SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HI.»H WAT«R] %^S™^&£U, c.ii HUW3KT.—This Evoning,6.ii 8U VIRISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 1.41 MOON'S AaK.-KullMoon, 17th, 8.18 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVRNINO. Arurle. a.s., Crawford, from Whansarel Agnes Donald, schooner. Hose, from Rarotonga

TO-DAY. Glenelg, 8.8., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVKNIWO. Southern Cross, s.s., Helandcr, for Lcvnka

TO-DAY. ' Argylo. s.s.. Crawford, for VVhacgnrei Arawata. 5.8.. alnclair, for Bydnoy Glonelg, 8.8., FarqoUar, for Whansaroi

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Samoa—Hyaena. Tuesday Ijondon—Fernglon, loading Tauranga—Ulonelg, Thursday; Waitalif, Mon

Rnaaell-lona. Monday: Waitakl. Wodnosrlay Melbourne, via South-Rinßarooma. 1 hursday 1 Napior-Glenlora, shortly Whimgorel-Argylo, Tnoaflaya and Fridays Waitakl, Friday; Glonelsr, Tuoßday

VESSELS EXPORTED.

Wolveiino, H.M.S., from Sydney, shortly Nautilus, H.1.G.M.5., from Melbourne Emerald H.M.S., from Molbourno, sailed 11th Lady Jocclyn, ship, Irom London; sallodSopt. 15 Margaret (lalbroith, ship, from London. loadinß Hinvilaya, sh p, from London ; nailed 2Sth Oct. Loch Moot, barqnn (L K.P.S.). from London ; Looh^Urr, barque (W.Q.L.K.), from London, rilled September 27 Dunloe, birque, from .London; sailed. Aug. so A. C. do Frletaß, barquo, from London, sailod Cabarfoldh 1! barquo (9.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Keaes Jessie, borquentine, from Molbourno nSS? Ranwr. barquontine. (W.T.N.V.) from New York; sailed April 83th Flirt, brlgantinn (W.L.G.P.). irom Lovnka Helena, brigantino, from Rarotonga Active, brigintlne, from Samoa Look Oot. brigantino, from Sydney Borealis, brigantino. from Levuka Kthol, brigantino, from Dunodln Ryno, brigantino, from tho Iflands Oamaru, brlgantine from Dnnedin Southorn Crosa, Mission schooner, from tho Islands Energy, schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from tho Islands AgneH Donaia, schooner, from Rarotonga Bol'o Brandon, scho ino.r from Linn Islands Aobn, sohoonor, from Now Caledonia Edith aohconer, from Wa'lis Island Policeman, schooner, from Noumea Ovalau, schooner, (Vom Karoton-ja Mazeppa. Bchooner. from Samoa Marlon, echoonor, from Norfolk Island Norval, schooner, from Rarotons»n Atotohan. sohoonor. from Itarotonga Mary AndoraoD. achoonor, from Now Caledonia Plrato, schooner, from Tahiti Magio, cutter, from Rosa Island

IMPORTS.

Per Agnes Don?ld. from Rirotongn: 30 tons copra 29 bala-j cotton, 143 nundlo3 dried fiuit, 3 casksllmoiuice, i bogj coffeo, IOS cocoanut1). Per Clansman: 2J tens Aadorson'B flour.— John Roid and Co. Per Kenilworth: 418 sacks oats.—John Reid and Co

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, for Lovuka: 15 eisea fceroslno, 40 casoa bottled beer, ICJ sheep, 10 boxe^ soap. 8 koga boef. 10 kegs flour, 60 tins biscuits, 430 pieces timber. 412 cases and sacki potatoes, 1 horse, 1 cases stationery, 50 packages undries.

8 The Myrtle entered out at the Customs to-day for Tosga.

Thes.B. Argylaar.ivcd from Whangprol last ovenlng with 10 sacks gum, 6 sacks fanins, 8 boxes and ke-» butter. Passengers :—Misses Simpson and MoAulay, Mesdames West and Hansen. Me-srs Hewlett, Richardson, Rassmu sen, Wilson, HUI. Stewart, Smith, Swincy, Costermongor, and six in tho Bteerage.

Tho brigantino Lapwini, which arrived at Timrrn from Nowcattlo yesterday, loads there with breadstuff's for this port

The topsail schooner Kenilworth is announced by Mr C. A. Harris to leavo for Lyttelfon on Saturday next.

The schooner Cutty Sark procseds to Waikato Heads from Lyttelton with breadstuffs.

Tho schooner Agnei Donald loft Raratonga on October 18th, nnd had strong south-er3terly winds during tho earlier part of the passage, and light westerly winds subsequently. Made the Barrier on Sunday, and arrived in harbour 5 p.m. yesterday.

Tho s.s. Glenelg left on a special trip to Whangarel this afternoon, taking passengers desirous of wltnesjing tho cattla show to be held thore to-morrow.

The brlgantino D«rcy Pr»U left Oamaru for this port with a cargo of breadstuff son Satur day last.

Tho B.S. Southern Cross left for Levuka last oveninsr with the following pas-engers:—Mes dames Eaglis, Pittar, Dr. and Mrs Kistwln and three children, Messrs Charlo3 Hall, Alfred Freeman, James P. Basils, and D. Robertson.

The 8.9. Arawata sailed this afternoon, with the following passengers:—For Russell: Mr Kraaer. For Sydney: Mrs Adnam, Mrs Hos klns Mrs Mercer, Mi;e 'onaldion, Mrs Parkes, Mr and Mra Glonny, Mr ;md Mrs Sadler. Craig, J. Ste-.draan, G. 8. Jakin*, G. Hatfield. J. Roljertson. J. Ives3, Parkos, J. Ingram, Roger, H. Bird, K. MoTgan, Mr and Mrs Consenß and thrca children, P. Kelly, F. Parkes, C. Higgins, Ulimvood. Boyle, H. Do who, H. Grunahaw, J. Montoith. Morrison, Mrs McLean. Monro, Mis? Johnsan, Georgo (2), Playford, Dent, Mclntyre, Mrs Halo, son and daughter Mr and Mr3 Horafall. Royaton, Leonard, MoConnell Hull. Mra Bolt.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Wanaka, 5.8., McGllllvray, for South

The following passengers left by tho Wanaka for the South yeiterday afternoon. For Nolson: Messrs Brown, A. burner. For Lyttelton : Miss N. Noven, Misa Thompson, Dr Fisher, Messrs Smith, W. Koth, J. Walsh, K. Flynn, J. Halvey, W. Graco.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

ARRIVAL OF THE RINGAROOMA. Rcbseix, this day. The Ringarooma arrived at the Russell wharf at 3.59 a.m., after a fine weather passage; she flails about 2 p.m. Passengers: Messrs Uanlols, Collier, and Lori<?an. Paßßenger hat: Mrs Rna tow and two children. Miss Bnckham, Miss Moody. Mrs Cattail. Mrs Davidson. Mra Gray. Mr and Mrs Hackott, Rev. Cornford, Mis Corn ford Messrs Tnrnor. Stonoham, Milne, Pe therick, Petford, Pratt. Nebbard, Waatney, Miller, McOwen, Korr. Hcnton, Colledge. Cat ter, L:af, Cloland, Mattheson, Grant, Carroll, Canning, Levy.

