SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

<t»» 'r ,v^(.to (This Afternoon, 9.55 aifaril VVArLR--j To . moITOW . Morning. 10.11 3UN SET.—This Evening, 5.0 BUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 7.11 MOON'S AGK.—Last Qnrter 23rd, 11.50 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Ocean, schooner, Rawlings, from Mercury Bay TO-D^Y. Argyle, S.S., Stephenson, from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Taupo, s.s., Andrew, for the South Pretty Jane, s.s., Helander, for Gisborne Agnes Donald, schooner, Murray, for Levuka Linda Weber, brigantine, McKenae, for liyttel ton

TO-DAY. Onward, schooner. Pankou. for Russell Borough Belle, brigantine, Dunn, for Lyttelton

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Levuka—Dunelm. barque,.iearly. 8 ... For London—Schiehalhon, barque, early; Spirit For°Tauranga and. the' South—Taupo; Thurs-

For Tlussell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon day : Taiaroa, Monday next For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, S.S., &Jt

For Tufranakl and Southern provinces (from Manukau)-Taiaroa, s.s., Tuesday next

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, s.s., from Sydney, early Rotorua, s.s., from Southern ports; Monday Cabarfeidli, barque, (SQMJ), from Timara.daily City of Sydney, P.M.s.s., from Sydney, Tuesday Lebu? Xbarciue (JFLN). from London; sailed JVI&v 19 Lady Jocelyn, ship (K.V.P.S.), from Belfast; Langatone/barqus J.R.8.M.), from London, Martha 'fisher, barque, (W.T.K.S.), from Lon don : sailed April 15 Cerastes, barque_ (KLWJ), from Glasgow; City of Auckland,°ship (KMTR), from London to sail April 30 Olnstee, barque, from New York, early Staff, barque (V.R.G.H.).frorn Timaru, early Vision, brie;, from Line Islands, early Ryno, brigantine, from Suwarrow, early Coronet, schooner, from Tahiti, early .„„ Active, brigantine. from Friendly and Naviga tor's Islands, early Fanianoth, barque, from London, early Belle Brandon, schooner, from the Islands, early Ada C. Owen, brigantine, from Noumea and Solomon Islands, early Nymphe, schooner, from Le vuka, early Mary Anderson, schooner, from Samoa, early Talisman, schooner, from Tfa-iti, early Charybdis, schooner, from the Islands, early Maori, s.s., from South, Monday Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Levuka, early Blanche, schooner, from Rarotonga, early Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga, early Taiaroa, s.a.. from the South. Monday. Island Lily, brigantine, from Chatham Islands, "Norval. schooner, from Tonga, early Carrie Wyman, barque, from Now York, early Mar- King, schooner, from Lyttelton, early Wave of Life, schooner, from Suwarrow, early Energy schooner, from Friendly Islands, early Josephine, schooner, from Lytt«lton, early Gael, schooner, from Levuka, early

EXPORTS.

Per Hauraki, from Waitara:— / ,_ •25 head store cattle, 2 boxes 1 package tobacco.

