SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i'»'iV!'i A£t,ornooi>,'7.47 HH.II WATKU-{.y™ |U^o.'. MorniriK 5.2 "^UN Slflr.— TnU iSvenintf, 515 . „ °"N ItISI".— ro-ui()rrow Morni'uf, «v M 'ON'S A v !■::.-Last, Q!iarter2och,G.9a»m.

ARRIVALS.

T.AST EVENING. Christina, schooner, Edwards, from Gisborne

TO DAY. Argyle, s.s., Stephenson, from Whangarei. asms

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Saucy Kate schooner, McKenzie, for Russell Wanaka, s.s., McGillivray, for the South

TO-DAY. ™ * Belle Marr,'barque. Fisher, for KobartTown Oceola, brigantine, Davies, for Timara ' Golden IsR seho mer. Watts, for Rusiell spitfire, cutter, Olson, for Whangapoa Hero, s.s., Logan. Xor Sydney and Melbourne

EXPORTS.

ca^e do., 2 cases kauri gam. 1 case plants, 1 pkg. stationary. 1 box gold, 5 cases.

139 bales phoriom. 16 casks lime mice, 9 bales hemp 75 and J9 bales fungus, 2 caaesf ems. lSd-apSr, 1 box cancelled note?. 1 piano, 1 Pa- eel Htatloifery, 1 box gold. 20 tins preserved Vei3ei- aSoutiicvn Cross for Napier : 5 sacks bone dust 50 casks bottled beer, i packages agri cultural implements, 537 pots, 575 pieces timber, 1 bag oil cake, 1 spar, 1 package sewing machines, 1 cask bolts, 3 horses.. 1 trunk, 1 case saddlery, 39 packages, 7 cases, 6 hoses. 22 packages—E. Porter and Co.

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

Tha popular s.s. Hero sailed lor Sydney ana Melbourne shortly afther noon to-day with a irfiiieralicarsjo and the following pas-jengera:— Mr Thomas" When, Mi- S. Hatiam. Miss Frier. George Oavanagh, Mvj CavaMagh, Adeha Cavanagh. George Oavanash jun., Annie Ctvanagh. William Cavana/h, Jas. Cavanagh, Mary Frances, Jo-soph Wallace. 10. Ritchie, 11. Kirov; John Wilson, William Hennett. John McDor.a'd, Mis- Clark, Miss, .Rhodes. Philip Gibson. Mrs Teasel al-j, A. Danksden, John Thomas. George Stone. H. Wolff, H C. Hamil tm, Mm Mavtin, V. Ine'sen, Mr.s Rhodes, and Mis 3 Khodea.

T.\-WAiiD3 0->a*twisk.— M»ry Ann. cutter, fr./m C'lbbage Bay, with 10 tons firewood; Christina, scnooner, from Poverty Bay, witn O ut^vards—Coastwise—Whangarei, cutter, for Russell, in ballast; Minnie Hare, schooner, for Gisborne, via Mercury Bay, with sundries ; Christina, schooner, for Russell, m ballast. The brigantine Oceola sailed this morning for Kaipara, where she is to load with timber for Timaru. , , „, Thes.3. Rowena, which arrived lrom lauranga and Mercury Bay lasr. evening, brought the fol lowing passengeis : Mr and Mn Wiutely, Mr, Mis?, and Master Kensington, Hon. Mr Rowley, Messrs Lightfoor, Anderson, Caiighp.y, T. Hele. Boyd, Riddell, I)o"gla3, Parkes, Mappm, and Mahoney. ~ , , . , The schooner Christina arrived late yesterday afternoon ftorn Gisborne, after a very lengthy passage. She had 200 sheep on board at starting, but lost 133. ~ _.. . . The s.s. Wasiaka sailed for the South last evp.ning. Pitss^nwe-tg :Mr and Mrs Ualzell. Mr and Mis McKerran, Mrs f-'arkinson, Miasea Taylor, Alexan ler (2), Farrell, Moss, Sheehan (2). Mrs Maodouald and child. Mrs Hill. Mrs Farron, Mes3K St-")d<lard (2), Al*x«i ier. Perry. Hergon, Bullock. White. Roinbach, H-lhs, Cald well Moore, Morton, Hill, Wheeler. Nevin, Mettam, < >rton, Fieming. Johnstone, tlay, Led yard, O'Sullivau, and 11 steerage. The e.s. lona will arrive from Russell to morrow morning. . . The s s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei tlus morning with 2Q bags gum, 60 sheep, 2 horses, 1 bullock, 20 hides, C sacks fungus, i crates turkeys, 2 tons produce, and the following passengers :— Misses Taylor, Prescott, Hazard, Mrs. Spence, .Mr. and Mrs. Wooliss, Messrs. Shera, Buchanan, Shaw, Fergusson, Prescott, Edger, Coleman, and a number of Nova Scotians. The barque Bella Mary sailed early this morn ing for Hobart Town, with a quantity of timber. The ship Halcione, from London, having dis charged her powder, come up harbour to-day. She will be berthed to-morrow. The barque Spirit of the Dawn, for London, got under weigh to-day, and proceeded outside the Heads. She, however, returned shortly af;erwards, and anchored at the powder ground. The schooner Caledonia is discharging her cargo of copra at the Oil Expressing Works, Freeman's Bay. , , The schooner Edith will be floated out of the dock this evening, and the Stay will go in to morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

X AT'BANUA, WIIK U.HJ. The s.s. Wanaka arrived from Auckland at 6.i0 a.m. to-day. Russell, this day. The 8.3. lona sailed for Auckland at noon to day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Oweti, schooner, from the South

DEPARTURES. Go-ahead, s s., Dicker, for Wangamii

EXPORTS.

PerGoaliead for Wanganui: 2io cases kero sine, 42 cases brandy, i qr-casks wine, 8 packages glass doors, 2 bundles mouldings, 110 pieces architraves, 40 doors, 22 boiler plates, 1 jack, 2o cases, 6 packages.