London, November 13.

Arrivals: Alice Mnir, from Lyttelton, soiled July 9; Rialto, from Lyttelton. sailed July lo; Lanarkshire, from Lyttelton, wiled August 18 ; Hlmalaya,fromTlmaru, sailed July 15;Leucadia, from Bluff, sailed July 21: Carolina, from tfapler, sailed July 23} Dunbritton, from Port Chalmers, sailed Auaust 8; Loch Dee, from Auokland, sailed July 30.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Monday.

Messrs. Coohrane and Son sold the following prouerty at their Mart, Fort-street:—Waikomiti, allotment 61, containing; 40 acres, Ss per acre. Waikomiti, allotment 83, containing 86 acres, 2a Bd per acre. Papakura. allotment 2, section 6, containing 6J acres, £3 Is per acre. wade. aUot raent 30, fronting the Weiti River, containing 12 acres, opposite Mr Thorburn's, 17s per acre. Maungatawhirl. allotment 51, containing 172 acres 3 roods, £259 3s 6d.< Mr B. C. Greenwood offered a large number of allotments for sale, but tho majority were passed, the bidding generally being lon. The following were sold:—so acres of land at Taupiri, near the Hnntlcy coal mine, £55 ; allotment in Qneen-streot, Onehunsra, 33 x 95, £& 103; land nurlpt to the value of £125, at 10s 6d in the pound.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closx as Unuer :— Tiiib Day. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtlo, nt I p.m. For Wangarol Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mansapai, per Argylo, at 4 p.m. For Samoa, per H.I.G.M.S. Hyrane, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 17th instant. For Port Fitzroy. per Waterllly. at S a m. i^or Tryphena, per South Carolina, at S a.m. For Ngunguru, per Champion, at 8 a.m. For Waltars, Now Plymouth, and Wanganui,

per Lalla Rookh, at 10.5 a.m. For Coromandel. per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Russoll and Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at

4 p.m. For Whiiiangi, Talma, Tanranga, and Opotlkl, per Glenolg, at i p.m. For Wangaroa, per Fanny Kelly, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, IBth instant. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Ana Htralian Colonies, per Klnpcaroomn, at 0 a.m. S B. BISS, Cbief Postmastor

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

November 16,188 C,

St. Luke's, Romuera-" Rcol'cctlona of India and ita People," by Rev. A. W. Webb. 8 p.m.

Temparanco Hall—Lecture by Mr Haytor, " Signs of our Times," 7.30 p.m.

Christians' Meting House, Cook-itrcet-Tea and Public Meeting. 7.30 p.m. Inspection Parades—Drill-shed, 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

FRKBMAN.—On November tin 6th, at East Tamaki, the wife of Josenh V. Frooman, of a daughter.—Home papois please copy.

DEATH.

JONES.—On loth inst.. from injnrlos received, Jeremiah Jones; aged 17 years. The fnneral will take placj to-morrow. 17»h inst., at Otahuhu. at 3 p.m. Frienda will please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1880.

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

We hereby certify tJis issue of the Auckland Evening Star jor tie week ending November \Zth, 1880, to have been as under: — Monday, Nov. 8 6,245 Tuesday, „ 9 6,046 Wednesday, „ 10 6,240 Thursday, „11 6 211 Friday, „ 12 6,218 Saturday, „13 6,118

Total issue for week... 37,078 GEORQHS FRASER) Public Account. y ants and T. LEIGH WHTTRICItv Auditors.

The Harbour Board have received from Mr T. Brassey, M.P., a letter acknowledging the statement sent de tailing the claims of this port for adop tion as a naval station, and suggesting that the Imperial Government should contribute towards the construction of a large graving dock. The refusal to carry out the latter part of the suggestion was published before, but the other, and perhaps, the most important part of the request, is to be treated with greater consideration. Mr Brassey writes :—

Sunbeam, K.Y.S., 15th of September, 1880. Dear Sir,—l have read with deep interest your letter, and enclosure setting forth the advantages and resources of Auck land as an Imperial and colonial coaling sta tion. Since the Bradford speech, to which you refer was delivered, I have taken office as Citil Lord of the Admirality, and have been called upon in consequence to resigu my post as a member of the Commission on Colonial Defences, The question to which your communication refers belongs primarily to the Commssion. I propose to place your letter in their hands for consider ation. Before doing so, however, I think it my duty to consult Lord Northbrook. As we have the advantage of the presence of Admiral Hoskins at the Admirality, it may be thought desirable to obtain his opinion befere the correspondence received from you 13 handed over to the Royal Commis sion. I am particularly sensible of the honour you have done me in making me the channel of communication with the authorities at Home.—Always most faith fully yours, Thomas Brassey.

We do not pretend to see in this formal acknowledgement the hidden meanings which our sagacious morning contemporary has discovered between the lines. It amounts simply to this, that Mr Brassey having now accepted office in the Gladstone Ministry, cannot become the advocate of Auckland claims, but after consultation with his col league, the Hcst Lord of Admiralty, with referenca we presume,' to the

light iv which his official connection with the document thrust into his hands by the Harbour Board may be viewed, he will, the First Lord approv ing, hand tho correspondence over to tho Commission. This is, perhaps, as much, or more than could reason ably have been expected. It is obvious, however, in the out set, that tho Imperial Government having, as a matter "of policy, declinod tho proposition on which the largo graving dock appeared to hang, the want of bucli accommodation at Auck land will operate iv the eyes of the Commissioners as a serious if not insurmountable bar to the adop tion of this port as a naval refitting station. The proper course for the Harbour Board to pursue, therefore, now that they have been regularly informed of the authority to which they must look for tho further ance of their desires, is to convey as quickly as possiblo an assurance that if the Commission adopt Auckland as a Naval Station a large dock, approved by the Admiralty, will bo undertaken by the local authorities. A guarantee of that Kind could not fail to weigh witli tho Commission in estimating tho claims and capabilities of this port for the position which is sought in the statement sent to Mr Brassoy by the Harbour Board.

Messrs Frascr and White, City Auditors and Public Accountants, certify that tho issue of the Evbnino We Ml last week was 37,078.

Wo clip tho following extract from tho " Northern Whig," BelfffSt, of tho 21st September : —" Yesterday morning a number of emigrants left this port per a.?. Thomas Dugdalo for Fleotwood, and lire to proceed in tho popular ship Liuly Jocelyn for Now Zealand. They wore cliielly of the respectablo farming class, and from different parts of Ulster. Mr G. M. Uecd, tho lato New Zealand Emigration Oillcor for Ireland, has preceded them to the colony for tho rmrposo of having suitable farms in readiness for them on their arrival."

Tho disappointment in sporting circles over the defeat of Trickctt is not confined to tho betting ring. It has evmi extended to the Temple of tho Muses. For some time past several distinguished local artists have been exhausting all their skill in the production of life-like representations of "Trickett, tho Champion of tho World," as he ap peared, after the victory over Tlanlan, nnd which were intended a.s transparencies to adorn certain hotels in tho city this eveniug. Those portraits will now be useless, unless tho ingenuity of the artists can alter them to fit the circumstances. Probably a few tears, or an expression of disgust, could bo imparted to the manly features of tho Sydney man, and tho thing would pass muster. In future the artists would do well to paint all the competitors in a victorious attitude so as to prevent disappointment.

