SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

.. ,- iu.ii.pii (This Afternoon, 2.11 till,!! HAIWt- ITO . mO ,, 0w Morning, 2.48. SUN SKT.—Thla ffivenins?, 5.16 -V?N RT-Sls.—'l'o-morrow Morninc, fi.il f/iOON'S AfilC — New Moou, 3rd, 0.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Helena, brigantine, Campbell, from Oamaru Southern Cross, s.s., Holmes, from Napier. Rowena. s.s.. Sellars, from Tauranga. Argyle, s.s. Crawford, from Wangarei. Iris, cutter, Symonds, from Mangawai. Ada C. Owen, brigantine. from the Islands. Speedwell, barque, from Newcastle.

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Pearl, ketch, Barr, for Raratonga. Rover, schoonor. Anderson, for Wangarei. Kriemhilda, schooner, for Kennedy Bay.

For Taranairi and South (from the Mauukau)— Tainroa, Tuesday, 30th inst. For Tanrnnga f-nd the South—Wanaka, Thurs day, May, 2. For Hussoll, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon ■VVanaka, Monday, 29th For Srrtney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., May 3 For Sydney—Rotorua, Tuesday, 30th

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Dunelm, barque (V.P.R.M.). from London early, f'oromandel, barque, (P.C.F.D.), from London Sapnhire, H.M.Si, from Samoa, early Arabella, barque (R.P.Q.V.), from London; sailed January 21 . Spirit of the Dawn, barque (H.T.V.C), from London : sailed February 11 Aickshaw. barque (W.T.F.L.), from London,

sailed Jan. IS „■ , , Omaha, brigantine, from Chatham Islands :

Leucadi'a. ship (J.M.T.8.), from LoadOn, early Hero, s.s., from Sydney and Melbourne; Apn

Rotorua, from Southern ports; April 29th Mazcpra. schooner, from Fiji, early Active, brigantine, from the Islands, early

IMPORTS.

Per Helena, from Oamaru : — 600 bags oats. 5 tons oatmeal, 100 bags fowl wheat, 15 tons flour —L. W. Eaton. Per Argyle. from Wangarei and Mangapai :— 5 bags gum, 30 cases fruit, 20 kegs butter, and 2 tons sundries. Per Southern Cross, from Napier :—ISO hide?. Per Helena, from Oamaru :—836 sacks oats. 533 speks wheat, 50 sacks bavloy, 115 sacks bran, and -JD sacks and 300 bags flour.

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

Tlig barque SDcedwell, from Newcastle, with coal, was signalled when we went to pres?.

ARRIVAL OF THE ADA C. OWEN.

The brigantine AdaC. Owen, from the isianas was coming up the harbour when we went to press.

Estered Inwaeds. —Lake St. Clair, barque, from Great Barrier in ballast. Cle vred Outwards.—Onward, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Lake St. Clair. barge, for Randsnir, in ballast ; Ocean, schooner, for TMerenrv Bay, with lemonade and drapery; Kriemhil.'a, schooner, for KenrMy's Bay, with 2703 fret timber. 25,000 feet shingles, 178 pieces mouldings, 5 packages sashes, 10 doors, 1 ton flour.

■^'The schooner Amaranth cleared outwards at the Customs to-day for Foston, in ballast. She will sail to-morrow morning. •5 The s.s. Southern Cross arrived in harbour late last. night from Napier, with a cargo of hides, and the following passengers:—Mr and Mrs Thomas and child. Miespa Malen and Marshall, Master Tyler, and Mrßoylan. The ship G old en Sea has hauled alongside the -wharf, and is taking in provisions and stores for Messrs Cooper and Bailey's Circus. The s.s. Rowena arrived in harbour last night from Tauranga and' Mercury Bay, with a quantity of produce and the following passen gers •—Mesdames Elliot. Carina. Logan, and Hooker, Miss Wylie, Mr and Mrs Jamieson, Mr Kis?ling and family (1). Messrs Henderson, Smith, Mcfiaul. Howden, Kay, and i natives. The s.s. Taupo sailed last eveningfor Tauranga and Southern ports, with the following passen ger^, in addition to tho3e published last night:— Mr and Miss Brookfleld, Captain and Mrs Maling, Mrs Heaphy, Mrs Salter and 2 infants, Hon. Dv Poilen. Judge Munro, Messrs A. E. Whi taker, Willinott, Chadwick, Norcraft, Green, F. J. Moss, Long, "Leybond, Rogers, E. Mahoney, E. Whurr, Mathius. Mallard, J. H. Heaphy, Stewart, J. Mills, P. Darby, W. S. Douglas, H. Kane. H.Keane, Young (2). Wilson, Williams, and 13 Tauranga excursionists. The s.s. Argyle arrived in harbour au nine o'clock this morning from Wangarei and Man gapai, with a cargo of gum, fruit, butter.and sundries, and the following passengers :—Misses Hunter and Bum, Mrs Street, Misses Bi3S, Lynch. Postietliwaite, Moves. Norman, McLean, D. McGregor, Keir, Gorrie, Master Alexander King, and Sir R Douglas. The Arawata left Melbourne with the Suez mail for New Zealand on the 25th, and may therefore be expected to reach the Bluff on or about the 29th. The ketch Pearl sailed yesterday afternoon for Rarotonga, with a general cargo of merchandise and one passenger—Mrs Burr. The schooner Energy is loading rapidly for the Islands. ~,«,, The barue Stag, from Newcastle, is discharging her cargo of coal alongside the Railway Wharf. The s.s. lona will arrive from Russell to morrow morning. The brig Restless is discharging her coal alongside the Railway Wharf. The brigantine Helena arrived in harbour early this morning from Oamaru with a cargo of breadstuff's. Captain A. Campbell reports leaving Oamaru on April 13th, and experienced variable winds and moderate weather during the whole of the passage. Anchored in the channel at one o'clock this morning. The p.s. Rowenp leaves this afternoon for Mercury Bay and Tauranga, with cargo and passengers.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

