SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR-J nMSrni"K6.27 S' TN SET.—This X veiling, 6.6 SUN RISK.-To-mr.rrow Morninar. 5.26 MOON' 9 AOre.-FoU Moon, 11th, 8.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS LAST EVENING.

Agnes Jessie, schooner, Hawkes, from Dunedin THIS DAY. Argyle, s s., Stephenson, from Wangarci Ocean scbooner. Kawlinga, from Mercury Bay Fanny, cutter. Rickctts, from Wh&ngapona Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurat, from Wanga-

Lancashire Lass, cutter, Austin, from Tauranga Pretty Jane, s.s., Amodeo, from Gisborne Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, Stephens, from Awanni Gipsy, cutter, Josephs, from Russell

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Taupo, 5,3., Andrew, for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney—Rotorua, s.s., Tuesday For Samoa—Elizabeth, barque, early For New Caledonia—Marion, schooner, early

IMPORTS

Per Agnes Jessie, from Dunedin : 50 cases claret, liii sacks oats, 475 packages flour. 145 packages furniture, 77 bundles bent work. 06 step-ladders, 6 cases turnery, 18 bundles rakes, 1 box fittings, 30 bundles butter fiirkms, 17 bundles wash-boards, 12 cases knife-boards. 2 cases trusses, 3S bundles buckets, 25 bundles churns, 108 cheese moulds, 71 nests tubs, 4 bundles ditto, 36 store trucks, 2 drums spikes, 1 box tubes, 20 bundles ridging. 45 bundles spouting. 1 case pipes, 83 kegs nails, 6 bundles buckets. 1 cask hardware, 3 cases axes. 4- cases coffeo, 15S brigs sugar, 20 boxes tea.. 12i chests tea, 3 cases meat.

EXPORTS.

Per Pretty Jane : 5 boxes canrUns. 10 do. starch. 1 nest; tub==. vl case fancy eooda, 1 do. vestas.—E, andH. Isaacs. .... .

THE HAWEA.

Thea.s. Hawea left Tauranga this morning, and she will therefore arrive here at 7 o clock to-night.

I.vwapd3 CoASTW-'Stf. — Catherine, cutter, from Puhoi, with 60,000 shingles, 60 posts. 8 tons firewood, and 17 spai-3; Sovere'ga of the bea. cutter, from Awanui, East Coast, with 200 sacks maiz«, and 21 pigs; Isabel, cutter, from Matukana. with 22 tons firewood ; Knrmhilda, schooner, from VYangaroa, with 28.0n0ft timber; Ocean, schooner, from Mercury Bay, with 22,000't timber and 2 tms fcauri gum- Outwards Coas^v Sk. — Catherine, cutter, for Puhoi. in ballast; Isabel, cutter, for AYansaoroa, in ballast; Dream, cutter, for NgairKiiru, in ballast: Waiwera, schooner, for Poverty Bay, via Wangraroa, in bsllast. The uew yacht Waitangi, built by Messrs Niccol and Sons for the Prince of Wales \ acht ine Club, Sydney, cleared at the Customs to-day for Sydney, in ballast. She will probably sail to-morrow. . .. The barque Yv'ellinarton entered out at the Customs to-day for Wangaroa, where she is to load with timber for Dunedin. ■ The lona will arrive from Russell to-morrow laorninsr. . XT The barque Mary Ann Anmson, from New castle, is discharging her coal into one of the The vessel signalled yesterday afternoon was the Jessie Agnes, three-masted schooner, with a cargo of woodware. furniture, etc., for Messrs Guthrie and La^nach's branch store in this city. She left on the Ist inst., and had fair average and moderate weather during the passage, which occupied ten days. The s.s. Southern Cross 13 advertised to leave for Napier on Monday next. . The new fore and-aft schooner Tubal Cain will be ready to sail for Levuka about Monday or Tuesday next. , , . The s.s. Rowena, which arrived from Tauranga and Mercury Bay last evening, brought 6i sacks potatoes, 3 cases bacon. 3 casks pork 1 tons sundries, and the following passen gers ;_Mis Pettit and daughter. Mrs Parsons and servant. Mr3 Bell. Messrs Monk, D. Mills, Maxwell. Buchanan, Otto, and Sin the dteerage. The brigantine Helena left Lyttelton for this port yesterday with a cargo of breadstuff's, &c. | The s.s. Taupo sailed for the South yesterday afternoon. Passengers: Mrs Boulker and six children. Mrs Furness, Mrs Cheevers, Mrs Srmond3, Messrs Sharpe. Montagu, Reid, McManus, Pnrchass. F.tzgibbon. Fitzsimmons, Richards, West, Williams, Palmer, Levey, Grey, Humphries, L crwin, Brown (2). Nugent, Leaf. McWilliains, Willkowski. Fox. Allen. Lewis and family. Cheevers, Kennedy, and Bent Min3trel:» (12), Italian Troubadours (5), and two natives. _^ , . ... The barque Mttcabeth is advertised to sail in a few days foflPrTa, Samoa, direct. . The s.s. Algyle arrived fromflWangarei and Mangapai this" morning with 31 head cattle, 3 horses, 12 sacks gum, 40 boxes eggs, 10 boxes and 10 kecs butter, 5 cases lemons. 10 hides, and two tons sundries. Passengers—Miss Gibbs, Mes dames Greaves, McLeod. Ormson. Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and five children, Mr "Webb and child, Messrs. Brett, Ring, G. and W. Harrison, Reyburn, and McLeod, (2). The s.s. Pretty Jane is advertised to leave for Gisborne to-morrow evening. H.M.S. Nymphe will sail to-morrow for bamoa, and the Islands. The Pretty Jane arrived from Gisborne this morning, with live stock, &c. The schooner Marion entered out at the cus toms to-day for Noumea. New Caledonia. The s s. Hero, from this port to Sydney, put into Rus3ell this morning for the purpose of coaling. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Russbdl, this day. The ss. Hero, from Auckland to Sydney, arrived here at 6 o'clock this morning for the purpose of coa'ing.—The iona sailed for Auck land at noon. Waitara, this day. The s.s. Hauraki arrived from Onehunga at 7 a.m. to-day. ... . Taur \nga. this day. The s.s Taupo arrived from Auckland at o.li to-day.—The Hawea sailed for Auckland at 7.10 a.m. to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Mersay, cutter, from Kaipara