Mr J. F. Clarke is elected Mayor of Parncll, unopposed. Mr W. Wilkinson, and Mr G. N. lirassoy were nominated for Grahamstown, and a poll takes place ou the 24th. The following wero re-elected : — Captain Davidson, Now Plymouth; Mr Linton, Palmerston North ; Captain Sut ton, Timaru ; Mr Gibbs, Oainaru.

John Common, who recently arrived in Sydney from New Zealand, was charged with obtaining money by false pretences from Sir Alfred Stephen.

Tho Auckland United and Parncll Cricket Clubs played thoir first game of the season on Saturday afternoon in the Domain. The Parnell team was rather weak, and was defeated by 9S runs and one wickot. Brook, George, Clayton (six each), and Swanson (9) did best for Parnoll, while for the United, «Jervis(2B), W. Laukham (23), Ivens (21), and C. MacCormick (20 not out) were the highest scorers. Parnoll scored 40. and the Auckland United 138. Tho Parnell men hope to bo more successful in their next match, when their best men will strip for the contest, and go in with .1 de termination to win.

The following prizes won nt tho Athletic •Sports ou Prince of Wales' Birthday were presented to the successful competitors at the Queen's Head Hotel last eveninc :—Birth day Handicap: Underwood, £15; Davis, £3; and Elutton, £1. Mile Race : Forsyth, £G; E. Jones, £2; Hastie, £1. Walking Handicap : Brett, £G ; Selby, £2. (iuarter railc : Ist prize, clock value, £S, James Martin ; 2nd, £1, N. J. Whisker. Maiden Kace: A. Bell, £3; Maher, £1. Boys' Race : Tucker, £1 10a ; Aunott, 10s.

The entertainment by tho Arch Hill Band of Hope will take place in the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Councillor Hemus, president, will address the meeting, as, owing to a prior engagement, ho will be unable to occupy the chair, which will be taken by Mr R. Downey, the superin tendent.

The protest against Mr Fairbnrn's nomi nation by Messrs Gordon and Sutherland as a candidate for the present vacancy in the Board of .Education was based solely on on alleged irregularity in convening the com mittee meeting at which the nomination took place.

To tho Editor : Sir,—l trust the authori ties will, in their efforts to give our future Governor a right royal reception, give the suburbanites of Farnell and Newmarket an opportunity or testifying their loyalty by arranging for a drive or procession through oar tight little borough, when no doubt bis Excellency will be gratified—not only by tho magniticeuc scenery, but also by the hearty welcome he is sure to receive from the inhabitants.—Yours, etc., Loyalty.

An erroneous statement appeared in the " Herald " this morning stating that a lire broke out yesterday at tho Ponaonby Rope Factory, instead of which the fire Was in ,a small shed the property of Mr Lang, rope maker, which destroyed the shed, a con siderable amount of flax, and Mr Lang's tools. The loss, though not great in value, was a serious loss to Mr Lnng, as it des troyed his workshop and tools. The fire soon burnt out, and a telephone message was sent to Superintendent Hughes to that effect. Captain Butler and the Salvage Corps went to the place, but their services were unnecessary. The cause of the fire is unknown; but it is supposed that one of the boys struck a match with his foot which had been inadvertenly dropped near the flax.

To the Editor: Sir, —I notice in your isaue of Saturday evening a letter signed

I " Old Sport," who accuses me of assuming that to which I have no right, viz. : Cham pion, pcd. of Auckland. The first, and, indeed, only match I have taken part in, was bstween Mr A. Hendry and myself, for a sum of money and championship for seven miles, which took place some time ago. Seeing that I am open to walk any local pod., as the public are aware, from five miles up to fifty, until my challenge is accepted, and my opponent proves himself ray superior, I believe I have a right to the title which I claim—Champion longdistance ped. I regret the photographer's omission in not specifying the distance for which I was champion, as it would have saved our friend " Old Sport" considerable trouble.— Yours, &c, Thomas Fernandez.

The Lydia-Howarde Burlesque and Opera Bouilb Company are now in Che South preparing for a tour of New Zealand. The Company includes: Mdlle. Lolo Do Glorian, Miss Blanche Leopold, Miss Minnie Murielle, Miss Ada Sinclair, Miss Clara Mansell, Miss Grace Hathaway, and Mi3s Lydia Howarde ; Messrs George Leopold, Harry Power, F. W. Fisher, J. Marshall, Eugene Mowry, and Paul Carter. The repertoire comprises : " Rotinson Crusoe, or, The Pirates of Palm Bay," "Les Cloches De Corneville," "Ivanhoe," " Glrofle- Girofla," "The Doctor of Alcantara," "Nemesis," Chilperic," " Naphthania ; or, Aladdin the Second," "Trial by Jury," and " The Sultan of Mocha."

Mr. H. H. Smith, of kitchen range cele brity, has just had his recent exhibits at the Agricultural Show photographed. They have been arrayed in front of his establish ment in Durham-street for several days past, and have engaged a considerable share of attention from passers-by. For portability, neatness, and general workmanship they can hardly be beaten ; while the rapid ex tension of the patentee's business speaks volumes for their suitability to popular use. Mr Smith has just completed a large port able boiler and oven designed for the bush. It requires no setting, will accommodate enough cooking for 200 persons, and such rough fuel as logs six feet long can be used with it. Then, there are portable side ovens (of which nearly 1,000 are arleady in use), portable colonial ovens, and the New Zealand "Eclipse" wrought iron, kitchen range, adapted for the burning of wood, coal, or coke. The latter class includes many kinds: a specimen of the largest, viz., the farm louse range, has just been manufactured to the order of Mr A. K. Taylor; thepriceis£2o 10s. Mr Smith has been in business here just ten years, and at each successive Agricultural Show since that time he has taken the first prize for ranges. The industry is now permanently established,

The continuation of the interesting copy right story, "Lord Brackenbury," will be given iv the Stak to-morrow.

A sou of Mr Lilly, of the North Shore, was missing from his home yesterday, and had not been found this morning, but as diligent search is being made, he may be discovered iv the comae of tho day.

The sale of fancy goods in the Oddfellows' Hall, Parnell, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society will begin at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

The acting Mayor, Mr W. R. Waddel, accompanied by the Town Clerk, paid an official visit to His Excellency, Governor Do Vceux, this morning at the Government House. His Excellency was attended by Mr Eden, Private Secretary, aud returned thanks forthe courteous visit, and expressed himself as very much delighted with Auck land.

A correspondent inquires whether Suwar row ever beat First King in a weight for age race. Our reply is in tho allirmativc. At the V.X.C. meeting Suwarrow beat First King by a length in the race for the Canterbury Plate. The distance was 2{ miles

Tlui acquisition of city building sites of real value h becoming day by day more ilillicult and unobtainable. " The remaining portion of the City Improvement Commis sioners' valuable allotments situate in VVcllesley-strcot Ea.it, Rutland and Lome streets, will be offered for long, leasesatnonn to'inonow by Mr K. Arthur, at his sale rooms, Queen-street. At the «aino time Mr Arthur will oiler two of the linest allotments on the estate. The allotments front Princes street, and arc situated between Messrs Wbitaon's and Sbarlaud's, and overlook the Albert Park. '] hey are to bo oll'crcd oitlicr for annual lease or for purchaso for the 99 years. All these properties are well worthy the attention of all who desiro to obtain pro port/ that must rapidly advance in value and commercial importance.