Inwards Coastwise. - .Adah, ketch, from the Thames, with 20.000 ft; timber: Zillah, ketch, from Thames, via Waiheke. with 46 tons man ganese ; Or-ean, schooner, from Mercury Bay, with 17,500 ft sawn timber and 4 tons gum ; Advance, schooner, from Poverty Bay, with 70 sacks barley, 20 sacks flour. 20 sacks pollard. 1 cask 2 tons tallow; Catherine, cutter, from the Thames, with 1 engine and 3,000 ft timber. Outwards Coastwise. — Mercury, cutter, from Tairua, with 1 ton potatoes;, 30 jacks chaff, 10 sacks oats, 10 bags maize; Zillah, ketch, for Waiheke, in ballast: Catherine cutter, for Mahuvanpri, with 1 engine and .3000 ft timber; Dream, cutter, for Thames, with 35 °The bi i'gantine Borough Belle sailed for Lyttel ton this morning, with a cargo of purin timber. The schooner Marion is to make a twelve months cruise amongst the various islands of the Pacific, including the Caroline and Hebrides Groups. She will commence loading shortly. The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarel and Manaapai thi3 morniug with 45 sacks gum, 17 sheen, 4 tons produce, and the following pas sengers : Misses McKenzio and McLean, Messrs Parker. Andrew, Watson, R. Thompson, Goin°\ Coutts, Cross (and 3 children), Henderson, Harrison. W. A. Smith, Wright, Olby, H. Mc- Kenzie. and Mr and Mrs Cross. The schooner Marion, from Lyttelton, is dis charging her cargo of potatoes alongside the The S3. Pretty Jane sailed for Giaborne last night with a large cargo and several passengers. During her stay in port her rigging ha 3 under gone material alterations at the hands of Mr D. The" schooner Acadia. from Napier, is dis charging alongside the Gore-street Jetty. 'The schooner Swallow has been brought over from the North Shore after having been re coppered, etc. She is to sail immediately for "P VFP Fl 2* A I*6 Q The s s. Go-ahead is advertised to saU from the Manuknu on Monday afternoon for Wanga- The bvigantine Swordfish, which left this port fo- Dunedin with timber five weeks ago, has not yet reached her destination, and fears are entertained for her safety. The schooner Saucy Kate ha 3 been laid up several days for the purpose of having a new falsa keel fitted, and undergoing other neces sary renair3. This was her object in coming to Auckland. She will load timber for Gisborne on completion of the work. Owing to the accident to the Wanaka she will not be: able to make her usual trip this month. The Taiaroa takes her place, and will arrive here about Monday next. The Maori will run on the West Coast during the Taiaroa a absence The brigantina Mary King, from Lyttelton, is discharging her cargo on the eastern side or the The lona will arrive from Russell to-morrow igantine Linda Weber sailed for Lyttel ton last evening with a cargo of timber, doors, sashes, cement, etc. The sehoonei- Agnes Donald sailed late yester day afternoon for Levuka, with a cargo of merchandise and one passenger—Mr R. U. The schooner Leetitia is undergoing a thorough overhaul at the hands of Mr T. Short. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Russell, this d&y. TLa s.s. lona sailed for Auckland at noon to ay' Waxganui, this day. The s.s. Go-ahead sailed for Onehunga late last night. ~. , Taubanga, this day. The s.p. Taupo arrived from Auckland aWf.45 a.m. to-day.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WE3KLIT REPORT. At Remuera. on Thursday, dairy cattle were in usual number, and at late values; average cattle brought from £7 10s to £9 each. The store cattle were confined to a few cows, and those brought from S.I 10s to £5 los each. Fat cattle were in usual number-118 head yarded. Prices ■were lower than last week, and fell as the sale proceeded; at the opening of the sale best quality were at 37s 6d, but at the close 34s and 35s we're the ruling prices for well-fatted steers. Store sheep were in moderate number, and slow demand. Fat sheep unusually numerous—above I 200 sold. Prices improved as the sale pro ceeded, and an advance of near Jd per lb. was obtained by the last sold over those sold earlier in the sale. Prices ranged from 2Jd for ewes to 3id for wethers, and 4d for lamb 3. Pigs were in limited number, and of indifferent quality.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closk as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, to morrow, at "" 11.30 a.m. ... .... For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Bowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Kawau, per Heather Bell, this day, at For Tauranga, per Lancashire Lass, this day, at 4.39 p.m. For Port ffitzroy, per Water Lily, this day. at 1.30 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, manga wai, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Whitianga, per Ocean, ,to-morrowr, at For vvanganui, per Go-ahea3, on Monday next, For Chatham.lslands, per Omaha, on Monday nest, at noon. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Moe gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Taiaroa. on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. , For Taranaki, and Southern Provinces, per; Maori, on Tuesday next, at 10.55 a.m. Per s.s. Rotorua, on Tuesday, 23rdj instant, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, aud Continent of Europe, at noon For Tauranga, Gisborne. Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United , Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for lfctters specially so addressed), at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Sydney aud Melbourne, at 1.15 p.m. For money orders, regiatered letters, aed newspapers at Warn. for s.s. City of Sydney, on Tuesday, 23rd instant, as follov/ :— For Kitudwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, Hritfah Columbia, Central aud South America, and British and Foreign Waul Inaibcc, ut 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Km ope, at". 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d In addiijon to the p°HUy,'<i, will be received by tuoltu.il A«enton i;'>:'.r<i !.hi< gtcitruer up to the time of -ailiutr 8, B, Hisa. Chief Poatwiitster.

BIRTH.

CLARK.—On July 19th, at her resider.ee, St. George's Bay Road, Mrs. John A. Clark of a son.

HARRISON.—On the 14th July, 1878, at her residence, Auckland, the wife of T. Harrison of a daughter; both doing well.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1878.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the good that we.can do.