DEPARTURES.

Amaranth, schooner, Santy, for Greymouth

The schooner Amaranth sailed from the Heads to-day for Greymouth, with a cargo of timber, powder, cement, &c.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maii.B will Close as Undkri- For Thames. thi3 day, at 5.30 p.m., ana to morrow, at 12.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitiauga, 'Jauranga, and Opouki, per Rowena, ihia day, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera. Mahurangi, Matakana, Man gawai, Waipu, Wangaroi, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Levuka, per Xutal Cain, to-morrow, at 9 a.m For Noumea, per Marion, to-morrow, at 4.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa.'per Hawea, to morrow, at 5 p m. -^ For Gisborne, per Pretty Jane, to-morroi«v« For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and gonui, per lon a, on Monday next, at 4 p.m.^^ Per s.s. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, 15th instant, as For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 5 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton and via Brindiei (for letters specially so ad dressed), at 5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, on Monday. 14th inst., at 1 p.m. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded, fer b.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, loth Oct., as fnllnw ■ For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. Newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. lor Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tues day next, at 3p.m. For Chatham Islands, via Whitianga, per liowena and Omaha, on Friday, 25th inst.,

For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Monday next.atip.m.^ Ch{ef Poatnmat6l ,

MARRIAGES.

WATSON—MAHONEY.—On the 2nd October, ■ 1878, at the residence of Mr. R. Jessop, Pen soßby, by the Rev. W. Kirk, J. W. D. Watson to Mary Ann Mahoney, 2nd daughter of Mr. Jas. Mahoney, Parnell .

DEATHS.

IRELAND.—On the 9th October, 1878, at the Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street, Auck land, Philip B. Ireland, late of Fifeshire, Scot land, aged 28 years. The funeral will leave the Shakespeare Hotel on Saturday next, 12th instant, at three p.m. Friends please accept this intimation.

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

FRIDAY. OCTOBER 11, 1878

For the cause that acks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

' The cable news to-day is important. _ An Afghan war may be accepted as a certainty, and the outposts of the two armies are, it is said, within three miles of each other. In Britain, commercial 1 ruin and misfortune has been spread far and wide by the failure of ■the Glasgow Bank, which held eight millions sterling in deposits. New Zealand is concerned in the disaster, inasmuch as the cause is said to have been the locking up of an excessive amount of capital in

colonial lands on transactions negotiated through the Australian and New Zealand companies. The budget contains the usual story of Turkish massacre in testimony to the peaceful fruits of the Berlin Conference.

BEFOKE the Diocesan Synod dissolves, we again desire to ask the clerical gentlemen assembled, whether they deem the avowed limitation of the State to the secular branches of education, a sufficient justifi cation for their owu neglect of the religious instruction of the young ? Is it not worth their while to consider —not how they may defy and destroy the law—but how it may be worked, and its defects overcome in the interests of " those children whose parents are members of the Church," but who, according to the Bishop, are ignorant of the simplest truths of Christianity. Zeal and self-sacrifice may accomplish much—and if the Church were to do more and talk less on this subject, is it not just possible that some means of instruction might be found for those unfortunate young heathens who are forsaken alike by Church and State ?

Judge Keogh, -whose death is reported by cable, was one of the greatest ornaments of the Irish Bench. An Irishman and a Catholic, he early distinguished himself in the House of Commons, accepting in 1852 the office of Solicitor-General for Ireland in Lord Aberdeen's Coalition Ministry. Pre siding over the Criminal Court in one of the most disturbed districts, he dis tinguished himself by his fearless and just assertion of the law, and his strong moral and judicial hostility to agrarianism. Harassed by the so-called " patriot party," and -worn with the arduous and anxious nature of his duties, his reason lately wavered, and he was relieved from duty to recruit his shattered health. While staying on the Continent a month or two ago, in a fit of mania he made a desperate assault on his valet with a razor, but the injuries inflicted were not serious. Death has now ended the sufferings of one of the most high-minded Judsres that ever administered the law. A musical and literary carnival was held last evening in the Newmarket Hall, by the members of the Sea Nymphe and Victoria Lodges of Good Templars, and which, in all its details, was a great success. The hall was crowded, and many were unable to gain admission. Mr Robertson, L.D., occupied the chair, and Carl Butsch kow presided at the pianoforte. _ The open ing chorus was given in a spirited manner by 1 the Glee Club, who rendered other glees during the evening in a very satisfactory manner. Choice ballads were sung by Mrs Cottingham, MraMasters, MrsMarsen, Miss Andrews, and Mr Masters. A gentleman vfrom the southern states (Hovrick) gave an excellent speech in Negro character on " Our Laws," which was well received. At til's request of the auditory he gave a similar speech on " Female Wowen," which created roars of laughter. Several melodies were given by the men of the Mymphe in lively style. Mias Duke rendered a recita tion, which was good, but rather too long. The whole concluded with the burlesque, "Bambastes Furiso," in which appeared Messrs Devonport, Young, Peace, and several amateurs ; and the favourite glee by the sailors. "All's Well." The perfor mances were pleasing throughout, and the entertainment closed at 10.30 with votes of thanks.