Wo have been requested to correct a re port that has got abroad that the noiroo in connection with tho opening of St. David's now Presbyterian Church was to be post poned owing to the severe indisposition of the Kov. Mr Dunn, their minister ; but at a meeting ot tho committee held lust night it wus decided to hold tho aoireo as advertised in another column, viz,, on Thursday, the 18th iuat.

To the Editor : Sir,—To decide an argu ment would you kindly answer the follow, ing :—" What is the quickest timo in which Slutton has run 100 yards ? Be, I presume, being one of the llootost amateur runners who has performed iv Auckland '!" —l am &c, HuNNltls.— [10J seconds. This time wan made when Mutton ran King for tho Championship. Ring won by n few inches. Ed. E.S.]

At the Volunteer fOtc at VVhan"arei the following wero the winners of tho principal ovonts: two mile walking inntcb, A. McGregor; 300 yards hurdle race, J, McLcod ; Vaulting with polo, J. McKay ; putting tho stone, J. Mclnncs ; 100 yards ilat race, A. Hunt; quarter mile race, J. McLcod ; high jump, J. Mclnncs ; 20'J yards Hat race, J. Mclnncs ; hop, stop, and jump, .1. Mclnncs; mile Hat race, J. McLeod ; tilting at the ring, E. S. Dent j horse jumping, W. Wood. Champion Cup, 10 shots at 3CO yards, CorporalMelimes and J. McLeod tied. The concert and ball wero successful.

The members of the Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars will hold their annual tea and public mooting to-morrow evening, in the Franklin Koad Chapol. An old fashioned tea, with its associative chat. Biindwichof, &c, will be provided by the sisters, who are very jealous of thoir repu tation m this Hue, which has been acquired through years of experience, and not from Soyer's cookery book for tho people. An entertainment of a luminous, musical, and intellectual character will follow. The Key. S. Edsjer is expected to tako tho chair, and several gentlemen will deliver brief ad droises. In order not to interfere too much with ilie numerous songs by the ladies, a short paper will possibly be read on "Beer and Bitters." Solos, duets, and choruses will add to tho) interest of the hour, and a line musical evening ia fondly anil reasonably anticipated.

The warm weather in rapidly approaching, and a good and plentiful supply of whole some water is «o small desideratum." The reduced rates now charged for water by the City Corporation places such supplies within thu means of all classes of the com miu.ity. Houses fetching 10a per week rental aro supplied for 12i per year (payable half-yearly), and a. largo dwelling house realising 30s per week will be supplied for 3Gs yearly. These amounts allow of use for Laths anil unstinted use for domestic service. Small bouses are supplied for 10s yearly, The reduced rates will apply to present consumers after Dec. 31st next. On reference to our advertising columns will bo seen the Abridged Prospectus of the Caswell Hound, Marble, Portlaud Cement and Mining Company, Limited, tho share list ot which closes on tho 15th proximo. The " Now Zealand Times " (Wellington) referring to this Company says :—" It will bo seen that the directory includes the names of responsible men. Copies of tho fuller prospectus and forms of applications for shares may now be obtained in all the priucipal towns of the colony, and tho pro posed venturo is one of tho most sound for a long time past offered the Now Zealand public. The essentials of a profitably marketable article, in inexhaustible supply, and in a position easy of access, is assured, the principal feature in favour of the com pany is its certainty and non-speculative character, and the minimum cost at which large profits can be guaranteed. Operations will not bo limited to the production of building and statuary marble, but to the auxiliary adjuncts ot Portland cement and lime, two articles of commerce which aro in ever-increasing demand, and the under taking, ia addition to offering profitable | investment, for capital, will in a short space of time, afford remunerative employment to hundreds of mcv. As an inceutive to tho development of this new industry, the Go vernment have been asked to guarantee 5 per ceut. on the actual subscribed capital of the compauy for five years, from the date of I registration, to give &n absoulte Crown grant Of 5000 acres of land, an additional grant on terms, ou 10a per acre, for purposes of special settlement, the right to cut timber, and mine for coal and other minerals, and a bonus of £2000 on the first £4000 worth of marble sold, and £1000 on the fiwt £2000 of Portland cement sold. The Government have roplied that they sympathise with the objectn and intentions of tbe company, and aro prepared to favour ably consider proposals as far as possible witu'in the provisions of the existing law as soon as the (company is propared to fulfil its portion of any agreements that may be entered into. The reports ofscientific and practical men on the quality of the Caswell Sound marble apeak in unqualified prairo of its qualities and the facilities tor work ing and shipment."

At a meeting of the South Auckland Cattle Board, a letter was received from Mr Reynolds, manager, regretting the decision of Inspector Runciman with referenco to the removal of the restrictions on the Piako estate. From information supplied by the manager it appears that there were on the 'Land Company's estate at the end of March 2,600, twenty head had been shot by Mr Nadep. Mr Runcimau reported on his visit with the Government Commissioner*, Messrs Lewis and Sharp. He said there were several suspicious-looking and diseased cattle amons; the several mobs. Messr3 Lewis and Sharp's reports were read, and stated that 2,300 cattle had been examined and no trace of plcuro was discovered. They recommended that the restrictions be removed by the Swamp Company's property at the end of the year, and from Mr Burkes farm at ouce. Mr Sharp declared that the beasts suspected by Mr Run ciman were perfectly free from pleuro, and contradicted the report in other res pects. The Government wrote stating that while they were satisfied with the report of Chief Inspector Lewis and Mr Sharp they would not remove the restriction without a certificate from the Board. Mr Kantham denounced the inspection of the Commissioners as a sham and disgrace to the colony. A discussion ensued, and it was resolved to allow the removal of cattle from one part of the property to another under inspection, and permit fat cattle to be sent by rail to Auckland, the Government being recommended to disinfect all trucks so used,and to remove the restriction altogether from both Mr Burko's and the Land Association's property, by the 15th Dec. next. A passage of arms ensued between Mr Fantham and Mr McLean, the former con tending for an extension of the quaran tine till February, declaring that influence had been used with the Board, and Mr McLean retorting that Mr Fantham had allowed popular feeling to warp his judg ment. A letter was read from Inspector Runciman to the Premier complaining that the Board had been influenced from out side ; had purposely endeavoured to hood wink him as inspector ; had afforded him no assistance, and. had warned him to meet the Board at hours which enabled them to get the meetings over before his arrival. Mr Maclean contended that this was only done once, when the discussion was to be on his (Mr Runciman's) competency. Ultimately the [motion for removal of the restrictions was carried, Mr Fantham protesting that in doing this Mr Maclean was causing the Swamp Company' 3 cattle to be mixed with other people's, "while he -\voiald not allow them to mix with his own stock,

Two boys, named Robinson and Wells, who ran away from the Training-ship at an early hour on Monday morning, were found by Sergeant Urcene nt Onehunga, and brought to Auckland this morning.

