SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVAL.

I'U-UA- Hawea, s.s.. Kennedy, from the South Waiwera, schooner, Bushell. from Russell Argyle, s.s., Stenhenson, from Wangarei Gem, schooner. Dam, from Russ. Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild, from Kawau

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Oceola, brigantine, Davis, for Dunedin TO-DAY. Onward, schooner. Pankow, for Rnssell Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, for the South Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathm-st, for Wangaroa Ocean, schooner, Rawlinga, for Russell Phoenix, cntter, Youlden, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Hawea. from the South: 3 octaves whisky. 150 sacks malt, 12 packages luggage, 1 horse. 4 bales, 5 parcels. 3 boxes. 10 packages, 84 casks, 76 cases, 125 sacks, 100 bags.

EXPORTS.

Per John L-Slia Grfflths, for Melbourne 150,000 feet bulk timber.

Inwards Coastwise.—Waiwera, sohooner, from Russell, with 70 tons coal; Gem, schooner, from Russell, with 50 tors coal. Outwabds CoaStwisk.--Knemhilda, sch , for Wangaroa. with sundries: Lizzie, cutter, for Waiheke, in balhst; Ocean, schooner, for Ru-sell, in ballast, Onward, schooner, for Rus sell, in ballast; Lretitia, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Phoeuix, cutter, f-r Russell, in bal last Tiie barque J. L. Griffiths cleared at the Cus toms to-day for Wangaroa, where she is to load bulk timber for Melbourne. Tho brigantine Oreola sailed yesterday for Lyttelton and Dunedin with a cargo of timber, railway material, etc. The s s. Hawea arrived from Tauransia, East Coast, and Southern ports shortly after two O'clock this morning. She brought about 150 nassengers, as follow: — Misses Brennan, Chamberlain. Craig, Gisbourne, Morshead, Page, Slatterr, Robertson, Bond. Edger, Booth, and Redmond, Mesdanies, Hicks, Copper, Bridoen, Watt, Cinnamon, Robertson, Lidba, Mr add Mrs Drake, Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Walker and family, Mr and Mrs Baker, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Captains Fox and McNeil, Sir E. Gibbs, Justice Gillies, Captain and Mrs Se well, Messrs Rattray, Gillies, Prince, Vallance, Butler, Harris, Nolan, Hankens, Watt, Brown, Millet (2). Chatfleld, HunterJEllinghani, Morgan. Sneddon, Payne, Coll'nsrs Donovan, Allen, Simmons, Stepens, Cr-'':-e = Snider, Lourie. Hicks, Blackmore, Gar land Trvine, Morrison, Campbell, Clarke, Mc; e'-lan, r.icholl', Carter, MrHoani Nabi and wife. Messrs Ke'-J K^e^ins. Smith. Grey, Pond, Co*"be~ Booh V • rer, C iftord, Hutton. Chap man, Mitford. L i and Henderson, Masters, Fisher, Kinder, and Cox*, and ii steer age. We are indebted to Mr A. Fraser,jun., the'purser, for customary favours, The s.s. Rowena, which arrived from Tauranga and Mercury Bay yesterday after noon brought 4CO sac*-p maize, 50 sacks wneat, 2 bales wool, 3 tons sundri-S. and tbe following nf-sentjers: Mr and Mrs Hyde, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Bindon, Miss Thorns,'M.-^srs Thompson, Keefe Foley, Vincent, Burrows, Poulgraln, Croker, Carlaw, Seecou_.be, liieen, Nixon, Spurgeon.Bingden, Kelly, Everard, McLennan, and seven natives. The barque Bonito, for Wellington and Auckland, cleared New York on -November lth, with the following cargo: 70 cases and 55 three quarters tobacco, 1572 oars, 19 pkgs waggons j_nd carriage?, 33 packages carnage-ware, o nkes Bump's, 45 case, clocks, 136 cases axes and hatchets, 15 cases shovels. 28 kes?s nails, 227 packages sundry hardware, 17 cases agri cultural implements, 15 cases axe-handles, 9 cases brooms, 23 packages woodenware. 60 . cases canned goods, 200 cases sarsaparilla, 26 cases organs, 5 barrels plaster, 114 packages merchandise, 69 packages seeds, 6 bales duck cloth, 80 bales oakum, 7 safes, and 100 bales hair. The s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived in the Manukau yesterday morning -from Mokau, with 8 head of cattle. 6 horses, and 24 pigs. The s.s. lona will arrive from Russell to morrow morning. ~..■■, The schooner Norval is discharging her copra and candlenuts into the Famenoth, for tran shipment to London. ■ •'■' The General Government steamer Hinemoa, with Sir George Grey, came up from the Kawau to-day. She will leave for the Thames at four o'clock to-morrow morning, taking as passen gers, Sir George Grey and Hon. Jas. Macandrew. The Helena commenced discharging to-day on the eastern side of the Queen-street wharf. The s.s. Argyle, with a cargo of gum, wool, fro., and a number of passengers, arrived from Wangarei this morning. She was docked to day, and will not leave again for Wangarei untU Friday next. , _ - The barque Clan Fergusson, from London, having discharged her powder, came up the harbour to-day, and anchored off the wharf. The s.s. Hawea sailed this afternoon for Russell She will return on Sunday Jamming, and sail South Monday afternoon. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING., SRussell, this day. —and- —°"~—~~ ll^a-At-_noon_tp__ay for Auck

