SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ii raw watwti. This Evoning, 7.31 _. tm waimi* To-morrow Morning, 7.51 SUN SKT.-Thla Kvonlng. 4.51 i n RISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 7.1? MOON'S AGE.-Now Moon, July 8,1 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. Waiwera, Bchoonor, Bnshell, from Rarotonga Rotorua, a.a., Tottl.. from Sydnoy Glonolg, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVHJNTN-. Mariner, schooner, Quocn, for Unveil Opotiki, Bchoonor, Oollings, for Tairua Dream, cutter, Bnshell, for Tairua Mercury, cutter, Yates, for Tairua

TO-DAY. Kriemhilda, sohooner, Bathurst, for Whangaroa Rowtird, schooner, Anderson, for Whangarei

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Gisborno, Southern Ports nnd Melbotmio-

Rotorua, to-morrow ~_,,. , v „„ Ban, Francisco and Honolulu- City of I- ew York, 20th _, , Now Plymouth and South-Hawea, Tuesday Levuka—Meg Merrilies. Friday l.ondon-Loch Ueo, loading ~<_.,, . Tauranga—Glenelg, Friday; Waitaki, Monday Whangoroi—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ;

Waitaki, Friday . Ruesell-lona, evory Monday; Waitaki, Wed-

nesday Samoa—Active, Monday Aitutaki-Coronet, shortly Hobirt Town—Loongana

IMPORTS.

Per Waiwera from Rarotonga—So.ooO oranges, 150 gallon-- lim juice, 1000 cocoanuts, 100 bundles dried baiiana3.

EXPORTS.

Per A rawata for Sydney: 915 hags copra.S I bales fl.x, 75 Uoxa beef, lObalo.-* fungus, 1 keg limo, 11 cascj furniture, 2 packages sundiic .

DurwAHDs Coastwise.—Adah, fur the Thames.

Mea-rs. llendor.on and Spraggon will launch a nuw cutter (named the Kotikerau) from their yard, CiHtoa lloiuc-Btrcct West, at 8.30. a,m. to-morrow.

. Tho ketch Reliance arrived at Napier from this port on Sunrtay la-.t,

The Waiwera spoke the schooner Transit, Captnln Garraway, ofF MangHia. The skipper exp cted to bo in Auckland about tho end of this month, lie had in a full cargo of copra, cotton, and litnejuice.

The schooner Agnegs Dons'd left Rarotonga for a rrniso to Cook's and Society Islands on he Bth Juno.

The sa. Glenelg arrived this morning from Tauranga with 3*5 s-flcks kauri gum, I bundles hides aud she_paki_e, and tho following paa- BHngers: — Mrs Simpson, Mrs Marks, Mies Kelly, Mossrs Buchanan, W.lgley, Anderson, tJohu-ton, and Keid. Tho steamer returns to tiie eani3 ports to-morrow afternoon.

The Bh'p Ironsides Is announced by c-bio ps having anlved nt London on Monday last. She left this port on Heptsmber 28th of la ,t year, aud yroceoded to Fanning Island, where ehe waa to tako in a cargo of guano for London. It would appear thcreforo that tho round trip lt'ia been a lengthy one.

Tho schooner Waiwera arrived early this morning from a two months cruise in the Cooks Group; Captain Bushell reporis :—Left Rarotonga on tho 11th Juuo, with S.W. wind, whioh continued for eight days. Then had W. and W. S.W. gale and strong wind till last Friday night, when we encountered a heavy N.K. galo, which iatited till Sunday. Made the Alderman's Bamaday. and as there was strong Wind, anchored under the mainland for shelter. Tho Waiwera brought a cargo of fruit and one pas.enger.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

Tho s.s. Rotorua arrived at Russell from Sydney at seven o'clock last evening. She took in her complement of coal, and left again for Auckland at 3 a.m, arriving hero this after noon. Wo aro indebted to tho pu sor for the following report of tho passage :— Sho left Sydney at G p.m. on tho 2nd instant, with a strong south-easter, which gradually worked into the south-west, blowing a strong Kale, com inning till tho night of tho sth. Af'cr. warda lino weatner till arrival. Posaed tlio Throe Kings at G a.m. on the 7th, and w a s abreast of the North Capo at 11 a.m.,arriving as above. Passengers: - For Auckland: Mr an _ Mr? Honnessy and child, Miss Mahonoy, Lieu, tonnnt Homo, Me3Srs Fraser, Macßae, Monro Hall, Higgins, Bowaghsy, Phillips, Coatos' Weston, Perrin, Freeman, Monk, Captain Bayll don, and 31 in the steerage. For Napior : M r Hall, and six In tho ste3rage. For Wel'jnglon . Mr Ueesing, and two in tha steerage. For" Lyttelton: Messrs H. Harerens and Rutland, Mrs Tricker and three children. For Dunrdin: Mr Nutt. The Rotorua is announced to leave for Melbourne, via Gisborne and Southern ports, a. 10 a.m. to-morrow.

THE INWARD MAIL STEAMER.

The local agent of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company has roc.lved cablecrraphlo advices from san Francisco to tho effect that the s.s. City of Sydney left that port for Honalulu and Auckland oa Sunday, Juiy Ith. This is ono day in advance of the time-table previously pub lished, aud It would therefore appear that one d»y has beun saved on tht. overlatid trip from Now York to t*an Francisco. The steamer is expected to ariivo here on Monday, 2Gth inst., but as sho has maile soveral very rapid pas sages of late it is no. improbable that fiho will put iv an appearance on tho 25tb.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

"ARRIVALS. Rowona, s.s., A modeo, from Hokianga

DEPART bRKS. Rowena, s.s., Amodeo, for HokiaDga

Tho s r. Rangatria ia advertised to leave for New Plymouth and tho South at 11 a.m. on Saturday next.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whjkg .ret, this day. Sailed: Argjlofor Auckland at 9 a.m. Waitara. this day. Sa'lcd: .Hannah Mokau and Lalla liookh for Onehunga at 9.30. a.m. Russell, this day. Arrjived. from Auokland :—Arawata 7.30 a.m, Waitaki, G a.m. Nut son. this day. Artived: Wollington from Kew Plymouth, 6.30 a.m. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Sailo.l: Tararua for the -North. Passengers for Auckland:—Mr and Mrs Nlcholl and family, Mr Howorth, and two in tho steerage.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

Joly 8, 1880.

Thoitre Royal—" Under the Gaslight." 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Centenary Service of Son?, 7.30 Drill Shed—Victoria Company Para.o, 7.30 Temperance Hnll -Professor Fraser's lecture on "The Soc'al Faculties," 8 p.m.

V.M.C. A.—Devotional, 7.3)

Albert Hall—Supper and Ball to non-commls sioned officers and men of the Dante, 9 p.m.

" I would not aivo my dead son, Ossory, for any livinjr man iv Christendom," said the Duke ofOrmond; and thercis many a patient suffer ing "creature in this world, who. drawing balm bom somo Gilcad, w uld not exchange its beneficent eflvcts for all the untried rcmedK's of thoworkl. itiaknown that those who have been accustomed to take Udolpho Wolft-.s Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps are resolutely reluctant again t substitutiop: any othor tonic

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wili. Close as Ukuer :—

Tuts Day. For Thames, per Anno Milbank, at 5.30 p.m.

Friday, 3th instant. For Glshoriio, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, por Rotorua, at 0 a.m. Fornewdpapera, at 8 a,in. For monoy orders, and registered letters, tho previous evening at 1 o'clock. Lato letters till 9.20 a m. For Levuka, per Meg Merrilies, at 11 a.m. For Waiheko and Coromandel, per Coroniandcl, at 12.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Whi.iangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Glonelg, at. p.m. For W rangarol Heads and Wangaroi, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For 'lhatncs, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 10:h instant. For Taranaki, Wahganui, Wellington, and Lyttolton, per Rangatira, at. 11 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 10- a.m.

Tuesday. 20th instant.

Per b.s. City of New York as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, nt 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letters, at 11.30 a.m.

Lato letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, in addition to tho postage, will be received by tho Mail Assent on board tho steamer up to tho lime of sailing. Tni-i mail will be due in London on Tuesday, 31st August.

S. E Diss, Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

GRIGG.—On July 7, at Winchester-street, New tOD, aftor a long and pa nful illness, Lotisla, the beloved wife of-Walter Grigg; aged 39. The funeral will leave her Into residence, Saturday 10th, at 330 p.m. Friends pleaso accept this invitation.—Chepstow and Monmouthshire papeta pleaso copy.

