SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

BfaH WAT K R-{™^^r^rS.2.2o SUN SIST.-Thia Hvenittg, 5.0 . : SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 6.52 MOON'S Afire—(Tull Moon, 17th, 2.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Start, cutter, from Russell Sapohire, H.M.S., Murray, from Levuka Qae^n. schooner, Jones, from riokianga Golden Isle, schooner. Watts, from Russell Co"onet, schooner. Ho* 1, froiu Rarotonga Taupo, s.s. Andrews, from Southern ports barque, Tyson, from London. Acl;ivo, brigantine. from Samoa and Friendly Islands. William and Julia, schooner, Lloyd, from Levuka. Kar.a, cutter-. %J^^»B|j- fr°ra Tairua. Ryno, briganf.isPlßpPTOe Islands

DEPARTURES.

Maud Graham, schooner, Jors?eusen, for

Lyf.telton Wouoona, s.s., Morwick. for Sydney Talisman, schooner, Ti-ayte. for Tahiti.

IMPORTS.

P-n- \ikshaw, from London: 2 crate 3 toilet ware. 1 bale door mats, 2 do. carpets, 2 cases tr-rani;nes. 1 00. furniture. 1 do. Utrecht velvet. 7*do. iron bedsteads, 1 do. net curtains. P°i> Alkshaw: 1 case cane-seat chairs, i cases f-'-nitiire 5 caws chimney and toilet glasses, 1 erse bassihoUa.— T. & H. Cooke.

IMPORTS.

Per Aikshiw from London : 100 brls. salt herrings 100 bvl?. Red herrings, 29 pkgs. agri cultural machines, 2 cases sawmill machinery —John Pveid and Co. Per Aikshaw. from London: 871 cases, 10 pieces and package?, 533 casks, 4366 packages, 32 bales, 22 packets, 200 kegs, 50i hhds.. o drums. 59? 0 slates, 459 bars iron, 102 iron plates, 1000 bag 3, 25 tons pis iron, and 10 cases for tran shipment to Napier. ,_ _ 100 cases.—Henderson and Mac a :ane. M ~ 9 bales, 123 cases, 150 packages.—Owen and GPt'r 1Active from the Islands: 136 tons copra. T>cr William and Julia, from Levuka: 300 bunches banaua3. 61 boxes oranges. 100 shaa d°Per Coronet from the Islands :-80ba!e!» c**nn. 56 Imrrela lime.'nice, 11 tons copra, lo,oooortiugee, and 1000 cartridges.

ARRIVAL OF THE AIKSHAW FROM LONDON.

The fine iron borque Aikshaw, commanaea br Captain Tyson, arrived in harbour this niD-aintc from London, after a lengthy passage of <S days from land to land, and 103 days from Londoni She ieft Locdon on January 17, and ar>hored in Grave3end next day Left the towns on the 19th and Start Point on the 29th, the weather then being very bad, the wind blowing in heavy squalls from the N.W., accompanied with hail. This weather con tinued, with little change, until February 6, when it moderated. On the 9th February Fred Campbell, ;m A.8.. fell over a bucket and b-.-oke his thigh bone. Crossed the Equator on the 28th February, in lat. 8 miles north, and Zi iv west. The weather was then good. On MaTch Jtth spoke the barque Annie Fi»h, bound tc Xew Yo-'-■. Passed the meridian of the Gape cf Goo<l H<"f on March 28, in lat. 43° 15' S., and long. 16° 47' --ast. The weather was very bad here and V ■■■ wind blew almost a hurricane. Or*the29r! Vie fovetopmast-staysail blew away owinfto the weight of wind. On April'loth the weath - was iust about the same. Ihat day the ni i:tingale-stay and jibboom carried away- Tiie crew refused to obey the orders of tha Captain, and one' of their number was pnt in irons. This was sufficient to cuell the mutiny. The gniain-top-gallant stay was blown av.*a~ on Saturday,]Apnl 27th; and on May "nd a terrific gale accompanied with rain and heavy sea set in. The main topsail was blown elf an away, The weather continued bad, unlil sighting the Three Kings, at mid night on Friday. Fine weather was experienced down the Coast. The Aikshaw brings ng, pas-. gangers, but a f 'ill general cargo of merchandise. She comes consigned to Messrs Shaw baville and Co's agent. As there is no cargo on board, shh was brought up the harbour and anchored 0:1' the wharf at noon. The Aikshaw is a fine new iron barque. She was built in 1870, and this is her second voyage.

ARRIVAL OF THE RYNO.

The brigantine Hyno. from the Islands, was coining up the harbour when we went to press.

