SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mi h iv A.irtt I This Afternoon, Lll UAtH vVAIER— ) To _ momuv Morning, 2.25 .UN SET.—This Svening, 1.52 BUN PISH;.—To-morrow Morning, 7.17 MOON'S AG ii;.—Full Moon, litta, 10.31 p.m.

ARRIVALS

Rotorua, s.s., Carey, from Sydney Rowena, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga Agnes Donald, schooner, Murray, from Levuka Ocean, schooner, Rawlings, from Mercury Bay Spitfire, cutter, Olsen, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

lona, s.s., Farquhar, for Russell Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, for Russell Lizzie, cutter, Diaz, for Whangapoua Queen of the West, barque, Dalrymple, for Newcastle Golden Isle, schooner, Watts, for RusseU„il____ Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Rotorua, from Sydney: 120 pkgs sugar, 405 bags maize, 28 cases tobacco, 250 boxos candles, 80 boxes salmon. 850 felloes, 87 cases oranges, 213 pkgs sundries. 1 case artificial flowers, 28 packages tobacco.— E. and H. Isaac . 60 bags maize.—Coupland and Co. cases vestas, 717 .-chests and 305 boxes tea. —Owen and Graham. 1 case.-— K. and H. Isaacs. -' Per Agnes Donald, from Levuka: 712 sacks maize, 200 sheepskins, -il hides, 150 bunches green bananas, and 300 cocoanuts.

EXPORTS.

Per Taiaroa: 2 cases 250 vestas.—E. and H, Isaacs.

■Inwards Coastwise.—Zillah, ketch, from the Thames, with 20,000 feet timber : Spitfire, cutter, from Russell, with 15 tons coal; Ocean, schoonor, from Mercury Bay, with 22,000 feet timber and 2 tons gum. Outwards Coastwise.—Lagoon, barge, for Thames, in ballast; Phoenix, cutter, for Russell, in ballast; Mercury, cutter, for Tairua, in ballast; Spitfire, cutter, for Russell, in ballast. The well-known brigantine Linda Weber is to load up again for Lyttelton, after discharging her carero.

The schooner Belle Biandon, from the Islands, i 3 now due, and may be expected at any momei _J The brigantine Omaha is undergoing repairs on the patent slin at the North Shore. H.M.S. Sapphire will leave this port on Thurs day next, for a cruise to New Caledonia. The well-known Auckland yacht Contraban diere is advertised for sale at Wellington. Three large steamers for the Melbourne Steamship Company aro being built iuEnglauu, at a cost of from £70,000 to £SO,OOO. A small iron steamer of 30 tons has been launched at, Nelson for Mr Brownlee, of Havelock. She is to be used for towing logs down the river. The s.s. Hawea sailed last evening for Russell with a quantity of cargo and several passensors. The s.s. lona sailed for Russell and Northern ports Inst evening, with passengers and cargo. The schooner Sissy, from Lyttelton, is dis charging alongside the Gore-street Jetty. The schooner Marion sailed from Lyttelton for this port yesterday, with a cargo of grain, &o. The merchants and other persons connected with the shipping at Napier are about to take action to have the date of tho arrival of steamers from the New Zealand ports altered from Sun day to some other day. Th« schooner Rover is advertised to sail to night for Whangarei and Parua Bay. The recent bad weather has delayed the work of discharging the s.s. Hero considerably, and her departure is, therefore, postponed until to morrow.

The s.s. Taiaroa wlil leavo the Manukau to morrow morning for New Plymouth and Southern ports. The topsail schooner Kenilworth will sail for Noumea, shortly. The schooner Agnes Donald, arrived last night from Levuka with a cargo of maize, fruit, cocoa nuts, &c. She left Levuka for Auckland on the 26th ult, ami bad light north and north-west winds for three days; then west and south-w^st wiids throughout. Encountered heavy W.S.W. gale, which caused the vessel to be hove to foi ls hours. Thence to arrival last night fresh westerly breezes and squalls. The Agnes Donald brought one passenger—Mr J. Scully. The schooner Albatross, now on her way from Lyttelton to this port, brings the following cargo :—llO sacks bran, 99 sacks wheat, 3SO sacks oats, 35 sacks potatoes, 30 tons flour, 3 sacks seed, 30 sacks barley, 100 loose cheese. The schooner Saxon, which sailed from Lyttel ton several days ago for this port, has on board tho following cargo :—For Auckland : 300 sacks flour, 6 cases bacon, 1 case meat, 120 sacks pota toes. For tho Thame.: CO sacks potatoes, 100 Sfoks flour. - The schooner Transit sailed from Lyttelton yesterday _6r this port, with a cargo of bread __t_. , . . . ~ The s.s. Taiaroa, which arrived in tho Manukau yesterday afternoon, brought the following .passengers: Mrs Hall and family (8), Mennis, Calder. Robinson, and Barrett, Misses Whitaker, Dobson, Messrs Ballin, Sorenson, Sime, Hall, Walters, and Mathews. The schooner Mazeppa, from Levuka, is discharging alongside the main tee of tho Queen-street wharf. H_Tho topsail schooner Golden Isle, after under going certain repairs at the hands of Mr Arm strong, resumed her trips to Russell this morn ing. The schooner Winifred is to load up im mediateiy for Levuka, Fiji. The s.s. Rotorua arrived this morning from Sydney, via Russell, where she had been taking in coal. She left the latter port at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Her report andjpassenger list were telegraphed from Russell yesterday afternoon. ~ _ . The barque Queen of the West sailed this morning for Newcastle in ballast. The trial trip of the new steamer Hannah Mokau is expected to take place abont Saturday next. She is to proceed to Mokau next week. The schooner Queen sailed for Hokianga last night, after being windbound for several days. The Rowena arrived this afternoon from Tauranga and Mercury Bay, with passengers and carg-.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane sailed for Auckland this morning. , Russell, this day. The Hawea arrived at 7 a.m. to-day from Auckland, and the lo_a at 8.15.

