SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rrrnrr wATirn.! T^*3 Evening, 542 HIGH WATER ] T(Wnorrow ]£' ornl ng, G .I BtIN BKT.-Thls Kvonlnjj, 5.4 SUTv RISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 6.18 MOON'S AGS.-New Moon, Oth, 5.55 a in.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Ai-firrlO, 8.3., Crawford, fiom Whangarii Wuitaki. as., Kdie, from Whansarai.

WatwOTa, schooner, Bushel!, for Altutaki, Waitaki, 5.3., Kdie, for Russell.

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—City of Quctwc, loading Snlney—Kotomahana. Tuesday Glaborne, Southern Ports and Molboumc- Te Anaa, Thariday Timaru—M ercia

Tuuranga—yioaelsr, Monday ;Waitaki, Tu9sai ,y Whangarei—Argyie. Tucodiiys and FridaTJ Waitaki, Thurad*v Rusßeli—lona. every Monday ; WaiUki, Frid< ly Samoa—Nautilus about May 20Sh' Levuka—Meg MorriHes, briifatitisKi Friendly Is:ands-Edith, Saturday Norfolk Island—Ephotny.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Ball, barquo, from London; SOSted: Feb ruary 10 Loch Do\ barque, from London ; sailed! eb. JiO. Ciiile, barque, from London ; March 8 Sam Mendol, ship, from London; saiicd Marten 13th F;ini«noth, ship, from London, loading Camille, brig, from Now York; sailed Fets.2l Caharfeidh. barque, from Adelaide toODgana, barque, from Hobart Town It.ma, schooner, from Dunedin Roderick Dhu, brigantine, from Ducedin Saxon, schooner, from I .yttclton Heleno', brigantine, irom (Jamaru ' L>;iyspring-, miaiion schooner, from tho island^ F»icon. schooaer, from thu islands MartOß, ecliooner, from Norfolk Island. CiT-onAt, scboouer. from Marshall Group. 83110 BaWiot!, schooner from Line Islands Island Lily, brigantme. from Chatham Island. Myrtle, brigtfhSine, from Tonga Active briira^tiwe from Samoa Gael, schooner, fsoia tamoa Transit.schoouer, from I'alnti Loch Doon, barque, from London, loiding (Himp>o, barque, froLn J».e«cas'..o Ocean Rantcer. barquenfJnc'frOTS Now orb Tc Amu. 5.9. f.-om Sydney Tuesday Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Midgci, schooner, from L.:7iik< -~»™^ Jlog MerrilieD, brigantinc, from <LKsvuKa _j, —,

IMPORTS.

Per Ringarooma from Melbourne, t/wwhippoa ox Cusco from London :—Three casv.^ oentai apparatus.—T. Trefford.

EXPORTS.

Per Waiwera, for Aitutaki—Booo foet sawn* timbor, 30 tin 3 flour, 2 rackagps ironmongery, 2 cases Bewing machines, 3 ca3es geneva, 7 pack ages sundries.

Iswaio3 Coastwise.— ?.lary Ann, from Ma hurangi, with £0) bushels lime; Adah, from 'i'tiames, -VTith 18,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise,—Mary Ann, for Ma fiuxangi, with 12.000 feot timber; Saucy Kate, for Mercnry Bay; Syicn, for Kaipara, with 160 ba!,r3 bonedust.

Tho bris Syren cioired at the Customs to-day for Kaipara. where she is to load with timber for Sydco7.

The schooner Waiwera sailed to-day for Aitu taki. Cook's Group, with a full cirgo, consisting principally cf timbor and flour.

The s.s. Glonelgwill arrivo to-m^rraw morn ing from Tauranga.

Mr. Jamo? O'Donovan i 3 tha suosesaful teu dorerfor raftiDg the timber from the barque Wellington to the Union Bash ani DoorCom pany'e boom*.

The b.s. Waitaid returnod from Whangarei this morning, and lott a,iain for Ru-sall this afternoon.

The s.s. loni will arrivo to-morrow morning from Russell and Northern Port 3.

Thebarqno Cororaindsl loft Port Chalmers for London yesterday.

Tho schooner Hdith entered out at the Cus toms to-day for Tonga.

A NOVEL AIR-SHIP.

Mr Rltcholl, of Bridgtrport, Co-n., has con colved the idea of attempting to rosch tho North Pole br mean 3of a flyinß-maohine. Ho has openC'l an offloo in this raty, with a vie^r of bringins; his project diroctly before the pablic, A full-rigg-d machine, painted in gay colors, and lacking buc inflation of its balloon portion to mako it o^mplete. rested in the Profe3?or'a office yesterday. As explaloed by iho inventor, tho invention iios in a combination of force*, a balloon, and a framework machine to aid in steering;. Lifting power ia affordoi by a cyl inder made of Scotch gingham, coated with iu<liarubber, and oapabin of being inflated with 1,250 cubic feot of .'sylroson ?as. A rod of mandrel-drawn bars tubins i 8 Utt"d along under the side of tho balloon, and is fastened to it by worsted band 3. From this rod tho machine ia suspended by Blender cords. The after portion of tho frame work is the bna-i of a parallelogram of rods from which rise 'engjthwise, curved rods of ei«hteen inches high in centre, and drawn together at the top: A s*nglo seat for the conductor is placed ia tho o^ntre. His feet press against treadles, bj -which h<? is suppose-1 to s^oer. There is * pair of handles or layers, by moans of which he resulato-> a three-bladed /an, moving horizon tally buneath the seat. This Ewrew-liko fan, whon revolving 2 000 time1; a minute, ac the Professor cxpla'neo", would give a movemont ot great power. A similar contrivance, placed vertically at the eztron.ity of tho machine, will be called upon :o m»ke 2.500 revolutions a minute, and so t!iU3 furnish tho drivi- g power that must be used when air currents fail. The Piofessor proposes to at*rt for the Polo so poon sa bo can raiso sufficient moa?y to equip a larga machine t } take him to the northern limit of civilization.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Wdllabl, 8.5., Leys, from Wanganui Cutty Sark, MoLymont, from Hokianga

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Poht Ch ilmeb?, yesterday. Sriiled; Rotom-ihana, for the North. Pas- Bongera for Auckland—Mr and Mra Lees, Dr. Douglas, Messrs HorsfaU and U. A. Massey. CnmsTCiiUßcn, this day. Siiled: Ret mahaua for Auoiland. , Russelt, this day.

Sailed: Onward, Sissy, ?.nd Golden Isle ; also. Southern Cross, at 2 am., for Fiji, and lona with sheep for Auckland. Pa^ergerß; Rev Bruco, Messrs Harrop, Sncdtfen, Leaf, and six oiners.

IWullinoton, thi3 day. The s.s. Taiaroa left for Lyttelton with tho 'F»iuco mail at 11 a.m. to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Oflico Friday. AUCKLAND STOCK MARKET. MR. ALFRED BCCIOAND'S WJEBIT EKPOBT. The Haymarket oa Friday, April 30, was foly supplied with fodder, which sold at slightly higher rales than have lately been obtained* Good quality broaght from is to Gs the cwt.; maize, 3s 9d and in the bushel. For the bull calves of Messrs. Reid there was less demand than on tho last occasion. They wera in 1097 condition, and brought from £310a to £5 03 each.' Medium draught horse stock sold freely, and were worth from £1810 £32 each.

At Waiuku. on Saturday, less than the usual master 01 itoek were yarded, but at Pakekohe there wai a full m»rk«t of princip»lly youog oattle, tho whole of which found reaoy buyers, bat prices wera lower than' a month since— about 10s each.

On Tuesday bi<3o3 and skies woro in usual aupp'y, onlbe3t hWes brought 3id to 3}dtho lb.; Bheepskins, Is ii to 3s 5d each; tallow, 23s the cwt.

At Remuera, on Thursday both dairy and stqrd cattle were in moderate supply and without alteration in v*lua. Fit cattle were in average number, but biddinga wore dull and valnes lower. 105 head sold at prices varying from 18s to 23a the lOOlbs. Hhoep were numerous; above 1000 yarded, monHy well fatted. They were in brisk demand at »n advance on late values. Well-fatted young sheep, 2}d to 3d the lb.; young ewes brought 11b to 12s; wethera, 13s to ISa: asroi ewes, from 6a 6d each.

