SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST KVIGKI-NU-. I Hinemoa, G.G. s.s./Fairchild, from Wellington TO-DAY. Taiaroa, s.s., Peterson, from Russell Fanny Kelly, ketch.lMcKinnon, from Wangaroa Rover, schooner, Anderson, from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. s Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, for Tairua , Amaranthe. schooner, Sainty. for Greymouth. Go-ahead, s.s., Decker, for Waitara. j last evening. . Wanaka, s.s., McGillivray, for the South ! Argyle, a.c., Stephenson, for Wangarei j Mahurangi, cutter, Subritzky, for Ohore \

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Levuku—Duuelm; barque, at once For London—Sxhi-balhon, barque, early; Spirit of the Dawn, barque,' early ; J For Russell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon day ; Taranaki, Monday next For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., jloth !>' Tauranga and the South—Taiaroaj 5.8., Thursday next __ |~ For Honolulu and San Francisco—Australia, R.M.;J.,2Oth ! For Newcastle—3_a Belle, schooner, early! For Taranaki and Southern provinces (from Manukau)—Maori, s.s., Tuesday next

IMPORTS.

Per Eliza and Mary, from Oamaru: 365 sacks white velvet wheat.—T. H. Hall and Co. I •ffer Taiaroa, from the South: 529 packages barley, flour, and pearl barley.—T. H. Hall and Per B-hoderick Dhu, from Dunedin: 115 pkgs. flour, oatmeal, and pearl barley.—T. JU. Hau aDd Co. : Per Linda Weber, from Lyttelton: 100 sacks flour and CO cheese.—T. H. Hall and Co. 5 cases Dccon.—R. Arthur. Per Atlantic, from Timaru: 228 sacks oats. 210 sacks sharps, 36 sacks bran. —R. Arthur.

Per Hero, for Sydney: 5 cases 131 bales phormium, 5 bales fungus, 10 bales hemp, 10 cases sauce, 1 case blood restorer, 1 portman teau, 1 linen bag, 1 package printing materials, 1 case plants.Bl casks limeiuice, 1 box gold. For Newcastle—l case plants. For Melbourne—3 boxes gold, 1 box musical instruments, 1 box silver plate, 1 parcel saws, 1 pkg. specimens, 91 bales phormium. \

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

The favourite s.s. Hero sailed at a late hour this afternoon for Sydney and Melbourne, with a quantity of cargo, and the following pas sengers : James Goodsham, Robert Gibson, Jas. Hyde, John P. Walsh, R. Newell, Jas. Lawless, Henry Hay, Mary Hay, Patrick; Cornie Mr Barnett, W. B. Weston, W. A. Cormyn, Mrs C. Mooney, James Mooney, Albert Mooney, Casey Mooney, Walter Mooney, Jane Stanton, Henry Johnson, Wm. Liddiard, Anne Hutchinson, Christopher Hutchinson, John Colhoune, |R_. Maginn, Arthur Plaisted. John McLecd, and Hugh Mcintosh. ]

Inwards Coastwise.—Zillah, ketch, from Thames via Waikeke, with 20,000 ft. timber, and 13 tons manganese; Four.Sisters, cutter, from Mahnrauga, with 15 tons flreAvopd; Fanny Kelly ketch, froin-W-han«aroa, with 26,00011. sawn timber, and 5,000 laths; Rangatira. cutter, from Omaha, with 25 ton 3 firewood, 100 posts, 200 rails; Rover, schooner, from Wangarei, with 10 tons coal, 3 tons gum, and 2 casks tallow. ■ • j Outavards Coastavise.—Four Sisters, cutter, for Mahurangi, in ballast; Onward, schooner, for Rassell, in ballast; Rangatira, cutter, for Omaha, in ballast. AYYA The s.s. Taiaroa arrived from Russell to-day Avith 100 sacks oysters, 170 tons coal, and the following passengers :—Mr3 and Miss Davis, Messrs Williams. Seager, and Cleft. The brigantine Oceola is loading at Oamaru for this port. _ . , The ketch "Venus, which was wrecked at Table Cape la6t week, had on board at tho time 35,000 feet timber, valued at -6160, owned by Mr Robert Holt, of Napier. Unfortunately for the OAvner, it was not insured. = , ti . Th 9 well-known barque City of Auckland left London for Napier witn immigrants on July 12. The schooner Minnehaha was loading at Oamaru for this port when the Eliza Mary left. The s s. Argvle sailed for Wangarei and Man gapai last evening, with passengers and cargo. Alexander Stephen, master of the barquentine Vixen was fined £25 and costs at Oamarn recently, for neglecting to report at the Customs within 21 hours after his arrival there. The s.s. Wanaka sailed from tho Manukau yesterday afternoon for Southern rorts, with a general cargo and the following passengers :— Mr and Mrs Clark, Mrs Irwin, Miss Smith, Miss Buchanan, Messrs Hoani Nahe, M.H.R., Collins, Callasrhan (2), Michael, Geddes, Meloy.Glendm ning Emery, Harvey, Reith, Atkins, Constable Foreman and prisoner, and 7 steerage. Th» barque Pleiades sailed from Newcastle yesterday lor this port with a cargo of coal. ' Tho schooner Kate McGregor, now at Lyttel ton, will load up for this port. Messrs B. Tonks and Co. announce by adver tisement iv another column that thoy will sell to-morrow at 11 a.m. the ketch Reliance, as she noAV lies o__ the beach, near the Waiuku gap. The Reliance ia a large ketch of 65 tons register, and was built of Hobart Town hardwood three yars a-*o. She i 3 Avell foundjn every respect. Another venture across the Atlantic in a tiny craft is about to be attempted. Like the former one, the boat Avili start from the American coast, but its destination this time is Pans, where it is intended to visit the exhibition. The name of the adventurer is (Mr A. W. Andrews, of Beverley, Massachusetts, and he intends com mencing hi_ journey about June Ist, most likely accompa-iel by hi- wife. The vessel is only nineteen feet long, twenty seven inches deep, and about six feet beam. She is to be without a bowsprit and will carry a lateen and square sail. Her name is the Nautilus. The brig Moa and the barque Stag were both loading at Timaru for this port when the Atlantic left. The man-o'-Avar passed by tbe Island Lily on her passage from LeAmka could not have been the Nymphe as that vessel is still lying at Wel lington. , . , m . . ~ The schooner Atlantic from Tiniaiu, is dis charging alongside the Gore-street jetty. The brig Lady Aberdour, from Newcastle, is completing the discharge of her cargo of coals alongside the Railway Wharf. v _ The brigantine Fiiza Mary from Dunedin, is discharging at the inner western tee of the Qijeen-street wharf. • ' '''The schooner Amaranthe sailed from the Manukau Heads yesterday afternoon for Grey mouth, with 10.000 feet timber. The s.s. Southern Cross sailed from Napier for this port yesterday afternoon, and she may therefore be expected to arrive on Friday morn o'wing to an unfortunate error in the first portion of our last evenings impression, the arrival of the Belle Brandon was misprinted •arrival of the Ryno. The s.s. Go-ahead saded from the Manukau for Waitara to-day. EA brigantine, probably the Flirt from Levuka via Russell, was. signalled when we went to The barque Duuelm for Levuka will [not await the arrival of the Winifred, but will sail on Tnosday next.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