AUCKLAND.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE Mails will Close as Under:- For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m. ; and to morrow, at 9.30 a.m. an. 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Thutsday

next, at 11.30 a.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, this day, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wairu, Wangarei, per Argyle, this day, at 1 p.m. For Levuka, per Winifred, this day, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taiaroa, to-morrow, at 10.55 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.10. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, till 11.20 a.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per

Rowena, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, on Thursday next, at 10 am. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Piovinces, and Australian Colonies, per Hawea, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. N.B.—The new Postal Guides may now be obtained at this office, prioe 6d each; annual subscription, .2s. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster^

When You Wish to Furnish Tour Souse, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained, there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have lately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just ipened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster C; Acts, for dining and bed-roonis ; very eh. _> Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Mima, and 3lottled Kauri ; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Free of Charge to any part of the town. Catalogues scut Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, iv addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— Hollowav, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, C_iy Hall Arcade, Qtie.A-strcet, Auckland. _^__

BIRTH.

BARRATT.—On the sth July, at hor rosidonce, Flat Bush, the wife of 11. Bar.att, Esq., of a son.

MARRIAGE.

DURANCE—GRATTKN.—On Thursday, 2nd July, at St. Paul's Cathedral, by tho Rev. C. M, Nelson, Thomas Edwin, oldest son of M. T. Durance, Melbourne, Victorin, Australia, to Susan, relict of the lato Richard Gratten.

DEATH.

ALLEN.—On the Sth July, Robert Allen, aged 30 years, died suddenly on board s.s. Rotorua. The funeral will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. FA RQUHAR.—On July 7, at Rolleston Terrace, Shortland, Reginald Burnett, youngest son of Alex, and Emma Farquhar, aged 1 year and 9 months. WRIGHT.-On the 9th July, IS7B, at tho Auck land Provincial Hospital, George Wright, formerly chief cook R.M.s. Nebraska, aged 39 years.—Homo papers please copy.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1878.

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The agonism which has perfect self-govern ment as its object is unswervingly impelled by expeiieuce and strong public opinion towards direct control by the people of every local body. Any impediments offered by the old landmarks of uomineeism and class interests are gradually but surely beiug swept away by the current. - And many of those who watch with alarm the progressive strides of democracy, and fear au impulsive and dangerous exercise of the powers aggregated in the hands of the people, will live to learn that tho mistakes made under such a rule are infinitcssimal and easily remedied compared with tho permanent misuse of power and obstinate indifference to the public weal, which are inseparably connected with every species of government disassociated from direct re sponsibility to tbe people for whose well being it is presumably exercised. Admit ting the ultimate issue of the struggle for local self-government, however, the result may be considerably delayed, unless the people themselves are constantly watchful, and vigilantly scrutinise every change in the machinery of local administration. An alteration in the municipal law is, we understand, contemplated, which requires e_refill consideration and free discussion. At the Municipal Conference, to be held in Wellington! at the close of the present mouth, a motion will be submitted for the embodiment, among suggested amentments ou the Corporations Act, of a change in the form of the Mayoral election. A return to the old system, by which half-a-dozen councillors schemed among themselves to fill the highest city office would be most prejudicial to public interests, unsatisfactory alike to the Council, iv which it would be the means of creating petty personal feuds, and to the citizens, whose voice should be heard decisively iv the choice of their corporate representative. A step so retrogade would, on no pretext, be tolerated. The proposal to be considered at tho Con ference, however, is of a different and more liberal character. Since elective Mayors became general throughout the colony Auckland ratepayers have, by their votes", affirmed that the Chairman of the Council and the Chief Executive Officer of the city should have undergone a previous training in the Council and be thoroughly familiar with municipal affairs. In Southern cities the results were not so uniform, and con flicts have arisen between the Mayor and Councillors, the latter rebelling against the acts or supremacy of a member com paratively ignorant of past city administra tion, and who, while shirking the routine drudgery, had clutched the chief honour in the corporate gift. In Dunedin, the new Mayor did acts unauthorised by the Coun cil : and quarrelling over tho matter with his co-adjutors, resigned, and appealed to the people, being ultimately sent back by the ratepayers to rule the happy family. Though proceedings like this may magnify the Mayoral office, they are exceedingly demoralising to the Council, members of which likewise hold office by virtue of election. The remedy proposed is that Mayoral candidates must first qualify as members of the Council. Under the new formula — the franchise remain ing as at present, entirely in the hands of the mass of individual bur gesses —only sitting members of the Council would be eligible for choice. Examining this proposition by all those principles which contribute to a perfect popular suffrage, we think the idea will commend itself to general approval. One first effect should be to elevate the tone of the whole Council; the second to educate the Mayor in his duties; and the third to give the electors the guide of past actions, as a Councillor, before promotion to the higher office. The Mayoral chair ought then to become, in great measure, the reward of zeal and wisdom exercised on behalf of the city; and the occupant, compelled to run the| gauntlet of a double election, would possess an average of all the qualifications that may safely be expected from a liberal suffrage. As the matter is of some im portance and considerable interest to city aud suburban residents, we draw attention to it thus early, that auy feeling which exists may find expression; and also because, in view of the city elections occurring, the matter has just now a i