TAUkanga, tnis aa.y. The s.s. Taupo arrived from Auckland at seven o'clock this morning. Russell, this day. The s.s. lona sailed this afternoon at 2.45 o'clock for Auckland. Manukau Heads, this day. Arrived : Laiia Rookh, from Haglan.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

MA.U.S will Close as Under :- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; ana to-

morrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morow,

at 11 a.m. For Whitianara, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Kawau, per Heather Bell, this day. at

For Tnirua. per Mana, this day, at 4.30 p.m. For Noumea, per Elizabeth Conway, to-morrow,

atßa.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Wanaka, on

Monday next, at 3 p.m. . For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa. and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, perßotoina, on Tues-

day next, at 1 p.m. . Per n.s. Augtralia, on Tuesday, 30tli instant For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. ' For United Kingdom and Continent ol Europe at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a well-attenaea saie or poultry and provisions at hia mart to-day. There was a large supply of poultry, which realised better prices than usual. Fowls sold at Is 5d to 2s 7d; turkeys, 2s 5d to 3s 3d; ducks, Is 3d to 2s Id; small pigs, 33 9d to 10s each; potatoes. 3s to Is; Southern flour, £9 to £14; bacon and hams, provincial, 6J-d to 7d; butter, 6d to lid, according to quality; pumpkins. 2s 9d to 3s 3d; carrots, sa; apples, (Auckland), 3Jd to 5d ; poars, 3d to did. The furniture sale was satisfactory. Messrs Cochrane and Son held a considerable furniture and goods sale to-day, which realised fair average prices.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUCSLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT,

At the Haymarket on Saturday, April 20, fod der was plentiful and in steady demand, at from 53 to 5i Cd the nwt.; maize, 6s 3d; oats, 3s 6d to 4s Id the bushel. Horse stock-^-Medium to heavy draught brought from £31 to £35; light harness. £13 to £18; riding horses of medium qua'ity only, from £9 to £12, and inferior animals from 50s each. Hides -Good quality sold at 3Jd and 3gd the lb. Sheepskins brought from 2s to 2* 6d; pelts, 3d to lOd; lambskins, 33 each; wool; 7?. dto Bkl the lb. At Remuera, on Thursday, good dairy cows at profit were at fully late values; they brought from £9 10s to £13 each. Above 300 stores were penned, and sold freely at satisfactory prices. Grown steers brought £5 103 to £5 15s ; two-year-old steers, £5 12s 6d to £1 2s Gil; yearling steers, £3 sa; dry cows, £3 15s to £3110s : two to three-year old heifers, £3 12s Gd to £5 ss; yearling heifers, £2 7s 6d; calves, mixed sexes, from 37s to 50a 6d each. Fat cattle wore in lf;ss numbers than usual, but sold irre gu'.nriy. Prices varied from 233 for cows to 28s for best steers, averaging 26=1 the lOOlbs. The sheep pens were crowded, both with stores and fat sheep. Last week's values were not sus tained, and several pen 3 were withdrawn. LonsrwoollPd ewes brought is to 6s 6d; medium fatted, mixed sexes, 9s to lla; first-class wethers, 13s to 13i each., Fat lambs were in good inquiry at from Si to 103 each.

We are counselled by the wise not to put bur trust in princes ; but we are also counselled that the sick need tho physician. There are now so many, and all of so conflicting a tendency, that tho sick are unhappily but too often bewildered, and in despair, apt to abandon all efforts to re gain the lost health. Tho trustworthy friend is now at hand. The most marvellous cures have been effected by "GholJah'a Great Indian Cures." Sick people, try them. There is no comparison in point of flavour and remedial properties between that incomparable medicinal beverage, Udoi.imio Wom-k's SpiiiE dam Abomatio Schnapps, and the imitations of it put up in empty bottles of the real article. The true Schnapps is positively delicious, and an unfailing remedy for the diseases to which it is adapted. The counterfeits have a detestable favour, and are deleterious in tho last degree.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

FAIR Play.—We cannot open our columns to a discussion on the rival claims of the two Newton Kirks; more especially when the correspondence is likely to take the personal tone of your letter.

BIRTH.

ALLEN.—On the 25th April, at her residence. Hillside, Pukekohe West, the wife of Mr, J. Allen of a son.

HOLDER.—On the 19th April. Mrs. Thomas Holder, Bere3foid-street, Newton, of twins (son and daughter).

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

FRIDAY. APRIL 26. 1878.

