SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Argyle, s.s., Stephnnson, from Tauranga Fanny, cutter, Ricketts, from Whangapoua

DEPARTURES.

Argyle, s.s., Stephenson, forWhangarei

EXPORTS.

Per Owake, for Dunedin : 45,000 feet timber. Per Taiaroa. for Southern ports : 1 package.— Ireland Brothers.

Outwads Coastwise.—Lagoon, barge, for Omaha, via Orewa, in ballast; Three Brothers, cutter, for Tryphena (Great Barrier*, in ballast. BJlnwakds Coastwise.—Lagoon, barge, from Omaha, with 2,300 rails, and 5 tons firewood; Three Brothers, cutter, from Tryphona (Great Barrier), with 53 tons firewood, and one passen ger— W. Higirins ; Tarn O'Shanrer, s.s., with 21 bags gum, 5,000 shingles, 8,000 feet timber. The barque Arabella entered outwards at the Customs to-day for Newcnstle. The s.s. Wanaka, which leaves for Taiiranga and the South this evening, takes the following passengers: Meadames Fryer and 3 children andßeswick, Misses Page, E. and M. O'Grady Carrol, Wyllie, Messrs. E. Wayte3 Duncan, Barber, W hits, McLaren, H. I). Clark, Mr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Clark. The barque* Aikshaw cleared ut the Customs to-day, for Guam, in ballast. The Argyle sailed for Whangarei and Manga pai this mo.ming, with passengers and cargo. An Australian cablegram announces the arrival at Sydney of the P.M.S. City of Sydney. The p.s. Ruby is advertised for private sale. The barque Spirit of tho Dawn is turning out her cargo in fine condition. Upon completing her discharge, the vessel will be placed on the berth for London. The s.s. Southern Cross sailed from Napier tor this port yesterday afternoon and she may there fore be expected in harbour to-morrow evening or Saturday morning. The Argyle arrived from Taurunga and Mercury Bay last evening with a general cargo, and several passengers. The s.s. Taiaroa, which sailed from the Manu kau yesterday for Taranaki and Southern ports, took the following passengers:—Mr and Mrs Embliny, Captain Patterson, Messrs hnoddon, Owen, CooinbeH, De Jongu, Christie. Veale, Shepherd, Cunningham, Tamihana, Heki. Foley, Fry, Woodforct, Kedicoat, Thomas, Beletts. The schooner Owake cleared at the Customs yesterday for Dunedin with 15,000 feet timber, which will be loaded at the Manukau Heads. Messrs Acklcy, Darrach, and Stephenson, shipbuilders. Freeman's! Bay, arc to commence the repairs to the bri^antine Omaha immedia tely. When the work is completed, the vessel will load up for Chatham Islands. , Tho barq'io Thauiea from Adc.aido is now fully due, and may h:> expected to put 111 an appearance at any moment. The s.s. Walliui, which arrived in the Manu kau from Wanganui yesterday, brought the following passengers :—Mosdames Jacks and Wixey, Messrs Walker. Scott, and Irvine. A cablegram from Australia states that tbc non-arrival of the Orient steamer Cuzco at A delaidQ is causing much uneasiness. The Queen of tho West commenced discharg ing her cargo to-day. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPLNG. New Ppivmouth. this day. The s s Taiaroa arrived from the Maimkau at 7 a.m. to-day, with tho San Francisco mail. NAi'i it, this day. The. s.s. Rotorua, from Auckland, arrived at 10.30 a.m. , _»

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

MAILS WILL CLOSE A-. IiSUKKi- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and to morrow, at 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Pretty Jane, this day, at For '"^"anganui, per Wallabi, to-morrow, at Ifor Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, For WMtianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Roweua, to-morrow, at ■£ P-m- For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana. Manga wai Wnipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Havvea, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona. on Monday next, at ForPTaranaki, and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 8 a.m. Per s.s. Hawea, on Thursday, 20th instant, as For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2p.m. For Tauran^a, Gisborne, Napier, southern Provinces, ustralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 3 p.m. For London, via Brindisi, and lato letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 3.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ana newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. Per s.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, 25th instant, aa For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South meriesi, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p:m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuiope, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and ■newspapers at 1.30 p.ni. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d iv addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. ,8. V.. BISS. Chief Poatuiaator.1:;

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23 103. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 53s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 725. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 10s. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 92a 6d. New Zealand Loan (old)— Sellers, £6 2s 6d. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 47s 6d. Moanatairi—Sellers, 655. North Devon—los, 9s; buyers, 9s 3d; sellers, 10s. Alburnia—Buyers, 51s; sellers, 52s Gd. Union Beach—l2a ; sellers, 12a Gd. Corby—36s. New Golden Pah—Sellers, 4s 6d. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 8s 6d. Eureka—Sellers, 3s 6d. New North Clunes—Sellers 5s 3d. Caledonian—Sellers, 525. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Rm-libf from Cough in Tent Minutes— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2s. 6d. a Bottle.—Opposite the Post ofHoe, Auckland.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1878.