special significance. Another election, to fill the place vacated by Councillor Dickson, takes place this month, and the annual letiremont of September sends three more members to their constituents; so that, with Mr Hay's return last Saturday, five seats at the Counoil will have been open for contest during tbe four months imme diately preceding' the Mayoral election in November. It is most probable that the decisions of the Municipal Conference will be immediately embodied in law by tha Gorernnient; aspirants for tbe Mayoral office should, therefore, tako time by the forelock, aud anticipate any deoision tbe Conference may arrive at by contesting one of the seats open, as a stepping stono to the higher dignity.

Now that tho weather looks liko holding up a bit, it would bo well if tho authorities were at once to repair the footpaths in Hob son and Cook-streets. Tho former is quite impassable iv places, especially from S. Matthew's Church to Vincent street.

Wo regret to hear that a cablo message received by the firm of A. McArthur and Co. to-day from Sydney announces tho death yesterday of Mr McAfco, the resident partner of the iirni in that city. Tho following passengers for Auckland arrived in tho s.s. Aconcagua at Adelaide : Mr and Mrs Gattroll, Master and Miss Pickering. The Araoy and Shanghai cable lias been repaired. In accordance with the promise given to tho Mayor before his return to Wellington, tho Hon. J. Macandrew has written a letter to tho Chairman of tho Auckland H arbour Board, in which it is stated that the Government desire to push on the ex tension of tho railway to the end of Queeu street wharf, and that as soon as the Board shall havo transferred to the Government the five acres of the foreshore, the portion of Britoraart Point still standing as material for reclamation, tho work will be proceeded with. Mr. Macandrew is of opinion that the extension of tho railway to the extreme end of Queen-street wharf, will not only enable ships to discharge and load direct to and from the railway trucks, but will lead to a largo consumption of Waikato coal for marine steaming purposes. As soon as the Board transfer the five acres required for additional reclamation, together with the two acres on wliicli the existing station stands, will commenco the work of extend ing the railway without delay.

The "Taranaki "News," an opposition journal, having asserted that Sir George Grey went to Waitara to meet Rcwi with out an invitation, the Taranaki " Herald" publishes the following letter from that chief:—"Waitara, July 6.—1 have the newspaper that says I did not invite Sir G. Grey to Waitara. This is not correct. I did ask him to come to Waitara to have a talk over our special business, and he came at my invitation. Wo were the cause of the trouble.—Na Manga Maniapoto."

The ordinary half-yearlyjmeeting of the New Zealand Insurance Company's share holders, will bo held in the company's offices, at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the half-yearly report, and for other business. A proposal in the Hawkes Bay County Council to abolish toll-gates was nega tived.

Several merchants were summoned yes terday at Wellington for keeping kerosene without marking it dangerous, but were dismissed with a caution.

The celebration of the twenty-eighth anniversary of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, 1.0.0. F., on July 15th, will be marked by a dinner and ball. Mr Little, of the Thistle Hotel, will supply the dinner, and Mr McComish, of the Hobson Band, has been engaged. The committee are working harmoniously together, aud there is no doubt tho affair will be a great success.

One of the saloon passengers for Dunedin by the Rotorua, named Robert Allen, died from inflammation of the bowels, while the steamer was coaling at Russell yesterday. He was formerly a commercial traveller in the employ of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewen, Dunedin, and Jacob, Joseph, 6. Co., Wellington.

Mrs Kendrick called at our office this morning, aud received the proceeds of the concert given for her benefit by Ross and Dean's Minstrels, and wishes to thank the members of that troupe and other kind friends for so generously assisting her in time of need.

To the Editor : Sir, —I would caution the City Surveyor, who is about to visit Parnell, not to take the footpath leading from the bottom of Constitution Hill to the Railway Arch, as that gentleman will find it better to go through the Domain, where there will be no fear of his being bogged.—l am, &_., Parnellite.

Lecocq's opera bouffe, the " Little Duke" which proved such a great success in Paris, was withdrawn after a run of only three weeksin London. Miss Alice May's repre sentation of the principal part was, neverthe less, greatly praised. She returns to the Opera Comique, and will play in Gilbert and Sullivan* new comic opera, " H.M.S. Pinafore, or the Lass that loved a Sailor."

