SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

SchieLiallion, barque, Levack, from London Southern Cros», s.s., Holmes, from Naper Kowpna. s s , Se!la-s, from Taurangja Tanpo, =.*.. Andrew, fr m Russell Borough Belle, brigantine, Dunn, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

Arfcyle, s.s., Stephensori, for Wangarei Arabella, barque, Pearson, for Newcastle Wniwern. schooner, Bushell, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

For London—Scnflfcaliion, barque, early; Spirit of the Dawn, barque, early For Tauranya and the South— Taupo, Thurs day, 57th For Kuasell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon day ; Wanaka, 'Monday, July Ist For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., July Bth For Tarnnaki and Southern provinces (from Manukau)~Taranaki, s.s., Tuesday nest For Noumea - Klizabeth Conway, schooner, early For Tahiti—Edith; schooner, early

IMPORTS.

Per Sohielmllion, from London:- Plain cottons, £741 ; coloured do., £31; printed do £1272 • waterproofs .and indiarubber proofs, £35; silks and velvets, £11; ribbons. £108; shawls and mantles, £3G2 ; sewing thread, £2a; haberdashery, £i7O ; apparel, £112-; blankets, £10: straw hats. £153; saddlery, £918; sewing machine?. £173; lucifers, 3 cases; vestas, 120 cases: blacking, 10 pkgs.; agricultural machi nery £82; rails and general machinery, £20; books. £25: paper, 148 cwt.; stationery, £>31; paperhangiugs, £iO : iron bedsteads, £ 5; corks, £67: perfumery- £29: agricultural and garden seeds, £141; gunpowder, 17 cwt.; iron tanks, £b ; lead shot, 1 ton : chains and anchors, 15 tons ; hardware and cutlery, £?08; bar and rod iron. 17 tons : plate iron. 10 tons ; galvanised iron, 11 tons; sheet lead, 3 tons; yellow metal, 3 tons; iron nail?, 20 tons ; wire and wire rope, 21 tons, lir.seed oil. GOO gallons; rape oil. 244 gallons; whiting, 6 tons: paint colours. £237 ; pitch and tar, 10 barrels; flint glass, £157; window glass, £10 • plate gia-P. 4 cases; china and earthen ware, £392 ; bran and flour bags, £161; canvas, £177 • cordite, £03; lines and twines, £b3: slates. 4 tons: cements, 250 barrels ; cigars. 300 lbs.; brandy in bulk, 2503 proof gallons; brandy in case, SOO proof gallons; rum, 1702 proof gallons; geneva. 425 proof gallons; British spirits in bulk, 616 proof gallons; British spirits in ca=e, 512 proof gallons; perfumed spirits, ICO gallons : red wine, 56 gallons ; white wine, 56 gallons : beer in glass, £68; preserved fish, not rated. £102: sardines, £122; assorted oilmen's stores. £282; vinegar, 1160 gallons; foreign sa'.ad oil, 05 gallons ; pepper and spices, 2 cwt.; cocoa, 5 cwt.; nuts. 60 bushels; mustard, £155; starch, £127 : white salt, 35 tons; crystals, £ tons: bicarbonate of soda, 10 cwt.; caustic soda, 2 tons: British and foreign candles, 117 cwt; soap, 3 cwt.; dates 34 cwt; raisins, 141 cwt.; currants, SG owt.; French plums, 3 cwt. ; glucose and grape, 50 cwt.; treacle, 21 cwt.; confectionery and peel, 41 cases; apothecary ware, £57 ; cream tartar, 5 cwt.; corn-flour, £14; quicksilver, 5 bottles. Total declared value of the cargo, £15,901. 1 case coagaline, 1 do. ictohne, 1 do. marine glasses, 1 do." spectacle cases, 1 do. briar pipes, 1 do. me> l-jchaum pipes, 1 do. gents studs and suites, 1 do. billiard chalk, 1 do. oleographs (un framed), 1 do. dressing combs, 1 do. B.G. and draft-boards, 1 do. Bousson's flutinas, 1 do. lead pencils, 1 do. ladies bags and purses, 1 do. vases and ornaments, and 5 do. sundries.—M. Levy and Co. . , . , 3 casks confectioner's glasses, 1 do. cake covers, 1 do. salvos. S do. cut tumblers, 1 do. candle ornament?.—E. and F. Isaacs. 3 cases iron bedsteads.—Winks and Hall. 100 cases.—Henderson and Macfarlage. 18 packages.—lreland Brothers. 1,747 packages, 25 qr. casks, 101 cases.—Owen and Graham. . Per Southern Cross, from Napier :— 500 3heep. 1 horse. ' Per Borough Belle, from Sydney ; 200 casks vinegar, 552 batrs maize, 2PB bales hemp, 1 tin bolts and nutg. 30 pieces timber, 1,106 bags bone dust, 9 pairs shafts, and 6 tip drays.