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFREb BUCKXA.'D'S WEEKLY REPORT. There was a greater number of small parcels of wool than usual at the regular sale on Tues day. Competition -was good throughout, and price-i given were as high as for the larger parcels. Not many skins offered; those were at late rates—full-woolled, from 3s od to 5s 3d: inferior, from ls Id each. Hides were in limited number, and dull of sale. Prices ranged from 2d to2*_thelb. Tallow. 26s to 27s 6d the cwt. At the wool sale, on Wednesday, about 300 bales were pitched, and the greater part sold. Prices for wool in grease were equal to tha last sale, and ranged from 7d to Bid the lb.; sandy and extra dirty, from 61.. Washed wools were lower in price from _v to Id per lb., and ranged from 9_d to 12^d, and the greater part would average 10} d. At Remuera, to-day (Thursday), dairy cattle were in moderate number and fair inquiry, prices ranged from £7 to £12; store cattle, dull of sale, and at lower values; fat cattle were in full supply, 143 head being yarded; last week's values were oDtained. Store sheep, dull of sale, and several pens passed; fat cheep were in usual number, but not weu fatted, and many lio _(?___- by tiie grazier. A few choice pens were sold at high rates. Lambs abundant, and better worth, but they were mostly of good quality; and for choice pens there was eager inouiry. Small fat pigs sold well, but store p«?a were at lower values. Mr Hall's prize fat cow at the Auckland Show, £17; Mr Taylor's .prize at the Waikato Show, £14 ss. For the prize ox of Mr Taylor £23 was offered, and it was with drawn for £25. Choice pens of lambs brought from Us to 14s each. ____________________

KAPOK DOWN.—New Stuffing for Beds and Pillows, lighter and cheaper than feathers, imported by Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. We have just opened a large number of Iron Bedsteads ; some very hand some Toilet Glasses ; various sizes in Chim ney Glasses, with gilt and ebonized Frames; plate glass marble-top Cheffioneers; choice inlaid walnut What-Nots; handsome sets of Toiletware ; fancy China Mattings (under our usual price) ; new all-wool Kidder minster ; Brussell and Tapestry Carpets ; Coir Matting, with border for stairs; 100 Hearth Rugs (very very cheap); Linoleum, new patterns; Sofa Cushions and Footstools in new styles of work; 50 pieces of Cretonne (the handsomest ever offered for sale in Auckland) ; new materials for Drawing room Suites; Mattrasses of hair, flock, fibre, flax, all sizes.; Palliasses, Bolsters and Pillows kept in stock. In the Drapery Department: Dress Goods of the most useful and modern fabrics, fashionable Millinery, Men and Boys' Clothing (very good value); Manchester Goods, Curtains, &c., &ci Book catalogues V sent free. Carpets measured for, .cut out, arid laid free of charge in aiiy part of the town. Entrust your furnishing Order to us, and you will find we are very moderate in" our charges and: attentive to your wishes., Goods carefully packed for transmission to country, districts.—Holloway, GabliCe, and Cranwell, City|Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets,

How to ferret out the perpetration of a triok, in substitute- s< any other Schnapps for that of Udolpho Woife's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, will require very little intuition. Just let one try the genuine mvigorant; and, familiar with its taste, they will soon discover the difference. It is impossible toigive to the common gin that delicate smell, that fragrant touch, that aroma tic, soft, and velvety taste, that constitute the chief elements of this gres_t tonic-cordial.

BIRTH.

KEMP.—On the 16th December, at Newton Koad, the wife ot Mr. W. Kemp, of Mount Albert, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

HYDE—WILSON.—On 17th December, at the residence of the bride's father, Waitakohe House, Katikati, by the Rev. J. Marks, Mr. Edward George Hyde to Minnie, second daughter of Mr. Andrew Wilson, late of Dun gannon, Ireland. ,

DEATH.

SEYMOUR.—On the 19th Instant, at the re sidence of her parents, Kingsland Road, Mount Albert, Mattie Seymour, aged 8 weeks.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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 Waitakcrel section of the Kaipara railway is still surrounded by difficulties, and a new phase of the qnestion has now cropped up. The settlers on the inland route having, rightly or wrongly, become impressed with the belief thattbedepai'tmentisstrongly partial to the coast line, and that if the alternate tenders are based on his estimates the preponderance of cost will weigh largely against tbe inland line, intend to interview the Minister of Works on the subject. It is affirmed, Aye know not with what truth, that the estimates drawn up by the department for the inland line are so excessive as to be prohibitory. For our part wc have consistently supported the inland line on grounds of public utility, believing that the superior advantages of that route as compared with the coast line in point of benefit to settlement and facili ties for trade and travel would far outweigh any comparatively small excess ot cost of construction. We have good reason to believe that the Minister of Works endorses.that view of the question, and that if the tender for the in land line be not so much greater than that for the coast line as to largely exceed the amount available foi the work, the former will be adopted. On the other hand, the Waitakerei settlers arc averse to submitting a question having such an important bearing on their future welfare to the criterion of the plans and estimates prepared by the Department, which has shown an inveterate hostility to the inland line, and they desire that the question may be determined on some other test. It has been rumoured, however, for some time past that the Engineer's views as to the relative advantages of the two lines have undergone considerable modification, aud that with some slight engineering alterations in the grade and curves of the inland route he is now disposed to recom mend its adoption. Another deputation will wait on tbe Minister of Public Works on the subject of the proposed railway station at the Whau. It is affirmed that the site of the proposed station is inconveniently situated for goods and passenger traffic, because it is distant from the centre of population, that no proper road has yet been made to the place ; and that iv other respect it is inconvenient of access. The settlers urge that the site of the proposed station should be two or three hundred yards f.ntiwjv nn lim lino where it would front the New North road, would ue more ac cessible for the bulk of the people, and would be contiguous to a well metalled road. The proprietor of the land at the spot indicated has, we understand, expressed his willingness to give sufficient land for a Railway Station free of charge. An influentially signed petition urging these matters will be presented to the Minister of Works.