MoLEOD.—On July 7, at his residence, Emily Place, John Mr-Lood; aged 23 ycais. The funer.il will leave to morrow (Friday), at 1 p.m. Friends pleaso accept this intima tion.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A Subscriber.—A man comes of age on his 21st birthday,

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

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1880.

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

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Stak/oc the iceck ending Julu 3rd' 1880, to have been as under: — Monday, Juno 2S G. 139 Tuesday, „ 2i) G.Oil Wednesday „ 30 6.187 Thursday, July 1 6,1-'_ Friday, „ 2 .. .. .. 0,101 Saturday, „ 3 6,181

Total issuo for week 36,700 GEORGE FRASER) Publio Account > ants and T. LEIGH WHITE j City Audit.rs.

Ouk Wellington telegrams a few days ago announced that the disclosures in connection with the Native Office, and especially the Native Lands' Pur chase Department, had created a profound sensation among Southern members, who, although suspect ing a loose state of things, had no idea of the magnitude of the irregular ities and abuses. With the Parliament ary paper entitled "Transactions of Messrs. Young and Warbrick " before us we can quite understand the im pression which hon. members will have of the corruptions of the Department. A system more demoralising, not only to the natives but to the everyone con nected with thebusiness,'cannot be con ceived. And even granting what appears to have been the opinion of the jury who tried some of the charges against Mr Young that there was no fraudulent intent, and that the irregularities were the. outcome of a thoroughly loose mode of conducting business, the revelation is startling enough to sound the death knell to any branch of the public service under which such things are possible.

The report opens with a short letter from Mr J. E. Fitzgerald, Controller and Auditor-General, to the present Native Minister, Mr Bryce, in which the former, re ferring to recent proceedings at the Supreme Court, deplores "that so great a failure of justice should have occurred and that the fraudulent proceedings of Mr Young in dealing with public money, should have escaped punish ment." The Auditor-General pro ceeds to say : "It will now bo the duty of the Audit Office, after a full examination of every item in Mr Young's accounts, to determine for what payments he can be allowed credit, and to recover the balance of the imprests according to law." The rest of the document consists of a long statement by the Assistant Auditor (Mr Batkin), in which that gentleman elaborately explains how he elucidated the truth, and backs up his assertions with important evidence. It appears Mr J. 0. Young was appointed to the Land Purchase Department in 1879 by Mr Sheehan, his salary being fixed at _£500 a year. He had the assistance in his duties of Mr Abraham Warbrick, who acted as clerk, and was paid ,£350 per annum. Between August, I_7B, and January, 18S0, a period of eighteen months, various sums, amounting in all to no less than £11,100, were advanced Young for land purchase purposes, ostensibly accounted for by him in the usual way. No irregularity seems to have been observed till the commence ment of tlie present year, when certain somewhat quaint entries were noticed by the secretary to the Department in Mr Young's books, and led to Mr Batkin's being requested to visit Tauranga and make an ex amination of them on tho spot. This he did, and at first every thing appeared perfectly fair and square, but on comparing the entries in the cash-book with tlie butts of the cheque-books and the bank pass-book the Auditor discovered that certain irregularities had taken place which necessitated inquiry . into the trans actions of Mr Young" with Mr Warbrick, with the National Bank, with the principal storekeepers in Tauranga, and with the natives, to whom payments appeared by tho cash-book to have been made As the result of there inquiries he found :—

"That moneys alleged to have been paid to nativ-k, iv many instances- had never been paid at all. That, iti other cases, moneys charged as paid to natives were paid to Mr Yonng'a private account, aild not to the natives. That moneys alleged to have been paid to natives were in reality paid to certain "No 2 accounts," opened by Young md Warbrick at the National Bank and at the Bank of New Zealand; but whether these sums ever readied the natives to whom they were charged is, in some cases at least, matter ot grave uncertainty. That in innumerable instances moneys charged as paid to natives were paid in fact to storekeepers for goods supplied. It must bo borne in mind that in all tho above instances Young had fur nished a voucher receipted by the native to whom the money was charged, such receipts being attested by War brick as " witness to the payment and signature."

" Itis, however, certain," says Mr Batkin, "that in somo cases the signature of the native was a forgery. In many others, though thu signature was genuine, the form to which it was attached had originally been signet! by the native in hla.uk, aud in con

ncction with a wholly different transaction, but had been used by Young to substantiate the false entry in hiscash-book. Warbrick lias stated in writing that it was his practice, under Young's direction, lo fill up these blank but receipted voucheis by the hundred as occasion required, and to use them in support of the cash accounts."

The report then goes on to enumerate tlie cases which formed the ground work of the charges brought against Young at the Supreme Court. As these are tolerably well known we shall not recapitulate them, but proceed to point out the extra ordinary dealings which took place with the storekeepers. It has been said that in innumerable instances moneys charged as paid to natives were in fact paid to storekeepers for goods supplied. These sums were charged and vouched as payments made to natives on account of lands. Mr Batkin asserts that " the charges were made without the sanction, or even the kuo'wledge, of ilie persons concerned. They were very often entered as payments in respect of blocks in which the natives charged had no interest, or in respect of which they had already received the whole—and in some cases more than the whole—share of purchase-money to which they were respectively entitled." Nor is this all, "The sums charged were more often than not charged to natives who had cither received no goods from the store keeper to whom the payment was made, or, if they had received any, the amount for which they were severally liable was, in nearly all cases, either very much less or very much more than the amount charged to them." It is difficult at first to see what object Young could have had in playing so strongly into the store-keepers' hands In a subsequent paragraph, however, Mr Batkin states that a tidy com mission was allowed him on moneys paid for stores supplied under orders from his office and that considerable suns werededoctedfrom his private bills as discounts on Government accounts paid by him. One store-keeper com plained to Mr Batkin that " very little Government business fell into his hands because he had refused to allow Mr Young a commission on the sums paid," The natives who (as we learn from the report) were charged higher prices than the Europeans for the samecommodities, and the Government, who got hardly any land for there money, alone suffered.

The report is a very voluminous one, containing no fewer than 42 closely printed foolscap pages, and giving the particulars of many curious transactions which we cannot explain at length. One, however, may be quoted. Mr Batkin says:—

It will be observed that the sum advanced by the bauk comprised eighteen payments, anil made up a* total Ol £248, While the cheques paid into the hank by Mr Young wero nineteen in number, making up a total of £290; the difference representing the cheque for £42, No. 788, charged iv the cash-book to Matini te Huaki, AVhose re ceipt for the amount (witnessed, as usual, by Warbrick) was forwarded by Mr Young in support of his cash accounts

The sum of £42 thus remaining at credit of Mr Young's No. 2 account remained in tact till the 31st of March following when the bank, iv making up its half-yearly balance^ debited the account With 30s. for interest ou the overdraft, aud earned down a balauce to credit of £40 10s. On the 28th of January, IBSO, ten days after Mr Young had received notice that his services would be dispensed with on the 31st, the bank (with Mr Young's concurrence, as the manager informed me) debited the account, Mr "V oung having no balance at credit of his private account, with the sum of £33 18s 4d., being the principal and interest of a promissory note given by Mr Young to Mr G. Dunnett, a stock aud share broker in Auckland. The balance of £G lis. Bd. was at credit of the account when I was in Taurauga, and, as I gave the manager a written notice that no further cheques of Mr Young's on that accouut were to be honoured, I presume it is still intact.

Observing an eutry by Mr Warbrick iv the ollice-diary under date the 20th of January, 1879, to the effect that he had " accompanied Matiui to Huaki to the National Bank, who lodged hi. cheque in the bank," I made inquiry at the bank and found that no lodgment o. £42 or auy Other sum had been made by Matiui te Iluaki or by any other person in his name. I therefore requested Mr Matravers (then about to proceed to Ohinerautu) to see Matini tc Huaki and inquire of him whether he had received the £42 payable to him for "Whakarewa, and charged as paid on the 20th of Jauuary.

On Mr Matravers's return he informed me-somewhat, I confess, to ray surprise — that Matini te Huaki acknowledged the receipt of the money. I concluded there fore that Mr Young had paid the amount from his private funds, aud had thereby adjusted the irregular transaction in his No. 2 account.

