SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

an ti iv a tvt> < Tllis Afternoon, 7.6 III_.II V AIER--) xo-morrow Morning, 7.27 SUN SET.—This Evening, 5.2S SUN RISE.- To-morrow Morning, 6.32 MOON'S AGIC.-Full Moon, 17th, 5.36 p.m

ARRIVALS.

Hawca, s.s., Wheeler, from Russell. Owake, schooner, from Dunedin. Acadia, schooner, McDonald, from Napier

DEPARTURES.

MBiF iVlv.l UllfjO. Rotorua, s.e., Carey, for Southern Ports. Argyle, ss., Stephensen, for WangareiandMa ugapai. Linda Weber, brigantine, McKenzle, for Lyttel ton. Fontenaye, ship, Taylor, for Newcastle.

IMPORTS.

Per Owake, for Dunedin :—2BO sacks oats, 500 bags flour, 40 bsg3 bran, 300 bag 3 bonedust, 52 packages sundries. Per I'lawea, from Russell: 220 tons coal. 110 sacks oysters, and 22 sacks gum. "_^ Per Acadia, schooner, from Napier: 30 sacks wheat.

EXPORTS.

Per barque Chasca, for London, via Welling ton : 180 tons manganese. Per Saxon, for Timaru: 50,000 ft. timber.

Entered Inwards.— Wahapu, cutter, from the Lake, with 600 bushels sand ; Mana, cutter, from Tairaa, with 25,600 ft. seiwn timber; Lady of the Lake, ketch, from the Orewa, witl. 16,000 ft. juiik timber; Mahurangi, cutter, from Okore. with S7 bags gum and a quantity of hides and sheepskins ; Mercury, cutter, from Tairua, with 102 bags gum, 20,100 ft. timber, 20 hides, 28 sheepskins; Lagoon, barque, from Omaha, with 800 rails, 2i tons firewood, and a quantity of apples and trenails ; Reward, schooner, from ■Russell, with 60 tons coal ; Firefly, schoonor, from Wade, with 35,000 shingles, 500 palings, and 10D staves. Cleared Outwabds.—Golden Isle, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Lagoon, barque, for Omaha, with a quantity of bonedust, flour, drapery, and sundries; Fawn, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Tamaki Packet, cutter, for Tauranga and Mercury Bay, with 10,01:0 feet timber; Mercury, cutter, for Tairua, with 60 bags horse-feed and d 0 bags potatoes; Janet, cutter, for Tairua, with 8,000 bricks and 73 bags lime; Firefly, schooner, for the Wade, with 25 cwt flour and a quantity of sundries. The p.p. Hauraki arrived in the Manukau this morning from Waitara. The barque Chasca has cleared for Wellington, where she will load for London. She takes a large quantity ot manganese. Most likely she Will sail this evening. T.he ship Fontenaye, Captain Taylor, sailed early this morning for Newcastle, in ballast. The ketch Venus arrived at Napier from Auckland, on Monday evening. The s.s. Howena brought the following pas sengers from Tauranga and Mercury Bay, yesterday afternoon :—Messrs Tercoe, Gilmore, Penny. McKay, Master Wrigley, Mrs .Stokes, Miss J3oyes, and two natives. The schooner Owake arrived in the Manukau yesterday from Dmiedin, with a cargo of grain', bonedust, Src. The s.s. Argyle sailed for Whangarei and Mangapai last evening, with passengers and cargo. The s.s. Rotorua sailed last evening for Napier and Southern ports. Her passenger list appeared in our last issue. The Mendoza has occupied the berth on the western side of the wharf, vacated by the Fon tenaye. She will commence discharging at once. The brigantine Linda Weber sailed last even ing for Lyttelton, with a cargo consisting of cement, door sashes, and timber. The s.s. Argyle is advertised to proceed on an excursion to the Hot Springs on Good Friday. Her usual trip to Coromandel will be made on Saturday, when she will leave the wharf at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p,m. A cablegram received by Messrs Cruickshank and Co., states that the s.s. Hero will leave Melbourne on the 20th, and Sydney on the 2ith, for Auckland. The s.s. Ta'aroa left Onehunga this morning, but anchored at the Heads, tho bar being im passable. Passengers :—Mr Mrs and Miss Reeves, Mrs Gamble, Miss Mackay, Rev J. Smith, Dr Skae, Captain Parr, Messrs Cockley, Chalmers, George. Cahill, Dunbar, Fallon, Diokson, Boulter, Coombes, Taylor, Innes, Kay, McDonald, and 7 steerage. The s.s. Hawea arrived in harbour this morn ing from Russell, with a cargo of gum, coal, and oysters, and the following passengers :—Saloon —Messrs Jones and Hinney, Mai or Tisdall; steerage, 10 natives. She is advertised to leave for Tauranga and Southern ports at 4 o'c'ock to-morrow afternoon. > The schooner Acadia arrived in harbour yes terday afternoon from Napier, with a cargo of wheat. The departure of tthels.s. Southern Cross, for Napier, has been postponed until to-morrow, on account of the half-yearly inspection. The s.s. Hauraki is advertised to leave the Manukau for Waitara this evening. H.M.S. Wolverine, with His Excellency tho Governor and suite, left Tauranga yesterday afternoon for this port. She had not put in an appearance up to the time we went to pres3, but ■will probably arrive during the night. A topsail schooner was signalled when we went to press. She will probably turn out to fee the Ryno, from the Islands.