; Napier, this day. The s.s. Southern Cross sailed for Auckland at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. New Plymouth, this day. The s.s. Wanaka arrived from the Manukau at 8.30 a.m. to-day. .... _ Wellington, this day. Sailed: e.s. Taranaki, for Napier and Auck land, at 1 p.m. Passengers: Mrs Wilson Mrs McKay, Weston.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wnx Uloseas under :— For Thames; thi3 day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 3 p.m. For Waibeke and Coromandel per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Tairua, per Mana, this day, at 1 p.m. For WaiAvera, Mahurangi,. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne IvULbank, to-morrow, at 10 a-m- . . _- _, For Tauranga, Gi_V>" "ne, Isapier, and Southern Provinces, prsr T- roa, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For money r .era, registered letters, and newspapers a' - p.m. Late letters .... 3.20 p.m. For Wangart _, per Fanny Kelly, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. ■ -„,.,. For Whitianga.^ Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 1 p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Saturday nest, at 2 p.m. Per s.s. Hawea, on Tuesday, 20th instant, as folloAvs:— ' ... „, _ , For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters ebecially so addressed), at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brmdisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces, at 8,15 a.m. For newspapers, at 7 a.m. _ ■ For money orders and registered letters, tne previous evening, at 1 o'clock. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails Avill he forwarded. . Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, 20th instant, o.*i follow ,—~* 'For Sandwich Islands, 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 or Europe, at 3 p.m. ~ '~. j For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, Avill be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing.

N.B.—A Post-office has been opened at Peiiwaka, situated between Waipu. and le Ami. Malls avill be despatched from this office every Patrrflay at 10 am. ; return mails wnl be received eA'ery Monday at 6 p.m. S. 3. -EISB. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

O'HARA.—On the 11th August, at her residence, Alexandra-street, Mrs. B. O'Hara of a son: both doing well.

DEATH.

FILMORE.—On tbe 11th August, 1878. at his residence, Onehunga, William Filmore, late of the Royal Marines, aged 77 years. The funeral will leavo his late residence at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday). Friends will please accept this invitation. PROHL.—On the 11th August, at Karangahape Road, Auckland, the infant son of Rudolph and Mary Ann Prohl, aged 11 months and 20 days.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Half-back. —The game Avas declared a draw. Bets are therefore off.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1878.

Fet-the cause t-at-acte-j-Hstance, Fpr the wrong that needsT-sfctance, Fdr the future in tho distance, And the «ood that wo can do.

In discussing the beer tax yesterday, Aye incidentally noticed the tone adopted by the " Herald" on the question. Now, though we have no special retainer to correct all the absurdities into which our morning contemporary is led by its habit of sitting perpetually on a rail, and when _6rr.«?c. to come doAvn, invariably arraying! its thunders on tbe side of " vested! interests," yet tbe task is by no means; uncongenial or barren of instruction. The views of our friend on tbe financial state ment have undergone a kind of develop-; ment that is at once entertaining and: suggestive. In the matter of the tax on; Joint Stock Companies to wit. On Wed-1 nesday last, the morning following the delivery of the financial statement, we find our contemporary thus eloquent in vindica tion of tbe taxes on land and joint stock corporations .— "Strictly speaking, tbe true basis of this principle is that of a law Avhich shall make every citizen contribute to the State according to his ability so to do. His means and substance—his annual income, may be a fair, or as nearly a fair basis as any that could be reached, and the firfet step has been taken in that direction in the levying of a tax on land, and on the income of Joint Stock Companies." Its thirst for taxation on the bloated capitalist was unsatisfied by the Government proposals, and it mourned over the escapo of the mortgagee : "There is one fIaAV in the arrangement," Availed our contemporary, "and the attention of the Colonial Treasurer ought to*be directed to it. Mr Ballance provides that a leaseholder shall, on payment ot his rent to the lessor, have the right to deduct from his landlord the amount of tax he pays. . . . This is practically Avhat is done in the income tax levied on the profits of joint stock com panies. That tax ol 3d in the £1 will reach the absentee holders of companies' stock, and Aye knoAV that many private mortgagors, absentees and others, draw large sums from freeholders here in the shape of interest, and pay nothing Avhatever towards the revenue of the colony, the Government of which protects and improves their interests." On the following day (Thursday) it was a little less firm, but still believed that "the changes were in the right direction." and that the " tax on the profits of Joint Stock Companies is an effort to get at the incomes of Avealthy men, who had hitherto a\*oided taxation,