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Although negotiations for the with drawal of Russian troops and the British fleet continue, every day makes it more unlikely that they will be brought to a peaceful issue. The Russians have substituted for the proposed review a pious determination to attend Church in Constantinople. The Mussul man and Bulgarian population are .in a state of open hostility, and Russian troops will be employed in suppressing both. The latest'tiews from Sc Petersburg announces the commencement of a national subscription for the purpose of fitting out cruiseis to attempt depredations ou British commerce. This intelligence is, perhaps, the most momentus to colonists; and _ if, through supineness or want of foresight "by the Government, our ports form the first objects of attack, the Ministry will not be held, blameless. Kew. Zealand is the only ,

portion of the Empire which has neglected defensive measures.

A Press Agency telegram from Welling ton this afternoon states that the Govern ment have determined to resume the system of free immigration. Details are not furnished, but it is stated that the pro posals contemplate the introduction of 5,000 immigrants by spring, when their services will be most in demand. The stream of free immigrants that has poured into New Zealand during the last few years was stopped iv deference to a.general opinion that the colony should proceed cautiously now that public works are being materially circumscribed. The decision was likewise influenced by another pressing reason — the exhaustion of the immigration vote. The first of these conditions has not altered ; and if Mr Larnach's financial statement may be trusted, it is impossible to remove the secoud, even if the two million loan were successfully floated. We can scarcely suppose, therefore, that the Government have determined to depart altogether from the policy which is plainly dictated by the circumstances of the colony. We have no hesitation in say ing that to flood the colony with free Im migrants selected indiscriminately byagents in England, paid so much per head, would bo extremely imprudent just now. Not that there is anything, pre sent or prospective, iv the condition of the New Zealand labour market to cause a total abandonment of the chief function _of colonisation ; but we have been proceeding at a pace which cannot be sustained, aud should now move with caution, while the work of the last seven years is allowed to consolidate, and capital aud labour find their natural level. The Government can hardly be ignorant that this is the prevailing feeling through out New Zoaland, and oiie of the mam purposes for which tho present Ministry were placed in office. Wo must assume, therefore, that jf free immigra tion is again *to bo promoted, it will not be of that indiscriminate kind which has filled our [cities with men ill-adapted for facing the work of real colonisation. The Government proposals, we presume, will be wholly directed towards carrying out the nominated system and stimulating au influx of agricultural settlers, and farm labourers, for whom there is practically an unlimited field. The introduction of domestic servants is likewise a department that requires the continued efforts of the Immigration Department. It is probable t at the Government have felt considerable pressure from the agricultural districts of the colony, which are annually absorbing a larger amount of labour, that* cannot be supplied except by importation. The demand for female servants, for men accustomed to farm work, and married couples with similar experience, largely exceeds the supply in this part of the colony ; in the agricultural districts of the South the dearth must be much more seriously felt, aud it may fairly bo anticipated that the 'disproportion will be a ill greater in spring. In making their selections, however, the Government must keep steadily in view the require ments ot the labour market, and guard against the reckless employment of colonial money to saddlo the country with a burden of pauperism.

At the request of a number of visitors from Coromandel, the Durham has been detained till twelve to-night.

There was no business of public interest at the Supreme Court this morning ; one case in which Mr Killing was concerned was adjouned until after His Honor's return from Wellington. Mr Lennard's " Worm " was put up to auction this morning by Mr Bucklaud. The biddings reached £125. This was not, however, considered sufficient; and he was withdrawn.

The road and pathway to the railway station is getting into a very bad condition. Unfortunately the City Council will be precluded iron* spending any money _to repair them, the Assessment Court having on appeal struck out the valuation, on tho ground that the laud is not in the city boundary. Lessees and passengers will have to direct their petitions to their landlord, the Harbour Board. A general meeting of the members of the Athletic Club was held last evening in the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield-street ; Mr Shepherd in the chair. Mr Ellis read the minutes, which were adopted. The chair man reported the particulars of an interview with Mr Robert Graham in respect of the renting the Ellerslie Gardens, and after some discussion it was resolved to write to the secretary of the Jockey Club and the managing trustee of the Domain cricket ground for terms ; also to make an offer of £15 to Mr Graham for the use of the Ellerslie sporting ground on the Queen's Birthday. The election of the following gentlemen to office concluded the meeting :—Messrs Shepperd, Duanc, Edmonds, Adams, 11. Bienuan, Goode, and O'Leary. Mr E. Nolan was appointed starter, Mr J. Colson judge, and Messrs Shepperd and Adams referees. The handicappers are Messrs Edmonds, Duaiie, and Ball.

The special meeting and practice of the St. Matthew's Sunday-school choir will be held this evening,' at a quarter-past seven o'clock. All members arc desired to be present. Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auck land, has kindly promised to take the chair at the annual meeting of the Orphan Home on Monday eveuiug next. In addition to the election of officers, and general business of the Home, there will be a distribution of prizes and selections of music. A great sensation has been created amongst the Good Templars of Dunedin in consequence of the discovery that the red currant wine which they had been in the habit of using as a beverage contained 12J per cent of alcohol. The awful disclosure was made when tho collecter of Customs summoned a local grocer under the Licens ing Act, and when, in tho course of the evi dence. Professor Bickerton stated that by aualysis the red-currant wine contained 12J per cent of alcohol. The defendant, who was liable to afine of £50, was mulcted in 40s and costs. Another shopkeeper was also fined forselliugMirella wine.which contains a large per centage of alcohol. Our Good Templar friends had better have their ginger-wine, raspberry syrup, and other drinks which are supposed to cheer, but not inebriate, carefully examined.