We have to acknowledge 2s 6d from " A.11." for the. Blind Man.

driver of one of Messrs Winstone's drays was in the act of tipping earth from his' vehicle over the "Wharf reclamation bank last erening, -when the horse and dray slipped over the bank. The horse ■was safely got on shore -without much difficulty. The new volunteer uniform helmeto are on view at Mr Hazard's shop, Queen-street, and have excited a good deal of interest among volunteers. It is expected that the Hobson and the Victoria companies will be furnished with these attractive helmets, worthy of the Cresars. The annual church meeting will be held this evening in the Choral Hall, under the chairmanship of the Right Rev. Dr Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. Addresses will be delivered by the chairman, Archdeacons Maunsell, Clarke, and Col. Haultain. A select choir will be in attendance and sing several carols, anthems, and hymns, during the evening. As there will bo no charge for admission, there should be a full audience.

The name of Mr J. L. Wilson was acci dentally omitted from the list of directors elected by the Hauraki Goldmiuing Asso ciation, which appeared in our last evening's issue.

Query.—Why did the burgesses at the late meeting in Parnell Hall stamp down and refuse to hear the 3peech of Mr J. B. Strange?— Because they could neither see the possibility nor the practicability of con verting an old hoss into a mare (Mayor).—

Yours, &c. One of Them. "~z^ A singular incident occurred at the Key. Charles Clark's lecture on "Charles Dickens," at Gawler. During the recita tion of the quarrel between Sairy Gamp and Betsy Prig, Mr J. Harris shouted to the lecturer that he would not allow him to talk about his wife in the room. A scene of indescribable confusion followed. Several ladies fainted, and the lecturer was loudly cheered. v&VWe are requested to state that in consequence 01 the Choral Hall being occupied this evening, there -will bo no practice of the Orchestral Society.

A little Maori girl, daughter of Pairua, fell into a creek at Huntley. At an inquest, conducted by Mr Searancke, at the request of the lather, a verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned.

Arrangements are being made for a good old-fashioned teetotal soiree, to celebrate the anniversary of the Auckland Total Abstinence Society, on Monday next.

The new Customs regulations came into operation to-day, and have created some excitement among the officers of that branch of the Civil Service with respect to the extra hours of service. The regu lations will give two hours extra labour for the discharge of vessels. The bonded warehouses will open in the summer months at 8 a.m. and in the winter at 9 a.in., closing at 5 p.m. throughout the year. The landing waiters, therefore, will commence their duties at 7 a.m. in the summer and at 8 a.m. in the winter, leaving at 5 p.m. A very handsomely-illuminated address, in 14th century style, has been prepared by Mr J. Slator, for presentation to the Rev. Father O'Reilly, on the occasion of his departure from 'Coromandel for the Thames. The address sets forth that : "The in habitants of Coromandel desire to express their heartfelt regret at your departure from their midst. During the period of your residence here you have gained the good will and respect of all with whom you have come in contact, by your uniform kindness, and by the gentle and unobtrusive manner in which you have so faithfully fulfilled your arduous duties. We beg that you will accept the chalice and the purse of sovereigns we present herewith, as a slight memento of our esteem. In conclusion, we wish you health, happiness, and success, wherever your lot may be cast." To the Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly in form the residents of Devonport if there is an Officer of Health belonging to the dis trict ; and if so, please call his attention to the state of. the swamp, as before long the district will most surely be visited by a fever if something is not done towards draining it. It has been under water since May last, to the depth of from 10 to 12 feet, and is now in a stagnant state, and emits a bad smell as soon as evening comes on— The Highway Board is powerless to act, as it is in the hands of the Board of Educa tion.—Yours, &c, A Sufferer. —October 11th 1878. Mr H. N. Montague, the persevering agent for Mdlle. Charbonnet and Miss Neville, left yesterday for the South by the s.B. Taupo with the view of making arrange ments for concerts at Napier and Welling ton.

We hear that the prospecting party to be sent out by the company formed in Auck land to "explore that part of the peninsula not in the vicinity of Thames and Coromandel will probably siart out next week, and that Mr William Goldsworthy, well known as a mine manager here, will have managerial charge of the party. We feel confident that if the peninsula were well prospected some good finds would be made. The country about thePuru Creek has been explored at different times with most encouraging re sults, want of means or attractions else where having diverted several parties from following up the work when they had reason to hope th«y were on the eve of a discovery.—Thames "Star."

The ReT Mr Macfarlane has been lec turing at Cooktown on missionary opera tions in New Guinea. He declined to give any information regarding its mineral wealth. He spoke favourably of its com mercial products, and generally of its being a field for trade. Cedar exists in large quantities, and also ebony and sandal wood.

