SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

| TUla Afternoon, 8.21 ' .11,11 WATIfiB—J To-morrow Morning. 8.40 DN SKT.—■ This Kveninpr, 1.19 . [OON'-S AM i.'!-First Quarter. 7th. 7.59 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

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DEPARTURES.

Vanaka. s.s., McGillivi i for iaisseu on 5.3., Furquhar, for Rnssell 'owpna s s Cellars, for 1 auranga liiffith Scott, schooner. Scott, for Noumea ■izzic, cutter, Diaz, for Whangapoua.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

.'or London—Schif.hallion, barque, early ; bpuu of the Dawn, barque, early _. Tor Taurangaand the South-Wanaka, Thurs g-ord Riws2e 7l? Bay of Island«-lona, every Mon day ; Hawea, Monday, July 8 , For Sydney and Melbourne-Hero, s.s., July *"» Tor Taranaki ar.d Southern provinces (f.e.u Manukau)-T£!iaro ■, s.s., Tuesday; next For Raratonga—ltldith, schooner, eawj

IMPORTS.

Per Taranaki from the aoatb: 100 sacks barley, 21 empty hhda, 3 cases bacon, 8 cases, i •SfJiSSS&J a'Duneain :-5H7 package, aundries^eifaacksflow, 160 bags oats, 100 casen PerHaanikl. from Yvaitara: 350 sheep, and 28 headoattlr. EXPnRT s. Per Kauraki, for Wfetara : 25 head cattle.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

• There w&s no appearance of the man stearaci Australia from San Francisco when we won, to press. Sao will, no doubt, arrive during tne night.

Ijfv.'AUDS CoA^TWisii'd Mane, Jcutter, from Talma, with 20 000 feet timber. . OOTWAivtft CoASTWisE.-Sovcreign cf the Seas, ketch, for Mercury Bay,-.with three tons potatoes ; Fanny Kelly, ketch, for Whanffaroa, with sundries; Mercury, cutter, for lairad, with 12 bags chaiF, 30 bag* maize, 20 baga brr.n, 10 bags oats, and sundries*. t The s.s. V'anaka sailed for Russell last evenii!"' with pusaeuirers and cargo. According to the -European Mail' the barque Carrie Wynrau was loading at Now York loi Auckland "an a Dnnedin at the beginning ot The barque Cerastes, from London l<^i hi 3 port, was spoken on April 25, in latitude IVdeg \»™\Tl^«lkiUA tor Russell and Northern ports laVi. evening with passengers and cargo. The ship Lady Jooelyn. with 135 cjWntf 197 stc-ra-e Bassenpcora (Stowarta special m micrantsficft Grarcsondfor Auckland on May 7, and pa'^d Deal next day, and is therefore is to load at Oamaru w^^%£o^%feTior Tauranga and Mercury Bay last evening, with passengers and schooner Keiiilwoi th is on the berth for BWSS^ue Martha Fisher, which sailed from London for Auckland on April lith, is qow 70 days out, and may therefore be expected 3lThebai quo Cerastes left London on April loth -oho day later than the Martha Fisher, so that =he is now p.lmcst due. ' Tho s s. Lusitania mad? the homeward royagn !rom Melbourne to London via Suez, m 39 days 5 hours, inclusive of detentions. The sen over Mary King sailed froraLytteltor. !or this port yesterday with a cargo Oi bread ' The barque Haleione, 842 tons, was loading at ondon for this port when the Suez maillots. The p.s. La.Ha. Rcokh arrived in tho Manukan rcsterday from Raglan, with 21 rugs. She left igain to-day for the same port with sundries. ThebrigantineHelenahauledinontliCWCdtorn side of the wharf, and commenced discharging her breadstuff's, &?., this morning. The barque Queen of the West, for Newcastle, hauled away from the wharf into tho stream this morning. . ~ The barque Spirit of the Dawn Is Still d>s shartrins, ana at the. same time taking in cargo. About 16 tons of manganese were transhipped nto her from the cutter Fawn to-day. _ The brigautine Aurora will commence loading it once for Noumea. ~ The schooner Queen is advertised to ieare tor Hokianga to nicht. The departure ot the s.s. Pretty Jcne, for 3Jsborne, has been postponed uutu to-morrow " A Vessel is advertised for to load with timber at Whangapoua for Gisborne. The s.s. llauraki arrived in the Manuka!', to da/. from Waiters, with passengers and cargo. Vhe StafFa lias been placed on the gridiron for ths purpose cf undergoing necessary repairs, ."he barque Thames, from Adelaide, hauled al'ngside the end of the railway wharf this miming-, for the purpose of discharging her ck.'g<-< of bark. &c. „ , The schooner Elizabeth Con way sailed thi3 afternoon for Noumea. Thobarque WoodviUe, for Newcastle, dropped do^n to the Heads this atternooon. Tie departure of t.h« a.s. Taiaroa, f:\im t.h./. Manukau for soutnern ports, has been postpon. d imti'. to-moirow morning, owing to the non armal of the mail steamer. The following pas sen^ars ha; c already booked by the Taiaroa:— Mr and Mis Garrav/ay, Messrs Anderson, York, Greenwood, Edv. ards, Lapthorne, E. Lewis, J. Eavan C. B. Yarker, J. W. Henderson, Mc- Caushey, Dnnn, and Grime. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. ! Russai-ii, thi3 day. f r'hds.a. Wanaka arrived from Auckland at 5 j eiTE., and the lona at 0.15 a.m. to-day. Hanraki, p.s.. Holmep, from NVaitara