The schooner Gweti arrived from the South last night. ■ •':-."• The s.s. Go-ahead sailed for Wanganui at noon to-day. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Wood cock and family, Messrs Cot'le, Mam, Eley, Maclean, J. White, and Chambers.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthurs,sale rooms were largely at tended to-day, especially by country settlers. There was a considerable show of poultry. Fowls brought Is. 7d. to 3s. 4d.; Spanish do., 45.; turkeys, 2s. sd. to 4s. Bd.; geese, 3s. 9d.; roasting pigs 3s. 9d. to 95., according to size. "Vegetables —Potatoes, ss. 6d. to 6s. 6d.; carrots, 4s. to 4s. 3d.; pumpkins, 45.; turnips, 2s. 3d. Provisions and produce—oats, 45.; maize, 4s. od. and. 4s. 6d:; flour, £11 to £14; bacon, Bd.; butter, Bd. to Is. Id.; salt beef, 2Jd.; rice, 305.; sugar, 465.; box .tea, 245. A good stroke of business was done in the fur niture department.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MB. ALFRED BUCK! iND'S WKEKLY RTCPORTV At the Hayraarkefc, on Friday last, fodder-was in full snpuly and late valuea. Price 3 ranged from 5s 3d to 7s 3d ; straw. 3s 6d ; bran, 7s 6d the ewt.; maize. Is «d to 4s 10.1; oat 3, Is to 4s 3d the buehel. The demand for draught horse stock continues, and sales were ejected for medium draughts varying from £30 to £55. Heav? draught can scarcely be obtaiaed, and good unbroken stock commands high figures. Hides were in full supply. Price 3 are lower. Darticu larly for light hides those baing 2£d to 3d; heavy bides, 2}l to 3|d the lb. Sheepskins are now in full woo!, and are at corresponding high valuea—4s 8d to 53 9d each; inferior, from 3a. Mixed tallow, 23s the cwt.. At Waiuku on Saturday la9t there wa? a nunierous attendance. About 60 head of cattle. sold at ea^isfactory prices, and the farm of V 7. Alexander at £5 an acre. At Remuera to day (Thursday), dairy stock were slightly better worth. They were of medium quality, and brought from £6 to £8103 each. Store cattle were in moderate number, about 100 head sold. T.ate prices were sustained, but bidding was alow- Fat cattle were jn average sup ply, 103 head sold. Prices advanced on last week'R quotations; best quality brouhgt 50s, ann medium from 103 the lOOlbs. The fat sheep market /was filled, and, all yarded met with a brisk demand at an advance of Jd per lb over last weok; 4Jd to 5d were the ruling prices. A few fat lamb 3 brought from 12s to 17s each.

BIRTH.

TINNB.—On 12th September, at Rutland Road, Parnell, the wife of Theodore T. S. Tinne, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

ABERCROMBIE.—On September l?th, at hor lata residence, Gundry-street, Newton, Auck land, Mr3 Frances Abercrombie ; age:l_ 80 . years/ " The funeral will take place on Saturday, September 14, at 3 p.m. :

MOHTON.—On the 12th September, at his father's residence, Pitt-street, Samuel.Charlea Adams Morton, in the 21st year of his age.

The funeral will leave liis late residence for St. Stephen's Cemetery, at 2 o'clock to morrow (Saturday) afternoon. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1878.

far tbe cause that lacks as*UUnc«, Fox the wrong th»t needs resistance. For the future la the distance, • Aad the good thitt we can da.

We are compelled to exclude to-day leading articles and a large amount of cor respondence in order to find room for a full report of Sir Geerge Grey's speech defend ing his policy, and attacking the ad ministration of the late Government. The telegram is a transcript of our special reporter's shorthand notes. The Pre mier's able and eloquent exposition of the difficulties he has encountered in the uphill struggle against powerful interests will be read with pleasure and deepanterest. The firmness displayed by'the Government in resisting the pressure put forth on every side with the object of emasculating the Ministerial policy will command the respect of the House and the confidence of the country. Every genuine supporter of Sir George Grey is aware that the bills brought down by the Cabinet embody the utmost that could have been carried in the direction of financial and electoral "reform, with the present Parliament; There is' no want of confidence in the Premier's readiness to'give complete effect to the principles he has enunciated. And until those obstacles to an.appeal to the country, which the Premier. very pointedly indicated, have been removed, the Govern ment supporters are prepared to accept the substantial installment which is how offered. ; .'..'•_:.;:. j.iyL.. "

; Letters from-." W.J.N.'-'ou.the Education, petitions, E. B. Hill on roads; and other communications standing over Svill. appear to-morrow. ■. - ; .. ■ '.'•* .■'"-• v>"

-The Pakuranga Hunt Club meet to morrow at the Whau Hotel at 2 o'clock. We understand the course is a very pretty one r , and those in carriages. or on hors~ hack who do not wish to follow, will b able to see the whole of the hunt from th road. As this wilt probably be the last o the season, we expect to see a good muster.