We arc informed that Captain Greonleafe, with that perseverance aud industry for which he is noted, has again opened steam communication with the Wade and Puhoi, and from the support he is promised, doubt less he will prosper. In anothercolumn will be found the time and dates'for.the|present week of steaming tothe|portof Auckland and tlicWade. Captain GreenleafewilKhis week publish the time-table of the steamer, so as to enable the settlers to see the great re nowned Cole's Circus with the least possible delay or inconvenience.

The anniversary sermons in connection with tho Onehunga Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday last, when the Rev, Mr Baker olliciated morning and evening. The rev. gentleman preached very eloquent sermons, aud the large congregations present were highly edified, and profited by the able manner in which the preacher ex pounded his text. The annual soiree in connection with the anniversary will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at half-past six, when addresses will be de livered [appropriate to the occasion by the Hevs. Buddie, IJaker, aud Dewsbnry. The chair is to be taken by Mr C. J. Stone, and sacred pieces will be sung by a choir, and the Maori students from the Three King's Institution.

The Waikato Turt Club will hold their spring meeting on tho Ohaupo racecourse on St. Andrew's Day, November 30th. We notice that a chango has taken place in the secretaryship. Mr Kennedy Hill, who was for so many yoars identified witli tho Club as secretary, resigned that position, though tho Club found it impossible to dispense altogether with his valuable services, and obtained his consent to his being appointed ono of tho haudicappers. Mr Robert Bradley, tho now secretary, has published tho programme of the coming meeting, and will receive entries at his ollice, Hamilton, up to Thursday, 18th inst., for the various handicaps. There aro to be seven events A Handicap Hurdlo H.aco of 30sovs., Maiden Plato of 20ttovs., Waikato Cavalry Turf Plato of lOsovs., Spring Handicap of 5090VH., Novel Handicap of 2530v5., Con solation of lOsovs., and Hurry Scurry tor Hacks. The entries for the Maiden Plate and Cavalry Plate will be received up to Friday, Novcmber2Gtb. Agoodutteudance is expected.

Death, of an M.H.R.

(Ny TKr.KUKAPir, pjikss association.)

BLENHEIM, this day, Andruw Richmond, Esq., M.11.X, died rather suddenly at tbe Richmond Dale Run last evening. Heart disease is supposed to be tho caiiHO of death.

Meeting Re the Patatere Block.

LIIV TKLEOKAI'H, OWN COKUKSPONDKNT.]

GKAHAMSTOWN, this day. A I'UHIJC meeting was held at tho Academy last evening for tho purpose of discussing the steps which it is stated tho Government intend taking regarding the Patetero Block. There was r. large attendauce, Mr James McGorrau in the chair. The following re solution, proposed by Dr. Kil^our, was carried, " That, on tue arrival of His . Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur 'Gordon, a respectful address be presented asking him to retain tho procla mation over tho Patetere lands."—Mr Mc- Cullough moved, but failed to find a se conder, "That Messrs Wood, Mcllhone, and Dr. Kilgour be a committee to draw up tho address."—Mr Mcllhoue suggested that the chairman of the meeting communicate with the Government informing thorn of the icsolution which it was intended to present to the Governor. He moved a resolution to that effect—Mr Speight said he did not agree with the resolution just proposed by Mr Mcllhone. He did not think the resolu tion carried just now should bo forwarded to the Government; it should be presented to the Governor,—Mr Mcllhone said that was his intention.—After some discussion it was resolved, " That a committee be ap poincd to draw up a memorial, and to re quest Sir George Grey to present it."

Scintillations.

"Ho brlof; for it Is with words ai with sun bonniH: the mom they nro condonsod, the deeper thoy burn."—-Southky.

Tawhino is planting at To Kau-a-Moe. Falling down stairs—an extended trip. A " Trades' Protection Association has been formed at Blenheim. The "Poverty Bay Standard " says our knowledge is "mtcrmural." The dclicit in Victoria is expected to be £600,000. " Mesmerised" is the word for drunk at Napier. The Kingitcs were unaware of Moflfatt's murder until informed by Major Mair. Madame Franzini, the bicyclist, has finished her tour of the Wairarapa district. A spiritualistic union is to be formed at the Thames. Proctor will commence lecturing in Auck land on December 13. New Plymouth settlers complain of the local railway management. Tho Benevolent Asylum at Christchurch is to be closed. Waikato residents are greatly excited over the Te Aroha gold discovery. John Hurley has been drowned in a creek near Ashburton. There were 165 prisoners in Mount Eden on Saturday. Mr James Rattray's child was buried according to the rites of the Spiritualists. A small waterspout, ten feet high, fcas been seen in the Thames river, near Te

Puke. It was stated in the Victorian Assembly that £200,000 changed hands on the Cup Day.

Miss Jennie Nye has joined the Lydia Howardc Opera Bouffe Company, now per forming at Dunedin. Mr Davidson having taken over the Albert Hotel, will be succeeded in the Star Hotel by Mr Cairns. The new Governor of Fiji has taken up his temporary quarters in Government House.

Mr Beardsley, agent of the Pacific Mail Company, having resigned on account of ill health, will be succeeded by Mr Gamble. The Auckland boys are in high jinks over the " haaimals " in Cole's circus. Acrobatic exercises on fence rails are " in." " Ah," said a deaf man who had a scold ing wife, "man wants but little hear below 1" Kate Kelly went to the Marquis of Nor manby to plead for her brother's life. He refused to hear her.

A duel between two German gentlemen in Melbourne, Ernest Spoyre and Max Hirsch, was prevented by the interference of the police.

If the Turkish Government doesn't look out, their country may be a place of ex- Porte.

Speaking of the different ages of this world, tc what age do peddlers belong? The pack-age. Why is the money you are in the habit of Kivinjr to the poor like a newly-born babe ? Becanso it's precious little. A Mrs Holder, recently from England, is preaching in the Primitive churches at Christchurch.

It is understood that Madame Summer hayes, who recently gave pianoforte recitals at tho Melbourne International Exhibition, is about to visit New Zealand.

J. Campbell, a farmer at Ashburton, has committed suicide by shooting himself with a fowling piece. Losses in land speculation had affected his mind.

Some Indians use scalping knives of tor toise-shell, probably on account of the old fable in which the tortoise was alleged to have got away with the hare.

" I am surprised," said a politician to a heavy property-owner, " that you don't run for some office." " Well, you see, somebody has to do the tax-paying." " I caD't go to Europe," a lady is reported to have said; "I am reading forty-five continued stories, and my limited • means would not let me pay the postage." " Your train beats a cow-catcher," said an Englishman at a recent ball, as he stumbled over a lady's dress. "No," rejoined she, "it doesn't quite equal one ; it only caught a calf."

A junior was heard to remark on a recent Sunday, after Professor had preached an eloquent sermon : " That was a splendid sermon. Gad I 108 single gestures and 13 double."

"Ah, ha," said Jawkins, cheerfully, as he found a paper of fine cut in the pocket of his old fall overcoat. "Ah, ha I Con gratulate me on my sudden accession of for chewin'."