ARRIVAL OF THE BARQUE SCHIE HALLION.

The barquo Schiehallion, whoso arrival from London we noticed in our last evening's issue, anchored in the Channel laot evening, and came to the powder ground this morning, for the purpose of discharging a quantity of powder on board. She left Gravesend on March 16, at 5 p.m., with fine weather, and an easterly wind. Landed the pilot at 3 a.m. of the 17th, abreast of Dover, and, with light easterly breezes passed down the Channel, leaving the Lizard at 4 a.m. of the 20th. Thence to abreast of Madeira, which was passed on March 28, a succession of light variable winds, and fine weather. Secured the north-east trades here, and carried them to 40deg. N. latitude, crossing the Line in long. 28deg. W. on the 15th April, 30 days put. After five days of liaht airs, calms, and rains, got the south-east trades, and the Meridian of the Cape was crossed on May 18, in lat. 41deg. S. Thence to Tasmania, which was sighted on the 12th inst., strong winds and occasional rough weather from north-west to south-west. Making the coast of New Zealand, experienced strong westerly gale 3, rounding the North Cape at 1 p.m. on Sunday. 23rd. Along the coast similar weather, until anchoring in the Channel at 4 p.m. yesterday. Besides a cargo of general merchandise, valued at £15,900, shebnng3 th following passengers—Saloon : Messrs Charl Fisk and C. W, Turner. Second Cabin: Jam Mayne and R. D. Morgan, steerage: J. M. o and K. Sullivan and three children. She wiu be brought up the harbour to-morow n^rning. ARRIVAL OF THE BOROUGH BELLE. The brigantine Borough Belle, from Sydney, was coming up harbour when we went to pres3, after a remarkably smart passage of eight days. She brings a cargo of bonedust, maize, vinegar, homp, &c.

litwabbs Coastwise.—Lagoon, barge, from Orewa, via Omaha, with 26,000£t iunk timber. Minnie Hare, schooner, Skinner, for Gisborne Outwabds Coastwise.—Lagoon, barge, for Omaha, in ballast; Spitfire, cutter, for Russell, in ballast. , MThe barque Sophia R. Luhrs cleared at the Customs to-day for Newcastle, in ballast. She takes as passengers Mrs Gary and two children. The s.s. southern Cros3 arrived from Napier last night, with a number of sheep, &c. and the following passengers: — Mrs Turner, Messrs Coxon, Durbridge, and Light. The s.s. Argyle sailed last evening for Wangarei and Mangapai, with a general cargo and a number of passengers. The s.s. Rowena airived 'rom Tauranga and Mercury Bay last night, with 30 bags maize and 40 pigs. The cutter Rose is advertised for sale by public auction on Friday next, at Messrs Cochrane and Son's, Fort-street. The s.s. Rotorua, for Sydney, did not get away until eight o'clock last night. The barque Arabella sailed for Newcastle in ballast early this morning. The barque Bella Mary cleared at the Customs yesterday for Hobart Town, and will sail at once. The brigantine Flirt entered out at the Cus toms to-day for Levuka, for which port she will sail shortly. The brig Syren hauled alongside the Railway wharf yesterday afternoon, and commenced discharging her cargo to-day. tThe 3.5., Rotorua stopped at Russell this morn ing for the purpose of coaling. The 8.8. Taupo arrived from Ru selllthis morn ing with 240 tons coal, 100 bags oysters, 27 bags gum, and 20 bags bran, and the following pis« seDgers:—Mra Buchanan, Messrs Friar and McLeod. She leaves for Taurangaand Southern ports to-morrow afternoon. The barque Queen of the "West has almost completed the discharge of her cargo, and the remainder may be removed in less than half-a -dozen hours. She entered out at the Customs, to-day for Newcastle, and will sail immediately.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russbll, this day. The s.s. Rotorua arrived from Auckland on her way to Sydney, at nine o'clockthis morning. Port Chalmers, this day. . The s.s. Arawata arrived from the Bluff this morning, with the Suez mail.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—£23 7a 6d; sellers, £237s 6d. National Bank—Buyers, 783. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 53s ; sellers, 23s (now.) New Zealand Insurance—Sellers. 935. South British Insurance—Sellers, 70s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 16s 3d; sellers, 17s. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £1010s. National Mortgage—2ss. Auckland Timber—Buyers, £5103. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 57s 6d. Alburnia—Buyers, s'-'a. Moanatairi—Buyers, 603; sellers, 655. Caledonian—Buyers, 50s. Thames G.M. Co.—Buyers, 325. Kuranuf Hill—Buyers, 133; sellers, 15s. Corby—Buyers, 363; sellers, 38s. Union Beach—Sellers, 12s Cd, Eureka aud dunes—is Id; buyers, 3s 6d; sellers, is 3d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under:— For Thames, this day, at s.i>o p.m.; and to-mor row, 9.30 a.m. Fi.r Coromandel, per Durham, to-morrow, at 11,30 a.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Roweua, this day, at i p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Levuka, per Flirt, to-morrrow, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Pro vinces, and Australian Colonies, per Taupo, r.o-morrow, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 2 p.m. Late letters till 3.20 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per Australia, immediately after arrrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Query.—The Oceanic^vas an iron|steamer of 2350 tons. She was built by Harland at Belfast in 1871, and sailed under tho flag of the Ocean Steam Navigation Com pany. R.G.—No date has been fixed for the opening of the dock. SnoRTEST Day.—Two or three days about the 22nd are of about equal length. The sun enters Cancer on the 22nd June, which makes the turn of the season. In leap year, owing to the day added to February, this period of the sun's course is reached on the 21st.

