SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

Rotorua, s.?. Carey. from Napier and Southern Ports. Jessie Niccol. sonoimer, from Taranaki (in the Manukau). Nymphe, schooner, Robbie, for Levuka Stslla, G.G. s.s., from Russell Rowena, s.s., Solla's. from Tauranga Hauraki. p s., from Waitara (in the Manukau) Wave of Life, schooner, Sloane, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Taupo, s.s.. Andrew, ioi; Russell. lona, s.s., Farquhar, for Russell.| - Southern Cross, mission schooner, Bongard, for Norfolk Island Lalla Rookh, p.s., for Hokianga (from the Manukau)

IMPORTS.

Per* Rofonia, from Southern ports: 10 hhda. ale, 25 packages, 11 ca3es, 1 boat, 101 sacks pota toes, JO sacks oats. 11 sacks wheat 9 cases cheese 2 bacon, and 12 cases sundries, ■ Per Hero: i cases Japanese fancy goods.—M. L3vy & Co.

EXPORTS.

PerNymphe, forLevuka: 500 bricks, 2 7,000 ft. timber, Si sacks potatoes. 40 boxes soap, 2 ditto fancy ditto. 13 cases and 5 baers onions, 12 kegs beef 20 cases biscuits, 10 ditto flour, 5 sacks ditto, 20 packag3 sashes and doors, 104 sheep, and sundries. Per Go- \head, for Gis'norne : 100 bundles wir«, 20 kes*s staples, 53 bundles shingles, 3 ploughs, and 70 packages. 1 package. Owen and Graham. Per ketch Venus, for Napier via Mercury Bay : 78 cases railway iron, 20,000 feet timber. Per Hero: 5 cases Japanese goods, 21 cases drapery and clothing.—E. and H. Isaacs. Per s.s. Taiaroa, from the South: 1 cask files, I box gold coin, 100 sacks malt, 11 bales hops, II cases, 3 kegs butter, 12 sacks bacon, 1 case wine. 12 sacks bacon.—R. Arthur. Per Hauraki, from Waitara: 30 head cattle, 240 sheep, 11 kegs butter.

The topsail schooner Wave of Life, Captain Sloane. arrived this afternoon from Russell. The s.s. Kotorua leaves this afternoon for Sydney, with a full cargo, and a large number otThe°sc§Qoner Jessie Niccol arrived in the Mpnukau on Sunday nierht from Taranaki. The schooner Agnes Donald is advertised to leave a^ain for Levuka on Saturday next, and she will therefore commence taking in cargo at once. "j:™Si

The s.s. lona left last evening for Russell with a general cargo, ana a number of passengers. The departure of the B.p, Go-ahead has been further delayed, owing to some portion of ncr machinery being- out of order. The ketch Venus cleaved at the Customs yes terday forXapier via Mercury Bay, with a large quantity of railway iron. She is to take in 20,000 feet timber at the latter place. The schooner Nymphe cleared outwards at tna Customs yesterday for Levuka with a general cargo and three passengers, viz., Messrs John and George McKissack, and Miss Adams. She saiied this morning. The mail steamer, City of Sydney, may be expected to arrive in harbour from Sydney early to-morrow morning. She is announced to leave again for Honolulu and San Francisco •with the mails at noon, and passengers will bo conveyed on board by one of the North bhore Ferry Company's steamers, which will leave the Company's tee at 11 o'clock. The s.s. Taiaroa, which arrived in the Manukau yesterday afternoon from the South, brought a general cargo, and the following passengers:—Mesdaraes Bennett, Grace and 2 children, Tun-ell, Page, Gardner, Overtoil. Misses Turrell, Overton, Hull, Heywood, Wood ward, and Smith. Hon. Dr Polleu. Messrs Mackay, Bennett. Harper, Marshall, Mugridge, Symon3, Seager, Sharland, Atkinson and son, FlaveUe, Dunn, Cahill, Irvine, Thompson. McKenzie, Chew Chong, Mackay, Henry, and 11 steerage. In entering the harbour the vessel stuck on a sand bank. As she did not reach the Onehunga wharf until the evening, her depar ture has been delayed until to-morrow morning. The barque Apelles arrived at Newcastle from Auckland on the 22nd March. The s.s. Taupo -nill arrive in harbour to morrow morning from Russell. The ship Dictator, from Maiden Island, arrived at Sydney on March. 21st. . The ship Golden Sea, 1-118 tons, Captain Ferguson, left Sydney on the 21st March for Auckland. She has been {chartered to convey Messrs Cooper and Bailey's circus from here to Callao. RThe barque Bengal, with a cargo of grain, left Adelaide on the 21st ult. for this port. The s.s. Rotorua arrived alongside the Queen street wharf at 9 p.m. last evening from Napier and Southern ports. She left Port Chalmers at 2 p.m. of the 28th, and Napier at noon of the 31st, makingjthe passage from the latter port to Auck land in the remarkably short space of 31 hours, or an average of over 11J knots per hour. The steamer brings a general cargo, and the follow ing passengers:—Mesdames J. W. Smith, Par sons, Rountree, Coraford and 2 children, Hutchinson, Misses Binney, Smith, Wiseman, Dr and Mrs Smith, Messr3 G. and A. Proctor, G. H. Gardiner, Kennedy, J. Baldwin. Smythe, Wells, Baker, Jones, Macrath. Mahon, Grant, and family (5), Caidale, C. Lewis, E. Scott, Boysen and family (3), F. Alexander, R. Heale, Neilson, Hayman, H- A. Duff, Christie, Pepper corn, T. Ward, and Master Smith. The s.s. Argyle leaves this afternoon for Wangarei and VVangapai, with a general cargo and a number of passengers. The smart cutter Thistle has been placed on the berth for Levuka, and as three-fourths of her cargo is already engaged, she will meet with quick despatch. . ■BThe steamer Tangariro is detained at the request of the Freemasons, from 9 o'clock this evening until 11 o'clock. BThe p.s. Hauraki, Captain Oakes, arrived in thfi Manukau early this morning from Waitara, with a cargo of lit c stock and produce. The p.B. Lalla Rookh left the Manukau to-day for Hokianga, with 353 sheep and a large general cargo of merchandise. The General Government s.s. Stella, arrived in harbour this afternoon from Cape Maria Van Dieman. via Bay of Islands. She landed a quantity of timber for the new lighthouse at the former place, and procesded to Russell, where she took in a quantity of coal. Entered Inwards.—Firefly, schooner, from Wade, with 36,000 shingles. 26 bags gum, and sundries; Maid of the Mill, ketch, from Waiwera, with 16,000 ft timber; Avon, cutter, from Thames, in ballast; Elsinore, schooner, from Russell, with 51 tons coal and four sacks bones. _ _ , The mission schooner Southern CroBS, Capt. Bongard, left on a cruise to Norfolk la'and this morning, with a cargo of merchandise, and the following passengers:—Rev Charles Bice, Mrs Bice. Master R. Bice, Rev. Alfred Penny, Miss B. Lush, Mrs Bongard. »&The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga ana Mercury Bay today with several horses, a general carero. and a number of passengers.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under ;— For Tbames, this -day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 1.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, this day next, at £ p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, to-morrow, at 5 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, to-morrow, at £ p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Ta Arai, per Annie Milbank, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. Per a.s. Hero on Thursday next, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies and United King doin, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 11.15 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern per Taupo, on Thursday next, at 3 15 p.m. Per s.s. City of Sydney, on Wednesday, 3rd inst, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and Soutli America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10.30 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe 2at 10.30 a.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. IS. B. BISS?, Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