It was shockingly amusing yesterday to notice the act of one or two youngsters at the Circus, when the inquiry was made, "Have you all had buns?" One or two, whose mouths' were too full for utterance, held up their hands to signify they had uot.

It appears that Luna broke down irretriev ably whilst running in the Autumn Handicap, through receiving a severe strain •or wrench iv the stifle. Mr McGce also states that Perfume sustained injuries in the Steeplechase. Spurious sovereigns arc being circulated in Wellington, aud pocket-picking is in full swing. It would appear that a regular gang of swindlers have fixed their head quarters in the Empire City with ramifica tions throughout all New Zealand, If the gang be not rooted out before next session

there is every prospect of their reaping a plentiful harvest, for at that period a great number of people from all parts of the colony flock to the seat of Government.

The annual meeting of the Auckland British and Foreign Bible Society will be held this evening in the Wellesley-street rooms, at half-past seven o'clock. ■ The members of the Auckland Skating Club will meet in the Choral Hall this evening, for the piupose of arranging for the sport of the winter season. A meeting of the remaining members of the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge of Good Templars will be held on Monday evening, in the committee-room of the Young Meu's Christiau Association, with'the'view of re organising the lodge, or to take such steps for its sustenance as may be thought desir able,

■At one of the performances of the Foley Troupe, recently given at Coolali, New South Wales, in which Miss Kate Foley walked, ala Blondin, on a half-inch wire rope, 300 ft long and 30ft high, an awkward fix occurred, which, while dangerous to the life of this talontcd and interpid young lady, had also a ludicrous side to it. She had just commenced walking the wire (reports the "Mudgee Independent") when a storm of wind and rain came on, of unusual strength, the lightning playing up along the wire. Return she could not, andher only safety lay in going ahead, which she did with wonderful nerve and coolness. When she reached about the middle of the wire, two pet magpies flew around her, chattering wildly. One perched on her shoulders, and the other on the end of her balance pole, which she could not get rid of without run ning a serious risk of losing her balance. The rain now fell in torrents, and the light ning became more vividly intense; and to add to her terror the magpie crouched on hershoulders,groanedout,alaraven, " Lord have mercy oh us ;" whilst its mate on the end of the pole devoutly responded " Ataen, Ha-ha-ha ! " Miss Foley crossed safely, and received the enthusiastic plaudits of the crowd. The magpies belonged to a woll kuowu Coolahite, Mr Archy Henderson, and they certainly do credit to the moral training he has put them through. 'There was a rumour lately that Sir Wil liam Fitzherbert was expected to resign the speakership, in order to lead the Opposi tion next session. The "Post," however, shews in the following paragraph that the wish was only father to the thought:— "People have always regarded Sir William Fitzherbert's again coming forward as a possible contingency. The paragraph in the " Times " which we have quoted, refers to this contingency, and we have not the slightest doubt that Mr Bunny is, as usual, at the bottom of the whole business. When Mr Bunny desires tint anything should be brought about, ho gets some newspaper to stato that it has been brought about. Thus Mr Bunny has doubtless again been urging Sir William Fitzherbert to agree to head a party ; but that the latter has con sented to do anything of the sort, under existing circumstances, we refuse to believe. It is just possible that Sir William Fitz herbert may have yearnings to be once more in office as a responsible Minister, and it is also probable that he does not altogether approve of the policy of the present Government; but it doea not therefore follow that he would give any rash or premature pledge to lead a party. Sir William Fitzherbert looks before lie leaps. We can only conceive that Sir William Fitzherbert would agree to lead a party if he were formally assured in writing of the support of such a number of mem bers of the .Assembly as would form a good working majority. Up to the present moment we do not believe that any new political party has been formed at all. No doubt Mrßunuyisworkinginthat direction, and talking boastfully of what he means to do. Mr Bunny of course has a grudge towards Ministers, and will do his best to scheme and intrigue against them. But Mr Runny will not now find it so easy to obtain allies as lie once did. His political reputation has become fly-blown. He has exhibited himself too frequently as a billet hunter; while his chaffering with the Govern ment in order to obtain for himself the highest possible price, has disgusted even those whose code of political morality is not of the most exalted kind. If the new party is to bo originated by Mr Bunny it will not be of much account." His Excellency the Governor is expected to leave the North for Auckland about next Monday. There are sixrunholdor.s at Tapanui who hold 200,000 acres of laud, independently of large leaseholds. It has been calculated that this area would maintain over 1,000 families. The Dunedin agents of Perry Davis, the famous Pain-killer manufacturer, have in stituted legal proceedings against Wilkin, a manufacturer of a specific said to be an imi tation of the orthodox article. At the settling for the Christ-church races, the following amounts were paid over :— Redwood, £695 ; Webb, £247 ; Maldock, £23G ; Ray, 13G ; Markcy, £123 ; O'Brien, £85; Lun n, £20. A marriage in high life was celebrated at Duuedin yesterday, when a daughter of " Ready-Money Robinson" was married to tho eldest sou of Sir Francis Dillon Bell. Lcii.c trains will leave the Auckland station shortly after the close of the performance at the Circus to-night, for Drury and interme diate stations, and for Onehunga. Return tickets are issued at single fares. To-mor row night a late train will leave for Hamil ton and intermediate stations after the Circus performance. A visitor to Wellington during the blustery winter months, when the gusts sweep off sheets of corrugated iron, blow down chimney-pots, and keep up a continual clatter which denes sleep, will be astonished at the number of deplorable looking hats which are lying about the gutters; while, a shoal of hats will be met bowling round street corners—the aristo cratic belltopper and the plebiau billycock mingling in the same mud, and cannoning each other with the freedom of old ac quaintances. Even the temperaments of the people can be judged to a great extent by their boariug under the distressing circumstances of their chapeax being suddenly whipped oft" by a gust. The man of impetuous temperament scampers after his truant lint with reckless haste, in the majority of cases stumbling over it, and knocking it iii; the bad-tempered person, if he can overtake that hat, will administer a tremendous kick, irretrievably knocking it out of shape; "While the cautious and deliberate individual will stroll calmly after the runaway, confident that it will bring up against some obstacle, and be easily cap tured ; the man of authority will yell out, "Haw! Boy, wun after that hat;"" the dignified capitalist will treat his treacherous bell-topper with contemptuous indifference, walk into the nearest draper's shop, and buy another. The latest s>tory about Wel lington hats comes from the "Chronicle." " While driving on the Hemutaka road, a gentleman had his wide-awake carried ofi" by a gust, aud swept dowD the side of a hill. Drawing the vehicle into a slight embrasure in the hill, aud leaving his wife to grasp tho reius as well as she could, he scrambled down in search of that errant wide-awake. He did not find it, but on a somewhat sheltered nook or cranny far down he came upon no less than eight other hats, of Various shapes and qualities, all in a heap. He was content; and putting the best of them on his own head, he bore the Others up the hill in triumph, and anyone hard-up for a hat might possibly hear of something to his advantage if he applied to this luckly individual." Referring to the late fire, and the want of proper appliances, we are informed that the statement in the "Herald." to the effect that the use of a hydrant was refused by the Council, is incorrect. When the application was first made the Council were under the impression that except a large hydrant kept at the valve-house in Newton, there were none available , aud the application was replied to accordingly. But some Councillors expressed a very strong opinion that it was not the duty of the city to provide appliances to extinguish fires in suburban districts, having already granted the supply of water at a nominal charge ; they considered the large expen diture already incurred for one Brigade, as much or more than could be expected. The .Works Committee have, however, agreed to recommend the Council,- out of consideration for the members of the Brigade, to loan them a hydrant for three months, to enable the Insurance Com panies or themselves during that time to get one made. We since learn that with a view of preventing accidents, prior to any meeting of Council, the Mayor lias authorised the loan of the hydrant; and the Newton Brigade will soon have one at their disposal it, unfortunately, required. The latest novelty in Wellington is female barbers. There has been an immense run on the establishment, especially by the young "sprigs" of the Civil Service.