The schooner Saxon has cleared at the Customs, and will sail at once for Timaru with a cargo of timber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day. H.M.S. Wolverine, with His Excellency the Governor and suite, left at 2.30 p.m. yesterday for Auckland.

Whangarei, this day. The 5.3. Argyle arrived from Auckland at 7.30 a.m.

Nelson, this day. The General Government s.°. Hinemoa arrived from the Manukau at 10 o'clock this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a large fruit sale to day. Apples averaged from 2£d to 4^d; pears, 3£d; damsons, 4^d ; plums, ljd ; and good oranges 8s 6d by the case. Messrs. B, Tonks & Co's Mart was also brisk, and the competition spirited. Fruit ranged from 3d to 4|d. Mr Eaton's sale rooms were crowded to day. Apples and pears brought from 3d to 4f; very fine sweet Sydney oranges, 12s per case.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, to-morrow, at 5.30 p.m.- and for Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Saturday next, at 9 a.m. For VVhitianga, Tauranga. and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Tairua, per Janet, this day, at 4 p.m. For Levuka, per Thistle, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Warkwo'rth, and Te Arai, per Anne Milhank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gishorne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, to-morrow, at 3.15 p.m.

For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at For Australian Colonies, Wakatipu, on Satur day, 20th mst., at 1 p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, 30ch instant, as follows :—

For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. ™For United Kingdom and Continent of Europeß at 3 p.m. " For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late letters bearingan extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing

-3i?;r 1 Yriday ne# bein £ a Postal holiday, mails that are usually closed on that day will be made up the previous evening at 7 o'clock _-_ S. B. BIS 3. Chief Postmaster.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

_._..J>_VJ'W.--_._,X\_'AT| . To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £24. National Bank—Buyers, 755, Colonial Bank—Buyers, 525; Sellers, 533. National Insurance—Sellers, 325. South British Insurance—Sellers, 745. Thames Gas—Sellers, 295. lot U°kland Gaß-Buyers' &W 2s 6d;-sellers, £10 N.Z. Loan—£6 2s 6d; Salhys, £6 5s paiduj). aDd DoorC*'^ellers, £5 7s 6d (50s Moanatairi—6l3. Tookey Tribute—Buyers _s North Devon-63.; sellers, 6s. Alpurnia-5356d; buyers, 52s 6d; sellers, 55s Prince Imperial—Buyers, 9s. OD"oia> <w». Union Beach—Sellers, 225. Golden Point—Buyers, 2s. HiU-15s; Buyers, 14s 6d; sellers, 15s Thames-Buyers, 30s; Sellers, 31s. Cure—Buyers, 63. | Bright Smile—Sellers. 2a 6d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

BIRTH.

ABBOTT.—On April IG, at the City Club, Short land-street, the wife of H. N. Abbott of a daughter. STEPHENS.- On 13th April, at her residence, Grace-street, Ponsonby, Mrs. F. Stephens of a daughter. MACE.—At Shelly Beach, the wife of E. Mace of a daughter.

DEATH.

AITKIN.—This morning, James Stirling Aitkin. of Rockwood, Mount Eden, aged 26.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1878.

Cortksftßsnc that lac_. asstottneo, Par fee mang that n_._s icsi.ls-c*. rs* tie fufjie ia tbe di-fcmc-.

This afternoon's European cable dispatches are vague but disquieting. Everything speaks of war, but the references to the probable combatants are of the most mystifying description. It is stated that the Porte has peremptorily refused to allow an Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that preparations are being made to resist any attempt to occupy Constantinople. But whether these measures are for or against the cause espoused by England,. the telegrams do not furnish the slightest clue. As England probably never contemplated an occupation of the Turkish capital, and Russia has made very decided movements in that direction, we may suppose that the Turkish'preparations are anticipatory of contingencies that may arise out of an Austro-Russian understand ing. The slowness of the Porte in evacuat ing Shumla and Varna might be read as indications in the same direction. The Sultan, notwithstanding his professed adhesion to the Treaty of Peace, has too much to gain not to assist any Power which would aid him in over-turning it. One thing alone is definite: While the war feeling is rampant in London. anti-British feeling deepens in intensity at St. Peters burgh, and every day increases the danger of a rupture between the two Cabinets, on whatever side the other Great Powers may range themselves thereafter.

Mr. H. H. Lusk informed a meeting of Franklin electors last night of his matured determination to retire from Parliament. The reason given for this course is com pressed into a single sentence; Mr Lusk finds that he cannot afford to absent him sjclf from hia professional duties for the long period now absorbed in a parliamentary career. With the increasing work of the session, entailing upon members a pro tracted and costly residence at the Seat of Government, it is annually getting more dimcultformennotpossessed of a competency to enter public life. It may soon become a question whether the emoluments of repre sentatives shall be increased, _ with the risk of making politics a 'trade, or whether the legislature shall be given over to wealthy men and those who find a seat in the Assembly serve their purpose, irrespective of the direct vote on the estimates for payment of members. Looking at the constituent elements in the present Assembly, however, it does not appear that the monetary ques tion has hitherto seriously interfered with the working of democratic principles. At least fifty members of the House

