SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER-] Ko^wTloS 4.3 SUNS BT.—This Evening, 6.3 UN RIH X.— To-morrow Momma;, 5.30 MOON'« AO3 K.- Full Moon, 11th, 8.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS

LAST EVENING.

Omaha, brigantine, Ayres, from Chatham Islands . TO-DAY Taupo, 3.5., Andrew, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Argyle, s.s., Steohenson. from Wangarei lona, s.s. Farquhar, for Russell Phoenix, cutter, Youlden, for Ngunguru Lizzie, cutter, Lawson, for Whangaroa

TO-DAY. Kate McGregor, schooher, McDonald, from Lyttelton _. , Telegraph, schooner, Do»ghty. from Gisborne Wanderer, cutter, from Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Mary Ann Annison, from wewctisuu.— 525tona coaL

EXPORTS.

Per Active, for Tonga and Samoa:— 11 cases cottons, 1 case woollens, 11 drums, 1 cask oil, 75 cases kerosene, 5 cases pickles, 32 cases sardines,! case cigars, 2 pkgs. do., 5 pkss. tobacco, 1 pker. currants. 4 boxes raisins, 1 keg barley, 2 casks nuts, 4 cases sauce, 118 mats su^ar, 2 bal's blankets, 7 cases earthenware, 1 hhd. do., 11 cases drugs, 228 pkgs. hardware 5 cases do.. 5S pkgs. boxes, 6 cases lemonade, 12 empty casks, 8 pkgs. furniture. 2 boats. 4 bags lime, 1 dray, 700 bricks, 2 bundles moulding, 24 doors, 11 pka:s. saakes, 5 pkgs. boots. 4o bars. 14 bundles iron, 120. pkgs. flour. 220 pkgs. biscuit, 41 boxes onions. 68 pkgs. potatoes, 20 kegs beer. 2 barrels pork, 5 cases meats, 20 cases oilmen s stores. 180 boxes soap, 300 pkgs. sundries, 41 cases dc, 1 engine.

Inwards Coastwi«w.—Adah, ketch, from, the Thames, with 12,000 feet kauri timber; South Carolina, cutter, from the Barrier, withs2 tons wood: Telograph. schooner, from Gisborne, via East Coast, with 1 bale fungus, 2 cases ba on. 2 cases fat, 7 hides; Rangatira, cutter, for Omaha, in ballast. Outwards Coastwise. — Rangatira, cutter, for Great Barrier, in ballast; Mercury, cutter, for Tairua, in ballast; Mary Ann, cutter, for Cabbage Bay, with sundries; Dream, cutter, for Russell, in ballast; Lcetitia, cutter, fur Russell, in ballast. . . - The barque Mary Ann Anmson. which arrived from Newcastle yesterday, left on the 24th Ult., and experienced heavy weather till rounding the Cape on Sunday last. Down the Coast, fair winds. The barque is engaged coaling The barque Carrie Wyman, from New York, arrived at Dunedin yesterday. She hasrbOO tons of cargo on board for Auckland, and after discharging her Dunedin cargo she will come on to this port. ' _ _ The s.s. Hero is advertised to leave for Sydney and Melbourne to-morrow afternoon. giThe Hauraki's time of departure has been altered to S a.m. sharp to-morrow. The brigantine Active cleared at the Customs to-day for Tonga and Samoa, with a large cargo of general merchandise, and the following pas •sengeT3:—lsabella Haiues. Maria Parsons, R. 1. Sp«nser, J. Chaplin, William Stevenson. Mra Lane and two children, K. P. Gnbbon, F. A. Jones. She will sail at once. . The fore-and-aft schooner Fairy is to trade regularly between Katikati and this port. The s.s. Taupo arrived from Russell this morn ing with 200 tons coal. 4 casks oil, 60 sacks oysters, and the following passengers :—Mes dames Pugh. Hobbs, and Ford, and Messrs Pugh, Ford, Williams, and Wfflings. _ The schooner Kate McGregor arrived from Lyttelton this afternoon, with a cargo of malt and potatoes. She left Lyttelton on the 18th ult., and had light weather till off Cook's Straits, when she encountered a heavy gale. Thence to port light weather.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Russ 11, .this day. The s.a. lona arrived thia morning from Auckland

TAURAKfcA, this day. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Auckland at 5.40 p.m. yesterday. Nrcw Plymouth this day. _ The s.s. Taranaki arrived from O. chunga this morning.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Taranaki, s.s., Malcolm, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Hauraki. from Waitara: 20 head cattle, 250 sheep,.4 h0r3e3,14 kegs butter.

EXPORTS.

Per Hauraki, for Waitara: 40 head cattle, 4000 feet timber. „ _„., Per Amaranth, for Greymouth: 22.000 ft sawn timber, 20 casks cement, 1,000 barrels blasting powder.

The s;s. Taranaki sailed for the South yester day afternoon. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs W. F. Baker, Mr and Mrs King, Mrs Proctor, Mai or Wilson, Messra Cameron. Roberts, Cox, Woodyear. McNaughton, Richardson, Harding ton. Paora, Tuhaere, Harry Ransfleld, William Nelson. Masterton, Addis, Palmer, Harris. Rev. D. McLennan.