The Customs launch returned last even ing from the wreck of the cutter Leah at the Great Barrier. The vessel was found to be a total wreck, and she was sold to Mr Henry Smith for £50. A quantity of cargo, consisting of timber, was sold for £3. "The annual local meeting of tho share holders of the New Zealond Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, will De held in the large room of ths Bank of Mew Zealand to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, upon. The annual report and other matters ot in terest to the shareholders will be brought forward. A meeting of the members and attendants of St. David's Presbyterian Church was held la*t evening, also the members of the session, Rev. A. Carrick aud Rev. 1_ JL Macnicol. The object of the meeting was the consideration of a call to some Eresuy terian minister for tho church, as no one had really been appointed since the for mation of the church. The Rev. J. M. Eraser had been officiating successfully hitherto, aud more recently Ker. Mr me- Callum, of Scotland. After some conversa tion, it was resolved "That Messrs Stevenson and Shaw wait on the Presbytoiy at its next meeting, and present tho call on behalf of tho congregation to the Rev. Mr McCalluin." Many of the members are very desirous, wo understand, of securing tlio services of tbe Rev. Mr McCallum, and should ho accept tlio call, cllorts will be immediately made toward the erection ola new and commodious church in the district, on the site of the present edifice. Thatcher, Lew's old theatrical agent, who. with the rest of the company, was to grievously let in by tlio levanting cornet player, overtook Levy at Honolulu. Thatcher was going up as agent for Ada Ward. They all went on m tho steamer to San Francisco, and on arrival Thatcher instructed Colonel Barnes to enter an action. Three days after tho commencement of proceedings a compromise was effected, Levy paying over 150 dollars. Miss Ada Ward did not appear in America, but travelled through to England, from whence sho is expected to return to the colonies soon via tlie States. Dr. Haley, in advocating spelling reform, says that thirty thousand duplicated con sonants appear in every copy of the "limes, exactly one-half (15,000) of which are totally useless. We note with satisfaction says the JN ew Zealand Weslevau" that the Lord Chamber lain of England has prohibited tho perfor mance of "Joseph and his brethren, on the ground that it isa drama, and unlicensed. A Band of Hope in Sheffield bad agreed to present it, and obtained a dramatic Recuse for the Albort Hall for this purpose, when the above-named official interposed. If religious and temperance associations can not keen within the bounds of good taste, it is well that even the secular power should teach them that they are straying from tho proper path. The Rev James Buller, the Home corres pondent for the "New Zealand Wesleyan," in his lust letter says : "We sometimes meet with a well-known face from New Zealand. The other day a cab drove to my door, and there alighted nn old friend, Mr Phillips, from Graliamstown, at the Thames, whom we wore ve:y glad to see, and talk with him over old times and far-oil friends; and yesterday Mrs Hart and her duughtcr, from Christchurch, took tea with us. They return In our good ship the Waimate.

In the evidence before a select committee of the Senate as to the last presidential elec tion, Judge Levissc t.stified that ho had been offered by Asher 100,000 dollars to cast his vote as elector for Tilden.

Some seven or eight leading _ native chiefs from tho Kaipara district arrived in town this morning for the purpose of giving evidence on behalf of the plaintiff in the civil case of De Thierry v. Fitzgerald, which is set down for the 15th inst.

A meeting of the officers and members of the Auckland Volunteers will be held on the evening of Thursday, the 11 th inst., iv tho Drill-shed, for the purposo of consider ing tho best means of improving the mem bers individually, nnd the force generally.

The monthly inspection parades of the Volunteer corps in the Auckland district for the month of July will tako place on the following dates in undress uniform and with arms and accoutrements :—Wednes day, 10th, 7.30 p.m., Onehunga Rifle Com pany at Onehunga; Monday, loth, 7.30 p.m., Engineer Cadets, Drill Shed ; Tues day, 16th, 7.30 p.m. Victoria, Hobson aud Scottish Companies, ditto ; Wednsday, 17th, 7.30 p.m. Nixon Troop Cavalry dis mounted, ditto ; Thursday, 18th 7.30 p.m, Artillery, and Engineer Companies, ditto ; Saturday, 20th, 7.30 p.m., Otahuhu Rifle Company, at Otahuhu ; Wednesday 24th, 12.30, Grammar School Cadets, Drill Shed ; Thursday 25th, 7.30 p.m., No. 3 Company and INaval Brigade, Drill Shed.

A very successful eulortaiimient was held last evening at tho Catholic Institute, Well ington-street, at which about 200 persons were present. Among the audienco we noticed the Kov. Father Fynes. V.G., and Fathers Walter Macdonald, O'Dwyer, Paul, aud O'Reilly. Miss Shauaghan presided at the piano with her usual ability, and Mr McComish conducted the band. The pro gramme, as follows, was of a pleasing cha racter :—Selections from "Madame Angot," Hob.on Band ; selections from tho " Lily of Killarnoy," Mr Harding; song, "Won't you Buy my Pretty Flowers," Miss Chadwick ; duet, " Hearts and Homes," Misses Flana ghau and Willis; song, "Beautiful Girls," Mr Doran ; song, " Far Away," Miss Swan ; song "Liquid Gem," Miss J. lanaghau ; song, "Friar of Orders Grey," Mr Forder ; song, "Blind Girl's Dream," Miss Thomson; selection from "Faust," Mr Harding; duet, "Why do you Watch the Lone, Lone Deep?' Misses Shauaghan aud Swan; letter chorus from "Grand Duchess," Hobson Band. Without pointing out the special merits of any particular performer or vocalist, we may state that the whole was sustained in a very creditable manner, and closed with the lively farce of " Thirty thre. Next Birthday," represented by Messrs Calnan, F. Mahoney, White, Boyle, and George.

During jthe month ending June, 1878, there were 15 deaths registered within the city of Auckland, the number during the corresponding mouth of 1877, were 13 deaths. There were 5 deaths in the Hospi tal during the month of June, 1878.