We regret to lcaru that Mr Joslah Martin is unwell, and consequently unable to deliver the next of his series ;6f popular science lectures to-morrow evening iv the Young Men's Christian Institute, as previously announced. Should Mr Martin* be able to undertake the task, it will be' given on the following Saturday. ", '■-•■]. Tt is stated that Mr Goldie will .demand a scrutiny of the votes recorded Jn^tii'e city election yesterday." ' The s.s. Hero, which left for Sydney aud Melbourne to-day, took two boxes of gold, value £3.114- - - - -•■ "I?.; " Bishop Selwyn, of '■■'' the Melanesian ■ Islands, may be expected, in; *A.ucklaUd': shortly.. He heard casually of the death of Ms father (the Bishop of Lichfield) from, thei agent on board a small labour vessel in the islands. As soon as he could obtain a passage he went to. New Caledonia, and thence to-Sydney,'where he arrived on September 2nd. He was to be dropped at Norfbile Island by the Wentworth, which was to leave Sydney on the 4th.. A vessel will he. sent to Norfolk Island as soon as possible to bring the Bishop to Auckland, whence lie will go to England by the first opportunity. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, will deliver his lecture this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association, ' 'On the most ancient writing, after those of the new Testiment," to commence at half T past seven o'clock. Selections of.music will be given. Mr Auguste Doinwell, father of Mr Albert Dornwell, the well-known butcher, died yesterday at Dunedin at an advanced age. Mr Dornwell, sen., was formerly in business iv Adelaide, but had resided for a number of, years in this city. He was a man generally respected, of quiet demeanour and habits, and a regular attendant at St. Paul's Church. It is possible that the colder climate of Dunedin might have shortened the number of his days. The cases at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Schmiedel against John Mullally and George McOa*lin, resulted in a judgement in both instances for the plaintiff. Max Schmiedel is a veterinary surgeon, recently from Germany, and the claims were for professional services rendered to sick horses belonging to defendants who disputed the claim Mr Butschkow acted as interpreter for his countryman. Robert Eccles, a passenger by the ship "Lady. Joeelyn," was charged yesterday a£ a special sitting at the Police Court, with a breach of the Customs Regu lations, "by smuggling ashore 18 watches, 30 razors, and 6 pipes. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecution, and stated the circumstances. The prisoner pleaded guilty, but was ignorant of the law. The evidence was brief, and the lower fine of £25 was inflicted, with forfeiture of the property. Mr. H. Raftou, basket maker, Upper Queen-street, is completing an order for a number of large cane coal-baskets ordered by two of the principal shipping agents in Auckland. The baskets are strongly made, aud of good workmanship. The annual meeting of the Baker's Association will be held to-morrow (Satur day) evening, at the British Hotel, chair to be taken at eight o'clock. Mdlle. Alice Charbonuet, the eminent pianiste, commences her series of concerts on the 23rd instant—Monday week. An admirable programme has been prepared, in which Miss Florence Neville, Mr Harding, Mr Swallow, (pianiste), and Mr Cope (violinist), will take part. On Wednesday there was considerable excitement caused at Mercer, just a3 the train left for Auckland, by Mrs Arkell, of the Poiut Russell Hotel, suddenly missing a valuable diamond ring. She discovered her loss a few minutes after the servant had left the hotel. The servant was taking her final departure, having had notice to leave. Mrs Arkell at once told her hus band, who went for Constable Walker, and the two ran down the line Bhouting after the train. The servant was charged with taking the ring, and from her pocket was produced one of Mrs Arkell's pocket-hand kerchiefs, in which the diamond ring was wrapped. She was taken into custody, and charged yesterday before Captain Jackson with larceny, receiving a sentence of one month's imprisonment,

Gas is superior to every other material jib 6k light-giving a^eut, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, aud is more easily mauaged. Amongst all classes of society it is iv high favour; taking rank with the necessaries, aa well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever cau be said on its behalf. Those w.l»o have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as thfcy are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement. 1

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

The polling'booth was closed at G o'clock last night, and shortly afterwards a large crowd assembled to hear the result. The doors were not re-opened until shortly after 8 o'clock, and the hall was immediately filled by anxious partizans of the various parties. Silence having been obtained, Mr Hidings, 'Returning' Officer, declared the following , Result of..the Poll-.— Thomas Thompson .:. ... 1135 Thomas Peacock ... ... ... 1029 John Cosgrave ... ... „.-■ . 923 David Goldie .„ 920 Thomas T. Masefield 871 Christopher Greenway ... ... r 67 George Staiues 32 Messrs Thompson, Peacock, and Cos grave were announced as the successful candidates, amidst tremendous cheering and applause. Mr Thompson thanked the ratepayers for the extremely proud positiou in which he had been placed, and said he hoped to prove that their confidence had not been misplaced. Mr Peacock said hs would show the sincerity of his gratitude by the faithful manner in which lie would discharge the duties of his position. "';''■ Mr Cosgrave returned thanks. There was a feeling in Auckland in favour of new blood, and he never expected to be higher thai) third oh the list. . Mr Goldie, iv thanking his supporters, said he hoped he would be more successful next time. I •■'. . ') ''•V. .' . .' Mr Masefield thanked the 871 ratepayers ■who had .voted for him. The voters had done him a kindness in not returning him, as lie would now have more time to attend to his own business. Messrs Greenway and Staines also thanked their supporters, and the proceed ings terminated with a vote of thanks te the Returning Officer, moved by Mr Thompson, and seconded by Mr Peacock.

PARNELL BOROUGH ELECTION.

The voting took place in Mr Gilbert's old business premises. Punctually at 6 o'clock, the polling-booth was closed. A burgess named Madigan created some stir by at riving too late, and insisting upon getting in to vote. He was proceeding to force; an entrance when Constable Collis walked him down the steps. Madigau said lie was working at Dedwood^ and was only "half a minute late." About 7 o'clock the restilt was announced. W. Colemr.n headed the poll with; 166 ; J. B. , Strange, 101'; \'G.' Wood, 106 ; Dargaville, 95 ; Robinson, 58;; Warner^ 29 , Mr Coleman briefly thanked the burgesses for placing him .at the head of the. poll;; He would endeavour todojhis duty to the" whole ' district; r Mr was called, but did riot .appear; to be ■pre sent ,-.- Mi; .Wood: thought; -probably.; -Mr: Strange would haye r liked to. speak first. He had admired v the energy; displayed by the old gentleman, but he could not admire all Mr Strange liad said about him.- if; the statements made against him had been true, he (Mr Wood) could not face the ratepayers. He highly prized thejesceem and confidence of his fullov-nieii, ami would endeavour to continue to desers'e such. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, Dr Home, closed the proceedings.