Advices have been received from the leader of the " Quceuslander"_transcon tinental expedition, dated "Diamantina River, August 22. Favenc wrote in ex cellent spirits, and expected to make a final start for Port Darwin in a few days. The country, so far, is reported to be admirably suited for easy railway construc tion, the want of hoary timber being the chief drawback. The horses of the party are in splendid condition. The various members of the expedition are working heartily toother." Yesterday afternoon, Mdlle. Charbonnet and Miss Florence Neville visited St. Mary's convent, under the conduct of the Key.' Father Walter Macdonald. The ladies were received by the Lady Superior, who conducted them over the beautiful grounds and buildings. The orphanage was also visited, and pleasure expressed at the general condition of the institution, and the healthy and cleanly appearance of the orphans. Mdlle. Charbonuet performed several pieces on the piano, and Miss Ne ville sang ballads, to the great amusement of the listeners. Having inspected every department of the orphanage, Father Walter thanked the distinguished visitors on Le half of the children, and presented the ladies with several choice bouquets. The ladies departed with feelings of pleasure, affectionately bidding,the little ones "good bye." Otahuhu is notified in another column of special evangelistic services, to be held this evening, when Rev. A. W. Webb, Baptist minister, of Auckland, andseveral preachers in connection with his church, will be present, and take part in the proceedings. Recent similar services in Auckland were attended with satisfactory results.

The up-country districts of Otago are no sooner deliTered from one deluge than they are threatened with another. A Balclutha telegram through the Press Agency says : — " Most of the inhabitants returned to their houses yesterday, and commenced clearing. Heavy rain set in last night, and to-day is showery. A telegram from the Clyde and Alexandra reports that the rivers are rising, and give -naming of another flood. The people here have consequently commenced to remove from the .worst parts of the town ship. The water has been running offlnch clutha into the river through several breaks in the banks. Some stock on the island was boated off to prevent starvation."

At the inquest in Christchurch yesterday upon the body of Mr McClathie, who was said to have died from the effects of injuries inflicted on him by John Dempsey, bar man, in the Garrick's public-house, the jury brought in a verdict that death resulted from natural causes.

Two exciting incidents occurred at the Napier Agricultural Show yesterday. In the morning a bullock in a wild condition charced all round the ground, but hurt no one. He caused, however, a good deal of commotion, as well as amusement, to those who were safely entrenched. Coming up to a saddle on the fence, he sent it clean up in the air. A man, who appeared to be right in the way, crouched behind an empty case, but to his astonishment the animal sent the case flying, leaving the man exposed, in a dreadful frame of mind, huddled up on the ground, expecting to be tossed up ; but the bullock's attention was on the case, which he pursued, and left the man safe. Ultimately the animal was got out of the ground and driven away. The other affair was in the afternoon, during the horse-leaping match. The horse had cleared the water-jump and stumbled, when it recovered. The rider foolishly put in the spurs. The horse bolted and charged the crowd, knocking down a woman with a child in her arms. Fortunately the only in jury wasa black eye and a great fright. The champion prize for the longwool rams was taken by Mr P. Dolbel; the champion long wooled ewe by Mr McHardy; the cham pion thoroughbred sire by Mr Allen McLean, with .Patriarch ; champion thoroughbred mare by Mr Fergusson, with Lyra ; cham pion draught sire by Mr Evans, with Dug dale ; champion draught mare by Mr Hes lays, with Kate;? champion bull by Mr MeHardy, with Prince Leonard ; champion cow by Mr McHardy, with Duchess of Edin burgh. ■'•*a^a

It was resolved yesterday, at the Licensed Victuallers' meeting at the Park Hotel, on the amendment of Mr Owen Humphries, that there be no Licensed Victuallers' Ball this year, but that £10 bo given to each of the local charities.

The programme anuounced for presenta tion at the circus last evening was the means of attracting a large assemblage of persons, who appeared highly satisfied with the performance. " Turpin's ride to York " was, of course, the great feature of the evening, and the juvenile portion of the audience appeared to be highly gratified by the production. It was well represented, and therefore could not fail in meeting with success. An afternoon performance for the convenience of schools and families will be given to-morrow afternoon, when no doubt there will be a good attendance. To-morrow night will be the last occasion upon which the circus will perferm. The last mid-day performance at the circus takes place to-morrow afternoon. The circus will be open at 2 o'clock. A special reduction for schools and families is made, full particulars of which appear in the advertisement.

Mr Boulter has opened the Ponsonby Club Hotel.

EDUCATION.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir, —The Irish Intermediate Education Bill, passing through the Imperial Parlia ment, appears to have given satisfaction to all parties. I have heard many persons, who are discontented with the system of public education obtaining in this colony, express a wish to know what the principle of the Bill is. I have met; with the enclosed precis in the "London Times," and send it to you for publication, if you do not object to disseminate what is so contrary to your own views.—Yours, etc., Fj D. Fento'n.

The Bill proposes to advance intermediate edu cation in three ways. Firstly, exhibitions are to be given to the best answerer at examinations held in tho ordinary subjects of inter mediate study; secondly, payments are to be made to schools which give instructions in these subjects, the payments to depend on the results of examin ations ; thirdly, the regulation oil these examin. ations is to be intrusted to a Board appointed by the Lord Lieutenant.

EARLY CLOSING.