BIRTH.

McG&RRIGLE.-On the 22nd instant, at her residence, Victoria-street, Hamilton, Waikato, tho wife of E. McGarrigle of -a daughter. LARKIN.—On the 19th June, at Newton Road, tho wife of J. H. Larkin of a son. GULLIVER.—On 15th Juno. at her residence, Nelson-streot, tho wife of William Gulliver of a son. STYOH.—On 23rd June, at Onehuuga, Mrs. J. Stych of a son. BOND.—On tho 23rd Juno, at Nolson-streot, Mrs. A. E. Bond of a son.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 1878.

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Conference negotiations, as reported in latest cable despatches, are progressing favourably towards peace. The limits of independent Bulgaria kave been finally determined, with'he southern boundary at the Balkans. South Bulgaria, ■which includes the Turkish provinces of Roumelia and Macedonia, will be granted self government under the Sultan, and there seems a prospect of the Czar yielding something in respect of Bessarabia, dividing it with Eoumania. The Russian military occupation is to be reduced from two years to nine months. If a settlement is secured on the basis foreshadowed in these proposals the Christian population of 'Turkey will have reason to congratulate itself on the results of the war, and the rest of Europe may well participate in the feeling of satis faction. The people of Russia will, perhaps, ask what gain there is to the nation for their tremendous sacrifice of blood and treasure. But inssmuch as the Czar strenuously repudiated any but phil anthropic motives he must remain satisfied therewith, sweetened by any small terri torial gains that are left to him.

The Government are in a quandary about charitable institutions. Finding them" selves hampered with the administration, they profess a desire to secure local control, and have addressed all the municipalities in the colony on the subject, urging jthem to take over the charge. The' following telegram was forwarded to the Mayor, and read at the meeting of the City Council this afternoon : " In relation to charitable aid, have ''your and neighbouring boroughs taken any action in the direction of preparing to carry on after the Ist July. If either by Benevolent Association or the machinery of local bodies the city of Auckland and neighbouring boroughs, including the Thames, are pre pared to undertade distribution of charitable aid, I shall be ready after the Ist of July to give every facility, and will hand over monthly till organization, subscription, and subsidies can be accurately computed, one twelfth of the gross sum expended within those boroughs this year in charitable aid ; the distribution among the boroughs would be made by themselves, and I will therefore pay the gross sum to .you or such person or body as may be selected by persons con cerned.— G. S. Whitmokb." Desirou3 of ascertaining the Government i intentions more explicitly, the Mayor tele graphed for further information, and fe ceived. the subjoined an wer : — "To summarise the Avishes of the Gov ernment I may say I desire to pay half of all benevolent expenditure, the other half being supplied by grants from local bodies, and private subscriptions. At present the Government really stops from the subsidies all that it pays, so that the locality really pays the whole. The Government cannot ensure economical administration, and there

is a danger of a trade being made of pauper ism. If a local committee subsidered by the municipality take it over, we would pay half the entire cost, making, no stoppages. And if after the Ist of July the organisation is not ready to furnish returns, of subscrip tions and grants, the Government will advance, until this information can be got, a lsura not exceeding one twelfth each month of the total cost for this year of charitable aid in your municipality, and the adjustment will bo made subsequently when you are able to give dates."

The terms proposed are exceedingly tempting. What the Government really offer is that they shall contmue to pay not only the whole of the subsidy on which charitable institutions are now a first charge, but also half the whole cist of charitable aid. If the Corporation could rely upon the permanence of this arrange ment, it would, doubtless, be greatly to its advantage to accept it, proper pro vision being made for cases of dis tress arising outside the city. But these municipal subsidies, guaranteed for a period of five years only, have always been re garded as very unsubstantial; and every public body to which the Government originally suggested the transfer of the trust, looked askance at the proposal. Whether the more seductive offer now made will meet with greater success re mains to be seen. We observe that meet ings are called in Southern municipalities to consider it. There is a good deal of force in what Colonel Whitmore says re specting the inability of the Government, without local aid, to efficiently conduct a large number of charitable institutions throughout the colony; but we scarcely understand why the suggestion made by the Muncipal Conference last year has not been acted upon, namely, that the Government should call to their aid special local boards, representing all the muneipalites and conn ties, thus establishing a special administra tive system under the central authority. The inference, not a very charitable one perhaps, placed upon their non-adoption ot this plan is that they anticipate the tftime when these institutions will bo thrown wholly on the local bodies —a contingency likewise fully appreciated by the civic authorities which are proportionately wary. However, tho proposal merits careful con sideration and probably the Council did the best thing in its power this afternoon in referring tho matter to a committee to make enquiries.

