SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tr-csr' watwiU™9 Kvonlnp;, 7.33 MJN SRT.-Thl3 Kv^ninfj. 5.57 KIN KI3M.-To-Al.Tr.n-/ Morning, 8.15 MOON'S AUK.-Full Moon, 27th, 1.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST IiVKMMI. Argj-10. S.S.. Crawford, from Whimsarel Horo, 8.8., LDgan, from Sydney and Molbourno TO-BAY. Rotorua, k.r., Tozcr, from tho Sou'h

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVEN NG. Ilawea, s.s., Konaody, for tho Lioutn TO-n"T. Rofrmia, B.a, Tozer. for Synnoy G!'-'ivltc, s.s., Farqubar, for "'i\urr»nga lona, e.^., rtlupbenson. fcr KusocU, Mid go, schooner, Bniko, for Lovuba.

IMPORTS.

Par Eotornn. from Mnlboamo vi* East Coait and SouUiern P irte.— .? rom Melbourne: 21 hilf chectu tea. 1 caso cisca. 5 rose's to», 1 pnekago. 2 parcels, b'roni Ilnauaiu :20 sacks Hour, .! V i":ca:'e--, 1 parcel. F/oia LytU-lion : 3 bales, 1 ci.a. 'from WuUijgton : I pa:col, 1 chust ts;i, I half-chosta tea, 1 truss, 1 chair. Per Hero:— .. l^rom J[o!bouni&-,1011 p'ttts snffar, 40 ossm vinoKar, 20 case1! lobny.r*. 12 J-'Choata tea, Sb boxes tea, 5B oases acid. 20 ease? plotlra, 10 c-asos sago, 10 casrs lh.piooa, ."7 c-^ oostor oil, 1U J-caska brandy, 3 eusoa wluo, 6 barrels spl itaoi wlno, 10 c*s<js keroaeno, 2) iwsea turpentine. 13 ''O^oa sowing maotiii.ol, 2 cwta glaspwaro, ](i colonial ovbii?, 10 k as enrbona^ ot sortn, •I dmnm caustic aofla, 2 pksta murblo, 2 buctUe^ shovels, 1 bundle spmics. 1 buudle bruthware, 1 pkg wirowor!:, 17 pkg3 p!yo, 2 oi.=»k* Kino, 7 ingots tin, 1 bag iojfls, 2." t?gs load. 2 bales piporhangings, 8 caifla Bundties, 0 pkus sua ' 'From Sydney—l73o pkga sumir, 383 bagn bone dust., IU2 bags maize, 5U er^te3 bottles, 25 pkc;s rope, fi Ual;i3 rloth, Gcasw chicory, 0 cases wino, 1 hhd gin, 19 bags bic^n, 2 p!c«3 marble, 1 dog cart, 3 pUg3 sundries.

EXPORTS.

Por JlWgo, for Lsvnka: 2352 foet «awn timber, J'or Hawoa—For Tanrftnpra: 1 parcel; tor Chaborno: 3 cases, 1 bundle, 2 p^ckaßea Iron, 12 bandljs iron, 1 parcel; 4 ;>svok»sco9, 1 cose, 1 keg; for Napier: 1 boxvovolvow, 200 cartrid«ofl; for Lyttokon: "boxes; fur Duncriia : 1 parcel. Per Rotorn* for Sydney : 30j cax'skauvi gum, 11 b.a!ej fun Kin.

IxWArtDS Coabtwibk:.—Lafcn rft. OIa!r, from Cruwa, with 2.000 shintfc, 2"K> p-Hnsr", 11.500 fat sawn timber: Oooan, from Mo cn-y "uy, with 22,700 fontEd wn timber; (lorn, f. .mi Trirna, wii h 27,W0 feof s«.t»ii Urn her; Fanny Kelly, fro'-.i Whuni'aroa, with 31,103 foot timber: Sor.th Curolin-., from Harrier, vrliV JS tons firewood : Throe Brothers, t:om Great Harrlar, -with 50 tousfirewood; lAzy.is. cnttor, frcm Wh&ngApona, with 23,(100 toot timber j Jfaucl, from Tniamn, with 23,000 foot timber; I.og-oon, from llanaia, v.'Uh 25U12 fen: tiuibor; Porsovcranoe, from Waiholiio, witli 300 bn«hcla dilnirlo; Kner^y from Russell, with 115 ton* cral; Ghost from Orowa, wiih 10,000 foot timber; Zlllah from Thames, with 13,01/0 foot timbo'. Outwards Coastwisk.—T.ft*o St. Cla'r, for Orowa with loOOoni. flonr, 15 s?.oha potatoes, sbiga salt, 2 bugs brm, 1 chest tea, 2 bugs oats, i bass mtize, 1 bfttj wheat, 2 boxes boap. scwt. sugar, 1 tins biscuits 1 Back 0-tmoM, 2 boxei candles, 1 cheese; Own for Tararua,. in ballast; Fanny Kelly, for Wh-mßaroa, in ballast; South Carolina, for Blind H»y. in ba J.l»Bt; Three Brotbors, for Trypnon&, in ballast■; Lizzie, for Waugapoua, in ballast: JUna, for Tararua: Mercury, for Talma: Ghost for Orowa ; Look Out for Kaipaia. The Mlclgo cleared nt tho Cnetoma yostardny for Lovula, nnd B«ilnd to-day, bho tnok 0110 passenger—Mr John Williams—and a cargo of. timber, Tho briptantino Men Mcrrllles h expected to l=avo for Lovnka, via Jpotltl, ou Thursday next. Tho s.B. Hawe.'i failed Soutti yesterday n'tcv noon, with tho following pas»on!ters:—jMisacs Johnston, ami Jones ; Messrs DuLTimaoy, J. nnd V, Wyndwo, J. Hin&halwood, J. C. Auaton, J. Davies, an<i f,i;c in the etoor^go. Tbc barque Mary iiildrpd arrived at Sydney from this port on the 20lh inßtnnt. Thu steamers Tona, and Gleneltf, thoformcrfor Kussell and tho latfcjr for Tauranua, both left tho harbour thin afternoon. On reference to our tele(?rnpli columns, it Trill bo neon thr.t tho lliujjirooma arrived at Russell from Sydney enrlr this morninp. fhe shouM arrivo here at a lato hour to-night or early to morrow mornlog, bhe leaves af;ata for Gls borne, Southern ports, and Melbourne, at 10 a.m. on Thursday noxt. Tho burq'io Stag arrived at Newcastle from Auckland on tlio 18tb instant. Tho b.B. Atkj-Io arrived last ovonlnc; from Whausarei and Manxapai, with tho following cargo :—55 racks gum, 10 cases fruit, 3 baxs wool, 8 koRS baiter, 1 bOTC3 egga. 0 hides, half tin sundries. Passenger* :—MoB-ra. Wiioox, Kayburn, fetel, C. Cantor, Auckland, D. Far rier, Matthew.;, Motgo, tSimon.Gonny, MoC'rdc, Mi» Fry, Mrs Mickors, and 7 in the Bteora^o. Bho returns to the samo pnrf3 this evening. The mission barqifJiiino Southern (Jrooß is oxpscted to l'-nve on her annual cruise through tho inlands of the South Puciilc about tho end of the prosont week. i>'Tho s.b. Horo arrivod from Sydney, vis Ru* bbll, shortly before twelvo o'clock last; night, niter a pussa^o of morn thftn sis clays. Wo aro indebted to Mr Hudson, purser, for lato flies, &c., and tho. following i^po-t:—Tho 5.9. Horo loti Melbourne on th-> li) li mat at noon, arriv ing in Sydney on tho 22nd *t 3.15 a.m. Sailed , theno for Auckland on tho 23rd at 2 p.m. Passed thn Thros Kings at 9 p.m. on tho 2*!h and Capo Brott at 11.30 a.m. on tho 29th, arriving in Auckland at 11.30 p.m. en tho samo date. Had strong N.IS. and H. windu with heavy head oca throughout MlO passage. Passengers- Saloon : Mra HarwnmJ Air onfl TWwi TC«r Was rarely, Mirs UOlloliy, Mr R. J. DoldaS, Ml' W. Toece, Mr Jeycs, Mr Anderson, and Bixteon in tho Btecrago. A brigantino supposed to bo the Clanamsin from Melbourne, was signallod when wo wont to press. Tfio brlftantino Look Out cleared at tho Customs to day for Kaipara, where slio will load with timber for Sydnfty. A barque was signalled tliii forenoon, but sho subaequontly passod out of sisbt.

THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

Tho P.M. s.s. City of New Yorfc, from Sydney, had not b:en signalled when we want to press. Sho is expected to arrive sotno time during th« night. She ■will leave (or Honolulu and San Francisco four hoars nttor arrival, with tho English Mail.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

The Union C.'s p.s. Rotorus, arrived in harbour shortly before noon to-day from Melbourne via Kast Coast and Southern Porto. Sho loft Mel bourne March 10that 3.30 p.m., arriving at Bluff 21th 3 p.m.; loft G. 30 p.m., and reached Port Chalmers 25th 10 a.m.; sailed same day 0.15 p.m., arriving Lyttelton 26th 10 a.m.; left 7.00 p.m., and arrived VollinK'on 1 p.m.; departed 7.15 p.m., reaching Napier 28th 3 p.m. Could not bo endored owing to the heavy scaabreaking over the bar, so proceeded on at ,6 p.m., arriving at Gisborne 29th o.HO a.m.; Bailed again 9.30 a.m., arriving at Auckland 30th at 11 a.m. Passen gers: Messrs Roberts, Hall, Krinnofly, Hall, Adamson, Webber, Campbell, Lees, Polo. Grey, Mrs Jones, Mrs Child, Mrs Ownpbell, Mrs Herd, and 10 steerage. Wo aro indebted to Mr 11. Jones, pursor, for flics, oto., and report of the passage.

DEPARTURE OF THE ROTORUA.

Tho Union Company'B s.s. Rotorua loft for Sydney, via Kussoll, at a late hour this after noon. Passengers—Misa Hagger, Mra Webb and child, Mr Smith ana family. Master Booth, Messrs. T« Hendorscn, J. Hendenon, Golden berg, Smith, Mair, R. 8. Smvtho, Lioxdalfi. Jam ton, Smyth, Fleming, Booth, Sander, Collins, Robinson, Cooper, Smyth, Fieher, White, Summers, Ronald, Austin, Duke, G. Cozens, Mr and Mrs Vaughan, Mr Vaughan, W. Murray, K. Hall, Collin», T. Hales, 3. Robinson, D. Sh>>nn ghan, Mr and Mrs Buttress, Noah, Mrs M. J. Mitchell, Misa £.. Barry. Russell: McKonzle and Bon, Judge Monro, and 3 othor*.

PASSENGERS BY THE MAIL-STEAMER.

Tho following peesengcrs navo Dookod by tho P.M.B.S. City of Now York for Snn Francisco :— Saloon: Mr and Mrs Haos, Mr and Mrs T. Wood, Mr3 W. G. Harrison, Miss Harrison. Misa Mary Harrison. Masterl Harrison, Miss Kthel Harrison, Miss Klsio HarrisoD, James Wat> son, Alfred Warren, F. W. Crabtree, 1-rof. Dr. A. Bastlan, Mr Glaß3on, Mr Ponrson, Edward }*. Reynolds, C. W. A. Stewart, Mies Lees, Madame B. Garoscbio, S. Grant, 0. P. Grant, J. 8. Fostor, Mr Lees, Psstor C. Chiniqny, Mr and Mis 3 Halcombe, ifirs Mary Handon and dangh tor, R. Scott, Kdward N. Aliica, Miss Caro, Mra Sissions, A. K. Cullcn, W. C. Bmith, H. Kohn, Sir A. Konnedy, Mr W. K. L, Van Wnlreo. Steerage :—Macarsloy, Robert Royburn, W. Ha«sey, wife, and two children, F, Krwinf?, E. Sken, Bourglor, James BrowD, Henry )Barfott and wife, J, Edwards, Gco. Williams, K. iC»eter, J. P. Rochfort, E. BturtrUuo.

LAUNCH AT FREEMAN'S BAY.

Quito a flutter of excitom-nt was caused in the neighbourhood of tho Froomar.'s Hay Recla mation to-day by tho launch of a new brigantino from the shipbuilding yard of Mr It. Hackay. The launch was announced to tak^ pisco at 9 a.m., and long before that hour a largo crowd of spectators had assembled on the ItctttumUon, whflo many other 3 hnd taken up poait'oni on the cliif ovorloaking tho yard. The vessel was decorated with flags of various nationalities, and altogether tho scone was a very pleasing and striking one. Very shortly after nine o'olook the ordtr was given to knock away tho stays. Miss K. Mackay thon stopped forward, and performed tho ceremony of christening the brigantiaa. Tho young lady briefly oxpro3sod tho hoijo that tho career of tho vessel would bs a prosperous one, and then nsmed her tho

"D'jflanco," at the samo tiuso dashing a b.jtt,'e o£ chatnpaguo against h^r tows. Meanwhile the stays had been let go, and the " Deflanco gilded tmoothly down the wayß luto her native clement, amidst enthusiastic choering from the assembled spectator. No hitoh occurred to mar tho sucooss of the launch, and the vessel was anchored several hundred yards from the shore. Immediately after tho launch, an adjournment was m«do to tho " shod," where luncheon w;i3 provided by Mrs Alackay for all thee who choao to partake of it. Subsequently " Success to tho Defiance" was drank by tho company in fiowlag bumpers. The Defiance is undoubtedly one of tho finest vessels that hns ever boon built in this port, and she will form a valuable ad. dition to our steadily increasing fleot of Inter colonial and interprovincial traders. As a speci men of naval architecture, sho -will compare very favourably indeed with any vessel which has yet been built hero. Hei' linos and model indicate great strength and substantial build, with large c»rryinz capacity, while at the same time, she should provo a moderately fast sailor. Aa an evidence that she is staunchly built, it may bo mentioned that she ha& been on the stocks for two years and six months. The slow but steady proxresj of the work has been care fully watched by many of our looal connoisseurs, all of whom have passed high onconiums upon the class of workmanship observable in her oon struction. Sho has also been inspected by Bovoral South Sea Island traders and ths ofilcors of the German war vessels repantly in our port, and they were all unanimous in theirfavourable opinions regarding her. Her dimonslousjarc : Length of keol, 99 foot; length 8 overall, 112 feot; breadtn of beam, 24 feet; 9 inches; depth of hold, 12 feet 1 inoh. Sho has been officially measured, her registered tonnage bains 203 tone, iler carrying capacity however ■will bo considerably more than this, and it is expected that when fully loaded sho will havo not )C3s than £89 toss of oarjo in her hall, Pro vlaion has also beoa mado tor the accommoda tion o" paisouKors, and pho has been supplied wiib a roomy uud woll-vontil*ted aablo. The interior of tho cabin is of poiiahad kauri, with rowarewa panelling. liegsraiuf? tho BiatarijJ used in tho construction of tho vessel we may say thit it is all ihe b>;st that could be jirocureU, Only ihst-cbES timber was used, SbeMias been cxira built, doubi'o truueiled Uiroughont, with oitra fttsconir.Kij, Tac Weo plsj^sb *ro four

Ftrnaka outsido and four Insldo, each 1 incho.". 'i'lioy aro fostonod through tho framo with tlirco-quartor coppor bolti. Sho is planked from tho bilges upwarrt with thror-lnch planking out pido to the ponint.-eak. In tho insido fasteninp;3 tho first stripper is 16 inches wido by 5 inches In thickness, doublo-faatcnod with galvanised iron bolts. Tim second stringer, below tho air ports is il inches by 11 inqlies wido, double l'astc.nad. Tha third stringer is 3i icnhoi!, sinKle fiiMtcned. with aulvanised bolts. All the frames uro chockod and fastened with galvanised bolts according to Lloyd's rules. The kelson is fast uni'd rieht through With li inch bolts. Tho vessel is ulso double-floored. From thisdeacrip i.lonitwill boseoii that unusual strength in tho vessel's consl ruction has boon aimed at. Tho Defiance will ba irigaed as a brigantino. Her masts have not bcou utepped, but this will be done as soan as possible. The work of fjottins; her ready for soa will also bo proceed with rapidly. The brl tfantino, which is jointly ownod by Mw:sr^ R. Macfcay, senior, and R. Mack»y, iunior, will make her miiidon voyage under tho ojmrasnd of the formrr who will be remombored iifl having oomnnnded'the Strathnnvn andothor vess'ile Mmo years ago. During the day tho "ellanco was inspoctod fiom a distano-3 by a largo number of porsons, all of whom exprosscd pleasure with her appearance. The general opinion was t/iat sho will asslßt v«ry materially ix) snst».ln and increaso Uie roputation of our local shipbuilders. Thoro can bo no doubt that witbin the last twelve months aomo of tho floe»t veßaels yet built in the colony bavo b^on iuunohod from Bhipbuilding yards in tho Pro vincial District of Auckland, and amongst these wo we cortain that a foremost place will be Klvcn to tho new brigantino Defiance.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Waitekl, b.0., Kdio, from the Sonth Pelican, schooner, from tho Bouth Hannah Mokau, d.3 , McCarthy, from Waitara.

DEPARTURES.

Bswena, s.g., Amodeo. for Waltara Wallabi, s.s.. Leys, forjWanganui.

