SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tw nn watitwJ Tllia Evening, 0.28 H <JH WATER^ To . morrow Morning, 1.13 BUN BET.—This Evening. 1.57 , BUN RISE.—To-MorrowMorninK,.7.l3 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 22nd, 11.19 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Artfylo, 8.8., Crawford, from Whangarol Waitaki, 8 8., Kdlo, from Kussoll Onward, sch., Punkow, f om Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO DAY. Ansdell, barquo, Poulson, for Whangoroa Argylo, 8.8., Crawford, for Whangarol Active, briuantine, Scolt, for Samoa Helena, brhautiuo, McLood, for Lyttolton Tokeruu, outtor, Cinnamon, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Glsborne, Southern Ports and Molboarno—

Arawata, Thursday . „ Ban Franolsco and Honolulu— City of I» ow

York, 20th New Plymouth and South—Wanaka, Tuesday London—Looti Deo, loading; Chili to follow Tauranga—GlenolK, Friday; Waitaki, Monday Whangorei—Argylo, Tueaduya and Fridays ; E?JWaitaki, Friday

IMPORTS.

Por PakolM from Dunodin-910 suoks and bags flour, 910 sacks oaineal, 116 sacks oats. 40 sacks barloy, and 15 packages moats. For Kaipara ,So bags flour, 60 caoks oate. 10 bags pollard, 1)9 sacks potatoos, 35 bucks bran. Ex Pakeha. from the South-420 sacks Hour, 120 email bags ditto, 100 Eaoks owlmoal. JIG sacks oats —T. H. Hall and Co,

EXPORTS.

Por Active for fc'amoa-40 cues kcrosino, 48 caseß app.irol, drapory, aud cottona, 37 cases Sprcaervodflsh, 9 boxes t ibaoco, 80 baas rice, 7 cases jams, 17 imckagos hardware. 5 Woks nails, cas.is fruita, 100 kogr beef, 3 tons pig iron, 90 packages flour, 17 oasoa biteuits. 17 canes moats, 9 coils ropn, 212 pieces timber, 20 boxes oaions, 150 sacks potatoes, 6 ensss Bytups, 61 box«s loap, 17 oars, 0 bundles iron, ( 20 kegs meat, 1 enses hams, 59 paoka^cs sundries, and a quantity oi returned goods.

InwardslCoastwise.—Onward, from Rus -8011, with 51 tons coal.

Outwards Coabtwisk.—To Aroha, for Ois borne: Anadell, for WanKarou.

The throe-masted schooner Pollcoman is an nounced to loave for Norfolk Island and Nou mca, via Whangaroa to-morrotr.

Tho schooner Saxon aeiled from Lyttolton for this port yesterday with a cargo of breadstuff's, etc.

Tho ketch Venus arrived at Ru>soll from Napier yesterday. Sho w'll load thore with coaU for this port.

Tho barquo Himalaya sailed from Tlmara for London with a cargo of giain yoatorday.

Tho brigantine Eliza Mary arrived at Port Chalmers frcm the Manukau with a cargo of timbor yesterday.

The barquo Ansdell sailed this afternoon for Whangaroa. where she will load with timbor for Melbourne .__■» Tho Union Company's b.b Waitaki arrived from Ruaaell thia morning, with tho following Sasseneors :-Mrn Crolgliton and 2 childron. Irs and Miss Davis, Miss Williams. Mita Hull, Mr Toasdale and family. Mo&sra Phillips, San derson, Williams, and Smith. Sho loaves again for Whangaroi at 8 o'clock thia evening, roturn ing to-morrow evening.

The Bohoonor Telegraph has cleared at tho Customs to-day forlKaipara, whore slio willload with timber for Waitara.

The brlgantino Helena sailed to-day for Lyttel ton, where sha will load with breadstuff^ for this port.-

The brigantine Activo took hor departure to day for Samoa, Paaaengers—ileaara Downcs, Wilson, and Ah Wing.

The Merchants Shippers and Underwriters Association report tho arrival of tho following vessels at London under date of the 11th in stant :—Arrived: Salamanca, froniJLy ttolton.lef t on April 16; Padiahaw, from Lyttoliou, left on April 20; Buttsrmo, from Lyttolton, loft April 29.

The brig Pakeha, which was reported in onr last evening's lrsuo as bo<ng signalled, re^ohed the harbour last night. She loft Dunodin on tho 2nd, and on tho 3rd experienced a gale, during which tho jib w»s blown away. A calm was succeeded next day by another very B'rong gale, tlw ship' labouring heavily taking oonsidor ablo quantities of water ou board. The pumps wore kept gniDg in cbbo of the ship making water. Ou the sth, thore was a. very high sea running, but the wind was not strong. At 2 p.m. the retool was rolling vory heavily, and shipping water. At 8 p.m. shipped a hoavy sea over starboard bow, which washed away the fore-scuttle level with the deck. Tho hanoshndtoJUvoaft in the cabin. Tho morning of tho 6th was |very Equally, shipping hoivy w&ter. and carried several thini^s off tho deok overboard. Moderate vnrUblo weather waa oxporiei. tad thence till arrival, Kast Cape being rounded on Monday last.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Rowena, e.s., Amodeo, for Wuitura

EXPORTS.

Per Seagull for Dunedin—Bo,ooo feot timber.

The brigantine Seagull has cleared at tho Cus toms for Dunedin with a oargo ot timber, which she is now taking In at Maoukau Heads.

The s.b. Rangatira ii advertiaod to leavo for New Plymouth, Wanganul, Wellingtan and Lyttolton to-morrow afternoon.

The s.s. Hannah Mokau is announced to leave for Waitara at 1 p.m. to-morrow. Applications for freight or passage should be inadu to Mr A, Cunningham, Ooehunga agent, or 101, Qucon -Btreot, Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, yesterday, Arrived: Mariner from Auckland.

Wellington, this day. Arrived: To Anau, s.s , from Lyttolton.

Tauiunga, this day. Arrived: Glenolg from Auokland, 11.20 a.m. Nkw Plymouth, this day.3

THE EDITH REID ASHORE,

The " Taranaki Herald's" Waitara correspon dent writes that the schooner Edith Held, Caut. MoConvllle, from Lyttelton, with 70 tons of coment, was becalmed on the bar on entering Waitara River last night. She touohod first on the North Spit and afcerwards on the South Spit, when she grounded. They tried twice to get her off. She Is leaking a little. The cargo is insured, but not the vessel. Evortions will De made to float her this tide.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Friday.

'Iho attendance at Mr Slbbln'sSale vuta larga : Adalaide flour at £13 ins; james, 6i to IJi 5d ; oats, 2s to 2a sd; maize, 3s Id to 3d 8d; fat bacon, IJd; butter (inferior). Id; good, 9Jd to 10J, kega returnable; cheese,9d; sugar, 14u to sd; onions, 3d to Id ; potatoes, £3 and £3 10s per ton; tea, la Od to 2s SJcl; boxes tea. 111) Gd, 19a Cd and 27a. Kail Way Luggage, greater ptixt lot t at the station for sale, fetched good prices. Mr W. Dowden's general Pale was well at tended to-day, and good prloaa obtained with the exception of keg burter which was a trifle lower, the market being oyerstookcid. The report of Mr Arthur's salo will appear to morrow, aa the Bale had not closed ir. time fora report in this evening's Issue.

AUCKLAND STOCK MARKET.

MB. ALFRBD BUCKLAND'S WEEKLY RKPOBT.

At tho Haymarket, on Friday, fodder was plentiful, and without alteration in value. Maize brought ,3s 3d; barley, 2a 5d the bushel. In horee stock scarcely any business was trans acted. On Tuesday hides further advanced—beat quality reached lid the lb.; tallow, 293 to 22a Cd the cwt. Sheepskins were in good demand, and ranged from is lOd to Is (id each; wool, in grease, 7Jd the lb. At Remuera on Thursday atook of all descrip tions were In brisk demand. Dairy oiwh, at calving, brought from fd to £12. Fifty steera in fresh condition, coining three yearj old, averaged SA 133 6d. Anckiaml-faited osttlo, 30s ; ship borne. 27s the IOOIba.—ICO head sold. Fat shotip, short of requirement and ranged from 3Jd to Id the lb. Piga }n full number and moderate weights, brought 31 tho lb. Fat calvca scarce and at extreme values.

MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Horses.—Thero has been continued activity in tho market. The number submitted bjl auction on Friday, at tho Durhsm Yards, was much larger than the previous week; bidding was spirited throughout the sain, aud oricas ruled in favour ot vendors. Hacks from £7 Ms to £15155; gool spring-oart horses from £18 to ,623 Us ; medium draught. £25 to £32. Cattle.—There have been a good many osttle offered for sale during the week, and tho ten dency of prices was upwards, partioilarly ot fat beasts, ot which there waa a f »ir supply as New market. At Pukehoe, on Wednesday, there was a very good muster of stock. Buyers were in attendance, bidding was spirited, and tho sale concludod at an early hour, oa account of thn alteration in the time, ot departure of tho train, but the result of the sale was highly satis factory to vendors. We quote d»fry cows from £8 to £11 5a fid ; weaned calves, £2 to £2 12s6d; yearlings, £2 17s 6d to £3 ss; young dry cowa, £-1 to £510s; two-year-old >iteors, £1 15s. Sheep.—The supply of fat shoap was not up to the averano, but of very good description, and Bold at corresponding prices, 23s 31 being top price and 11s lowest fc* wethes. Pigs wero scarce. Last week's prices were f uUy mantained.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. B. d. s. d. b. d. s. d. Butter, fs.lb 1 3-0 0 Milk, quart 0 i-0 6 Best Dairies 1 G-0 0 Buttor, fa.lb 1 o—l 9 Butter, sit, lb 0 B—o 11 Butter, salt 1 o—l 2 Cheese (local) 0 o—o 6J Cbeeso(col.) 0 8-0 9 Do., Cant. 0 Ci-0 7 Kggs.doz... 1 6-0 0 Eggs, doz. 1 3—o 0 Lard, lb .. 0 o—o 10 Lard,lb<tins>o 7-rO 8 Fowls,each 2 0-3 0 Bacon and Hams, Ducks, each 2 6—3 6 Provincial (new Geese, each 5 o—7 0 cute) .. 0 9J—O 10 Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 Canterbury Hams B«oon, lb .. 1 o—l 2 ami Bacon (in Hams, lb ~ 1 I—l 3 cloth) .. 0 101-1 0 Salt Butter, Canterbury and Waiganui, lb, Bd, Od Bread, 4d to 4Jd per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 3 doz, 27s (id to 32s fid. Butchers Meat; Retail. a. d. a. d. Roasting Bcof 0 6 to 0 7 Boiling Beet 0 4— 05 Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. „ 0 o—o 4J „ fore-quarter 02J — 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter 0 0 — 06 „ hlnd-quartor 0 0— 06 PorkandVeal 0 0 — 07 Steaks _ 0 6 — 0 8 Chops and Sausages 0 S — 0 6 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, SOs; mixed 223 to 258. Floub Makkjst. WliolcDulo. Superfine Flour, silk dressed, per ton.. 13 6 6 Kir.o Flnnr, ditto, household .. _ la 0 0 Uuuipa (bOdice), per ton COO Adelaide, per ton 14 0 0 Oamarn, per ton .. ~ _.. 12 10 0 Duuedin, per ton 1612—13 10 0 Canterbury, per ton £12—13 0 0 Bran (scarce) por ton (uuclib included).. 6 0 0 Cabin Bread .. .. „ .. .. 18 0 0 Oatmeal £12—12 10 0 Pearl Barloy „ « .. .. d3ai—22 0 0

HAY AND CORD MARKET. Wholesale.

Maize (Syd.) 3 6-0 0 Hay, me'dow „ (Cal.) none ton pressed 5 0-5 10 „ (Fjjn.) 3 0-0 0 Lucerne, do 6 0-6 10 ~ (Coast) 3 9-1 0 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Oata .. ..2 0-2 3 Chaff .. -4 10-5 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 6—l 0 Hay (oaten) 5 0-5 10 Potatoes: Local, £3 to £3jlos per ton. Kotall. b. d. s. d. 8. d. b. d. Maize, bushel 3 9-4 0 Lucerne, owt.7 6-8 0 Oats, ditto ..2 3-2 9 Oaton, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran, lOOlba 6 o—7 0 Straw, ditto 3 o—l 0 Wheat (fowl) 4 0-4 6 Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 Hay.cwt. ..6 0-6 6 Potat'es.dltto 3 6-4 Seeds.—Retail. . , b. d. b. d. b. d. s. a. Ryograss ..5 0-6 0 Cocksfoot, bl. 6 0-8 0 Italian, do. ..8 0-0 0 Trefoil, b. 0 9-0 0 Rod Clover.lbO 9-0 0 Rotstail, lb. 1 6-0 0 White Cloverl 1-0 0 Timothy, lb. 0 6-0 0 Alayko, lb ..12 0 0 Lucerno.lb. 1 6-0 0 Uowgrass, lbl 0-0 0 Rapo. lb ..05 00 Woolpaoks in quantity, 3s 3d to 3a 6d oaoh; corn saoka, 8s to Us Cd per dozen. 1< oncing wire Noa. 6, 7, and 8, assorted, £10 10a to £17 per ton Building Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft., boat lla Cd ; second olnßß, 7a 6d : boat planed, tonguod andgroovod, 11s ; secoud-cluss ditto. 103. Mllla: Cargo, boat, 8a 6d to 9a fid, eocond-class, 4s 9d. Baulk, Sa O'l to 6a U<l. Now Zonland Palings, sft (sap), 10s; 6ft (heart) 13-; Oft, 13h Ti-troo Ralla, £210.? to £3 10a per 100; PuririPoßts, £6 to £7; Shingles, 163 per 1,000; Hobart Town Paling, sft, 18a; 6ft. 20a ; Hobart Town Hails, 90a. Buying and soiling quotations Bkicks (at Whuu,)4o<ipor 1,000; Town Yards, £2 ss: dclivorsd, £5 10s. Drain pipos, per 100 (6 inohos boro), 30s; 1 inoheß, lla; 3 inchos 9a: 2 inohos, £2 5a per 1,000; sockot glazod pipes, 18 inchoa 2a6d porfoot; 15 Inches, 2a porfooi; 12 inchci, Is Od per foot; 9 inohos. Is por foot; 6 inches, 6d por foot; i inohes, Id por foot. Limb, Hlaoknd. 1b por bushol; qulok llmo Jn Sauls, Is 6d to 2a. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum remains nbout same, Tho following Bales havo been cffeofed sinoo last Friday :— Good ordinary Kaipara and WhanKarei at £25 to £27, Waikato £22 to £25, Kast Coast, £33 to £37; receipts for Jv\v to dato. 170 tona. FLAX.-Kinest quality £21-£22 10s por ton FLAX.-Modium .. .. 18-20 „ Tow 12-U ~ FUNCJUB 3Jd. porlb. Coal and Firkwood Markbt. Coal.—Nowcastlo (ship's side), cargo 31a por ton; yard, 10a to 15s. Bay of Islands, at yards, 25a 6d ; BCroenod, 283 6d; ditto at tho mino, 13s ; ship's Bide, 23s Gd. Waikato, at mino, 5a ;in Auokland, 17s fid to 228; Taupiri, ac mines, 6s Cd to 12a ; at yarf, 18a to 21a. Wangiirel, at mine, 8s 6d; yard (ateum), 17s; houaehold, 22a. Miranda, at yard (household), 18a; Btcam, 18s. Kamo (household), 28n, ZOa delivered ; ntoam, 235. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to 9s per ton ; dolivorod, 13a ; cut, lla to 17b. Manures. Bonkdust, £7 to £9 ; Poruvlan, £18 : Huon Guano, small lota, £fl. bags included ; Moxloan Guano, £5 to £10; Maldon I»lnnd Uuano, £7 to £8; Super-Phosphato £9 to £10.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will (Jlosh as Under:— Tina Day. For Wangarei Hoads and Wangarel, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For wangarel Heads and Wasgarel, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Foe Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5,30 p.m. Saturday, 17th Instant. ForWaiwera, Mahuransti, Matakana, Manga-, •wal, Walpu, and Mangapai, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Policeman, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki, Wanganul, and Wellington, per Rangatira, at 1.15 p.m. For Manga wal, per Anno Milbauk, at 5 p.m. Monday, 19th Instant. For Chatham ißlanda, por Onmliu, nt — For Ruasoll, Kawakawa, Waugaroa, and MOn gonui, per lona, at i p.m. For Tauranga and Opotlkl, por Waitaki, at i p.m. For Whidangl, Talrua, Tauranga. and Opotlkl, por GUenolg, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 20th instant. Por s.b. City ot New York as follows:— ■ For Sandwich Islands, United States of Amorlca. Canada, British Columbia, Contra! and South America, and British and Foreign Wont Indies, Japan, and China, including Ilongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Buropo, at 1 p.m. .... For monoy ordors, and reglstorod lottors, at 11.30 a.m. Lato lottors bearing an oxtra foo of sixpence. In addition to tho postage, will bo reoelvod by tho Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to tho tlmu of Bulling. Tnls mall will bo duo in London on Tuosday, 31st August. For JUiHSoll, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Te Anna, at 3 p.m. Thursday, 22nd instant. Pors.s. Arawuta ua follows:— For India. China, Japan, Moditoranoan Ports, and Continent of lfliiropo, at 8 am. For Qinborno, Napior, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via llrimlisl, at 9 a.m, Fornowßpaporj, at 8 a.m. For monoy orders, and roglstored lottora, tho proviousovonlngut i o'clock. Lato letters till 9.20 a.m. Monday, 2flth lnßtant. For Lovuka, por Southern Oro3B, at 3 p.m. S. 13 liiss, Chief Postmastor.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

July 16, 1880.