The census returns shew the population of Napier to be 5,542; against 3,414, the cen sus returns in 1874. Hawke County, 9,697 ; Wairoa County, 526 ; Waipawa County, 4,702. The total population in the Provin cial District of Hawke's Bay is 15,215. The " Bay of Plenty Times," in an article on the defeiices of the colony, proposes the following plan for the defence of our principal ports :—Special vote. —Cost of 7-tou guns : 4 at £1,500 at Auckland, £6 000 : 4 at £1,500 at Wellington, £6,000; 4 at £1,500 at Lyttelton, £6,000; 4 at' £1,500 at Port Chalmers, £6,000 ; 4 at £1,500 at other ports and in reserve, £6.000 j ammunition and appliances, £10,000 ; tor pedo cases, and materials for filling, etc., £5,000 ; erection of batteries, £5,000 ; j general contingencies, £1,000 : total extra ordinary vote, £51,000.—Annual charges.— 100 artillery at Port Chalmers at £IS, £1 800 ; 100 artillery at Lyttleton at £18, £I^Boo ; 100 artillery at Wellington at £18, £1,800 ; 100 artillery at Auckland at £18, I£l 800 ■ 100 artillery at other ports and in reserve, £1,800 ; 20 officers at £30 (these ou°lit to be honorary), £600 ; 2 Imperial Artillery officers at £400, £800 ; to travel ling expenses for ditto to visit various ports regularly, 12s Gd per diem, £500; 5 men trained to torpedoes at £300, £1,500 ; general contingencies, £1,000 : total annual charges, £13,800. —Besides these annual charges there would be the cost of an efficient Volunteer Force, which ought not to exceed £30,000 per annum, for a total of 6,000 men, including officers, District Com manding Officers, repair and replacing arms, prize-firing, one week's annual encamp ment, &c. A boy named Alfred Cluue, aged 13, was apprehended a few days ago on a charge of absconding from the s.s. Wauaka. Sergeant McGovem stated that the boy was com mitted on the 6th October, 1876, at Cambridge, for three years to the .Naval Training School, and about a mouth ago was transferred from the school to the e.s. Wanaka, as a duly indentured apprentice, and went one trip South. On the steamer's return to Auckland, about the llth instant, the bfly absconded, and was apprehended at Cambridge. The sergeant asked that tue boy be remanded to Auckland. Remanded accordingly. Archibald Forbes ie about to travel as lecturer with a monster diorama of the Russo-Turkish war. We would remind hotel - keepers and others that billiard and bagatelle table, bowling and shooting gallery licenses, require to be renewed on or befoie the 30th instant. The Christchurch authorities appear to be determined to put down race-cow se gam bling. At the Police Court there yesterday a swindler named Peter Pasche, for having gambling-tables on the race-course, received twelve months' hard labour. The evidence shewed that a hollow in the centre table contained a machine which enabled the prisoner to stop the revolving needle when ever he wished, and thus swindle the public with impunity. James Ryan, for playing the three-card trick on the race course, was sentenced to nine months' hard labour. There are 28 entries for the Christchurch Champagne Stakes, 1879, viz.—Webb, 4 ; Garforth, 1 ; Goodman, 1 ; Paterson, 2; Todhunter, 1 ; Mallock, 4 ; Brabazon, 9 ; Lance, 3; Redwood, 6 ; O'Brien, 1 ; Delamaine, 1 ; Sealright, 1; Sebright, 1. Lance's entries include the colt St. George, purchased in Sydney for the Middle Park Stud Company. Mr W. H. lieed and his bride, late Miss Leaf, are enjoying a professional honey moon by making a tour of the Wauganui district. They were last at Patea. The British fleet is being rapidly in creased. Veryjshortly the following swift - steaming vessels, which could almost of themselves sweep the seas, Avill be in com mission :—Monarch, Northampton, Eury alus, Garnet, Cormorant, Nelson, Triumph, Hercules,"and Inconstant. Well advanced, too, are ' those mighty warships, the Agamemnon and Inflexible, which will carry 80-ton guns and be the most formid able vessels ever launched ; and yet these are not a tenth of the available vessels. On Wednesday night about ten o'clock, Mr Johnston, a member of the Newton Fire Brigade, observed the smouldering ruins of Moua View break out afresh. The flames were so fierce as to endanger adjoining build ings. Mr Johnston immediately gave the alarm, and in conjunction with other mem bers of the Brigade, procured the loan of a hydrant from the city turncock, by means of which a strong jet was thrown upon the burning mass until the fire was effectually extinguished. We learn that the statement that Messrs Sargood, Sons, and Ewen contemplate closing the Auckland branch is an error. It is intended to carry it on as an agency and sample-room for their Dunedin -warehouse, and as head quarters for the Auckland travellers.