of Representatives could not have become so without the honorarium,. Many of these are liberal, high-minded men; but there are others whose absence would be no less to the country. It _3, indeed,one of the most delicate questions the legisla ture may have to consider, whether an in crease of honorarium, rendering members practically independent while they occupy seats in the legislature, would render the House more representative and immaculate. For our part, we doubt if the amount of the present honorarium would prove a barrier to anyone who is animated by patriotic enthusiasm or love of political life ; and it is not desirable to make public positions objects of aspira tion on account of their pecuniary value. When we hear public men continually pleading for consideration because they give their services gratuitously and_ at some sacrifice of time and money, it is not un reasonable to point out that their sacrifice is a voluntary one, and that there are others willing to accept the duties and responsibilities on the same terms. Returning more directly to the vacancy that has occurred for one of the Franklin seats, we have no hesitation in expressing our belief that pecuniary con siderations alone would not have deterred Mr Lusk from followingthepath on which he set out with encouraging prospects of success what those unstated reason? _ are, will perhaps give rise to varied opinions.^ But we think there may be discovered in the differences which have for a long time past been observable between Mr Lusks political opinions and those which, as a supporter of Sir George Grey, he was elected to advocate, causes that may have influenced his decision. If this be so, the step which ho has now taken is the most honorable and prudent one open to him. The views avowed by Mr. Lusk at Otahuhu last night have no affinity with those which constitute tho mainspring of life and action in the Grey party. They assimilate more closely to that diluted Conservatism, formu lated by the nondescript Middle Party last session as a mean between Sir George Grey and Major Atkinson. And it must be confessed by Mr Lusk's supporters and admirers that a programme lacking backbone, one without individuality and demanding no radical assertion, is that which would be most naturally looked for from a politician possessing Mr Lusk's mental idiosyncracics. While endowed with considerable intellectual talent and conspic ously industrious, the retiring member lacks that.sincerity and depth of conviction, and that'enthusiasm which fits a man for great undertakings. It is a political failing with many besides Mr Lusk that they are so constantly oscillating betweeu considera tions of principle and expediency that they gain no impetus to action except such as is given by the universal promptings of self, which in other men are borne down by more powerful motives. They are so constantly balancing their own position against that of their adversary—they see so many strong points in his armour, and so many weal points in their own—that if they come into action at all, it is so half-heartedly as to discount the chances of victory. It is due to Mr Lusk to say that he has faithfully carried out his election promises ; and if the fulfil ment of these obligations has occasionally called for some sacrifice of personal inclina tion, his perseverance is the more commend able. If he can no longer do so--and this we infer from his public utterances— in returning to the hands of the electors the trust they reposed in him, he sets an ex ample that might be profitably imitated by others who find themselves confronted by election pledges.

AEEMARKABLEmovement is now proceeding amongst the working men of Lyons. At the recent third session of the Working Men's Congress a number of new proposals were submitted by delegates, which would result iv a complete revolution in the organi sation. The principal alteration sug gested was an extension of the co-operative system to an almost unlimited length, embracing practically the whole po; ial condition of the labouring cla ses. It was proposed to establish, from a general fund subscribed by the members, select institutes for the aged, invalid?, and for general assistance in cases of need ; to extend the sphere of female industry, and to establish an association for preparatory studies. The opinion expressed by a majority of the speakers was that the primary schools ought to include elemen tary workshops, in which the first rudi ments of work in wood, metal, and agricul ture should be imparted. The first day of the session was marked by one of those sensational scenes to which the volatile temperament of the Gallic race is so prone. A delegate named Garriques indulged in a tirade against the large interest derived from capital, and another delegate followed thisupbyadvocatinganionsterpctitioninfav our of unlimited labour organizationsthrough out the country, with extended powers of legislation for the settlement ot all vexed questions arising between capital and indus try, and the regulation of the relations be tween employers and workmen. Hut the climax was reached by a third delegate named. Amat, from Lyons, who proclaimed himself the apostle of Egotism. In power ful and passionate language he inveighed against the craven working man bowing, hat in hand, before the great " bread lord" and millionaire. He said: "I confess openly that I am filled to the very brim with an inexorable egotism. Whati. my ere.d ? Egotism, rightly understood, is progress; wrongly understood, it is indeed, a stu pidity. If I occupy myself with the great social question, do you think that I do it for you ? No ; I do it all for myself. If your good is also my good, then I shall fight for your good. If I demand an increase of wages, I make this demand for my own personal interests. Do not throw away your time on the ideal founda tion of social theories, but begin by procur ing for yourselves security of bread ; raise your wag< s to the greatest figure possible, and when you havo done that you can amuse yourselves with the construction of social politics. I demand only one tiling from the State —abolition of all repressive laws." This sort of clap-trap, however, would not go down even with an assemblage of French blouses, and Mr Amat's philippics were drowned in a storm of hisses and yells. Quiet being restored after this little gale, a female delagate from Paris, Madame Kardouin,delivered the most sensible speech of the session. She contended that educa tion lay at the roof of tho social anomalies, and that every hoy ought to be instructed in State economy, every giil in household economy. The direct representation of the working classes in Parliament was the next subject "of con sideration, and it was urged that a compact group of working candidates should he pushed forward at the nextgeneral elections. During the succeeding days' discussions the boxes of the Varieties Theatre, in which the Congress was held, were filled by the elite of Lyons and the neighbouring cities, and this circumstance exercised a moderat ing influence over the speakers. A Grenoble workman is said to have delivered an address which would have done credit to the most practised orator in Versailles. Every speaker appeared to be conscious of the fact that he Avas being critically watched, and throughout the ensuing debates were characterised by a calm deliberation arid dignity, which compared favourably with Parliamentary form. Nevertheless the remarks of the speakers often carried a sting to the aristocratic feelings of the noblesse in the boxes, which they bore with becoming forbearance, but rjersonalities were carefully avoided. The subjects brought under consideration were ultimately remitted to committees.