PURCHAS.—On Ist April, at her father's resi dence, Karangahape Road, Agnes Olivia, the eldest daughter of Rev A. G. Purchas. FAKRELL.—On Ist April, at her residence, West-street, Newton, Margaret Jane, the beloved wife of William Farrell, aged 36 years. The funeral will leave her late residence at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Friends will please accept this invitation. MuELROY.—On March 2G, at Otahuhu, Anno, the beloved wife of Samuel McElroy, lato of fsMarket Hill, County Armagh, Ireland.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1878.

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The feature in the Suez mail news is the steady growth of war feeling in England. Not so much that opinion has changed since the time when demonstrations against war for the maintenance of Ottoman integrity were rife throughout the country, but the circumstances have changed. Those who were most strongly opposad to a repetition of the objectless struggle of the Crimea will be found a3 ready to defend English honour and interests, when they are really assailed, as any of the blustering demagogues who, when there was no reasonable pretext for English interference, continued to belch forth iiro and fury in vindication of their readiness to sacrifice every drop of their relations' blood so long as they were themselves kept secure from the storm. Mr Gladstone, who has been so much maligned for the noble part he took in saving England from a dishonourable and fatal policy, is first among those who are prepared to uphold the dignity of the nation. The true patriot will not stop now to ask how the unhappy embroglio was brought about —whether a firmer policy towards Turkey, and the re preservation of the European concert would have averted the melancholy events of the last twelvemonths. The people are brought face to face with the situa tion °as it stands; and we very much mistake the temper of Englishmen if, without asking why or how it was produced, they do not firmly insist that the prestige of the nation shall be main tained at any cost. The feelings of the masses have, no doubt, been worked upon by less enlightened means than appeals to reason. The most philosophical English man is more or less susceptible to that unctuous flattery which vaunts British pluck and invincibility, and finds a genet a l, expression in " Rule Britannia" and "Britons never shall be slaves." And, indeed, it will be a unfortunate day for the British Empire when her sons forget the memories of Nelson and other heroes whose indomitable courage has made England's name glorious in the annals of war. These feelings have been very freely drawn upon by the press, the stage, and even by itinerant ballad singers during the last twelve months ; and every representation of the British lion worrying the Russian bear has elicited the most rapturous applause. One of the most popular ballads of those current goes under the name of " Here Stands a Post," and the first verse runs thus :—

" Here stands a Post I 'tis a proof of our pos-

session Of the land we've fought and bled for in the East. Here stands a Post! and no matter whose transgression, It is time that talk and complications ceased. Here stands a Post! see the flag upon it waving, Called by jolly tars at home the Union Jack; For centuries beneath it men of England have stood braving Bluster, battle, breeze, and cowardly attack." Here is the refrain :—

"Here stands a Post! come behold it and Beware ! Here stands a Post! 'tis a signal, not a snare. Here stands a Post—yes, but who has put it there? Why, better men than you, so touch it if you dare."