MESSB3 HUNTER AWD NOLAN'S WEEKLY BEPORT,

Horses.—There ha* been a tolerable supp'y, and good demand. Considerably over an averaste number wero entered for disposal by auction. Competition wns good throughout tho sale, and lots were cleared at prices as a rule, satisfactory to vendors, although a conceesloa had to bo made with regard to mmo animals. We qaot3 :—Hack*, from £G to £13 15b; ll«ht harness horass, from £U X's to •£!!); medium drauKht, £29 io £30. Cattle.—Tho supply has been moderate, an<i for dairy and store Block the demand has been steady, and f»t beasts advanced in value from 103 to £1 por hoa'J. At the Haymarkct on Tuesday, thers wa3 a tolerable muster of dairy stock, a small one of Stores, and an adequate on^ or fat blasts. At Papakura, in consequence of cbo heavy rain, Icsr than the usual number wore yarded, but the derasnd wai good, nod fully Newmarket rates ruled. We quote :—Ca'ves, from £1 10s to £2 Gs; yearling, from £2 123 61 to £3 2a 61; dry oowt, from £3 17s 6d to £45?; steers, £5 ss; dairy cows, from £3 Gs to £10103; beef, from 23a to 2 .a per looibs. Sheep.—Ths supply has been good, and there lias been corresponding demand; and, notwith standing that tlio Newmarket Yardi were filed, competition did not fKg throughout the sale, and there was an observable advance in value. Lamba woro in adoquato numbers, but nono of good description olfcrod, and the highest prica given w»s 12s. ' Piga were yarded in increased numbers, and wore woll compotcd for at from 2Jd to 3d por Id. livo weight.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS Friday.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Butter, fa.lb 0 0-1 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 5 Best Dairies 0 o—l 3 Butter, fs, lb 1 3—l G Butter, sit, lb 0 8-0 11 liutter.salt 1 o—l-2 Chcepe (local) 0 s—o G Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 9 Do., Cant. 0 Gi-0 7 Kggs.doz... 0 0-2 3 BsrtCß.doz. 0 o—2 0 Laid.lb .. 0 o—o 10 l«trd,lb(tiiiß)o 7—U b Fowls,each 2 G—3 0 Bacon and Hsrrw, Ducks, each 2 G—3 c Provincial (now Geese, each 5 o—7 0 cure) .. o'Ji-0 10 Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 CanterburyHam3 Btcon, lb .. 1 0-1 2 and Bacon (in Uacjs, lb .. 1 I—l 3 cloth) .. 0 104-1 0 Salt Butter, Canterbury and Wa^iganui, lb, Sd, 96. Bread, id to JJd per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz, 27u Gd to 3-t) Gd. Birrcuim's Meat. Retail. s. d. s. d. Roastingßcof 0 S to 0 7 Boiling Beef 0 4 —05 Mutton, hind-quarter 0 0 — 0 4i „ forequartor 0 2i — 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter 0 0 — 0 G „ bind-quartor 0 o—o G Pork and Veal 0 G — 0 7 Steaks _ 0 G — 0 8 Chops and Sausages 0 5 — 0 G Tallow best (wholo3aie)—mutton, 203; mixed 22s to 253. Flouu Market. Wholesale. Superilno Flour, silk dresso;!, per ton.. 11 6 6 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. _ 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .600 Adelaide, per ton nono. Oaniaru, por ton .. .. „ .. 13 0 0 Dunediu, per ton £12—13 10 0 Caaterbui7,pertqn £12—13 0 0 Brau, per ton (sacks include;! ..£1103—5 0 0 Cabin Bread 18 0 0 Oatmeal £12j—13 10 0 .. £25-20 0 0'

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

May 7, 1880. African Wild Boost Show—lo a,m. to 10 p.m. Arthur Skotchley's Drawlng-rcom entortain ment—Theatri Royal, at 8 p.m.

Address by F. Larlcins, K;q.—Wollealey-street Baptist School-room, 7.30 p.m.

Mr Reader Wood's Address—Dovonport Hall, 8 p.m.

Dancing Class—Carlton Academy, Hob: On' street, 7.3-J p.m.

BIRTHS.

E AGLETON.-On May 3,1830, at nor resldonce, Queen stroet, Auckland, tho wife of Randolph Eagleton, of a daughter. HAMMOND.-On the 6th In»tant, at Remuera, the wife of R. W. Hammond, of twin »ms.

MARRIAGE.

OflY<nLL-CLOSK.-On May 6,at the residence of tho bride's father, Poosonby, br the Rev R. Tajlor, John AlloU Caygill, of Chriit churcb, to Fattio, fourih daughter of Mr John Close.

DEATHS.

HART.—On May 6, 1830, at her parents' resi dence, Bruuswick-Ptreet, Louisa Rather, youngest child of George and Mary Hart; a«ed 1 year a*d 11 months. "The funoral will take pl« 03 To-mo-row (ratarday), Bth instant, at 3 pm. Fiiends p'.easß accept this invitation.

MACKY.-On Thursday, tho Gth instant, at the Mame, Otahnhn, Itobcicca, the beloved wife of tho Rev John Ma~-ky ; t(f:d 61 jeara.

The funrral will talio place To-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m.

WIGGINS.—On May 7, at his parents rosldonco, Mount PCden, Chas. Wiggins, aftor a long and painful illness; aged '<i 8 years. Deoply re gretted by his wife and family. The funeral will leave his late ro«ldence on Sunday, at 230 p.m. Friends are Invited.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1880.

For the cause that lacks asslstonct, For tho wrong that needs resfctano, For the future in the distance,

A.id the good that we csld da.

The dastardly outrage committed in Wcllesloy-strect List night, is enough to alarm all respectable citizens. It lias become absolutely unsafe for a re spectable woman to walk our streets alone at night. If fortunate enough to escape from actual assault, the risks of gross insult, at the bands of young lar rikins or elderly Lotharios, who should know bettor, are so great as to deter nervous women from making the venture. And this is what Nineteenth Century civilization and laws have brought society to !At tho last criminal sessions of the Supreme Court arufliau was sentenced to the lash for re peated outrages committed in the very centre of population, but the warning has failed to prevent another aggra vated offence, at eight o'clock in the evening, to a girl quietly walking homeward along one of our principal streets, Such a state of things would seem to bo os inconceivable as it is

intolerable. Every man, who lias a wife, a daughter, or a sister is deeply concerned in stamping out an outbreak-. of ruffianism so serious, so unprecef* denied, and so fatal to liberty. If tbe police are inadequate for the work a Vigilance Committee of citi zens must be organised to surprise and visit with summary retribution those scoundrels whose brute instincts have over-powered all the glimmerings of moral purity they ever possessed. It is not simply men animated by the reckless spirit of the perpetrator of last night's atrocity, whose offences have created the feeling of insecurity which now prevails in tbe minds of women, who have occasion to go out at night, without a male protector. There are persons who, though destitute of the brute courage to snatch a victim from the public footpath and bear her away for the gratification of his vile passions, do not hesitato to intrude their un welcome presence, and address offensive expressions to respectable unprotected women at night. These men arc just about one degree removed from the villain whoso flagrant violation of the law in Wellesley-street will, we trust, bring down upon his head immediate and severe punishment. For creatures so degraded, so lost to every feeling of humanity, of moral sense, of respect for human or divine law, so de praved and utterly oblivious of the physical and mental sufferings !of others, there is no adequate punish ment but the lash. Degrading as it is to the dignity of race, wo are forced to the conclusion that brute treatment— and that only—willansworas a means of correcting brutal natures. Evon that, in the light of last night's occurrence,' seems insufficient. But whatever res training powers there are in its severity must bo put forth with a determined hand. Until personal safety is secured and crimes against the person effectu ally stamped out, tho polico will have no claim upon tho confidence of the community.

An agitated stock-holder was heard to exclaim the other day, " Well, tho tricks of mining beat the devil !" If ho had substituted the word " play " for " beat" lio would havo very fairly pourtrayed the experience of nine out of every ten persons who havo been deluded into placing their savings in mining investments. Tho deprossed stato of the sharemarkot tells this story plainly enough. Though a person may. be ready to outer upon tho ordinary chauccs of tho search for gold, hazar dous enough, in themselves, the schemes and dodges which control mining operations, whetlior in pro fitable ground or not, cast tho die too heavily on tho wrong side, for prudont men to risk their substance in purely gambling ventures. The Union Beach mine, which has been the object. of many hopes and sorrows, and the exciting cause of as much tiddlewinking perhaps as any other mine on the Auckland goldfiblds, lias just had another little experience of the "ways that are dark and tho tricks that aro vain." Through the withdrawal of fortune's favours work was suspended by the Company for some time, and Ibe lower levels woro drowned out. A short (imo ago the directors had nn tip plication for a tribute from an iuno cont-looking gentleman of the namo of Jinks, and knowing nothing in his .an tecedents to bar him from becoming tho holder of a tribute, nor any likeli hood of his possessing special know ledge of the mine which should give him anything more than tho legitimate prospects attaching to an undertaking of that kind, they finally agreed to the pro posal. After the completion of tho necessary doeds, Jinks took unto himself a chum named Eccleston, who had formerly worked in the mino and enjoyed tho confidence of tho manager. Now the tribute was subject to a condi tion that work should bo carried on if it suited the Company to pump out the mine, the directors contemplating a. renewal of operations on behalf of tho shareholders. The company did pump out tho mine, and accordingly Mr Jinks and his partner entered where the flood had been. Tho subsequent proceedings were a remarkable demonstration of the survival of the supposed lost art of divination, and a tribute to the saga city of the remark with which this article opens. Tho fcributers,after it may be assumed a duo contemplation of tho geological features, and beauties of the soil, found tho rod of fortune pointing straight for certain unpromising-looking slabs of wood, which they removed with celerity, and, wondrous to relate, there lay the precious treasure. Ou gold within half-an-hour they lost no timo in harvesting their good for tune, and a parcel of 201bs of stone— choico specimens all—yielded v hand 7 some little miggot weighing 3Soz of gold. .Now this stroke of good fortune coming to tho cars of one of those rapacious monsters who havo boon paying calls in the Union Beach, and havo the presumption to think they have a special claim on tho proceeds of the mine, he in his capacity of di rector bade thopiappy pair a vaunt, and caused a suspension of operations until a meeting of tho directors should bo called to consider tho situation. In tho meantime, Jinks and Eccloston, recruited by their haul, rely upon tho bond, which is well and faithfully drawn. So matters staud, and tho tributors, with an installment in hand, have just now decidedly the best of it. The next move may, perhaps, turn the tables, Dut at any .rate it cannot remove tho unfavourable effect which such littfo iucidents have upon those who aro inclined to pro mote tho mining industry by putting their own money, and anybody else's they can get hold of, into gold stocks as a permanent investment.