Thoatro Royal—" FrollqnoB," 8 p.m. Y.M.O. A.— Looturoby D. W. Runolman, M.A " Hooks Ahead," 7 30 p.m.

Nowton Hall—Lecture by Mrs Glonny on "Tho Identity of tho British Nation with tho Ton Lout Tribes of Isruol," Froa, at V 30 p"m. Tompnranco Hall—Pionoor's Freo Kntortaiu moiii, 8 p.m.

BIRTH.

TUHNKIt.—On 13th July, at hor residence, Nowmarkot, tho wife of Kdwin B. IS. Tumor, of a daughter. STANTON.—On 15th July, at Wncoln-stroot, Ponsonby, Mrs Alfred Stauton, of a son.

DEATH.

DOUBLK.-On tho 15th lnßtant, at Havolook stroot, Parnull, John Uoublo; agod two yearn.

Tho fuuoral will take placo at 3.30 p.m., to morrow (Saturday).

YATKS.—On 15th July. Agnoa. daughter of Kdward S. Yatos, Ahipara; ago 17 years. Tho funeral will loavo tho Provinninl Hospi tal, on Saturday, at3p.ni, Friends will ploaso accept this Intimation.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

BnKABB.—AVo know nothing of tho constitution of tho Journoyman Tallora' AsHoolatlon. Hond a lottor to tho Secretary, British Hotol. und Htuto your caeo.

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

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tin: futuru in the distance, And the (rood that we can do.

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1880.

Humiliating though it may bo to tlio prido of colonial statesmen, wo havo, in tho report of tho Commissioners ftp pointed to investigate affairs connected with tho disturbance on Waimato Plains, a confession—aud one which is, wo fear, to well founded in truth—of tho utter incapacity of a sories of Colonial Ministers to deal with a simple question which only required good faith and steadfastness of purpose to ensure a satisfactory adjustment. Tho nativo ditHculty on the south-west coast of the North Island, which has paralysed settlement in a most fertile part of tho colony, and is oatailing a ruinous expenditure upon tho colonists, began in blundering and was propo gated by vacillation aud bad faith. It is unnocossary for us to follow tho Commissioners step by step through tho muss of ovidence which leads up to these conclusions, but noono who has carefully read their report can avoid the conviction that tho deduction arrived at is irresistablo. Tho fact that the confession is made by men who were in no small dogree responsible for tho whole thing, a responsibility which they partially admit, gives weight to tho declaration. But if wo had not theso admissions a bare statement of tho facts afford proof enough of Ministerial incapability — and worso. Why it should happen that in dealing with the nativo raco the common virtues of straightforward honesty and firmness have been so largely waived in favour of trickiness and that disregard of solemn obligations and promises which is tho worst kind of lying, wo do not pretend to say. But it is as certain as it is singular and deplorable, that in our relations with a raco of people remarkably shrewd and wonderfully quick in recognising and appreciating fair, open, honest treatment, wo have never appeared to advantage. It seems to have been only necessary for an individual or a Government to turn its attention to native aflaira to lose thoso qualities that have beon claimod as characteristically British.

Tho Commissioners show that after tho confiscation of tho Waimate Plains tho Government took no steps to oc cupy tbe lands nor to make definito reserves for tho natives who had boon driven off. These natives wero en couraged to como back and sottle in discriminately on tho Plains, a course which, according to ■well-known Maori usage, involved re - establishment of title. Tho confiscation was never as serted—nay, Sir Donald McLean com menced to treat with the natives as the recognised owners of blocks of land which, by tho act of confiscation, had become the property of tho Crown, and paid largo sums of money for tho pur chase of such lands. Besides this, numerous promises were made which encouraged tho natives in the belief that their cultivations would certainly bo secure, and that they would remain in possession of a very largo part of tho land. For ten years matters re mained in that condition, negotiations and promises confirming tho natives occupying the Plains in their belief. Suddenly, and without any provision being made in the way of reserves for the tribes occupying these lands, tho Government commenced a survey with a view to tho disposal of the territory, and pushed on the work utterly re gardless of all their past assurances. The survey lines actually passed through the garden of Titokowaru, the principal chief on tho Plains. There is little doubt that at this time, as at any time for many years before, a peaceful arrangement could have been come to with Te Whiti, but the spirit of obstinate wrong-headednops was still uppermost, and tho Government pledges were unscrupulously thrown to the winds, if indeed they had not passed out of memory. Suddenly matters changed. To Whiti, unable to jet satisfaction by any other means, authorised a peaceful resistance. The Commissioners pay a tribute of praise to the prophet of Parihaku for restrain ing his turbulent followers from those bloody reprisals that have Leon so frequently resorted to boforo in tho history of the colony. Still tho dream of a quiet occupation of the Plains was rudely shattered. The advertisements announcing the sale of the lands which

had been inserted in New Zealand and Australian papers had to be withdrawn, and Te Whiti and his ploughmen, as breakers of the law, commanded the attentionjand respect which, as peaceful subjects, they had never received. Te Wbiti has therefore gaiaed much, and without the loss of a single life, while the colony has paid very dearly for its long catalogue of errors.

We shall not discuss in detail the demoralising incidents that fill in the dufclino of tho story—tho wholesale bribery, the squandering of money on tinned fruit, jam, fancy biscuits, mullet, salmon, lobster, ale, wines, and " three star brandy" for tho men; and chemises, skirts, silk handkerohiefs, ties and fichus ; inumerablo shawls, scarfs, and ribbons and feathers, French merinos and velvets, perfumery) trinkets, side saddles, riding habits, and portmanteaux for tho women ; with " reserved seats at tho Star pantomime" and Imperial Theatre, for both. Nor do wo propose to discuss further the liotitious vouchers intended to deceivo the audit by which such expenses were defrayed. We believe that these extravagances and demoralis ing practices have been so long a part and parcel of the .Native Offioo system that the prominenco they obtain now creates an unfair impression. Yet we cannob consider those tilings without feeling that tho name and attributes of tho British Crown have boon degraded aud dragged in tho dirt,and that thoso high and noble motives which should govern an Imperial raco havo been made sub servient to tho lowest devices of a mis takon conception of expediency.

Four thousand poraons visited the Indus trial Exhibition at Christchurch on tin: opening day.

Mr Graham, tho Kolicving OlHccr, has called at our ollico to-day and produced several letters and voueliors with reference to applications for rations made by Atkin son, who is now imprisoned for horsewhip ping Mr McKellar. Theso fully coulirm Mr Uraham's former atutoment on tho sub ject. Nevertheless, we think Mrs Atkin son, who has been tho eliiof sullerer, and has bravely maintained a long struggle to sup port n helpless family of very young chil dren is deserving of friendly aid and en couragement iv tho pursuit of hor busi ness.

Tho weekly mooting of tho Nortli Auok laud Cattle Hoard wus held to-day, Messrs J. May (chairman), and Mr Jauioa Wallace being tho members present. Tho applica tions from tlio several local bodies at the North Shore for tho removal of tho restric tions prohibiting tho taking of cattle to their district from Aucklunufor Blau|{htor ing purposed wero again considered. It was rosolvou that the Board declino to recom mend tho removal of tho restrictions until applications are moro general from tho dis tricts North of Auckland. Tho^mcotiug then terminated.

To-morrow tho Auckland Football Club play at tho North Shoro, goitig over in tho 2.30 boat. Tho following aro tho names :— Bailey, Bindon, Bradley, Croxtou, Culpan, Dufaur, KUis, Ilcapc, llcildoraou, Kallcn dor, Lynch, Lees, and McUormictc.

The following is tho schedule of tenders for tho Tuakau Hotel received at Mr J. Babcr's ollico this morning : — Dawsin, £G32 ; Hill, £5-43 ; Jones, 523 ; Malcolm, £511 ; Graham, £472 ; Baker and Salisbury, £464;»Pago, 555 ; ltyan and Cunio, £524 10s ; Wilkinson, £517 ; Kemp aud Twldlc, £437 11s; Lavcrs, £470.

Our Whangarcl correspondent writes : "Another Find of Coal in vfhangarci.—"A native has ju«it brought, to show me, a sample of good coal, found on his land, at Nguguru, and says that he and vino others, owning, lie thinks, botween them, üboul 1,000 acres, have found a large lump crop pimr out of tho ground, from which ho broke off the small specimen mentioned abovo. Ho objects to printing his name in tho paper at present, but wishes the people to know, aud loft his address with me in case I had news to send him."

At the regular meeting of tho Masonic Lodge St. Andrew last night, a presenta tion was made to the immediate Past Master, Bro. Hcwson, in tho sliapo of a very handsome Pant Master's jewel, specially manufactured by Messrs Kohn. Subsequently, a supper took place, at which a number of toasts were drunk and rcspondad to.