"Silence enumerates 58Sspecies of organic forms in the air we breathe. Just think of it! Every time you draw in a breath a whole zoological garden slips down your windpipe, and no free tickets to the press.

When an Indian doctor hns lost five patients, the survivors of the tribe send him after them to sec what had become of them] After all the Indians would lose some ad vantages by civilization.

CABLEGRAMS.

fi rj\RO.P.rUA.N.

[KKUTKIt'S TELKOKAMS,]

LuNDON, November 15.

Latest intelligence from the Cape states that the rebelliondu Basuto land is daily increasing, and the position of the Cape rifles is becoming more critical. In consc • quence of the necessity for reinforcements 600 burghers are betas: called out, and will proceed without delay to the scene of the hostilities.

FAMINE IN RUSSIA

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 15

Owing to pressure brought to bear by the Government, a large number of bakers in this city have lowered their price, and the prevailing distress has been partly relieved.

STORMS IN ITALY.

ROME, Nov. 15.

Very severe storms, with heavy rain, has been experienced throughout Italy, and great havoc has been committed in many parts of the country.

THE EARTHQUAKES IN AUSTRIA,

VIENNA, November 15,

Earthquakes i7hich have been experienced at Agram during the past week have now ceased,

THE PROSECUTION OF THE LAND

LEAGUERS,

LONDON, November 5.

The prosecution created intense excite ment throughout the country, owing to several agrarian outrages having lately occurred in Cork and the neighbourhood. A portion of the country has been proclaimed a disturbed district.

Tho agitation in tho south and west of Ireland is increasing, and in the counties of Gal way, Mayo, Kerry, and Cork outrages have been of daily occurrence. The police have been strengthened, and a considerable number of additional troops have been ordered to the disturbed districts. Owing to the spread of disaffection and the prepe tration of the outra2C3 in the disturbed districts, the Government have ordered the Channel Squadron to Ireland to consist of four ironclads and a despatch vessel. MOKE OUTRAGES. Notwithstanding tho increase in the military at the soutli and west of Ireland, agrariau outrages continue at Clandra, au attempt being made to shoot a magistrate, which fortunately failed. At Coachen, a farmer, whose only offence had been com pliance with the demands of his landlord, was dragged from his bouse at night, and mutilated in a shocking manner, by having his ears amputated.

The members of the Irish Land Leacue, aud sympathisers in tho anti-rent agitation generally, aro organising committees throughout the country for the purpose of raising funds for the defence of Parnell and the others associated with him on the charge of conspiracy. Already a consider able sum has been collected, .and a strong bar retained for their defence.

Mr Paruell has issued a manifesto de nouncing the action of the Government in instituting proceedings for conspiracy against him an an attempt to evade the just grievances of Ireland, and demanding a Hpecdy trial. Amongst the lowest classes of the Irish people a bitter feeling is mani fest on account of the proceedings taken against the prominent agitators. The detectives who have been instrumental in working the case and moot of the reporters employed taking seditious speeches at the various meetings are specially obnoxious, and threats' have been made to drown, if opportunity offers, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,

A manifesto lmi been published by the leaders of the Land League. The document is defiant in tone, and denounces the action of the Government in unmeasured terms. It declares that Mr Gladstone and his col leagues have abandoned the principles of Liberalism, and arc following in the foot steps of the Tories.

Evictions are numerons in the south and west of Ireland, owing to the refusal of the tenants to pay their rents.

A vacancy has occurred in the represen tation of Wexford in tho House ot Com mons. Tho Home Rule party have tleter mincd to put forward as candidate Ilealy, tbe private secretary of Paruell, who was arrested at Cork on a change of conspiracy and sedition.

VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED

STATES.

LONDON, November 2. Governor Arthur has been elected Vice' President of tbe United States.

ARMING IN MAYO COUNTY.

LONDON, November 8.

Owing to a rumour ot intended invasion by persons sympathising with tho victims of the League, people in the greater part of the county of Mayo are arming. THE EXPULSION OF JESUITS. t The Jesuit expulsions are causing in creased excitement in France, from the Chartreuse priests having emigrated to Switzerland. The troops ure starving out the inmates of a monastery at Tarascon. The papers view favourably the work just issued by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy entitled " Thirty Years' History of Young Ireland." THE KHURDISH RAIDS. The town of Urumah, lately besieged by Khurds, is again in a critical position. The Kurdish chief crucified thirty of his fol lowers for the excesses perpetrated by them on Persian peasants. THE DULCIGNO DIFFICULTY. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 8. Immediately on receiving intelligence that Dervisch Pasha had failed in the Confer ence with Albanian chiefs, and that the troop 3 were prevented from entering Dulcigno, the Government resolved to send reinforcements in supportof Dervisch Pasha, and expect the troops to leave Dulcigno to-morrow. Riza Pasha, who, on the 3rd instant, while endeavouring to cross the Pajana river with his escort, was forcibly opposed by the Albanians now left in the neighbourhood of Dulcigno, is expected here shortly.

LONDON, November 9. The Right Hon. Mr Forscer, Chict Secre tary of Ireland, informed the members of press of Dublin to-day that any meeting together of a larger number of persons than actually necessary to protect the crops of tho victims of the Irish Land League would be likely to produce a collision and there fore such meetings would be illegal gatherings. He stated however, that the Government would protect persons who aided in saving the crops of farmers who were likely to become victims of the League,

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. It is suspected that the missing box of gold was landed at the Bluff or Hohart Town. It has transpired that the duplicate key of the Tararua's bullion-room has been lost.

Mr Adam Cairn?, formerly of this city, has just returned from a two years tour in England, Scotland, and on the Continent; and feeling in full trim and vigour of health, has completed arrangements for taking the Star Hotel in Albert-street, and Mr R. J. Davidson, who has conducted the Star tor so long with business tact and ability as sumes the proprietorship of the Albert Hotel in Queen-street. Both gentlemen have had large experience in the hotel line and are well adapted to sustain the reputa tion of the leading hotels of the city.

MELBOURNE, November 15. In the cricket match Victoria versus Adelaide, the former won the match by 7 wickets.

The Wagga Wagga Turf Club have endorsed the disqualification of Mata.

Fatal Accident in Northern Wairoa.

[PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

TE KOPURU, this day. A CARPENTER, named George Strong, em ployed at the Te Kopuru Sawmill, was accidentally killed at seven o'clock yes terday morning. Au inquest is to be held.

Mining News.

COROMANDEL, this day. Tnrc Tokatea Mine Manager reports :—The No. 7 level, having been extended a further distance of 18 feet during the past week, the Van level has been prepared, the broken timber replaced by new sets, and everything in connection with the drive made secure against further breakages of the old timber. Tributes: Thode's party broke from their new level into the old workings this worn ing, when from the prospects obtained they expect to get out a quantity of fair crushing stuff, _ Dick's party are still carrying down the winze on White's leader, seeing a few colours ot gold in the stone, but, on the whole, | the stulF breaking out is poor. Knox's party are trying the old Peep o' Day leader near the surface. Thames party are prospecting Nicholl's old workings on the All Nations' Reef.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

lALBANY, Wednesday, THK Khedive arrived at 7. 30 p.m.