The case Sidwell v. Anderson, which has occupied the time of the District Court nearly two days, was concluded yesterday, After going through the petty details with much patience, the Court gave judgment for plaintiff, £38 18s ; costs, £13 ss. At a public dinner given recently to Mr F. B. Chatterton, the host proposed tne toast of the "ladies" in the following neatly turned sentence : " The Ladies—the only true aristocracy in the world, who rule with out laws, decide without appeal, judge with out "jury, and are never in the wrong." Mr George Dacro, for over three years Manager of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited) at Tauranga, was this morning presented with a very handsome tea and coflec service, subscribed for by his Tauranga friends. The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers by Mr E. M. Edgecumbe, J.P., of Tauranga, who, iv a fow appropriate remarks, explained the good feeling entertained by the Tauranga people towards Mr George Dacrc. The service was purchased from the establish ment of Mr I. Alexander, Queen-street, and is of most exquisite desigu and highest finish.

A special meeting of the Manukau County Council was held in the Papakura Court-house, on the 25th inst., E. Hamlyn, Esq., M.H.R. in the chair. The business chiefly was the consideration of a telegram from Col. Whitmore, touchiug the bringing the Counties Act into operation in order to get the share of £2,222, out of £40,000 voted for counties inthe Auckland Provincial discussion. Mr Crawford' moved the fol lowing resolution which was passed mem. con.:—" That the Council having considered the matter of Col. Whitmore's telegram, de clines to bring into operation in the County of Manakau the Comities Act, 1876, the Manukau County having no endowments or revenues, and the Council is further of opinion that no legal difficulty does oxist to prevent the payment by the Government of the County's proportion of the £40,000 voted by the General Assembly for distribu tion among the Counties in the Provincial Distrfct of Auckland." " That the sum of £2,222, tho portion of the £40,000 due to tho County of Manukau, be dis tributed amongßt the various Road Boards, in the same classification and proportion as the* County subsidies." Mr Harris then moved "That Messrs Hamlin and Hobbs be appointed to repre sent the Mauukau County at the pi oposed conference of County Councils to be heldjat Wellington in August next."—Mr Hobbs moved "That the Chairman do again write to the Government to have the boundaries of the Maungatawhiri and Pukekohe Ridings altered, by having the district of Mercer included in the former riding, and the districts of Pukekohe East and Puke kohe West included in the latter riding, and also for a return shewing the distribution of the County fund amongst the various Road Boards."—Mr Crawford naoved "Thatlhe secretary be paid salary from the date of his first appointment in March, 1877." These motions were also carried. The meeting closed with a vote of tuaoks to the chairmau.

The new time table for Mr Carter's Wai kato line of coaches appears in another column. The Hamilton couch leaves daily at 2 p.m. for Cambridge. The coach leaves Ohaupo every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for Alexandra and intermediate places at 2-15, returning irom Alexandra at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day. The roads have been in a fear ful state of late, and the bridges are in various parts of Waikato broken down. Between Hamilton and Ohaupo the mail coach has not for some time been able to run. The mail bags have been forwarded by a man on horseback. Mr Carter has been for a long time suffering from ill-heath. His popular form has been missed by travellers, and his cheerful, in spirating voice hhs been missed by his will ing steeds. Now, however, " Richard's again," to quote from Shakespeare on the subject, and the Cambridge mail coach once more bears the proprietor, who enjoys again his customary good health. The trustees of the Newmarket Literary Institute having received the welcome sum of £24 from the vote to Libraries have made a careful selection of books, which in cludes works by the most popular modern writers, chosen by the trustees from Mr Wayte's ample stock. A considerable literary andscientific impetus will, no doubt, be given by this substantial addition to the library.

jjjjgThis morning a strong'bla^t of wind had the extiaordinory effect of blowing Mr Cunningham's express off the wharf at On > hunga into the sea. The express sank to .the bottom. Grappling irons were brought into, requisition, and after much trouble the vehicle w as fished up again.

Referring to the meeting at Opunake between the Native Minister and Titok owaru, the Canterbury Press says :—"Mr Sheehan took Mr Bunny with him to see what influence he would have upon the Native mind. Mr Bunny's forcible mode of address and his rough and ready manner have terrified many a Minister whose fate was hanging in the balance. If thero are any waverers at Opunake, he will probably settle their convictions. Mr Bunny as 'medicine man' is the newest thing in politics."

