SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_*,_ wA-rirnJ Ttlla Evenlns, 7.10 HI »H WATER} Tomorrow Morning, 8.10 SUN BET.-Thla Kvonlna, 5.39 B JN RIBIC—To-Morrow Morning. 0.17 ivIOON'S AGE.-F1 cat Quartor, 12.h, 0.31 a.m.

ARRIVALS. SATURDAY EVENING.

Waitaki, s.s , Kdio, from Whaugarol

TO-DiY.

Juntos A, Stewart, bi'lgintlno, McLcllan, fro a

Oamaru Onward, soh„ Pankow, from Rubeoll Spitfire, cuttor. Olsen, from Russoll Gipsy, cutter, (rom missel

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING. YESTERDAY.

Norval, aohoonor, Hay ward, for Rarotonga Fanny Kelly, ko:oh, Williams, for fgunguru

TO DAY. Bells, barquo, Birch, for Newcastle Culenonla, Bchoont-r, Dlokaon, for Tonga Opotiki, aohoonor, Collnga, fur Tairua Mary King, schoonor, for ujttolton Waitaki, a b .ltdle, for Tauranga Coralie. outter, Boatwright, for Tairua lona, s.s., itephenson, for Russell Josephine, eo!.oouoi-, Harrisoa, for Russoll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. London—Loch Doon, loading Tauranga—Glonelg, Wodnoeday; Waitaki, Mon day Sydney—Hero, Thursday; Rotomahana, to mor-

row Whangarei—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitaki, Friday Melbourno, via tho South—Albion, Thursday Russoll—lona, Monday; Waitaki, Wednosday Now Plymouth and South—Wnnivkn, Tuo3day Levoka—Mog Mo^rilie--, lomoorow Friendly Islands-My. 1 c, brigantino Ban Frjnoisco—Scottish Lasßio, barquo Samoa-Mazoppa, To-ni*ht Napier-La _stone, shwlly

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Now York, P. M.s s , fi om San Francisco sailed 28th Rotomahana, s.f*., from tho South, Monday Albion, b.b., from Sydney, Wodueaduy Hyo-na, H.l G.M.S., f.om Samoa Dance, H.M.S., from Wellington ilnro, b.b., from Sydney and Melbourne Monday Waikato, Bhip (M.P.IC V.) from London, saliod June 25th Wanganui. ship, from lundon, Hailed Aug. ith Fernglen, baiquo, from London, salle-i July 16th Lutterworth, bniqae, from London, sailed July 8 Cnbarfoldh, barquo (?.Q M.J.), from Hongkong Loch fi'leo', barquo (LK.P.S.), from Lou on loading ' Tochnngar, barquo, from London; sailed Juno 1; Loch Urr, barque, f. om London, loading Ingeburg. b.uqao, from' Ivew Xork; sailed June 17 Glentora, barque f om London, loading Catherine Jane, barque, from Nowcabtle Stag, bßrqu-1, from adclnido; Billed Ocean Ranger, barquontiuo, (W.T.N.V.) from New York, eai'ed April 28th Falrlio, barqnentiue, from N'owcast'o; tailed 2nd Vißion, brig, from Dunedin Oc'eola, brigantine, from Adelaide James A. Stewart, brganti-ie, from Oamaru *ntivo. brigan'ino. from Samoa Flirt, brigantine (W.L.G.P.), from Levuka Ara-anu, origtintino, from Lyttelton Borealis, brigantine. from Lavuka Clansman, biitrantiue, from Timnri Oamaru, briganiine, from «Jom.,ru Ryno. biigamino. from Lyt'ol on Lapwing, b Igantlno, from Dunedin On ilia, brigantino. fro.n Chatham Islands Roderick lihu, br^antine, from Dunedin Wnergy. schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from tho Islands Sybil. Bchooner, from Fo-xhow. snilod July 17th Acnes Donald, Bohoonor, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, soho ncr from Lino Islands Gael, sohooner (5.R.G.8,), from Samoa .Aoba, schooner, from Caledonia Epbemy, sohoontr, Irom Noumea Coronet, Bchooner, from Al.utaki Policeman, schooler, from Now Caledonia Ovalau, *choor,er, from Karotonga Mar—ion. schooner, from Oamaru: sailed 23th Atotehau, Bnhojnor. from Karotonga . Mary Anderson, sohooner, from Now Caledonia Southern Cros-, Mission schooner, from the Islands Pirate, tchoonor, f om Tahiti Glimpse, ketch, from Levuka fenced.we)l, kotob, from Norfolk Island Magic, cutter, from Itoso Island

IMPORTS.

Por Janus A. Stowart, from Oamaru .--105 eacks Hum*, 120 do bran, 15&0 do oats, COO do wheat,

EXPORTS.

Per Meg Merrilics. for Levuka;—Sol3 plcocs fawn limber, 100 box-a soap, 60 doors, 93 sacks p< Utoo-, 63 casc-s aid casks meats, 100 caws kerosene, 120 cj.- ks t>lo ana porter, ICO tins bis cuits, 20 casks and tucks flour, 7 sues, a onlor.a, 16 paokageß sa.ho ', 20 Backs bran, 26 packages suadrics.

iNWARDn CoiSTWiSß.—Onward, from Rus* sell, with 51 tons o-al; Rmgotlra, Irom Omahal with 60 tons firewood,

Th-i brigantino Moo- Merrlllea cleared at the Cu-tom-i today for Lovukg, with a lull genor»l oargo, and tho following passengers:—Misses Adams, Sandors and Taylor, Mm Sanders and three children, Mr O'Harn. The vyeel will s_l early tomorrow morning.

The topsail schooner Mary King sail-d to-day for Tairua, whero she will .'oad with limber for Lyttelton.

The Bchiono- Nel-ion cleared at Hokianga for Waitara with a cargo of timbor on Saturday.

The schooner Opstlki Balled to-day for Ta'rua, whero ,bo will load with timber for Wairoa. Hawkes* £ey. Pa—angers: Ml«s Palmer and JV*r Harry.

Tho hull ot Iho stoam bargo built by Messis D'gelow an 1 Eon for the Auckland Timber Co. was launched to-day, and towed round to Free man's Boy for iho purpose of receiving the ■ormchinor -. A noiioo of tto vessel has alicady appeared in this col mm.

Ihe schoonor L^dy Don. from this port, arrived at Hokianga ou Saturday. She loads baok with timber.

Tho Bohorner Calodonia sailed to-day for Vavau. Friondlylsands, with a full cargo and tho following p_tsengers :—Mo»scs A. Uilboit, William Stuart, and C. Dam-mint,

The s s. Waitaki arrived from *»"• hangarel on Saturday evening w'th 60 sack-i oysly-rs. 3 tons sundries, and tin f llowing passengerß:—Mrs Whitelaw, vi«a-s Whitohvw (3). Manter White law, w eB-ra Wliiflav.-. Jessop, Smith McUaren, Jonea, Bailey, and JliTer.

The Bhlp City uf 3f» ti a-riyod at Port Chal mersjtrom Lon' on ys storday.

Thes.s. Gemini his been placed on th-* Wairoa South trado, Cjptain Nirool bavlng^chartercd hor in tho ilao j of tho Planet, which ha 3 become too small for tha trade.

The eoliooacr Marmlon. now on her w*y from onmßru io tis port, h*B on board 1200 sacks wheat, aud 20 sacks out-.

The barqu i Loch Awe sailed from Lyttelt m on Saturday for Portland, Oregon.

Messrs Carr nnd Son, boatbu ldcra. huvo < om mencet the oon-.t _otlon of an oirht-ton deop water Ashing bo it to the m-dor of Mr _. Carrol. Tho samo bill ders have just completed a boat 21 feel la leugth for Iho uso of the harbaur master and wharfinger.

The brigantine Anthon-j clearod at the Oob tims to day for Kaipara, wharo she will load with timber for Dunedin.