A football match, Por.souby v. Grafton, will bo played iv the Metropolitan ground to-morrow afternoon, kick oil" at 2.45 sharp. The following playor-s will represent their respective clubs : — Pou.sonby :T. Macky (captain), .1. Anderson, Arniel, K. and W. Skeenc, Davy, Manna, Coloman, Brave water, Pou, Stewart, Whitesido, Cooke, Lumsden, Halcombc, Morgan. Grafton: Orchard (captain), White, Reid, A. Boalo, Biggs, Broadhuret, Pearco, Neillsonn, Veitch, Joilghiu, Anslcy, Ryan, Ridings, Yon Stunner, and Gilbert. Emergency : Gibbca, Hall, and Talbot.

" The Scamps of London," which will be produced at the Thcalre on Monday evening next, is founded on the famous Freuch melo-drama " Lcs Bohouiicuucs," and deals with characters of the "Tom and Jerry" type. The principal character, a gin-drink ing old soul called Tom Fogg, is to bo played oy Mr J. B. Steele, who, "for this occasion only," abandons the jcuno premier rOle to Mr O'Brieu.

The action brought by Captain Chulmon delly Smith against George Vaugban to recover tho sum of £4, value and damago on a wild pig, occupied half tho timo of the ltciidcnt Magistrates Court yesterday, and caused great amusement, in which his Worship participated with some zest. The parties wero neighbours, but not neigh bourly, and were occupiers of land at Long Bay, in the Okura district. Tho son of plaintiff told tho court how ho and his brother spent an Easter holiday in pig. hunting, and caught no less than six pigs, including the boar, tho unoffending subject of the present action. How he d.ily marked tie pig, by boring a hole through his left oar ; turned him out, aiid saw no more of him until ho was discovored in the stye of Mr Va«ghan, who subsequently sold it to Mr Gen, of Stokes Point. A number of witnesses spoke in favour of plaintiff's claim and valued tho pig at 15s. Tho cross-ex aminations by Mr Brock for defendant elicited considerable fun, and finally his Worship gave judgement for plaintiff, £2 j costs, £3 2s Cd.

So far the Froliques have-evory reason to be satisfied with their viait to Aucklaud. Each evening tho audionco has been larger than it was at the preceding performance, and so popular are the artistes becoming that we have little doubt they could draw good houses for a fortnight to come. Last night tho Theatre was again crowded, and the onlookers applauded till their hands and feet must have been tired. This cycu ing there will be au entire change of performance, and to-morrow a grand special bill is announced.

The annual meeting of tho Newton rate payers passed off very qaietly last evening, at the Star Hotel. Newton. Mr Garrett was called to tho chair, and opened the pro ceedings l>y reading tho advertisement call ing the meeting. Mr John Billington then read the statement of income and oxpondi turc for the past year, which shewed as follows :- Jialancc iv bank, £82 10s Gd ; General Government, £164 8s 5d ; rates, £150 3s 9d; Mr Fauldcr's contribution, £4 2s ;Mr Hellaby's £6 18s 2d; other sources, £44 3s ; City Council, £50: Mr Faulder, £6 : Total, £503 11s lOd. Ex penditure : Contracts, £138 17s 6d ; Har bour, £72 Is; Mr Boylan, professional services, £10 9a Id; Mr Simpson, overpaid rates, £1; advertising, £7 Is 3d; scoria £207 169 3d j City Council, £50 ; Mr Faul der, £6; stationery, 18a 9d; balance in hand, £14 6s 2d j total, £508 11s lOd. The following igentlemcn were elected trustees for the coming year :—Messrs. Billington, Faulder, Wilson, Warnock (It. T.), and Me- Nair. Messrs. P. McNair and Richard Warnock were re-elected auditors. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a satisfactory conclusion.

Mr Allen West, Professor of Dancing, in vites all the juvenile pupils of his various classes to meet to-morrow afternoon at the Temperance Hall to practice for the coming Choral Hall party.

On the beer question Mr S. Jagger, of Captain Cook brewery, writes : " Sir, —In your paper of the 13th inst. you inform your readers that Mr Seccomb'e called on you iv reference to a report in the " Herald " of the brewer's meeting. I would like to know what Seccombe is driving at, as such a statement was nover mentioned by me at cither brewers or publicans meetings, and the brewers kuow very well that I should not have put any weight to it if he had told me, and to the bent of my knowledge the " Hcruldj" never made such a. statement. I may state that whit 1 want, ia for the brewers to fix one price to be charged to the publicans per hogshead for the beer, and thu competition amongst the brewers to bo which brewer could give the best article for the price stated.

Mining News.

(FROM OUR, OWN CORRESPONDENT.) COROMANDEL, this day.

NEW SPECIMEN REEF.

A new discovery of a specimen reef has been made iv an old claim. The mattor was kept very secret until the claim Em press was purchased at auction from tho warden yesterday. The bidding was very spirited, and finally it was knocked down to C. Mills for £20, although, had occasion required, he was prepared to go to £100 for it. A meeting of shareholders was held at the Tramway Hotol last night, where tho specimens were for the first time publicly cxhioited. Arrangements wero made to commence operations, when it is expected a good crushing will bo obtained within a fortnight. Some other forfeited claims sold brought high prices.

Affairs on the West Coast.

PECULIAR CORRESPONDENCE SINGULAR ACCOUNTS.

WELLINGTON, this day. The full eviclenco and appendices of the West Coast Commission are published, making a bulky document of 179 pages. Major Brown was examined with reference to the return of last session, which repre sented that 434,762 acres had been acquired by deed of cession or payment of " takoha;" that £54,412 had been paid to natives; that £8,83G had been paid on VVaimate Plains fiiuco 1877, of which £4,544 was consideration money, and £4,291 incidental expenses. Considerublo sums were paid to chiefs for their mnna. There was one amount of £1,000, which appeared in July 20, 1878 ; Toira and others, £1,000, which Mr Brown Baid was for food and expenses at the Waitara meeting, and was described to him as "compensation west of Wain gongoro." Fart of the money was paid for erecting sheds for the Waitara meeting, which rovertod to the buildor. When the meeting concluded £300 was paid to Tito kowaru, whoso vouchers wero objected to by the Treasury, and other names wero substituted—ilohcpa and Kohi ilaugatira. The sum of £7,413 was paid as balck mail to keep certain chiefs quiet, but was practically wastod. A woman named Tnkiora received £325 12s Gd under this naino pud that of Lucy Grey, as salary for roporting information to Government. Sho on one occasion told Mr Brown, Mr Brissoudon was going up to buy the Ngaoro swamp, so Brown immediately made a payment on it, and Gazetted it, shutting|tbcm out. Mr Brown was afraid that if Mr Umsendeu got his linger in the pie ou confiscated lands he would not know where to atop him. £140 was paid to Hercoto aud More Haraiki for information. Uapt. Blakewrototo MrsDaltuu "Let Brown rip and stick to the land. Watch To Nguere, keep that out of Government hands. Wo can make a fortune out ofjthat." When Blake wrote this he had a promise of £500 from the Government to assist Major Brown. Mm Ualton handed the lcttor to Browti. £400 was paid to Jan. Mackay ; £20 to a Mr Jlammerton, for giving a din ner to Rowi at Waitara, winch wuh also debited to Wiiiinato l'lains; £4,105 paid in consideration of matin to people iv connec tion with the Moumahaki block; another sum of £1,783 was charged to Waimatc Plains which included £1,000 to Toira, but which never reached bin hands. Mr Muckay received from May 1879 to Sep tember £G3B.

The following arc extracts from tho evidence of Mr R. J. Gill !—

Commissioners : We obierve that out of the £500 a sum of £331) 11s was paid for what aouins to be unusual iteiriu—such us ladinV bide saddles, habits, velvets, silks, French merino shawls, lockets, aud ribbons, la it usual in accounts of the Laud Purchase DepOt dealing with payments mado to natives that items of this class xhould be charged tt> the acquisition of laud ? Mr Gill : Certainly not. Commissioners : Aro there any more vouchers of a like kind ?

Mr Gill: I havo another voucher respect ing £100 paid to Ucrcpu. I product) a lisl of tho sub-vouchers to this voucher.

Commissioners : In one of these vouchers wo observo that there is an expenditure for fancy biscuits, cocoa, salmon, sardines, jam, port wino, braudy, old torn, oysters, mullet, and tins of fruit. Is that kind of expendi ture usual to be charged t > tho acquisition of land ?

Mr Gill: No,

Commissioners : Wo ob > : ye that iv these vouchers there is again an expenditure for port wiuc, mullet, old torn, brandy, fancy biscuits, salmon, lobsters, preserved peaches, and entertainments at the theatre. Aro these also of a kind not usual to be charged to acquicition of laud ?

