SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

«.. n ,-,,,i,inD (This Afternoon, — . .-., IiIGH YVAIiCR— -j i^morrow Morning 0.33 ---__N SET.—This Evening, 537 SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning. 6.20 MOON'B AOtr.-FullMoon, 12th,3.28a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

TO-DAY. Rotorua. s.s.. Carey, from Sydney Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

,-.::,: LAST EVENING. Southern Cros3, s.s., Helander, for Napier Argyle, 5.9., Stephenson, for Wangarei

TO-DAY. ". "' Albatross, schooner, Bell, for Napier •" - ■ : . Kate McGregor, schooner, McDonald, for Lyttelton '_'■'" Gael, schooner, Olson, for the Islands.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

_or London—ScMehaliion, oarque, eariy ; oyiiiu

of the Dawn, barque, early For Honolulu and San Francisco -City of New

York, R.M.S., 17th inst. . For Sydney and Melbourne-Hero, s.s., 12th

inst. -, For Russell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon day; Wanaka, Monday next For Whangarei and Mangapai-Argyle, every Tuesday. „,, ForTaurangaandtheSouth-Hawea,s.s.,Thur3-

day next For Lsvuka—Winifred,' schooner, to-morrow ; Agnes Donald, schooner, early For the Islands—Belle Brandon, schooner, early For Portland (Oregon)— Martha Fisher, barque,

at once For Valparaiso—Cerastes, barque, at once For Hobart Town—Bella Mary, barque, at once For Newcastle—Pleiades, barque, at. once ITor Sydney—Rotorua, s-s., early For War-ganui—Minnehaha, schooner, early

IMPORTS.

Per Rotorua, from Sydney : ,„_,.. 65 ingots tin, 300 felloes, 75 gunnies and 620 mats sugar, 10. chests, 34 chests, and 12 boxe3 tea, 2 cases oil, 10 bundles ginger, 67 bundles rattons. 3 casks fuse, 1 gun, 33 bags bark, 1 case soap, 6 boxes type, 49 cases drapery, 1,000 spokes, 150 boxes caudles, 378 cases fruit, 1 case lampe, I case wire rope, 78 cases oranges, 5 coses books, 35 casks seed, I package apparel, 1 package musical instruments, 2 bales sail cloth, 14 cons coir rore. 10 cases acid, 9 cases onions, 1 case tree3,l csss plants, 2 cases soap, 1 case lozenges, 1 cases leather, 5 cases fancy goods, 37 cases, a casks, 7 parcels, 17 packages sundries. 150 boxes candles.—G. W. Owen.

11l cases fruit.—R. Arthur. , 5 cases fancy goods, 1 case lozenges, 2 cases soap.—E. and A . Isaacs -1 parcel.—Owen and Graham.

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, for Napier : aw) nower pots, 12 chairs, 1 flour mill, 2 hoppers, 3 fly wheels 1 bean crusher, 1 corn crusher, 2 seed sowers, 1 piano. 1 horse, 30 cases, 13 packages, 2 casks. 5 boxe3, 4 chests. • Per Gael, for Lsvuka and Rotumah : 13 cales kernsene,2 pkga hardware.l pkg saws, 1 pkg buckets, 1 pkg tubs—Owen and Grabam. 3 boxes tobacco, 1 case cottons, 80 tins bisemts, 40 tins flour, 20 cases meats, 70 kensbeef, 3000rt. timber 12 wooden chests, 2 pkga, 6 door mats,9b sack 3 potatoes, 7 ton 3 doors and sashes, 1 case boots, 1 case dynamite.—Henderson and Mac farlane. . . j Par Flirt for Oamaru: I,COO dram pipes, and 60.000 feet timber. „„„,., „ Per Waiwera, for Napier: 30,000 shingles, and 36,000 feet timber.! -.L>___-•*BJ

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.-PRESEN TATION TO CAPTAIN CAREY.

TATION TO CAPTAIN CAREY, the ss. Rotorua arrived from Sydney, via- Russell, this morning with a full general cargo, and a number of passengers, whose names appeared in our yesterday's issue. The follow ing testimonial waspresented to Capt. Carey by the passengers on her arrival:—To Captain M. Carey, s.s. Rotorua : Dear Capt. Carey,—ln this age of shams, delusion", and mock testimonials, so frequently "got up" either indirectly by tbe recipient themselves or their personal depen dents, from interested motives, a tew words of spontaneous and hearty good-feeling_ may not prove unacceptable to a man of modest ment and unaffected gentlemanly demeanour. At the'termination of our agreeable trip we desire to express our very warm and grateful acknow ledgments, not only for yoor having so skilfully fulfilled your duty in having conducted us safely to our destination, but also for amiable geniality and gentlema_ly courtesy, qualities so valuable when [displayed to passengers, who, like us, for the mo3t part strangers to each other, are thrown together within a limited space, and are so dependent on the Kind forbearance of him who has the conduct of a vessel under his command. We trust that all further voyages of yourself and officers may be as successful and prosperous as this one has been, and we most sincerely hope that you and your amiable family may be ever attended by those true blessings, health, and happiness, which are alene in the beetowal of a Divine munificence.— Signed by all the passengers.