P.^T^'^jt';-^^'

We are glad to obsever that our remarks upon the importance of taking immediate steps to secure a central railway station have beeu promptly acted upon, and a meeting to discuss the whole question is called for Monday next at 3 o'clock, in the Theatre Royal. The matter is one that ■will?affect, in some measure, every citizen of Auckland, and the attendance on Mon day ought, thcrefore.Jto be large and repre sentative. That a railway station should be as nearly as possible to the centre of traffic requires no demonstration ; that it should also be constructed in the way that least disturbs the established order of things in a city is equally true ; and both of these ends are accomplished by the proposed tunnel through Shortland-street to the foot of Barrack Hill. The requisite land is now, we understand, in the market at an insignificant price, and no obstacle from that cause is likely to arise. A continua tion into the city can never be so advan tageously effected. The proposed ex tension to the Avharf, on the other hand, is open to the objection that it will deprive the Harbour Board, for some time at least, of one of its principal sources of revenue, a very serious consider ation just now, when the interest upon loans taxes the Board's resources to the utmost. At the approaching meeting, however, the whole question should be fairly and dispassionately gone into, and whether it is deemed most prudent to carry the line through city-wards or take it to Queen-street wharf, the Government must be pressed to remove it somewhere from its present inconvenient situation.

The most important intelligence in the cable despatches relates to the wide-spread ramifications of Socialism in Prussia. At the close of the last elections it was asserted that most of the districts had been con-' trolled by the Socialists, and this statement is confirmed by the fact that the Parlia ment has thrown out the Government measures for the suppression of these dan gerous revolutionary doctrines. Prince Bismarck is understood to have favoured a policy of concession rather than repres sion. His remedy for the unhealthy discontent which lies at the root of Socialism was a more liberal franchise, educating the people to use wisely the con stitutional rights and privileges which give strength and stability to a nation. But it appears that even those who do exercise the franchise have drunk deeply at the stream o, Utopian philosophy, which in its vain efforts after an earthly paradise threatens to convulse the Empire, and re produce all terrible excesses of the Paris Commune. The time is a critical one for German unity and it is even now doubtful whether the dissolution wliich has been agreed upon, will supply the remedy that is needful tor the festering political sores. The Prussian army system has made every man a soldier, and the danger of a Socialist outbreak is intensified by the* fact that the Government have trained the units to a profession which might be turned with disastrous couse quences against the State.

We learn from a gentleman who has just returned from the King country, that Tc Ngakau is planting at Maungatautari. He visited Cambridge last Sunday, and inquired which allotments belonged to the Govern ment. This is considered to indicate a disposition to accept Sir George Grey's proposal. The fact that Tc Ngakau has come in and preferred a claim in the Native Lands Court has also had very great influence on other .hauhaus who have hitherto refused^to acknowledge the juris dictionof the Court.

A letter from Mr C. Hawkeswood will appear to-morrow. Sir, —I very particularly observed your chief article last night. It was concerning the proper and best spot for the railway terminus here. But, first, you omitted to notice that the proposal to bring it to the south foot of Queen-street wharf was accepted and past last year oy the House' I went into the whole thing, and now, therefore, need not enlarge. Sir, foot of Queen-street is the proper place; opposite Jack Copeland's hotel; with a dual front age 50 fathoms down the whaf, and the same along the other angle. None of your New Zealand notions of a tunnel under Shortland-street, etc. No. But—but, sir, I think the act was passed. The work should now, therefore, have been nearly done. As to the grand objection that tho two-penny-half-penny-tin-pot men at the waterway would be incommoded; why, sir, were those miserable nine-penny show shops worth each £1,000, even then, sir, I should venture to earnestly advocate their instant demolition, or another utilization for and in behalf of the said great work. Sir, not a two-penny nor even a three farthing private interest anywhere must be permitted for one single moment to stand in the way of a universal good. Sir, send those tiny shanties flying; and, as ample compensation, allow their respective and respectable owners to go away into the bush to fell our fine, mag nificent trees.—Yours, &c, W. E. Sadler. [The extension was recommended by the Railway Commissioners, and responsibility for giving effect to their report was accepted by the late Govertment|; but we believe the promise to place a sum on the estimates to carry out the extension was never redeemed. At anyrate no action has been taken, nor is the Public Works Department likely to take action vow without stimulus from the citizens". It is still quite open for the Go vernment to choose a better site than that so dogmatically settled by a wave of Mr Sadler's oracular pen. The route of the Kaipara railway has just been very properly fixed against the recommendation ot the department, but in accordance with the wishes of the settlers.—Ed. E.S. Dunedin is congratulated by the Times upon the exportation of John McLaren, the notorious "unemployed" agitator to Victoria, Our contemporary connects McLaren with the recent unemployed deputationizing in Melbourne, and says :— McLaren, as we affectionately call him, has an affinity for non-employment, and was as sure to graviate towards the loaferdom of the democratic metropolio as the needle turns to the pole. Before his appearance in Melbourne, the wretched inhabitans of that place do not appear to have realised their wretchedness, but we can now with con fidence reckon on finding the unemployed becoming au institution. McLaren, it will beremembered,followed his calling in Auck land until Mr T. B. Gillies, then .Superin tendent, made the North too warm for him.

During the visit of the hon. the Native Minister to Hokianga he received addresses from the County Council, and one from the Ngapuhi tribe, presented by Hone Mohi Tasmite. He promised a sum of £350 to the-County, and,a further sum of £440, if the money could be spared, to be expended on a wharf at Herd's Point, a bridge over the Teheke, a road over the Mongonui Bluff to Hobson County, and other local works. Mr Sheehan and suite were entertained at a dinner given by the natives in the Court house, at which all the principal residents were present. Tawhiao has visited Raglan, the first time that he has visited a European settle ment since 1863. He was attended by a

undred of his principal men, and exhibited a most friendly feeling towards all Euro peans, with whom he shook hands, and with one of whom he dined.