The atoam launch lleo has boea purchased from Mr._. Martin by Mr Cansley. ot Kaipara. and aho will in future trado on Oruawharo Biver, Port Alba t dlstriot. She has been raised and widenod by Messra Carr and Bon in order to renderh'.-r more BUltable to the trado. On Friday laat, Mr D. Gouk proccodod to Waiheke In order to ascertain whether there was any possibility o£ ttie barge Kami being got ott the rooks there. On hia arrival »t tho spot Where the wreck took place, however, he could find no tra™ of t-.o bargp, and Jt is therefore surm!sed that Blie is broken up. The small Steamer Piako loft this morning for tho purpose of Beonrir.g a- many as possible of tho logs which formed the unfortunate vessel's o>rgo, and whioh aro now floating aboat. Tho Knurl was not insured,

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tho s.f". Rotomahana, from Melbourne and Southern P»it,B left Welllngtcn on Snt"rday, Napier yesterday, o-i' Glabourno at i-lght o'clock thlßinoriiin?. She mny therefore bo exprcied to arrive here about Sam. to-morrow. The following 1s all tof hor rai»enge_ from Wel lington, which has reached u« by telegraph :— Passengers:— bit Hercules HooinsQn, Lady Robinson, Miia Kobinson; Captain and Mra St. John, Mia-i St. John, and four attendant-; Mi-Bos Hoi-l. Gi/iffir, Daves, Jankson* Mes da_<_ Blicli,Stabbi, Illckioyandohildren. Gill, Williams, Davleßand child; Colonel VV'hitmoro, Mossrd Cowoll, MoUonald, Moliono/h, Taylor, $ Cotterhill, Wat-irhouir, Morrison, Fitzgerald (2). Berry, Wythe, r tubb>, Blroh, Jxiuhere, Mcintosh, Baine. ) owe, Itvana , Orduengarr*, Williamson, T'crney, Moore. Barber (3), UTranoßßuo, Maloncy, Gulßaonpo, TCeogh, Pickles, Howaid, Nell»6n, J'aot Cahill, Kel y (2). Ho_ ma* 1, Jackson (2), Jackobaon, Fritzehner, Chriatensen, Blake, Held. Mo''ratb, Mi kena, Robert I'ntieraon, Clapoott, Rob'nson, Donne, Davie, Campbell. For:haw, lozeo, Eorßyth, Met sop, and Dank.

THE HERO.

Tho s.s. Hero from Melbourno via Sydney and Wellin(-to.i, had not bi-en signalled up till a lale hour this afternoon. She may bo oxpected to arrive during tho evening.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AEBIVALS.

Wanaka, s s., McGUlivray. from the Pouth Lalla Itoakh, p. 8., Campbell, for Baglan St. Kl!d>i, s.s., Flowerday, from Wanganui

DEPARTURES.

BangaMra, s.s., Harvey, for the South Italia Boo'rh, p b. Onmpbell, for Waitara Hiaemoa, as., Koirdhlld, for Wellington

IMPORTS.

Per St. Kild>, from Wanganui: 41 hoad cat!l •' 1C horses, 150 sheep.

The cs. Rangatira, which arrived from Iho South on Saturday, brought tho following pas sengers : M_dames wilson, Monfgoinery, Gibson, Moroy, Messrs Ward, Wilson Haszard, and six in the steerage.

Tboß,s. WanaVa left Port Chalmers on tho 30th ult., Lyttelton 31it, Wellington 2nd inst., Nelson 3rd, New Plymou'h 4th, and arrived in tho Mannkau yesterday morning. Possengera : T£_? mS?i ooff^• _»tWTi r-ergoson. Bcvero, m_\_ ■iU_ aiß9< _,_jet*r <*•>• GUuioor, i*atLorson _£ ■•jJJjff^^wler.Fltzsln.mons. C.J. Nel' BEk£^___H^^ bSf--*- J* Thomson, W__?fo'k aSr^ yUel J oaml,Ml- *W rv a™ioK. MoMaater. Bonaldson, a . Thomp-oh froothall Team) 23Sfi*S^S_TAA Ca?^° n' ditto for Sydney. -*MOC<, Ke tor Manukau, 12

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Bluff, this day.. ARRIVAL OF THE T_ ANAU AT BLUFF. . Tho Te Anau ardvod at 7 a.m. Sho left Mel bourno at 9 a.m. en tha 3!tt, und sails at 5 n.m fOrDune'"u. \V_ANGABKr, thi-i day. ' Bailed: Argvle, for Anckland, at 8.30 a.m. „ . Gisbobne, this day. Sailed: Rotomahana* for Auokland, at 8 a.m. «.-7„.j.»ik„ * . v,Sydney, Monday. , Sailed; A 1 Won, for Auckland, on Saturday,

What thosunshino is lo tho uuwarmed soil, tha dow to the thirsting flower—what a breath of cool air is to tlr- spirit oonllnod to a boated atmosphere, tbo stars to tho night, tho oasis to tho closo rt, love to tho hourt, and roliglon to the sou', isUdilpho Wolfo's Schiedam Aromatlo Schnapps, as a diurotio to thoso affeotod with urinal troublo*, a tonlo to tho debilitated, an Ui yigorant to the convalescent, und a grateful cordial tj weak stonischf, lost appetites, sua delicate norvts.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ab Under i—

This Day. For Levuka, por Mog Mcrrillo3, at! p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon.

gonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, por Waitaki, at

i p.m. For Thames, por Entorprlso, at 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 7ih instant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka,

at 6 a.m. , ~ . , For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

por Roao Casny, at 10 a.m. For Thamoa por Kotomahnna, nt 2.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For suonoy ordera, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2 p m. Lato lottors for Sydnoy and Melbourno only at 3.20 p.m. For Wangarol Hoads, Walpn, Wangarei, and Mangapai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m

Wednesday, Bth instant. For Coromandol, per Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. Kor Whl Jangi, Tairua, Tauranga. and Opotiki, por Glonelg, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oth instant. For Glsborno, Nnpior, Southorn port*, and Aus tralian Colonica, per Albion, at 9 a.m.

Tuesday. Hth Saptombcr. Por b.b. City ot Sydnoy as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Contral and South Amorica. and British and Foreign Wont Indies, Japan, nnd China, inoludlng Hongkong, at 1 p.m. Kor United Kingdom and Contlnont ot Europo, at 1 p.m. For monoy ordo-s. roglßtorod lottorß, and nowßpapora. at 11.30 a.m., Lato lottors bearing au nxtra feo of slxponco, In addition to tho postage, will bo rocolvod by tho Mall Agont on board tho steamer up ta tho timo o( Bailing. 'VnU mall will bo duo in London on Tuesday, Octobor C

Notb,—A Post-olllon has been established nt Lake Takapun*. Malls will bo closed at thia olllco ovo-y Monday, Wednesday, uud Friday, nt 8.15 am. ; and" will arrivo ovory Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3.30 p.m. N.B.— Tho Waikato ius.Ua from Auckl-uid to To Awamutu, hitherto closing daily at 7 a.m.. will in ruttiro ba closed at 11 a.m.; roturn malls will bo recoived at C. 10 p.m. Tho Waikato malls, from Auckland toNtrarna wabia, hitherto closing dally at 3.15 p.m,, wl.l In future bo olo;od nt 7 p.m.; return maila will bo received at 9.15 a m.

S. R. DISS, Chiof Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September c, ISBO. Theatre Royal—*' Baby " (Lingards), 8 p.m. Parisian Exhibition-Quoon-strcet, Gp.m. Broady and Slubbs' Kntwtaloment—Wollos loy-Btrect, 4 p.m. Lodgo Ara—Masonio Hotol, 7.3) p.m. Lodgo Loyal P<ido o£ Nowton—Lodgo room, 7.30 p.m. St James's Class—Lsolure by Mr Kinsilla, "Loan Swift," 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

HAMMOND.—On Sept mbor Ith, at tho Church ot England Grammar School-houso, Parnell, the wifo of Alfred do Lisle Hammond, ot a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

THOMSON—WATSON.—On September Ist, at tho residenco ot tho brother-in-law ot tho brido, Cambridge, Waikato, by HcvN. Kvans, Jamea Puton Thomson to" Annie, yonngr-at daughter of Mr John Watson, Farmer, Buck land's.

DEATH.

VVILCOCIC—On the Ctb Instant, at Nowton, William John Wiloook, son ot IT. h. Wilcock; aged 3 months. Tbo tunerul takes placo at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1880.