A leading article is held over to make room for news.

A gazette notification under date Decem ber 4, abolishes tbe Highway Districts of Pukekohe East aud West, constituted under tbe Highways Act 1574, and re-con stitutes the districts with new boun daries.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies was a passenger^ from the South by the Hawea, which arrived this morning. Another alarm of fire was given last evening from the various city bells, but the fire, which had not obtained a firm bold, was really extinguished when the alarm was given. The circumstances connected with the outbreak show that a servant girl, employed by Mr Foster, bootmaker, de posited a kerosine tin full of live ashes, supposed to have been quenched, agaiust tke weatherboards of a house occupied by Mr Tucker, butcher. The boards took fire, and the flames worked in between the weatherboards and the lining. A number of boards were, however, pulled off, and the fire extinguished without fur ther difficulty. The police, Fire Brigades, Naval Brigade, Salvage Corps, and others were present to render assistance. The Wellington " Chronicle " is respon sible for the statement that Mr G. M. Reed's engagement as immigration agent is for two years, at a salary of £600 a year, tbe engagement being terminate, by six months' notice at the end of that period. The proposed cricket match between eleven landsmen and an equal number of sailors will, it is expected, take place at Ellerslie to-morrow. The Domain bad been be-spoken. . fc*w4 Tke nominations for the Hawkes' Bay Jockey Club Races close to-morrow even ing.

At the driving of tke first pile of tke new bridge at Hamilton, two casks of beer were opened for the benefit of a thirsty public.

At the late luncheon at Hamilton, Capt. Steele said there must be pioneers. Mr Seddon said commerce had only swaddling clothes when he (Mr Seddon) came. When the speaker came, some of the pioneers had no clotkes at all. He remembered when the corner lot, where the bank now stood, was going begging for £30. He had agitated the bridge from the very first. He had offered to give, some years ago, £700 a year for tke tolls of the bridge, and be would do it now.

A paragrapk in tke "Bay of Plenty Times" states tkat Mr E. M. Edgcumbe made a bona fide sale of that paper to Mr Rathbone, and has ceased to be connected with it from tke Ist November.

Tke Secretary of tke Auckland Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, has written to Messrs Reid Bro., apologising for the mistake by which their bull missed obtain ing a first prize. The Registrar-General'sJ Report on the Vital Statistics in the colony shows that Wellington has more than double the death rate of Auckland, while that of Dunedin is 90 per cent higher than in this Borough. At the same time the birth rate in Wellington is 70 per cent higher than in Auckland; and that of Dunedin 44 per cent greater. The birth rate of Christchurch is exactly equal to that of Auckland, and the death rate is higher;by 13 to 12. A telegram: was; received yesterday by tke Mayor of Auckland from the Mayor .of Christchurch, inviting him to join with six other Boroughs in a telegraphic message lot condolence to Her Majesty the Queen on the death of H.R.H. the Princess Alice. Mr Peacock at once replied asseuting to the proposal.

The {Hannah Mokau on her trip up the Mokau river took in about 4 tons of coal from a sft. seam on the bank of the stream. There was deep water close to the bank, and the steamer was enabled to moor almost under the outcrop and to load upon her deck. We learn from the engineer of the Hannah Mokau that the coal is equal to the best samples from the Waikato mines, is comparatively free from sulphur, possesses good steaming qualities, burns without leaving clinker, aud is not injurious to the furnace-bars. Messrs B. Tonks and Co. sold by public auction to-day the lease of the Mount Eden and gaol toll-bars to Messrs Smith and Wil son for £53 per mouth. In a case at Dunedin, where a draper named Brown sued a person named Gold stein for clothing supplied to bis wife, and where the defence was that the woman was a confirmed dipsomaniac who had been turned out of doors, Mr Bathgate, R.M, ruled that a husband is liable for necessaries supplied to his wife without reference to her moral character ; aud his Worship went cm to point out the necessity cxi. ting for the establishment of institutions for the treat ment of confirmed drunkards.

James Murphy, of Otahuhu, was charged at the Onehunga Court on Wednesday with stealing a bottle of brandy, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard

labour. . The Artillery Volunteers underwent their monthly inspection last evening in the Drill-shed, under command of Major Withers. The inspection was satisfactory, and at its close the men marched through the city, headed by their capable band, discoursing music sweet, to the delight of a thousand hearts.

His Worship the Mayor, T. Peacock, Esq., has been appointed a Justice of the Peace. The official document, appointing him is expected by the next mail from Wellington.