J.NWARD3 Coastwise.—Three Brothers, cutter, from Tryphena, Great Barrier, with lo head ca'.tle, 3 sacks fungus, 6 jbaga bones, 1 keg honey, 1 keg butter; Minnie Hare, schooner from Poverty Bay via Esst Coast, with _S1 sacks maize, 40 sacks fungus, 150 pigs, and 40 fowls • Outwards Coastwise. — Kate McGregor, schooner, for Thames, with 20 bags flour, 24 sacks sharps, 2 boxes tea: Ocean, schooner, for Mercury Bay, with sundries; Mary, schooner for the Thames, in ballast. • The schooner Kate McGregor sailed for Lyttelton via the Thames to-day. She is to load with timber at the latter port. The schooner Waiwera is to proceed to Mer cury Bay, to load with timber for Napier. The s.s. Argyle sailed for Whangarei and Mangapai last evening, with several, passengers and a cargo of general merchandise. She will return on Friday morning. ■ The barque Martha Fisher, from London, has completed the discharge of her cargo. She entered out at the Customs yesterday afternoon for Portland (Oregon), and will sail imme _Li_/_3__ r The schooner Albatross sailed to-day for Mercury Bay. where she is to load with 60,000 ft. of timber for Napier. .„'•__ , T • i'% The s.s. Southern Cross sailed for Napier last evening with a general cargo of merchandize. The brigantine Oceola from Oamaru. is dis charging heir cargo rapidly alongside the Rail way wharf. Cn the completion ot her dis charge.it is probable she will proceed to Kaipara to loai with timber for Dunedin. The barque Pleiades from Newcastle, com pleted the discharge cf her coal this forenoon, and entered out at the Customs this afternoon for Newcastle. She will probably sail to morrow. ! _•■_ x_ An enquiry into the collision between the Kate McGregor and the Taupo was held yesterr day before Mr T. Hill, Collector of Customs, and Captain Clayton, Nautical Assessor.; The evidence of Captain McDonald and crew was taken, and that of Captain Andrews will be heard on the return of the Taupo. .-■_,-..-. Shipping business at the wharves is rather brisk at present, owing to the large number of vessels loading and discharging. The following vessels, which do not include coasters, were alongside this morning—Queen-street wharf- Ship : Lady Jocelyn; Barques: SchiehaUfcra;- Cersstes. Martha Fistier, Spirit of the Dawn, and Belial Mary; brig Moa; brigantine Roderick Dhn; schooner Winifred, andsteamers Rotorua and Hawea. Railway wharf—Barques: Morro Castle, Stag, and Pleiades ; brigantine3 Darcy Pratt, Flirt, and Oceola; schooners Gael, Belle Brandon, Kate McGregor, Minnehaha, Aoba and Edith. «■-■-,, _.. The s.s. Hawea arrived from Russell this morning with 160 tons coal, 100 sacks oysters, andflthe following passengers:—Saloon—Messrs, L. C. Goffe, senr., L. C. Goffe, junr., George T. Cain, A. Welby. Tona, Captain McLeod. Steerage—Mr A. Pomm, She sails South on Thursday afternoon. " , . , .^ The brig Moa, from Timaru, was berthed-on the western side of the wharf to-day. , The barque Sara Dreyfus arrived at Newcastle from this port on the 27th August. The paddle steamer Effort was offered for sale by public auction at Messrs B. Tonks and Co.'s. saleroom to-day. Bidding commenced at „100, but only rose to £275. The vessel, was therefore, withdrawn. The barque Cabarfeidh arrived at Newcastle from this port on the 23rd August. She was there chartered to make six trips between New castle and Oamaru, and commenced the first on the 28th. The brigantine Flirt cleared to-day for Oamaru via Mercury Bay with 1,00 drain pipes. She will load timbar at the latter place. The schooner Gael sailed this afternoon for Rotumah via Levuka with a full general cargo of merchandize and three passengers—viz, Mr W. B. Thompson and two Kanakas, ,■.-,-. ,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

f N____so_>r this cL&v ■ The s.s. Taiaroa sailed at noon yesterday for New Plymouth.

Waitara, this day. The s.s. Go-ahead arrived from Onehunga yesterday afternoon

Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane sailed for Auckland al noon to-day. -

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. yesterday. Fiery Cross, schooner, Campbell, from Lyttelton

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Taiaroa, s.s., from the South, Wednesday next

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Taranaki and Southern Provinces-Taiaroa,

s.s., Thursday next Atalanta, schooner, for Waitara, early ——■ ■ i '

IMPORTS.

Per Fiery Cross, from Oamaru: 10 tons oat meal, 5 tons pollard, 5 tons sharp 3. 20 sacks bran. From Lyttelton: 400 501b. bags flour, 2001001b. bags flour, 2 cases bacon, 313 sacks potatoes.

r The schooner Fiery Cross arrived from Lyttelton and Oamaru early yesterday with a cargo of breadstuff's. She experienced terrible weather, and was compelled, for safety, to throw, overboard a portion of her cargo.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs E. and A. Isaacs held a trade sale of saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, "collar check, &c, today. About £350 worth was • quitted at fair prices.

BIRTH.

STRONG.—On the 29r,h August, at Aratapu, the vfife of Mr. George Strong of a son.

DEATH.

LYMBUEN.-On the 4th September, at Napier- Street, in her 70th year, after a long and pain ful illness, Margaret Campbell, the beloved wife of James Lymburn, late of Glasgow.— Home papers please copy. i The funeral will leave on Friday, 6th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attends MAHONEY.—On September 3, at her parents residence. Grey-street, George, the twin-son of Patrick and Mary Eleanor Mahoney, aged 2 years. I The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. to morrow (Thursday). Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1878.

For tho came that l_ck_.ass_tanc«, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future In the distance, And the _ood that ire can do.