Frank Carroll, one of the newly-elected members of the South Australian Parlia ment, turns out to be the gay and festive Lieutenant O'Reilly, who travelled for sub scriptions to a map of Tasmania which was never published, and departed from Hobart Town to the great grief of sundry con fiding persons. He tinned up in. Adelaide a s Frank Skeffington Carroll, proprietor of a comic journal called "The Lantern," nd got elected to Parliament.

Mr Dillon and Miss Pender were to leave Christchurch for Auckland on Monday last. They have been engaged by Mr DeLias, and will shortly appear at the Theatre. The Christchurch press speaks favourably of Mr Dillon's Hamlet, In&omar, and Richard 111, but reserves the highest praise for his representation of Henry de Lagardere in the "Duke's Motto."

The half-yearly meeting of the H.A.C.B. Society will be held this evening in St. Patrick's Hall, for the election of officers and other business.

Some misunderstanding seems to have arisen relative to the action of a constable in the Police Court yesterday. The Greyhound row ca-e was being heard, and witnesses for the defence were required. A young man stepped forward, but was pushed back rather roughly by a constable who probably did not understand why he was intruding into the body of the Court. Subsequently the witness was heard, but as his evidence proved favourable to the defendant an idea seems to have arisen in the minds of some, persons who were present that the con stable's action was prompted by a desire to prevent him giving evidence. Such, how ever, was, of course, not the case. The racer Laertes has been sold in Mel bourne to Mr Patterson, of New Zealand, and was shipped by the Easby. James^Baird, o^guard onj the Wairek Railway, met with a serious accident yesterday while uuconplying some empty trucks at Ellerslie. His right leg was fearfully mangled, and has been amputated a few inches below the hip. He is scarcely expected to recover. At Christchurch, yesterday, 1,000 shares of the Uunion Insurance Company wore offered at auction. One hundred of them were sold at 175., and the rest withdrawn. The clergymen and residents of Onehunga and the surrounding districts, presented a petition to the Onehunga Council, with the view of obtaining a cemetery for those dis tricts. The petition was favourably received, and a committee appointed to con sult with Mr O'Rorke on the matter, and wait upon the Minister of Lands for the purpose of obtaining a suitable site. All Lodge Deputies and officers of sub lodges are reqnested to meet to-morrow evening (Thursday) at eight o'clock in the Albert-street Temperance Hall, for the purpose of receiving important communi cations.

At the Onchunga Borough Council an application was received from the Com mittee of the District Public Library for a site on one of the town reserves, and a committee formed for the purpose of hold ing a conference with the Library Com mittee, the report to bo given in at the next meeting of the Council.

Upon ,the deplorable condition of Hob son-street, a correspondent writes :—" Sir, —The condition of the above street, especially Cook and Wellington streets, is one calling for the immediate attention of the civic authorities. The filling in of the eewer excavation has not been firmly enough done No doubt the wet weather has caused it to settle sooner than it other wise would have done. It is painful to listen to the jolting of springs over the hollows of the road, and to see the efforts of the horses, especially when one wheel sinks in the mud, over the sewer track. The footpaths are also disfigured with ridges of soft clay, over which a sprinkling of scoria ash could surely be spread without much difficulty. While on this subject, why, it has frequently been asked, is the crossing over Viucent-street not made more passable ? A few loads of scoria ash over those rough stones will be a great boon to pedestrians.—Yours, &c, City West.

vtAn announcement of Mr McMinn's can' didature for Waipa appears in our adver tising columns. He declares his support of the present Ministry, and his intention to meet the electors at various centres and explain his views fully. Mr J. B. Russell made an application this morning to His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies, for the admission of Mr Theoptiilus Cooper as solicitor and barrister |to the Court. Mr Russell said that Mr Cooper had served the time required by the articles, in the most faithful and honourable manner. He felt great pleasure in recommending him, feeling assured that Mr Cooper would be a credit to the profession. Mr Cooper thenj took the necessary oaths and was admitted in due form, and his name ordered to be enrolled upon the list of barristers and solicitors. His Honor remarked upon Mr Russell's excellent recommendation, and had no doubt but Mr Cooper would continue to sustain the hip;h reputation he had earned by faithful service.

The whole of the sheds aud buildings embraced in an institution once known to fame as the Newmarket Slaughterhouse have entire^ disappeared off the face of the earth, and with the same has been eradi cated one of the most abominable plagues to which the Auckland press ever has been subjected, or it is hoped ever will be, viz. : ' 'The Slaughterhouse Question." We learn that even at this early period of the slaughterhouse reformation, the New market community is exhibiting symptons of quickened literary and musical life, as if the final extinguishment of those brutal scenes, and smells had liberated talents and genuises hitherto smothered, and un known to fame. The musical wakening is the improvement first noticeable, old and young are flocking to the Newmarket Hall to ajnew musical society, established under the leadership of Mr William Morgan, who has always been foremost in every good musical work in the district. Very soon, instead of the hoarse bellowing of the bul lock.shall be heard the soft and gentle voice of some young lady amateur singing " I have sighed and suffered long." In place of the?.barkingof savage dogs and the shouts of savage men the air,will resound with the harmonious notes of Mr Morgan's musical company ; and in place of the daily rumb ling of the old manure cart will be heard the rumbling of organs, drums, harmoniums, &c, as these instruments are made to ex press the more elevated state of Newmarket society.