Thb occupation of|Bosnia aud Herzegovina by Austrian troops, as explained in a former article, is undertaken mainly with the view of securing tranquility mi those provinces, and of ensuring the peaceful return of the fugitives who have sought shelter in Austrian territory. It should be borne in mind that it was in Bosnia and Herzegovina that the Eastern troubles originated, which have since endangered the peace of Dalmatia aud Slavonia. The fugitives who will be conducted back_ to their kom.B under the protection of Austrian bayonets will require to have houses built for them and seed corn aud requisites until they become self supporting, but whether this expense will be borne by Austria is not stated. Tho Horzesovinians are a mountainous raco, very poor, and very war like, while the Bosnians live by agriculture, but aimpriso amongst their number many large landowners. _ Neither, however, aro in a position to bear the cost of ro-_ottliug the refugees. Tho A uatriau occupation of these provinces is justified by the argument that the protection of a strong civilized power is needed to put down robbery and rapine, aud to foster trado and agriculture. The protectorate of Austria will afford to Chrigtiaiis and Mahommodans alike, and will prevent tho occurrenco of a revolution, which might disturb the tranquility of tlio neighbouring provinces of Croatia, Dal matia, and Slaronia. To-day's despatches show that the Congress is making satisfactory progress. Russia has agreed to tho dismantlement of Batoum and its conversion into a free commercial port, which will doubtless make that port the entrepot of Asia Minor, and lead to the development of a vast trade. The most important outcome of tho Congress has been tho conclusion of a defensiye treaty between Great Britain and Turkey under which England assumes tho protectorate of tho Sultan's Asiatic dominions. By this master-stroke of diplo macy England acquires tho virtual control of Turkey, and, what is of far moro impor taance to British interests, sho thus abso lutely secures the future safety of her communications with her Indian posses sions, and effectually bars Russian aggres sion iv that direction. The construction of the Euphrates railway, and tho opening of a great high road to India, which would develop commerce and trado to an enor mous cxtont, may yet bo accomplished within tho present generation, and the dream of tho Jniost sanguine aud advanced commercial theorists fulfilled. Tho oc cupation of tbe Island of Cyprus by Eng land is part of this great plan. The possession of this island gives England a " point d' appui" on tlieJSuez Canal and tho Euphrates Valley. Thus Russia effectually loses the power of controlling Turkey, and is barred from further aggression iv any direc tion which would threaten England's great highway to India. This has been the primary object aimed at by England, aud she has wou.

THEATRE ROYAL.-"CAMILLE."

" Camille," an emasculated adaptation of Alex. Dumas, the younger's famous novel, "La Dame aux Camelias," was produced at the Theatre last night to a good house. One of the best things that can bo said of tho play ia, that it is strictly proper. In order to meet the require ments of a British audience, which does not object to "La Traviata" in Italian, but would be deeply shockod at a translation of the same, the character of " Camille" (the Violetta of tho opera) has boen considerably modified. She is simply a coquette, fond of adulation, and living a fashionable life in Paris. The result of this change is to mako the actions of several of the other characters apparently motiveless. Armand's iealousy strikes tho spectators as absurdly unreasonable and causeless. Why, for instance, supposing^ Camille to bo a perfectly proper person, should he be so anxious for no one to call upon her, and why should old M. Duval ask her to give up'hia son, simply because ho lias heard that she is well known in society, and rather a coquette. Those incongruities recur constantly throughout the play, and have a very damaging effect. In other respects tho adapter has not done his work badly; indeed the dialogue is much better than we are accustomed to in this class of piece. Miss Coombs made a legitimate success as the heroine Camille. Her representation was from first to last truly grand, and created a groat effect on the audience. In the passionate love scenes with Arrnaud her acting was most powerful, in fact, really high art, and later on, tho farewell to her lover was deeply pathetic. Miss Coombs was loudly applauded, but could not be persuaded to bow her acknowledgements. Mr Steele made a satis factory, though perhaps rather unsympathetic Armand. Mr Burford was an excellent Baron de Varulle, and Mr O'Brien appeared to great advantage as St. Frivole. Mrs Walter Hill and Miss May were charming in small parts, and Miss Raymond plaj ed the part of Mdme. Babil hayd- humorously. MiBS Mclan, Mr Emmett, and Mr Musgrave, filled trivial parts satisfac tory. The play ran remarkably smoothly, the sijpper scene especially being very cleverly done, liie drama will be repealed this evening, ana we strongly advise all who wish to see Miss ooenms in one of hor greatest parts, not to miss this opportunity.

PRESENTION TO THE ENGINEER OF THE ROTORUA.

A very pleasant ceremony took place at the Bay of Islands Coal Company's office, Queen-street, this afternoon, viz., the presentation by the directors of the Bay of Islands Coal Company of a valuable gold watch and chain to Mr Alexander Baird, chief engineer of the Rotorua.in recognition of the service done to the company by him, in brnging the Russoll coal into use amongst the Union S.S. Co.'s steamers. The directors present were Dr. Camp bell, and Messrs J. C. Firth and T. Peacock. Dr. Campbell made the piesentation, and in doing so he complimented Mr Baird on the unprejudiced manner in which he had given the coal a trial. The service rendered by him to the Bay of Islands Coal Company was very great. Mr Firth spoke in a similar strain. Mr Baird briefly replied, thanking the directors for their kindness. He considered that the coal was good, and wherever tried it would be found satisfactory.

THE TEAROHA BLOCK. -CONFLICT ING CLAIMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

The Te Aroha block, comprising of 700,000 acres, was called on in the Native Lands Court yesterday afternoon. Four sections of tbe Maratitu tribe, in whose favour the land was awarded at tho last sitting of the court, stated thoy had ceded their interest of the Crown, but tbe sections of the Ngatimaru tribe opposed, aud they said they were sole owners of the land. Taipara, an officer ot the Government, and tlie Hon. Hone Nahe, a member of the Executive, said they appeared for tbe latter tribe. This took the Court by surprise, as these two individuals are in the pay of the Government, doing all they can to get the land from these tribes to whom £10,000 was advanced by the Government. If success ful the money will be lost. This block is to be taken up by tho Brcomhall setters. Ultimately the case was adjourned to Thursday.