As the Star will not be issued on the evening of Good Friday, advertisers should send in to-morrow announcements intended for Friday or the day following. A report of Messrs Lusk and Hamlin's speeches at Otahuhu, and notes on the races, appear on our fourth page to-day.

A Hamilton correspondent writes : Sir, —I see by the STAR that return tickets at single fare will be issued in Easter week, but it says, " excepting for distances above 50 miles." Will you kindly explain what that means. Does it mean that people in Hamilton will have to pay the usual fare to go into Auckland, or that they would only get 50 miles of the journey at half-fare? By explaining the above you will oblige myself and others.—J.M. [The meaning of the restriction is simply that when the distance is under 50 miles a return ticket is available only for the day on which it is taken, but upwards of 50 miles the return ticket may be used the day following. It will be seen from a corrected advertise ment in our fourth page that the railway authorities have issued new and liberal regulations relative to return tickets during the holidays.—Ed. E.S.] The members of the Auckland Free Methodist Young Men's Mutual Improve ment Society held the first meeting of the winter session on Monday evening. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr George Heraus occupied the chair. Rev R. Taylor, the president, read an essay on the " Deity of Christ," which Avas duly criticised and a vote of thanks passed to the essayist. The rumour mentioned in our issue of yesterday that a man who has been working at Coromandel had come in for a fortune of £300,000, turns out to be well-founded. The lucky individual is Mr Michael Collins, a Londoner, of Irish parentage, who has received a letter from a London legal firm, informing him of the big wind fall.

M. Riccardi, a baritone bass singer, whose credentials are unexceptionable, has determined to settle in Auckland as a pro fessor of Italian and English singing, and of the Italian language. Speaking of his debut in London, the " Times" says :— "M. Riccardi who has, we understand, been singing in Italy, showed inllandel's ' Honour and Arms ' a' fine bass baritone voice, from which a .'great deal ought to come." M. Riccardi may be communicated with through Messrs Hoffman & Son, Queen-street. A meeting of creditors was called this morning in the estate of John Robertson, baker, but there were not sufficient creditors present to form a quorum. The meeting consequently lapsed.

Members of Court Zealandia, Ancient Order of Foresters, are reminded that a meeting of the Court will ho held at 8 o'clock this evening for the consideration of business of importance. The new service of song, entitled " The Man of Sorrows," will be performed to morrow (Thursday) evening, in St. Paul's Cathedral Church, by the choir ; Mr Swallow presiding at tbe organ. The descriptive passages from Scripture touch ing the life of Jesus will be read by the clergyman, Rev. C. M. Nelson. The hymns are selected with nice judgment, and were arranged by Miss Palmer. The practice the other evening was successful, and the performance, it is expected, will draw a full congregation. The twentieth anniversary of the Baptist Sunday-school was held last evening in the school room. The tea-tables were amply spread by the ladies :—Misses Cooper, Parsons, Cleary, Martin, Ebden, Gaze, Jones (E. M.j, Jones (C), Wilson, Long more, Pearson, and Wild. Rev. Allan W. Webb occupied the chair, and spoke pleasantly of his early days in connection with Sunday-school. The Secretary, Mi- Gaze, read the report, which stated that the teachers numbered 30 ; scholars, 249—boys, 129; girls, 120. Average attendance in the afternoon, 159. Mr J. H. Willcox was ap pointed superintendent of the school in the place of Mr Battley. The balance sheet, submitted by Mr Ellingham, shewed a balance of £14 to the credit of the school. Addresses were given by Revs. D. Dutton, R. F. Macnicol, J. T. Hinton, and R. Taylor, also Messrs Willcox, Short, and Morgan. The choir sang a number of hymns under the direction of Mr Theo. Cooper, and a pleasant and instructive evening was passed. To the Editor : Sir,—You having given insertion to a most venomous letter from

. You must allow me to say in common honesty that the enormous bill for twelve months for conducting the business of the A.L.V.A., amounted to 19s. Bd. I will not say any more.—l am, etc., not a tiger's jacka'll, H. FULLER.—[Our corres pondent attempts to identify the writer of an anonymous letter by name. a course which is unjournalistic, and cannot be per mitted. —Ed. E.S.] The membersof the Tradesmen's Athletic Club met last evening in the Charlemont Hotel, and arranged for the sports at Eller slie on the Queen's Birthday. The pro gramme as follows was decided upon : — Quarter-mile Hurdle Race (handisap), Half mile (handicap), One Mile )haudicap), Two Mile Walking Match (handicap), 120 Yards Maiden Race, 150 Yards (handicap), 200 Yards (handicap), Vaulting with the Pole, Putting the Stone, Tug of War, Potatoe Race, High' Jump, Hop-Step-and-Jump, and " The Yankee Horse."