The laxity, amounting to indifference,which followed the first discovery of pleuro-pneti monia in the Prorincial District of Auckland has been succeeded hy an outburst of mis directed, zeal. This is the usual history of panic. On Tuesday last a descent was made by three Inspectors fortified with slaughtering powers from the Cattle Board and supported by the presence of two mem bers of that body, accompanied by two butchers armed with the implements of ex ecution. The description of what fol lowed reads like a farce, and would be highly anwsing, but for the reflection that it resembles the fable of the boys and the frogs. What may have been a very inter esting experiment in the eyes of the Cattle Board and the persons whom a correspon dent a few days ago desiunated " fiic Hying piemen " —in allusion to their extraordinary activity—meant .serious loss, if not ruin to Mr McNicol. Mr McNicol's farm had been proclaimed an infected locality under the Act before any proof of disca.su had been actually established. Mr Nadeu paid a Hying visit to the pluce on tlie 1-Uh of last month, armed with a wairantof execu tion under the bund of the Chairman of the Cattle Board, ordered a beast to be slaughtered, and without waiting to ascertain tho result of the ex amination, bolted off to Auckland, leaving an irresponsible officer, a Mr Dins dale, without discretionary power of re moving the fatal interdiction, to conclude the examination. The result was that the beast was declared freo of pleuro-pneumonia, but the fiat of the Board was not altered. One very peculiar feature in the business was that the proclamation declaring the farm infected was dated two days prior to Mr Naden's visit, leading to the inference tbat the step was a foregone conclusion. On the 27th a meeting of settlers at Ohaupo passed a resolution condemnatory of the

conduct of the Board and its Inspectors, affirming the necessity of revoking the pftj<j}aniation "unless further be "^forthcoming." The Board appears ♦q •Jiayi» > made up its mind that by hook 6r\by crook "further evidence" should pc got; • thov perceived they had blundered, and were anxious to seize upon any, pretext to justify their treatment nf Mr McNic:>l. Hence the visit on Tues day last of au array of i ugustfuuetionaries, with ' a whole alphabet of ornamental addenda to their names, to the farm of Mr McNieol. The reporter of the "Waika'o Times " gives a graphic description of the scene. Two or three of the doomed animals—four two-year old heifers, which appeared to Le in very fair condition —were quietly.-chewing the cud, in happy igncr ance of the fate that awaited (hem. Bul' at this critical- moment one of the other animals—a three-year old steer, " coughed oucc or twice," and^ this sealed the fate of two"of tlielfcrd. TTfe warrant under the hand of the Chairman of the Boird was produced, and the shooting commenced. The lungs of two auiniiLf were taljen out and disserted by two competent doctors from Te Awauiutu whom Mr McN.col Had prudently requested to be present, with the result that bolh the beasts were pronouueed "entirely free from fjny kind of disease." No wonder that Mr llunciman fult constrained to stay the slaughter, with the remark that "he did not feel justified in going any further for the present." Then, however, the red tape phase of the business began. Mr Na ileu was mysteriously reticent, reserving his opinion for the Board, while Mr Kunci man declared that he had no power to reverse the Board's proclamation, and did not know when the farm would be declared free from infection. It was sug gested that as there was a quorum of the Board present the matter could be settled at once, but it was found that two of the members had incontinently gono oil", to dinner. As .a dernier resort Mr Buttle was brought on ■ the scene, and permission was graciously granted to dispose of thecai cases as buef, instead ot burying them six feet under grouud as had originally becu ordered. But the interdiction on the farm still remained, and the injustice that has been indicted on Mr Nndcn must continue until the Board, in the plenitude of its wis dom, shall have gone through the sad ordeal of eating its proclamation, r.nd admitting its woeful blunder.

It Ls clearly apparent that tho South Auckland Cattle Board hns been acting with ill-considered zeal and indiscretion. It evidently misunderstands its functions. Tho wide discretionary powers entrusted to it by the Act, and the regulations thereunder, were not intended to be used for merely ex. poriincutdl purposes, but to prevent tho dis semination of disease by cittlo already ascertained to be infected. If the vcteriuary surgeonsaro unable to ilooideonthe existence of pleura-pneumonia until after slaughtering the beasts it will be interesting to learn where this is to stop. Dc-perutc diseases need equally desperate remedies, but not indiscriminate extermination. Tho surgeon who should kill Ins patients in order to ascertain the nature of thoir ailments would be justly condemned as a quack, and punished for manslaughter.

Sir Gotffeo Grey will proceed South on Thursday next. The Royal Commission on the Civil Ser-

vice, of which Mr T. Kelly, M.U.K., i.s

Chairman, sat yesterday, find examined Rovcrul railway ollkinN, Mr H. C. Barstow, U.M., and Mr J. Dull Thomson, Superin tendent uf Police. Messrs L. 1). 'Nathan anil Co. will receive subscriptions for Rabbi Joseph Miimchi to wards tlie prcfterratiou of the tombs of Mor iK.-iai and lSsther.

A rau&iOAlg'aud vosal entsrUinmout for tnc pcoplutwul be givon in the Albert JI nil

10-morrow eveuiug at people's pr'cos, and

:i suiics of six will bo commenced on Mon day ctoniug,. uud eoutiuued uvtry night during the''week. 'The coiic«fc""of to mov row evening will bo introduced by ,Mr .MHJmii-h'.'i band, who will perform oiiginnl and )>opular selections of mu/«io.

llcitio will appear and perform her start ling aerial leap. The brothers Leonard Ivill shew up in their astonishing feats, and never-failing Love, OTlanj, tlio "Little Wonder," and other vooUi-t; will aas.'Ht,

accompanied by a .skilful pianist.

Tho auimal meeting of the Society for tho relief of neglected and <lestitut<; child!en will he held In tho Loim-strert Hull on

Monday evening next, His Worship the Mayor in the chair. Several addresses will I); given by gentlemen. An excellent vocal

and musical programme has been prepared, which cannot fail to give sitisfuctiou, parti ciilar.-i of which appear iti another column.

The mufic will be under the direction of Mr Swallow.

To-night, an iniuiguial concert will bj givr'i at Mount lulen Seluol, in connection witliihe re-opening of the building. The proceeds »re to go towards the defayincnt of the expensui of furnishing, iy,c — a worthy object, deserving of support. Mr T. Crau ryf&ji will conduct thU evening, and the 'i'.S F.C. Uniun will render a number of part songs mid eherii.se.". Solos will be sung by Mi«.M Howard and Mr (Iradwcll ; pianoforte mileetioim will bj playoil by Me.siw Slatur aud Ltooton. Another attrac tion is an address by tho Hey Mr Bisnhnm ;

arul altogether a pleaiant evening's enter taiument may be anticipated.

The actioj, Fulljamcs and JJrabazon v. Partridge, before Mr Macdonald yesterday iv the iiaaidont MiigiatKita's Court, resulted in a judgment for plaintilf, £1 'Jd, co-its, X' 2 Hi. The action aroso out ot an account be tween the parties in connection with the building, a portion of which win disputed l>y Mr Partridge 'of ttie Albion Uotcl. In the ca»c of Samuel Isaac tv. .Samuel Cox, the pluintill claimed for articWnof furniture made to order, amounting to £'J 6'd. After hearing tho evidence on both sides tho Ourt.hcM that plaiti till'had m:i«io ..ut his claim, and gave judgment accordingly.

Tho tenantry of the Duke of liucelouc'i iv Dumfriesshire are much dissatisfied that no roduetiou should have o-.-ttn made on tho Candlemas rents.' liv Grace's rent"! .in this county exceeds £60,001). There are the estates of tho Dukedom of QUcunaberry.

"Truth."

.At a village in 1 Yorkshire the other day a wedding had been arranged. Tlie clergy man win ready in'his surplice, 'Kind the bride and her friends were aiixi'idsly await ing the bridegrooju, when his mother ar rived, aud announced that her son ami his best man had just- been conveyed to Leeds prison, there to remain l; the one tor fourteen days and the other tor twenty-one.

Tho following is ri^ specimen of the elec tion squibs that were posted up during the Knglith' elections :'/' The Earl of Beacons field is the groatesfc Jaaquillubajanium."

Tho >Vild" Beast Show was well-attended yesterday iti th^'oarly; part of tho evening, but unfortunately the. etorm ciuno.ou, ami the wind bl.err.^p. .strongly that the pro prietor wine'ly cosed the lion pavilion at an early hour> feurinu a- catastrophe. It was opened this morning at ten o'clock.

A meeting of Uic members of trie Loyal Pride of Manukau Giod Templar Lodge will be held to-morroir (Saturday) evening in the Masonic Hall, Onehuuga.