Mr STOUT last night declared that the Government will stand or fall by then financial policy—that they are prepared for an appeal to the country upon it. 1 his is a, wise determination. By temporising and conceding to the whim of one supporter, to the self-interest of another, the Cabinet would very quickly find itself in the position of the old man with the donkey. The number of suggestions offered by honorable members—always out of the fullness of their hearts, and general solicitude for Ministers —is perfectly marvellous. From Mr Wake field, to whom all the new taxes are obnoxious, especially the land tax, to Dr. Wallis, who'growls generally all round, but makesnosensible suggestion for a substitute, there is not the semblance of agreement among the Ministerial critics. The land tax is the Mte noire of some; others believe it would not be so bad if only made an." all round" tax ; others again are prepared to sacrifice their beer and joint stock principles rather than let the land tax go. It is amusing to observe with what vehemence they all declare the working man to be tho special object of their care. The simple fact is that the land tax does not touch any one unless he holds property of $he value of £500, iirespective of improvements; and any man who owns land of that value can veiy well afford to pay _d in the £ upon it to the public revenue. The intention of the Government is too plain to be mis understood; aud those squatters and their tail who have suddenly discovered a deep interest in the>veil-being of "the poor man," are least likely of all to make any mistake about it. The tax is meant to get at the man with many acres, not at the industrious settler whose home stead and improvements—the wealth of ; his own creation — render his farm valuable. The most serious objection made against the Government proposals in tho ex-Treasurer's attack last night was that bearing on the abolition of the grain duty. The small protective duty levied on breadstuff's a few years ago has been the means of c tablishing an important exchange of commodities between Auck land and the South. It has given employ ment to our mosquito fleet; has stimulated our shipbuilding industry ; set sawmills to work in all parts of the province, employ ing a largo amount of labour; and gained for our fanners a better price for their grain. This may be a small matter iv tho eyes of Mr J. C. Firth, who is the chief payer of the duty, compared with the prosperity of the Wharf Mill; but everyone, unfortu nately, is not so deeply interested in the welfare of that institution. Possibly the timber and grain interests have reached a stage when they can dis pense with the protection; but while our timber is taxed everywhere, even in free trade New South Wales, the abolition of I'm duty on imported timber would be fraught with danger to the industry which has proved the chief main stay of Auckland during the last few years. There is a feeling among Southern members that if the grain duty goes, _ the timber duty must go with it. They, not unreasonably, say that if a penalty is attached to the use of auy but New Zealand timber in the South, which is | not an article of produce in Canterbury and Otago to any ex tent, they should receive some corres ponding protection for what, they do produce. Auckland consumers can very well put up with Southern grain or pay a premium on ; what they choose to import, if Southerners take Auckland timber instead of Baltic or American lumber, which could be imported cheaper. We are surprised to find a Cabinet in which Mr Stout, a prominent and avowed Protectionist — in) the sense in which Protection means adjusting neces sary duties to the industrial capabilities of the country—so needlessly committing itself to a policy which, carried out in its integrity, would effectually snuff out those struggling industries which, by a little help, might be made important contributors to the wealth of the colony.

We are glad to learn that toe Govern ment intend to place on the public works estimates, a vote to reclaim land east of Queen-street wharf for a new Railway Station. -Some fear has been expressed that the matter was being dropped through.

The schooner Aoha, which arrived from Noumea yesterday, brought as a passenger Count de Logue, who has been cruising through the islands of the Pacific during the past twelve months.

An instance of cannibalism is reported from New Caledonia. On the 16th the rebejs, captured a convict, and killed and ate him. The troops afterwards attacked the cannibals, wounding-a number of them.

A: warrant was issued this morning for the apprehension of a man named George Harrison, a carrier, of Parnell, on a charge of beating his wife in a most unmerciful "manner. There is also another information about to be laid against Harrison by a iwoman in Freeman's Bay'''for assault. Harrison was fined for drunkenness yester :day,and when his wife arose this morning about six o'clock she found that her ■husband had decamped Avith his clothes and most of tne things of any value in the house.— Harrison has been indulging heavily.for. some-weeks. ' <:° At; a conimitfee, .meeting of the City Council this afternoon, Mr Si H„nna was appointed engineer of the Waterworks Pumping Station, with a salary of £14 per month and house and coal free.