Entered Inwards.—Golden Isle, schooner, from Russell, with 7S tons coal; Mary Anderson, schooner, from Russell, with 86 tons coal; T=-bcl cutter, from Matakana, with .'OO rails ; liana' critter, from Tairua, with22,ooo feet sawn timber, 35 bags gum; Queen, schooner, from Hokiangn. wih 11,000 feet totara. i tons gum, 19 hi.ie=; and 5 tons bark; Christina, schooner, from' Russell, with 97 tons coal; Catherine, carter, from Mahurangi, with 6.000 bricks. The schooner Maud Graham sailed from the Manukau Heads on Saturday for Lyttelton with a cargo of timber. The as. Taupo arrived early yesterday morn inff i som Tauranga and Southern ports. Strong k'n W. winds, with heavy sea, dense fog, and rain were experienced since leaving Tauranga. The'Taupo brings the following passengers:— Mr and Mrs Hammer, Miss Tepping, Miss Burns, Miss Close, Mrs Davidson, and two children, Messrs. Clarke. W. S. Graham, Somerville, Churton, Hus3ay. Little, Bell, Blythe. Maxwell and son, Asher, Haslem, Crawford, McDonald. Wimble.Detectiye Grace and 19 steerage. We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr Staunton, purser, for files, &c. The s.s. W°noona sailed on Saturday evening fo" Sydney in ballast. H M s. S&nphire arrived on Saturday even<ng from a cruise among the South Sea Islands. She left Levuka on the 25th ult., spoke the schooner Alacrity on the following day, and re-urOTisioned her. Expenencedlflne S.E. trades until the 2nd instant, and when about 400 miles from land was becalmed for eight days, and as there was no fuel on board, had to get out the boats to tow the vessel along. A strong easterly breeze set in on Thursday. Dr Williams has succeeded Dr Brownlow, who returned home. *, . , , The schooner Coronet arrived late last nignt from Rarotonga and South Sea Islands. She left Rarotonga on the 23rd ult., and had a fine wenther passage until making the land, when the wind hauled to the N.W., with thick weather and heavy rain. Passed a barque with ton off iib-boom off the Poor Kmghts on Satur day last. The Coronet brings the following passengers: Cap*. Kenny Mrs Kenny Mr E. KennyfMr A. Kenny, Misses Kenny (2), Miss Eleazard, Messrs R.Kenny, M. Kenny, Grorer, and Hamer. „ ~. ~ The three-masted schooner Smiling Morn hauled alongside the Railway Wharf this morn ing, and will commence discharging her cargo cf coal at once. _ „ . ■■ * The schooner William and Julia arrived from Levuka this afternoon with fruit. . • t -The brigantine Active arrived from a cruise amongst the Islands this'• morning. Captain Rjae reports leaving Auckland on Feoruary 11th. Had a good run of 9 days to Tonga. Pro ceeded through the Friendly Group, and arrived at Samoa on the Ist April. Left again on the 26th. and loaded copra at Savaii. Came on to Auckland via Fiji Islands, which were left on Ist inst. Light S.E. winds were experienced until lat. 31 South long. 170 East. The wind then hauled round toj E. and and N.E., which brought the vessel into port after a passage of 32 days. The Active brings a cargo of copra, and three passengers—Mrs Decker and three children and servant, and Messrs IS. R. Gribbon, and F. Jones. She will commence discharging her cargo at once. The schooner Norval was at Samoa when the The s.s. .Hawea leaves this afternoon for Russell with a cargo of sundries and three pas sengerß—Mrs Richards, Messrs Hewhngs and Brown.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Arrived:—At Kaihu—Ethel and Moa, from Auckland; Torea, from Lyttelton. At Aratapu— Sarah Pile, from Wellington; Clematis, from Wanganui; Merlin, from Waitara. The Torea loads at Aratapu for Lyttelton, the Sarah Pile I^^y^fi^M^l C4eDaajyig,|PjJ^angjanui. > _ lington. Loading—lsabel, focDunedin; Poneka, for Wellington. The Marmion will also load for Wellington. Kaipara Heads.—Arrived—Prince Alfred, from Lyttelton. Waiting to sail—Cerce, from Ara tapu, for Lyttelton; Glimpse, from Dargaville, for Shanghai; Rosannah Rose, from Kaihu, for Dunedin. Port Albert.—Sailed—Maggie Patterson.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Cochrane and Son held a property sale to-day, with the following results: The unexi.ired term of lease of 12 years of allotment 551, Pollen-street, Shortland, for £85; also of allotment 452, same street, £12. The 88 acres of Pollock Settlement, Manukau, realised 6s an acre. The freehold property in Manukau Road, Parnell. was not sold.

Beware of Counterfeits of the time honoured and standard medicinal beverage, Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Akomatic Schnapps, contained in bottles which formerly held tho true elixir. It is hoped that an qx posure of this infamy may put the public on its guard against theso disguised poisons, which are nothing but the vilest spirits with an ad mixture of some heat) and hurtful drug.

In the palmy days of the Colony, when the new and opening goldflelds presented_ such temptations to unguarded modes of living, many a hale and hearty fellow received tho germs of sickness and disease, which in after years spread their malign influence through tho system, and lay their victim prostrate. Many such, hearing of the introduction of thoso in valuable medicines—" Ghollah's Great Indian Cures"—into New Zealand, availed themselves of the fact, took the medicines, and got cured. See testimonials. These medicines aro posi tively unfailing remedies. Sold by all Chemists

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENS.

" Pko Bono Publico " sends a stupid, ignorant, and offensive attack on the volunteers, with which we decline to dis figure our columns. The Fourth Kingdom.—Mr John Lamont; of Cambridge, sends another long letter on the subject, but we capnot find space for our correspondent's intricate and not very lucid opinions on prophecy.

BIRTH.

DICKSON.—On the 11th May, at Vincent-street, the wife of James Dickson of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

DAWSON—PURCKLL.—On the 7th May, 1878, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by the Rev. Father O'Dwyer, Albert Arthur Dawson, of Green wich, England, to Susan Josephine Purcell, eldest daughter of the late Peter Purcell, of Auckland.—Home papers please copy.