Tho b.h. Waitaki n rived |in tho Mannkau to <lay. Sho loft Wellington at 3p m. on tho 28th. A wived at New Plymouth at 7 a.m. on tho 29Lh. Sailed n.t 1 p.m. tho samo day, arriving oa above. Experienced vory fl.-.o weathor on the trip, Pa-sonKOi s:—Bishop Redwood, Pa%tor Chiniquy, Vt'sdames Schroder, Sulb T. and Graham. Messrs Coates, Halna, Grnnso, Burt, Roohfort, Warren, Giles, Manaon. Douglas, Van Watoes Orabtree, Paren?, "Watson, Robortson, Mo- Dowivl, fJardlusr, and 25 steerage; also, 131 bags outward 'l^risco mail. We are Indebted to Mr A. Koeblo. purser, for report and passenger •ist.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Tho a.». Kinprarooma, Captain 11. W. Chatflold, 1 loft Sj dney harbour on the 21th Maroh. at 5.30 p.m., »,nd arrlv«d at Rnssell on the 30th Instant, at 1.30 «..ni. Tho first three days after leaving Sydney she encountered c, strong easterly «alo, acoompnnicd with heavy thunder and lightning, nnd r.iin. The remainder of tho pissags freah easterly -n-inda and fino wealhor. Fsssengors for Auckland: Mr and Mra Kidd, Mrs Bailey, and Mrs Simpson. Stooracce, 7. For Welling ton :Mr H. Pottor, JVliss Robinson. For Port Chalmers: Mrs Hulwood, Roy Geo. li. Inglls. Sto«r»go, 5. For Napier: Bishop of Waiapu. Steerage, 1. For Fyttolton: Steeraao, 3. For BliJlf: Stcarago, 1. Passengers from Russoll: Mr and Mrs Swift. Cat go for all ports : 220 tons. Tauranoa, this day. H Arrived—Hawoa from Auckland. New Plymouth, yestorday. Tho p.o. Rangatira arrived at G a.m. to-day from Onohuuga. Wbllinoton, yostorday. Sailed : Penguin, for Anoklsnfl, via the Kast Cosßt. Paesongors—Cabin : Miss Hovrnid, Mrs Orr, Revs Fraacr and Sidoy, Mcsars Lindsay, Siclnnon, Shanks, and Tliompeon. ToAnau, I for tho South; Tararua, for Nolson. Bluff, this day. Tho s.s. Rotomahana arrived last ovoning with tho Suez mail. Arrivod—Union Co.'s s.s., Rotomahana from Molbourno with the Suez mail.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clobb as Unijkb i— Tnia Day. For Wangarol Heads, Wolpn, Wangarcl, and ManKapai, per Argylo, at i p.na For Tairua, per Gem, at i p.m. For London direot. per Ijoch Urr, at 5 p.m. For Mangawal and Waipu, por Kiu», at 5 x>.m. (Wednesday, 31st instant. Por s.s, Waitaki, as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Meditorancan Ports, and Continent of Kuropo, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, bonthorn provlucca, and Australian Colonies, at 8 a.m. For United Kiujdom. via BrUidlsl, and lato letters for Southern provinces at 8.15 a.m. Kornowspapora, at 7 «.m. For memoy oniors, and roaisteroci lottors, the previous ovenlnß at I o'clock. For Coromandol, por (Joromaadol. at II.SO a.m. For Thames, por Hotomahaua, at 8.30 p.m. For Samoa, por Gaol, at 3 p.m. For Australian Coloniod, pur Hero, at 'i p.m. Thursday, lat April. For Norfolk Island, por Southern Cross, at For Friendly Islnndi, vor Myrtle, at 4.30 p.m. For Waiwora, To I»apa. Cralßlohurn, and Warkworth, per Itoso Casey, fit 10 a.m. 8. 13. Bl^ Chief Postmaster.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

The Mekcee Constable.— "We have two letters on this subject, arising out of the late hotel caso. If, however, thoro is any substantial ground of complaint, tho settlers should represent tho matter oilicially to Mr Superintendent Thomson, who will, we feel assured, give their letter a careful and impartial consider ation. T. C, liarkins Point.—Chief Justice Cock burn was the presiding judge in tho case tho Queen v. Castro, which resulted in the conviction of the Tichhorne impostor. He delivered on that occasion ouo of tho moat rcmarkabln and able charges to a jury over given from the Bench.

BIRTHS.

CHAIQ.—On March 27, at Ivor mother.) resi dence Kranklyn Koad, tho wlfo ot It. Craig Northorn Walros, of a »'on. nUGIIES.—On tho 29th Instomt, nt hor roni denoo, Unlon-streot, Auckland, tho wifo of if, B. Hughos, of. a sou.

DEATH.

HE9KKTH.—On ilaroh 29. USBP, at St John's Koad, EpßOin, Goor;?" Alfred, Infant Bon of Kdwin and Jauo lioiilteth; aged, ilvo month?.S

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.

Tor the catira that lacks a3slstacca. For the wrongr.tlitt wseds resistance For tho futtire in the distance.

And the eood tLntj-/j v.v.i dO<

The Northern settlers are in very con siderable trepidation over the survey of the North Auckland Railway, now in progress. Mr Knorpp, who ha 3 been entrusted with tho work, is understood to bo bound by some condition, with reference to the Kamo lino, which impels him to adopt a routo along tho East coast, leaving many of the princi pal North Kaipara settlements! in the lurch. Now, whatever truth there may bo in these reports, we think it must be evident to everyone who looks at a map of the country, and has any knowledge of the way settlement has been developed, and is likely to extend, that Nature has marked out a route which can only be deviatod from at a loss to the traffic, and consequent non success of tho line. Tho railway Bhould go up as nearly as possible in tho very centre of the country, leaving the settlers to run their roads iuto it. If the £65,000 voted for roads in the North had been appropriated towards making tho first section of the railway extension it would havo been well expended. "We are convinced that the settlers would take upon themselves tho responsibility of constructing roads if the Government would push the rail way on with reasonable despatch. As it is, without such a central artery, the road expenditure is in a great measure frittered away. We believe the reso lution of the late Government to with draw almost entirely from road makingand confine their expenditure to reproductive public works was) a sound one. With the present heavy debt, and large annual charge for interest, the Colony is not in a condition to under take further loans for woi'ks that will not contribute directly towards the interest on the original outlay. Tho Northern Trunk Railway has evei-y guarantee that a fine country, well dotted with progressive settlements, can give, of being fairly payable, and if the Government would only carry out that with any reasonable amount of ex pedition the sottlers might bo safoly left, in all other matters, to provide for themselves. But the railway must pass right through the very centre of the country. To take it along one coost is simply to double on sea communication upon the one side, and leave the rest of the settlers in little better position than )efora The Whangarei-Kamo railway, which is intended for coal traffic and will be one of the best paying lines in New Zealand, can Surely be made to dovetail into the general system without chang ing the course of tho main line. That is, a non-professional would suppose so, indeed we understand the Maungaturoto settlers havo plainly demonstrated that it can —whether they will be equally successful in overcoming tho objections of the " How not to do ifc department" is the query. Wo have, however, had such a monotonous persistence in doing things tho wrong way, that we do hope that in this instance, if only for the sake of change and variety, the right •way will be adopted, withoub any

occasion for agitation and hoart burn ing. Tho general plan on -which the lino should bo constructed, is, as we havo said, marked out immistakeably by Nature, and deviations from it should only bo allowed where tho tliiTi cultios ai'O insuperable.

A short time ago a vessel called the Chan dernagore arrived in Sydney harbour with out papers, aud for some days no account was given whence she had come or whither she waa going. At last the captain staled that the ship had been equipped for the I conveyance of a colonising expedition, pro moted by a Marquis do Kay, the Bolivian charge d'affaires in France. The Marquis had first proposed a' settlement in Western Australia, but the British Government remon»trated. He then turned his attention to New Guinea, but his scheme was looked on with so much suspicion by the Government of France and Bolgium that they refused to allow the vessel to leave their ports, aud finally the embarkation was effected clandestinely from a Dutch village on the Scheldt. Tho captain of the Chandemagore explained his ap pearance at Sydney by stating that after landing the emigrants at Likilili Bay, New Ireland, he was driven from his anchorage before landing all the cargo, lie further stated that seven hundred Spaniards were to follow to Now Ireland. Very naturally tho suspicious circumstances surrounding the whole course of this so-called colonising scheme has aroused a good deal oruncasmoss in the neighbouring colonies, and the newspapers plainly hint that lilli bustering and perhaps buccaneeriug or kid napping, might posaibly ba a, better name for tho project than colonization. These opinions arc probabaly unduly harsh, and unwarranted by anything actually known with reference to tho expedition. It is more likely that the members of the party in stead of preying upon others will themselves become a prey to fever, destitution, and a variety of other hardships which will drive them ultimately into tho neighbour ing Colonies. The event, however, is im portant because it gives a new significance to the fears that have been entertaiued of trouble to the Colonies through the influx of an undesirable clas.i of people into the territories of the South Pacific which do not yet acknowledge any settled Government. The question is a vory serious one, and in view of this expedition, together with our late experience of convict immigration from New Caledonia, and the rumours of a Ger man convict settlement in Samoa, the matter should bp takcu into consideration by all the Colonial Governments.