S. MARK'S FANCY FAIR.

The bazaar in aid of the funds of the pretty Church of S. Mark's (Remnera) hi Queen street, was attended last evening by a large and fashionable company of visitors, all of whom expressed satisfaction at the varied display dfc'iisefiil and ornamental articles and fancy goods, generously given by the inhabitants of Remuera, Newmarket, and Epsom. - The ladies, ever foremost in every good work, either in the cause of humanity or religion, were present in goodly numbers, assisting in every reasonable -. way, by ; eloquent persuasion and genial smiles, and all for the advantage of the Church of their prayers and praises. It would appear in vidious to mention in preference the names of any lady-helper, where all have been so unanimous in the promotion and success of the ; same object. It would be difficult, also, to give praise to' any - particular article among such a variety of, beautiful productions. The tables of. Mrs Pritt aud Mrs Sellars were literally loaded with almost every description of manufacture, wrought by needle and hand, whilst the sounds of music thrilled the hearts of persous present. In addition to the articles named in pur last, issue, especially notice able and particularly attractive to mothers, were the prettily worked baby shoes and juvenile tea-service on a miniature tray, all set forth in duo order. There were also cushions, cosies, pot plants, fashionably dressed dolls, ottomans, and furniture for a suite of rooms, fit for a fairy castle— . : O'er.hung with fragrant flowera oi Spring, : Where golden birds delight to sing. j —A very handsome sofa blanket, the work of Mrs Russell, mother of Mr Thomas Russell, was much admired ; also several splendid shawls by Miss Anguiu, and other articles of approval by Miss Baber. The stall, occupied by Mrs McMillan, Mrs Tonks, and Mrs Nolan, was extremely pleaaing in its details, laden with fancy soaps, scents, and a variety of necessaries for the toilet, overhung with embroidery, wool work, fender and music stools, and other things too numerous to catalogue. Mr Shakespeare added a sewing machine to the wealth of the bazaar. On the stall, presided over by Mrs Morrin aud Mrs Jackson, was a similar display of valuables, including ;i pair of water-colour drawings by a lady artist, illustrative ot scenes iv Cumberland, a county of Northern Eng land, Whci'3 Wordsworth, sang of rustic swains. And oouthry breathed his happiost strains. —To this stall Miss Florence Whitaker pre sented a prettily hand-worked box, the lady's own conception. We noticed, also, some specimens of some curious _ old fashioned china, rare and valuable, Chinese incense boxes, embroidered silk aprons various toys, curious wood carvings in form of a Druidical temple, a quantity uf bouquets, slippers, and a number of living pigeons. The stall of Mrs Heather and Mrs Alexander was laid out with exquisite taste, including very handsome vases, a beautiful glove box of kid leather. Parisian goods, a doll, life size, and other articles. On the stall, furnished by three ladies, Mis Jenkius, Miss Baird, and Mrs Seccombc, were a niunbe of goods of local manu facture, including small banners aud screens with beaded ornaments ; also, the iigure of .1 bride iv silk dress ; also, a fine work-table, the gift of Mrs Pritt. Mrs Morgan's 'department was fitted up in the most attractive manner, and with excellent taste. A refreshment room was furnished with dolecaoies in the upper room by Mr Waters, of Queen-Street, who kindly gives the profits to the bazaar. Mr Edwin Hesketh, a true friend to the Church, gave a very valuable pair of lemon aud white setter pups, and a number of canaries, which attracted close attention. The plants and flowers were gcuciously con tributed by suburban nurserymen, Messrs Mason, Baird, Wren, Macdonald, and Hay. The scene last evening was of the liveliest description, and crowded by visitors. The "Fairy Tempter," in the gipsy's tent, added greatly to the geueral merrimeut. The takings at the ladies' stalls yesterday amounted to the respectable sum of £163 7s 6d.

THIS AFTERNOON

At the hour of opening this afternoon the bazaar was well attended, and from the numbers continually passing in, a. more successful evening than the last is an ticipate d. ■

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before K. C. Barstow Esq., 11.M.)

Without A Vote.—John James Brock was lined 10s aud costs for drunkenness.

A Bad Woman. — Houora Fowler, a woman of disreputable character, was charged under the Vagrant Act with using obscene language in Queen-street. —As this was the fourth offence of the kind within a few weeks, she was ordered to pay £5 or go to prison for two mouths with hard labour. —The woman went to prison.

Deserting a Ship.—Arthur Coe and David Richardson were sever." Hy charged with desertion from the U/itish ship Schiehallion, on the 12th inst.— The captain stated the circumstances. He did not wish to be hard upon the men. He was going to sea next week.—Four mouths' imprisonment with hard labour, and to pay the costs, G& 6d each.

THRASHING A WlFK.—William Burten shaw was brought up on warrant,', charged with committing a violent assault upon Ann, his wife,1 on the 11th instant, with intent to do grievous bodily harm.—His Worship said he knew that prisoner had a hard life, but he must not beat her. He must pay 5s and costs, and iind sureties, himself in £10 aud another in £10, to keep the peace for three tnou.hs.

ALLEGED UREACH OF LICENSING ACT. —John Adams, of the Anchor Hotel, Queen-street, was summoned to answer a charge of supplying alcoholic drink to' John Holloway and another, on Sunday, the, Bth instant. — Mr Hesketh, for defendant,

pleaded not guilty. — Sergeant Andrew Clarke, of the Auckland Armed Constabu lary, deposed that on Sunday, mortuiig last lie was..passing the Anchor hotel, a little after 7: o'clock, • when ; he saw;-; Hollo way and Dransfieid coming out. He had a conversation with the men, and, from what they t>aid he felt justified, in laying the present information. RoUoway was uttering acutelyfrom the horrors of drink, and-the other mail was apparently sober.— John Holloway, labourer, deposed that he took a stroll up the -street on Sunday morning, for the purpose of hunting, for. drink. ...He went into the. Anchor Hotel.; saw Mr Adams,. who, refused him drink. He did not know Dransfieid." He did not t»ll Sergeant Clarke that he had two pints, and paid 8d for the beer. Was perfectly stupid at the time; I was a fool, and Dransfieid was quite mad.—To Mr ITesketh.: : I was stupid because he could not get any-' thing, and the other was a perfect lunatic. His Worship : Arc you quite sure, now? ~ ■ Witness : Not exactly, your Worship,' a littly bit on, you, so and so, only had three nobblers this morning, lam considered a good cook, but made a hash of the breakfast this morning. Here witness- hiccupped and nearly tell out of the witness-box.—Arthur Dransfieid was then, called, but he was in such a state of imbecility through excessive drinking that lit, was incapable of giving evidence. His Woiship.said that heanust dismiss ;the case for want of 'evidence" '.".'. '.'.'