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

MONDAY, MAY 13, 1878.

ftw e*w taste tbaMrcfc&Mitmiu^

THE arrival of aD other steamer at Batavia from Singapore, with a batch of cable messages, leaves the great question of peace or war in as unsettled a state as ever. Russia shews a greater disposition to back out if she can do 30 without too gro at a humiliation, and the proposal that her army shall be withdrawn from Constantinople to Adrianople, abandoning, we presume, the defences of the Chekmedges to the Turks, in consideration of a like with drawal of the British fleet, seems to offer decided advantages to England. T^Aflhekmedges. well-fortified and manned, afford an absolutely impregnable defence of the capital. But if the statement made by the President of the Council, that Turkey will remain entirely neutral in the event of war, is true, the falliug back on Adrian ople may not be such an advantage as would at first sight appear. Retirement on their base, will strengthen the Russian position, reducing the area of country which the forces have to hold, and increasing the difficulty of attack. The acquirement of Shumla and Varna,, towards which military and diplomatic efforts are now directed, is in keeping with this general plan, and if effected would materially improve the hold of the Russians upon Central Turkey. If an expedition were charged with the task of ousting Russian troops from all the fortresses of the Quadrilateral, the undertaking would be impracticable for a small force. Fortunately, the command of the sea maintained by England materially circumscribes her plan of operations, the object of any expedition bein.i- accomplished if, while nreating a commercial blockade and keeping open its own communication with the seat of military operations, it is able to cut effectually the communications of the enemy. Apart from the military significance of the; suggested basis of mutual retirement, it is becoming evident in St. Petersburg that the people shrink from the prolongation' of the struggle. A* war with Englandj even if Russian victory crowned the early engage ments, means a series of campaigns; year after, year, until one country .or the other is exhausted ; and Russia, with 'ber financial resources strained to the utmost, her loans.refused in the chief money mar kets of Europe, her Commerce crippled, her people liable at any moment to become re bellious under the serious sacrifices entailed upon them in a war which must prove nationally fruitless, may well look with un easiness at the augmenting stores of war

natateria&and the preparations unceasingly , pressed^ British military arsenals. War betweeii England and Russia promises nothing short of bankruptcy for the latter Power, and it is just possible that the certainty of ultimate loss and failure may prepare the conqueror for the oup ot diplomatic humiliation which must be swallowed before" peace~"caii be perfectly established. The pressure of army interests and national cupidity, excited by the conquest6f(Turkey,and;the indecisive policy of Germany and Austria, render the cup a very bitter one to swallow for the satfsfaction of one Power, so that Russia may yet absolutely decline the draught. Ine services of Prince Bismarck as mediator, it will be observed, have been dispensed with, (probably because his impartiality is not al together above suspicion) and negotiations are proceeding direct between England and Russia. , , . . Later messages which came to hand this afternoon are more hopeful of a peaceful settlement. Sir Stafford Northcote announced to parliament that he trusted the difficulty was ended, and the Russian Ambassador has gone to St. Petersburg on an important special mission. The remain ing difficulty, it is said, relates to Bulgaria, (which Russia proposes to occupy for two. years, with 50,000 troops), and Batoum (the acquired seaport on the Black Sea). Ihe Russian troop? are retiring from Con stantinople, having evacuated Stephanos, on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmora, and established their depot at Tchataldsha, between twenty and thirty miles from Con stantinople, on the road to Adnanople. I*oi ces, however, remain at Georgios, which is only some ten miles from the capital, and the Turks decline to evacuate Shumla till these are withdrawn.

The constituents of Mr De Latour, M.H.R., presented him with a purse of 150 sovereigns previous to his departure for Napier. Mr De Latour is a gentleman who has been spoken of by Sir George Grey as a rising man of special promise. He intends to study the law under Mr Reos. To the Editor : Sir,—Can you inform me whether or not the Mount Albert or Whau Highway Board intend taking any action in reference to the depositing of the city night soil on the farm occupied by Mr Mark Woodward, of Mount Albert? Such depositing of night soil I believe to be con trary to the provisions of the Public Health Act, and without the sanction of the High way Board. There can be no doubt but this night soil matter is a most decided nuisanco to a great many of the settlers. —I am, cSsc, A Resident. The anniversary of the opening of the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, will be commemo rated by a ball on Wednesday evening next. The ball will open at 8 p.m.. Conveyances leave Auckland at 7 p.m. and return after the ball at 2 a.m. Tickets can be obtained at Messrs Upton and Co. 'a. A very success ful affair is expected, and no exertions are beiag spared by the brethren of Lodge Manukau to render the gathering a pleasant one.

A meeting of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows will be held to-mor row evening, in" the Temperance Hull, Albert-street, for the purpose of oponing a new Lodge. The annual soiree and concert, under the auspices of the Church of England, Whau, will bo held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, in the WKau Public Hall. Tho choir of St. Sepulchre's will render appropriate selec tions of music during the evening.

ThePonsonby Wesleyan Anniversary yes terday was all that could be desired. Tho sermons were most appropriate, and the singing by tho scholar^ was charming. The annual tea and public gathering in con nection with the school, takes place to morrow (Tuesday) evening, in the Ponsonby Hall, at half-past six o'clock. The great feature of the evening will be the presenco of and address by the Key. R. Hazclton, M.A., on " American Sunday-schools, their system and peculiarities." The rev. gentleman, from his special ability and eloquence, togethsr with the subject to be handled, will make jhe gathering of peculiar interest. Mr Hazelion has travelled many thousands of mileg on the continents of England, Ireland, md America, and his speech will be of importance to workers in this branch of the Christian Church. At the first meeth" of creditors in tho estate of Thomas J, C. Murphy, farmer, of Epsom, the liabilities were set down at £119, nominal assets £87J Mr Macffarlane was appointed trustee, i The monthly inspection parade of the Hobson Company of Volunteers will be held in the Drill-sied to-morrow evening, and after drill, the Finance committee will meot.