The schooner Amaranth cleared at the Customs today for Greymouth, with a cargo or timber, &c.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wilt, Or.osE Under :- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.: and to-

morrow, at 11 a.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle,

on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. , For Taranaki and Wanganui, via Waitara, per

Hauraki, to-morrow, at 6 a.m. For Waiwera. Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga. Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinoes, per Taupo, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. lor Russell. Kawakawa. and Australian Colonies per Hero, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Ngunguru, per Rob Roy, to-morrow, at

For Friendly Islands and Samoa, per H.M.S. Nymphe, on Friday next, at 3 p.m. t)ar Whitianga. 'S'auranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 4 p.m. Per s.s. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, 15th instant, as follows:— _ , For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 5 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton , and via Brindisi (for letters specially so ad dressed), at-5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, on Saturday. 12th inst., at 5 a.m. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. i*er s.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, 15th Oct., as follow:— For Sandwich Islauda, 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 of ' Europe, at 3 p.m. Newspapers, at '1.30 p.m. Late letters bear iing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the , postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on : board the steamer up to the time of saOing. S. B. BISS, \ tUef Poßtumster.

BIRTHS

BEECHE.—On the 14th September, 1878, at her residence, Reef ton, Mrs. J. B. Beeche of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

ECCLES—MEE.—On the 30th September, 1878, at the United Methodist Free Church, corner of Vincent and Pitt-streets, by the Rev. W. Taylor, John Eccles to Annie Maria Mcc, both of Auckland. LKONAKD—COOK.—On the 4th October, 1878, at Napier. Joseph Leonard to Emily, fourth daughter of Mr. John Cook, both of Napier.

DEATHS.

GRAHAM.—On the Bth October, 1878, at her parents' residence, Otahuhu, Edith Anna, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Jane Graham, Police Station, Otahuhu, aged 15 months.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1878

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

The Bishops of the Church of England are taking advantage of the opening of the Diocesan Synods to unite their voices in the cry for denominational education. The Bishop of Auckland on Monday made some extremely guarded remarks on the subject, but the Bishop.of Wellington yesterday went further, and urged the lambs of his flock to join the Rohiau Catholicn in a common crusade against the national system. He is reported to have said that there is no medium between religious and ivreligous education—a sentiment in which we perfectly coincide —and as the State is not quite pre pared to teach the tenets of the Church of England in fifty per cent of the schools throughout the colony, whether the minor ity like it or not, we are compelled to con fine the State to the irreligious. With all due respect for the cloth, we venture to say that the country is not disposed ;o bequeath the work of education to the Church; and that the very luudable desire to magnify the bishop's office with the monies of the State is doomed to disappointment. Where the Church has succeeded in obtaining what the bishops claim, the people have received neither religion nor education. If, as the Bishop of Auckland asserted on Monday, the ignorance of the simplest truths of Christianity that is found among numbers of children whose parents are members of the Church is "truly appalling," the fact is one disgraceful to the Church, not to the State. In the city of Auckland, including Parnell and Ponsonby, there are twenty four churches, with an equal or greater number of clergymen, paid to minister daily to the spiritual welfare of the people ; in the same districts there are (including the Grammar School) only eight public schools to instruct the people in the secular branches of education upon which they will have to rely for their livelihood, and for the development of a capacity for acquiring religious and secular knowledge, and be coming useful citizens. If the Church fails so grievously while the schools succeed, the Church must alter its mode of working. The State demands that what is paid for the establishment of schools shall be returned in efficiency ; let the people do the same with their contributions to the Church. The amount paid voluntarily for religion is probably as great as that expended on education ; and if the results are not equal are we to bring down the efficient to the level of the inefficient, or raise the latter to the level of the former 1 We have no hesi tation in denouncing this cry for religious teaching in schools as an arrant sham. If the zeal for the religious instruction of the young were so great as is professed, we should find these enthusiastic gentlemen prepared to devote at least one afternoon in the week to religious teaching under the provision which is made in the Act for in culcating religious knowledge at reasonable times, in the school buildings. If the clergy were to set the example, and make an appeal to the people for assistance in such a cause as that, they would have our sympathy ; and we believe the response from the upholders of secular education would be hearty and substantial. But while the cry is merely "Give us the public money to spend in our own way," they will inevi tably be worsted. What is the condition of New South Wales, where this semi-donomi natiorial system, which has the clerical support, is in force ? We will let the "Sydney Morning Herald" (a journal for many years edited by a clergyman, and con spicuous for its enthusiasm on religious matters) speak. In one of a series of articles, last month, exposing the disgrace ful condition of education in the colony, and urging an assimilation of the system to that adopted in Victoria and New Zealand, that jonxaal says:— • '