I have, however, learned since my return to Wellington that Matiui te Huaki has not received the £42. The particulars, as supplied by Mr Churton. the Audit Inspec tor, are, that Matini, wishing to place the money in the hank, requested Mr War brick to lodge it for him ; that Warbrick went to ihe bank with him, and, after some conversation with an officer of the bank, told Matiui that he had lodged the amount; and they left the bank. When there, he was asked by Mr Matravers whether he had received tho £42 payable to him for Whakarewa ; he replied that he had, he beinc at the time in the belief that the money had been lodged by Warbrick as stated,and was even then at his credit in the National Bank. Having become uneasy on the subject after Mr Matraver's visit, he went to Tauranga, and ou inquiry at the bank he found, to his surprise, that the money had never been lodged, and was consequently not there.

Altogether the disclosure is not a pretty one, and, no matter how wc look at it, the paper now enshrined in the blue books of the colony will form one of the most shameful records of the working of a public department ever openly confessed to by any Govern ment.

The aunual report of Major Mair, Native Agent tor the Auckland district, js on the whole eminently satiffactory. He states that drunkenness, especially amongst the Kingites, seems to be decreasing, that the death rate during the past year has been lower than usual, and that there appears to be a growing inclination to make use of medical aid when necessary. Tawhiao is a firm believer in the old Maori adage that "the fame of the warrior is less last ing than that of the man who is indus trious in the. production of food." and as a consequence the King natives are far more hard-working than the Government natives or " Kupapa." At Kopua last season and all along the banks of the Waipa a large quantity of wheat was grown, but the prices obtained for wheat and oats was any thing but encouraging, and the people turned their attention to gum-digging, fully four hundred of them being now em ployed at various points, extending from the neighbourhood of Hamilton to the shores of the Manukau Hnrbonr. It is also satisfactory to know that crime is decreasing, and that when Maoris come before the courts they are treated just as Europeans would be. There have not born any large political meetings during the past twelvemonth, but Tawhiao has had numerous small gatherings of chiefs at llikurangi, chiefly with a view lo consoli dating his people, who, as wo kuow, have shewn a disposition to drift away from their allegiance. This has been in a great mea sure brought about by the dedre of the people to sell land, and Tawhiao feels that so long as he can keep this desire iv check he will retain some portion at least of his authoiity; but the only way in which he can prevent land-dealing within the district called the " King country " is to have the people constantly under his eye, and, yield ing to his wishes in this respect, Rewi W-ahanm, Taonui, Te Rerenga, Matuahu' and other leading chiefs have consented to make Hikurangi their head-quarters, and bring all there followers there to live Major Mair doesn't think the plan will answer, as numbers of the natives will not respond, and those who do are likely to quarrel. It 13 however, he points out, clear that Tawbaio Wishes to live at peace with all men. He has no sympathy with aggres sive action, and for this reason no outbreak on tho vVest Coast is ever likclv to take place as.unless assured of his aid Tc Whiti andTohu would .never dare to resort to,

arms. In conclusion Major Mair states ] that the native 'affairs in his district are iv a tblerably satisfactory state. ] The large reductions made a few months since in the salaries of native officials and pensioners produced in sbme instances a little soreness, and there were hot wanting gratuitous advisers who fostered this feeling and made it their, business to impress Upon the natives that it was the beginning of a policy of oppression under which the Maoris would gradually lose all their rights. This soreness has in a great measure passed away. It was explained to them that it was necessary for the general welfare that large reductions in the expenditure of the colony should be made, and also that Euro pean officers suffered as well.besides which, tlie natives recognized the fact that none of them ever performed any duty worth naming, and the sources which gave had a right to take away.

Judging by the extraordinary number fit cable messages devoted to.the subject, the Bradiaugh affirmation case must be creating a most unusual sensation at home. The fact is, we suppose, that the extreme Church Party, backed up by other religious fanatics, have determined to make a stand against the admission of Atheists into Par liament, and arc bent on fighting every inch of the ground. There can be no doubt they will also receive a good deal of asssistancc from more moderate men who dislike Brad laugh personally, and think it undesirable i hat a person who has promulgated the views of Maltlms, and dealt in more or less obscene literature, should be permitted an entree into so august an assembly. The legislation on the subject is said to be ex tremely vague. Evciy member of the Com mittee (lawyers and all) appointed by the House to inquire into the mitter declared tho law to be the same as his political sympathies suggested. Now, however, Mr Bradiaugh has taken his seat he lays himself open to an action under section live of the Parliamentary Oaths Act, 1866. That section provides that " if any member of the House of Commons votes as such in the said House, or sits during any debate after the Speaker has been chosen, without having made or subscribed the oath hereby appointed, he shall be subjected to a peualty of. £500, to be recovered by action ip-one of her Majesty's superior Courts at West minster ; and, in addition to such penalty, his seat shall be»vacated in the same manner as if he were dead." This we take it is the solution of the cable message stating that a test action has been brought in the High Court of Judicature ou the subject, _________^____

An interesting restim, of Mr Maginnity's paper on "Telegraphy la New -icaland," also letters oil dancing, bad roads, insure ance, and other topics appear on our fourth page to-day. Many of these contributions, with' otheis still held over; have been rowded out for several day.

Tho laud telegraph lines in Japan are in terrupted. Messages will be sent by posl without further charge.

At the meeting of the City Council yesterday afternoon the appointments of Mr Kller as collector and Mr W. F. Day a* clerk were confirmed. There were foity two applications for the position of librarian at a salary of £100 per .annum, but no appointment was made.

The directors and shareholders of tlie Triumph G.M. Company held a meeting jestorday afternoon in the office of Mr l.anderson, Mr E. VVaytc in the chair. The business was called for c msidering the matter of letting a portion of the miue on tribute. A motion was curried authorising the directors to let the whole or a portion of the mine, and that if no gold was struck within the space of nine mouths the lease to be abandoned.

Mr Isaac Gwyilne, of the Epsom Hotel, died yesterday at the early age of thirty live. Some time ago Mr Gwynne broke a blood vessel, which completely prostrated him and terminated in death. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their irre parable loss. He was buried this afternoon in the Kemuera c-metcry. A large number of friends aud members of L V. A. joined the funeral procession iv testimony of their esteem for the character of the deceased.

Mr Buddie, the honorary secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, states that the institute is clear of all lia bilities, with a small balance in hand. This announcement will be received with pleasure by its supporters aud friends. The com mittee have therefore voted £20 for new books for the library,which already contains some of the choicest literary treasures of the period.

Charles Raven was captured ou Tuesday evening at Wairoa South by Constable McKnight, ova charge of horse-stealing. Haven was charged with stealing a horse belonging to Mr Walker, of Cambridge, in the winter of 1877, and was heaid of no more. Kaven was more than suspected, as witnesses iv the case will prove. The police had long been seeking an interview with Mr Raven, and it is remarkable that he should have-eluded their search for such a long period. Hie dnsky-hued bird, how ever, has been di-covetcd at last by Con stable McKnight, who secured the sougless bird in an hotel ere ho went to roost.

At the niecticg of the City Council yes terday it was agreed that portions of the footpath in Symonds-street be asphalted— some for the full width, and the remainder for a width of four feet.

The quarterly meeting of the Licensed Victuallers of Auckland will be held to morrow afternoon at 2.30, in the room of the United Service Hotel, -when important trade questions will be discussed, especially that touching the retail price of beer, but which cannot be finally settled until the brewers have expressed a decided opinion thereon. At a former meeting the hotel keepers resolved upon retailing beer at Cd inside and 5d outside, but several btoke faith and sold for 4d, and one even sold at 3d per pitit. As with the brewers, ao with the publicans, there is a waut of unanimity of opiniou and a harmony of action.

The City Council will in future meet at 2 30 p.m. on Thursdays, instead of Wednes days as heretofore. The change was made ou the motion of Mr Thompson at the meeting yesterday.

Miss Marianne North, a distinguished landscape artist, will shortly visit New Zea land, in order to make sketches of our dis tinctive forest scenery. This lady is the daughter of Frederick North, Esq., who re presented Hastings in Parliament for many years iv the Libeial interest. Her artistic tastes have led her to travel extensively iv various European countries, as well as Palestine and Egypt, and her pictures have secured the praises of the best English critics. Her love ofaithasalsoiuduced her to contribute largely towards the erection of a gallery at the .Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for the exhibition of paintings of remark able trees and plauts. There, no doubt, the sketches Miss Worth makes in this colony will find a permanent 'place, though we have no doubt that her friends at Hastings will havo a chance of seeing them in-one of their public halls, as they have done her previous pictures. Miss North, we hear, is also a botanist of no mean attainments.

The City Council accepted the following tenders at the meeting yesterday afternoon : —Kerbing. and channelling a portion of Nelson-street, Elias Andrews, £130 12s; kerbing and channelling in Albert, Durham, and Wyndham streets, H. Smith, £7--5 ; supply of timber, Messrs Jagger and Parker.

