily taxed than any other trade in the county. If the profession he belonged to were-, taxed 2s 6d on every sermon, or Mr Kisslingr were taxed 2s 6d for every deed he dr°w out, they would cry out. But the main aspect of the question was whether the Act was to belmn? up or not, It was generally thought that this was a, sort of side-wind, in order to get the Act) quietly brought into operation. If the Act we?e hungup, there would be a far better chance of getting a laughtor-houso than if it were adopted, If the Act were hung up, there would be a-3,000 of a surplus, fil.aiW of which would belong to the slaughter-house, and the Govern* ment would devoto tho money to a new slaughter house.. If the Act were adopted, what with an expensive enpfincor, ftnd various otbef nilletsi the Council would not bo able to mcctitsi expenditure, and thera would bo no chanco of setting a slaughter-honse for another 5 years (laughter), It they got a staff of engineer^ valuators, and officials, tbobutchere would haye1 a chancq of no reduction of fees. Councillor Kissling: I have, unfortunately spoken once, or I could answer Dr. Wallis, Councillor Wrigley said it was not fair that those who used the. public slaughter-house* should have to pay £1000 in fees, while those who used the private slaughter-houses, only paid £140. He thought tho fees in the former cases should bo reduced, and in the latter, increased. They should get a return of the cattle slaughtered, and char^o upon that. (Ap plause from the public). The Chairman: I cannot have any noisca liy the public. Councillor Wrigley said they could net reduce the fees at present as the Council wanted money. Ihey could borrow money on tho security of a good revenue, and erect a slaughterhouse. Councillor Mascfield supported, the motion. He was in favour of equalization, and reduction of charges of the butchers. If they had more than one slaughterhouse there would be coia pe'itiin, and reduction of fees. Councillor Jnckson obiected to his name being on the Committee because he was un acquainted with the subject. He represented only two butchers, who slaughtered beef at Newmarket, and sheep privately. Councillor Wrigley moved" "that Councillor Ireland s namo be substituted, but that gentle* man declined. Councillor Thorne also declined. Councillor Masefield said he would serve ou the Committee if there were Uvo slaughter-houses. Councillor Jackson suggested that the Councillor who was represented by tho vacant chair. Councillor JMasefield at length consented to act. The motion was seconded and carried. WATER TABLES AND CHANNELS.. Tho Committee on this question had rccoffl* mended that Mr Akers be authorised to cjear the culverts and water-tables on the Ponth and >,orth Roads in the County until Vn'e appoint ment of an engineer. The Chairman announced th>tt tenders had jeen invited until Monday, at .noon, for applica tions for the office of engineer : I suppose >on are all aware that on Monday next this great question of hanging up the Act will be oonsiclpved. I have not the slightest doubt the Act will ho hung up, and we have no right to spend the money of the ratepayers in advertising for oificials who will Hot be wanted. There are a number of engineers lere all wanting billets, and they will have . I trouble in preparing lotters and certificates. I- s therefore suggest that the advertising be" stopped. Councillor Wrigley said the Act might be hungup, but they could not hantr up the roads, councillor Masefield could not understnpd why the Council had not got an engineer before, instead of allowing the main roads to get '-.ito a bad state. He considered that the roa'' s from Otahuhu and Panmuro were a disgjr. ul > to the Council. It would oost 50 per Ottr.'c more to repair them now than if they had>,jbji repaired three niontl\& ago, Councillor Jfaekson protestP^ against all this talk about hanging-up tho Act and ho chal* tended Dr. Wallis to In'iv O n his motion to night. Until that qu-*\*V>n " vas settled, tho AcS was in force. Coun*. 9- a.'-\ V a ] lis should at least bo consistent, J> wag not Ion? since he haa threatened tho Council with legal proceedings, and if he h>fi studied tho Act he would fltKl that cUvi'.'so 138, upon which he would h&vow clepejj.d in bringing his action was one of the very olanses which he proposed to hang up. Let Dr. Wallis discuss the nvitter at onoo. il& (Councillor Jackson' was will!n~. Councillor Wrigicy: Foam I. ~* I Councillor Thonu-. admired tho courage ot Councillor Jackson in chalienglnst Dr. Vfsija «* bring the motion on now, when tteeio was a vacant ohair on his right. *» (Councillor Thorne} felt ao strongly on tfto 1 uviestion. that lie. could hardly tfust wo»e«!- w .