LONDON, October 8,

A general disposition exists for allowing England to take tbc initiative and make proposals for future action in regard to Eastern affairs. These, it is understood, have been already made. Nothing authentic is known concerning the tenor of the various reports current, all pointing to some energetic action calculated to produce an international crisis in Turkey, l'he form of coersion regarded as most pro bable is a collective occupation and embargo of the ports in the Mgetm Sea, while other accounts speak of a naval demonstration before Constantinople, and the deposition of the Sultan. The current events are regarded with grave anxiety, owing to the conflicting interests of the Powers, and the probability that the Principalities will take advantage of the general confusion to secure a share of the spoils of Turkey. Already the German Press express jealousy of England and dis trust of Gladstone's policy, thinking an alliance between England and llussia un favourable to Austria and German interests. THE IRISH LANDLORDS. A deputation of Irish landowners waited on the Lord-Lieutenant and Mr Forster yesterday, and stated their views on the condition of the country. More than j forty members of the Landlords' Association attended the deputation which comprised altogether 101 land-owners, representing more than half the property of Ireland, was introduced by Lord Douoghue, who in a long speech urged the necessity of the Government taking steps to alleviate the present feeling of dread on the part of the landed class and to repress agitations, which were extending over the whole country. The Viceroy, while expressing detestation of Agrarian outrages and confirming the statements of the deputation, said the Cabinet alone had the power to deal with such matters. He therefore, referred the deputation to Mr Forster to ask him if the Government would fulfil the duty of protecting life and pro perty, or whether the landlords were to protect themselves. Mr Forster stated that the Government would do what it could within the law, and if further measures were necessary they would be of an exceptional character. Some landlords arc having their homes guarded by their own retainers, others are employing persons to protect them. CRITICISM k ON GENERAL FIUM EOSE. BOMBAY, October 22. General Primrose's description of the Beige operations and sortie at Kandahar is published, also the Commander-in-Chief'si and Viceroy's comments thereon. The Coinmander-in-Cliief considers that the abandoning of the cantonments was too precipitate, considering the force General Primrose had under his command, and must have tended to confirm the demoralization of the troops caused by imperfect formation. With regard to the sortie the chief thinks the reasons assigned for it not satisfactory, and that as to the efiect produced on the enemy, even if the results were as success ful as General Primrose reports them to have been, they were far too dearly bought with the loss of so many valuable officers and men. The siege operations generally, the Commandcr-iu-Chief says, appear to have been good. General Prinrose is on his way to Bombay, where he will be ordered to report himself at the Horse Guards.

POLICE COURT.—This day

(Before B.C. Barstow, Esq., JR.M.) DRUNKENNESS.

One' person was subjected to the usual Crown penalty for setting drunk. Mary Mitford was remanded for eight days, being in the horrors. GATHERING FLOWERS. Susan Martin was charged j with stealing flowers, value Is, the property of Edward Fowler, on tiie 10th instant. Prisoner said she was very sorry ; she did not think that she was doing any harm. Mr Pardy said prisoner was seen coming out of Mr Fowler's garden at 5 o'clock this morning. , His Worship gave prisoner a caution and he? discharge. HAND OR LYNCH. Theresa Hand was again brought up for striking Ann Gazley on the head, aud threatening to do for her. Prisoner denied tho charge. Ann Gazley, or Lynch, burst out into a violent ht of sobbing, and fell down in the box. Constable McClellan raised her up, and brought her a chair. She then pro ceeded to say that Theresa Hand lived with her dear boy Alexander, who was kind to her. She then cried out, " Oh, my bad leg- She kicked me, Your Worship."

Prisoner : " Now, Mrs Lynch. Did you not come and give me your key, and desire me to come aud live with you ?"

Complainant: went to market."

"I left the key while I

Prisoner: Did not I tell you that Norah Williams was on your verandah with a lot of boys ?

Complainant : Another lie. Prisoner : Did not you fall over the stool dead drunk ?

Complainant: Oh, faith I Merciful father ! You divil! (Laughter). Oh, my leg ! Give me my umbrella, constable I

Susanna Harking heard a row. She was making some stew at the time. She went into the house for a pacific. The old woman's tongue was running nineteen to the dozen. Could not say that Mrs Lynch was drunk. She fell over the stool. But she would swear that Mrs Hand did not put a fincer on Mrs Lynch.

Helena Henrietta Brown heard Mrs Hand say, " I'll give the old woman a clont, aud then I'll give it to Brown." She ran away down the lane, thinking that discretion was the better part of valour.

Theresa Hand: May I address your Wor ship?

His Worship said prisoner had done wrong, but as she had suffered some im prisonment, he should allow her to go free. But if she did not behave herself with more propriety in future, she would not get off so easily. A SUMMER HAT. James Pollock, butcher, of West Queen street, was charged with the larceny of a drab felt hat, value ISs, the property of Wm. 11. Fenton, of Queen-street. Mr Pardy stated the circumstances of this case, viz., that a hat was missing from Mr Fenton's show case at Ellcrslic on the 9th instant, and found in the possession of the prisoner, who said he found it, which might bare been true. The police had taken much trouble in the matter, but had not been able to trace the actual theft to the prisoner, who was thereupon discharged. TEUANTS. Thomas Robinson and Wm. Wells were charged with absconding from the Naval; Training School on the 11th inst.

The boys were remanded until to-morrow, for the appearance of Captain Breton. This was all th» himinfiKs.

A WHITE MAN TORTURED BY INDIANS.

OURA.Y, Col., October 2nd. A party of freighters in camp on the Cimarron, about four miles from Cline's ranch, were visited by a number ot Uncom paghre Utes, who demanded sapper, and on being refused one of the Indiana tried to shoot, whereupon a freighter fired, killing an Indian named Johnson, a son of Chief Cavanaux. The Indian then disappeared, and the freighters proceeded on their jour ney, but were arrested by a party of United States soldiers. The father of the Indian who had been killed, with several other armed Indians, appeared on the scene and demanded the aurrendcr of Jackson, but ultimately agreed tbat he should be sent to Gunnison city for trial. A few miles further on the Indians again appeared and demanded the surrender of the white man, who was given up without a struggle, carried off and tortured to death by inches. The inhabi tants of the district were terribly excited by this cowardly act. APACHE ATROCITIES.-400 WHITES MASSACRED. Advices from New Mexico report that 60 whites- have been massacred by the Apaches, and seven women out raged. Several mails were captured. The atrocities were committed by a chief named Victorio with 300 fol lowers. Troops were sent in pursuit. On the afternoon of the 14th the troops over took and surrounded the Indians, the latter being in position upoa two hills known as Los Castillo,'one of which they were forced to abandon. On the mornipgof the 15th the fight was rcnewed.resultingin thealmost complete annihilation of the whole party. Chief Victorio, 50 warriors, and 18 women and children were killed. Seven women and children were taken prisoners, and 250 head of horses and mules were recaptured. The Mexican loss was three killed and three wounded, showing that the Indiana were almost entirely destitute of ammunition. Within the past year Victoria and his band have murdered upwards of 400 persons.