The purity of elections is a matter of such supreme importance that too great care cannot be exercised in insuring the accuracy of the electoral rolls. The corruption which has corroded the ad ministrative and legislative machinery of America has been generated mainly by the jugglery and dishonesty which scandalise the elections, and from which even the ballot-bex has not been free. A Committee of the Senate, after long inquiry into certain scandals in connection with the last Presidential election, brought to light the fact that a Judge was actually offered the enormous bribe of £20,000 to induce him to cast the majority of votes in one State in favour of Tilden, and that he was only

troubled by qualms of conscience because the " ring " who offered the money, refused to make 1; it £40,000. Though no such gigantic electioneering frauds have ever dis graced this colony, thera have been frequent attempts, on a small scale, to corrupt the rolls and to stuff the ballot boxes with the names of defunct, or absent, 'or dummy property-holders. This sort of thing was for many years a standing joke at the Wade in the good old days of Provincial electioneering ; and Riverhead achieved some notoriety in the same line The recent attempt to deprive 400 qualified persons in the North of their right to the franchise Is another example of what goes on behind the scenes. In yester day's report of the proceedings ot the Asses rnent Court held at Riverhead on the 13th inst., we find that the taint of uncleanness still clings to the Highway valuation lists of that district. A careful scrutiny by Mr Seaman, who appears to have exhibited praiseworthy nativity in this matter, dis closed the fact that the names of 231 persons who are neither owners nor occupiers had somehow besjp entered on the Waitemata County roll, while some 189 properly qualified persona had been excluded. The Wade Riding, though shorn of Its ancient glories, is not yet wholly undistin guished in this line, having contrived to get 79 «l*simy i otera on its valuation roll, while it got rid of 56 bona fide owners through thiir net having been registered in the Pnk«*tna *nd Whangaporau assess ment lists. That all this could not havo arisen froti pare accident is shown by the fact that homo of th» assessment and elec toral rolls of the county actually contained names of person* set down as owners of pro perky for which n»t even Crown grants have yot be*n issued. Is this one of the rem nants of those prehistoric times when the franchise was »o delightfully liberal that even the bullocks of tho Wade were wont to exercise their votes like Christians ? Wo don't kno>r who is to blame for this state of things, or that anyone is to blame. Wo impute no |j»otiveß. It may be that the rolls have got into this condition from cir cumstances incidental to tho existing system of registration, from tho frequent changes of property in new districts, or that some of the ilamae hiivo been put there by spiritual ag«n<sr, like as tho ghosts of the departed WJfcre Afont in time of old to rise from thrfr gmves and surreptitiously defeat the bast - intentioncd efforts of purei.»inded electioneering agents to strike thesn off. But we know that such mysfcerions anomalies in assess ment and electoral liats are by no means confined to the County of Waitemata, and we therefore boliere that they are largely attributable to a defective and blundering syst«n. The plan of incessantly patching and tinkering up the rolls is sure to lead to errors, and to place facilities in tho way of patriotic and benevolent can didates fer legislative or local honors who desiro to coo tll^r friends and all their friends' friends aild relativep,to the remotest degree of consanguinity, enrolled on the scroll ef electotfil fame, and to ecure a claim to tho practical manifestation of their gratitude at the poll, not to speak of tho veneration Which thki class of politicians manifest in maintaining in perennial verdancy and freshness tho memory of departed votew. Tho most effectual remedy would be found in n com plete revision of the rolls after each general eleetio* of members of Parliament or of 1o«r1 bodiejj, compelling fresh registra tion in every individual case, and providing increased H^ciltie* for that registration. More of the onus of this work should be cast on the loe»l bodies, severer penalties imposed for fipadulent registration, and a more ertttfal sjntem of revision instituted than tniti *t present. When a man has parted trith his interests in a district, ttui gone in search of fresh woods and pafituree new, he ought not to bo represented by prexy at the polling booths ; and surely thcee who lmvo departed on a much longer jotrney to join tho majority ca» find some more elevating and godly occupation than meddling with mundane elections of Highway Boardtneu.