It may interest Good Templars to know that th^arauePleiades,.l«ng alongside the railway wharf, had Good Templai flu" flying at the main on Sunday last, thus denoting a vesseL trading on temperance principles. Unfortunately.vessels ot tins class are seldom to he seen.;- a + n u oa -During one of the English yacht matches lately the crews were fairly surprised, a sailing apparition, carrying nothing If" the amouutof their canvass, literally fl^hed^by. them anever'v .pointof sailinß, and beat the best of the'"tens some twenty minutes, turning over- the tide from Thames Haven to Erith I Now for a description of tin* sailing apparition. It is called the Duplex having two 33ft. canoe-shaped hulls, some 12ft. apart, with centre boards, and connected by no end of bolts, ties, and braces, over which is a large oval-shaped, flat deck, upon which the crew and owners are located. The mast is not large, neither is the main sail or boom foresail, but in tho breeze, anil with the water not too lumpy, nothing can touch her in speed. I hear that she can travel at a greater rate than fifteen miles in the hour. Of course, a Yankee is the patentee, and I am told he will surprise Messrs Thorneycroft and others, in the torpedo boat line, presently. Thirty miles an] _our is gto be ,the pace.—" London Truth." _ , . _ . The Baker and Farron Combinataion Company arrived by the Rotorua this morn ing. The company is a strong one, spe cially selected by Mr M. Hegarty, lessee o the Queen's Theatre Sydney, and proprietor of the Marrionettes recently in Auckland, and also of the Hiberiiicum. Mr Hegarty comes with the present company to person ally conduct the New Zealand tour. The company consists of Messrs Baker and Far ron, Miss Marie Marosini, Miss Saunders, Miss Merton, Messrs Jerdan, Flynn, Mor fme, Maury, Welsh, Eyau, Crowley and Wheeler, Since Messrs Baker and Farron were last iv Auckland they have had suc cessful seasons in nearly all the leading Australian cities. From Auckland they went to Queensland ; thence to Sydney and Newcastle, . .d overland to Melbourne, opei ing the new Princess' Theatre there ; travelled through Victoria, back to Mel bourne again, then to Sydney, fulfilling a third engagement; and from Sydney to Queensland again, playing everywhere to crowded houses. The present company was formed in Sydney by Mr Hegarty with a view to playing Messrs Baker and Farron's specialties throughout New Zealand. It will open at the Theatre Koyal on Saturday night, with " Conrad and Lizette," introduc ing new songs and concluding with the old favourities, "Tim Flaherty" and the " Muldoon Guards." "Struct Oil," in which Messrs Baker and Farron have made a tremendous hit will follow, and a capital season may be anticipated.

The case of McKenzie and Ross v. Robert son, which came on for hearing yesterday, before the Resident Magistrate, was not concluded last evening, and as several other witnesses for the defence have to be examined, the case was adjourned until to morrow (Thursday). The annual entertainment of the Free Templars in the Cook-street Hall will open precisely at 8 o'clock. Music, song, and dancing. ___ , The ordinary meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor in the chair. The business before the Council was small. Mr Bartley's plan for the wharf water supply was recommended as entitled to the £10 premium ; but the question was left over for the consideration of a full Council. It was agreed to call for tenders to complete the Green Hill Reserve. A discussion was held on Sunday traffic, driving cattle through the streets from the wharf, which caused unseemly disturbance and drunken ness, but no action was taken in the matter. It was resolved io exempt Borough School buildings from ihe payment of rates, and to take necessary steps to abate the cattle nuisance when the Council resolved into a committee.

The Yen. Archdeacon Pritt delivered an excellent lecture last evening at St. Mark's, Remuera, in connection with the local literary cln -.-*, on the "Life and character of Frederick William of Prussia." The chair was occupied by Rev. J, Whewell, who in a few choice words, introduced the reverend lecturer to the audience. The subject Avas treated in a masterly manner, showing a close acquaintance with the history of Prussia, past and present, its mode of Government, educational measures, productions, and condition of the people. An excellent and well-drawn portrait of Frederick William was given, associated with anecdotes and pleaaant interlineations in connection with the life of the hero. At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks, on the motion of Rer. G. B. Monro,Presby terian minister, was carried be acclamation, and briefly acknowledged by the lecturer. The Ohinemuri people have entrusted to the management of Mr A.' Porter for one month the £200 given by the Government for prospecting purposes. Three parties of four men each will be sent sut to prospect the line of country betweeu Waitekauri and Owharoa.

We notice that the Rev. J. Warren, the much respected Weslay;-n minister, has promised to give a lecture iv the Masonic Hall, Onehunga on Friday evening next, on the popular subject, the "Lost Ten Tribes of Israel." We may add that Mr Warren differs in. opinion from those persons 'who hold that the Britirh people are of the Lost Tribes, and he will explaiu his position in his lecture. „ Mr Montague, agent for Mdlle. Char bonnet, an eminent pianiste, who is ex pected to arrive in Auckland by the mail steamer, with the intention of giving a series of concerts, was a passenger by the Rotorua to-day.

Wc would draw attention of our readers that| S. Thomas' Mutual Improvement Society meets this evening, at 7.45 p.m., iv Mr Barrison's school, Wellington-street, at which Mr William Matthews will deliver an essay entitled the " Land we live in." It is anticipated there will be a large atten dance.

Mr R. J. Feltus wishes to state for the satisfaction of those who have signed in support of the prayer of the petition of the Sons of Old Colonists, that their names were posted to-day to F. J. Moss, Esq., and any; letters received by Mr Feltus were attached thereto.

The Modern Mariner.

A man named Campbell, alias Captain Taylor, was brought up this morning at the Police Court, on a charge of obtaining clothes'and money from settlors by false pretences. Campbell, or Taylor, has frequently appeared in different characters, and, was one of the most remarkable of imposters, as he assumed so many characters and | disguises. First, he appeared as a broken down clergyman looking -'-for a living; then as a detective police officer in the Domain, where he professed to have beeii Rationed for the prevention of im morality. In this guise he was detected by a real detective, and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labour. His last appearance was that of a castaway manner appealing for sympathy," iin a tattered pair of trousers and Guernsey shirt, which apparently had seen much service at sea. He was tolerably successful in obtaining clothes* and money by his doleful story and snatches of broken doggrel, such as