Great Britain has a hard nut to crack m Afghanistan, nnd Earl Derby was not so far out when ho characterised Earl Heacous lield's policy iv that quarter "as destroying tlic dyke between India and Russia." It is evident that uothiujj short of decimation will completely subdue tho fanatical mouu (aineers of Afghauistau. Late tele grams announced that Abdur Rahman, a nephew of Shere .Ali, and a chieftain in the pay of the Russians had advanced, from LJalkh toAcha, on tha road to Herat, upon which he is suspected of having design*, and n study of the map shows that if he were strongly supported, and were not op posed by Persia, he would be able to xoize that city before hLs movement* could })o intercepted by General Itobcrts. The telegraphic advices shite that the Kussiau commanders engaged iv the Turkestan expedition have been instructed to avoid Morr, the seizure of which would provoke the British to annex Herat, (but apparently Itussiii in playing the old game of using Abdul Rahman as a catspaw, and supporting him with funds and war material. Meauwhilo, us wo learu from latest des patches received to-day, thcKohiataneea having formed a junction with other tribes arc harassing the; British forces between Cabul and Gundamuk, on (he line of communication with Jcllalabiui, Tho Afghiin?, however, hare been repulsed with severe loss, while the British casual ties haro been slight. Charikar, wliich (Jenenil Hoborta is occupying in order to bar Abdul liahman'n advance on Cabul, is about 30 miles north of tho latter city, aud commands the approaches through thu wes tern passes of the Ilajigak and Pngraan mountains, as well as the lines of operation from Ualkii. The increaso in the Indian army, and the preparations being made by tho British coramnndors in Afghanistan, indicate that a vigorous campaign is in tended.

A LATE cable despatch announced that Russia is making active naval preparations on a large scalo at licr groa,t arsenals iv the lialtio and Black Seas to strengthen her Pacific fleet iv anticipation of a war with China. Diplomatic relations between the two countries havo been critical for some time past, aud both lute been preparing for an appeal to tho arbitrament of the cannon aud bayonet. The subject of dis pute is a valuable piece of territory in the valley of the Auioor river on the north east of the Chinese Empire, known as Kuldja, which was seized by Russia when China was occupied iv the suppression of the Taeping rebellion, under the pretence that the Chinese were maltreating the in habitants, and under a promise to restore it when the Chinese shewed by their treat ment of their own people that they were fit to govern feudal states. The Auioor is a magnificent river, navigable for large vessels a long way Into the interior, and affording access to a vast area of splendid country. The district contaiua a large pop ulation, its commerce is considerable, its mining resources great, and it abounds in largo deposits of coal, which would be of immense advantage to Russia in any naval operations, by obviating the necessity of obtaining supplies from a distance. The Kuldja territory ia also strategccally important, inasmuch as it commands the whole of the country between Kashgaria and China proper. After protracted hostilities between Russia and China for the possession of the Kuldja territory, negotiations were begun which resulted in a treaty, under which Russia undertook to return portions of tha country on condition that China paid a sum of 5,000,000 roubles, and allowed free access by Russian traders to all parts of the Chinese Empire, English traders being only admitted to certain treaty port 3. An examination of the terms of the Treaty, however, disclosed the fact that the children of the Flowery Land had been outwitted by the superior diplomacy of the Northern barbarians, and thereupon China refused to ratify the agreement. The Russians had retained oil tho best part of the territory, and tho stra tegetical positions and mountain passes on the Tien Shan Range, commanding the valley of the Sungnri River and the nortli of China, only giving up that portion which was practically worthless for commercial and military purposes. Since the refusal of Chiua to ratify the treaty, Russia has been making active preparations for war. She baa negotiated with Japan for the es tablishment of |a naval station at Nagasaki, as a base of naval operations in the Yellow Sea and the Gulf of Pe-cho-lee and Pckin and has instigated Japan, between whom and China there is a quarrel over the Loo Choo Islands, to enter into an alliance, Russia has also abandoned Vladivostoclc for a more favourable station in the Sea of Japan, extended her dock accommodation at Nicolalcff in the Black Sea, and madu other naval dispositions which will give her, as we learn from the Suez telegrams, a paramount influence in the North-cast Pacific, where she will shortly have two powerful ironclads, three cruisers, five clip pers two yachts and other vessels. To meet this Chiua has a nominal army of 1, GOO,OOO men, and six powerful ironclads, some of which carry 38-toa guns. She has also numerous small cruisers. The Chinese army, however, exists merely on paper, and there is so much demoralization in her military and naval departments that it is doubtful whether she would be able to ofl'cr any cilcctive defence against Russia, much less against that power and Japan. The existence of a powerful Russian fleet in the North East Pacific is a menace to the Colonies, and its growth aud movements must bo vigilantly watched.

Amongst the notices of motion given for the next meeting of the City Council is the followiug one, which will bo moved by Councillor Buchanan :—" That the Council consider the advisability of taking over and maintaining the streets on the reclamation on condition that the Harbour Board enter into arrangements ,for building a large dock in the harbour." Of the other motions three affirm the desirability of kerbing and chau nelling the east side of Nelson-street from Victoria-street to Cook-street, the west side of Albert-street from the V.M.C.A. Booms to Custom-llousc-street, and Lower Queen street. The remainder deal with ditf'cront matters.

The Hon. W. Gisbome has addressed his constituents at liossand Woodstock and received votes of confidence. He con demned the system of Government by lioyal Commissioners.

By proclamation in t!io "Gazette," under the Salmon and Trout Act, 1867, the use of rods, &c, for taking young salmon, sabnoii fry or spawn, or young trout, trout fry or spawn, in any river or stream ia prohibited under a penalty of £100.

T)io adjourned meeting of tbo scltler.-i of Mount Albert will be held this evening in the Wcslnyan Chapel for the purpose of receiving tho report of the committee appointed to select n suitable situ for the new school.

We call attention (o the soiree danaante in the Paruell Hall, which will be opened this evening, under competent management, at eight o'clock. Horr Fiiedrich announces, further, that lie is prepared to receive pupils at the quarter, iv the same hall, to-morro.v (Wednesday) evening.

The pamphlet lecture on Charles Dickens by Key. IS. Edger, B.A. is on sale at the shop of Mr. Campbell, bookseller, Queen street.

To the Editor: Sir,—lt may be interest ing to a tew of tho followers of the pious and exemplary Joseph Smith, who have not yet left Auckland for the great Salt Lake City, to know that Smith's successor, Brighain Young, leftjiehindhimauiutcrcst ing "diary" which will be trcwured by the saints. Erigham'd "diary" will be published with copious notes, by .Elder Pierce. Brother S— informs mo that Brig ham Young had a farmer's eye for good land, and a creamy appreciation of skilful dairy-wives. One extract is strikingly pathetic. "December 31. 1857, I look through the past year with grateful emotions and deep gratitude, having married but four wives during tho whole year. B. Y." T. Greenfinch.

1 he old chief Piucha, Anglice " Pincher," violently assaulted a boy named |Bryco at the Thames on Sunday. The lad w«s standing near the church, looking at the Voluuteers, when some person pushed against Pineha, thereupon that individual turned round, and seeing Bryce at his elbow, struck him a violent blow on the head with a heavy stick lie was carrying, Tho blow was a sevore one. The lad was taken by Paymaster Potts, of tho ISaval Brigade, to tb.B Hospital, where Mr Aitkcn attended to his injuries. He was found to have received a wound over the eye and forehead, but nothing of a serious nature is apprehended.

To the Editor : Sir,—la the STAB of March lGth I noticed a paragraph drawing attention to the great difficulty of exporting oate, ou account of their bulky nature, coupled with the high rate of freight, and that it had been suggested to you that the difficulty might he overcome by erecting drying kilns iv conjunction with Borne of our district flour mills, and so alter the flour stone 3 that the kiln dried oats might have their skins rubbed off so as to pack closer. Now, sir, Laving had some ex perience in this matter, permit me to remark (briefly) that iv my opinion, however plausable the suggestion may appear at first sight, and however well mean t, it cannot be carried out iv practise as indicated with Hour-grinding millstones. But, admitting the idea a success, will they iiud a paying market in tholr nuked state ? 1 would also remark that there is a process by wliich oats may bo reduced to about throe-fourths of their original bulk. Now, if so, and freight any way reasonable, J. think they might liud a payable market iv their whole suite. Ajjain, if niauufacturec' iv the shape of hijjh and low kilu meal, would it linda prolitable export maikct ? Perhaps to some minds the phrase liigh and low may require explanation.—Yours, &c, J, Ko)si,ey,

To the Editor ; Sir, —Will any of your renders plea»e answer the following ques tion? :—What distauce will a person travel that unreels 200 yards of thread, holding the end in his hand and tho thread well ftrctched as he walks round tho reel, the diameter of which is one inch, allowing the thickness of thread on reel no magni tude.—l am, &a, Tailor Gkaekt.

The following addition to (ho railway regulations ii notified :— ■" Volunteors in uniform and under arms whon trafclllns by rail on passes issued by the officer command iag the district will bo provided with second dais Accommodation and charged at the rate of Id. per mile, payable by the Dofence Department, This regulation takes ell'cct from tho date of iiimouncemout."