Mr Gill : They arc very unusual charges indeed.

Commissioners : Adding the vouchers you have produced to-day to tho one for £1,000 to Tcira, what is the total sum charged to acquisition of tho Waimatc Plains in this way T

Mr Gill i £2,000,

Commissioners : Have you any reason to believo that thoro nro any other vouchers of a similar kind which havealio been charged to tho acquisition of tho Waiaiatc Plains?

Mr Gill: I have nor.

Commissioners : Would there have been any means of tracing this expenditure if it had not been for the accident of your atten tion being called to it by this Commission ?

Mr Gill: Ido not thiuk that the expendi ture of this money would ever havo been shown unless my attention had been so directed to it.

Commissioners : Aro we thon to under stand that a sum of £2,000 which was charged to the acquisition of the Waimatc Plains as having been paid to certain natives turns out through an accidental investigation not to have been bo paid at all; that nearly all the money passed into the hands of persons other than those who signed tho vouchers ; and that it was paid away for purposes which were not disclosed to tho audit ? Mr Gill: lam sorry to say that it is so. Commissioncis : So that in fact tho offi cial transaction was closed in your office when the vouchers signed by the natives were passed through, while tho sub vouchers, which hare now beea produced, would never have been brought into your oflico at all but for tho inquiry made by the Commissioners 1 Mr Gill: Tho transaction was closed when imprestcd. Major Brown claimed credit for having expended £2,000 in respect of the Waimate .Plains, and furnished re ceipts to that amount from tho natives.

Commissioners t But would theso sub- Vouchers over havo come to light at all if it had not been for this inquiry ? Mr Gill: I think not.

In the detailed accounts a publican named Prosser, figures largely for refresh ments, buggy hire, and beer. There is onu item " Henderson, artificial Jog for Paramena, £10. Twenty-eight other items aro loaves, flour, saddlery, &,c. In tho details of expenditure £2,000 wero author ised by Mr Shcehan as payment to Leira. Ponnington and Baker of Waitara received £533 of this, chiefly for provisions, pan nikins, axes, knives, buckets, boilers, shirts coats, shawls, aud kettles. Itomi appear very frequently for umbrellas, in fact Waitara natives appear to have shewn a remarkablo avidity for umbrellas, painkiller, wizard oil, preserved milk, etc. Candles figure largely. In another voucher thero aro such items as silk haudkorchiefs, one costume. Eowi received an iron bedstead, bolster, and pillow mattrass at a cost of £8 10s. £35 16s was paid to Mr Ford for saddles, bridles, spurs, aud hunting whips. In ouo telegram Mr Sheclian says : " You may pay Mrs Keay nt Waitara £20. Tho money is really for Itewi, but you can't ask him for a receipt." In other vouchers the items chemises, feathers, ladies'stockings, boots, costumes, perfumery, needles and thimbles occur. "Mrltewi" is down in another voucher for £29 19s 3d for hats, umbrellas, portmanteau, silk hand kerchiefs, plaid, feathers, corsets, chemises, merino, blue flannel, pinafores, scissors, soap,muffs, shirts, habits, and other articles of female attire. Mr Wright, who supplied thcsCjitis noted, generally allowed discount of five por cent for cash. The Native Mini ster's order appears for braces, boys' suits, etc. Wine and brandy frequently appears in various vouchers. Tho total amounted to £1,472 11s 6d.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT OHAUPO.

The " Waikato Times " of yesterday gives the following details of the sad accident to Stokes at Ohaupo :—" It appears that the two cider brothers of deceased (Robert and George), together with a mate named Bradley, have been for some weeks engaged on contract bush work on Mr Buckland's estate. The deceased happened to be just close io a tree which his brothers were felling, and when warned to be on his guard ho ran in the wrong direction and was caught by the falling tree and jammed against another. His brothers having rescued him from his sad position found him quito bora de combat, and removed him to a house close at baud. This happened about noon. Intelligence having boon conveyed to his mother, Father Golden aud Dr Sandes pro ceeded by traiu to Ohaupo. They reached there in time to fiud him quito conscious; but it was apparent that death was not far distant. Accordingly Father Golden at onco proceeded to administer tho last rites of the Holy Church, an.d soon after tho pationt succumbed."

GREAT COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

(BY GABLE.)

LONDON.

July 15,

A terrible explosion occurred to-day in one of the collieries near Newport Mon« mouthshire by which 118 miners met their deaths. ■__

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BKUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Hobart Town Loan. LONDON. July 15. Tenders are invited for a loan of £100,000 for the City of Hobart Town, to bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent. Parisian Fete. PARIS. July 15. A grand national fdte was held here to day, and was made the occasion for pre senting various regiments of the French army with new colours. The whole of the proceedings of the day were carried out in a splendid manner. Turkish Finance. CONSTANTINOPLE. July. The Porto has engaged an official of the German Treasury to undertake the re organisation of the liuance of Turkey. Result of the Leicester Match. LONDON. July 14. Tlib match between tlio Australians and the Leicester County team at Leicester was continued to-day. Tho Australian team in their second innings whon the stumps were drawn had lost seven wickets for 200 runs. Tho match was drawn, Australians having throe wickots to fall. Murdoch was bowled after making 73 runs. The Bussian Harvest. It is expected thcro will be a deficiency in tho Kussiau harvest amounting to 9,750,000 quarters of wheat.

AUSTRALIAN.

LUEUTKU'S SI'KCIAL CAIiIiKQRAMS.]

MELBOUKNE,

Friday. Arrived: The Union Company*) steam ship ltotDmahuna, from tho BluU". The Orient Line. ADELAIDE. Friday. The p.s. Garonne arrived to-day. She left Plymouth on the 29th May, and Ins made an unusually long passage of 47 days. The Porte. CONtiTANTINOPE. July 15. Tho Ambassadors of| the Greatl Powers today, have presented |a collective! note Jto the Porte, embodying tho decisions of the present Berlin Conference in regard to Turkish affairs. Charges Against the Queens land Premier. BRISBANE. Friday. Writs have been served upon Mr Mcll wraith, the Picmier, Colonial Treasurer, and upon Mr Palmer, Colonial Secretary, for £3,000 each for Bitting in the Legixla tive Assembly while, as alleged, they were disqualified from doing ho. In tho Assem bly last night a Committee was appointed to inquiro into the petition of Ilemrnant, making allegations against the conduct of the Queensland Government business^ in London, and implicating Mr Mcllwraith, tho Premier, oud Mr Palmer, tho Colonial Secretary. SYDNEY. Friday. The Union Company's s.s. Arawata, and the Pacific Mail Company's steamer, City of New York, sailed for Auckland yester day. The Crisis in "Victoria. MELBOURNE. Thursday night. A Cabinet Council will be held to-morrow. It is believed that the Ministers will meet Parliament for tho purpose of obtaining a vote tor supplies. The Catholics have largely contributed to the Ministerial defeat. It is believed that Mr Berry will exclude his former colleagues, except Messr3 Patter sou and Smith. The Melbourne Cup. MELBOURNE. July 15. Mata Is tho favourite for tho Melbourne Cup at 1000 to 50.

Scintillations.

"Bo brlof ; for, it la with words n. 3 with sun beams ; thomoro th«y arocondonsed, the dcepar tlioy burn."—BOUTHKY.

Tho Hon. !N. Ewards, M.L.C., died at Nelson yesterday, a3tatsß. A severe earthquake lasting 30secs. was felt at Wairoa near Kotomahana yester day.

The Lyttletou Dock is to bo lengthened 50ft. This will make it the largest south of the line.

A Dunedin butchcr'sassfatant shot himself dead with a rifle on Thursday night.

A Chess aud Debating Club has been formed at Hamilton.

Miss Maudeno organist of St. John's Church Te Awamutu was on Monday pre sented with a testimonial in tho shape of a handsome gold Waltham watch.

Tawhiao's new road from Kawhia to Hiku ranga is now through. At a public meeting held at Waipu lately, the sottlers agreed to give 'heir support in in future to the Union's. S. Company instead of the KaiparaS.S. Company. Owing to the depressed state of the gum market in the Wangarci district aud the low price prevailing, fully 200 men havo given up digging and taken to 'cockatooing' or some other employment. Some Northeru gum diggers are talkis sabout forming themselves into a company and sending gum direct to England, so as to protect the trade and gurn digners against' corners ' of gum.

When you say that a girl's hair is black as a coal, it is just as well to specify that you do not mean a red-hot coal.

Mr Granetot^a Frenchman, now playing at Toulouse, is said'to be the oldest actor on the stage. Ho is a hundred years old, and made his first appearance ut the oge of 15, during the Revolution. Thirty-six years ago Australia and Tas mania formed only a district of the Anglican diocese of Calcutta. Now they form thir teen dioceses.