Messrs T. and S. Morrin have, at a very heavy outlay, purchased and impoited the magnificent' pure-bred Clydesdale entire, '-Elgin." He arrived iv Wellington by the Otaki, and was brought on to Auckland by the Hawea. "Elgin" is a pure Clydesdale, of a rich bay colour, with black points. Although" only 2 years off, he stands over 16 hands ; is possessed of immense bone of the best character; and abundance ofjjhair of the right sort. His middle piece is remarkably good, and his action is that of a Norfolk trotter. Alto gether he is the most symmetrical aud mas sive of Clydesdales upon the shortest and best-shaped legs and feet. Take him for. all in all, ■ Aye have never seen bis like in Austialasia. He will be kept at Remuera for stud purposes. Such an.addition to Auckland will be hailed with satisfaction to breeders and users of heavy draught stock. The following is " Elgin's" pedigree : —" Elgin," dark bay, foaled 10th May, 1876 ; bred by Mr David Riddell, of Black Hall, Paisley, Scotland. Got by tbe celebrated stallion "Luck," and has for his grandsire " Lofty," who was winner of the champion premiums of Scotland, including " Dal beatie's" first premium, two years in succession. " Elgin's " dam, is Riddell's celebrated brown mare, by "Lock Fergus ;" grandsire, champion winner of Kirkcud bright premium of eighty guineas, three years in succession, whose stock obtained the highest price at recent sales ot Clydes dale. " Elgiu " may be seen at Remuera, and is well worthy of a visit.

Mr John Cornish. —A letter containing a cheque waits for you at the STAR office, for warded from Duuediu.

The cricket match, Auckland v. North Shore, which Was to have been played to morrow at tbe North Shore, is postponed in consequence of the Auckland Club not being able to raise a team.

The following tenders for supplies for the Home for Neglected any Destitute Children have been accepted for the six months ending 30th June, 1879:— R. and W. Hellaby, for meat (allowance for bone), 2£d per lb ; J. Waddell, bread, per 21b loaf, 2|d; Joseph Craig, firewood (ti-tree), 10s per ton ; coal (Whangarei), 19s; Taupiri, 21s: -T W- P-.r-_-_, ten. "is sd, No. 1 sugar 4gd, rice 3d, barley 3d, oatmeal io», e<_ a p 255, treacle 4d, soda lid, salt ss, flour lis 6d, split peas 2_&.

A proclamation dated December 10 in the " Gazette" authorises the taking of land for roads, and the laying down thereof in Turanganni and Pututahi.

The Hon. the Colonial Secretary notifies that the Governor has directed that the ap pointment of A. H. Shipley Esq., as United States Consul at Auckland, shall be provi sionally recognised.

• A meeting of the Board of Education was held this atternoon. Present : Messrs Prime (Chairman), Luke, and Col. Haul tain. There was nothing of special impor tance before the Board. The business con sisted of listening to several applications for small grants and local communications.

By the Hawea this morning, Mr R. Walker, gum merchant, wife aud family, returned to Auckland from London. Mr Honeyman, formerly a partner in the firm of Hay and Honeyman, has arrived at Lyttelton, as doctor of the ship Huranui, and may be expected in Auckland ou Sunday.

Tke early closing movement in Auckland is progressing most satisfactorily. The drapers deputation have obtained tbe co operation of 56 drapers, clothiers, and tailors in the city and suburbs, who are willing to open on Friday night and close at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. An idea of the unanimity of feeling prevailing ia reference to the matter is obtained from the fact that there are only six drapers remaining who havo not consented, and these are all expected to do so. They have not yet been applied to, but several have privately expressed their willingness to co-operate. A deputation, consisting of Messrs Shalders, Atkins, and Rattray, together with tbe grocers' committee, has been appointed to wait on Mr. Macdonald, to kavetkelatetrain on Saturday night altered to Friday night; also to wait on the bus proprietors asking them to run late busses on Friday night instead of Saturday night, and the market authorities requesting that the market might be opened on Friday night in place of Saturday night. A committee meeting will be held to-night to take into consider ation a requisition to the general public asking their co-operation and assistance in tbe movement.

Tke half-yearly meeting of the share holders of tke Cure Goldmining Company, called to-day in Mr Home's offices, lapsed for want of a quorum. Tke directors and mine managers reports speak favourably of the progress of the works, and state that the mine is being thoroughly opened up. Tke balance-skeet skews a credit balance of £101 10s lid, and £2,000 uncalled capital.

It is said tkat the Nortk Dunedin Rifle Company intend issuing a challenge to fire against any volunteers corps in tke colony. We learn tkat a Soutkern capitalist intends to invest £20,000 in property in the Waikato, and tkat he is so strongly im pressed with the resources and prospects of the district that he has advised his Southern friends to follow his example.

A matck will be played to-morrow ih tke Domain between the Epsom and Remuera clubs, play to commence at 2 p.m. The following are tke elevens :—Epsom • Messrs Nicholls, Aitken, Blnnden, Colbeck' Garland, Heather, C. Hesketh, S. Hesketh Mears, McMurdo, Marsden. Remuera' Messrs Buckland,{Nolan, J. Whewell W Wkewell, D. Tonks, W. Tonks, A. Tonks Ckeeseman, Bowman, Wynvard, Scar borough.

At the presentation of prizes at the City West Sckool, .Mr. Gorrie said he trusted that on a future occasion of a similar nature they would meet in muck more commodious premises, tke large new sckool being now in course of erection.