The revival of Christianity among the Maoris is one of the most favourable signs of the dawning of a new era of peace. In tho years imiiediateiy preceding the war, the forms of the Christian religion were pretty regularly observed among the tribes throaghomt the island ; prosperous mission stations in the midst of every large wntre of Maori population were engaged promot ing thegood work —advancingeducation and aiding in tho preservation of law and order. The war gate a rude shock to the whole system, destroying in a few months the fruits of many years of patient labour. Prophets, who ministered to the fanatical Bpirit of tho times, offered the Maoris a religion more suited to their violent mood than the gospel of peace. With the healing of old sores, there promises to be a very general returm to tho old paths. The great Ngatimaniapoto chief, Rewi, leader of tho old war party, in the course of his interview with Sir George Grey at Waitara, declared his determination to urge the natives to return to the good old faith which was the means of rooting up tho ancient evil practices, creating amity between hostile tribes, and inaugurating the reign of peace and prosperity. It is gratifying to find that Rewi's desire will be forwarded by a pre-existiug impulse in the same direc tion among the natives. The " Wanango," a newspaper, owned and managed by natives, in its issue of the 6th instant, contains an interesting account of the opening of a Maori church at To Wai-o-Hiki, Hawke's Bay. About forty natives partook of the Sacrament and twenty-two children were baptised on tho occasion. Remarking upon the event tho "vYan»nga" observes: "For many months past our columns have been occu pied more or \*m with letters from our Maori correspondents, intimating the return of many of the Maori tribes to the worship of tho true God. We hail this as the awaking of the peoplo of the Maori race to a bright future" And it concludes with an anticipation which will excite the sympathy of all who feel an interest in the well-being of the Maori peoplo : " We feel assured that the time is vow come when the tribes as a body will give up all the folly of the late acts of madness they prac tised under the name of religion, and again join with their European fellow settlers in worshipping the true God."

All teacher* under the Board of Education are invited to m«pt at the City East school room to-morrow afternoon, to consider a proposal forth* establishment of a Teachers' Library. _ The scheme, which lias advanced to the point of success, is one that deserves well of the educational authorities, local and central. A sum ot £50, subscribed by the teachers for the purchase of standard educational works, has been supplemented by a similar amount from tne Board. By means of franked postage the books acquired will be circulated among teachers throughout the provincial districts, diffusing the know ledge most essential to their profession. The country teachers, who have fewer opportu nities than those resident in town for ob taining access to iirst-class literature, will specially benefit from the scheme, and should heartily join in making it a success. We trust the meeting to-morrow,,:will—be. large, representative, and harmonious, and "\yill be productive of something practical.

To the Editor : Sir, —I have been dis agreeably reminded of the inconvenience, to say the least of it, which may arise in a small community when two persons bear the same .name. Mr James Palmer, of the Whau Hotel, has for some days past been repudiating by advertisement responsibility tor his son Charles. If, instead of having no relations in the colony beyond my chil drin, I had a fattier in as comfortable cir cumstances as Mr James Palmer is reputed to be, I should be more inclined to cherish him than to get into his black books, as my namesake appear* to have done. By insert ing this in your nuxf issue you will oblige. —Yours, etc., Chaki.es Palmer, Draughts man.—Dtivonport, North Shore.g

To the Editor: Sir, -Some days ago a letter appeared in the STAB under the> head ing " Cruelty to Animals," and which has done mo some harm in business, many people believing that tho boys referred to in your correspondent's letter were em ployed in attending to my cows I beg publicly to state that my boys are always in bed by eight o'clock, and not out earlier Sn five o"clock, as their pare*ifa.know.- Yours, &c, Alexander J. Campbell. Workmen are at present engaged in erect ing the old ggalvanised iron fish-stalls on the end of the Gore-street Jetty. The school teachers under the Board ot Education are desired to attend the teachers meeting to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at the City East School, Weiesley-stree, to consider the formation of a Teacheis LlT rho ryfrost lust night was very severe in the suburbs of the city, and this morning at daybreak the roofs of the houses were white as a sheet, reminding us 01 tho appearance of an English winter. On a pond in Stanley-street the ice was a quarter of an inch in thickness. Ror. D. Dutton,F.R.A.S., of Alexandra street Chapel, will deliver^a lecture this evening, in the Young Men's Christian Association, on "Tho Bible and Science Some choico selections of musio will be given by an efficieut choir. Mr F W. Harrison, with praiseworthy liberality, has determined to recognise the services rendered by Mr H, Gladding, his neighbour, the Newton Fire Brigade and the neighbours, by making a present of £15 to Mr Gladding, £15 to the Brigade and £10 to the Howe-street Industrial School. Mr Harrison lost all his furniture and clothing in the firo, but receives tho insurance of £50, which will not more than cover half his loss.