CABLEGRAMS.

Mussulman Risings in Turkey.

The Progress of Negotia-

tions

Bussiaa Subscriptions for Flotilla of Qruisers,

(Reuters Telegrams.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 25. Mussulman risings in Rournelia and Macedonia are becoming serious. These are owing to the undeniable Russo- Bulgarian reign. Negotiations for the withdrawal of the British fleet and Russian troops co ntinue. ST. PETERSBURG, April 25. National subscriptions are being raised throughout Russia* to form a flotilla of cruisers.

RUSSIANS WILL ENTER STAMBOUL.

BISMARCK ILL.

(reutjsr's special telegrams).

LONDON, April 25.

The Russians announce that officers and men of the army will attend the Greek Churches in Stamboul on Sunday next. Tumults are feared. Bismarck is ill.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

LONDON, April 24. Ministers are hopeful that Russia will yield. The strike is ended. Tho employers are everywhere firm.

BULGROSSITIES.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 24. The Bulgarians have attacked eight Mussulman villages, and committed great outrages. There has been severs fighting between the insurgents and the Russian troops.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CHIMBORAZO INQUIRY,

(reutUr's special cablegrams.)

SYDNEY, April 25.

In the Cliimborazo inquiry the third gate has been severely reprimanded, with caution. The sailing of tho Australia lias been postponed until to-morrow.

The Governor's Northern Tour.

[BY TELEGKAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent.)

HOKIANGA, this day The Governor arrived at Taheke yesterday at noon, where he was met by Mr Yon Stunner and Mr Webster. After partaking of luncheon, provided by Mr Hudson, he left for Herd's Point, where he arrived at 5 p.m. The reception he received there was quite enthusiastic. The telegraphist rjave him a salute of 21 guns, the ■ two French vessels also saluted with their guna and all the other vessels and steamers were lecorated with flags. After a short stay at Herd's Point, His Excellency left in the steamer Geelong for Mr Webster's place at the Heads. As the Governor left the Point there was a splendid display of fireworks. He is expected back here this afternoon and a large number of natives are wait-' ing to receive him.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstew Esq., R.M.) INEBKIATfcS.