AsmodcuH m the Wellington Mail, evidently Mr J. J. Uttinjj writes : — " Kclativo to the hardnoss of the times, 1 might mention a little incident that came under my notice at a certain barber's shop. The tax collector called, and poor Strap was in a terrible state, being exactly eighteen pence .short. The coHector had called so often that he felt ashamed to put him oil' again. At that moment a couple of cus tomers entered, and Strap asked the col lector if he would kindly be seated, and cast his eye over an exciting leader in the Times, while he (Strap) sent hi.s boy to the bank "to cash a cheque." And he winked at the boy, who left the shop. 4ud during the next ten minutes Strap worked as he had ever worked before ; went through both his customers' head*, and turned them'out in first-class stylo, receiving two shillings for hia trouble. The collector was getting impatient, but Strap was jubilant; and, loudly anathematising the boy for being gone so long, said, " perhaps he (xmld make up the money in the house," which he ac cordingly did, and so paid out his un welcome visitor, leaving himself with a balance of sixpence. Strap ought to get on in the world."

A dance wns bold in the Albert Hull last evening, by a number of young people who form a class, which meets in the building weekly. Reed's string band supplied the music, aud Mr J. Nelson fulfilled the duties of M.C. Tho hall was prettily decorated with flags.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Satur day, March 27th ISSO. Remained last return, S3 ; admitted since, 16 ; discharged, (i; remaining, 03; male.", 80; females, 18. Arrangement of cmbcs : Zymotic, 23 ; con-

stitutional, 9 ; local, 41 ; developmental, 14; violent, 11. Thanks aro returned to the Rev W. Baker for a number of magazines, and to Mr McTior for a water bed.

To Ihe Editor: Sir, —I was quite sur prised on reading Mr Coombes' letter of dis appointment and disgust at the management of the Young Men's Christian Asssociation. His letter is full of irony and sarcasm, es pecially^ where he speaks of the office bearers, &c. I think he winkod his eye at someone when h» said, "No donbt they arc all good men." Fortunately, Mr Coombes' principles of Christianity arc so well-known, or else his letter might mis lead the public. But Mr Coombes must still continue to subscribe towards the sup port of that institute in the future just as liberally as he has done in the past. It should bo rembered. if they arc all Wes leyans, they are returned to office year after year by the members and subscribers on ac count of their moral worth and Chris tian principles, lirmly upholding the doctrines and teachings ot tha Bible. They, the office-bearers get no remuneration for their labour and trouble Perhaps they might feel a little ilattcred by being urged to contiuue so long iv these positions of trust. Certainly it is a proof that they have given every satisfaction in the past. Yea, more ! May such Christian men long con tinue to have the manngomentof that noblo institution. I see from the report there is a Sunday afternoon Bible Class. Surely Mr Coombes must overlook this fact for he never speaks of it. Also, the books that are issued averaged about 450 per mouth. These books are all carefully selected, up holding the doctrine of the cross and tho principles of Christianity. In none of them arc to be found the teaching of Mormonism, Unitarianism, or Spiritualism. Surely Mr Coombes ought to rejoice at this fact. Be sides Mr Coombes never mentions the 500 strangers iv a etrango land, who availed themselves of the comfort and information and protection it affords from vice and Sab bath breaking, no matter how high or moral the tone of the amusements or sports may be. Now for something that will mako the hearts of fond ones rejoice in tar-off lands—to know that on your children reach ing Auckland, an agent of tho institution mctts them on board ship and biings them straight to the rooms of the establishment, thus throwing the arms of protection round your children. You do well to thank God for this news, Mr Coombes forgot this item also, lie is afraid of the institution drift iug into debt. No fear of that, for the cattle on a thousand hills with the silver and gold, still belong to the same person that owned them a long time ago.—Yours, &c, Lamps.

Recently a Congregational Minister, the llcv. J. Appeiley, from Jati Jvc noar Geo long, Australia, purchased a small property in what used to be known as Williamson's Clearing, near Bombay. Ho is an elderly gentleman and has been in the Christian ministry in Northamptonshire, England, and Australia for over forty years. Ho has been requested to conduct religious services in Bombay and Paparata, and has secured the public school-house in Bombay for an afternoon service every alternate Sabbath. The service was attended last Sabbath by about thirty, when lie took for his text tho prayer of the publican, " God be merciful to mo a sinner." The earnest attention of the audience evinced their appreciation of the very appropriate remarks of tho minister; but the public school-house is not well adapted for Christian worship, and no doubt an effort will be made by tho NnnconforiuiHlfi and others to erect a suitablo place in which to conduct the services. A Qucen-ntruot clothier recently very generously oflfenxl n valuable site of half-un-acre in Bombay for an undenominational place of worship and school, but his kind offer was not appro dated by a sufficient number to secure the necessary funds tor the erection of the building.— Correspondent.

Bishop .Redwood and Pastor Chiuiquy were passengers from the South by the Waitaki, which arrived in the Manakau to ilay. The latter gentleman loaves by the outward mail steamer for San l('rancisco. The following tenders were received by Mcsars "Wilson and McDonald for supplying 200 Tolaia piles, 50ft. lOiu. 15 iuchos square. Jennings and Co. 3a 9d per foot, Smith and Co. 3s 7d, lleuderaon, 3s Gil, and Purcell, 3s Gd. The tender of J. Purcell, of Vic toria-street, was accepted. Large areas of land on deferred [payment and free selection are gazetted. New regulations under the " Diseased Cattle Act," are published in a gazette of the 25th inst. Certaiu lands in Cambridge East are re served in the gazette as a recreation ground. The Theatre Royal has been engaged in view of Young Scott's intended pcxlestrian perfor mance, and a contract id already out for boarding orer the stalls ierel with the stage. A meetiug Trill be held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel to-night, for the purposs of complet ing the arrangements, arnongat which will be the securing of local amateurs to accom pany the professional walkor over distances of two miles each. An exhibition perform ance will be given on Thursday evening, o which only a select fow will bo admitted. Si The following additional awards have been made by the Commissioners of the Sydney Exhibition :—Additional New Zea land awards: C. Coombs, Duncdiu, saddles, ■Ith; J. Cook, Auckland, harness mount ings, 4th ; Keinpthornc, Prossor and Co., knife polish, 3,• P. Birley, Auckland, ' wrought iron work, 3rd ; Taranaki Iron Company, iron, 3rd ; Hematite Iron Com pany, iron, 3rd. Tho Hamilton and Tuhlkaramoa High way District is abolished, and new separate districts constituted. M. Cailliau, proprietor of the now music repository in Wellcsley-strect, has just issued a circular, in wliich he announces his intention to publish next Saturday the first number of a weekly musical journal, to be entitled " The New Zealand Muse." It will comprise eijjht pages—four of printed matter and four of music. The four pages of tort in each number will contain :—(1) Musical notes on the week ; (2) biographies of celebrated musicians ; (3) studies of ancient and modern music, and (4) a musi cal summary, while the remaining four pagea will be occupied with music, viz., elementary lessons and pieces tor the piano. "La Marseillaise" will be amongst the lirst pieces. Tho services of M. Peitzer have been retained for the work of transla tion and he has certainly ability to do it well. Thers is abundant scope for such a journal iv this colony, and we have no doubt that the projector* will rcccivo much support from their venture. Another lot of dead fiah were paftßCfM by the lona yesterday afternoon between Rod ney and Kawau, The sea was literally covered with them. The majority nre achnappers. The canoe is unknown, but it is generally attributed to tlio excesaive heat which has prevailed during tho last few days. A cablo mcHsngc of March 17, quotes New Zealand hemp at £27 15« to £2S per (on, and line pale kauri selected gum at ,C2O per ton. Thero h;is beou a rise in the price of currants, now being quoted at 3'2s Gd. To tho Editor : Sir,—ln last night's im prcwion you cautioned the public against a "Lady" of prepossessing manners. Now, sir, will you allow me to warn tlio pubLic in general aud boarding-homo keepers in par ticular, against a "l('oreic;ner" of very tak ing habits, who has lived for months past on his wits or mther on hJfi landladies and his fellow-boarders, for he not only leaves his board anil washing unpaid for, but he pilfers everything ho can get hold of—money clot lies, jcwollry, tobacco, etc. Ho is 23 years of age, 51t. 9in. high, of very light complexion and hair, with false toeth, a dyed moustache and incipient whiskers of the same unnatural tint.—l am, &c, A Victim.