We have received a letter signed by thirty-eight miners of the Union Beach, authorising us to publish any name on the list, if one of them wrote the letter signed " Working Miner," upon the subject of testimonials to managers. The letter can only have the one object of violating the confidence which subsists between a journal and its correspondents, and of course we can neither recognise nor reply to it. We advise the writers to consider, and if they

please combat the matter of " Working Miners"opinions but leavehis identity alone. " Another Beach Minor" writes :—" Dear Sir, —It does beein hard that while Bank clerks, publicans, and others of the genus "black coat," can show respect to their departing managers, pef;-policemen, etc., by presenting illustrated addresses joined to substantial presents, it should be denied to the working miner to give a small token of regard to one who has invariably been a kind though firm master; wkoikas always treated his employes as men,'and has never lowered himself or degraded them by vile epithets or unmanly abuse. The statement in " Working Miner's " letter in your issue of the 7th inst. that we were asked for £1 or more is an entire fabrication. No man was asked for that or any other Bum but all came forward willingly, and seemed anxious to give what they could afford. Your correspondent says he always has given good labour for wages ; this he would find he would have to ;lo or his stay would be but short had he worked in the Beach mine —(which, in the absence cf name, and the occurrence in his epistle ot the phrase " Savours greatly of too much familiar ity," etc.,) I humbly beg o doubt. Should I however be wrong in this surmise, and he is willing to exchange names with me through your office, I will guarantee that he shall be refunded the sum he so grudgingly has bestowed.—Yours, etc., Another Beach Miner.

As a great deal of uneasiness exists in the Southern cities with regard to the kerosene imported and sold, we arc informed that some time since the Inspector under the Dangerous Goods Act for the city received instruction to obtain samples from the various retailors in the city and test the same, and up to the present they have all proved satisfactory, and stood the test required by the Dangerous Goods Act. The Inspector, however, has no con trol or authority over the kerosene sold or stored in the suburban districts or municipalities. It is satisfactory to learn thatinsomeinstauccsthe storekeepers them selves have requested him to test the kero sene sold by them; at the same time we would point out to the various local bodies that the authority and power rests with them, and they are culpable if they allow any kerosine to be sold or stored which does not come up to the standard provided for by the Act.

The statement of Hill, the Waterloo veteran, that a Col. Mitchell commanded his regiment (the 51st) at Waterloo, id borne out by the Rev. G. 11. Glcig, in his history of the battle. Speaking of the positions of the various regiments, he says: "Lieut.-Col. Mitchell's brigade, consisting of the 14th, 23rd, and 51st Regiments, had charge of the ground."'

We have to acknowledge the receipt of £4 11s, being the amount collected by the employe's of the Auckland and Ohaupo railway, for Mrs McConkie.

A Masonic banquet was given last even ing at the Masonic Hall, and was largely attended, Bro. Roycroft, W.M., presiding. The occasion of the spread was the elevation of Bros. Donald McGregor and Isaac Levy, to the sublime degree of Master Masons in the United Service Lodge. The banquet was spread before the guests in Mr Hood's best style, and did great credit to the good taste of the host and hostess. The usual toasts were drunk in bumpers ; also, the "Press," and "Mine Host," which were duly responded to. Several songs were sung, and Miss Hood and Miss Gcorgina Hood gave several selections on the piano forte.

Mackay, the American millionaire, who began life as a journeyman at the "placers," earning a dollar and a quarter a day, is really the wealthiest hurmm being of our planet. His residence, near the Ar,r de Triomplic, is said to be the richest and most splendid dwelling in Paris, and the entertainments given by Mrs Mackay are on a scale and in a style of splendour befitting such on abode.

The entertainment in connection with the Roman Catholic Sunday-schools takes place this evening, at 7.30 p.m., in the Lorne-stieet Hall. The programme is varied and interesting, comprising an exhibition of lime-light views of Irish scenery, musical selections, &c. We have no doubt there will be a good attendance.

The seusatiou| lately published in the Wellington "Post," called " A horrible tale on the West Coast," turns out to be a fabri cation invented to shield a high official who basely seduced a young lady upon a visit to his family. A defaulting Melbourne accountant, by name F. J. Smith, was brought up at the Wellington Police Court yesterday and remanded to the City from which he absconded.