The businesstransactedatthe sitting of the Police Court this morning was not consider able. Mr Cosgravewas the presiding justice. Several persons were punished for drunken ness, and Jane Jackson received a sentence of seven days for a third offence. John Thackaberry, the Eden barber, appeared in a deplorable state from the effects of drink, and he was ordered to prison for six months without hard labour, as he appeared to be in a very weak state. A charge of vagrancy against Eliza Lestrange was withdrawn, owing to her having been sent tj the hos pital. Charles Ravers was charged with the larceny of a brown mare, valued at £50, the property of E. P. Walker, of Cam bridge, and at the request of Mr Pardy the case was remanded for eight days.

Mr G. V. Stewart, writing to the Tauranga " Times," says :—When I last wrote think I I had just completed my pamphlet, which has since been circulated, and which I ex pect will bear good fruits in recommending New Zealand, if not Tauranga, as a most suitable colony for upper class immigration. The " Morning Po.t," which is the largest circulating medium among the "Upper Ten" in London, has devoted two columns of matter to advocating No. 3 Party, and especially New Zenlaud as tlie best colony. The " Belfast Newsletter," " Northern Wing," " Tyrone Constitution," "Dub,inEveningMail,"and " Irish Times " have also written to the same effect, but I regret much to state that New Zealand at present does not stand high with the general public as a field of emigration. Some object to the colony on account of your large colonial debt, while many are deterred by bad reports that have rea.hed this country from unsuitable persons who poured in such large numbers into the colony ]„.sfc your. Therefore thesuccessot No. 3settlementmust depend entirely upon my own poisonal exer tions, and I need not expect much assistance from agents—who are . regarded with suspicion.

While the passengers from Rivet-head by the City of Cork were landiDg at the Queen-street wharf last evening a young man missed his footing aud fell into th; water. Captain Hedges bravely sprang alter him, aud succeeded in holding him up until assistance arrived.

Volunteers of Auckland Rille Battali n .are;referred to a notice in our advertisina columtis re the funeial of late Sergeant McLeod, Victoria Company. Members of Victoria, No. 3, Hobson, and Scottish Com pany are particularly requested to muster in force, also Battalion Band. As this is the first funeral since the formation of tbe battalion, members of other companyl" are also invited. We hope to sec every mem ber who can possibly attend do so. Mem bers of the Working Men's Club are also requested to attend the funeral.

The report oE the Works Committee, adopted at the meeting of the City Council yesterday, recommended that Mrs Hal stead's compensation cheque be paid under solicitor's advice ; that the Council keep in repair only the City side of Ponsonby Road ; that the request of Mr Copas for refund ot cost of steps be not complied with; that the footpath in Paget-street be formed; that the Couucil adhere to its former deci sion re Custom* House-street ; that the sur veyor's suggestions re crossings be adopted ; that Howe and Grafton streets be planted with trees. An amendment by Mr Thomp son, that a crossing be made iv front of Mr Hewiu's store and that to the market entrance be dispensed with,was accepted.

The Zealaudia aud Eureka Courts of Foresters of the Auckland district announce their united social gathering of members'iii the Albert Hall on Monday evening next. Gteat preparations are in progress for the event, which -promises to be of -a most in teresting character. Refreshments will be provided for friends and visitors, and dancing will b3 commenced at 8 30. A select band will be iv attendance.

To the Editor; Sir,—As Mr WoodrulFe will probably be unable to find time today to answer C. Arthur's letter on the Bijou Theatre v. Pioneer Lod«e, 1.0CT., con troversy, permit me to have a few words in reply, as there .are some statements that need notice. I am surprised that Mr Arthur Smith should feel annoyed at the publication of the notice declining to patro nise the Albert Hall sent by the Pioneer Lodge, as their notice stated the perform ance was under the patronage and prestige of the 1.0. G.T., which was not correct, as our reply proved. lam still more surprised at his being annoyed at our lodge declining to assi.it and patronise the performance, and possibly the other lodges who kindly responded are not acquainted with the pro prietorship of the troupe.—l am, &3., PIONEER, NO. 1.

The Lynch Family of Bellringcrs visited Mercer last evening, and succeeded In attracting an audience that completely filled the Public Hall in every part, the audieuce being by far tbe largest ever seen in the township. To-night a„d during the week the Bellringcrs play at Cambridge.

A petition is in course of signature in favour of a restoration of the leaseholder-' vote. While a freeholders vote is part of the law it is such a palpable injustice to leaseholders in occupation to disenfranchise them that we should think very few persons whoso signatures ar6 sought will withhold them.

Mr. 11. Gordon Gooch announces the formation of an elementary singing class for ladies and gentlemen, commencing the first week in August. 'I he class will com prise thirteen one hour iessoiis for a guinea. This class should attract a large number of ladies and gentlemen, who, though possess ing good voices, have never enjoyed, the advantages of regular training.

Mr W. Herbert, who has successfully given his limelight entartninment in Auck land and at the North Shore, will repeat it at the Public Hall,Parnell, to-morrow even ing, when special musical features will be introduced.

In the current number of the "New Zea land Weslcy-tn " the Rev. Mr Buller gives an interesting account of the famous author of the " Life of Jesus," M. Kenan, who is now lecturing in London. Mr Buller says : -

" He is a short, thick-set man, attired very like a Nonconformist minister ; hair, iron grey aud curly ; between 50 and 60 years of age, aud without beard or moustache. He lectured for an hour and a quarter, sitting in an easy chair at the side of a small table which stood upon the stage. He had no chairman, nor any one with him on the plat form. He held his MS. sometimes in one hand, and then in the other, and read it with great animation. The subject ot the four lectures is : " The inllueuoe of the Institu tions, Thought, and Culture of Rome on Christianity and the Devolopmcnt of the Catholic Church." Tho last regular fortnightly meeting of the Otahuhu Mutual Improvement As sdciation was held on Monday, June 28th. There was a • very good attendance of members. Another new member was elected. Mr W. Day opened proceedings by readiug a humourous piece entitled *' Babies," by Mark Twain; Mr J. Fair burn followed with another reading, " The Ocean," by Lord Byron. A recitation was tben delivered by Mr Hunt, the subject was taken from Shakespeare, last act, scone G, of Henry VI. This concluded the business. The next meeting of the Associa tion will take place on Monday next, July 12tfi. The business will consist of a debate, " That it would have been beneficial to the colony if Sir George Grey's Liberal policy had been carried fully into ellect." Mr \V. H. Wills, affirmative ; Mr Muir, negative.

The followina anecdote is told by the Rev. J. Buller apropos of the difficulties which beset " new chums " :—I knew well a res pectable tradesman who arrived in Auck land about sixteen years ago. He left the Old Country, at the recommendation of a most upright .and experienced Auckland gentleman, who was visiting this country at that time. He went into busiuesa in his own line, but during the first few yeurs did not realise is expectations. Very wretched times came over the colony, and affected Auckl'ind particularly, from 1865 to 18G7. I ofteu heard execrate the name of the man whose representations had induced him to choose New Zealand for his home. Where is that dissapointed one to-day ? Retired from business, aud living upon his freehold estate—one of the most valuable farms in the district of the Waikato I

Scintillations.

"Be brief; for; it is with words as with Btin bcama ; the more thay aro condensed, tho deeper they bum."— SOUTnmy.

The inward R.M.S. City of Sydney left San Francisco on .luly 4th, a day before contract time, and is duo here on the 26th inst. Her latest London date will be June 17.

Mr F. Ronalds, who is leaving the Bank of Now Zealand at Now Plymouth for Lyttelton, was presented with a purse of sovereigns yesterday. Mr McLean, of Napier, has sold the sire Patriarch to two Waaganui gentlemen.

The Spring races at Napier will take place on Oct. sth, and the meeting of the Agricultural Society on the 6th and 7th.

_P-sodc : Two boys lighting near City West School. Peace-making bystander log : " If you lads don't desist I shall go for the constable." Pugnacious pupil -. " When tho constable comes I-go." Exit peace-maker in ecstasy, after giving the boy sixpence. (The district policeman's name is Igoe.) • A quantity of timber aud wreckage is lloatiug in Akaroa harbour. luciuiries are t*o be made.

The Orient Liner leaving London next month will be filled with freezing machinery.

Great rioting and fighting has recently taken place between rival factious of Chinese in Northern Queensland.