;To the Editor: Sir,—l was somewhat surprised at the letter, in your issue of last night, relative to Mr Beck's Cup, signed "Au Efficient,!, If he is an efficient it is the more dillicult to understand how ho could writeauehablunders. (1). He states that Mr Shaw jun. is an ollleient in shoot ing. So ho may bo, but that doe* not make him an efficient volunteer,'to be which he must attend at least pix monthly inspec tions. He will also find that the Govern ment will not recognise any cadets as efli (uont volunteers. (2). Mr Shaw was only elected a member of iho Engineer Company at their last inspictiou.' (3). It is distinctly laid down by the Hide Association that any member wishing to tire for the cup, must he an ellicieut,volunteer, aud he will.find that .several members who have won the cup be fore have been disqualified on the same grounds, uon-cificicncy. With regard lo your correspondent's remarks as to artizan ship, Mr Allen is a master-locksmith, what is Mr Shaw? I would therefore advise " Eflicicnt, ;l before rushing into print, to make himself conversant with fact?, and not try to bring discredit on tho-Association when they dont deserve it.—l am ,&c, A MKMBEII Ut T'lE ASSOCIA.TIOT.

The weekly meeting of the North Auck land Cattle Board, was hold tv-day at tho Inspector's ollice, i'ost OJliuo Buildiugs, the members present being Messrs. '. May, J', l)ilworth, ii. Mctoan, and J. Wallace. A telegram was read from the Colonial Secre tary, stating that stepa had been taken in accordance with the request of the Board to prohibit tho removal of cattle to the North of Auckland, and that the regulation which had been parsed tlicreauent would come into force on the Ist of June. A let ter having been read from the chairman of the Smith Auckland Board, with reference to the conveyance of cattle into town. The Chairman was requested to reply to tho ellect that no steps had ever been taken by the North Auckland Board to prevent fat cattle from being driven into town when they were accompanied by an official certifi cate. This was all the business.

At a printers' festival lately the following toast wasollercd : " Woman—second only to the press in the dissemination of news." '.'he ladies are yet undecided whether to regard this as a compliment or otherwise.

The Auckland Timber Company have been allowing the public to remove chips and cuttings from theirworksfrec of charge, and it will be well for those who have beeu receivers to read the managci'a adver tisement in another column with which they will have to comply before receiving further supplies.

Owing, no doubt, to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance at the Theatre Koyal lust evening was considerably below the average. The performance commenced with the amusing comedy "The Com pact," iv which the principal characters were represented by Messrs Stecle, liny garth and O'Brien, and Miss Marie Wilton. The second part of the programme consisted of Mr Arthur Sketchlcy's " Experiences of Mrs Brown at the Flay." The reading ap peared to be highly appreciated by the au dience, whose risible faculties were very frequently tickled. To-night is the last but one of the season.

A native of one of the Islands was picked up last night in High-street in a state of drunkenness, and said he had no other name than Dick Turpin, who he understood was a very great Englishman.

Harrisville is a settlement situated be tween. Bucklaud's station and Tualcau. Eight years ago the whole face of the country was covered with flense bush, excepting at the farms of Major Harris, Mr B'ickland and Mr Tildcn. Silica that time a portion of Majur Harris's property has been cut up into farms, which wore sold on deferred payments at £2 10s per acre Those who purchased have shown them selves to be true agriculturalists, and have improved their homesteads in the mowt admirable manner. Oats, wheat and poto toes are grown with great success—the potatoes having a very good name for keep ing. All crops, in fact, appear to do well, showing the soil to be of a very good char acter. Several new settlers have lately cast in their lot at Bucklaud's station, land changing hands at £10 per acre. Mr Bluck, formerly of Taranaki, is erecting a baker's shop at Auckland's station. The public school at Harrisville is well-attended, the average attendance being forty, out of fifty on the roll, showing that the toachcr (Miss Bluck) is ;very much liked, and also that the parents are alive to the bust welfare of their children,

To the Editor : Sir, —No words of mine can express my profound gratitude to Mr Wm. Cooper for the light which he has thrown on the nationality ot Jezebel. This in only another proof of the extraordinary versatility of Cooper's genius, which re- Rcmblcs an elephant's trunk, it can pick up the'smallestscicntific trifle, orthe weightiest problem that has puzzled the united efforts of modern savaua. Cooper lias piac(!d me under a debt of gratitude by bis correction. 1 bow with humility to the ipsc dixit of this walking thesauns of ancient and modem .science. Allow mo, however, to express a hope that Cooper's vindication of the reputation of Jezebel will not stop there. Many other persous are mentioned In Scriptural history whose characters the world has misunderstood, and to which the geniiK of a Cooper can alone do justice. 1 doubt not that Cooper would be able to demonstrate that Cain was an amiable and inoffensive person ; and that, if Auanuis was tin: champion liar of his time, he was deserving of commiseration, seeing that he acquired the unfortunate habit in an nncient Debating Society.—lam, &c., AN AUMIRBU OF OOOPEU.

To the Editor : Sir,—Mr. Thomas Theo bald Mother, who is engaged to be married to the Duchess of Newcastle, is not, as stated in your paper, a singer in a church in Paris. Ho comes of a very old family. His fiithcr was the late ltov. T. liotho-, ot Winstono, in Gloucestershire, and had a iurgo private fortune—Yours, &c, U.K. 11.

An important ewe ot smuggling was brought to light yesterday afternoon, and it rell'C.ts credit upon our police olliccrs that the smuggled property \va3 discovered and the chain of evidence completed in a very short time after the suspicions of the detec tives were aroused. It appears that the man, Mo-ken, who was committed yester day, for laicony as a bailee, had hi his pos. svtsion several watches for which he could not satisfactorily account. The answers given to the enquiries of the detectives only eerred to increase their suspicions, ami from what transpired Detectives Jefi rry and Brennan were induced to proceed to tho residence of Mib lio9t:>ck and family, on Cabbage Trco Swamp lioad. Having arrived there, they made a Ihorongh search, and were rewarded by finding a large number of gold and silver watches, in addition to a large quantity of plated goo Is, jewellery of various kinds, nud clothing. Mra Hoslock. who arrived in the Ben Nevis from London some time ngo, made no mention of this property being in her possession when her trunks v cre.laiukd, and therefore it ■was apparent that the Customs Duties had been evaded. Mrs !?o«tock was tnlcen iuto custody, and it will bo i-ceu on reference to our Police Court report, to-day, a heavy penalty was imposed and the gocda forfeited.

There in nn indefatigable agent of tho Press Ass ciation at Ghrwtclmfcf). For boiuo weeks past he has minutely recor Jed all over the colouj t!io statistics iv detail "of tlie number of bigs of grain carried on the Ohrist church railways, and the ounntry lying at t!ie various stations. Perhaps it would bo omally interesting if the Aucklaud agent were to telegraph thoughout tho colony the numbsr of tom of coal, feet of timber, dozen? of epg», pounds of butter, braces of pheasants aud other products convoyed on the Auckland line.

To the Editor : Sir,—Now that winter evening* arc petting iv, it would be a happy event if St. Jumes's Church, Wellington street, could re-e.-Hiiblich its own Mutual Improvement Claps for youth?, ou defined principles in harmony with the title adopted, als > with a limited age fixed for admission to membership, so lliiit the class shall serve i's ?tdc object, viz., the mental and moral improvement of youth antl youuj; mca. With the city elastics already in work, there arc yet left a goodly number of young men who seem to devote their evening hours to the inspection of the streets and other unprofitable occupations (to wit, the Drill-shed), aud who might be so much benefited by using only a portion of their free hours to a purpose. I'onsonby and Piirncll aro also starving for these classes of mutual improvement, placed on a proper basis, and this would seem to bo—a pro sidont mid vice-president of good otanding acting as chairmen, and no adiuittaucc for membership to »ny over the age of 21 years. What of the Auckland Y.M.U. Association and this matter?—l am, &c , One Inteu- KSTED.

The members of the Victoria Lodpc No. 22, 1.0. G.T., held their quarterly meeting last evening in their lodge-room, New market Public Hall. Notwithstanding the very stormy weather which prevailed, th<-re was n large attendance of members, and also .1 few visitors from other lodges. The reports submitted by the various officers for the past quarter showed the lodge to be in a highly prosperous eoudition. The reports were ordered to be printed. The following ollicers elected to serve during the ensuing quarter were installed by Bro. J. Kobcrlson, L.D., assisted by Bro. Brown, 1.M., and Bro. Jenkins, D.I.M. :-Bro. E. M. Page, W.C.T. ; Bro. Whisker, W.V.T. ; Bio. W. Kobortson, W.S. ; Sis. A. Page, W.A.S. ; Bro. Anmis, W.F.S. ; Bio. Webber, W.T. ; Bro. Kcctly, W. Chap. ; Bro. H. Olncy. W. M. ; Sis. C. A. Olncy, W.D.M. ; Bro.'AVcstake, W.I.G. ; Bro. Spec, W.O.G. ; Bro. HaUidy, W.L. ; Sis. Watt, W.K.H.S.; Sis. Men ssiof, W.L.H.S.; Sis. Bincc, W.M.D. : Bro. Littlewood, W.P.C.T. The com mittees for the quarter, finance, sick, and visiting, were also appointed. The meeting was closed with tho usual rites at.9.30.