Captain Morris,; M.H.R., managed to pull off a vote of coifidence at Tauranga. , Rev. K. Hazletoi, M.A., recently from Ireland, occupied tie Put-street pulpit yes terday, and prached two eloquent discourses to full coigregations. At the close of each service, MrJHazleton told his con gregation that he hiended delivering a lec ture at Onchunga jo-morrow evening (to night), and on Wednesday - evening in the Pitt-strei Wesleyan Church " Ireland and 'the Irish," with especial reference |o the religious con dition and olaims oftlie people. The chief object of Mr Hazlet^i's visit to the colonies is to obtain assistant towards the building of a projected collejs in the city of Dublin. We feel sure that pi-sons who may attend Mr Hazleton's discirses and lectures will be highly pleased fith his teachings and style of oratory..' Collections at the close towards the college! Mr J. Colborne [Veel, M.A., for many years editor of tie "Press," has been appointed secretaif of the Canterbury Education Board, 4 a salary of £600 a-year. The fifth annitsrsary of the Court Zealandia of Ancibt Forresters, is to be held on Wednesday next in the Lome-street Hall. A concert oja first class character will be given, and ifterwards there is to be a ball, which will ojenathalf past ten o'clock. This Court is one c the most satisfactory institutions of its. find, and as whatever it does is done well, ire feel quite sure that the anniversary conce/t and ball-will be a great success.

The,liberal offi of. the Domain Board to give £10 for tie best series of plans of drives ought to provoke considerable com petition 'The-credit of the suggestion lies, we may remark, with Mr J. B. .Russell, who for sometime past has supported and pushed ■the " drive" question, in spite of consider able obposite. ~ { j 'To the Editor : Sir,—ln your Saturday's issue "Church-goer" draws the attention of the pibftc: to the behaviour of the boys (supposed, sometimes erroneously, to be the choristers of St. Paul's), As another Church goer, I Vould respectfully remind two of the gentlemm who occupied seats immediately behind tie choristers on Sunday evening that theb example was a very pernicious one, and calculated to do much harm. — Yours, &., Another Church-goer.

The firing for tne Artillery Champion Belt concluded on Saturday with the follow ing result: Wooley, 67 ; D- Anderson, 66 ; W. Roso, 65 ; G. Priestly, 64 ; T. Bell, 64; T. Ansell, 61 ; R. Priestly, 59 ; G. Lefe, 58 ; Salmun, 56 ;• Titchaner, 53 ; Hendry, 52 ; H. Rose, 51 ; Heighway, 46.

The Victoria Company will meet on Saturday afternoon at the rifle range to. compete for the Ladies' Prize.

We understand that a Templar Hall Company is in course of formation in this city, a prospectus of which will shortly be in the hands of citizens.

Next week the shooting season com mences.i Better late than never, no doubt, but it is three weeks' too late this year. The pheasants are in fine condition, and plentiful, but most numerous in localities too far distant tor the majority of sports men to follow them. These birds adhere very affectionately to Maori cultivations, and to new clearings, back in the bush, where small settlers, who depend largely upon their crops of maize, wheat, and potatoes, suffer acutely from the ravages of the pheasants—who find abundance of food and convenient shelter. The Waikato will no doubt be largely patronised, as usual, by sportsmen. Mr Gwynne's Hamilton Hotel is a favourite rendezvous, as from Hamilton so many roads diverge, all leading to good shooting ground. This hotel maintains the popularity which it so quickly gained under Mr Gwynne's proprietorship, and Auckland gentlemen know well that, whatever luck they may have in shooting, they are quite certain of comfortable quarters and a pleasant reception by tlio kind-hearted host and hostess of the Hamilton Hotel. Mr O'Sullivan returned on. Saturday from an inspection of schools between Auckland and Helensville, Kaukapakapa: The popu lation of Kaukapakapa is rapidly increasing. Some few years ago it was proposed to have only a half-time school ; now there are over 50 children on the school-books, and the attendance is good. School is held in the hall, but it i 3 proposed that a school-house shall be built. At Woodhill there is a school for' the education of natives and European children. A new school-house is being erected on a sites given by the natives. Mr Fossbrook is the schoolmaster. At Helensville there is need ot a new school, but some difficulty is experienced in getting a suitable site. At a meeting of the School Committee of this place, it was decided to adopt the compulsory clauses of the Edu cation Act, as only half the children attend the school. At Kiunca there is a, half-time school in connection with Helensville school, being held week about in each place. From a telegram received this afternoon it will be seen that Messrs Harrison, Bar rowman, Reeves, and Newton were nom inated for the vacant seat for Grey elec torate In his published address Mr Harrison says that he comes forward "in the interests of that liberal party which acknowledges Sir George Grey as its leader. The anniversary of the United Free Methodist Church will be celebrated to morrow evening by a tea and public meet ing. Several ministers will address the meeting, and a select choir will be in attend ance. The general meeting of creditors in the •> tatc of Percy Reginald Vaughan, will be i.i.'d in the Supreme Court' Buildings on j lay next. :-■ lie following important statement k. ive to the Piako Swamp and Pepepe C<>. Hi eld which have occupied so much attention in Parliament, appears in a recent issue of tho Wellington " Post" : —" Some time ago wo mentioned that the Govern ment were making a searching inquiry into the Piako Swamp transaction, in order that the validity of the sale might be tested. Mr Eees has, we understand, now been in structed to proceed in the Supreme Court, by way of scire facias, to test the validity of the Crown grants issued to Mr Whitaker and others, for the Waikato Swamp and tho Pepepu Coalfield." A woman named Eliza McGinn, who has been convicted of drunkennes, vagrancy &c, no less than sixty-eight times, was brought up at the Police Court this morniug charged with smashing a pewter pot, in a temper, because the landlord of the Commercial Hotel, would not supply her with liquor when she AYaa "three sheets in the wind." When sentencing her for the 69th time, the Magistrate remarked that she had been (putting her various sentences together) nearly eight years in goal. By way of ex tenuation, the prisoner remarked that she had never stolen tho value of sixpence.