Laiiceny: OF; A JPIPK—Johu William . Fletcher was charged with stealing a meer schaum pipe-and; other;articles,lvalue 225, ; the property of James Harris, of Queeu stieet.-^-His'Worshipsaid that the bo"y was employed ova. .vessel^ ."and. as the master ; was Roing. away- yesterday; he -disposed; of the. case.T^—S-übrluspecfcor, Pavdy cpiiiplained be^itep.^V.Voy.had\\&eeu...li]b'o:i-sit.ed-':ih his absence, and offereicl "some remarks which His Worship considered discourteous to the Gourt.: stating that ri£ such remarks'/were agai n otfered - he:..should icel it to . be his duty to forward them to head-quarters, as the Court could not be treated in such a way.^MrjPardy offered an apology, saying: he had no iuteutiori of gi\ing offLuice to his Worship.

NEGLECTING TO PAY.-James Ransao paid 30s of Ms arrears on account ot ms son, recently in the Naval Training School and the case was adjourned until the 11 til October. ■■ i ;-

CABLEGRAMS.

SPECIAL TO THE " STAR."

The Death of Dr. Noeblingv

LONDON, September 11. Dr. Nobbling, the would-be assassin of Emperor William, died ot paralysis of the lungs, the result -f the injuries inflicted by himself. !_—»

The Greek Difficulty.

LONDON. September 11. Jannette won the St. Lcgcr easily'twice. The Grecian difficulty is intensified by the refusal of Turkey to listen to the Greek proposals. Greece asks immediate inter vention of the Powers v

Fearful Colliery Accident.—3oo Killed.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

LONDON, September 12. A fearful colliery accident has occurred at Elbow Vale. Three hundred were killed. Eighty were rescued from the mine. Fourteen horses ran for the bt. Leger. The race was won by fotii lengths.

Measures Against Communists Related.

Fresh Military Precautions in England.

BERLIN, Sept. 11.

The Imperial Department of Justice is showing more toleration towards Socialists, LONDON, Sept. 12. The seat of the Duke of Abercorn, in South Wales, lias been injured by fire. All officers and men absent on leave have been recalled, as a measure of precau tion. The race for the St. Ledger took place to-day, with the following result: — Jandette ... ... ••• 1 Childeric ... ... ••• 2 Master Kildare ... ... 3

AUSTRALIAN.

[SPECIAL TO "STAR."]

ANOTHER MATCH BETWEEN

TRICKETT AND RUSH.

SYDNEY, this day. The grain trade is unchanged, owing to three successive failures.

Thrickett and Rush are arranging for another rowing match for the championship, the race to be pulled this time with fixed seats.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

MELBOURNE, Sep. 12.

[SPECIAL TO PftESS AGENCY.]

Mileta is still the favourite for the Cup at 100 to 10. Calamia and Chester are backed ttt 100 to 6". Vulcan and His Lord ship at 100 to 5, Le Loup is improving, but it is doubtful if Trump Card will stand training.

LATEST FROM NEW CALEDONIA.

Troops ISftrerywaere Victoraiiis.

Betels Heads Exhibited at Noumea-

SPECI vL TO "STAR."

[The following cable messages appeared in a second edition last night] :— SYDNEY, this day. There is later news from New Caledonia per H.M. Wolverine. The French soldiers arc everywhere victorious. No quarter is shown to the rebels. Baptiste and Atai, great rebel chiefs, have been captured, aud their decapitated heads are being exhibited iv Noumea.

Discovery in New Guinea.

[SPECIAL TO STAR.]

EIGHTEEN POPULOUS VILLAGES.

SYDNEY, this day.

Eigliteen |>opulous villages and ten rivers have been discovered in the interior of New Guinea.

(RBUTISIt'b SPECIAL CAUL.EGIIAMS)

BRISBANE, Sept. 12

Mr Chester, Government Agent, tele graphs that he crossed New Guinea and found six rivers ;md a number of villages. The people are cannibals, but friendly. The country is fearful, covered with what is believed to be exony (?).■ ' ■••-.-■..■

THE VOLUNTEERS.

Tin-: captains of the several Companies of. Auck land, Volunteers met last evening in the Drill shed. Mid■!■. Withers, who convened the meet ing,: intro.iii.:cd tliobusiness which wai Hmply to arrange i.ho programme of monthly inspec tions for the coming season. After the matter had been fairly disuuseed, it was determined id hold the monthly inspections of tlio Victoria. Hob3on, and Scottish Companies on! the third Tuesday in the mouth: Kngineers and their Cadets, on the third Wednesday; the Artillery, on Thursday; and the Naval* and No. 3 Com-: pa^y, ou Friday. ..The whole of'the'1 arrange ment* respecting the- monthly drill, with the exception of the Victoria; Hobsoh. and Scottish, left mibject to alterations,1 were to be intimated at the next mpnthly moetins;. A meeting of volunteers Avas held last evening, Major Derrom, ii the chair, to consider what steps should be" taken with jeference to the proposed New Zea land icifle Association; under Government auspices. The chairman* having read-" the circular received from Wellington, which showd that the business was intended to be con ducted ou the same' principles as those of the National Rifle- Association of England, the membership rules of which are as follows-— Subscriptions to pers ns non-Volunteers, £1 la : ;.er annum ; to enrolled members of corps, lOs • donations, of- £10 10s. or prizes to that amount constitute life membership. After some dis :cu3*inn, Major Mo: row proposed and Lieut. P«yi.e seconded, "Thatirrespectivoof members who may attend .the; muetinpj at their own ; expense,; three members should be sent st. the ; expense b£ the Volunteers and general public, such cost to meet the passages by steamer to ; and u-om the meeting, arid that the members so iset.t would bo those chosen by the result of several competitions, which should be carried out under proper supervision." It was sub sequently agreed that.-tbi* resolution be sub mitted to the various corps at the; monthly in spections to be held next week, when it could be ascertained the probable amount of support the Association would meet with iv Auckland ■such -information co he submitted to a general meeting propos-'-d to'ba held-on'the evening of next Monday week.