In tho March number of his magazine Mr Spurgcon refers to the gratitude which the possession of good health ought to inspire It is a boon which many would give a foitunc to inherit; while others who have the blessing hardly so much as thank the Giver for their pmilcircs. Like a pearl or priceless jewel, houlth is too fre quently trampled under foot by the strong, who misuse their powers. Mr Spurgcon then expresses his own per sonal feelings on his recovery:—"To me it is a cau.se ot overwhelming joy to find myself delivered from the anguish caused by a painful disorder. It is enough of pleasure to DC freo from pain. It is a delight to wake in the morning and find that I can use my limbsjthat I can dress niyselt without assistance, and that I can go down the stairs without aid. What a holiday it seems to take a walk, leaning a little on my stall", hut yet able to pace, the garden 1 When I can enjoy my food without suffering from speedy indigestion, and can sit down with a clear brain to pursue my literary labours, I feel as if a stream of joy rippled through my veins, and my whole nature was bathed in peace. Then my soul lives hymns, and breathes psalms. What if stern toil lies before mo, and scanty rosK and the care of a flock, numerous beyond precedent ; yet because pain is gone, and the head is clear, my heart rejoices before the Lord." Accord ing to his own confession,' Mr Spurgeou never felt better in his life than at present; iind it is hoped that he will remain unaf fected by the spring mists and raius of the English climate.

" I kissed her 'neath the cold pale, stars," begins the eong, and an exchange says: " Seems to us it would be more satisfactory to perform the ceremony 'neath her cold pale nose.,'

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

LKEUTER'S SPECIAL CABLKGIt A.MS.]

LONDON,

Way 5. The directors of tho West ot England Bauk who were charged with issuing false balsnce-shects have been acquitted. LONDON. May 5. The Australian cricketers arc now in London, and are engaged playing at Mitcham. Breadstuffs Market, LONDON. May 5. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5., ex ware house, 51s; Hour, per 2501b3., ex ware house, 37s ; New Zealand wheat, 435, C.F.1.; New Zealand wheat, per 4961D9., ex uhip, 48s. At the wool sales to-day 8,900 bale 3 were offered, making a total of 1G0.490 bales catalogued siuce opening. LONDON. May C. The Right Hon. G. J. Goschcn proceeds to Constantinople as Special Ambassador during the absence of Sir H. Layard, who has been granted leave of absence.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkuter's special cablegrams.]

MELBOURNE.

Friday.

£50,000 having boen subscribed, the Meat Freezing Company will immediately commence operations. Obituary :Mr Jovi, ex-member for Moara.

MELBOURNE.

May G. Itivalry is favourite for the Cup at 5 to 2. Australian Cricketers.

MELBOURNE,

May G.

A telegram has been received from Lon don which states that the Australian cricketers play their lirst match against Hampshire on the IStli instant.

Mr Reader Wood To-night.

Mr Peadek Wood, M.H.R., will meet the electors of Waitemata this evening at eight o'clock in the Dcvonport Hall, North Shore, aud will deliver an address.

Jumping Down a Well.

The residents in a part of Chapel-street were considerably excitod this moruing on hearing tliat a woman had jumped down a well, which turned out to be correct. The facts are thene, as reported to the constable : Mrs Ward, of Chapel-street, has been Buffering for some days from low fever, and this morning, a few minutes after eeveil o'clock, she became so violent that her nurse, Mrs Hood, ran down stairs for the purpose of calling in the assistance of a neighbour, and during her temporary absence, Mrs Ward got out of bed and hastened down stairs into the back yard, lifted the well-lid aud jumped down the well. In a few seconds the nurse returned to tho room, and missing her patient ran into tho yard and found Mrs Ward strug gling in tho water, 4J feet deep, at the bottom. She immediately called two men, who were passing, who assisted iv getting the unfortunate woinau out alive, but in a very exhausted stato. She was taken to )i(!r room, rubbed dry, and folded in warm blanket.". Dr. D»wson was speedily in attendance, and rendered necessary aid. The doctor considers that nothing serious will result from the wct'ing, but states that Mrs Ward is in a very weak atat« of mind, and must bo closely watched, and especially ns she h»s threatened to take her own life, as -well as that of her husband.

Professor Proctor.

Tins eminent lecturer and astronomer is now in Auckland, and may, before leaving, iillbrd citizens an opportunity of hearing one or more of his learned discounts. Pro fesfor Proctorhaa aotonly achieved celebrity by his lectures, but also by bis numerous works, such as " Saturn, and it-s System," "Handbo>k of the Star.-*," " Half-hours with the Tu!o*c<pe," " Tiaiisits of Venus," and other astronomical works. The Pro fessor is at present invcitigatiug the objects of interest, institutions, and natural scenery of Auckland and surrounding localities. He is staying at the Albert Hotel. Colonel llaultaiu has suggested to the Committee of the Young Men's ( hristian Association the propriety of soliciting a lecture from the Professor before his departure for Sydney and Melbourne. At the latter city he is under pngogetnent to <jiveasci'ies of lectures. We learn'that his American tour was most successful.

The following description of tho astrono mer is from an American paper:—"Pro fessor Proctor has a full and unquestionably E;igli*h face. He talks without notes or manuscript in an easy and conversational way, and while his voice is neither strong, voluminous nor penetrating,he could be dis tinctly heard last evening iv every psrt of the ball. The first p»rt of the lecture related more particularly to the distance of the solar orb fivm the earth, the m«gnitudc of its dimension, and the intensity of its light and bent. This part of the "lecture, which was delivered with the hall illu miuuto'l, was, however, the lonst interest ing, been us? possibly the most familiar. What followed, appealed to the sense of sight as well as to that of heariut;. A series of sterooptican views of the sun's sur face, s^octroscopic determinations of its component parts, 3\>hu spots and solar eclipse*, with the attendant phenomena, all of which were thrown by the aid of a stere optican ova large screen erected for the purpose on the pliitform. One of these views was a photograph of the sun's face, as taken by Dr Kuthetford, iv which the solar spot*, solar clouds (commonly called rice groins) and the gradation of light on the sun's Tacc, caused by the gradation in density of the sun's atmosphere as terrestri ally observed, wrro very clearly shown. Photographs of solar ,spot 3, solar protuber ances, solar clouds, solar spectrum, and solar eclipso were also presented. The pro tuberance* on the sun's surface Professor Proctor attributed to discharges of matter, cither solid of liquid, from the sun's interior and not to gases from its surface. '

Taking Care of the Maoris

(PER UNITED TRUSS ASSOCIATION),

DITNEDIN, Thursday. As visiting justice, Mr Watt, K. M., yester day afternoon visited the Maori prisoners awaiting trial, and told them that under clothing would be supplied to them as they required it, at the same time requesting them to inform Mr Ca'dweU of their wants. Subsequently Mr Wutt learned that the men were dissatisfied with the arrangement proposed, and that all wanted to be supplied with like clothing, without reference to what articles they theft had. Accordingly, ho again visited them this morning at the shed ou tho reclamation ground, where they arc at work during the day. Communica tions were carried on in Maori. Mr Watt shortly addressed the prisoners to the cfleet: that hearing that they were discontented with the proposed arrangement he desired to hear what they had to say. Ho would tell them ho would not hear anything upon political questions as to their detention. —Tamakakia spoke at some length, de manding that nil should be dressed alike.— Mr Watt said ho siuip'y desired to sje to the'.r bodily welfare, that they had suflicient clothing and exorcise. The Government hao provided exercise as a means of health for them in the shape of supplying green stone, to become their property when cut up.—TamaVakia said that Wiremu Kingi uad Tc Kanga I'aopoa had be<n sup plied with overcoats.—Mr Watts said lie only personally supplied these articles, but said that was no ronsou why he soould furnish 137 men with coats. He now appeared before them on behalf of the Government, and not person ally, and desired to know what were their necessities for tho coining winter.—To llaugi Paopoa and Wiiemu Kingi briefly addressed those present, pointing out that Mr Watt was present on behalf of the Government, to learn their want?.—Kingi complimented Mr Watt on the attention he bestowed on tho prisoners. —Hefore leaving, Mr Watt promised to see the men again on Saturday, when each man would be provided for ac cording to his wants.

Millie. Nevada, the young American, who is to take the opera-going public by storm this season, and before whom,' her enthu siasts say, tho radiance of Patti and Albani will pale, is at present staying at Nice, where she is diligently practising. She will make her do'but in " Sonnambula," at Her Majesty's Opera, early in May. The young lady, who is just twenty, is reported to be a capital actrces, and is to receive £3,000 for her services.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GKAHAMSTOWN," this day,

The County Council intend to contribute £50 a month towards pumping operations, hut the Borough cannot afford to do so. 'Ihoy have appointed a committee to arrive at the amount of gold duty derived from drainage area. The Whau will have arrangements com pleted to start crushing next week.

'.UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NEW PLYMOUTH. Thursday.