A conceit in aid of the funds of tho One hunga Public Library and Free Heading Room, came off last evening in the Masonic Hall. A large and appreciative audience was present, and everything passed of I very well, although the forl>carauce of those assembled hud to be asked in consequence of help expected from Auckland, not arriv ing. The overtures on the piano were played in a masterly manner by Mr Parsons, from the Polytechnic Hall London. Mr LiUJcwood sang in his well-known style, "The Tar's Farewell," "The Naughty Young Man," "Castles in the Air," and "You know what, I know." Mr Ryan's songs were much appreciated and deservedly so, he SMig " The Friar of Orders Grey," " Still 1 love thee," and " Land Ho." Mr White sang in a pleating style " Dear Eng land." Mr Mackie sing a duet with Mr Ryan, " Larboard Watch," and a song with chorus "God ble*s the Priuce of Wales." "My Grandfather's Clock," aud "When my Band begins to play " by Master Abel Kilsall were both warmly rcccivod and considering the age of the performer, very wrll executed. Misn Morris favoured us with two <<oi)gs, "Starlight," and "Ah, little Cupid I'm npfo your tricks," in a very pleasing manner. Mr J. P. Vnusc brought down the house in tbe oomic song in character "Simple Simon," which had to be repeated, and he with Mr Warren were loudly applauded in tho " Mangare Volunteers." Mr A. Gillman snug in nn pnsy and spirited manner " The jolly young Miller." The make up of Mr Nairn as the "Ruler of the Queer's Navce" (from H.M.B. Pinafore) was excellent, and tho song itself well sung and encored. Various tunes on the mouth organ wore played by Mr J. P. Vanso, which wcro really well executed and alto encored. Those perfor mers who were present ha.3 to bo called on, oftcner than they expected, but willingly ■uul cheerfully they did what they could under the circumstances, And so passed oil' a very successful concert, both financially and musically. We niunt not forget to thank our old friend Mr W. A. Patterson for playing co many uccompaniinonU.

Young Scott, tho pedestrian, gives an exhibition walk or seven miles on Thursday evening to show his paces. Arrangements arc made to secure tho Thentro Royal for his appearance.

The scholars of the Onehunga Public school are invited to meet at the school house on Wednesday (to-morrow) morning for the purpose of sharing in the Cornwallis picnic.

St. Mark's Easter Troe will bo exhibited this evening in the Newmarket Hall. The tree will be laden with curiosities, and things pleasant to the eyo and taste. Tho Carlton Academy Hobson-strcct, was re-opened today. The night school, conductod also by Mr. Andrew, was re commenced last evening. Tho anniversary tea and public meeting of the Primitive Methodist", Franklin Road, will bo held this evening, when addresses will bo delivered by ministers and laymen. A select choir will be in attendance.

Impending Hostilities at Ohinemutu.

OIIINEMUTU, this day.

The Taupo Chief Topia and Whanganui Chief Kemp have built their war pah, and hostilities will commence about Ist April. The natives cannot understand the Govern ment continually adjourning the Land Courts in this district, and wbolosale repu diation is likoly in consequence of the present prosecutions by Land Purchase officers. Pctera Te Pnkuatuo Roto hiko, Haupapa,' Te Rangipuawhc, and other chiefs are pressing Government to survey and open up their tribal lands at Ohincmutu tor a township.

Kepa te Marama has laid off a small township at'Utuhiua, and appointed Mr Davis his agent.

THEATRE ROYAL.—AN EVENING WITH TOM MOORE.

A large congress of Aucklanditcs gathered in the Theatre Royal last evening, for the purpose of witnessing an cntortainnient in which Tom Moore's poetry aud ballads formed the chief part of the programme. Mr 11. Baker commenced with a short sketch of the poet's life, but his biographical anecdotes were to tho mass uninteresting, especially at the conclusion of a holiday, when people went to be amused, and not to have a string of biographical anecdotes put before them. Mr H. Baker gave musical illustrations of his subject as tho entertain ment proceeded, but the equivocal naturo of tho applause, tempted him to becomo irritable, uud on one occasiou, after tho conclusion of a melody, ho asked "if (hero wore a policeman in the house," which considerably increased the ire of tho gods, and made thoin more noisy than before. Tho auditory wero somewhat quieted by Mr W. F. Maker's songs, which were all woll rendered, and gave universal satisfac tion. His "Death of Nelson," "Dear Littlo Shamrock," and "My Heart is Thine," wcro well received. Mr Baker was in excellent voice, aud was frequently encored. The entertainment cannot be said to have been a success. Holiday time is not the season for awakening tho latent enthusiasm for either Irish, English, or Scotch poets, but a time when " Grand father's Clock" is more appreciated than the beautiful poetry of Ireland's National Bard.

GABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS,]

The Afghan War.

Desperate Attack on the British Bepulsed. BOMBAY. March 28. Intelligence has been recaiveu from Cabnl of severe lighting between that city and Guudamuk. The Kohistanccs, having ef fected a junction with other hostile tribes, made a desperate attack on the British posit ion between Cabul and Gundamuk. Heavy lighting ensued, and the enemy wore 1 repulsed with great loss. Tho British loss was trifling.

The South American war.

Defeat of tlie Chilians. LONDON. March 28. Mr Gladstone has recovered from his recent illness. News has been received from South America of the resumption of hostilities be tween the Chilians and the Peruvians. A severe battle lias been fought at Mosquequa, which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians who suilbred a loss of thirteen huudrcd killed and wounded, Boyal Visit to Ireland. Great preparations are beiug made in Ireland for the reception of their Koyal Highness the JJuke and Duchess of Con naufiht, who are about to visit the country. , Amongst other features of the intended ovation will bo the lighting of bonfires on the hill tops announcing thoir arrival.

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuter's special cable grams.]

SYDNEY.

Monday. Tho Exhibition Commissioners award Mr Bagnall, Thames, Halcombc, Fielding settlement, Museum, Otago, all first class timber exhibits. Harbour Board, Auck land, Dr Campbell, Knipara, Hornby, Picton, Norrie, Auckland, second cluss timber exhibit*. I'otts, Christchurch, first prize for cones. Prize gnui —Latoude, Ist; Mr Uacre, Wellington, 2nd; also sundry lower awards. Tho St. Legiu STAKES, n sweepstakes of 30sovs each, 10ft; for three-year-olds; colts, 8«t 101b, fillios, Bat 51b. The second horse to receive GOsovs out of the stakes, lj mile.

Tho racu was wou l>y three lengths. Tune : Stiiiu 21acc 4tentliß.

Further Cable Despatches.

(From Australian Papers.)

English Politics

THE GOVERNMENT MANIFESTO. London, 9th March. Lord llcaconsficld, in view of the im mediate dissolution of the House of Com mona, has issued a. manifesto setting forth the causes which havo induced tho Cabinet to decide in favour of au early appeal to the country. Foremost among tho reasons he states the policy of obstruction to all legislation adopted by the Home Rule Irish members, aud he claims that the action of the Government in thus bringing the session to a summary clo<te will cuabic tho doctors to defeat the arls of tbe Irish agitators. lie expresses a hope Unit Liberal statesmen and the leaders of all sections iv the com muuity, however divided iv opinion upon the politic*! questions of the day, will com bine in repudiating the Home Rule party, whose policy must be destructive to the integrity of the Empire. Speaking on the question of the foreign policy of the Govern ment, he awcrti that the maintenance of peaco depends upon the presence, snd per haps the afcoendancy of England iv the councils of Europe. TIIK IIOIIE RULE MANIFESTO. LONDON, March 10. The Irish Home Rale members, having consulted together on the condemnatory statement of their policy submitted to the country by Lord Beuconslield, have isauod a counter manifesto. They charge the Premier with having attempted to excite the worst passions of the ignorant and un thinking. They further accuse the Imper ial Government with gross and culpable negloct of the wrongs and misorics of Ire land. IMPERIAL FOREIGN POLICY. LONDON, March 10. Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered an important speech in the House of Common", in whicl he replied to attacks made upon the Govern ment for their foreign policy and their atti tude iv reference to the question of Home Rule, lie said the Government had firmly supported the interests of the British nation abroad. They had maintained the honour of the kingdom by their integrity at home, and had aimed at securing the general wel fare. He also contended that they had lightened the burdens of the people by reducing taxation. Tbe Marquis of Hartlngton, leader of the Opposition, replied to the Chancellor. While op. nosed to the policy of the Home Kulers, he denounced the action rcocntly taken by the Karl of Beaeomueld iv regard to that party, and contended that the con duct of the Government towards that party, and more particularly the allegations con tained in the Premier's letter to the Lord Lieutenaut of Ireland, was calculated to awaken national jealousies, ana stimulate the antipathies ot the poople of Ireland to wards England. With regard tothe foreign policy of the Government, he averred that that had been pslpably frnstrated. a* shown by tho repeated failure of negotiations on the continent, and the want of success on the part of the British arms against the Af ghans. The Marquis also contended that the foreign policy of the Government, while failing abroad, had reduced the influence of Great Britain in the European councils, pro duced domestic stagnation, and brought about financial coufiuion. IRISH AGITATION. London, March 15. An open air mass meeting, at which over 20,000 persons attended, was yesterday held in Dublin, for the purpose of giving expression to public opinion on the land question. Several prominent Home Kulers delivered addresses, and in violent lan gungo denounced the landlords for their trcatmont of the peasantry. RETURN OF MR PARNELL TO IRELAND. March 19. Great preparations nro being made in Ireland to give an ovatiou to Mr Parnell on his return from America, and bonfires will bo lighted ou the hill tops throughout tho length aud breadth of the country. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. LONDON, March IS. The appoiutmont of roprosontatlvo of Frauco at the Mclbonrno Exhibition has been conferred upon M. Montmason, aud the Minister of Public Instruction has specially commissioned him to study the various Australian systems of public educa tion. March 19. Tho British Royal Commissioners have transferred the whole of their business mat ters to the Melbourne Exhibition Commis sioners. THE GREEK BUDGET. Further difficulties have arisen in the Greek Administration, through the rejec tion by thcßoulc, or chamber of representa tives, of tho budget Bubmitted by the Minister of Finance. Important Ministerial changes are expoctod to take place in con sequence. THE BRITISH BUDGET. London, March 11.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer made his annual; budget speech iv the House of Commons this even ing. The revenue for the past financial year, 1879 SO, amounted to £50,560,000, being £2,256,009 below the revenue of the year 1878-9, which was £83,116,000. The expenditure for the year JIS7S-80, on the other hand, was £S-i,216,000, showing a diminution on that of the previous year of £1,159,200 the amount for £1878-79 having been £85,375 000. The Chancellor of the Exchequer estimates the revenue for the the year ISBO-81 at £81,560,000 being £1,440,000 below the sum he estimated la3t year as the revenue for the year just ended, while he estimates the expenditure for the same period at £81,455,000 being £360,000 above the amount which he esti mated would be the expenditure of 1879-80, viz., £81,125,000. Sir Stafford Northcote annottnbed that it was iutended to convert the £6,000,000 of Exchequer bills, i?sned in 187S for the extraordinary credit then granted by the House, into terminable au nnities. He further stated that no increase of taxation would be proposed at the present ttme.