The grand Ethiopian carnival and ball by the members of Messrs Ross and Dean's minstrels, for the benefit of Widow Kend rick and orphans, will take place in the Lorne-strcet Hall on the evening of Tuesday, 25th June. Great preparations are being made for the event, which should prove very successful, g The kerosene question is creating great excitement in Wellington. The Cor poration selected 42 samples out of their own bond, which upon being tested dis closed the unpleasant fact fckat only two (out of the whole lot) came up to the standard required by the Dangerous Goods Act. At Christchurch, on Tuesday evening, the New Zealand Political Reform Associa tion held a meeting, and adopted Sir George Grey's programme. A lecture on " Hymns and their Authors" was 'given last evening at Newmarket by Mr John Blackman for the benefit of the Primitive Methodist Sunday-school. Mr Haytcr, the chairman, made a preliminary address, which met the approval of the audience. The choir gave several choice hymns from the author under review. Mrs Palmer presided at the harmonium with her accustomed ability. The lecturer amused the audience for nearly two hours with aticedotes "lof Addison, a picture of the author of the " Dying Christiein to his soul" in his Twickenham Grotto, sur rounded by Swift, Arbuthuot, Bolingbroke, and Gay ; gave a humorous account of a hunt for Watt's birthplace at Southampton, and a description of Montgomery's home at the Mount Sheffield. The fortunes of the Wesleys, and their voyage to America with General Oglcthorpe, were well re ceived. A visit to Cowper's Oluey summer house, where Cowper and Newton composed the majority of the Oluey Hymns, was related. On the .motion of Mr Lampton Gladding, a t vote of thanks was given to the lecturer.

HTke- regular monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge will be held this evening at the usual hour, at the Masonic HalL

Two cases of local interest are likely to be heard in the Resident' Magistrate's Court on Thursday next, unless squared in trie interval. The first is Drummond v. Lindsay, in which the plaintiff, a store-keeper in Chancery Lane, sues the defendant, of the oyster saloon, Queen-street, for £8 8s for breaking his window by being thrown from his horse, causing a general smash ot a number of show glass, and a baby's cot, and destroying 161h s of lollies. Mr Brock will appear for the plaintiff. The next case is Doran v. Lindsay, for damage done to Mr Doran'ti horse, £11 10s, in consequence of which the plaintiff has suffered considerably in his business. It appears that the defend ant borrowed plaintiff's horse with the view of inspecting some pigs at Newmarket, and on returning, by way of Chancery Lane, the animal being of a lively disposition, shied at a poor woman who was doing a bacchanalian hop on the opposite side of the lave.

The Paris correspondent of the "Sydney Morning Herald " tells the following story of the great cantatdce Madame Patti :— The admirers of La Patti will regret to learn that the diva has just met withadisa greeable accident. Nicolini, considering that one of his comrades was becoming too assiduous in his attentions to the lady whom he has carried off from her husband, and by whom lie has been carried off from his wife, set to work to inform him of his opinion on the subject with the aid of a walking-stick. The other defended himself, and the lady who was the object of the quarrel, having rushed into the fray with a view of separating the combatants, received by accident a blow from the stick that broke her little linger, and was carried fainting to her dressing-room. The first nice Ding of creditors in the estate of John M. French, grocer, will be held on Tuesday next in the Supreme Court at 2 o'clock.

The recent rains have had a wonderful eilect upon vegetation, and caused the field to put on their mantle of freshened green. The change is likely to be beneiicial to citizens, as they will get better milk and frcfbh butter at a slightly reduced price ; consequently the market to-morrow will present a busier aspect, as not only a larger supply of butter ia anticipated, but a considerable rfhow of game and poultry.

Mr E. S. Hammond will deliver a lecture this evening at the Devonport Hall, on " The Maori," the proceeds of the lecture to be Riven to the Sunday-school improve ment fund. Mr Hammond has been long associated with the natives in connection with the Native Lands Court, and is there fore well qualified for his self-imposed task. The lecturer's labours as superintendent, first of St. Paul's and then of St. Sepulchre's Sunday-schools, and now of the North Shore school, are well known ; and his object being to get the latter school en larged for the accommodation of increasing numbers, will meet with the approbation of the North Shore residents.

The Pioneer entertainment, consisting of music, song, and speech, will be held this evening, in the Albert-street Temperance Hall. Aa the admission is free there should be a full house.

One of the leading mercantile firms in Wellington completed the annual stock taking last week with very satisfactory results. At the conclusion, the head of the firm very handsomely presented a cheque for £100 to be divided pro. rata among the employe's. We hope this liberal example will find many followers. —("Post.") A few days ago, a clerk, at tweDty-five shillings per week, was advertised for, not far from Bryanston Square (London), all aplicauts to apply at a certain hour. At the appointed time (says an English paper) the street and pathway were so crowded with applicants, that a policeman was busily engaged in clearing the way. Some of the applicants, apparently 30 years of age, ottered themselves, so the advertiser in formed me, at 16's per week ; and others, married men, expressed their willingness to work for £1 Is per week. The applicants numbered fully three hundred and lifty. The third of the winter series of lectures will be given to-morrow evening beforo the members of the Young Men's Christian Association, by Colonel Haultain, the President of the institution. The subject is : " What is a Gentleman ?" a term not difficult to dcliue ; as the ideal character set before the members of this institution is Christ, who, according to Lovelace, an old English poet, was

" The first true gentleman that evor livod." Mr Swallow has kindly consented to preside at the piano, and perform an overture aud several operatic selections.

A writer in the " Sydney Morning Herald," describing a visit to the Hot Lakes district, says :—" History affords no parallel to the atrocities committed by these blood-thirsty savages, the Maoris, whose invariable proceeding after a massacre, immaterial how great the number, was to devour and to gorge themselves to repletion. Human flesh and fern root was the banquet on which they and their dogs feasted and fattened ; occasionally, even to fastidious ness, would they construct the ovens wherein to cook their victims, and after their disgusting symposium would indulge in carving aud cutting flitches from the larger bones to serve as memen toes of their sickening achievements. Incident upon incident is recorded of these ruthless aud remorseless savages ; of one demon of authority, who invariably banqueted on the flesh of children ; of another chief, who was victorious, having slain with his own hand two hundred and fifty of the captives, in order that they might be prepared for the ovens. It is said that as he sat on the ground the unfortunate wretches were, one by one, dragged to the spot and their heads placed within his reach, and that he despatched them suc cessively by a single blow on the skull with a celebrated "Mere Pounamu," noAV in possession of his son, the present Maori King."