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closs ah Under :- For Thfiniss. this day, at 5.30 p.m.; ana to-mor row, ct'S.bO v.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Thursday next, at 13.30 a.m. . , ForWaagarci Heads, Wajpu, WaEgo.rci, and Mangcapai, per Argyle, this Say, at 1 p.m. For Talrua, per Mercury, this day, at l p.m. For Gisborne, per Pretty Jane, to-morrow, at For .Vangaroa, per Fanny Kelly, thia day, at 1.30 p.m. For Taranaki. and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Baf.avia, *inwxporc, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, pei Australia, immediately after armval from Honolulu. r oi For New Caledonia, per Aurora, to-morrow, a u Forßa^otongß, nsr Edith, to-morrow, at Ip.m. IFor Wuiwera, Te Arai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, por Aune Milbank, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. For Tauraaga, Gi3borne, Napier, and Southern Provinces' per Wanaka, on Thursday nest, at For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per on Friday, jit i r./^

When You Wish in Furnish Your House, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have lately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand sosug Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are bein<* rapidly disposed of, at Half-pbice ! 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 an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Mimu, and 31ottled Kauri ; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes, beveral 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, GAELICK, AND CEANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.

BIRTH.

IBBETSON.-On tho Ist July, 1878 at hoi- resi dence. Sen Held \ riow, tho wife ot Geo. U. 11. LOCKIt-On tho 2ndrjuly, at her residence, Princes-street. Onehunga, Mrs. James Lockio of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

qqirjART—GUY.—At Wellington,on l^th .June. John David Stuart, engineer, eldest son of Captain David A. Stuart, late s.s. Midges, Auckland, to Fanny, (laughter oi tho lute Captain Robert G. A. Pearce, s.s. Hotheuburg, and relict "f Frederick C. Guy, M.D., Port Darwin, Northern Territory.

DEATH.

3HKA.—On tho Ut instant, at her residence, Lome street, Auckland, Mary bhea, widow of tho late Timothy >hoa, aged 79 years. Tho funeral will take place to-morrow (Wed nesday), at 3 p.m. SHAW.—On tho 2nd July, at Mount Eden, Bridget, tho beloved wife of John Shaw, in her 3Gth year. Tho funeral will leave at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday). Kriendsare respectfully invited to attend. .

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

TUESDAY, JULY, 2, 1878.

Kgr (it va i^ tin* rsvSt r*i?.-iiiil <i i

SIR GEORGE Gkky and the Hon. J. Sheekan have left the Wuitiua meeting and the natives are dispersing. The result is an agreement between Sir George Grey and Rewi for the settlement of all outstanding differences between the natives and the Go vernment. The nature of this private under standing has not been fully disclosed. There are one or two singular parallels between the proceedings of this meeting and of that recently held at Hikuraugi. The first demand made by the Maori King was for the : restoration of Waikato; in like manner, Rewi commenced by saying "Give me back Waitara." In both instances the real business was referred to private dis cussion and negotiation; but at Waikato the Mctori Kin£, did not finally accept the terms of settlement, desiring that they should be publicly offered to his people, while Rewi has openly declared that Sir George Grey and he are one ; that he will give no countenance to any further disturbances against the Government, and will remain at Waitaia for some time to secure the assent of all the Southern natives. It would be a mistake, however, to confound more closely the cha racter of Rewi's demand for Waitara with that made by the King for Waikato, although the latter was well understood to be a sentimental form. The context and general tenor of liewi's speeches showed that what he meant by giving Waitara into his hand was really that the whole dispute should be left for himself and Sir George Grey to settle. This lie stated very ex plicitly afterwards, "I agree, with what Sir George Grey has said. We have the matter of this land in our own hands. I agree, because there are now two of us to talk over Waitara." Still, we think, too figurative an interpreta tion would be placed upon the language if it were concluded that the confiscated lands were in no wise implicated. The Nga tiawa tribal lands as far north of New Plymouth as White Cliffs, and other tribal lands, including the Waimate plains, stretching along the coast to Wanganui river—in all more than a million acres— were confiscated for rebellion. A very small portion only of these lands has been occupied; the conquest was not complete as in the Waikato; large tracts have

been occupied continuously by the native owners, who would have resisted any attempt by the Government to take possession, and natives have even sold to speculators rights over por tions of the Waimate plains within the confiscation boundary. Although our tele gramc give no indications of the fact, beyond such as may be gathered from the general tone of the meeting, we fully anticipate that, when the terms on which Sir George Grey and Eewi are agreed become public, they will be found to include the restoration of blocks of confiscated lands for settlement by landless natives. The healing up of all native discontent; the universal acknowledgement of the Queen's authority ; the peaceful occupation of other portions of the confiscated lauds now useless ; the withdrawal of all opposition to roads and railways; would be cheaply purchased by the creation of large native reserves, out of the confiscated lands. Indeed, disconnected from any collateral advantages, it is sound policy to make provision for those aborigines who have alienated their lands, or who may hereafter do so and I exnne a pauper popu lation on the colonial revenues! Ne\er theless, the details of any proposal of the kind must be very closely scrutinised, to protect European settlement from becoming hampered with undesirable restrictions, and to secure thai the return made by the natives is substantial. No doubt the Go vernment will lay their native policy more fully before Parliament and the whole qiuslioii£,\yjl] (hen be discussed in all its bearings.

The members of the Onehunga Lodge of Orangemen celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne last evening by a grand ball in ttie Masonic Hall. The place of meeting "was tastefully decorated for the occasion with emblematicjilags of the Order. The dancing commenced at eight o'clock, in which a number of ladies and gentlemen from Auckland took an active part. The programme was large, including 31 dances. At eleven o'clock refreshments were served out, and several songs sung with much gusto. After the songs dancing was re commenced and kept! up until cock-crow, Bro. Wm. Morris acting as master of cere monies.