" Let our readers try to conceive the full significance of these facts, that on every day of the school yearjVictoria had .13J out of every hundred of her population in her primary schools; New Zealand, K>£; Queens land, 10; and New South Wales only BJ, a proportion, shall we say, discreditably below, that of her neighbours, arid only out done in turpitude by the still lower pro portion of six in the hundred in South Australia. Nor is this all. In 1871, when Victoria had an Act in operation from which ours was taken almost verbatim and literatim, the proportion both of enrolment and average attendance was nearly the same in both colonies. But during the last five years, since the introduction of the new compulsory and scaular system in Victoria, • that colony has nearly doubled her enrolment, and increased her average atten dance in proportion ; but New South "Wales remains almost exactly where she was, although the Government grant has increased threefold. Queensland and New Zealand are both ahead of us by one-fourth in proportion to popula tion; and both colonies have recently adopted a national and compulsory system, which will soon place them still further ahead, if we make no forward movement. What answer have we to give to the stubborn fact presented above, aud taken from official documents ? At the rate attained on the other side of the Murray we should have had 33,000 more children at school every day of the school year than we had in 1877, and our enrolment would have been increased by 63,000. Even at the rate attained by New Zealand and Queensland, our average attendance would have been increased by about 12,000—a number equal to the whole increase in average attendance during the last six years for an increase of one-fourth in the population of the colony. Surely it cannot be a matter of trifling concern to the public whether the voters, jurors, and legislators of the future are being prepared for their duties in the commonwealth or not. To the colony it makes all the difference be tween the supremacy of ignorance at tne ballot-box, the municipal council-chamber, the jury panel, and every department of political and social life, and the supremacy of intelligence and competent information. It is fundamental to the Constitution of this land thatthe people shall govern themselves, and it ought to be ascepted as a corollary from that principle that they shall be ren dered capable of governing themselves by the universal acquisition of a fair amount of literary and useful knowledge. Ministers have placed their Electoral Bill in the fore ground of the Parliamentary campaign, and if they are so anxious and in such a hurry to extend the franchise, they might have shown some corresponding interest in the not less momentous question of qualifying our future citizens for its intelligent use."

With reference to the petition in favour of dividing Auckland city into wards, Mr G. S. Cooper, Under-Secretary, has telegraphed to the Mayor that the Govern ment are willing to give effect to the prayer of the memorialists, but desire to know how many wards are proposed ; their boundaries and names. Particulars are requested by first mail for the required proclamation.

Mr J. Inncs, the missing partner in Black and Co's firm, has not turned up yet. It is said that he purchased a small boat at the North Shore, stocked it with floui and other provisions, a tin of kerosine and small stove, and set sail on Thursday last; that he rounded the North Head, and then headed his little bark in an easterly, direction. That is how the story runs, and we give it for what it is worth, but will not vouch for its accuracy.

Telegrams from Balclutha Btate that the township is gradually being cleared of water, and business is being resumed.

At a meeting of Volunteer representatives in. Wellington in reference to the formation of a National Hifle Association, the follow ing were present:—Baillie (Marlborough), Mclntosh. (Wellington), McLean (Canter bury), Feldwick (Southland), Bonar (West land), McAra(Greytown), Morris (Oumaru), Walkiugton (Wanganui), Hamliu (Auck land), Shrimski (Oamaru Rifle Association), Pitt (Nelson), Stevens (Thames). It was decided to adjourn the meeting in order to give representatives from other districts opportunities of being present.

Mr T. H. Rainford, the well-known operatic singer, has left the musical and gone into the liquid business, having taken the Forest Lodge Hotel, Sydney.

Mr R. H. Bartlett has taken capital photographs of Mdlle. Charbonnet and Miss Neville.

The appointment of Constable Jones to the charge of the Freeman's Bay Armed Constabulary station is one which the law abiding portion of the residents in that suburb are not likely to regret. During the brief space he has occupied the position, he has won the good opinion of the residents by his impartial action in reference to existing abuses in the district. Amongst other things, he has been most energetic in the abatement of the cattle nuisance, and in the removal of several characters of ques tionable respectability. In carrying out his duties conscientiously Constable Jones is certain to make some enemies, but his independent action is also sure to acquire for him many friends, who will always be ready to assist him in the performance of those duties.

An emergency meeting of Lodge Waite mata will be held this evening, in the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, at the usual hour. | A public meeting of the drapers' assis tants of the city will be held to-morrow evening in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Wellesley-street, R. Arthur, Esq., in the chair, for the purpose of endeavouring to obtain a half-holiday on Saturdays.

The members of the Albert dancing class, and all those who havo tickets for the bieaking-up ball, are requested to meet on Friday evening next, in Reed's (carver) shop, Upper Queen-street, two doors above Staines's, at eight o'clock sharp.

The annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Church of England Temper ance Association was held yesterday. The annual report, which was adopted, showed that two new branches at Mahurangi and Waiukuhad been established. The member ship of the branch was as follows :—S. Sepul chre's, Auckland, 36"males, 24femalea; total, 60 ; Mahurangi, 60; Waiuku, 33 males, 13 females, total 46; Taranaki, 22 males, 18 females, total 40. There is also a Band of Hope numbering 122 boys and 188 girls. It was agreed that the report should be forwarded to the Diocesan Synod, now in session.

A general news and advertising agency, which is an institution in all large towns in America, has been started in Auckland, and Mr W. B. .Langbridge, as the manager of the "Associated News and Advertising Bureau," Queen-street, announces that he is prepared to receive advertisements for all country journals published within the province of Auckland, and to transact advertising business generally. Mr Lang bridge also acts as literary representative in the city for several newspapers. Mr Langbridge is well known as an energetic business man, and under his management the new venture should be run succesfully. Mr H. N. Montagu is the bearer from Sydney of a well-merited honour to a fellow-colonist. In the last Sydney Agri cultural Society's Exhibition there was hung a large pen and ink sketch entitled " The Study Table," by Mr W. Gordon, of the Telegraph Office, Wanganui. The picture, which was executed in coloured inks, was a marvellous specimen of proficiency in the science of drawing. The meritsiUof t the picture were recognised by all the judges, but it was not the intention of the Society to grant any award for pen-and-ink drawing. Through Mr Mon tague's exertions, however, the Society's large and handsome bronze medal was given. It bears the following inscription : " Practice with science. —W. Gordon, Wanganui. Pen and Ink Drawing, Sydney, 1878." The souvenir is one which Mr Gordon may well prize