Sic, —If employers of labour would pay their men on Friday ereniogs instead of Saturday it would enable workmen's wives to make their purchases on Saturday forenoons}; hence there would be no necessity for any shops being kept open after mid-day on Saturday, and would thus ensure the half-holiday to-shopkeepers. This plan has been found to work well in the old country.—Yours, Crvis. [There is no doubt whatever that the payment of wages on Saturday lies at the bottom of the late shopping onthat day, aud one of the firxt

things to be secured is the change ot pay day from Saturday, as urged by oar corres pondent.—Ed. E.S]

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO TMJS STAR.)

MASSACRE BY ALBANIANS

AFGHAN ARMY MUSTERING.

LONDON, October 5. The Afghan army is mustering in the passes. The outposts are within, three miles of the British.

The Emperor of Germany iutreats the Czar to prevent the conflict from spreading.

The Albanians have massacred a Pasha and 156 attendants.

The Australian Cricketers in America.

LONDON. Odtober 5. The Philadelphia match was drawn. Alex. Bannermau sprained his foot.

Heavy Failures.

Liabilities of the Glasgow Bank

Ten Millions

October 4th

Smith and Fleming, East India merchants of Leadenhall-street, have -suspended pay ment for several millions.

The Glasgow Bank liabilities are ten millions ; acceptances, three millions. The failure is partly attributable to advances made on wool to Australian and New Zealand Companies. The failure caused a panic. Other Scotch banks are safe, but further commercial failures arc intending.

[SPECIAL TO PItESS AGENCY. 1

LONDON, October 3rd. A Cabinet Council is summoned for the sfch, to discuss the Cabul question. The total liabilities of the Glasgow bank are reported to be £10,000,000, assets un known. One cause of failure was the lock ing up of its capital in Australian and New Zealand land. A fourth attempt on its part to transfer a portion of its liability for New Zealand advances failed.

Owing to the Glasgow jßank failure three Indian firms stopped payment, with three millions liability. They are : Smith and Fleming, London ; William Michael, Bom bay ; and Fleming, Kurrachee. A great. number of other firms are involved.

The "Scotsman" states: The results of these failures are more disastrous thau the failure of the Western Bank in 1557. The deposits amounted to eight millions. {Several Scotch Banks are proposing to their depositors immediate payment of half their deposits. COURTENAY

BEATEN FOR THE

CHAMPIONSHIP.

In the sculling match for the champion ship of America, five miles, Stanton beat Courtenay after a close contest. - • The negroes at Santa Cruz revolted, and took possession of the island, committing murders and fearful atrocities.

Mr Layard is expected in England shortly to confer with the Government.

MARCH ON CABUL.

The "Daily News" says an immediate movement of British troops on Cabul is decided upon. THE AUSTRIAN CHANGES.

Count Andrassy retires from the Chan cellorship of the Empire remaining a member of the Austrian-Hungarian Cabinet. He may possibly remain. The Emperor has gone to Pesth to endeavour to arrange matters. DRUNKEN OFFICERS.

Evidence at the inquiry on the Princess Alice disaster shows that the cause of the collision was that the captain, pilot, and others in the steamer were drunk.

AUSTRALIAN VICTORY AT NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.

The second innings of the New York eighteen closed for 9S. The game was won by the Australians, -who have left for tan Francisco.

The Australians are now playing against an eleven at Philadelphia. The first innings of the Philadelphians closed for 196.

AUSTRIAN MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

The resignation of the Hungarian Minis try is announced, and that of Austria is expected. A change is also expected in the system of the Austro-Hungarian Go vernment.

[keutkr's special cablegram.?.]

THE POPE AST)' THE ITALIAN GO VERNMENT.

ROME, Octboer 4.

The Pontifical Secretary of St3te explains the policy of the Papacy. The Italian Press considers the programme mea,ns im placable -war towards the Italian Govern ment.

LONDON, October 5. The tiu-platers of Wales have resolved to limit the output for several months.

NIHILISM IN RUSSIA. St. PETERSBURG, October, 4. The Directory Senate have authorised the police to enter the factories at night, and they may seize and arrest any suspected N ihilists. The Russian Government declared that the mission to Cabool is merely one of courtesy. THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN AMERICA. London, October 2. The Aldermen of New York have ex tended the city courtesy to the Australian cricketers. There is splendid weather. The Australians played against an American eighteen. The first innings of the Aus tralians closed for 70. The first innings of their opponents closed for 63. London, October 2. Obituary : Judge Keogh.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE BETTING.