PETITION IN FAVOUR OF UNSECTARIAN EDUCATION.

The committee "appointed at the meeting yesterday to draft a petition in favour of the preserving intact the unsectariaii principles of the Education Act drew up the -following memorial,, which, we sincerely hope, will be Fft ued by every friend of national education •— '..Che petition .of the inhabitants of the city and suburbs of Auckland, to the House of Representatives, now in Parliament assem bled, sheweth:" ■ . : :

1. lhat the Education Act now in gforce in this colony is working satisfactorily, and pro mises to be.of the greatest benefit to the com mumty.^^-: ,:■■■/■;- ■.■.;■■:■■«':■ . ... : i."^s

j 2. That your petitioners learn that a'bill ;intituled - -''The-Education--Act,- -1877, Amend ment Act, 1878/'--has been introduced to your ! Honourable House, the provisions of which seek ■to establish denominational education as a part ;of the State .educational system of the colony - o. That your petitioners believe, should this ;measure become law;.< that it, will inevitably •cause much sectarian Jealousy, and impede the i progress of; education in the colony. < . 4; .Ybiir "petitioners,; therefore, humbly pray that youx-Honourable House .will not pass the : bill intituled" The Education Act, 1877, Amend ment Act, 1878." ■ ■ •"* And your petitioners will ever pray. ;,

PARLIAMENTARY.

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIBE)

WELLINGTON, this day. PETITION FOR DENOMINATIONAL AID. In the House to-day, Mr Barton presented a petition from Bishop Redwood. and, the Catholics ■of Wellington and Wangaiiui,' praying for State aid schools. , r, Mr Barff gave notice to move for a com mittee of the whole House ,to consider whether, under tlie Financial Arrangement Act, 1876, and the Amendment Act, 1.877, it is desirable that the gold duty be.considered county rates and subsidised from;.the con solidated fund accordingly. ■ ,' ~'■ PLANS OF TOWNS; ''V^ : Mr Williams gave notice to.ask the Go vernment for,particulars of the amount spent on roads on each distinct length of road ; ; the payments made to Europeans arid, na tives. . ■ ■■: .• - :■■'■■■ ■'■ ■■ ; Mr Thomson gave notice to ask the Minister of Works to lay on the table a plan of the towns laid oft from waste lands since 1876, to which plans of towns.the Regulation Act will apply ; also whether the Govern ment have any plane of towns laid out on private lands in accordance with the Act; also whether ..the term " waste lands" .in cludes such lands' as the reclaimed-land of Wellington. ! DISMISSAL OF NATIVE OFFICERS, Mr Fox gave notice that a committee be appointed to inquire into the circumstances affecting the dismissal of Major Mair and Mr Searancke from the public service and the suspension of the interpreters' licanse of Messrs C. O. Adams and Griudell, with power to call for persons and papers, the committee to consist of Messrs Ormond, Gisborne, Wallis, Morris, Williams, Macaudrew, Atkinson, Seaton, and the mover. Mr Sutton asked the Government when the Native Lands Act will be circulated, and whether it is true that they do not • intend to proceed with the bill this session ? He had understood from the Native Minister that he intended to circulate the bill and move the second reading on Tues day. He would be glad if the bill were circulated earlier. Mr Sheehan said he would endeavour to circulate the bill on Monday evening, cimidst many " Oh, oil's " from all sides of the House. THE HARBOUR SKELETONS. Mr Sheehan characterised the Harbour Bills as skeletons. On. his mo^iou the whole of these bills were discharged from the Order Paper; making a gratifying clearance. LICENSING BILL ABANDONED. In reply to Mr Wakefield, the Hon. J. Sheehan sai i the Government did not intend to go on with the Licensing Bill this session.' MONDAY'S SITTINGS. A long discussion look place on the ques tion of the House sitting on Mondays, and Thursday being made a .Government day, many members objecting to the prospect of hard work, but ultimately the Premier amended the motion so as to give Govern ment business precedence on. Thursday, in which form it passed. AUCKLAND PETITIONS. Mr Hamlin introduced a bill to vest the Patumahoe Hall site in trustees. The bill was read a first time, and the second reading fixed for Wednesday. Mr Sheehan presented a petition from merchants and settlers of the North in favour of extending the line from Helcns ville to Kaukapakapa River. Also a peti tion from Thomas Shore, Auckland, praying a grant of laud for military services. The report on Mr Ring's petition has not been brought up. Probably the gold-field's committee will not see fit to alter the deci sion of last year, that Mr Ring was not en titled to a further amount than the £200 already received by the petitioner from the Auckland Provincial Council. THE SLAUGHTER OF THE HAR BOUR BILL. On the order of the day for the second reading of the local harbohr bills, Mr Shee han explained that the Government in tended to oppose these and all similar ex ceptional measures, aud the Government would discontinue granting largre blocks of land unless harbours were wanted for colo nial purposes. He would ask the House to set its face against it. He moved that the bill be discharged. Mr O'Rorke withdrew the Muuukau Harbour Bill. The following Harbour Endowment Bills were withdrawn : —Tauranga Harbour Endow ment Bill; Waikato Harbour Endowment Bill ; Bluff Harbour Act Amendment Bill ; Maurangi Harbour Endowment Bill ; Port Albert HarbourEudowmeutßill; Matakaua Harbour Endowment Bill; Wade Harbour Endowment Bill; Kaipara Harbour Endow ment Bill; Maranda Harbour Endowment Bill; Hokianga Harbour Endowment BUI; Mpngpuui Harbour Endowment Bill; Waugaroa Harbour Endowment Bill; Bay of Island Havbour Endowment Bill. ; THE IMPRISONMENT OF MR. " BARTON. Mr DeLatour, in.an able speech occupy ing two hours in delivery, moved his bill for the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the authority:of the Judges of the Superior Courts, and, especially, as to the authority by which Mr Barton was committed to gaol, for one mouth. He argued that the judges did. not posses the power which they exercised—it was an old pierogative sanctioned more by tradition than by la\v. He quoted many authorities, and said the people should preserve a very jealous check upon-the.powers of judges... Mr Sheehau asked for ad'ad j imminent of the debate in order to consider the; points rsised, which was granted. ' - : --'■■