The question of debate at the St. James' Young Men's class was, "Is death an evil to any one." Mr J. C. Macky opened in the affirmative, and contended that death is an evil, especially to the unprepared, as it introduced them to the eternal fire, or place of toi ment, prepared for the devil and his angels ; still, in other respects, death could not be considered an evil. Mr Wm. Cooper, in the negative, endeavoured to show that death was a physical necessity, a divine appointment, in obedience to the laws of nature. Mr Cooper disputed the doctrine of eternal punishment, in opposition to Bishop Butler, and other theological writers, and quoted ancient and modern thinkers in support of this. The question was freely discussed. Five speakers sided with Mr Macky, and seven with Mr Cooper, while' other members, from a feeling of timidity, refrained from expressing an opinion on either side.

The Primitive Methodists of the New market district will hold a tea-meeting on Good Friday, in the district chapel, for the purpose of giving a hearty welcome to the Rev. Mr Jones, of Wellington, who will be stationed at Franklin-road, City East.

As Mr Hatswell was passing through the Auckland Hotel passage yesterday after noon, he discovered a quantity of waste paper blazing up by the side of a doorway. He immediately stamped out the flames before the woodwork had caught fire. It is supposed that some passing smoker had cast his flaming match in a careless manner among the papers. Persons who indulge in the weed should be careful with their matches, and not throw them inadvertently among dry material.

Mr Horace Dean and several other prominent " woolly heads " of this city con template giving a show for the benefit of widow Lampra and orphans at an early date. Major Lusk inspected the following Volunteer Companies last evening in the Drill-shed :—Engineers, 34 rank and file, no officers, except Dr. Dawson, medical officer ; Victoria Company, 38 rank and file, Captain Derrom and Lieutenants Mahon and Skinner; Hobson Company, 30 rank and file, Captain Dignan and Lieutenants Clifton and Connolly; Scottish, 26 rank and file, Lieutenants Codling and Home. At the close of the general inspection, tho several companies marched through the city to the wharf and back, headed by their respective bands, aud a number of lively airs made the welkin ring with joyous sounds.

To the Editor : Sir, —Can you kindly inform me if a batsman knocks down the wicket when running, whether he is out ?— Yours, &c, Bat. [A batsman is only held to be put out when his wicket is knocked down while he is playing the ball.—Ed. E.S.J

The privileges of the Christchurch course for the Autumn meeting realized only the small sum of £75. The latest betting on the great Autumn Handicap is as follows : — 4 to 1 against Templeton, 4 to 1 against Longlands, 5 to 1 against Ariel, 7 to 1 against Trump Cardj 8 to 1 against Bide-a- Wee, 10 to 1 against others,

CABLEGRAM S.

SITUATION LESS HOPEFUL.

ANTI-ENGLISH FEEDING IN CREASING IN RUSSIA.

[REUTEE'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

LONDON, April 16. The situation is less hopeful. ST. PETERSBURG, April 15. Anti-English tone of popular feeling is increasing.

Porte Orders Defence of Con stantinople.

Turkey Resists Austrian Occupa tion.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 15

The Porte has ordered resistance to all attempts at occupation of Constantinople, and refuses to sanction the Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovinia.

PARIS EXHIBITION.

[SPECIAL TO THE MELBOURNE " ABSUS."]

LONDON, April 15. The Paris Exhibition is in a forward state, and exhibits aro freely coming in. Great preparations are being made to get everything in readiness for the opening day. The Avhole of the Australian ex hibits Avhich have arrived are being unpacked. They came to hand in good order.

The Prince of Wales goes to Paris on the 25th.

AUSTRALIAN.

VERDICTptE TH__ CHIMBORAZO,

[REUTEE'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.]

SYDNEY, April IG. The City of New York arrived on Sun day night. The inquiry into the stranding of the Chimborazo is concluded. The Board found that the cause was the fault of the captain in steering too close in shore, and the third mate neglecting precautions during the fog.

SUPREME COURT.—CIVIL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies, aud a special jury.) Yesterday.—Continued. Richard Arthur v. the Waikato Steam Navigation Coal Company (limited.)

THE VEEDICT OF THE JURY.

His Honor summed up the evidence with great care, quoting from opinions of Lord Slansfield and other high authorities in respect of the relative duties of carriers of passengers and passengers themselves. The former were bound to exercise more than ordinary care for human safety, and were also responsible for the negligence of their servants. After going minutely through the facts produced by the seventeen witnesses, his Honor directed the jury in the matter of dealing, according to their judgment, with the issues. The jury retired at a quarter to five, and at a quarter-past five o'clock the foreman intimated his doubts as to the unanimity of the whole of the jury on a verdict. At eight o'clock the jury returned without a unanimous agreement, eight being of one opinion and four of another opinion. They again retired, and shortly after ten o'clock the foreman informed his Honor that the jury were still divided ; although on some of the issues they had agreed : nine of the jurymen were for awarding no sum to plaintiff, whilst three were for awarding a certain sum.

The following were the findings on the essential issues :—

2. Did the defendants so negligently and unskilfully conduct themselves in carrying and landing the plaintiff at Newcastle aforesaid, that the plaintiff was thereby injured and woudded as alleged ?—Fore man : Yes; neglect on the part of the defendants.