The sum of £56 has been subscribad to liquidate the debt on the Roman Catholic Church at Hamilton. An old settler at Cambridge, named L. O'Brien, committed suicide yesterday morning by taking strychnine. The un fortunate man had been very erratic in his behaviour for some time past, and aberra tion of mind is regarded as the cause of the rash act. A gentleman has given us the following particulars of the deceased :— Larry O'Brien was a Howick pensioner, and arrived in the colony about 25 years ago. At the breaking-out of the Avar he joined the Commissariat Corps, and afterwards settled down in the Waikato. He leaves a large and industrious family. The "New Zealand Presbyterian Church News" for the present month bears out its well-established character for the strength and maculinc style of its writing. " Alpha, a local contributor, gives a brief but .suc cinct essay on "Ancient Materialism in comparison Avith the truths of the Bible. The Pan-Presbyterian Church also gives a very readable and instructive sketch, show ing that Presbyterian Church Government to be a thing of valuo must produce good faith. The letter of Rev John Intclin. wl.<» was sometime in this oily speaking and lecturing on the scenes of his »»«""">' who is now in London, will be road with particular interest by all who remember this venerable minister. A largo portion ot the present number is filled with news of the churches, general news, and extracted piib. sa«es. The selections arc exceedingly gooi, alsothchymn, the "Great Message, ;;•"'""; in" us of tho versification of good old <_ «e< rge Herbert, the Wiltshire parson, of two centuries ago. On the whole tho 'New* is to be commended as a representative oi tho Presbyterian Church of thosu islands. Mr Oliver has boon elected for Dunedin by 7'j'J votes, Mr Reeves securing f>st>. We published some time ago a paragraph from the " Wakatipu Mail" describing a grosHsacrilcge committed bysome scoundrels avlio broke into and desecrated a church there. Yesterday at the Duucdin Police Court a man named Andrew Ryan was charged with having been concerned in the outrage, and was remanded to Napier.

A very cruel and inhuman action on the part of a constable was witnessed in (JiiPen street on Saturday night. Shortly before midnight an old man, evidently " three sheet* iv the wind," was proceeding quietly past the old Prince of Wales Theatre, when lie was observed by a constable, who caught the poor old fellow by the neck, and, shaking him, ordered him to "come along." The unfortuatoproceeded quietly to the corner of Durham-street, when he turned round to esposiulate with Ilia captor, when that functionary threw him violently to the ground, causing his head to strike heavily on the kerbstone. The old man cried out with agony that his head was hurt, but the constable roughly ordered him to get up. Several persons who had witnessed the brutal treatment expressed their disgust and disapprobation, and this, not the man's cries, had the effect of causing him so far to relent as to help the old man to rise. When these tilings are allowed to continue, we do not wonder at such dis graceful oppositions to the police as was witnessed several hours previous to the case in question.

Mr Fothergill Rowlands, a well-known gentleman trainer and cross ccmutry rider, is dead.

Owing to a printer's error, the Britannia, Victoria, and Grecian Theatre*) were lust night atatod to b« hi the " VVowt" instead of in the " East" end of London. The mistake must however at once have been apparent to persons having any knowledge or London.

This being pension day, Col. !i;uiHain\s oflico was beseiged by a number of rickety old soldiers and sailors, who came to rccoivc their quarterly dole. Most of them vne accompanied by their ■wive;;, who generally insisted upon the entire sum being handed over to them at once, in spile of their spouses gazing with longing oy.'s in tii« direction of the nearest publiohouse.

The double service on Ihn Kaipara rail way cannot, unfortunately, bo commenced at once ; but arrangements have been made which will enable Helensvillo people, who wish to run up to town for the day, to have at least four hours in Auckland. It is also intended to give up-country settlers a (tidal) service every alternate week. Withiu three months it i- hoped that the daily double service will be ai ranged. From English sporting papers;, via Sue;:, we gather that the Great Metropolitan Stakes at Epsom Spring Meeting of £1,045, distance 2£miles, waa won by the Duke of Wesininstcr's br f Mida, 3yrs, sst, 7ibs., by Parnesan, out of Anderidn, who beat Tucchero, 4yrs, 7st; Sirathmore, 4yrs, 7st, and ten others. The filly's shirting piico was 2to 1. Mr. Swindell's Woodlands waa favourite at 3 to 1. jjgaThe remains of the lain Henry IJlundell, who died in Sydney, have been brought to Wellington, perEasby, for interment. The Governor opened an Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition at the Working Men's Club in Wellington yesterday. A Christchurch gentleman now in Eng land has purchased some valuable thorough bred horses for exportation to the colony. Amongst them is the valuable stud horse, Leoliuus, by Caterer, out of Tasmania, who carried oil' many races as a three-year-old in 1874. After running fifth in the Epsom Derby, he won the Ascot Prince- of Walcs's Stakes of £2,850, beating Atlantic, winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, Lemnos, and live others. At the same meeting he also won the St. James' Palace Stakes of £800, and at the Newmarket July Re-union walked over for the Midsummer Stakes. In the St. Leger won by Apology (which is the fastest on record) he ran second, beat ing Trent, winner of the Grand Prize ot Paris, Atlantic, and live others. He also carried off the Doncasler Stake's of £590. Caterer, the sire of Lcolinxis, ran second to the Marquis for the Two Thousand of 1562, and his dam, Tasmania, is one of the most distinguished brood mares, as may be guessed from the fact that her last youngster " Dunedin," was sold for £1,500. Lcolinus will be the most valuable sire in New Zea land.

We learn from the "Waikato Times" report that at the conclusion of the address delivered by Mr F. A. Whitaker at Hamil ton, Mr Byron asked the candidate whether if he went to Wellington he would feel him self bouud to oppose any Government of which Sir George Grey was a number. Mr Whitaker said certainly not.