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

By a brilliant victory, General Roberts haa retrieved the defeat of Kandahar and vindicated British prowess and supremacy in Afghanistan. Ayub Khan's intrenched position has been successfully stormed, hia army routed with great loss, and his followers put to flight. All his artillery was cap tured, and the victors are now hotly pursuing tbo stragglers. Considering the fact that the British wero the assailants of an enemy intrenched in a strong position, our recorded casualties aro very light, aud Ayoub's forces ap pear to have suffered heavily. General Roberta gathers new laurels. His march to the relief and his attack has been conducted with extraordinary vigour, and tho engagement ia a fitting ending to a very bril liant performance. The burden of the campaign has fallen upon the General's shoulders, and lie has distin guished himself by vigour and bravery more than by expertness in the arts of diplomacy. His pluck has, on more than one occasion, led him to incur undue risks, and hence tho appoint ment of General Stewart to iho supreme command. But for prompt action and daring General Roberts has proved himself to be a man in a thousand, and just now when the One-Genoral idea has been ridden to death it ia satisfac tory to know that there is other ster ling stuff in the British army besides Sir Garnet Wolseley.

The Afghan campaign could never have been closed without the defeat of Ayoub Khan. His victory at Kandahar ovor General Burrows increased hia prestige immensely, and aa the brother of the deposed Amir he would, if unsubdued, have been a for midable enemy to the new Amir and British influence in the country. His defeat will probably herald the speedy termination of the campaign. From the statement made by the Marquis of Hartington in tlie House of Commons, the policy of the Liberal Government inclinea towards a complete with drawal from the country, holding, however, both ends of the passes. To hold Kandahar would involve a large military expenditure. The territory for revenue purposes is valueless, and the Indian Exchequer haa already been heavily over-burdened in providing for tho cost of the war. We believe that these consideration weigh with the Government in deciding upon a policy of concentration, and that a new invasion of Afghanistan, should occasion arise, would be less costly than to placo tho country under military rule.

PERHAPS that semi-lunatic, Te Whiti, has had au undue share of public attontion bestowed upon him • but seeing that the Government consider his vagaries serious enough to demand an army of a thousand men to watch him, he is necessarily an object of interest to tlie colony—aud a rather expensive ono also. The latest phaso, reported in our Saturday's issue, when fifty able-bodied fencers were arrested quietly in one lot, and 23 boys wore liberated, proves Te Whiti's determination to pursue his policy until every native at Parihaka is locked up. His last speech throws some light, not only on the motive of his present course of procedure, but also upon the much more practical question of the probable permanence of his ridiculous though baffling tactics. He opened by carefully assuring his followers that nothing has yet been done towards tlie settlement of the difficulty. He says that the trouble ho had caused had uoUin any way been | cleared up. From tbii we may conclude that the recommendations of the Koyal ! Commission are rejected as a solutiou. There is reason to believe that this is not because Te Whiti ia dissatisfied with the

area ot land reserved for tho use of tho Maoris, but because no quantity of laud, however large, will satisfy him unless he is a participating party in the arrangements made, so that he may bring the whole of his plaus beforo the Government. But a prophet is liothing unless mysterious, and Tc Whiti has rehearsed tho rOle too often to come down to commonplace details. His plans, he Baid, were past ecarchiug out, aud for himself, ho would never tell them unless the Government went to him. lt was fore-. told,, ,he added, that by a covenant should the chieftainship be known Without pretending to any special gift as au interpreter of mysticism or prophetical jargon, wo think it may bo inferred that this part of his speech is expressive of a desircto make a contract or treaty, or covenaut with tlio Government. That has always been understood ; but what kind of a "covenant?" The word "chieftainship" oilers a further clue to tho olucidatiou of tho riddle. We believe To Whiti uceks a recognition not motcly of his chieftainship over a tribe or tho land, but au authority ovor the natives as a pcoplo perfectly distinct aud separate from the Europeans. Ilia frequent declara tions that tho Maoris nnut bo granted com plete independence leaves uo doubt ou this point. The Royal Commission iv their final re part recommend that no time Bhould be lost iii making some arrangement with Tc Whiti. Presumably tho arraugouiont 'pro posed is iv regard to tho land aud tho rc pcrves ; but it is quite clear that To Whiti will not bo satisticd to take the reserves unless accompanied by guarantees securing the permanent freedom of tho native race. Thia is plainly shown iv his speech of the 17th inst., whou ho said, "all troubles must bo brought before me," aud again, "uuy who try to settle this difficulty with out me will fail." It is thia utopinu idoal that makes it ho impossible to deal With the mau. Assuming that iv accordance' with the suggestions of tho Commissioner* an emissary ot the Government should go lo Parihaka with tho object of discussing the laud question, he would bo miserably dis appointed. However tho question may be brought beforo To Whiti, ho will un doubtedly challenge Iho justice of the con fiscation on tho ground that tho natives of tlio coast aro a free aud independent nation, who, having nover signed tho Treaty of Waitaugi, have nover boon British sub jects, and consequently could not justly have their land confiscated an rebels. But any official sent to Parihaka to " arrange " with To Whiti must troat tho supicmacy of the Govornmont as beyond dispute ; and resolutely ignoro To Whiti's claim to tho chieftainship of tho wholo native raco. Mr Bryco, when speaking on tho West Coast Settlement Bill, took tho right view of tho matter when he said that ho wished to deal "lirmlybtit generously with tho natives." To dial firmly is the only way to settle the dlflloulty, and nt tho same lime they ought to bo shown that tho amount of our generosity will depend entirely upon their amenity to British rule. For his efforts in tho interests of peaeo, Te Whiti desorvos our cousido.ntion, but it ought not to bo forgotten that ho has for years past exerted himself in tho collection of a body of natives, expressly to dispute British supremacy, and has succeeded in mustering a very formidable array of rebels. That tho peace haa been pre served is due quite as much to our forbear ing as To Whiti's commands.

Passing from Tc Whiti, it may not bo un. interesting to uoticc a few of tho utterance* of Tohu—tho man of action, tho chief men • tioned by To Whiti as the antagonist of th) Government, aud the loader aud dirootor of Parihaka affairs when defiance nnd »g^ro« siouitro tho'ordei' of the day, Tohu, at tho commencement of his speech, admitted thai the Government was the strongest, but snid ho sent his prisoners to gaol to prove that thoy wore truthful and peaceable It may be fairly concluded fiom this statement tbat Tohu has no intention of lightiog. The imprisonment of his men would pro vent even if he had the inclination. Totii wont ou to say that he was not at ah likely to bo tired of sending his men, women, and children, to prison, nnd that lie would even go himself. Wi Marsh!, who visited Parihaka at tho liust meeting, and heard his statement, states that he believed it, and our correspondent is of the same opinion. Having tried all means in their power to attract tho Government or Gover nor to Parihaka, and failed, To Whiti and Tohu are willing to go to prison Ihcineelrcs, in order that tht-y may there havo an oppor tunity of making the Covenant which shall secure freedom to the Maoris, and undis turbed possession of such lands as they may bo ablo to obtain. The conlidenco they manifest in tho certainty of ultimately achieving succes* is very marvellous, and there can bo little doubt tluM it springs from one of those fanatical possessions which have so often moved men to strange deeds. When questioned they declare thut it U not thoir work, but a work that has been given thorn to do by a "great mountain," which has been raised up by the " Author of Creation." This great mountain is, of course, nn eminent man, nnd it is to bo hoped for their sakes that he will not do*-crt them when the timo comes.

When some of the fencing party who had been arrested wero returned to Parihaka, Tohu concluded that wo were lired of the prisoners nnd reluctant to tako any more, aud ho pertinently remarked tlut " the pakehushavo swallowed a worm, and it ha* disagreed with them." Every prisoner that was arrested, ho said, added to our sorrow. Te Whiti and Tohu are undoubtedly actuated in sending theso men to prison by a hope that tbo heavy cost nf maintenance will bring us to termi. They aro tolerably well-informed, and most likely imagine that iv tho present state of colonial finance wc cannot afford to feed them and will go to Parihaka rather than continue to receive and provide for those singularly inconve nient donations of idlers. Whilo Tohu's speeches thus indicate that though a man of war, ho moans to koep the peace, they also contain abundant evidence that he is in perfect sympathy with Te Whiti. Like his master, ho delights in parables, and alluding to our arrest of bis men, whom he affirmed had done no wrong, ho said that Herod killed the innocents because he was afraid tho kingdom would bo takon from him by ono of tho children, so we wero arresting his men because wc imagined that by their means tho chieftain ship of the Island will be lost to us. II will be seen,from what has been written, therefore, how little hope thero is of any settlement of the West Coast dilliculty by negotiation with two mon who madly stipulate, ns their first condition, for a concession which it is utterly beyond even the Parliament of the country to grant—the existence of the Maories as a separate nation. To ignore To Whiti altogether, and settle the land, appears therefore to be the only course open to tho Government.