Wo have received a copy of a song entitled "The Stranger," just published, tho words by Jennet E. Johnson, of Waikato, the music by Professor Swallow. It is very P rett7, though elaborate-, and offers great temptations to an ambitious singer. The song should have a good sale. ihopririt ing waa executed at the Star office. Ihe number of local Bongsis slowly multiplying, and wo gladly welcome the latest addition. The song may bo obtained at the stationers. The Hobson Company of Volunteers held their annual meeting last evening in tho Catholic Institute, Captain Dignan in the chair. The Company has reached a good financial position. Sergeants Little and fcweet were elected officers of the finance department. . _ To the Editor : Sir,—" Where is Russia now?" asks tho editor of the "Herald to-day. JK'cho answers, Where ? Tho question reminds me of one in Macbeth, " Stands Scotland where it stood." For Mr Luckie's information I herewith enclose a nmall school primer, which contains a map of Russia, in which I have marked in red ink her now territorial accessions in Bessarabia and Asia so that your con temporary may perceive at a glanco where is Russia now without making a voyage of discovery in search of it. Sir, I. do not like to ifce an unfortunate editor flounder ing about iv a geographical quandary, and therefore out or compassion I havo taken thus much trouble to set him right.—l am, &c, RUSSIA.— [The sketch may be seen at this oilice.—Ed. E.S.] To tho Editor : Sir,—As an ablo advocate in the caus* of tho working men, I beg to trespass on your usual liberality for a brief space iv the columns of your widely circulated and influential journal, feeling <* t'uu that when the circumstances in ejection with my case are stated you will synsfafhise with me in my sore loss. On the Hi'iruoou of the Bth instant, I had a team "• liorecs working for the City Coun cil, between the Grafton Road and JEden Terrace Highway districts, carrying a load of only about 30ewt., an* fro» the very state of the roads iv those localities, when going up the hill, one of my horses actually bur«t himself under the load. The horse, which was a splendid animal, got every care and attention, both day and night, paid to it, but on Friday last died from the injuries sustained. I was offered £50 for the .same horse. I, moreover, sir, can pro duce two witnesses who were present at seeing the horse fall—Messrs George Wilson (contractor to the City Council) and George McCaslen. Unfortunately for me, sir, that was the thiid horse I lost during the last eighteen months, costing me upwards of £170. Now, sir, I trust you will insert these lines, as I also intend to take legal proceedings to receive some compensation for my severe loss.—l am, &c, GEOKGE Hayes, Carter. The vital statistics for the mouth of June show that the Thames has the lowest rate of mortality, Auckland ranking second. N elson shows the highest rate. The journeymen bakers of Auckland will hold a special meeting of the trade to-morrow (Saturday) evening, in the British Hotel. All evangelistic service was held last evening in the Baptist Sunday schoolroom, Eden Terrace. A large number of visiting brethern and members were present at the quarterly com munication of the Masonic Pro viucial Grand Lodge of New Zealand, N. 1., S.C., which was held at the Masonic Hotel last evening. Brother F. Whitakerpresided ov«r the meet ing. Amongst those present were •—Bros. W. Anderson, P.G.S.M. ; W. McCullough, P.D.PG.M. ; A. Brodic, P.G.S.W. ; A. Dewar, P.G.J.W. ; W. Ellington, P.G. Architect; E. K. Tyler, P. G. Secretary; T. L. Murray, P.G. Treasurer; Captain Fraser, P.G. Director of Ceremonies ; Cap tain Goldsmith, P.G. Sword-bearer; Elli son, P.G.J.D.; Walker, W.M. St Andrew's. The by-laws for the Government of the Provincial Grand Lodge were submitted by the committee, and adopted, with several trilling alterations. It was announced that the Rev F. Gould, of Otahuhu, had been appointed to the position of P.G. Chaplain, rendered vacant by tho departure of Rev J. H ill. Several matters of little importance were considered, and the meeting ter minated. At the Remuora Hall this evening at 7.30 the adjourned of the Remuera Musical and Literary Sociecy will be held. We trust that tho gentlemen of that district will rally round the friends of this effort for the public good. The half-yearly general meeting of tho Working Men's Club was held lust night. Our reporter applied for admission, but was informed that the meeting was private. The Timaru "Herald" mournfully anticipates a prolonged session, and " that the wretchocl members— Tiorrescm.ua rc feeenles— may make up their minds to spend Christmas at Wellington." Our contempo rary founds this opinion upon the fact that not only will tho proposed Government measures, including the Land Tax Bill, the Extension of the Franchise Bill, the Native Lands Bill, and the Licensing Bill, take up a good deal of time in being dealt with, but that a whole lot of side questions, such as ihe correspondence between the Governor and the Secretary of State, and the Governor and Ministers ; the position taken up by Sir George Grey with respect to the Land Bill; the detention by the Government of a pro portion of the Canterbury Land Fund ; the quashing of prosecution of Proudfoot, and the notorious Jones bill of costs, will furnish fruitful themes for acrimonious' debate and take up such time.