The New Zealand exhibitors at the Sydney Exhibition were not lucky enough to secure any of the gold medals. George Slithen, a Sydney barrister, pro fesses that he has received thegift of healing, and is reported to have worked some wonderful cures.

Spurgeon said in a recent sermon : " The worship of the golden calf is pretty general now. I here is too much bowing down and cringing before it iv all classes of society. No end of dodges are tried to get a scraping of one o£ the creature's hoofs." Rhoda Broughton has written a new novel. It is called " Second Thoughts."

The two great comic songs in Loudon just now are Vance's " Come to your 'Martha," and Campbell's "We're all on the Job."—The former ia just a trifle cerulean. Placid*, the winner of the Oaks in 1877, broke down while running prominently in the Esher Stakes at Sandown Park. The daughter- of Lord Lyon and Pietas started lifty times, was first upon twenty-four occa sions, second twelve times, aud was third in seven instances. Upon only seven occasions was she unplaced. / A rumor is generally current in the lobbies that Sir W. Fox is striving _o obtaiu the leadership of the Middle Patty now beiug formed. There are 25 Congregationahsts, 5 Baptists, 9 Wesleyans, 16 Quakers, 19 PnitiirianH, 3 Welsh Calvinists, 5 Jews, 29 Scotch Presbyterians, aud 48 Roman Catholics in the new House of Commons. " Maria ! Maria 1 please let me in," said a man to hiswife.who was looking oittofthe window, watching him trying to open the door with a toothpick. " I'sh tread ou my key, and its all flattened out."

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[R BITTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Enforcing-be Berlin Treaty. PARIS. July 7. The French Press in. its remarks on the decisions of the recent Berlin Conference, generally agree in saying that England has bound herself to act with other Powers iv enforcing the strict fulfillment by Turkey I of the decision of the Conference. Turkey And Greece Arming. •LONDON. July 7. Turkey and Greece are both arming in view of possible hostilities resulting from the carrying out of the decision of the con ference. Fighting in Afghanistan. CALCUTTA. July 7. The latest news from Afghanistan is to tho effect that desultory lighting istill con tinues between the British troops and bodies of disaffected tribes. The Eusso-Ohinese War. ST. PETERSBURG. July 6. General Kaufman has gone to Kuldja to assume the command of the Russian troops now operating against the Chinese. It is also further intended to increase the squadron in the Pacific. The Invmcibles. LONDON. July 6. The cricket match between the Aus tralians and the 18 of Middlesborougb, at Middlesborough, was concluded to-day, when the former won in one innings with 26 runs to spare. LONDON.

June 29.

A meeting of the representatives of the colonies was held to-day to consider the question of Imperial unity. Sir J. Vogel presided, and Sir Arthur Blyth, Colonel Pasley, Mr Westgartb, and several members of Parliament were amongst those present. The point discussed was whether the sub ject should be intimated by representations from the colonies, or from England to the colonies. Finally the feeling expressed was in favour of appointing a Royal Commission which would include the colonial delegates. Sir Daniel Cooper, Mr Arthur Macalister and Sir A. V, Gait were unable to attend the meeting, which was adjourned for a week.

"St James' Gazette" attributes Mr Service's defeat to the action of the Catholics and disappointed placemen. It approves of an appeal to the country, and believes that the colony generally is disgusted with Mr Berry's cruda democratic policy and the Chinese agitation dodge of the Berryites, Mr Courtney has given notice fora ques tion in the House oi Commons whether Mr Service has asked for a dissolution ; and if so, whether tho Governor has acceded to the request.

The Sunday-school Centenary celebration in London occupies the whole of this week. Three hundred churches will take part. The dissenters sent delegates from America, New Zealand and Australia. Twelve million children were represented. The Bishop of Loudon and leading dissenting ministers will take part in the proceedings. The "Daily News," in a leader to-day, regrets that the great English cricketers seek to avoid iustead of meeting the Australian team, whose spirit has been good humoured throughout, aud deplores the improbability of the Australian team competing at the Lords or ou tho Oval, and hopes that the hatchet will be buried before another Aus tralian team visits England.

June 30,

An Irish revolutionary convention has been convened at Philadelphia. Several prominent Irish-American citizens are the moving spirits in the affair. Delegates arc expected from the disaffected districts in Ireland. So far the movement has given little anxiety in England.

Intense excitement prevails in Paris in consequence of the arrest and expulsion of the Jesuits from Krance.

It is reported that 10,000 Kurds have died from famine in Central Asia. Frightful suffering has.been, and is now, experienced by the tribes, and it is anticipated that many thousands more will succumb to the same terrible calamity: Tho po-sibility of any immediate relief, with the hope of saving the population-of hundreds of villages of the unfortunate people from perishing, is very remote indeed.

'turkey still continues obstinate, and refu.ea either to carry out the reforms agreed upon at the previous Conference of the Great Powers, or to be bound by the deci sions of the present Berlin assemblage of the representatives of the European countries The Porte is determined to submit the question to the liual arbitrament of the bayonet, aud groat preparations for war are now being nuivle at Constantinople and other Turkish oitics.

July 1. The Rabbits Bill ha 3 notbeeu abandoned, and is being proceeded with in the Houso of Commons.

A cablegram from New York states that the heat there this summer is the most oppressive experienced for many ye irs. No less than fifty deaths from sunstroke have occurred.

The land agitation in Ireland continues. Several agrarian outrages are reported. Tlie seaport town of Newbury, iv the County Down, has been the scene of a serious riot.

Several outrages also occurred iv Couuty Mayo.

Valparaiso," the chief seaport town "of Chili, has been the scene of a disastrous hurricane, which destroyed a large amount of house aud ship property.

An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State for the rsloase of certain Fenian prisoners, but tho request was refused. The Indian authorities are in the posses sion of information from reliable sources which shows that Syria has been secretly agitatiug in conjunction with Arabia iv favour of a separate autonomy for their provinces. The inhabitants of Syria and Arabia are reported to be impatient of the misrule of the Turkish officials, and are anxious to take advantage of the favourable opportunity of throwing off the Turkish yoke.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RKUTBR'S TELEGRAMS.]

TJae Suez Mail. KING GEORUK'S SOUND.

July 7.

Arrived : The P. and 0. Company's steamer Hydaspes, from Galle, with the inward Suez mails, which left Loudon on June 4.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Last night " Lost and Won " was repeated for the last time, and this evening the fivourite play "Under the Gaslight" is to be produced. The company are working very hard, and honestly deserve the sup port of tho public, so that it is to be hoped there may be a good audience. The popular play of "Jack Shepherd" is underlined for rfatuiday night.

It has been decided to hold a leap-year ball at Christchurch after the fashion of the Americans. On such occasions the ladies take a prominent part. They request the pleasure of a dance from a gentleman, and he is provided with refreshments at their bauds. The she's do in fact all which the he's usually do at such a gathering. Daniel O'Leary has issued a challenge to any two men in England to race against Hart and Dobbler for six days for any amount from 10,000 dols. to 20,000 dols. a side.

The " Referee" is pleaded to see the Prince of Wales calling on the new Premier. It removes the bad feeling caused by little whimsicalities at Windsor. The Prince is daily growing in popularity, and if some arrangement could be come to which would enable him to relieve bis mamma of some of the duties which she finds so unpalatable, I fancy it would meet with universal approba ti»n. A Court we must hay'>, if trade is per manently to revive. Fathers who are tired of business often retire in favour of the sons. Why shouldn't mothers do the same ?

Certainly tho most beautiful Blankets over made in New Zealand are those just turned our fro ii the Roslyn Mills, near uunedin. In Color, Substance, and Finish they surpass any blankets of colouial manufacture that, have appeared in this Market, Their Flannel', also are of superior flnieh The First shipment, from this Mill to Auck'and, arrived last week, to the order of i_ c;s<"B Garliok and Cranwell, who, under their Co-operative Cash System, are selling them at a small advance on Manufacturer's prices ~« _*?_. nzo "-xhibition Bedsteads have arrived (16 different patterns). No v on vi«w and for bale by Qarliok and Cranwell, at " City Hall Arcade."