We are requested to say with reference to the allotments west of the wharf, leased with water rights of 100 feet, that a stipu lation was inserted in the leases subjecting all shipping to the same dues as are charged at the public wharves. Although the question has been raised whether fees can be collected for these private wharves, we are assured that the Harbour Board are in a position to enforce payment, and that hitherto the fees have been regularly collected.

A Juvenile Temple, in connection with the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, will be started in the Alexander-street school-room, to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock, when chil dren, ranging from 5 to 16 years, will be admitted to membership. The trustees of the school-room having granted the use of the building free there should be no diffi culty in mrkiug this a successful and grow ing lodge. The failure of similar lodges in this cily has, to a large extent, been caused by their inability to raise the necessary funds to enable them to carry on their operations.

To the Editor : Sir, —As several gentle men have thought the item in this morn ing's "Herald" about a man who tried to get away in the Zealandia yesterday might be misunderstood, a proper respect for my Government requires that i should say the man came down in the same steamer that I did, and expected to be landed at Samoa at the same time ; but we were both brought on here, and, unfortunately, the man who tried to get away left home without monetary provision for the emergency which befel him.—Very respectfully, Thomas M. Dawson, U.S. Consul for Samoa.

As will be seen by an advertisement in another celumn, Dr. Schwartzbach, the eminent occulist, has commenced his professional practice in those premises Hobson-street, known as Devonshire House, and lately occupied by Captain Casey. We understand his visit to Auckland is very limited.

HjThe annual meeting of the subscribers to the Newmarket Hall and news-room is fixed _ for Monday evening next, when Mr Diunison will introduce the year's report and financial statement.

THE PROPOSED TIMBER COMPANY WHARF.

To the Editor

Sir, —From the tenor of your leading article in last night's paper, you ar3 evidently under a wrong impression respecting the concessions asked by the Auckland Timber Company from the Harbfjtir Board. The company have already obtained leases from the Board for 66 year's of the water frontage, which includes 100 feet of the water extend ing from the face of the reclaimed land into the harbour, with the full right and liberty secured to them to erect wharve. What the Company ask is simply permission to extend their wharf beyond the 100 feet to such a distance as will give greater depth of water and enable them to load and discharge their vessels gwith greater facility. The Company ask for no vested rights, but per mission to extend the wharf at their own risk. Subjoct to such conditions as may be imposed uhder the direction of the solicitor to the Board and Chief Harbour Master, Some of which 'arc as follows : That all plans shall be approved by ihe Board, and that it be subject to all charges at present leviable Ron the public wharves under the control of the Board.—l am, etc., G. HoLDSniP.

THE RAILWAY STATION.

(To the Editor.) SIX, —To give the publio a clear view of what you seek to accomplish by a central railway station is perhaps the best way to secure the support necessary to its accom plishment. The extension to the Queen street wharf I look upon as settled. The next point to be gained is to carry out still further the old maxim, viz., "the greatest good to the largest number interested," and this I believe will be secured by a special train running from Newmarket to a station at the back o£ the Drill-shed, or as near to the junction of streets, as you can get at;the foot of Wake field-street—to run such a train evary half hour—having a station in the Domain as near to Parnell as possible, and access from Parnell by a passenger bridge across the pre sent railway, one uniform charge ofj3d for all classes for either station. This arrange ment would not interfere with the country traffic or the trains running to the wharf terminus. Any passengers for the central station could change carriages at New market, and country passengers going out could do the game. There will be some difficulty in getting the trains to meet at Newmarket at the same time, but our railway managers will- I think, so arrange as to avoid any great inconvenionce to passengers. The advantage of this pro posal will commend itself to the greater number, for, in addition to the country passengers that-!wi]l avail themselves of this line, the shopkeepers will have a recsiving station for goods and parcels, and in fine weather the Domain will receive a very large addition to its number of daily visitors, drawn by cheap fares, _ and the beauty and enjoyment to be received by a stroll in the Domain. To promote the health of our citizens by this means is surely not beneath the attention of cur rulers if it can be otherwise, and the line worked at a reasonable profit. Such suburban lines are worked to great advan tage in other places, and why not here ? The estimate of cost promised by the Minister of Public Works will be a step in the right direction ; and if anything like unity of action can be secured in this move ment, I am not without hope that it may be accomplished. Concessions must be made to accomplish anything great, but if the greater number are agreed let the rest render help to secure what I believe to be attainable. • -Yours, &c. Joseph Newman.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

THE READINESS OF INDIAN

TROOPS.