The quarterly meeting Oi tlio Hope of Auckland Tent, Independent Order of liechabites, was held laafc night in the tent room, Albert-street. A resolution was passed, affirming the desirability of having a United Friendly Societies' demonstration in aid of the Hospital, during the holiday season. The secretary was insfciucted to forward a copy of the resolution to kindred Societies requesting their co-operation. The following officers were elected for the ensuing half-year:—C.li., Bio. Hardy, sen. ; D.R., Bro. Hardy, jun.,j Secretary, Bro. It. H. Hughes ; Treasurer, Bro. Anderson ; 8.5., Bro. McDermott; C.H., Bro. Whit comb; Lev., Bro. J. Burgess; Guardian, Bro. A. Graham.

Telegraphic communication with Waitara having been restored at a late hour last night we are enabled to continue our special reports of the proceedings at the native meeting, A lengthy telegram will be found in snother column.

The Police Court and Aveather report appear on our fourth page to-day. The Georgia Minstrels lately produced the drama of "Uncle Tom's Cabin' with great success at tho Princess Theatre, Mel bourne. Uncle Tom was played by a gen uine nemo, Mr Hosea JEaston, and Miss Fanny Wiseman was Topsy. The minstrels appeared as plantation hands, and gave a number of jubilee songs, walk rounds, &c.

The " Church Gazette " for July opens with a calendar for the month in prospect, a neAv and useful feature of this magazine. The diocesan intelligence afloub an insight into tho doings of the past month, and contains some excellent texts to young men entering upon a preparatory study ot geology. In the paces devoted to parochial matters we learn that a new church has been opened at the nourishing township ot Dargaville, associated with a series ot entertainments in aid of the building fund iv which Mr and Mrs Reed (Miss Leaf) assisted. The account of the opening ot this church, and the services, is one of the most interesting parts of the number, llio church is a most attractive .structure, designed by Mr Mahoncy, of Auckland, one of our "leading architects, and erected by Mr Oolebrook, a gentleman who learned the art of building at Guildford, one of the prettiest towns iv the south of England. Tho three chief articles bear upon the lite and labours of the late Bishop Selwyn; the last being a continuation ot KovJS. 1. Dudley's reminiscences of the Bishop. Among the notices of books, extracts, etc., wolmd useful passages touching the duty of the church towards children by Dr. Sut ler of Harrow school, which are worthy ot special notice. These and other paragraphs, with local items, form a goodly number ot the " Church Gazette."

On the overland route to England, Mr. Davis writes:-" Sir,-Will, you kind y allow me to correct the article m relation to myself which appeared iv your issue of Saturday, so much an to say that 1 am nut, travelling for tho Union Pacific Railroad ,-ilonv: but for th>; American route to Europe, of which the United Pacific Railroad forms a very important link. Personally, lam connected with tho Lake Shore and New York central route, from Chicago to Niagara and Now York, which may be linked to the nloak of a whip, tho lash of which roaches from Chicago to San Fran cisco. A frcih power and wealth are those conipauio.-i funning tho Lake Shore route. f trust with you that my visit will be of great advantage to the colonists."

The members; <;i the St. James' Associa tion had a large meeting last evening in the room adjoining the church. The proceed ing were out of the usual routime of busi nesH, corifsißtiiiy of the reading of. three sLoric,-., two of which were of local interest. Ihe iir.st, by Mr Spry, was entitled " What may ilappen, or Freaks of Fortune," the imaginary actors being Harry Barton and Mis.s MouU'uuu, associated with other characters. The writer, however, liadjwritten his .story orignally in twelve chapters, and was induced to .-dice it down to three so as to prevent its being continued through several wooks. This slicing down necessarily hiLcrfeicd with the plot of the story, ami placed the author at a disadvan tage. A delicacy oi touch, however, was discernablc at various points, which gave promi.se of belter things. The next was a lively sketch oi two friends, by Mr Robert Mason, but it was almo.st too long for the occasion, and might Lave been shortened with advantage. Mr Mason read in a dis tinct and hurried manner, and the intro duction of the "sheep dip," though some what incongruous, caused much laughter. The third story, " Friend Peter," was a sketch of a poor London clerk amid the shadows of Loudoii life, which was received with expressions of pleasure. Rev. R. F. Macnicol was iv the chair. Thte evening was pleasantly spout, and the criticisms were not the least interesting of the pro-

ceedings. Water consumers are reminded that all rates due on the 30th ult. must be paid at once at the City Council offices or the water will bo liable to be cut ofF without further notice.

A narrow escape from drowning occurred last evening, the victim being a waterman named Peter Johnson. It appears that he had fastened his boat to the rails with a rope, and being desirous of anchoring her out, he sprang into the boat and shoved her over* at ihe same time standing up in tin: Ktcrn oi lite dingy ready to throw the anchor overboard. Johnson mis judged tho length of the boat, and the conseiiuiuicc; was that when the end of the rope was reached, the boat was jeiked back suddenly, and tho unfortunate boatman thrown into the water. As he was unable to swim, his sitnation was very ciitical. lli.-i cries wvic heard by several persons, and Constable McFetridgo and a sailor jumped into the boat and rescued him, aile; ut> had been about ten miuutcs in the watef. Tho escape was a very narrow out.1, and had it not been for the presence of Constable McFetridge and the Kailo:, Jchauiuii would undoubtedly have been drowned.

CREDITOR'S MEETING.

A meeting of the creditors in the estate George Lendrum wasg held this morning in (.he Supreme Court Buildings, when the debtor's* discharge was recommended. The pai tiuulars of his liabilities and assets have already been stilted.