Pity the wayworn mariner, Cast away or the angry sea ; In trousers tattered and shirt in rags, i ■ , Oh.SJHeaven have pity on me. Campbell, before going to a settler's house, would take a bath in the sea, and then sally forth dripping wet, on his errand. He then, in sorrowful accents, gave a harrowing account of his sufferings. He told how through years,of toil, he had accumulated a sufficient sum to "purchase a small cutter, the Ben Lomond, and how he entered into the firewood trade, trading betweeivAuck land and Maraetai. How, when passing the mouth of the Tamaki, he was suddenly caught by a white squall, and how his little,craft, with all his wealth, went to the bottom, while alone, being a good swimmer, had survived, to tell the story of the poor

mariner. His story and the manner of telling it brought forth more than tears from softened listeners, who clothed, fed, and supplied him with all their spare cash. In one instance several .children emptied;'their money-boxes into his hands. But, strange to say, he seemed to entertain a strong affection for his tattered garments. He always took them with him, and of which he subsequently made good use in deceiv ing others in Remuera and the Tamaki district. "Mr McLean felt Keenly for the distressed mariner, and thinking something should be done for the poor, man, he in formed the police of "the "unfortunate' man's circumstances, when Mr McLean was astonished to find'that Camobell was im mediately recognised as an .old acquain tance : as the amateur detective of the Domain, and one who had studied practical geology in the Mount Eden University, under the judicious management of Mi- O'Brien. . .

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before Captain Daldy and A. Beetham

Esq., J.P.'s. Nobs AND Glasses.—Four individuals were introduced on charges of drunkenness, and subjected to the usual fine. Obtaining Goods Wrongly.—William Henry Campbell, a young man, was charged with obtaining goods by false representations from Benjamin McLean, of the Tamaki, on the 31st of August, namely, 1 coat, 10s; hat, 2s; and silver, 6s.—Sub- Inspector Pardy asked for a remand,in this case for a week, as it was axpected that a number of similar charges would be brought against the prisoner.—Remanded until the 11th inst. * --'

SUICIDAL. —James Alexander Morton was charged with attempting to commit suicide on the 29th ultimo, by cutting his throat with a pen knife.—The prisoner a fair young man, said he came out by the Lady Jocelyn. He was sorry to say that it was entirely through drink ; he was consci ous of what he did at the time.—Sub-Inspec tor Pardy said he did not wish to send the young man to the Supreme Court, and, as prisoner had suffered considerably, perhaps it would be sufficient to give him a caution and bind him over to keep the peace.—The Bench spoke to prisoner upon the seriousness of the crime and folly of his conduct, aud ordered him to he hound over . in his own recognizances in £25, to keep the peace for six months.

CITY COUNCIL NOMINATION.

The time for receiving nominations for the three vacant positions in the City Council terminated at noon to-day. The following were the nominations : —

Mr John Cosgrave, nominated by Messrs Barton Ireland and Thomas Macky. Mr David Goldie,

nominated by Messrs J. Edson, J. Billington, F. Hewin, R. Arthur, John Mason, and A. M. Williams.

Mr Christopher Greenway, nominated by Messrs John Codling and Thomas Whitson.

Mr Thomas Taylor Masefield, nominated by Messrs Walter Sloan c, Jas. Halyday, William Thorne, and Thomas Boylan

Mr Thomas Peacock, nominated by Messrs G. Holdship and John Batger. Mr George Staines,

nominated by Messrs William Power, Thomas D. Leslie, and James Patterson.

Mr Thomas Thompson, nominated by Messrs J. C. Firth, George Leahy, Harkness Hamilton, Herman Brown, and James Cousins. The election will take place onJThursday, the 12th inst.

CABLEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR)

Ratification of Berlin Treaty.

The Russian Attack on Bulgarians

LONDON, August 29th.

The ratification of the Treaty of Berlin has been exchanged between the Powers.

Severe fights occurred at Jambodi, arising out of an attempt by the Russians to repress the Bulgarian atrocities. Many were killed and wounded.

General Rising at Trebinze, Bosnia.

Yellow Fever in America.

(renter's special to press agency)

CONSTANIOPLE

September 1

There is a general rising of the people against the Austrian occupation at Trebinze, Bosnia. . Turkish , troops are co-operating. NEW YORK -

September 1

Yellow fever is spreading rapidly on the banks of the Mississipi.

EXPULSION OF JESUITS.

COLLISION BETWEEN RUSSIANS

(special to press agency)

AND BULGARIANS,

, LONDON, August 29. An unanimous resolution has been passed by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Sheffield that the present Australian mail service is unsatisfactory, and urging improvement.

The Pope intends expelling the Jesuits from the Vatican. '■'■ ";

Owing to the European outcry regarding Bulgarian atrocities, the Russians des patched troops to Jamboli to protect the Turks and Jews. The Bulgarians resisted, and; severe fighting ensued. Many were killed and wounded on both sides.

LONDON, Soptemoer 2. The Duchess of Edinburgh has been happily delivered of a daughter.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTBR'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

HEAVY FAILURE IN SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, September 3. Mr Lloyd, merchant, has suspended payment. Liabilities, £131,64.1; assets, £12^,545. - ;

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. SECOND DAY.

■ I SYDNEY, September 3. _ The Shorts, f mile?.—Mr Ivory's Judge, 1 . Chieftaiu, 2. Jack and Sir Andrew ran a dean-heat for third place. Thirteen ran. : Time, 1 miv. 1-7 sec.