It will be seen from . a Wellington tele", granr published in this issue that the hon the Native Minister left Wellington by the Wellington to-day for the Manukau. ''".* jA SS^_3r£. "T^?. 0* the Hibernian Benefit' Hat? ""■ eveDto S in St. Patrick's

8 ESDr Goldshro' is endeavouring to raise a sum of B money lor the purpose of affording a Christmas treat to the hoys of the Naval Training School at Kohimarama. The grand company, including Madame Cora and "Val v ose, will make their appearance on the evening of Boxing Day, in the Lorne-screet Hall. ISA children's service of song, "Life of Samuel," will be given this evening in Sd. Thomas's Mission Church, Union-street, Freeman's Bay. The intermediate passage, will he read by Key. Robert Burrows, and the collection will be in favor of the Suuday School funds.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL, TO THE "STAR'"')

(FROM OUR SPECIAL .LONDON

CORRESPONDEZNT.)

British Punishing Afghan Mal contents.

LONDON, December IS. Tbe British forces are severely punishing the malcontent tribes who attacked, the convoy of General Roberts' column.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

Burial of Princess Alice.

March on Jellalafcad.

LONDON, Dec. 18-. Princess Alice was buried to-day. ROME, Dec. 18. The new Italian Ministry is formed un der the presidency of Depris.

BOMBAY, Dec. 19. An official dispatch from General Brown states be is marching upon Jellalabad, which his forces will occupy on Dec. 20tb.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR.")

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The Seamen's Strike.

SYDNEY, this day.

Attempts are being made to re-open tbe negotiations with the A.S.N. Company for a settlement of the Seamen's Strike, but no definite basis has yet been arrived at.

Mr Parker is engaged forming a new Ministry, and is expected to make an announcement on tbe subject to-day.

The Ministerial Crisis.

A Coalition Ministry.

SYDNEY, this day.

Sir Henry Parkes and Sir John Robert son have coalesced and are endeavouring to form a Ministry, but their arrangements are not completed.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL MELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT.)

Marquis of Normanby's Gover norship.

MELBOURNE, this day,

The Marquis of Normanby has tele graphed to Sir George Bowen that he will arrive in Melbourne about tbe 23rd of February.

RESIGNATION OF N.S.W. MINISTRY.

STRIKE MEDIATION.

[PRESS AGENCY. 1

SYDNEY, this day. The Ministry has resigned. Sir Henry Parkes is forming a Government. The strike mediation has been renewed. Sailed : Easby. The Underwriters' Associafion report, under date London 19th, tbe arrival from -Li^ud-on. of tbe Duke of Argyle.

ROMANTIC STORY.—A NEW ZEA LAND MILLIONAIRE.

(By Telegkaph.)

[From our own Correspondent.]

NAPIER, this day. THERE is a romantic story afloat tkat a man named Ckase, a relative of Secretary Ckase, statesman, of America, wko left his home at New Bedford several years ago for California, in a wdialing ship, to meet bis brother, was induced by Captain Lewis, of the vessel, not to land in 'Frisco, but go on a whaling voyage. He came to New Zealand, and bolted on arrival here from tbe ship, owing to ill-treatment. Eventually he took up his residence iv Hawke's Bay, aud married aMaori woman,by whom he has had several children. He sank to tke posi tion of a Maori pakeha, and has on several occasions, when visiting town, made his bow to the R.M. Nevertheless he was known to possess great influence among the natives, and on many occasions the late Native Minister, who, recognised his posi tion, consulted him on various matters. During tke American wkaling, kis only brother in America amassed a very large fortune, and became a millionaire. He died recently, and has left the whole of kis property, over a million sterling, to kis brotber in New Zealand. Tke recipient of tins immense fortune does not purpose to leave tke colony, but obtain a large farm for himself and family to settle upon. .Since it has become known that the story is a truthful one, he can now obtain money and don the garb of a gentleman, and kis friends eveuin Hawke's Bay kaye becomenumerous. His native wife is, however, suspicious of tke kind intentions of bis new-found friends, and kas skepkerded kirn most effectually.

THE PREMIER'S VISIT TO THE THAMES.

Th-s.s. Hinemoa arrived in harbour from the Kawau at 1.15 p.m. to-day, and moored alongside tne Railway Pier. The Hinemoa brought up the Hon. Sir George Grey. X.C.8., Premier, Mr W. Mitchell, Private Secretary, and some of the servants of Sir George Grey's household. The Hinemoa will leave for the Thames at about 4 o'clock tomorrow morning, conveying Sir George Grey and the Hon. J. Macandrew. On arrival they will be received by a com mittee of the local authoiities. The cere mony of turning the first sod of the Thames Valley Railway will be performed by Sir George Grey during to-morrow. His Wor ship the Mayor, T. Peacock, Esq., and several Councillors will be present. It is probable that a champagne luncheon will be given after the ceremony. In the evening the Premier will address a public meet ing. •

The Hinemoa wiD return to Auckland about Monday. • The Hon. J. Macandrew is expected to re turn from the Waikato late to-night.

THE PROGRAMME.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The ceremony connected with turning the first sod of the railway to-morrow, will be very imposing. Sir George Grey will turn the sod on tbe beach near the gas works at half past one. After this ceremony is concludeid a luncheon will take place in the Volunteer Hall, the Mayor in the chair, at the con clusion of which there wiR be k grand Volunteer review. The Mayors and Councillors of the Borough of Auckland, Hamilton, and Parnell, the Chairiher. arid members of Piako and W nikato County Councils and Waikato Road Boards haW been invited to be present,,,as well as the following ladies arid gentleman of ; Auckland Y-T.:' A. Morrirr' and | lady, Judge Gillies and lady}- F. Whitaker and lady, J. H. Macfarlane and lady, Swanson, H. Brett and lady, Firth and

lady, Murdock and lady, J Mim m _, _r lady, Horton andlady. &L and ° f d beroi others, and f MLrs SE&g* IS' and Blackmore of Coromandel will a H present. Z,. UDe

Mr. Barton's Charges.