THE AFGHAN WAR LONDON.

ivjarcii io. The Government refuse to publish the Russian correspondence, which they assert was found at Cabul, between Gortschakoii1 and Shero Ali, and which is presumed to be of importance. ■ General Roberts has vindicated himself of the charge of shooting Afghan prisoners, except those distinctly implicated in the murder of Cavagnari. PERSIA AND HERAT. Much significance is attached to the arrival of a Persian Commission at Herat, for the purpose ostensibly of establishing amicable relations between the Shah's Goverumont and the inhabitants of that city. The members of the commission were enthusiastically welcomed by the Hcratoes, (and the principal chiefs hay« exhibited a very friendly attitude towards them. THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN. London, 15th March. Recent events in Afghanistan have destroyed all hopes of amicably arranging a peace with the insurgent natives. Mohammed Jan has a formidable force under his command at Ghuznee. The Mohmunds and Kohistanis are flocking to tho standards of the disaffected chiefs, being urged by their priests to unice for the destruction of the British. Afresh campaign is therefore inevitable, and will be opened upou a much more formidable scale than last year as soon as the weather admits of the operations of tho army. THE KOHISTANI REVOLT. A large body of the insurgent Kohiatanis, under Sirdar Kivaja Khan, numbering over 3,000 men, have captured Cbaiikar, the principal town of the district lately occupied by Shabaz Khau, the native Governor ap pointed by General Roberts. Tho placo submitted without much resistance It will probably constitute tho rallying point ol the disaffected inhabitants of the neighbor ing valleys.

A GENERAL RISING IN AFGHAN ISTAN.

16th March,

A telegram has been received from the Viceroy of India, intimating that from recent "advices forwarded by General Sir F. S. Roberta, it was evident that a general rising of the Afghan tribes was imminent, and that the British forces would require h.atcrial Augmentation. ADVANCE ON GIIUZNEE. March 19th. Preparations for a renewal of hostile operations are being made by tho Afghans. Several regiments of Heratees have been organised, and are now marching on Ghuznee, with tho intention, it is presumed, of co-operating with Mahomed Jan, who now holds Ghuznee. IHE CAPE. March 15. The repressive policy adopted by the Capo authorities towards the natives of Basutoland threatens serious complications. Proclamation has bceu made that the order tor a general disarmament, which had been suspended for a time to enable the people to appeal to the Home Government, will be immediately enforced. The Basutos regard the proceeding with embittered feelings. Ail'airs in the district are considered highly critical. ALLEGED RUSSO-ITALIAN ALLI ANCE. March 17th. The German Press recently contained a revelation of Rus«ian attempts last spring to negotiate an alliance with France aud Italy ; but now thore are distinct signs of a bettor feeling between Germany and Russia. Londox, March 18th. The warning given by Germany to Italy relative to the alleged intrigues of the latter with Russia against Austria has led to a diplomatic correspondence, the result of which is that tho Italian Government have given a distinct denial to the charge, and have expressed a desire to co-operate with the Great Powors in maintaining the peace of Europe. March 20. General Melikofl' and the Czarewitch are co-operating in putting down the Nihilist conspiracy in St. Petersburg. Many pri soners have been released. The Nihilists disclaim the attempt on the Hie of General MclikofF, but are ,watching his actions. The Czar is yielding under tho guise of firmness. The Liverpool Grand National yrha run to-day with the following results :—Steeple chase of 800 sots,, added to a handicap sweep of 20 boys, each ; distance, four miles and a-half—Empress, 1; The Liberator, 2 ; Downpatrick, 3. The Orient steamer Aconcagua takes seventy-four Sisters of Mercy for Brisbane aud Sydney. March 21. Persia professes to decline to occupy Herat. SkobelofF, the Russian Commnndcr-in- Cliief of the expedition against the Letk Turkomans, will avoid Merv, as it is be lieved its occupation would provoko the British to advance on Herat. March 22. Prince OrlofF, the Russian Ambassador at Paris, was recalled on Saturday, in conse quence of the French Government refusing to expel tho self-confessed Nihilist, Hait inan.

Mr. J'arncll lms returned from his tour in America, and was accorded a most enthu siastic reception at Cork, where lie landed. The people turned out in thousands to wel come him. The city was illuminated iv the evening. Mr Parnell, at the banquet given in his honour at which many promi nent M.P.'g and lending citizens -were pre sent, in response to tho toast of his health detailed the result of his recent appeal on behalf of the people of "Ould Eriu Go Bragh,"

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUE OWN OOHUESrONDENT,) COROMANDEL, this day. Royal Oak Mining Manager reports : No. 3 level, No. 1 reef, eastward block stopes improving.' Qold is more freely scon in stone broken down to-day. There were no specimens obtained, but the btuff will crush well. From tho stopes on the new reef a few blotches of gold was seen here and there while broftking down yesterday, and a large quantity of crushing stuff Avas put iuto the paddock. The reef is still strong and likely in. appsarance for a patch of specimens at any time. Tribute No. I.—John Connor has 2(slbs. of specimens in tho shong box. They are saving some stuff for crushing, and from prospects seen I think it will turn out well. | Other tributers are prospectiug. NGAKUAWAHIA, this day. A respected settler, Mr Charles Luckcs, was drowned in crossing tho river this morning. OIIINEMUTU, this day. TOE FISH PHENOMENA. Natives from the coast report large quan tities of dead and dying fish all along the East Coast. Several fish peculiarly local to Mangaparaou have been thrown up at Te Kahi, Waikato. The llotorua road can now bo completed without opposition. The Maketu Land Court has again been adjourned by the Government 'I ho crop of oats hero this year Is un usually heavy. J. J. Keys, contractor for Police build ings, has commenced operations. The Wilson-Graham-cum-Rohertson cm broglio drags its slow and slimy course along. [UNITED PKKSS ASSOCIATION.) INVEKCAHGILL, this day. A BOY SHOT. The Civil Service Commission arrived last night, and proceed to Qucenstown, where they will begin the enquiry. Robert Curti.«, ten years old, son of M. Curtis, of the Temperances Hotel, was acci dentally shot yesterday. He had gone out by the train to visit some relatives, but on finding they had lett, returned to the rail way platform nearer town. While waiting here he was shot, but it ia not yet known by whom the fatal shot was fired, but two boys also were near the vicinity, aud will be examined on the subject. WELLINGTON, Monday. Bishop Redwood and Pastor Chiniquy were passengers yesterday by the San Francisco mail boat. The Premier left for the South in the s.s. To Auau, wh;ch sailed on March 28th. NELSON, Monday. An inquest was held at the Lunatic Asylum to-day on the body of a late inmate, Clare Palmer, who died yesterday. The jury found tho decsased died from exhaus tion, resulting from suicidal mania. DUNEDIN, Monday. A three-roomed wooden cottage, occupied by C. Dale, shoemaker, George-streot, was destroyed by fire, to-night. The insurance is for £100 in tho Standard. The origin of the fire is unknown,

Ponsonby Regatta.