Melbourne, October 10. His Lordship is first favourite for the Derby, at 2 to 1 ; Bosworth, 5 to 2. Melita is still favourite for the Cup, at 10 to 1, Leisure Hour is flying back. Sava naka and Macaroni are backed at 1000 to 50. Le Loup is improving, but it is doubt ful if it will be fit in time for the Cup.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR. ALFRED BUOKLAND S WEEKLY REPORT At the Haymarket, on Friday last, fodder was offerod in limited quantity. For straw there is a good demand; oaten hay maintained its pre vious values, 5s 3d to 63; best meadow hay ia at lower prices, 4b and 4s 8d the cwt.; potatoes, £& the ton. Horse stock were offered in less numbers than for several weeks past, and were of laic values. Medium quality draught stock brought from £21 to £33; riding horses, £6 to £10 each. Hides ware offered in full numbers, and at last week's values; unsound and inferior, from ljd to 2Jd; sound hides. 3d to Sgd the lb. Sheepskins were pitched in increased numbers; inferior brought from Is lid to Sb ; best quality, te 4d to 5s 3d each. Tallow, 27s to 29* 6d the cwt. AtWaiuku, on Saturday, above 160 head store cattle of all descriptions were yarded, and 150 sold. There was a full attendance of buyera, and stock of all kinds sold at satisfactory prices. At Remuera, to-day, dairy cows were in usual supply. Well-bred cattle of this class were better worth; ill-bred animals dull of sale. Store cattle in full numbers, with a slight de cline in values, excepting well-bred heifers, which were in active demand. Fat cattle were in less than usual numbers, but generally of large size; 60 head yarded.fand one pen with drawn, v Prices were again lower, and valued from 25s to 32s the lOOlbs. Store sheep in full numbers, and dull of sale. Fat sheep were also in fully supply, and of good quality. Last week's values 3Jd ; for wethers, in their wool, 2id; Bhorn was fairly sustained. Fat lambs, in large numbers; inferior, from ia to 7s ; good quality, 10s to 16s each. Few fat pigs wera yarded, bvit store pigs were plentiful, and bette

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WELLINGTON tai Sl i YESTERDAY'S BUSINESS? ' Yesterday was again devoted toW and good progress was made with tT* laden order paper. "ueOver.' LEGISLATIVE COXJNCIT ' In the Legislative Council fLn t Bill was read a third time, and winl/ 501"8 down to the Lower House Thl %\^ Bill advanced as far as the Maori ,^ ral question when progress was reported & t ™E£ A£ UTAHiSALE * In reply to Mr Moms, the Native 1W ter said that in accordance with the *** of the Select Committee of the Boi session half of the £7,500 received fr^T sale of the Pahutahi block would be to Pimca and Mei-e Aata (Mrs H a J v ? abl* the amount would be placed on thJ' ■ mates. . u° esti-

BILLS PASSED : •' The House passed, with amendment ii Repeals Bill, friendly Societies S% U and Southland Education Reservedf- g * Bill; Public Reserves Sale BUI S^ I?n dNot. ct Atijendmeflt ' M-qiaiifiS In the Friendly Socities Bill a claus*» introduced providing for the reeiah-aK of friendly societies, notwithstaSfft their rules may express or imply any « v ordination to the central body of tli. order outside of New Zealand; SS,?* vj ding that such rules shall not havprt effect of giving force to any general 1«! that is contrary to the express prbvfcfoJJ' this or the said Act." ;f : 0I In the Dangerous Goods Act a clause \m inserted, empowering any Inspector of Weights and Measures, or other person duly authorised by the local body, to enter uno any premises, at any reasonable how in the daytime, in which any kind of fofiW mable oil is kept, either in" bulk br in detailed quantities; who mayprocureaaniDlM thereof, either by purchasing the same or by requiring the vendor thereof, or person in charge of aforesaid premises or vessel to allow him to inspect all of the receptacles in which any inflammable oil in the posses sion of the vendor is stored, and to give him .samples of such oil onpayment.'"f

OTHER BILLS.!

The second reading of the Thames .Bar bour Act Amendment Bill was moved by the Premier, and agreed to. . ;, ; ■

On the Native Law Suits Bill, empower ing a Judge of the Supreme Court, or other duly authorised legal gentlemanjv.with. native assessors, to hear and disposeof pend ing Maori law suits, Mr Whitaker said'that negotiations were proce'edin^lwhich would probably result in an agreement being come to upon this bill between all parties in the House ; and he therefore suggested that the committal be postponed.—Mfe t . ? £tout acquiesced in this, and:the1 committal'^aa postponed till to-morrowv »: .tq«uad The Literary Institutions Bill met with a good deal of opposition from Messrsßowen Hodgkinson, and Major Atkinsop, ; but a motion to adjourn it was negatived^by 28 to 26. Afterwards, Mr Gisbornehaving raised a question of privilege, whetherthe Council ■was justified in repealing clause 2 of a former Act, containing the provisions under -which the House made appropriation the Premier approved, and said that it was undesirable to proceed further with the bill until the Speaker had given his ruling on the important question of privilege raised. The bill ■vras accordingly adjourned till Monday. At v subsequent" stageithe Speaker ruled the Council had invaded the privileges of the House by repealing former j Libraries Bills in which the Houßemade annual appropriations ; from sections 8, 36, and 42 of the bill should have origi nated in the House of Representatives, - The Public Revenues Bill passed thrqngh committee. It empowers the Government to spend £J 00,000 each year in excess of appropriation. • ';■'-. • The Joint Stock Bill, legalising the form, atiou of Companies for promoting com merce, art, science, religion, charity, or any other useful object, in which no divi dends were to be paid, was negatived by 25 against 16. The Local Judicature Bill was with drawn. LICENSING BILL. The Government, in reply to Mr Wake field, said that a Licensing Bill would be introduced next session.—Mr Stout re pudiated the authorship of the last bill, which was suppressed by the Cabinet. JURIES ACT AMENDMENT.' This bill, limiting the number of jurers to 4S, and providing for juries of tour in small cases, passed second reading. Also the Railway Districts Amendment Act, and University of Otago Amendment. The House rose at 1 o'clock.. MB BARTON AND THE JUDGES. It is understood on good authority that Mr Barton intends taking an" early oppor tunity of making a full statement to the House in reply to Judge Richmond. In doing so he will fully state his complaints against Judges, and the injustice he alleges on several occasions. Mr Barton is pre paring this statement.