John George was sentenced to pay a fine of 5s and costs or go to gaol for 24 hours for being drunk. Alice Hoskins, an old offender, was fined 20s and costs; also five days' iniprisoi\meut, for a third offence within the month. TOO MUCH SMOKE. George Holdship was charged with unlawfully sending forth smoke from a chimney belonging to the premises of the Auckland Timber Company; (Limited), in such a quantity as to be a nuisance. Mr Devore appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for the defendant. Mr Devore asked for a remand for a week, which way granted, as Mr Tyler made no objection. " THE VAGABOND." Thomas Cullcn pleaded guilty to being a rogue and a vagabond ; also to asking for aims, and to having no visible means of sub sistence. Mr Pardy said the prisoner was in the habit of going about imposing on charitably. disposed ladies. He had been convicted of a similar offence before. Three months' imprisonment with hard labour. A LADIES' DIFFERENCE. Mrs Simpson was charged with using provoking language towards Kathleen Leers at Parnell, oirthe~lSth of April. At the request of Mr Tyler this case was withdrawn, the defendant having promised not to interfere with Mrs Leers in future. LARCENY. Jane Kelly was charged with the larceny of a piece of plaid cloth, value 4s, the pro perty of Henry Siinrnonds. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Henry Siramonds, seaman, swore to missing two yards of green plaid from his house yesterday. The prisoner was at his house, and he missed it after she left, and complained to the police. It was dis covered in her possession. Constable McClellan said the last witness" complained to him of the loss of the plaid. He taxed Mrs Kelly with the theft. She had a parcel under her arm, which she would not show. He took it from her and discovered the missing plain inside it. Six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. (Beforelt. C. Barstow Esq., and Joseph May Esq.,J.P's.) THE LOCKET CASE. Wm. Dunn was brought up on remand, charged with stealing a locket, value 20s, the property of David Hall, Panmure. Sir Hesketh appeared for the prisoner, who pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy said the prosecutor and pris oner were farm servants, and had occupied the same bedroom at Panmure. Dunn went away, and at the same time Hall missed the locket in question, which used to hang up in the room. David Hall said: I am a farm labourer, residing at Underwood, East Tamaki. The prisoner used to be employed on the same farm as myselt, and we slept in the same bed-room. The prisoner left in March, and then I missed the locket, -which used to hang up in the room. I have since seen the locket in the hands of the police. That is it. (Locket produced.) I never gave the prisoner leave to take the locket. In answer to Mr Hesketh witness said he was quite sure he had never lent the locket to prisoner.

Ellen Churchill deposed to having received the locket as a present from the prisoner; and to having given it up to Con stable Moore. Prisoner said he bought it from David Hall.

Moore said he received infor mation from the prosecutor that he had lost the locket, and that Miss Churchill had it. He received it from her.

Mr Hesketh said the prisoner had bor rowed the lecket on the understanding that he Avas to pay a pound if he did not return it. '

Peter Murphy said the prosecutor told him in conversation early in March that he had lent Dunn a locket, and that Duun Avas to pay him a pound, as he had given, it to his SAVeetheart.

Iv answer to Mr Pardy, the witness said he was in Hunt's paddock when this con versation took place. The talk was princi pally about courtship. . . .... Mr Pardy : Are you young men of Pan mure in the habit of giving lockets to your sweethearts ? Murphy ■; I ain't. Some are. ; , John Clary, a small boy, gave precisely similar evidence. A man named Harris said that Hall told him he had sold the prisoner a locket for a pound. , The charge was dismissed. ANOTHER CHARGE. Wm. Dunn was also charged with the larceny of a quantity of small articles, value 10s, the property of James Loom, Panmure. A FIRST OFFENCE. Rachel Vare, an elderly woman, was brought up charged with drunkenness, which, however, she denied. As one of the Avituesses Avas off duty and the defendant had already been locked up 12^ hours, she Avas discharged Avith a caution.

IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.

Ax ordinary meeting of the Auckland Improve ment Commissioners was held this morning, at the ofilces. Insurance Buildings. Present:— His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Messrs Chambers, Fenton. and Co3grave. Property in Chancery-stkeet,—A letter was received from Mr Bacon, conveying parti culars regarding the property in Chancery street, and stating that it is mortgaged for £500. After some consideration, Mr Fenton moved, and Mr Cosgrave seconded, " That the letter be acknowledged, and Mr Bacon be informed that the Commissioners see no prospect of being able to carry out improvements in that neighbour hood, and therefore defer consideration of tne offer."

Policu: Court Bun dings.—Letters were read from the Town Clerk, with reference to the purchase of the Police Court building, and stating that the Council had no intention pi removing its offices. Fixance Committee. — Messrs Cosgrave, Fenton, and Chambers were appointed a Finance Committee. , Sale of Allotments.—lt was announced that the sale of allotments had realised £32317s

2d. l Sioxixg Leases.—lt was agreed that tne Mayor and Mr Chambers should sign leases. Grammar School.—A discussion took place regarding the removal of the Grammar School from tho Barracks. —On the motion of t&e Mayor, it was agreed that sMessrs Fenton, Chambers, and Cosgrave should form a commit tee to meet the deputation from the Board or Governors. .. Time of Meeting.—lt was agreed that tne Board should meeet fortnightly on Saturdays. After some further business of a private nature, the meeting terminated.

BURGESS LIST REVISION COURT.

This Court was held at noon to-day in the offices of the City Council, for the purpose of hearing objections to the Burgess Roll. Present: His Worship the Mayor (chair), and Councillors Isaacs, Goldie, Buchanan, and Masefielcl. The Town Clerk (Mr Philips) stated that ho objections had been lodged in terms of the Act. His Worship and Councillors present then signed their nameSj and the meeting closed.