Mr Hill has received the appointment of secretary and inspector to the Hawkes Bay Education Board, and the salary is fixed at £450, with £150 travelling expenses. This is £400 for the inspectorship, and £50 for the secretaryship.

Mr G. S. v Graham, the newly appointed General Manager of the Colonial Insurance Company, arrived in Auckland by the Taupo. He will remain in Auckland some days, to arrange for the opening of. an Agency here.

At the Victoria Sydney, Mr Creswick has been playing Richard the Third for seven nighfs, and got sadly pulled to pieces, together with Miss Helen A.shton, by the " Sydney Morning Herald." The performance at the Theatre on Satui day evening was more than once interrupted by the rowdy conduct of some halfctipsy vagabonds in the pit. At the end of the second act, Mr Jack was obliged to come before the curtain, and state that if the noise was "continued, he should stop the performance until- the offending persons were ejected. Temporarily, this' remons trance had the desired effect, but during the interval between the drama and farce, the noise was re-commenced, and matters cul minated in a free fight between the door keeper and a meaty young man, who was finally bundled out somewhat uncere moniously. These disturbances seem almost invariably to occur on Saturday nights. The fact is, gentlemen who are "three sheets in tho wind," and inclined to be noisy, ought to be refused admittance. They not merely interrupt the performance and annoy a great many respectable people, but they give the Theatre a bad name. Mr De Lias will, in time, discover that persons who cannot afford the dress circle, and won't sit amongst rowdies in the pit and stalls, will perforce give up coming to his theatre altogether.

The first step towai'ds the improvement of the upper part of Shortland-street has been made, and carpenters are busy in forming a new shop of considerable size, which will be opened by a grocer as soon as the premises are ready. That side of Shortland-street running from the vacaut spot, upon which a gentleman stood gazing, a few days ago, and sighing "there.is the grave of my guineas," has long been a disgrace to the city, but as the1 first step lias been taken in the right direction, others may follow in the march of improve ment.

A young printer on being asked "*to take the initiative in a ball, replied that he was weary of balls, he had been to no less than , three during the week, he had been to his uncles and pawned his watch ; that yOung man was a Corkist

The Ladies' Benevolent Society invite ladies of the committee to leave money and unsold tickets at Mr Aicken's as soon as possible, so that thetreasurer may make up a balance-sheet of the Count de Zaba's lecture.

The success of Sir George Grey with Rewi, chief of the great Ngatimaniapoto tribe and the principal leader during the war, completes the success of his mission. The amateur native diplomats and land specula tors, have made it a cardinal point in their attacks on tho Premier's negotiations with the Maori King, that Rewl, and not Tawhiao, was the man to deal with, ihe announcement that Sir George has secured the Ngatimaniapoto warrior as a chosen messenger and apostle to the tribes for the advocacy of the proposals submitted to Tawhiao will rery much surprise those wise-acres. The mistake they have made is one which is perpetually leading them into mischief- an exaggerated idea of tho importance of possessing land. Rewi is, no doubt, one of the most influential chiefs in the island, and lias been a great support to kingism, but Tawhiao is its centre and head, a fact which Rewi, with the fealty of arangatira who has pledged his honour, readily acknowledges. With the submission of Tawhiao, kingism ends, and none will more completely recognise the fact than the chivalrous chief upon whose tribal lands the King and his followers found shelter when their own territory was forfeited for rebellion.

DISCOVERY OF COAL.

Mr Richard Parkhouse reports that he has discovered coal of an excellent quality in a locality within a very few miles of Auckland, and close to water carriage. He has promised that a sample of the coal willbe left, at this office to-morrow for general in spection. Until he has secured the ground,. as a matter of course, the position will not be made public. The discovery, is of immense importance just how' when the consumption is rapidly iacrensing, and the cost of what we have is so much increased by the great distance of the mines from the metropolis.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO " STAR.")

The Employment of Indian Troops.

Debate in the House of Commons.

Sir William Jervois on the Colonies.

(FROM OUR LONDON SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT).

LONDON.

May 7. The House of Commons has resumed its sittings. _ The Liberals complained that Indian troops were being employed on foreign service without the sanction of Parlia ment. Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, defended the measures of the Government. May 8. Sir William Jervois has been enter tained at a banquet. Sir Arthur Blythe, K.C.M.Gr., occupied the chair. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Secretary of State for the Colonies, made a speech complimentary to the colonies. Sir William Jervois has been ad vanced to the first-class of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. May 6. It was announced in Parliament that negotiations with .Russia are proceeding. The Government policy was unchanged. May 8. Mr Elder has been knighted. The Fenians are active in America.

Servia Arming.

Russians Improving Strategic

[REUTERS SPECIAL TELEGEAM],

Positions,

Turkey to be Neutral.