The members of the Auckland Engineer i Volunteers will meet for parade this evening, in the Drill-shed, at the usual t hour, after which business of special lm- ; portance will be brought forward, j A social gathering was held m th( Panmure Catholic Hall last evening, ano •was well attended. The Hobson Band, under Bandmaster McComish, were present | from town, and enlivened the proceedings j by their performance. A number of mends from the city and out-districts attended and Rev. Father Eiordau was most courteou in his attentions to all. Songs were givei> ; by Miss Swan and others, and a pleasan •■ , evening was spent. i We notice that Mr John Batger will re deliver his lecture on the "Identification: o;. the British People with the Israelitish Nation," on Monday evening next, m th<- Choral Hall. "' , _. . The meeting of the Brewers and Licensed Victuallers, for the purpose of hearing i< statement from Mr Johnston, just returned from Wellington, will take place on Monday evening next; hour and place of meeting to be announced in a future issue. During the month ending September, 1878, there were 13 deaths registered within the city of Auckland. The number during the corresponding month of 1877 was 8 deaths. There were 10 deaths in the Hospital during the month of September, 1878.— Geo. Goldie, Sanitary Inspector. _ A valuable presentation was made this afternoon at the Bunk of New Zealand to Mr F. Battley, who has for 17 years occupied responsible positions in the institu tion. Mr Batrley recently resigned his office as Inspector's Accountant to take the position of Secretary to the New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany, and the officers of the bank, with whom he had worked for so many years, determined that the connection should not be severed without some token of the esteem and respect in which he is held. The handsome present of to-day is the re sult. It consists of a solid silver tea and coftee service, two silver epergnes, and a gold watch and chain for Mrs Battley. The presentation was made on behalf of the officers of the Bank by D. L. Murdoch, Esq., General Manager, who accompanied it with remarks of a most complimentary character upon Mr Battley's many personal and business excellencies. The proceedings furnished one of those instances of good feeling which sweeten business life; and we have much pleasure in adding our own congratulations to those of Mr Battley's brother officers. The tea service was obtained from the establishment of Messrs Kohu, jewellers, and the whole of the articles are very handsome.

We have received a .copy of a capital little pamphlet, entitled " The Sydneian," a magazine edited by boys of the Sydney Grammar School. It records the sports and passing events of the school; is remarkably well written, and discloses immense vitality in the institution. The cadets of the school are enjoying themselves at an encampment at Bathurst. One of the most novel and amusing ideas brought into operation by the boys is the formation of a Ministry, whose fate appears to hang upon their success in defending any side they take up in debate. It is recorded that the Ministry won by 20 against 11 in defending Earl Beaconsfield, on the question " Which statesman has done the more good for his country, the Earl of Beaconsfield, or Mr Gladstone." But the Cabinet came to grief a week or two later, after a long and prosperous career. The event is this recorded :—" Debate : ' That the Federation of the Australian colonies is desirable.' Mr Meyrick was voted to the chair. Resignation of the Premier.—Mr Meyrick having taken the chair, J. Mullins came forward and announced the resignation of the Premier (Montagu); also that they (the Ministry) would go 011 with the debate and would resign at the close, and that an explanation would be made at the same time. The debate was then proceeded with. The speakers were—For the motion . James Mullins, L. Samuel, Mr Meyrick ; against the motion : D. Moore, Thomson, Ayers, and Montagu. The result of the division was as follows : For the motion, 8 votes ; against, 17. The Government then resigned. Ministerial explanation.—After the division J. Mullins rose, and, in what he termed an explanation, made a strong attack upon the late Premier. Mullins having concluded, Montagu rose and . said that he could not let certain remarks made by Mullins pass by unnoticed, and that he thought an ex planation from him (Montagu) was also due to the meeting. His reason for resigning was that ho found the Ministry could not give proper attention to the debates,-con sequently he resigned. He also replied to Mullina. The Chairman, according to the rules, called upon D. Moore to form a Ministry." Signor Pompei, of the Italian Opera Com pany, has arrived here for the purpose of making arrangements for a season of Eng lish and Italian operas in this city. He is accompanied by Miss Eva Davenport, a young prima donna. The compimy is at present in Sydney, and is expected here by the mail steamer on Tuesday next. It will include Miss Amy Sherwin, the favourite Tasmanian prima Donna, and probably also those old favourites Paladini and Ceaari. M. Carron will be the conductor.

The annual social gathering of Wcsleyans at the Devonport Hall yesterday evening was a success, the event being the celebra tion of the Sunday-school anniversary. Aboxit 200 persons sat down to tea, and ex hibited hearty appreciation of the liberality of the ladies who catered to their pleasure. After tea a public meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church, and the building was well-filled. Mr McMasters, of Aucklaud. presided, and called upon Mr Kinsey to read the report, from which it appeared there were 10 teachers and 48 scholars on the register, being an increase of two teachers and five scholars. Adult scholars' classes had been formed, with promise of success. The treasurer had a balance in hand of £2 10s. Addresses were delivered by Rev. G Bond, and Messrs J. Brame, W. Spragg, C. Hooker, J. Wills, and S. M. Green, who called for thanks all round to all who had assisted. The meeting closed at 10 o'clock with the benediction, when the Auckland friends returned by Ferry Cos. steamer. Special thanks were accorded to the Ferry Company for assistance in bringing over the Auckland friends.