SALE OF BARQUE WELLINGTON.

The barque Wellington, with 500 tons of coal on board, was sold to-day by Messrs Cochraue and Sou at their mart, Fort-street. Before putting up the property the auctioneer explained that the vessel was sold under bill of sale. A small omission had been made by the Council at Samoa, "who omitted to furnish a power of attorney to the captain ; but this could bo remedied by writing to Samoa, aud obtaining a certificate that a power ot attorney was in existence. The present master of the vessel would also be able to make an affidavit that he had seen the certificate. The vessel was sent to Sydney to be sold. The " Wellington '' was between 27 and 2S years of age, and had been well built. A gentleman present here asked whether there was any register which would shew the age of the vessel. The auctioned' replied that the register was in the Spanish language, but if the interro gator was a Spanish scholar lie would, no doubt, be able to obtain all the information he desired, upon which the gentleman referred to "took a back seat." The first and only bid for the vessel was that of Mr McKenzie—£soo —audit was knocked down to him. iThe 500 tons of coal on board was sold to Mr Winstone, the only bidder, for 10s per ton.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— THIS DAY.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOE PLAINTIFFS.

Hoinrich Kohnv. Win. D. Shaw—claim £9, balance oa' three silver watches; costs £2 Is (Mr Hesketh for Plaintiff.) John C. Morrin v. John Oliver—claim £2 53 34, groceries; costs £1 9a 6d (Mr Thorne for plaintiff.) John Jenkins (New market) V. Win. Pollock—claim £4 8s sd, draperies; costs £1 ;s 6d (Mr Hesketh for plaintiff.) VVm. B'andon v. It. Weston—claim 19s 6d, rent; coats Us. DEFENDED CASES. John Meale v. Win. Howell—claim £4112s sd, account.—Mr Armstrong for plaintiff. Mr Thome for defendant.—This was a matter of account in which defendant put in a set off of £48 10s.—Mr Thorne informed the Court that the case in point arose out of a disputed account, and as the differences would take considerable time, he would ask that it be adjourned for a

week.—lt was finally arranged between the parties that the case should be settled if possible byßJ?Ve*£&v. John A. Braine.-Claim £14.- Mr Lusk for plaintiff. Mr Braino defonded.- Richard James Vercoe deposed that defendant was his brother-in-law, and while working at Kllerslioin June, 1872, defendant cam o to him, and said-" Vercoe, there is a capital chance for you at Onchunga: there's a butchers shop to lot " Ho went down to negotiate for the same, and found his brother-in-law had forestalled him by ensconcing himself in tlie shop; by which conduct he was greatly inconvenienced. Defendant got into the shop as the representa tive of plaintiff. The claim was for promissory notes, wLich had been renewed.—Defondant denied the claim. The amounts claimed had all been settled. The whole of the business waa dono at Onehunga.— His Worship said as all the transaction occurred atOnehunga, the case mi;-' be heard there. It waa not within the jurisdic tion of this Court.—Mr Lusk expressed hia regie!, and the party left the Court with foenngs cf v. Edward Thomas N. JeaMjw. -Claim £13 10s. Mr Coleman for plaintiff, Air Hesketh for defendant.—Plaintiff deposed that he left an 1.0. U. with defendant in February, 1877 It was given to plaintiff by Mr Cnpp j, in the employ of Mr Jenkins, for money advanced to Capps, He had frequently applied to defen dant for the note, but Mr Jenkins always had some excuse for not producing it.—lo Mr Hesketh: He lent the money in three amounts to CaDPS. He understood that Capps was manager at the Junction Hotel. Ho wished to get back the 1.0. U., for the purpose of suing ; Capps, who was now in a position to pay the money, as he is now managing a farm for Mr Otway, and taking care of two of Mr Otvvay s sons. He offered to sell the 1.0. U., !if he could get it, for M.— Mr Coleman objected to this line of cross-examination, as plaintiff wished to get his 1.0. U. buck because it was his property,- To Mr Hesketh: He had applied to Mr Capps for tho money, and he admitted that ho had the £13 10s. He could not say exactly that he would sue Mr Jenkins if he could get the document.— Mr Coleman asked for tho production of a letter containing tho particulars of the transaction between Clinch and Capps.—Mr Lodge read tho letter, stating that the various sums making the aggregate amount was ad vanced to Capps for the purpose of pay ing rent, a Sbill, Sand tho education rate.— Thomas Armstrong, labourer, of Seafield View doposed that he was present when Mr Clinch asked Mr Jenkins for tho 1.0. U., when the latter said it was in the hands of Mr Smith. Clinch said he had been to Mr Smith, who said it had never beenin his possession.—Mr Hesketh submitted that tho piaintiff should be non ouited, as he had not proved his right of action against Mr Capps. —Mr Coleman replied, quoting several authorities in support of plaintiff's claim.—His Worship said plaintiff had brought his action prematurely. If ho had sued Capps for the money, and failed to recover for tho want of the 1.0. U. as evidence, ho then would have had grounds of action against Mr Jenkins for the value of the document. Plain tiff must be nonsuited ; costs, 30s. ADJOUHNKD. Several cases were adjourned until next Court day, a numbor struck out, and in others | judgment was confessed. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPiiCIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

Socialism in Prussia.