In response to an advertisement requiring a man for tho country, out of 15 unemployed who applied for the job this morning, only four appeared at all willing to take 15s a week aud found. The others declined tho pay.

The meeting of shareholders of tlio Golden Point Gold Mining Company, which wa* convened for to-day, did not take place, there not being suflicient members present to constitute a quorum. James Heaton, lato of the Goth, wishes his old friends to know that bo is not tho James Heaton who was conlined to gaol for vagrancy.

The sweet singer's harp, and tho " ready writer's " pen have seldom been more truly consecrated than in the life mission of Frances ltidlc/ Happily h^r influenco as a writer will long lire after her; being dead she will yet speak, and her books will bo read by multitudes. On Fri day evening, 10th September, the 1-fov. Allan W. Webb is to deliver a lecture on tho life of this most gifted und remarkable lady. Judging from the rev. gentleman's efforts in other directions, avc are suro his lecture will be an ablo ono. The proceeds are to be given to the Young Women's Institute.

The report of tho committeo appointed to enquire into the fearful railway accident at Tay Bridge has scuta thrill of indignation through the length and breadth of England. Stripped of official technicalities, it amounts to this —that everything connected with the f»ted structure was bad or defective. The deign was wrong, tho matorials were not of tho best, the execution of tlio work most perfunctory, and the supervision practically nil.

Mr Geo. A. Brown delivered a diicourse last evening in tlio Temperance Hall on "The New Birth," basing his remarks on the question of Nicodemus on his visit to Christ by night, as related in the third chapter of St. John. The subject was treated differently to the way in which it has been generally taught in tho churches, and though many might not incline to Mi- Brown's definition of the now birth uuto righteousness, or, in Mr Brown's words, "into eternal life," still there was an amount of sturdy, common sense teaching in his remarks, associated with a due sprink ling of natiro. He was not, he said, a free thinker in the ordinary acceptation of tho term, but thought freely on theological subjects. He was a believer in the Bible aa the inspired word of God, but wished to rub out many errors in translation, so the Christian scheme might bo withiu tho grasp of rea;on. At the close a number of ques tions wore asked, moat of them being of such a character as rendered reasonable answers impossible. Mr Brown hinted that ho would establish a week eveniDg theo logical- class shorty for inquirers. ______

Wo aro clad to hear that Mr McLaughlin, mastor of the Pakuranga hounds, who met with an accident, is rapidly recovering, aud will bo about again iv a day or two.

An interesting children's service was held yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's Cathedral Ohut'Ch. The hymns wero sung by the Sunday-School choir, and an instructive tlddress oil the " Prayers of Hczokiah," delivered by Roy. C; M. Wclson.

We arc requested to correct our mistake in Saturdays issue. Tho subject of Mr Goodson's address at tho Oddfellows' Hall was not "Tho Health of tho Wilderness," but " Tho Heath of the Wilderness." — Jeremiah 48, 6.

The Pnkumnga hounds had a good run on Mr Mclaughlin's farm last Saturday, al though the worthy mastor could not partici pate, owing to hia recent accidcut. Tho dogs imported by Mr J. M. Clark proved tho sterling character of their breed, Tho next appiintmout is a drug huut on Satur day at Epsom.

From enquiries Wo havo mado, wo aro pleased to learn that thero is an improve ment in Mr Hall who was knocked down and trampled upon by a cow at Peuroso, as reported in our last Thursday's issue. Dr. Keuderdino has beeu iv attendanco ever since. It appears that the cause of the cow's attack on tho unfortunate man was tho barking of a small dog while Hall was removing the calf. The cow rushed at him, threw him down ou somo broken scoria, and then knelt ou him. Tho prcssuro waa so great that tho scoria penetrated his back, breaking his ribs and forcing them iuto his lungs*. Tko romarkablo vitality of Mr Hall is shown hy tho fact that though so old a man, thoro ia a still probability of his recovery.

Mr Feutoti, tho hatter, has clipscd his former productions in tho head-dress lino, by tlio unique and haudsonio holnict de si|-uod for tho Waikato Cavalry. It is made of blue felt with elegant mounting*, and white horse hair plumes, It was lirst in tended to havo tho lottery W.V.C. om bossed thereon, but it has ultimately boon decided to substitute V.R. Mr Fen ton ia to bocomiuoudod for tbo creditable productions which periodically aro turned out of his establishment; in tho prcsont caso ho has arranged that tho helraot shall bo con b true tod outircly by local talent. The chaste mounting* aro tho skilful work of Messrs. A. and X, Tutenberp.

Tho Hamilton Itoad Board ou Saturday voted £100 for a road between Kuox'e corner and Hoguo's farm, £'.10 for tho Ohaupo-road near ltothwell's, nnd £G0 for the Ngaruawahiu-roud between Ur. Carey'H and Hand's corner. Tbo only work to bo dono on tho road lo Ohauno racecourse is the cutting of tho lust hill. Tho opinion of the engineer being udvorac to tho road through Do Quincy's, it was resolved to apply to Mr Silkcu for a road through his proporty.

His lixcolleucy Sir Hercules Robinson loft Wellington ou Saturday evening, by tho s.s. liotomahana for Syducy, eu route for England. Salutes wore fired from H.M.S. Danio, nnd the artillery. Tho steamer is expected ]iv tliis port nt eight o'clock to morrow morning. On tbe arrival of His Exeollcucy, his Worship tho Mayor will preaout an address from tho council. It was hoped His Excellency would be present at tho opening of tho Free Public Library, but this cannot be, ns tho fcteuiiier caunob be detained for tho time.

All doubts regarding tho succe«s of tho proposal to have a yacht built iv Auckland to compete at tho Melbourno Exhibition Regatta have now been set nt rout by the commencement of tho vessel. Final and satisfactory arrangements hkving been made, tbo work will bo pushed forward as rapidly as possible, and our representative yacht will in due time be »cut forth to do battle on behalf of this port, and, iudcod, of the whole colony. Tlio Hon. Defence Minister hai ordered two more tc3t matchet.—dark targets and white rillo sights versus white targets nnd black ritlc sights. A lirst pi izo of £3 and n second prizoof £-2 iv each match will bo open to nil volunteers who have nover won. General Government District Rifle Associ ation Company or presented rillo prize. Fntrics mutt bo given to commanding oflicerc* of Corps before tho 30th ioM. Pro gramme of the matcbcß and rule*- will bo pouted in tho drillshod. Ammunition will be supplied ou the range to tho competitors gratis. The mooting on Saturday evening in tho Young Men's Christion Association Booms was well attended. The llov. T. Ilcckcn ham, from Nelson, gave a Biblo rot dine Tho usual Evangelistic service in tho Thentro Uojnl wai largely attended. Dr. Konderdiue occupied tho chair, and earnest addresses wore delivered by Mr Court nnd tho Rev. A. W. Webb. Tho amount placed in the contribution boxes ou Iho previous Sunday w»f* £1 12*.

The Parisian Exhibition was opened on Saturday evening in Queon-street, nud well pntrouieed during the evening. Tho views of tho Seine. Notro Dame, Boulevards, and magnificent buildings of tlie French Capital, ouo of the most beautiful cities iv tho world, attracted tbo interest of tho more intelligent visitors, whilo tho exploit, _ of tho Kelly Gang, forming a striking contrast, on the opposito Rido, were a subject of much discussion among tho excited lads of the city.

MrE. B. Dickson roports on the weather Inst week :—" Mostly showery but mild and very equable — generally fino (ill afternoon; wind moderate—rain in frc qiKnt and heavy showers: barometer abovo avorage. Barometric pressure a little higher than In last week. Ap proximate mean temperature 52dee. 7min. being a littlo abovo that of August, but two degrees below that of September. Total rainfall, onoand one sixth inch. (1.155) on six days out of seven ; falling on fivo afternoons and four nights; occasionally, as on Friday afternoon, very heavily ; wind moderate."