The Supreme Court was opeued this moruing by Judge Richmond. The Gralid Jury returned no bills against Douglas for attempted suicide at JHawera; and tcue bilk against John Dale for indecent assault on his own girl, aged 12, and William Cole for larceny. John Dale was then arraigned on the charge, and his child, who had given conclusive evidence against her father at the Police Court and District Court, where the case fell through, owing to the indict ment not being signed by the Crown Prose cutor, denied that tho evidence that she had given was true. Tho Judge directed tho Jury to return a verdict of "Not Guilty.""

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

The polling to test the wishes of the citizens respecting the raising ot the loan, and the proposal of a water rate took place yesterday. It is supposed that 1,300 votes were recorded. The result is unknown.

On Wednesday G,3'Jl bags of grain were carried on tho Cl.ristchurch section. The number of bags of the various stations yes terday was 21,047.

Conditionally on the consent of tho Go vernment Jno. Olliver will be a candidate at the next election for Mayor.

At a meeting at Lyttelton last night it was resolved that the Government bo in formed that the memorialists will form themselves into a Naval Volunteer Brinade. The question of capitation to be settled hereafter.

DUNEDIN, this day,

A t tho City Court' Wm, Conyers was fined £10 and costs for allowing gambling in his licensed house.

A Ihm in town has received the following telegram:—"The sugar market is un changed. There is now a probability of poor crops, aud they will be very late."

MINING.

Cromwell news states that mining in the district is prosperous. The Cromwell Com pany crushed ICB ounces from 163 tons from Radford's claim, and the Carrick, 120 ounces from 100 tons. The Last Chance claim crushed 180 tons for 140 ounces;

Attempted Shooting at Whangarei.

ARREST OF MR. SMITJJ.

A telegram received by Mr Superintendent Thomson, to-day, states that a man, named James Smith, was arrested this morning, by Constable Hammond, on a charge of attempting to murder Edwin Washer and his wife, by shooting at them with intent to murder.

(From our own Correspondent),

SMITn'S ANTECEDENTS.

James Smith, a frenchman, who has been liviug at Wiiangarei for about 16 months, was with Gsorge C. Taylor for a year as salesman. Mr Taylor says Smith had a very bad temper. Lately Smith has been living in a small house, making a herb medicine. Abont three months ago a man name! Edwin Washer and wife took lodg ings with Smith, and intended leaving for Auckland next Saturday.

The case comes on on Monday. Smith had stolen the revolver from a box belong ing to It was live chambered and fully loaded with caitridges. The shot fired at Mrs Washer has not been found.

Tirs Day, 3.45. Smith lias been committed for trial. He made a very clever defence.

Nothing came out in. evidence about any improper proposals by Smith to Washer's wife, and rumours which have been very current to that effect appear to be false. He says he fired in self-defence.

Washer's wife was lost herself in the bush all night after the affair.

She went for assistance to a bachelor, who E leaded he was a single man and could not clp her.

Prisoner's defence was that he had words with Washer. They both went outside and had a scufllc when he heard tie report of a pistol. Washer dropped the pistol and then he (the prisoner) was placing it up Washer stuck a sheath knife in his arm, and the prisoner at the some time fired the revolver between. Washer and his wife to frighten them.

The evidence ',of Washer f and wife is that there were no words; that they were sitting quietly in the room when Smith first fired at the wife, and then at washer. The wife ran away, aud was lost in the bush all night. Washer was struck in tho back by a bullet, and was helpless for sorno timo. He then closed with Smith, who tried to draw a shcath-knifo, and iv the scuffle stuck it iv his own arm. Smith tried to grajp a toma hawk too.

Tho evidence of Washer and his M'ife was strikingly corroborative.

Tho defence of Smith entirely contra dicted their evidence, and if not true is very clear.

Death by Drowning.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

INQUEST ON THE BODY,

Tk AwAtrtrru, May 5. AN inquest was held at the Public Hall this morning at 10 o'clock on the body of Isabella Winitrcd Innis before Mr Gresham, solicitor, of To Awamutu, the District Coroner, and an intelligent jury cf settlers from the township, of whom Mr William Slosne was choseu the foreman.—Charles luuis, of Tc Awamutu, brewer, deposed on oath : I am the father of the child. Her name is Isabella Winifred Innis. Sho is one year aud eight months old. Yesterday (Tuesday) morning about ten o'clock I was upstairs at the brewery ou tho third floor. My three children, aged respectively tour years aud eight mouths, three years and fiyo mouths, and the deceased, one year and eight months, were playing in tho brewery yard. The eldest child came run ning to me and told me that the baby had fallen into a tub which was full of water. I went down and found the body on the ground closo to the tub. The tub is about 20 inches deep. The body was quite warm, I did not then think it was dead. I went for the doctor, but he was not in. I went for Mr. Sloane, who carae at once to tho child.—William Sloaue of Te Awamutu, chemist, deposed : The last witucss came to me about a quarter past ten o'clock yesterday morning. I wcut with him at once to his house. I found the child partially undressed, and quite dead and cold. I tried a hot bath and other usual means to restore respiration, but failed to do so.—William Blundon, M.B. T.C. D.,ofTo Awamutu, deposed: I have pecn the body of the child tin's morning. From the appearance of ihe body I infer that death ensued simply from drowning. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with tho evidence.

BECK'S CUP.

(To the Editor),

Sip,—ln reply to " Eilicieut's " letter in your issue of yesterday re the above, you will oblige by statins; "Thatoa investiga tion the committee find that Mr Shaw junr. is not a volunteer in the district of Auck land, his name not being on any roll what ever for tho present year. "—I am&c, Jambs B. Fairs.

Hon. Secretary, A.li.A

May 7th ISSO,

A notice, confirming tho declaration made by the South Auckland Cattle Board of infected place, appears in the "Gazette."

Certainly tho most bovitiful Blnnknts ever mmb in New Zealand, a'o Uiojo just turned out from tho Roslyn Mills, near Dunodln. In Co'cr, Sibstnnco, and Finish thoysarpafsany blanknts of colonial manufacture that have appeared in this Markot. Their Flannels also are of superior finish. Tho First shipment, from this Mill to Auckland, arrived la t week, to the order of Messrs Garliek and Crunwol', who, under their Co-operative Cash System, arc selling them, at a small advance on Manufacturer's prices. At the Sydxky Exhibition tho Birmingham firm of Peyton and Peyton obtained the Highest Awahd for Iron Bedsteads, viz " Fir-t Dncrree of Merit and Special Jl'ntlon for Substantial and Hloßtnt DcsVns and faithfnl WorKmanshlp." (All the other British Manu facturers are placed either 3rd or 4th in decree of merit). 1 hese Prihk Bedsteads will soon bo on \law at the "City Hall Arcade,' and any person wishing to obtain one of Kxhibition finish, will bo able to do so. Messrs Garliek and O anwell have purchased tho whole of the French Bedsteads exhibited. They aro to arrlvo by noxt steamer.

New Zealand as a Middle Class Immigration Field.

Mb, Arthur Coaydkn writes the follow ing letter to an English paper : —

Sir,—Allow me to correct one or two in iiccuracies in the letter of Mr Broomhall's" last week. He saya that he declined to preside at one of my lectures because he would not sanction the encouragement of unsuitable emigration to New Zealand. Now, of course, if there is any sense or truth in this, it implies that my leet'ursa have that object in view. No one how ever, knows better than your correspon" dent that their aim is exactly the reverse of this. The title of my staple lecturn i*, "The England of the Pacific; or New Zealand as a Middle-class Emigration i'ield." Mr Broomha.ll is one of over five thousand persons who have purchased the pamplct containing ir, and I thereforo challenge him to produce the passage that will justify his implication. Wn ilio contrary, m your issue of September 5, ho strongly recommended the lecture. I ha Ve for some months discouraged the emigration of all without capital; and as for those whom Mr. Broomhall so deprecates en. couraging to-emigrate, I know of no ono who would do anything else than discourage such. The anxiety is purely gratuitous on hi* part. With respect to the present pros pects of.New Zealand emigration, my latest correspondence confirms me ie my previously expressed opinion, that the depression is purely temporary. The letters expressive of disappointment which may probably como home from some of the recent emigrants must not be made too much of. All new anivals in the colonies are afllicted with a severe attack of home sickness, and hna. bands who have succeeded, only after great effort, in tearing away their wives from their various household godfl, have usually a lively time of it for the first few months abroad. I remember, while tra»ellin« in the northern regions of Canada some years a#o, hewing the following ex. clamation from a fellow traveller, the wife of a recent settler in the |Muskok'a dis trict :—" I only wish," pointing to a branch of a high tree in front of us, "the emigration agent who induced my husband to come out here, was swinging from yonder branch.'1 I also remember distinctly how passionately the wife of a settler in Virgiuia longed to be at borne with lier own people again, "and even iv New Zealand last year I recollect that the wife of a labourer, who was in regular work at two guineas a week, and who had got a nice home of his own, had. 10 times more comforts than he could ever have hoped to get around him in England,gaveme plainly to unders.and that she would have been only too happy to get back to her native village with its Christmas doles, its scanty fare, and its prospective pauperdom. Suchu that much vaunted thing, poorhumau nature. On the other hand, men with a spark of true nobility about them are unaffected by these passing phases. I have a letter from ooe such by this la»t m»i>. Nothing about the depres sion from his pen ! He is busy with his bravo family in laying the foundations of a future New Zealand patrimony, tor which genera tions to come will call him blessed. While others arc standing moping about and fret, ting aiter the onions and leeks and garlic of Egypt, and upbraiding the MoseMj* jvho have led them forth from their social bon dage, he has gone resolutely to work, and to-day even in the midst of this greatly, exaggerated depression, his enthusiastic talk is only of the vast prodigality of nature's, bounty. Although located in a district which is universally pooh-poohed as the poorest in New Zealand, he i 3 orcr whelmed by the generous response of tbo soil to his toil. JTruits and vegetables, corials and ront« crowd in upon him. with astounding prodigality of liberali'y, tiotil ho is almost leu to cry out, " Hold ! enough ." My voice is still therefore for emigration aKcnts-general, Colonial Governments, Home Governments, judicious J.P.s, felf. seeking colonials who deprecate competition in the labour market, and so put on pressure to discourage immigration, and I koow not what other adverse, influences, notwith standing. Those magnificent colonies are the natural reservoirs for our redundant population to overflow into ; and I repeat the conviction before expressed in your column", that in affording such facilities as you have in your universally read pages for making known their resources and at tractions, you have rendered one of the greatest services to Old EDgland that even the " Christian World " has yet rendered.— Yours iaithfu.'ly,

Arthur Clayden 13. Clapliam-common-gardens, S. W.. March 15th.