A meeting in. tho estate of John Monro, a blacksmith, waa held this afternoon, at which a number of creditors wore present. The liabilities were set down at £73, and assets, nominal, £120. Mr Thos. Mflcflarlane was elected trustee to the estate.

Wreck of the Lady Don.

Further Particulars

Captain Clayton, surveyor of the New Zealand Insurance Company, proceeded to the scone of the wreck 011 Saturday after noon, lie proceeded to the Heads from Mercer in a special steamer, accompanied by Messrs Scheiil'aud Lindsay, of theWai katotstearu Navigation Company. Their des tination was reached late onjSaturday night, and a survey held at one o'clock on Sunday morning, the tide being low at the time. The vessel was found lying on the beach imbedded in sand. It was evident that at high tide the water must have been very nearly up to the beam ends on the lower side. Captain Clayton took oft" the main hatch, and found several bags inside the hold weft, but he was unable to tell how far the water had got ill. lie next examined the hull, and found the bulwarks gone, the stern frame started, and the ludder broken off. The galley was gore, while the vessel was severely strained, some of the copper having started, and become wrinkled. The master of the vessel, Captain Dashwood, of Waikatu Heads, recommended the surveyor U sell her, and the hull and cargo wer ottered to the Waikato Steam NavJ gation Company for £300. Mr Liudsaj however, refused to give more than £150 f r the whole, and this was declined by C'J tain Clayton. They then lelt the ves.J) but returned again at high water next mo 11" ing, when the bulge pumps were fouuJto be choked. The sea was making a c^ll' breach over the schooner, and a^}~ ing up a foot above the /il"i hatch before the lee side of the vessel lifted. The weather at thi^ime was very threatening. Captain CW.tou made another oiler of the vessel ° Mr Lindsay for £200, but that gau^uiaa declined to give more thag £175. Optani Clayton refused to let her go ff this amount, and gave instructions ° the captain to do his best to save' the^ esa6J, and cargo while he went to Mercer to obtain men and ap:|lailc<-S. Shortly after leaving Port Vaikato, Captain Clayton finally closed '"th the Waikato Steam Navigation Co* for the sum of £175 for the hull and cag°- It is believed that if the weather re»> alns fine, the vessel may probably be got o*; We be lieve the cargo and hull are bot)'msui-ed m ths New Zealand Company, the'°tal policy being about £1,400.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN,

NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE,

[reuter's special cablegrams.]

Sydney, July 1. _ \ The reverue for the last quarter is £1,167,830, a decrease of £344,49« as com-j ---pared with the corresponding quarter of lasfc| year. The falling-off is mainly due to the: reduction in auction sales of lands. Sailed : S.s. Hero.

The Great Waitara Meeting.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(Feom Our Special Reporter)

ANOTHER INTERVIEW BETWEEN

MINISTERS AND REWI,

NEW PLYMOUTH,

Saturday inornhig. After Sir George Grey had finished his private interview with Rewi, there was another meeting, which took place, as on Thursday, in Mr Penning! oil's ptore, owing to the "inclement weather outsite. Rewi:. and his people were the fh>:t to make their. appearance. The building being small, only a u -,few Europeans were admitted; besides the reporters. At about a quarter^ past twelve Sir George Grey entered,; followed by a few visitors. The Hon. J. Sheehan then said a few words to the Maoris. REWI DEMANDS WAITARA. llowi rose and said he wished to hate his words interpreted by his own inter preter, lie wished it done because he had seen what newspapers wrote about him. Kowi then turning towards the people, Haiti :—What I am going to say is this : I wi.ih you to give me back Waitara. SirCieorgo Grey then aaid : I ogion thai

Waitara belongs to you, and this is a proper spot to looso^cur hands aud cease lighting. Kowi repeated it to the people, and explained that it was to allow him to

have a voice in tae matter to unloose their hands from one another's heads.

Kewi : I agree with what ho (Sir George) has said. We hiivis the land in our hands.

I agree to have two of us to talk over Waitara. I have nothing f uriaer to say to Sir George Greji; he has agreed to my request. (To the people) : I.'o not Jet the Europeans and natives of Waitara be alarmed. They arc perfectly safe in their place. WeSwill talk the matter over (mean ing himself and Sir George Grey). Europeans that are living in Waitara do uot bo thoughtful, for Sir George Grey owns Waitara, Kow, Sir George Grey and' myself are holding Waitara. I have law ;so has Sir George Grey. We are going to work this matter out (he and I), and that law we will lay 'before the whole of us. He and I will cany it; and lam not going to return North, I am going to remain at Waitara. The people of know ledge that exist come to Waitara. Let the Europeans come to Waitara. There will be a meeting. The appointment of a day rests net with me, but with the people. METE KIN GPS CHEEK.

Mute Kingi then spoke-: I stand here because the words of my superior are plain. Sir George Grey is my chief. He and I took WaTtara at that time ; therefore it is right that i should come to Waitara, and for that reason it was right for Kewi to give notice to come hero. The uainegl had has ceased. Sir George Grey took mo to <x member of the House. I asked for Waikato, • Waitara, Taianaki, and all couliscated lands. The word of my Governor is clear: that he and Rewi are the protectors of Waitara. But, Sir G. Grey, let your law for llewi he very clear, so that after you and Rcwi pass away the laws for Maori and European children will be very plain—that the bond.? which exist may be nulossed. While| you are alive the restrictions which have; kept the two races apart will be removed. Lay not heavy burdens on the people. The laws that are made by Governors in Parliament would be pieat-uted to the Queen. _go ihat when she dies they should have been laid