At the Sydney Exhibition tbe Birmingham Firm of Peyton and Peyton obtained the Highest Award for Iron Bedsteads, viz. Fir-t Oegree ot Merit and Special Mention for Substantial and Klegint Design-* and Faith f il Workmanship.' (All th. other British Manu factarew are placed either 3rd or 4th in degree of month These Prize Bed.tea.ls are now on view at tho "City Hall Arcade," and auv person wishing to obtain ono of Exhibition finish, will bo able to do so. Messrs Garlic k and Cranwol purchased the whole of the France Bedsteads exhibited

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTED)

WELLINGTON, this day,

YESTERDAY'S BUSINESS. WEDNESDAY being devoted to private members, the business was of little interest to Auckland readers. MrPykc had another opportunity of ventilating his grievances i over the deprivation of subsidies, which he _____ keenly as a paid County chairman , PATETERE CORRESPONDENCE. The House agreed to Sir George Grey s motion for printing the Patetere-O«Wg dence, notwithstanding Mr Bryces wild protest on the score of experse. EXPENSE OF HANSARD. The question of reducing the expense of Hansard and printing Maon speeches in the House was referred to the .-^porting Debates Committee, and it is evident With the present demand in New Zealand for economy that the cost of Hansard, which has averaged over £S,OCD annually—irres- PccUve of^binding, &C.-WU be largely re duced. MESSRS GRANT AND FOSTEH. The House also agreed to a return of the amounts paid to Messrs Grant and Foato, or other persons, in connection with their visit to the Colony, and to various other re turns and papers, which will involve a vast amount of clerical labour and printing. THE PAYMENT TO MR REES. There was a little life infu3ed in its pro ceedings on the Premier's motion for the reference of the report of the Auditor- General on the subject of the payment of £300 to Mr Rces to the Public Accounts Committee. Sir W. Fox could not resist the opportunity for having a fling at his political enemies by insinuating that the Government had been guilty ot deliberate dishonesty in payiug £300 to Mr Rees without receiving any consideration, and said that they adopted a surreptitious mode of payiug money with the object of con cealing transactions, and he attacked Mr Sheehan individually. MR WHITAKEK DEFENDS MR SHEEHAN. This brought Mr Whitaker to his feet, who made a chivalrous defence of his absent partner. Mr Whitaker said the House was well aware that no one was better able to defend himself, if present, than his absent fiiend, and doubtless, if present, he would be able to reply to the charges made agaiost him. The rumours ill ing about the lobbies as to the cause of Mr Sheehau's absence were entirely unfounded. The delay in his arrival was caused entirely by attendance at the Court. He had reason to believe the Court would close its business to-day. A strong sense of duty to his clients caused Mr Sheehan's absence. He trusted the member for Rangitikei would refrain from these attacks upon Mr Sheehan m his absence. He (Mr Whitaker) refused to believe that Mr Sheehan could not clear himself. If he could not it would be time for those associated with him to consider their connection. He would not sit silent listening to such attacks on an abseut friend. Though Sir W. Fox was an old politician, he (Mr Whitaker) would take tho liberty of telling him he was maligning one who was at least as able as himself and as honorable. The "Post" last night follows the example of the " Chronicle," and attacks Mr Sheehan severely in a sub-leader. Referring to the alleged causes of his absence, it says : "It is needless at present to particularise those theories too minutely, but we may say that they are not uncon nected with some recent disclosures made by Mr Bryce as to the conduct of native : affairs under the late Ministry, and with ! certain allegations rumoured to be pending . in the final report of the West Coast Native Commission. Whatever doubt there .may be as to Mr Sheehan's reasons for neglect i ing his public duties, there is no doubt that [ his continued absence is operating must . injuriously towards his own reputation, and ; is seriously damaging his paity—still more i his late Ministerial colleagues, and is l gradually giving form and shape to rumours of a very undesirable nature."

LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MR

HARRIS,

Major Harris having received'intelligence of the death of his father, and the funeral being appointed for Friday, is obliged to be absent from the House for some time, and has therefore paired. Much sympathy is felt on all sides ot the House for Mr Harris, who has rendered himself a great favourite by his courtesy and good nature.

THE EXPENDITURE OF THE GREY

MINISTRY.

The following is the return, laid on the table ot both Houses, which the Colonial •Trensui er referred to in his late speech on no confidence motion in showing that the Grey Ministry expended £11,239,527 during their term of office :—

Statement showing the available Ways and Moans of the Itevonne and Lo»n Account on the. 30th .September, the Revenue and Loans secoived from that date te 30th September, 1879, and the balances tine-. pun-led at tha latter date. (The Atkinton Ministry was succeeded by the Grey Minis try on the loth < ictbber. IW7, and the latter by the Hall Ministry on 9th October, 1879.) WAY 3 AND MkAVS ON 30TII SEPr_-MBKR, 1877 •S s.d. Consolidated Fund,exclusive of dop-isits and local todiei re venue 3-3,-8- 8 11 Publio Works Funds, including unsold debentures .. .. 571,525 11 2 Receipts in Buspenso ..- .. 4,110 10 3 Total _.900,450 10 4 Rqvenue and Loans— From Knvonue .. .. .. 7,155,339 12 0 From Loans _ ... .. .. 3,238.339 11 0 Receipts in suspense .. .. 7,732 8 11 Total £10,-01,411 3 9 Grand total „11,330,861 11 1 Wats and Means on 30th September, 1879 £ s.d.' Consolidated Fund, exclusive ot deposits and local bodies re venue 35,766 0 1 Publio Works Fund .. .. 37,826 8 3 Receipts in suspense .. .. 7,732 8 11 Total „81,323 17 3 Total amount expended from Ist Oat., 1877, to 3'Jth Sept., 1879 £11.230,537 16 10 Jambs B. Hkywood, Account.nt to tho Trea:ury. Treasury, 21st June 1880. Examined and found correct Jamks Kdwd. Fitzgerald, Controller and Auditor-General. MR DARGAVILLE'S" PETITION. Mr Moss presented a petition from Mr J. M. Dargaville, asking a modification in the guarantee given by him for a telegraph office at Dargaville, as the Government have since opened other intermediate offices that reduce the returns from Dargaville. REPORT ON GADD'S PETITION. The report of the Petitions Committee on the petition of Wm. Gadd is as follows : The Committee have considered the corres pondence between tho Hospital surgeon and the Government and the statements made by tha petitioner, and is of opinion that he has been unjustly dealt with in being .dis missed from his employment before a full inquiry into, the irregularities complained of by him had been made. The Committee is also of opinionsthat the so-called inquiry made by the surgeon was of a partial char acter, and wholly insufficient, and recom mends the Government at once to institute a searching investigation by competed and impartial person". THE ROAD TO WAIWERA. Coirespondence is laid on tho table with reference to the biidges over the river*• Orewa, Waiwera, and Puhoi, and the deviation of the main North Road by way of Waiwera Hot Springs. On December 10th, 1878, Mr Robert Graham informs the chief surveyor, Auckland, that Mr Fairburn discovered a way by which the main road can be got to connect with the road from Puhoi and Waiwera on to Had field. On January 22nd, 1879, Percy Smith's report favours a continuation of the North Roadfrom Waiwera to Te Welti, aud the report is re ferred by the Surveyor-General to the Government for approval, with a recom mendation that four or five miles south of Waiwera will he proceeded with on the Ist of April. The Minister of Works author ises a surrey of the road from Waiwera to Orewa. On the 29th Mr Fairburn reports that the only* practicable coach road is by the Hot Springs. On the Ist of August the Minister of Works promises £2000° for the road to Waiwera. Then follows a Petition from the Mahurangi Road Board in favour of a road via Hun«ry Creek Valley. On the 10th of September Mr Knowlcs reports that Mr Fairburn recom. mends a deviation of the road from the head of Okaru River. Ou the 12th ot October Mr Smith writes that the settlers have given free land. Tenders are then accepted. In January Mr Fairburn recom xTen_ls a" oxtrii expenditure of £100 on the North Shore Weiti Road. Instruction is then given to construct the Orewa bridee Mr Smith subsequently telegraphs to defer going on with the Orewa Bridge till hearing further, as it is now thought it would be deair able to place it higher up, so 88 to save the expei.se* of a drawbridge On May 17th a petition is forwarded in favour -of a drawbridge, also a petition from the Wade in favour of a ond_c across the Wat wera and a petition from the public pray-' ng that a bridge be constructed across the Orewa, Mr Knowles writes, on May 20th