Illness of the Empress of Russia,

The Conference.

LONDON, June 11. The Marquis of Salisbury has started for Berlin.

Mr Duncan (formerly Governor of Tas mania) is appointed Chairman of the Board of Customs.

[reuter's telegrams.

BERLIN, June 11. The German Federal Council have de cided to dissolve the Reichstag.

St. PETERSBURGH, June 11. The Empress of Russia is very ill with fever.

REJECTION OF BILL TO SUPPRESS SOCIALISM IN GERMANY.

Berlin, June 8. Prussia has brought forward in the German Federal Council a bill to dissolve the German Parliament, in consequence of the rejection of the bill to suppress Socialism. Domiciliary visits and arrests continue at Berlin. AUSTRIA ARMING. Vienna, June 10. The official Gazette announces that six divisions of the Austrian army will be mobilised immediately, to execute any decisions of the Congress affecting Austria. PREPARATIONS FOR CONGRESS. London, June 11. All the Plenipotentiaries have started for Berlin. CHANGES IN TURKISH MINISTRY. Constantinople, June 10. There are constant changes in the Turkish Ministry.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

ELLAND-DEFEATED BY 80 RUNS

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

London, June 8.

The gaaie, Austsalians v. Eighteen of Elland, was won by the Australians by 80 runs. The bowling of the Australians was very effective. Boyle, in the first innings, took 11 wickets for'l2 runs, and 7 wickets in 8 successive balls, though the Elland Eighteen Avere a good team. London, June 10. The Australians played against Eighteen of Battely, Yorkshire. On the first day the Australians had two out for 81 runs.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

At a meeting of the Waste Lands Board this afternoon, the Chairman stated that the result of the last sale wae £4,550, of which £2,379 15s was paid in cash, and £2,200 15s in scrip ; 91 acres and 3 roods were disposed of. The Board was of opinion that nothing could be done in the matter, and Mr Broom hall's proposals were still in full force and effect.

A communication was read from Mr Vesey Stewart, urging the necessity of keeping up the stream of immigration, and asking the Board to reserve the land selected by Mr Bioomhall for intended settlers' ; and stating further that he would arrange as to details on his arrival in Auckland by the Josephine.

Serious Accident.

As accident of a rather serious natvtre, and which very nearly had a fatal termination, occurred shortly after five o'clock last even ing to a young man named John Kenwick, well-known iv connection with foot-racing and athletic competitions in this city. It appears that lieuwick, who is employed as a carter by Messrs Anderson and Co., was unloading some very heavy cases from his cart in Messrs T. and S, Morrin's yard, High-street, and desiring to shift the cart some distance further along, he proceeded round between the cases and the side of the cart, Unfortunately just at this moment the horse started off, and Renwick was jammed tightly oetween the cart and the large cases. The wheel turn ing round, his left leg was twisted violently, and he lowered his head just in time to save it beiug crushed in by the wheel. As it was, the skin was grazed off the tips of both the ears, and the left hip and right side of the chest of the young man were severely bruised. Three of Messrs T. and S. Morrin's employe's, viz., Messrs J. McGregor, Swanson, and Swindley, who were in the yard at the time, proceeded to Kenwick's assistance, and a cab having been obtained, he was conveyed to his residence in Drake-street, where his injuries were attended to. The accident was des cribed by one of those present at the time as the narrowest escape from death he had ever witnessed.

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THE NEWTON BOROUGH QUESTION.

MEETING OF EDEN TERRACE RATEPAT A MEETING of the ratepayers of th* v, ' Terrace Highway District was heKlett Edeu Vine Hotel last evening f *ttt« purpose of electing an auditor in th^i^ 6 of Mr Buer, considering the forma*,™ ** the district into a borough, and disci •°* the question of draining the lagoon s Some time was passed in waitina \ quorum, and at 8.15 p.m. the melr * opened, there being only a small attend** 8 Mr W. J. Suiter occupied the ffir ' ELECTION OF AUDITOR . Mr C. Bailey was the only pe rsoa nomin uated as auditor, and he was thenvfl declared elected. taerefoie FORMATION OF BOROUGH The Chairman introduced the§subiect f the formation of a Borough with tli highway districts of Arch Hill, Newton and Karangahape. The trustees of tb district had considered the matter a^t were of opinion that the proposed Borough would be advantageous to the district The present road districts were too small to carry out large drainage works, fbd^ levels, &c. ; but ' the proposed Boroueb would have a revenue of £3,500, and thus be able to carry out many improvements in. the district. It was a mistake to suppose that the Borough would have increased taxing powers. a petition in opposition to the one which had been forwarded to Wellington in favour of a Borough was being taken about for signature, but he would be very sorry to see the objects of the first petition refused by the Government. This opinion was concided in by other ratepayers. Mr C. Bailey then, moved, " That this district agrees with the action taken iv reference to the formation of a Borough, including the districts of Karangahape Arch Hill, Newton, and Eden Terrace Highway Districts." Mr Suiter said the drainage of Karanga,. hape flowed into Eden Terrace, while the drainage from Eden Terrace flowed back upon the Karangahape District. The rate, payers of these districts generally were willing to join. Mr Haslett seconded the resolution, which was put to tke meeting and carried unanimously. DRAINING THE LAGOON. The Chairman said this mattsi was introduced on account of the Government having put a rather small drain-pipe—nine inches—into the pond. It was, therefore, desirable to know whether the ratepayers were in favour of having a laiger drain-pipe. The Board had done a great deal in having the 9-inch pipe inserted, but, although practical men considered it sufficient to drain the pond, he did not think it would be. He did not think the Government would incur any further expense in .the matter. The expense of putting a 15-inch pipe would be 2s per foot. The total cost would, therefore, amount to about £31 15s. Mr Patterson moved, —" That the Go vernment be requested to put in a 15-inch drain-pipe, instead of a £-inch as proposed; and the district will pay the extra expense, if required. Seconded by Mr Garly, and agreed to. The meeting then terminated.