FORTIFICATIONS IN BRITISH

EASTERN

POSSESSIONS.

THE CHINESE FAMINE. BOMBAY, May 2G. All the transports with the Indian Expe dition have passed the Canal, and proceeded to Malta. The cost of the famine relief in the Madras Presidency, for the official year of 1878-79, is estimated at £500,000. Dis tress continues in the north-west provinces The Nawab of Bhawalpur has ofiered to place his troops at the disposnl of the Punjaub Government, for garrison duty, should necessity arise. Reports are again prevalent that the Ameer of Cabul is massing troops on the frontier (.Afghanistan, and is trying to intrigue with nobles who are hostile to the presence of English troops at Khelat and Quettah, and disapprove of the Khan's (of Khelat) friendliness to the British Govern ment.

Cholera of a virulent type has appeared among the troops at Morar.

By a fire in a native theatre at Ahmed nugger fifty natives were burnt to death and lifty severe cases of injury are unde treatment.

The Indus Valley Railway opens on the Ist June.

The fortifications of the principal ports of India Ceylon are being strengtened. The German Minister to Pekin has arrived at Shanghai. The '• Courier " of that city states that the suspension of diplo matic relations between China and Ger many is imminent.

A sentence of transportation for life has been passed upon the Rajah of Pooree, for brutally murdering a fakir. This sentence was confirmed on appeal. The prosecution of license-tax rioters in Surat continues. HONGKONG, May 22. Ihe Hongkong forts arc now ready. Nearly all the guns have been mounted. The Volunteer Artillery, already number ing 120 men, have commenced drill. Rain has fallen near Padaug, but too late to be of benefit to the spring crops. The misery is appallling, nnd complaints are made of native official peculation of grain charitably provided. One Chinese censor has memorialised the Throne to stop all Imperial arsenals for one year, and hand the funds over for the relief of the famine sufferers. SINGAPORE, May 29. H.M. ships Ruby and Diamond have arrived at Singapore, and the Charybdis has proceeded to China. There has been desultory fighing in Acheen. The Maharajahs of Lahore and suite have proceeded to England.

SUPREME COURT.—In Banco.

YESTERDAY—(ConcIuded)

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Giilies) The Appeal Case. His Honor took his seat at 11 o'clock. Re H. S. Meyeks.

Mr Tyler was about to repeat his former application in the estate of Henry S. Meyers, when his Honor replied that it would be heard in due course.

AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS

V. AITKEN AND OTHERS,

This action arose out of a sale of certain allotments of land by the Commissioners, alleged to have taken place on the 2nd of December, 1575, but which sale was never completed by defendants. The declaration set forth thet the pui'chase was raftde under agreement, under conditions of sale, bub that the conditions were not performed. On the other hand, the defendants de murred, as they had complied with the conditions, and signed the contract for the purpose of carrying them out.

J. B. Russell and Mr Tyler appeared in support of the demurrers, and Mr Lusk and Mr Hesketh in support of the declara tion.

Mr Russell opened on the side of the defendants, and stated that plaintiffs, on the 27th October, 1875, caused the land

question to be divided irUo^Srsss^ the approval of the Govern^ °ns ' *ith aequently offered them fo S- W «X was no proof that any such tie »Vhe* Blace, as no auctioneer's I dldt ake mentioned. He submitted that 6 ** corporation as that alleged in ti. o° s^\ tion existed, and that there was, ****** contract under the Act betwe^+i?^kfi under the Act of 1872. a the Parties

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.") The Queen ofj3 pa in Dying, Large Gold Yields in w ' Guinea.

The QucmSsllt^SiJ^' Juue26- A letter frsm New Guinea states t W a party of men got seveu hundred™* «?* pounds worth of gold each in six weeks y

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[SPECIAL TO THE " STAR."]

[FROM OUR SYDNEY CORR ES p ON ,

Discovery of Gold in New Guinea. SYDNEY.-THIS DAY. . The Bishop of North Queensland Wag consecrated on Monday. m Rich gold is said to have been found n« the eastern side of New Guinea. [KEUTER'S SPECiAL CABLEGRAMS]. Eussian Troops to Leave Bwii,, in Nine Months. ' Berlin, June 25.—Congress has agreed to the principle upon which the settlement of the Bulgarian question is to be effected. Itk also fixed that all Russian troops shall evacu ate Bulgaria and Roumelia in nine months.

STATE FUNERAL,

AUSTRALIANS V. BIRMINGHAM,

(Special Press Agency.) London, Juue 24. —A State funeral of the ex King of Hanover took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, to-day. The deliberations of the Congress continue. The general principles of the Bulgarian "ques*. tion are settled. Stanton has been consecrated at St. Paul's Bishop of North Queensland. The Australians played against 18 Binning. ham men. The first innings of the Australians amounted to 104, the top score being by A. Bannerman, 31. The Birmingham score stands one out for 1. The attendance is large.