Spring Maiden Stakes, i_ miles.— Roo-dee, 1; Propriety, 2; DukeofLynne, 3. Only three ran. The race was won easily. Time, 2 mm. 45 sec. Selling Plate, 1_ miles.—Cardinal, 1; Kitty, 2 ; Roo-dee, 3. The race was won by a length. Time, 2 mm. 14 sec. Five ran. The winner was sold for £110.' fk Sruatter's Handicap, 1 mile.—Sooth sayer. 1; Fatima, 2. The Abbess won by three.lengths. Time, 1 mm. 494-lOth sec. Great Metropolitan Stakes, 2 miles. —Democrat, I: The Dean, 2. Coiima, 3. Ihe winner was in the van almost through out, but won gallantly at the finish. Letting—2 to 1, Drum-Major; sto 2, Auck land ; 5 to 1, Woodlands (and Strathearn; Tto 1, The Dean; Bto 1, Vulcan; 10 to 1, ■' Woodstone. The course was greasy. Ten ran. Won by a neck. Time, Smin. 38 sec. Democrat started at 8 tol. - ' :

PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER $

(BY.STAR SPECIAL Wi m

WELLINGTON «,i_ a _ SOUTH BEA_l__S_^£^ Mr Hobbs, in asking the Government^ lay before the House information r_S to ■'■ the South Sea Island trade, quoff fr" 8 official documents on the subject of fiSS mgj such a trade, and supported it bvSf- mefits in favour of opening up a field for £ export of our rapidly increasingagric^ulturj^;! The Premier said the information'waT ■- - already on the table in a printed return nf exports, but further information would feW forthcoming. * - - fi9SS<_f

i PROTECTION FROM GAME'r^ In reply to Mr McMinn, the Na^fr 6* Minister said the Government do intend fr.* 1 I do something towards enabling the settlerk^ to protect their crops from injuries inflictai by game, but could not promise anything v definitely this session. He would rivea definite answer as to the proposals oFttf~~~ Government when members returned frorfTT the South. ■ U

i COLONEL MACDONNELL Mr Dignan asked the Government if they will give effect to the report of the '<* Public Petitions Committee of last session Ji ' respecting Colonel Macdonnell ? _ Mr Sheehan said the report was purel? an open one. The claim was sent back%*«>» the Government for consideration. -TheCl: matter was now under consideration ">■■' * ! WAIKATO SCAB CASE.* In reply to Mr McMinn, respecting, ."ther^n scab case against Ihomas Jolly ---'opJU! Waikato, Mr Sheehan said the Govern. ~ ment recognised the importance on the ques'2 tion, and would lay the depositions and cor respondence on the table, and ask the Souse - to consider the whole questiou. j , PETITIONS. ~,,.', Mr Woolcock presented a petition from " 2,500 inhabitants of Grey Valley, praying ! , the construction of a railway from Brnn neston, West Coast, to Matuera, on the East Coast. Mr Moss presented a petition from the ■' sons of old colonists, of Auckland, stating-»?: that they had suffered all the hardsiipg"- incidentalto a young colony. Many served i under arms, and lost relatives in war. THE ORDER OF BUSINESS. : When the House came to the orders of •-<■ the day, the Whakatane Grants Validation.; Cemeteries Amendment, and D_a_uanv fication Bills stood before the Land Tax" Bill. Mr Stout moved that orders; 1, 2, and 3 be postponed, in order to proceed ~ with the adjourned debate on the.second reading of the LandjJTax Bill.—Mr McLean "'"' said that surely after the proceedings of the previous day when the Government measures were moved up and down the •; order paper they should have made up their " minds how to proceed with their business/" They had the correct order in their poss%£' sion an hour and a-half before the' House met, and they should have decided, froni the fact that the Land Tax Bill was placed fourth on the list many members believed it would not come on, and went away.—\!, The Speaker explained that a mistake "was, made in the order of bills for which the Government was nor to blame.—Major ", Atkinson hoped the Government would proceed with the other bills, postponing-, the discussion on the Land Tax Bill until

the evening.—Mr Stout said the Goverß ment would be prepared to do so if the House would pass all the other bills first. , . AMENDMENT ON ELECTOEAL BH_2:_,' Mr Tole gave notice that in committee, on' the Electoral Bill he would move the inser- Iti tion of clauses enabling residential electors - in one district who, bona fide, changed their :: : residence to another, to be placed on the roll of such last district by the Returning- Officer of the former district, and the delivery of such certificate and of identity with the person named therein to the Ke turning Officer of the district to which the elector's residene, was changed. It is understood that the Attorney-General has no objection to this provision. \ '' I THE LAND TAX. Mr Gisborne resume*, vhe debate on the land tax, in a speech favourable to the Government. He congratulated the House upon the fact that after many years, during which the question of finance was carefully avoided, it was now faced. The Govern- / ment had fulfilled the promise made last session. He was favourable to an income and ~; property tax pure and simple. He thought the " unearned increment" was too indefi nite for taxation. He objected to the be and joint stock taxes, but would forego er- . objections if the Government insisted his *_eir entire programme, althou ' upon they would be induced to modify their proposals. "™ Mr Rowe said much he would have to'