THE SPECIAL SETTLEMENT AT KATI KATI.

[BY A VIBITOB].

During the last few years I have read and heard various opinions expressed relative to the prospects of this settlement; some faro^ able, others the reverse. Having lately ylsatett it. and being an old colonist, and one wno cas knocked about the colony from one end to tflfl other, perhaps a description of the land ana prospects of this part of our, in many respects, unrivalled province, maybe of interest to your readers Katikati consists almoßt- entirely or fern country, commencing from the watCß w. a shallow mud flat, and gradually rising »' from three to four miles, when the :pwt a reached, which clothes the high mountain range dividing the settlement from Ohinemuri ana the country of the Upper Thames.: The,ww is certainly fine, and therein lies the oniy charm, tor fully ninety per cent of tt>e. sou's. in my opinion, execrable-so bad is it ,UM I would not accept a thousand acres as a :| f' if obliged to go to the expense of fencinjr. iw country is so broken and intersected jvitn a.&v narrow swamps that it is quite unadaptea .w profitable grain, even if the soil were suitable. .* saw farms which had been ploughed en&m down in grass for two years on which it w^ be impossible to fatten cattle, even at &£»}*s■ one to every ten acres. The originali settlers wu*. up their land on what at first sight may appeal unexceptionally favourable terms. They go"' for nothing; but on the principle that poor lanttis dear at any price, it is not after all such a gwat thing. Those lately arrived have tci pay J» tho leader and promoter of the settlement; « per acre, and that for land which, as 1 nave said, would be dear if got for nothing and compulsion to cultivate. "Many ol w» holding 3 range from 30 to 200 acres, ana on these areas they have been iea i expect they could make a .Jjfe^ they might do so, provided the lantt w» flrsc-claaa. and within reasonable diste^oe w » good market, but unfortunataly for th6mitM| ■ impossibility at Katikati. The only way to ma^ anothing out of the land is to have large farms. at least 1.000 «cres, get iD grass and put on snwKj trusting to them and time to make tne m» carry fair pasture. The settlers consist larger of professional men—not lawyers; to bo had so easily. Men without the• «»«% experience, not knowing what they haye^"' £ or how to do it and though doubtless many w them have considerable capital, I &JJ*. a rl her afraid it will all be swallowed up -before,.ww. can get any return. It is all very,well mw^ gratulate ourselves on tho arm al of men sncfl <£ the majority of these settlers are, and gioa*° d the capital they bring into the £ onr gratulations would not have Deen ou» place had they been located on good f a£'" a looking at the matter as it really is. ?n d_H°S_it broad stand-poinfr-in fact, a colonial '.ww_ h means very considerable damage to J^? r^ja character the colony at present bears[™ ™«i, n ; country as an unrivalled field and I cannot help expressing my surpru^ the Government should have lent themseive^. a scheme such as this, a3 though it roay^B a laudable thing to get these waste^|e^ depend upon it, the damage t°'"^°2£%ie likely in the long run to be far «M»*g^gsa, present benefit; for, as I have i »l»aaJ d ° Te n many of these'settlers are men ot.f.o<^^their high social standing, and they Will^f foment. voices heard in the old country to our detmneu

EVENING SI All, FBIDA*, OCTOBER 11



RYE GRASS! RYE GRASS! CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A consignment of 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for ■ Sale cheap. Also, On Hand, COW GRASS LUCBRNK &c, Sec, Sec. Ok Superior Quaitt? l W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Quean-street. f\ A T S! OATS! OATS! JfflWMMafc, PRIME TARTARIAN OATS Ip&tes^ PRIME POTATOK OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street. Aocklapd. CHEMICAL Tyr AN U iTE The nndersiKnod are now prepared to supply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, In any quantity. Analysis now ready, and copies will be for warfi"(l oil application. W. J. HURST & CO., [ 101, Queen-street.