A deaf and dumb girl, aged about seven years, who has strayed from her home is advertised for by Mr James Forrest, Lo.me street.

The Mount Roskill ratepayers held their annual meeting yesterday' evening at the Albert Hotel, Mr Greenwood in the chair. The balance-sheet for the past year, includ ing previous year's balance of £162 10s 4d £591 19s lOd- expenses, £394 14s lid '• balance, £197 4s lid. The balance-sheet was satisfactory. The following five gentlemen were elected as trustees:—Joseph May (38), Joseph Greenwood (38) I) Cleghorn (33), W. J. Connolly (30), J.'Par fitfc (25). Messrs Greenwood and Cawk well were elected auditors, and Messrs Glasgow and McKay, fence-viewers. The meeting closed with votes of thauksj to the outgoing trusteesjand chairman.

A meeting of the Waitakerei West High way Board was held this afternoon, Mr Simpson in the chair. Messrs Hunter, Russell, Dilworth, O'Neal, and Kelly, were elected trustees for the ensuing year, Darod, Russell, and Simpson auditors, and Mr Sinclair fence-viewer The rate wa fixed at Is in the £. A somewhat stormy discussion took place as to the right of Mr Smith to take part in the meeting. It was eventually decided that he had aright to do so. Mr Smith was nominated as trustee and also a fence-viewee, but declined both honours. MrgMartin's course of lectures on " bound and Mnsic" will be opened tomorrow even ing. . . A petition against the appropriation 01 the site adjoining the Supreme Court for a second school for City East district is being very numerously signed. The site was promised to the city for tree planting and ornamentation, for which it is remark ably well adapted. Football matches will be played to morrow afternoon between Ponsonby and Grafton on the Metropolitan ground, and between Auckland and the North Shore on the latter's ground.

Another Wreck at Wanganui.

[BY TELEGRAPH]

[Press Agency],

THE schooner Maiden City, with railway material from "Wellington, is ashore a quarter of a mile north of the Heads. _ She was found during the night to be in a sinking condition, having sprung «'i leak. She was run ashore at about four this morning. This is the third shipping disaster here withiu a week. LATER. The Maiden City is now underwater and is believed to be settling down into the sand. Very little hope of savingany material portion of the cargo is entertained

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE CUP NEWS,

Lady Ellen and "Waterford are scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Since the declar ation of weights Calamia is so much supported that he may be regarded as first favourite, 100 to 40 and 100 to 50 having been accepted about him several

times. , F. Swiveller had a goodly number of friends, and after acceptance of 1000 to 30, 100 to 40 pencilled down one speculator, who took 1,000 to 30 about each of live, the quintett being composed of Savanaka, SwiToller, Aldinga, Napper Tandy, and Jack-o'-Lantern; Albert, 100 to 40, was subsequently booked in favour of Savanaka for the double event Cup. Bosworth. and Emily Bosworth, and Calamia Bosworth, and Swireller and others have been taken at 100 to 5. The principal transactions, says tho Australasian, in connection with the big events of tbe V.R.C., have been the support awarded to Bosworth and Chester for the Derby and Melbourne Cup, these two having been backed to win about £20,000. A Sydney telegram says Chester will not run being withheld for the Cup. The Melbourne papers report the desith of James Andeison, of the firm of Smith aud Anderson here.

CABLEGRAMS.

Te-Bay's Despatches

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

England Adheres to Salisbury's Dispatch,

The following message was sent at mid night, but delayed at Blenheim : — LONDON. Jnly 17. Lord Salisbury's despatch, enclosing the text of the Treaty, entirely refutes the idea which has b«eu gaining ground that the Cabinet has abandoned tho policy enun ciated in the Salisbury circular of Ist April.

[[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY] The Lords v. Commons at Wimbledon. Shocking Murder at Monmouth. The Australians Defeat Leicester. LONDON, July 17. President Pery, of tho Paris Exhibition, lias recommended that a gold medal and Pitts' silver crozier be granted to Sydney for wool, and the Grand Prize to South Australia for wheat.