New York ladies of tho Baptist persua sion go in for the most elaborate costumes for the garment immersion, tho robes being made perfectly waterproof. It ii questioned whether this process is cfhcaccous. One Hdy of the old school says :—This is splendid for feminine vanity, but the question arisos in my mind docs it benefit tho condition of the soul quite ns much as a veritable old fashioned immersion, when instead, of being dressed iv a waterproof garments and care fully dipped in a tank of w«rm water in the church, wc had to rido milos to the river bauk through mud and often rain to reach tho appointed spot in midwinter, clad in flannel or alpaca garments, aud after the ser vice wo shivering men anil women wore teuderly wrappod in shawls and cloaks aud rode homo in wot garments f

Hitchon's blood restorer is a purely local composition, aud as such- was forwarded to the Sydney Exhibition. While under criticiam it appears to have received con siderable favour, and a steady demand has set in for this Auckland panacea. The other , day Mr Hitchens foi warded a consignment of fifly-four cave? to Now Soutii Wales, thus giving tho Union Sash and Door Com pany an order for oases, which may prove the forerunner of many moro. Mr Hitchens has appointed os resident agent in Sydney Mr Graham, a well-known Auckland gentle man. Tho Melbourne Exhibition will also be favoured with a supply of blood restorer, and if the judges thereof arc1 troubled with any constitutional disorder which has hitherto billlod the skill of Melbourno physi cinns, it is to be hoped they will drink freely of tho medicine, and receive instant relief. Tne Victorian Government aro welcome to the suggestion that it might bo tho best te>t of the efficacy of Kitchen's blood restorer to pick out half-a-dozen invalids and ply thorn well with the medicine, the ordinary judges boing deputed only to sco that each patient swallowed tho prencribed quantity aud gulphcd down the required number of pills. By this method tho Mel bourne peoplo would receive practical testi mony of its worth.

The rosi-lcnt* iv the vicinity of Shortland Wharf were startlod out of thc'r slumbers yesterday morning, about fire o'clock, by tho continued shrill whistling of a steamer, and several dressed themselves and went out to investigate the cnuso of the alarm. On arriving at tho wharf it was found that tho steamer Vivid had just started off for Te Aroha, with nearly lifty armed natives on board, and that tlio Momsahib was about to follow her, It appears that one of Tapari's wives named Wanna—a good-looking woman of about 35 years - had a difference with her liego lord somo timo ago, and tho result was that they agroed to sooarato for ever. She took up with Alii Pipene, the well-known Aroha chief, and at the begin ning of the week was taken to Omahu by her new lord and master, who is a married man with several children. Taipari's tribe disapprove of hor conduct, and' yesterday morning left for Tc Aroha to bring hor back. Pipoue considers that as Talpari had relin quished his claim toher shcshould bcallowod to do as she liked ; and not to be outdone by the Shortland tribe, he got up steam in his vessel early yesterday morning, aud started off after the Vivid. As the latter vessel is mucli faster than tho Memsaliib, as she had but an half an hour's start, Pipeue intended to go as far as tlie junction, and from thence to Omahu, which placo he expected to reach •at least a couple of hours bofore the res cuers. He intends to do all lie can to resist the rescue, and it is probable that he will succeed. Tho Shortlaridnativeisare.however, determined to have possession of the woman, and it is likely that there will be a distur bance, if they carry their threats luto execu tion with the determination they expressed when leaving on their errand, —*' Thames Advertiser." :

Tho Loyal Pride of Newton Lodge, hold ing its meetings in tho Masonic Hall, Newton, anuounced a special meeting this evening at 7.30 p.m. sharp, the business being of importance. Wo learn that unusual interest is attached to this even ing's meeting, from the fact that tho B.W.GM., Bro. K. T. Wheeler, who arrived from the South yesterday, is to be present. We have no doubt that all the tho brothers of the Order in Aucklaud will do their utmost to bo present on this oc casion. Visiting brothers are especially invited to attend. For further information we would refer the brothers to the advertise ment in another column.

One or two incidents whioh cropped up during tho inquiry at the Hospital at Wel lington ci eated a feeling of merriment which ovon the gravest of Councillors entirely failed to suppress. First of all, Rose Hamilton, whoso brogue could not bo mis taken, said that someone or other had naked whether she was in "hay favor." "In what?" asked tho Chairman, looking puzzled. "She axed mo was lin hay favor, sor," was tho reply. Someone here explained that the witness here mcaut "high fever.'' Upon this Mr 801 l sug gested that a certain Councillor, whoso namo is about the only thing Irish about him, should bo engaged as interpreter. A littlo later, whilo Klleu Crotty was under examination, Mr Bill ventured to ask her whether she had uot a sweetheart at the Hospital, and haviug recoived a short but affirmative reply, asked whether it was not tho cook. This was too much for Misa Crotty. Was she going to tell a dozon men who her sweetheart was? Not she- so after a short pause, during which the atmos phere was laden with indignation, shefouud words, "I'm uot going to toll unyouo about my affairs; they're my busiuess." "Ah I but you must," soothingly replied Mi- Bell. " Then I'.n not going to tell you who it is I Indeed I" And as Ellen was full of dignity and determination she was allowed to carry hor point amidst roars of laughter. But the climax was probably roached when Donuy Cachen, whoso profuse verbosity forces itself uppermost on all pos sible occasions, was making his statement. Among other things he suid that several horses wore at ono tiim* kept on tlio Hos pital premises, that they wero allowed access to tho straw-shod, and that thoy ate nearly all the straw. " Hut," Councillor Greenfield ventured to say, "horsos don't cat htraw?' "Not ate straw, bedad ! Faith, nud Mftgill'a horso poisoned hißself atin' ould powlticcs." No further evidence was taken.—" New Zoaland Times."

Survey Stopped.

We learn that tho natives havo stopped the survey proceeding ou Mr Firth's ground, at Mangaware. Tho lino being laid off was to straighten tbo boundary between Messrs Firth's, Wilson's, und Ring's land. Tho natives claim that the laud referred to was taken from them wrongfully, and leased by natives who hud no right to it. Mr King was on tho ground at the time, and tho natives agreed that tho surveyors' Instru ments should be left in his chargo till ten o'clock tho next day, on tho understanding that tho survey should not go on mean while. Mr Stubbin, tho surroyor, loft for tho purpose ot seeing Mr Firth at Mnta nutii, but when he reached there ho found that Mr Firth had left for town that morning. Ho returned next day and found all the natives waiting in full expec tation that Mr Firth would come himself. When they found that Mr Firth had gone, tbey went to Mr Rings'and demanded that he should hand over tho instruments to the surveyor, their object being to get posse • sion of tbcni. After a long korcro, they consented to nllow the tools to go to Mata mnta. Mr Stubbin to icturn to Cambridgo, so that tho survry could not go on. There wero about a dozen natives, and they behaved very quietly but with determina tion, i

Scintillations.

'•Bo brief; for, it ia with -v>-ds a3 with sun beams; tho more tb»yaroco.. .o-iaod, tho deeper thoy burn."—houTUKY.

There is a fever for weekly papers in the colony juit now. Christchurch has given birlh to a new one. Price 3d. Snnkcy asks, "What shall tho harvest bo J" '1 lie practical farmer .refers him to the caterpillar and gives it up. lt is shown that it takes talent to get into a hammock without at tho same time guttius; out of it ou the other side. Hippocampus is to make tho rounds of Waikato this season. A lady was one of the largest winners at the recent Derby nud ranks high among tho chief patrons and good judges of tho turf. "If you fool like sneezing," says an English.phyiician, " throw yourself Hat ou your back." Tho remedy is very simple but lacking in dignity. Mr Basting's prospect for tho Walkaia scat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr Ireland, appears to bo very fair. He received n vote of confidence at Tapauui. It is hard to tell ripe cherries from green ones in tho dark.—"Detroit Free Press." If lh»y havo been eaten iv large quantities, a little light, more or less, makes no differ ence. "Death from tho effectof excessive brandy drinking on a diseased brain " was the verdict given by aJChristchurch jury on Saturday, at an inquest on Lewis Nallart. "Bo&ndu" thinks he detects in Mr Simon's picture at Garlick and Cronwoll's tho familiar linaments of Hogarth's " Te Mnladc Imaginaire." Brown (with nn eyo to economy) : "I will wear tho new hat, then, and leave my old ono to bo douo up."—" Shopman : " Dono up I About dono up already, isn't it, sir!"— Fun.