3. Did the plaintiff on his part, and ■while being so carried and landed, exercise and take reasonable and ordinary care not to incur, and by the exercise of such care to avoid, the happening of any injury to himself ?—Foreman : Nine say no ; three say yes. 4. Was the injury complained of caused by the failure of the plaintiff to exercise such care as in the third issue mentioned ?■ - Foreman : Nine say yes; three say no. 5. What sum, if any, as damages, is the plaintiff entitled to recover from the de fendants in this action ?—Foreman : Nine jurymen were for awarding the plaintiff nothing, and three thought he should get something.. His Honor held that practically this was a judgment for defendants ; and judgment was therefore given for defendants. The Court was then adjourned sine die.

IN BANCO.

(Before His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies.)

EE PHILIP LEMPRIERE. This debtor came up for his discharge on the recommendation of his creditors. His Honor : I see this is your second time- Debtor : yes, your Honor. His Honor looked over the papers, and said they appeared to be right, and he might be discharged, but he must caution applicant not to come a third time, or his certificate would certainly be suspended. To become a chronic bankrupt ■was not the thing. RE HUGH DUNN. This debtor, described as a contractor, of Newmarket, applied in person, for his dis charge. Mr Macffarlane informed the Court that the creditors in this case had. recommended bankrupt's discharge. j^His Honor said that the- papers did not disclose any misconduct on the bankrupt's part, and the provisions- of the Act had been, complied with. Discharged. RE A. W. 0; BEST. On the application of Mr Macffarlane, trustee to the debtor's estate, this case was adjourned until Wednesday next. BRIGHAM V. MORION AND ANOTHER. Mr Lusk solicitor.. There Avas no appearance of the parties in this case, and the particulars were not stated. The Court then rose.

A BREEZE AMONG THE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.

Aib : " Lannagan's Ball." The Improvement Commission in n assembled, ' MRtiw, The Presidentb'.ing His Worshin that. Judge Fenton and Chambers their■ w^Oi;. wended— w»y to A I must mention my Mend, Johnny rv was there. y From the Town Clerk a letter wn. -„ , ' timating was read, j. That the last-named civilian hart <-... call, "a jost had That his taste and good iudgment with* . rating, ' lJ101«ovet. Would foster our rights in this G rarid _ Chorus: Tiddy-dy-y eigh>& ° Now the business commences, and _n attention v «1 auj To economise time or be left in the In™*. And Commissioner Tole's letter aekwrt «?; mention eQ themt 0 •' How much they would take for the Wo.i Church? "esi<syan Mr Brock offered Bacon's estate (not a hi* " Five hundred and interest" was theSriSH. would name; UB BBOl_._ Twas agreed on all hands 'twould be well (•„ Adam ""wask To furnish a plan to them, shewine-I>,„ „ (Chorus.) g "*<»»<- Jndgo Fonton next moved, and Chamtuw, . seconded, ÜBr» he ''^Courf bUildiDg in US° aS tbe Maci3t rate . ! To the Town Council be offered" a ft.*.. . reckoned it ""»<* h "Would tend to upset all the Justices' sum*! "That the price be determined hv *i arbitrators" oy "nee (It this principle's good to confess it I'm w.. "Each party choose one, spite of all »'• mentators, v °°in- The third one could be nominated by both Chorus of Commissioners: " Tiddy" & Application being made by a travelling cir-n. " For a space on which beasts of the Forest to Whence a'revenue, not to be sneezed at woni. come t'us, ' wo *v The Commissoners'certainly wouldn't gay*„ But an Ex-Captain Johnstone, wrote _t™ V protesting ""Jl. "Such a step, sirs, should not ba De-mm-. at all," fB-nmted i " T'wouldendangerhislife, and disturb hisnliAri 1 resting f sm> But no advocate found he 'mongst (hose in h, hall. m Chorus of Exasperated Captain:" Tiddy, & c » Lat me s'pose for a moment that Johnst™.. foreboding ■ ™ues Were couched in such terms,' less nleium-. than pain * ""^ " Fancy gored by a bull at his gate, as he rori« in; UB ■ "Not they manage these things, so mm* better in Spain." "Or a bloodthirsty tiger might catch him who,, landed, " "There were Lions and Leopards,but that wasn't all; • "Such a thing was preposterous -—if wa stand it, m "But he'd have his redress, in or out of «__ hall. mat Chorus of Lions and Tigers: " Tiddy, Sea." Next to think of being rushed on his way to • h_3 business - "By a Panther, where XXXX would har#r avail, ■ (To avert such misfortune he'd gladly l__v_ given us A Hogshead or so of the best of his ale;)" But he sees these officials are deaf tO'remon strance, And his best founded arguments gone to tie wall; But he'll canvass the towii for a seat "Bonlfo conscience," To gie *3arkfu-o-sair-banes to the boys of. that ' hall. Cantant Omnes: " Tiddy, &B," ---*A sound drubbing. PKffINIK

Awfully Sudden Death.