and, doubtless, it is only the beginning! ops a system of taxation whicli|i is"1' to' grow and extend." Bukf/ hy Saturday the .inspiration had fipmtftr and _in|fa solid: .column extolling the tvirtuesJ olilbint Sjocle?Gompamesj* ,v c were assured that, •' Vfhlc-iever wayjwe look jupph the .Six, we c^nnft fail to see, that fin the case, dl] New Ze-land,I'-whose progress and. welfare so largely depends on capital being invested in Joint Stock Companies, it is radically wrong in principle and unjust in its opera-, ~t i o ng:» —Bat,"""-'TI"tbrColohiaT Treasurer would devise a plan";by which the profits of companies having their head-quarters in Englandror .other-places, but doing business iuNew Zealand, could be fairly taxed, he would bo doing good service."" On Monday we have the sequel in a brief announce ment to this effect : "We understand that a movement is on foot to bring under the attention of the House of Bepresentatives the unfairness and injustice of the proposed tax upon Joint, Stock Companies, j On Saturday 'telegrams were sent jto Wellington upon the subject, with a view of taking united _ action. We are averse to the drawing of inferences, and refrain, therefore, from connecting this singular example of journalistic evolution with certain proclivities which the vulgar mind has—Avrongly .of course—always attributed to the apostle of Wyndham street. But generously assuming that these antics are the simple product of constitu tional infirmity and indecision, a word or two may guide our wayward contemporary to a better frame of mind. It is, perhaps, well to remind the opponent of a moderate duty on beer—who, while breathing free trade in one sentence, declares that home breAV should be exempted from excise, be cause it is theduty of the State to protect native industry—that there is not one argument which has been urged against the beer and joint stock duties, but would apply with double force to the other ministerial impost designed to re-adjust the incidence of taxation. The tax upon land is an impost upon the primary source, the basis, and raw material, so to speak, of all industry. The land and the induce ments offered for its occupation and cultiva tion, are the foundation of colonial vitality, yet our contemporary agrees with the cogency of the reasons which affirm the just liability of the land for a portion of the State burdens. This is not a question of neAV taxa tion, but a re-adjustment of the incidence of the public burdens, and Aye have really only to consider whether beer, joint stock companies, and land may not fairly bear a share of what lias before been gathered by an indiscriminating levy through the cus toms. We may go further and say, Avith respect to the joint stock companies, that they are specially indicated for a system of taxation proportioned to the ability to pay it. This tax reaches persons who make large profits*'in*; the colony and spend them abroad. And where it affects local investors it touches mainly accumu lated savings distinct from capital employed in carrying on ordinary business. More over, the manner of the assessment, 3d in the pound upon net profits only, exempts it from the charge of oppressiveness. We join issue with the " Herald" most heartily, when it protests against the complete escape of the mortgagee, and we regard an income tax as one of the most equitable modes _of raising revenue. But we take leave to •doubt tho sincerity.of:those who, Avhile loud in their assentations of a desire for a change in the incidence of taxation, raise a hue and cry against the first small but well considered steps in that direction. How can we bo sure that if the mortgage, over Avhose exemption the " Herald" pours forth lamentations, had been included in the Ministerial proposals, he would have been less successful in gaining the ear of our con temporary than his fellows in tribulation ?

Letters on the Beer Tax, the Harbour Board Banking Account, Cemeteries, and other current topics, are again crowded out. On our fourth page to-day appears the City Council. The s.s. Hero, which sailed this after noon, took aAvay four boxes of gold, valued at £12,539; Mr Ewington has desired us to ac knoAvledge the folloAving sums paid to him to-day for Mrs Thompson :—J. B. Russell, £1 ; Mrs Isidore Alexander, 10s.

By tbe s.s. Hero to-day there were for warded to Melbourne tAventy-four pure bred Lincoln rams. They were bred by Messrs Maclean and Co., from stock im ported by Mr T. Russell and Major Jack son. The dams were considered to be the finest ever shipped from England, and Avere very favourably noticed by the English press. The Australian shipments noAV begun Avill be continued as demand may Avarrant, and the excellence of New Zea land stock having been demonstrated by Messrs Macleans' signal victory at the Sydney Agricultural Exhibition, Aye have no doubt this chance of infusing neAV blood from the best stock -will be gladly taken advantage of by Australian breeders.

Mr J. C. Firth, as President of the Cham ber of Commerce, last Aveek forwarded to Earl Beaconsfield the following resolution adopted by the Chamber : —" The Auckland Chamber of Commerce respectfully trans mit its high admiration of the eminent ser vices rendered to the Empire by Earl Beacon? tield." The appended reply Avas received to-day :—'- The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Am honoured by the receipt of tbe message lioin Auckland. Cordially thank the Chamber of Commerce.— BEACO-rSFIELD, London."

Mr John P. Walsh, on the eve of his departure for Sydney by the Hero, Avishes to return thanks to his many Auckland friends for past kindnesses, and to all gentlemen Avho gave contributions to pay his passage to Sydney, especial ly Mr Salter, librarian, who interested himself on his behalf.

To tho Editor: Sir, —In reply to 'Justice,, any person aggrieved for not receiving any land which they are justly entitled to, have only to call on your humble servant, and if he cannot pay for it, I Avill do it for nothing. —Yours, &c, R. J. Feltus.—P.S. A post card will reach me.