A citizen of Plymouth, Ind., fired six shots at a supposed burglar, and then his wifo called out.—" See here, Sam, if you don't stop shooting at me, you'll havo the house full of neighbours." Said Mr Gisborne, " tho Treasurer borrows with one hand and taxes with tho other, taking care not to let his left hand know what his right hand is doiug." The Napier Gaol must be a very pleasant place of residence. A man for repeated drunkenness was sent up there recently for a week, and when ho came out he confided to a friend that if it was not for his char acter he wonld like to stop up there for good I

An eminent physician says he cures ninety-nine out of every hundred cases of scarlet fever by giving the patient warm lemonade with gum arabic dissolved in it.

"Did you know," said a cunning Gentile to a Jew, " that they hang Jews aud jack asses together in Portland?" "Indeed," retorted Solomon ; " den it ish veil dat you and I ish not dere."

As showing the extent of the pressure put upon their customers by the Banks in New Zealaud, it may be mentioned that, during the two years ending on the 31st of March last, tho total advances have been reduced by no less a sum than £4,098,303. In other words the sum named has been squeezed out of thosa who owed the banks money.

The manufacture of parchment is a new local industry at Nelson. "What is the best uniform to 'fis'b.t in," asked George IV. of a gallant Lifeguards man after the battle of Waterloo. "Shirt sleeves, your Majesty," responded the man.

Family mcv pay more, individually, to the revenue than the unmarried. Let tho Government introduce an act to levy a tax on bachelors. What could be more pathe tically jii3t? Lot every man of 25 years or upwards pay iv proportion to bis income. Lately, in that romantic spot, Akaroa, a J.I. named Fenton said on tho Bench, that being an unpaid Magistrate, ho did not consider himsolf bound to strictly ad hcroto tho law."

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTOJN, this day.

PAINFUL ACCIDENTS.

Thomas Martin, aged four, got his leg broken yesterday at Rokunui bush. His brother was chopping ti-tree, when a piece fell on the boy, breaking his left leg close above the knee joint.

Mrs Cox, of tho Nottingham Castle Hotel, Piako, got tho middle linger of her left hand crushed in a mangle last night, necessitating amputation of the first joint, which was performed by Dr. Sandes. The funeral of tho boy Stokes, killed at Ohaupo on Wednesday, took place to-day, and was largely attended. There is great sympathy for his parents.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION).

NAPIER, this day. THE GOLD FIND AT MOHAKA.

The party specially selected to visit and report on the Mohaka quartz reef returned to-day, and brought back a quarter ton of stone, which was lodged iv the Bank of New Zealand for transmission to Auckland for crushiug and testing it. The party report that quartz reefs undoubtedly have been discovered, of auriferous charactor, but the gold is extremely fine, and must be treated as such, requiring large capital and perseverance.

WELLINGTON, this day.

It is intended to send another batch of 25 unemployed to Patea in o week, and 50 more in 3 weeks hence. A fire was discovered last night in White head's stable, and was extinguished before much damage was done. It was insured in the Union Company for £100. Ernest Gilchrist, aged 19 months, was accidentally drowned in a pond at Otaki yesterday. Arrived : Merope, barque, from London. FATAL FIRE. Stevenson's Hotel at Renwick town, 7 miles from Blenheim, was destroyed by fire last night. One man, at present un known, %vas burnt to death. The City Council intend to resume stone breaking to afford employment to large numbers of the unemployed. The Govero ment will probably send a further detach ment of men to Patea.

TIMAIiU. this day.

SAVAGE ATTACK ON A CHILD.

At Saltwater Creek, ncarTimaru, yester day, a child aged two years, tiie sou of a farmer warned Wilson, was knocked down by a row and gored with the tusks, and so severely bitten that his life is despaired of. Two of the lingers of the left hand were bitten through, and had to be amputated at the Hospital, while his head, face, and body are covered with lacerated wounds.

CiiRISTCHURCH. Thursday.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

The Industrial Exhibition was opened by the Mayor at noon to-day. There wa« a large attendance. Mr N. Allan, Chair man of the Management Committee de livered an inaugural address sketching the progress of manufactures, art, and science in New Zealand. The display of exhibits is very imposing, and includes many valuable articles. The machinery com prises weavers' loom, a tilo press, book sewing machine, potters' wheel, &c, all at work. The nail-making, lens grinding, and other interesting processes arc being shewn. Altogether, there arc nearly 300 exhibits. The Exhibi tion will be open till Saturday, and probably next week.

INVEKCALGILL, this day,

A RUSH AT RIVERTON.

Some excitement was caused at Hivcrton by a minaturc rush to the creeks, not 100 yards from the township. About a, dozen are at work. A few specs are obtained in every dish, but not enough to pay. A false bottom was pierced and gold is| still found. Parties intend testing the true bottom.

The building tiade here is pretty brisk. An hotel and four phops are going up in the main street. A-Girls' High School, Hall of Justice, |aad several private luildings in other parts of the town.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before B. C. Barstow.Esq., R.M.) BAD LANGUAGE.

Bridget Coudron, was charged under the Vagrant Act with using obscene language in Mill's Lane on the night of 15th iast.

Prisoner pleaded guilty, and, not being her first offence, was fined £5 and costs, or two months' imprisonment.

CHARGE AGAINST CAPTAIN OAKES.

John Peter Oakcs was summoned to auswer for several breaches of the Harbour Regulations. The first was taken, viz., failing to ex hibit a bright light from sunset to sunrise, at a height not exceeding 20 feet above the hull of the " Clansman," of which de fendant wao master, on the sth instant.

Mr Theo. Cooper conducted the prosecu tion, and Mr Hesketh, pleaded not guilty, on behalf of defendant.

Captain John Mackenzie, whnrfingcr, and harbour pilot, deposed that lie kuew defendant who was iv charge of the Clans man, which arrived in port on the sth inst. She was anchored between the Railway and Queen-street wharves. Witness was then proceeding to state the position which the the Captain took up, when objection was taken lay Mr Hesketh as sucn was not relevant to the present charge.

John Landers, mate of the Anne Milbank, deposad that his vessel arrived from the Thames between two and three o'clock in the morning. Noticed the Clansman in the way. It was hazy. She had no lights burning. Just had time to clear her.

James M. Brigham, secretary to the Harbour Board, deposed that the regula tions under which the charges were laid were still in force.

Mr Heskcth considered this should be proved in a specific way.

His Worship said the Gazette which had been put in evidence contained the regula tions in full, which was sufficient.

This was the case for the prosecution.

Mr Hesketh said he should call evidence in defence, especially to show that a very bright light was burning all night. He would shew further that the vessel was anchored eastward of the buoy.

John Peter Oakes, master of the Clans man, deposed tli at he had been master of many vessels for 35 years, and had brought them into this port. The Clansman was quite a new vessel, and came from Melbourne; Hewas disappointed in not getting one of the inside berth*, lie had previously anchored vessels in the same place belonging to Captain McKenzic, (Chairman of the Har bour Board) and never on auy previous occasion had auy charge laid against him. Captain McKcnzie, the pilot, who gave evidence, came to him in the most iupo lenfc manner, and ordered him away. Mr Ilesketh said this evidence would properly conic into another charge. Mr Cooper wished to limit the. evidence to the present charge. Did defendant have a light buminq? and was the vessel in a dangerous position ? Mr Heskcth contended that this was no aggravated case.

Captain Oakes continued : A proper light was exhibited, it was bright aud luminous in fact, he had been told that it was brighter than the gas on the Railway Pier. It wai about 13rt above the hull. The cabin was illuminated. Was not on board all night. When told by the pilot that ho could go on the west side of the wharf. It was ou the turn of the ebb, anil impossible to go in. The light was burning when he returned to the ship at 2 30. Did not leave again uptil the following cv.en.ing when he got to the wharf. The lamp was taken down by his orders at 5 o'clock, and he bolievcd it had not been extinguished during the night; Another watch was kept. To Mr Cooper: The light was taken down at that time for the purpose of work ing the ship.

Captain D. 11. Mackenzie deposed that defendant had been master of the Flirt aud other vessels belonging to him, and de fendant was accustomed to bring in vessels to the railway wharf. The witness then pointed out the fair way on the chart; and shewod tjiat inside of- the buoy was out of the fair way. James Kondoll, first mate ou board the Clansman, deposed that he had a riding light ou board on the night of the fifth, it was a good lamp, and the light never known to go our. Saw the light at different times during the nicht. Had been a month in the Cknsniau, but had been in this port before in other vessels. Witness turn described the position of the vessel, and ire place where she was anchored. Saw the light taken down at 5 a,in. when they were about to hoist the jib. Had tbo light re mained, the chain might have broken the lamp. The anchor was dropped between the Railway wharf and the Pier. Had 20 fathom of chain out, she drew 13ft of water. Cross-examinod by Mr Cooper. Walter Hawk, Bccond mate, gave similar evidence.