At Wimbledon the Lords made 443, and the Commons, 435. The Eurydice has been raised after many previous failures. Mr Goschen, owing to the adoption of the county franchise, announces his intention to retire from the representation of the city of London.

A shocking murder has been committed at Llongelly, Monmouth. by a workman named Wilkins, his wife and three children being the victims.

The second innings of Leicestershire closed for 140.

The Australian second innings was : Murdoch, 24; C. Bannerman, 133 ; Horan, not out, 3 ; sundries, 10. The Australians won with eight wickets. Bannerman's batting was superb. COMMERCIAL. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. have received the following telegram :— LONDON, July 16. The wool market is unchanged. - Tallow is in fair trade demand. Mutton, 395: beef, 375. The wheat market is quiet. The weather is favourable for the growing crops. Adelaide is worth 50s per quarter; New Zealand, 455. The leather market is quiet. Best sides, 9&d per lb.

AUSTRALIAN.

DR. BRADFORD'S CASE,

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] MELBOURNE, July 17. Dr Bradford's release has been applied for in the Equity Court. Judge Molesworth's decision, also, regarding the kind of settle ment for Mrs Bradford was reserved.

The Australian Cricketers.

(Special to "Melbourne Argus.")

The Australians play the Cambridge University on July 22. The fielding of the Australians in the Yorkshire match was loose. The Yorkshire team comprised Ulyett, Hageis, C. W. London, Rev. Caster, Batts," Lockwood, A. Greenwood, Boden, Armitage, Allan, Hill, and Waterough. The team which represented the Orleans Club in the match of July 8 and 9 comprised J. Thornton, I. D. Walker, Yardley, Vlebbe (2), Ackroyd ; Broom, Barratt, Fooley, and Ulyett. Throughout there was a serious mistake in re-telegraphing the score to New Zealand. Ihe chances of the Colonies winning appeared worse than they really were. The Orleans lost eight wickets in their second innings, Fryer being top score for the Orleans with 51. The Orleans wanted 174. with two wickets to fall to win. The averages telegraphed last week of the Aus tralians were in Nottingham, Maryleboue, Surrey, \ orkshire, Gentlemen, and Middle sex matches. The "Telegraph" says their publication caused much comment through out England. It- was the ex-Queen Isabella, not the young Queen of Spain, who died on the A>th. She resided at Bosworth.

KAIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION.

MEETING AT THE WHATJ,

A LARGE meeting was held in the Wh Hall last night for the purpose of diseusSn' the merits of the change from the "inland to the "coastal" route. The hall •» crowded. Amongst tliO3e present we notieprf Messrs Henderson, McElwain, Lee, Smyth Purchas, Litton, Freeman, Cantwell' Stewart,; Tay-.'.r, Methwrell, Snow, May.' and Wallis. ' Uy»> On the mo;;ort of Mr Henderson M- Oliver Mays wis voted to the chair. ' , Mr Lamb h uded in the following letfan/ from Mr J. S. MacfarJane : r

To John Lamb, Esq.: "Dear Sir,—Yon win oblige me by informing the meeting this evenim, that I believe the survey now being madeuS what, is known us the coast line of the Kainai* railway is beinsc done either in error, or In con sequence of representations from a deputation ; of settlers on the day of MrMacandrevr'B leaving Auckland in favour of the coast line. You ffl&v also assure the meeting that I have no doubts* to the inland line being eventually made aitf that although it may appear that the Govern, ment is greatly Ib blame for the very l O n» delayn that hare taken place, much more blama is attributable to the repeated interference and representations of interested parties who ha?e from time to time endeavoured to promote the coast line as against the inland, within a very few days the Government will have the most correct and reliable information laid before it in Wellington, which I feel confident will finally end the contest between the lines.—l am, &c J. a. Maofabjdastk.—Auckland, July 18th, 1878"

The Chairman said he supposed he had been called to the chair because he was im partial and independent in this matter. Cer. tain persons it was said were trying to form a political railway. He hoped that impression would he dissipated to-night. Others declared the change was owing to engineer ing difficulties. The line of railway that was required was the one that would be productive of the most good to the moat people. He hoped, however, that those in favour of the coastal line would speak up, and explain matters. He should give every, one a fair hearing.