Did Dr Tanner cat tho sponge or the towel , is tho question over which New York doctors have been fijthtiug.

" Built Upon the Bluffs " is the title of a recently-issued novel. This lugging of four flushos into literature i 3 becoming too common.

A sufferer sympathetically remarks that the man who^cau livo on himself, liko Dr. Tanner, needs no rich relations. Tho population of California is expected to tot up 862,780 this census, a gain of .302,533 in the last ten years. Pocket-handkerchief dresses nro common iv England. Thoy are garments to weep over.

Tho Queen is said to havo given up her box at tho Haymarket Theatre hecau-e the manager increased tho rent, Her Majesty is proverbiallyV-'Conomical. " I think, dear, tho dow has commenced falling," ho said in his softest accents. " Yes," »he yawned, " I've beon hoping to hear a-dieu for nonio timo." Ho did not cull the next evening.

" How admirable aro thy works, O Na ture 1" exclaims an exchange, adding : "An ordinary woman's waist is thirty inches around ; an ordinary man's arm is about thirty inches long." Through observing a statement In the Stak that there was an opening for >- brewery in Whangarei, a gentleman has taken a twenty-one years' lease of Mrs Pot bury's properly for tho purpose of supply ing tho want. They have queer ideas of New Zoaland in tho Uuitcd States. One paper says: Tho pretty women of New Zoaland arc de scribed as great talkers, and rub noses in stead of kissing. This is too bad.

A Maori fell over a cliff at Pakawata, near Nolsod, last Tuesday, and was killed. He had been pig-hunting, and a boar threw his dog ovor the precipice. In tho excite ment of the chase the Maori also stepped too close to tho cliff aud went over also.

Elder Sorenson, tho Mormon missionary, often meets with troublesome times. Pelt ing by boys is an every day occurrence, and at N ewmarket yesterday" he had a very stormy meeting. Polygamous doctrines evidently do not go down, bat tho Elder lirmiy believes ho is being persecuted for the Lord's sako.

Tho Belgian Government breaks diplo matic relations with tho Vatican by publish ing a confidential document from His Holiness, who, whilo outwardly advising the Belgian Bishops to submit lo tho new educational laws, urged them not the less secretly to continuo their hostility. The Waikato Land Association have finally arranged all differences with the Kirikiriroa Itoad Board relative to the road across the Piako Swamp. The Board con tribute £75 and tho Association give land for a road a mile and a half through tho estate, mako tho approach ss, and pay all legal expenses. General Grant is not a rich man. His in come is said to bo under £2,000 a year, and his foreign tour cott him £5,000, which would have seriously diminished tho ! General's capital only that his son, who is a mining *,peculator in New York, mado a lucky stroke, which turned his father in a timely £3,000. It is whispered about that at a little dinner givou by Couucillor Aicken at the Auckland Club to his brother Councillors laat week. Councillor Offer pettishly kept his seat when the health of the Town Clerk was proposed. This was churlish, Tho Mayor and Councillor Goldie did the toasts with water infcolourcd glasses, producing an optical delusion which might cause scandal ia_i_a_________ Lodr7 3 _ {ai iilia____

The New Gold Find.

{BY TELEGRAPH)

COROMANDEL, this day. '^At the monthly meeting of tho County Council this morning an influential de putation waited on the Councillors ro making a road to the new finds at Castle Rock. The Council most favourably en tertained the application. Very glowiugaccounts of the reefs exposed, aud the'general show were given by several experienced miners, who had visited tho locality. , , The deputation represented all shades ot opinion aud interestI*. The feeling is gene ral among all that the Government should assist this hitherto neglected county. A guarantee to erect machinery at onco was offered if tho road was made. Several new claims have been takcu up adjoining tho prospectors, and there is no doubt that wiih the completion of the road the success of a new and cxtousivo goldfield will be assured.

Horse' Parade.

The annual horso parade held under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociation was held atGreonlane on Saturday afternoon. A special train took out a large number of visitors from town, while the country districts wero fully represented. The parado comprised ten animals, viz., tho Stud Company's imported stallion*— Muakct, Elgin, and Prince Arthur, as well as; Mr Durie's Gladiator, Mr Lockwood's Knot tiugly, Mr Bell's Earl Derby, Mr Murchi son s Young Emperor, Mr McNeish's Blair Athol, Messrs Gilford aud Evans' Prince, and Mr Alex. Lamb's Clyde. Moonstone, Cap-a-pie, and Honost Tom were not exhi bited, although their names figured upon the printed list. Tho horsea were all in splendid condition, and their good points and relative merits were canvassed with much auimation. Musket, of course, eccurod the major part of the gene ral attention, and bis magnificent form and breeding formed tho subjects of numerous panegyrics. The parade, on the whole, was creditable to tho district, although it is certainly a pity that the number of auimals was not greater. Mus ket, Gladiator, and Knottingly were the only thoroughbred stallions present. The public interest, of course, ceutrcd on the former, but Gladiator, and even Knottingly, old though he is, came in for a fair share of notice. Thero was moro purity amongst tho draught stallions, nud Elgin, Young Emperor, Earl Denby, Prince Arthur, aud Blair Athol all had their admirers. Mr Pcrcival merits a word of praiso for tho energy with which ho carried out tho neccs s-irv arrangements for lending dclat to tho affair.

After the parade the spectators adjourned to a neighbouring paddock, where one of Hornsby and Go's, hedge trimmers, imported by Messrs T. and S. Morrin was exhibited at work. It is somewhat like a mowing machine, and works on much tho samo principle. Tho knives aro raised on an arm somo height from the ground, and can bo worked at any angle by tho driver simply turning a crank, so that he can not only trim the top of the hedge, but also both sides by simply altering tho knife board to tho angle required. Another man sits behind and works the kcivos. Tho Company uppeared t, bo highly pleased with the result of tlio trial.

The Unemployed.

THE meeting of tho unemployed in Albert Park, on Saturday afternoon, was held nt a later hour than that announced; con sequently our reporter left beforo three, thinking there would bo no meeting. About 80 or 100 persons gathered together about three o'clock, when Mr Garrard addressed them, and expressed his pleasure ou seeing such a respectable audience beforo him. Mr Garrard went on to say that ono represen tative whom ho waited ou at his honse received him with great courtesy, and told him that he thought tho cause of the working men was a noble cause, and that if they had sent him to Welling ton ho would have done his best to forward it. That was not his (Mr Gar rard's) fault. Mo was told that £75,000 had been voted to give work to the unem ployed, and the soonor they claimed their proportion tbe better for Auckland. He met another member in the street, who clapped his hand on his trousers pocket, and asked him whero the monoy was to como from. He snid he was tired of this complaint about tho working men, and that ho himself had had to work for half-a --crown a day. Ho (Mr Garrard) warned them to be on their guard as to who they should return as representatives, for no mau could live, much less suppoit a family, on half-a-crown a day. They wanted public works near the town, for married men could uot get into tho country, but the preseut Ministry was not worth that (snapping his fingers); but when Sir George Grey met the electors ho (Mr Garrard) would be alongside him. He was pleading the cause of tho unemployed who wanted a crust, and he asked them on their con sciences if it was right that they should be kept here iv this miserable condition! After tho reclamation contract tho Govern ment could put up deck-yards and employ thousands, which would be a boon to the city. That was what they war-ted. He hoped tho electors would open their eyes at the next election, and if lie was in Aucklaud he would be proud to stand amongst them. He urged that they should enrol thcmeclrcs in a labourers' society, for without unity they could not snap a bar. Ho would fight their cause manfully, and if he had only half a loaf,%e would eat it in front of them. He urged them to put their shoulders to the wheel to stop immigration for the next 20 years. If they formed a society they would always get good support. Ho urged them to eign the petition which was to be sent in on Monday, aud he would also like to sco a monster meeting. If they gave him the hint ho would get a brass baud and a flag, and they would march through the streets to show that men wanted bread in the colony.