James S. Aitken, a young and unmarried man, nephew of Mr W. Aitken; Land Agent, died in an awfully sudden manner in Fort-street this morning. He waa-em ployed as a clerk in the office of.-Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, and was sent a. half-past nine o'clock this morning with a bundle of deeds to the office of Mesas Jackson and Russell. As it was necessary ■ to deliver the documents in haste,. Mr Aitken, who was lame, was going alongat more than his usual speed. He had turned the corner in Fort-street, when he fell ii. a fit, in front of the auction rooms of Messrs Cochrane and Sons,, on his face. The fallwas heard by a messenger in the auctioniroom, named Colgan, who informed Mr Keesing, and the latter with Mr Stichbury, storeman, ran to Mr Aitken's assistance. About the same time Mr Sandford, in the employ ef Messrs Jackson and Russell, turned! the corner from Queen-street and ran.to.assist. Mr Sandford had been close behind Mr Aitken on the way along. Queen-street, bat observed nothiug unusual in his manner. Mr Pitcher and others who were attracted to the spot, rendered prompt assistance. Mr Aitken was carried: into Messrs Cochraue's auction mart,, and placeefc on a sofa. He was breathing very hard[. Unit did not speak a word, and appeared tofeequtte unconscious. Mr Stichbury ran roß_uf to a chemist shop and procured some restoratives, while the other gentlemen present; loosened the neck-tie and. collar and applied water. Mr Stichbury applied the restoratives to Mr Aitken's nose, but without effect, and he at once ran for Dr Lee, who arrived within fifteen minutes from the-time of the fall. JDr Lee,, however,, found life extinct Meantime another messenger had been daspatched for Dr Hooper,, who arrived shortly after Dr Lee, but of course the deceased was beyond, the reach of his aid. The medical gentlemen certified that the cause of death was apoplexy.. The deceased was removed to the residence, of hifi mother. He had. been five years in the employment of Messrs- Hesketh and Rich mond, and. previously in. the office of _& Kissling, and. in both cases he had, w understand, given the utmost satisfaction. He was generally respected by all who knew him, on account of his courteous and obliging disposition and his energetic industrious habits. Out of respect, the offices of Messrs Hesketh and Richmond were closed to-day. It is rather a singular fact that deceased was about to effect an insurance on his life in the Mutual Life Association of Austral*. His application had been approved of, Si he was to have been examined bylfr Goldsbro' to-day. Dr Lee has certified that death was caused by cerous ape-pleas an inquest, therefore, is unnecessary, -le funeral will leave the late residence of deceased to-morrow at three o'clock.

Serious Accident at Parnell.

A VERY serious accident, which it isjeareil j may end fatally, occurred yesterday after- j noon to Montague McMurdo, a boy: of tea, the eldest son of Captain Mcl\_T»do, t» insurance agent. Montague, and hu brother Cecil met their father omhorsebacK at the junction of the Parnell toad, near Mr Kissling's, about five o'clock, and 'wera requested by him to take his horse home, «• he wished to go to the tennis gro"?'r Montague got on the horse, whicjj is a very qiuet one, and Cecil : walked beside it, carrying Capta"l j McMurdo's spur. After they ha_ K°» c a short distance Montague wanted W I ride faster,' and finding bg- could net gej I the horse to go out of a walk, persua*ja his brother to let him pu.4 on a spur. » 1 then pricked the horse v which bec»B» sj excited, started off at a gallop, and f» soon beyond his control. Becoming j frightened, he tried to. throw himadf m | and ultimately fell heavily opposite^ Kissling's house. He- was picked up"? | Mr Kissling's man, and carried nw> ■£ 1 house. Soon after- his father and Wj» arrived, and carried; him down home^ *. half-an-hour he was quite sensible. W? the wounds in his, head bled badly;:""! end of that time- however, he suddenly « came insensible, and Dr Hames, w_oj of called in, pronounced the case ji*"6*!^ concussion of the brain. Throughout^ w night his Me was dispaired. of, but; morning he is a little better. {The boy » , accustomed to ridiug, so that there .^ nothing unusual or extraordinary,^jj being entrusted with his fathers take home. Without spurs the aniß"" perfectly safe for even a child r? ride..

Dealers of threadbare reputation J-Jjiip parts of the country are contmualiyJg£goSiJ- Inferior imitations of Udolfhowow'si» dam Aromatic Schnapps, which e?i_%o empty bottles of the great mediWSW and sell to the unsuspecting. also used by them. :l3hun th«ie VwrtZrsM nostrums «&<! persist in havwg •*w ■ - article..