Mr Allan Taylor .<a_id he would briefly stale how the change in the Hue of railway came about. Calling at Mr Stewart's office one day about some crossings, he was told that the inland line (for which tenders had been absolutely called) was to be abandoned, the tenders withdrawn, and the coastal line adopted. He saw Mr Lamb the same day and discussed the matter. The result of their conversation was a letter in the '' Herald." which was answered. In the end Mr Sheehan was wired to, and said he did not know of any change. Nevertheless they now knew there was to be a change. He had been told that Mr Chamberlain was the cause of the alteration. He was thoroughly sick of the subject for he had been at every meeting held to discuss the mutter for a long time. (Applause.)

Mr Monck said that perhaps Mr Stewart' would give them some informa tion relative to the engineering difficulties of both lines. If difficulties abounded on the inland line it would be absurd to press the matter, but if not, it was certainly a matter for the colonists to consider.

Mr Stewart said this was the first time ha had stirred outat nightfor a long time, more over he had come from Waiuku this morn ing. Ho telt it was his duty to be present, and though rather tired he would be glad to give them all information in his power, lie had never in. his life| -witheld any information which he was able to give, He understood that the matter had been referred to Messrs Lawson and Conyers, or rather to Mr Conyers who had reported in favour of the lower level, because it was much more economical both for construc tion and working, Ihe elevation, of the inland line was 290-^ft. as against 165 ft. of the coastal line. This was a serious matter —it represented a difference of 6 miles, that is to say, as much money as would carry tbe line 6 miles farther. Personally, the inland land would have suited him much better than the coastal, but he thought the latter was the proper one. In time the railway would be extended to Hokiauga and the Bay of Islands, but it would be heavily handicapped if the line between Auckland and Riverhead had to go over steep gradients and round sharp curves. The prospect of a through line ought not on any account to be lost sight of. He felt some surprise when he heard the coastal line web to be adopted, but that was only because he had looked upon the other as settled. There could be no doubt but that the coast line was far the cheapest. Mr Lamb asked if the inland line could not bo improved by the tunnel being made lower. He had been informed by a com petent engineer that it could be done, and that the line was a very good line indeed. Mr Stewart had no hesitation in saying that the gentleman in question must have been talking about what he did not under stand. Ho was ready to stake his reputa tion on the subject. A voice : A small one. Mr Lamb said it would be a breach of confidence to give the name of the gentle man who had given him the information, but he bore a high reputation, and certainly knew what lie was saying. Mr Buchanan thought they ought to be much obliged to Mr Stewart for attending. He was not in the best of health, and had taken a great deal of trouble to come. Mr McCaul : You're putting on the butter too thick. Mr Buchanan was glad the railways had proved such a great success. At one time it hac 1 been said that the Helensville rail way would not pay for greasing the carriage wheels. Voices : Gome to the table. Mr McCaul : Read the resolutions and speak afterwards. The Chairman thought Mr Buchanan was quite in order. Mr McCaul said Mr Buchanan's speech was very amusing and instructive, but quite apart from the resolution. Mr Buchanan said he was speaking to the resolution. Mr McCaul: I move that the speaker read the resolution. Mr J. Buchanan then read the following resolutions : 1. That this meeting learns with deep regret that the Minister of Public Work* has, in defiance of public opinion, and of the repeated promises of the present and former Governments, abandoned the inland line of extension of the Kaipara railway, and or dered a survey of what is known as the coast line. 2. That the coast line, passing through a barren and unpeopled country, cannot possibly ever contribute to the revenue of the railway, whilst the inland line passes through fair agricultural land, inhabited by ener getic and industrious settlers for twenty-five years, and skirting the extensive forests of the Waitakerei, thousands of acres of which have never been touched, and would yield an enormous revenue for many years if its development were assisted by railway com munication.

3. That the Hon. the Minister for Public Works be earnestly requested to adhere to the inland line. Resuming his speech, Mr Buchanan said the district had been badly used. Various Governments had promised to carry through the matter, but nothing had been done The last alteration was a specimen of the whole affair. The line the people wanted was the inland line. Even Mr Stewart had once said he thought it absnrd to make a line alongside a water course. Mr Stewart "saidi both lines from Eiver head to Auckland were close to water.

Mrgßuchanan wound up by'saying that he was glad the Railway was looked upon as a through railway by the Department. Only, if this was so, let them the best route. |The iulaud line would open up a large tract of country, and therefore they were anxious to have it. Mr Thomas Henderson seconded the resolution. It was a matter of no im portance to him which line was adopted; but as an old settler, having a large number of settlers about him, he felt he ought to lend his influence to the iulaud line. A coastal line would be of no use to them, for water would do just as well, in fact it would be fol y to drag the line away from the inland settlers, and take it down to the water side. An inland line would open au immense

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