After some further remarks, it was agreed to meet in tho evening at tho junction of Grey and Queen-streets; but, owiug to circumstances, it was afterwards determined to hold tlio adjourned meeting this (Monday) evening at the junction fire-boll.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of the Acclimatisa tion Society was hold this afternoon. Present: —Messrs Barstow (in the chair), Pond, S. E. Hughes, sen., B. Ireland, Bull, Macffarlane, Hobb«, Burtt, aud Hous. H. Chamberlain and J. Williamson.

Finakce.—The Secretary read tho monthly financial statement, from which it appeared that the receipts had amounted to £370 3s lOd, the expenditure to about £69, leaving a balance to credit of £301 Is lOd.

Resignation.—The resignation by Dr. Campbell of his seat in the Council was received. Mr Barstow was appointed to sign cheques on behalf of the Society in the doctor's stead.

TttOUT Ova.—Mr Taylor, of Ahipara, applied for a consignment of trout ova.— The Chairman said that he would be dis posed to place some trout in the reservoir if tho City Council would fix some gratings therein in|order to prevent the fishfromgetting into the pipes. They wore perhaps the best purifiers of water obtainable. If some fish were placed in tho water at the Springs, not only would the public reap the advan tage in tho greater purity of the clement, but they would at no distant date enjoy facilities for angling.—After some further discussion, it was agreed W distribute the trout, now hatching, in the following pro portions, viz, : 1000 in the reservoir, 2,500 in the Mangatawhiri stream, and 2,500 in the Henderson's Mill stream. It was tacitly decided that Mr Taylor's application could uot bo entertained.

Fishing Licenses.— The Secretary of tho Cautcrbury Acclimatisation Society vyrotc suggesting that tho holders of fishing licenses in that provinco might be allowed to iigh without extra charge in Auckland waters, aud vice vorsa.—Tho Secretary was instructed to write that the Society would be very happy to fall in this arrangement, but that unfortunately, no fishing licenses were i«sued here.

Plants and Cuttings.—A discussion having taken place on the advisability of distributing plants and cuttings from the Society's Gardens amongst the mnmbcrs the rescinding of a former resolution which pro vided for payment was proposed.—The Chairman mentioned that during Ihe last month £10 13s 6d was realised from cutt ings, and including plants about £40, It was resolved to rescind only that part of tho resolution which referred to cuttings.— After some conversation with referenco to olives and oaks tho usual accounts were passed and the meeting then adjourned.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

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Discount.

LONDON, September 4,

The Bank rate of discount nt Benin has risen to-day _h per cent. The Bank of England rate is 2J per cent. Market rate 2£ per cent. Mr Parnell ,s Motion XtojeoiecL. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Parnell's motion that the Irish Registration of Voters Bill, which had been rejected by the House of Lords, should bo tacked to the Appropriation Bill, came again under discussion. After further debate tho motion was rejected. Hares and Babbits- In the Houic of Lords the Hares and Babbits Bill, which had been also amended by the Commons after receipt from.Hou*-e of Lords, was again considered. After dis cussion tbe amendments of tho Lower House were accepted, and both bills iinally passed. Tho Prorogation- Parliament is expected to be prorogued on Tuesday next. Gladstone's Cruise- Mr Gladstone returned from a cruise, in tho Grantley Castle, olfthe coasts of Ireland i and Scotland, aud is now quite restored to health. Nihilists Undermine a Railway- ST. PETEKSBURGH, September 4. The Czar has arrived at Livadia, from St Petcisburgb. It is reported hero, to-day, that tho line ot railway at Chatkoof, in the province ot the same name, has been dis covered te be completely undermined. 3N aval Demonstration against Turkey. LONDON, August 27. The powers refuse any concession in regard to the second Greek note, and are now organising a naval demonstration before Duleigno aud in the yEgean Sea. , Tho Anglo-Bussian proposal to moke a . demonstration before Constantinople, force , iug the Hellespont, is protested against by Germany on the grounds that such a step , would give Russia a chance of stirring iv [ the Balkans, and divert the Porte's attcn ! tion from Constantinople. Prince of Wales' Visit Denied. ! The statement that H.M.S. Scrapls and . Bacchante aro being got ready for the ' Prince of Wales' visit to Australia is [ officially denied. t Tne Bevolt of the Pabhans. [ Later Intelligence from Kanduhar shews 1 that tho Pathau tribes, who have for some • time been maintaining active hostilities 1 against the British, gathered iv considerable 1 numbers round Kandahar and made a [ threatening demonstration against the town, but no serious result followed their demon ' stration. ! Obstruction in the House iof Commons. The House of Commons held a sitting of ' over tweuty-one hours, chiefly occupied by members moving motions of adjournment, nnd that tho chairman leave the chair with the divisious on each motion. The pro ceedings were conducted in a good-natured spirit, and were priucipally iutended for the edification of the leaders of the Land Leagues who were preseut as strangers on tho gallery. Tho Land Leagues possess \ £120,000, aud work with the police in Ire ! land, who have frustrated an intended at tack ou the Balliucolhig powder mill. Mr Gladstone's Trip. Mr Gladstone decided at the last moment, ;in actiug under medical advice, not to pro ; cecd to Madiera. He substituted a week's cruiee on the British coast. , The Belief of Kandahar. LONDON, August 28. General Phayrc, who is proceeding with ' his army from Chanian, will reach Kandahar '_ on the 2nd prox. (Thursday). General Koberts, advancing from No.tb, will arrive on Monday. It has beon ascertained tbat only 150 of the , Kclat troops revolted. Condition ol Ireland. LONDON, August 23. Mr Forster, iv reply to a question put in the House of Commons, said that after consultation with tho Irish authorities he had come to the conclusion that, though the condition of the country was disturbed thero was no necessity for any special measures of coercion at preseut. The authorities, however, were on the alert, and wero determined to suppress any outrages aud maintain security for life and property, if increased power were needed, Her Majesty's Government would bare no hesitation in calling Parliament together for au autumn session, in order to obtain legislative sanction for more stringent measures. Coolness between France and Germany. LONDON, August 24. The Gorman press criticises severely the recriminatory tone of a Jotter recently pub lished by Gambetta, Preiident oif the Chamber, in which reference is made to tho desire of France to repossess horself of the annexed provinces of Alsace and Lorraine. The Nord Duetsche Zeitung, the official organ of Prince Bismarck, declares that the attitude of Gambetta, and the threatening tendency of the speeches recently delivered by that statesman, are calculated to en danger the peace of Europe. Bussian Meet for the Mediterranean. In consequence of the threatening com plications in European Turkoy, the Czar has ordered the despatch of the ituasian Naval Squadron to the Mediterranean. Ragusa, an Austrian seaport in the Adriatic, from Cattaro, has beeu fixed on as the rendezvous. The Government are pressing forward their estimates in order to bring the session to a close at au early period. Great ob struction is evinced by tho Horao liulers who aro making determined efforts to resist the passing of votes arising from the policy in Ireland. Every item is discussed at inordinate length. The action of the Irish members is severely criticised by tho London Press. Turkey Obstinate. LONDON, August 25. Another change iv tho Turkish Ministry is imminent. The Sultan has determined on recalling Mahomed Pasha, who, some months ago, was dismissed at the instiga tion of the Britt»h Ambassador, Sir Henry Layard. Mahomed Pusha has been sum moned to tbe palace, aud will be reinstated as the Sultan's chief adviser. This step is looked at as au indication on the part of the Sultan to obstinately refuse the demands of .the Powers. Banquet to the" Criafcebers. LONDON, August 25. The members of the Australiau Cricket Team were entertained at a grand banquet in the Town Hall of . Leeds by tho Mayor of the city, Mr George Tath&m. A large number of guests were assembled, aud tbo toast of tho Australians was received with enthusiasm, laudatory reference being made to their unprecedented career of victory throughout England. Severe fighting in North Turkey. LONDON, August 26. Serious disturbances have arisen between Bulgaria and Rouruania concerning tho pos session of Arab Tabia in tho delineatiou of the boundary between Bulgaria and Rou mania rendered necessary by the cession of Dobrudscha to Koumanla. The Inter national Commission awarded Ar\b Tabia to Roumania. This decision was resisted at the time by Russia ou behalf ot Bul garia, but the difficulty was supposed lo havo been overcome recently. However, grave complications have arisen, the Bul garian inhabitants of the territory arising in opeu_ rebellion against the Roumanian authorities. Riots have occurred, and great excesses committed. Roumania is pouring troops into the territory, and is punishing with great sovoritv all attempts at insurrection. There has been much bloodshed, aud many Bulgarians havo been killed. LONDON, August 27. The refusal of tho Sultan to comply with the demands ot the Great Powers for the fullilmeut of tho stipulations for tho settle ment of the Greek frontier has induced the Powers to determine upon a policy of coercion. A great naval demonstration accordingly has been organised, iv which all tho powers will join. Russia and Germany havo despatched naval squadrons to the Mediterranean, which will co-operate with the fleets of England, Frauce, aud Italy, ut present assembled there. Atrocities in Burmah. _ Siueo tho failure of tho insurrection in Burmah by-Nyoungah Princo, fearful atro _______H