Mails for Australian colonies and Tasmaina per Albion, close at 11 a.m. to morrow (Thursday.)

Catherine Townshend, alias Bnrke, an elderly woman residing in Chaacery Lane, was taken to the police station this morn ing in a half nude state. The woman has not been sober for three months past. Mr Andrew Fernandez will make an ap plication through his solicitor, to the Licens ing Bench on the 3rd proximo, for a license to his new hotel, at the coner of Manukau Road and Windsor-street, Parnell. The pe tition in favour of the hotel is signed by a number of the leading residents of the locality.

Tbe General Government's s.s. Hinemoa arrived from Tauranga and Wellington last night, AA'ith. one passenger, Mr Fisher. Captain Fairchild surveyed the Katikati entrance, and found only 11 feet of water there. The Lady Jocelyn will therefore be towed to Tauranga harbour by the Hinemoa, and the special settlers Avill be landed there. The ship is about 90 days out, and there fore may be expected to arrive at any time. A lunatic, named George Bird, was dis covered this morning on the premises of Mr W. Kemp, at Monnt Albert, in a state of great excitement. On the information of Mr Kemp, the nnfortunare man was [arrested, and conveyed to the station for the purpose of undergoing a medical examination.

This (Wednesday) evening, at 6.30, there will be a tea and social gathering of the friends of the Union-street Wesleyan Church. The arrangements for a great success are very complete. MrfJ. L. Wilson will be in the chair. Several gentlemen will address the meeting. , j The monthly inspection of the Auckland Engineer Company will take place to hiorroAV evening at the Drill-shed; after the parade Captain Anderson wiU present the Company medals to the successful compe titors.

The annual prizes were distributed to the scholars of the Sunday-school, Onehunga, on Monday, by the Rev. A. R. Tomlinson.

• A"social gathering of the "-"jj 8"^ the forking Men's Club will be heia to-inorrbw^Thursday) evening; f»£g.™ eight o'clock,' dancing at nine. Admission i.-!)y free ticket. , ~ < Rev. R. Dutton, F.R.A.S., will deliver a lecture on the' " Bible and Science to-morrow evening iv the Franklyn Road Primitive Methodist Chapel. At the Police Court Dunedin yesterday, J. H. McLennan charged deserting ms wife in Auckland, was granted further time to obtain employment. , ~ A tea and public meeting wiU be held ■ to-morrow evening in the .Onehunga .Wet. 1 leyan church. The chair will betaken by Joseph Wilson Esq., and adresses will be delivered by Revs. R. Taylor, T. Buddie, J. Bond, and Mr Dellow. . - The conference of school committees will be held in the City East School onl Friday evening next at seven o'clock, lhe ousi ness of the meeting will be the taking into consideration the unsatisfactory working ot the Education Act in its relation to the Central Board and the local committees. At the meeting of the Harbour Board yes terday after we went to press, Mr McKenzie moved—"That twelve months notice be given to the Bank of Noav Zealand to terminate the Harbour Board's agreement with the bank in reference to the Board s banking account. In doing so, Mr Mc- Kenzie considered they would in the event of calling for tenders, be offered better terms by the banks. He did notmovctheresolution in hostility to the bank, but bad formed his opinion upon a comparison with the terms ofrered the City Council by the National Bank.—Mr Cosgrave thought the Bank ot New Zealand was able and willing to give as good terms as any other. He moved as an amendment, " That the consideration of this question be referred to the Finance Committee, with instructions to see whether the Board's present bankers avill put it on the same footing as similar bodies are placed by other banks."—Mr Firth said the ar rangement between the National Bank and City Council Avas subject to three months notice at the option of the. Bank. Mr Masefield rep.ied that it was not, but was for three years. Mr Firth said he still adhered to his opinion. The amendment was carried, and the names of Messrs McKenzie, Firth, Daldy, and Mascheld. added to the Finance Committee. In reference to the motion, re the employment of solicitors for undefended cases in the Police Court, the Chairman stated that it Avould be necessary to do so, as ofhcersSof the Board had no status in a Court of IaAV. It Avas agreed that accommodation should be provided at St, George's Bay for tbe landing of powder, and Mr Firth s name having been added to the Works and .En dowment Committee, the meeting termin ated. , - . , A full attendance of the officers and Serjeants of Volunteers are requested to meet this evening ia the Drill-shed, for the consideration of important business. The monthly meeting of the battery and band of the artillery will be held to-morroAV (Thurs day) evening, under command of Captain Burns. , i The unfortunate young man, Manning, left Aucklaud for Christchurch yesterday, in custody of Constable Foreman. It is noAV stated that before leaving for the South he pilfered £30 from the bank here. There are also other charges against him. He told more than one person here that £60 out of the £100 was spent in paying for a dinner for his felloAv clerks in Christchurch. Of course this may not be correct, but it sounds likely, as be was rather fond of "cutting a dash."

A highly successful soiree was held last evening in connection Avith the Presby terian Church, North Shore, in the DeA*on port Hall. The Rev David Bruce presided. The tables Avere furnished Avith abundance, by the ladies of tho congregation. About 200 Bat down to tea. After tea, the tables AA'ere re-arranged for the evening's proceed ings, and the hall Avas croAvded to the door. Tho meeting was suitably addressed by the Revs. David Bruce, Peter Mason, R. F. Macnicol, and Mr Bruce, avlio has bad charge of the congregation for some time. Many of the remarks of the various speakers Avere of a practical nature, bearing; on the welfare of the congregation, and strong testimony Avas borne to the excellence and devotedness of Mr Bruce, Avho has been successful in partially re-organising the con gregation. . The choir sang several pieces of sacred music in such a way as not only to reflect credit on themselves, but on their indefatigable instructor, Mr Evans, of Auck land, avlio, for a considerable time past, has been leading the psalmody of tbe cougregation gratuitously. Several solos and duets Avere also rendered in a creditable manner. Mr Sibbin, who, on rising, was received with rounds of applause, thanked, in a humorous speech, the iadies Avho had provided tho trays, the chairman, the speakers, and the musicians. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the Queen's anthem.