EVENING STAR, FUTDAY AjPIUL 30, 1878



A flood of liquid rubbish has been placed upon the market, put up in Udoi/piio Wolfe's Schits da:,i Aromatic Schnapps bottles, the genuine contents of which have been used. Spurious label.? are also often used by tlie scamps who seek to persuade the public that the hurtful liquors thus disguised are the same or similar to the true and peerless medicinal cordial, Aslsfor tiio genuine and insist upon haying it.



rTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED 1837. Paid-up Capita! £1,250,000 Reserve Ftmds 459,000 Notice i 3 hereby given that the Third Instal ment of £15 par Sheve on the New Shares issued by this Bank, under resolutions passed at the Special General Meetings of the Proprietors, held in London ou the 14th and 33th January, 1878, is due and payable at this Office, on the 15th day of May, and that All Shares are liable to forfeiture, under the Bank's Deed of Settlement, if the Call be not punctually paid. JOSH. PALMER, ChioL Officer for New Zealand. Chief Officer's Department. Union Bank oC Australia, Christchurch, 16th March, 1878. RAPEItY! _TT) BA ?ERY ' JLJF m NEW SEASON GOODS I ! SOMERFIELD AND LE C X In taking this opportunity to address their numerous friends and the general public, desire to express thanks for liberal patronage, and beg to introduce to their notice a very Superior Selection of Goods ex Chasca, Fontenaye, and Chili, NOW OPKNIXG, comprising Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Shirtings, Sheetings, Tick ings, Winceys, Satin Cloths, All Wool Serges, Hosiery, &c , All Wool Shawls, &c. Men's and Boys' Clothing. Moleskins, Corduroys, Tweeds, &c. This Largo and Well-assorted Stock, having boon Purchased for Cash in the over-stocked English Markets, is Nou Offjsrkd for Sale vt Pricks Lowek than Ever Hears of in Auckland. Inspection Invited. m VERY SPECIAL LINE. HEAVY" Hi FAMILY BLANKETS, AT 17S 6d. Country Orders will have special attention. Hawkers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. SOMERFIELD & LECK, QU WEN-STREET, Auckland. "T MAGN IFI CENT STOCK OV NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Jusx Opened. Flo A TKINS Invites attention to nis Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Heps, "Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cl oths, Wool Serges/Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dres3 Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Fiannels, 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, Mosgiol, Scotch, Wc3t of England, &c/ Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Pricks Lowest in- Auckland for ,--. All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. J2T H. A T X I N S. ■«» r ADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to § 1 FORNISEI are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS .IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &c, &c. Is on Sale at T. & H. Gooke's FURNISHING WAREHOUSE 67, Queen-street. • rilO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS- W. J. HURST & CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and 1/ sm use of them. Tho flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MISXIOAN do. BELLS BONJC FLOUR i and J-ineh BONE/JUST BILLYARDS No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPIIATIC ()W AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPJCR-PHOSPHATE OF LIMK. SALT, SULPHATK OF LIMK. La. addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons has ate acted such favourable notice. Analysis, p.. ■• ;8. and other particulars will bo led onupp. ation at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen treet. UTUMN AND WINTER, IS7B~ _ The undersigned arc bringing fo ward Large Parcels of NEW GOODS .dor the Incoming Season's Trade, Comprising GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING Of Every Description. Entirely New and Well Bou&ht both as regards Quality and Prior. Particulars in future issu . Inspectionlnvited, Frvrc pirn cent. (is. in the £), ALLOW ICD ON ALL CASH PUR CHASICS OF 20s. and UPWARDS. USHMIOOK AND IMUDGMAN,, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C, JUNCTION DRAPE ttY WAREHOUSE <Oppoalte tho Army and Navy Hotel), UPP Elt QUE EN - S T XI E ET, £.VGIS.L<'>.XJJ, (



\ GRICULTURAL RISKS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIR.E- Agricultural Risks, Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlace to place. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, NION INSURANCE COMPANY OK NEW ZEALAND. ICA.PITAL £2.000,000. U C X L A N I) BRA N C II Q UKBN-ST R E X T, Nest the Colouial Bank. 7IRK DEPARTMENT. gilnsuranc granted on Dwelling- houaea, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade ia carried on. Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DBPAttTIttISNT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers), Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at owkst Current Ratks. R. H. STICVKNSON Manager. BONEDU ST! BONEDUST BONEDUST! To Arrive, per Hero 100 TONS BONEDUST. Also, Just Landed, ex Borough Belle: A FINE SAMPLE OF LILLYARD'S No. 1 BONEDUST. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. LOVEII SEEDS, RYE GRASS, &C. On Sale, kx Late Arrivals : OLO YE R S ID 12 D S, CONSISTING OF Whito Clover Timothy Red Clover Rupo Cow Grass '1 rofoil Alsyko &c, Sec, Sec. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRA.TENSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOii GRASS ri.OOO lbs. ALFALPA lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Sekds. The above have arrived in first-class condition. ; Samples will be forwarded ou application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Ora-^ Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, Sec. <tc. ?rom carefully selected samples, at lowest mar to* rates. & Queen-street. TTVISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between J. COSGEAVE AND W. GRAHAM Trading under the style of firm of J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS Queen-street, Auckland, Is about to bo Dissolved by mutual consent; and in order to Wind-up the Partnership Accounts, the ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of over FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING, WILL BE £3" Disposed of at Cost Price ! "©a All Accounts owing to J. Cosgrave and Co. must bo paid forthwith. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. The Premises were Opened ON WEDNESDAY. APR IL' 21, When the Sale Commenced. J. CO3GRAVE & CO. A.. L I N A li UR V & {1 DRESSMAKERS and MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dresg Goods or the present Season, in cv cry fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS. NEW MILLINWRY. NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also. Hosiery, Silk T:?s, Umbrellas, Collars and Cnffs, Gloves, Chiiaro s Mantles and Jackots. Also, a large stock ov novelties, Which are Cheap, and will have quick salo. /tssT Look in at "** A. LINABURY & CO. 'S, 201 &20g, qukhsn-strbet, Auckland.