THE SLUMBERING VOLCANO.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sih, —Your mendacious contemporary, nat , content with seeking to conceal a great pub lic danger, has ventured, in this morning's issue, to attack the Mayor, as if he were re sponsible for the statements made by me, as a correspondent. I thinkit is scandalous that whenever any citizen, sincerely desir ing to benefit his fellows, puts forward a suggestion throughyour columns, he should be subjected, to envious and spiteful calumny from the editor of the "Herald." His as-" sertion that my statement about the shells and cannon-balls stored beneath the build ing at present occupied as a Grammar School is " unjust and"wicked," is a cruel slander on myself. Sir, I would warn the editor of your contemporary to beware how he asperses the characters of private in dividuals, lest there should be an explosion of a mine under his feet, • which would be far more serious in its r< consequences to himself than even the • blow-up of the Gi-anmiar School. The. : editor of the " Herald" says : " The shells * were never loaded, and are as Laiuiiessas , if they were." This reminds me very much of the argument used by the Hibernian who borrowed a kettle, and pleaded (1) that he never borrowed the kettle, (2) that when he borrowed the said kettle it had a big hole iv it, and (3) that when he returned the said kettle it was perfectly sound.- Does the editor of your contemporary mean to say : that there is no danger to be apprehended from loaded shells, and that the lives of Mr Mcßae, his assistants, and all theboys, * are of no consequence ? Is the editor of the "Herald" a father? But, sir, I have one 01 more argument for him which is a crusher." .. My military friend assures me that if anyl; of those shells were ever loaded there " is no means in Auckland for unloading, them. Will the editor of the " Herald"t^ undertake the risk of unloading them? One word more and then lam done. If the 1 editor of the "Herald" will sit on one of those shells on any day he likes to fix, in some public place, say the middle of the Albert Park, and allow someone to apply a.; match to the bung-hole, I will be prepared -f to give a donation of £5 to any local chanty * he may name afterwards. Sir,—l am con-^ fident that I should never be called upon to T pay the money, because the editor would not survive the terrible explosion; I think the £5 would be well invested in either case.—l am &c, Paterfamilias. ■; , ;

THEATRE ROYAL.

" FALSTAFF."

Mr Jack rep .ited his inimitable repre sentation of the " Falstafl" at the theatre last night. There can be no manner oi doubt that the fat Knight is far and away this actor's best part. Get up, manner, ana gesture are all admirable ; in fact, theentue performance is worthy of the highest praise, Miss Firmin makes a vivacious Prince Hal, but we can scarcely be^ lieve that gentlemen wore then- hair quite so long in the fifteenth century. TO-NIGHT. •■ M A comedy entitled " Ultimo, or Stocks v. Brains," is to be played this evening. It deals with the misfortunes of a Protesser Lexiugton, who, thinking he can bring W. : science and philosophy to bear with advau«. tage on the banking business, undertakes the management of a large sum °^01^'' and goes in for stocks and shares. The dia logue is said to be extremely amusing anu the situations novel. There ought to De » good house.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before C. C. McMillan, Esq., J.P.) UNLAWFULLY DAMAGING. John Neale was charged with unla\vruuy. damaging certain goods to the value or **■«• Mr Armstrong appeared for the P«««»' and applied for a remand till Friday, we 21st inst, which was granted. . (Before A. Clements, Esq., and Joaefi Newman, Esq., J.P's.) Four drunkards were dealt with in f e usual way. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. , - Kie, a Maori, 'pleaded* guilty to ware drunk, but not guilty to beiug alsora/!S Constable Abrahams said when he; L the man, he was raving drunk, and naa clothes off. He wanted to fight everyone. 10s and costs or 45 hours' imprisonment. ■ IMPROPER LANGUAGE. . Eliza McGinn was charged wlt^ ug* obscene language in a public place : v Chancery-street. bought Mr Pardy said this woman was °I°^. up nearly every day. The K^en MJ e trate had said that the next time she w» up hejwould give her the full benent» Act.