CONSTANTINOPLE,

May 6.

Servia is increasing her armaments. The President of 'the Ottoman Council states that the ''$qr£e has declared that Turkey wilF^observe neutrality. Russians have occupied Travardry, and cut off all communication between Varna and Shumla, which, together with Batoum, they are urging the Turkish Government to surrender.

The Russian Retirement.

Hopes of Peace Increasing.

CONSTANTINOHLE. May 8. The Russiuns have removed their depots to Tchalodji. LONDON. May 9. Negotiations are more active, Hopes of a. favourable issue are increasing. Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of Exchequer, speaking at Oxford, hoped we had now approached the end of the difficulty. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2th. The Turks only partially evacute Shumla, because Russia has only with drawn her forces from San Steffano to San Georgis.

Russian Ambassador to London Leaves on an Important Mission.

Differences relate to Bulgaria and

Batoum.

LONDON, May 7,

The Russian Ambassador a£"London has gone to St. Petersburg on an im portant mission. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question, said active negotia tions were proceeding with Sussia. Under these circumstances discussion would be injurious. He said the British Government had some time previously resolved to employ an Indian expedi tionaiy force, but had not thought it necessary to inform the House. May 9.

The principal differences between Russia and England have regard to Batoum and Bulgaria. Russian troops are marching on. Batoum. •

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.)

The Banqiaet to Sir "William Jervois.

LONDON

May 8,

A banquet has been given in honour of Sir William Jervois ; Sir Arthur Blythe, chairman. Sir "William *Jervois, in his s])eech, urged extension of railways as the surest guarantee and confederation of the colonies. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach announced that Sir William Jervois has been created a Knight of the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George.

LONDON, May 2nd to MajrSth. The Briudisi mails aie delivered. The Money Market is unchanged ; consols 93. Corn Market quiet. DISLOYAL SUBJECTS. The " Times" lias an American telegram stating that Fenians there, have offered to equip five thousand men for Russian service. It is reported that a council held in St. Petersburg under the Presidency of the Emperor, adopted a concilatory decision for the renewal of Congress negotiations. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Mr Cjoldsmid," member for Reading, has been killed by a railway accident at Waterloo Station. An Irish raid threatens Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. the prince and princess at Paris. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Victoria Log Hut in Paris Exhibition. They tasted and approved the Australian wines, and expressed deep interest in the advancement of the colonies. TURKISH PREPAR 4TIONS AGAINST i: Russia,; ,;";;:;■';; . ~:,;;;■ The relations between Russia and Turkey are estranged owing to the ■ refusal of Jthe latter to yacuate Batoum, !Schumla,;arid Varna., All Russia surrenders,is'.Adtianp-. pie. The military, position of the Turks grows stronger■ dailyI.' The Sultan's position is precarious. Palace intrigues continue, and it is feared a revolution in 'Stamboul would precipitate a collision between the British and Russians. Baker Pasha said if Russia/tried to seize Stambdul the Turks i wouldi resist. Eighty, thousand menv occupy the lines of defence. AMERICA. WATCHFUL. American papeK urge vigorous A'igilance to preven; a violation of neutrality.

The House of 'Commons- resumed ~ the Easter vacation. The Liberals r plained of the emptoyment of Indian/ 001' without the sanction of Parliampnf °^ Stafford Northcote defended, ft! U executive* measure. ' .80 SCHOUVALOFF'S MISSION Tft c. PETERSBURG. y St- The visit of schouvaloff to Sfr Petersh is construed favourably. He takp« d«e - rg proposals from the British (£veS?? before Congress. England wishes trT move the chances of a wsiunderstandi^' The principal provisions of the i££& negociations now pending refer mainW f the limits of Bulgaria, and casion ■ t territory in Armenia. England and Fran strongly object to the extension of^i 6 garia to the iEgean Sea. Dxa' RUSSIAN PROPOTALS FORSETTt* MENT. BJi"XE. Hopeful views prevail on the wnMnll* of Russia making the required concessln« before the Congress meets. I t ff* that a basis of agreement has been rk . mitted to the English Cabinet, oa behal? * the Czar, who personally declared tti«* Servia had refused to join Russia in ™,v DISSATISFIED MUSSULMAN ' The Mussulman Insurgents in theßai kans are|thirty thousand strong an J gaining ground. ' are LOCK-OUT. An extensive lock-out has occurred in Lancashire. "* THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS In the race for the Two Thousand Guineas ten ran. Pilgrimage, 1; Insulaine Z. Sefton, 3. . • '

ENGLAND RESOLVED THAT ONE POWER SHALL NOT DISSOLVE TREATIES.

RUSSIA ANXIOUS FOR PEACE.

BISMARCK'S MEDIATORY SERVICES DISPEftoED WITH.

RUSSIA OFFERS TO WITHDKAW TO ADRIANOPLE. "

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAM;] ST. PETERSBURG, May 3. : It is semi-offipially stated here that the principle of direct negotiations between London and St. Petersburg has-been adopted. It is expected that Russia will issue letters of marque for privateers to the United States in the event of war. ; |j WASHINGTON, May 3. ; Fenians are active in tho United States LONDON, May 4.," The Home Secretary, speaking the 2nd inst., said that England was bound" to exhaust every effort for the maintenance lof peace before entering upon war, but she would insist that the existing treaties;saii r not be annulled at the will of a single Power.