before her, chat her successors might bring them into effect, lest it ha 1 pen like the children of Israel ■when one king died, another's rule wai heavy, and scattered them. In the day» of the third king the laws of the lir?t were again discovered, and they made the Temple. That is why I say it should be in the lifetime of Sir George Grey and llewi, that all these questions should be settled. That is all I have to say. Another chief then spoke, congratulating Sir George Cirey aid Kewi, and trusting to them to settle maters. THE MEETING NOT ENDED. Tabard said : lam only going to ask a question. Is the speaking of to-day to finish it 7 Whoso hands are on VVaitara ? Kewi : To-da> we have unloosed one anothers bauds torn our heads ; to-morrow we will discusi matters. I cannot suffer Sir George Gre/ to go away at present. Tabara (addessiug the Maoris) : Waitara is in the hand; of Kewi. This day we are only lookers-on- The people of wisdom are still absent. Then he mentioned the tribes that were pxssent, and those away from this meeting LAWS VET TO BE LAID DOWN. Kewi : Ym arc; talking in foreigrkemgues. You have recounted tribes in New Zea land. Yoi closed your eyes just mow as much as t' say why Waitara was haded to me. Wi*t was .-aid is not on my hands alone, bui mine and Sir George Grey's. It has bceutalcea possession of by both this day. Tomorrow you may talk to these men of wisddll- The laws which connect us arc yet to U 'aid dowr. We have become one at Waiara. If you dispute amongst your selves fc is your own fault ; I have done with ii * and Sir George Grey have met this dy> and our hands have ceased the unfricidly grip. The talk for to-day is over.*°-niorrow we will talk alone. FELTING—HOUSES BLOWN DOWN. Tl3 meeting then dispersed, and ad jnui-ied to the enclosure, where a tent was uveced for Kewi and other chiefs. The Paijhaka natives presented tbu Waitato's •witi food of various kinds, preserved pigeons ke.lg the piiucipal.

a the afternoon the -wind was so strong ti>t one low .of the buildings erected was tywn completely down—the sheets of iron fjjng hi all directions. They might haVe;

.We serious damage, but lucidly no one! ■.as hurt, except a boy, who was inside 'hen some of it fell. The natives who /ere thus turned out slept in the store, rindly lent by Mr Peuniugton. The other ouildings then had supports put to them. On Sunday morning the natives were astir at a very early hour, and Sir George Grey had an interview. During the day special tiaius ran for the benefit of the natives, so as to give them an opportunity of seeing luglewood and New Plymouth. No Europeans were allowed to travel by them. The weather was showery all day, and everything was quiet in the evening.

Monday morniuqf, 10 a.m.

A special train lias jnst arrived with a few visitors and natives. There is to be a great feast amongst them to-day.

MONDAY'S PROCEEDINGS,

PUBLIC HOLIDAY, AND FEAST,

Monday, July Ist, 10 a.m. A special train arrived crowded with visitors. It being a public holiday, hardly) a soul -was left in New Plymouth ; every conveyance that could be obtained came to Waitara. The Mayor of New Plymouth Mr Caverhill, and other igentlemen, supeii inteucad a large feast given to the Euro peans and natives, which was prepared within the enclosure set apart for the natives, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather during the early part of the morning, Rewi and Sir George Grey had a private interview, and about noon fcir George Grey -walked round amongst the natives. All seemed glad to see him. He conversed with many o ? them The Volunteer braid, who kindly lent their

services for tie day, arrived by the mid-day train soon offer one o'clock. Itewi, with Sir George Grey and the Hon. *t Sheehan and others, came on to the ground, ;r< walked towards'the tent, where they er had some pigeons presented to them. TOASTING' THE PQUEEN'S SEAL'S When Sir George Grey had taken h seat the healths of Her Majesty the Quee,. r Sir George Grey, coupled with the H< i.. Mr Sheehan, Kewi, and Tawhiao, we, i drunk with great enthusiasm. A few ,»^ appropriate speeches followed, when p. heavy shower of rain drove all the people from the tables to the nearest shelter. During the afternoon the band played,-* while the natives danced. <& The three trains which returned to New '.. s sj Plymouth during the afternoon were all so IT crowded that some wore left behind and had to remain all night NciNa | i^ln the evening there was a dance at the (nr, Bridge Hotel for the natives. The Hon. *fe J. Sheehan detained ?onie off'he band, in j order to play for them. A most enjoyable '-.■' evening was spent, and dancing was kept up till early thismorning. A few Europeans were admitted, and the Maoris seemed 3 delighted to learn the dances from them. Sir George Grey Jcft by a special train during the afternoon for New Plymouth, where the steamer was waiting for him. The Hon. Mr Sheehan intends goiug overland to Wellington, but it is at present ' undecided when he will go. >~ The Parihaka natives have started fro:. * v Waitara on their return journey. ~ -• \.

(Per Press Agency.)

WAITARA, Sunday SATURDAY PLEASURE TRIPS. \ After a fortnight almost incessant rain the weather at last shows signs of improving, a special train went from here to New Plymouth, luglewood, and back ycfterday f; t > convey the natives attending the meeting 'i& on a pleasure trip. They were highly deligh ted, and on their return to Waitara v., ---there was great excitement. Telephony was ti'ie order of the day with those left behind. * . .' TK'-E HON. REWI CHAFFED. * There \vas a meeting between the chiefs during tut. afternoon,- at which the Hon. J. ' Sheehan "Vyas a listener, nothing of any importance xyas said. The talk was mostly " chaff" at Ev^wi about his scat in Parlia ment. , 4 LASTS NIGhrT'S PBOCEEDINGS. :'v The dinner yeaterq a y wns a success. • Sir George Grey piesrue^ About 1,000 sat "■ down. The whole concluded a war .... dance, in which a P^cha-Maori took a ..-.-, prominent part, much l o 'the disgust of all " Europeans present. * r..~ The band paraded the streets last night.' The Southern natives a a( j their drays o? packed early this mon- l i ng) aU( ] j e f t g n route for Pariliaka. T^ io Waikato3 re main a few days longer. DEPARTURE OF MINISTERS. Sir George Grey left yesterday. The Hon Mr Sheehan and Majo r Brown go over-" ' land to-day to meet Tito K'owaru at Pari.-.;*r haka. .. „> REWI'S MESSAGE TOj TAWHIAO. Kewi dissatched a special messenger ta •» the Kiug per Hauraki yesterday, stating his very great satisfaction at the cordial, welcome he had received, .and the mute- :Bs, agreement he had made, which he hop would lead to the union of the two races f, ever. -

CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION.