THHE T^EW tar CLOTHING FACTORY "©a EMPL3Y3 UPWAKDS OP 600 WOKKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT AUCKLAND napiee "WELLINGTON wanganui DUNEDIN OAMAKU TIMAEU INVEItCARGILL CHRISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries has been manifested by the great succes3 which has attended all the Branches of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. SUMMER SEASON, 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MKN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, khpkcialt-Y Manufactured fok thk Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and .Kit *to the Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of pure New Zealand -wools. A &INGLE GARMENT SOLD AT WHOLESALE PIUCE. The Largest and Choicest Stock in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Sec. A SINGLE ARTICLE! SOLD AT WHOLESALE TRICE. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. Agency in New Zealand for Wertheim's Celebrated Scwiug Machines. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. roorporated by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital £1.200,000 Guarantee and Reserve Fdnds .. . 215,710 Undivided Profits 151,599 This Bank is prepared to make special arrange ments with respect to Deposits, and to transact all other Banking business on the moat favour able terms. Rates can be ascertained on application. AUCMandßr^:j.LAWFORD, Manager. "IHURNITURE—For the Drawingroom It? Dining-room, Library, Be xroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, lapes \j . . try, Kidderminster, Stale Felt, and Dutch, on Sale . 1 & H. COOKH'S. T INOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, JLJ Bath Mats, in Linoleui 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 a T. & H. COOKE'S. 2 RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half 3 Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cota, 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. COOKETS C\ LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, \3T Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses. Toiletware, Cane- Beated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. « H. COOKE'S. PRICES. —As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods ob low as any houoe in town ; and, employing steam powkr in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T. & S. Oooks's FURNITURE AND (JARPKT WARKHOU B 67. QUKKN-STRgItT. T^X 'CITY OF SYDNEY.' 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 cases SALMON, 21b. FOR SALE bit W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYNDHAM- STRE ET. IS. 3D. per DOZEN.—AIe and Porter Bottles Purchased in any quantity.— Ehrenfried Bros., Queen-street- X"mv S rBING Goods. The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for the in coming Season's trade, comprising1— NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VARIETY). Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Lustres (new shades). New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of PRINTS ! PRINTS ! ! PRINTS ! ! Great Variety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets,"1 Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &o. *3, HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. "®» White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (English and American). FURNISHING GOODS, and a carefully-selected Stock of General Drapery of every description. Also, NEW CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS For Boy's and Men. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Tweeds, &c, &c. tar % (1/ In the &) Discount allowed npon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. KUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), QPF3S QUEEN-STREET, Auckland T&TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN J3l TILTC INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital ..£2,000,000 Reserve Fund.. .. 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,616 PBsaiDKNT: His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. v iok-Presidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K.G. EXTBAORDINABY DIRECTORS : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter Jameß, Bart., Sir John Maiorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Bart,, David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman: Right Hon.' Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.S.L, and P.C. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in ;he Provincial District of Auckland at lowest JATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt'with. SHERA BROS., BAGENTS, JiQUKKN-STRKET.



ANCY, 4/1 ( FANCY, 5/4-1 CHI NA MATTING Fancy, 6/4 (. just opened CARPETS, Tape3try from 2/11. CAKPET3, Brussel from 5/ 1 1 ai Men sb PARPKTS, Kidderminster [ Vakikty. CARPBTS. Dutch and Jute J\" YOt/ CAN y^^^V \f HOUSE Most Economically lrom our Establish men Largest Stock of Drawing-room Suites Largest Stock ov Dining-room Suites Largest Stock ok Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock ok Floor Cloths, Linot.kum Largest Stock of Carpkts in Auckland. blankkts From 11/6*o gfl^fSTl 50/ per pair. BLA.NKETS ay Mattresses. Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheeto, Mattresses, Palliasses, P[]}°™< f}'**' Mattresses, Palliaßses, jßolstera, Cases, Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS BKDSTICADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS, KAURI, RIMU. „ Artificiat^Flowers, for Tables'%nd Vases. DRAPERY. MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING. KST CATALOGUES BENT POST FRKK. *!£* Holloway, Garlick '.& Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADTC, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agent for the Genuine " Singer's" Sowing Machine. _ onedus"tm bonedust BONEDUST ? TO ARRIVE, Per 'Darcy Pratt,' 'Fairlea" and 'Lcok-ou 150 tons BONEDUST Also, 50ton8fy:THURSTi Tco., 101. Queen-street. f^^x YARDS OF DRESS MATERIALS £2TTO BE SOLD CHEAP. 10,000 YARDS OF PLAIN LUSTRES tSS- TO BE SOLD CHEAP. He Atkins , Invites Inspection of his NEW SPRIN& AND SUMMER DRKSS MATERIALS. Stock this Season is an immense one. of thr greatest variety, and the prices the lowest in the City. H.A. has also just received ex ,'Lebu' to hia own order, a Very Large Stock of BLACK. SILKS, same as alwaya kept in btock. These can be specially recommended. '.they always wear well, and civo great1 satisfaction. Abo. COLOURKD SILKS—a splendid assortment in all the new Colors. ALSO, JUST OPENED, A Complete Stock of Long Curtains, Quilts, Table Linen, Sheetings, Blankets, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A. Very Heavy Stock). SPLENDID VALUE of New Snifs, Coats, Trowsersand Vests, Trowsers, &c. SPECIAL liINES in Galatea and Paget Coate, in Blue and Black Cloth. Worsted Coatings, Diagonal Tweed, &c, &c, &c. The STOCK of Boy's and Youth's Clothing is very large this Season, and of good value. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE COLONY. Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices. GOOD TWEED for Boy's Wear, from Is lid per yard. H. AT X I N_S. "OANKTOF NEW SOUTH WALES. Established 1817. Paid-up Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund 450,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on term 3to be ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T> H< IVHX Manager.



Every notable event notches itself in the calendar of lime. The splendid achievements of military prowess, the radical revolutions wrought in religions, the reformations effected by socialistic or scientific developments, fresh inventions, great original ideas, all stand out saliently by force of their own marked character, vital import and significance. So in the medical world, the origination of "Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps" signalised an epoch, and will live as long as humanity is capable of appreciating its miraculously cura tive powers. " Good ware makes c;uick markets has often been said truiy; and in no instance is it more remarkable than that of " Ghollah's Great In dian Cures." These medicines were introduced into New Zealand but a very short while since, and they have rapidly gained the favour and patronage of the public. They are now eagerly sought by all classes In every part of the colony, and have done an amount of good that would Beem incredible were it not for the numerous and trustworthy testimonials given to the pro prietor, from those who have been cured of long-dtanding diseases by these truly wonderful medicines. ,