■• - ■■■■' *_■ ■■ . General dissatisfaction has been felt throughout the country, and has culminated ' i' ia an attempt to assassinate the kintr A native sought admission to his presence' and,.evading the Royal guards, made a desperate attempt to poignard Thebaw. H B 1 failed, however, to accomplish his purpose and was r. once seized by bystanders and" cordenmijl to iristint execution. Turkey's Proposals. '. LONDON, August 28. The Powers have replied to the counter, proposals submitted by the Porte upon th* GreeTt frontier question, in which the Sultan undertook to cede certain positions in lien of tho whole amount laid down by the re cent Berlin Conference, refusing to assent to the proposition.and intimating their inten. 'i tion of insisting upon the cession of territory demanded. The Sultan is much chagrined at the refusal of the Powers, but it is believed in view of the firm attitude assumed, that Turkey will submit to the stipulations. H The Charge Against Davitt, The Government have determined to abandon tbo prosecution of Davitt, who, at »|i the close of last year, was arrested, with Messrs Killend, Daly and Brenan, tor sedi« ( tion. Davitt, who was a member of the Irish bar, was one of the most promino«t movers in the agrarian agitation, and deli, vered several highly inflammable haran gues. The trial was originally fixed for the 16th July, but was postponed from time to PI time, Davitt beiug released on bail. The Government do not think Davit of sufficient - s importance to render a prosecution neceg. sary, and have formally notified that the cb-rtte has been abandoned. The Government in § id to close the seat hm immediately tbat tho business at present before Parliament is disposed of. The ~ prorogation is expected to take place next week. The whitebait dinner will be held on Weinesday, the Ist September. Destructive Hurricane. A terrible hurricane occurred in Jamaica devastating the island, destroying a lore! number of plantations and causing immense damage to towns. Over a thousand people ''J have been rendered homeless. The "Withdrawal from Ghilzai. SIMLA, August 3. A telegram has been received to-day by the Government of India stating that General Boberts has decided that for strati.'' getical purposes it would be advisable for the force now in possession of Khelat-i. Ghilzai to evacuate that place. The garri. son accordingly quitted Ghilzai andacconif panied General Roberts in his march. Mr Parnell on Irish Affairs. LONDON, Sept. 3. 9 In the Hou«c ot Commons to-day Mr Par nell reverted to the rejection by the House. . ' of Lords of the Registration of Voters iv Ireland Bill. He again proposed to tack ,~ the same to the Appropriation Act. Mr ' Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, oppoßed, ',M the proposal, and blamed the Lords for? persisting in a course calculated to lead toa. change iv the Constitution, Sir Stafford s Northcote strongly protested against tha *, tacking, and expressed amazement at the r language used. Splendid British Victory in . Afghanistan. [Ayub Khan Completely 1 Bouted. CALCUTTA, Septembers, s Intelligence has been received that Gene, ral Roberts attacked Ayub Khan's posj. - tion at Uiwajah yesterday. A desperate engagement ensued. The enemy, unable to withstand iv tho fierce attack of the British force and ,| their positions, were gradually captured. Ayub's troops fought desperately, arialfi made a gallant defence, but were ulti- ;,'■ mately overcome and completely dispersed. - • Tho whole of their artillery was cap.' - f 1 '.^*la3_| There are no particulars of killed, ; wounded aud prisoners, and the loss on thai'M British side is not yet stated. Ayub was intrenched in a position of great strength. A later despatch from Calcutta gives the J following account of the victory:—"Ayub '■■/!! Khan's camp has been captured, and his a troops have fled. The Kabulis and Hera tis nave also fled to the Helmund. Thai V British troops are pursuing. Several hundred J have been killed. The British loss Is repotted 1 to be three officers, 18 killed, and 65 - I wounded and missing." General Phayre, with re-inforcements, isi'.-i continuing his march on Kandahar without ■ opposition. Another despatch adds :—" Ayub Khan's Kabuli forces are in full retreat- 4{ upon the Argandab river. General' •*. Roberts is hotly pursuing." Kandahar- to be Evacuated. I LONDON, Sept. 2. V The Marquis of Hartington, replying tot "!* deputation, laid stress upon the difficulty - \ and inconvenience of retaining Kandahar, i aud hinted that it wonld be-necessary to - evacuate that province. Trickett; in England. j LONDON, September 4. The American Hop Bitters Company offer ;"i prizes amounting to £1000 for a regatta to be held on the Thames on November 22nd, Trickett and Laycock, tho Australian oaro men, compete. The "Wool Sales. LONDON, September 5. At the wool sales to-day 7000 bales were offered, making a total of 148,200 bales - catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale continues to bo firm. Consols, 97J; Australian tallow, best beet, 34s Cd; best mutton, 36s Cd; Adelaide -j wheat, ex warehouse, 47s 6d. LONDON, September 1. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report as follows :— Wool.—The sales progress firmly. Cross cross-bred is firmer. Up to date 97,000 -i bales havo been sold. Wheat.—Market quiet. Adelaide is; worth 465, and New Zealand 435,' per ■'..< 4601b5. Departure of the Orient. LONDON, September 4. ~ The Orient Company's steamer Orient :"* sailed from Plymouth to-day for Mel bourne.

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I.REUTEB _ SPECIAL CABLEGEAMS.] T_o Sorata a Total Wreofc "4 ADELAIDE, Monday. It is] feared that tho Sorata's position is hopeless, and sho is certain to become a total wreck. It is believed she has on board | a large quantity ot exhibits for Melbourne. Ned Kelly. - MELBOURNE, this day. Nod Kelly 13 rapidly gaining strength. He has now been removed to an ordinary cell. His manner is greatly subdued. .^g American EsMbits Lost- ; MELBOURNE, Monday.. Five hundred tons of American exhibits : were ou board the ship Eric the Red which yY has been wrecked at Cape Otway. Wreck of a Ship at Cape Otway. MELBOURNE, Septembers.- The wreck at Capo Otway proves to he tho ship Erick aud JRed. Sue had on hoard the American exhibits for the Mel bourne Exbibifion, and one passenger. ■ The carpenter, steward, and a Jseanian, were droAvncd. 1 Death of Mr Higlnbot&am. M Obituary : Mr Thomas Higinbotham, engineer, from apoplexy. The Government are continuing to mako reductions in the Customs and Land Depart monts. Many officials'", will be superan- '; nuatcd, including Captain Standisb, Chief Commissioner of Police. Arrival of tiae Suez MalL KING GEORGE'S SOUND. September 4. The P. and 0. Company's steamship Assam, with tho inwurd Suez maiJ, dated London, July 30, arrived here this morning. Proctor's Sunday loctura Stopped.. sVDNEY, Monday v There was great excitement in town yes terday through tho Government haying prevented Professor Proctor lecturing at tho theatre last night by puttiug pressure on the lessee. A crowd of one thousand persons proceeded to Proctor's hotel, and cheered him. Bandwick Baces. SYDNEY, September 4. || DEIiBY. Grand Flaneur ...' ... ... ••• * ■ Trevallyu .. , 2 | Sapphire ■ ••• "'jSlf Won by half a length. Time, 2mina 44secs m arid 2-10ths. It was a graud race. EPSOM HANDICAP. ■■• Master Avenal ... ... ... -■• ..:'*■ •{ Kavenswood ... ■•• p Chesterfield... ... - ■•■ «-* Time, lmin 07sec aud 4-10ths. Won by a .

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