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AjPRIL 17 1878



TWTEW ZEALAND HOUSE. During the Winter Months, this Establish ment will be CLOSED at 5.30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), commencing on MONDAY, the 15th April. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, 7KALAND T_f OU HK' 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &c, &C, Is on Sale at T. & H. Cooke's PUENISHI N..G WAREHOUSE 67, Queen-street. ONEDUST! BONE DUST BONEDUST! To Arrive, per Hero 100 TONS BONEDUST. Also, Just Landed, ex Borough Belle: A FINE SAMPLE OF BILLYARD'S No. 1 BONEDUST. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. THORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50"s Brown Brand Flour, & s. d. & s. d. & b. d. perton 17 0 0 17 10 0 18 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand U 0 0 14 10 0 15 0 0 Sharps 7 10 0 Bran 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. ~ ss. per bushel. Tho above prices includo sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. April 4th, 1878. JT N lON INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZICALAND. APITAL £2,000,000. U C X L A N D BRANCH QUEEN-S T R E X T, Next the Colonial Bank. 7IRE DEPARTMENT. Insurant; granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of evory description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchaudiße of all ' kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at owkst Current Rates. R. 11. STEVENSON Manager."' A_« LINABURY & Co., DRESSMAKERS AND MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods for the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ties, Umbrellas, Collars and Cuffs, Gloves, Cliildren's Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which are Cheap, and will have quick sale. *_r Look in at "®» A. LINABURY &1 CO.' S, 201 & 206, queen-street, Auckland. Industry of All _N"ati ons AT THE CITY HALL ARCADE. Light and graceful Bent Wood Furniture, Settees, Rocking, Arm and Side Chairs, Children's Chairs, from AUSTRIA. Beautifully Carved WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITES, direct from the Manufacturers in ITALY. Exquisitely Painted FLOWER VASES, various sizes, from BELGIUM. Superior TOILETWARE, TOILET TABLE SETS, of medieeval and modern designs, from ENGLAND. TEXTILE FABRICS in Silk and Wool, soft rich, and beautiful for Furniture and Curtains. SATIN E CRETONNES, superior to anything imported, havinsr Satin Finish, suitable for Drawing-rooms, from FRANCE. The Latest Designs, New Colours, and Very Handsome BRUSSELS JARPETS, and a large lot of Cheap and Good TAPESTRY Just Opened. Articles of Use and Beauty, to any design and price, from our own FURNITURE MANUFACTORY in AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen Furnishing, are invited to inspect the STO CX of Hollow-ay, Garlicls & Oraawell, City Hall .Arcade, queen -street, auckland. rjRAPERY! T^RAPERY. «_r NEW SEASON GOODS IS SOMERFIELD AND LECK In taking this opportunity to address their numerous friends and the general public, desire to express thanks for liberal patronage, and beg to introduce to their notice a very Superior Selection of Goods ex Chasca, Fontenaye, and Chili, NOW OPENING, comprising Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Shirtings, Sheetings, Tick ings, Winceys, Satin Cloths, All Wool Serges, Hosiery, &c , All Wool Shawls, &c. Men's and Boys' Clothing. Moleskins, Corduroys, Tweeds, fee. This Large and Well-assorted Stock, having been Purchased for Cash in the over-stocked English Markets, is Now Offered for Sale at Prices Lower than Ever Heard of in Auckland. Inspection Invited. _2T VERY SPECIAL LINE. HEAVY Hi FAMILY BLANKETS, AT 17s CD. Country Orders will have special attention. Hawkers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. SOMERFIELD & LECK, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /CLOVER SEEDS, RYE GRASS, &C. On Sale, ex Late Arrivals: CLOVER SEEDS, consisting of White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trafoil Alsyke &c, &c, &c. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA , _„_,__-, 2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds. The above have arrived in flrst-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Gras? Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c. from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar ket rates. _. _. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street.



JJIO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS' W;- J" Hi J-^ST & CO. have on sale the under ™™rW^ Uizers' 3 U. of which have heen SEES* g,rodu 9 e satisfactory results in this 2St. Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and 1? era use of them. The flattering Testi wS?.? 1! £ oin te.Stog Farmers justify W„ J. uurst ec Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELLS BONE FLOUR i and .-inch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIMB, SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In/addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to simply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sous has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen- treet. (TV RAND f\ F F E R BY THE AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. The following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glas3 Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener if 1 Banaza. Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife 1/6 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers 1/6 1 Dish-washing and Toasting Tong .. ..2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent) 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linen .. 2/ 1 Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets 1/6 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp 1/6 I Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/ 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save tho pieces 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring 1/ 1 Shine-Shino Starch Polish and Chinese Washing Blue 1/ 1 Slato Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /6 1 Good Templar Pen, with J-pint of ink .. /6 Total 25/ Discount oil 5/ Amount £1 A UTUMN AND WINTER, 1878 The undersigned are bringing fo ward Large Parcels of NEW GOODS For the Incoming Season's Trade, Comprising GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING Of Every Description. Entirely New and W ell Bought both as regards Quality and Price, Particulars in future issue. Inspectionlnvitcd. FIVE PER CENT. (Is. IN THE £,), ALLOWED ON ALL CASH PUR CHASESIOF 20s. and UPWARDS. Rl/SHBROOK AND RItIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER Q UEE N • S T R E IS T, Auckland. Bank JH. o l i d ay. The Banks will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 19th (Good Friday), to MONDAY, 22nd April inclusive. In the heyday and sunshine of life wo treat with contempt the warnings of sober-minded and well-meaning people; but when in after years we find we can no longer trifle with our lives and constitutions, it becomes us to find out for a certainty what are the best, the surest, and the safest medicines to take in all cases of sick ness or threatening disease. The cures a'ready effected, and tho testimonials received by tho proprietor, warrant the assertion that there aro no known medicines equal to " Ghollah's Great Indian Cures." Sold by all Chemists.



Some Very Mandsome Mottled Kaur Rimu and Cedar Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestrine Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered t see to any part of the town. Holloway Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kiads, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred paymen system.—[Advt.] Designers of fashion this season have studied comfort and durability, as may be seen from the stock of Millinery, Dresses Mantles, &c, at T. McMaster's, Quecva street.—[Advt.] w The cricket match between Wellington and Nelson resulted in a victory for tho latter by 85 runs. •