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 187T



SAMUEL fIOOJIBES Begs to apologise to his Customers for not being able to open this day as advertised, being unable to get his Stock ready, but he will Open on MONDAY, with an entirely New Stock, having disposed of all his old stock to his neighbours. CITY CLOTHING MART 92, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. JjIURMXURE! FUyXtNITVRE Ladies and Gentlemen about to Famish are respect fully requested to inspect the Large Stock of DMA WIN& - ROOM, DINING- - ROOM BEDROOM, AND GENERAL MOUSmtOLD FURNITURE, In our New and Spacions Showrooms, T. d m'cOOKB, 67, QVISEN.SmBJST Adjoining Bunk of tTnn 7,™to,u,A. . J. W. PEAESE Intends holding a cheap clearing OUT SALE OF HtS LARGE AND VALUABLE STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, HEADY-MADE CLOTHING, And FANCY GOODS, S3" At a Very Great Reduction ! Sale to Commence on SATURDAY, 3rd March. No Credit Given. dosed on Friday to Mark Down the Stocky 7^ E E T O N N E H! F § j Large Assortment of Beautiful Patterns in CRETONNES Just Opened. FURNISH your House economically from the City Hall Arcade. FURNISH your Drawing-room from Holloway and Garlick's Choice Stock. __ FURNISH your Dining-room, Kitchen, and Bedroom with substantial and Cheap Furniture. OEDDING!—AII made on the Premises. BEDDING !—Guaranteed Genuine. BEDDING!— To fit all sizes Bedsteads and Cots. B" "EDSTEADS !—Hal f-tester, French, and Folding. BEDSTEADS —Iron, Wood, all sizes and prices. I * EDSTEAD Hangings made to order. LINOLEUM !—The best covering for Floors of Halls, Dining, and Billiard Rooms. Unsurpassed for durability. INOLEUM!—Especially prepared for Stairs, iuist opened ex Locli Urr. _ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN wanting Good and Cheap Furniture, Drapery, and Clothing, arc inviied. to inspect Our Stock. Most Extensive Show-rooms ix Auckland. HOLLOWAY & GAKLICK, CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE, QUEKN-BTRERT AND LORN'K- STREET. Auckland. C 0 S G RAVE & C 0., « Beg to announce they will bring forward A Fresh Lot of BA R G A I N 6!!! Consisting of . KEIR I.ATE SHIPMENT BY THE ORARI, Purchased at Home at Job Prices, •together with the whole of their SUMMER ©RAPEItY & CLOTHING fiKDUCKD IN PRTOB TO SUIT THE TIMICS Stevefcti Mes ttftiALtoo, damaged by sea



TKT OTICE OF REMOVAL XT A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE ffgr H A S REMOVED!!^ TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronago 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 Commodions Premises was a neces sity, the samo principles of business will v till be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in tho cheapest market, and selling at tho smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always bo known as Tub Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. AISPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! T-T. A T X I N S. BOYS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING, • tx i •' voo>s)i ;: >i' = weak FLANNEL, &c., &c. A LARGE PARCEL OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, Comprising— Men's Tweed Trousers, in variety, from 10/G Men's Strong Twoed Salts, at 30/ suit complete Men's Superior Quality Suits Paget Coats, and Boys' and Youths' Suits in variety Men's Moleskin Trou3ers, a reiilly good quality, at 7/6 per pair Strong Cotton Working Shirts in variety All Wool Crimean Shirts, good qualities, from 6/6 And, A Lot of STRONG- TWEED, suitable for Boys, wear, from 1/11 per yard Also. 2 Bales ALL WOOL WELSH FLANNEL, from 1/2 per yard New Prints, Furnishing Goods, &c. Inspection will prove that the above Goods a^e really cheap, the whole parcel having Deen exceptionally well bought in an over stocked market. K3" One Shilling in tho £ returned on all pur chases of 20s. and upwards. RUgIII* P0 0 X & BRI DG M \N. UI'PRK QUKKN-STHKKT AuHchi.ml A flood of liquid rubbish has been placed upon the market, put up in Udolpho Wolfe's SOHIK dam Aromatic Soitkapps bottles, the genuine contents of which have, been used. Spurious labels arc also often used by the scamps who seek to persuade the public that the hurtful liquors thus disguised are the same or similar to the true and peerless medicinal cordial. Ask for the genuine and insist upon having it.



MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. IXCORPOItATEn BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland. Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsijro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. .T. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by .7. A. Lowe, Travelling Ascent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. IJ3L Special Featuues.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unciiallangable from date of issun. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing conditions as to residence or occupation.