John Masou, F. Lawficld, aud Charles lretchaway, seamcu, having given evidence the counsel addressed the Court. His Worship found defendant guilty, aud im. posed a Imo of 405., costs £5 Gs. The other charges were ■withdrawn.,

PARLIAMENTARY.

(fiROM OUR SPECIAL REPOR'IEn.j

WELLINGTON, this day.

SIR G. M. O'JiOIIKB'S ILLNESS. In the House of Representatives yesterda the clerk of Parliament announced that Sir G. M. O'Rorke was still ill. Mr Seymour therefore took the chair.

NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr Reevjes moves that it is desirable that Resident Magistrates shall be moved ouce every three years.

Mr Mubeay moves that the Government shall invite tenders for the sale of railways all interest over jive per cent being divisable between the Government aud the purchaser* fares and freight to be settled by a Board* the Government having the right of re' purchase. Mr Wiiitakek asks when Mr White commenced the compilation of the Maori lußtory,-uml how much has been paid him. The report on Gadd's petition was brought up. Sir W. Fox asks the Government whether the House h prepared to take action with reference to the spurious vouchers referred to iv the West; Coast Commissioners' report.

Sir George Grky asked, without notice whether the Government will supply two of his letters omitted from the Waimate correspondence.

Mr Bryce said the Government was looking to the matter.

Mr Hutchinson moves for special reports of the speeches of Maori members.

THE PARTY MOTS AT CHRIST. CHURCH.

In the case of Barrett whose name was made prominent in connection with the riots in Clnistchurch last July, and whose license waa subsequently cancelled, the Petition Committee, before ■whom Mr Barrett laid his cuue, report that while recognising the License Bench as a tribunal to deal finally with such matters they sug gest that in view of certain exceptional circumstances connected with this case tho Licensing Bench should be asked to recon sider their decision.

MONDAY SITTINGS. On the motion of Mr Geoegb: it was resolved that the House should sit on Mondays in future. THE THAMES LICENSING CASE. A long discussion ensued on Sir George Grey's motion that Mr Ehrenfried's petition with reference to the refusal of several licenses a.t the Thames should be referred to a special committee consisting of Messrs Colbcck, Hurst, Macandrew, McDonald, McLeau, Reeves, Whitaker, Wood, and Moss.

The PiiEMiEB opposed, on, the ground that there was no reason why the ordinary course of allowing the petitions to ]go before Petitions Comnntteo thould be do> viated from.

Mb Tole supported the motion, and Mr Stewart said the case of the petitioner shewed the necessity for an appeal iv licen sing cases. Sir W. Fox opposad the appeal, saying, that it did not work well in Scotland.

The motion tor a special committee was lost by 34 to 27, the petition therefore goes before the ordinary committee. . CHARITABLE AID. Mb Steve ss' Charitable Aid Endowment Bill passed second reading.

OTAGO HARBOUR BORROWING; A long discussion ensued on the Otago Harbour Hoard Borrowing Empowering : Bill, which authorised the borrowing of £25,000. Mr Mac at; drew opposed, and said the Board had wasted a large sum already. Bb >-- moved the reduction by £150,000. Mil Oliver said that the Board had already spent £250,000, and unless the money to complete the work were granted, so that large shipping could go up io Dane din, the past expenditure could not 1» f utilised. Mr Macandkew said they had no more than 14 feet depth in the Upper harbour now, and that was there years ago, before i the Board came into existence. Mr Huhst strongly opposed the bill. He said that in the present condition of the colony all further borrowing should cease. ■ The scheme would involve the ultimate expenditure of cix hundred thousand pounds and would injure the colony. A quarter o£ a million was already expended and no per- , manent advantage accrued. If they tarn. pered with the money market under exist* iug circumstauccs the results would be dis astrous to the colony. The colony wag being ruined by wild theorists. Taranaki wauts a quarter oE a million. Timaru tne same. The colony was premature by many years in its schemes. It is ibsurd in exist, iug financial circumstance to regard hnn dieds of thousands of pounds as mere tri. lies. He would divide the House against Mr Dick aud Sir George Grey spoke in support of the scheme. After further discussion, £150,000 was carried, aud the bill advanced to clause 18, after Mr Macundrew had several times denounced it as a mistake and a fraud.

The House rose at 1 a.m. MAORI PRISONERS' TRIALS BILL. ';\ The IViaori Prisoners' Bill, substituted for . the Peace Preservation Bill, has been dis> 3 tributed. The preamble is considerably lons-er than the provisions. The preamble commences by referring to " the Confis- I cated Lands Enquiry and Maori Prisoners' I Trials Act, 1879," and goes on to recite the I circumstances under which the Royal Com- I missiouers were appointed, and the circum- ■% stances under which the Maori prisoners are I being detained at Dunedin and Hokitika, \ and concludes, "And whereas it would \ endanger the pence of the colony, and might \ lead to insurrection, if the said natives were released from confinement and permitted to return to the West Coast district, pending ;|f measures which it may hi desirable to M adopt, in pursuance of the recommendation » of tue said Commissioners, aud for the pur pose of allaying any discontent that still exists in the said district, be it enacted." This Acs shall remain in force uutil tho end I of the next session ot Parliament, and no longer, till the said natives so committed for, and waiting trial as aforesaid, entering into sureties to keep the peace shall be deemed aud taken to have been lawfully arrested • and to be in lawfui custody, and may be lawfully detained. Wo Court, judge, jus- . tice of the peace, or other person shall, during the continuance of this Act, dis charge, bail, or liberate the said nativesso W in custody as aforesaid without an order I from the Uovernor-iu-Couucil. Any law or | statute to the contrary notwithstanding, the * Governor may by warrant under his hand . from time to time, a*, occasion shall require, change the persons by whom, and the places in which the said natives are detained in custody, to be lawlul gaols for their deten- ■ tion and custody. All gaolers, constables, .■•■£ and other officers are severally required to j assist in giving force and effect to the lore- I going provision. The Governor may from || time to time, by* warrant under his hand, direct that all or any of the said natives will be discharged from custody, and niay »g tliercon prescribe any terms aud condition? \ he may think fit. It any native shall es cape from custody, or having been dis charged under the preceding clauses, shall commit a breach of any condition on which '-, .. he has been, liberated, he may be arrested by warrant uuder the hand of the Native ? Minister or any other Minister of tho | Crown, and returned to his former custody, > and dealt with as if ho had not escaped or been discharged as aforesaid. COST OF EDUCATION BOARDS, j On the motion of Mr Watcrhotise that a return ba lairt before the Legislative Council of all persons, with their official positions, drawing salaries under tho . Education Act. together with a statement of the amount of salary paid each individual, also the cost of maintenance of .Education V Boards and Education Department officer*. Tho following ligurcs were submitted. Education Department £1,890. J Auckland : Education Board, 1" oiliccrs, £1,615. Tab'ASAKI : 3 ollicers, : £430. AYANGANUI : 2 ollicers, £750. Wellington ■ 2 officers, £750. secretary receiving £542; for travelling allowance, £1 per day; alao one messenger, £$• Hawke'sßay: 2 men, £700, and £16° travelling allowance; cadet, £50. MABLj v IJOKOUGH : 3 officers, £232. Nelson-2 men,|£62s. WESTLAND : 2men I £74oand£6o. ■ North Canterbury : 11 men, £4,100, and £40 forafic and actual travelling allowance. South Canterbury: 2 tne»i ::■ £G56, and actual travelling expenses. Southland : 2 men, £SOO, and travelling expenses. Otago :]9 men, £4,488. i The income of tho several Education Boards for the year 1579 was: -AUCKLAND, £77,522; TAKANAKI, £18,149; WAKGANTJI, £'22,744 ; Wellington, £31,199 ; Hawks s Bay, £25,743; Maryborough, £7,21»; Nelson, £21,970; North Canterbury, £19,2G6; koimi Canterbury, £26,790 ; WkSTLANI), £18.202; OTAGO, £^2< S}°} ■■ Southland, £25,011. Total, £467,196- | Tho revenue was lung derived : From u0- _ vciunient, £368,457. /-'sw Expenditure of Education Boards J»| g IS7U:—Boards, £11,109; inspection ana ■ I other expenses,£7,73s ; teachers' allowance, j £187,763 ; committees and school and edu- | cational purposes, £26,92G; scholarships, | £2,834; total maintenance with insurance, | £221,053; new buildings, etc., £165,9b1 ; piofessioual services, £.5,906; sundry V»r J

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 16. 1880.