that the Government would be' «*»*g liable if the navigation of the river were mpeded. On June 11th the publto 86 tlerfl petition against the deviation o the road and on the 9th August the Potions Com mittee recommend the appointment of an independent engineer to reporton tho^roads On the 15th Mr Knowl.s wftte' ttat toe deviation was approved by' Sir Gdorge urey, .in July 6th, 1879, Mr Quick complains that the road has been.made only si* miles from Orewa to Waiwera *and his coaches crfnnot travel beyond the Wade. He estimates-the cost of a bndge at Orewa at £52,0 CD. Mr Stewart writes, on the 21st February, that Mr Fairbiim has arranged to construct an ordinary bridge but on the 28th he countermands this, Mr Whitaker having: personally examined the place and a tired his views. Mr Fairburii on the Bth March writes that, in view of the cost entailed by opposition landowners and the expense, he had adopted the low«r crossing, having visited the place in company with Mr Whitaker, who wished him to pfoceed it once with the work necessary to complete Hie beach road between Waiwera and Warkworth, which would comprise making Troad between Waiwera and ru-™--™-?/ fnc- and formation between Puhoi south w.dSnglhe^pSlorLn « Jo^JfJ Hill, Widening out from Postniah fl Hill to Mahurangi aud Waiwera bridge. On th* 21st Junllast Mr Fairburn writes that the best Se would be between Auckland and Waiwera, as a section oi the mam road He disclaims being influenced in favour of the road, officially or by interested persons. He says in the whole line northward, from Auckland to Wangarei, it has not been pos sible to use any portion of.the old.line, but that the road between the Lake, North Shore, and Warkworth 37 miles cog £8,600; the line north of Warkworth. 22 miies, cost £10,000. Unless it was; contem plated to complete works south of Wark worth the previous expenditure north would have been unjustifiable and unintelligible in point of good judgment. NATIVE PRISONERS. The Government have under consideration a bill relating to native prisoners. CHARGE AGAINST A RESIDENT MAGISTRATE. Barrett, whose name was notorious in Orange riots in the South is here. He petitions the Petitions Committee regard, tntr the refusal of his license at the las Licensing Meet'ng, alleging that after th charge against him was dismissed at th trial of the rioters, Mr Mclliah met him an said " You got the best of us this time, bu we can take your bread and bntte from you yet." And he alleges that th casting vote of Mr Mellish, R.M., wa the oue which turned the majority jvgams granting his license. He prays an inquiry THE bEF''SAT. OF THAMES » LICENSES. Mr Ehrenfrieu, Mayor of the Thames, i here. His petition will be presented by Si George Grey to day. Also a petition from six hotel-keepers at the Thames, to be pre sented by Mr Whitaker on behalf of Mr Sheehan". And a petition from the leading merchants of Auckland will be presented, by Mr Hurst, complaining of the action of the Thames Licensing Beuch in refusing six licenses of established houses. HAWKEBS AND PifDLARS.

The Hawkers and Pedlars' Bill, intro luced by Mr Dick, and read a first time yesterday, empowers county and borough councils tomukeby-laws to regulate the issue of licenses to hawkers and pedlars, on pay ment of a fee not exceeding £5 for distuct licenses and £10 for general licenses, but where the holder is licensed to carry his wares and merchandise for sale by pack horse, vehicle, boat, vessel, or craft, the fee may be increased one half. Hawkers carrying spirits are liable to a penalty of £50. Forgery or alteration of license is punishable as a felony. Lending licenses to other persons to trade renders the lender liable to a penalty of £50. Penalties under the" Act are summarily recoverable, half going to the informer. PETITIONS AND QUESTIONS. Mr Swanson presented 'a petition from Mr R. J. Douglas. Mr Shepherd gave notice to ask whether the reply of* the Railway Commissioner for the North Island to the charges of the Civil Service Commissioners will De published. Mr Jonks is to move for returns of pay ments to members of Royal Commissions, travelling expenses, and cost of printing their reports and evidence. Mr Huiist is to move for a return of pay ment to laud purchase agents, also, returns of all amounts paid each member of " Hansard," distinguishing payments for other services than "Hansard" reporting. Sir George Grey moves for particulars of the Patatere lands passing through the Lands Court; also, who were the two persons who accompanied Messrs Walker and Sheehan in the interview with Mr Bryce, in May last, re Patatere. Sir W. Fox is to ask whether the Go vernment paid a bonus of £500 to an officer in the Railway Department receiving £1,500 a-year, and by what authoiity. In reply to Mr Tomoana, The Premier said the Government dp not intend to propose an increased number of Maori members. - . In reply to Mr Thomson, The Native Minister said no n.ew negotiations for the purchase of native lauds were entered into by the Govern ment. DR. WALLTS ON BORROWING. Dr. Wallis made an effective speech in moving for the cessation of further bor rowing, depicting in gloomy colours the terrible financial burdens and prospects of | the colony. He spoke to a bare quorum, : frequently refreshing himself from a tumbler of water, which I may venture to say con tained no mixture of whisky, unlike many other hon. members, who secreily tip mes sengers to surreptitiously infuse strong alcohol into the pretended teetotal refresh ment. He spoke until the dinner recess, and as the oide s of the day come on in the evening other new motions take precedence of his. On future occasions it is not likely to ba resumed for days, perhaps weeks Dr Wallis wants a Sinking Fund extended i.i the railway from Te Awamutu to Wel lington. He would abolish Vogel off-lian as the greatest calamity that was ever in flicted on a colony.

Mr Montgomery is much annoyed at his name being omitted from the Opposition votes in the division on the late no confidence motion by the Press Association telegrams. LEGISLATIVE COUNCII-. In the Legislative Council two days' leave of absence Was granted to Mr Williamson. Mr Whitaker promised to make known the intention ot the Government re the native outrage. The Building Societies' Animals' Protection and the Thames Water Supply : Bills were passed ; the Native Land's Court, , Native Successions, aud Native- Land Frauds' Protection Bills were read a third time. PAYMKNT OF MEMBERS. The Hou-e was ocupied during the early part of the uight in discussing Mr Seddon's bill re payment of members. The bill- pro poses that £210 honorarium still be paid to members residing more than three miles from the Assembly, within three miles, £157. To Legislative Councillors whose residence exceeds three miles, £100, within three miles, nothing. A deduction for each day's abS'-nce exceeding five, except in illness -, actual travelling expenses beyond three miles; Ministers, Speaker.and Chair man of Commit tee*, to receive no honorarium. Mess-r. Moss, Wallis, and Speittht said two hundred guineas was- as low as it could rer.s- nably be made. Mr Allwright displayed the profoundly of his Scriptural research when he misquoted the text " Thou shall not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn," as " You must not muzzle the ass that treads tbe corn."

The second reading was carried oa the voices, amidst cheers, and consideration in committee was fixed for Wednesday next This is a triumph for Mr Seddou, as the bill was opposed. It is sure to be considerably modified in committee, and probably be thrown out by the Legislative Council. DENTISTS' BILL. _ Mr. DeLautour moved the second read ing of the Dentists' Bill. He said that the dentists of the colony were desirous ot rais ing their profession to a proper footing, and at the c<ame time to protect their interests It was based on the principle of a similar measure passed at home. The motion was put and carried. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL Replying to Mr Pitt, Mr Hall said the Government did in tend to introduce a Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill this BeS si o „. f t would SStCSS! a fW amendiaents °» the The House went into Committee on the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment urn. Various clauses were considered and amended. The Houso rose at 12.30 a.m.

Colonel Brett Bays there are a large number ot objection a lo characters on the J.P. roll For instance," he observed in the recent debate on this subject, " there was a gentle man—no he would not say a ' gentleman' - there|jv*is a man upon the roll—he had been placed there two years ago by the Grey Ministry—who had been convicted of sly grog selling," * ..''•■

TELEGRAMS.

(FKOMOUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) CAMBRIDGE, thi, ri nw

RATEPAYERS' MEETING.

A meeting of ratepayers wa. held 0 7 Tuesday to consider the Local Election /^ but the paucity of attendance showed th. jittle interest taken. It was, however proposed that the Act be adopted, but an amendment that tho old system was W expensive and worked well was carried by A temperance meeting was held ou Tuej. day evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, when the committee submitted rules foi th. Society's- guidance, which were adopted. Mr Brooks took the chair. Arnongrt those present Were the Revs, S. Willis and Yesterday and to-day the hotels h aVft been strictly closed to natives, conseq-e_.'y great progress is made at tlie Court, which will probably close to-morrow or on Friday

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOOiATION).

WELLINGTON, thisday. ,_,

MR McKELLAB HORSEWHIPPED.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court this .noi-ting Robert Atkinson, formerly Custom, officer at the Thames, and a well-known pctitione). ta the House of Representative, was charged with horsewhipping Mr Mo. Kellar, Collector of Customs here,.in th. Custom-House this morning. It U) sup posed the cause is through some evident* given before the Select Committee with, view to bringingthe whole matter regarding the occurrence before the public. . | LOCKED UP. : The jury in the case of Wilson, charge. with indecent assault, were locked up all night and discharged this morning with, out coming to a verdict. The prisoner i_„ be tried again on Monday. The charge of false pretences against S. A. Jackson _

KUMAR A, Wednesday.