More moderate' and thoughtful counsels liave, however, had their weight -with the nation, and the disposition of a majority of the Conservative Cabinet latterly to yield to these influences has materially strengthened their position. In asking for the six million vote for war purposes, Sir Stafford Northcote said :—

" The question of the attitude which England is to take in the Council of nations, which must shortly be expected, is a question which is not of the moment. It is a question whether we are or are not to fro into that Conference armed with the strength of a united nation, and whether we are or are not to speak with the voice of England as that voice ought to be heard. We hear a great deal that is very painful to hear with regard to the position, and, as many would have you believe it, the humiliated or degraded position of England. I believe myself that all this language is mis chievous as it is false. England is not a weak country. I will challenge a comparison between the strength of England and the strength of any other country you like to name, tried by what test you please, and I will say that England will come out second to none (hear). There are poiDts of weakness no doubt in England. We have great wealth, we have a great and well ap oointed navy, and we have a small but a very well-appointed army—an army capable of quick and easy increase ; we have positions of the utmost importance; but above all, we have the support of a people who are by constitution and by temperament lovers of freedom and sup porters of all that is noble, and who are ready at any time to shed their blood, or to expend their treasure in any cause which they think righteous. It is not because England frequently desires peace rather than war—it is not because England is slow to draw the sword, and is quick to discover any other means of advancing the interests of which the has the charge—it is not on that account that any one should be allowed to suppose either that England has no strength, or that she is afraid to use the strength she possesses. My belief is that, put to the test and roused, as we might be, our strength would be found as great and greater in proportion than it has been in former times."

Sentiments like these will find a general echo among all classes of people, and we be lieve the confidence of the Government in

the strength of the country will be found to be fully justified should war prove unavoid able. There are those who still declare that England should have gone into the war twelve months ago. If it be true that it would have been a good thins for England to fight for a bad cause rather than a good ono ; to exchange the moral and probably the material support of Austria, Roumania, and the rest of Europe, for a Turkish alliance ; to fight a country in the first flush of strength, rather than one whose resources are terribly strained if not exhausted by war; then it may be conceded that England has made a mistake in not going in before. But if, on the other hand, it is England's intention to fight for her own interests and those of Europe, and not to becoma merely the champion of Turkey, she is in ample time to secure the guarantee she requires, and to cheat Russia out of the gains which Turkey will be only too glad to withhold if the Porte can only see any way of getting out of it. There seems to be a vague impression that England's object in going to war is to get Constantinople for herself, but we^ appre hend that if her object ia on to make Turkey quite untenable for Russia, it is of very little consequence whether the im mediate scene of the conflict is on the shores of the Bosphorus, or in the inclement regions of the Baltic.

With reference to the charge against Mr McDougal at the Police Court yesterday, it is only fair, as the case was dismissed without the defence being heard, to ex plain the circumstances which led to the mistake. The parcel it appears was placed on board one day Mr McDougal was away. The address was somehow torn off, and the parcel got kicking about. It was given to Mr McDougal on the wharf, and he took it up to Mr Gorman's hotel where it was left twcdays without being claimed. He then took it to his own house for safe custody. When the policeman asked for it, Mrs McDougal at once handed it out unopened, and there is no reason to suspect felonious intent. The affair has been a very painful one to Mr McDougal, but the dismissal of the case without ever asking the defence to call evidence, is sufficient to j elieve Mr McDougal from any stigma.

The. residents of Freeman's Bay are to be congratulated on the addition of a new place of worship, which is well attended every Sabbath. The budding, though rather small, is admirably adapted or the purpose, and situato as it is in an isolated position, the -worshippers are seldom disturbed in their devotions by the noises from without. The congregation is confined exclusively to a few young men of the neighbourhood, whose earnestness in the cause which they have in hand is certainly remarkable; and it is on the cards that the little band of devotees will continue to increase in numbers. On quiet Sabbath afternoons the sounds which issue from the interior of the building are calculated to give rise to mingled feelings in the breasts of the passers-by. " I'll go you one better," "My sugar's doAyn," "ante up," and so forth, are the pious ejaculations which from time to time strike on the ear of the listener. In short, these are worshippers of Mammon and Fortu natus, and they meet in a shed every Sabbath afternoon to while away the hours with cards and not very choice Anglo- Saxon. Perhaps the police will be able to find same way of reaching these young blackguards.

Sir George Grey, accompanied by Mr W. Mitchell (private secretary,) left per steamer Annie Milbank this morning for Kawau, where the Premier will remain for several days, as he is not in the best of health at present. The Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister ;J. A. Tole, Esq., M. H.R.; and R. Graham, Esq., were present on the wharf to see him off.

Mr Havrison Ord, who was in Auckland a few weeks ago, delivered a lecture on the 26th ult., in the Athenceum Hall, Welling ton, on the "Tabernacle of Egypt," illus trated by a model.