EYENIiNG STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1878



.^i/I.'SHBUOOK AND KrIDGJMAN Respectfully invite attention to their Large Carefully - selected and Entirely New Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER TRADE, Comprising— Blankets, all sizos, and flrst-clasß value Flannels, white and scarlet, all makes Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in great variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. "Good and Gheap," a good line at od per Fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in great variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, andsorno Special Lines of Fancy Materials, bought a job. and beine; sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hoaiery, Umbrellas, Hibbons, Diowers Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs A Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods 01 every description . Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery, Shirts, Hats, &c. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds, Mole skin. Corduroy, Serge &c, &c, Sea. In order to sustain the well-known character of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B. procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and spare no pains to supply their Customers' wants at the lowest price com mensurate with legitimate trading. 5 y 11/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSRBROOk AND BRIDGMAN, 'DRAPERS, CLOTHIKKS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Ouaoaito the Army and Navy Hotel), U PF X R QUEEN-STJREJS T, AU CKLAND.



Gas i 3 superior to every Other material as a light-giving agent, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour; taking rank with the necessaries, as "well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those who have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.] When You Wish to Furnish Your Souse obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable iniorma tiorj, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, aud Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietor have lately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-prick ! Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and au immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron* Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Eimu, and Mottled Kauri : with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GABLICK, AND CBANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-steet Auckland.



T>ROPOSED NEW COMPANY The Mortgagees of the Waitekauri Gold Mining Company's property —consisting of Mine, Battery, Tramway, Water Race, and Rolling Stock—having agreed to accept the sum of £5,000 for said Company's property, it has been decided to form a new Company with a capital of £20,000, in 20,000 shares of &i each £5,000 to be paid' in manner hereinafter stated, same being the amount of purchase money of mortgagees interest. Applications, from persons desirous of obtaining shares in the new Company, addressed to the under signed, will be received up to THURSDAY, the 20th instant; 2s 6d per Share to be paid on application, and 2s 6d per Share on allotment. The promoters reserve the right of apportioning D. G. MacDONNELL. Thames, June 4, 1878. {ILOVEK SEEDS, KKH GiiASS, &O On SAtK, kx Late Arrivals : OLOVBE S IE JC 1) 8, CONfUBTING OH" White Clover Timothy Red Clover Ra Pc,, Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c &c, &o. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PKRMNNIAL RYE GRASS 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRA.TNNSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA „„,„„„ 2,000 lbs, AMERICAN TIMOTHY;. AND A. Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Skeds. The above have arrived in first-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Graa - Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c. ?rom carefully selected samples, at lowest mar crates. wj r{jr^ & Queen-atreet. JJ O T I C~~ £. T. B. HILL Begs to inform his Frionda anci the Public of Auckland that no has Opened his Now Promises, in the centre of Quoon-street, opposito the Theatre Royal. It is his intention, by porsonal attention to business, to make his Establishment First-class Dispensing and Family Con cern, where any article may be obtained for the sick-room, as also every approved New Medicine introduced into the Old Countries, as well as the Finest Medicinal Drugs and Chemicals. These will bo regularly imported, at short intervals, direct from tho Best Houses, so that the Patients may depend on bavins the full benefit; of the Physicians' skill. T. B. H., therefore, looks forward to a con tinuance of that confidence and support which has always been accorded to him by the inhabit ants of New Zealand. T. B. H. would also inform tho Members of tho Medical Profession that a Consultation Room will be at their service, and from the central position of the Establishment this may bo found unusually advantageous to them and their Patients. N.B. — Family Orders from the Country promptly attended to, and despatched by tho first opportunity. Postage and Recisipt Stamps. S3L Observe the Address— Opposite the Theatre Royal. J\ V n" A M I T E To Arrive, per Qukkn of the West, now due from London— TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, TTJERY, INSULATED COPPER. W Etc., Etc. DYNAMITIC is the Safest and Moat Powerful Explosive in use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from the Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select Committee on Explosive Substances— Parliamentary Ses sion of 1874, London. Boxes filled with dynamite have been thrown from a great height, and founa to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open fire, when the dyuamito burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report—Blue Book, page 179. ~ „. . , Dynamite has been in a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it wero broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2979. Mai or Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, in his evidence (page 18, par. 100), that the law re lating to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the time has come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerino Act mposes upon them. «> "HO^3 . . , Professor Abel, the Chomiet to Her Majesty 8 War Department, give 3 his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive axenta applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59. Agents : E. [PORTE X & CO., QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. ■pRIMfE TABLE POTATOES PRIME TARTARIAN SEED OATS PRIME MILLING OATS PRIME SPRING WHEAT PRIME BONEDUST PRIME GARDEN SEEDS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street. P E C I A L NOTICE. In addition to our Usual Large Assortment of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, We are Now Showing tho following GOODS, Just Landed, ex ' Aikshaw' :— WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, in Silk MARBLE-TOP WASHSTAND3 CHIMNEY-GLASSES, Gilt, Very Handsome Patterns CHIMNEY-GLASSES, in Walnut and Maple Frames CANE-SEATED CHAIRS, Various Patterns TOILET GLASSES, Great Variety, T. & XL Cooko, FURNITURE, CARPET, and FLOOR-CLOTH show-rooms: 67, qukkn-strekt. Steam Cabinet Factory : Victoria-street. ■jPINCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! To the People of Auckland ! Messrs. Hallenstein Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal.. To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Pkice. All Goods are' marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Blanches in olher towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. N. L. MEYER, Manager Auckland Branch. sole agent for WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES; THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD. '