Our reporter at Wellington telegraphs that advantage is to be taken of the presence in Wellington of Mr Whitaker, Grand Master under the Scotch Constitution in the North Island, to instal the Hon. Mr John son Deputy Grand Master. The tAvo carcases condemned at the Thames as unfit for human food, Avhen examined by the police in the Panmure slaughterhouse Avere, according to the police report, all marked doAvn the back in a fright ful Avay, showing the terrible agony they must have suffered before death. There is no doubt .Avhatever that but for the action taken by the police thGse carcases would have been sold for human food. Exemplary penalties should be imposed in all cases of the kindAvhere a conviction ensues, as there is too good reason for believing that detec tion is the exception and not the rule.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq. (chairman), and — Clements Esq. Justice of the Peace:) DrukkenNFSS.—James SteAvart, John BroAvn, Ellen McLean, and Eliza Price, were fined 5s each for this offence.

Vagrancy. —Henry Burden, an old offen der, was brought up under the Vagrant Act, charged with being a rouge and vaga bond Avithout any laAvful, visible means of living. Sub-Inspector Pardy said prisoner was an habitual drunkard, had pretended several times to be insane, but on being examined by several medical men in the Waikato he was found to be sane. Three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

Threatening a Wife.—John Brady, carpenter, was charged Avith assaulting his Avife, on the 13th inst. Prisoner, a power ful man, pleaded not guilty.—Mary Brady, wife of the prisoner, deposed that her hus band had recently come out of prison, and since that time he bad been continually drunk. He threatened yesterday to burn her house down, and put all the pic tures on the fire. He said he would kill her, and made an attempt AA'ith the brass candlestick. She and tbe children escaped from him into a room. She had been married 21 years, and for 19 years she had suffered through his violence. Her husband was a carpenter, and might earn a good^iving if he chose to work. She sup ported herself and family as a dressmaker. —Mary O'Brien, mother of Mrs Brady, gave similar evidence. She bad^frequently seen him use violence toAvards his Avife. She considered that he should be restrained, or something serious might happen.—En soner made a long rambling statement in his defence. He brought £12 from Pokeno and gave to bis Avife. Heard ill-reports of his family. He destroyed the pictures because the subjects Avere immoral.— One picture was handed in to the Bench and found to be a Highland girl in dancing costume.—Sergeant Mulville deposed fjthat the Bradys lived in Chapel-street. A com -I>laint had been made to bim about noises n the house in the evening, but he knew nothing wrong of Mrs Brady and her daugh ter.—The Bench considered that prisoner had not justified himself by his statement, and ordered him to find sureties to keep the peace for six months, himself in £50, and two others in £25 each, at the same time re.

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THEATRRE ROYAL.

THE " DUKE'S MOTTO."

The " Duke's Motto "was repeated at the Theatre last night with.. Mr, W. as the chivalrous adventurer, Henn ' L-iPvadere This is the role Avhich hecnter made so famous. His extraordinary pronunciation of the sensational «»tenc* '-Blarnche, Blarnche, I am he-air, Mj he-air," was for sometime the street cry ot the London cads. The part of De suits Mr Dillon better than any in which we have vet seen him. He understands J\boroug y hly, and acts with a■ dash Avhich makes his rendering thoroughly effective. Mr Steele was a capital Cocardasse. His make-up and manner Avere alike excellent. Mr BurfonLplayed ;the villain satisfactorily, and Mr O'Brien wore a Avie that ought to have brought the house down. Mrs Walter Hill, as usual, carried off the palm amongst the ladies, and Miss Lizzie Morgan, whom Aye were glad -to welcome back again,, gave life and point to a comparatively small part. Miss Pendei was agentle and lady-likeßlanche,^and Miss Lily May a pretty and vivacious page. Ihe other parts Avere all fairly Avell sustained. TO-NIGHT

Mr Dillon appears as Richard 111,

" FORSAKEN." ; Mr Holmes, who fulfilled the duties of scenic artist to the Sfmonsens' Opera Com pany, was specially telegraphed for to the South by Mr De Lias, and ia now busoly engaged in preparations for efficiently mounting the famous spectacular play, --Forsaken." Tbe mechanical effects are very extensive, including a complete saw mill on the stage, the cost for scenery, and accessories has been heavy. The preliminary work which has been going on for several days, will be completed ou Saturday, Avhen the piece will be produced for the first time in Auckland. Its success wherever repre sented augurs well _or a good run, here more espeically, as it is some time since a drama of the kind, with entirely new scenic and mechanical effects has been placed on the Auckland stage. •

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF JOHN CALLAGHAN.