Important Debate.

An important; debate occtiired;.in the Flouse yesterday on the1 motion -by Mi- Green, that a respectful 'address be pre sented to the' Governor, requesting, him to be pleased to make necessary provision fcr the. construction of a bridge across the Taieri Kiver, at Hyde. The debate opened up the whole question of the relations: be tween the GeneraL Government and local bodies, and the efficiency of the present system. The Government opposed the motion, as it Avould lead to others;;of similar character, Mr Macandrew'. stating that half-a-milliou ot nioney would be, required to. satisfy the demand. Mr Green con tended that the Government inherited the liability as one of; the provincial liabilites of Otago, for AvhicU a sum was placedon the provincial estimates.

Mr Sheehaii said it must not be supposed that this, particular case had been singled tout. If the Government gave'miv on a I= request, of. this kind ifc would be compelled to -follow with numerous others. The resolution would suit his constituents, where the bullock dray of thirty years ago still traversed the country roads. Therefore, he had lio personal- feeling*or interest to induce him to oppose it. Otago members ;liad no cause to complain. If tho House looked at the expenditure in Ola.oo under jthe-head of provincial liabilities they would ;lind Otago fared very well indeed. .If there was any part of the colony which-.ouaht not to complain it was Otago. . The m-oss in justice to Auckland led last aosiion %S a vote of forty tb.qusa.ud' pounds :srjecially: to Auckland. What liad they doiieln the Province of ?= (Mr Hurstliouse : Nothing). They Were foolisli ;euoti«ru to endeavour to pay off tlie bverdrafr? 'if lnatterssimjlai^to.this motion wfiredebatedv V 1 tuf se it would.convert itiiito a roMJ^ board,..,rhey ! would not be discussingi»r.eat political questions, but roads and bridges in country districts.- . Tlie Vllous^.last session affirmed the., principle' 'that it" «Uould have uo more provincial bilities. Why not adhere to' it? W thbv motion..passed it vould.suit his district, becausQ^ .^there were . a number oi ""paid Provincial promises in respect of ". Ihe Government endeavoured'to re- i

deem the Provincial engagemeritTir ' "' session, so far as t)«*r~^^^"*U* and this year they pUced the remainf °*. the estimates. mainderoil r. Mr Green : Why was this left out» Mr Sheehan: It was not estimates. Ol °Q the : Mr Green: It was exactly i v tl, n category as others were. Q s atHe Mr Sheehan : It was not on the enf; -- Mr-Green : " Yes it was." x} 18 '5. : Mr IMcLeair : For two years fun*, ---■.,, Mr.Sheehan With whom diSS 8' ■ of getting special rotas originate v™^ 3 'l^ Mr McLean : With yourselves ■ "; Mr Sheehan : With the Governm '{ ■which the honourable gentleman wa? of I ber. The estimates cannot be- fmindt 111' I members of the House went to* s!i but and got promises from them !; funißters Mr McLean : Boyouincludeih eß^p , burn bridge ? •Mr Sheehan :• I know uothin*^ ' Baunockburn. A great loss of timp J,? be entailed if such motions former! Ul" dent. He would be able to brina.f f 6(!?' a number of similar motions himself m^ Fie: was in the Provincial Govef^i"]lv§ n Auckland they had a TreasureS©?' of virtuous a3 the present Treasure*■ tjß ; brought down estimates and said th P p cil should not vote one. shillins 1 Un them. Members carried additional w each day amounting to thousands of B JS es The Treasurer met this by brinjS Ps measures from day to day increaslwT amount. Tne present Government oflu not, as that would not increase the"aiDa^T and would not take back the Phhlinttr ,' estimates to alter them. • "M?^ Mr Gisborne said this deb^brbueht the House face to face with the laupctf Avhether abolition provided for main ™ T aud bridges. Why had not the ll p S vernment provided for this case instead leaving it for the present Ministry }' >h late Government had said abolition wonM provide for these works. If any .. resulted from abolition the late Goverdnfpnt i would be responsible. The present Govern ment would have to devise some scheme W which main roads could be maintained. Tf counties were uuable it would be neces&re to face the whole question—not vote excet? tionally. "' Mr Richardson said if the present Govern ment were carrying out the policy'ofthp late Goveininent in its integrity, the stkte -; mentn of the last speaker would be^true bnf they were not. He hoped the Government would resist this motion. ; . Mr Ormoud denied that proviucial^lk I biiities were dealt with by the late'Gdvern' ment. The late Government receiveddepu." tations from all sides of the House, askum for local works, which Avere partly included f but never finally approved. No, promises'■■ were made by the late Government in the House. ■ ■;!.:■-•■% Mr Thomson thought the Goyerament should be commended for their stand. The policy the last Miniitryheld out to members of the House was " Get as much as you can from Ministers." It was time that constituencies were taught to be self-reliant, and not come; to : the House as paupers. Major Atkinson said the provinces had been unscrupulous in bringing pressure' to bear upon the Government. Some provinces did not run in deot, leaving the, General Government to pay, and the late Governmeßt would not allow them to pay, but placed votes as provincial liabilities ; but the late Government were turned out of office before they were able to give effect to their pro posals. (A laugh). The lion, gentleman might laugh, but he could tell a story about them. It was useless for the present Government to resist claims like this, which would be revived again and again.' Auck land M ras done out of a sum of £200,000, to which it clearly had a right by the action of the present Premier. He would support such claims as this until the schedule of the late Government was adopted. Mr Woolcock would support such motions until the Government could devise some j scheme to provide for roads and bridges in f out districts. ' Mr Bunny said the question raised in 1 this House was, what was the result of I abolition. Gentlemen who voted for that \ were now the very persons who asked for. • special votes for roads and bridges. They : cried "give us something." He would say give them nothing. No doubt, the House would have to devise some cure for the eyil, but let them feel the evil first. They U destroyed the very power that was colonizing the country. ' ]