THE MINING ACCIDENT.

The action of tne Government in instruct ing the engineer in charge of the goldfieldto afford what assistance was necessary to recover the bodies of the men buried in th. sledge channel meets with general approval, At a meeting of the miners, held last night, it was resolved to volunteer to give one man from every claim on the field from shift, ft ' the recovery of the bodies. Operations wu commenced early this morning, and will continue till the men are found. Prom the dangerous nature of the ground it will probably be a week before they are able to arrive at the spot where the men are sup posed to be killed. The contractor's lossii estimated at £500 through the accident occurring,, as it involves a new shaft mi the removal of all machinery.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. THE UNEMPLOYED.

Ninety-three unemployed signed applica tions for work yesterday. They .will besent away to-day to Weka Pass and the Alburj railway works. The Government ptfrposea commencing a section of Waimakiri (Jorge railway to Christchurch, to produce to. for more unemployed if necessary. PIGEON MATCH. Iv a pigeon flying match of 35. .mile. from Rakaia yesterday there were thirty-six entries, the winner b ing William Citi-Jadcr, who was timed to ply in 50. minutes*from Ashburton. FOUND. DEAD IN BED. Yesterday-a woman named Walsh *w_» found dead in bed. Her husband, who to iv a state of intoxication, has been arrested for manslaughter. '-7. A very severe frost took place last night, In all 194 unemployed applied to the Government officials for work. -*-»

DUNEDIN, Wednes%

FIRE AT SOUTH DUNEDIN.

The house burnt down at South Dune was insured for £300 in the South BrihV and occupied. The estimated loss is £200 above the insurance. - *"',"?

ISVEUCARGH.L, this day.

WORKING MEN'S CLUB.

The Lumsden cchool Committee intend foicing the compulsory clauses of the Act The Working Men's Club has arrangni business matters, and is going on again. The difficulty arose through members no. keening their subscriptions up. CAPITATION. Representations are being made by m Southland Volunteer officers on the sub]"Ct of capitation, several being liable to tailor, and private firms in a considerable amount for uniforms, &c. These debt, were in curred owing to inadequacy of present . capitation, and on the faith of its con tinuance. ' _^ - ■

Mining News.

(BY TELEGRAPH.) - .

Old Caledonian.—The following tclepM was received to-day :—" Another ■ -fe, touched in No. 3 level. Outside cro-wM favourable. Appearance well defined.' Kuranui Hill United.—The folllj ing telegram was received to-day:—"Ti lode crossing the face of our 3§o feel drio is much stronger than I had expected, v. our progress has been slow. There is> m three feet width of strong solid lode heart) charged with pyrites. I have seen no gtjU, but the indications are certaiuly, veif favourable. (Signed) J. W. Walk.." GRAHAMSTOWN, tbisday. The Caledonian cut a new leader in No.l cross-cut to-day, showing a splendid rail' eral. They have started work on the C_f level, which was commenced before III! pump stopped. The Southern Cross have started a wino and are drivi _g on branches in the en* cut. * M There is nothing new in the Golden Crown or Whau.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

A MEEiiNaof the members of this Wi was held this afternoon in the offices Eds* street. Present: Mr D. A. Tole, Ctj. Commissioner, in the chair, Messis Miiji Moat, Firth; and Dr. Campbell. * MINCTES.— The minutes of the prenf meeting were read and confirmed; > ".jifivj JLAND Sales.—'■ The Chairman raid i communication from the Under-Secl of Crown Land, .informing the Bbawr, W by order of the Hon. the Minister to crown lands, the future laud sail Tauranga* are to be held at TauHW A second letter was also .'i* approving|of the previous motion off* Hoard in respect of lrnds under the,H«t stead system, viz,, that the Board &" power to deal with such lands.—Mr S informed the Board ttat the several blc referred to amounted to. 3,700 acres, * had been duly advertised for sale on the J*. August. ] , Timber Reserves.— The question* protecting forests was introduced by al«J* from the Minister of Lands.—Mr _. Fr-J remarked upon the necessity of fsnciDgW timber reserves which should be tiie W consideration in all cases. This WM most important step, as by so doing v cattle would be kept out and the » trees preserved.—Mr May said $-£!&) leaves proved of advantage to the B 10*'!^. trees, forming a kind of manure, but w» cattle iutruded and ate up the gram, W>t naturally earned away the sustcnaM'- « the tree.-Mr Tole suggested thatal^'K tree should be imposed, the proceed-)»? expended in preserving and planting.-- Moat having made a few rcmatks.'tT aereed that a fee of £1 per tree, should « charged, the funds to be applied urns fencing, and secondly to re-planting- . Tuahoa.—An application was JicaHWg Mr Buckton, askin, that a i-oad-lme m . be made through the surveyed (/rM«* to his adjacent property.-The Chair"* said, Mr Smith had heen consulted »» thought there could be j}o objection ■ certain conditions. The request » granted on condition that the road »« made as to permit a junction to oW tricts at any future t-iuo. . j Gum Digging.-A letter was neg from Mr Mitehelton, of D"*-"?'*!?* if the Board wonl 1 be di*i>o_ed-tolrt^_j Kairara blocx for gum dig-jinß.-l""^ refused the application, as it was not* intention to allow gum digging in any* I forests. ~ .... fnKi Buy of Is_.ands.--Au aplwhwJS 1 Mr Thomas Slater, of Auckland, wWfo , land in these dist.its for friend* «"J« Homestead system.-The Chaum.B-*, sidered that the request .■«"»* acceded to,-and that as much agfi ment as far as possible should be*"j settlers in the rtrWStafl* that great care " applicants under tlie Homes lead > fe that in future the* Board *«" Jtfol charged with letting pei^'K^lH too cheap a system. -Mr Tole 68^, . present instance the parties onto *** j small portion. - The applMM*-.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 8. 1880.



Tenders. ROADS TO OPEN -UP LANDS BEFORE! SALE. Tenders will be received at this Office up till noon of August 2nd pros, tor Works in the Formation of a Bridle Bead, Section No. 2, Kalhu to Mangonnl Bluff, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to ho seen at the Post-offlce. Bargavillo; Mr R Howe's, Oma pere, Hokianga; and at this office. The tenders t. bo addressed for "Contract No. 10." Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH, Chief Survoyor. Survoy Ofllce, Auckland, July C, 1?80. __ A UCKLAND lIAKEOUE BOARD. TENE-BES JFOR TIMBER AND SHIP CHANDLEUY. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 3rd July, 1800. Fresh Tende's will ho received at t.ls Office until TUESDAY, the 13t.h Instant, at noon, for 'Umber and Ship Chandlery, in terms of con ditions to bo soon at thu Enginooi'a -ilice. Tenders to bo ondoised rcs-oectivoly, ''Tender for Timber" or " Ship Chandlery." Tho lowest or any tender not necoisarily accepted. v. H. Mckenzie, Chairman. mENBERS POR FREIGHT TO - TIMARU. Tenders will bo received till 2 p.m. on FRI DAY, 9th July, for the Conveyance of 1,500 casks Cement (all or part) from Auckland to Timaru, to bo transhipped ox ' Chile.' Tlio lowest or any t.nder not necessarily accepted. L. D, NATHAN & CO. tTUIORNTON HMITIi, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesali.) Sutaieotto alteration without notloe. Sacks. 100's. SO's Crown Brand Flour £s. d. &s. d. „s. d. per toil .. .. .. 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 T H.&F. Canterbury fioiir ~ .. ..12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. G 0 « Bran, per ton ~ .. v v v .. .. Fowl Wheat .. . 3.. 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacks and bagr--sarks andbr.gs not rett.rnabio. Terms: Cash, Auokland, 6th July, 1880. TCOTICCETcTPAItMEBS. STABLE- J3i KEEPERS. Etc. MAX SCTiMIKDEI', Practical Veterinary SorK'eon, liege to inform his Irio-doand patrons that ho las removed from Grey street to Ilob son-street, a IVw doom fi om Victor.u-street. ' Ms cures all Obsolete hurts and soios cf Horses and Cattlo. also ail oJ-faaea winch have teenimtroperly treated. Medjclnes for every kii.ll of disease and disorder.of horses and cattlo m-wys kept ready at the most moderate j nrices. --. - -