Yesterday being the Ist of the month, and the opening of the duck shooting season, numbers of citizens, duly armed and belted, left the city in pursuance of their favourite sport, but as the returns are not in we are unable to give an approximate estimate of the dead ducks. The day is further noticeable as the dawn of the oyster season, of which many citizens and seamen took advantage of in the shape of oyster suppers. The plants and shrubs around the Supreme Court, now firmly set, are very much in want of the genial shower ; still, they look promising. The cape gooseberry trees are in full trim, and amply furnished with fruit. In the course of a couple of years, when the trees get up, the Court House will bo enshrined with a circle of trees, like an Eden of beauty, although the serpent may be coiled within.

The transfer books of the Alburnia Gold mining Company were closed to-day, and will remain closed until Friday next, for the payment of a dividend of 5s at Mr Garland's office.

We understand that His Excellency the Governor and suite will shortly visit the Hot Lake districts for the purpose of witnessing those unsurpassed wonders of nature.

Some years ago about 2000 forest trees were planted on the Flagstaff Hill at the public expense, and after many were destroyed by trespass of cattle, the hill was tolerably well fenced. Latterly, however, sheep, cows, rabbits, and goats, have beeu permitted to wander over the ground ; the consequence is that in the dry weather, as might have been expected, the trees are gradually but surely being destroyed, no doubt by all these enemies to the growth of young forests. Now the public are desirous of knowing who is to blame—the defunct Commissioner of Forests, the County Council, or District Board. Im mediate steps at any rate should be taken to stay the work of destruction.

At Wanganui yesterday aj commercial traveller named Hart fell into the river, but was rescued by Mr Arthur Kilgour, assisted by Mr C, Chevannes.

At Christchurch the calendar was exceed ingly heavy. Judge Johnston referred to the prosperity of the district, and said that if prosperity and crime were to go hand in hand |the outlook for the future was any thing but satisfactory.

The "Sydney Morning Herald" of the 15th included a special supplement for the Paris Exhibition, containing twenty-three and a half closely-printed columns on the geography, meteorology, climate, soil, and productions, political and social institutions, and resources of New South Wales. An equal space is devoted to a translation of the supplement into French.

The Cable Conference is) fixed for the 25th April. Queensland is applying to take part. Believing it to be a foregone conclusion in favour of the duplication of the present route, the frequent interruptions on the South Australian land line direct attention to the necessity of. duplicate of the present land line.

Sir Cracroft Wilson will be a candidate for the seat for Cheviot in the General Assembly, vacant by the resignation of Mr L. Harper.

Mrs De Costa, who figured in the Blue skin mystery and was afterwards arrested on a charge of child-murder, was discharged by. the Supreme Court at Dunedin yester day, the Grand Jury having thrown out the bill of indictment.

Census returns, Christchurch Munici pality, 1874 :—Males, 5,330; females, 4,964: total, 10,294. In 1878:—Males, 6,884; females, 6,518: total, 13,402. Timaru, 1877 : total, 4,968.

Messrs Eoyse, Stead, and Co., deny that the ships Inchrgreen and Cicero have been chartered at 40s per ton and sub-let at 30s.

His Excellency the Governor and suite will probably proceed to Tauranga some time this week, en route to the Lake dis trict.

• A military gentleman, resident in Auck land, who has seen* much active service, and was distinguished for his high scientific attainments, informs us that an English army corps numbers uader ordinary circumstances about 45,000 men, but he has noticed in a recent number of the " Naval and Military Gazette" that the number of troops which were held in readiness for im mediate embarkation for foreign service was about 65,000. He thinks it probable that such a force would, be destined to hold the Bulair lines east of Gallipoli, from which he thinks the Russian 3 could never dislodge them.

The flags'of the various vessels in harbour, and at the principal merchants houses were flying at half mast to-day, in consequence of , the death of Mr James Cruickshank, senior partner in the firm of Cruick&hank and Co, and elder brother of Mr D. B. Cruickshsnk, which has taken place at London. Mr James Cruickshank formerly resided in Auckland, but proceeded to London to manage the business of the firm in England.

The cry is still they come—deputations. One Minister received twenty one-man de putations this morning, all on subjects of more or less interest—to the individuals who formed the deputation. One was an indi gent professor of the tonsorial art who told a piteous story of official neglect. Once on a time lie used regularly every morning to shave and otherwise beautify and adorn the noble countenances of several important Provincial Govern ment officials, and. as regularly receive an equal number of sixpences. But owing to the abolition of provincial institutions these functionaries had retiredinio privatelife, and from economic reasons had ceased_ to shave, in consequence of which the income of said petitioner had been suddenly cut off, wherefore he prayed for such compensation and would over pray. The tall policeman outside, with the handsome yellow whisker?, Avas immediately called in and commanded to remove the intruder, and, exclaiming in stentorian tones "Ah ! come along out o' that, or I'll run you in," he bundled that poor shaver downstairs. Such is the obduracy of the Ministerial heart to the soft blandishments of deputationers.