THE NEW BULGARIA,

BERLIN, June 21 The Czar has informed the Congress, in reference to Earl Beaconsfield's suggestion cononditional acceptance of the arrange ments agreed to by Russia, England; and Aust.ua, regarding Bulgaria, that the question may be amicably arranged, pro vided the administrative autonomy of South Bulgaria (Roumelia) be secured,' and no Turkish troops be quartered therein.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before Captain W. C. Daldy/J.P.) Kate Power was fined 5s and costs for being drunk. Johanna Leaning was brought up on ' remand charged with being drunk on the 22nd inst. Since that time she has been in the hospital for repairs. She was fined 10s and costs, or 48 hours. IMPROPER LANGUAGE. Mrs Robert McChesney was summoned ' for using obscene language with the hear, ing of persons pas&ing in a public place. - Mr. Dufaur appeared for the defendant, and pleaded guilty. He stated that the defendant aud another woman had a quarrel about a "rooster," and "fowl"or foul language ensued. Mrs McChesney did not remember having used the expres sions imputed to her, but, nevertheless, admitted that she might possibly have done so. She was extremely sorry for the offence, and begged to draw the attention of the Bench to the fact that she had been, nineteen years in Auckland without com iug before the court. His Worship said he felt disposed to deal leniently with, the defendant, and would dismiss the case on condition that she paid costs. The defendant agreed to this and retired after thanking the Court. AN UNNATURAL PARENT. Samuel Moberly Avas charged with fail ing to provide for his wife and four children, under the age of 14 years. Adjourned till Saturday. This was all the business.

The Great Waitara Meeting.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(Per Press Agency.)

WAITARA. Tuesday afternoon. The meeting -was again postponed owing to Rewi declining to have it privately. He said that he wanted everyone to be present, and if they waited a little longer it would give the natives that were on the road to arrive, and the weather might be .more favourable. PRIVATE MEETING WITH SIR GEORGE GREY. Rewi, Te Whetera, and others, afterwards came down to the residence occupied^ Sir George Grey, andhad a private interview with them. The Parihaki natives have not yet arrived. Telegrams have been sent; ask ing the chiefs to come on leave the.other natives with the drays to follow. ■ v Your correspondent visited the Maori Pah this afternoon and conversed with se\eral oi the natives who seem very anxious for rhe meeting to commence^ but certainly object to its being of a .private nature. Visitors are getting quite im patient about it, as they have come, put from town &o many times and been disap pointed. The weather seems to get worse instead of better, and unless a changeteke place they will be forced to have it m Mr Pennington's auction-room, the best adapted building here, as I believe;. Sir George Grey could not wait much longer A great many chiefs are still about, and some who were here have moved to better quarters, a short distance from the town* ship.

EEWI LOQKS OLD. Before Rewi and Te Whetere returned to their settlement they dined at the Bridge Hotel with the Hon. Mr Sheehan. Rewi's age is beginning to tell upon aHD* He looks very feeble, and as if lie had a great deal of anxiety, which no doubt ne has. Sir George Grey's health has im proved very much since the morning, ana should to-morrow prove fine, this meeting will doubtless commence. It is impossible to say how long it will last. The visitors, as usual, returned by the af tnrnoon Jrain, after spending a very "pleasant' «a? walking about the muddy streets, an* sitting down in one of the hotels. 1™ only thing that created excitement was tne departure of the p.s. Hauraki from tne wharf. Most of the natives in "altJ?f? came out in the pouring rain and her steam down the river. About dusk tne Maoris returned to their tents, and soon after there was not a soul to be seen v _ .."- This day, 12.10 P^.P MEETING AGAIN POSTPONED. _ There is no chance of a meeting to-W The weather is still stormy, with. ««*•* showers. The Southern natires »1-nvea u L Timaru last night. The principal expected by the mid-day train from JMe" Plymouth. Very few visitors have m»UD their appearance in Waitara this marniDfr

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1878



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:!;.When wo contemplate tho lono and pitiful condition of thoso living in lonely parts of the far interior, isolated, and struck down by sick ness, without the aid of the phynician or the chance of procuring medicine, wo should bo thankful for our own privileges in being ablo to procure thoso invaluable medicines, " Ghollah'a Great Indian Cures f and in kindness to others recommend their use, as we have found thorn truly beneficial. Proved and attested to by un doubted testimonials. Charlatans are continually attempting to practice upon tho health of tho unsuspecting by the sale of adulterated, fiery potions in bottles of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Abomatic Schnapps which have been emptied of their legitimato contents. Tho name of. this celebra ted elixir is also counterfeited to aid tho swindle. Buyers should inspect the labels closely. Rklief from Cough in Ten Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2a. Cd. a Bottle.—Opposite the Post-oulce, Auckland.