AN inquest was held yesterday afternoon, at the Provincial Hospital, before Dr. Goldsbro' and a jury of 15, on the body of John Caiiaghan, who died on the 9th instant,;in consequence of injuries received at Drury, Mr John Jenkins foreman. "AAA ____

Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy appeared for the police, and Mr Thorne for Butler. Dr. Philson described the condition of the Satient from the time of his admission, and epOsed that'death resulted from rupture of the intestines, caused by external violence. The several witnesses in this case told tbe same story, slightly varied. The parties, were mostly settlers. at Maketu, and mem bers of the Drury and Maketu Rifle Corps. Prisoner and deceased had been drinking freely, but Caiiaghan Svas more under the influence of drink, than Butler. The evi dence showed that Mr Godkin had refused to gi*re more drinks to the men previous to the quarrel. The dis turbance commenced about 10s which deceased lent Butler to help the expenses of his wedding. They commenced fighting in the bar of the Farmers' Hotel, and as Mr Godkin would not allow fighting in the hotel, tbe men went outside and bad seA*eral rounds, and when Caiiaghan was knocked doAvn Butler kicked him in the lower part of tho belly, causing the wound which re sulted in death. Keran Devery, Hugh Donahoe, George Godkin, John Sinclair, Nicholas Donahoe, and William Pratt gave evidence as to the quarrel between the tAvo men, and Nicholas Tooniey as to com'eying him to the hospital. The depositions of Caiiaghan were read over by Sergeant- Ma jor Mason, and the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter.

CABLEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

Great Forest Fires in Siberia.

Belease of Fenian Prisoner.

LONDON, August 12. Extensive forest fires are raging in Siberia caused by design rather than by accident.

The Fenian prisoner Clancy, has been pardoned, and released.

PRICE OF COCOANUT OIL. Cocoanut oil.—The price ranges from 27a to 31s, according to quality.

Australian Banquet at Paris.

In Parliament Sir Stafford Northcote said the British fleet leaves Constantinople when the Russians Avithdraw.

PARIS, August 19th. The Sydney Commissioner, Mr Coombes, entertained the English and French Com missioners at a banquet. The loyalty and enthusiasm of Australians Avas ' extolled. The Australian dishes and wines gwere pro nounced exquisite.

Inhabitants of Batoum again Appeal to England.

LONDON, August 12th. The occupation of Batoum by Russians causes intense excitement among the Mus sulman population. Another appeal has been made to England to interfere.

The Austrian Reinforcements.

_ Tbe opposition to the Australian occupa tion of Bosnia necessitates a fresh mobilisa tion. Reiniorcements amounting to forty thousand troops have been sent to Bosnia.

[KETJTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS],

BRITISH FLEET TO WITHDRAW WHEN RUSSIAN TROOPS LEAVE.

RUSSIAN INFLUENCE AT CABUL.

LONDON, August 13. The Chancellor of the -Exchequer, in reply to a question, said tbe British iron clad squadron Avill quit the Sea of Marmora Avhen the Russians evacuate.

on tj- B°MBAY, August 13. Ahe Indian Government despatches a mission to Cabul, where a Russian mission has arrived.

THREATENED ARMED RESISTANCE AT BATOUM.

CONSTANTINOPLE,'August 12. lhe Mahomedan population of the province of Batoum have assembled to resist the Russian occupation.

A Sad Circumstance.

I The case of Thomas McGuire, avlio died on board the mail steamer City of New York has become invested with singular and pain ful associations There is little reason to doubt that McGiuro has left a wife and family m Newmarket. He went to San Francisco a considerable time since receiv ing an-injury on the passage which has helped his friends to prove his identity He was exp. cted back to Auckland, and th* fact becoming known that this man was working his passage over to join his family proves almost beyond doubt that be was the expected husband. There is something extremely tragical about the incident. The charges of bad treatment on the voyage, the death, the dead body landed on the wharf enshrouded in loneliness and niysteir Scion^hlv^ *^ the "-rt-equeJ-IS picion that the father of an Auckland family has been taken through ou?stre_t_ the ~£ % knovfl?S anything'whatever of XaTi^TcSrnr " a ?**.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

'_.o-da__ Quotations— >Bank of New Zealand—£24 5a £0,., Colonial Bank—Buyers, 595. ' ' "^ors,«j. New Zealand Insurance— 90s • » o i.„ . South British Insurance-72a e'd-hn 18,-^ Union Insurance—Sellers, lea ' uyera,J2.», : Standard Insurance—22e. ' "' Thames Gas—32b. Auckland Gas—£lo ss. New Zealand Shipping—Sellers fin* Guthrie and Larnach—Buyers' W'--~-. Union Sash and Door-£5 15a '■ V~- New Zealand Loan & Mercantiltv-7/v,, Moat, atairi—Buyers, 56s ; sellers firi. ™»l Caledonian- SeUers, 555. ... _ ' Corhy—2os; sellers, 20s. •*-—-« Piako—Buyers ls 2d; sellers. lsfW "I joskph nbwman™,-'

CREDITORS' MEETINGS.

A MEETING of creditors Avas <___a„ '■ morning in the Supreme Court Rnii,v "^ ! the estate of John Hjorth, carS" 8"11-' Panmure : liabilities, £142,10s;'aJssek < °" Also, in the estate of Byron Hiiditth^if man, Auckland : liabilities, £ffj. ' ore' £16. Mr Madden appeared for 'tWaff-*' No credtors were present at of 1?" ! meetings. --■ ' 'we

PARLIAMENTARY.