say would be uttered with considerable^!! feelings of regret. He came prepared t0.,. support the Ministry to the largest extent-^ _, he could, but he would exercise his reason.|_i|p and discretion. He was disappointe^|i.fs with the financial proposals of the Govern- Wm nient, which he considered unworthy of :; the Premier. He expressed this feeling' ' ' with considerable regret. He approved of the alteration of fiscal burdens,- but: hoped, there was brains enough, time enough., and. will enough to effect a real alteration. "'But the; present " proposed financial alterations were merely tinker ing. He had hoped the promises would be redeemed, but he confessed was disappointed. Several parts of the policy.; ; tended not to the prosperity of the colony, _'..' but to its injury. He came fiist to the , question of joint stock oempanies. M& could not tell how many nien who-had any,-",'., share in these companies conld propose _to__.„ tax them. He had been connected with such companies for fiveyears, but, unfortuv-;-',. natelv, they had not been successful, and.. he had lost probably £20,000 by them. The Government proposed to tax the profits ■ but would they subsidise for losses? The- * prosperity of the colony depended largely on the influx of capital, on which fornianyyears to come would also depend much more than any scheme which any Ministry or all - Ministers could devise. To put a tax on . the influx of capital was the most suicidid act any Ministry could commit. He hoped , the Government would be advised by # their friends, and not adopt views subversive of- '■;. tha best interests of the colony. How such . a proposition could come from a Ministry. -; which professed to be in accord with the working classes he could not conceive.-*^ The Government took the tax off Austra lian industries and put it on colonial indus tries;' The result of the beer tax would he , to shut up small breweries, and compel larger breweries to engage a larger staff. - The quality of beer would deteriorate, ana the cost would ultimately fall on-the con sumer. The Treasurer took off the tax with one hand and put it on with the other. He would go with the member for Wanganui that it would be quite as . well |if not another glass of beer was drunk n the colony, but as long as there was beer iit would continue to be d^runk. This tax ; was impolitic. The excellent quality oi colonial beer had almost driven out the ip- ■ ported article. If they increased the price ... of beer, people would consume stronger ... , liquor. When the Government was pledged, to alter the incidence of taxation it should not introduce such a small measure as this. The moilntain had been in labour and brought forth a rediculous mouse. If the Government had brought down a general tax oh all clear incomes up to a certain amount they might have had his support , Mr! Kelly thought the tax on unimproved laud I would result in great injustice, to ■- .. many peopTb, and was too complicated. Why not tax the improvements of wealthy. ihe.u| It would be better to impose an. ~ all-round tax. . . . ~ Mi- Thomson believed the land |ax.wcHJd ; . realise a good deal more than the £10Q,wJ estimated. He combatted the idea whicn he said seemed to prevail that the land could bear any amount of taxation. Farmers were subjected to great nsKs and losses, and there were some districts in Otago in which the population nan

EVENING SIAR, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4



EXTRA. | ImDortant Intelligence. A • L ' N ABD R V "•*• C,9ii / >; hvk Determined to LEAR OUT THBIRIISURPIUS STOC OF GENERAL DR APERY, DRESS GOODS CURTAINS, FANCY GOODS, AND MILLINERY, ■_■',- ■ },'. :.•-'."* ." at " ' - ' 1 I GREATLY REDUCED PRICES I,_ FOP A Shqrt?Tim_ Only, previous to Stoc_ " . TAKING. DRESS -and MANTLE - MAKING on the Premises, at Reduced Prices. ; SALE NOW ON. : A LINABURY & CO.'S. 204 & 200, yUEWN-STBKST, AUCKLAND. -l^r O T I C E. The "BAY OF PLENTY TIMES" Will after this date be published «_- THItEE TIMES A WEEK ! "5* Every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday Mornings. _ST NO ALTERATION IN RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. E. M. EDGECUMBE, Proprietor. "Bay of Plenty Times" Office, August 31, 1878. FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Bedroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. _ CARPETS— Including Brussels, Tapes try, Kidderminster, Stair, Felt, and Dutch, on Sale at T. & H. COOKK'S. , LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, Bath Mats, in Linoleum and Floorcloth, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes, Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. _ BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKES. . __~,_ GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. X H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town: and, employing steam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T. & H. Cooke's FURNITURE AND UARPBT WAREHOUSE 67, QU KEN-STREET. J^ V N A M I I" X To Arrive, per Queen of the West, now due from London— - TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, BATTERY, INSULATED COPPER WIRK, FUSE, Etc. Etc. DYNAMITE la the Safest and Most 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 shook without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open Are, when the dynamite hurned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parli mentary report—Blue Book, page 179. .. „, , _ Dynamite has been In a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2979. -,-„,, .. « Maior 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 Btringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page.2o, par 115) that the time has come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from suob un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerine Act mposes upon them. ~ , __ ■, _ __, Professor Abel, the Chemist to Her Majesty's War Department, gives his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59, Agents: E. P ORT E R & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. "DYE GRASS! RYE GRASSI ___■ CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A consignment of .00 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for Sale cheap. , Also, On Hand, WHITE CLOVER RAPE RED CLOVER TIMOTHY ''■ COW GRASS LUCERNE Sec, Sec, Sec OfSuperior Quality W.- J. HURST & CO., , 101, Queen-street. f-\ A T S! OATS! OAT SI 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOE OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., __, ; 101, Queen-street, Auckland. BONEDUST!. BONEDUST! BONEDUST! T O ARRIVE, Per *Darcy Pratt,' 'Fairlea,' and 'Look-out 150 tons BONEDUST Also, 50. tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND. Mails will Close as Under:— x For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Levuka, per Winifred, this day at 4.30 p.m. For Waiwera. Warkworth, Te Arai, Wangarei Waipu, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Ngunguru, per Rob Roy, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothars, to-morrow, &t 11a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For: Valparaiso, per Cerastes, to-morrow, at 4.30 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Friday next, at 10.55 a.m. for s.s. City of New York, on Tuesday, 17th instant, as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreigu West Indies, at 3p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For monep ordjers, registered letters, and newspapers,. at L3O p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to tbe postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Per s.s. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, 17th instant, as follows:— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 8 a.m. 1 For United "Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces, at 8.15 a.m. For newspapers, at 6 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the, previous.evening,l at 4 o'clock. \ "" . Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded, at 3.20 p.m. 8. B.BIBS. Chief Po.tmastec.