We have to acknowledge from Mr P. Gleeson the sum of 10s towards the blind man's passage.

At Timaru yesterday Edmund Ball, pro prietor of the " South Canterbury Times," was committed for trial for libelling Hayes and Behamo's Circus.

A meeting of the Union Cricket Club will be held this evening in the Wynyard Hotel, at eight o'clock.

CABLEGRAMS.

ENGLISH CRICKETERS FOR AUS TRALIA.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.)

LONDON, Sept. 28th. The English Cricket Team leave for Australia by the Suez mail on the 17th October. They are : Harris, Hornby, Lucaf, Web be, Hone, Maul, Absolom, Mackinnon, Boyle, Schultz, Emmet, and Ullyett. '

(SPECIAL TO THE STAB.)

Bishop Selwyn in Sydney.

OFFICIAL DEFALCATIONS IN BRIS-

BANE,

SYDNEY, this day. Bishop Selwyn, of Melanesia, preaching on Mission work, said that at Santa Cruz the natives are now friendly, and admit Christian teachers. They regret the murder of Bishop Patteson and Commodore Good enough.

Deputy-Registrar Peterson, of Brisbane, is charged with wholesale defalcations.

Copra has been sold at £17, the highest figure yet given.

Emigration to New Guinea w checked,

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., and 6. Yon Heyde, Esq., J.P'a.) Effects of Beer.—Peter Lundon, James Fanning, and James Cuthbert were punished for drunkenness.

An Old Offender.—Jas. Heaton was charged with being an habitual drunkard, having been thrice convicted of drankenness during the pre ceding twelve months, and having been pre viously convicted as an idle and disorderly person.—Mr Beetham said he could not send a man to gaol merely because he had been pre viously convicted. There must be a specific chargo against him.—Mr Sergeant-Major Mason explained that the man had been arrested for drunkenness, and he was now charged with being a rogue.—Sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. He Wanted to Fight.—Robert Hall, a young man, was charged with being drunk and dis orderly ; and also with striking John C.Tomkin, chief officer of the ship Halcione.— Prisoner said he had no recollection of the matter. —The prosecutor said the prisoner oame on board the ship, and wished to fight. He ordered him on shore, but he refused to go. Mr Tonkin very kindly expressed his willingness to withdraw the charge of assault, which was done.—Prisoner was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

This concluded the business.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

THE VICTORIAN LOAN BILL.

THE NEW REFORM BILL.

(PER S.S. TARARUA AT BLUFF.)

MELBOURNE, October 2nd. The Loan Bill, for five millions, passed the Council after a short discussion, and has been assented to by the Governor. There has been rather a lively time- of it in the Assembly over the Reform Bill. Mr H. R. Williams moved an amendment limiting the bills which are to be passed without the consent of the Council to the annual Appropriation Bill and the ad interim bills of supply; the object being to provide that tax, loan, and other money bills shall be subject to the plebiscitum arrangement of thie Ministerial measure. In reply, the Premier said that he would not be unwilling ultimately to limit the Council to two bills—the annual Appropriation Bill, and! the bill imposing the taxation for the year—the Assembly to be the judges of what these measures should contain. In that case loan bills, land bills and cognate measures would be removed from the category of money bills. As to a loan bill, the Chief Secretary said there will not be the slightest objection to take that out; but Mr Berry argued that it was necessary in the first instance for the Assembly to put forward its extreme claims, because otherwise they would have nothing to give way upon when they met the Upper House ia Conference, or when they went to London. As to the plebiscitum, Mr Berry says that he does not regard that as an essential feature ot the bill. It is a Con servative concession, put for the sake of, and to be used by, the Legislative Council; and as he has overwhelming evidence that it will be acceptable in England, he is not disposed to make its retention a vital ques tion. The amendment was lost by 41 to 20. Seven Government supporters voted in its favour. The Government have obtained two victories in the Supreme Court. After tl\e Black Wednesday proceedings a Judge's warrant was applied for, with the view of determining the status of the county judges who had been dismissed and re-ap pointed. The Court refused the summons, as a majority, consisting of Judges Barry and Molesworth, held that the Government could dismiss County Court Judges without cause. TJae Chief Justice alone dissented, and held that the Government had no power to dismiss a County Court Judge except for misbehaviour. After a somewhat stirring debate the As sembly agreed to purchase Marshall Wood's statue of the Queen, for £3,000. AGITATION FOR DENOMINA TIONAL ACT. The Church of England Assembly closed its session after having passed the Dean of Melbourne's resolution in favour of bible teaching in schools. The subject of religious education is just now prominently before the community, owing partly to the remarks of the Bishop of Melbourne in favour of a separate grant to Roman Catholics, and partly to the bill introduced by Sir John O'Shannassy, providing that a grant be made to schools in which it is shown the prescribed; standard of education has been reached, the object being separate grants to Catholic schools. CABLE NEGOTIATIONS. The Eastern Extension Cable Company do not like the idea of giving up the cable subsidy altogether, and have made tresh pro posals, allowing a reduction of 75 per cent over their own line, without restricting the combination of the press. This will make the cost oi messages 6s 3d per word, but there will be no advantage either to press or public, unless the use of the cypher also is permitted. The awkward cable interruption has prevented the conclusion of negotia tions. GENERAL NOTES. Serious mining accidents at Ballarat on Saturday resulted in the immediate death of two men and the shocking mutilation of the third. The cage fell with them a distance of a hundred feet down the shaft. Four prisoners have escaped from the working gang at Maryborough, and suc ceeded in reaching timbered country. They have not yet been recaptured. Melbourne cup betting is still very dull, and the public don't seem inclined to speculate this year. On the strength of his winning the Wagga Gold Cup, Woodlands hasj come rnoreg into favour; but Mileta is not yet supplanted. She is a well-bred, magnificent filly to look at, and is in line condition ; she is traiued by the successful Wilson. " Henry V." at the Royal, is drawing large houses. Mr Creswick has apparently lost much of his attraction, and is not doing well.