In pursuance of a requisition fo«sr j His Worship the Mayor, a public meeting^ I was held in the hall of the Mechanics'' x | Institute, last evening, "to urge upon the. Government the necessity for providing a more suitable railway station for this city." There was a moderate attendance, which comprised many of the most prominent and 'f influential citizens. His Worship the Mayor occupied the r chair, and in opening the meeting said : Gentlemen, as a preliminary to our me *; ** ing, I will read the requisition. [Tfc* speaker here read the requisition.] In v 'compliance with that request I have called £, you together to-night. I think it would < be better to look upon it as an adjonrned meeting of the one held in the Theatre Royal, at which a committee was appointed for the purpose of waiting on the Minister of Public Works and presenting a repor to another meeting. Mr. King has beeij good enough to keep minutes of all the meetings that have been held, and I will ' ask him to read them to the meeting. Mr. J. P. King read the minutes. The Chairman : Before confirming the minutes I will state that Sir George Grey replied to that telegram—although there is no record here, and probably I am some-I^*" what to blame for not handing the reply over to the secretary—regretting that he ....,>• could not attend the meeting, having,a3 we are all aware, much more important business on hand. The minutes were then confirmed. The Chairman : In addition to the minutes which you have heard read by the Secretary I may state that as Mayor of the city, independently of the committee, I waited upon Mr Macandrew on the day of his departure from Auckland, and infonrgd him that there would be another laj^i- gathering, and that I should like, if possible, to have something defijoiteto' lay Hiseiore the meeting. HeJcAonued me that, when he fiasA. isuneliere, he was under the impression from information he had received, that the railway station had better remain in its present position ; he did not. see the necessity for its removal, but the short time he had been in Auckland had con-. vmced him that it was absolu tely necessary the railway should be removed, notwithstanding the advice received. That advice, I understood, came from Mr Stewart, the Government Engineer. Mr Macandrew then authorised me to inform this meeting that the terminus would be extended to the Queen-street wharf immediately. In the meantime,- Messrs Conyers and Lawso.n would draw up their report, and it would be forwarded to myself. I asked him if it was possible to have that report in time for this meeting. He said it was absolutely necessary Mr Conyers should leave Aucklaud with him, but Mr Lawson should remain here. That report has not yet come to hand, but pro bably it will be received in the course of a week or two. There was, however, a con dition attached to the removal of the station to the wharf, that the Harbour Board should give the Government some ten acres of space, and also supply the material, that is the earth. 'Jhe former I believe the board i s quite willing to do, out I am informed by its Chair man, though not officially, that so far is tort Britomart is concerned the Board jjannot gi ye any earth, as it is already I iianded over to the present contractors for the formation on the other side of Queen • street; but the Board will consult with its engineer and ascertain if it is possible that some earth can be obtained on the other +rt °5i Mec "anics' Bay. However, fearing tnat the Harbour Board might decline to su.PP° l; t this, I have been looking round with the City Surveyor, Mr Anderson. I i! i? Small Plan liere wl"ch Mr Anderson oas been good enough to draw up, and Much may be seen by anyone after the rw g> V 1 Avllicll shows that to continue uustom - house - street under what is cauecl Jacob's Ladder a large portion of lo,^i Cau be obtained, and the work tr° u7 be, a great improvement to the city. UI , ?hows tliat eavtli could be obtained iL^g » Gutting from the bottom of ™^".street to Hobsou-strcet, taking \. way the.whole of Moore-street, a portion oainwi that is the portion Wd g? e-? on the. Plan- This> of course, p I liitthofu • lQwering several buildings j &* beiuSdoue, it would enhance the iubf?i, prop6rty to such an extent that no ' It woiiM Owu, ers w°uld give their consent. e l»Tf c^ that p°rtion of the city '•' alerlS al to Q«een-street. This is the ig^ve proposal, in the event of the /": <$veinm P B? ar, d fai]in^ ldo no* w«h the ; tfere is Qt should have the excuse that . ' no earth. For that reason I have i

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1878.



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IMMENSE QUANTITIES OF DRESS GOODS \\ ill r>K Brought JTorvmbd at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS f WILL BH GIVEN DURING THS WEEK ! J. COSGEAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, QUF.^y-STREET. AUCKT.ANn. "VT'EW ZETL ANF'HUUaiS. FLANNELS~! FLANNELS! FLANNELS ! !



WILLIAM RATTRAY Has JcrsT- Opened and is NOW SHOWING <■-■ a very large assortment of White and Coloured Flannels in Medium, Imitation, Saxony, and Real Welsh and White and Coloured French Flannels. He has also a great variety of Patterns in Crimean Shirtings in different makes, and a varied and well-selected stock of Tablo and other Linens, Calicos, Sheetings, Towels, &c, &c. Now in Stock—33in. and G2in. in W. P. Sheeting. W. Rattkay would call especial attention to the above, as being worthy of inspection and trial. I



WILLIAM RATTRAY, BNKRAL DRAPER AND SILK JiEROER, 66, Queen-street, Auckland.



lm N COURAGE NEW INDUSTRIES! To the People of Auckland '. Messrs. Hallen stein Brothers Desiro to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OB1 THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ■ ■ i;: Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal.