Count Babanofl has been appointed;,the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople. Mr Hardy, Secretary of State for India, is gazetted Viscount Crangrook. ATHENS, May?.,. Insurrectionary movements amofig'the Greeks in Thessaly and Macedonia, have ceased through British mediation. " ' ST. PETERSBURG, May.7. Desire for peace is increasing. . ~ General Todleben retires shortly, and\nll live at Tchamaldwa. ... CONSTANTINOPLE, May %, Russia offers that the troops shall retire in a. straight line from Dedegotoh' (?) to Adrianople if the British ironclad squadron withdraws. . :• [Ji The Mussulman insurrectionary move* nient in Roumelia increases.

Singular Railway Accident.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(PftESS AGENCY.)

GORE (Wellington); this day/

The engine of the 4.30; train yesterday, wiien 54 miles north of the Gore fell intc^a hole about 14 feet deep and 20 feet" in ■width through the line being washed away.. The night being very dai-k the engine-driver did not notice the break •until on is;^Ene engine tell through and now. lies in a daugerons position. Mr Black of: ttie Public Works Department, fell ofFaS the train was falling into the hole. Amongst the passengers aboard were Mr H. Driver, of Dunedin, and Mr J. Barton, of Clinton. The matter of surprise is that no v qne i'wsS injured. Traffic will probably be suspeMii for two days as there are other breaks ron the line—one at Waipahi 20 yards'lotijjf and 15 feet deep. The amount of damajge1; is not yet known. ■,■ i-M0

The Great Native Meeting at Hikurangi.

(BY TELEGRAPH);

[From our Special Repobtee]^

SUCCESS OF SIR GEORGE GEEY'S ' VISIT TO BEWT." **""* r ...,.,„■,- , ALEXANpRA /? Sun,daxiv Sir George Groy met Revaatd Mr Rose's . house, on tbo other side of theß/unk river from Rewi's settlement Tjbevinterview ■was most cordial, and lasted; an'.ljanr-and-a half. Rewi knew of the proposals made to Tawhiao, and expressed :t!Ms" -^rinigjL approval of them. He intends'to "travel right through the .country to Mokau for the purpose of 'securing the#?cjsS!> rence of his tribe. He wffl'^a|^an» meet Wiremu Kingi 'at '^^pjlSl;' to bury the hatchet where the war com* menced, and Le strongly pressed upon W George Grey and the Native Minister tp.pe present. Rewi came out of Mr Rosa's honse leaning on Sir George Grey's arm, -'WJS 6' understanding between them seemed penu lt is believed that the.,/.settlementi^&jgg*1.. Rewi of a difficulty with th&»Ki^^ \ whoSe occupation is becoming irksonie. >'W is also understood that after the settlement,. - j Rewi will be called to the Legislative;^-. v , cil, which he greatly desires. g&p THE RETURN. , Sir George Grey and party piHf 1' Auckland in the steameir Waikato >m> ■■ morning.- The Hon. J. SheeWn;^ Mi- Grace to 'Mata Mata :on Natire;Mi«i» Court business. ' - T -Vy.^ Rewi's visit to Mokau "and Tara^J, , to arrange an agi-eementi by .tKe ;: ,W!»^, •■ maniapoto to s the proposal subinittea, ■y. • the Waikatos. Rewi disclaims'anjr^.: | serviency to European influence, anaW | work cordially to permanently settle^, j native difficulty. ■' ' : .

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Ks*,,.K.M'>;i- DRUNK AND KISOHDKBI.T. Two men were fined 203 and corts for oeu* drank and disorderly. " , I . NO TICKET. ' - , liifecll Georgo Reynolds was charged , of the Passenger Act, to wit Jp™ mngS*p a ticket on board the steamship lona, pern"* --* and Auckland»on May. 10th.. wl jMe ' It appears that Reynolds £ ad - paid up to the Bay of Islands by a S^Z^g. who intended to employ him as .aj»wk bar On his arrival, however, it was was not a carpenter at all, so he was fW^S^tfi \ His employer never guaranteed to^v^^ , passage back. Prisoner travelled to i Fined 40s and costs or 14 days imprisonme^,. THE SIXTY-NINTH CONVICTION.!..'-toft. I Eliza McGinn, a lady well-knowßjnfWsj; precincts of the Police Court was PfP Hj?idjof charged with wilfully and maliciously "^s \ ing a pewter pot value sa, the property oi y... •. Deviu, landlord of the Commercial Hotel* j .Prisoner pleaded guilty. ■v. ,-^L >&to .Mr- f1 Mr Pardy said Kliza went ;w. dn»»ESS*icb Devin's house and demanded however he very properly ;rwasoa..>w^ seized apewter pot and smashed«• -^jat Mr Barstow said he really did not fc»oy y-,. , to do with Kliza. The other day,BWW^^ she knew the gaol reralations bet^r r SgS|S . did, and had been in Mount EdenJjoi«^ , for eight years. Sixty^eight convict^ 8 been proved against her. ~ q^ ~ KUza: And not a sixpenny theft in , ■ Mr Barstowsaidhe would give Eli» *^ p «r,-,, as she had just come out of gaol. °*!£.;..Stf*\. a fine of 2s 6d or g? to K«ol for «jSj?[imvli« >: time, however, that she .came before »«^ ; : t ■would send her to prison, for 2 years. . BPJames Saandera was fined 2« ftjand 008*9 allowing his chimney to get on nre. « . This waa all the buaines-.