The weather has been pleasant, with some cold days. The country is looking spJendid.

INQUEST TO-DAY.

An inquest was held this afternoon, at the Freeman's Hotel, before Dr. Philson, coro ner, and a jury, on {he body of Malcolm McDonald, formerly mate of the Linda Weber, who fell from the railway wharf on the night of last Saturday week and was drowned.

William Conway, a lad of 14, deposed that he observed the body floating in the water yesterday, and gave information. Other evidence was taken, and the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death fromgdrowning.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-Day's Quotations.

Bank of N.Z.— £U los ; buyers, £24 103; sellers, £25. National Bank—Buyers. 793; sellers. 87s. Colonial Bank—Buyers.ioYs; sellers, 58s 6d. N.Z. Insurance—Buyers,.S:ss ; sellers, 87s 6d. South British Insurance—72s 6d; sellers, 72s 6d National Insurance—2B?; sellers, 28s 9d. Union Insurance—lte (id; buyers, 16s 3d. Thames Gas—Sellers, 30s 6d. Auckland Was—£lo os; buyers, £10 ss. Union Sash & Door Co.—Buyers, £10 103; sailers, £10 ss. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 583, N.Z. Loan Co.—Sellers, £6. Alburnia—33s ; buyers, 32s 6d; sellers, 35s ex. div.

Moanatairi-pSellers, 38s. ' « Bendigo United—2s; sellers, 2s 6d. Caledonian—Sellers, 355. Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 103. Corby—Sellers, 15s. Premier—3s; buyers, Sa. North Devon-Sellers, 3a 9d. J. Newman, Chairman.

BURTON'S CIRCUS.

There was another good attendance at Burton's Australian Circus last evening, and the audience appeared to be highly pleased with the pro gramme presented, which was of an exciting, interesting, and amusing nature. The various • gymnastic and equestrian feats were well per formed, and were greeted with much applause. The clowns were as funny as ever, and their efforts were rewarded by continual bursts of aughter. - MATINEB THIS AFTERNOON. The afternoon performance to-day was well attended by parents and children. The juvenile inmates of the "various charitable institutions were present, at the invitation of His Worshio the Mayor, and appeared highly pleased with the entertainment provided for them. ; .