WBOMO UR SPECIAL BBPogTMB

{BY STAR SPECIAL WISE) WELLINGTON,.this -d ay SCHOOL LIBRARIES. '"" In the House yesterday Mr* fole akU. the Colonial Treasurer whether- it-^ nf intention of the Government to invite & '- House to make provisions for the establM? ment of school libraries in pursuance'witfc" "section 57 of the Education Act. He hotd tlic Colonial Treasurer would not think . him giving too much trouble. H e J* V aware that £5.000 Avas placed _oa. tie :' estimates for public libraries, but', the*jU ; invited questions to be asked. *" Residents would be willing in many districts to put ' their bands in their pockets. He believed ''-' £1,000 would be sufficient. Everyone,would admit the necessity of encouraging a taste for literature. He did not desire.to interfere Xt Avith public libraries.—Mr Ballance said the Government recognised the great importance ol school libraries, and would consider the question of placing a "sum on the estimates. Mr Tole asked the Minister fdrTPublic Works if the Government will"take steps to erect a bridge over the present railway level crossing on Remuera road, near New market, for the purpose of'I'guarding1'guarding against serious accidents. He saidfiemuera road avus a main thoroughfare. There was a large traffic, and the public weraanxiotia ' they should be protected [to *;.prevent accidents. If steps Avere not taken, the road would be excessively dangerous.—Mr MacandreAV said that, in the absence oi! necessary information as to the cost,-he-was unable to give the necessary information, but be Avould obtain information,'and give j an answer. The Government would give their best attention to the matter. ' ; . NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAILWAY. \ Tbe North Island, main trunk railway f Avill be proposed in the 'Works ! Statement. ~.,,•, _i: MAORI PETITIONS. Mr Hamlin presented a petition from •' Wexham, Te Kapa, Te Aoterangi,'and |f| tAvelA'e others, for a new issue of a Crown |- Grant for Te Akau block. Also a petition ■ from Taiiuhaua Timi and 66 others, praying '_. that no disposal of Akau block by the : mortgage on sale be allowed during the currency of the lease. , [~ RECOMMENDATIONS OE PETITIONS COMMITTEE. The Native Committee to-day did not j recommend Hemi Manu's case to the Government. The Petitions Committee investigated the claim of Hori Tauro and I Hanere Kaihau for compensation fori Avar canoe Tokipura brought to Auckland > during the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Committee declined to allow any compea cation, i_ asmuch-_ as-._they-had:the privilege of having the canoe back, but Avanted the money. Pretera's petition was also declined. FRAUDULENT DEBTORS. - Mr Macfarlane has given notice to move in Commitee on the Fraudulent Debtors' BUI the following new clause: "Every debtor and other person who shall be in possession ol the Avhole or any part ol the estate of any debtor after the said'estate shall have become vested in a truste. thereof shall, with respect to the estate , so in his possession, be deemed to be a bailee within the meaning of the ' Larceny Act, 1867.'" THE ESTIMATES. The House Avent into Committee on the estimates.—Liabilities of 1877-78 £115,440. Major Atkinson took exception to items _,_ under the head of native salaries and;con- : ' tingencies, £750; and native schools, £1350. He said this was in addition to a further sum in excess of tbe vote. —Mr Ballance said he , Avould answer if the question were put on the notice paper.—Mr Stout said it was unusual for the Government to be called upon to give details in such matters. No treasurer could carry such details in his head- Major Atkinson : Whim I was Treasurer I Avas always able to give information in reply to any question put to me. Mr McLean | suggested that the item should' be'post poned until the Native Minister could be present to give information on the matter. |. Of course the Government might attempt to _ ■ compel the House to SAvallow these itemsin globo, but he did not think the House would tamely submit to that.—Mr Bowen took ex ception to to the remark by Mr.'Stout that exception Avas taken to this item on factious grounds If such action continued the Government would not get along with their business so well as they might wish.—Mr Kelly said the practice of the Government ever since 1867 had-been not to give any specific information on the native expenditure. —Mr Murray advo cated an adjournment of the item,—-The Speaker thought the rejection of the item would be discourteous to the other House. —Ultimately the item passed. I THE NEW USHER. There Avas a long discussion over the item, £250 for usher, which is a new billet created for Captain Humphrey in the Legis lative Council,—Mr Shrim'ski said_ the office was useless, and moved that -tbe struck out.—Mr BoAven wanted information Avhy tbe Government made the appointment, whereupon Mr Ballance said the Speaker of the Upper House thought a Sergeant at-arms Avas necessary, which Mr Sutton ! considered anything but complimentary to : ; the newly created Lords.—Mr Swanson con sidered the oilice of Sergeant-at-arms and Usher of the Black Bod, equally unneces sary, but said the present Sergeant-at-arms in the LoAver House, had continued to do everything which there was to do in a most efficient manner, Avhich raised laughter.— Mr Barton, who commenced by sayings ••Democratic as 1 am," drifted away into criticising the necessity of Judge's clerks, disregarding the cries of " Question."— The item was carried on a division by 40 to 23. Considerable discussion occurred on the item, Clerk of Writs, £100, which .the j Speaker defended, stating that writs might Avithout proper check be '-temporised, that is, dealt out to suit the market. H° proposed to make the Clerk of Writs, an officer of the House, amenable to the Speaker.—Mr Stout defended the appoint-'. . ment of Clerk of Writs so as to relieve the Speaker of the responsibility. He thought the Governmeut should have control in the,;, matter.— The Speaker said the office of Speaker and Clerk of Writs with regard to elections was absolutely independent oi Government, and the Speaker could, by the constitution, fix any time for an election he chose. The Speaker spoke in strong terms against giving the Government control in elections \ in which they were so much interested. --A -harp passage of arms ensued between Mr i_ Stout and the Speaker.—Mr Stout con- |» tended that the appointment of Clerk 01 Writs was in the power of the Gorf-Wt |