MATAWAI GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED).

A MEETING of directors of the above com pany was held at tho office to-day, for the purpose of completing a new lease of 17 acres, comprising the well-known Goideri Belt, Queen of the Tiki, Niagara, and Matawai claims. The directors are deter mined lo fully test these several properties, ail showing rich prospects of gold, and they have every confidence in a few months, with active work, that good results must bo ob tained. A 12-.-lami)or turbine batters will be put iv working order for crushing in about three months from this time. The director,., who are all largo shareholders, proceed to Coromandel immediately to start operation.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.")

(FROM OUR SYDNEY CORRESPON DENT.)

Betting on the Derby.

Great Cock-Fight

A Legal Opponent Shot Dead.

SYDNEY, this day

Mr E. De Mestre's b.c. His Lordship, 2 years, and Nerissa are backed heavily for the Derby and Metropolitan at 100 to 3.2

_\eris..a is backed at 100 to 7. A great cock-light took place yesterday for £200, Sydney winning.

Mr A. Towns Cap-a-pie, 3 years, and b.o. Nanper Tandy, 3 years, the former being the*winner of A.J.C. St. Leger, will pro bably be purchased to-morrow on New Zealand account. Both these horses are entered for the Sydney Metropolitan and Melbourne Cup.

The brother of Mr Hungerfovd, a m embe of Parliament, has shot his legal opponen dead.

AUSTRALIAN

[REUTERS'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] WRECK OF VESSEL FOR WELLING. TON. CHANGES IN VICTORIAN LEGISLA TIVE COUNCIL.

SYDNEY, July 8.

The schooner F. W. Tucker, bound to Wellington with a cargo of wharf timber and general merchandise, is a complete wreck on the north beach of the Clarence river. The vessel and cargo are fully insured.

MELBOURNE, JulyS.

Sir Charles Sladen introduces a bill in the Council to amend its constitution. In tho Assembly Mr Berry gives a similar notice of a bill to reform the constitution. Profes sor Pearson will move the reply to the ad dress. No division will take place.

It is stated that the Associated Banks' representatives decline to advise a heavier loan than three millions, including the pur chase of the Hobson Bay Railway.

Shocking Murder of a Wife.

(Per Press Agency)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. A SHOCKING affair occurred at Oxford yesterday, shortly before noon. A house in the bush was observed to be on fire When the neighbours reached the spot, they found Mrs Hoft, wife of a German, who occupied the cottage, lying on the ground insensible, with a fearful gash in her head. She was conveyed to the township, but soon after expired. Hoft was arrested during the afternoon. He said that during a quarrel his wife hit him in face, when he struck hor on the head with a tomahawk. He seemed quite unconcerned as to the result of the affair. It is supposed that after striking his wife, Hoft set lire to the cottage.

AUCKLAND NEWSPAPERS.

The following list of newspapers published in Auckland is from the diary of the late Mr. James George : " Herald and Auck land Gazette," 7th July, 1841, by a com pany, in Fort-street. Editor, Mr. S. M. D. Martiu ; sold to the Government in 1542. "The Chronicle," published in 1542, in Chancery Lane. Editor, Mr. W. W. Bar row. " The Times," same year, printed iv a mangle, in Bank-street. Editor and pro prietor, Mr. Henry Fallwasser. "The Southern Cross, and Bay of Islands Adver tiser," April 22, 1843. Editor, Mr. S. M. D.Martin. "The Now Zealauder," 1845, printed in Thompson's Lane. Editor,., Mr. John Williamson, Dr. Bennett, Mr. David Burn, and others; sold to Messrs Mitchell and Seffern in 1865; editor ia ISGS-9, Rev. Dr Kidd. "The Independent," Chapel-street, 1858; Mr. C. 0. Davie,. proprietor. "The Register," J. William son and Company, 185 S. " The Examiner," Wyndham-street. Editor, Charles South well, author of the "Difficulties of Chris tianity." "The New Zealand Herald," 1863, with which the "Southern Cross" was incorporated iv 1877. "Evening News," editor, Mr. James Allen, inn., Ist- July, 1867. "Morning Advertiser," Mr. W. Shaw, then Mr. Coppock, proprietors, 1867, printed in Victoria-street. "Free Press," 1868 ; editor, Mr. R. J. Creighton, printed at Somerville's corner. "Evening News" and "Morning News," 1870-1. Editor, Mr. James Allen. " Evening Star," January S, 1870 ; proprietors, Messrs Reed and Brett, now in the ninth year of its existence ; aud " Echo," the property of Mr. H. Brett, Nov. 9, 1874-5, purchased by the proprietors of the Eve_i>tg ST AH.

CABLEGRAMS.

To-Day._ Despatches.

(SPECIAL TO «STAR.")

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

Treaty Bs.v7Q.__ England ana

Tu.te.y.

LONDON, July 8. England has concluded a Treaty protect ing the Turkish Asiatic dominions. The Porte has granted England the right to occupy Cyprus instantly.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

Russia Agrees to Dismantle

Batoum

England Assumes Protectorate of

Asia Minor.

England Occupies Cyprus.