PARLIAMENTARY

FkOUOL'HSPWUL REPORT

{BY STAR SPECIAL Wl£&

WELLINGTON, this day DECEASED WIFE'S SISTET? After the rejection of Dr. HodekL , ' retrospective clause in the Deceas^rS??, 11* Sister Bill by 22 to 20, the BilS?^^ to the-House without amendments^ following is the text of the rejectedI pIo c -"All marriages which-SBggg;.. have been, or which hereafter m ay I y tracted either within the colßfi/«jlw^ Zealand or in any place outeide boundaries of this colony, between «Z person and his deceased wife's sister Jh I be deemed to be and are hereby deoin j valid; provided always that such maS 4 shall have been legally complete 3* mg to the law in force at the time THE ELECTORAL BILL - The debate on the second readinij 'Vrf «. Electoral Bill in the Legislative^", was continued yesterday, the meaZi being sharply criticised. There is no donhf however, that it will pass, although 'th»' will afterwards be strong opp6sitioa^ committee to the Maori vote. ■ -. : "V THE FORFEITED WEIGHTS ; In reply to Mr Swanson, Mr SheeW said that forfeited weights and measure were broken up and sold for old iron In reply to Mr Morris, Mr Sheehan dm mised to consider the case of theTatßell family during recess. .: ; ™m BEEK DUTY BILL. .- This bill was struck off the Order nana* FRIENDLY SOCIETIES? Paper\ A good deal of discussion took'place on the motion for second reading of the Friendly Societies Bill, several members stating that the friendly societies com plained a good deal ot arbitrary restrictions in the existing law, and urging that the Government should simply publish tables '■'■ for general information, accepting no responsibility.—The Attorney-General said the Government proposed "to constitute separate fund 3 tor cost, management sick and benefit fund. If that were not done a y premium? would be offered to insolvent societies. The Government disapproved of societies beidg allowed to register, unless they could prove solvency. Government"" had received letters from the Manchester Unity and Independent Order,urging' the passing of this provision. The Government had obtained carefully prepared, tables. He knew something of the working' of these societies, being connected with the Independent Order of Oddfellows. They should not permit the registration1 of societies which must become insolvent in a tew years. PUBLIC RESERVES SALE BILL. This Bill, which Mr Stout said would be the means of settling a large population along lines of railway, was read a second time. . _■.•'■ SHEEP BILL. A good deal of opposition was offered to , this "bill, which has passed through-the Legislative Council, but it was carried and ordered to be committed on Friday. DISQUALIFICATION BILL. This bill passed through committee; after various amendments on different clauses. The only matter of interest in the debate -was a strong anti-Maori speech by Sir.Pobert Douglas on the clause exempting Maoris. The member for Marsdea was quite belli cose, and intimated his opinion that if the Maoris did not like what was offered them they should do the other thing. He believed it was cheaper to fight, than to humour them. Several members deprecated the tone of these remarks, Mr Taiaroa, the Maori member, especially declaring that he evinced an unfriendly spirit. Taking as his text specially Sir Robert Douglas's assertion that it would have been cheaper to conquer the Maoris, Mr Taiaroa said, "If you Europeans want to fight, we, the Maori members, will meet you on that platform. Don't you talk about our being savages. You look at your own ancestors. Sir Robert Douglas then toned them down. The bill passed through committee. LITERARY IN STITUTIONS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES. This bill, providing for the establish ment and management of literary institu tions and public libraries, capable pf participating in grants made by the Colonial Government through Education Boards, was read a second time, after several objections had been taken to the powers of supervision granted to the Boards of Education. y ♦ NATIVE LAW SUITS BILL. • This measure, creating a special Qpurt ; resided over by a Judge of the Supreme Court, to hear and determine native suits, was introduced by the Attorney-General, who said large numbers of lawsuits _ be tween Europeans and natives were pending, which it was impossible to bring to a suc cessful termination. Government believed the only way finally to settle these diffi culties was to apuoint nine of the Judges of the Supreme Court, to use a common phrase, to polish these cases off. Mr Justice Richmond had said it was practi cally impossible to settle these cases unless by the mode proposed in the bill. Mr Ormond and Captain Russell denounced the Bill as-one to confiscate the property of the political opponents off the Government, He said that for example Judge Gillies and the Chief Justicehad held retainers in cases of'this character, tie hoped the power of appointment ; of tne Judye would be left with the House, and not with the Government alone. ~; Mr Sheehau repudiated the insinuation of Mr Ormond. He said /that; when he came into office he entirely gave up his: business connection with; legal matters in connection with the East Coast, which connection was worth thousands of pounds. He did so that he might be in a position to act tmpartially. He had never seen the bill until it came into His hands JO. tne ordinary way, as a member: of the House, and bore no share in drafting any portion or it. He was prepared, with permission or the Attorney-General, to give up pointment of Judge by Government, to nave a jury, to take away the power of the. W> vernment over Judges, and appoint a perfectly independent tribunal. . Mr Stout, in reply, said that it,was m contemplation to appoint some .eminem outside legal- authority, such as Mr UigWv botham, of Melbourne, to finally hear ana settle these cases. ~ ~ The bill was read a second time, and tne House rose. . A LIVELY SCENE. ;, A rather lively scene occurred in ™c discussion on the Native Law Suits: am- Captain Russell was making a statement, when Mr Sheehan said it was not true. Captain Eussell: The lion, flen"" t may sit upon* the Government benches, m» by Heaven's, he shall treat me as a gentie- Mr O'Rorke here endeavoured to throw oil on the troubled waters. , . Mr Sheehan : I had no intention ot im pugning the hqn. gentleman's veracity, referred to his informant.. ■ . Captain Russell (who had been glaring fiercely up at the gas fanlight through w> eyeglass) said: "I think it would have been better if the hon. gentleman had made a proper apology. •■ ■ ,■,. •,-.. • %r Sheehan : I intended.to refer tor.n» informant. If he thinks the words referred to him I apologise. ': . T Captain Russell (in a modified toilet * am sorry if I was a little warm, but tnew are matters upon which geutlemen, maji p excused if they feel so, and when a -man word is impugned, he naturally feels so. fEAt another stage Capt. RussellsaW • f think it highly probable the Attorney-Gene ral will hold retainers for a number oi case* which will be heard under this bill. - • . Mr Stout: In one case only.;««;?»*"■; this bill. y::' ~ «iiA-«ow. Capt. RusseU: Then the Attorney General is not going to appear? ; ;i Mr Stout: I don't say that. . Capt. Russell: Oh, then lam .ngW"} supposing that the Attorney-General wiu

EVENING SIAJR. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9



=ftX CJPRING Ci---., The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP •heir STOCK OB" NEW GOODS for the in . coming Season's trade, comprising— NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VARIETY). ■ Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Lustres (new shades). New Washing Materials. ;Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of PRINTS! PRINTS!! PRINTS!! (Great Variety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. ■NeWiLinen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &o. • , ,6©, HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. "®a White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (English and American). ffCERNISHING GOODS, and a carefully-selected ■Stock of General Drapery of every description. Also, NEW CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS; For Boy's and Men. SMdUj, Hats, Hosiery, T.weeds, &c, &c. tST % (1/ in the &) Discount allowed upon all Caah Pnrohases of 20/ and upwards.. RUSHBROGK AND ERIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIEES, &a, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and .Nary.Hotel), UPP.^R QUEEN- STR EE T, Auckland. BO NED US Tl BONED US T BONBDUBTf TO AEEI7B, Per 'Darcy Pratt,' 'Fairlca" and 'Look-on 150 tona BONBDUST Also, 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. | W, J, HURST & CO,, I 101, Queen-street.