[BY TELKGRAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent.)

~ n u WELLINGTON, this day. Me Barton has replied to the Governmen. ---m a remarkably clever letter, a copy of whiMv be has sent to the "Post for publication t the Government handed their reply to th l Press. He goes at great length into minute details, to show that the letter of the Go vernment raises side issues with respect to many chprges, aud wholly ignored others With respect to a statement in their letter that they had consulted none of the judges he says : "The only conclusion I can come to is that the Government had neither hand act nor part in tbe preparation of that letter' and had not read it before it went to the printer. It is not possible to have passed over in silence the whole of the charges with which the most prominent Ministers dealt their speeches, aud with which the country has been ringing from end to end On the other hand, the circumstantial evidence ail points to real grievances The whole letter is 'self-defence.' Every sneer it contains, every mean evasion, turn of thought, ami foi in of expression be trays the writer. I have had sixteen years' experience of his sneers, evasions, habits of thoughts, and forms of expression, and I feel no doubt about them whenever I meet them ; whether in newspaper articles in Court judgments, or anywhere else Although it is impossible that the Cabinet could have ignored all my most prominent charges, it is quite natural that the accused should ignore them, and confine his defence to those with the particulars of which the public are not familiar, to ensure an unsatis factory end for the inquiry which followed My speeches readered it imperative that something must be done to allay the public distrust. Mr Justice Richmond had been abseut from his course of duties through • illness' on the very day. I was officially informed it would be scut to me ; and as soon as a fair copy bad been made, Mr Richmond steamed out of w ellin'gtou harbour on bis holiday trip to the Hot Springs. I can now fathom the pur pose of the astonishing statement that ' The Government has not thought it necessary to communicate with any of the Judges,' the purpose being to draw a her ring across the sceut. I would have hesitated to impute to the Government such a mode oi_exading their heavy responsibility if I had .not already conclusive evidence that on previous occasions they pursued the same course. Incredible as it may appear, Mr Commissioner Shearman swore in my pre sence, and it now stands recorded in his published evidence, that he was ordered by his superior officer (Colonel Reader) to hold no communication with me respecting my charges against the police. He produced a letter which he had written to me, and which was suppressed by the head of his department." The gist of Mr Barton's argument is that the letter to the Govern ment attempts to show only the legality of certain decisions. He says he did not seek to impute corruption, which imputation is not even attempted to be answered. He concludes : " Sir, your letter reveals to me as a lightning flash in the darkness the precipice on whose brink I" have been standing. I now see tbe destruction that would have befallen me had I succeeded in forcing an inquiry. lam humbly thankful to Providence for so shaping events that I am at least spared that crowning disaster— aninquirypredestined to fail—where failure would be more crushing, by reason of its having been held under the auspices of the people's Government."

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOKIANGA, this day.

Arrived, last night, the steamer Geelong, from Whangape. She cleared this day for Wellington. Tke barque Hannah Bloom field, with totara and kauri junk, has also arrived.

OLD PEEP O' DAY.

COROMANDEL. this day.

Blastoe and Smitk, from tbe old Peep o' Day workings, have crushed 2 tons of gene ral stuff, and 3001bs of specimens for 16_ozs of gold. DEPUTATION OF MINE MANAGERS. , A deputation of Mining Managers of mines adjoining tbe Kapanga waited upon Captain Thomas this morning to ascertain whether be would allow the Golden Point, Empress, Corby, and other mines to, be worked from the Kapanga shaft. A favour able reply to tke sckeme was received. "A-- ROYALOAK. Tke Royal Oak Mining Mauager reports gettmg 401bs of specimens during the week. These have been crushed with the stone previously on hand for a yield of'l_7o_s of retorted gold. ' ,

PASSENGERS PER IONA.

■rttssit.t.t. fhia riot-

Sailed : Whangarei, for Auckland; whaling barque Gazelle, for New Bedford; Jona. for Auckland. Passengers:—Dr 'Dawsoni Messrs Moody, Macandrew, Stoddart, Smith, Mrs Gilfillan, and-numerous others. Mr Moody has now greatly increased the out put of coal, and the colliers are receiving des patch; the quality of the coal is greatly im proved.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON/tkis day. THE HERMIONE.

Another of the Hermione's immigrants is dying,, and two more are not expected to re cover. There are no fresh cases.. The Health Officer has just returned from the quarantine station. The ship is expected to be adnritted to pratique in a weeic MR SHEEHAN'S DEPARTURE.,*

The Hon. J. Skeekan, Mr Lewis, and six natives were passengers by the Wei- lington for tke Manukau to-day. AX

SUNSTROKE.

DUNEDIN. this day.