The Knights of the Cleaver who have hitherto pursued the science of pthisogoics at the Newmarket "glory hole," are about to mark the last days of that historical in stitution withbefitting obsequies. On some evening during the present week it is pro posed to hold a carnival in the building around and in which so many sentimental and aromatic memories and associations still cling, and where yet may be seen the traces of many a deed of blood. On the evening in question, this place, which has so often re-echoed other sounds, will be melodious with the music of a band, the walls, whereon have been suspeuded the lucious carcases of beef and mutton, will be beauteous with de signs and evergreens as the enchanted bowers of some Eastern tale, lamps will shed their lustre over a scene of grandeur, and a liberal besprinkling of powerful eau de cologne will perfume the atmosphere. The classic associations of Gre(as)ece will be revived in all their ancient g(l)ory. It is proposed that there shall be a grand pro cession of slaughtermen, bearing cleavers, spears, steels, and other weapons of Avar. Mr Caleb Wood will be invited to officiate as M. C. An active canvass is being made, and the ball is expected to be a grand success. %

The "Presbyterian Church News" for April, contains a number of articles and sketches of special interest to the Presby terian body of Christian people. The first of these is a brief answer to the question " Is the Book wrong," being an extract from a small work by Ptev. H. H. Smith. The author brings forth a number of forcible arguments in favour of the old Book. In his apology the autlier says : "I would gladly, if possible, re-assure those who may fear that modern investigation and advance ment in knowledge are breaking down the old bulwarks of our faith ; I would gladly convince them that they need be under no such apprehension, that there are devout men, equal in scientific knowledge with their opponents, who not only deny that the revelations of science are opposed to the Divine revelation, but who assert, and who shew, that the more truth is investigated and brought to light, the more conspicuous appear the wisdom and accuracy which prevade the Holy Scriptutes." An extract from tke '• Illustrated London News," con cerning the famous Cleopatra's Needle, will be welcomed ; also, a "Minister's Impres sion of Australia." The remaining portion of the " News," consists of short papers on important subjects ; information respecting the churches, extracts from books, home papers, and old divines. A poem by Horatius Bonar, a noted Scottish writer ; and the treasurer's statement, close an excel lent number.

The following animals were brought by Cooper and Bailey's Menagerie and Circus to Dunedin :—Six elephants, 3 lions, 2 lion cubs, 4 pumas, 1 bison, 1 elk, 4 leopards, 2 camels, 2 baby camels, 6 dromedavies, 1 frizzly bear, 1 cage monkeys, 2 orangoutangs, orned 2 rhinosceri, 12 ponie3, 30 horses, 1 zebra, 2 sea lions, 2 fur seals, 2 silver-striped hyenas, 1 armadillo, 1 prairie wolf, 2 prairie dogs, 2 educated pigs, 1 den boa constrictor 2 jaguars, 2 tigers, 2 ostriches, calliope, 10 baggage wagons, &c.

Tho " Church Gazette " for the month to April contains much interesting matter of Churchmen. Amongst the Diocesan in telligence it is announced that the Most Reverend the Primate, Dr. Harper, will arrive in Auckland about the 29th instant, en route to England to attend the Lambeth Conference. Mr Howard Matthews has been appointed to a studentship in St. John's College. The Southern Cross is expected to return from the Islands in November, bringing back tho Bishop of Melanesia: There is an interesting letter published from Rev. Heta Tarawhiti, of Waikato, respecting his ministrations in that district. While at Te Kuiti he was invited by Manuhiri to come and live at Hikurangi. Manuhiri said, " You can there do your work—your proper work—as a missionary in the midst of the Hauhaus." Heta gives a specimen of tha Tariao prayers. The parochial intelligence contains much of interest to parishioners. The leading article, by "L.P.," is a continuation of the essay on " The Inspiration of Scripture," and is thoughtfully and ably written. Obituary notices, by " Ye," are devoted to Mrs Kinder, the venerable mother of the Rev. Dr. Kinder, of St. John's College, who died at Parnell, in her 83rd year; and Mrs Volkner, widow of the clergyman who was murdered at Gpotiki. Notices of books, religious extracts, and Sunday school lessons, occupy the remainder of the reading matter. Mr J. M. Healy, who has sent in his resignation to the Government, has held the position of goods clerk at the railway for the last three years, and by his courteous bearing to all with whom his business has thrown him into contact, has made a num ber of friends. He is going home to receive a legacy left to him by the death of an uncle. His fellow officers are getting up a testimonial to present to him previous to his departure.

The members of the Naval Brigade are particularly requested to attend a special meeting this evening in the Drill-shed, Wellesley-street East, when business of importance will be introduced. Captain Leßoy will occupy the chair. ■ The Kingites are preparing food for the proposed meeting, which will take place early next week. The Hinemoa will meet Sir John Coode at Hokitika, and convey him round the principal ports of the colony.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Sunday-school Union, to be held this even ing in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley street, will be associated with speech and music. Rev R. F. Macnicol in the chair.

The London correspondent of the Sydney morning " Herald" says that when the Russians threatened to enter Constanti nople; the Softas talked of blowing up St. Sofia and firing the city, as Moscow was fired, and of retreating, " bag and baggage," into Asia.