EVEJMNG SIAJK, WED-MESDA _. AUGUST 14



EXTRA. Irmcortant Intelligence. A.. Ii IN A BURY & Co Have Determined jto LEAR OUT THEIR SURPLUS&STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, DRESS GOODS " CURTAINS, —' " "** FANCY GOODS. AND MILLINERY, _..- AT ;-- : - T ——,:".. GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! . FOP A I Short? Time Only, .previous -TQ-Stook ' ' TAKING. ": DRESS and MANTLE - MAKING on th Premises, at Reduced Prices. SALE NOW ON. A. LINABURY & CO.' S, £04 & 206, QUEH_N-STREET, Auckland. ■ ; j fTNION INSURANCE COMPANY U OF ' j NKW ZEALAND. j 0-kPIT-5L _..fi2,(K)6,000 A UCKLAND BRAN C; H : Q U K'E N-STR EX T, j Next he Colonial Bank. j FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurano granted on Dwelling-hooßea Stores, Shops, Buildings in whioh trade is oarried on, Merchandise, and Goods of eyery description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. I Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. „A„ nn A> R. H. STEVENSON! Manager. A MAGNIFICENT STOOK jSL ! ■"' OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER . . DRESS MATER AL S Just Opened. H. A-KINS ! INVITES ATTENTION TO HIS STOCK Off! New Dress Materials, Ladles Jackets, Ulsters, Blaok and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, See., suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, "Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.Twilled i Carmelites, Estamano Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new Bhades pro- ; I curable In Stools. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the oity. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap . j Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits, Coats, Trow- • sera and Vests suitable for all .* classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Yobth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. -An immense stock of New Tweods in Launoekburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &o. Tailors i can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and| Clothing. • i . fl_r H. ATKINS N COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! To the People of Auckland ! ■Messrs. Mallenste n__drothers Desire to inform you thafa RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-Btreet, opposite Theatre Royal. To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported artiole, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Price. All Goods are marked In Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Artiole purchased and not ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courte«y with whioh It was Bold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Branches In other townß leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially wher superior advantages are offered; and your support Is solicited on this under standing only. J. B. ROBINSON, MANAGER AUCKLAND BRANCH. SOLE AGENT FOR WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MA CHI THE BEST MACHINE IN THE W Tpj Y~ N.A M I T E. To Arrive, per Queen of the West, now due from London— TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, BATTERY, INSULATED COPPER WIRE, FUSE, Etc., Etc. DYNAMITE is the Safest and Most Powerful ilxplosive in.use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from tho Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select Committee on Explosive Substances—Parliamentary Ses sion of 1871 London. Boxes filled with dynamite have been thrown from a great height, and found to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open fire, when the dynamite burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report—Blue Book, page 179. Dynamite has been in a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2979. Maior Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, In his evidence (page 18, par. IOC), that the law re lating to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that-the time has come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions ag the nitro-glycerine Act mposes upon them. Professor Abel, the Chemist to Her Majesty's War Department, gives his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, ■ pages 66, 57, and 59, Agents: E. _P O R T E R & CO., QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. THORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. - Sacks. 100's. 50_ . Brown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton 15 0 0 15 10 0 16 0 0 ' T.S.&F. Canterbury ,i Brand 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 < Sharps 810 0 .. .. ' Bran 8 0 0 .. .. » Fowl Wheat .. .. Is. 6rt. per bushel. i The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks < and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. { August 11th, 1878. l



T^7~ ANTEDKN own. Just Opened, One Thousand Men's India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—S-_muel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.. £t, Z 1 .<- ■.. '■<>:■■ "fl vFH Rushbrook and Riuix-man Respectfully invite attention: to their I>-U-® • Carefully-seleoted and Entirely Newgtookof Tj DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER TRADE, «=■ —■-'—--—Comprising— _...,„.-.-_.--_»., Blankets, all Bizes, and flrst-.class value «, - • Flannels, white and scarlet, all makes Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in great - -variety .of pattern andrquality;— ... :.':__j.™ Winceys, plain. and -fancy. A heavy stock. "Good and Cheap,".a good lino at 6d per yard I 1 Fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in great variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth,-"'and some 7oecial Lines of Fanoy Materials, bought a ob, and being sold at very low rates j i Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours . .. Whiter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, FlOAvera- Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs ' A JobLo of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. __ Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods ot every description Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hoßiery Shirts, Hats, &o. ' , Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds Mole kin, L duroy, Serge &0., &c. &o. In order . sustain the well-known charaoter Of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WARI-HOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B procure their SuppUes from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and spare no pains to suppl their Customers' wants at the loweßt price com mensurate with legitimate trading. % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purohiises of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, iiDRAPERS. CI.OTHIKRS, &_.,!. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel., ; UPPER QUE EN - S TR E ET, Auckland. | FURNITURE— For the Drawingrqom Diving-room, Library, Bedroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at T. _d H. COOKE'S. j CARPETS— Including Brussels, Tapes try, Kidderminster, Stair, Felt, and Dutch, on Sale.at.T. & H. COOKE'S. LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, Bath Mats, in Linoleum and Floorcloth, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IJ EARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and JL wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Coto, on Salo at T. & H.COOKE'S. ! BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresdes, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cahe- Beated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. a. H. COOKE'S. i PRICES. —As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are ._!_...... . . able to Bell all imported goods; as low as any house in town: and, employing steam power in our Factory; .are enabled -to offer articles of local manufacture at a .' ' very moderate rate. T„ & H. Cooke's ; FURNITURE and CARPET WAREHOUSE 67. QUEEN-STREET. . There is no comparison in point of flavour and remedial properties between that incomparable medicinal beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps, and tho imitations of it put up in empty bottles of tho 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 the last degree. B?Among the wonders of the present century stands foremost in the ranks the remarkable curative medicines, "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures," it is impossible to find any other reme dies that bo completely tako the place of the family physician, and that can be so implicitly relied on in tho hour of threatening danger arising from tho many diseases that every family is liable to. They are safe and pleasant to take, and quickly arrest the progress of disease. See testimonials, and get the medicines of any Che mist. Eye, Ear, and Throat Specialist.—Dr. Schwartzbaoh, Devonshire Houso, Hobson-st. -Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.