ETENING STAR, MONDAY, MAY lg; j!878



A.» LINABURY & C DRESSMAKERS and MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, v . NKW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINHJRY, NEW HATS A Larc"" Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. • Also, Hosiery, Silk T:<?s, Umbrellas, Collar^ and Cnffs, Gloves, Cniiare b Mantles and Jackets. A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which ar,e Cheap, and will have quick sale. i& Look in at ""«• A. LINABUKY & Co.' S, .«»&2(to QUKKN-STKKBT fc AUCKLAND.



]^"otlce/to graix-growers reaping and binding machines,^- - ; ' With the Latest Improvements. McCORMICK'S AND WALTER A. WOOD'S. T. & S. MORRIN, Having been appointed by the New Zealand Agents sole agents f cfr the Sale of Machines of both the above makers, for Auckland and Hawke's Bay I >istrict. are prepared to receive Orders for Delivery in time for next harvest. The Reaper and Binder, as an appliance for saving both Labour and Grain, cannot be too highly commended; and the fact that over 1000 of them are now in use in Canterbury alone, affords the strongest evidence of its efficiency. To i'uard against disappointment in next season's deliveries, we must impress upon intending purchasers the necessity of prompt instruction, so that orders may De transmitted by the earliest mail. All orders must be in writing. Price, and other information, on application T. & S. MORRIN, Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers, QUBEN-STREET, Auckland. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN TUB COLONY °F FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &C, &c, &c. Ts on Sale at T. Ss H. Cooke's B1 U R N ISII I N'G WAREHOUSE 67, Queen-street. •A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. H. Atkins Invites attention to his Stock Off New Dress Materials, Ladiea Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured SUlcs, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming: Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Sersres.Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos. Winseys, ana 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 3a lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of Kngland, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boys wear.?35SSS Good^? Quality Guaranteed, and Pfjces Lowest in Auckland for g. All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. A T X I N S. -B> 'n n ion insUHalnije oumpany 8) oir NftW ZI£ALANI\ CAPITAL £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Q V 3C E N - S T R E X T, N ext the Colonial Bank. 7IRK 'DEPARTMENT. :;insuranc granted on Dwelling-honses Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on. Merchandise, and Goooa of every description. MARCH B DEPARTMENT. Hulls oE Ships or Steamers. Merchandise of all kinds, Specie aud Wool to United Kingdom, AT Lowest Current Ratks. K. H. STKVKNSON .. Manager. RiUSHBItOOK AND BrLDGMAN Respectfully invite attention to their Large Carefully-selected and Entirely New Stock of ' DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THR WINTER TRADE, j Comprising— Blankets, all aizes, and flrst-class value Flannels, white and scarlet, all makes ■ ■_ Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in great variety of pattern and quality ■>■ ■■•:■■■■ Winceys, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. "Good and Cheap," a good line at 5d per Fancy Dres3 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 A Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof .Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheet'ngr. 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 skin. Corduroy, Serge ' &c, Sec, &c. In order to sustain the well-known character of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B. procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR f^ivwa-fYNrnr. v nA smra nfl nnina T/V HIITITHV their Customers wants at the lowest price com mensurate with legitimate trading. 5 % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIFCRS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEE N- S T R. E E T, A V C X L A N r>. CORNED BUTTER ■ FROM BEST WAIUKU AND PUKEHOKE DAIRIES. Storekeepers, Bakers, and others can Select from a Variety of Dairies at wholesale prices. ADAM LAYBOURNE, Fort-street. - r]HO AGRILULTURISTS & OTHERS. JL W. J. HURST a CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this districts Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and use of them. The nattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify. W, J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO ',X PERUVIAN GUANO ... . . ■, --.MKXIOA.N .d 0...: . ~,■'■.•'.. ~ , BELLS BONJK FLOUR . J and i-incli BONEDUST : BILLYARDS No.l do. ■,' U NITRATE OF SODA : ••■:-• r SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH - . ' . SUPKR-PHOSPHATE OF LIMK.: . SAIjT, SULPITATK OF LIME. . In addition to tho above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures forstiimilatin|f 'weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two bor sous has atfacted such favourable notice. Analysis, v- "> '8. and other particulars will b« supplied on a)>p. •stion at the Stores. W. .J. HURST & CO., 101, Uueen-s reet.



TT)ISSOLUTIO>i OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between; J. COSGRAVE AND W. GRAHiM Trading under the style of firm of J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS - - va KN .g T reet, Auckland, Is about to be Dissolved by mutual consent; and in order to Wind-up the Partnership Accounts, the ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of over FIFTY- OUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING, WILL BE tar Disposed of at Cqp^jjifficK! "®> All Accounts owing to J. CodtSßfeTE and Co. mast be paid forthwith. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. .The Premises were Opened ON WEDNESDAY. APRIL Z4, When the Sale Commenced. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Charlatans are continually attempting to practice upon the health of the unsuspecting by the sale or adulterated, fiery potions in bottles of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schxapps which have been emptied of their legitimate contents. The name of this celebra ted elixir is also counterfeited to aid the swindle. Buyers should inspect the labels closely. I3ANK NOTICE. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [Established 1837.} Paid-up Capital £1,2*0,000. Reserve Funds £150,000. Buanches in Western' Australia. Branches of this Bank aro now open for the transaction of General Banking Business at Perth and York. JOHN F. McMILLEN, Inspector and General Manager. Inspector and General Manager's Office, Union Bank of Australia, Melbourne, 10th April, 1878. piUME TABLE POTATOES. PRIME TARTARIAN SEED OATS PRIME MILLING OATS PRIME SPRING WHEAT PRIME BONEDUST PRIME GARDEN SEEDS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street