LONDON, 6th July,

Russia pledges herself to dismantle the Batoum fortifications, and make the port commercially free.

England has concluded a defensive treaty with Turkey, and assumes the protectorate over Asia Minor, guaranteeing the integrity of the Sultan's Asiatic realm.

England occupies Cyprus,

Sir Stafford Northcoto has met with a slight accident at bis official residence which will probably disable him for few days.

PASSAGE OF DABDANELLES BY FOREIGN VESSELS PROHIBITED.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS],

BERLIN, July 7. The European Congress have agreed to main lain the Treaty stipulations, prohibit ing the passage of the Dardanelles by foreign war vessels; to cede Batoum to Russia, and to make Butoum a free port. Concerning Greece, it is proposed that the boundary be extend.d by Larissa and Salambria to the river Kalamos, opposite Corfu.

The decision oi the Congress dissatisfies everybody. The London Conservative journals and party papers have vigorously attacked it.

The Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is postponed till August. * Russia restores to Turkey Bayazid and the Valley of Alashgerd. ue saw

THE WOOL SALES,

[REUTEE'S SPECIAL CABLEHLEMS.]

LONDON, July 6. The wool sales have closed; 310,000 bales were catalogued, whereof 43,000 were held over till next sales; 155,000 bales were exported. The next series will commence on August 20. The total probable quantity offered will be 333..000 bales.

England's Latest Aquisition in the East.

FROM our cablegrams to-day it will be seen that Turkey has ceded to England the Island of Cyprus, for the purpose of estab lishing a protectorate oyer Asia Minor, * \ Palestine, aud other partsi of the Sultan's. ■„,,*.; Asiatic dominions. Cy_ rui» "^ "^-W-.-.:- _:.[_■' . : "

Latakia h- 9

_fc__ 14A ndifcs

long,. ' -„.c.uge width of 40 miles, te.miiic_.tig iv a narrow pouinsula about 40; miles long and 15 broad, Tbe range o__ Olympus, famous in Grecian mythology, runs the whole length of the island, the highest peak rising 7000 feet. Abestos, talc, red jasper, copper, gold, silver, emeralds, and other precious stones are found, in the range.*! which are covered with forests of valuable timber. About two million and a half acres of agricultural land are contained in the island, but little more than 130,000 acres are actually under tillage, owing to the impressions of the Turkish Government. The products are cotton, wheat, barley, tobacco, silk, carobs, olive oil, wive, sugar, flax, sesamtim, poppies, liquorice, oranges, citron, figs, and other frui.3. There is small industry in em broidery, weaving, dyeing, and pottery. The population is estimated at 100,000, fwc-thirds of whom are Greeks, and the Turkish population numbers about 30,000. The island is still celebrated for its Grecian beauties. It has had a very remarkable his tory. Richard (Cceur de Lion) the 111. of England conquered it from the Saracens *, and gave it to the Sardinia Princes of the Lusi-man family who held it till 1570, when it was retaken by the Turks. The Kings of Sardinia retained the title as an appendage to the Crown. The unfortunate inhabitants under Turkish rule have suffered every species of oppression, and the British occupa tion is likely to be to them a Lappy emanci pation.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DAUGHTERS OF EVE. Mary Jones was charged with drunken- Constable Abrams deposed that Mary Jones was raving drunk last night iv the Newton Road, and ran her arm through a window. Fined 10s and costs. _ _ Elizabeth Best was charged with a simi lar offence, but, as she was in a state of delirium tremens, she was sent to the Hos pital for a week. Mary Ami Alexander, an old offender, was fined 5s and. costs. BREACII OF HARBOUR REGULATIONS. William Aubrey was charged with a breach of the Auckland Harbour Regula tions by not exhibiting a bright light on board the vessel the Heather Bell, on the sthJulv, within the port of Auckland; also, with anchoring the said vessel in the fair way of the channel, so as to obstruct the approach to the wharf, on the same Mr J B. Russell appeared for the prose cution,'and Mr Tyler for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Mr Burgess, the Harbour-master, was in attendance. Mr Russoll put m the several documents in relation to the case, and said that all he should have to do would be to convince the Court that between suuset and sunrise on the sth inst. there was no light attached to defendant's vessel. From the position she was in, she was shaded by the wharf, un observed by persons on board other vessels, conseauently there was a collision. Edward Stevenson, commander of the s.s. Ar^vle. deposed that, on the night in ques tion he was on the bridge. Met with a collision a few minutes after four o'clock. He was keeping a good look-out, in company with the mate. He could see riding lights all about. Collided with the cutter Heather Bell. Saw her lamp after the collision, but there was no light, before or after striking the vsssel. Had there been a light he must have seen it, and tho collision would have been avoided. The Heather Bell was lying near the Sapphire, and in the fair way. Immediately after the collision Aubrey put his head out of the companion, said^ lis the Arayle." He replied " Willie, is that you. "I must report you to Captain Burgess." He replied that his light was burning at three o'clock. • To Mr Tyler : She was lying between the railway wharf and the Sapphire. The night was cold and squally. He was certain there was no light on the Heather Bell, which had brought up a crew that had. been capsized. As soon as the Argyle struct the cutter, he reprimanded a man for his want of caution. He was not ludillerent