ANOTHER LETTER.

Another writer says :— Srrs, —Tidings by 'Frisco mail reach me to day from Mr Burton, of New Plymouth, which i judge under present circumstances will be of public interest. Any tacts as to prospect) of the capitalist who goes out to purchase land are valuable. Let me pre mi'ie that the family to whom the. present communication lias reference corresponded with me because,of my letters l»st May aud June in your columns, and, acting o,n my counsel, went by oae of the New Zealand Shipping Company's vessels iv September last, making Tarauaki their ultimatel'des- tination, if personal observation confirmed my statements as to its salubrity, feitilily, sconery, and prosperous prespoct'. u'lho i.'.sue speaks for itself. Mr Burton w*rUes: —"On the 23rd inst., I was accosted hy Mr vrho uamed you as the means of himself, father, and family coming oat. He dined with us, and next day went out to see Mr K——s farm (about3nrlesfrimme) 129 .acres, about £200 worth of stock, good and'large house, high land,.andlovelyjiew. Three days later Mr wired to his futher at Wellington to come by steamer just leaving and see the place. Mr bcii., after arriral and inspection, bougbt fhep-o pcrty, stock included, for £1,030. Spending a subsequent evening with us, Mr— : jnn., said, '' It was quite like home; psople had strange ideas in England of what Nfw Zea land life was like." The elder gentleman said, wheuhe wasloavinghis home inSoUaud, "I shall never see such a bonnie view again P and now, "But behold, the first "place I come to look at is for more extensive. ; Ido not know if there are better, but'ld my opinion it will be difficult to surpaps." I may add that the daughters had con sumptive tendency. Medical "adviser recommended tho climate of Seir" Zea land, and they report already, " nnVelf im proved in health." Many corrcspoadontt ask me price of land in Tarauaki. ■ * With your permission, I will give your readers in a subsequent letter Mr Burtou's Jatrst adrices. Tbc foregoing, however,;, wilt serve to show how families may easily launch ia the sunny Wew Britain of. tba South. [am still happily busy in affording information to all inquirers, and am glad to state that organising work is also in pro gress. Special parties, both by steamer and sailing vcs-cl, will proceed during tho summer. Let all who wish to be inelnded write to me early.—Yours sincerely,

John H. Wjiuk.

Laccby, near Grimsby, March Istlil

P,S.— L-t your agricultural readers con" trast price of property above andafaimo similar size in Great Britain. £G0 an acre here -would bo a moderate prlco for good land. That means £7,740, aoi stock to buy. Will landlords bi able to persuado tennnt fanners to accept gamoproseniug stringent lease clauses, aud stay here? I trow not.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

There were tho nsnal services in St. Patrick's Gathcilral yesterday, bern? Ascen sion Thursday, and a holiday of obligation. His Graci tho Archbishop presided at Ves pers iv the evening, and delivered a very impressive sermon on the festival of tho day. The congregation, considering the unplea sant state of the weather, was large. The Arjhbisluip, when speaking of the Feast, gave the words of St. Leo that it was a great festival for all Christians, who would uni'e with the chairs above in their j>y for Christ's triumphs on earth, which are nit being consummated in Heaven, (hi* prahi being due for the victories which He guinea over sin and death. Gratitude was due to Him for having made both His sufferings and triumphs our interest, in dying for our redemption, nnd ascendingfor our glorifica tion. His Grace also said that in ordcr_to make a bsgiauing we should'unite in spirit with the apostles on Mount Olivet, and as our Divine Master deigned before his as cension, to elevate His hands and bestow His blessing on them, we should in like manner also bog a share iv the great bless ings of this festival. The peroration was on exceedingly touching one. The fol lowing clergy assisted the Archbishop at Vespers : — Father Walter MaedonaM, Father O'Dwyer, Falher Adeloar, and Father Larkiu. The altar decorations were of a very imposi g and appropriate character, especially on the one erected during t'ne month of May, iv honor of tlifl Blcssod Virgin.

A Philadelphia man remarked in Ilia presence of twenty-six ladies that he hud just found an elegant switch of false hair, and twenty-three of them suddenly put their hand's to the back of thei' beads before they yelled :" It ain't mine." And the fellow hadn't found any switch after all.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, FBIDAY, MAY 7, 1880.