To effeotually introduce their Goods and drive out the Imported article, tUey have decided to SELL a SINGLE Article at the Wholesale Price. All Goods aro marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtefy with which it waa sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. Tho success which has attended the xN Tow Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Blanches in olher towns loads the Proprietors to bolicvo that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage Now Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages arc offered ; and your support is solicited on this undor atanding only. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch.



SOLE AGENT FOR W m R T H EH ML' S ELEBEATED SEWING MACHINES; TIIE BEST MACHINE IN THE: WORLD ri NION IMSUKAJSOE COMPANY § J OF NK.W ZSBAI/ANI). OktVCA.li... - £2,000,000 At- C X L A"N I> BRANCH: Q U X ffi N - B T R JE X T, 1-ierA ho Colonial Bank. ?IKK DBPARTMKNT. , ;u3uranc granted on Dwelling - licaseh "■o.-a. Shops, Buildings iv which trade is cnvried on. Merchandise, and Goody oi' every description.



MARINE DEPARTMENT, li'uila Of Ships or Steamers. Merchandise ot all ftiads, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Low kst Current Rates. E. H. STKVISNSON Manager._ ! 'irkRAWING"-ROOM SUITES, in Silk ! JLf Drawing-room Suitep, in Velvet : Drawing-room SuiTES.Repfc Damask ! ');;•; ing-room SUITES, in Leather I Dining-room Suites, in Han- Cloth I Dining-room Suites, in American Cloth j Chimney Glasses, in Gilt Frames Chimney Glasses, in Walnut Frames I Chimney Glasses, in Maple Frames ■ lK.os Bedsteads, French and Half Tester i Wood Bedsteads, French and Half leater i Iron and Wood Cots . • ! Mattresses and Bedding, all kinds Marble-top Wasiistands Toilet Tables, with Glasses attached Toilet Glassts, Mahogany and Marble Toilkt Wake, Single and Double beta Brussels Carpets Tapestry Caupets Kidderminster Carpets Dutch Carpets Felt Cabp&ts Linoleum Floorcloth Door Mats and Bath Mats Matting, #?r O N S A L E ~£s> AT „ (>J a,1.« wOui&w a i-IRN'ITURE and CARPET WARKHOUSK. 67, QUKKN-STRKKT. f\ N S X~ L E,



White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass, &c. Rye Grass, &c. Mangold Seed Turnips Sheeps' Parsley Sorghum Garden Seeds of every description Seed Oats Seed Wheat Seed Barley. W. J. HURST &.CO., 101, Queen-street. HuSHBLtOOK AND OIiIDGJMAN Respectfully invite attention to their Large Carefully-selected and Entirely New Stock of DRAP EPv V AND CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER TRADE, Comprising— Blankets, all sizes, and flrst-class value i Linnels, white and scarlet, all makes Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in great variety of pattern and quality Wmcey3, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. •' Good and Cheap," a good lino at 5d por yard fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in great variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, and some Special Lines of Fancy Materials, bought a job, and being sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Flowers Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs .1 Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to bo cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheet'ng, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods Of every description Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery, Shirts, Hats, &c. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds Mole kin. Corduroy, Serge &c«, &c» &c«



In order to sustain the well-known character of the JL NOTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and spare no paius to auppl their Customers' wants at the lowest price com monsarato with legitimate trading. 5 % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. HUSHBROOR AND BRIDGMAN, _ DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UP F .*£ X Q uEE N - S T R E E T, AC CKLAND.



EXTEA. Important Intelligence. Aua LiNARURY & Co. Have Dethsrminhd to CLEAR OUT THEIR SURPLUS STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, DRESS GOODS, . CURTAINS, FANCY GOODS, AND MILLINERY, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES 1 FOR A Short Time Only, previous to Stock taking. DRESS and MANTLE - MAKING on the Premises, at Reduced Prices. SALE NOW ON.



A. LINABUKY & CO.' S, 2W 8c 206, QUJCICN-STRKET, AUOKLAND. T^A"iT7"Y E~X" T~E~C "T ED, Per ' Syren' and Borough Belle, ---200 tons Billyard's Bonedust 50 tons Bell's Bonedust 50 tons Superphosphate Also, On Hand, Mexican Guano ' Peruvian Guano • Maldon Island Guano Gypsum Coarso Salt Rock Salt. _ W. J. HURST & CO., Quoon-streot.



The vilest rogues aro thoso who impose on the sick. Tliero is a class of impostors now engaged in vending imitations of that health-promoting beverage, Udolpiio Wowe's Schiedam A«o- MATIcSohNAITS, put up in bottles: Wllich pro vioualy hold tlio rou.ll tu-tiolo, and often boawng countcrfoit labels. PurcJiasera sliould ask tor and take nono but tho genuine. BIHYE, Eau, and TnitOAT Spisciai-is'l'.— JJr. Schwartzbich, Uevonshiro House, liobsonat Hours : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. RhUKF fhom Oouon in Tkv Minuteh.— SHARLANjrs OHKItKY PJfiCTOIiAL. 2a. Cd. a Bottle.—Oppoßito tho Poat-ofllco, Auckxanu. The sad calamaties that have of lato befallen so many thousands of our fullONy-croatu cs should dispose our governingpoworH to women precautions as may in the future Piwonfc their rocurrer.ee. No one can provont tho conw quencesof uncongenial seasons, but v\o can_all guard against the results of neglocto diHoaso. The great safeguards to health of the TO"""" day are thowi extraordinary medicine^ thoi loll'a Great Indian Cures" 'J *&***** § l\}° o restore the invalid to health, fact tnern at uio Chemists', and read the testimonials.