The Porte objected to the embarkation of the Russian troops at Buyukdere, owing to the fact that they would have to pass through the Bosphorus. At a carrier pigeon match near Sydney, the flight being from Mount Victoria to Sydney, distance seventy-five miles, the following times were n»ade :— Winning bird, 78 mm ; 2nd, 82rnin ; 3rd 95.

It isgenerallyunderstoodthat the presen tations to Captain Logan and Mr Cogswell will be made on Wednesday afternoon in the large room of the Insurance Buildings. The Mayor will preside.

Mr Carruthers has sent in his resignation of the appointment of engineer-in-chief, and the resignation has been accepted. Lord Derby is described by the London correspondent of the "Sydney Morning Herald," as " one of the weakest and most timid men who ever held a portfolio."

CLUB LAW.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —In reference to your remarks on the late] Roman Catholic outbreak in Sydney, I beg to submit that under the "name of toleration, you are advocating intolerance. You say that " Government protects conscientious feelings ;" that a clergyman is not " justi fied" in preaching against "conscientious convictions when he causes pain." The Roman Catholic may, I think, from this fairly conclude that the police should put down such a preacher, and that resort to club law was at least excusable. You condemn Mr Allen ; but do not utter a Avoid against his bigotted assailants. The preacher may be "unwise ;" but so long as he abstains from personalities the law will protect him. Your ruling would silence our missionaries in India, would gag agitation for reforms, and would fix a brand on the early preachers of Christianity, as well as on the martyrs of our Reformation. I hold that if a section of our population is so sensitive when its. doctrines are attacked, and so ready to re sort to violence, they should be taught to restrain themselves, and to answer argu ment with argument; and therefore much regret the line of argument that you have taken in this case.—Yours, &c, Student.

[If "Student" will read our remarks again carefully, we think he will admit that they do not bear the construction he has placed upon them. "We would remind him that the sentences placed between quota tion marks are not ours, but are a misrep resentation of the original text altogether un allowable in discussion. We did not say that "a clergyman is not justified in preaching against conscientious convictions when he causes pain." What we did say was, "that a clergyman is not justified in adopting a course which he knows will cause unnecessary pain, and excite the resentment of-his fel low-countrymen." Nor did we say that "the Government protects conscientious feel ing." What we did say was that " how ever much the press may denounce the unwarrantable measures of mob law, it will generally be found opposed to any course which is designed to do public violence to the feelings of any conscientious section of the people " who claim the protection of the British Government; meaning thereby, the religious toleration which is secured by our Constitution. No one will attempt to justify violence, whatever the provocation; and prosecutions have very properly been instituted against the ringleaders of the riot in Sydney. At the same time, there is an offence known to the law as " behaving in a way likely to provoke a breach of the peace." A public park is not the place for that kind, of violent and offensive denunciation against the religious convictions of a large section of the people, which Mr Allen appears to have indulged in, and with which we are all unfortunately only too familiar. There is a place as well as a time for everything, and it is neither to the interests of civil order nor religion that a preacher should come out into the public thoroughfares and cry down as idolatrous the dearly-cherished religious belief of thousands who have a right to expect that they may walk the streets without suffering outrage and insult. We object to the comparison instituted by our correspondent between such proceedings and missionary work among! heathen people as lacking the essentials of fair analogy; and we strongly dissent from his opinion that if a Roman Catholic priest were to apply epithets insulting to Protestantism and painful to the right feelings of its professors, in a place of public resort, he would run no risk of receiving treatment like that bestowed upon Mr Allen.—Ed. E.S.]

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IGNATIEFF UNSUCCESSFUL IN

ISOLATING ENGLAND.

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SINGAPORE, April 1

The announcement of Lord Salisbuiy as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is premature. General Ignatieff has returned to St. Petersburg. It is semi-officially stated that Count Andrassy has decided that he would reject every treaty* of peace clashing with the European and Austro-Hungarian. interests. The Artillery has re-occupied the Bojukdere. WHAT AUSTRIA WANTS. [SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.] LONDON, March 31. General IgnatiefTs mission to Vienna is considered to have been a failure. He returns to St. Petersburg. Count Andrassy, Chancellor ;of the Austrian Empire, hopes that Russia, failing to isolate England, will now assent to the Congress ; otherwise Austria ; demands a commercial and military con vention of the western provinces of Turkey, with reduced limits for Bulgaria. Hungary strongly favours the English alliance. WOOL SALE. LONDON, March 29. Consols, 94|. Bank rates, 3. Market rate, 2f. Since the opening of the wool sales 194,000 bales were offered. Tone ir regular.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

Wool.—Competition is decreasing and market weaker; medium and inferior, greasy, market easier. Medium and in ferior clothing, washed, market easier ; su perior greasy, and superior combing, washed, market firm.< Scoured market un changed. Advices of short supplied from Australia have been received. Up to date 186,000 bales have been sold. The sales will close on sth prox. Tallow is dull of sale. Mutton, 39s 6d ; beef, 38s 6d per cwt. Wheat.—Market firm. The Californian harvest is abundant. Adelaide is worth 64s per 4961bs ; New Zealand is worth 52s per do. Leather.—Best sides, 9|d per lb.