Special Advertisements. TTIXPIRATION OF LEASE. In consequonco o( tho Loaao oC thoiPromises expiring' iv August, TIT IL N X & riHOYCB find it nocossary to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF THE WHOLE of THEIR STOCK ■I7IOU r\NK 7ITONTH QNLY. Every articlo in tho houao will bo oiTored AT 01? UNDER COST PRICE, FOU CASH. Sale to commonco THURSDAY, Jnly 1, 1880. M. & C. would invito their frlonds and tho publio to take advantago of this Solo, as It will bo a GENUINE ono. Tho whole of tholr new and Fashlonablo Goods (without reservation) in every department must bo Bold. N.B.—Country orders will be faithfully exe cuted. MILNE & CHOYCE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSB, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCJAL [INDUSTRY, TAILORING DEPARrMENT. J. B. Rodinson has the honour to an nouncu that ho has soourod tho servicoa of an eminent fashionable Cutter from Sydney, and a competent staff of Tailors, and has made extensive pre parations for tho manufacture of colonial cloths ; and )s now in a position to supply Men's, Youths's and Boy's Suits madn to measure, at Eng lißhJslop priceson tho shortest notice. Suits mado to ordor on twelve hours' notice. Colonial Tweed Trousers, made] to moasnro at 133 Cd, on six hours' notice. All Tweeds guaranteed well shrunk. As it Is intonded to devoto tho wholo of the resources of the Establishment solely to the manufacture-of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, tho present Stock of Ready-made Goods will bo sold at prime cost, to make room for those Of our own manufacture J. B. ROBINSON, AUCKLAND /-ILOTHJNG ITjiACTORY QUEEN-STREET (Two doors below B Tonk's Auction Mart). £^ LOVES! PRINCIPAL GLOVE WAREHOUSE. GARL TCK & CRANWELL intend always to keep a Largo Stock of Gloves to suit overy claesof cuutomor. Besides Thread, Silfe, Cloth, and other seasonable Gloves, tboy have now on sale, Q.OOD TWO-BUI TON Kid Gloves (Coloured), Is lid. These are a Job line, and worth a groat doal more. Ono, Two, and Threo-ButtOD; at 18 9d (slightly damaged). We have Just Opened up a muoh /gETTER GLOVE, in all sizes, viz.— One-Button Josephines, now colours Onc-Bu'.ton ditto Black The public will generally be üblo to obtain the very gEST and Fashlonahlo Gloves at tho City Hal Arcade. We have just rcoeivod a largo assortment of SIX-BUTTON Blaok Kid Gloves FOUR-BUTTON Black ditto THREE-BUTTON ditto ditto TWO-BUTTON ditto ditto ONK-HUI'TON ditto ditto ONE-BUTTON Ist ohoice Coloured Joseph ines. Will bo sold at CO-OPEKATXVE CASH PRICES. GARLICK & CR AN WELL, Oity Hall Arcade, Queen-etroot, Aucklan EX 'SAM MKNDEL,' from London, ox ' OAMILLE,' from New York. NEW GOODS by these vessels Just Opened by Gakliok & Cranwsll. Tapes try and Brussels Carpet, new designs Black & Gold Fringes) Very handsomefor Cor- Bolhon & Coloured f nioea & Gipsy Tables 3, 3i, 1. and 41-feet Iron Bedsteads 2-3, 3 6, and lii-feet Oilcloths Fancy Carpet Occasional Chairs Folding Ladioß' Work Tables Davenports, Whatnots, Coffee Tabes Marble-top Cheffoniers, Walnut Contro Tables Toiletware, Toilet Glasses Children's Chairs, Iron Cots, Perambulators Door Mats, American Cradles, Cane Chairs And various Yankee Notions wo invite in spection of. GARLICK & C RAN WELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEBJf- STREET, AUCKLAND. I^S'J'ABLIiiHED 18 51. w CHEAPEST^ W B EST HOUSK g Q.UiA-L'.ITY VX THE § MACHINES T R A .D E. ONLY. 00 W FF Q2HAKESPEAR &J(^o.. 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 183 7.



Special Advertisements. M. MURC HI E, MERCHANT TAILDR AND IMPORTEB. OUR STOCK 18 NOW COMPLETE. Tho ABBortmont will bo fonnd much larger. and more VAitiED than heretofore. The superiority of tho Clothing made by us to that offered by other Tailors la woll known. Wo also offer tho Advantngo of tho LARGEST STOCK IN THK TRADE. Wo aro oontinually rocolving all tho novelties of tho Season, and havo always some thing new to show you. M. M U R C H I E, Shorthand Etrekt. SPECIAL TO FARMERS. i_ CHEAP MANURES. FINE BONEDUST, from .. .. £7 van ton BONEFLOUH, ~ •• ■• *8 SUPERPHOSPHATE £0 GUANO of all descriptions. Spcolnl Quotations for La-go Quantities. W. J. HUiSST & CO., 101, QUBEN-STBEET. mHE MEUID.EN BRITANNIA CO MANUFIOTURKRS OF MB HIGHKST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARE, both on NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MICTAL. Samplo Rooms and Olllcos—l6, East Fourteenth stroet, UDlon Squaro, New York. Factories-Wost Merldon, Conneotlout. Solo Agonts for tho North Island, T & S. MORRIN. We have received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS," and COO LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOF MANTLES. They will he offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSQRAVE # CO. FTIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOfHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Better :: Ark Better Cut Look Better :: Are Bettkr Madk Wear Better :: ark Better Siironk And theroforo glvo more satisfaction than any other goods offered to tho public Testified to by their Thousanda of Customers who purchase constantly at tho NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S BRANCHES. Now Established In Donedin- Wellington Jnveroarqill Nelson Oamaru Wanojnui Timabu Nkw Plymouth Ashburton Napier Lyttblton Thames Christchurch Auckland A Single Gahmknt at Wholesale Pricb. N. 8.: Our New Winter Ma ufacturca aro now Roady. W. "TRY THE N.Z. O"VKRCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hobiery of overy descrip tion at Wholesale Prices. AUC X L aTTd B RANCH, Quoon-Btreot (opposito Theatre Royal). J. FHZSIMONS,iMANAOKR •OOYAL TNSURANCE /COMPANY (FIUU! AND LIFE). CAPITAL £2,000,000 With Unlimited Liability of ths Share holders. Accumulated Funds in'ihand EXCEED .. .. £4,000,000. Rbvenub :— From Flro Premiums £776,000. From Life Premiums £216,000. Exclusive of Interest on Investments. This Company continues to accept FIRE RIsKS on overy description of Insurablo Pro perty AT THE LOWEST. RATES OBTAINABLE CLAIMS FOR LOSSK3 aro Promptly and ' Liberally Adjusted, without reference else where, und immediately paid at the Company' Bankers in Auokland. GEO. W. JONES. Chief Agent for Province ot Auckland. Office: Shortlnnd street. May 22,1880. Influentiel Agents required for the Suburb and throughout the Province whero the Com pany is not already represented /CLOTHING AND DRAPERY, SEASONABLE AND CHEAP. AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S. Particular attention is directed to the following linos :— BLANKETS, all sizes dO-inoh Heavy White Twill Sheeting, at Is per yard FUR MUFFd in variety, and to bo cleared at half-prico NEW FANCY WOOLLEN GOOD3-Squares, Polkas, &c, to bo cleared ofF cheap New Galoon Dress Trimmings, bought a Job, and to be cleared at leas than quarter wholesalo prices Girls', Maids', and Lndiea' ULSTERS A Job Lot of Ladles' Alpaca Umbrellas, at 2s Gd; a bargain FLANNELS, from 9d par yard Wistiir Hosiery — A. large variety Girls' and Women's, Plain and Striped, Bd per pair New Costume Cloths A line of Homespun at 7£d por yard Carpet Bags, cheap 4. Job Lot of Boys' Inverness Capss, very cheap Gents' Waterproof Tweed Overcoats Men's Flannel Undershirts, our own mako, 3s 9d Boys' Black Cloth Trousers, a Job lino, to bo cleared at 6s 9d per pair MEN'S HOSIKHY, very oheap A strong line of Worsted, halt hoso, Is per pair Clothing and Drapery Goods of overy description, at very reasonable rates, and 5 per cent (is in tho «l) DISCOUNT allowed off all OASH Purohaeeß of 20s and upwards, RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION IJRAPSRY WAREHOUSE, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. T ARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for JLJ FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BED DING, at T. &H. Cookb's, G7, Queen-street. TTPWARDS of twenty different patterns U Of IRON and BRASS BEDdTKADS for Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67 Queen-streot. jTIEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, I? Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasscs, Palliasses, Bolsters and Pillows for Sale at T, and H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. GILT CORNICES and CORNICE POLES, Toilet Glasses and Toiletware on Sale at T. and H, Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. GREAT REDUCTION in Prices of Dining-room Suites at T. and H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street, FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & H. CooKtt's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen- Btreet R" Mo3t of the blessings in disguise," in the shape of medicinal preparations, that aro so coated, or amalgamated, us to destroy if practicable, the nauseous tusto of the original drugs, either lose their efficacy in the article ÜBed for the admixtures, or skill glvo out their unpleasant tastes or odors, despite tho surronnd ing<i. Not so with Udoloho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Sohnapps. It is most palatable, being noffensivo to thelsmoll and grateful to the taste, : and often sought by pationta because of its aromatio properties.