5 Hay and CoßyjltfaßKET. Wholesale. \ s d.-c. di'^7 i c"• &8 - Maize {tSydJ'4 3-fl, 0 Hay. me'd6w „ (CaL), nono ton prasriod 5 o—s 10 „ (Flint) scarce Luoerno, do 6 o—6 10 . >> „ *? <Coa9t>)s3 6-6 9 Straw (load) 0 18—110 Oats .. .-r2 0-2 3 Chaff ... .. i 10—5 0 - Wheat (fowl) 3 6-1 0 Hay (oaten) 5 o—s 10 . Wheat (local)! 3-4 9 Potatoes: Local, £3 to £310a per ton. Retail. b. d. s. d. 5. d. s. d. I Maize, bushel 3 6-4 3 Lucerne, cwt. 7 6—B 0 i Oats, ditto .. 2 3-2 G Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran, lOOibs 6 0-7 0 Straw, ditto 3 o—l 0 1 Wheat (fowl) i 0-4 6 Chaff, ditto 5 G-6 0 Hay, cwt. ..G 0-G G Potat'as.ditto3 6-4 0 Skeds.—Retail. s. d. c. d. b. d. a. d Ryegrasa ..5 0-0 0 Cocksfoot, b1.6 0-0 0 Italian, do. ..8 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 10—0 0 RedClover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 16-0 0 WhiteCioverl I—a 0 Timothy, lb. 0 G-0 0 Alsyke, lb ..13 0 0 Luoerno,lb. 1 6-0 v Cowgrass, lbl o—o v Rape, lb ..0 5 0 0 Woolpaoka in quantity, 3s 3d to 3a 6d each. , corn Bact3, 83 to 93 Gd per doz-sn. Poncin? wire NO3. 0, 7, and 8, assorted. £1G 103 to £17per ton. Building Materials. . Timber.—Boardaantl S;anilit>g. 100 ft., bostlls 6d ; second class, 78 6d : best planed, tongued and grooved, Us ; second-cla3s ditto. 103. Mills: Cargo, best, 9s Gd to 103 6d, soeojid-elass, is Od to s6d. Bau;k, 5s Gl to 63 61. New Zealand Pa'ings, oft (sap*, 103; oft (heart), 13«; 6ft, 13* Ti-t'eo Rail 3, £210 ito £3 103 per 100; Furiri Post 3. £0 to £7; Shingles, !5s par l.OOO! . Hobart Town Paling, sft, ISs; 6ft, 20s; Hobart Town Rnila, 90s. Buying and soiling quotations. Bricks (at Wbau.i lO^por I.OOOi Town Yards, £2: delivered, £2 5s to &i lCs. Drain pipes, per 1 100 (6 inches bore), 30j : i inches, 14s; 3 inches 9s: 2 inches, £2 o.a per 1,000: socket glazed pipes, 18 inches 2s Gd per foot; la inches, 2s per foot; 12 ■ inches, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, Gd par foot; 4 inches). 4d per foot. Limk, clacked. Is per bushel; quick lime in sack, Is Gd to 23. ' ■ KaOri Gdm and Flax Market. Gum is rather weaker. The following Bales have been effected since last Thursday: —Good orflinsry Kaipara and Whangaroi at £33 to £35, Waikato £30 to £32, East Coaat, £10 to £45; receipts for May, so far, «0 tona. Flax.— (finest quality .. £20—21 per ton FL&X-— Medium .. .. 17—IS „ • 1 row I .. 12—14 „ Fungus ..... ..• .. .. 35d-perlb. Coil and Firewood Market. CoAt.-^N«wcastle (ship's aide), cargo 34s per ton;yard, 405t0453. Bay of Islands, at yards, 25s 6d ; screened, 283 Gd; ditto at the mino, 13s ; ship's side, 23s 6d. Walkato, at mine, 5s ;in Auckland, 15s 6d to 20s: Taupiri, at niinos, 63 Gd to 123 ;at yard, 18s to 245. Wangarei, at mine, 8s fid; yard (steam), 17s; household, 225. Miranda, at yard (household), 12s; steam, 18a. Kamo (household), ; 28?, 30a delivered ; Bteam, 235. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8a to 9a per ton ; delivered, 13s ; cut, 14s to 17s. Manures. Bonedu^t, £7 to £9 ; Peruvian, £18; Huon ' Gnr.no, small lot?, £8, basfs included ; Mexican Guano, £5 to £10; Maiden Man Guano, £7 to Super-Phosphate £9to£loi. Special Advertisements. J. COSQBAVE $ CO., . . Having Wwvid-up their SEVERAL BRANCHES in iVbio Zealand, and ■ Removed the Goods ta Auckland, h<tvt> resolved to CLEAR THEM OUT REGARDLESS.OF COST. XTOTIOEI TffOIICEI NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to ancounco that their NEW STOCK for the incoming Season's Trade ia Now to Hand, comprising— Now Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Sa'.in Cloths, Serges, Reps Cashmeres, French Merinos, Sec, new shades Waterproof Tweoda and Ulster Cloths Ladies and Maids* Jackets, a bhoi,cb assort ment Now Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety Ladies' aad Maids' Ulstors^ all quite now Hosier's: in variety, &c Also, . A Largo Stock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual pood valtio Blankets, all si?es, whito and coloured ' Winceys, Wool Plaids, SnirtlDgs, &c. . A "Very Choice Assortment of EEW CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoate and TTfstors, Boys' and Youths' dittp ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Shirts Under-Iflannela, L.W. Shirts and Pants Printed aDd Wktto Moleskin Trousers for i!oy» and ilcn Hats, Caps,'&c." ■ ■ l a llenvy-Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Twdid for Boys' wear, Blue Sorgo, Moleskins, &c. t&" Fivo per cent, disconnfds in tho £.) nl lowed upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 20a nrnl npwards.| RUSHBRO.OK & BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS AND. CLOTHIERS, Oppo3lto tho Army and Navy Ilotcl, Upper Queen-street. Auckland. rjn H I S h I. X U Mi 100 DOZEN '" 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quito sound), : : Only Is lid per pair, •'""' A LofgeSStock of , FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, . COSTUMES, PINAFORES, :. DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To bo Sold at Nett Caah, for a Short Tlmo only. DEESSMAKING ON TKE PREMISES. Costiuneslmade in 24 houra' notice. iA. LINABUBY & CO., 1 201 and 206. QUEKN-STREET i ITIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING I , , FACXQRY'3. ~ \ GARMENTS Fdß' i/tOti'S AND BOYS' ; .- ~,p » , WEAR Fit Better ' :': Ark Better Cut 1 Look Better :: Ark Better Made 3 Wear Better :: Ark Better Shrunk 3 And therefore give more satisfaction than any -, . other goods offered to tho public.,. f Testified to by thoir. Thousands of. cWtomers j who purchase constantly at the i NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S i BRANCHES nk.l \ Now EBtablished in ; DONKDIH .-■ Wellington 1 INVEROARBILII NELSON OAM AKU WANOJNUI Timabu - - N«w Plymouth Asiiburton Napier ; -:Ltttei,ton ; i Thames r) ■ ' CußiSTOHuncn Auckland , A Single Garment at Wholesale Pbicb. ■ N. 8.: Our New Winter Manufactures are now ■ Ready. t3L " TRY THK N.Z. OVERCOAT. ! Shirt 3, Hats and Hosiery of every descrip tion at WnoLisilb Piieefl. i AUCKLAND BRANCH, Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). J. FITZSIMONS, Manages*. ; A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL INDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. J. B. Robinson has tho honour to an nounce that he has secured the services .. of an eminent fashionable Cutter from Sydney, and a oompotent "staff of Tailors, and has made exteneivo pre parations for the manufacture of colonial cloths ; and is now in a position to supply Men's, "Youth&'s and Boy's Suits made to measure, at Eng lish slop prico3 on tho shorteit notice 1 Suits mado to order on twelve hours' notice. Colonial Tweed Trousors, made to measure at 13s Gd, on six hours' notico. All Tweeds guaranteed wc'l shrunk. As it Is intended to devoto tho whole of tho resources of tho Establishment solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, the present Stock of Roady-mado Goods will bo sold at raiMß cost, to make room for thoso of our own manufacture, J. B. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND £ILOTHING TfACTORY, QUEEN-STREKT (Two doors below B, Tonk'a Auction Mnrt),



Special Advei tisraenta. nAELICK & fiEANWELL Desire to Draw Public Attention to their SPECIAL TOB T INES ! PECIAL if UB J-iINKS 1 We have the pleasure to inform our Customers we have teen able to Purchase a Consign ment cf 72 Pieces o£ Best Double Warp American Sheeting at a Great Reduction, They were shipped to a Southern port, but the depression in trade there induced tho consignees to place them on this market. We shall now Sail ONE-HALF of them at a Very Small Advanoo. to clear quickly, and at Pricea LOVVKtt than wo could imoort them at, they being worth 25 per csnt more now than when thi3 lot left America. Tho Quick Pale this "make" has met with hitherto is a proof of its durability. ■ JOB— DOUBLE WARP AMERICAN SHEETING. 12 pieces 72 inch 1/6 '". . 12 „ SI „ 1/8: 12 „ 90 „ 1/10 C• „ 90 ~ Twill .. ... 1/10 JOB—SO Toilet Quilts for single bods, at 5/- JOB—2O „ „ „ double beds, at 6/C JOB—9/i Blankets, 9/6 per pair JOB-11/i ~ 18/6 per pair JOB—Printed Wool Tablo Cloth, 2yds. wide 5/G JOB—All-wool Damask, 3,'G per yard JOB—Whito Curtains, 3/G per pair. Co-Operative Keduced Cash Pbicbs DRESSES JOB—2O pieces Fancy Twilled Dress Material,-/71 JOB—io piocis Seasonable Ponpadour ditto, -A>l. -/Hi. and 1/3 These are Half-price. JOB—Dressed Oxford Shirts, 3/6; worth G/G JOB—GO paira Strong Tweed Trousei's, 12/G JOB—Men's Tweed Suits, at 25/- and 30/- JOB— „ „ Ulßters at22G JOB—Waterproof Coata, at 10/- GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS— JOB-Bost II- Brussels for 4/11 JOK-Few Kolls, at i,'J and 5/11 JOB—Few Rolls Tayo-try, at 2/11 JOB—Some Remnants at Half-price. We shall Sell TWENTY ROLLS at abovo Prices-subject to 5 oar cent, discount, aa on all Furnishing Goods. GARLICK & CRANWELL. GAELICK & (HKANWELL, CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE, Queen-street & Lorne-itrket, AUCKLAND. TffEW MILLINERY, NEW BONNETS and HATS.j LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, in COSTUMES, JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTRAY will hold a GRAND SHOWI Of vory Choico and Fashionable Autumn and Winter Goods ON MONDAY, THE (otu APRIL. Tho attention of tho Ladies Is specially Invited to thia intendod Display of Now and Fashionable GOODS. W. RATTRAY, CO, QUKEN-STUEKT Oppoaita Bank of Now Zoaltvnd) ■ _..-^ I~— Ll —, . -' CHIKIT POST-OffFICK, A.VCIK.U N". Mails wit.l Clobs as UnijSß :— Tnia Day. For Wang.irci Heads, and Wan^arei, por ArKy:e, at 1 p.m. For 'J hamee, per tlniorprlco, at 5.30 pan. Saturday. Blh initnrit. For K"rlondiy Islands, por Kdith, at!) n.ni. For Waiwera, Muhuransi, Matuknna, Mnnga wal. Walpu, and AlauKapai, por iioso Caaoy, at 10 '■-.in. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 10.30 a.m. For ■\Vunt;anui, per W»llnl)i, at 11 a.m. Monday, 10th instsnt. For'Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. If or Ruraoll, Kuw&kavra, WiUigaroa. and Alon- KODiii, per lona, at 4 p.m.! For Whitiangi, Toirua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glenolif. at 1 p.m. Tuesday. 11th Instant. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per (la wen, at 8 am. For Russell, Kawakavra, and Australian Colonies, per Kotomahn.ua, at 3 p.m. TUK3DAY. 2oth instant. Per s.s. City of Hydnay as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign ; West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Contliionf of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered loiters, at 11.30 v.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will bo reoeived by the Mail Asrent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. N.8.-Tho Post oflico Shvldm Bank will bo open for tho receipt of deposits on Saturday, Bth instant, and every Buoceoding Saturday, from G. 30 to 7.45 p.m. S. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster.



Complotoanduttorfaiiuro will lnovitably attend all attempts to riral Udolpho Wolfe'a Schiedam Aromatic Schnappa. Tho secret agencies of this marvelous preparation Sore in tho hands of tho proprietors, and turely thjy ont«rt»ia no idea of giving to th« world a knowledge which has made them masters of tho greatest tocio, antl-dysßopHo stimulant, ultqratlre, and restoraVivetknoirn to modical history.