HAMILTON BOROUGH AND THE "WAIKATO TIMES."

(To the Editor.) Sir, -As you published the resolution in the Star of the 21st ult., will you oblige by publishing to-day the accompanying resolu tion carried by 8 to 1 last night in the Hamilton Borough Council: "That this Committee regrets that the resolution in reference to the reports of the "Waikato Times," raised at the last meeting, and ■which was intended only for the informa tion of the proprietor and editor, should have been forwarded to, and published by a journal out of the district."—Yours, etc., £'. A. Whitakee.

THE NEWMARKET SLAUGHTER, HOUSE.

EXCITING TABLEAUX. Yesterday the police heard fl, <. V and slaughtering, and goodness Vr, else, was being carried on at thl V°Ws^t slaughterhouse ; that in fact iiT? a*et taken possession of by slaughL» bee * gallant charge by the police, ufef- A Mulvilie, has resulted in the ,3 cr Seaiit slaughterhouse, with rtSSgj*of 5 of provisions therein, and a eWn % of formidable-looking weavS?^uti4 for the shedding of blood, wK JIM bably be of use in the event of pr °- Maori war The real state of aVatW* been slightly exaggerated, We S^g particulars as supplied a % Yesterday morning, like a dove retun,' to its nest, or a carrier pigeon to it* *n& BucV., the + slaughtem an P, gSy s t C o ot'i scene of twenty years' bloodshed £ t Newmarket slaughterhouse TIi«T i this abattoir had expired at 12 Iffof Sunday night, the 31 8t March 0*11 however, hadl not expired, neither kaS' customers, the butchers; and in n ij? satisfy their -demands upon his mofp,*- to skill, this highly accom&hed and 2?* Mr Buck marshalled his men S2^ company with Mr J. Kfleonr ; a Mr John Trotter, and ofi%£ tativesof private trnna, might havekT seen yesterday morning, at an early ho? killing and dressing fat sheep and cahi ' The Rabbi was likewise present £ the cry was raised that a mounted cwibS desired to see Mr Buck. tKS promptly went out, and beheld ■

MOUNTED CONSTABLE BULLEN on a milk-white steed (emblem of puritrt who in stentorian tones demanded th* reason why blood was being shed at the Newmarket slaughterhouse on the Ist of April, in the year of our Lord 1878, such slaughterhouse having been closed by tb Government of the colony of New Zealand ion the 31st day of March of the ye» aforesaid. Mr Bullen asked Mr Buck what was his name. Mr Buck replied that it was Richards, but the' people liked his short norn de plume the best. By this time the entire staff of slaughtermen -was out and sat coolly on a rail, each bedewed with' that crimson tinge peculiar to the region, and armed with huge knives. Constable Bullen and his white steed stood out in bold relief. In reply to the officer's questions, Buck said he had done his killing as usual, in order to clear out the balance of stock in hand, and execute all his unexecuted orders. The representative of law and order, in a brief speech, im. pressed his hearers with the idea that they had broken the statutes of the law in. such case made and provided, and took each man's name, amid a deep and profound silence, which was only broken by Buck asking Mr Bullen if he was not going to shout! (loud cheers). Meantime the Rabbi refused to kill in the face of the constable's mandate. Constable Cottds, fromJParnell,presentlyput in an appearance! and took charge of the old slaughterhouse IN THE NAME OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, and dared any slaughterman to killany more within those consecrated walls. Mr Kilgour was highly indignant at the turn things had taken,and said the Government was " verra wrong," and ought to know better. Later in the day, Sergeant Mulvifle appeared on the scene, and in characteristic style proceeded to do his duty. He was armed with authority to chain and padlock up the entire establishment (all he required being the padlocks and chains to do it with). Another difficulty ley in the fact that several tons of dressed beet hung amid the pillars of the edifice, and a few score sheep were also therein. As proof that Buck was wrong and Government right, Sergeant Mulvilie proceeded to nail up the following announcement :— l " Notice.—The Newmarket slaughter house Jwill be closed on and after the 31st day of March, 1878. By order of the Go. vernment, J. B. Thomson, Superintendent of Police.

The Rats.—We have it on the best authority that the plague of frogs in Egypt was nothing to the plague of rats in Slew market will be when the slaughter-house rats are left without the enormous supply of food daily provided for them. It is con jectured that they will rush over to Mr Kilgour's first. Mr McNeil'3 large stock of flour will be the next attraction; after wards it will be "every rat for himself," Ratcatchers are invited to assemble at the old slaughter-house with their dogs; So ends the days ot the Newmarket slaughter house.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.,R.M.) "HALF SEAS OVER." Wm. Willoughby was charged with being drunk on Queen-street wharf yesterday. Fined 5s and costs. BREACH OF THE BY-LAWS. Charles Nicklin was charged with a breach of the by-laws, to wit, allowing his chimney to* get on fire.. Fined 2s 6d and costs.

"LET DOGS DELIGHT, &C." Matthew Ketts, an irate Irishman, ■with a brogue, was charged with encouraging two dogs to fight in Albert-street. The defendant pleaded not guilty.