EVEN.*<t SI AII, TUESDAY, jL'JLY 9, 1878



T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We have Opened several Ca3es of SHACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prices in the Home Markets. THE CO OURED SILKS Comprise 1 the Newest Shades. THE BLACK SILKS Will be Sold at 2s. 11d. pier Yard, in Order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES Off DRESS GOODS V\ ill be Brought Forward at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS 1 WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK! J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, Queen-street. Auckland. ip* AI L V EXPECTED, Per ' Syren' and Borough Belle, 200 tons Billyard's Bonedust 50 tons Bell's Bonedust 50 tons Superphosphate Also, On Hand, Mexican Guano Peruvian Guano Maiden Island Guano Gypsum Coarse Salt Rock Salt. W. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street. tT _J I O N "INST!R___TC_rCOM FANY ) OF NM-Vv ZEALAND. C_-_TAL. _2,000,000 A U C I. I. A N I) B li A N C H : _ (J __ _ N - S T R E IC T, Ke-ct he Colonial Bank. _ ___ DEPARTMENT. _ __1 _s_n.no granted on Dweiiiufc - hcasesi at-cre-', Shops, Buildings In vvmc_ trade ie carrisd on, Merchandise, and Goods of .very riescrs, tion. MA KINK DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers. Merchandise ef nil kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at LOWEST ODRBMT RATES^ STEVBN g ON Mati.-if.r. _ TjTf"TEA L A~_nr~~H O U S E. ELANNELSI FLANNELS 1 FLANNELS ! !



WILLIAM RATTRAY Has Just Opened and is NOW SHOWING a very large assortment of White and Coloured Flannels in Medium, Imitation, Saxony, and Real Welsh and White and Coloured French Flannels. He has also a great, variety of Patterns in Crimean Shirtings in different makes, and a varied and well-selected Stock of Table and other Linens. Calicos, Sneeting., Towels, Sec. Sec , iV - p Now in S-ock-_3__. and 62m. in W. P. Sheeting. : —W. RATTRAY would call especial attention to thVkhove, as being worthy Of inspection _nd trial. WILLIAM RATTRAY, ENE .AL DRAPER AND SILK _U_BOI_B 66, Q_ KEN-STREET, Auckland.



ONCOURAGE NEW INDUSTRIES I j To the People of Auckland l Messrs. Hallenstein -Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal.



To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at tho Wholesale Price. All Goods are marked iv Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will bo exchanged with tho same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. Tho success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail B: anchos in other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that thero exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch.



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A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho price of Coke is now 20s per ton. a the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. , , . A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. CHEMICAL TL/T ANU RE. Just to Hand, Per 'Spirit of the Dawn And to Akkive, Per • Schiehallion,' SULPHATE OF AMMONIA NITRATE OF SODA MURIATE OF POTASH.



The undersigned are now prepared to execute orders for their Celebrated Chemical Manure, which has for the past three seasons attracted such favourable notice. Please notify in ordering whether for Corn or Root Crops. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Q.ueen-Btreet- AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION. To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—£23 10s: buyers, £23 7s 6d. Mationalßank—Buyers, 80s. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 923 od ; South British Insurance—Buyers, 07s 6d; sellers, 695. Thames Gas—Buyers, 28s. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 12s 6d. National Mortgage—Buyers, 255. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 5.5, New Zealand Loan—Buyers, 67s 6d. Alburnia—sos 6d, 51s, 51s 6d ; buyers, 50s ; S _;___;_*__ 52s Moanata'i-i—Buyers, 62a 6d ; sellers, 61s. , Caledonian—67s 6d. Thames—333 ; buyers, 32a 6d. Union Beach-Buyers, 12s , § JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.



r\ V N A M I T E . To Arrive, per Queen of the West, now due from London— TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, TTERY, INSULATED COPPER W Etc., Etc. DYNAMITE is the Safest aud Most Powerful Explosive in use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from the Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select Committee on Explosive Substance.—Parliamentary Ses sion of 1871, London. Boxes filled with dynamite havo beon thrown from a great height, and found to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. Thoy have also been placed upon an open fire, when the dyuamite burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report—Blue Book, page 179. ... ~ „. , , Dynamite has oeen in a railway collision, and, though tho van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2979. _ r .„ _ Maior Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, in his evidence (page 18, par. 100), that the law re lating to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the time has come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerine Act mposeß upon them. Professor Abel, the Chemist to Her Majeßty's War Department, gives his oxperience that Nobol's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59, Agents : E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND.



Wluit moro lovely sight can we look upon in this world than a fine healthy ripe old age I It is ono of tho blessings of this life. If wo would be wise we should use thoso precautions that are calculated to ensure so desirable an ond. Without exaggeration or the use of fulsome re presentations of the virtues of '* Ghollah's Great Indian Cures." it may bo safely asserted that no medicinos over yft compounded for gonoral uso have so beneficial an effect on tho constitution, and so insure a healthy old age, as thoso meri torious Indian Medh ines. Sold by all Chemists. Dealers of threadbaro reputation in various parts of tho country aro continually getting up inferior imitations of Udolpiio Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic SCHNAPPS, which thoy put in empty bottles of tho great medicinal stimulant and sell to tho unsuspecting. False labels aro also used by them. Shun theso inflammatory nostrums and persist in haying tho genuine article. Eye, Ear. and Throat Specialist.— Dr. Schwaitzb_cb, Devonshire Houso, Hobson st Hours : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ri LIEF FROM COUOII IN TEN MINUTKB SHARLANI. S OHF.I.RY PECTORAL, 2s. Gd. a Bottle.-Opposite tho Post-oillce, Auckland.