Execution of Ned Kelly

[BY TMOHAPH, PK*_paißß ASSOCIATION] FULL PARTICULAR. MELBO"UKNE, November ii KELLYwashangedthisraorninginMelboMD gaol. Up to a short period before the execn tion he entertained sanguine hopes f a reprieve.and made f req.uentwritten app J! or clemency. Yesterday the Governor'? the gaol informed him that there was „ hope, and told him he must prepare for «T worst. Kelly made a final appeal fift body should be given up to his relatives fn burial, but this was refused as it was acaWt the prison regulations. h»"u>i

A Parting with his Sistkks. ' His three sisters paid him a farewell vin't yesternight, and an effecting scene ™.I i Kelly retired to bed at half.past ]1 offi?1 the morning. He was restless for onehmi? and then slept well until 5 o'clock wh he arose and prayed for 20 minute's R then layed down again. He was visit?,? shortly afterwards by the Eevs. Dean. Donohy, and Ohea, who ministered spiritual consolations and remained will him until the last. They would not allow him to breakfast.

The Preparations. Just before 9 o'clock the irons We ri> knocked oil', and Kelly was conducted tn the condemned cell. He walked iauntilv from the former cell and had to pass throuoh the Governor's garden, where he exclaimed " Oil 1 what a pretty garden." He had not been shaved. He then remained in the cell in prayer with the prießts. Precisely at 10 the governor of the gaol and the sheriff went to the door, and a warder announced that the fatal moment had arrived. The priests one bearing a tall crucifix, intoning prayers preceded the prisoner, who exhibited some signs of faltering but made great efforts to hold up. His Last Wobcs, The gallows was situated oppoisite to the cell door, the drop being ssven feetaada half. Kelly on coining out exclaimed " Ah, well, it's come to this at last." Be gave one look at those present beneath, then cast his eyes down, and stepped on to the fatal spot where the noose was adjusted and the white cap was pulled over his face The bolt was drawn and death was instan! taneous, anly a few twitchingg were percep tible, and no struggling. The body was cut down at 10.30. The face was found pale but not distorted. A formal inquest wa3 neld at 12 o'clock. The remains are to bo buried on Friday. An immense mil) congregated outside. There were about GOOO persons, but no disturbance.

Te Aroha.

(From Ouk Own Correspondent.) ■':

Tb Akoiia, November U. , Upon visiting the Prospectus claim yeßtfir. day morning I saw a really first-class show of gold in the reef, which crosses a trench cut in the face of the spur. Bearing near *,he cap the reef is somewhat broken, and some of the quartz mixed with sandstone, I The gold is dinseminated freely through the stone, and in a sort of small crab hole there was a good deal of loose gold which conld be discerned a couple of yards from the face. The indications in favour of the shot of gold going down are (favourable. ,The warden was expected up by the steamer last evening and the face of the reef was left as it was for him to see. However, the warden did not arrive. Mr McLean, the manager ol the Prospectus claim, is putting in a drive im> derneath where the gold was found, iwhith is expected to cut the shot of gold some 30 feetdeeper than where opened. The distance to be driven is about 35 feet, and the couutry in the face is kindly sandstone. Hone Weratiko, the prospector andprincipal owner of the mine, was somewhat annoyed yesterday morning when he went to the mine to find that some some had been tampering with the face of the reef, either duriug the night or very early yesterday morning. Whilst I was there, a party I came up and aairt that he had broken down the reef early that morning to see if the find of gold was a fact, as he was correspondent for the Thames and Auckland papers and did not wish to send anything that was not true to the Thames," especially after Mr Mitchell's 200ozs to the ton affair. Hone did not say anything, so I suppose that he was satisfied with the explanation given. Hone seems highly delighted, as lie ought to be, at his show of gold, and it seems to afford him immense satisfaction to have a look at the reef and then at some loose gold, which, he has in a tin pannikin. How many shareholders there are, or supp osed to be, in the claim which they call the Te Aroha, it would be difficult to Bay, as, after the native fashion all their uncles, ' anl their cousins, and their aunts, consider they have something to do with it—a sort of family affair. Two Maori ladies, Mrs Morgan who has an interest, and another lady, scrambled up the steep side* of the spur, and had a peep at the gold, the sight of which caused them to open their mouths and give vent to a very expressive long drawn "Ah 1" The diggers here think that Hone and his party ought to give Mr Maclean seme interest in the mine for find ing the gold for them. There will, to a certainty, be some rough work upon the day the field is opened, for the reason that two or three different parties will endeavour to peg out on each side of the prospectus at the same time—no one having a prior right, leaves it open for one party to have as much right to peg as another. It is certainly not altogether fair that parties being under cover and prospecting the country should have no more chance than a man who, on the open ing day, walks ashore from the steamer. But under the circumstances, the above ' may be unavoidable, although it is to be regretted, and is causing a great deal of dis satisfaction. JSo one will put in a drive or cut a trench, for fear of being jumped if ho should find anything. The only chance, if the prospector should drop across anything likely, is to say nothing. There is more than one reef now found which would, l»e opened out on the chance of its turning oht well, but for the fear of being jumped on the opening day. The country around is wild and jagged, covered with dense bush and tangled scrub, and will require much time in prospecting. Gold leaders, will not, it is generally thought, be so readily obtained as they were at Grahatnstown.

The Thames " Advertiser's" special re, porter writes :—" The leader which lias created so much interest during the past few days is the same one from which the test crushing of 951bs was recently taken. The stone in question was broken from the outcrop on the side of the spur, and no gold was visible to the naked eye. The return which the parcel gave; although small, was considered satisfactory, but nothing further was done ou tbe lode until the arrival of Mr Wni. McLean, an experienced miner from Coroniandel, who soon showed the prospectors where the precious nietalffflts situated. I believe the discovery was the result of a wager made in a sort of jocular way. McLean, in conversation with Ilone, said he knew where the gold was. Hone said he did pot think that he (McLean) did, but if he pointed out the locality he (Hone) would give him a few pounds. McLean accepted the offer, and set to work, and in a short space of time succeeded in breaking out some excellent golden stone from a portion of the leader dlfl tant about ten feet from where the test crushing was obtained. In order to get at it a trench, about three feet wide and eight feet along the bottom was dug, ex posing the cap of the lode. The honey combed and crystallised portions of (be quartz are found to be thickly impreg nated with thu precious metal, but a gentleman who was present at the time, informs me that ho failed to discover a colour of gold in the solid stone, Gold waß, however, freely distributed through the seams of clay on the hanging and foot walla. - A little work was done on tbe leader on Friday, but the quantity of quartz taken out was very small. At the time of my visit a couple of pieces of stone, which had been loosened the previous day, were taken out of the lode and shown me. Gold was freely shown, and the practical miners of the party expressed themselves highly pleased at noticing that the precious metal ran right through the quartz. In the leader small blotches of gold were visible five or six paces off; but, as was the case on the day the dis covery was made, it appeared to be thicker about the honeycombed and crystalised portions than in the solid. The show is un doubtedly a good one for that part of the country, but is not rich enough to causes rush to take place; and persons who are in employment at the 1 hames and elsewhere would be doing a foolish thing by throwing up their positions and leaving for Te Aroha beforef urther developments have taken place there.

When old Mrs Pinaphor heard tbat a certain young lady had ''gone to Europe to catch a husband," she innocently observed, " Why, is there no one in this country who will have the girl ?' It really does look that way.



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