mHE IW-EW ALAND «T CLOTHING FACTORY "©» EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 600 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT AUCKLAND NAPIER WELLINGTON wanganui . DUNEDIN oamaru TIMARU INVERCARGILL CHRISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries h.a.4 been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. SUMMER SEASON. 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MEN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured for the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Fit to the Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of pure New Zealand-wools. A SINGLE GARMENT SfOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. The Largest and Choicest Stook in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c. A SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. iv All Goodsare marked in Plain Figures, .f or CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, .the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. Agency in New Zealand for Wertheiin's Celebrated Sewing Machines.



RYE GRASS! KYE GRASS! CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A consignment of 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for Sale cheap. Also, On Hand, WHITE CLOVER - RAPE REE CLOVER TIMOTHY COW GRASS LUCERNE &c., &c, &c. Of Superior Quaity l W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Quean-street. CHEMICAL "|V/r ANU RE. _LvJL The undersigned are now prepared to supply their CHEMICAL MANURffi tor Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. Analysis now ready, and copies will be for warded on application. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. f\ AT S ! OATS! OATS! 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOE OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street, Auckland. •XTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN 131 TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital .. .. 7. ~ •■ ..£2,000,000 Reserve Fund 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,616 President: His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. \ ick-Presidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.: His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directors : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart., Right Hon. the Karl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter Jame><, Bart., Sir John Majorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Hayatoun, Bart,, David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., and P.O. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowest RATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, Queen-btrket. TD> A NX"" O F AUSTRALASIA. r aorporated by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital .. .. .. ..£1,200,000 Guarantee and Reserve Funds .. 215,710 Undivided Profits 151,5:i9 This Bank is prepared to make special arraaye-' ments with respect to Deposits, and to transact all other Banking business on the most favour able terms. Rates can be ascertained on application. Auckland Branch; J. LAWFORD, Manager. URNITURE—For the Drawmjjroom Dining-room, Library, Be zroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1" & H. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, 1 apes try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale 1 & H. COOKE'S. LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all v.idths, Bath Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. 0 EARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and fIJL wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. 1 RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes, W«od Bedsteads and Wood Cota, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool.fSpring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and' Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKK'S GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and Maple B'rames, Toi let Glasses Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. Ec H. COOKE'S. PRICES. —As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as ! low as any house in town; and, employing steam powkk in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. X, & STcooke's H-UKNITURE AND CIARPET WARKHOU B 67, QUEEN-STREKT. ' W'E, the undersigned Watchmakers and Jewellere. beg to inform the Public that our respective places of business will CLOSE on and after SATURDAY, Sept. 21st, at 2 o'clock. JAMES HOWDEN SEYMOUR WELLS, F. H. LEWISSON HERMAN PENZHOLZ K. G. SCHWARTZ THO«. SEALEY H. G. PAYNE JAMES ADAMS ALFRED ALE3T C. GOODWIN F. SHAW, JUN. LAURITS HENRIKSEN A. G. BARTLETT H. G. DQRRINGTQN THOMAS BAKEK I3IDORBALEXANDBR. "C^ X 'CITY OF &YDN E 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 eases SALMON, 21b. ; FOR SALE BY W- S. LAURIE, 7,g WYN DH AM-ST RE ET. ■



TTANOY 4/4 I FANCY', 5/44 HI NA MAT TIN G FANCY, 6/41 Just Opened CARPETS, Tapestry from 2/11. CAKPETS, Brus3el from 5/ 11 MME NS » CARPETS, Kidderminster | Variety. CARPETS, Dutch and Jut ' /V YOl( CAN y^^V >' HOUSE Most KooNOMiaALLY''u-om our Establistimen Largest Stock of Drawing-room Suites Largest Stock of Dining-room Suites Largest Stock: of Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock of Floor Cloths, Linoleum Largest Stock: of Carpicts in Auckland. RLANKICTS Frcm.il/Eto EEaNKEtI 50/ per pair. BLANKETS Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheets, Mattresses, Palliasses, Pillows, Slips. Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Cases, Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BVTOSTEA.DS BEDSTKADS BKDSTKADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS. KAURI, RIMU. Artificial Flowers, for Tables "and Vases. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING. tt3T CATALOGUES BENT POST FRKK. "E& Holloway, CJarliols & Oranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agent for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machine. ______^___^__ There are "land rats and water rats,"says Shakespeare, meaning tricksters on land as well as pirates on the sea. A certain class of the former are at present occupying themselves in the preparation and sale of sophisticated liquor disguised in bottles which had for their first contents the finest medicinal beverage of the age, viz., Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro matic Schnapps. Accept none but the genuine. " Good ware makes quick markets' has of ten been said truly; and in no instance is it more remarkable than tbaf of " Ghollah's Great In dian Cures." These medicines were introduced into New Zealand but a very short while smco. and they have rapidly gained the favour and patronage of the public. They are now eagerly sought by all classes in every part of the colony, and have done an amount of good that would seem incredible were it not for the numerous and trustworthy testimonials given to the pro prietor, from those who have been cured of long-standing diseases by these truly wonderful medicines.