Constable Dougherty proved the case. Mr Ketts was consequently fined 10s ant costs.

"THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME."

Daniel McGregor was charged with not keeping a lamp alight over his hotel, the Old House at Home. Fined 2s 6d and costs.

" COWS." Francis Otway was charged with allow ing two cows to stray. Defendant said he had paid to have them kept in the Domain, and thought they were safe.

Fined 2s 6d and costs. This was all the business.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This day.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Har bour Board was held this afternoon, pre sent : Messrs. J. T. Boylan (in the chair;, Isaacs, Kissling, Melton, Thome, Usey, Cosgrave, Brown, Daldy. LETTERS. The folio-wing letters were read:—lrom Secretary Hokitiki Harbour Board, enclos ing statement of accounts of that Jfwro» from Edson and Smith, acknowledgmg refund; from the Secretary of Cm*?"** enclosing notices to mariners ; from Jamw Carlan, formerly engineer of tlie« with reference to his appointment unaa City Council; from Mr. Ernugton J. reference to extras on graving docK cou tract MINUTES. w . The minutes of the Finance, and Wore, and Endowment Committees were read anu adopted. ACCOUNTS. , Payment of accounts was made as unaer. -General account, £238 7s lid; -lo» account, £1,200; total, £1,438 7s IWj ■ Statement of funds, general accounw balance in bank, £3,411 13s j cash onhano, £10 15s Id ; by accounts ordered to paw w above, £238 7s lid ; to balance, *V°* " 2d. Moneys doted—loan account- f oiatf in bauk, £7,840 9s sd; accounts ordered bs paid, £1,200 ; to balance, £6,640 9s OQ. APPLICATION FOX ALLOTMENT. An application from Mr Ye«man,for * site on the new reclamation allotments v the western side of the wharf, where n might build a steamer. He would J» willing to remove when the worK « completed. ,J" , ~«r f aiii The application was :granted on cerw> conditions laid down by the Engineer. ■ The Chairman thought they should g»c similar privileges fo the other tenants. ENGINEER FOX DREDGE. . The following application for the Po^ of engineer of the Dredge were readl •g'" Wilson, George Guide, Donald McCaflrey, and Samuel Dyke. „.,■•-;_. Poffi . pV ytos The application of Mr, McCaflrej accepted.

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1878.



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T U S T OPENED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP GENTS' FANCY SCARVES, New Shapes and Colours. Also, All Sizes in GENTS' WHITE SHIRTS, Military Fronts, button behind. W. RATTRAY, CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTER, vritW 71UL AN D TT OU S IC, G6, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. JSION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. A.PITAL .777. £2,000,000. U C X L A IN 1") B X A N C H QUKEN-S T R B X T, Next the Colonial Bank. JIBES DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling-bouses, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods or every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls oE Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at OWEST CUHRKNT RATES. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &c, &C, Is on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, 67, Queen-street. I^P.APEPvYT -1Q R APERY «T NEW SEASON GOODS 1 ! ■SOMERFIELD AND LECK In taking this opportunity to address their numerous friends and the general public, desire to express thanks for liberal patronage, and beg to introduce to their notice a very Superior Selection of Goods ex Chasca, Fontenaye, and Chili, NOW OPENING, comprising Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Shirtings, Sheetings, Tick ings, Winceys, Satin Cloths, All Wool Serges, Hosiery, &c , All Wool Shawls, &c. Men's and Boys' Clothing. Moleskins, Corduroys, Tweeds, fee. This Large and Well-assorted Stock, having been Purchased for Cash in the over-stocked English Markets, is Now Offered for Sale at Prices Lower than Ever Heard of in Auckland. Inspection Invited. «T VERY SPECIAL LINE. HEAVY 11} FAMILY BLANKETS, AT 17s Gd. Country Orders will have special attention. Hawkers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. SOMERFIELD & LECK, QU KEN-STREET, Auckland. A GRICULTURAL RISKS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricultural Risks', Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlace to place. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. EL Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, See, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges, Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vesta suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good [Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. as-^H. ATKINS."®*



OUSHBROOK AND -|T>RIDGMAN, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (OppositeSthe Army nd Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN-STKEE T, Auckland. five per centt discount IS. IX THE £) ALLOWED ON ALL CASH PURCHASES OF 203. AND UPWARDS. '-. The sceptic often stands in the way of advance ment, but he may not al w ays have his own way— the irresistible force of truth overwhelms him, and he often becomes the convert. Let all who are doubting the efficacy of " Ghollah's Great Indian Cures." but notice the extraordinary effect they have in restoring the sick to health, and they will join the general high opinion formed of their merits. Testimonials received from all parts of the Colony, incontrovertibly prove these Indian Medicines to be the finest in the world. They are sold by all Chemists. What is more nefarious than selling adultera ted and poisonous drams labelled and bottled to imitate a pure and health-yielding medicinal beverage. This is precisely what the rogues are doing who sell imitations of the celebrated Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps put up in bottles which previously held that incomparable cordial and specific for disease. Let the public beware of such shams.