Several of the races at lh c p nn Regatta were not concluded when Z by to press yesterday afternoon, and 7i Went suits will be found appended 'n „ te" passed of most satisfactorily, and a 2""" mittee and secretary (Mr \y t , com< serve much credit for ttK> success whii? de" aclneved. We may state that Mm'*J Mascfield ofliciated as umpire in tl, , Tl of Mr Stodart.who was ind?sp 03 S fr races were all well-contested, and «L, them were most excitin". At ti, " mo °E sion of the regatta an° adjournmcTClu made to tho cabin of the llaeshb °£ Wa« number of toasts were druuk in fl -a bumpers, and duly responded to ti, 8 which were not concluded when w» 1 races press resulted as follows :- Went l ° sth Kaoc, 11.30 a.m.—Yachts nn««. » KiNt prize. Cup. presented by Mmt' <loiis- and £5 added; second prize £335" n "*», Sumo oa fourth race, ">■"•«. Cours^ Lala, 5 tons, A. Buchanan, ble y Jessie Logan, 5 tons, J. Logan U J '" * Vol.inte, 5 ton 3, A. Alison, red' '■'! " After rounding the buoy oft Kanri d • 3 the Lala was observed to have raajn^"l' a good lead, but. on tho ruu b«Tft flagship the Jessie Logan sainpii » •« c The collusion was a mit e SS? Lala beujg barely a length ahead Th Volautc was three minutes and t»» » seconds behind tho Jessie Logan a « test was entered against tbo Lala on a Kiouud that she did not go round thn \ in Judge's Cay. The Lala crew howS"* claimed that they did not see any hi " They understood tho course lay rounil \tl' Winona. and the yacht was not at anchor age. 1 hey also claim to have sailed niti• two lengths of her moorings. '" Gth Race, noon—Opkn Sailikq Boan n»».«» f.jet, hy measurmont. Flrat jriz«n™ « cnted by Mr W. Stanford, v L H'lhSff* second prize. £2 10s. Goarse-F 1 , n add«l; side of. flagship round mark bo»toff Iffs l Jolnt. theoco round North aw ?awi round mark boat off Kauri Point, an*^' round mark boat off Judge's Bay • n n ! i:ea off south side of flagship. y' flnUhln(t Toy 24ft 7in, Bft, 3ft Gin, C. Bailey " blue burgee ... y> Mabel, 24ft lin, Oft Gin, 3ft, W. FarquW blue, white cross ... 'n Missing Link, 25ft, Gft Gin, 2ft Yin T Carlaw, white, blue star , • The Toy continued her lead'during the remainder of the course afier roundini th Judge's Bay buoy, and won with fonrtZ miuutea to spare. The Mabel waaWomi with the Missing Link a considerable din tauce behind. """ 7th Race. 12.30 p.m—Open- Sauinq Boats 19 to 20 foet, by measurement. BW iS 12 Cup valued at £3 10s, and &1 Wi \mZ' second Pri/o, £!; third prize, £1. ConnJw From south side of mwshin ronnrt baat off Kauri Poi»t. thiSc, SiffldkS westward of wharf; twice round • flrtsK on south side of flagship. ' UDiam Ponsonby, 19ft 10, Gft Gin, 2ft 3i n J Ratcliffe, blue, white star !., Whip. 39ft Sin, Gft liv, 2ft Bin, J Rout" ■white, red cross ... ' « U.P., 19H, 7ft, -2ft 4in, R. Gravdon white, blue ball 7 3 This race was a signal triumph for Bit cliife, the Ponsonby being a very easy winner. The Whip, a new b.oat, bailt v/e believe by Messrs J. Hanna and W. Cann. well was second ; while the Pastime, which pressed Bailey's Rip so hard in arece'ntcon. test, was fourth. The Hattie May main, tamed a good lead in the earlier part of the race, but she got aground, and thus spoilt her chance of success. Bth Race, 1 p.m.—Yaciits or Dbckko Boats. 3 toos and undrr. Fir»t prizo. £7; M oond prizo, £2; third priza, £L Courae same v eixth race. Erin, 3 tous, J. Knox, gr, wh ball „. i' Try, 21 tons, J. Cook, r & wh, diamond 2 Kgeria, 1£ tons, C. J. Shaw, ble, wh ere, 3 The Erin continued her lead during the second round, aud she finally won with several miles to spare from the Try, which was second. The Egcria, a twenty feet keel boat, which had. been deckod over for I the occasion, was third. 9th Race, 2 p.m.—Opin Sailing Boats onia 12 feet (by measurement!. First prlza, £s second, £2: tbird.'^l. Coume—Fromsontl! side Flagship round Watchman, tteoco round red! buoy weitward of wfiarfjtwiw round ; flninhing south side vf flagship. Sissy, 17ft, sft Gin, 2ft, W. Cook, red, whiteS. l Coy, 15ft lOin, Gft, 2ft Gin, C. Tripp, blue 2 Meteor, lGft 9in, sft 2in, 22in, Samuel Eduiouds, red 3 The Coy took second placo after passing Shelly-beach Reef for the last time. The race finally resulted :—Sissy, 3 hrs. 49 mm,; Coy 3 hrs. 58 minutes 15 seconds.; Meteor, 3 hours 59 minutes. The Coy aw alleged that tho Meteor fouled their boat re peatedly, and the Coy came in. with her mainsail torn. A challenge from the Coy to the Meteor appears in another column of tliis evening's issue. 10th Rac«, 3.30 p.m.—Modbl Tacht Pack,, under four foot. Fir»t prize, S3; second, fit; third, 10a. Audax, A. R. Keesin<?, red ... ...'1 Energy, A. Jones, blue, white cross ... 2 May, VV". Swailes, blue .„ 3 The Seabird (George Joskin) was a pott entry. This race, which wa3 sailed from Shelly Beach, created considerable excite ment amongst the juvenile portion of the spectators. 11th Raco, l p.m.—Tun Race. First priuo, St, Course—loo yards. T. Farquhar, black pi E. Owen, white ' 2 This race was productive ot considerable amusement, two of the competitors capsiz ing. A second race was started, and was also won by T. Farquhar.

PROTESTS.

A protest has been entered against the senior crew of the Auckland Rowing Club taking the prize on the ground that tbe stroke oar is not an amateur. It is alleged that he rowed .in the whaleboat race and watei man's race at the Tauranga Regntta. The Auckland juniors were also protested against on the ground that Mo. 2 Is over the ago of 21 years.

CHORAL HALL.

An amateur dramatic and musical enter* taiument was given in ; the Choral Hall last night in aid of the fund that has been' formed for the erection of a public hall s in the Mount Albert district. The audience was large and thoroughly appreciative. The performance, and more especially the musical portion of it, was very fair. Miss Gertrude James executed two difficult piano forte solos with undoubted skill, while,in conjunction with Mr JBeale (nolin) she played a lengthy serenade by Beet hoven, abounding in intricate vana tions. The selection, in fact, was Inor dinately long, but the ability with which it was performed by both lady and gentlemen, and the pleasing accord that was noticeable throughout between the notes of the respec tive instruments, secured the close atten tion of the listeners. A lady amateur con tiibuted two songs, but her vocalisation was greatly marred by nervousness. The. remainder of the programme was occnpieo with a couple of farces entitled "W Obstinate Family," and "Borrowed Plumes," respectively,- and the Quarrel Scene from •' The School for Scandal." « was the Screen Scone, however, which had been adverti«ed. In the first named farce, the parts wero assumed by three ladies and three gentlemen, and it must bo confessed that the representatives of the gentler «ex comported themselves not only more natur ally upon the stage than their masculine friends, but that they likewise evinced a better knowledge of the "business. Tne gestures of the gentlemen were rather uncouth, and the limited dimensions of tne boards appeared to discompose them some what. However, the audience were indul gent and each amusing situation wasi re ceived with suppressed laughter. in« lady who assumed the part of the servant girl acquitted herself with the greatest success, while Jcssio (the petulant ana newly-married wife), was also well imper sonated. "Borrowed Plumes" wan enacted with fair ability. The low comedian, now ever, had an exaggerated opinion of n» functions and a rather hazy idea of tiw essential ingredients of humour. ln~£ was more buffoonery associated witli aw part than comicality, while Bibbins suc ceeded most admirably in mousing om words and in pourtraying excessive ana vulgar affectation. We should not care w say that this was the ideal which the play wright had in viow. Iv fact we aro inclined to think that it was not. It was apparently the intention of the performers » high class comedy to give the cele brated dialogue from " The School for scan dal " in character, but to the surprise or all a gross anachronism was committed » the appearance of Sir Peter in common modern costume. Lady Teazle was P<»" trayed by a young man of tall statuJ*s whose aifectation of feminine grace »»£ deportment proved as amusing as » attempts to attenuate the robustness <* his voice. Hia dress too appeared »« a mysteiious combination of oOSO' fashions. The cooing of the two was verj interesting, and the subsequent <^ rtelJlZ carried out comparatively well. The gen" man who assumed the rfile of Mr re delivered his share of the dialogueiTO effectively, but his gestures and ?«""»£ as well as those of his companion w. somewhat outre. However, the aufcem* were not exacting, and the entertainment , concluded pleasantly enough.

The Postmaster-Geneial should suppre» ' matrimony, for matrimony is a lottery. |

THE AUCKLAMB SYERIKG STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.



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