FANCY, 4/4 f FANCY, 5/1 CHINA MATT IN G FANCY, 6/4 ( Just Opened. CARPETS, Tapestry from 2/11. CARPETS, Braasel from 5/ (IMMENSE CARPETS, Kidderminster ( Variety.. CARPETS, Dutch and Jute ' >V YOU CAN Jy^^ii *$■'■ z\y NJ? yOT YOUR FURNISH Af tffr >__^^ v HOUSE Most Economically lrom our Establishment Largest Stock op Drawing-room Suites Largest Stock op Dining-room Suites i Largest Stock of Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock op Floor Cloths, Linoleum Largest Stock op Carpets in Auckland. BLANKETS From 11/6 to I_.igfg?| 50/ per pair. BLANKETS . . 1 Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheets, Mattresses, Palliasses, Pillows, Slips, Mattresses, PaUiasses, Bolsters. Cases, Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS. KAURI. RIMU. _, Artifioial'Flowers, for Tables an „_V aßes- DRAPER V, MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING. £3" CATALOGUES SENT POST FREE. "_* Holl-way, ffarXio3c.& CrairwQil, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. > Agent for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machine. T^IN COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! To the People op Auckland I Messrs. Hallenste n Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAUi 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 deoided to SELL a Single Article at tho Wholesale Price. All Goods are marked In Plal» Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Artiole purchased and not ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which It was sold, or If desired, money will be returned, The success which has attended the New Zealand Ci thing _"aotory_ Retail Branches In other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Pnblio to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially wher superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. J. B, ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. sole agent fob WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES, THE b 8T machine in the world. mO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE PONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a Candidate for the seat on tho Ponsonby Highway Board, vacated though the resignation otMr. S. E. Hughes, jun., and, if elected, will do my utmost to forward tho interests and prosperity of the whole district. I am, yours obediently, A. LINABURY. ~T MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATER A L S Just Opened. EL Atkins . NVITES ATTENTION TO HIS STOCK' New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and . . Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c„ suitable for the coming Season. ■ Now on View. Splen- • did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Popllnettes, Satin Cloths, WoolSerges.Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. , The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. C L O T H I N G lND_fp A R T ME N T ■ ; '■■ New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all olasses. A laxge Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of Now Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West' of England, Sec Tailors can select from the largest stock • in Auokland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's ' -wear. GoOd Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland foe All Descriptions'^ of Drapery and j Clothing. 63- H. __________________ CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. [Established 1855.] Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Head Master: Jas. Adam 3, 8.A., Member of ' Convocation of the London University. Classical Master: Rev. Jo?. Bates. English Master: Mr. J. P. Gra dwell, Lon i doh University. Botanical Master: T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. Drawing Master: Mr. Kenneth Watkins. This School is under the superintendence of a Board of Governors, of which His Lordship tie Bishop of Auckland is Chairman. The course of instruction prepares Pupils for the University, the Law and Civil Service Exa minations, special attention being given to English, Mathematics, and Science. ' A few Boarders are received by the Head Master. (Terms, for Boys under thirteen, £60 per annum inclusive.) :, Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5, Pentatnhpr '27. ~ '■■■ ■'•■'•'. :-,' ■'. ':'■':• .' A < PPLICA/riUNS for the Appointment ____ I of Secretary and Accountant to the Com missioners of Education Reserves, will be received at the office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, up to SATURDAY, 7th Sept. Salary,l„so per annum.



THE NATUftIL APERIENT BITTER WATER OF FRIEDRICHSH ALL IS the MostPopuxar OPjTHE MINERAL WAT_Rt> OF GERMANY; ;- ij "-■-■,'■■ ■ ■ . . '- '..<..:. SirTHenry ThCmson. Surgeon and Professor of Chemifsal-.Surgery to University College Hps pitaE(see|the "Lancet," January 13, 1872).-re commends lits use ion account of its valuable Aperien;tv?:Diurktio, s and Absorbant quali ties:—" It' does not produce colic nor disturb digestion. ' On the Contrary it furthers digestion and promotes tho appetite, its properties in this respect having earned for it from the country people in -the" neighbourhood the name or "Appetite-water." Thisresult is much prized by. those leading a sedentary life, and'those sutler ing from Indigestion, Chronic Liver Complaints, Flatulence,-&c;r&c.,- >&c." - _ST Agent for Auckland i-AICKIN, Chemist and Pharmacist, Importer of Drugs. ChemicaiS. __ci. &c., „;'t The ;Pharmacy," Queen-street, Auckland.* ■" .■ ' ,■ . ' Beware-of Counterfeits of the time honoured'and'-standard medicinal beverage, Ud'olpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, contained in bottles which formerly held the true elixir. It is hoped that an ex posure of this infamy may put the public on its guard against these disguised poisons, which are nothing but the vilest, spirits with an ad mixture of some bean and hurtful drug. "j A stitch in time saves nine," and so does a single dose of " Ghob&h's Great Indian Cures • save taking nine, if taken directly an evil symp tom shows itself. These heroic medicines cm be had of all Chemists, where also can be had copies of the numerous testimonials received by the proprietor.



We learn that the removal, of -Mr Searancke from the office of Resident Magis trate does not militate to vitiate his claim for pension.