A case of sunstroke is reported* from' Lawrence. The patient is now.progressing favourably. • SALE OF THE "WITNESS." In his cross-examination, Rev. Mr Standford could not recollect any of. the conversations re the sale of the Witness he was a party to. He would not have con sented to the sale if there were no under standing that he was to be compensated for his loss of employment. The understand ing with the late Mr Murison was that he was to edit the Witness when tke negotia tions were going on for tke sale. The directors as much as promised him the editorship, but he regarded that as a bait to the sale. FIRE AT PORT CHALMERS. By a fire at Port Chalmers last night,, which destroyed the shop._ and dwelling house of Thomas Wright, George-street, the Victoria office loses £175 on the store and stock, and the New Zealand £200 ott. tbe building. -"" DAN POLLEN'S LATEST CHANC& The '''Times" advises the Governmest to appoint Dr Pollen to the Speakership^ the Council, to get rid of a dangers-* opponent. . ,

ILLNESS, OF KARAITIANA.

NAPIER, this day-

, -_-.arai-.iana. memoer tor the __as_ _«»*:» Native district, is dangerously ill, and Id* medical advisers fear that unless great care be-taken hs-will.not recover. It is proposed that a banquet be given w the retiring Mayor, Mr Stuart, in _*kno*v ledgmeat of services rendered by him? Flo1 * ing th% past four years; ' ,-> AAt.tAiY['-A^^._&eßßAseiuyZlAAlA'A A

SHIP WAIMEA'S CARGO.

The New Zealand Shipping* Company h

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

EVENING STAR. FRIDA*. DECEMBER 30



RATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. •Oapetai. .. - - -."'".- £1.000,000. UNLIMITED LIABILITY. FIRE AND MARINES RISKS, of every description accepted on the most favourable terms. All funds invested in the colony. HENRYE WILLIAMS, 50,000 V A BD s ° F DRESS MATERIALS _sr T O BE SOLD CHEAP. 10,000 YARDS CF PLAIN LUSTRES *r TO BE SOLD CHEAP. 3 fl. Atkins invites Inspection'of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. Thel Stock this Season is an immense one, of thr greatest variety, and the prices *;he lowest n the City. H.A.has also just received ex -Leon' to his own order, a Very Large Stock of BLACK SILKS, same as always kept in Stock. Ihese can be specially recommended. They always wear well, and give great satisfaction. Also, COLOURBD SILKS-a splendid assortment in all.then wjColors. ALSO, JUST OPENED, v*__3-mi<-to Stock of Long Curtains, Quilt Table Linen, Sheetings, Blankets, C."f«* Calicos, and Manchester Goods. INITHE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A Very Heavy Ue!~h _J__^: , SPLENDID VALUE of .New _ aits.JCoats.T"' Trowsers and Vests, Trowsers, &c. SPECIAL UNES in Galatea and Paget Coats, in Blue and Black Cloth, Worsted j Coatings, Diagonal Tweed, &c, See., Sec. , .....'• The STOCK of Boy's and Youth's Clothing is very large this Season, and of good value. &rf. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THECpLO^y. v 1,, fTftilora Supplied at Wholesale Prices.' ZZa GOOD TWEED for Boy's Wear,'"from Is lid per yard. H, A T X INS.



"VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- J^ TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Oftnifcfil ■'• ... .- ~ £2,000,000 Reserve Fund.. .. - •'-• __~ LO_A7-_ Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 _. - 916,646 President:" His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. 3 Vice-Presidents: His Grace the Duke of Sutherland,JOG.; 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- Kusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolv.erton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Maiorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Bart., David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.S.I. and P.O. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property In ) the Provincial District of Auckland at lowest BATES.B Loaves promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, -Queen-street. NITED INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE. FIDELITY AND ACCIDENT GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. JOHN REID & CO., Agents for Auckland Province. 26, Queen-street. REATEST "VARIETY of^EDSTEADS in Auckland. Greatest Variety of BEDROOM Furniture Greatest Variety of Drawing-room Suiti-s Greatest Variety of Dining-room Suites Greatest Variety of CARPETS Greatest Variety of FLOORCLOTHS CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE. Hollo-way, ©arliols & Cras'weH Have for Sale— QKf, 3 E D S T E A D S, the Handsomest in ouv- Auckland. Iron, Kauri. Cedar, Rimu, and Mottl"'- 'auri, Half Tester and French ir, ._ ; .izes. Stump and Stret cher.. Wood and Iron Cots, Folding pn'' "oc king Cots. 1 ITK" ROi_t__ of CARPET to select fro m *' ° Brussels, Tapestry, Velvet Pile, Kid derminster. Felt. Duch, Jute, and Stair Carpets; Hearth Rugs; Mai lings, various kinds 1 (I<)C- r; HAI Ft S, comprising American, 100 - Kngli-h, Austrian Bent Wood.ltalian, ana Colonial, to suit all classes. Wholesale and Retail. ■ QAf. TOILET GLASSES. Very handsome OxJVJ ones just opened; also, a large lot of Chimney Glasses, YVainut, Gilt, and Ebonized Frames.. 4 a CHESTS DRAWERS in various woods and styles. .Kfl WASHSTANDS & TOILET TABLES, v" various designs. OA SETS TOILET WARE, some very ou choice.) BEDDING of all kinds BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETS, &o. 4 ok PAIR WHITE CURTAINS, Lace 'xAO Leno, Aplique, &c. MANCHESTER DRAPERY GOODS CLOTHING, &C. Book Catalogues sent Post Free. Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE. QUEEN AND LORNK-STREETS, Auckland. T>ANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund 460,000 __Fb__ Bank is prepared to make special perioasTaSa- _B*_fißE?Bits j__*g*.'ff.-Sff* Business on terms to be ascerfamea o»_5_HS "ation. London Exchange. Selling, 60 days. 1 per cent, premium. Buying, 60 days, J per cent, discount. Auckland Branch: T. H. IVEY. Manager. THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1821. CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. REVENUE. 1855 £19,762 1865 .. 91,558 1875 „ 196,720 1876 .. 221,011 1877 265,993 FIRE RISKS on all Insurable Property taken at Lowest Rates of Phemidm. N.B.—All Losses will be paid here with liber ality and despatch. Agent for the Provincial District and City of Auckland. JOHN R. RANDERSON, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Queen-Btreet. THE PARTNERSHIP hitherto sub sisting between J. Cosgrave-and W. Graham has been dissolved by mutual consent. .Sie-nem JOHN COS GR A YE. (bigned) WM> GRAHAM# . ■ . ■ In consequence of the Dissolution, the WHOLE of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, Sec, in Auckland and elsewhere, .must be sold immediately, in order to realise. The SALE OF.THE GOODS vrill take place in Queen-street on TO-MORROW (Thursday), when that Enormous and Valuable Stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost !! J« Cosgrave & Co. Wholesale and Retail DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS. Queen-street, Auckland. A TIN A BURY & fWS GRAND SHOW of . SUMMER DRESS GOODS ! New Summer Washing Fablic ■ Fashionable Millinery Summer Hate Ladies' Costumes Girls' Costumes Maids' Coßtumes Ladies' and Children's Underclothing Black and Coloured Gilks New Shades in Lustres ■ Snowflake Dress Goods FriUings, Silk Ties Gloves, Umbrellas Linen Collars and CufEs Prints! Manchester Goods Fancy Goods Millinery, Trimmings &c, &c, see. AN INSPECTION INVITED. A. HNAB UR V & CO.'S, 201 & 206, QUE-CN-STREKT. .•> • AUCKLAND; ■ COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY tfaiiw .OF NEW ZEALAND.. : ' '.IfIRE AND MARINE. .Capital ._,,- 0 ,.. ~v ~,..,..,,.. .... t £2,000,000 e' Kt '' H-_s__-;'6ffic^w_^ j f f i . if _ t .NOTICE TO INSURERS. /,'. 'i&k the expiration, of the first Financial Period of the Company' the Directors, will Offer to persons who have insured With'the Company the right of taking up at par one of the unalloted shares for every £1 of premium paid by them whether for fire or marine risks. GEO. S. GRAHAM. General Manager



NOTICE TO FARMERS. REAPERS AND BINDERS ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. Vessel Now Due. HARVESTER XI N G AND MARSH HARVESTER, BY GAMMON AND DEERING. These Celebrated MACHINES, now brought to the highest state of perfection, have, during the last season, boon remarkably successful in America, and are found to surpass all others in Lightness of draught, combined with strength . Simplicity of construction : Freedom from breakage Rapidity and excellence of work. The Binder is undoubtedly the most simple and efficient yet made, and the travelling bars are a decided improvement on canvass or rubber bands. The Agents specially solicit the inspec tion of intending purchasers, and are prepared to supply the most ample testimony in favor of *heso Machines. E. PORTER & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Auckland, AGENTS FOR NORTH ISLAND. FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be room, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, 1 apes try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale 1 Se H. COOKE'S. I INOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, J Bath Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale at T Se H. COOKE'S. a EARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. $ RON BEDSTEADS. — French. Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iro*. Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at, T, & H. COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, ' i'jtfS.Feathor Bods, Bolsters and Pil > ' ©Slows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. . _,__ GLASSES.— Chimney Glasses, iv Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, In great variety, on ~ -'...-.'■,» Sale at T. ic H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we aro able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town; and, employing steam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a vory moderate rate. T. & H. Oooke's FURNITURE and CARPET WA.REHOU E 67. aUEEN-STREKT. To GrRAIN GrROWERS. REAPING AND BINDING MACHINES With Latest Improvements (1878). BINDING WIRE, ON SALE BY T. & S. MORRIN, Queen Street, Auckland. TTORNSBY'S STEAM THRASHING MACHINES For Sale by the Undersigned. 1 4ft. 6in. PATENT COMBINED THRASHING and FINISHING DRESSING MACHINE, with Patent Screen and Shafts. 1 5h PATENT COMBINED THRASHING and FINISHING DRESSING MACHINE, with Patent Feeding Apparatus. 1 ift. SINGLE BLOWING THRASHING MACHINE. Also, 1 tusher's straw elevator. T. & S. MORRIN, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. T UCRATIVE BUSINESS. AN OPPORTUNITY SELDOM MET WITH. AN OLD-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS FOB SALE. T. TURRELL, Booksellee, Stationek, News agent, and Music Seller. T.T. being about to leave the Colony, would begladtomeet with a purchaser. Would be willing to give a few week's assistance should the buyer require a knowledge of tho business. Early application requested. r\ N ■ S A L E AT THE . Stores of the Undersigned : Istwo - horse mower and corn- BINDER MACHINE 1 NO. 2 TAUNTON HAY-MAKER 1 NO.I27JHORSE-RAKE £.1 N.S.D. CHAFF-CUTTER 1 FAN MILL, for Winnowing Grain and Seeds The above Machines are well worth Inspection. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street.