Mr McLean : They were running in .debt to do it. Mr Bunny : They were not running in debt. They were opening up the ;,, He trusted the Government would strongly oppose any vote of this kind, and let the country see that this sort of thing can't go on, for men would have to adopt a different forii; of government than the one existing now. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) Mr Hodgkinson complained that a motion of his. similar to this, had got somewhere on. the order paper where he. could iot-find ;;: it. Mi- Whitakcv said some general;Sch'einß would have to he devised during the session, but it. must be .a general scheme applicable to the whole colony.*riHe hoped the same policy would be adopted in regard'to the Harbour Endowments Bill. Mr DeLatour said this "bridge" was a provincial liability, therefore, the Govern ment could not resist the motiou, ; especialfj' haying-regard to Vincent County which got £20,000. . V- '?'";<., SIR GEOUGE GREY ATTACKS MA JOB ... ...:, ATKINSON. j The Premier said whenhesaw therneniber for Egmont stand np just now, he (Sir - Geo. Grey) thought Jie never saw any-maiun; a more humilitating position, ffclnid'over, and over again .assured the House,.{h'at 3 in^ abolishing provincialism , he was about;ao establish one of the most perfect forms 01 Government possible, which would providu for everythiug. r :! Mr McLeau here made some observation which was inaudible in the gallery. - - The Premier: I beg that the hqu. gentle man will not be allowed to interrupt me by making remarks, as he has been doiftgipiin irregular way during the whole afternoon.; . The late Premier had also promised, Jorge, subsidies to local bodies. Nothiur» ; make New Zealand so perfect.:. Biu.fle stands here now in the ppsitiw; ,01 ---finding that lie has established no truelocal. self-government iv the colony ; thateyery,. promise he made has been broken. (Mfl]o£, Atkinson : " No.") Now having W;; about this state of things, he'thinks «.be^ to create mischief and foster discontent, knowing that he is acting wrongly. A- : . how many years did that coutnmous^iflis- : try neglect the province ot Auckland, >■■ ana, he U to biame for their being no roads am [ bridges there. . When the lion, gentlemen, and his friends had millions atl&W,sr,K -posal they failed to do it justice. £e^"w ;: after session he refused to make the iau i; fund common property. He. refused to»« us have the share we were entitled t0,,» went into the lobbies three times, whcnai". tempts were made to get theland fulia w^ the Province of Auckland, and then .^ v dissolution was about to to take place Q' :: he not rush into the lobby and vote a,W the laud fnnd being :\inade ; .«;; : mon property ? Any more, humuiaw^- C; position Mian he now occupied I «ever:^.,i>; He is now reaping the reward simulation and promises lieldoutwliicif"?} hot been fulfillea. When they;aet* system of counties, did they ■■ '&%■?■<* - system of phiral voting-five voles le ;; district, or forty-five votes in the */T^..; comity? How was money voted; tor W bodies to be; spent? It was iu«^ They said it wasdo.no to protect. pTOPe^ but in their hearts they knew i|:*J" (tilow privileged classes to expend m«' r for their own benefit. Last year;theyW^ ; from what every poor man contrio" ~■ tliroughout the colony, and gave to «gV,v,, ; ; to protect property. Out of,;£!*' r^rf £13 were taken from the^lm^fg, ?; labour of this country, and hau(lctt,..* , to be spent against one pound/ , property. That Avas the way i« v, .

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IVTORT H BRIT rSH" ■ AND MERC AN - Jli tilk insukance company. :;: * LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1800. ;■;;■ ;.; ■; Incorporated by Royal Charter. .;';.: Capital .. .. .. .. ;. .'.£2,000,000 Reserve Fund.. ... .. .. 1,082,763 locome of the ffire Department, Net m, Premiums and interest, 1877 .. ... . 916,646 , . A President: His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T.: v ick-Presidents : Hie ©race the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Uuk«. of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directofis : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Stratlimore, Right Jfon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart, Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Ear! of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter Jamep, Bart, Sir John Majorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Bart., David Manony, Esq., Dublin. . GENERAL COUr'Fof DIRECTORS. • • Chairman: Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., Gr O ST and P.O. - ' Fire Risks taken on buildings and properl y in' the Provincial District of Auckland at lowest BATES.* ...'".■ ' " ■■-■■ ■'.- -'■ ■ ' . Losses promptly and.liberally dealt withY '"*'• " SHERA BROS., Agents, Z'itu^i QUKEN-STRBBT. ~..;•..,.: [Established 1868.] - ". V. MR T. TRA FF 6"Rf D SURGEON "DENTIST. . ■ Waeefield Street, (near Queen-3treet)l ' Artificial Teeth from one to affull sat/ ' ' Children's Teeth carefully regulated. ,



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